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Telethon to benefit treatment facility
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
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PAINTSVILLE - A local organization
is seeking donations to establish a 90-day
residential drug treatment facility for
women in Johnson County.
Hope in the Mountains, headed by husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Renee
McCoy. of Thelma, will host a telethon
SIGNS
Superintendents Glen
Tackett and Bud Akers of
Highway District 12 today
announced work schedules from Monday, April 4
through Friday, April 8 for
the Minnie and Allen
Maintenance Garages:
• Monday, April 4:
Cleaning cuts along shoulder of Route 3, Auxier
Road.
• Tuesday through
Friday, April 5-8: Cleaning
cuts along shoulder of
Route 321 in the area of
Thunder Ridge.
• Monday and
Tuesday, April 4 and 5:
replacing drains with slotted pipes on Route 979
between mile points 14
and 15 (near Buggy Bath
Car Wash) and at mile
point 17 (below the new
bridge).
• Wednesday, April 6:
removing small slides at
• the 11.3 mile marker on
Route 1~2.
• Thursday, April 7:
shoulder work on Route
122 at the junction of
Route 680 and on Route
680 between Turkey Creek
and the state garage.
• Friday. April 8: pothole patct}ing on Route 7
from mile /points zero
through Six.
Maintenance work is
scheduled on a tentative
., basis ahd is subject to
change, depending on
weather conditions and
emergencies.
Sunday on WYMT.
They aim to raise $500,000 for the
facility, which they plan to open Sept. 1
with a minimum of 25 clients.
The organization is in the process of
purchasing and home and 140 acres of
property on Lick Road on Route 1750 for
the residential treatment and recovery center.
"It's the most perfect setting for a
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women's treatment facility," said Renee
McCoy, a nurse who also works with the
Ready to Work Program at the
Prestonsburg Campus of Big Sandy
Community and Technical College. "With
140 acres, there's room for expansion. As
soon as the first woman is admitted, we
will start plans to begin a men's facility."
The property is virtually isolated and is
"peaceful and tranquil," she said, pointing
out that an additional apartment and smaller home on the property will serve as an
appropriate house for graduates of the
treatment program who aren't quite ready
to return home.
The facility will maintain flower, vegetable and, possibly, a Christmas tree garden, she said.
(See TELETHON, page three)
Prestonsburg
being surveyed
for threats
SPRING
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
photo by Mary Music
Signs of spring were
blooming at Jenny
Wiley State Resort
Park yesterday. The
menu? Trucks dodging ducks and fish
food.
2 DAY FORECAST
PRESTONSBURG
Prestonsburg is one 60
small and medium sized
communities throughout
the state that has been targeted for a Homeland
Security threat assessment.
Two
teams
of
Kentucky
Community
Preparedness
Program
assessors, heading what
Gov. Fletcher calls the
state's
"Premier
Homeland
Security
Initiative," will be touring
16
facilities
in
Prestonsburg next week to
conduct
vulnerability
assessments.
The team will analyze
facilities, structures, security policies and their relationship to each other. The
initiative, focusing on
hostile acts and crime, is
in an attempt to identify
security
weaknesses
through a system of risk
assessments and recommendations for improvement.
"When people think
about terrorism, they think
internationally, but the
truth is domestic terror-
ists, whether that be in the
form of a local extremist
group or someone opening
fire in a school or business, could cause just as
much devastation to a
community, and that is
really where we are focusing," KCPP Team Leader
Drexel Neal said. "By
going through tpis process
a community is helping to
prepare itself from any
kind of catastrophic event,
whether it is an attack or a
natural disaster."
Prestonsburg Police
Chief Mike Omerod,
coordinator of the city's
assessment program, said
yesterday that assessors
Will tour courc buildmg· 1
water and sewer plants,
Highlands
Regional
Medical Center. and the
four schools located in
Prestonsburg.
"They'll be looking for
security vulnerabilities,"
he said. "Let's say, for
instance, that someone
wanted to do something to
the water treatment plant
to shut it down, or some
kind of terrorist act .at a
city facility. They'll examine the security there and
(See SURVEY, page three)
Police investigating
vehicle break-ins
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ACHS case heads· to grand jury
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - A
Pike County man accused
of trespassing on the
grounds of Allen Central
High school and engaging
in sexual contact with a
special education student
saw his case passed on to a
grand jury Thursday during
a district court hearing.
Jonathan Belcher, 24, of
Elkhorn City, is accused of
two counts of custodial
interference, two counts of
trespassing and one count
of an unlawful transaction
with a minor for the incidents which allege that he
visited Allen Central on
two occasions and took two
special education students
off the grounds on the second visit for a sexual
encounter which took place
across the street from
school grounds.
Sgt. Steve Little, of the
Floyd County Sheriff's
Department, testified at the
hearing and recounted how
the case was formed. He
was given the assignment
after an investigation by
Allen Central's principal,
Lorena Hall, who later contacted
the
County
Attorney's Office when she
determined that a crime
may have taken place.
Little testified that he
spoke to both students and
their parents and was able
to recover an online conversation between one student and Belcher because
the student's parents had
installed a parental guard
on their home computer
which saved the exchanges
which began in a chat
room.
Little also testified that
he was able to view an
online profile of Belcher
which included a picture
that later helped identify
him when they arranged to
serve an arrest warrant.
Little stated that Belcher
allegedly met the students
on two occasions at the
(See CASE, page three)
photo by Tom Doty
Joanathan Belcher, 24,
of
Elkhorn
City,
appeared at a preliminary hearing Thursday
regarding charges that
he took two special
education students off
of school grounds for a
sexual encounter.
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
The sheriff's department
and Prestonsburg Police
have pooled their efforts
to investigate a series of
break-ins that targeted
cars parked at ball games
and other events in the
area.
Sgt. Steve Little, of the
sheriff's
department,
reported that he and
Officer Mike Conn, of city
police, got a break in the
case when they discovered
that the perpetrators were
dumping evidence of the
crimes off area bridges.
The pair have retrieved
many items for the victims
by searching under area
bridges after they discovered the first dump site in
Auxier. Little said that
victims in the case will be
getting some of their property back and hinted that
an arrest is imminent and
that they have gotten a fair
amount of cooperation on
the thefts.
"I just want people to
know that we have been
actively
investigating
these theft and we have
already gotten belongmgs
back to some victims,"
Little said.
Little noted that a similar case involving car
break-ins during a district
finals game held at Betsy
Layne is al o coming
together. Kentucky State
Police is investigating
those thefts, but all agencies are cooperating on the
matter, which appears to
be interrelated.
�• A2 • FRIDAY, APRIL
1,
2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
En s
s
• OLYMPIA, Wash. Lawmakers want to slip a
secret ingredient into the state
budget: Spam.
Along with tax increases
on cigarettes and hard liquor,
the recently released Senate
budget proposal would slap a
higher tax on canned meat.
Spam, Vienna sausages,
potted ham, chili con carne no tinned meat would be
spared the higher tax rate.
While the business tax is paid
by the producer, taxes have a
way of trickling down the
food chain.
One taxpayer was outraged.
"They're actually raising
taxes on poor people who
can't really afford it," said
Richard Wilson. "You know
they don't have much money
if they're eating chili out of a
can."
Even some who believe
lawmakers should raise taxes
to pay for human services felt
a twinge of sorrow.
"I'm torn between my love
for Vienna sausages and my
love for state services," confessed Olympia lobbyist
Lauren Maughan, who called
the canned meat product a
"guilty, guilty pleasure."
With a budget shortfall of
$1.6 billion for the upcoming
two-year budget cycle, legislators say they'll take money
where they can get it including a tin of meat.
"Guess I better stock up on
jalapeno chili," said Debbie
Culwell, a state employee on
her lunch break.
he didn't really want.
Police said they were
searching for a gunman who
ran up to a woman while she
was walking her dog Monday
night and grabbed the bag she
was holding. It contained
poop.
When the gunman discovered what was in it, he threw
it down in disgust, pointed his
gun at the 32-year-old woman
and demanded money, San
Diego police detective Gary
Hassen said.
He then aimed his .22-caliber semiautomatic at the dog.
named Misty, and pulled the
trigger twice but the gun didn't fire, Hassen said. The robber, who was believed to be in
his 20s, ran to a waiting small,
silver car and fled, police
said.
• SAN DIEGO - This
mugger was left holding a bag
•
VICTORIA, Bntish
Columbia - Homeless people in British Columbia's capital city may still be cold, but
at least they can now get
clean, dry socks.
McGregor Socks, Canada's
largest sock manufacturer,
agreed to donate 6,500 pairs
of socks after Michael
Bloomfield, who runs a local
environmental
foundation,
caJied the company's head
office in Toronto last fall.
"I just looked on the
Internet and said, 'Who's the
chairman?".' said Bloomfield.
··r sent a letter and followed it up with a phone call
and just kept (the chairman)
on the phone until we had a
yes," he said. "We have people in need here. I appealed to
him to help us here."
Officials believe there are
about 700 permanent homeless people in Victoria and as
many as 1,500 at times.
"Any one of us could be
down on our luck at any point
in time," said Bloomfield. "I
would like to think that we
live in a society that would
help those in need.''
• GREAT FALLS, Mont.
- A former postmaster has
been sentenced for doing
something many might cheer:
tossing away· advertising
fliers rather than cramming
them into post office boxes.
Athena Mosxona was sentenced to 10 days of probation
Wednesday.
"I'm really sorry," Athena
Mosxona tearfully told U.S.
District Judge Sam Haddon.
"I did not know I was creating
a criminal act, and if I had to
do it all over again. I'd stuff
every single box with every
one of those things.''
Mosxona, 61, supervise~
the
Blackfoot
Indian
Reservation's Heart Butte
post office for 19 years before
taking an early retirement
after her indictment in
November on a felony mail
destruction count .
The Valier woman pleaded
guilty
after
prosecutors
reduced the charge to a misdemeanor. She must also pay a
$10 court fee.
"I find the absence of a
clear directive from her
employer to be Qf significance," Haddon Said. The
judge also called the prosecu-~
tion an "overzealous use of
the power of the court to
affect the lives of our citizens."
Letcher County man arrested in Little Shepherd Trail murder
The Associated Press
WHITESBURG
Authorities arrested a Letcher
County man for the murder of
a woman whose body was
found earlier this week near
Little Shepherd Trail.
Shannon
Dewayne
Garland, 29, of Oven Fork,
was charged with the murder
shortly after 9 p.m. EST on
Wednesday, said Letcher
County Sheriff Danny Webb.
Garland pleaded not guilty
Thursday morning, and was
ordered held without bond
pending a preliminary hearing
next week.
Webb said local residents,
alarmed that a murderer was
on the loose, were relieved
when an arrest was made in
the case. The sheriff said the
murder resulted from a "a
domestic situation."
An autopsy confirmed that
the partially decomposed
body was Lisa Jenkins, 39, of
Partridge, who had been missing for nearly a week.
Jenkins' body was found
Monday near Little Shepherd
Trail, a remote tourist attraction on Pine Mountain.
Kentucky
State
Police
Detective
Tony
Watts
dec! ined to say how she was
killed.
However,
Webb
said
Jenkins was murdered at
Garland's home and her
body taken up on the mountain and was partially buried
about 15 feet from the trail.
Jenkins, a mother of five.
was reported missing after
she failed to return home
from a trip to Whitesburg last
Wednesday. Jenkins' mother,
Madge Miles of Cumberland,
told the Letcher County sheriff's department that her
daughter was last seen on the
morning of March 22 when
she left her home to give a
Today is Friday, April 1, the
9lst day of 2005. There are 274
days left in the year. This is
April Fool's Day.
Today's Highlight in
History: On April I, 1945,
American
forces
invaded
Okinawa during World War II.
On this date:
• In 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio,
became the first U.S. city to pay
its firefighters a regular salary.
• In 1918, the Royal Air
Force was established in
Britain.
• In 1933, Nazi Germany
began persecuting Jews with a
boycott of Jewish-owned businesses.
• In 1946, tidal waves struck
the Hawaiian islands, resulting
in more than 170 deaths.
• In 1960, the first weather
satellite, TIROS-One, was
launched from Cape Canaveral,
Fla.
• In 1963, most of New
York City's daily newspapers
resumed publishing after a settlement was reached in a 114day strike.
• In 1970, President Nixon
signed a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and
television, to take effect after
Jan. 1, 1971.
• In 1983, tens of thousands
of anti-nuclear demonstrators
linked arms in a 14-rnile human
chain spanning three defense
installations in rural England.
• In 1987, in his first major
speech on the AIDS epidemic,
President Reagan told doctors in
Philadelphia, "We've declared
AIDS public health enemy
number one."
• In 2003, American troops
entered a hospital in Nasiriyah,
Iraq, and rescued Army Pvt. 1st
Class Jessica Lynch, who'd
been held prisoner since her unit
was ambushed on March 23.
Ten years ago: United
Nations peacekeepers officially
took over from the U.S.-Ied
multinational force in Haiti.
With U.S. Defense Secretary
William Perry looking on,
Ukraine began the process of
dismantling its nuclear missiles.
More than 1 ,500 mourners
attended a vigil for MexicanAmerican
singer
Selena
Quintanilla-Perez in Corpus
Christi, Texas, where she'd been
shot to death the day before.
Five years ago: President
Clinton, speaking at a fund-raiser for his wife's Senate campaign, accused New York
Mayor Rudolph Giuliani of
enlisting a "right-wing venom
machine"
against
Hillary
Rodham Clinton. Michelle
K wan won her third World
Figure Skating title.
One year ago: President
Bush signed into law new protections for the unborn that for
the first time made it a separate
federal crime to harm a fetus
during an assault on the mother.
Michigan won the NIT championship with a 62-55 victory over
Rutgers.
Actress
Carrie
Snodgress died in Los Angeles
at age 57.
Today's Birthdays: Actor
George Grizzard is 77. Actress
Jane Powell is 77. Actress Grace
Lee Whitney is 75. Actress
Debbie Reynolds is 73. Country
singer Jim Ed Brown is 71 .
Actor Don Hastings is 71. Blues
singer Eddie King is 67. Actress
Ali MacGraw is 67. R&B singer
Rudolph Isley is 66. Reggae
singer Jimmy Cliff is 57. Jazz
musician Gil Scott-Heron 1s 56.
Rock musician Billy Currie
(Ultravox) is 53. Movie director
Barry Sonnenfeld is 52. Country
singer Woody Lee is 37. Movie
directors Albert and Allen
Hughes are 33. Tennis player
Magdalena Maleeva is 30.
Singer Bijou Phillips is 25.
Actor Sam Huntington is 23.
Actor Josh Zuckerman is 20.
Thought for Today: "Si
mi abuela tuviera ruedas seria
una bicicleta.'' (If my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a
bicycle.) - Spanish proverb.
was found Monday by a
friend of the family who was
helping search the area.
AuthorHies believe the
body had been hidden unde~
dirt and other debris, but
became exposed during high
winds and heavy rains.
Stumbo encourages
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living wills'
Todav in Historv
The Associated Press
friend a ride to the bank.
The car Jenkins was driving - a beige 1988 Ford
Tempo - was found abandoned the next morning near
the
entrance
of Little
Shepherd Trail off U.S. 119.
Authorities said the body
by JOE BIESK
AssociATED PRESS
FRANKFORT
Kentucky residents should
consider signing so-called
"living wills'' to ensure there
is no ambiguity about their
wishes in case they become
permanently incapacitated,
Attorney
General
Greg
Stumbo said Wednesday.
Recent debate about the
Terri Schiavo case in Florida
has sparked questions about
what people in Kentucky can
do to ensure their personal
wishes are carried out if they
become incapable of making
such decisions, Stumbo told
reporters Wednesday. But
many Kentuckians don't have
wills, much less living wills,
he said.
"Because of the terrible
situation facing the family of
Terri Schiavo, we have been
made more aware of the need
to make clear our intentions
as best we can before the
time that we might become in
a situation much like she
faces today," Stumbo said.
Schiavo, a brain-damaged
Florida woman, has been the
subject of swirling debate
over whether her life-sustain ing feeding lube should be
removed. Her husband and
parents have been engaged in
a legal battle over the issue.
She has been in a persistent
vegetative state for about 15
years.
Stumbo encouraged citizens to visit the Kentucky
Attorney General's Office's
Web site or call his office to
obtain a copy of a living will
form, which is also sometimes referred to as an
advance directive.
People also should designate a person to act as their
health
care
surrogates,
Stumbo said. That way, they
should be able to avoid a controversy similar to the
Schiavo case, he said.
Living will forms can be
downloaded from the attorney general's Web site at
www .ag .ky .gov/livingwill.
People should read and sign
the forms, which also address
organ donation and the
option for someone to not
authorize that their life-support be removed. To stand up
in court, the forms must
either have signatures from~
two witnesses or be notarized.
Kentucky Right to Life
Association executive director Margie Montgt>mery complained that the form doesn't
include enough fnformation
to help people make informed
decisions.
Rather than assuMing life,
the form Stumbo promoted
"looks like a death will,"
Montgomery
said.
The~
prompt asking people about
their organ donation desires
may also influence decisions,
Montgomery said.
"We are horrified by the
lack of information that's in
here," Montgomery said.
"There's no way ~nyone can
make an informed decision in
filling this out."
Instead, people should
research the matter to ensure
they are making informed
decisions, she said.
"Everyone is scared now~'
because of the Terri Schiavo
case, and so if they do this in
haste, they could be very
sorry about it a few years
from now," Montgomery
said.
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Telethon
• Continued from p1
The vision to open the facility,
McCoy said, came from a conversAtion she and her husband
had last year. Since that time,
they've gathered support from
several people in surrounding
communities, including Johnson
County Judge-Executive Tucker
Daniels and Family Court Judge
John David Preston, who will
• participate during the telethon
Sunday alongside recovering
addicts who will give their testimonies.
Board member Thelma Crider,
of
TLC
Child
owner
Development
Center
m
Paintsville, said the goal is more
than just rehabilitation. Facility
coordinators will implement
GED and work placement programs for women who need additional assistance, she said.
"It's a hard job getting off
drugs and it's the extra support
that's needed," Crider said .
"We're trying to teach them a dif.,. ferent way of life, a different way
of looking at themselves. And
we're so excited we can't stand it.
Every family, in one way or
another, has been touched by
drugs . It's not just the poor people, it's the middle and upper
class people. Drugs don't care
who they hurt."
Jimmy McCoy, a BSCTC
Human Services student and the
organization's president, says the
same thing about his experience
with drugs.
He's been clean now for "five
years, one month and 12 days."
"I was addicted to anything
that made me feel better for five
seconds or longer," he said.
"Pills, booze, coke, weed - it
didn't matter to me, I had to get
high. During the last 19 months
that I was using drugs, I was in
rehab seven times. I O.D.'ed
three times and spent five weeks
in a psych ward. I was suicidal
and very dead to the world ."
The road to recovery for
Jimmy McCoy came after he
woke up one morning in his living room floor.
"I was separated from my second wife and had been bingeing
for a couple of weeks," he said. "I
got up, walked into the bathroom,
turned the light on and looked in
the mirror. For the first time in my
life I seen death in my eyes. I
weighed 150 pounds , if I was
lucky. I'm 6-foot-3. I asked God
to help me or I wa~ going to kill
myself right there . I found a spiritual awakening, a peace in my
heart that I never felt before. I
knew then that something had
changed for me."
McCoy said he poured out his
booze and flushed approximately
$1,000 worth of pills that day. He
stayed home, alone, for the next
11 days and detoxed himself
before entering a treatment center.
Though he says he has lost the
cravings for his addiction,
McCoy still gets a "desire to get
high." It's a "mental disease ," he
says, that "you learn how to deal
with."
McCoy, who finished his
practicum at the Layne House
Substance Abuse Center yesterday, still regularly attends
Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
He says he wants to help others
and learn how to forgive himself.
"It helps me find forgiveness
for myself," he said, "for the way
I used to hurt people - my
daughter found me once when I
0 .D.' ed - for being the liar and
the cheater that I. used to be. I was
never faithful to no one except for
dope. It's [forgiveness] something I need for me. Everybody
has forgiven me, but I still can't
come to terms with it yet ... I
always based my life on money,
material things, even women.
Today, I base my life on what I
feel inside. I want to help other
people. I've seen too many
friends die because they couldn't
stay off of drugs. People think
that addicts are bad people, but
they' re not. Helping them will
help me forgive myself for all
I've done."
The mental disease of drug
addiction requires a "spiritual
awakening," Renee McCoy said.
That's why Hope in the
Mountains is asking area churches to donate $1 per member each
month in order to help maintain
the facility.
The organization also plans to
turn a former methamphetamine
lab, discovered earlier this year
near TLC, into an upscale consignment shop that will support
the treatment center.
Grants are available both publicly and privately, she said, but
most of those funds don't apply
for "upstart funding."
"This thing is bigger than we
are," she said. "Everybody's
motives are pure. No one is out to
put anyone out of business or to
start up a get-rich-quick scheme.
We just want to help people."
To donate, tune in to the
telethon program on WYMT
Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.
Donations can also be mailed to
273 Horseshoe Street, Thelma,
KY 41260.
Hope in the Mountains is a not
for profit, private organization.
Other board members include
Tammy
Compton,
human
resources instructor at the
Prestonsburg Campus ofBSCTC;
Paintsville·Herald Editor Loretta
Tackett; Inez Baldridge, owner of
Enchanted World Travel; and
Thelma
Crider 's
husband,
Ottway.
1, 2005 • A3
Hungry residents in Appalachia
receiving diet food
by ROGER ALFORD
ASSOCIAT ED PRESS
PAINTSVILLE - A su rplus of die t food fo r the
overweight has be en a boon
for
the
hungry
in
Appalachia.
Unsold crates of low-carb
energ y bars, shakes a nd
breakfast m ixes have been
pouring into the Chri stian
Appalachian Project to be
distributed in mountain communitie s. For pe ople who
might otherwise go hungry,
diet food beats no food at
all.
"You can' t go wr ong w ith
giving an y ki nd of food
away," said Ken Slone , manager of the ch arity's warehouse some 25 miles from
the spot where President
Lyndon Johns on declared
war on p o verty in 1964.
" When you ' re feeding people , you ' re doi ng a good
thing."
Since Septe mber , th e
charity has received 14
truckloads of food f rom
Atkins Nutritionals, the New
York company f amous for
the low-carb diet. Slo ne said
each truck loa d contained
about 1 ,300 c as es of energ y
bars, shakes and breakfast
mixes that are being distributed to churches and other
organizations that m ini ster
to the needy .
"The Atkins products
have really been a li fe saver
for us," said the Rev. Brooks
Kerrick,
founder
of
Extended Hands Ministries ,
wh ich serves residents in a
rural area with double-digit
u ne mployment
rates.
" They' ll sure keep your
b elly button from rubbing
your backbone ."
Atkins N utritional said in
a statement Wednesday that
the co mpany routinely provides free foods to charitable
o rganization .
Those w ho follow the
food indu stry say changes in
the publi c 's appetite for lowc arb foo ds may be lea\ ing
manufac turers with more
product to give away.
A recent study by the
independent marketing company NPD Group found that
the percentage of American
a dults on any low-carb diet
in 2004 peaked at 9.1 percent
in
February
and
dro pped to 4.9 percent by
early No vember.
B o b G oldin , executive
vice president of Technomic
Inc.,
a
food
industry
research and consulting
firm, said Jllany comp anies
overpro duced
low -carb
foods tryin g to cash in on the
d iet craze a nd now are stuck
with large amounts of it.
" The market h as just
. cratered fo r those products,"
he said. "Typically when it
shows up in food banks, it's
got ve ry little commercial
value ."
The Rev. John R ausch, a
Roman Catha! ic priest who
serve s on the board of the
C atho lic
Comm ittee
of
Appalachia, said poverty is
widespread in th e region
because of a lack of goodpaying jobs. People are left
to work in service job s,
many of whic h pay on ly
minimum wage .
"People's choices for jobs
are really dim inishing," he
said. "You have the service
sector, Wal-M a rt and fastfood outlets , which give
pretty much minimum wage,
but it isn't enough to really
maintain a household."
As a result, R ausch said
the poor in mountain communities may have to ch oose
between buying medicine
and buying groceries, leav ing them dependent on ministries like Extended Hands.
"To be honest, I don't
know if an yone's going to
starve to death, but they will
have poor health because of
bad nutrition," he said .
Slone said the Christian
Appal achian P roject, which
has fed and clothed the poor
in the mou ntain region for
40 years, receives an assortment of donated goods for
the poor, from clothing to
furniture, even cosm etic
products from time to time .
All the donations are d istributed at no charge.
And, S lone said, die t
products are only a portion
of the foods the ministry distributes. He said large c ompanies like Wal-Mart rou tinely donate canned goods
for the needy in Appalachia.
"We distrib ute everything
we get," he said. "It's always
a good feeling to help people."
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see what can be done to prevent
it."
The program, piloted last
year by grants from the state's
Homeland Security Department,
will help point out other security
problems at city facilities,
Omerod said, and provide additional training for city police
officers who will escort the
assessment teams next week.
Once the assessment is complete, Prestonsburg will be certi-
fied as a "Ready and Prepared
Kentucky Community" and will
be eligible for up to $l0,000 in
reimbursement funds to make
recommended security changes.
"If you look at any community in any state, you're going to
find some weaknesses ," Omerod
said. "We're probably one of the
few states who are participating
in it."
An
extension
of the
Department of Criminal Justice
Training's homeland security
initiative, the KCPP is funded by
a $2.4 million grant from the
Kentucky Office of Homeland
Security. The Department of
Corrections and Justice Training
will implement the program in
60 communities throughout the
state during the next 12 month
period.
Assessors
will
be
in
Prestonsburg from April 4 to
April 8.
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school on March 14 and 16 and that
he spoke with Belcher on March 24
at the Prestonsburg Police
Department, where Belcher gave
consent to a videotaped interview
and discussed some details of the
meetings. little said that Belcher
"admitted sexual actions took place"
during the second meeting.
~
The first meeting was during a
' school talent show which little said
"was only open to parents and staff
of the school." Little said that the
second meeting was two days later,
during school hours, and that
Belcher parked at the school's bus
ramp where the students met him
and left campus in his vehicle.
little testified that the students
were handicapped and aged 15 and
16. He reported that he was told that
Belcher engaged the 16-year-old
student in oral sex on that occasion.
Judge James Allen ruled that the
case will move on to a grand jury,
which will determine if Belcher iS
indicted.
Belcher has dismissed the services of the public defender and
hired Pikeville attorney Larry
Webster, who appeared at the hearing. Webster asked to have
Belcher's $100,000 cash bond
reduced and was denied. He also
asked that the county attorney seize
the computers of the alleged victims
in the case.
Assistant County Attorney
Jimmy Marcum responded that he
would pass the request on to County
Attorney Keith Bartley but that it
was up to him to decide if he needed the computers. Webster countered that the fuJI contents of the
computers should be taken like his
client's computer was by authorities.
Judge Allen, sitting in for Judge
Eric Hall, who was attending a
funeral, said, "You can file an appropriate motion if you want the computers and the colllt will hear it."
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The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., on Social Security:
Whatever one's views about the state of the Social Security system, and people have wide disagreements about its finances and its
future, there is no doubt that President Bush's push for radical
changes in the system has provoked a healthy debate.
Americans must consider how the country is going to pay for
retirement of baby boomers. The aging of the population is going to
put profound financial stresses on not only Social Security, but
Medicare and Medicaid, the health-care programs for the elderly
and the poor. ...
While Bush and his critics disagree on the financial prospects for
Social Security, the actuarial realities are that changes made now
can make a substantial difference down the road ....
The issue of Social Security is one that requires, because of its
vast impact on so many American families, a bipartisan solution
that can be adopted by the Congress and accepted by the people. A
partisan fight helps to shed light on the issue and sharpen debate on
the options, but an ultimate solution has to be built around some
consensus across party lines.
The Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, N.Y., on drilling in
Alaska:
If President Bush and the Republican Congress succeed in opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling, they ought
to be willing to at least make two concessions to reality.
First, they should provide an absolute guarantee that none of that
oil will ever be exported to another country.
Second, they should acknowledge that drilling in ANWR is tantamount to tapping the nation's fmal keg- and that means there can
be no further delay in developing alternative sources of fuel or vehicles that run on them.
The battle over ANWR is not yet over, and even some
Republicans who favor drilling acknowledge that no matter how
much oil we may find there, it won't buy us much time or much
relief from OPEC- not if the United States doesn't begin seriously
to curb its consumption ....
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Ideas
FRANKFORT - In the months leading up to the 2005 General Assembly,
only the most hopelessly optimistic predicted much more than grudging cooperation.
The 2004 session ended with such
recrimination and poisoned partisanship
that the inability to reach an agreement
on a budget was only the most obvious
failure. Democrats in the House majority,
Republicans leading the Senate and GOP
Gov. Ernie Fletcher exchanged blame.
Move ahead a year and the atmosphere and accomplishment was dramatically different.
Late last Monday night, when the
2005 session was ending, Senate
President David Williams, historically
one of the chief purveyors of partisanship, was extolling the virtues of cooperation and promising it would last into the
future.
"I believe that this Senate is healthier
today than it's ever been," Williams said.
"To predict a few months ago that it
would have turned out as well as it did,
no one could have accurately predicted
that," House Speaker Jody Richards said
in an interview.
The causes of the change are many
and varied.
In early 2004, Fletcher was the ftrst
Republican to. occupy the Governor's
Mansion since 1971. House Democrats
and even Senate Republicans were
adjusting to the new governor.
Fletcher stumbled badly. He dragged
his feet in making his own budget and tax
proposals. And he attacked the legislature, a strategy that a quick check with
his predecessors or even a review of
recent history would have shown to be a
mistake. But the new occupants of the
Capitol ftrst floor were not of a mind to
seek advice from much of anyone.
The 2004 legislative elections
loomed.
When Fletcher revealed that teachers
and state employees faced huge increases in health insurance costs, there was a
minor revolt.
The October 2004 special session to
pay for health insurance coverage and
ensure pay raises for public employees
eased some of the pressure.
But then a Franklin County Circuit
Court judge ruled that Fletcher and the
legislature were violating the Kentucky
Constitution - Fletcher for spending
money without a legislatively enacted
budget and the legislature for failing to
appropriate money. Judge Roger
Crittenden said after June 30, 2005; the
end of the ftscal year, no money could 'be
spent on anything but essential services
without a legislative appropriatiOn.
In November, House Demoo-ats lost
seven seats of their majority in ~ House
and Republicans picked up a couple of
more Senate seats.
In December, Fletcher met privately
with lawmakers and both sides tnade
noises about being nice. But Fletcher
again refused to disclose any of his
spending or tax proposals, prompting
concerns about the same sort of time
squeeze in the coming 30-day session
that helped torpedo the 2004 session.
Another hurdle seemed 11 be the
requirement in the short sessio that any
tax or budget measure would require a
three-fifths majority of both chambers to
pass.
The turning point may have 'been a
late-afternoon, closed meeting of1House
Democrats where they emerg~d to
declare they intended to work with
Republicans to produce the budget and
(See CAPITOL IDEAS, page five)
Letter s
Auxier water
not 'supervised'
I normally try to avoid political issues,
but when I read the mayor of
Prestonsburg's statement that Auxier
Water Company was supervised by
Prestonsburg, I felt I had to respond.
Auxier Water Company is, and always
has been, a privately owned water company operated under the guidelines of the
Public Service Commission. All of our
expansions and upgrades are paid for
from loans from local banks and with personally guarantee, not with grants or aid
from the county, state or federal government.
An agreement was reached with the
city of Prestonsburg in 1967, that if we
would purchase our water from
Prestonsburg, we would have the right to
serve the hospital. That agreement has
been tested before the Public Service
Corrunission and was upheld.
We buy our water from the city of
Prestonsburg at their "out-of-town" rate
(which is higher per unit than any city
customer) and resell it to our 900-plus
customers, one of which is Highlands
Regional Medical Center.
If Prestonsburg succeeds in their
annexation effort, the only way the hospital could save money for water is if
Prestonsburg reduced their rate to Auxier
Water Company. We would be happy to
pass that rate reduction on to all our customers, but I don't think that will happen.
It would be a significant reduction of revenue for Prestonsburg's Utility Company.
No one can dispute the fact that I
supervise all aspects of the Auxier Water
Company!
Philip Ward
Auxier
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Spring cleanup
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com1ng
Spring in southern and eastern
Kentucky means blooming flowers
and redbud trees. The only way to
make spring prettier in our region is
to clean the trash out of the scenery.
To do just that, I invite Floyd
County residents to pitch in during
the PRIDE Spring Cleanup, April 923.
Your local PRIDE Coordinators
have organized cleanup events for
volunteers, as well as opportunities to
dispose of the bulky trash you collected over the winter. PRIDE will provide the cleanup supplies and T-shirts
for volunteers. It is up to Floyd
County residents to provide the manpower to clean roadsides, hillsides,
and waterways.
Volunteers can make a difference
by joining Floyd County's Spring
Cleanup team. Since PRIDE began in
1997, just look at what Floyd
Countians have accomplished together: I ,499 volunteers worked 6,451
hours. 1,551 appliances and 414 tons
of appliances collected. 61,195 tires
collected. 447 bags of trash and 4,708
tons of trash collected.
Clearly, Floyd County is cleaner
today, thanks to the people who have
pitched in with PRIDE - Personal
Responsibility In a Desirable
Environment. In addition to volunteering during the annual Spring
Cleanup, here are some things Floyd
Countians can do every day to keep
the community clean: make sure trash
doesn't blow out of the back of
trucks, have trash picked up regularly
by a licensed garbage hauler, and
report littering and illegal dumping to
the county's solid waste coordinator.
To Jearn about Spring Cleanup
events in your area, please call
PRIDE Coordinators. Lon May at
886-0498, Tom Harris at 886-3537, or
Tommy Robinson at 358-2316.
Richard Thomas
PRIDE Executive Director
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FRIDAY, APRIL
1' 2005 • AS
At the Movies: 'Sin City'
by DAVID GERMAIN
AP MOVIE WRITER
"Sin City" is simultaneously
the most boldly original comicbook adaptation yet and one of
the nastiest films in a long
while.
With wicked glee, director
Robert Rodriguez piles on and
., piles on, his frenetic hodgepodge of imagery often dazzling yet hurled so fast and
thick, the result is the cinematic equivalent of being hit by a
·
bus.
This two-hour bullet-train of
a picture is packed with images
startling in their originality and
action that frequently flirts with
utter odiousness. The movie is
a masterful technical achievement with the emotional underpinning of a stunted male adolescent.
Adapted
from
Frank
~ Miller's noirish comics, "Sin
City" is a movie where men are
men and women are target
practice, there for the slapping
and stabbing and shooting, and
any other indignities their male
masters dream up.
In a traditional full-color
film, the gore of "Sin City"
would make the movie
unwatchable. Presenting it in
stark black-and-white, with
occasional splashes of color,
makes the movie's blood and
guts palatable, thoi.!gh only
barely so in its most extreme
• moments.
The Jekyll-and-Hyde filmmaker (Rodriguez also is the
man behind the "Spy Kids"
family flicks) takes the carnage
even beyond that of his blood-
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WAITER
The last week of March featured only a few releases but
they prove\1,1 meaty enough to
satisfy nio&t,r.enters.
"Closer" - The performances are the selling point for
this film which garnered two
Oscar nominations for its supporting players, Natalie Portman
and Clive Owen. The story fol14'; lows the disintegration of two
couples and plays as a collection
of the ugliest moments in the
lives of all four players. Director
Mike Nichols ("The Graduate")
gets brilliant performances out
of all of his players, which
include the toplined Julia
Roberts and Jude Law.
"After the Sunset"
Director Brett Ratner ("Rush
Hour") puts together a light
comedy here that goes down
easy but won't stick in your
memory for long. Pierce
~ Brosnan and Salma Hayek star
as thieves who come to
Bermuda to rip off a luxury
liner. The complications ensue
when they rub up against a
crime boss, played by Don
Cheadle, who wants a piece·of
their score. They also have to
contend wi1h a dogged, if not
too bright, detective played
with dimwitted charm by
Woody Harrelson.
"Crimson Rivers 2: Angels
of the Apocalypse" - French
film star Jean Reno ("The
Professional") returns as a hardboiled Parisian cop who specializes in serial murderers.
Here he is on the trail of a killer
·'srn City.''
released
by Miramax's
Dimension F'ilms banner, is rated
R for sustained strong stylized
violence, nudity and sexual contenl, including dialogue.
Running time: 124 minutes.
Two stars out of four.
soaked vampire tale ''From
Dusk Till Dawn."
With a huge, well-chosen
cast and the blessing of Miller,
who was on set as Rodriguez's
co-director, "Sin City" is a gloriously stylized world unlike
anything you· ve seen before on
screen.
As he did with much of "Spy
Kids 3-D: Game Over,"
Rodriguez shot the actors
against green-screen . backgrounds, using computer-generated visual effects to add the
jutting buildings, seedy alleys
and other bleak backdrops of
Miller's Sin City.
The filmmakers spm three
tales of corruption and violence, the stories and some of
the characters loosely interconnected so the trilogy flows
seamlessly, without the abrupt
transitions of most anthology
movies.
The most engaging story is
that of the hulking, not-so-gentle giant Marv, played by
Mickey Rourke, unrecognizable behind makeup that makes
his face resemble a carved cinderblock.
After an unaccustomed night
of sexual bliss with the beauti-
ful prostitute Goldie (Jaime
King), Marv wakes to find her
dead and goes on a vengefw
rampage to identify her killer.
"When I need to find something out, I just go and find
people who know more than me
and 1 ask them. Sometimes, I
ask pretty hard," says Marv in a
delicious bit of understatement.
The one honest cop in Sin
City, John Hartigan (Bruce
Willis), is at the center of
another hunt as he scrambles to
save an 11-year-old girl from a
sexual predator (Nick Stahl).
Hartigan's story picks up eight
years later as he again encounters Nancy (Jessica Alba), now
an exotic dancer, and is reacquainted with her tormentor,
who has mutated through medical treatment into a glowing
fiend known as Yellow Bastard.
The hero of the third story is
ex-photographer Dwight (Clive
Owen), a pal to the prostitutes
of Sin City who tries to help
them cover up the death of a
vicious, crooked cop (Benicio
DelToro).
Among the roster of other
key Sin City denizens: Gail
(Rosario Dawson), the ironfisted leader of the town's pros-
who is targeting victims who finales ever captured on cellushare the name and occupation laid. The historic fight which
of
disciples
of
Jesus. finishes the film has ah• ays
Christopher Lee costars.
been a hot subject for Japanese
"Kagemusha"
Akira filmmakers and is also the tocus
Kurosawa 's 1980 war t:pic ~ qf.a science fiction film, recentfinally hit DVD this week rn 'an , ly relea'>ea. on D'VD, called
extras-packed edition from the "G.I. Samurai." That film feaCriterion Collection. The peo- tures Sonny Chiba ("The
pie at Criterion only put out a Streetfighter") as a general in
few discs a year but each is jam World War IT who finds himself
packed with excellent bonus and his company transported to
material . This one features an the same battle portrayed in
interview with Amencan film- "Kagemusha." His modern
makers Francis Ford Coppola weapons and tactics make it a
and George Lucas. Each was decidedly one way battle and
vital in bringing this film to Lhe the film culminates in yet
screen and put up their own another brutal slaughter. Both
money to see the film made. films are worth your rental dolKurosawa, despite his track lar, though the Chiba one is
record of critically lauded films, more focused on the action elecould not get financing from ments of the story.
Japanese investors for this
Next week look for the debut
"dream" project. George Lucas, of the "Daredevil" sequel,
who cited Kurosawa as a major "Elektra," which focuses on the
influence for "Star Wars," assassin character from that
invested in the film with little film who is portrayed, once
expectation of profits but a again, by "Alias" star Jennifer
burning desire to see the fin- Garner.
ished product. It was a good
Shopper Alert: Wal-Man has
investment and stands as one of stocked their discount DVD
Kurosawa's best films as well shelves this week with a slew of
as the most expensive produc- films struTing Clint Eastwood.
tion ever mounted in the history Each is priced at $5 .50 and
of Japanese film. The film tells includes documentaries on the
of the final days in feudal times films and the star himself.
and focuses on the Takeda clan. Everything from Eastwood's
The clan loses its leader and westerns, comedies and Dirty
places a lookalike in his throne Harry flicks are included.
so as not to upset the balance of Check them out; they won't last
power. The leader, a petty thief, long at that price.
is soon tested when the clan
Hollywood
News
must engage in a major battle. Department:
Actor
Tom
The fight scenes here arc top Sizemore ("Heat") will have to
notch and the introduction of serve a 17-month sentence for
gunpowder turns the tide of bat- testing positive for drugs, maintle in one of the most brutal ly methamphetamine, which
titutes; Miho (Devon Aoki), her
deadly samurai ally; the cannibalistic killer Kevin (Elijah
Wood in a role as far from his
heroic Frodo Baggins as imaginable);
.a..,b
(Michael
Madsen), Hartigan's turncoat
partner; Shellie the waitress
(Brittany Murphy); Marv's
nursemaid Lucille (Carla
Gugino, the "Spy Kids" mom
who tosses aside family-film
values with an amazing nude
scene); Sen. Roarke (Powers
Boothe), Yellow Bastard's plotting father; street-wise young
hooker Becky (Alexis Bledel);
Manute
(Michael
Clarke
Duncan), a mountainous mob
enforcer; and Josh Hartnett as a
seductive hit man.
Rodriguez pal Quentin
Tarantino spent a day as "guest
director," overseeing a perversely funny scene in which
Owen and Del Toro drive
through the rain.
''Sin City" is meant as good,
gory fun, an homage to the
manly men and brazen broads
of Raymond Chandler and
Dashiell Hammett.
Yet the sexism of "Sin City"
often slips into misogyny. What
may work as pulp entertainment on a comic-book page
read in privacy becomes unsettling when played out graphically on a movie screen as an
orgy of violence against
women.
"Sin City," released by
Miram'ax's Dimension Films
banner, is rated R for sustained
strong stylized violence, nudity
and sexual content, including
dialogue. Running time: 124
minutes . Two stars out of four.
violated the terms of his parole.
In a clear case of how the law
favors celebrities, he will be
allowed to remain free while he
appeals a domestic violence
charge he incurred in his relationship
with Hollywood
madam Heidi Fleiss.
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tax plans.
Rep. Charlie Siler, a
Williamsburg Republican, combat veteran and one of the
calmer observers of life in the
House, observed that the narrowing of the Democratic major~ ity encouraged their new magnanimity.
~
It turned out that, with neither
party having the necessary super
majority in either chamber, they
were forced into bipartisanship.
Fletcher also abandoned his
attacking tactics and, as his predecessors learned, a carrot
works far better with legislators
than the stick.
"There's no question I've
learned a lot in a year," Fletcher
said last week. "I think we've
developed a lot more trust and a
better relationship with the legis-
lators."
Fletcher said the absence of
election pressure also eased tensions.
When votes were taken, those
against the tax and budget bills
could be counted on one hand.
"This was an unprecedented
show
of
bipartisanship.''
Fletcher exclaimed last week. "I
couldn't be more pleased with
the session."
The real test, though, may
come in 2006. Rep . Harry
Moberly, D-Richmond, the
chairman
of the
House
Appropriations and Revenue
Committee, predicted the legislature would never again leave
without a budget or at least a
spending plan.
But how it happens is still at
issue. Next year brings anoLher
round of legislative elections.
And the possibility that the tax
changes and economy will not
work as hoped, leaving little
money just as some overdue
bills come due.
For Richards, a House mem
ber since 1976 who took himself
out of the 2007 governor's race,
said the future of the institution
of the legislature may hang in
the balance of the 2006 session
and the continuation of some
degree of cooperation.
"Frankly, it must. For the
good of the commonwealth and
for the long-term health of the
institution of the General
Assembly," Richards said.
Mark R. Chellgren is the
Frankfort correspondent for The
Associated Press.
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1, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Heartland buys
Williamson
Daily News
SPARTANBURG, S.C.Mid-South Management Co.
Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.,
announced Thursday the sale
of the Williamson (W.Va.)
Daily News and two affiliated weeklies to Heartland
Publications
LLC,
of
Jacksonville, Fla. No terms
were disclosed.
Andrew
Babb,
MidSouth's president, said the
sale is a result of a new
strategic direction for his
company in which it is concentrating on clusters of
newspapers in the Southeast.
Mid-South and its affiliate,
Crescent Media Group,
which is owned by Babb,
publish 19 newspapers and a
magazine in Virginia, the
Carolinas, Georgia and
Alabama.
Last week Crescent Media
acquired the Easley (S.C.)
Progress and Powdersville
(S.C.) Post, both located in
Pickens
County
where
Crescent already owns The
Pickens Sentinel.
Michael
Bush,
Heartland's president, said,
"We are very excited by having the Williamson Daily
News join our family of
community of newspapers.
Mid-South has been a wonderful steward of this newspaper, and we will be proud
to continue the traditions of
fine newspapering which
they have established."
Bush said that Heartla ld
plans on strategically growing the company through
acquisitions. "Williamson is
in an area of the country we
really enjoy and in which we
have already estabJished
ourselves with several newspapers."
Heartland currently operates 22 weekly and daily
newspapers, including The
Floyd County Times.
"Of course we will miss
our association with the parent company we are familiar
with, but we look forward to
a
strong
future
with
Heartland
Publications,"
Publisher Sandra Hurley
said. "Heartland is familiar
with West Virginia and
Kentucky and the communities we serve. They are making a significant investment
into our employees and our
newspapers."
Mid-South had owned the
Williamson Daily News
since acqumng it from
Ogden Newspapers in 1963.
The Gilbert (W.Va.) Times
and The Independent Herald
of Pineville, W. Va., two
weeklies
close
to
Williamson, were purchased
in 2000.
Fletchers, deputy chief
of staff· flying to games
at state expense
The Associated Press
FRANKFORT - The state
is picking up the check for Gov.
Ernie Fletcher's trips around the
country to watch Kentucky and
Louisville in the NCAA men's
basketball tournament along
with first lady Glenna Betcher
and Deputy Chief of Staff Dick
Murgatroyd.
Doug Hogan, Fletcher's
spokesman, defended
the
expense, saying Fletcher is
obligated to attend the games
and has helped promote
Kentucky on his journeys.
But Richard Beliles, chairman of the government watchdog group Common Cause of
Kentucky, said he didn't
approve of the expense.
Beliles said he is "really
excited" about the tournament,
but "with this state's fmancial
condition, I don't think we
should spend money on things
not really necessary. I don't
think it's necessary for the governor to fly all over the country
for basketball."
The
Fletchers
and
Murgatroyd are using both commercial flights and the state's
Beechcraft King Air turboprop
to get to games. They have also
flown, along with state police
who always travel with the governor, on two private jets, one
belonging to Terry Stephens of
Russell Springs.
Stephens, who owns a pipe
and steel company, is the fatherin-law of state Senate President
David Williams, R-Burkesville.
He has made $3,000 in contributions to Fletcher. It was
unclear whether Stephens has
done business with the state.
Fletcher flew on another private plane last weekend from
Austin to Albuquerque and
back, Hogan said. He said he
did not know who owns that
plane but that the state
Republican Party is expected to
pick up the tab.
The governor can accept
gifts, such as plane rides, as
long as they are properly reported.
The King Air costs the state
$800 an hour and commercial
flights are $500 or more. There
are also hotel room and meal
costs. The Fletchers and
Murgatroyd pay for their own
game tickets.
Hogan said he could not provide specific costs for the trips
until all the bills are in. But he
defended the expenditures as
good for the state.
"He's an ambassador for the
state, coming into contact with
fans and alumni who might be
interested in Kentucky business
opportunities," Hogan said. "It's
really not an option for him. It's
an obligation, and he is being as
frugal as possible."
While in Austin last weekend
to see the University of
Kentucky play, Fletcher attended some "economic development meetings" for Kentucky,
Hogan said. He declined to
specify whom Fletcher met or
what was discussed.
The
Fletchers
and
Murgatroyd plan to watch U of
L play in this weekend's Final
Four in . St. Louis, and will
attend Monday night's championship game no matter who is
playing.
Fletcher will meet with
NCAA officials in St. Louis this
weekend in hopes of luring a
tournament game to Kentucky
soon, Hogan said.
Hogan also said Fletcher has
been mentioned often on sportscasts and has had several national media interviews, which help
promote the state.
Fletcher and Murgatroyd
watched UK play in the first
round on March 17 in
Indianapolis against Eastern
Kentucky University. The next
day, they traveled to Nashville
for Louisville's first-round
game with Louisiana-Lafayette.
They did not attend the secondround games.
Last weekend, the Fletchers
and Murgatroyd went to Austin.
for UK's Friday night victory
over Utah, then to Albuquerque
for Louisville's win over West
Virginia. They returned to
Austin and saw UK's doubleovertime loss to Michigan State
Sunday.
The three and their security
detail will fly commercial to St.
Louis this weekend from New
York City, where the governor
and Murgatroyd are meeting
with Wall Street experts about
the state's bond debt. The three
are expected to fly back to
Kentucky Tuesday morning on
the King Air, which will be sent
to St. Louis for them, Hogan
said.
Fletcher bought tickets to the
regional games from U of L and
UK, Hogan said. The Final Four
tickets were purchased from the
NCAA.
"The tickets either were purchased on their personal credit
cards or the state will be reimbursed," he said.
Bert Donat/l{ln Jr.
Bert Donathan Jr., 70, of
Wellington, formerly of Floyd
County, died Monday, March 28,
2005, at St. Claire Regional
Medical Center, in Morehead.
Born September 10, 1934, in
Pike County, he was the son of the
late Bert Donathan Sr., and Rittie
Lee Tackett Donathan. He was a
disabled factory worker, and a
member of the Pentecostal Onrrch.
He is survived by his wife,
Roberta Newsome Donathan.
Other survivors include three
sons: Doyle Dwight Donathan of
Advance, North Carolina, and
Phillip Dale Donathan and Bert
Donathan, both of Taylorsville,
North Carolina; a daughter, Rittie
Lea Young of Russell; two sisters:
Martha Hopper and Bertha
Martinko, both of Marion, Ohio; 11
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by five brothers:
Kermit
Donathan,
Earnest
Donathan, Curtis Donathan, Ed
Donalhan, and Buster Donathan.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, March 31, at 11 am., at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
in Martin, with Reverend Donnie
Hall officiating.
Burial was in the Ike Roberts
Cemetery, in Grethel, WKier the
direction of Nelson-Frazier F\meral
Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
Home.
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Ronald Scott, 51 , of
Somerset, died Tuesday, March
29, 2005, at his residence.
Born November 8, 1953, in
Floyd County, he was the son of
Vienetia Powers Scott of
Somerset, and the late Posey
Scott Jr. He was a disabled truck
driver, and a member of the
Church of God.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Cody
Scott of Granite Falls, North
Carolina;
two daughters:
Lilnetta Scott of Louisvile, and
Cynthia Scott of Somerset;
three brothers: Donald Scott
(twin) of Burton, Bobby Scott
of Somerset, and Frankie Scott
of Weeksbury; two sisters:
Bonida Scott of Cedar bluff,
Alabama, and Kaye Bates of
Somerset; and three grandchildren: Heaven, Cain, and Haley.
In addition to his father, he
was preceded in death by a
brother, Clyde Scott.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 1, at 1 p.m.,
at the Wheelwright Freewill
Baptist Church, in Bypro, with
Louis Ferrari officiating.
Burial will be in the Dr. WD.
Osborne Cemetery, in Bypro,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home, in
Martin.
Visitation is at the church.
(Paid obituary)
Mildred Carleen George Branham
Mildred Carleen George
Branham,
age
76,
of
Prestonsburg, widow of Thomas
Edward Branham, passed away
Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at
King's Daughters Hospital,
Ashland.
She was born August 12,
1928, in East Point, the daughter
of the late Thomas George and
Edith Stephens George. She was
a homemaker, a member of the
First United Methodist Church,
Prestonsburg, and a member of
the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include three
daughters: Sandra Branham
Goble and Jamie Branham, both
of Prestonsburg, and Tommie
Sue Campbell of Mousie; one
sister, Thelma Thomas of South
Shore; two grandchildren: Tracy
Click and Alan Goble; four
great-grandchildren: Lauren
Click, John Mark Click,
Brandon Goble, and Allison
Goble.
In addition to her husband
and parents, she was preceded
in death by one son, John
Robert Branham; three sisters:
Effie George Cook, Elvie
George, and Annie George; and
three brothers: Arthur George,
Edd George, and Homer
George.
Funeral services for Mildred
I look at your picture
every day,
I think of you in only the
best of ways.
You are missed more
than you'll ever know,
I don't understand why
you had to go.
I know you're with the
angels now,
You've gone home to be
with Jesus, high above
the clouds.
I'll see you again, each
night I pray,
I love you, Lois, and
happy birthday.
In Remembrance
of her birthday,
March 28th
Sadly missed by all
family and friends.
Branham will be conducted
Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m., at
the First United Methodist
Church, Prestonsburg, with
Clergymen Mark Walz and
Ste~<e Pescosolido officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Richmond
Cemetery,
Prestonsburg, under the professional care of the Hall Funeral
Home, Martin.
Visitation is after 6 p.m.,
Thursday, at the funeral home,
and after noon, Saturday, at the
church.
Pallbearers: Alan Goble, John
Click, Jason Goble, Adam
Dixon, Bill Thomas, Dave
Blevins, and Timmy Cook.
Honorary: James Goble, Tim
Allen, Tommy Hall, John
Anthony Campbell, Tommy
Cook, Tom Scott, John
Furcolow, Robert Burchett,
Prent Ball, and Bill Howard.
Mike Wireman
Jeffrey Ray
Johnson
Ronald Scott
Mike Wireman, age 37, of
Hueysville, passed away on
Saturday evening, March 26,
2005, at his residence.
Mo
He was born December 24,
1967, in Columbia City,
Indiana, the son of Ondie and
Kathleen Whittaker Wireman.
He was a member of the
National Guard, and attended
the Upper Quicksand Free
Pentecostal
Church
at
Hueysville.
Surviving are his parents,
Ondie and Kathleen Wireman
of Hueysville; one brother,
Chris Wireman of Hueysville;
two sisters: Athlene (William)
Patton of Versailles, and Kim
(Brian) Tussey of Kendalville,
Indiana; three nephews: Jason
(Mallory)
Patton,
Daniel
Tussey, and Andrew Tussey;
one niece, Hannah Patton; and
nine aunts, four uncles, and several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 30,
at 1 p.m., in the Hall Funeral
Chapel, in Martin, with Roger
Bolen, Earl Miller, and Bill
Tussey Jr., officiating.
Burial was in the Shepherd
Cemetery, at Hueysville, under 1~
the direction of Hall Funeral
Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
home.
Pallbearers: Jason Patton,
Charlie Hicks, Tonx Bolen,
David Tussey, Ryan Tussey,
Shepherd,
Adam
Mike
Zimmerman and Willie Patton.
Honorary: Daniel Tussey,
Andrew Tussey, Larry Dudleson, Jackie Howard, Quent
Zimmerman, Carl Vanderpool 1111\
and Donnie Howard.
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Jeffrey Ray Johnson, 36, of
Buckingham,
died
Wednesday, March 30, 2005,
at the U .K . Medical Center,
in Lexington .
Born January 8, 1969, in
McDowell, he was the son of
the late Grover and Marie
Hall Johnson. He was disabled.
Survivors include four
brothers: Elmer Ray Johnson
(Rhodean),
Gary
Dale
Johnson (Dottie), Les ter
Johnson (Kaye), and Dennis
Johnson , all of Buckingham;
five sisters: Pearl Pigg (Paul)
of Columbus, Ohio, Delina
Slone (Gary) and Donna
Compton (Elbert), both of
Prestonsburg,
Belinda
McKinney (Larry) of Toler,
and
Dorotha
Samons
(Mickey) of Bevinsville; a
sister-in-law, Darleen Harris;
and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by
one
brother,
Clifford
Johnson; and two sisters:
Juanita Johnson and Eula
Faye Johnson.
Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday, April 2,
at noon, at the Joppa Old
Regular Baptist Church, in
Melvin, with Old Regular
Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in the
Buckingham Cemetery, in
Bevinsville, under the direction
of
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation is at the church,
with nightly services at 6:30
p.m.
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James Walker
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James Walker Horn, age 77,
of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away
at Doctors Hospital on
Thursday, March 10,2005.
James was born on October
20, 1927, in Ligon, Kentucky,
a son of the late John and
Bessie Moore Hom. His
beloved wife of 41 years,
Irene Howell Hom, preceded
him in death.
Jimmy served his country as
a member of the United States
Army during the Korean
Conflict. He retired from
Columbus Coated Fabrics
after 34 years of service, and
was a Charter Member of
Harvest Assembly of God. He
was a devoted and loving husband, father, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his son,
Dana, and daughter-in-law,
Michele, of Plain City, Ohio;
a brother, Charles B. Hom of
Weeksbury; and many nieces,
nephews, in-laws, and friends.
Visitation was Sunday,
March 13, from 4-8 p.m., at
Harvest Assembly of God,
8075 Dellinger Road, Galloway, Ohio, where funeral service was held at 11 a.m.,
Monday, March 14, 2005,
with Pastor Chris Tomaso
officiating. Interment was in
the Sunset Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to James
Walker Hom Memorial Fund
at Harvest Assembly Church.
Arrangements completed by
the Tidd Funeral Home,
Hilliard, Ohio.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
1, 2005 • A7
Recor
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Marriage
Licenses
Julie Rachele Yates, 25, of
Pikeville, to Jonathan Otto
Morris, 26, of Prestonsburg.
Paula Dawn Gayheart, 32, of
Indiana. to Milton Dec Chaffins.
38, of McDowell. •
Tammy Renea Hall , 34, of
McDowell, to Christopher
Lawrence Clark,
26, of
Baltimore, Md.
Civil Suits
Filed
Chad Hall vs. Danny H.
Hamilton; verified complaint.
Kasey Jo Williamson vs.
Bennie Williamson; divorce .
Julia Lynn Vanderpool vs.
Eric
Todd
Vanderpool;
divorce.
Cynthia
McCarty
vs.
Charles McCarty; petition for
annulment, petition for paternity judgment and sole custody to establish child support.
Jessica Flanery vs. Tony
Flanery; divorce.
Monarch
Capital
Corporation
vs.
Michael
Vance; complaint.
James Trusty vs. Linda
McKenzie; complaint.
Tonya Patrick vs. Kestner
Dotson and Donald R. Cluett:
complaint.
Floyd County vs. Penny
Parker; complaint.
Selena Mercer vs. Kenneth
Mercer; petition for health
care insurance.
Sherry Lewis vs. Vernon
Davis: petition for health care
InSUH\llCe .
Dennis Buckley vs. Tina
Conaster; petit ion for child
support and health care insurance.
Ralph King vs. Casey
Coli ier; petition for child support and health care insurance.
Brittney McKinney vs.
Trina Conley; complaint.
Patricia Kmgsley vs. Eric
Kingsley; divorce.
Polly Bradley vs. Mary
Jane Nickols Interiors , complaint.
Jami Blackburn vs. Connie
Kingsley; petition for health
care insurance.
Anita Hayden vs. Larry
Hayden; dtvorce .
Patricia Duff vs. Deborah
Beverly; complaint.
Appleton Capital. LLC vs.
Bradford Hall; petition and
application to confirm and
enforce arbitration award.
MONA America Bank, NA
vs . Chris Gilley; complaint.
John Ferrari vs . Jill S.
Ferrari; divorce .
Option Card, LLC vs. Bill
Jones; complaint.
Great
Senecafin
Corporation
vs.
Peggy
Compton; complaint.
Deborah Miller vs. Ralph
Cordle; complaint.
Small
Claims
Filings
Jan's Enterprises, Inc. vs.
Steve Castle; unpaid rent.
Charges
Filed
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Michael
Watkins:
35,
Wayland; possession of marijuana, violation of EPO/DVO.
Ruben Hall Jr., 51. Hi Hat;
harassment.
Evelyn Hall, 28, Teaberry;
misdemeanor theft (checks).
lrvm Adkins, 35, Harold; terroristic threatening.
Teresa McKinney, 38, Harold;
fourth-degree assault.
David
Ferrell.
39,
Prestonsburg; six counts of misdemeanor theft (checks).
Randy
Tackett.
35,
Wheelwright;
fourth-degree
aggravated
assault (spouse
abuse).
Charles Boyd, 45. Harold;
public intoxication.
Richard C. Elliott, 29,
Honaker; public intoxication.
Tiffany
Robinson,
25,
Prestonsburg;
fourth-degree
assault, disorderly conduct, thirddegree criminal trespass.
·Bret Short, 41, Prestonsburg;
public intoxication.
Jeremy
Bellamy,
21,
Lexington; third-degree criminal
trespass.
Mary
Robinson,
44,
Prestonsburg; resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, fourth-degree
assault.
Randy Baldwin, 44, public
intoxication, prescription not in
original container. possession of
an open alcoholic beverage in a
motor vehicle.
Lance Collins, no age listed,
Harold: public intoxication.
Stacie
Puckett.
24,
Salyersville; public intoxication,
disorderly conduct.
Josh Moore, 19, Prestonsburg;
harassment.
Amburst Brown, 58. Langley;
harassing communications.
Joe Greene, 39, Printer: terroristic threatening.
Jonathan Belcher, 23. Elkhorn;
ful transaction with a
minor. second-degree criminal
trespass, two counts of custodial
interterl!nce.
Btiau Wells, 28. East Point:
custodial interference.
Manis Risner. 46, Martin;
felony theft.
Agon Aldo Short, 36. Mousie;
misdemeanor theft. felony theft.
Emily Hall. 21, Teaberry;
felony theft.
Larry Spears, 47, Banner;
felony theft.
Wayne Jervis, 59, Auxier;
menacing. public intoxication.
Phillip Wallace. no age listed.
Harold: third-degree criminal
trespass.
Greta Ousley, 19, Martin; public intoxication.
Clifton G. Jordan, 22,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
' Caleb J. Muse, 21, Betsy
Layne; third-degree criminal trespass.
Amanda
Stevens,
20,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Donny Newman, 21, Grethel;
public intoxication.
Powers,
20,
Kevin
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Anthony B. Francis, 39,
McAndrews; public intoxication.
Steven E. Dalton, 22,
Wayland; violation of a protective
order.
Orville Vanhoose, no age listed, Paintsville; shoplifting.
Jackie Crum, 41. Eastern; driving under the influence. failure
to produce insurance card, no
operators license, failure to wear
seat belt.
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Jeremy Tackett, 29. Ligon;
second-degree promoting contraband.
Boyd Clifton, no age listed,
Harold; misdemeanor theft.
Donald Collins, no age listed,
Isom; public intoxication.
Steven Scott McKinney, no
age listed, Printer; first-degree
criminal trespass, fourth-degree
assault.
Stephen Chafin, 41 , Garrett;
public intoxication.
Jack
Burchett,
34,
Prestonsburg; third-degree criminal trespass.
Inspections
Wayland Kwik Mart, regular
inspection. Violations noted:
Thetmometers not provided for
all refrigeration and freezer
units, wiping cloth use not
restricted, faucet leaking at hand
wash sink in food prep area,
women's restroom without
soap , mop stored in contact with
floor Score: Food 94, Retail 98 .
Dollar General, McDowell,
regular inspection . Violations
noted: No easy to see thermometers in upright refrigerator
display
units,
employee
restroom door not self-closing.
Score: 97.
Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, cafeteria, regular
inspection. Violations noted:
Wiping cloth not properly
stored. Score: 99.
Long John Silver's, Martin,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Several refrigeration
units lack conspicuous thermometers, chemical test strips
not readily available at three compartment
sink,
mop
observed stored on floor. Score:
96.
Triangle Market, ,\ ]ar1in, re!!ular inspection. Violations
noted: Thermo meters not provided for all fridge and freezer
units , pet food stored on tloor,
ceilmgs in disrepair, mop stored
on floor. Sco re: 95.
Hobert's
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Preston sburg, regular 'nspcction. Violations noted· Proper
hair restraints not in use , piua
box stored on tloor, leak in drain
of three-compartment '>ink . no
soap in employee restroom,
floor in food prep area in di-;rcpair, wet mop stored on floor
Score: 93.
Baptist
Day
Care,
Prestonsb urg , regu lar inspection. Violations noted: Hoor ttle
in food prep area in disrepair.
Score: 94.
Dingus M ob ile Home Park,
Martin, regula r inspection.
Violations noted: Mobile horne
lots not numbered, some mobile
home units fail to meet lot size
compliance. small amount of
accumulated debris, park lighting not in compliance. Score·
92.
Property
Transfers
Community
Trust
and
Investment Company, as lf!IStee
of the Brittany E. M itchell Trust,
to Charles Mitchell, pro pert}
located at Daniel's Creek.
Loretta Sue ~ewman to
Jamie Brent and Marlena
Newman , property located at
Frazier's Creek.
Bill N . and Jennifer Slone to
John B. and Lorenc Hamilton.
property locaFed at Burton
Village Subdivision
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FRANKFORT
State
Attorney General Greg Stumbo
on Wednesday asked Franklin
' County Circuit Court to decide
~ whether the General Assembly
had authority to shift funds
away from Kentucky's prepaid
college tuition program.
Also Wednesday, Deputy
Finance Secretary John Farris
said Finance Secretary Robbie
Rudolph would recommend
suspending new enrollments in
the program.
Lawmakers this year decided to move $13 .7 million from
the
Kentucky
Affordable
Prepaid Tuition program and
repealed a law that allowed
KAPT to use money from
unclaimed property to cover
shortfalls.
Stumbo said a lawsuit he
filed Wednesday afternoon is
intended to protect KAPT and
is simply asking to solve a
question of Jaw. However,
Stumbo said, the program is
"certainly sound" and not in
jeopardy regardless of the
case's outcome.
"Although, if the money is
withdrawn, it would be more
likely that additional money
would have to be put in at a
later date to fulfill the obligations of the contract," Stumbo
told reporters .
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In the suit. Stumbo said the
transfer of funds is unconstitutional because the public
money has been mingled with
private funds.
''Because
the
General
Assembly has no authority to
transfer private funds to the
general fund, the transfer of
money from agencies in which
public and private funds are
commingled cannot be differentiated, and is unconstitutionaL" according to the lawsuit.
KAPT allows participants to
offset tuition increases by locking in current rates. There have
been about 8,900 KAPT contracts sold since the program's
inception, according to the suit.
•
,
,..
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a,. •
Rudolph, who sits on the
KAPT board, said through
Farris that the program was
self-sufficient when it was first
approved five years ago
because its investment returns
outpaced tuition increases.
But investments have lagged
in recent years, causing KAPT
to face projected long-term
deficits, said Farris, who has
voted on KAPT issues as
Rudolph's proxy on the board.
"I don't want to shut down
the idea forever, but at this time
- until the investment landscape changes - we would
support a moratorium," Farris
said.
Rudolph was traveling and
~
unavailable for comment.
Farris said Rudolph would
submit the recommendation to
Gov. Ernie Fletcher. Fletcher
policy adviser Brian Crall said
the governor asked Rudolph to
study KAPT but hasn't decided
whether to support an enrollment moratorium.
The
Kentucky
Higher
Education
Assistance
Authority, which will take full
control of KAPT on July 1, will
make the decision on suspending enrollments.
Lawmakers
insist
that
KAPT will meet its obligations.
Lawmakers also denied that
their actions, which they said
were intended to help balance
the budget. are unconstnutional
or threaten KAPT.
Faced with a long-term
shortfall due to recent tmtion
increases that outpaced the program's investment ean•mgs . the
KAPT board in December
withdrew $ 13 .7 m.llton from
the unclaimed property fund .
Before the legis lature's latest action, KAPT had been
allowed to use .u p to 75 percent
of the state's unclaimed property, whtch the Treasury said is
worth about $150 million, as a
reserve fund . Such property
includes stocks. cash and valuables turne.d over to the state
after being abandoned in safedeposit boxes.
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Rebs win wood bat opener
HINDMAN - Allen Central edged Pike County Central 9-8 Wednesday evening in the opening
round of the East Kentucky Wood Bat Invitational. The Rebels jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and
won, despite a relentless Pike Central effort. The Hawks scored their eight runs on just two hits.
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Johnson Central lets Trimble go
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PAINTSVILLE- As a high school player, a starting guard, no less, Les Trimble
helped lead Johnson Central High School to
the 1984 Boys' Sweet 16 State Basketball
Tournament. In 2000, Trimble had a dream
fulfilled, when after going through a dominating run in the middle school boys' basketball ranks, he returned to his high school
alma mater, replacing outgoing coach
Johnny Ray Turner. Trimble made the move
up to JCHS from Johnson County Middle
School, replacing Turner, who after a
•
Notes on NCAA
Final Four Weekend
regional title run, had stepped down. On
Tuesday, Trimble's four-year run as JCHS
head coach came to an end when, via a spur
of the moment meeting, he was notified that
he would not be back to lead the Golden
Eagle boys' basketball team. Trimble admitted he didn't see Tuesday's decision coming
and had looked forward to preparing a JCHS
team for next season.
"I dreamed of coaching at Johnson
Central and that becoming a reality was special," said Trimble. "We had some great seasons and attained many goals we set out to
accomplish. Unfortunately the dream of
reaching Rupp never happened but it wasn't
without effort and hard work. I cherish the
opportunity I was given and wish my players and the program the best of luck. I feel
the program gained a lot of respect throughout Kentucky."
For the Johnson Central boys, the 2004-{)5
campaign included a 57th District championship and a run into the 15th Region
Tournament Semifinals. The Golden Eagles fmished the season at 19-10. In four seasons at the
helm of the program, Trimble coached Johnson
Central to a pair of district titles. Trimble posted
a 5-2 record in 57th District play and a 3-3
(See TRIMBLE, page two)
· Blackcats start out 0-2
by RICK BENTLEY
Notes, one-liners and odds and ends to
kick off your Final Four weekend:
• In preparation for an article you'll
(hopefully) read next week, I spent part of
Wednesday morning on the telephone
with country music singer David Lee
Murphy. When we finished the interview,
he had a few questions for me.
"What do y'all think about Coach
Pitino?" he asked.
Seems no matter who you are or what
• your line of work, this weekend's Final
Four in St. Louis is the popular topic of
conversation.
I
plan on being
home to watch
.Saturday's games.
·d Lee will be
catching the highlights
between
shows at the Grand
Ole Opry.
The Final Four
Rick Bentley
was the favorite
.t)
topic on Monday
night's edition of
The Sports Guys , where the panel was
split as to who to pull for.
The interesting team is Louisville and
how folks feel about Rick Pitino's club.
Some pull for the Cards because they're
what passes for a local team with the Cats
meeting an untimely demise. Some just hate
the Cards and won't pull for them at all.
I'm not a big UotL fan because of
Pitino, someone who I think has been,
since the passing of Adolph Rupp, both
the best of times and the worst of times for
Kentucky.
~
But I'll tell you this much: If I can't be
happy on Monday night, it wouldn't bother me to see my friends Sam Smith, Brian
Prater and Gene Layne doing a dance.
Besides, who else you gonna pull for?
Carolina?
So I suppose it'll be UofLin one game
and Michigan State in the other. With any
luck, one of them will be around for One
Shining Moment on Monday night.
• Baseball and softball seasons have
begun locally, and this promises to be an
interesting year for the spring sports.
As many of you know, the KHSAA has
changed the way three-team districts
begin postseason play. In years past - and
earlier this month for roundball clubs the teams drew, with two playing in the
opener and the other awaiting the loser. If
the winner of the second game wasn't the
team that lost the ftrst one, there would be
a championship game. If not, it was over.
PRESTONSBURG- There's a new coach leading the
Prestonsburg High School baseball team. Bob Shepherd is
in his first season at the top of the Blackcat baseball program. Prestonsburg got off to an 0-2 start earlier this week,
dropping games to Sheldon Clark and Magoffin County.
Shepherd sent his team into its first game of the 2005
season Tuesday night. The Blackcats hosted Sheldon
Clark in the season-opener and failed to find offense. The
Cardinals, again taking on the role of a 15th Region contender, beat Prestonsburg 11-0. Sheldqn Clark, coached
by Mike Hall, got stronger as the game progressed, downing Prestonsburg in just six innings.
On Wednesday night, Prestonsburg returned to the diamond in action against Magoffin County. The Blackcats
played better, but still finished short of a win as host
Magoffin County prevailed, winning 6-5.
Prestonsburg entered the season with a lot of excitement
surrounding a program that has shown much improvement
each of the past two seasons. Junior Brenton Hamilton,
who starred for Pikeville last season, will give Prestonsburg
a boost throughout the 2005 season, both through his pitching and hitting.
(See BENTLEY, page two)
(See BLACKCATS, page two)
LEXINGTON - The University of
Kentucky football team held its first
spring football practice Wednesday
morning, a two-hour, 15-rn.inute workout
at Commonwealth Stadium.
Clad in helmets, jerseys and shorts,
and enjoying a warm day, the Wildcats
worked on fundamentals in position
groups before ending the practice with a
short team period. Coach Rich Brooks
was encouraged by the practice.
"We didn't make as many alignment
mistakes as I anticipated on the frrst day,"
Brooks said. "The young guys are learning where they fit.
"I was impressed with how (quarterback) Andre' Woodson threw the ball. He
threw the ball accurately and made good
decisions with few poor reads. I was
encouraged by that."
Defensive coordinator Mike Archer,
who is switching from the 3-4 alignment
to the 4-3 system, has a busy spring ahead
in implementing the change.
"It was the frrst day and there's a
learning curve with new assignments and
new terminology," Archer said. "I saw .a
lot of good things. It was a good start."
Kentucky will practice a total of 15
times during the spring, including the
Blue/White Spring Game on April 23.
The next practice is scheduled for today
at 9 a.m. Practices are held in
Commonwealth Stadium or the Nutter
Field House. Practices are open to the
public and media.
photos by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg dropped its season-opener Tuesday,
falling to visiting Sheldon Clark. Junior Brenton
Hamilton saw time on the mound during the opener.
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
Kentucky All-Stars
announce tryout invitees
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - Betsy Layne senior
Kim Clark, Knott County Central senior
Kasi Mullins-Galloway and East Ridge
senior Aaron Branham are among the
seniors invited to try out for the Kentucky
All-Stars girls' and boys' basketball
teams. Mullins-Galloway was named the
14th Region player of the year and Clark
took the 15th Region's top individual
girls' basketball honor. Branham was
named the boys' 15th Region Player of
the Year.
Two of the all-star tryout invitees will have
locked up spots on the team later this month.
Mr. and Miss Basketball, who will be
announcedAprill5 in Frankfort, both have
guaranteed spots on the ali-star teams.
(See TRYOUTS, page two)
AC 3, PCC 0
•
the mound
Tuesday
evening and
pitched Betsy
Layne to a win
over visiting
East Ridge.
Case and a host
of his Betsy
Layne team·
mates also provided offensive
pop when at the
plate.
More on the
game appears
inside today's
edition.
Kentucky holds first
spring football practice
TIMES STAFF REPORT
TIMES COLUMNIST
/If Derek Case took
photo by Steve LeMaster
Les Trimble, pictured talking with his team during ~ ti':'eout
in the 15th Region Tournament Semifinals, says he d like to
one day return to coaching.
Rebels open with win
TIMES STAFF REPQRT
HAZARD- Allen Central, under the guidance
of new head coach Kenneth Johnson, opened the
2005 baseball season on the road Tuesday evening
against the host Perry County Central, a p~r~nnial
14th Region contender. The Rebels got going early
on and went on to beat Perry Central 3-0.
Johnson enters the Allen Central program following the departure of Craig Kidd, who spent one
season at the helm of the Rebel baseball team.
On Tuesday evening, the Rebels picked up all of the
runs they would need for the victory in the first inning.
(See AC, page two)
photo by Tony
McGuire/Hazard
Herald
Allen Central
senior Ryan
Hammonds
was one of
several
Rebels who
came ready
to play
Tuesday on
the road at
Perry County
Central. Allen
Central got
the season
off on a winning note
with a 3-0
shutout win
over the
=-""--"==· Commodores.
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As confusmg as I managed to
write that. it certainly wasn't
much prettier to sec unfold.
But nov. . the teams will seed.
The top team will get the bye
and an automatic spot in the
championship game, which
translates to an automatic slot in
the regional tournament.
Now, how many times do
you think three teams can play
four games and there not be a tie
for the top spot? Those tiebreakers are critical, says ht"re.
particularly for the 59th
District's softball teams.
In years past, those three
have been unbelievably close in
talent. Nov.. one will automatically be in the region while the
other two will have a dog fight
for the one remaining spot.
The reason for this is to prevent what has lwppened to
David Rowe and Pike Central
twice in recent years. They've
got the thrill of winning the district title \\ htle sitting in the
stands.
It will prove to be an interesting spring.
• Baseball season also will
be interesting to follow to see
how two of our region's teams
fare.
Without singling anybody
out, it wa~ clear that heading
into last year's region Pikeville
was the overwhelming favorite.
Then they got knocked off and
Johnson Central not only won
the title but also advanced to the
state sem1finals.
One year later, most of
Pikeville's talent is back. And,
so is Johnson Cenu·al's.
There's
also
Belfry,
Paintsville,
Betsy
Layne,
Prestonsburg and Sheldon qark
to contend with.
Sounds like a fun spring to me.
• Meanwhile, Major League
Baseball kicks off Sunday night
with one that has a lot of people
chuckling. The Yankees and
George Steinbrenner wil I be in
Boston to watch the Red Sox
unveil the championship banner
and receive their World Series
rings .
Closer to home, the two
teams most locals pull for are
Cincinnati and Atlanta. whose
seasons seem to cling to one
thought each: For the Braves,
it's can John Smoltz make it as a
starter after multiple years as a
closer and several arm problems.
And in Cincinnati, it's that
age-old question, can Junior
Griffey play in 140 games?
If either happens, we could
have a lot to cheer for come
September.
• And finally ...
Friends come to us from odd
places from time to time. One of
my good ones is a young man
who worked for me at Pikeville
College for four years.
Josh Childers is 14 years
younger than me, and that in
and of itself should preclude us
from having more than an
employer-employee relatiQnship. But that wasn't nearly the
case. Josh and I got to know
each other and our friendship
thrived as his grade-point average rose through the years.
One night he showed up for
work and casually mentioned
he'd been seeing a new girl. He
asked if I knew Keri Fletcher. I
said I knew of her, but was very
familiar with her family. Her
mother, Kathi, is guidance
counselor at East Ridge and had
been at Elkhorn City for years.
Her Aunt Keri Ann and
Cousin Julie were cornerstones
of B.J. Elswick's Lady Cougar
team that played in the state
semifinals in 1991.
Through the course of their
relationship, I've counseled Josh,
which often consisted of nothing
more than laughing at him, and
cons1stently offered him only a
single piece of advice.
Don't screw it up.
Friday night as we gleefully
watched Michigan State take
Duke out (sorry Drew, it had to
be said), I got a call from Josh.
He wanted to let me know he
hadn't screwed it up.
They're now engaged.
If you see them, it is proper
to offer congratulations.
And one more thing: Keri, I
wish you luck.
You're going to need it.
Prestonsburg was due buck in
action last night, participating in
the East Kentucky Wood Bat
Invitational at Knott County
Central. Other teams in the wood
bat tournament include Knott
Central, Pike Central, Silver
Grove, Harlan, Whitesburg and
Boyd County. The tournament is
slated to run through Saturday.
DOWN
SOUTH:
The
Pikeville High baseball team
got a win Wednesday at
Charleston , S.C . The Panthers
beat Stall , S .C , convincingly,
15-1. With the win, Pikeville
improved to 2-l.
In other high school baseball games played Wednesday
evening , Williamson (W.Va.)
beat border rival Belfry 7-5.
Sheldon Clark topped Shelby
Valley 13 2 in five innings,
Whitesburg downed Wolfe
County 5-3, Johnson Central
rolled over Leslie County, 145, East Carter shut out Elliott
County 10-0 in five, frames,
and Ashland Blazer mpped
Raceland 6-5.
photo by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg's Dalton Taylor hit the ground Tuesday, avoiding a hard throw from the Sheldon
Clark pitcher.
Trimble
te)
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regional tournament worksheet.
In four years under Trimble,
Johnson Central had a 66-46
overall record, fourth best
among all 15th Region teams.
There is more to life than basketball and Trimble will make the
most of the newfound free time.
''I have a beautiful wife,
Shana. and four kids, Luke, Madi.
Reece, and Taylor," Trimble
added. "Although basketball consumed me while coaching and
practicing it was put in perspective when I was in my home. I
have many interests other than
coaching and will enjoy the
down time."
The former Johnson Central
player turned head coach wants
to coach again. However, he
doesn 't want to jump into just
any coaching situation.
"I will coach again but I want
the situation to be one in which I
feel wanted and am supported
fully," Trimble concluded
JCHS officials have&gun a
search for a new boys' basketball coach.
AC
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Allen Central junior pitcher Tyler
Turner earned the win, tluuwing
a complete game shutout.
Allen Central enior Wilfreda
Dominguez led off the game
with a hard single to centerfield.
Dominguez, a three-sport athlete
for the Rebels, was then joined
on base by Thrner. Allen Central
picked up a pair of runs later
in the inning when Raymon
Spurlock drove the ball to the
leftfield fence, allowing the
Rebels to exit the first inning
with a 2-0 lead.
( Justin Jacobs provided an
insurance run for the Rebels in
the third inning after collecting
a two-out walk. Jacobs moved
to third base on a pickoff move
that went wide of its mark. He
then scampered home on a wild
pitch. giving Allen Central the
decisive 3-0 advantage that
would hold up. The run proved
to be the last of the game.
I
Turner, now a thrfe-year
starter for the Rebels, t~tew the
complete game, gi'vinkup just
four hits. He was backed up by
a stellar defensive performance
by his teammates, allowing the
Rebels to collect their ftrst win
of the young season.
Allen Central was scheduled to be back in ac;tion yes- a \
terday, weather pewuitting, ,playing at home agai~ t visiting Shelby Valley.
Tryouts
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Tryouts to round out the rosters will be held April 15-16 at
Georgetown College.
Kentucky will play Indiana
in the 65th summer basketball
series in Bowling Green on
June 18 and in Indianapolis on
June 25.
Girls' all-star invitees Johnna Abney (Rockcastle Co.);
Adaeze
Azubuike
(Lex.
Catholic); Brittany Bass (Cov.
Holy Cross); Ashley Bell (Wayne
Co.); Paula Carver (Webster
·Co.); Kim Clark (Betsy Layne);
Melanie Cornett (Rowan Co.);
Jackie Distler (Sacred Heart);
Amy Etherton (Buliitt Central);
Ciara Gibbs (Lou. Central):
Amber Guffey (Clinton Co.);
Paige Guffey (Clinton Co.);
Heather Han1mond (Rockcastle
Co.);
Ashley
Hawkins
(Henderson Co.); Aseer ltjavkase
(Tilghman); Jenne Jackson
(North
Hardin);
Hannah
Jefferson (Bracken Co.); Robyn
Jennings (Elizabethtown); Taran
Johnson (South Laurel); Taylor
Kopple (Sacred Heart); Julie
Leach (Ohio Co.); Erica Lee
(Mercer Co.); Britta Maggard
(Perry
Central);
Destiny
Mattingly (Woodford Co.):
Austin Mcintosh (Owsley Co.);
Maggie
McKemie
(Lou.
Christian Academy); Kasi
Mullins-Galloway
(Knott
Central): Shannon Novosel (Lex.
Catholic);
Cady
Ormerod
(Sacred Heart); Brittany Pittman
(Tates Creek); Tara Rowe
(Rockcastle Co.); Jayme Thiem
(Newport Catholic).
Boys' all-star invitees- Derek
Adams (Muhlenberg North);
Keaton Belcher (Pendleton Co.);
Zach Berry (Trinity); Aaron
Branham (East Ridge); Nathan
Bray (Somerset); Jared Carter
(Scott Co.); Aaron Cash
(Rockcastle
Co.);
Derrick
Endicott (Lawrence Co.); Eric
Fields (South Laurel); Bryantt
Furmann (Rowan Co.); Maurice
Grinter (Fairdale); Olajide Hay
(Henderson Co.); Sahiou Jassey
(Rose Hill); Ra 'von Lee
(Ballard); Matthew Martin
(Clark Co.); Troy McFarland
(Warren Central); Zach Mefford
(Williamstown); Matt Morris
(Franklin-Simpson); Jazz Neal
(PRP);
Curtis
Pulley
(Hopkinsville); Will Reeves
(Ballard) ; Tory
Robertson
Saxton
(Frankfort);
Brett
(Trinity); Kyle Saxton (Trinity);
Andrew Sewell (Breathitt Co.);
Steven Sexton (Wayne Co.);
Michael
Spann
(West
Jessamine); JaJuan Spillman
(PRP); Anthony Thomas (Hart
Co.);
Domonic
Tilford
(Jeffersontown); Trey Tindell
(Calloway Co.); Bryan Thrnage
(Henry Clay); Brenna Votel
(Cov. Catholic).
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on selected trout streams
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anglers visiting the 13 catch
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Kentucky may now begin
keeping their catch.
The catch-and-release trout
season runs from October l
through March 31 annually on
the following streams: Bark
Camp Creek in Whitley County.
Beaver Creek in Wayne County
from the KY 90 bridge upstream
the KY 200 bridge, Cane Creek
in Laurel County, Casey Creek
in Trigg County, East Fork,
Clarks River in Calloway
County from mouth of Bee
Creek upstream to Old Salem
Church Road bridge, East Fork.
Indian Creek in Memfee
County, Elk Spring Creek in
Wayne County, Left Fork,
Beaver Creek in Floyd County,
Lick Creek in Simpson County, ·
Middle Fork. Red River m
Powell County inside Natural
Bridge State Park, Otter Creek
in Meade County and Rock
Creek in McCreary County
All trout caught during thi
delayed harvest ·ea on must be
immediately released and only
artificial lures may be Used. The -,.
delayed harvest season
Swift
Camp Creek in the Red River
Gorge National Geological
Area in Wolfe County continues through May 31.
The statewide daily creel
limit is eight trout of which
only three may be brown trout.
There is no mm 1mum size
limit. Brook: trout must be
released.
In order to keep trout to eat
from these stream, from March
31 through September 30,
anglers must possess a \alid •
trout pennit.
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Kentucky lays groundwork for future
by MURRAY EVANS
K:::ISOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON - Kentucky
senior Sara Potts carried the
Wildcats to their longest postseason run ever this basketball
season. She believes the team's
freshmen - three of whom were
starting by season's end - can
sustain that positive momentum
for years to come.
Under second-year coach
Mickie DeMoss, Kentucky
improved from 11-17 to 18-16
this season, the Wildcats' first
winning campaign since 19992000. The team also fmished
strong, winning three games in
the Women's National Invitation
Tournament before falling 80-75
in double overtime in the semifinals to West Virginia.
"I've seen this program
change since I got here four
years ago," Potts said. "I think
this program is on its way up.
"It's been exciting to be here
and to have the opportunity to
play these games. Hopefully this
will help the team grow and be
ready for next year."
Potts isn't the only person
who thinks Kentucky's future is
bright. During the Wildcats'
WNIT run, opposing coaches
consistently
referred
to
Kentucky as a program on the
rise. After the Wildcats routed
Southern Conference champion
Chattanooga 91-54 in the second round, Chattanooga coach
Wes Moore told Kentucky
reporters to "enjoy the next few
years."
DeMoss' highly touted freshman class took a hit when guard
Sade Buley was arrested in
December on a felony theft
charge and subsequently was
suspended from the team. Buley
eventually pleaded guilty in
Fayette County District Court to
a reduced charge of misdemeanor theft and since has
transferred to Gulf Coast (Fla.)
Community College.
In January, Kentucky lost
another freshman when 6-foot-3
center Eleia Roddy suffered a
season-ending knee injury.
But the other three freshmen
- 6-6 center Sarah Elliott and
guards Samantha Mahoney and
Chant Bowman - all became
starters, joining Potts and
sophomore
guard
Angela
Phillips. Mahoney (10.6) and
Elliott (10.4) both had doublefigure scoring averages.
"I want those freshmen to
hurry up and become sopho-
Recruited for character, O'Bannon
becomes star for Cardinals
by CHRIS DUNCAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE- When Rick
Pitino started recruiting for
Louisville, he was looking for
more than talent and size. He
wanted players who worked
• hard in school, were attentive
and respectful.
Larry O'Bannon was that
kind of player.
"Larry, I thought, was really
the type of character we wanted in the program to help build
what we were trying to build,"
Pitino s~id Tuesday.
An ~counting major who's
been a regular on the athletic
department's academic honor
roll, O'Bannon has finally
bloomed into a star on the court
"" and Louisville is playing in the
~ Final Four because of it.
The 6-foot-4 senior ·guard
has averaged 19 points and
shot 59 percent in the
Cardinals' last nine games. He
scored 14 second-half points to
propel Louisville (33-4) past
West Virginia and into
Saturday's semifinal against
Illinois (36-1).
"He just keeps rising, getting better, more confident,"
Pitino said.
~
Few Division I-A programs
- includmg Louisville - were
interested in O'Bannon when
he came out of Louisville's
Male High School, where former Cardinals great Darrell
Griffith played. O'Bannon was
headed to Dayton before Pitino
replaced Denny Crum.
Junior Bridgeman, a former
Louisville star whose son
played with O'Bannon in high
school, started lobbying Pitino
to give O'Bannon a chance.
"Just being around him, you
just saw he was serious about
trying to accomplish something
in life, that he had his head on
straight," Bridgeman said.
"Sure, you're always looking
for the 7-foot-8 kid who can do
everything. But here was a kid
who wanted to play at
Louisville, who was good
enough to play at Louisville,
and I vouched for his character
because of the type of person I
knew he always was."
O'Bannon didn't show
much when Pitino saw him
play in person for the first time.
But Bridgeman's endorsement
kept Pitino interested.
"I could see he was a little
down about the way he played,
but that was not going to deter
me from the character issue,"
Pitino said. "Here's a kid from
the 'Ville who has great character, whom I'm sure has potential. It was a no-brainer for me."
Early on, O'Bannon struggled to accept a limited reserve
role. He clashed with Pitino
just before the Cardinals were
going to play Butler in the second round of the 2003 NCAA
tournament.
Pitino suspended him, the
Cardinals lost 79-71 and
O'Bannon reassessed his priorities.
"That was a big turning
point," O'Bannon said. "From
then, I just had to look in the
mirror and decide what I really
wanted to do. That's led to
where I'm at today."
He started 21 games as a
junior. showing glimpses of
explosive scoring ability. But
the knock against O'Bannon
remained that he was too nice,
not aggressive enough - that
his best trait off the court was a
detriment on it.
Pitino told him he had to
change, so O'Bannon spent
most of last summer in the
weight room and working on
his speed.
Pitino saw just how much
O'Bannon had changed last
Saturday, when O'Bannon
dove to the floor to wrestle for
a loose ball.
"I almost had a cardiac
arrest," Pitino said jokingly.
"For three years, he wouldn't
have thought of that. But he's
doing that right now, and that's
because of the weight room.
He's become a much tougher
person on the court."
But he hasn't lost his soft
side.
This season, O'Bannon
often spoke to children at
churches and hospitals. He also
delivered
the
graduation
speech at his elementary school
and tries to personally respond
to a growing number of letters
from fans.
"I definitely feel that's a
responsibility, being from here
and seeing what Darrell
Griffith and the local heroes,
what they've done for the university and then what they go
back and do in the community," O'Bannon said. "It's definitely a responsibility for what
to pay back for the community
for all the support they've
showed me."
~Cardinal
fans rock
downtown Louisville
by MALCOLM C. KNOX
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Someone
who didn't know better might
have thought it was a rock concert Tuesday afternoon.
Thousands of fans arrived
""' up to 2 1/2 hours early to post
""' near the stage. They carried
signs declaring their love for
their favorite performers. By
the end, voices had gone hoarse
from screaming and people
kept dancing to the music long
after the main act was gone.
But neither Usher nor Linkin
Park performed at Louisville's
4th Street Live downtown
entertainment district.
The Louisville Cardinals,
bound for their first trip to the
NCAA Final Four since 1986,
were the headliners.
Kimber Goodwin, director
of marketing for the Cordish
Co., wbich owns 4th Street
Live, estimated the crowd to be
at least 17,000 strong, nearly the
capacity of the Cardinals' home
venue, Freedom Hall. The company ran out of admission
bracelets at 10,000, she said.
Some fans knew that positions
near the stage would be prime.
Brenda Haines and her 14year-old daughter, Brittany, of
Taylorsville, about 30 miles
from Louisville, arrived 2 1/2
hours before the scheduled 5
p.m. start time.
..
Brittany wanted to see junior
forward Francisco Garcia.
"He's cute," she said.
Sixteen-year-old Meredith
York and 18-year-old Erica
Klimchak got there a couple of
hours early as well.
"We sat here and parked
ourselves here, and we're not
leaving until we see coach
(Rick) Pitino and Francisco,"
York said.
The players and coaches
arrived about an hour after the
scheduled start time. Until
then, the Louisville cheerleaders and dance team and D .J. KDog kept the crowd involved
with cheers and music, and the
Cardinal Bird mascot danced
and crowd-surfed.
When Pitino took the stage, the
cheers became a deafening roar.
Pitino, just coming from
practice in a black sweatsuit,
tried to talk but paused when
he realized that the microphone
and speakers were useless
against the fans' screams.
"You have to excuse me,"
he said. "I'm a little nervous.
I've never seen a crowd this
big in my life."
Pitino introduced his coaching staff and players, with
Garcia and hometown product
senior guard Larry O'Bannon
drawing the most noise.
O'Bannon, Garcia and a few
other players spoke to the fans.
Most kept their speeches short,
giving thanks for the support.
Senior center Ellis Myles
grinned and laughed on stage,
f"rnharrassc~ ~~ :!.v .:-.Jmiratioii,
when he was handed the mike.
Junior guard Taquan Dean
wasn't shy, though, when his
tum came.
"This is for you all," he
yelled to the crowd as he
jumped up and down.
Louisville Mayor Jerry
Abramson declared March 29,
2005, Cards March to the Arch
Day in the city and presented
Pitino with the proclamation on
a plaque.
Louisville won the NCAA
championship in 1980 and
1986 and hasn't since been to
the Final Four. Darrell Griffith,
who led the 1980 Cardinals to
the NCAA championship, was
at the pep rally.
"We had a long hiatus,"
Griffith said. "The frrst step
was hiring Rick. It was just a
matter of time."
Lancaster Gordon, who
played for Louisville from
1980 to 1984, was at the rally
also . Gordon didn't wm a
championship but helped the
Cardinals to consecutive Final
Four appearances.
The spirit and support he
saw Tuesday were the reasons
he chose to play at Louisville.
"You want to go where basketball is king," he said. "And
basketball is king here."
The Cardinals (33-4) will
play Dlinois (36-1) at 6:07 p.m.
EST Saturday for a chance to go
to the championship game
against either Michigan State
(:?.G-6) or North Carolina (31-4)
mores," DeMoss said. "They got
a lot of playing time this year.
They'll be a little bit older next
year, a little bit more seasoned. I
like the future, and I like the
way it looks."
Kentucky started the season
13-5, a stretch that included
home wins over Wake Forest which then was receiving votes
in both polls - and two eventual
NCAA tournament qualifiers,
Southeastern Conference rivals
Georgia and Mississippi. The
71-63 win over then-No. 18
Georgia on Jan. 13 was
Kentucky's first over a ranked
team in five seasons.
After the 70-63 win over
Mississippi three days later,
Kentucky went into a tailspin,
losing nine of 10 games against
SEC foes. A win in the regularseason finale against Arkansas
ended the skid and guaranteed
Kentucky at least a .500 record,
the minimum needed to qualify
for the WNIT.
The two-week break between
the SEC tournament and WNIT
seemed to refresh her team,
DeMoss said. It also didn't hurt
that Potts, the team's leading
scorer at 15.6 points per game,
stepped up her performances.
Entering the tournament,
Potts' career high was 30 points.
She scored 19 points in a firstround 79-68 win over Eastern
Michigan, then had 32 against
Chattanooga and 31 in a 67-62
quarterfinal win over Xavier,
including 29 in the second half.
She scored 29 points against
West Virginia.
"I thought she had such a will
to win and fight and leave it all
on the court," DeMoss said.
For the second straight season, Kentucky set an attendance
record, drawing 90,663 fans for
19 home games, an average of
4,772. Eight years ago, the
Wildcats' average home crowd
was 682 fans.
· Athletics director Mitch
Barnhart said the university will
continue selling $20 season tickets as part of its overall plan to
market the program. The
women's team also will continue to play a handful of games at
Rupp Arena, he said, but will
play the majority at Memorial
Coliseum.
"Mickie has done a remarkable job of increasing the talent
level and recruiting some of the
kids that have the ability to win
games in this league," Barnhart
said. "Going forward, I think the
future is very bright."
Tennessee 59, Rutgers 49
by DAN GELSTON
ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA-Tennessee
already gave coach Pat Summitt
the record for career wins in this
tournament. On Tuesday night,
the Lady Vols gave her something
even more meaningful - a trip to
the Final Four.
Shanna Zolman broke out of
a slump with a couple of big
baskets down the stretch, Nicky
Anosike scored 14 points and
the top-seeded Lady Vols beat
No.3 seed Rutgers 59-49 in the
Philadelphia Regional final .
Tennessee will play Michigan
State (32-3) in the national semifinals in Indianapolis on Sunday
night. The top-seeded Spartans
beat Stanford 76-69 in the
Kansas City Regional fmal on
Tuesday night.
"They were tough down the
stretch," Summitt said. "We had
some big plays from a lot of dif.
ferent people."
The Lady Vols (30-4) are in
the Final Four for the fourth
straight year, fifth time this
decade and 16th time overall, all
under Summitt. She extended
her NCAA record with her
882nd career win.
Tennessee survived a long
scoring drought, woeful shooting and a fme performance by
Rutgers' Cappie Pondexter in
avenging a December loss to the
Scarlet Knights (28-7).
For the frrst time in the tournament, Tennessee's win didn't
come easy.
Pondexter scored 25 points
and made nine of the Scarlet
Knights' 18 baskets, but she had
little help until it was too late. The
Scarlet Knights' physical defense
kept them in it until the end.
"We will be a Final Four
team," Pondexter said. "All we
can do is get better."
Rutgers seemed poised to
pull within three on Matee
Ajavon's shot from the left side,
until it was reviewed by officials
who determined it was a 2-point
basket. That made it 49-45.
Then Essence Carson had a steal
for Rutgers and was fouled by
Loree Moore.
Carson calmly sank the free
throws - her fust two points of
the game - pulling Rutgers to
49-47 with 1:08 left.
Tennessee, though, sank its
last 12 free throws and that was
just the cushion the Lady Vols
needed to win their 12th straight
game. The Lady Vols made 29
of 35 free throws; Rutgers was
just 8-for-13.
Tennessee's free throws compensated for only 31 percent
shooting from the floor.
"It was rough," Rutgers coach
C. Vivian Stringer said. "I can't
say they wanted it more because
I didn't know anybody that wanted it more than ourselves."
Ajavaon scored 12 points.
Chelsea Newton left midway
through the first half with a knee
injury. She returned early in the
second half with a brace and
plenty of tape on her leg and
scored only two points.
The Lady Vols went over 12
minutes without a basket bridging the frrst and second half.
They were rushed into bad shots,
missed a couple of easy attempts
under the basket and committed
seven turnovers in the first 8
minutes of the second half.
Rutgers used a 9-0 run and
grabbed the lead for the frrst
time since scoring the frrst two
baskets of the game. The lead
was short lived.
The Lady Vols went ahead on
a couple of free throws and
Zolman's fast-break layup
pushed the lead to 43-39.
Zolman, who missed seven of
her frrst 10 shots, buried a 3pointer for a 46-41 lead.
"We were really focusing on
trying to go inside, but I saw a
man go on a screen, so I had to
take it," Zolman said of her 3.
Tennessee reached its 15th
30-wins season and frrst since
1997-98 - the last of its three
straight national championships.
Zolman and Shyra Ely are
ready for a happy homecoming.
The former Miss Indiana
Basketball duo have made it a
mission to return to their home
state for the Final Four- Ely even
scribbled "Homeward Bound" on
the back of her sneakers.
"I told my mom, just don't
give away tickets," said Ely,
who scored nine points. "If
you'.ve been to a Tennessee
game. I'll give you a ticket."
Brooks: Entering spring, Woodson
looks like Kentucky's starting QB
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON
Andr
Woodson enters spring football
practice as Kentucky's No. 1
quarterback.
Whether the sophomore
keeps that job won't be decided
for a few months, Kentucky
coach Rich Brooks said
Tuesday, the day before the
Wildcats opened spring drills.
But Brooks expressed confidence that Woodson will continue to mature in the role for
which coaches groomed him
last season.
"He's just got a smile on his
face more often," Brooks said.
"He's more excited. He's just
chomping on the bit to be the
guy, and that's different than the
way he's acted in the past."
Woodson started one game
and saw action in six others last
season, backing up senior Shane
Boyd. Woodson completed 54
of 88 passes for 492 yards and
two touchdowns and threw only
one interception but had trouble
holding onto the football, fumbling four times.
Woodson needs to improve in
that area, Brooks said, if he is to
hold off redshirt freshman Joe
Joe Brown and highly touted
incoming freshman Curtis
Pulley. Brooks won't decide on
the starter for Kentucky's Sept. 3
season opener against Louisville
until preseason practice starts.
"It's my assumption that
Andr Woodson is clearly the
guy going in this spring,"
Brooks said. "Coming out this
spring, I'd expect he'd be the
guy, but I can't tell you that he
will be. We'll wait and see how
it unfolds after 15 practices.
"Whoever goes into the fall as
No. 1, assuming tt's Andr, it's his
job to keep if he can hold off the
challenge of either Joe Joe Brown
improving over the sununer or
Curtis Pulley coming in and
lighting it up. We're certainly in a
position where we can take a
long, hard look at Curtis Pulley,
because we only have two other
scholarship quarterbacks."
Brooks isn't thrilled with
having a sophomore, a redshirt
freshman and a true freshman as
his top three quarterbacks- he'd
prefer a blend of experience and
youth - but said that's a visible
reminder of the 19 scholarships
lost from 2002 to 2004 because
of NCAA sanctions.
Brooks said the Wildcats will
have 77 or 78 players on scholarship this spring - still shy of the
NCAA maximum of 85, but better than in 2003 (68) or 2004 (73).
Brooks has awarded scholarships to four returning .players:
guard Trai Williams, cornerqack
Karl Booker, tailback Andrew
Hopewell and long snapper
Jason Dickerson. Center Matt
McCutchan, who started 10
games last season as a walk-on,
might receive a scholarship in
the fall, Brooks said.
Four players have been suspended from the team indefinitely because of academic concerns. Brooks earlier announced
the suspension of senior linebacker Chad Anderson, who led
the team in tackles as a ophomore but who slumped last eason and lost his starting job.
The other three suspended
players are redshirt freshman
linebacker Gabriel Wallace,
sophomore tailback Tony Dixon
and sophomore wide receiver
Lonnell
Dewalt.
Dewalt
blocked a school-record seven
kicks last season, while Dixon
started six games - including a
105-yard outing in a win over
Indiana - before being sidelined
by an injury.
''I count on nobody I can't
count on - that's why they're
suspended," Brooks said. "If
they can't take care of business
as a normal student should, I'm
not going to count on them, and
that's a message to the rest of
the team."
Brooks said that he doesn't
expect all four players to return
to the team but that one or two
of them might.
Redshirt freshman offensive
lineman Kane Hannaford also
has left the team for personal
reasons, Brooks said.
Players recovering from
injuries who won't participate in
contact drills this spring include
tailbacks Arliss Beach (shoulder) and Draak Davis (quad),
linebacker Wesley Woodyard
(ankle) and wide receiver
Keenan Burton (wrist). Some of
them could be cleared for contact before practice ends April
23 with the annual Blue-White
Game.
Kentucky will run more oneback sets and the passing game
will be more prominent on
offense. Brooks said. The
Wildcats also will switch to a 43 defensive alignment after two
years in a 3-4 set.
Kentucky finished 2-9 in
2004 after a 4-8 finish in
Brooks· first season, but Brooks
said he's optimistic about
Kentucky's fortunes in 2005.
"Hope springs eternal in all
football fan , and it certainly has
to in I\.entucky football fans,
because my tenure is not the
only one that has. tarted with
less-than-stellar success," he
said. "Coming out of probation,
fan are hopeful, and now it's
our job as a team to go out and
bring that hope to fruition."
�84 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
1, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
SLIDING I •••
photos by Tony
McGuire/Hazard
Herald
Above: A
Commodore
slid in safely
under a Rebel
tag Tuesday
evening. The
Perry Central
pitchers
worked the
Allen Central
baserunners.
But the Rebels
made it In
safely.
Junior Jared Tackett has enjoyed much success as a member of the Cumberland College track
and field team.
Good Finish, Better Start
ackeH continues to find track success
TIMES STAFF REPORT
WILLIAMSBURG
- On
March 3, Jared Tackett, a 2002
graduate Jenkins High School
graduate ran in his first NAIA
Indoor National Championship
meet for the Cumberland College
Patriots Distance Medley Relay.
The success has carried over into
the outdoor sea<;on.
The Patriot 400-meter relay
team, which Tackett runs second
leg. not only ran away from the
competition at the Emory
University Track and Field
lm'Itational on March 26, they
automatically qualified for the
NAIA
Outdoor
National
Championships to be held in
Louisville from May 26-28. In
addition, the relay team broke
the Cumberland College 400
meter relay record with a time
of 41.58 seconds, a record that
has been standing for twentyseven years. This is the second
record Tackett
holds
at
Cumberland
College.
In
February of this year, he set the
school record in the Pentathlon.
"It's great to have such great
success in our first meet,"
Tackett said. "Overall, this is the
most talented sprinting team
we've had since I've been at
Cumberland. We have great leadership in our coaching staff,
which has really turned our
sprinting program into a great
success in only a couple of years.
It's just great to be a part of it."
The Patriot 1600-meter relay,
which Tackett anchored, hit the
provisional qualifying mark for
nationals and stands just one
econd away from automatically
ualifying.
"We had a great first meet and
} think the team is happy overall
ith everyone's performances,"
Tackett added. 'T m proud of how
this team is coming together."
Tackett,
a
junior
at
Cumberland, also has the privilege of being the team captain,
something he feels is a testament that hard work and dedication truly pays off.
'Tm JUSt happy I've had the
chance to run and compete with
the athletes on our team,"
Tackett conferred. "Being one
of the leaders on the team is
something words can't describe.
I just want to be a positive influence and serve as an example
that if you train hard and believe
in yourself and your teammates,
great things will happen."
Tackett is the son of Harvey
and Jan Tackett of Jenkins, and
the grandson of James F. and
Jean Tackett of Jenkins, and
Julius and Juanita Mullins of
Melvin.
The Cumberland College
Patriots Track team will travel
to Emory again this corning
weekend at the Emory Classic,
located in Atlanta, Ga.
Five finalists named for college
basketball's Wooden A\Vard
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES - Utah's
Andrew Bogut, Dee Brown of
Illinois, Sean May of North
Carolina, Duke's J.J. Redick
and Wayne Simien of Kansas
were named finalists for the
John R. Wooden Award as college basketball's player of the
year Tuesday.
The award will be presented
April 9 from the Los Angeles
Athletic Club.
More than 1 ,000 national
sports writers and college basketball experts cast their votes,
which were due Monday.
Brown and May will play in the
NCAA Final Four this weekend in St. Louis.
Voters chose a 10-member
Wooden All-American team,
with the top five vote getters
being named Wooden Award
finalists.
The other Wooden AllAmericans are: Francisco
Garcia of Louisville, Chris
Paul of Wake Forest. Salim
Stoudamire of Arizona, Hakim
Warrick of Syracuse and Deron
Williams of lllinois.
Garcia and Williams also
will play in this weekend's
Final Four. Bogut, a 7-foot
sophomore,
announced
Monday that he will enter the
NBA draft in April.
Connecticut's Jim Calhoun will
receive the Legends of Coaching
award during the ceremony.
Coaches among those being
watched by scalping police
by JIM SALTER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. LOUIS - Police and the
NCAA will be watching closely
for ticket scalpers - including
coaches - as coHege basketball
fans converge on St. Louis for
the sport's grand event.
St. Louis is hosting the men's
Final Four for the flrst time since
1978. The 46,688 seats at the
Edward Jones Dome were sold
out months ago, and with a large
contingent of Illinois and
Louisville fans coming
Champaign, Ill., is just 2 1/2
hours away, Louisville four hours
-ticket scalping is a big concern.
Based upon past experience,
some of those scalpers will be
coaches. Every Division I coach
has a chance to obtain tickets,
and some have been known to
sell them for a profit.
"I would say there has been a
problem with coaches," saidL.J.
Wright, director of the NCAA's
Dtvision I Men's Basketball
Championship. "It is a problem
the basketball committee is trying to work through and deal
with."
Earlier
this
month,
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike
Tice acknowledged scalping
some of his personal ticket allotment for the Super Bowl, violating NFL rules. Wright said
NCAA coaches also have been
known to resell their tickets.
Sometimes, Wright said, it's
an innocent mistake. A coach
will decide not to attend the
Final Four and will give his
tickets to an acquaintance. If
that acquaintance scalps the
tickets, they can be traced to the
coach.
Doug Elgin, commissioner of
the St. Louis-based Missouri
Valley Conference that helped
lure the Final Four to the
Gateway City, believes coaches
have gotten the message and
either attend the game or leave
the tickets unused.
"People are not willing to
take the risk of losing future
ticket privileges by giving them
to someone other than a trusted
relative or friend," Elgin said.
Punishment for coaches
caught scalping tickets is loss of
ticket privileges for up to five
years. It's also a crime in
Missouri to resell tickets at
more than face value. First-time
violators can face up to 15 days
in jail, with a third offense perhaps bringing up to a year
behind bars.
Both the NCAA and St.
Louis police will have undercover officers posing as ticket
buyers, seeking out scalpers on
the streets and at downtown
hotels.
The potential for scalping is
huge, given the scarcity of tickets. Only about 10,000 were
available to the general public,
and those tickets were sold out
in May through a random online
drawing.
The rest go to organizations
and individuals with ties to the
NCAA. Each of the four teamsIllinois, Loui ville, Michigan
State and North Carolina _ gets
4,500 each: the local organizing
committee gets 10 percent, or
about 4,600; each of the 300plus Division I schools gets
tickets, as does the National
Association of Basketball
Coaches.
Recipients of the NCAA
allotment pay face value, which
this year ranges from $110 to
$170 per ticket. But scalpers can
get much more.
Fans seeking to buy tickets
through brokers and online are
finding prices ranging well into
five figures. Adrian Hochstadt, a
44-year-old Chicago attorney
and Illinois alumnus, began
posting Web messages several
weeks ago, seeking tickets in
anticipation that the top-ranked
Illini would make it to St. Louis.
He bought tickets about a
month ago on eBay- two tickets for all three games for $720.
Face value was $260.
Hochstadt figures he got a
bargain - he checked eBay after
the Illini 's victory in the regional finals and found similar seats
selling for $1,300.
"I think Illinois' success
drove up the price because
we're so hungry- we've never
won a national championship,"
Hochstadt said. "It's a once-ina-lifetime chance."
For fans coming to St. Louis
on the hope of finding tickets on
the street, Wright urged caution.
''Just because of counterfeit
tickets in the past, we would
encourage folks to be careful,"
Wright said. "It's just one of
those things where unfortunately there are some bad folks out
there who want to take advantage of the fans."
On the Net:
http://w ww2.ncaa.org
Barron Davis (left) and Jennifer Kieffer were each honored with Mid-South Conference nods.
Patriot golfers grab MSC
Golfer of the Week honors
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WILLIAMSBURG - For
the first three weeks of the
spring golf season, a Patriot has
received Golfer of the Week
from
the
Mid-South
Conference.
For the men, Barron Davis
(Big Stone Gap, Va.) received
Golfer of the Week for the
weeks of March 20th and
March 27. For the week of
March 20, Davis placed 23rd at
the Embry-Riddle Toumament
shooting a two-round score of
151. For the week of March 27,
Davis shot rounds of 71 and 72
to win individual honors by
three strokes. Hi two-round
score wa 143, being one under
par.
For the women, Jennifer
Kieffer
(Rockford,
Ill.)
received Golfer of the Week for
the weeks of March l3 and
March 20. For the week of
March 13. Kieffer placed first
tn
the
Campbell ville
Tournament, winning by two
strokes with a round of 85. For
the week of March 20th,
Kieffer Jennifer placed llth
overall in the Embry-Riddle
Tournament, shooting a two
round score of 170.
The Patriot men are now in
action in the Southeastern
Kentucky Intercollegiate. The
Patriot women will not see play
again until April 8-9 at the
Pikeville College Invitational.
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
1, 2005 •
Floyd County NWTF
holds fourth annual banqu
TIMES STAFF REPORT
•
Betsy Layne is the under the direction of new head coach Frank Martin.
Above: Cody Click and Brandon Kidd added to the Betsy Layne attack, both offensively and defensively.
The Floyd County Chapter
of the National Wild Turkey
Federation had its 4th Annual
Hunting Heritage Banquet Feb.
5 at the Wilkinson-Stumbo
Convention Center. The chapter reported that this year's
banquet was its best to date.
The National Wild Turkey
Federation is a national, nonprofit, educational conservation organization comprised of
state and local affiliates working for the restoration and wise
management of the American
Wild Turkey and other valuable
natural resources. It supports
scientific wildlife management
on public, private, and corporate lands. It also supports traditional American sport hunting and every citizen's right to
enjoy clean air and water and
an esthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
The local chapter supports
various youth programs, which
includes an annual scholarship
award to an outstanding graduating senior pursuing an education in conservation, 4-H programs, Archery in Schools
Programs, an annual Jakes
(juniors acquiring knowledge,
ethics, and sportsmanship)
Event for members 17 years of
age and under.
This year's event will be
June 11 at Camp Shawnee. The
group supports Wheelin'
Sportsmen Programs and
Women in the Outdoors
Programs.
"We would like to thank
everyone that participated in
our Banquet and we hope you
enjoyed the dinner and actives
as much as the banquet committee," said Paul Hagans,
Floyd
County
NWTF
President.
Sponsors and donors that
make the Floyd County NWTF
events possible include Adams
Auto Parts - Harry Adams,
Advance Auto Parts - Mike
Hunter, Bobby Rowe Law
Offices - Bobby Rowe, Brad
Hughes Toyota, Charlottes Tax
- Charlotte Goble Cook, East
Kentucky Tire/ ATV Direct,
Danny
Bragg,
Citizens
National Bank, C & S Signs Brian Marcillett, Kentucky
Wholesale Tobacco Co. Luther Baldridge, Ebony &
Ivory Beauty Shop - Anna
Risner, Jan's
Florist
Thomasine Robinson, Joanie
Davis, H-C-D Construction Kevin Davis, Dewey Lake Fish
and Game Club,
First
Commonwealth Bank, Floyd
Co. Clerk - Chris Waugh,
Floyd Co. Sheriff - John K
Floyd
Green
Blackburn,
Insurance Agency - Floyd
Green, Food City Stores- Wick
Hayton & Kenneth Spurlock,
Gearheart Communications Paul D. Gearheart, , Jenny
Wiley Florist, Johnson - Floyd
Coal Co.- Buck Combs, Jones
Pack & Associates - Thomas J.
Jones, Kentucky Crystal Water
- Anthony Hawkins, Paul
Hagans, Hagans Hand Crafted
Calls - Paul Hagans, Hall
Funeral Home - Tom Hall,
Hylton's Taxidermy - Leon
Hylton, Kentucky Classics
Auto Sales - Steve Ousley,
Kentuckiana Election SVC Joe R. Bolton, Lafferty's
Garage - Johnny Lafferty,
Layne's Ace Hardware - Rick
Layne, MarkWest Hydrocarbon
- Keith Hayes, Law Office of
Vanover Hall & Bartley - Keith
Bartley, James
Marshall,
Martin Diary Queen - Curt
Stamper, Mary Kay Consultant
- Deborah Hagans, Merion
Bros. Monument Co. Inc. Derwin Merion , Messer's
Dept. Store - Denver Ousley,
Kenny Mitchell, Moak and
Nunnery PSC -Thomas Moak,
Monogramming and Mon.:
Lee
Bogan,
Mount·un
Computer, Mountin ' Mark'
Taxidermy - Mark Hurl ~.
Music Carter - Chris Cat ter,
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home Roger
Nelson,
Ncsb1t'
Engineering
INC
Prestonsburg Auto Mart - John
and Patsy Goble, Honda of
Prestonsburg
Stc\C
Blackburn, Prestonsburg Wal
Mart, Steven Reed, Paul E.
Robinson, Rudd Equipment
Bobby Cyrus, Save-A-Lot
Food Store - Dewayne ScoJt,
Jimmy
Webb,
State
Representative 95th Dist
Charles "Chuck" Meade.
Smoke Shack of Ea tern
Kentucky - David Garrett,
Styles Hair & Nail Design,
Surnlners Equipment Co
(
P. Perry Summers , T & K St >n!;
and More, Dr. Roger Tau ett
DMD, Veterinary Clinic
Rudolf Ousley DVM, Waltum
Engineering INC - Jerry
Howard, Watson Trucking Larry Watson, and Whayne
Supply Co. - Mark Miller.
"We especially want to
thank Mary Bennett and her
staff at Jenny Wiley State
Resort Park for the good food
and accommodations at the
Wilkinson-Stumbo Convention
Center, Ron Vanover for his
beautiful presentation of the
Nation
Anthem,
Phillip
Childers
our Auctioneer,
Blaine's Guns and Bows our
firearms dealer, The Floyd
County Times, WMDJ , and ·
Q95 Radio for their media sup
port. We also want to thank
Martin Mayor Thomasine
Robinson for a great place to
meet at City Hall and State
Wide Press for our spectal
printing needs," Hagans added
The Floyd County chapter
meets the first Thursda) or
every month at Martin City
Hall at 7 p.m.
Bobcats blast East
•
Ridge tn opener, 16-6
by STEVE LeMASTER
SibORTS EDITOR
ALLEN - Junior pitcher
Derek Case went the distance
Tuesday. Case hurled Betsy
Layne to a 16-6 win over visiting East Ridge. The game was
the season-opener for both
teams.
For Betsy Layne, Frank
Martin earned his first win as
head coach the Bobcats. A former assistant coach, Martin took
over for Duran Newsome, who
coached Betsy Layne to a 58th
~ District title last season.
Following Tuesday's win,
Martin acknowledged the strong
team-effort put forth by his
Betsy Layne squad. The
Bobcats scored early and often
en route to the 16-run performance.
Several
different
Bobcats got in on the offensive
onslaught.
"Everybody used their bats that's what we want to do," said
Martin. "The bats have really
been working hard- we're making other team's defenses work.
It was a real nice team effort."
Betsy Layne got in a pair of
scrimmage games prior to
Tuesday's season-opener. The
Bobcats took on Magoffin
County in two separate exhibition contests. In two scrimmages
and Tuesday's season-opener,
Betsy Layne has plated a combined 50 runs.
"We're telling our kids to go
up to the plate and look to hit the
ball," Martin added. "Overall,
offense is key to what we're
doing. Our defense is solid- this
is a real good group of boys. A
lot of people are stepping up; a
lot of younger kids are also helping us in some different places."
The Bobcats were slated to
take to the road last night for a
doubleheader against Belfry.
Betsy Layne is scheduled to
take on Allen Central Tuesday
in a Floyd County Conference
opener for both teams.
photo courtesy of Bristol Motor Speedway
Food City will be an associate sponsor for driver Mike Wallace and Morgan-McClure
Motorsports.
Food City teams up with
Morgan-Mcclure Motorsports
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Acevedo among
five cut by Reds
THE A SOCIATED PRESS
SA SOTA, Fla. - Righthander Jose Acevedo was
among five players sent to the
t minors Wednesday by the
Cincmnatl Reds, who still have
31 players in camp.
The Reds optioned Acevedo
and right-hander Todd Coffey to
Triple-A Louisville. Catcher
Bobby Estalella, outfielder
Jason Romano and left-bander
Jeriome Robertson were reassigned to the minors.
The Reds later granted
Estalella 's request to release
h1m so he could try to get a
major league job with another
team.
Acevedo, 27, was considered
.,. one of the Reds' best young
s tartmg prospects in 2001 ,
when he was promoted from
Double-A. He won a spot in the
rotation last year, but went 5-12
with a 5.94 ERA in 27 starts and
12 relief appearances.
Acevedo was trying to win a
spot in the bullpen this spring,
but struggled early in camp.
The Reds plan to make their
final roster cuts following an
exhibition Saturday against
Toronto in Louisville. They
have to be down to the 25-man
li limit for the season opener on
Monday.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. - Fans
attending the Food City 500 at
Bristol Motor Speedway on
Sunday will see two local companies team up for a great day
of racing on the high banks of
Bristol. Food City has formed
a partnership with MorganMcClure Motorsports and dri. ver Mike Wallace for a onerace associate sponsorship.
"We are neighbors with
Morgan-McClure in Abingdon,
Virginia and have watched
their racing endeavors for years
and are so proud to have a
locally owned team to root for
on the NASCAR Nextel Cup
level," commented Food City
president and chief executive
officer, Steve Smith.
"Mike
Wallace has been a good friend
and supporter of our Food City
Family Race Night events for
years and we are thrilled he
will be piloting the car," commented Smith.
The
Morgan-McClure
Motorsports No. 4 Lucas
Oil/Food City Chevrolet will
debut during qualifying for the
Food City 500 today.
"We are looking forward to a
great run for Mike and the No. 4
team and we hope to visit them in
Victory Lane," stated Smith .
"The stands will be full of Food
City associates and I am sure
they will enjoy rooting for a local
team, their employer and a great
race car driver," Smith added.
"We are honored to carry
the Food City logo on our race
car this weekend," said Larry
McClure, president and team
manager for Morgan-McClure
Motorsports, Inc. "We earned
our first pole position (1988)
and won our ftrst race (1990) at
the Bristol Motor Speedway, so
this track will always be special to the team."
"I have always been a big
supporter of the Food Cit)
management team," said dri r
Mike Wallace. "We tested
very well this past Thursday at
the Bristol track and it will be
an honor to represent one of the
finest NASCAR Nextel Cup
event sponsors on the circuit."
M o r g a n - M ·c C I u r e
Motorsports, Inc., (www morgan-mcclure.com) based in
Abingdon, VA, is a 14-time winner in the NASCAR Nextel Cup
Series, including three victories
in the prestigious Daytona 500
event in 1991, 1994, and 1995.
Headquartered in Abingdon ,
Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores
operates 90 retail food outlets
throughout the tri-state region ·
of
Southeast
Kentucky,
Southwest
Virginia
and
Northeast Tennessee.
Higgins to leave Weste
Kentucky squad
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOWLING GREEN-Western
Kentucky sophomore Josh Higgins
has been granted his release from
the Hilltoppers' basketball team and
will transfer, coach Danin Hom
said Wednesday.
Higgins, a 7-foot, 275pound center from Dayton,
Ohio, played in 27 games as a
sophomore. He missed the start
of the season after undergoing
arthroscopic knee surgery in
November. He averaged 2.6
points and 1.7 rebounds per
game for Western Kentucky,
which finished 22-9 and played
in the National Invitation
Tournament, beating Kent State
and losing to Wichita State.
Higgins tied a career high
with 11 points in a Dec. 22 win
over Kentucky State and had a
season-best seven rebounds !11
a win over New Orleans t he
first round of the Sun B I
Conference tournament.
As a freshman, he averag~tl
2 .7 points and 2 .4 rebounds per
game in 27 appearances .
"We appreciate Josh's efforts
and contribution to the program
the last two years,'' Hon
"We wish him great sucn·
his future endeavors."
�Friday, April. 1, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
l<'eatures Editor
Aathy Prater
Phune: (606) 886-8506
Fen- (606) 886-3603
,Uembers:
A.\\'ociated Press
1\.t ll(ucky Press Association
Natwnal Newspaper Association
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Betsy L. Elem. • page B7
Clark Elementary • page B7
Duff Elementary • page B7
Perfection
not required
r
It's spring break and I'm at
home cleaning my dirty house
ami, hopefully, even planting a
few flower bulbs. The kids are all
at home and I'm hoping that will
be a good
thing, since
they
are
younger thim
me and full of
unbridled
energy
meaning that
they should be
good housecleaning comKathV Prater
panions (note
lifestvles editor
the
word
"should").
But, you know
how that usually goes - full of
energy when it comes to friends
and social activities, a little deadheaded when mom points out the
vacuum cleaner and lawnmower...
Anywho. I'll be back next
week, and, I'm supposing, no
worse for the wear.
ln the meantime, enjoy the following Little inspirational message sent along by friend and former co-worker Sherri Kinzer:
treatment for reader's hot flashes
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"The S.E.SI source for local and regional society news"
www.floydcountytimes.com
THROUGH MY EYES
FllllY
Doctor may have non-hormone
MAC Present • page B7
~ BSCTC • page B7
lm Jenny Wiley • page BB
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KY Highlands Entrepreneur Center launches program for juniors.
by Linda Lyon
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
BSCTC
Tim Robinson, Director of The
Kentucky Highlands Entrepreneur
Center in Paintsville, announced today
that they are searching for the next generation of great entrepreneurs. Select
youth will be offered a chance to participate in eSPIRE, an exciting new youth
entrepreneurship program.
Fifteen rising juniors will become
The Cracked Pot
A Chinese Fable
A water bearer in China had
(See EYES, page seven)
POSTSCRIPT
'Merit pay?
Reading the business news
these days is
almost
as
aggravating
and depressing as reading the general news.
L a s t
week I read
that another
CEO got a
million-dolPam Shingler
lar-plus
con~butlnu wrtter
bonus,
adding to
his already multi-million-dollar
salary.
The bonus is maddening
enough. Again, I have to ask, who
i:-. worth that kind of money?
The media income in this area
is way less than $30,000. But if
that were the case, this man's
bonus in itself would pay the
salaries of more than 35 people.
The ironic part of this business
brief, however, is that the CEO in
question
is
the
head of
ChoicePoint, the company that
accidentally let loose on the world
financial and personal data on
hundreds of thousands of people.
A big OOPS!
All of these people are now at
style, personality, & entrepreneurial
traits
• Leadership: overview of economic and civic entreneurship
*Idea Generation: "brainstorming"
your project
• Entrepreneur Academy: participation i11 national entrepreneur training
program in business planning
• Business Fair: competition with
other eSPJRE students for thousands of
dollars in start-up capital
involved with the entrepreneur center in
Paintsville. Graduates from eSPIRE,
will have the business development
tools and resources needed and a chance
to compete for money to start their own
business or service organization.
The jive elements of the
program will include:
• Discovery: assessment of learning
Interested youth should contact the
Kentucky Highlands Entrepreneur
Center in Paintsville for more information and to pick up an application.
Contact Tim Robinson at (606) 7895486 or tim@kyhighlands.com.
The
Kentucky
Highlands
Entrepreneur Center is a partnership
between Big Sandy Community and
Technical College, the City of
Paintsville and the Johnson County
Fiscal Court.
Former Times staffers emphasize
creativity with new literary magazine
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
There's a new literary movement
in the mountains, one that takes the
notion of traditional Appalachian literature to another level.
Founders
Sheldon
Lee
Compton and Jarrid Deaton, former headliners at the Floyd
County Times, are the publishers
and editors of a new literary magazine, Cellar Door.
The pair, working alongside art
director Cynthia Ramey, who is
also a former FCT employee,
founded
the
magazine
in
November. The second edition of
the quarterly publication was
released in February.
"The question we're most often
asked is how we got started and
the most frequent answer is that
we just stopped talking and started
working," Compton said.
Compton and Deaton, who
faced opposition from local printers when they initially sought publication, say they wanted to create a
"voice for fiction and poetry that
pushes the boundaries and inspires
growth in contemporary literature."
"With Cellar Door, we are
willing to put it all on the line in
order to get real creativity, real
thought, real emotion, back into
the literary world," Deaton said.
"Literature is not about being safe.
It's not about pleasing the crowd
or going with the flow of things.
It's about daring, jumping off the
cliff and building your wings on
the way down. It's about having
your own unique voice and refusing to compromise when it comes
to your vision. That is what we
stand for and promote with Cellar
Door magazine."
The magazine's uniquely fearless literary vision caused problems when Deaton and Compton
took their first copy to the printers.
Compton says the magazine's
biggest challenge during those initial stages was "overcoming the
hurdles" that its content presented.
"We were actually turned away
by local printers who cited content, basically graphic themes, as
the reason for turning us away,"
Compton said. "We later bid the
project out and printed our first
issue at far less than half the cost
CELLAR DOOR
.
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MAGAZIN£
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JARRID ll£ATON1 SlfELOO~ Ut COMPTON,
PinHO$ Cl)' Cl'HTI.fiA RAMEY. J(IOf WOY
that other printers estimated. So it
worked out well."
Deaton says the magazine's content comes from an "exciting new
breed" of authors whose artistic
visions step away from the familiar
"coal worship" scenarios seen in
current Appalachian publications.
"Although we are a literary
magazine in Appalachia, we arc
not an Appalachian literary magazine. You will find no coal worship in our pages or reminiscing
about just how rewarding it is the
churn butter," Deaton said. ''It's
time to move forward, not into the
past. There are many writers in
Kentucky who are part of this
exciting new breed. as it were. Our
first issue has a story by Joey
Goebel. who is from Henderson.
He recently published his second
novel, Torture the Artist, and is
working on his third."
Since its first publication. and
with the help of online advertising, Cellar Door ha been very
well received by the creative com-
munity. Copies of the magazine
can be found in England, Japan,
Canada and in nearly every U.S.
state.
The magazine has also been
given a stamp of approval from
Chuck Palahniuk, the author of
Fight Club, as well as many other
authors and literary journals aero s
the globe, Deaton said.
"It's an exciting time right now
for literature, and for u in particular," Compton said. "To be
(See CELLAR DOOR, page eight)
(See POSTSCRIPT, page seven)
TIDNGS TO PONDER
School Violence
Whenever an imbalance in society's
hehaviors becomes significant, one can
predict that more results of psychological
research will follow, in an effort to clarify
the situation as much as possible. So it has
been with school violence. Some time ago,
the characteristics of violent-acting adolescents were discussed, based on an article in
The Forensic Exammer. The most recent
journal (May/June 2000) had an article
about the assessment of dangerousness in
school children. Although the info was presented for school psychologists, most likely parents and other adults in children's
live~ can also benefit from having as much
knowledge as possible about the topic.
Adults need to be aware and be willing to
follow through, since the behaviors are
prone to occur at home and some of our
schools do not have school counselors.
Even though everyone should be more upto-date generally, nonetheless, the media
keeps reporting extreme episodes across
the nation that tended to have telltale signs
before the action. Most importantly for us,
significant acting-out behaviors - violence
and threats of violence - have continued in
our nation's classrooms.
The journal's present article placed the
emphasis on the professional's need to
determine the "History of Dangerousness"
- if potentially dangerous patterns have
become firmly entrenched within the student's behaviors. There need to be con-
cerns if the child shows a pattern of antisocial thinking and behaviors that persist and
intensify over time. Exa~ple include
lying, blaming others, refusing to take
responsibility, taking the easy way out
rather than putting forth effort, demon trat
ing a need to control others through deception, intimidation, or physical force. and
failing to develop a concept of injury to
others and empathy.
Needless to say, the hi tory of the ~·~~
dent's behaviors should include the tYJ
victim and relationship to
The
antisocial person is un ympau , uc of classmates who he or she sees as gullible or
weak. After identifying their classmate's
weaknesses, the chronic acting-out kid will
pinpoint targets to pick upon and bully.
There have been instances where even a
severely handicapped child has been the
focus. The following points need to have
attention and clarification: (I) relationship
to the victim -social or one of power; (2)
type of vioknce used- direct or indirect; (3)
quality of the violence explosive, calm
matter of fact. or predatory: (4) quantity,
extent and how severe, of the violent act whether or not the amount of the insult
ex<.:eeded the amount of the "cause," such a~
"J hit him in the head with a hammer
because he spit at me": (5) weapon used verbal threats. physical Ioree with fists, or
dub/gun: (6) degree of socialization- single Mudent or a gang in the home or at
school; (7) timing, stres or a sociated with
the event, or a cyclical pattern - "Every
(Sec PONDER. page even)
Mable Rowe Lineberger,
Ph.D.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, APRIL
E~~ ----------------------------------two large pots. Each hung on the ends of
a pole which he carried across his neck.
One pot had a cmck in it, while the
other pot was perfect and always delivered
a full portion of water. At the end of the
long walk from the stream to the house,
the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily,
with the bearer delivering only one and a
half pots full of water to his house.
Of course, the perfect pot was proud
of its accomplishments, perfect for
which it was made.
But the poor cracked pot was
ashamed of its own imperfection, and
miserable that it was able to accomplish
only half of what it had been made to do.
After two years of what it perceived
• Continued from p6
to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the
water bearer one day by the stream ... "I
am ashamed of myself, because this
crack in my side causes water to leak
out all the way back to your house."
The bearer said to the pot, "Did you
notice that there were flowers only on
your side of the path, but not on the
other pot's side? This is because I have
always known about your flaw, and so I
planted flower seeds on your side of the
path. Every day as we have walked
back, you've watered
them. For two years I have been able
to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my table. Without you being just
the way you are, I would not have this
beauty to grace my house."
Postscript
• Continued from p~
risk of having their financial information
misused by identity thieves and other dishonest vermin.
I can 't say that I understand it completely, but ChoicePoint is one of the growing
number of companies that collects all manner of information about all of us.
Everything is in their databank, from
our Social Security numbers to our credit
card numbers and balances to the model of
our refrigerator to the kinds of medicines
we're taking.
Apparently, everything about us can be
reduced to a folder in a know-all computer
in an office, in this case, in Atlanta. It's
rather humbling.
It's also scary when we think of what
kind of damage could be done to us with
just a tiny bit of information about us. In
the wrong hands, that nugget could ruin us
financially. Who knows what else can be
used negatively?
But, now back to where we started. The
CEO, whose board saw fit to give him that
overly-generous bonus, is the head of
ChokePoint, which scattered all that data
about all those people.
1, 2005 • 87
***
Speaking of Atlanta, I recently visited
my old college friend who lives north of
the city in an area that was once rural, but
is now suburban and growing more so.
Ruth lives on her share of her late
grandmother's farm. Her brother has
already been persuaded to sell his acreage
to a developer, and the pressure is on her.
The offers have steadily risen. The latest
quote? $70,000 an acre!
She says she will not sell.
I say it would be mighty tempting.
Moral: Each of us has our own
unique flaws. We're all cracked pots.
But it's the cracks and flaws we each
have that make our lives together so
very interesting and rewarding. You
must take each person for what they
are, and look for the good in each one.
For that reason I say..."Blessings to
all my crackpot friends."
BSCTC sent• or
students explore ideas
Ponder
• Continued from p6
time he has to read he blows up"; (8) possible causes such as head injuries and/or witnessing violence in the home; and (9) the
kind of pattern that exists -does the actingout child display guilt, remorse, empathy, or
anxiety about his deeds? Is it done for
excitement or for control? Does he fail to
take responsibility for his own actions?
41\
In 1997, a major researcher indicated
that there are five factors associated with a
child's potential for dangerousness.
Atmosphere - If there is discord in the
family, the risk of dangerousness increases.
Whereas, it has been repeatedly documented that "violence is not solely the domain
of the impoverished, criminal, marginal, or
inhuman. Bonding - "If a child did not
bond with a parent the risk of dangerousness is greater. Is the child close to one or
both parents ... birth complications combined with early maternal rejection predispose the child to violence." Criminality If one or both parents have a history of
legal problems, the child's risk for dangerousness is greater. Discipline - "If discipline is to harsh or abusive or not sufficient, and without control, the risk for dangerousness is greater." In these instances,
the following examples come to mind; i.e.,
the paTents are over controlling and the
child does not have an opportunity to prac-
tice interacting with others; and a parent
who is physically and verbally abusive to
the child. Exclusive Parental Attention "The less parental attention the greater the
risk of dangerousness." Family size and
spacing between births are likely to impact
on this factor. An example is parents who
do not provide consistent limits with predictability - the father may not pay attention to what the child does until "it has
gone too far" or does not allow the mother
to maintain boundaries, but does not do as
he threatens the child. Thus, children often
do not learn to develop inner control
because their parents have always tried to
keep them "happy", at any cost.
In addition, three other indicators have
been recognized as increasing the child's
risk of dangerousness: (1) absence of the
father - this is when the father is not in the
home; (2) gender - seems children are
more prone to display violent behaviors, if
he come from an all male family; and (3)
running away - the child with a history of
running away from home tends to have a
greater risk of dangerousness.
Since we will continue to learn more
about the risk of dangerousness in our students, we need to have a method for applying it so that our children and families will
benefit. As with most knowledge, it
becomes even more valuable, when it is
applied. Society, especially our children,
are the winners. Since our students may
not always have a school counselor, this is
one of those times that community members, such as family members, neighbors,
fellow church-goers, ball team coaches,
and etc, as in a village, can learn to step
forward and do what needs to be done in
appropriate fashion. This does not mean
be cruel, uncaring, and insensitive in one's
behaviors, but rather to gather basic information, examine closely the child's likelihood to act-out, and then speak to the
child's parents and/or school staff in a supportive manner. Before doing so, considerations need to focus on the probability of
acting-out behaviors. Although future
behaviors cannot be guaranteed, "the more
of the risk factors and indicators present,
the higher the probability of dangerousness." What is the child's rate of dangerousness- how often does it happen? Is the
child angry, talking of revenge, and/or
made plans? How severe is the insult, the
extent of assault and injury? Was the victim a random victim or a targeted victim?
Do you know any children that tend to fit
into these categories? What if"something"
dangerous happened that you "knew"
about and you had not spoken up?
Big Sandy Community and Technical College senior nursing
students create and present diversional activities for the hospitalized child as part of Nursing 204 critical criteria. Pictured
are Emily Brown, left, and Beth Crisp.
MAC PRESENTS Mary James Keene
"A Visually-Pleasing Oil Paint Exhibit...
Mary James Keene takes
painting rocks and reels to a
much higher plane than usual.
Her impressionistic style draws
you into a scene, and you can
hear the water passing rapidly at
your feet...you can hear the (
birds and feel other small forest
creatures scampering about.
Ms. Keene says she has a
clearer understanding of the
way she views things since a
class taken a few years ago
taught by Bob Ross. She has
adapted his style of painting
contours and light, but her
paintings are still her own
device.
Ms. Keene's paintings are all
done in oil, and are displayed in
hand-made frames. The gallery
is open daily from 10 am to 6
pm and Saturday from 10 am to
4 pm. Please don't miss this
opportunity to step into this
beautiful exhibit.
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Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
• If you would be interested in volunteering at AMS, contact the Youth
Services Center to schedule a time for
Volunteer Orientation.
• Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center is open each weekday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center offers
services to all families regardless of
income. For more ·information about
any of the activities or services of the
center, please contact the center at 8861297. Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant- Sheila Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• The ACMS Youth Service Center
is open each day from 8:00a.m. to 3:00
p.m., or later by appointment. For
more information about the center, call
LaDonna Patton, coordinator, at 3580134.
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
•
Call Allen Elementary Youth
Service Center at 874-0621 to schedule
your child's Hepatitis B vaccination,
immunizations, and WIC appointments.
Betsy Layne Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary
Family Resource Youth Service Center
is located in the 500 building of the
campus. The goal of the FRYSC is to
meet the needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community
or neighborhood by the school in which
the center is located. For further information, please contact the center at
478-5550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
Brian H. Akers, Center
•
Coordinator;
Charlotte
Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra Hayes,
School Nurse.
Clark Elementary
• A nurse from the Floyd County
Health Dept. is in the center weekly
and sees WIC patients, does well-child
exams (birth-18 years), and gives
immunizations. Currently scheduling
exams for students who will be in the
6th grade in the next school year. Call
for an appointment - 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be reached by
calling 886-0815.
Duff Elementary
• Floyd County Health Dept. is at
the school each Tuesday. Services
include 6th grade school entry physical; kindergarten, Head Start and wellchild physicals (age birth to 18 years);
T.B . skin test; T.D. boosters; and WIC
services. Please call 358-9878 for
appointment if you are in need of any
of these services.
• The J.A. Duff Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the tan metal building at
the rear of the school. Contact persons
are Judy Handshoe, coordinator, and
Ruby Bailey, assistant.
May Valley Elementary
• May 5, 6 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-06 school year, 8:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. If possible, new students
should accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more information, call the school at 285-0883.
• Parent Lending Library is available to parents for video check-outs. A
variety of topics are available.
• Floyd County Health Dept. nurse
at school every Wednesday. Services
include Head Start physicals, kindergarten physicals, 6th grade physicals,
well-child physicals, immunizations,
TB skin test, WIC program, blood pressure checks , and more. Must call the
FRC at 285-0321 for an appointment.
McDowell Elementary and Family
Resource Center
• Floyd County Health Depru1ment
Nurse Joy Moore, is at the center each
Monday to administer immunizations,
T.B. skin tests, well-child exams, WIC,
prenatal and post-partum services , and
school physicals. Call 377-2678 for an
appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
• Now accepting applications for
enrollment for Kindergarten for the
2005-06 school year. Call 285-5141
for more infom1ation .
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• April 4 - FRC Advisory Council
meeting, 3:15 p.m., in FRC office.
• April 11 -Last day to tum in Food
City receipts!
• May 24, 25 -Kindergarten registration for 2005-2006 school year, 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in school auditorium.
The following information is required
before enrollment: Student's birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents
the day you register your child.
• The Family Resource Center is
open weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and later
by appointment. Office provides services for all families, regardless of
income.
•
After School Child Care, 3-6
p.m., school days.
•
Call 886-7088 for additional
information regarding the Prestonsburg
Elementary Family Resource Center or
its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services Center
• Committee sign-ups may be done
through the Youth Services Center
office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop career
station satellite that is available to the
community as well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult Ed
may contact the center for information.
• All new students and visitors,
stop by the Center, located on the South
Floyd campus, Room 232, and see
Mable Hall.
• For more information call 4529600 or 9607 and ask for Mable Hall,
ext. 243, or Keith Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stumbo Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center.
• April 6 - Child Abuse Awareness
Month - Booth will be set up in school
lunchroom and Carol Jo May, of Our
Lady of the Way Hospital, will be on
hand for questions and comments.
• April 11, 12, 13 - Free computer
class, beginners and advanced, 5:30 to
7:30, in school computer lab. If interested, call FRC center to sign up.
• FRC monthly Advisory Council
meetings will be held the first
Wednesday of each month, at 4 p.m.
Call for more info.
• Lost & Found located in Family
Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours are 8:00
a.m. to 4:00p.m. Parents and community members are welcome to visit. For
questions, call 587-2233 - ask for
Tristan Parsons, Center Coordinatoc, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow Junction"
Family Resource Center
Character Words for the Month:
Tolerance and Kindness.
• "Lost & Found" is located in the
FRC. [f your child has lost any clothing or other personal items, please
remind them to check in the FRC.
Items not claimed within 2 weeks ,
become the property of the FRC.
•
Rainbow Junction Family
Resource Center is located in the W. D.
Osborne Elementary School. Hours of
operation - 8 a.m . to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or later by appointment. Call 452-4553 and ask for Cissy
or Karen. Parents/community members free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare and
Infantffoddler Care accepts infants and
toddlers up to 2 years and Preschool
age 2-4. Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Monday thru Friday. ·
• For additional information, call
874-8328. Summer office hours: 9
a.m. to I p.m.
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
• BSCTC, Prestonsburg campus:
Mon., Wed., Fri. - 8:30 a.m. to 4 :30
p.m.; Tue., Thur. - 11:30 a.m . to 7 :30
p.m. Contact: Jason Cassell - 8863863,ext. 67219. Room m207 (second
floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning Center:
Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Lucille Fuchs - 886-0709.
•
Martin Extended Education
Service Center: Tue., Thur. - 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Vanessa Tackett
- 285-5111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon., Wed. 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact Vanessa
Tackett- 358-3400.
• Wheelwright: Mon., Wed.- 9:00
a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact: Penny Fell
-452-4324.
• McDowell: Tue., 1:00 to 3:00p.m.
• For more information about Adult
Education class schedules, contact the
David School at 886-8374. All classes
and materials free of charge.
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1, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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M~fiine treatment for reader's hot flashes
Martha A. Simpson, no, M.B.A
Associate Professor
ofF~J.mily Mesliane
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uestion: Are there
any new medications or supplements that are available
for
t flashes of menopause? I
don't want to take hormones, but I need
something to help me get through this.
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nswer: Vasomotor symptoms of menopause - hot
flashes - affect about 85
percent of all women in what doctor's
call the perimenopausal period. This is
the phase before menopause actually
takes place, when ovarian hormone
production is declining and fluctuating,
causing a host of symptoms. It usually
occurs three or four years before
menopause, but can start as early as 10
to 15 years prior to menopause.
Whenever the vasomotor symptoms
of perimenopause begin, they typically
last for several years. The symptoms
usually consist of flushing and an unexpected feeling of warmth or heat that
moves up toward the head, frequently
associated with sweating. While generally only lasting a few
minutes, such hot flashes can cause
significant sleep deprivation if they
occur frequently during the night.
Hot flashes can also be associated
with palpitations and dizziness. For
many women, using estrogen supplementation to lessen these events is not
an option. The good news is that there
is ongoing research into non-hormonal
treatments. Here are a few tips that you
can try on your own and a couple of
things you may want to discuss with
your physician.
Early research found that exercise
lessened hot flashes, but some more
recent studies provide evidence that
this may not be true. Some women
have found that practicing yoga, as well
as various forms of meditation, can be
quite helpful.
Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and spicy
food can make hot flashes worse. You
should avoid these things. Niacin,
Vitamin B-3, should also be avoided it can cause flushing even in those who
are not menopausal.
Some non-hormone based medications are being used to lessen hot flashes. All are showing some promise, but
not in everyone. One that has seen
some success is venlafaxine (Effexor).
This medication is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI). You may have heard of SSRis
as a treatment for depression. Why
they help some women with
menopausal symptoms is still not
understood. Other drugs in this class
are also being studied; these include
paroxetime (Paxil) and sertraline
(Zoloft). An older blood pressure medication called Aldomet is also being
investigated as is the clonidine
patch - used for blood pressure as
well as smoking cessation. These
drugs are all commonly prescribed
medications, but this doesn't mean
your physician should necessarily prescribe them for you 4 He or she will
need to review your personal medical
history and your current symptom pattern before deciding if any of them
should be tried as a treatment for your
menopausal symptoms.
A small study has recently been
done using an antihistamine called cetirizine (Zyrtec) to decrease vasomotor
symptoms. It has yielded some promising results, but more research will be
needed before most physicians will feel
comfortable using this medication for
the treatment of hot flashes.
Herbal and over-the-counter products like Vitamin B, Vitamin E, evening
primrose oil, and certain soy proteins
may have some benefit in some
women. However, I caution you not to
try any supplement to treat yourself
without first having an in-depth discussian with your physician.
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University
College
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Athens, Ohio 45701, or via e-mail to ·:
readerquestions @familymedicine- ;"
news.org. Medical information in this ;.;
column is provided as an educational ~;
service only. It does not replace the .,
judgment of your personal physician,
who should be relied on to diagnose ·
and recommend treatment for any .•;
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WOMEN FOR CHRIST
Inspirational Speaking, Singing and Fellowship!
Saturday,Apri/30
lOam to3 pm
Mountain Arts Center
Prestonsburg, Ky
Special guest speaker,
Barbara Joiner, will present her
inspirational messages both
during the morning and after-
noon session. Special music
will be provided by Kerry
Beach and Mary Holbrook, and
testimonies will be given by
Patty Speath and Medina Allen.
It's planned to be a day of great
inspiration and dedication to
Christ. The morning session
will begin at 10 am, and after a
brief break for lunch, the afternoon session will begin around
1 pm and close around 3. A $7
boxed lunch will be provided.
For more information call
(606)432-2660
or
the
Mountain Arts Center toll free
(888)MAC-ARTS
Tickets are $7 and available
at your local Christian Bookstore
and the Mountain Arts Center
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included in reading series and
discussion panels across the area
and then the nation was something we didn't anticipate when
we started the magazine. To
have become actively involved
in that setting has been a great
pleasure and privilege. We can
only expect to grow and become
more involved as our efforts
become more focused."
Compton and Deaton will
take part of Morehead State
University's Spring Reading
Schedule. They will be reading
some of their own work along
with poet George Eklund, who
will read one of his pieces published in the first issue of Cellar
Door.
"We plan on Qringing the literary thunder and never looking
back." Deaton said.
The Cellar Door reading will
be held at the Kentucky Folk Art
Center in Morehead on April 19
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copies of the magazine can be
purchased online (www.geocities .com/cellardoormag)
or,
locally, at Readmore Bookstore
in Prestonsburg.
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Jenny Wiley Theatre is hiring for ·~
the following Sumn1er positions
located at 121 Theatre Court,
Prestonsburg, KY
Box Office Staff
Concessions Manager
Concessions Staff
Gift Shop Manager
No phone calls, please.
All appli~ants must:
• Be 17 years of age or older
• Have a valid driver's license
• Be available for work from
May 15, 2005-August 21, 2005
• Apply in person at the
Jenny Wiley Theatre office
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For students interested in a
great learning experience, Jenny
Wiley Theatre recommends
joining the JWT Summer
Volunteer Program. The following positions are available:
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Ushers
•
Costume Shop Assistants
•
Concession Volunteers
All applicants must:
• Be 16 years of age or older
• Be available for volunteer
work from May 15, 2005 August 20, 2005
• Apply in person at the
Jenny Wiley Theatre office
located at 121 Theatre Court,
Prestonsburg, KY
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Training for Park Rangers
Jennifer Chester, Associate
Professor/Business Liaison at
Hazard
Community
and
Technical College, teaches
Park
Rangers
a
"P.C.
Essentials"
class
which
includes instruction on using
Windows, the Internet, and
ty for many state agencies
where all who get involved
benefit," noted Mrs. Chester.
Those interested in having
classes taught for their employees can schedule a time by calling Mrs. Chester at 487-3136
or 800-246-7521, ext. 73136.
basic computer hardware. A
total of 20 Park Rangers participated in the class at Natural
Bridge State Resort Park.
Major Charles Cole praised the
training and said he looked forward to doing more. "This is an
excellent partnering opportuni-
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a~d 'we know that you have lotS of
precious pies to share with us, so,
please, send them along! And while
you re at it, help Dr. Carol get her
creative thoughts jumpstarted by
sending along a few questions about
''pet things yo.u ve always wanted to
know but have been afraid to ask"!
You can send both pictures and
questions to: Kathy Prater at the
Floyd County Times, P.O. Box 390,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653, or you may
e-mail to:
features@jloydcountytimes.com .
Send questions only to Dr. Carol at:
1768 KY Rt. 7, Estill, KY 41666, or
e..mail to: carolbcac@tiusa.net.
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This devotional and direct9ry is made possible by'"i~~se businesses who ~ncourage all of us to to attend worship services. :.. :·."
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
First Assembly of God, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lorie Vannucci,
Minister.
~ Bethel Assembly of God, Burning Fork Rd., Salyersville;
"'Sunday School, 10 a.m. ; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam) Smith, Minister.
Praise Assembly, 1 mile S. of Prestonsburg, intersection of Rt. 80
and U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; J.M. Sloce, Minister.
BAPTIST
Allen First Baptist Allen; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Arnold Turner,
Minister.
Auxier Freewil Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 pm.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Bobby Spencer,
Pastor.
Benedict Baptist, Slick Rock Branch, Cow Creek; Sunday School,
10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Gordon Fitch, Minister.
Betsy Layne Free Will Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tracy Patton, Minister.
lg Sandy Community and Technical College Baptist Student
Union, J 102; Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.; Vera Joiner, 886-3863, ext.
67267.
Bonanza Freewill Baptist, Abbott Creek Road, Bonanza; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Jimmy D. Brown, Minister.
Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist, Corn Fork; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Roger Music,
Minister.
Calvary Southern Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Doug Lewis, Minister.
Community Freewill Baptist, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Paul D. Coleman, Minister.
Cow Creek Freewill Baptist, Cow Creek; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Nathon Lafferty,
Jt_inister.
~aniels Creek Baptist Fellowship Church of God, Banner.
Services: Saturday night, 7 p.m.; Sunday morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday
night, 7 p.m.; Henry Lewis, Minister.
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30p.m.; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H. Smith, Pastor.
Faith Bible Church, an independent Baptist Church, located on
1428, between Allen & Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday
Morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study
& Prayer, 6 p.m.; Pastor, Rev. Stuart E. Swanberg.
R&S Truck Body Co., lk:.
P.O. Box 420, Allen, KY 41601
8555 South U.S. Highway 23,
lvel, KY 41642
Phone: (606) 874-2151
Watts: (800) 826-7413
Fax: (606) 874-9136
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Faith Freewill Baptist, 1/4 mile above
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday
Worldwide Eqpt. on Rt. 1428; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Mithchell, Minister.
Buddy Jones, Minister.
Maytown Church of Chrllt, 66 Turi<ey
Rrst Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School,
Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday Bible Study
9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7
10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11:00
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy
a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.,
Osborne, Minister.
The fool hath said
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
First Baptis~ Martin; Sunday School, 10
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles
in
his
heart,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday
up Toler Creek on right; Sunday School,
Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
There is no God.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.; Graydon Howard, Minister.
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale
PSALMS 14:1
Bush, Minister.
First Baptist, 54 S. Front St. (Irene Cole
Memorial); Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. ;
Weeksbury Church of Christ; Sunday
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
School, 10 a.mm.; Worship Service, 10:45
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Dr. Floyd Price, mina.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
ister.
CHURCH OF GOD
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big
Betsy
Layne
Church of God, Old U.S.
Branch, P.O. Box 410, Prestonsburg, KY
23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
41653; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Judith Caudill, Minister.
7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
Community Church of God, Arkansas
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
Creek, Martin; Worship Service, 11 a.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
First
Church of God; Sunday School, 10
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steven V.
11 a.m. &6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Williams, Pastor.
Grethel Baptist, State Rt. 3379,
Garrett Church of God, Garrett; Sunday
(Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday School,
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
10 a.m.; Worship Service,· 11 a.m. and
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Donald
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Bragg, Minister.
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist;
In
Victory Assembly of God, West
Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.; Worship
Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10:00;
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
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day Evening, 6:30; Gary Stanley, Pastor.
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsville; Sunday
Landmark Church of God, Goble
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Roberts Addition; Sunday School, 10
and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jeff Barrett, Minister.
a.m.; Worship Service, 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School,
Kenneth E. Prater, Jr., Minister.
10 a.m. ; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Little
Paint First Church of God, 671 Uttle Paint Road, East Point;
Jim Price, Minister.
Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Sei'Vice, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Lackey Freewill Baptist, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Wednesday, 7 p.. ; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
The Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Saturday Services, 7:00
Lancer Baptist Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday
p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Ralph
School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 :00 a.m., Evening Woship,
Hall, Pastor.
6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.;
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
EPISCOPAL
Liberty Baptist, Denver; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
St. James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45a.m.; Holy Eucharist
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Merle Uttle, Minister.
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Ligon Community Freewill Baptist, Ligon Worship Service, Healing 7:30 p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m.
LUTHERAN
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James Our Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
(Red) Morris, Minister.
Paintsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Martin Freewill Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; John L. Blair,
METHODIST
Minister. ·
Auxier United Methodist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Maytown First Baptist, Main St., May1own; Sunday School, 10 Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter,
a.It.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bob Minister.
Varney, Minister.
Betsy Layne United Methodist, next to B.L. Gymnasium; Sunday
McDowell First Baptist, McDowell; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m; Gene Randy Blackburn, Minister.
Bracken, Minister.
Allen Christ United Melhodlst, Allen; Smlay School, 9:45am.; Worship
Middle Creek Baptist, Blue River; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. &6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kemeth Lemaster, Minister.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wedresday, 7 p.m.; Eugene Cook,
Community United Methodist, 141 Burke Avenue (off University
Minister.
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steve Pescosolido,
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Minister.
7 p.m.; Donald Crisp, Minister.
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, Rt. 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
home phone 285-3385
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smith,
Pleasant Home Baptist, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday Minister.
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Emma United Methodist, Emma; Sunday Worship Service, 2 p.m.;
7 p.m.; Mark Tackett, Pastor.
Jack Howard, Minister.
Pleasant Valley Old Regular Baptist Church, Tinker Fork; First United Methodist, 256 South Arnold Avenue; 9 a.m.
Meeting time 1st Saturday & Sunday of each month, 3rd Sunday Contempory Service; Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service,
Evening at 6:00p.m.; Moderator, Gary Compton; Assist. Moderator, 10:55 a.m. and 5 p.m. UMYS Service; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Mark D.
Jimmy Conley.
Walz, Pastor.
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner; Sunday School, 10 a.m; Worship Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday Morning
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; We.dnesday, 7 p.m.; J.B. Hall, Pastor. Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Mid-week Service, 7 p.m.;
Phone: (606) 874-3222.
Sunday Evening Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
Rock Fork Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.; month at 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; .Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wendell Crager, Graceway United Methodist, Rt. 80, Suntiay School, 9:45 a.m.;
Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 7 p.m.; Roy Harlow,
Rock Fork Regular Baptist, Garrett; Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Minister.
Salisbury United Methodist, Printer; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Earl Slone, Minister; Jerry Manns, Assistant Minister.
Salt Lick United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship Service, Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Bobby G.
10:30 a.m.; 4th Sunday; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Pastor, Chester Lawson, Minister.
Wayland United Methodist, Rt. 7, Wayland; Sunday School, 10
Lucas.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Brad Tackett,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Minister.
Wheelwright United Methodist, Wheelwright; Sunday School, 10
Pastor, Robert Shane Powers.
a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday
Bobby Isaac, Minister.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
The Third Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Vogle Day United Methodist Church, Harold; Sunday School,
10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 11 :00 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study,
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
7:00p.m.; Dennis C. Love, Pastor.
Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist, U.S. 23 (north of Layne Brothers);
Drift Pentecostal, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Saturday/Sunday, 7 p.m. ; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Ted Shannon,
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chuck Ferguson, Minister.
Minister.
Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist; Cliff Road; Sunday
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Rt. 1428, East Point; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00 School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Thurs.,
p.m.; Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; No Service the 1st Sunday of 6:30p.m.; Buster Hay1on, Minister.
each month; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jody Spencer, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury; Sunday Schoof, 10
Trimble Chapel Freewill Baptist; Intersection of U.S. 23 and KY a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m.; John
80, Water Gap; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, "Jay" Patton, Minister.
11 a.m. and Evening Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
Free Pentecostal Deliverance, Ext. 46 off Mt.. Parkway at
Study, 7 p.m., Youth Services 7 p.m.; Everyone Welcome.
Campton; Worship Service, Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.; Patricia
United Comunity Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service, 2 Crider, Minister.
p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Carlos Beverly, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Holiness, Rt. 122, Upper Burton; Sunday
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist, Wheelwright Junction; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m; Friday, 7 p.m.; Louis
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sanlan, Minister; David Pike, Associate Minister.
7 p.m.; Louis Ferrari, Minister.
Goodloe Pentecostal, Rt 850, David; Worship Service, 6 p.m.;
CATHOLIC
Malcom Slone, Minister.
St. Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11:15 a.m.; Saturday, 5 Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal, Floyd and Magoffin County
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Une; ; Worship Service, 6:30 p.m.; Mike D. Caldwell, Minister. 2976262.
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CHRISTIAN
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Main St., Martin; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; 2nd Sat., 7 p.m.; Thurs.,
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
Garrett Community Christian, Route 550, Garrett; Worship 7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
Service, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Donnie Free Pentecostal Church, Dwale; Services Saturday, 6 p.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m.; No Sunday Night
Hackworth, Minister.
Victory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.; Service.
Return to your
Bible
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams,
Minister.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ;
Tommy J. Spears, Minister.
Church of Christ, South Lake Drive; Worship Service, 10 a.m. and
6 p.m. ; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Benny Blankenship, Minister.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H.
Harmon, Minister.
Highland Church of Christ, Rt. 23, Hager Hill; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chester Varney,
Minister.
Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;
Lonie Meade, Minister.
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN
Drift Presbyterian, Route 1101, Drift; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School, 9:30a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; George C. Love, Minister.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Gary
Sheph Minister.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Relief
Society/Preisthood/Primary, 9:30a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.;
Sacrament Mtg., 11:20 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
House address, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649; Meeting House telephone number: 285-3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
OTHER
Pastor Atha Johnson welcomes everyone to attend services at
the CHURCH of GOO of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
school10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m.
Drift Independent, Drift; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m.
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea market), Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg, Pastor 889-0905.
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prestonsburg; Sunday
School, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Don Shepherd, Minister.
Faith Revelation Mlniatery, 1/4 mile above Worldwide Equipment;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Randy Hagans, Minister.
Faith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship Service, 11
a.m.; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Buddy and Maude Frye, Minister.
Full Gospel Community, (formerly of Martin) moved to Old Allen;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Sunday
evening, 6:30 p.rn.; Wed., 6:30pm.; Lavonne Lafferty, Minister.
Lighthouse Temple, Main St. and Hall St.; Worship Service, 12
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m.; Roy Cosby, Minister.
Living Water Ministries Full Gospel Church, Conley Fork of
Spurlock, Prestonsburg; Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Sunday Evening,
6:00p.m. Pastor: Curt Howard.
Martin House of Worship, Old Post Office St.; Worship Service, 7
p.m., Saturday/Sunday.
Old Time Holiness, 2 miles up Arkansas Creek, Martin; Sunday
School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; John W.
Patton, Minister.
Spurlock Bible (Baptist), 6227 Spurlock Creek Rd., Prestonsburg;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7
p.m.; Jim Stephens, Minister. 886-1003.
Town Branch Church; Sunday School 10 a.m except for first
Sunday in each month.; Worship Service, Sun. morning 10:00 a.m.;
Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; No Sunday night services on
first Sunday of each month. Tom Nelson, Minister.
The Father House, Big Branch, Abbott Creek; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wright, Minister.
The Tabernacle, Rt. 321 (Old Plantation Motel), Christian
Educator, 10:00; Sunday Morning, 11 :00; Sunday Evening, 7:00;
Wednesday, 7:00; Pastors, Paul and Ramona Aiken. - •
Youth Fellowship Center, Wheelwright; Monday-Tuesday, 6 p.m.;
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Zion Deliverance, Wayland; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Prayer Line:
358-2001 ; Jeff Kinslow, Pastor
Taylor Chapel Community Church, formerly the old Price Food
Service building, located 1 quarter mile above Worldwide
Equipment, Rt. 1428. Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Morning
Service, 11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6:30 p.m. Kenny Vanderpool,
Pastor.
International Pentecostal Holiness Church, 10974 N. Main St.,
Martin; Rev. Ellis J. Stevens, Senior Pastor.
Rising Sun Ministries, 78 Court Street, Allen, Ky.; Sunday, 10:30
a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m. Pastor: D.P. Curry.
Church of God of Prophecy, Sunday School 10 a.m., worship
Service 11 a.m., Sunday Night- 6 p.m., Wednesday Night - 6 p.m.
Pastor Glenn Hayes. West Prestonsburg.
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FRIDAY, APRIL
1, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
.•,.. _,(~pO - Mlsoellaneous
A 10- Agricl$ure
'' 115- ATV's
120 - Boat!>
130 - Cars
140- 4x4's
150 - Miscellaneous
160 - Motorcycles
170- Parts
H 5- suv·s
180 - Trucks
190 - Vans
200 - EMPLOYMENT
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
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220
230
250
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M5 - FurnitunF
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,Qpportunlty
330 "' Ft>r Sale
FOR SALE:
1992
Ford Ranger, 4 cyl. , 5
speed, 2WD, new
tires on aluminum
wheels, bed cover,
runs real good. call
358-4104
''
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·
Looking for experiened and dependable people.
Call
886-7809 or 276-7964700
OUTSIDE SALEsRetail, restaurant or
prior sales required.
$28-$30 + package.
Fax 304-529-3391 or
kpwz@hotmail.com
$10 ~A!)M~nts
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tion skills and ability
to multi-task are preferred. Previous medical experience is
helpful. On-site training
available.
Benefits available and
pay based on experience. Please mail
resume to: 171 Abbott
Creek
Rd.,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653 or fax to 606886-Q834. Call 606886-9845 with any
questions.
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NEEDED,
Resumes to:
419
1iown Mtn. Rd
. ., Suite
105 · Pikeville,
41501
alternating between
Prestonsburg
and
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
Billing Experi3nce.
Call
886-1714 or
KY
285-9000
FOR SALE: 1995
LOCAL REBUILD
Toyota 4-Runner V6,
SHOP FOR MINE
3.0 Engine, AC,
EQUIPMENT is lookCruise
Control,
445-FliTiiture
ing for 2 experienced
AM/FM CD Player,
EXCELLENT
Excellent
Shape.
Mechanics. Apply in FOR
SALE-Solid
. ·120-Boats
$3,500 Firm, 886- INCOME-National
person at 542 Mare Wood Office Desk.
Capitol
Funding
FOR SALE:
1990 3956 or 791-1579
Creek
Road, Call 789-6320 or
Group Now Hiring
Stratos 201 Bass
Stanville, KY or call 367-1506
EMPLOYMENT
Court
House
Boat, 20' 10" Long,
478-2882 between
Researchers.
Will POSITION
200 HP Evinrude
RAY'S BARGAIN
7
TRain to Work From AVAILABLE: Two- am-Spm.
Outboard.
1996
CENTER
When responding to
Stratos Tra11 Trailer, Employment ads that Home Using Your Way
Radio
New
&
used
No T e c h n 1 c 1 a n . MOUNTAIN MANOR
New Seats & New have reference num- Computer,
OF PAINTSVILLE is Furniture
&
Trolling Motor Nice bers, please indicate Experience Installation and repair
Appliances @ unbeNecessary.
Call
1FM
of
commercial
Boat, $5,900 Firm, that entire reference
taking apllications for lievable prices. Come
Two-Way
Radio a LPN, 7 am-7 pm in today for incredible
Call 874-9381 Days, number on the out- 800-440-7234
Equipment
and position.
or 886-6833 after side of your enveExcellent savings. Shop At The
lope.
Reference
TEACHERS Systems, including wages and benefits. Little Furniture Store
7pm.
numbers are used to NEEDED for a small portables, mobiles,
Apply in person at & Save!!
Route.
help us direct your private school, K-12, base
stations, 1025 Euclid Ave, #122, McDowell. Call
130-Cars
letter to the correct certification preferred repeaters, tower sites,
Paintsville, KY from 606-377-0143.
individual.
but not required. For etc. Applicant must
Hicks Auto Sales
Sam-4:40pm Monmore information con- have high school
David Road
460-Yard Sale
2003 Eddie Bauer
205-Business Oppt. tact Dr. Khattab at diploma or GED, plus Fri.
year
606-789-5541 or fax 2
Explorer 12K Miles,
YARD
FIELD CHURCH
A COKE/M & M
college/Associates OIL
to 606-789-9445.
$14,995. 1997 Olds
SALE, April 2nd at
RTE. Local hi-traffic
has
degree in electronics COMPANY
Bravada, Uke New,
the Law Offices of
acct's, limited opporCOMMISSION or 2 years vocational openings for hard Sheridan Martin. Off
60K Miles, $6,500.
tunity, invest $2,000
SALES-Nation's #1 school in electronics. working responsi- U.S. 23 in Allen
1993 Ford Explorer,
+ Up, proven (800) Window Saler is lookWork Experience in a ble drivers. Must be across from Double
$2,250. Call 886549-0203
ing for a In Home related field may be of age 21 or older. Kwik. Chidren and
2842 or 886-3451
Sales Person for East considered in lieu of Must have COL with Adult Clothes, Knick
LOOKING
TO
Excellent
KY Area.
Contact school.
FOR
SALE-2001
and
HAZ-MAT and tanker Knacks
START OR EXPAND
package
Window World, Inc. at benefits
Jeep
Cherokee,
Miscellaneous Items.
YOUR BUSINESS,
offered. Location of endorcements, good
1-800-353-4313
Automatic,
4WD,
For More Info Call
or having trouble getwork is headquar- driving record and
Good
Runnung
874-4034
ting a loan? We can
mechanical
CHARTER tered in Prestonsburg, some
Condition,
Good
help! No up front fee,
COMMUNICATIONS KY. In field work is apptitude.
Please GARAGE SALE at
Work Vehicle, $3,200
fast & easy approval
is always looking for performed in Eastern apply in person at: Cleo's Interiors, large
CAll 478-3100 Days
on all types of loans,
dynamic individuals KY and Southwestern Universal
Well selection of jeans,
& 432-i 368
call toll-free 866-681who like challenge WVA.
Wages are Services, Inc., 5252 computer, satellite,
Evenings.
1264
and an opportunity for negtiable dependent Rt. 1428, Allen, KY lots of clothes.
4
success. The follow- on
41601
606-874miles
experience.
1993
from
FOR SALE
ALLEN TO HERALD
ing career opportuni- Resume may be 3487,
Accepting Prestonsburg on Mtn.
Ford
Crown
ALLEN TO
ties
are available:
Mon. Pwy. Call 886-6061
faxed to 606-886 - applications
VIctoria.
138,000
WHEELWRIGHT
BROADBAND
3198 or mailed to:
miles. $,1200. call
thru Fri. between the
The
Lexington
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606-874-0467
Highland
hours of 8am ancj y A R D S A L E :
Herald-Leader has 2
Dept: Technical
Communications
Saturday, April 2 from
Morning
Paper
4pm.
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8am-3pm, 1.3 Miles
P.O. Box 790
FOR SALE 1991
Routes Open in the
Location:
Prestonsburg, KY
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after 5 pm.
220-Help Wanted Needed to work Fridge, Baby & Adult
Approximate Profit
cable television instalMon.-Fri., 4-8pm and Clothes, Paperbacks,
Potential of $800lations, disconnects
FOR SALE: 1988
ARCHER PARK is every other Sat., etc.
$1 ,000
Monthly.
and service changes now accepting appliPontiac Bonneville,
Dependable
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
for residential and cations for summer
no title, good for parts.
Transportation and
business customers. workers. Lifeguards,
$600 obo. Call 874Direct Care Provider
Ability to be Bonded This is an entry-level grill workers; etc.
4094.
Join a growing organization committed to
Required, Call1-800position for this job Aplly at the main
providing quality services to invididuals with mental
274-7355
(EXT
family. The expecta- office Monday-Friday
retardation/developmental Disabilities.
140-4x4's
3368)
Must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license
tion is to move into the 9am-4pm, No phone
(OCPs do some transporting of individuals) and must
next level within the calls please.
FOR SALE: Honda
GET PAID TO
be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
required time frame.
'93
Fourwheeler.
SHOP!
Apply In person, or submit a resume to:
300 (Pay No Fees) As an Benefits include paid
Honda
'97
vacations,
floating
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
drive .
Fourwheel
indpendent contrac4663 US 23 South (at old Unisign Building)
Looks good and runs tor evaluate customer h o l i d a y s ,
medical/dental/vision
P.O. Box 468 Allen, Ky. 41601
good. Call 886-0875.
service for gas stainsurance available
tions, fast food, retail.
and 401K plan.
.----------------------.
150-Miscellaneous A p p I y
Apply On-Line at:
www.applyshopwww.charter.com
THE PRESTONSBURG AND
2002 VIKING POPnchek.com, Email:
EEO/AA Employer
UP CAMPER, 3-Way
FLOYD COUNTY
www.shoprecruit@sh
System, $4,000, only
opnchek.com
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EMS/AMBULANCE
used 4 times. Call
800-669-6526 ext D I S P A T H C E R
IS IN NEED OF APPLICATIONS
886-1756
3049
NEEDED: Full and
The Rental Assistance Program assists eligible famiPart-time shifts avail21 ().Job Listing
160-Motorcycles
lies with rental payments to landlords on the private
S A LA R I E D able. H.S. Diploma,
market. This assistance Is available in Floyd County,
FOR SALE 1998 POSITION,
Plus typing and computer
and the Prestonsburg area.
knowledge required,
YAMAHA YZ80 New
Bonuses
Available
in
excellent
communicaYOU MAY APPLY AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
as an Assistant . - - - - - - - •
$1600. Call 606-452- AIIen
Office Manager. Must
Existing Section 8 Office-Apartment 37,
9599 for more info.
NEEDING
have office experiGreen Acres, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
ence and/or Business
Dixie Apartments-South Roberts Drive
FOR SALE: 1997
degree. Must be able
Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
Kawasaki ZX 6 Ninja, to deal effectivly with
Floyd County Central Office
Red,
Like
New. intense paperwork.
402 John M. Stumbo
$3,000 OBO, Call Fax resume to: 606- in Floyd County.
Langley, Ky. 41645
886-8662 after 5pm.
874-2163
Ivy Creek Townhouses
Must have own
Ivy Creek Rd., lvel, Ky. 41642
180-Trucks
A
NURSING equipment. ConLeft Beaver Creek Townhouses
HOME IS NOT YOUR tinuous mining
Minnie, Ky. 41651
WANTED used full ONLY OPTION-Call
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
size pick-ups 1998 Caring Hearts In method or con·
ventional.
Your
Judy Flanery, 606-886-1235
thru 2003, will pay Home
Care,
the
Fax: 606-886-0900
cash call 800-789- affordable solu'tion for option.
TOO: 1-800-648-6056 (Hearing Impaired)
5301
you. For as little as
$3.50 per hour you
WE DO BUSINESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
can keep your loved
IQuM. "OUMfQ
THE FAIR HOUSING LAW
928-1473.
OPPORTUNITY
ones
at
home ..
AUTOMOTIVE
EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT
MINING
co.
____
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Call
_.
IVERCHANilSE
HUGE YARD SALEGable Roberts, 162
Wells Dr., Lots of
New & Like New
Clothing , Lots of
Other Items, FRi &
Sat
3 FAMILY YARD
SALE-April 1st &
2nd, oak furniture, living room suite, wood
desk, weight lifting
machine, hoe interior,
mens, womens &
childrens clothing,
jogger stroller, comforter sets, too much
to mention, don't
miss this one! Goble
Roberts
across
bridge, follow signs.
470-Health&Beauty
WOLFF TANNING
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set
up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs,
Parts, Lotions at
Wholesale
Prices.
Call 888-554-0058
480-Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: 8 ft '
refrigerated deli case,
$1000, smaU pizza
oven, $400, small
juice cooler, $150,
washer & dryer, $150
pair. Call 606-8862367.
FOR SALE: 8 ft' deli
cooler, $950 and Gas
convection
oven,
$450. Call 606-8862367.
To
place YOU!'
ad call
886-8S06
CM:A's
$1,500 sign on bonus!
'We are currrent:ly hiring for an open Cl\IIA
position, 3 p.m.-11 p.m.
'We offer an excellent:
benefits package and
competitive ""ages. Call
or stop by a tour and
intervie"" to join our
caring t:eam.
Salyersville
Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
CNA's
VVe are currently hiring for open CNA
positions. VVe offer an
excellent
benefits
package and competitive "W"ages. Call or
stop by for a tour and
int:ervie"W" t:o join our
caring team!
Salyersville
Heal-th Care
571 Parkw·ay Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
RN/LPN
If you seek the advantages offered by Extendicare,
a national leader in healthcare, we have an outstanding opportunity for you. We are currently hiring for open RN or LPN fuU-time positions. We
offer a $1,500 sign on package, 12-hour shifts, excellent benefits and competitive wages, including a
special PRN Rate. Call or stop by for a tour and
interview to join our caring team.
Salyersville Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
Request for Bids from
Certified Installers fo~
Septic System Installation
The Big Sandy Area Development District in conjunction with PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable
Environment) is soliciting bids from installers desiring to
install septic systems for southern and eastern Kentucky.
The successful bidder will be required to complete installation of the systems within sixty (60) days of the date of the
award.
The Scope of Work, Request for Bid, and General
Conditions is available upon request. Individual bids will
be accepted and contracts awarded for projects In the
counties of Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Pike and Magoffin.
Interested installers should send statements and proposals to Big Sandy Area Development District until
April15, 2005, at 4:00p.m. Faxed or email proposals will
not be accepted. Liability insurance in the amount of
$300,000 and proof of worker's compensation insurance or
a worker's compensation exemption form is required with
each bid .
A selection committee will review, evaluate, and rate
each bid, based on their submitted Bid. The Big Sandy
Area Development District will contact the installer with
the winning bid and enter into negotiations. If the parties
are unable to negotiate a satisfactory agreement, the
second ranked installer will be contacted. Once an installer
has been selected, all unsuccessful installers will be
promptly notified. The Selection Committee w ill adhere to
the provision of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 3. No person shall be excluded from participation
in, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the
implementation of this program on the grounds of race,
color, national origin or sex. Females and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
provides funding for this project. The formal solicitation of
seeking qualified installers is being conducted to fulfill the
requirements of the funding agency.
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KAY'S WALLPAPER
205 Depot Road
Paintsville,
Ky.
Hundreds of Patterns
of
Wallpaper
&
Borders. All under
$10.00. Open TuesFri. 10 am. to 5 p.m.
Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Closed Sun. & Mon.
606-789-8584.
FOR RENT: 4 Room
Bachelor Apartment,
1 and 2 Bedroom HOUSE FOR RENT:
Trailer. All Nice & 239 Francis Court,
Roomy,
Clean, Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq Ft. ,
Private, All have AC
Suitable for office,
and Furnished. Near
small business or
Jenny Wiley Lake in residence. Not suitPrest 0 n s burg · able location for chilSuitable for Working dren or pets. $500
People. Call 886- per month + utilities.
FOR SALE: Roland 3941
886-6362
ep-97 Digital Piano
with Stand and Seat, NOW RENTING Park 3 BR HOUSE FOR
~ ~ke New. $9.00 OBO Place Apartments in RENT, LR, Kitchen,
886-8662 after 5pm. Prestonsburg, DR
Bath
& 1/2,
Available for immedi- Creekside
3-D
FOR SALE:
Subdivision on Abbott
ate occupancy. Rent
Competition
Bow,
Rd., $550 per month,
BR/$309,
2
Hoyt Alphatec with 1
886-6186 or 886ASK
Toxonics
Sights, BR/$345.
8286
ABOUT
OUR
MOVE
$500 OBO, Call 886IN SPECIAL,
Call FOR
8662 after 5pm.
RENT
IN
886-0039
MARTIN AREA·3 BR
FOR SALE: 10 inch
Home, $425 per
Bridge Steel, 24 NOW
RENTING month, $300 deposit,
Pieces, 5 ft & 12 ft in P i n e w o o d Reference Required,
Length, Call 285- Townhomes, Brand Call 285-1065
1293
New 2 & 3 BR
HOUSE FOR SALE Townhomes
Rt. 7 4 BR BRICK HOUSE
RENT.
South. ASK ABOUT FOR
OUR
MOVE IN Basement & Carport,
3 miles from MAC on
SPECIAL
Rental 404 David Road.
Assistance Available! $700 per month, Call
530-Houses
Stave, Refridgerator, 886-2842 or 886in
Prestonsburg, Dishwasher,
W/D 3451
3BR, Some furniture Hook Ups. Call 349included, $45,900, 7000
2 BR HOUSE FOR
Call anytime 889per
RENT-$400
9821
+
$300
RENOVATED month
2005 28x56, 3 BR 2
deposit,
located
APART~ENT'S, Like
between Paintsville &
New, Furnished in
Prestonsburg,
3/4
570-Mobile Homes
Downtown
Martin. from U.S. 23.
No
BA,
2x6
walls, Call between 9am- pets,
refereances
285- checked call 791• Ultimate
Stainless 5pm dailey.
Steel Kitchen pkg. 3025
5761
Only 2 left, $54,000
Call 606-638-4663
1 BR FURNISHED 2 BR HOUSE FOR
APARTMENT, RENT at Garrett.
2005 16x80, 3 BR 2 Including Utilities. 2 $400 per month +
$300 Deposit, Call
BA, Vinyl Siding, BR Unfurnished.
478-5389 or 477Premium
Kitchen Call 886-8366
1707
pkg. One in Stock!
Call 606-638-4663
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
TOWNHOUSE also 1 HOUSE FOR RENT
in Prestonsburg, cen1984 14x70, Will bed room furnished tal heat & air, yard, no
Deliver
& Set! or unfurnished locat- pets,
references
$5,900, call 606-638- ed in Prestonsburg required $550 mo .
,NO PETS call 6064 4663
Call 886-0226.
886 8991
REAL ESTATE
Used 2005 16x76,
Lived in only Six
Months! Looks Brand
New! Call for Price!
806-638-4663
FURNISHED
1
BED ROOM APT.
Central heat & air.
Rent starting at $375.
+ $300.
month,
deposit water includThe Home Show, ed. Located near
HRMC.
606-889louisa, KY.
9717
Stop in to see our
·
large selection of 24,
28,
& 32
wides. 620-0ffice/Storage
Alson check out our FOR RENT: Office
42' wide. 2005 sin- Suite,
New
glewides in stock. Construction.
900
17151 Highway 23, sq. ft.
Ample
Louisa, KY
Parking, Can be
Convenient Location,
Final
clearance New Office Behind
in
2004 lot models and Sav-A-Lot
2005 models now Prestonsburg. Call
available! If you are 886-1515 for info.
serious about purchasing a new home For Lease Finished
you need to be with Office Space for
experienced staff to lease in prime loca• get the right home at tion near BSCTC,
a great price. The (PCC) and the new
Home Show-South Food City •• 2100 William son, Inc. US sq. ft. Ground floor
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514 location with up to
606-353-6444 or toll five private offices,
conference
room ,
free 877-353-6444
kitchen, bath, parking
All Drywall, Dutch lot call Today 606with 2x6 walls,and 424-2690 or 2265/12 roof pitch, ulti- 2266
mate kitchen packMEDICAL
age, glass block winFOR
dow, and many more OFFICE
Medical
extras, Set up for LEASE:
viewing. For details Office in McDowell
call 606-353-6444 or directly adjacent to
toll free 577-353- Post Office, Dollar
6444 the home show Store, bank, pharmaDUPLEX FOR RENT: cy and shopping
complex. 1250 sq. ft.
with 3 exam rooms, 2
offices, waiting room,
triage room, 2 bathrooms and acces61 0-Apartments
sories. Reasonable
2 BR Central Heat & Lease rates. Ready
Air, Total Electric, for immediate occuExcellent Condition. pancy. For further
On US 23 North, 1 information or to view
Mile
From property please call
or
• Prestonsburg,
No 606-377-2006
606-377-1088
Pets. Call 889-9747
Monday thru Fiday.
or 886-9007
RENTALS
To place
your ad
call Jessica
at88&8506
FOR RENT: 900
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quaJ1er miles
south of Martin on Rt.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
FOR RENT 3 BR
house .
Newly
remodeled , references
required.
886-§3p6.
\.
HOUSE FOR RENT:
Harold, Ky, Pin Hook
Hill, 1st house on left
going up hill. Call
478-5228
3 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT: Utility Room ,
Living Room, Dining
Room,
Built
in
Vacume
Cleaner,
Heat Pump.
Very
Nice Home Located
at Kite on St. Rt. 7,
Call 438- 61 04
640-Land/Lots
Trailer lot for rent
on old U.S. 23
between
Prestonsburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747
TRAILER
LOT
FOR RENT, Large
Yard. Call 886-8366
FOR RENT : newly
constructed Mobile
Home Lots in new
Allen , reference
required call 606874-2212
650-Mobile Homes
Vynil Siding, Enter &
Exit
Painting,
Concrete Walks, Any
Size Metal Buildmg &
Storage
Building.
Call Roger Honeycutt
886-0633,
Free
Estimates, 29 Years
Experience.
and best qualified
bidder at the Special
Meeting of the Floyd
County Fiscal Court
scheduled for Friday,
April 22, 2005, at
10:00 a.m ., Local
Time, to be held in
the
County
Courtroom, located
D & D Tree Service on the 2nd floor of the
Floyd
County
Tree Trimming
Courthouse,
149
Tree Removal
Central
South
Free Estimates!
A v e n u e ,
Lowest Prices
Pres t onsburg,
Guaranteed!
Call 606-785-0316 or Kentucky.
7E. 5 - 9 8 1 0
A qualified bidder
will be required to
NOTICES
provide all necessary
proof of the bidder's
financial , technical,
812-Free
and managerial ability
to purchase, operFREE
PALLETS:
ate, and maintain the
can be picked up
Floyd County Gas
behind The Floyd
System. An award of
County Times.
the bid and the sale
of the Floyd County
Gas System shall be
900-Legals
contingent upon the
approval of the system's transfer by the
ADVERTISEMENT
Public
Kentucky
OF BIDSService Commission.
REQUEST FOR
QUALIFIED
Any bid received
BIDDERS
later than the time
FOR THE SALE
specified for receipt
of bids or any bid not
OF:
FLOYD COUNTY submitted with the
necessary documenGAS SYSTEM
tation shall not be
Bids
The Floyd County considered .
received
after
the
Fiscal Court will
closing
receive sealed bids scheduled
from qualified bidders time for the receipt of
for the sale of a NAT- bids will be returned
URAL GAS DISTRIB- unopened to the bidUTION
SYSTEM, ders. Submission of
owned
by Floyd a bid shall be conCounty, Kentucky, by strued as evidence
and through the and confirmation that
bidder
has
Floyd County Fiscal the
all
necesreviewed
Court, and operated
and managed by sary documentation,
East
Kentucky has made all necesUtilities, Inc., pur- sary site visits, and
suant to a lease has conducted sufficient due diligence to
agreement.
The
Floyd County Fiscal allow its submission
Court will receive of a bid and bona fide
sealed bids for the offer for the system.
sale of the Floyd
The Floyd County
County Gas System
Fiscal
Court reserves
until 4:00 p.m., Local
Time , on Thursday, the right to reject any
and all bids or to
April 21 , 2005.
waive any formalities
in th~ bfdding. No bid
S Y S T E M
may be withdrawn for
DESCRIPTION:
a period of sixty (60)
The Floyd County d~ys subsequent to
Gas System consists the opening of bids
of a natural gas distri- without the consent
bution system fur- of the Floyd County
nishing natural gas to Fiscal Court.
customers in the
communities of Allen,
Dwale, Estill, Garrett,
Hueysville, Lackey,
Middle
Creek,
Minnie, and Wayland,
and their outlying
vicinities in Floyd
Kentucky.
County,
Documentation
regarding the sale of
the Floyd County
Gas System may be
examined by scheduling an appointment
with David Layne, II,
or John Allen , Jr. ,
during regular business hours from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Local Time, Monday
through Friday, at the
offices
of
East
Kentucky
Utilities,
Inc.,
located
at
Central
Avenue,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky [Telephone
(606) 886-2431 ; FAX :
(606) 889-9196]. and
having the mailing
address of P.O. Box
408, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky 41653.
14X70
MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT, 3
BR,
Excellent
Condition, $425 per
BID PROCESS:
month + Utilities,
Security Deposit and
The Floyd County
References Fiscal Court will
Required. 874-2802
receive sealed bids
for the sale of the
SMALL FURNISHED Floyd County Gas
TRAILER
FOR System at the Office
RENT: Just off Mtn.
of the Floyd County
Pwy. on Old 114, Call
Judge
Executive,
886-8724
located on the 2nd
floor of the Floyd
SERVICES
County Courthouse,
149 South Central
Avenue,
Suite 9,
770-Repair/Services
P r estonsburg,
CARp· ENTRY Kentucky
41653
WORK
all types . [Telephone
(606)
New construction or 886-9193] until 4:00
remodeling . p.m., Local Time, on
Garages, decks, etc. Thursday, April 21 ,
Concrete work & sid2005. The sealed
ing. Free estimates.
bids for the sale of
Call 886-8896.
the Floyd County
NEW HOMES & Gas System will be
and
an
REMODELING opened
award of the bid
Room
Additions,
Porches
& Decks, made to the highest
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836·
5465
In accordance with
KRS 350.055, notice
is hereby given that
Mason Coal, Inc. ,
P.O.
Box
2864,
Pikeville, Kentucky
41502, has applied
for a permit for an
underground
coal
mmmg
operation,
located 2.2 miles
east of Emma, in
Floyd County. The
proposed operation
will disturb 3.63 surface acres, and will
underlie
130.38
acres, and the total
area within the permit
boundary will be
134.01 acres.
The proposed operation is approximately 2.2 miles southeast
from Ky. Rt. 194's
junction with Ky. Rt.
1428, and located on
Cow Creek. The latitude is 3r38'07".
The longitude is
82°39'27".
The proposed operation is located on
the
Lancer/Harold
U.S.Gi.S.
7
1/2
minute quadrangle
maps. The surface
area to be disturbed
is owned by Sarah B.
Allen . The operation
will underlie land
owned by Sarah B.
Allen and Woodrow
W. Burchett Jr.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
for
Department
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enfo r cement ' s
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments or
objections must be
filed w1th the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601 .
at 10:00 a.m., and
will include a tour of
the project area.
Those not attending
will not be allowed to
bid. The bid deadline,
and where to submit,
will be announced at
the pre-bid meeting.
Contractors
must
show valid proof of
NOTICE
liability and worker
1 will not be respon- compensation insursible for debts after ance. For more inforMarch 17, other than mation, contact: Scott
my own.
Ringham or Ron
Larry Combs
Vanover, at Jenny
Wiley State Resort
Bulan, Ky.
Park, at 1-606-889PUBLIC NOTICE 1790.
Pursuant to KRS
REQUEST FOR
231 .040, application
for a permit to operPROPOSALS
ate a place of enterThe Floyd County
tainment, has been Schools is soliciting
made by Harold E. companies qualified
Meade. The name of to perform an Energy
the proposed busi- Service
Provider
ness of entertainment Contract (ESPC) prois VITO's. The nature ject in the school disof the business will trict. A request for
be
dancing
and proposal is available
band/beer by the at the Floyd County
drink, wine coolers. Schools
Website
Pursuant to KRS (www.floyd.k12.ky.us
231.070, the Floyd ) or by contacting
County Attorney shall Gregory
Adams ,
investigate whether Director of Facilities
the applicant lacks at (606) 874-9569. A
good moral charac- mandatory pre-proter, or whether the posal conference will
applicant will obey take place on April
the laws of the 11 , 2005, at 1 p.m. ,
Commonwealth
in local time , at the
the operation of the District Maintenance
business, or whether Facility, located at 23
the applicant, within Martin Street, Allen ,
the last two (2) years Kentuc k y .
prior to the date of fil- Respondents must
ing the application contact the contact(s)
has been convicted listed below at least
in Kentucky of main- 4~ hours prior to the
taining a public nui- conference to indisance. Pursuant to cate their intention to
KRS 231.080, any attend. Failure to
person desiring to contact the Floyd
oppose the permits, County
Public
shall file with the Schools shall be reaCounty Clerk, no son to eliminate the
later than April 21 , respondent from con2005, in writing, alle- sideration. Access for
gations that show site visits will be
cause as to why the scheduled at the preapplication shall not proposal conference.
be granted. Said written information shall
Gregory Adams or
be signed, dated and
Linda Hackworth
reflect the current
Floyd County
address of said perPublic Schools
sqn providing. ~ the
~~ .Martin Street
information.
Allen , KY
Pursuant to KRS
41601
231.080 , a hearing
has been scheduled
NOTICE OF
for April 21 , 2005, at
INTENTION
the hour of 2:30p.m.,
TO MINE
or as soon thereafter
PURSUANT TO
as same can be
APPLICATION
heard before the
NUMBER 836Floyd
County
5427,
Judge/Executive at
Amendment No. 4
the Floyd County
In accordance with
Justice Center, 2nd
floor in Prestonsburg, KRS 350.070, notice
Kentucky. The Floyd is hereby given that
C o u n t y FCDC Coal, Inc., 750
Mountain
Judge / Executive Town
shall hear evidence Road, Pikeville, KY
in support of, or in 41501 , has applied
opposition to, the for an amendment to
granting of the per- an existing underground coal mining
mit.
and
reclamation
located
operation,
HON. KEITH
1.70 mile northwest
BARTLEY
FLOYD COUNTY of Grethel, in Floyd
County. The amendATTORNEY
ment will add 6. 14
acres of surface disturbance, for a total
PUBLIC
area of 1180.40 acres
NOTICE
within
the revised
Jenny Wiley State
permit
boundary.
Resort Park in conThe
proposed
junction with PRIDE
( P e r s o n a l amendment area is
Responsibility In A approximately 1.31
D e s i r a b l e mile east of Drift, in
County,
Environment) is solic- Floyd
Kentucky.
The
operaiting bids from contion
is
approximately
tractors for the cleanup and appropriate 1.80 mile east of KY's
removal and disposal 122 junction with the
Branch
of man-made debris Simpson
County
Road,
and
deposited along the
park shoreline of located 0.10 mile
Dewey Lake. Area of southeast of Simpson
clean-up will include Branch.
The
proposed
both shorelines from
the park's marina amendment is locatupstream
approxi- ed on the McDowell
7
1/2
mately 3 miles. As U.S.G.S.
minute
quadrangle
much
man-made
debris as possible, map. The surface
including some heavy area to be disturbed
items such as appli- by this amendment is
ances, is to be owned by Stella
Hamilton,
removed. The use of Martin
Dorothy
Martin,
Ella
some type of pontoon
Martin,
Cassie
Martin
or barge will be necessary. This will be and Earl Martin.
The
amendment
the responsibility of
application
has been
the contractor.
filed
for
pub lic
Interested contractors must attend a inspection at the
for
pre-bid meeting on Department
Surface
Mining
April 14, 2005. The
and
meeting will be held Reclamation
at Jenny Wiley State En f or ce ment ' s
Resort Park in the P r esto n sburg
& Regional Office, 3140
Recreation
Lake
Drive,
Interpretation Office. S.
~'estonsburg ,
KY
41653. Written comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow
Complex, U.S. 127
South, Frankfort, KY
40601
T his is the final
advertisement of the
application. All comments, objections, or
requets for a permit
conference must be
received within thirty
(30) days of today's
date.
UNITED STATES
DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN
DISTRICT OF
KENTUCKY
PIKEVILLE
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 93-305-DLB
KENTUCKY
WEST VIRGINIA
GAS CO.
ETAL
PLAINTIFFS
vs.
ADVERTISEMENT
TIMMUS LAND
CO. ET AL
DEFENDANTS
By order entered on
February 4, 2003, the
Court awarded royalties to the persons,
corporations
and
entities hereinafter
set forth because the
following were determined to be the persons, entities, heirs
or beneficiaries of
those who should
have been paid royalties by Kentucky
West Virginia Gas
Company for a production
period
between 1979 and
1983.
The undersigned
Special Master has
forwarded checks in
payment of those
royalties to the individuals and entities
set forth below and
those checks have
either been returned
to the undersigned
or, for some other
reason, have not
cleared the bank
upon which they
were written.
Any of the individuals listed below who
wish to claim their
royalty check should
make their plaim with
un~ersi gned
the
Special Master at the
address listed below
in writing and should
provide the undersigned with a copy of
a government issued
photo identification
card together with a
daytime telephone
number in the event
questions
shou ld
arise. In the eve nt
that any of the individuals set forth
below are deceased,
the written claim
should be accompanied by a photocopy
of the decedent's
death
certificate
together
with
a
recorded will or affidavit of descent
establishing the heirs
or beneficiaries of the
deceased party.
Any of the corporations or entities listed
below should provide
the
undersigned
Special Master with
written evidence of
the authority to act on
behalf of the corporation or the person
requesting payment,
together with a daytime phone number
in the event questions should arise.
Any person or entity
requesting payment
of royalty pursuant to
this advertisement
should provde satisfactory documentation to the undersigned establishing a
relationship to the
Kentucky
West
Virginia
Gas
Company
Lease
which generated the
royalty.
Prova
James
Amburgey,
Mabel
Holbrook Amburgey,
Ottis Jay Amburgey,
Phillip H. Amburgey,
Valeria Amburgey,
Am erican Orthodox
Arch Diocese of
Lexington
Elizabeth Ann Back,
Baldwin,
Fannie
Bertha I. Ball, Luc1an
G. Ball, William H.
Ball,
Charlotte
Rinehart
Banks,
Sylvia
Martin
Bartrum,
Olive
Behrle, Jerrie H
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Gladys
Linda Berringer, Big
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Susan Biggs, Lassie
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Seth McCoy, Vicky
Lynn McGill, Gail
Mcintosh,
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Miller,
Mabel
R.
Miller, Mildred L.
Miller, Wynona J.
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Morrison, Bettye T.
Morzi, Minnie Mullins,
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May Valley abuse settlement cost $725,000
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The defendants
in the May Valley abuse case agreed to pay
alleged victims of the suit a lump sum payment of $725 ,000.
Floyd County Board of Education attorney Michael Schmitt released the mutual
release and settlement agreement in the
case Friday, after The Floyd County Times
made an open records request to obtain the
document.
The agreement was made earlier this
year and was not released to the public
because parties agreed to a confidentiality
clause.
Schmitt says the settlement agreement
was negotiated by the school district's
insurance carrier, Zurich Insurance
Company, and that the board of education
was not involved in the negotiation.
"The Board of Education was not called
on to approve the terms of the settlement
and was not directly involved in the negotiation of it," he said.
Attorney Ned Pillersdorf, representing
the families of the alleged victims in the
case, requested that the individual amounts
distributed to minor plaintiffs in the case
remain confidential. That information was
redacted from the released copy of the
agreement Friday.
The agreement cites the Floyd County
Board of Education, former· Principal
Carole Combs, former instructional aide
Marty Mullins, special education teachers
Tonya Williams, Mattie Donta, Justin
(See SETTLEMENT, page three)
~
Judge John D. Caudill
had harsh words for a
sex offender who
entered a guilty plea
Friday in circuit court,
when he noted that the
Division of Probation
and Parole placed the
man in a category for
offenders that have a
high risk for repeat
offenses.
Caudill referenced a
report when he said that
he would order
j) Christopher Lawson,
who pleaded guilty to
charges of first-degree
sexual abuse and being
a persistent felony
offender, to do things
that he wasn't volunteering to do, like stay
away from drugs and
alcohol and to not live
or visit with children
unless he had the
express consent of an
appointed physician or
counselor.
"With your attitude,
you're going to be right
back here," Caudill said.
The judge pulled no
punches, promising that
if Lawson offended
again that, "I'm gonna
bust you."
Lawson was quiet
during the dressing
down and didn't refute
the findings of the
~ reports that Caudill referenced.
2 DAY FORECAST
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - Brian W.
Burke, 31, of Prestonsburg, entered
a guilty plea Friday to charges that
he burglarized the Med Zone
Pharmacy last summer.
Burke pleaded guilty to charges
of criminal mischief, burglary, theft
of a controlled substance and one
count of being a persistent felony
offender. The charges will net him a
seven year sentence for the crime,
which took place last July.
Burke was arrested for his part in
the Med Zone Pharmacy robbery ·
after an auto accident on U.S. 23
only hours after the robbery.
Kentucky State Police Trooper
Brian Layne responded to that accident and found an injured Burke in
a car alongside over 300 pills stolen
from Med Zone. Burke spent five
days at Cabell Huntington hospital
(See BURGLARY, page three)
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Tom Doty
Eric Thomas, assistant director of the East Kentucky Science Center,
poses with a Meade ETX telescope which will be raffled off for free when
the center celebrates "Astronomy Day" on Saturday, Aprll16.
PRESTONSBURG - Convicted killer Dwayne .
Earl Bishop appeared in circuit court Friday for his ·
formal sentencing, after a Floyd County jury found
him guilty in February of killing his wife on August
31,2000.
Judge John D. Caudill upheld the jury's sentencing recommendation of life imprisonment in the
case, which took three-and-a-half weeks to adjudicate and saw all manner of witnesses testify tp a history of domestic violence in the marriage. ~
Bishop had his co-counsel, Bob Ganste· , make
several motions before the sentence was i posed.
One was to expedite his appeal, mandatol}' in cases
involving a life sentence, and Caudill noted that he
would do so if the public advocate failed to since it
was their responsibility.
Special prosecutor David Smith, who vron the
conviction, asked to also put a statement irto tl,.,
record. Responding to Bishop's appeal, he said that
should Bishop win an appeal that he would seek the
death penalty in the retrial.
(See BISHOP, page three)
Contest planned
for abuse month
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
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entered in
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PRESTONSBURG
The
Floyd County Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office is sponsoring a
contest for county fifth- and sixthgraders which is aimed at raising
awareness of child abuse and will
see every participant receive a prize
for their efforts.
The idea gained support quickly
among several county agencies,
(See CONTEST, page six)
Science center to shine
spotlight on astonomy
The event, which is being observed
at 50 science centers across the country, will include a day of special activPRESTONSBURG - The East ities which will include hands-on stuff
Kentucky Science Center will partici- for children as well as guest speakers
pate in National Astronomy Day on and demonstrations of equipment like
April 16 with a day of special events "solar scopes." The day will be capped
that will culminate in awarding a by placing several telescopes outside
brand new state-of-the-art telescope to ' for stargazing from 8:30 to 11 p.m.
The planetarium will also be
one lucky patron.
The telescope, a Meade ETX90, involved with a special tour of the
was donated by the Meade Instrument night sky led by center director Ray
Corporation which is acting as a spon- Shubinski.
sor for the event alongside "Astron(See ASTRONOMY, page three)
omy Magazine."
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Tom Doty
Dwayne Earl Bishop glared at Commonwealth's
Attorney Brent Turner as he was formally sentenced to life Imprisonment for the 2000 murder
of his wife.
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Obituaries .....................A6
Sports ........................... B1
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Classifieds .................... 86
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by MARY MUSIC
Wllladean
Frasure was
ready to give
her green
thumb a workout after attendIng the
Christian
Appalachian
Project Elderly
Program's first
spring celebration last week.
See story on
page A5.
photo by Carla Davis
STAFF WRITER
County school bus drivers
are alert, watching and recording the license plate numbers of
drivers who disregard bus stop
safety regulations.
Floyd
County
School
Transportation Director Karen
Johnson instructed all county
bus drivers this week to actively
pursue reckless drivers who
pass school buses while they are
loading or unloading students.
"We want to increase aware-
ness, especially since it's
springtime now and more cars
are on the road," she said.
"Drivers should proceed with
extra caution around buses
because anytime you see a bus,
there is the potential that a child
will be nearby. Stop when you
see a bus stop, it's just that simple."
It is illegal in Kentucky to
pass a school bus or a church
bus loading and unloading passengers. Johnson and area bus
drivers have been in and out of
court on numerous occasions
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Three area residents are currently facing charges in district
court.
Larry Bailey, 35, of
McDowell, pleaded not guilty to
the offense in district court last
Friday. He is scheduled to
appear on May 23 for a pretrial
conference. His district court
file was not readily available for
inspection.
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• EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Handling sled dogs, writing
lesson plans on the fly and
accessing the Internet from
rural Alaska are among the
challenges facing the new
2006 Iditarod Teacher on the
Trail.
Terrie Hanke, a physical
education teacher at Eau Claire
North High School, learned
last weekend she had been
selected for the program. She
will be required to follow next
year's sled dog race over its
course of about 1,000 miles,
all the while posting reports
and lesson plans on the Web.
Hanke flew to Anchorage in
February and spent 10 days
with two other finalists in an
audition that included making
presentations to a conference
of teachers and a five-member
selection committee.
"It was a task, kind of like
you'd
see
on
'The
Apprentice,"' Hanke said,
referring to the TV reality
show.
Also included was a writing
exercise that tested the candidates' powers of observation,
deadline writing skills and
ability to use computer technology to post lesson plans and
pictures on the Internet.
• NEW ORLEANS
Where there was smoke, there
was a 5-foot-long snake. A
dead snake, that is.
Workers at the Archdiocese
of New Orleans called the Fire
Department because they
smelled smoke Wednesday
afternoon. Firefighters found a
smoking transformer and the
snake on the ground nearby,
burned behind its head, authorities said.
Nq one knew how the snake
got i~·to the Central Business
Distri t. Perhaps it climbed the
trans Qrmer for refuge from
the driving rain, one Entergy
crew member suggested.
Maybe someoRe released it
there, aflother speculated.
Thf building was evacuated
and power cut so the transformer could be repaired.
Some power was restored
about 5:30p.m.
• LOUISVILLE - The
ambassador to the tiny eastern
European country of Latvia has
been sued for failing to remove
her dog from her home. But her
attorney says it's all a case of
mistaken identity.
Catherine Bailey and her
husband, Irv, are accused of
violating a settlement in which
the couple agreed to remove
their pit bull from their home in
Louisville.
The lawsuit was filed by Eric
J. Haner, a lawyer who argues
the dog has been seen on two
occasions at the Baileys' home
since Jan. 30 - the date Bailey
was supposed to get rid of the
dog.
Bailey was at the U.S.
Embassy in Riga, Latvia, and
could not be reached for comment. She was appointed
ambassador by President Bush
and sworn in Jan. 13.
An attorney for the couple
called the lawsuit a "case of
mistaken identity." Christina
Norris said the dog identified
in the suit is actually an
English bulldog owned by a
housekeeper.
"It is not the dog in question," Norris said.
Haner claims that the pit
bull attacked his pug, Bobbie,
and mauled another dog on the
street. Haner wants Bailey's
dog euthanized.
custom-made barriers .
The journey to California
will take approximately two and
a half days.
"Elephants really don't
thrive in this kind of environment," zoo director Ron Kagan
said.. "The sanctuary's physical
and social environment is so
(much more) superior than what
we can provide here."
The elephants' toys, a cache
of treats and stash of hay were
shipped to the sanctuary earlier,
Kagan said.
Upon arriving at the 100acre
Performing
Animal
Welfare Society grounds,
Wanda and Winky will be introduced to the society's three
other Asian elephants. It will
take days or even weeks of
acclimatization before they are
released into the herd.
•
SANFORD, Fla. -
A
judge in Florida has charges of
his own to worry about after he
allegedly ordered the arrest of
1 J traffic defendants who were
mistakenly sent to the wrong
courtroom.
The
state
Judicial
Qualifications Commission on
Tuesday accused Seminole
County Judge John Sloop of
being unfit to serve. Possible
punishment ranges from a fine
to removal from the bench.
The defendants were directed by summons and the court
staff to a courtroom next door to
Sloop's. When people realized
they were in the wrong room,
Sloop refused to listen to them
or withdraw arrest warrants
issued in their absence.
The defendants were handcuffed, taken to jail and held for
about eight hours.
"Not to be mean, but he
deserves it," said Irving
Merced , 20. one of the defendants jailed in the Dec. 3 mixup. "A judge like that shouldn't
be allowed in the courtroom."
Another judge ordered their
release and the chief circuit
judge forced Sloop to give up
all of his criminal cases. The
arrests were expunged from the
defendants ' records.
"I made a mistake," Sloop
said afterward.
• CLEVELAND - That
was patient confidentiality
blowing in the wind.
About 3,000 highly detailed
patient hospital statements blew
across busy downtown streets
and sidewalks Tuesday after a
box fell off a delivery truck, the
Cleveland Clinic said.
"An investigation is underway to determine how this incident occurred," said Eileen
Sheil, a spokeswoman for the
hospital. "We arc currently
identifying which patient
records were impacted and will
be contacting those patients
directly."
She said the clinic was determined to contact all affected
patients on Wednesday. The
records were from two members of the Cleveland Clinic
Hospital System - Lakewood
and Marymount hospitals.
Executives in business suits
and uniformed Cleveland Clinic
security officers crisscrossed
the area, picking up papers as
motorists already slowed to a
crawl by road construction
watched and honked.
The patient statements
included patient names, patient
numbers, home addresses,
insurers and policy numbers,
treating physicians, admission
and discharge dates and detailed
billing information.
• ROYAL OAK, Mich. Wanda and Winky went west.
The Detroit Zoo's aging
and arthritic elephants left
Tuesday for the Performing
Animal Welfare Society sanctuary near Sacramento, Calif.
The 2,300-mile trek is taking
place in a retrofitted moving
van.
"They were a little agitated
but not to the degree they
could have been," said zoo
animal welfare director Scott
Carter.
Wanda, 46, and Winky, 51,
have been on a new, more
aggressive regimen of antiinflammatory drugs for two
weeks. Wanda, whose arthritis
is more severe than Winky's,
will be able to take weight off
her hindquarters by sitting on
Todav in Historv
The Associated Press
Today is Sunday, April 10,
the lOOth day of.2005. There are
265 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: On April 10, 1912,
the RMS Titanic set sail from
Southampton, England, on its
ill-fated maiden voyage.
On this date:
• In 1866, the American
Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals was incorporated.
• In 1925, the novel "The
Great Gatsby," by F. Scott
Fitzgerald, was first published.
• In 1932, German president
Paul Von Hindenburg was reelected, with Adolf Hitler coming in second.
• In 1953, the 3-D horror
movie "House of Wax," produced by Warner Bros. and starring Vincent Price, premiered in
New York.
• In 1963, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher
failed to surface off Cape Cod,
Mass., in a disaster that claimed
129 lives.
• In 1972, the United States
and the Soviet Union joined
some 70 nations in signing an
agreement banning biological
warfare.
• In 1974, Golda Meir
announced her resignation as
prime minister of Israel. .
•
In
1978, Arkady
Shevchenko, a high-ranking
Soviet citizen employed by the
United Nations, sought political
asylum in the United States.
• In 1981 , imprisoned IRA
hunger striker Bobby Sands
won election to the British
Parliament.
•' In 1998, the Northern
Ireland peace talks concluded as
negotiators reached a landmark
settlement to end 30 years of
bitter rivalries and bloody
attacks.
Ten years ago: Sen. Bob
Dole launched his third bid for
the White House in Topeka,
Kan.
Five years ago: The
Washington Post won three
Pulitzer Prizes, including the
public service award for the second year in a row; The Wall
Street Journal took two honors,
and The Associated Press won
for investigative reporting on
the killing of civilians by U.S.
troops at the start of the Korean
War. South Korea and North
Korea announced a June date
for their ftrst summit since the
Korean peninsula was divided
in 1945. Actor Larry Linville,
one of the stars of the situation
comedy "M-A-S-H," died in
New York at age 60.
One year ago: The White
House declassified and released
a document sent to President
Bush before the Sept. 11 attacks
which cited recent intelligence
of a possible al-Qaida plot to
strike inside the United States.
Today's Birthdays: Actor
Harry Morgan is 90. Actor Max
von Sydow is 76. Actress Liz
Sheridan is 76. Actor Omar
Sharif is 73. Author David
Halberstam is 71 . Sportscaster
John Madden is 69. R&B singer
Bobbie Smith (The Spinners) is
69. Sportscaster Don Meredith
is 67. Reggae artist Bunny
Wailer is 58. Actor Steven
Seagal is 54. Folk-pop singer
Terre Roche (The Roches) is 52.
Actor Peter MacNicol is 51.
Rock
mus1c1an
Steven
Gustafson (10,000 Maniacs) is
48. Singer-producer Kenneth
"Babyface" Edmonds is 47.
Rock singer-musician Brian
Setzer is 46. Rapper Afrika
Bambaataa is 45. Actor Jeb
Adams is 44. Olympic gold
medal speedskater Cathy Turner
is 43. Rock musician Tim
"Herb" Alexander is 40. Actorcomedian Orlando Jones is 37.
Singer Kenny Lattimore is 35.
Blues
singer
Shemekia
Copeland is 26. Actor Ryan
Merriman is 22. Singer Mandy
Moore is 21. Actor Haley Joel
Osment is 17.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY T IMES
Settlement
APRIL 10, 2005 • A3
Forest Service, environmentalists at odds over Smokey's message
• Continued from p1
A mbergy and " John and Jane
D oe," as defendants in the
suit , whic h was brought after
seven special e ducation stude nts a t the sc hool accused
M ulli ns o f physically and
verb ally abusing them on
sever a l o ccasions .
In re turn for the lump sum
p aym e n t , the U .S . District
Court case against the defen~ a nt s was dismissed with
prej udic e. The alleged victims and their guardians "forever re lease " the defendants
from a ny r esponsibility of
future claims relating to the
alleged abuse .
" The parties agree and
understand that the objective
and intention of this release
is that the parties be fully and
comple tely released from any
and all liability ar ising out of
the d i spute , and any and all
other l aw suits or claims arisfng out of the dispute which
may have been or may be
asserte d against the parties,"
the agreement reads.
In a ddition , the agreement
stipulated a policy change for
t he board of education,
requiring them to " consider a
policy r equiring all incidents
of physical restraint of spec ial educ ation students to be
docume nted." Those documents , the parties agreed,
shoul d be delivered to the
director of special education
of the school district.
The parties , who agreed to
~keep the terms of the settlement confidential , accepted
the settlement in order to
decrease expenses, the agreement says. It also notes that
all partie s involved "recognize that a ll the plaintiff's
cl a im s
were
reasonable ,
brought in good faith ... and
were plead without malice,"
while the defendants deny all
accusations of negligence
and liability alleged by the
plaintiffs in the case.
An order of dismissal,
4ribased on the agreement, was
fi led in U.S . District Court
on March
16.
Pending
motions, deadlines and action
i n the c a se was set aside and
stricken from the court docket.
Mullins still faces several
charges of criminal abuse .
Obituaries
Gracie Keene Ward
Gracie Keene Ward, 82, of
Flatwoods ,
formerly
of
Buckingham, died Tuesday,
April 5, 2005 , at Woodland
Oaks Nursing Home.
Born November 2 , 1922, in
Floyd County, she was the
daughter of the late Leek and
Della Blackburn Keene. She
was a homemaker, and a
member of the Little Nancy
~ O ld R egular Baptist Church,
in Hi Hat .
She was prec eded in death
by her husband, Andy Ward.
S urvivors include four
sons: Andy Ward of Ashland,
Randy Ward of South Shore,
( w ife , Margaret), Donald
Ward o f Flatwoods (wife,
Doris) , a nd Jimmy Ward of
Alle n (wife , Annette); three
d a ughters: Bernice Chaffins
of
Gree nup,
(husband,
David) , Sandr a Blair of
Flatwoods,
(husband,
Richard) , and Wanda Collier
of Flatwoods ; two sisters :
Daisy Ward of Topmost, and
Gladys Tackett of Hillard,
Ohio; 16 grandchildren, and
13 great-grandchildren .
In addition to her parents
and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother,
M e lvin Keene ; and three sisters: Azzie Justice, Mary
Johnson and Dixie Howell .
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 9, at 11
a .m ., at the Nelson-Frazier
F uneral Home, in Martin, with
ministers of the Old Regular
Baptist Church officiating.
B u rial
w as
in
the
Buc k in gh am Cemetery, in
B evinsville, under the directio n
of
Nelson-Frazier
F uneral Home.
Visitation: 6 to 9 r. ., on
Wed nesday,
at
·lrm,
Fu ne r al Hom·, ! I bit woo ds;
a nd 6 to 9 p.m ., on F riday, at
Nelson-Fra z ier
Funeral
Home.
(Paid obituary)
by ROGER ALFORD
AssociATED PREss
LONDON - For 60 years,
Smokey Bear has been the voice of
cauti9n to hikers and campers across
the country, saying: "Remember,
only you can prevent forest fires."
Now, the U.S. Forest Service
finds itself at odds with environmentalists in interpreting that message.
Both point to Smokey Bear as the
reason foresters should or should not
set controlled fires in public woodlands in the eastern United States.
The Forest Service says Smokey
approves of controlled fires because
they help eliminate invasive species
and burn ground clutter that could
contribute to catastrophic wildfires.
Environmentalists say Smokey is
opposed to controlled burns because
fire kills trees and leaves animals
homeless reganl.less of whether it's
caused by lightning strikes, arsonists
or federal foresters.
The debate began in Kentucky
when the Forest Service announced
plans to bum 19,(XX) acres of the
Daniel Boone National Forest over
the next few weeks, the start of a
rotational burning plan that would
char up to SO ,(XX) acres every year.
"Smokey is not saying all fire is
bad," said Rex Mann, the federal
forester who serves as the timber,
wildlife and fire staff officer for the
Daniel Boone. "I think we have to
put his message in context. I think
what Smokey is saying is 'prevent
arson fires and prevent accidental
fires.' He's saying 'there is a place for
fire in the woods, but let the experts
take care of that."'
In the Daniel Boone forest, Mann
said trees have grown so thick that
they're competing for moisture,
nutrients and sunlight. The result, he
said, is that the trees are under stress
and more prone to be killed by disease or insects.
Setting fires and controlling
where they bum, Mann said, will
weed out unwanted trees and restore
the Daniel Boone to an appearance it
had when the famous frontiersman
first saw the region. That's a relatively new approach to forest management in the eastern United States,
where the federal government and
irxlividual states spend millions each
year putting forest fires out.
'"The irony is we're finding out
that fire is vital," Mann said. "It's
perllaps tough medicine at times, but
it's medicine we need. It's the regulator of the forest."
Perrin de Jong, head of the environmental
group
Kentucky
Heartwood, said the Forest Service is
rushing to burn public land in the
eastern United States even though
little is known about the long-term
effects the practice will have on the
hardwood forests.
''One thing I've always appreciated Smokey Bear for is that he has
always advised caution when it
comes to fire;' de Jong said. "I think
that message should apply to the
Forest Service just as it does for
every citizen."
Controlled burning is not new to
national forests, especially in the
West, where the practice is used to
eliminate the buildup of underbrush,
dead trees and tree branches that
have helped fuel major wildfires.
Robert Bauer, head of the Kentucky
Forest Industries Association, said
Burglary
controlled fires also have been used
traditionally in pine forests in the
South to kill hardwoods so that they
don't compete with the pines.
The Forest SeiVice is doing the
controlled b ums in the Daniel Boone
to eliminate the ground clutter, but
also to kill trees such as red maple
that have taken root and are competing with oak and other hardwoods.
Forest fires make many in the
timber industry neiVous because
they're well acquainted the damage
they can cause to trees, Bauer said.
He said fire can damage the bao:;e of
hardwoods, allowing their insides to
rot and become hollow, leaving them
oflittle value to loggers.
Under the right conclitions, Bauer
said he believes controlled forest
fires can be beneficial, especially in
helping the oak forests to regenerate.
However, convincing the timber
industry could be as difficult as convincing the' environmentalists.
' The average industry guy who
sees fire sees hollow trees," Bauer
said. "It damages the bark and opens
the tree to rot."
DeJong said foresters know the
effects of fire on Western forests, but
in Kentucky and other Eastern states,
he said, the science is not so clear.
' 'Right now, they want to bum
whole landscapes, and they don't
even know what the long-term
effects are going to be," de Jong said.
"We counsel the Forest Service to
bum on a small, experimental scale.
We counsel the Forest Service to
look before they leap."
De Jong said the Forest Service
could bum plots of 50 acres and
study the effects over several
decades rather than to bum up to
50,000 acres and assume it's good
for the ecosystems.
"We think this is a reckless way
to go about the burning program," he
said.
Robert J. Smith, director of the
Center for Private Conservation in
Washington, said Americans spent
most of the last century under the
false impression that forest frres are
inherently bad, even though it has
historically been a natural part of
ecosystems.
Smith said the Smokey Bear
public seiVice announcements get
much of the blame for that.
"We've had these gigantic catastrophic wildfires all across the country," he said. "I think this is what
finally led to the realization that the
whole forest management progrqm
has been skewed desperately in the
wrong dira:tion."
Smith said the Forest Service is in
the process of updating management
plans for national forests across the
eastern United States, and all of
them , including the Daniel Boone,
are including controlled fires as a
management option.
Mann said Kentucky forests look
nothing like the ones Daniel Boone
saw when he firSt blazed a trail into
the state. Trees were far enough apart
that settlers, he said, could ride horses or pull wagons through the forests.
That would be impossible now
because trees grow so close together.
That results in unhealthy trees
that could succumb to insect infestations, like the southern pine beetle
that killed up to 90 percent of the
pines in the Daniel Boone in 2001,
Mann said. Already, an insect called
the twolined chestnut borer is killing
white oaks in forests across eastern
Kentucky.
'The danger is that we could see
an epidemic on the same scale of.the
southern pine beetle," Mann said.
"This is not crying wolf. The stage is
set. It's not a matter of can it happen,
but when is it going to happen."
• Continued from p1
recovering from his injuries and
was released just prior to his
arrest.
Burke's arrest was affected
by Floyd County Deputy Gerald
Clark and State Trooper Jimmy
Stratton, who had identified
Burke from a surveillance camera which recorded the robbery.
Burke told Layne that he and
several others had broken into
the pharmacy by removing an
overhead sliding door. The robbery netted the burglars with
$350 in medicine which has a
street value of 10 times that
much.
Burke was the only member
of the group to remove his ski
mask during the robbery and
was easily identified by the camera.
Drivers
• ContiAued from p1
Jewell Turner, 61 , a David
resident charged with the crime
nearly two years ago, will meet
with prosecutors later this
month for a pretrial conference.
She was charged with the
offense after allegedly passing a
stopped bus unloading children
at Slone's Trailer Court in
David on Aug. 21 , 2003.
Turner's case, which has been
scheduled for trial on several
occasions, was stalled in district
court because of a competency
issue that arose in a Floyd
County Circuit Court case
pending against her. A bench
warrant was issued against her
in district court last October and
was served on Feb. 18, according to the case file. She was
later released on her own recognizance and is awaiting the
hearing on April 25.
David Coleman, 50, of
Printer, is scheduled for a district court trial on May 31 in
front of District Judge Eric Hall.
According to a criminal complaint filed by bus driver Paul
Grainger, Coleman allegedly
passed a stopped school bus that
was unloading or loading students in Allen on Oct. 26.
Johnson says the county
needs stiffer penalties against
those who disregard the regulations because it's "so easy" for a
vehicle to hit a child. It's a
national problem, she said, and
states across the nation are
working on ways to increase
awareness and raise penalties
against drivers who violate the
regulations.
Five area residents were cited
and sentenced for the crime last
year in Floyd County. Of those,
Bridgette Parsons, 33 , of
Minnie, walked away with the
stiffest penalty.
Parsons passed a school bus
preparing to unload at the
McDowell Elementary on Feb.
24, 2004. She was sentenced
Sept. 16 by District Judge James
R. Allen and received 60 days in
jail and was ordered to pay
approximately
$345 .50
in
applicable fees and fines. Her
jail time ran concurrently with
her sentence in a circuit court
case against her, court documents say.
Other bus regulation cases
that were disposed last year
include:
• Bobby May, 52, of Banner,
who passed an unloading bus in
the Betsy Layne High School
bus lane. He was sentenced in
October to pay a $100 fine (suspended under the condition that
he have no similar violations for
24 months). He was also
ordered to pay $135.50.
• Towanna Spurlock, no age
or address available. She was
sentenced on April 28, 2004, by
Judge Allen and ordered to pay
$230.50 in fines and applicable
fees for the same charge.
• Sandra Maggard, 35 , of
McDowell, passed a stopped
school bus at South Floyd High
School last October. She was
sentenced in November and
ordered to pay $135.50 in fines .
• Tina Goble, 35, of Allen,
passed a school bus at Stumbo
Park in Allen last September.
She was sentenced in December
and ordered to pay $135.50. She
was also ordered to attend state
traffic school.
Floyd County bus driver and
trainer
Angela
Campbell
believes that irresponsible drivers don't take into consideration that their voluntary choice
to ignore the bus stop signal
could cause harm to their own
child.
"We as bus drivers have a big
responsibility,"
she
said.
"There's 50-to-60 kids on your
bus and you're responsible for
their safety. People who are
doing that [ignoring the stop
sign] jeopardize our job and the
children. It's a scary situation to
think about, especially if a kid is
hurt ... There ain't nothing that
important that you can't stop
and wait for two minutes for a
child to get off the bus ."
Floyd County bus driver
Steve Frasure was startled by a
drive by while he was attempting to unload students in
Maytown in 2002.
"No one was injured," he
said, "but it only takes one m istake to injure a child.''
The National Association for
Pupil Transportation reported
that, nationally, 26 children
were killed as pedestrians getting on or off a school bus last
year. They also reported that
five children also died last year
as passengers in school buses.
On average nationally, 29
children are killed annually in
school bus-related pedestrian
accidents, the organizational
web site says.
Bishop
• Continued from p1
Security was tight for
Bishop's appearance, with three
plainclothes court officers added
to the usual detail which
includes three sheriff's department officers.
Bishop, who had a history of
vocal outbursts in court leading
up to his trial, was re strained
throughout the proceed ings but
d id
take
note
of
Commonwealth 's
Attorney
Brent Turner in the courtroom.
He locked eyes with Turner for
several moments but turned
away without comment .
Before his trial, Bishop had
accused Turner of spearheading
a conspiracy to convict him. His
defense team even produced a
w itness, a convict from East
Kentucky Correctional Center,
who testified that Turner had
offered him a "get-out-of-jail
free card" if he testified against
Bishop. That witness, Harlan
Mackintosh , later recanted that
story on the stand and said that
Bishop had threatened to have
him killed if he didn't tell that
story in court.
Bishop is not done with the
F loyd County courts and has
asked for a jury trial for a DUI
arrest that saw him jailed the
night of his wife's murder. When
police
discovered
Carolyn
Bishop's body, Bishop was still
lodged in the Floyd County
Detention Center, where D et.
Terry T hompson was able to
interview him and take pictures
of Bishop's face, which was covered in scratches.
District court judge Eric Hall
will preside over Bishop's DUI
trial and has indicated that
heightened security will be in
place.
Mann said environmentalists
who insist national forests do not
need human intervention are promoting a course of action that could
be devastating.
"I am absolutely convinced that
the reason the pine beetle whipped
our butts was that we were not able
to thin and bum enough of our pine
forest," he said. 'That's why I get so
cantankerous with folks who say just
leave it alone. 1f you leave it alone,
it's going to get to a more and more
unhealthy condition."
Fire, Mann said, is one of the
tools the Forest Service has to return
the Daniel Boone to health.
'There is still a danger of getting
across the message that all fire is
bad," he said. ''Fire properly applied
is gocxi. Fire improperly applied
through arson is bad. As more and
more of the fire emergencies, particularly in the West, show up on nightly news, people are getting the message. Smokey is not saying all fire is
bad."
Astronomy
• Continued from p1
The telescope that the center is
raffling off is a state-of-the-art
model that comes with a sturdy tripod with the whole package valued
at $700.
"I've always been fortunate to
work at facilities that had gocxi
telescopes, but if I were in the market for my own, this is the model I
would want," said Eric Thomas,
assistant director of the center.
Thomas, who has an article in
the spring edition of "Modern
Mountain Magazine" on the
Middlesboro meteorite crater,
explained that the telescope has a
ton of great features . It can be .
plugged into one 's home computer ; .
with an adaptor which can then .
program the telescope to look at . ·
items researched on the internet. '
The unit also has a port for attaching a camera which can then be
used to take pictures with ultra
high resolution.
' The model is also portable and
.comes with a remote control that
;can be used to scan the sky for over
30,000 celestial objects. The scope
can track moving objects, locate all
eight other planets, and even has an
auto go function which will guide
viewers to the best objects to view
on a given day or night.
The day's a_ctivities commence
at 11:30 a.m. and will run throughout the day and night. For more
information on the event the center
can be reached at (606) 889-0303.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Freedom of the press
is not an end in itself
but a means to the
end of [achieving] a
free society.
- Felix Frankfurter
Guest
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Tax will fix
health, not budget
It's become almost a chain-smoker kind of reflex for revenue-scarce states - Ohio and Kentucky included - to raise
cigarette taxes for a quick fix .
Tax opponents, from giant Philip Morris to your local convenience store dealer, warn that tobacco tax increases enlarge
an already booming black market that rob states of tax revenue,
and deprive legitimate dealers of customers who buy more than
just cigarettes.
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Cigarette taxes - like gambling taxes - are not a reliable,
long-term revenue source to base a state's future on, and may not
even deliver all the short-term revenue desperate governors hope
for. But a cigarette tax increase can still make good public policy
sense. Despite nasty unintended consequences, states can make a
good case for raising excise taxes to discourage smoking and
spare taxpayers from smoking-related health care costs, which are
a big reason states face huge budget deficits in the flrst place.
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft wants to raise Ohio's cigarette tax by 45
cents, to $1 per pack. Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher in
February persuaded lawmakers to raise their state's 3-cent tax
to 30 cents a pack, but they balked at an escalator clause that
would have further boosted the tax in later years as nearby
states raised theirs. Kentucky may fire up the debate again next
year, when offsetting tax cuts kick in and decrease revenue.
If Ohio enacts a $1 per pack tax, it could reap $200 million
to $350 million the first year, and lesser revenue thereafter.
Cigarette taxes especially impact dealers in border areas like
Cincinnati and Toledo. Cincinnati smokers head to Northern
Kentucky for cheaper buys, and Michigan smokers who pay a
$2 tax at home cross into Ohio to buy. Ohio and Indiana both
tax now at 55 cents a packt
.
· The states' gold rush to 'se "sin taxes" has spurred a black
market in contraband igarettes and armed robberies.
Cigarettes are almost as g d as cash outside prisons as they
are inside. Several smuggling busts have nailed traffickers who
were using their illegal profits to supply foreign terrorists.
Philip Morris USA spokeswoman J arnie Drogin says Web sites
engaged in illegal online sales have grown in a few years from
100 to 1 ,500. The cigarettes often are counterfeit, and the
penalties laughable. Such crimes should be raised from misdemeanors to felonies .
Total nationwide cigarette use has been declining 1 to 2 percent a year since the early 1980s. Ohio's taxable cigarette sales
in recent years also have dipped. The tax is a declining revenue
source. Lawmakers should have no illusions that it's a deficit
fix . A higher tax probably would not have deterred someone
like ABC's Peter Jennings, a former smoker who on Thesday
revealed his lung cancer diagnosis. But health effects should
figure in lawmakers' calculations.. It's no accident Kentucky
leads the nation in smoking rates and lung cancer deaths.
·Higher taxes can help deter teens. That was part of Fletcher's
calculations.
- The Kentucky Enquirer, Fort Mitchell
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--Rich Lowry Column---------------.,.-
Soakthe
rich
The Social Security debate is headed
toward a monumental political irony: It
might well be that Republicans offer creative ideas to make the system more "progressive" - i.e., more favorable to people
lower down on the
income scale - and
Democrats resolutely
refuse to adopt them. ·
What happened to the
Democrats we used to
know, who made progressivity the highest
test of any public policy and leapt at any
opportunity to "soak
the rich"?
Of course, this
trend is partly the
result of political desperation, as the GOP
seeks ideas to make reform that includes
personal accounts more appealing to
Democrats. But that doesn't detract from
the merit of the proposals. Some
Republicans are now suggesting not just
modernizing and putting Social Secmity on
a sounder fmancial footing, but doing it in
ways that are in keeping with that old
~mocratic
value: fairness .
In the past, Republican Sen. Jim
DeMint from South Carolina has offered a
proposal that would allow lower-income
people to invest a higher proportion of their
payroll taxes in personal accounts. His idea
would allow lower-income workers to benefit disproportionately from the higher rate
of return that personal accounts offer. Also,
it would help black Americans especially
to develop private assets. What is there for
liberals not to
love? ·
Another key
part of the Social
Security equation
is slowing the rate
of growth of benefits to ensure the
system's solvency.
The administration
has floated the idea
of changing how
Social
Security
benefits are adjusted over time, pegging their indexation to
inflation instead of wage growth. This
would create substantial savings.
Republican Sen. Robert Bennett from
Utah has a proposal to keep the more generous wage indexing for lower-income
workers and slowly phase in the stingier
inflation indexing for the wealthy (in keeping with this priority, survivor benefits
should be made more generous, and Social
Security's disability benefits left
untouched). The burden of the savings
would therefore fall only on those who c~
most afford it. What is this if not "shared
sacrifice"?
More controversial in GOP circles is
Sen. Lindsey Graham's proposal to deal
with solvency by raising the cap on payro
taxes from its current $90,000, thus subjecting more of the income of the wealthy
to the tax. This is both a tax increase and
one solely on the better-off - in other
words, ideal liberal policy.
All these ideas could be part of a reform
deal. But Democratic opposition to personal accounts could prevent it, as well as the
parties' contrasting theories of the welfare
state. GOP proposals on Social Security ar'l:!
drifting in the right direction - toward
maintaining the program as social insur"
ance for the poor, offering uplift in the forri1
of personal accounts and squeezing ~
governmental dependence of the fat and
happy.
:
So, stick it to Ken Lay. Pursue econom;
ic justice. Level the playing field. St.i:{f
George W. Bush's rich friends. Apply any
demagogic slogan you like. And do it af1
while making Social Security better an~
stronger.
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Rich Lowry is editor of the Nation;(J
Review.
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Dumb decision
gives firepower
to the right wing
ext. 31
Last week a Colorado Supreme Court
voided the death sentence of a convicted murd e r e r
because
jurors in the
case
had
consulted a
Bible before
reaching a
verdict.
The judicial system
works very
hard
to
emphasize
the rarified,
solemn and sequestered nature of jury deliberations, the majority opinion stated. Jurors
must deliberate in that atmosphere without
the aid or distraction of extraneous texts.
The Right Wmg Commentariat immediately 'jumped all over the decision as yet
another example of the Liberal Judiciary's
hostility toward Christian values. How like
them.
In point of fact, the decision is neither liberal nor conservative; it is merely dumb.
Colorado law requires jurors in a capital
case to make an individual moral assessment
in deciding whether to invoke the death
penalty. Given that, it seems entirely natural
that jurors faced with a life-and-death deci-
sion refer to their moral compass for guidance, in this case the Bible. I don't see that as
coloring outside the lines. That is my liberal
view.
The worst thing about the decision is that
it gives ammunition to right-wingers at a time
when the Christian Taliban is threatening to
take over the cmmtry.
Here are just a few of the things that have
happened recently:
An increasing nwnber of phannacists are
refusing to fill prescriptions for birth control
and momirig-after pills, saying that doing so
would violate their personal moral or religious beliefs. (Now the surgeon is saying he
doesn't believe in surgery.)
•
The Federal Communication$
Commission has expanded and toughened itS
indecency rules and is considering extending
those rules to cable television, which has
to now been exempt from them.
•
Enough, I say. Television is indeed ~
cesspool but the FCC will not make it bette~
it will make it worse. VIrtually the only nt
that doesn't insult the intelligence of ~
viewer is cable TV, some of it at any rate. If
you're looking for compelling drama YO\'
pretty much have to watch HBO whe .
shows like "The Sopranos," "The Wrre;"'
"Six Feet Under" and, most especi~,
"Deadwood," flourish.
These are not shows that can withstand
the withering scrutiny of an FCC thf
responds with shock and horror to a flash ~
the naked breast of a pop diva at a footbatl
game. They are, for the most part, violent~
profane shows that deal realistically with t1)e
situations they portray. Adrnitted!y'
"Deadwood" is not for the faint of heart. It .c;
violent beyond description and profane to~
limits of the English language. I think it's ~
best show on all of TV.
'1.
You don't need the FCC to police TV
you. If you don't like something, don't wat
it. Similarly, if you don't believe in evolutior1,
biology might not be the field for you.lf you
h~ve moral scruples about filling certain p~
scriptions, try faith healing as a profession. :
Christian extremists make up no mo~
than one-fJ.fth of the population and not 11$
smru1est fifth at that.lt' silly for the relit of liS
to let them push us around.
The government, under the leadership of
President Bush, has adopted a head-in-thesand faith-based approach to science, rather
than relying on the consensus of the scientific community in matters such as stem-cell
research, global wanning and the prevention
of AIDS, especially in Thini World countries.
D •nald ?-,ntl recently retired ~
Wash.. on c1 '? lflist for the "Des MoirU!s
Registn He h. n"atd the foolishness in
our nation's capita/for 29 years, winning ll
number of modestly coveted awards along
the way. Email him at donaldkaul2@ve
zon.net.
A number of IMAX theaters, mainly in
the South, have refused to nm science documentaries that adhere to generally accepted
scientific views on evolution or to the Big
Bang theory of the creation of the universe
because they're afraid of offending creationists who prefer to believe in the Biblical
myths of creation.
The Los Angeles Tunes recently discovered a 3-year-old religious rights unit in the
Justice Department that investigated a biology professor at Texas Tech because he had
refused to write letters of recommendation
for students who didn't believe in evolution.
(A biology student who doesn't believe in
evolution, it seems to me, is like a surgeon
who doesn't believe in sharp knives.)
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THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
10, 2005 • A5
Fait Extra
jllfinister's Moment
s part of your life out of control?
by PASTOR STEVE
PESCOSOLIDO
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Would you like to hear about
a practical, Christian way to get
help with your life? Many
churches have small groups for
study and fellowship. Some
churches host Alcoholics
Anonymous
groups
and
,._.Narcotics Anonymous groups.
'1/But I don't know of any church
in Floyd County that has a
group that bridges the gap
between these two kinds of
groups. Is there a Christian
group to which you can bring
significant
life-controlling
issues? Most people don't need
inpatient treatment, but they do
need attention and encouragement in the right way.
The good news is that there
are persons preparing right
now to be leaders of Christian
groups designed to help with
life-controlling issues. In
February, Teen Challenge of
Kentucky leader, Clayton Arp,
came to Pikeville and trained
almost a hundred people in the
Christian-based Living Free
ministry. Some folks present
were from Floyd County.
There are plans being made
through the Floyd County
U .N .I.T.E. Coalition to start
four groups this May for folks
with life controlling issues.
These groups will be called
Insight groups.
These Insight groups are
not going to be led by professional counselors, but by
trained facilitators. The source
of wisdom and strength will be
centered on Bible verses and
the Spirit of God. The facilitator will allow the group to
share, help each other, and listen to God's instructions
together. This is somewhat of
an AA group for sinners.
Actually, every person is eligible for a Sinners Anonymous
group. These new groups are
not condemning, but are
designed to be supportive and
encouraging.
Sometimes you just need to
talk out your life situation with
other people in a safe environment. It is helpful when others
know how things are going in
your life. And it is the most
helpful when we turn to God
together for help.
There is help for these
things that hold us back from
living free. This is one practical ministry being developed
to help people who are struggling with addiction , anger,
depression,
overspending,
overworking, overeating, etc.
Floyd County folks will
hear more about these Insight
the
future .
groups
in
Especially at the large DrugFree Floyd County public
march and rally to be held on
May 1st. One of the speakers
will describe how we can be
involved and organized together for a drug-free Floyd
County.
I thought I would plant a
seed here in early Spring. Do
you or someone you know,
young or old, need a place to
work on a life-controlling
issue? These groups are a
Christ-centered opportunity.
For more information about
these groups, call me at the
church office (886-8087) or
write to the Floyd County
U.N.I.T.E. Coalition at P.O.
Box 473, Prestonsburg, KY
41653 .
Ladies Luncheon marks first annual spring
celebration for CAP Elderly Program
Volunteer Carolynn Wilenski, gift certificate to be redeemed at
Mountain Comp. Greenhouse.
New York her home.
~ They're as much fun as get- who"Icalls
thought [having a Seed The certificate is good toward
ting dirty and as new as a Sowers luncheon for our partic- most anything needed to raise a
springtime bud. I'm speaking, ipants] would be a great oppor- garden.
of course, of the newly formed tunity for the ladies to come out,
On the more flowery side of
Seed Sowers, a
visit with each things, well, CAP provided the
component of the
other and share ladies with a pretty neat little
Christian
at
the
First
some garden- luncheon
Appalachian
ing tips. I Presbyterian Church. Pastor
·Project's Elderly
b e I i e v· e , Love and his assistant Robin
Program.
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though,
that provided the use of the fellow..: While distrib!!tf'~,.J,\\
(~"~~1it~·.fff-'klt' Divine inspira- ship hall for the event.
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uting garden seed
In addition, each lady was
:vouchers is nothfabulous day it . loaded down with gardening
lng new, conductturned
out tools, seeds, gallon-size freezer
(lng a flat-out garden party is ... · being," she said. "Everyone bags full of potting soil and
and the employees and the from CAP pitched in - we even flowers donated by the
,ladies arc loving it! But having a had Dorothy, our 86-year-old Mountain Comp. Greenhouse.
·garden party is just the begin- participant, play guitar and sereMany door prizes were disning and it all started with a few nade us with mountain hymns!" tributed at the event, including a
bounced-around ideas from
On t;he practical side of beautiful candy dish donated by
~ear-long CAP Elder:ly Program
things, each lady rec~ived a $15 Trish M(#Jeil' of Family
by CARLA DAVIS
P
Treasures Florist.
As an extra special touch,
Wilenski teamed up with the
Elderly program staff, gathered
the ladies' gardening tips, and
created a book called Seed
Sowers, Gardening Tips from
Kentucky's Finest, a collection
of home-grown time-tested
tips, similar to the What's
Cooking in Kentucky compilation of down-home recipes. A
copy was given to take home
with each one of the ladies as a
special gift.
"As a CAP volunteer, it was
my hope to plant some seeds
that could continue to bloom
even after I've completed my
year of service," said Wilen ski.
" I'm sure next year you'll be ~ictured below is Dorothy Bentley sang mountain hymns~~ ~he
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• FLOYD COUNTY
Rosie Bentley, 67, of Wayland,
died Monday,
April 4, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, April 6,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Tom Ed Blackburn, 67, of
Prestonsburg, died Thursday,
March 31, at the Cabell
Huntington Hospital, Huntington,
W.Va. He is survived by his wife,
Margaret Ann Adams Blackburn.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, April 3, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Ralph Blankenship, 53, of
Teaberry, died Saturday, April 2,
at his residence. He is survived by
his
wife,
Rosa
Akers
Blankenship. Funeral services
were conducted Monday, April 4,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Mary
Daniels, 77, of
Lexington, a native of Drift, died
Friday, April 1, at North Point
Lexington Healthcare. Funeral
services were held Sunday, April
3, under the direction of Nelson
Frazier Funeral Home.
Mazie Wanda Hamilton, 42, of
Greenup, died Thesday, April 4, at
her residence. Funeral services
were conducted Wednesday, April
6, uder the direction of Hall
Funeral Home.
Aileen Howard, 72, of Garrett,
died Thesday, April 5, at King's
Daughters Hospital, in Ashland.
She is survived by her husband,
Aaron "Bud" Howard. Funeral
services were conducted Friday,
April 8, under the direction of
Hall Funeral Home.
Benny Roy Meade, 67, of
Betsy Layne, died Sunday, April
3, at Central Baptist Hospital, in
Lexington. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, April 6,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Melissa Ann Meade, 47, of
Harold, died Thursday, March 24,
at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday, March 27, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Robert Miller, 67, of Martin,
died Wednesday, April 6, at Our
Lady of the Way Hospital, in
Martin. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday, April 9,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home. .
Josephine Musick, 73, of
Prestonsburg, died Monday, April
4, at her residence. Funeral services were conducted Thursday,
April 7, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Andy Newsome, 76, of
Grethel, died Saturday, April 2, at
Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield,
Virginia. Funeral services were
held Thesday, April 5, under the
direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Christopher Neil Newsome,
22, of Melvin, died Thesday,April
5, in the Hospice Care Center,
Lexington. Funeral services were
conducted Friday, April 8, under
the direction of Hall Funeral
Home.
Meredith Edgar Spurlock, 81,
of Prestonsburg, died Monday,
April 4, at the Veterans Hospital,
Huntington, W.Va. He is survived
by his wife, Opal Salisbury
Spurlock. Funeral services were
held Thursday, April 7, under
direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Everett R. Stumbo, 75, of
McDowell, died Friday, April 1,
at South Williamson Appalachian
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Monday,
April 4, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Jimmy (Dickie) Stumbo, 50,
of Price, died Wednesday, March
30, at the McDowell Appalachian
Regional Healthcare emergency
room. He is survived by his wife,
Glenda Sue Spears Stumbo.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, April2, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
Ollie Stumbo Tackett, 90, of
McDowell, died Wednesday,
April 6, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, April 9, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Shadrick "Shad'' Vickers, 28,
of Prestonsburg, died Thursday,
March 31 , at Central Baptist
Hospital. He is survived by his
wife, Tiffany Meade Vickers.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday, April4, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.
PIKE COUNTY
Clarence Addington, 58, of
Jenkins, died Thursday, March
31, at the Jenkins Community
Hospital. Funeral service were
held Saturday, April 2, re under
the direction of the Hall & Jones
Funeral Home.
JoAnn Adkins, 42, of Daniels
Creek, died Saturday, April 2, at
her home. She is survived by her
husband, Johnny Dean Adkins.
Funeral services were held
Thesday, April 5, under direction
of Lucas and Hall Funeral Home.
Franklin D. Bevins, 70, of
Upper Pompey, Raccoon, died
Saturday, April 2, at his home. He
is survived by his wife, Drema
Bevins. Funeral services were
held Thesday, April 5, under
direction of Community Funeral
Home.
Augustine Cantrell, 67, of
Lookout, died Thursday, March
24, at her home. Funeral services
were held Sunday, March 27,
under direction of Bailey Funeral
Home of Elkhorn City.
Sturgell
Freeda
Caroll
Coleman, 67, of Mouthcard, died
Thesday, April 5, at Pikeville
Medical Center. Funeral services
were held Friday,April8, under the
direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Danville Coleman, 65, a Pike
County native, died Sunday, April
3. He is survived by his wife,
Karen Walters Coleman. Funeral
services were held Thursday,
April 7 ,under the direction of
Schoedinger Funeral Home.
Emma Jean Darby, 78, of
Turkey Creek, died Saturday,
April 2, at Appalachian Regional
Hospital, South Williamson.
Funeral services were held
Monday, April 4, under direction
ofRE. Rogers Funeral Home.
Willie "Buddy" Elswick, 78,
of Lizzie Fork of Caney Highway,
died Saturday,April2, at Pikeville
Medical Center. He is survived by
his wife, Tennessee Elswick.
Funeral services were held
Thesday, April 5, under direction
of Justice Funeral Home.
Opal Hall, 82, of Williamson,
West Virginia, a Coleman native,
died Sunday,April3, at the Good
Shepherd Nursing Facility,
Phelps. Funeral arrangements,
under the direction of Rogers
Funeral Home of Belfry.
Richard Hughes Jr., 49, of
Belo, West VIrginia, formerly of
Turkey Creek, died Thursday,
March 31, at Coal River Energy
in Lincoln County, WV. Funeral
services were held Monday, April
4, the direction of RE. Rogers
Funeral Home.
Madgie Johnson, 75, of Sugar
Camp, died Monday, April 4, at
her home. Funeral services were
held Thursday, April 7, under the
direction of Hall & Jones Funeral
Home.
Freddie Kiser, 49, of Lookout,
died Wednesday, April 6, at his
home. Funeral services were held
Saturday, April 9, under the direction of Lucas & Hall Funeral
Home.
Maurice Benjamin Lucas, 88,
of Sidney, died Saturday, April 2,
at Pikeville Healthcare Center. He
is survived by his wife, Elsie
Decker Lucas. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under direction
of Hatfield Funeral Chapel.
David McCoy, 47, of
Raccoon, died Wednesday, April
6 , at his home. He is survived by
his wife, Denita Hamilton
McCoy. Funeral services were
held Saturday, April 9, under the
direction of Community Funeral
Home.
Jimmy Neal McCoy, 42, of
Thrkey Creek, died Monday,
April 4, at the South Williamson
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife,
Jerusha Rene Reed McCoy.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 7, under the
direction of Hatfield Funeral
Chapel.
Conley Mullins, 74, of Long
Fork, died Saturday, March 26, at
the Parkview Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife, Dacie Mullins.
Funeral services were held
Thesday, March 29, under the
direction of Hall and Jones
Funeral Home.
James David "Rat" Smith, 54,
of Sidney, died Sunday, April 3, at
his home. Funeral services were
held Wednesday,April6, under the
direction of Rogers Funeral Home.
Richard Allen Smith, 35, of
Shelbiana, died Wednesday, April
6, at Pikeville Medical Center. He
is survived by his wife, Tracie
Smith. Funeral services were held
Saturday, April 9, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
Reford Thacker, 65, of Red
Creek, died Thesday, April 5. He
is survived by his wife, Jean
Thacker. Funeral services were
held Friday, April 8, under the
direction of Thacker Memorial
Funeral Home.
Kitty Tomlinson, 85, a
Pikeville native, died Sunday,
April 3. A memorial service was
held
Friday,
April
8.
Arrangements, under direction of
Sunset Funeral Home-West.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Georgia Casey Thrner, 75, of
Louisa, died Monday, April4, at
the JJ. Jordan Geriatric Center,
Louisa. Funeral services were
held Thursday, April 7, under the
direction of Herald & Stewart
Home For Funerals Inc., of Mt.
Sterling.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Branham,
82, of Boons Camp, died
Wednesday, April 6, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Funeral
services were held Saturday, April
9, under the direction of the
Preston Funeral Home.
survived by his wife, Peggy
Blanton Vance. Funeral services
were held Saturday, April 2, under
the direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home.
MAGOFFIN COUNTY
Mearlene Borders, 64, of
Marion, Ohio, a Magoffin County
native, died Saturday, April 2, at
Heartland of Marion, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted
Thesday,April5, under the direction of Boyd Funeral Home.
Walter Francis Connelley, 81,
a Salyersville native,
died
Monday, March 28, at the UK
Medical Center. Funeral services
were conducted Friday, April l,
under the direction of Kerr
Brothers Funeral Home.
Shelvia
Gene
Tackett
Crabtree, 44, of Salyersville, died
Thesday, March 29, at Paul B.
Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, March 31,
under the direction of Magoffm
County Funeral Home.
Will Slone, 79, of Salyersville,
died Saturday, April 2, at King's
Dauguhters Medical Center,
Ashland. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, April 5,
under the direction Magoffin
County Funeral Home.
Margie Thompson, 51, of
Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday,
March 28, at her residence.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, March 30, under the
direction of Salyersville Funeral
Home.
Tressie Mae Jackson Watson,
93, of Magoffm County, died
Thursday, March 31 , at Glendora
Health Care Center, Wooster,
Ohio. Funeral-services we:re conducted Sunday, April 3, under the
direction of Magoffin County
Funeral Home.
Wamie Wheeler, 88, of
Lucasville, Ohio, formerly of
Magoffin County, died Tuesday,
March 29, at Southern Ohio
Medical Center, Portsmouth,
Ohio. He is survived by his wife,
Faye Eshem Wheeler. Funeral
services
were
conducted
Saturday,April2, under the direction of Magoffm County Funeral
Home.
died Monday, March 28. Funeral
services were held Wednesday,
March 30 , at the Calf Creek
United Baptist Church. Graveside
services were conducted at
Harrison Township Cemetery, in
South Bloomfield, Ohio.
Shirley Jones, 59, of Warfield,
died Monday. March 28, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, March 30,
under the direction of Phelps and
Son Funeral Home.
Clark Maynard, 45, of
Wittensville, a Martin county
native, died Tuesday, March 29, at
St.
Mary's
Hospital,
in
Huntington, West Virginia. He is
Harold Leslie Davis Sr., 80, a
native of Meally, died Thesday,
April 5. Funeral services were
held Saturday, April 9, under the
direction of the Caniff Funeral
Home of Westwood.
William Roger "Bill Dooly"
Hensley Jr., 38, of Hager Hill,
died Friday, March 25, at his residence. Funeral services were held
Thesday, March 29, under the
direction of the Jones-Preston
Funeral Home.
Beulah Lyon McKenzie, 94, of
Ashland, a Johnson County
native, died Monday, March 28, at
the Community Hospice Care
Center in Ashland. Funeral services were held Thursday, March
31 , under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Mary M. Ratliff, 67, of
Staffordsville, died Wednesday,
March 30, at St. Joseph East
Hospital, in Lexington. Funeral
services were held Saturday, April
2, under the direction of the
Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Walter Wathen Sammons, 66,
of Van Lear, died Sunday, March
27, at his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1,
under the direction of the JonesPreston Funeral Home.
Donald Ray Thrner, 63, of
Hager Hill, died Tuesday, March
29, at St. Joseph East Hospital in
Lexington. He is survived by his
wife, Carolyn 'Suzy' Clay Thmer.
Arrangements, under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral
Home.
Palmer Gene Vance Sr., 73, of
Oil Springs, died Wednesday,
March 30, at his residence. He is
Opal Louise Browning, 82, of
Stepptown, West Virginia, died
Sunday, April4, at her residence.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, April 7, under the
direction· of Richmond-Callaham
Funeral Home.
Kathleen (Porter) Hinkle, 70,
Printice Slone, 51, of Inez,
died Friday, April 1, at his residence. Funeral services were con·
ducted Monday,April4, under the
direction of Richmond-Callaham
Funeral Home.
Willie Sparks, 63, of Inez~
died Saturday, April 2, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center. He is survived by his wif~~
Sylvia Stepp Sparks. Funeral services were conducted Monday,
April 4, under the direction of
Phelps and Son Funeral Home.
Contest
• Continued from p1
including the Department of
Protection
and
Permanency,
Mountain Comprehensive Care,
Kentucky State Police and the Big
Sandy Child Advocacy Center.
Organization of the event was
handled by the victim's advocate
Kathy Lafferty, who said, "It is our
hope that the results of this prevention and awareness contest will be
educational for the children, teachers
and parents and that the results will
be far reaching."
The fliers going out to schools
spell out the contest's rules and
include materials, like statistics,
which can be incorporated into one
of two categories. Children who participate will be asked to either write
an informative essay about child
abuse or produce a poster.
Each participant will receive a
pass to the East Kentucky Science
Center for entering the contest and
winners from each grade and category will also receive a free pass to the
Kentucky Opry at the Mountain Arts
Center this summer as well as a
coupon for a free meal at Dairy
Queen or Pizza Hut.
Every winner will have their project automatically entered in a countywide contest that will have the winners announced at the Floyd County
Child Abuse Prevention and
Awareness Awards that will be held
on April 21 at 6 p.m. on the campus
of Big Sandy Community and
MARTIN COUNTY
Neva Imogene "Granny"
Caudill, 81, of Paintsville, died
Saturday, April 2 in_ Lexington.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, AprilS, under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home.
survived by his wife, Judy Lynn
Maynard . Funeral services were
conducted Saturday, April 2,
undet the direction' of RichmondCallaham Funeral Home.
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Technical College on the walking
track gazebo, where Attorney
General Greg Stumbo will be the
guest speaker. Cash prizes will bv
awarded to the first-, second- and
third-place winners for poster and
essay contests with winners receiving
$100,$50 and $25,respectively.
The evening will be capped by a
special service honoring victims
from the county who have lost d1eiri.
lives.
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'We felt that it was the right time
to give victims a voice in the community the memory of those victims
who have lost their lives in Floyd
County," Lafferty said.
Lafferty is sending out statistics
about child abuse to family resource
centers throughout the county. One
sobering fact in the material is that
despite the larger size of neighboring ·
Pike County, Floyd still has slighdy
more instances of reported child
abuse. Lafferty pointed out that such
statistics don't tell the whole story,
since many cases of abuse go unreported.
In a letter going out to prospective
donors
for
the
program
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent
Turner notes, 'We believe that making a difference begins with education.'' He also invites all who participate in the program to attend ~
April 21 rally and closes by saying,
"Together we can make a difference
in the life of a child."
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TV ratings for Food
City 500 highest ever
for a BMS event
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
,
photos by Steve LeMaster
Kim Clark made her college choice officially known Friday, signing to play both basketball and softball
at nearby Pikeville College. She was joined at the signing by teammates, friends, coaches and family.
BRISTOL, Tenn.- Bristol Motor Speedway
continues to prove not only to be a fan-favorite
track for spectators who visit the half-mile oval,
but at home as well as viewers tuned in and
turned on in record numbers last weekend.
Long known as one of the toughest tickets to
get in all of professional sports, Sunday's running of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Food City
500 at Bristol Motor Speedway earned a 6.3
final national television rating, the highest-rated
broadcast of an event in the history of BMS.
In addition to setting a Bristol Motor
Speedway ratings record, the 6.3 rating
marked a five- percent increase from the 6.0
the Food City 500 achieved last year. Both
events were broadcast on FOX.
The frnal national rating of this year's Food
City 500 also marked a five-percent increase
from the 6.0 earned by the Samsung/RadioShack
500 at Texas Motor Speedway, which aired the
same weekend last year.
Last weekend's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
race from Bristol Motor Speedway aired
directly against sports coverage of the PGA,
NBA, Arena Football League, men's tennis,
the college basketball slam dunk and three'point championship as well as other motorsports coverage of the IRL and the Rolex
Sports Car Series.
The 6.3 final national rating translates into
6.9-million-plus homes tuned into FOX in
addition to the approximately 160,000
fans in attendance to watch action at the
"World's Fastest Half Mile." That
marked a seven percent increase in
households viewing the race. More
than 9,750,000 people watched the
race on television as Kevin
Harvick visited victory lane for the
first time in 55 races giving car
owner Richard Childress his first ,
win at Bristol since the late Dale
Earnhardt won in August of 1999.
Rain shuts out
Brandon Kinzer
Motorsports
TIMES STAFF REPORT
TIMES STAFF REPORT
~
PIKE ILLE While rare on some levels of collegiate athletics, tw'o-sport athletes are commonplace in NAIA sports.
Next year, Pikeville College will add another one to the list.
Kim Clark, a standout basketball and softball player at
Betsy Layne High School, has signed a letter of intent to play
both sports at Pikeville College. A 5-7 guard, she also exc'els
off the court - she maintains a 3.55 grade point average.
Clark was named 15th Region Player of the Year and led
her Lady Cats to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three
years this season. She averaged 17.4 points and 5 .8 rebounds
per game for Cassandra Akers' club, which won the 58th
District for the third time in her high school career.
In addition to winning the 15th Region championships in
2003 and 2005, the Lady Bobcats won the All ''A" Classic
three straight years from 2002-04. Clark finished her career
,., with 1,648 points, 578 rebounds and 392 assists.
She was an all-conference and all-district basketball selection three years. In addition, Clark was the
2004 15th Region Preseason Player of the Year. To go
along with her conference and district honors, she was
twice named All-State Honorable Mention.
"We think Kim can do a lot of things on the basketball court and will be a tremendous addition to our club,''
said Bill Watson, coach of the Lady Bears. "We're very
pleased to be able to add her to our roster."
In addition, Clark will play softball for the Lad)
Bears. A standout shortstop. she was credited with a
.691 batting average as a junior.
"Kim i · a tremendous athlete who can help us in a
variety of ways," said Robert Staggs, who is in his
third season coaching softball at Pikeville College.
"We think she'll feel at home at Pikc'ville College
and be an asset to us as we continue building toward
a championship program."
ALLEN - The rain carne and it didn't go away quick enough for the
Brandon Kinzer Motorsports race
team. Just like the majority of tracks
across the eastern half of the United
States, Volunteer Speedway, located
in Bulls Gap, Tenn., succumbed to
rain over the weekend of Apri11-2.
Scheduled was a $3 ,000 to win race
on Friday Aprill, and a $10,000 to
win show to follow on April 2 .
Both were washed out.
On Friday night, Volunteer
Speedway was able to get in
qualifying. Brandon Kinzer
posted the 15th-fastest time of
the 30 cars . Using Southern
Allstars procedure, the top-16
qualifiers locked themselves into
the top-16 starting spots of the
feature event. The Brandon
Kinzer Motorsports race
team was ready, but thanks
to Mother Nature, had no
place to race.
Just before the feature
(See RAIN, page two)
Martin switches gears
from basketball to softball
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
EASTERN It didn't take
Mark Martin long to switch
gears from basketball to softball. Now, many of the same
Allen Central High School
girls' basketball players are
moving off of the cou1t and
onto the diamond as softball
season comes a long with the
start of spring.
Last year, Allen Central's
softball squad captured a dis·
trict championship. The Lady
Rebels fell to Johnson Central
in the opening round of last
year's regional tournament.
Johnson Central came through
li with some late runs one year
ago, kriocking the Lady
Rebels out of the post-season.
But there's <t buzz about this
year's ACHS softball team.
''I felt as though we were
one of the more improved
teams in. the region," said
Martin. "As a result of last
season's success, our numbers are up for softball.
. Gone from last season's
ACHS softball crew are Terri
MuUins and Jessica Isaac. Back
are seven returning starters.
Senior Becky Thomas,
who ended her prep basketball career as one of Eastern
Kentucky's top hoops players. returns to pitch and play
in the infield. Thomas is
expected to get pitching help
from junior Alanna C line,
another Lady Rebel basketball player.
"Becky
and
Alanna
pitched ,1 little last ~edson and
both should be able to devcl-
op into solid pitchers for us as
the season goes along,"
Martin added.
Other starters returning
include juniors Tanda Conn
(CF) and Samantha Nelson
(28), sophomore Amanda
Thacker (LF) and freshman
Elizabeth Dingus (C), Sara
Johnson (RF).
Last season, Allen Central
also made a strong run in the
All "A" Classic . It's a new season, and the Lady Rebels will
again have the opportunity to
chase a regional All "A" title.
Martin feels confident
about his team - both offen ·
sively and defensively.
"Defensively, early on we
have to be solid in the field
until our p1tching comes
(Sec SOFTBALL page two)
photo by Steve LeMaster
ALL IN: The Allen Central High School baseball program has a new head coach. Ken Johnson is now
at the helm of the Rebel baseball program. Craig Kidd, who coached Allen Central last season,
remains on th
II taft as an a sis 11 t coach. Allen Central is looking to return to the
top of the 15th Region. The Rebels took the 15th Region title two seasons ago.
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APRIL
10, 2005
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Rain
• Continued from p1
event, the rains came and
forced
Braildon
Kinzer
Motorsports Crew Chief Jimmy
Cabral and the rest of the
raceteam to load the No. 18
kinzer Drilling, Barry Wright
Racecars, Ranger Contracting,
Eastco Supply,Aiert Oil & Gas,
Commonwealth Chiropractic,
AlJstar Perfom1ance, Tim Short
Automotive,
Panther
Motorsports Design Dodge
Intrepid SXT into the purple
hauler for the weekend.
"Well, I think that we would
of had a pretty good car for the
feature, but the rains came and
washed it out," said Kinzer,
who was obviously looking
forward to racing in another
feature race. "We're going
back to Volunteer Speedway
(next week) and going to give
it another shot."
At press time, the Brandon
Kinzer Motorsports race team
was back in Bulls Gap, Tenn.,
back at Volunteer Speedway
Saturday, racing in an unsanctioned $3 ,000-to-win feature race.
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~oft ball
• Continued from p1
along," Martin admitted. "This
~roup got some good experience last year and we should be
~ble to hold our own.
~ "Juniors Tanda Conn and
Samantha Nelson return at sec~nd and Centerfield.
: Both Tanda and Samantha
bad a solid season last year. I
~ink those two can really have
~big impact on how well the
team performs as well as
Amanda Thacker and Sara
Johnson.
"Freshman Elizabeth Dingus
returns behind the plate where
she gained All-Conference and
All-District honors as an eighthgrader. If she continues to work
hard in practice she could develop into a good player.
"We were fortunate to play
our best ball at the end of the
season and hopefully, with the
experience and group that is
returning we should be able to
hold our own in the area. I'm
confident that Becky and
Alanna will be good leaders
and we're looking forward to
the season."
The Lady Rebels that hit the
softball field this season will
bring with them a lot of experience. Some of that experience
is the championship kind, too.
r
I
Martin finishes tied for 1Oth
I
Eagle golfers rally for third-place finish in the
Belmont Invitational
TIMES STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - The
Morehead State University
Eagle golf team rallied from
seventh place after two rounds
to tie for third in the Belmont
Invitational played April 4-5 at
the Legends Club.
Missouri won the team
championship easily, shooting
an amazing 28-under par 824.
Tennessee Tech was second at
859. MSU and Southeast
Missouri tied for third at 866.
Missouri's Chris Mabry
won medalist honors with a 14underpar 199. MSU individuals were Prestonsburg High
School graduate Ryan Martin
(tie for lOth) at 215, Matt Gann
and Lee Chaney (tie for 15th)
at 218, Kyle Litter (tie for 27th)
at 219 and Casey Wade (tie for
58th) at 226
At press time, Morehead
State was again on the links,
playing in the Woodford
Invitational in Spartanburg,
S.C.
Louisville edges Ball State
MUNCIE, Ind.- The No. 27
University of Louisville men's
tennis team defeated host Ball
State 4-3 Wednesday afternoon
at BSU's Cardinal Creek.
Ball State started the match by
claiming the doubles point a<; Matt
Baccarani and Patrick Thompson,
No. 25 in Intercollegiate Tennis
Association rankings, defeated
Louisville's No. 29 team of Jakob
Gustafsson and Jeremy Clark 8-5
at the top seed. Matt Laramore
and Brad Rhodes edged U of L's
Slavko Radman and Jhonny
Berrido 9-8 at No.2. Louisville's
Damar Johnson and Mark
Kennedy teamed to beat Klint
Knable and Paul Newman 9-8 at
the No.3 slot.
Football Notebook:
Tamme ma ·ng adiust entto tight end
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEXINGTON - On..: of th<.
encouraging sign~ of spnng
practice has been the performance of L1ght end Jacob
Tamme.
Tamme (pronounced the
same as "Tammy"') came to UK
as a wide receiver, redshirtecl in
2003, and played in every game
in the 2004 season. He received
a trial at tight end during the season finale at Tennessee, m whu.:h
he caught four passes for 55
yards and his first two collegiate
touchdowns . That performance
encouraged the coaching staff to
make the move permanent, a
change Tamme has welcomed.
"I've been excited about it,"
said Tamme, who will be a
sophomore during the 2005 sea
son. "When Coach Phillip~
(offensive coordinator Joker
Phillips) approached me with
what I thought about it, I told
them that l would play whe,·ever
would help the team."
Of course. the most difficult
challenge for a wide receiver
moving to tight end is the
change in blocking assignments.
"I feel like I block OK, but I
have a lot of work to do. You
don't have to be a really big guy
to be clfectn·c, but you have to
play with he,trt. l've put on
t:nough we1ght to mix it up,''
said Tamme, v..ho stands 6-foot'i inches and whose work m the
v..eight room has helped him
grow to 237 pounds.
"Jacob has put on about 20
pounds while maintaining, or
even increasing, his speed,"
t1ght ends coach Steve Ortmayer
said. ''I'm pleased with how he
has approached the change mentally. Each day he's learning
more about the blocking aspect
of playing tight end. He came in
with a good knowledge of the
receiving part (of playing the
position). As a receiver, he's
able to get into routes quickly,
cuts quickly. and has an outstanding set of hands."
Tamme has made several
catches for big gains during the
first week of spring practice, a
trend that Phillips believes will
continue.
'"Jacob is a great route-runner
as a tight end," Philhps said.
"He brings speed to the position
and gives us a lot of flexibility
in what we can do offensively.
There are a lot of things we can
do w1th him in the game."
II COLLEGE SOFTBALL:
Pikeville sweeps
Union
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REPORT
TENNIS:
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K~ntucky
Clark, a graduate of
Prestonsburg High School,
continues to enjoy a great run
with his· doubles partner.
In singles action, Johnson,
No. 74 in ITA singles rankings,
defeated Laramore 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
at No. 2. Gustafsson picked up
a 6-4, 6-0 win over Tony Epkey
at the No . 3 seed. Clark beat
Thompson 6-4, 6-0 at No. 5 and
Berrido defeated Knable 4-6, 76, 6-2 at the six spot. BSU
picked up singles wins at the
top seed, where Baccarani beat
Radman 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and at
No. 4 where Newman defeated
Octavian Nicodim 6-2, 6-2.
''Anytime you go on the road
to play a top Mid-American
Conference pro'gram, you know
you are in for a battle," said
Louisville head coach Rex
Ecarma. "Ball State is a favorite
to win their conference tournament and are playing very good
tennis right now. I think our
team turned in a good effort,
especially Damar Johnson, who
won in both singles and doubles. Jhonny Berrido is starting
to return to form and is closing
out matches. We need to close
out the season on a high note
and prepare for the Conference
USA championship."
U ofL(l9-8) willcloseoutthe
regular season against Northern
Illinois onApril15 at 1 p.m. at the
Bass-Rudd Tennis
Center.
Louisville will host the 2005
Conference USA Men's Tennis
Championship. Call 502/8525151 for ticket information.
BARBOURVILLE
- Pikeville College
handed host Union
Jeanie Hamblin
Kelley Neace
College a pair of
defeats Thursday. The
Lady Bears won 10-2 in one Union was going to keep
things close as 1t trailed l-0
game and 15-0 in another.
Pikeville. coached by after two innings. However,
P1keville exploded for six runs
Robert Staggs, opened up a 7
0 advantage in the first game in the third, three in the fourth
before Union posted its first in and five in the fifth en route to
in the third inning. The Lady the 15-0 blanking.
The Lady Bulldogs manBears then added three more
runs in the fourth, and Union aged just one hit in the loss, a
pushed ·another run across in single by Rachel Jumbelick
the fifth to make the final 10-2. (Corbin) in the fifth inning.
Kelley Neace took the
Jeanie Hamblin pitched
Pikeville to the win in the first pitching duties and recorded
game. Heather Robbins added the win for Pikeville. Whitney
Broyles and Hilary McKenzie
a double for the Lady Bears.
Hamblin also helped her each had home runs for the
cause at the plate for Pikeville, Lady Bears. Melinda Ratliff
and Kalaiah added triples
hitting a pair of doubles.
For Union, Momea Valdez while Heather Swiney came
went 2-for-3 with a double and through with a double.
Following the second win
two runs scored, while Kaila
Union.
Pikeville
McSpedon was 2-of-2 with over
improved to 18-8 (4-5 in the
two RBls and a sac fly.
In the nightcap, it appeared Mid-South Conference.
Kentucky returns to practice
Saturday at II a.m., which will
include a scrimmage. Practices
are held in Commonwealth
Stadium or the Nutter Field
House and are open to the public and med1a.
Yeast signs new contract in ~
Canadian Football League:
Former Kentucky wide receiver
Craig Yeast, who led the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats in receiving yards and kick returns last
season, has agreed to a two-year
contact,
the
CFL
club
announced Thursday.
Yeast appeared in l 18 regular-season games last season
and caught 59 passes for 1,184
yards and eight touchdowns. He
also returned 41 kickoffs for 805
yards, 53 punts for 420 yards,
and had eight missed field goal
returns for 250 yards and one
touchdown. Yeast totaled 2,703
all-purpose yards, ranking second in the CFL.
Yeast played at Kentucky
from 1995-98 and became the
all-time receiving leader in
Southeastern Conference history with 208 catches. Pl. native of
Danville, Ky., Yeast played at
Harrodsburg High School
before coming to UK.
Lady Rebs
•
wtn
opener
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
EASTERN - The Allen
Central High girls' fast-pitch
softball team won its seasonopener Thursday night. The
Lady Rebels, playing at home,
beat 14th Region opponent
Buckhorn 15-0 in just three
innings.
Becky Thomas pitched for
Allen Central and recorded the
win.
Freshman Elizabeth Dingus
knocked in two runs in the first
inning and junior Samantha
Nelson had a double in the third
inning with bases-loaded.
Nelson finished with three runs
batted in.
Leadoff hitter Tanda Conn, a
junior centerfielder, kept the
basepaths hot for the Lady
Rebels, stealing five bases.
"Becky threw the ball well,"
said Allen Central Coach Mark
Martin. "She has to step, up and
be one of our leaders. I\ was a
good win for us."
In Floyd County, Allen
Central reigns as the defending
district champion.
Martin is now in his second
season at the top of the ACHS
softball program.
photos by Jamie Howell
The Prestonsburg High School tennis team, coached by Bobby Hamilton, returned to the court
this week. Prestonsburg hosted the June Buchanan School Tuesday evening. More on the
PHS tennis program will appear in Wednesday's edition.
Trout stockings changed
on Martin County reservoir
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FRANKFORT- What's the
different between a "lake" and
a"reservoir"?
In
Martin
County, it's I ,500 trout.
A mistake m the stocking location of 1,500 rainbow trout la-;t
Thursday means anglers in Martin
County will have even more
opportunity to catch tish. An April
7 trout stocking scheduled for the
Martin County Reservoir instead
went to Martin County Lake.
Rather than just tell anglers
that only one place would
\
receive trout, the Kentucky
Department of Fish and
Wildlife Resources decided to
treat the inadvertent mistake as
a bonus stocking.
Martin County Reservoir
will still get its trout, but a few
days later than originally
pla~ned. The reservoir will
receive 1,500 rainbow trout on
Wednesday.
Anglers at both places may
keep up to eight trout a day.
Angl~rs must have a trout permit if they want to keep their
fish . There is no size limit on
trout at either lake.
The Kentucky Department
of Fish and Wildlife Resources
(KDFWR) manages, regulates,
enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife
species, their habitats, pub1ic wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those
resources and for public enjoyment. KDFWR, an agency of
the Commerce Cabinet, has an
economic impact to the state of
$4.8 billion annually. For more
information on KDFWR, go
online to www.fw.ky.gov.
photos courtesy of
Artrip"s
The Allen
Central High
School baseball
and softball
teams each
made into
regional
competition last
season.
~
�SUNDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
1 0, 2005 • 83
BLUEGRASS WIN TER GAMES
Several area athletes competed in this year's Bluegrass Winter Games. Pike County rwas represented
with a large contingent of martial artists. Young Pike County martial artists and a rundown of the
medals they captured appears both above and below.
Juan Antonio Cortes, Pikeville, Gold, Gold,
Juanita Salyer, Pikeville, Silver
Shawn Robinson, Shelbiana, Gold, Bronze
Zachary Howell, Pikeville, Bronze
~ Ballpark
brings hopes of
econom•c burst in Charleston
by JOHN RABY
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLESTON, W.Va Mary Anne Crickard looks
through a second-floor window
and over the left-field wall to
" the lush outfield grass and
shiny seats at the new
Appalachian Power Park.
Eight years ago, when
Contemporary Galleries opened
in the city's East End. that same
view revealed a few dilapidated
houses and asphalt.
"It was an eyesore," said
Crickard. the furniture store's
manager. "Now we've got a
state-of-the-art baseball facility
right in front of us. We can't find
anything bad to say about it. It's
going to be really, really nice."
Nice for baseball fans. And,
,. maybe
soon,
nice
for
Charleston's business chmate.
With tens of thousands of
people expected to attend
games at the $23 million ballpark through the end of summer, city officials are eager at
the prospects for economic
development while existing
merchants hope to detour some
fans through their doors.
"l see that whole area coming to life," said City Manager
Dave Melgaard, the stadium's
project manager.
In a way, Charleston has.
f With a new ballpark, team
name and parent club. residents
are embracing the West Virginia
Power, the Class A affiliate of
the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ticket sales have surpassed all
of last year's totals with the former club, the Charleston Alley
Cats. Local media have given the
Power prominent coverage leading up to Opening Day.
A total of34 new minor-league
ballparks have opened since 2000,
including eight this season, said
Jim Ferguson, spokesman for St.
Petersburg, Fla.-based Minor
League Baseball.
In the 16-team South Atlantic
League, the Greensboro, N.C.,
franchise joins the West Virginia
Power in debuting ballparks.
Three other teams - Eastlake,
Ohio;
Lexington;
and
Lakewood, N.J- built stadiums
in the past four years.
Lakewood's $22 million stadium coincided with the team's
debut and has helped the city
become a destination point.
"As most studies would suggest, the hometown value IS
great," said Russell Corby,
Lakewood's director of economic development "In our
case, 10 years ago, no one
would say they were going to
Lakewood for anything. Now,
people in the entire region, they
say, 'I'm going to Lakewood
for the game."'
But in terms of employment,
only 15 to 20 permanent jobs
were crc1t~'d "~· t•, bal!par!•.
and job prospects haven't been
too rosy, either, in Eastlake.
Eastlake
Mayor
Ted
Andrzejewski
said
the
Cleveland suburb regrets buildlllg its $24 million stadium
because "it wasn't funded properly" and contributed to a budget deficit. He said only a few
restaurants have opened nearby
since its debut.
He warns Charleston not to
expect anything major to come
rushing to town.
"Here's what it ends up
being· 'Boy you have a great
facility. This is a real nice place
to see a ball game.' But no
industry is going to come to
your area because of a ballpark," Andrzejewski said. "We
haven't had one office building,
factory, anybody, come to relocate. But you'll get restaurants."
To appreciate what officials in
Charleston, a city of 52,000 residents, are trying to do is to remember what the ballpark's location
looked like a few years ago.
"That whole area had been
vacant for a sigmficant period
of time. I would predict that it
would have remained vacant
for another five or 10 years and
maybe even longer if we had
not done this," Melgaard said.
"I think people are going to be
chomping at the bit to try to
develop around that area."
One of the potential catalysts
rc t~ in :::. '· ac:~.nt warehouse
behind the right-field wall.
Among the businesses being
courted to the building, which
formerly housed state offices,
are a restaurant, an accounting
firm and a retail store that would
showcase West Virginia artisans
and products, Melgaard said.
The nonprofit Center for
Economic Options, which sells
the Showcase West Virginia
products, also is looking into
moving its administrative offices
there. Nearby, the city is building
a parking lot and trying to bring
in a grocery store, while another
vacant building also is available
for development, he said.
Inside the fences, when the
Power plays their home opener
before a sold-out crowd Thursday
night, baseball will be the main
attraction, but not the only one.
The team is following a
growing practice of turning the
sport into family entertainment.
That wasn't possible at its former home, Watt Powell Park.
"Watt Powell wa<> an old stadium that was run down," said
Andy Milovich, the Power's
general manager. ''It wasn't a
place you would entertain
clients or take your kids if you
weren't a baseball fan."
While the 4,500-seat stadium
is still being finished, it will
eventually feature luxury suites,
a multitiered picnic garden, and a
play area beyond the center field
wall where chtldr-:n -.an launch
down a giant slide, toss pitches at
a dunk tank and maneuver
around an obstacle course.
"It's conducive to just going
out, having a good time and
enjoying somebody's company,
whether you're a baseball fan
or not," Milovich said. "The
venue is first and foremost the
most important part of the
whole equation."
The ballpark idea was
hatched by former Alley Cats
owners Tom Dickson and
Sherrie Myers, who threatened
to move the team unless the city
replaced Watt Powell. They
sold the club last 1'4ay to a
group of Charleston and
Huntington businessmen, two
months after ground was broken on the new stadium.
The feel of the area's warehouse district is incorporated
into the ballpark's design and
gives it a yesteryear feel similar
to the Baltimore Orioles'
Camden Yards.
To players and coaches, it's
another reason to look forward
to playing here.
"I can see the excitement in
my players already," said West
Virginia
Power
manager
Ramon Aviles, who came to
Watt Powell as a player and
coach for opposing teams. "As
a former player, we're going to
play in front of a lot of people
in a nice facility, so it's going to
get you up tor the game."
Prestonsburg 10,
Jenkins 2
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
JENKINS
Visiting
Prestonsburg
jumped
on
Jenkins early Thursday evening
and went on to beat the homestanding Cavaliers 10-2. The
Blackcats got five of their 10
runs in the game's opening
inning. Prestonsburg freshman
Josh Rodebaugh and junior
Brenton Hamilton each had
opening-inning home runs for
the Blackcats. The two Blackcat
batters connected on back-toback longballs in the contest's
first inning.
Brandon Campbell and Nick
McGuire both smacked doubles
and scored in the first inning.
Bobby Hughes also reached
base on a walk and scored for
visiting Prestonsburg. Jenkins
got one run back in the first
inning, but couldn't do any
more damage.
In the first inning, Jared
Bentley singled and eventually
came around to score for
Jenkins.
Prestonsburg got three more
runs in the second inning and
two in the third stanza.
Hughes eventually scored
three times for the Blackcats.
He had a double in the second
inning and a single later in the
third. Prestonsburg cleanup hitter Cory Tincher added a double
and a triple.
The win wa Prestonsburg's
fifth straight.
Charlie Ousley took the
mound
and
pitched
Prestonshurg to the win.
,)
�84 • SUNDAY,
APRIL
10, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Azubuike signs with agent;
won't return to Kentucky
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON
Junior
swingman Kelenna Azubuike,
Kentucky's leading scorer this
season, has signed with an
agent and will forego his final
season of eligibility.
In a statement released by
the
university, Azubuike
<.IUnounced his intention to
enter the NBA draft and not
return for his senior season.
"I know all the implications
of signing with an agent,"
Azubuike said. "I believe I am
ready and I am willing to do
whatever it takes to get better
before the draft. I want to make it
clear that this is my decision but
my family is solidly behind me."
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound
Azubuike averaged 14.7 points
per game and was second on
the team in rebounding this
season at 4.7 per game.
Kentucky finished 28-6 and
lost to Michigan State in the
Austin regional final of the
NCAA tournament.
This is not Azubuike's his
first flirtation with the NBA.
During his enior season at
Victory Christian School in
Tulsa, Okla., Azubuike openly
spoke about jumping straight
from high school into the NBA,
but instead chose to sign with
Kentucky. He scored 3,530
points during his prep career,
second-best in Oklahoma history, and averaged 39.1 points
and 13.3 rebounds per game as
a senior.
The NBA draft is June 28.
Azubuike averaged 3.7
points per game in 31 games as
a freshman reserve before
breaking into the starting lineup at the start of his sophomore
season. As a sophomore, he
averaged 11.1 points and 5.0
rebounds per game and
emerged as a defensive stopper
for the Wildcats.
Kentucky went 87-15, won
two Southeastern Conference
t\l!eJ> apd< twice arn>eqred in a
~AA •rtOJ.l.rrutment regional
final during Azubuike's career.
"Kelenna has been a model
student-athlete and will be
sorely missed," Kentucky
coach Tubby Smith said in a
statement. "He's done everything we've asked him to do
since he's been at UK and we'll
do everything we can to help
him achieve his goals and
dreams."
During Smith's eight years
as Kentucky's coach, only one
other player has forfeited his
senior season of eligibility with
the Wildcats: Nazr Mohammed
in 1998 . Mohammed was the
final player chosen in the first
round of that year's NBA draft.
Another player, Marquis
Estill, could've pursued a final
season of eligibility, but chose
not to do so and entered the
NBA draft in 2003. He went
undrafted.
In recent years, Kentucky
players Tayshaun Prince in
2001 and Keith Bogans in 2002
each declared for the NBA
BLES PE
draft following their junior seasons, only to reconsider and
return. Both were drafted following their senior seasons.
Azubuike's situation is complicated by an impending federal prison sentence facing his
father, Kenneth Azubuike. In
November, a U.S. Bankruptcy
court jury found the elder
Azubuike guilty of 41 federal
counts alleging he had defrauded investors, banks and the
court.
The charges alleged that
Kenneth Azubuike committed
bank fraud and wire fraud,
made false statements to banks
and engaged in interstate transportation of stolen property.
judge
in
A
federal
Oklahoma ordered him to
report by April 17 for a fouryear prison sentence, to be
served at the Federal Medical
Center in Lexington.
photos by Steve LeMaster
Betsy Layne
Elementary School
held a pep rally Friday
afternoon. During the
pep rally, BLES honored students for both
academic and athletic
accomplishments.
Top: The BLES C-Team
finished the 2004-05
season undefeated
with a Floyd County CTeam championship.
Middle; The BLES 12 and
under AAU team competed in the State
Tournament at Kentucky
Basketball Academy in
Lexington, April1-2. The
Bobcats, coached by
Harold Tackett, who also
guided the BLES cTeam, finished second in
the state.
~
photo by H. Allen
Boiling
University of
Kentucky
junior
Kelenna
Azubuike
has hired an
a~ent as)le
looks to
make it in
professional
basketball.
Average salary at record $2.6 million;
Yankees top bottom five teams combined
by RONALD BLUM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK - Baseball's
big-money boom pushed the
average salary to a record $2.6
million on opening day, and the
New York Yankee' payroll of
just under $200 million topped
five teams combined.
Following a rare drop from
2003 to 2004, the average
climbed 5.9 percent to $2.63
million, according to a study by
The Associated Press.
"That means we're going in
the right direction," San
Francisco Giants outfielder
Marquis Grissom said. "When
they go up, it's always good."
Three Yankees were among
the top five in salary: Alex
Rodriguez, at $25.7 million, was
No. 1 for the fifth straight year,
Derek Jeter was fourth at $19.6
million and Mike Mussina was
fifth at $19 million.
San
Francisco's
Barry
Bonds, who started the season
on the disabled list following
knee surgery, was second' at $22
million, followed by Boston's
Manny Ramirez at $19.8 million.
While the players on the
Yankees' opening-day roster
totaled $205.9 million, cash
received by New York in trades,
notably last year's deal to
acquire A-Rod from Texas, cut
their payroll to $199.77 million.
'Tm just hoping that they'll
let me in a card game or something around here." new
Yankees pitcher Jaret Wright,
who signed a $21 million, threeyear contract, joked during
spring training. "I don't know
what the buy-ins might be, but I
might have to take out some
money out of my house or
something."
New York is spending more
than the $187 million total of
Tampa Bay ($29.9 million),
Kansas City ($36.9 million),
Pittsburgh ($38.1 million),
Milwaukee ($40.2 million) and
Cleveland ($41.8 million).
"That doesn't mean we're
going to go out and give up,"
Kansas City first baseman Mike
Sweeney said. "We have talent
and heart, and if you play with
heart, you can win games."
While the NFL and NBA
have salary caps, baseball does
not. The current labor contract
expires after the 2006 season.
"Sometimes in baseball it's
better being the underdog
because you can sneak up on
somebody," Pittsburgh outfielder Matt Lawton said. "It's been
like this the last couple of years,
but the deal's up in 2006 and,
hopefully, we can get something
done (to make it better) - but
without a salary cap. Nobody
wants that."
The World Series champion
Boston Red Sox were second to
the Yankees, with their players
adding to $121.3 million. The
New York Mets were next at
$104.8 million, followed by
Philadelphia ($95 .3 million) and
the Los Angeles Angels ($95
million).
While the Yankees have had
the top payroll each year since
1999, they haven't won the
World Series since 2000. Boston
was second last year when it
won its first World Series title
since 1918. The 2003 champion
Florida Marlins were 20th and
the 2002 champion Angels were
16th.
"At times it can be frustrating. But there's nothing we can
do," Tampa Bay outfielder Cart
Crawford said. "We've just got
to keep focusing on what we can
do and go out and play."
Last year, the average salary
wound up dropping 2.5 percent,
the first decrease since the 199495 strike and only the third since
record-keeping began in 1967.
Teams then committed $1.29
billion in major league contracts
to 146 players who filed for free
agency after the World Series,
led by the New York Mets · $119
million, seven-year deal with
Carlos Beltran. All that spending prompted Pirates owner
Kevin McClatchy to say: "I
don't know what happened,
maybe they drank some funny
water, but they all decided they
were back on the binge."
McClatchy advocates a
salary cap. The current system
includes a luxury tax, and three
teams paid last year: the
'Yankees ($25 million), Red Sox
($3.2 million) an d Angels
($900.000) .
"I think the playing field economically is better:· commissioner Bud Selig said. ··certainly
we have work to do. but it's better than it was 10 years ago. I
look at places like Detroit,
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, and
there's excitement everywhere."
After dropping for three
straight years from 425 to 374,
the number of players making
$1 mlllion rebounded to 390.
The median salary - the point at
which an equal amount of players is uhove and bela~- rose to
$850,000 from $800,000, still
below the 200 I high of
$975,000.
Figures for the study included salaries and pror~ted shares
of signing bonuses and other 1~
guaranteed income fot the 829 '
players on official opening day
rosters as of last weekend; for
some players, parts of salaries
deferred without interest were
discounted to present-day value.
NBA players averaged $4.9
million in the 2003-04 season,
according to a preliminary estimate by their union, which did
not provide a figure for the current sea on. In the NHL, where
a lockout canceled the current
season, players averaged $1.83
million in 2003-04. NFL players
averaged $1 .33 million last year, •
according to their union.
AP Sports Writer Janie
McCauley in San Francisco,
Alan Robinson in Pittsburgh and
Fred Goodall in St . Petersburg
contributed to this report
Rockport Harbor back Another white thoroughbred
born
in
Fayette
County
"
foal
on the track for 1-mile
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Rockport Harbor jogged a mile
at
Oaklawn
Park
on
Wednesday, four days after a
baseball-sized blood clot was
discovered on the right side of
his neck.
"Everything went well,"
trainer John Servis said.
"Rocky showed no ill effects of
his latest problem. For the first
time in days, he seemed like a
happy horse."
Under exercise rider Bobby
Velez, Rockport Harbor was
back on the track for the ftrst
time since last Friday.
Servis, who also trained last
year's Kentucky Derby winner
Smarty Jones, said Rockport
Harbor was doing much better.
"For two or three days. we
couldn't get Rocky's head off
the webbing," Servis said. "He
was not a happy camper.
"His white cell count is
down from 16,000 to 10,000,
and his attitude is much better."
Rockport Harbor, the winner of four of five starts, was
considered an early favorite for
the Kentucky Derby.
Servis said if Rockport
Harbor does not suffer any
more ailments, he could run in
the Arkansas Derby on April
16. If he can't run that race, the
plan is to run in the Lexington
Stakes on April 23 at
Keeneland.
LEXINGTON - For the second time in less than two
months, a white thoroughbred
foal has been born in Fayette
County.
On Friday, Patchen Beauty. a
10-year-old white mare. gave
birth to her third white foal at
Patchen Wilkes Farm in eastern
Fayette County. The colt, by
Pioneering, is a full brother to
another white thoroughbred.
The White Fox
The foal has been named
White Prince.
Another white foal - the
daughter of a chocolate-colored
dam and a brown chestnut sirewas born Feb. 17 on Lost Creek
Farm in Lexington. That horse,
sired by 1 rust N Luck and out of
the broodmare Dccbrand, has
been named Caramel.
Of the more than 30.000
thoroughbreds rcgi~tered each
year by The Jockey Club, few
are recognized as white. The
organization has given that designation only 30 times since
1896. But from 2001 to 2004,
18 white thoroughbreds were
registered by The Jockey Club.
"The color white isn't really
as rare as it used to be," said
John Cooney. communications
supervisor for The Jockey Club.
"It used to be you'd see one
every five or six year , but now
we're seeing several more every ~
year."
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DukesFest retu
loB
I June 4•5
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRISTOL,
Tenn.
DukesFest, one of Bristol Motor
Speedway and Dragway's most
"'popular events in 2004, is back
by popular demand and this year
will feature an appearance by
John Schneider, better known as
''Bo Duke," one of the stars of
the wildly successful Dukes Of
Hazzard television show.
DukesFest, which runs in
conjunction with the Mopar
Thunder event, slated for June
3-5, began in 2001 and came to
Bristol Motor Speedway and
Dragway in 2004, drawing thousands of fans of the show which
ran from 1979 to 1985.
CMT will sponsor this year's
• festivities
billed
as
"A
.-'/
Celebration
of America's
Family Show." Ben Jones, who
played "Cooter," Hazzard
County's ace mechanic,'will cohost the event, along with
Schneider, Catherine Bach
(Daisy Duke) and other members of the original cast.
In addition to appearances by
the show's stars, DukesFest will
feature stunt shows performed by
the original "Dukes" stunt drivers,
two days of country music, drag
racing and a cruise-in with scores
of "General Lees," the infamous
orange 1969 Dodge Charger featufed in the television show.
The "General Lee" replicas
will take part in a parade around
Bristol Motor Speedway while
stunt man Corey Eubanks will
attempt to make a record jump
off a ramp. Fans will be able to
take a ride around BMS in a
"General Lee" by making a contribution to Special Olympics. A
special children's area is also
part of the show.
Shooter Jennings, son of the
late Waylon Jennings, also will
be on hand for a special musical
tribute to his father.
Advance
tickets
for
DukesFest are $15 for a single
day or $25 for a two-day pass.
Children under 10 and military
personnel with proper identification will be admitted free of
charge. Tickets are available
online at www.cootersplace.com
or by calling Cooter's Place
865/430-9909 or the Bristol
Motor Speedway ticket office at
4231764-1161.
Opening Day feels like
Ground Hog Day For Legends
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEXINGTON
- The
Lexington Legends dropped
their
season
opener
to
" Delmarva, 7-5 Thursday night.
The Legends have lost on all
five opening days, twice to the
Shorebirds. Delmarva defeated
the Legends 4-2 in 2002.
The Birds used a five run,
fifth inning, to pull away from
the home team. A three-run
homer by Jake Duncan helped
the big inning along. CJ. Smith
capped off the fifth with two
RBI on his second double of the
game.
The Legends got close with a
four run sixth inning. Scott
Robinson had a two-run double
and Kevin Vital pulled a 2-run
home run down the right field
line to close out the scoring.
The Legends missed a golden opportunity in the first
inning. Lexington failed to score
after loading the bases with two
walks and a Ben Zobrist triple.
Delmarva scored the games
first run in the fourth thanks to a
fielder's choice by Jason Franz
and a Smith's first double. The
Legends drew blood in the bottom of the fourth with Saul
Torres scoring on Francisco
Caraballo's double play ground
ball.
Jim Tiller was the winner. He
allowed four runs in 5.2 innings.
David Haehnel earned the save
with a scoreless ninth inning.
Larry Dixon looking forward to snagging
another win at Thunder Valley Nationals
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Larry
Dixon has been coming to
Bristol Dragway for quite some
time, long before he could even
drive. And he's always loved
making the trip.
"I haven't raced there all
that long myself but my dad
raced at Bristol when I was just
a kid," said the 2003 Top Fuel
champion who will compete in
the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals April 29-May
1. "And I always loved coming
to that place with him. It was
great back then. But now, well,
it's kinda like that place has
gotten one of those Extreme
Makeovers. It was great before
but it's a million times better
since Bruton Smith remade it."
Dixon hasn't even seen the
latest additions to Thunder
Valley which include a terrace
section above the existing
grandstands, a larger Thunder
Valley Club and corporate
suites above the terrace section.
Just hearing about the changes
gets him revved up.
"It makes me proud that in
the short amount of time that
we've been coming there that
there's been such a demand for
tickets that (Dragway officials)
have had to build more seating," he said. "That's unheard
of in drag racing. I think that's
totally awesome.
"You know what you have
there, though? You've got Jeff
Byrd and Bruton Smith who
are very dedicated to the sport.
That's what it takes to make
something successful. People
have to believe in it and Jeff
and Bruton do believe in our
sport. I wish Bruton Smith
owned a few more of our
tracks. It's just such a fine
facility and that entire group at
Bristol works hard to make it
that way. I wish we raced there
more than once a year."
As far as Dixon is concerned Bristol Dragway. is the
leader when it comes to innovations and improvements.
"Bristol is committed to
drag racing, it's not some
hobby project or something,"
he said. "They are very committed to putting on the most
successful drag racing events
they can have. It's a frrst-class
facility so you have first-class
drag racing. They spare no
expenses and it's evident."
Dixon feels the quality of a
facility is half the battle when it
comes to enticing new fans into
the sport of drag racing.
"Bristol is the· perfect example of how much it means to the
fans to have a great place to
race" he said. "Look at that Cup
track. You can't get a ticket to
those races. And they haven't
forgotten the dragway at all.
They've continued to build it up
just like they have the Cup track.
That dragway is just as great as
the Cup track. They want the
best and they've got the best."
Dixon also loves Bristol
Dragway because he's pretty
darn good when it comes to .
racing down the quarter-mile
strip. He took home top honors
in the 2002 event and has plans
to add to that total at this year's
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals.
"It's really nice to get back
to a track where you've won
before," he said. "Snake (Don
Prudhomme), my boss, won
there in the 60's so it's a place
that has special memories for
him also. He expects me to do
well there and I expect it too.
"For me, Bristol is kind of
like it is for Rusty (Wallace).
When Rusty rolls into town for
those Cup races he knows it's a
place he can win even if he's
been having a rough time up
until he gets there . When I
come to Bristol I feel like I
have a better shot of winning
there than most tracks. It's just
a feeling, tough to explain, but
that's how it is."
Gates open for the O'Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals on Friday and
Saturday at 7 a.m. Gates open
Sunday at 9 a.m. with finals
slated to begin at noon.
Thunder Terrace seating for
all three days of the O'Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals is (Apri129-May 1) is
$155 for adults and $65 for
juniors (12 and under). Bruton's
Suite seats are available for
$400 for all seats for all three
days and Thunder Valley Club
seating for all three days is $250
for adults and $75 for juniors.
Grandstand seating for
adults on Fri,day is $20 (sections A-D) and $25 (sections EU) and $5 (all sections) for
juniors. Saturday's tickets for
adults are $40 (A-D) and $50
(E-U) and $15 (A-D) and $25
(E-U) for juniors. Sunday's
tickets for adults are $45 (A-D)
and $55 (E-U) and $15 (A-D)
and $25 (E-U) for juniors. A
three-day combo ticket for
adults is $75 (A-D) and $100
(E-U) and $30 (A-D) and $50
(E-U) for junors.
Tickets may be purchased
online at www.bristoltix.com
or by calling 4231764-1161.
21st annual all-star race set for May 21 at Lowe's
Reds continue Military
' Ticket Program
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CINCINNATI
The
Cincinnati Reds today announced
a continuation of the military ticket program in which they will provide active military personnel with
complimentary tickets throughout
• the 2005 regular season.
Active military members
with proper identification will
receive complimentary View
Level tickets, subject to availability, on day of game only for
games played Monday through
Thursday. This program does
not include games on May 24,
June 8 or August 3.
All ticket acquisitions must
be made on the day of the game
at the Advance Ticket Windows,
located at Crosley Terrace at
Great American Ball Park.
Groups of 20 or more are
requested to call the community
relations office 21 business days
in advance of desired game
(5131765-7022).
In addition to the complimentary ticket program, Reds
chief operating officer John
Allen, a decorated Vietnam
Veteran, sponsors a ticket program that allows veterans from
the Veteran's Medical Center to
enjoy Reds games during business day specials on May 25,
June 22, July 21, August 18 and
September 7.
Disabled American Veterans
Day returns on May 27 vs the
Pittsburgh Pirates. Pre-game ceremonies will include a ceremonial first pitch and a color guard
presentation. A special DAV
baseball card featuring Wily Mo
Pena will be given away to the
first 20,000 fans in attendance.
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The 21st NASCAR Nextel AllStar Challenge returns May 21
at Lowe's Motor Speedway,
with the winner collecting
more than $1 million during
one Of the season's most eJciting evenings.
The all-star event showcases
race winners from the previous
and current Nextel Cup seasons, plus the winner of . the
Nextel All-Star Challenge
Open, a preliminary event for
teams not qualified for the allstar event, and another Open
driver who wins a fan vote into
the all-star event.
Other qualified participants
include past event champions
and Cup series champions from
the past 10 years (1995-2004)
who are active drivers and have
competed in at least one series
event during the 2004 or '05
seasons. Entering Sunday's
Advance Auto Parts 500 at
Martinsville Speedway, 21 drivers have qualified for the
Nextel All-Star Challenge.
The all-star evening begins
with the Nexte1 All-Star
Challenge Open, a 30-lap
sprint divided into two segments, the first 20 laps and the
second 10 laps. Two Open drivers will transfer to the all-star
event, one by winning the
Open and the other by winning
a fan vote.
Next up is the Nextel AllStar Challenge. The 90lap/135-mile event will be
divided into 40-,30- and 20-lap
segments and no driver will be
eliminated after the first two
segments to give the full field a
chance to compete in the final
segment.
But there is a competitive
twist: During the 10-minute pit
stop between the frrst and second segments, a random drawing will determine whether as
few as six or as many as 12 cars
will be inverted.
Defending champion Matt
Kenseth leads the list of current
qualifiers, followed by 2004
race winners Greg Biffle, Kurt
Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff
Gordon, Jimmie Johnson,
Mark
Martin,
Jeremy
Mayfield, Joe Nemechek, Ryan
Newman, Elliott Sadler, Tony
Stewart and Rusty Wallace;
2005 race winners Carl
Edwards, Kevin Harvick; past
event champions Terry Labonte
(1999) and Michael Waltrip
(1996); and past series champions Bobby Labonte (2000) and
Dale Jarrett (1999).
NASCAR announces point fund awards
•
for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Serie~
by JEREMY DAVIDSON
NASCAR PUBLIC RELATIONS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly
Series, NASCAR's championship program for weekly short
track competitors, was founded in
1982 and is getting a radical
• .makeover in 2005. Drivers at participating race tracks will once
again compete for NASCAR's
·national championship and their
.share of nearly $1.7 million in
'post-season prize money - but
with a few new twists.
Gone is the NASCAR
Competition Performance Index
(CPI), which determined a ranking of drivers based on wins,
top-five finishes and other factors. In the past, the driver with
the highest rating in the CPI
index won one of eight regional
tJ championships and had a chance
to win the national championshtp, which was also determined by the ir.dex.
Begi~ning m 2005, drivers in
the top NASCAR-sanctioned
class at each track will earn
NASCAR divisional championship points at each event they
participate in. The driver with
the htghest NASCAR d ivi~ional
championship point tot ' based
on their 16 best fini ,; , of ·nc
season. will win a championstlip
in one of NASCAR 's four
newly-designated
divisions·
• r v;sion I, Division II, Division
III ur D1 vision IV. Each division
includes a collection of 17 or 18 a! championship bonus from
tracks, assigned at random. The Dodge and collected a seriesdivisional champion with the record $213,500 in post-season
highest divisional point total prize money. McFarland collectoverall wins the national title.
ed this record amount after winDrivers can also win track ning the title in a Dodge Intrepid
championships, based on the Late Model at Old Dominion
point standings for each individ- Speedway in Manassas, Va.
ual race track, as well as special
A driver does not necessarily
from
Dodge, need to win a Division champiawards
POWERade and other sponsors. onship to collect the $3,000
The divisional standings are Dodge bonus, as the award goes
based on events held between to the highest-finishing Dodge
Jan. 1 and Sept. 18, 2005.
in the Division standings.
NASCAR, Dodge and other However, any Dodge driver who
sponsors combine to post nearly does win a Division champi$1.7 million in prize money, onship will get a chance to parwhich will be distributed to com- ticipate in a "test and tune" sespetitors at the end of the season. sion with one of the DodgeDodge Continues Driver sponsored NASCAR Craftsman
Awards ... Drive a Dodge race Truck Series teams.
car? You could collect additionDivisional leaders share top
al bonus money from the series prizes ... The top 17 (or 18) drisponsor. Dodge has continued vers in each division will share
its awards program for Dodge nearly $144,000 in prize money
drivers - those whose cars are at the end of the season. Each
outfitted with Dodge motors and divisional champion will collect
bodies for the entire season. Any $25 ,000 while the second place
Dodge driver (in ~he track's top driver wins $15,000 . Thirdclass) who wins a feature race ·place wins $12,500, fourthduring the 2005 season can col- place wins $12,000 and fifth
lect a $100 bonus for each win. place wins $11 ,000. The driver
In addition, the top-finishing with the highest NASCAR point
Dodge driver in each of total at each track will be eligiNASCAR's four divisions can ble for the top 17 (or 18) divicollect $3,000 while the nation- sional awards. Each track will
al champion can receive an have one representative among
additional $25,000 if they drive the divisional leaders, so the
number of drivers that share in
a Dodge car.
In 2003. Mark McFarland, of this prize money depends on the
Winchester, Va., became the number of tracks in the division .
first driver to collect this nation- Combined among the four divi-
sions, the divisional leaders will
share nearly $580,000.
National championship bonus
... In addition to the divisional
prize money and any awards collected at their home race track,
the NASCAR Dodge Weekly
Series national champion (the
divisional champion with the
highest point total overall) will
receive a $50,000 bonus.
POWERade rewards top
track finishers . . . While the driver with the highest NASCAR
point total at each track is
assured a share of the divisional
prize money, the top 10 drivers
in the track point standings (in
each track's top class), will
share $2,500 in prize money
from POWERade, the official
sports beverage of NASCAR.
Each track champion will win a
commemorative track champion's helmet. The second-place
driver at each track will collect
$1 ,000, the third-place driver
wins $500, fourth-place $250
and the fifth place driver at each
track wins $150. Drivers who
finish 6th-lOth in the track point
standings will each win $100
from POWERade.
More sponsor prize money up
for grabs . . . In addition to the
divisional prize money and
POWERade awards, the top 10
drivers (in the top class) at each
track can win prize money from
the 23 companies participating
in NASCAR's contingency
awards program - those spon-
sors whose small decals are displayed on the front fenders of the
race cars. If a driver displays all
the decals - including 3M,
Accel, Bell, Centrix Financial,
Comp
Cams,
Clevite,
Craftsman, Earl's, Edel brock,
Goodyear or Hoosier Tires,
Holley, Hurst, JE Pistons,
Lincoln
Electric,
Lunati,
Mechanix Wear, Mobil 1,
Moroso, Sonic Racing Products,
SunTrust, USG and Whelen they are eligible for the following bonus awards: $2,000 to the
track champion, $1,500 for second-place, $950 for third place,
$500 for fourth place, $400 for
fifth-place and additional awards
for drivers who finish 6th-10th
in the track point standings.
Support. for support classes
. . . Drivers in "support" classes
at each track, which include
Street Stocks, Trucks, Limited
Late Models and other styles of
cars, will receive a greater share
of the $1.7 million NASCAR
awards than ever before. In the
track's second-tier class, the top
10 drivers will share $3,000 in
post-season prize money with
$1,000 going to the track champion in that class. In the thirdtier or "Charger" class, the top
10 drivers will share $2,000
including $500 to the track
champion. Combined, the top 10
drivers in the second and thirdtier classes at each NASCAR
Dodge Weekly Series track will
share nearly $350,000.
Under this new format, nearly 1 ,400 additional drivers who did not receive any
NASCAR prize money in the
past - will share in the
NASCAR awards program.
Prior to 2005, the second-tier
drivers were eligible for
NASCAR's ShorTrack Division
awards, which have been discontinued. ShorTrack Division
awards did not include money to
the top 10 in the track point
standings, but were distributed
to eight regional champions
based on the old CPI index. In
the third-tier or "Charger" division, the track champion was the
only driver to receive any postseason prize money ($500) from
NASCAR.
Special Awards to Crew
Chiefs, Car Owners and
Mechanics ... Drivers aren't the
only ones to share in the
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series
awards. Craftsman, the official
tools of NASCAR, sponsors the
Craftsman Mechanic of the Year
awards, which are distributed
annually based on a vote among
NASCAR members. Craftsman
awards over $10,000 in prize
money and products to the winners of this program. Lunati
Cams recognizes the championship winning crew chiefs and
awards over $15,000. Lincoln
Electric provides a $5,000
bonus along with a Lincoln
Electric welder to the national
champion car owner.
·~
�Sunday,AprillO, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
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MOVIES FROM
THE BLACK LAGOON
This Town,
That World
'Stanley'
by TOM DOTY
Editor's Note: For years, Floyd
County Times founder and former
publisher Nonnan Allen wrote a weekly column that looked at Floyd County
through his eyes. His columns are
being reprinted due to request.
STAFF WRITER
WEATHER FORECAST: M~y
27 will be a dark day for sorrie,
bright for others.
TAKE IT TO THE SUMMIT!
The Communist pary newspaper in Hungary complains that the
schools there teach religion, but
neglect
"atheistic
propaganda." This
sheet indignantly
reported
that
relig i 0 u s
teaching
was carried
Norman Allen
out "openly, almost
brutally, and children never hear
words of enlightenment about
atheism." It mourned the fact that
children "still believe in God and
in the life to come."
Such concern for the dear children is touching, isn't it?
The English language "as she
is spoke" is a fascinating thing.
There was the Floyd County case
where two men were discusing a
neighborhood row. One declared
his absolute neutrality by saying,
"That's one mess I'm not musketatin' around in."
You know, writing a column in
Floyd County during an election
campaign, at a time when almost
the only interest is in politics, gets
tougher by the week .. .! might add
that not every sticker on cars,
these days, bears the name of a
candidate. Saw one the other day,
that merely said, "Veterans of
Foreign Wars ." One fellow wanted to know what they're running
for.
AFFECTED HIM SLIGHTLY
What is the toughest critter
known to man? some will tell you
it's the Arkansas razorback. A
native of the Ozark country is
credited with this story about one
of these varmints:
"One day, a big boar f~und a
case of dynamite, and proceed to
eat a dozen or so sticks of it. Then
he moseyed on up to our barn and
just for pure cussedness bit our
best plow mule.
"Well, sir, a mule ain't no animal to take liberties with, and Old
Jake just wheeled and kicked that
hog square in the stummick.
Ordinarily that wouldn't have
bothered that hog a bit, but the
dynamite went off inside him, the
(See THIS TOWN, page seven)
top left: Floyd County Students shown from left to right: Sheena Boyd and Mindy Tackett.
top right: Martin County students shown from left to right: Sheena Boyd and Danielle Rader.
bottom: Johnson County Students shown from left to right: Lueresia Hall, Sabrina O'Bryan and Amanda Spradlin.
Not pictured are Sarah Wells and John R. LeMaster.
BSCTC Art Gallery
displays student work
by Rachelle Burchett
PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Prestonsburg - "More or Less" is an
art exhibit on display at the Big Sandy
Community and Technical College's
Art
Gallery
located
on
the
Prestonsburg Campus. The exhibit will
be available for viewing from April 18
through May 6. A reception with
Professor Tom Whitaker's painting
class students will be held in the
Gallery on Monday, April 18, 2005
from 5:30- 8:30p.m. All are invited to
come and feast with "More or Less ."
The 1970s were rife with natureruns-amok flicks. Some of the efforts
were groaners but every so ofteri
you'd get a solid entry like "Willard"
(wherein a nerd developed control
over a colony of rats and used them to
seek revenge on his tormentors).
This film lifts
that theme a nd
inserts snakes as
the beasts which
befriend
our
soc i ally-challenged hero. Tim
is a Seminole
indian who has
returned to the
Florida
Everglades after a
Tom Dotv
hitch in Vietnam.
Stan Writer
Tim is socially
awkward
and
embittered by his experience, which
he describes as "killing yellow men
for the white man."
For a hermit he gets a fair amount
of visitors in the opening scenes. First
some neighboring Seminoles drop by
and invite him to live at their village,
which he refuses. Then he is visited
by a local businessman named
Thomkins. Turns out that Thomkins
has been keeping an eye on the fashion scene and wants to invest in a line
of snakeskin products. Tim is quick to
blow him off since he shares his
cabin, and most of his intimate
moments, with snakes. Tim is also
somewhat peeved that Thomkins had
a few of his goons kill Tim's dad, who
was hunting on their land.
Tim spends most of his time with
his best buddy, Stanley. He also goes
out of his way for Stanley's wife
Hazel by knitting a bonnet for her. He
is awfully excited that Hazel is pregnant and this is all a little weird
because Stanley and Hazel are rattlesnakes.
Hazel gives birth to three babies
and Tim is so happy that he takes
Stanley with him into town so Hazel
can get some rest. In these scenes we
meet the people who pay Tim to catch
snakes. There is the town veterinarian
who uses the snake venom to make
antitoxins and then there's a middle- ..,
1
aged stripper who uses the snakes as ~
fashion accessories for her bawdy
dance routines.
Tim is already one stamp away
from going postal when Thomkins'
goons decide to pressure him into
working for them by squashing a few
of his friends. Here Stanley shows his
mettle by leading two of the bad guys
into quicksand. Tim heads back to his
cabin where a third goon is busy
hacking up Hazel and her babies. You
know this guy's a psycho, too, when
you get a load of how he dresses. His
hat and leather vest are right out of a
"Billy Jack" movie but his clown ~~
pants are right out of Bozo the
Clown's bottom drawer. The other
(See LAGOON, page seven)
Hard racer, soft heart
by MONTE DUTTON
"CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE NASCAR SOUL"
If the word "firebrand" were used in relation
to one NASCAR driver, the image of Tony
Stewart would come to mind for many fans.
Stewart's glorious achievements on the tracks of
the land are equaled only by his struggles to
keep his substantial temper in check once the
races are over.
There is another side to Tony Stewart, one he
is reluctant to put on display. If the truth be
known , Stewart is just an old softie. He is as
sentimental as a kindly grandfather and as sem.itive as a swollen· thumb. No one regrets his
transgressions more than Stewart, who wakes up
the morning after a fiery episode as penitent as a
drunkard feeling the aftereffects of a bender.
It is fairly common knowledge that Stewart
donated $240.000 toward the construction of the
Victory Junction Gang Camp. founded by Kyle
Petty in memory of his late son, Adam. What i<>
not widely known is the inspiration for that contribution, which came from Stewart's winnings
in the 200 I Indianapolis 500 and the corporate
largess of his NASCAR Winston Cup sponsor.
Home Depot.
Stewart was testina his No. 20 Pontiac at an
obscure track in Lakeland, Fla., when he heard a
story on the radio about an abandoned dog that
had been chained up and left to starve by its
owners. A local humane "ocicty had found the
poor mutt ncar death and was tr} ing to restore it
to health.
Stewart, a dog lover. impetuously d ialed the donations and would be glad to assist him in any phone number that had been repeated on
-----contributions he found compelling.
the broadcast and expressed his
That offer got <;;tewart to thinking, and Petty's Ytetory Junction
desire to pay whatever costs were
needed to restore the ailing dog to
Gang was what he came up
health . Informed that local citiwith.
A · with everything else,
zens had already contributed more
than what was needed , Stewart
when Stewart made his donaasked how much had been raised
tion, he did it on a grand scale.
and insisted on giving an equal
Few ther know the story,
amount for the establishment of a
• · ,
~tewart seems somefund to aid other unfortunate
t talk about tt. He
canines.
i ·
An associate of Stewart mentioned
the episode in passing to an offiei.tl of Home
Depot. who, in turn, contacted Stewart to inform
him that the company had a fund for chantabh:
�SUNDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
10, 2005 • 87
Jim V avidson
The 'affordability' index
'/
Back in the early 1800s there
was a famous slogan that went
"Go West Young Man, Go West."
Many did, seeking their fortune
and a better life for themselves
and their families.
Other than gold and
the natural beauty
of the state, this
may be one of
many reasons why
California klday is
our nation's most
populous state.
If you are heading to California
other than for a
vacation or to visit
relatives, you had
better think twice. Unless you
have tons of money, you probably won't be able to afford a
house when you get there. What I
am going to share with you may
make you appreciate where you
live, and if you are a homeowner
the fact that you have been able to
achieve The American Dream.
I have a friend who lives in
Arizona and has a son in
California who has really done
well financially.
His name is
Doug Hackney
and he lives in
Carlsbad, which
is located on the
coast
about
halfway
between
San
Diego and Long
Beach. In a
recent email that
Doug sent to his
dad, he talked
about the challenges in the San
Diego area of the affordability of
housing. When I read it, he pointed out many things I had never
thought about and I suspect this is
true for many of you who live in
other area<; of the country. As I
said, after you read this, you may
appreciate even more where you
live and what you have.
Doug pointed out that fewer
than one in six families could
qualify to buy a typical home in
this part of California. This is
determined by something called
"the affordability index," which
measures how many people in an
area can quality for a mortgage to
buy a home.
To explain, for any given area
the affordability index takes the
median price for a resale (used)
single family home, adds the
mortgage costs, taxes and insurance and compares the resulting
qualification income requirements to the median household
income. In San Diego, the median (meaning half are above and
half are below) price for a resale
single family home is currently
$449,350.
Including a 20 percent down
payment, with all insurance and
taxes added, the household
income required to quality for a
30-year fixed-rate mortgage for
that home at today's interest rates
is $105,313. Unfortunately for
those trying to buy a home, the
median county household income
is $55,000. This means that only
16 percent of the people who live
in the San Diego area can qualify
for a mortgage to buy the median
home.
You might ask, "How does
that compare with other areas?"
In the U.S. as a whole, 57 percent
qualify for a home. The only area
in California that comes close to
that is the high desert, at 58 percent.
In case you are wondering,
other areas in California come in
at: Sacramento, 38 percent;
Riverside/San Bernardino 33 percent; Northern California: 27 percent; Los Angeles: 24 percent;
San Francisco Bay Area: 19%
and Orange County: 18% and the
state as a whole has an affordability index of 25 percent.
Doug goes on to say with
Drug ·Forum address
•
•
1ssues 1n area
Students and employees at Hazard Community & Technical College
worked toward another successful drug forum. Shown from left, are:
student Jessica Gibson, Student Support Services' Helen Brunty, student Michael Turner, and Cindy Plummer, Human Services faculty.
~
More than 150 people participated in the Third Annual Drug
Forum
held
at
Hazard
Community
&
Technical
College showing their concern
and support for battling the drug
problem in the area. "We can't
just ignore problems and hope
they will go away," noted Cindy
Plummer, faculty member with
Human Services, who helped to
organize the event. "'Ve have to
meet this devastating situation
head on so we can do something
about it," Mrs. Plummer said.
Speakers for the event
included: Ron Daley, University
Center of the Mountains director; David Chaltas, Letcher
. County Alternative School;
Cathy Stout, Treatment and
Education director with UNITE;
Michelle Kilgore, social worker
with
Kentucky
River
Community Care; Rev. Doug
Abner and Rev. Ken Bolin, both
of Clay
County;
Doreen
Corn eli us, Fifth Congressional
District drug court coordinator;
Judy Cattoi, Social Worker with
Kentucky River Community
Care; Dr. Angelia Bryant of
Lindsey Wilson College; Teresa
Barton, Substance Abuse Task
Force with Gov. Ernie Fletcher;
Lt.
Dwayne
Depp
with
Kentucky State Police; Lt.
Darian Williams, Hazard Police
Department; and Pat Wooten,
Perry County Sheriff.
Joan Enochs, advisor to the
Human Services and Social
Work Association, is pleased
with the attendance, which was
an increase over the previous
year. "Participants got a good
overview of what is going on in
the community. They saw the
solutions that are being implemented in the community from
various organizations. I think
folks left with a sense that they
are not alone in their concern,"
Mrs. Enochs said.
Kentucky State Police Lt.
Dwayne Depp, in his keynote
address, noted that each person
must take responsibility to try
to do something about the drug
problem and so they should
never give up. "If you give up,"
Depp said, "then a person
dies."
Displays were contributed by
Perry Distributors, Cabinet for
Health and Families, and the
Perry
County
Cooperative
Extension Service .
The event was organized by
HCTC students in the following
organizations: Human Services
and Social Association; Phi
Theta Kappa; and Student
Government Association.
The corporate sponsors were
Perry
Distributors
and
American Woodmark. Pepsi
also made a donation for the
event.
" Every week I had a student
in my office saying another
friend of theirs died from drugs.
I don't see that anymore. We
have created the awareness that
there is a problem. That is the
first step toward a solution ,"
Mrs. Plummer said.
Lagoon
• Continued from p6
1111).
clue to this character's nature is
his name - Psycho Simpson. Tim
makes short work of the oddly
dressed Simpson but his tenuous
grip on reality is steadily slipping.
Tim totally loses it when he
stops by the night club and sees
that his dancer client has added
biting the heads off snakes to her
repertoire. This betrayal sends
Tim on a rampage that only
Stanley himself can stop. But is
Stanley snake enough to stand up
to Tim?
This is a by-the-numbers
"wimp gets revenge" flick, but it
benefits from good performances
and a solid sense of menace. The
swamp locations are a plus, as is
the
performance
of Chris
Robinson (who would go on to
soap opera fame as a member of
" General Hospital"). Robinson
appears totally at ease with the
snakes and manages to make Tim
a sympathetic character who has
been deeply wounded by his
experiences in Vietnam.
The film also features another
sleazy performance by character
actor Alex Rocco (who costarred
in "The Godfather" a year earlier
as Vegas mobster Moe Green).
Rocco has scant screen time as
Thomkins but he manages to sell
the character as an amoral creep
with minimal effort.
The director here is William
Grefe and this is probably the best
film he ever cobbled together.
Grefe had tried horror before with
a killer jellyfish flick, the
abysmal "Sting of Death," but
finally gets it right here. The best
bit he stages is when Thomkins
leaps off his diving board for a
morning dip and realizes, seconds
before hitting the water, that his
pool water has been drained and
replaced with a ton of poisonous
snakes.
"Stanley" is available on DVD
as part of Rhino Video's
"Horrible Horrors Collection,
Volume 2" which includes seven
other low rent flicks such as
"Blood Mania" and "Nightmare
in Wax."
Best line: "That swamp booger
turned all of our snakes loose."
1972, rated PG.
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trivia contest is up and running.
Just go to www.floydcountytimes .corn to play.
• This Town
• Continued from p6
corn crib was tore to flinders,
winders cracked for two miles
around, and pieces of mule landed
over an adjoining county. And,
believe me, for the next few days we
had a mighty sick hog on our
hands!"
~
THE TROUBLE
The man appeared deep in
melancholy. but he vowed he wasn't. His brow was furrowed, his eyes
heavy-lidded: his head hung low.
No, he wasn't worried about the
election-like everybody else, he
was certain he knew its outcome; the
family was all well, thank you; bank
note renewal time was at least two
months distant, and he had scrapped
up enough to pay his taxes. He
declared he was at peace with the
world.
But there was an air about him
that hinted of desperation, his friend
was convinced. Or could it be sadness , or anger? Perhaps it was fear
that enveloped the poor man.
But patiently, time and again, he
assured his solicitious friends. There
was nothing, basically wrong.
Then he finally confessed:
"I look this way because I'm trying to figure out what is a "thinking
man's filter!"
way out of the problem.~
Because there are a Byzantine
maze of environmental laws and
permits to build in this area, it
takes five years before you can
even begin to build a house.
Combine this with the fact that
new development is opposed by
anyone who already owns a
home. This also means that teachers, policemen, firemen, etc., are
unable to own a home in the communities they serve. Young families cannot buy a horne that has a
yard for their children.
Doug concludes by saying
that none of the politicians, editorialists, government bureaucrats or housing industry leaders
have come up with any viable
solutions . Now doesn't that
make you appreciate what
you've got? Viola and I are perfectly content to live here in
God's Country.
some elaboration that:
No. 1: you can't shop your
way out of the problem. A home
in Ocean Beach that looks like it
was built in the 1950s that has
598 square feet of living space
and is a single story bungalow on
a l ,751 square foot lot, lists for
$445,000. It will sell, because it's
only a few blocks from the ocean.
No.2:~ You can't choose your
way out of the problem. Because
of abusive lawsuits for "construction defects" that cost the industry billions in the 1990s, most
builders refuse to build more
affordable condominiums that
sell for $200,000 to $500,000.
New homes in this area start at
$600,000.
No. 3: You can't drive your
way out of the problem. You have
to travel all the way to Riverside
County to find new homes in the
rnid-$300 ,000 to $500,000
ranges and then drive down I-15
to jobs in San Diego. Traffic in
this corridor is expected to
increase form 95 ,000 to 230,000
cars a day over the next 25 years.
No. 4: You can't build your
Jim Davidson is a motivational speaker and syndicated columnist. You may contact him at 2
Bentley Drive, Conway, AR
72034.
No need to spend a
thousand for :a copier
by FELICIA A. RICHMOND
on your hard drive, but the photo is more
detailed. An example, a photo that is a 3"
Scanners are a useful piece of equip- x 4" and the resolution is 75 dpi will conment for all types of industries as well as sume about 190 K of memory. Another
for the home user. Scanners are consid- example would be a resolution set at 200
ered a piece of hardware, and it requires dpi that consumes close to 1.3MB of
software that comes with it to help it com- memory.
municate with the computer. Scanners are
When using a scanner there are differuseful for copying documents, photos, ent types of artwork, such as black and
images and other items. A scanner works white, grayscale, line art, color, text caplike a copier and is a lot cheaper.
ture (OCR) and halftones. OCR takes an
There are different types of scanners, original copy and turns it into an ASCII,
such as flatbed, sheet fed and specialized. so that a word processor can read it. Then,
A flatbed scanner opens on the top, which you are able to edit and add onto the docexposes a glass area where the item is ument without starting from scratch.
scanned. A flatbed scans
You can also take an
documents, photos, books
original photo and turn it
and other flat objects such
into a better quality photo.
as a leaf or even a piece of
One way is to sharpen it.
material. Flatbed scanners
Sharpening a photo will
come with attachments
take out the fuzzy look.
that can accommodate
When you do that, the conphotographic slides and
~~ ~~~~~n the p!xel and
photos (internal or exterthe boundaries is increased.
nal). A sheet fed scanner
Nevertheless, if you have a
has a slot through which
real fuzzy photo, it will
you feed a photo or a doconly help a little; if you
ument into the scanner, but
have any dust or scratches
you can usually only use
on the photo and you use
photos or documents that This column will be appear- the sharpening tool it will
are 81/2 inches in width. It ing weekly to answer many make them more visible.
does not matter how long of your computing quesIf you use the sizing and
it is, but the width is limit- tions/problems. Just email scaling button, it will allow
ed.
or call us and we will pub- you to increase and
The flatbed is the most fish your questions and our decrease the size in width
popular. To scan an item response. We will answer and height. The contrast
you must open the scanner your questions as quickly button, allows you to
lid, place the document or and precisely as possible. increase and decrease the
photo on the glass bed, and This column will be written brightness and darkness in
close the lid. Double-click by Information Technology the photo. An example
on the icon on your com- program students at Big would be, if you have a
puter desktop that is asso- Sandy Community and photo that is mainly light,
ciated with the scanner to Technical College that also therefore by making it
start the scanning process. belong to the IT club. To darker it gives the photo a
If you do not have an icon send us your questions, little more detail.
on the desktop that is okay. please email us or call:
If you want your photo
Just go to the start button Kathryn Miller
to have special effects, so
on the task bar, then go to kmiller0045 @stu.kctcs.edu that you can put it on a web
all programs, and find the (606)886-3863 Ext. 81259 site or to create your own
name of your scanner and We look forward to hearing piece of artwork, you need
scroll down to fmd soft- from you! Have a great software that allows you to
ware such as a scan wizard week!
do special effects. The
program. Double-click it.
software has different
After you double-click on
kinds of filters, painting
the scan wizard the scanner will start and text tools. These allow you to add
scanning. This will give you a preview of text to the image you have scanned.
the image.
These are a few software programs that
When starting a scan of a picture you allow you to customize you own photos:
will need to set the resolution. Resolution Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, and
is measured in dpi (dots per inch). Be Photo Impact. There are several image
aware: do not set it higher than needed, editing software programs out there, so
because the higher the resolution the big- you need to choose the one that will meet
ger the file. It will take up a lot of room all your needs.
COMPUTER
GURU
Job Fair to be held
April 13 on BSCTCPrestonsburg campus
Big
Sandy
Community
&
Technical College will
host the lst Annual
Job Fair Day on
Wednesday, April 13,
on the Prestonsburg
Campus. Employers
will be in attendance
from the following
counties:
Floyd,
Johnson, Magoffin,
Martin and Pike.
Where:
Johnson
Spring
Poker Run
to be held
Administration
Building Room 1102
&1112
May 7 at
BSCTC
Time: 9:00a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Contact:
Vera
Joiner ext. 67267 or
Dean Robinson ext.
82935
Please bring your
Resume and dress for
success.
1
The Eastern KY Chapter of
the Brothers of the Wheel
Motorcycle Club will be conducting a "Spring Poker Run" on May
7, on the Prestonsburg Campus of
Big Sandy Community and
.Technical College. Proceeds will
be for a Motorcycle Repair
Scholarship for BSCTC students.
There will be vendors, prizes,
food, music , events and fun.
Registration will be from ll :00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the ride
beginning at 1:00 p.m .. For more
information call 606-789-3431.
..
�'' 110 -Agriculture
115 · ATV's
120- Boats
'130- Cars
HO- 4x4's
150 - Miscellaneous
, 160 - Motorcycles
d70- Parts · ·
175 - SUV'$
'' 180- Trucks
;~ 90 - Vans .,
210 -:~o' Listings
220 -)felp Wanteq
230 - Information ·
250 -MiscellaneouS
260 - ·Part Time
270 ·Sales
280 - Services
290 >work Wanted
· · 120-Boats
FOR SALE: 18 ft.
Pontoon Boat Buggy,
40 HP Mercury O.B.,
Trolling Motor, Fish
Finder, 1994 Model
Real Fine Shape,
Lots of Extras, Call
886-0342,
$5,000
Firm,
Trailer
Included.
· 130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call 8862842 or 886-3451
FOR SALE
1993
Crown
Ford
Victoria.
138,000
miles. $,1200. call
606-874-0467
FOR SALE 1991
Toyota
Corolla
needs work $800 firm
call
606-886-8339
after 5 pm.
FOR SALE: 1988
Pontiac Bonneville,
no title, good for parts.
$600 abo. Call 8744094.
· 140-4x4's
FOR SALE: Honda
'93
Fourwheeler.
Honda
'97
300
Fourwheel
drive.
Looks good and runs
good. Call 886-0875.
150-Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: 1997
D-20-A-7 Komatzu
Dozer. 1,995 hrs. 70
percent.
Evenings
only Call 478-1378
after 4pm.
160-Motorcycles
@0 - Services
Aoo - MERCHANDISE
l
;.·.
.f10- Animals
~0 - Appliances
440 - Electronics
310 -·.$usiness
EMPLOYMENT
When responding to
Employment ads that
have reference numbers, please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your envelope.
Reference
numbers are used to
help us direct your
letter to the correct
individual.
205-Business Oppt.
~10- Health&'S~a~
i'475 - Household
~=i~:~;:~
.
D E N T A L
A S S I S T A N T
NEEDED,
Send
Resumes to:
419
Town Mtn. Rd., Suite
105, Pikeville, KY
M E D I C A L
S EC A ET A RY
Needed to work
Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
every other Sat.,
alternating between
41501
Prestonsburg
and
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
Billing Experience.
Call886-1714 or 2859000
LOCAL REBUILD
SHOP FOR MINE
EQUIPMENT is looking for 2 experienced
Mechanics. Apply in
person at 542 Mare
Creek
Road,
Stanville, KY or call
478-2882 between
7am-5pm.
LOOKING
TO
START OR EXPAND
YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
A B B 0 T T
fast & easy approval
ENGINEERING,
INC.
on all types of loans,
call toll-free 866-681- is currently accepting
applications for an
1264
experienced mi~ng
21o-Job Listing permit technician.
A NURSING HOME The applicant should
IS NOT YOUR ONLY have experience in
OPTION-Call Caring preparing all phases
Hearts In Home Care, of a DNR mining perthe affordable solution mit (surface and uderfor you. For as little
as $3.50 per hour you ground). The sucapplicant
can keep your loved cessful
ones
at
home .. should also be familLooking for expe- iar with the computer
riened and depend- programs AutoCAD,
able people.
Call
886-7809 or 276-796- Sedcad and Reame.
An excellent benefit
4700
package is provided
health,
EMS/AMBULANCE including
DISPATHCER 401 {K), 6 paid holiNEEDED: Full and days and vacation.
Part-time shifts avail- Please send resume
able. H.S. Diploma, to: 3073 KY AT 321,
typing and computer
Prestonsburg, KV
knowledge required,
41653 or email to
excellent communication skills and ability t h 0 w a r d
to multi-task are pre- @abbottengineerferred. Previous med- ing.com or call 606ical experience is 886-1221 to arrange
helpful. On-site train- an interview.
ing
available.
Benefits available and OIL
FIELD
pay based on experi- COMPANY
has
ence. Please mail openings for hard
resume to: 171 Abbott working responsible
Creek
Rd. , drivers. Must be of
Prestonsburg,
KY
or fax to
_ age 21 or older. Must
41653
606
_ have CDL with HAZ_
. Call
606
886 0834
886-9845 with any MAT an d t ank er
endorcements, good
questions.
driving record and
220-Help Wanted some mechanical
apptitude.
Please
EQUIPMENT
apply in person at:
SERVICE
Well
Universal
Medical Equipment Services, Inc., 5252
Maintenance/Service Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
in
SE Kentucky, 41601
606-874Great Opportunity. 3487,
Acc.epting
Electrical/Mechanical applications
Mon.
capabilities required. thru Fri. between the
Send resume to: hours of Bam and
P.O. Box 2249
4pm.
FOR SALE 1998
YAMAHA YZ80 New Huntington, WV
tires, pro-circuit pipe. 25723
$1600. Call 606-452Classifledsl
NEEDEDHELP
9599 for more info.
a~ work
Someone to stay with
Call
2002 HD 883 XLR elderly lady in home,
886-8S06
MOTORCYCLE, Call 886-3984
Sharp,
Extremely
Low Miles, $7,250.
Also
a
Whitney
Excel Mining, LLC
P1ano, $700.
Call
located in Martin and
886-9439 after 5pm.
180-Trucks
Pike County is accepting
applications for:
WANTED used full
size pick-ups 1998
thru 2003, will pay
cash call 800-7895301
Undereround Experienced
Miners
FOR SALE: 1995
Toyota 4-Runner V6,
3.0
Engine, AC,
Cruise
Control,
AM/FM CD Player,
Excellent
Shape.
$3,500 Firm, 8863956 or 791-1579
:t. ·
Furnitur& .
.,
4$0 - Lawn ~ $~
)l(>O- Yard Sale · ./·
300 •,lfJNANCIAL
.()pportunity
AUTOMOTIVE
.,. :i~ - Money To Lerjl:l
~5 -
330 -{ Ftor Sale
The FLOYD COUN·
TY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
...,,:,,,..,.·a~o · Miscellaneoua
Competitive Wages & Benefits
Applications are being
accepted at:
Prestonsburg and Pikeville, KY
Department for Employment
Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
FOR SALE: 8 ft' deli
cooler, $950 and Gas
convection
oven,
$450. Call 606-8862367.
HOUSE FOR SALE
at Betsy Layne, 2 BR,
1 BA, LR, Kitchen,
Utility
Room,
Enclosed
Porch,
Large Lot w/fence.
Walking
distance
from school and
shopping. $59,000
Call 478-8311
KAY'S WALLPAPER
205 Depot Road
Ky.
Paintsville,
Hundreds of Patterns
of
Wallpaper
&
Borders. All under
550-Land/Lots
$10.00. Open TuesFri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TIME Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m.
FOR SALE: 80
PART
CASHIER Needed at Closed Sun. & Mon. Acres of Land, Call
285-0902 .
Classic Cleaners in 606-789-8584.
Prestonsburg,
No
AT T E N T I 0 N :
Weekends, Evening FOR SALE: 10 inch
Shift. Call 789-7748 Bridge Steel, 24 LAND HIGH AND
Pieces, 5 ft & 12ft in DRY, not in Flood
Length, Call 285- Zone, 1.59 Acres 2
1293
Miles off 23 on Rice
Branch on Prater
POLE
BARN Creek, Call evenings
445-Furniture
30x50x1 0'
Only 606-874-9966
FOR
SALE-Solid $6,795.00 Includes ,....~.....- .....~~
Subsc::ribe Br
Wood Office Desk. Painted Metal, Slider,
Call 789-6320 or 367- Free Delivery Call
Savel Call
937-559-8385 .
1506
24x32x1 0'-$4,995.00
40x64x12'RAY'S BARGAIN
CENTER
$13,995.00
&
Used 30x64x12'-$9,995.00
New
Furniture
& http://natjonwjdepoleAppliances @ unbe- barns.com
lievable prices. Come
in today for incredible
savings. Shop At The
Little Furniture. Store
& Save!!
Route.
530-Homes
#122, McDowell. Call
HOUSE FOR SALE
606-377-0143.
in
Prestonsburg,
3BR, Some furniture
470-Hea lth&Beauty
included, $45,900,
Call anytime 889WOLFF TANNING
9821
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set HOUSE FOR SALE
up within 75 miles of 2 BR, Large Living
London, KY. Bulbs, Room, 2 Full Baths.
Parts, Lotions at New septic system,
Wholesale
Prices. new green metal roof,
city water, $35,000,
Call 888-554-0058
for more info call 606480-Miscellaneous 226-2573
MERCHANDISE
REAL ESTATE
The Home Show,
1984 14x70, Will
Louisa, KY.
Deliver
& Set!
2005 28x56, 3 BR 2 $5,900, call 606-638Stop in to see our
BA,
2x6
walls, 4663
large selection of 24, ~
Ultimate
Stainless
28,
& 32
wides. •
Steel Kitchen pkg.
Used 2005 16x76, Alson check out our •
Only 2 left, $54,000 Lived in only Six 42' wide. 2005 sinCall 606-638-4663
Months! Looks Brand glewides in stock. New! Call for Price! 17151 Highway 23,
606-638-4663·
Louisa, KY
570-Mobile Homes
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RN/LPN
If you seek the advantages offered by Extendicare,
a national leader in healthcare, we have an outstanding opportunity for you. We are currently hiring for open RN or LPN full-time positions. We
offer a $1,500 sign on package, 12-hour shifts, excellent benefits and competitive wages, including a
special PRN Rate. Call or stop by for a tour and
interview to join our caring team.
Salyersville Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.EJA.A.P.
A
c
s·
APORTUNE 500 COMPANY
NOW HIRING IN OUR
NEW PIKEVILLE CENTER
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALISTS
FOR SALE: 8 ft'
refrigerated deli case,
$1000, small pizza
oven, $400, small
juice cooler, $150,
washer & dryer, $150
pair. Call 606-8862367.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Conveniently located
at lvel, 2 BR/1BA w/2
Car Garag~ . Nine
Lots, can divide into 3
parcels,
contact
owner at 859-5767602
Visit us on the web at
floydcountytimes.com
C:MA's
$1,500 sign on bonus!
We are currrently hiring for an open C:MA
position, 3 p.ID.-11 p.ID.
We offer an excellent
benefit:s package and
competit:ive vvages. Call
or s1:op by a 'tour and
intervievv to join our
caring team.
Salyersville
Health Care
571 Parkvvay Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E..IA.A.P.
.We are looking for friendly, customer focused
peqple who love to learn and are challenged by
a fast-paced environment.
WE BELIEVE IN HIR~NG THE BEST AND
PROMOTING FROM WITHIN.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Progressive Pay Scale
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (k) Plan ·
Stock Purchase Plan
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age
and have a high school ·
diploma or GED. Type 30
WPM and pass a drug and
b~ckground screening.
If you would like to
become a part of this
dynamic, growing team,
please come by our
office or call:
ACS, Inc.
55 Sykes Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
606·218·2500
CNA's
'We are currently hiring for open CNA
posit:ions. 'We offer an
excellent
benefit.s
package and competitive vvages. Call or
stop by for a tour and
intervie'\-V to join our
caring team!
Salyersville
Health Care
ADrug-Free Workplace
People Making
Technology Work™
A
c
571 Parkvvay Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E..IA.A.P.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Final
clearance
2004 lot models and
2005 models now
available! If you are
serious about purchasing a new home
you need to be with
experienced staff to
get the right home at
a great price. The
Home Show-South
William son, Inc. US
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
606-353-6444 or toll
) free 877-353-6444
All Drywall, Dutch
with 2x6 walls,and
5/12 roof pitch, ulti·
mate kitchen package, glass block window, and many more
extras, Set up for
viewing. For details
call 606-353-6444 or
toll free 577-3536444 the home show
RENTALS
61 0-Apartments
DUPLEX
FOR
RENT: 2 BR Central
Heat & Air, Total
Electric,
Excellent
Condition. On US 23
North, 1 Mile From
Prestonsburg,
No
Pets. Call 889-9747
or 886-9007
*
1 BR APARTMENT,
next to Waffle House.
$395 per month,
includes water. Call
859-339·2702, After
6pm 886·6465
1
BR
APARTMENT, Newly
Remodeled on Lake
Road
in
~
Prestonsburg.
Garbage
Pick-Up,
$250 per month +
Deposit. Call 704824·2034
NOW RENTING Park
Place Apartments in
Prestonsburg,
Available for immediate occupancy. Rent
1
BR/$309,
2
BR/$345.
ASK
ABOUT OUR MOVE
IN SPECIAL,
886-0039
SERVICES
.6.2~·Storage/Office
FOR RENT: Office
Suite,
New
Construction.
900
sq . ft .
Ample
Parking, Can be
Convenient Location,
New Office Behind
Sav-A·Lot
in
Prestonsburg. Call
886-1515 for info.
713-Child Care
WILL DO BABY-SITTING in my home.
Mon-Fri, please call
791-4223
720-HealthSBeauty
WOLLF TANNING
BEDS
FREE Color
Catalog
Full Body Units
from $22 a month!
Buy Direct and Save!
CALL TODAY! 1·
800-781-5173
www.np.estan.com
FOR RENT: Detail
Shop , 3 car capacity;
located at 834 S.
Lake
Drive
in
Prestonsburg,
Ky.
Call 886-8883-week·
days;
889·9396evenings and week·
end. Ask for Bud.
FOR
LEASE:
Warehouse 2,500 sq.
ft., concrete floor, 15
ft. ceiling, 12 ft. over·
head door, located on
S.
Lake
Drive,
Prestonsburg. Call
886·8883, weekdays,
889-9396, evenings
and weekends. Ask
for Bud.
For Lease Finished
Office Space for
lease in prime location near BSCTC,
(PCC) and the new
Food City - 2100 -sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
five private offices,
conference
room,
kitchen, bath, parking
lot call Today 606424-2690 or 2262266
FOR RENT: 900
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
south of Martin on Rt.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
770-Repair/Services
CARPENTRY
WORK
all types.
New construction or
remodeling.
Garages, decks, etc.
Concrete work & siding. Free estimates.
Call 886·8896.
NEW HOMES &
REMODELING
Room
Additions,
& Decks,
Porches
Vynil Siding, Enter &
Exit
Painting,
Concrete Walks, Any
Size Metal Building &
Storage
Building.
Call Roger Honeycutt
886-0633,
Free
Estimates, 29 Years
Experience.
JKB
LANDSCAPING &
LAWN SERVICE
New jobs or maintenance, No job to big
or small, Free estimates.
Call 8890684,874-1214,2264147 or 226-4148
D & D Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Free Estimates!
630-Houses
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
HOUSE FOR RENT:
Call 606-785-0316 or
239 Francis Court,
785-9810
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. ft"
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suit·
812-Free
able location for chil·
NOTiCES
I
dren or pets. $500 FREE
PALLETS:
Call per month + utilities.
can be picked up
886•6362
behind The Floyd
Proposals must be
mailed or delivered to
James
Michael
Howell,
Executive
Director, Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, 3rd
floor
Johnson
Country Courthouse,
Ky.
Paintsville,
41240. All envelopes
must
clearly
be
marked on the outside of the envelope,
"FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL."
Proposals will be
accepted until April
22n<l, 2005, and will
be 0f!3ned at 11 a.m.,
on April 25th, 2005.
All proposals must be
received by the time
designated in the
invitation, and none
will be considered
thereafter. Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, Inc.,
cannot
assume
responsibility for any
delay as a result of
failure of the mails to
deliver bids on time.
Proposals will be
opened and read at
the time and location
stated above.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER
436-5181'
OPERATOR
CHANGE
NO.8
In accordance with
405 KRS 8:010,
notice is hereby
given that Buck Coal,
Inc., 544 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653,
intends to revise permit #436-5181 to
change the operator.
The
operator
presently approved in
the permit is Buck
Coal, Inc. The new
operator
will
be
Eastern Fuels, LLC,
251 Tollage Creek,
Sl,lite B, Pikeville,
Kentucky 41501.
The operation is
located 2.3 miles
south of Eastern, in
Floyd County. The
operation is approximately 2.00 miles
south from
KY's
Route 80's junction
with the Goose Creek
Road, and located
0.02 mile south of
Goose Creek. The
operation is located
on
the Wayland
U.S.G.S.
7
1/2
minute quadrangle
map.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
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call 606-886-9007 or Audit Services for the
" 7000
contract period of
889 9747
November 1, 2004,
1 BR FURNISHED
through October 31,
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LOT
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subject to terms and
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conditions of the
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Proposal.
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obtained
in
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or unfurnished locat- required call 606 - Accounting
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ed in Prestonsburg
Department at the
address
below,
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through
886 8991
Friday, between 8:30
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Ji FURNISHED
1 Rent, Call 874-9790 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
KENTUCKY
prior to the time and
BED ROOM APT.
date specified for bid
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opening.
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+
$300.
month,
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or
9717.
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Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
S.
Lake
Drive,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments or
objections must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow
Complex, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601. All
comments or objections
must
be
received within fif·
teen {15) days of
today's date.
NOTICE OF
BLASTING
SCHEDULE
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836-
0295
In accordance with
the provisions of 405
KAR 16:120, Section
3, notice is hereby
given that Frasure
Creek Mining, LLC,
1051 Main Street,
Suite 100, Milton,
West Virginia 25541,
(304) 743·8617, proposes the following
blasting
schedule.
The blasting site consists of approximately 252.52 acres locat·
ed at Craynor in
Floyd
County,
Kentucky. The area
is located approximately 0.5 miles
southwest from KY
Route 680's junction
with KY Route 979
and located along
Hamilton Branch of
Mud
Creek
at
Latitude 37oo27'27"
and
Longitude
82oo39'48". Detonations of explosives
are proposed to
occur daily, sunrise to
sunset, from April 1 ,
2005 to March 31,
2006.
given. The blast signal will consist of a
one minute series of
short blasts of a siren
prior to detonation.
The all clear signal
will consist of a prolonged blast sounded
on a siren following
the inspection of the
blast site. These signals will be audible
over a minimum distance of one half
mile. All blasting will
be scheduled from
sunrise to sunset;
however,
blasting
may be conducted at
other times. Events
which could lead to
blasting at times
other than scheduled
include but are not
limited to rain, lightning, or other atmospheric
conditions
which involve personnel, operational,
or public safety. If
conditions occur that
require blasting at
times other than the
normally scheduled
blasting hours, the
audible
signals
described above will
be used to warn the
public of the blasting
activity.
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Contact:
NURSING OPPORTUNTIES
1-800-395-5000
Highlands Regional Medical Center
is recruiting tor the following positions:
ext.8254
Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
(MediSurg Unit, Support Care Unit
and Emergency Room)
Fax: 414-908-8626
Email:
jweimer@extendicare .com
HRMC, a good place to work, offers a competitive
salary and a generous benefit package including:
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Retirement Plan
• MedicaVDental Insurance
Interested applicants may apply to the
Human Resources Department, HRMC,
5000 Ky. Rt. 321 ,
Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
(606) 886-7530
Fax: (606) 886-7534
E-mail: tclark@hrmc.org
HRMC Job Line: (606) 886·7510
Highlands is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit Highlands web site at
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The Medical Centers of the Movntains
HOUSE NURSE COORDINATOR
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
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Morgan County ARH Hospital
West Liberty, KY
Appalachian Regional Healthcare's Morgan County ARH
Hospital, located about 1-Yz hours from Lexington, in
West Liberty, KY. is accepting resumes/applications for
the following part time (50%) positions:
· HOUSE NURSE COORDINATOR
This Registered Nurse pos~ion will be responsible
for management of nursing staff and may serve as
administrative house supervisor on designated shifts.
Work schedule is flexible and may be 8 or 12 hour shifts
and on various/flexible days. Requirements include
graduation from an approved School of Nursing with
unrestricted KY RN licensure and several years of
clinical and administrative experience.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
This part time (50%) position is primarily a C shift
po'Sition but hours/days are flexible. Seeking a
graduate of an approved X·ray technology program
with licensure/certification as required.
ARH offers avery competitive salary based on education
and experience along with our lull complement of
benefits on a pro-rated basis.
For additional information, please send resume with
cover letter to: Marilyn Hamblin, System Professional
Recruiter, Appalachian Regional Healthcare,
Inc., PO Box 8086, Lexington, KY 40533; e-mail:
mhamblln@arh.org; Fax: 859·226-2586. EOE
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Hazard Home Health Services &
McDowell ARH Home Health
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is accepting resumes for Registered Nurse
positions available with the not-for-profit healthcare system's Home Health
Services in Hazard, Kentucky.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MANAGER
The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
Advertising Manager. The successful candidate will be
a self-motivated Individual able to train, motivate, and
direct others. Proven track record in sales and
management required. This position directs all
activities in the advertising department and reports
directly to the Publisher, and is an excellent opportunity
for the advertising professional.
This Is a full-time position and offers a competitive
salary, health benefits, life insurance. 401 (k), paid
vacations, holidays, and much, much more.
Please send your resume to:
Publisher
Floyd County Times
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, KY 41 653
or by email to: publlsher@floydcoun1ytlmes.com
StoneCrest Golf Course
918 Clubhouse Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1006
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
E·Mall: tclark@hrmc.org
, Highlands is an equal opportunity employer.
Please vis~ Highlands web site at www.hrmc.org
EQUINE~
Please apply by telephone or in person to:
in Salyersville
Students • Seniors • Single Parents
50-75 PART· or FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Control of the blastwwwhrmcorg
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Prestonsburg, is currently recruiting for the following full-time
position:
minutes prior to the
blast. Post detona·
Director
tion access to the
Environmental Services
Responsible for providing an aseptic and aesthetically
blasting area and
pleasing environment for the Medical Center patients,
release of traffic on
employees and visitors through coordinating and supervising all
public roads will be
functions of the department. Promote and ensure high
standards of performance by conducting quality assurance tours
allowed only after an
and inspections and recognized methods of operation. Oversee
inspection has deter·
the Medical Center's hazardous material and waste manage·
mined that no hazment programs. Develop, implement and maintain the annual
operating budget within the established guidelines.
ards exist.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent, B.A. Degree preferred.
After personnel are
Three to fiVe years experience in managing housekeeping, linen
cleared from the
service and biohazardous waste. Specific experience and
knowledge must include all phases of housekeeping techniques
area, a pre-detonaand related equipment.
tion warning consist·
Interested applcants may apply to the
Human Resources Department
ing of one minute
Highlands Reglon~l Medical Center
series of long blasts
5000 Kentucky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
of a siren will be
(606) 886-7530, Fax (606) 886-7534
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for Kentucky.
Now accepting applications for volunteers
for the 2005 season.
Successful applicants will be required to
work 14 hours per week in exchange for
membership privileges.
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Requirements include graduation from an accredited school of nursing,
unrestricted Kentucky Registered Nurse licensure, valid driver's license and
at least two years of nursing experience. As an ARH Home Health nurse, you
will practice your chosen profession. as a member of a multidisciplinary team
assisting with the preparation of and interpretation of the client's pl8n of care,
systemic client assessments/reassessments with appropriate interpretation of
the findings and performance of nursing treatments, procedures and total client
care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards.
These are full time day shift positions (8:00 am. - 4:30 p.m.) with minimal
weekends; an average of 5 patients per day; automated documentation; mileage
reimbursement at the rate of 40.5 cents per mile; and stand-by or call is minimal
including hourly pay even if visit is not required.
MARKETING MANAGER
ARH Home Health Services
Pike and Floyd County Areas
This full time marketing position is responsible for marketing ARH durable
medical e~uipment and support services to referral sources with the goal
of ARH bemg recogmzed by consumers in the region as the provider of first
choice. Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
or related field and several years of m~rketing/saies experience preferably
in a healthcare setting.
ARH offers a very attractive salary based on education and experience and
benefits inc!ude very low cost single o.r family plan health insurance coverage;
3 weeks paid vacation and 9 paid holidays annually; sick leave allotment; life
insurance at group rates; Tax Sheltered Annuity programs; non-contributory
retirement plan, etc.
Please submit resume to or contact: Lana Smith, ARH Director of Home
Health, ARH Division of Home Services, 100 Airport Gardens Road
Hazard, KY 41701; a-mail: lsmith@arh.org Telephone: 606-439·6955· 0 ;
contact: Marilyn Hamblin, ARH System Professional Recruiter· e-m~il·
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR
DRINKING
WATER
Francis
Water
Company Has Levels
of Total Organic
Carbon
Above
Drinking
Water
Standards
Our water system
recently violated a
drinking water standard. Although this is
not an emergency, as
our customers, you
have a right to know
what happened, what
fOU should do, and
what we are doing to
correct this situation.
We routinely monitor for the presence
of drinking water
contaminants.
Testing results we
recently
received
show that our system
exceeded the maximum
contaminant
level (MCL) for Total
Organic
Carbon.
There is no MCL for
Total
Organic
Carbon; however a
ratio for Total Organic
Carbon is calculated
based upon treatment technique. The
minimum ratio is 1.0
mg/1. The ratio of
Total Organic Carbon
is our water system
was 0.58 mg/1.
What should I do?
You do not need to
use an alternative
(e.g. bottled) water
supply. However, if
you have specific
health
concerns,
consult your doctor.
What does this
mean?
This is not an
immediate risk. If it
had been, you wovld
have been notified
immediately.
However, you need
to be aware of the
possible
health
effects.
Total
Organic
Carbon.
Total
Organic
Carbon (TOC) has
no health effects.
Total
However,
Organic Carbon, provides a medium for
the formation of disinfection byproducts.
These
byproducts
include
trihalomethanes,
or
TRMs,
and
haloscetic acids, or
HAAs. Drinking water
containing
these
byproducts in excess
of the MCL may lead
to adverse health
effects, liver or kidney problems, or nervous system effects,
and may lead to an
increased risk of getting cancer.
What happened?
What is being done?
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
The source of water
for Francis Water
Company is a mine.
Mine water is usually
considered a groundwater source. Our
source designation
was changed from
groundwater
to
groundwater under
the direct influence of
surface water, which
has more stringent
monitoring requirements. We are trying
to have the source
re-designated
as
groundwater,
but
until this occurs we
will continue to monitor for Total Organic
Carbon and adjust
the
treatment
process and/or testing procedures to
meet the minimum
ratio of 1.0 mg/1. In
addition, we are
upgrading
our
recordkeeping system to
be more
proactive in reporting
any violations. We
anticipate this to be
resolved by January
1 , 2006.
For more information, contact: Chris
Francis
Phone: 606-87 41111
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 38, Garrett,
KY 41630
Please share this
information with all
the other people who
drink this water,
especially those who
may
not
have
received this notice
directly (for example,
people in apartments,
nursing
homes, schools, and
businesses). You can
do this by posting
this notice in a public
place or distributing
copies by hand or
mail.
This notice is being
sent to you by:
Francis
Water
Company
Public
Water
System
ID
#:
0360152
Date: 3/30/2005
Spanish-Este
informe
contiene
informacion
muy
importante sobre Ia
calidad de su agua
beber. Traduzcalo o
hable con alguien
que lo entienda bien.
Notice- Francis
Water Co. water is
excellent and no
changes in water
quality has occurred.
The violation above
was due to not
enough
samples
being taken, this
caused our ratio for
TOC to be low. More
samples will be taken
due to our new classification as surface
water.
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
IN THE
FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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No job too big or small.
Deck and yard work.
Will do tree trimming.
For all of your lawn, garden,
landscaping, hillside cleaning, & tree trimming needs.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!!!
Free estimates, call:
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606-265-3336 or 606-265-4678
New Construction • Remodeling
Vinyl Siding • Window Replacement
Hardwood Flooring
Shingle/Tin Roofing
,
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Concrete Work
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"
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Also Electrical Classes
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Part-tim.e:·
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The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
Receptionist/Ad Clerk. In addition to traditional
receptionist duties, this position provides inside support
to the advertising department.
This is a full-time position and offers competitive pay,
health benefits, life insurance, 401 (k), paid vacations,
holidays, and much, much more.
Please apply in person only at:
The Floyd County Times
263 S. Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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Council OKs ftrst step of HRMC annexation
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by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
briefs
Tampering
\harges
dropped
PRESTONSBURG
With three members voting no,
the Prestonsburg City Council
passed an ordinance Monday
attempting to annex Highlands
Regional Medical Center and
the Consolidated Health
Systems properties on Route
321.
Three council members,
Don Willis, an HRMC
employee, Danny Hamilton,
whose wife is an employee,
and Kay Ross, each voted no
to the annexation attempt. The
vote came after a comment by
attorney Jimmy Webb, who
said there may be "ethical concerns" because of Willis' and
Hamilton's affiliation with the
hospital.
Willis, who was turned
down when he asked that the
council postpone the second
reading of the ordinance until
representatives from the hospital made their comments, said
the city is "singling out" the
hospital to obtain more taxes.
"It's not fair to single out
the hospital," Willis said after
the meeting. "We're talking
about 400-some employees
and, if I'm not mistaken, I
believe 34 of those employees
live in Prestonsburg."
Kathy Rubado, director of
public relations at the hospital
who gave a presentation at the
meeting, confirmed yesterday
that 34 hospital employees live
within city limits.
During the meeting, Willis
(See VOTE, page three)
HRMC Public
Relations
Director Kathy
Rubado argued
against the
annexation
prior to
Monday
evening's vote.
photo by Mary Music
by MARY MUSIC
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STAFF WRITER
Firing suit
against
mayor begins
PRESTONSBURG Charges were dismissed
Monday against a Floyd
();>unty woman accused of
harassing a witness in a
sexual abuse case.
District Judge James R.
· len conditionally dismissed the charge against
Ahita Burke, 41, of Martin,
during a pretrial conference in the case Monday.
She was ordered to
have no contact with the
complaining witness in the
case, Janet Owens, of
Green Acres, who alleged
that Burke threatened her
in order to persuade her to
drop charges against Larry
Owens.
Larry Owens, 49, also
f Martin, was charged
arlier this year with sexually abusing a minor
female. His case was
transferred to the grand
jury in January after a
closed hearing in district
court.
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Tom Doty
PRESTONSBURG - A
wrongful discharge lawsuit
brought against Prestonsburg
Mayor Jerry Fannin by a former executive director of the
Mountain Arts Center began
its trial phase Monday, with
both ousted director Pat
Bradley and Fannin taking the
stand during the first two days
of trial.
Bradley contends that she
was fired by Mayor .Fannin
because of an alleged inappropriate relationship with an
employee, but testified that at
no time did she have such a
relationship.
Bradley went on to note
that the employee was only
put to work full time after he
was approved by two other
managers who approved of
his work. She confessed to
forming a friendship but
denied any allegations of a
sexual relationship.
She did admit to sharing
one kiss with the employee in
the parking let of Rcr.o's
Restaurant in Pikeville, but
that the relationship went no
further during her tenure at
the MAC.
When questioned about
Clarification
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent Turner gave a presentation Monday to the Floyd County Chamber of
Commerce, detailing the extent of the drug problem, as well as local efforts to combat lt.
The Christopher
Lawson named in
}Jnday's story concerning
is appearance in court
last week is not the same
person as Kristofer
Lawson, son of Sharon
Lawson, of Stephen's
Branch.
Prosecutor discusses local
drug problem with Chamber KHSAA disciplines
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
2 DAY FORECAST
PRESTONSBURG
The
Floyd County Chamber of
Commerce met on Monday and
was treated to a bird's eye view on
area drug trafficking prosecutions
by
the
invited
speaker,
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent
Turner.
Turner gave Chamber members
an overview of his office's take on
drug crimes, which included the
use of pie charts culled from a statistical analysis that Turner created
which details the efforts made by
his office and law enforcement to
stem the tide of illegal drug activity in Floyd County since he took
office in 2000.
Turner noted that voters complained about drugs in the region
and that he made it his mandate
upon election to listen to the voters. He explained that the problem
was that no one was doing drug
buys to effect arrests.
Turner said that Kentucky State
Police responded first and was
soon followed by the Floyd
County Fiscal Court, which funded a task force for the area.
Operation UNITE has since taken
over the task of arresting drug traffickers and the numbers show no
signs of decreasing in 2005.
(See DRUGS, page three)
County gets grant to clean Buckingham
by MARY MUSIC
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STAFF WRITER
SOMERSET - Floyd County
received $125,000 in PRIDE
"super grant" funding to clean up
an illegal dump that has been an
eyesore in Left Beaver for more
Floyd County
Sheriff John K.
Blackburn and
Deputy Jeremy
Shepherd
displayed
12 grams of
cocaine found
at a Honaker
home this
week.
photo by Mary Music
than half a century.
The announcement came during a press conference Monday at
the Center for Rural Development
in Somerset. In all, 13 super grants
were awarded to various communities in the state, totaling
$1,523,358.
"These funds are an investment
in a better quality of life for the
entire community," U.S. Rep. Hal
Rogers said. "When we clean up
our environment, we make our
communities healthier. We make
our natural resources more enjoyable for ourselves and more attrac-
PHS grid program
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
LEXINGTON
On
Tuesday, the Kentucky High
School Athletic Association
(KHSAA) released a summary of recent rulings handed
down by Commissioner
Brigid DeVries. For use of an
ineligible player in the sport
of football, Prestonsburg High
School was fined $1 ,000 and
will be forced to forfeit games
in which the ineligible player
participated.
(See GRANT, page three)
Search turns up cocaine
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
LITTLE MUD - The Floyd County Sheriff's
Department confiscated $1,500 worth of cocaine at
a Honaker residence Monday.
On Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff John K.
(See COCAINE, page three)
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The number of games is
pending. The list is to be forwarded to the Association.
The ineligible player was
ruled to have participated in
games during the 2003 season.
Prestonsburg head coach
John DeRossett now looks to
put the incident behind his
football team, a top- 10 program in Class 2A each of the
past six seasons.
"The football program fol(See PHS, page seven)
Allen Central High
School sophomores
Brittney Waugh, left,
and Tiffany Owens
will head to Bowling
Green· Friday to
defend their crown
in the state Science
Olympiad. Last year
the duo won the
tower building event
and they head back
this year seeking
another championship. Waugh is
the daughter of
Chris and Angie
Waugh, of Allen.
Owens is the daughter of Joe and
Teresa Owens, of
Garrett.
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apparently came between two
neighbors in Japan - almost
continuously for more than two
years .
Miyoko Kawahara was
arrested and charged Monday on
suspicion of inflicting injury by
blasting loud dance music
:Umost 24 hours a day on a
portable stereo she pointed at
her neighbor's house.
Kawahara, 58, was pumping
up the volume since 2002.
Police launched their investigation after doctors diagnosed
the 64-year-old neighbor as having insomnia and headaches
attributed to the noise, a Nara
prefecture police spokesman
said.
Police haven't pinpointed a
motive, but the spokesman said
the two women had spats over
mmor Issues he declined to
identify.
Under Japanese law, those
convicted of inflicting injury on
another person face up to 10
years in prison and a fine.
•
RALEIGH, N.C.
Harley-Davidson
enthusiast
Richard Woodworth has an
unusual piece of art in his back
yard, and it's causing him quite
a headache with the city of
Raleigh.
It's the gnarled metal of a
wrecked motorcycle hanging in
a tree.
In February, a city inspector
walked on Woodworth's wooded property and decided the dangling metal fell under Rale1gh 's
code definition of a nuisance
motor vehicle. But even though
Woodworth lives a mile outside
the city limits and has posted
no-trespassing signs , he falls
under some city code enforcement.
For Woodworth, that meant
receiving a city inspections letter telling him to pay a $100
administrative inspection fee
and demanding that he remove
the bicycle.
Woodworth was among several residents last week who
asked council members to
rescind such fees.
For now, Woodworth is considering whether to put up a
fence around his art or remove
the bike's motor so it's no longer
considered a motor vehicle.
"Just because it looks funny
doesn 't mean we ought to be
telling people how to run their
lives and what they ought to do
on their own property," Regan
said. "Just because it's hanging
doesn 't mean it's going to fall."
Today in History
The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, Aprill3,
the 103rd day of 2005. There are
262 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: On April 13, 1970,
Apollo 13 , four-fifths of the wa
to the moon, was crippled when a
tank containing liquid oxygen
burst. (The astronauts managed to
return safely.)
On this date:
• In 1598, King Henry IV of
France endorsed the Edict of
Nantes, which granted rights to
the Protestant Huguenots. (The
edict was abrogated in 1685 by
King Louis XIV, who declared
France entirely Catholic again.)
•
In
1742,
Handel's
"Messiah" was first performed
publicly, in Dublin, Ireland.
• In 1743, the third president
of the United States, Thomas
Jefferson, was born.
• In 1870, the Metropolitan
Museum of Art was founded in
New York.
1943,PresidentRoosevelt
dedicated the Jefferson Memorial.
• In 1958, Van Cliburn
became the first American to win
the Tchaikovsky International
Piano Contest in Moscow.
• In 1964, Sidney Poitier
became the first black performer
in a leading role to win an
Academy Award, for "Lilies of the
Field."
In 1965, 16-year-old
•
Lawrence Wallace Bradford Jr.
was appointed by New York
Republican Jacob Javits to be the
•In
first black page of the U.S. Senate.
• In 1986, Pope John Paul II
visited a Rome synagogue in the
first recorded papal visit of its
kind.
• In 1992, the Great Chicago
Flood took place as the city's century-old tunnel system and adjacent basements filled with water
from the Chicago River.
Ten years ago: A federal
appeals court opened the way for
Shannon Faulkner to become the
first woman to take part in military
training at The Citadel. Bob
Dornan became the seventh GOP
presidential contender.
Five years ago: President
Clinton, during a question-andanswer session with newspaper
editors, heatedly said, "I'm not
ashamed" about being impeached
and "I'm not interested" in being
pardoned for any alleged crimes in
the Monica Lewinsky scandal and
Whitewater investigation .
One year ago: Conceding a
couple of "tough weeks in Iraq,"
President Bush signaled he was
ready to put more American
troops on the front lines and use
decisive force if necessary to
restore order despite "gut-wrenching" televised images of fallen
Americans. Barry Bonds hit his
661st homer, passing Willie Mays
to take sole possession of third
place on baseball's career list.
Swimmer Michael Phelps won the
2003 Sullivan Award as the
nation's top amateur athlete.
Today's Birthdays: Movie
director Stanley Donen is 81.
Actor Don Adams is 79. Former
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell,
R-Colo., is 72. Actor Lyle
Waggoner is 70. Actor Edward
Fox is 68. Playwright Lanford
Wilson is 68. Actor Paul Sorvino
is 66. Movie and TV composer
Bill Conti is 63. Rock musician
Jack Casady is 61. Actor Tony
Dow is 60. Singer AI Green is 59.
Actor Ron Perlman is 55. Actor
William Sadler is 55. Singer
Peabo Bryson is 54. Rock musician Max Weinberg is 54.
Bluegrass singer-musician Sam
Bush is 53. Rock musician Jimmy
Destri (Blondie) is 51. Singermusician Louis Johnson (The
Brothers Johnson) is 50.
Comedian Gary Kroeger is 48.
Actress Saundra Santiago is 48.
Rock musician Joey Mazzola
(Sponge) is 44. Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov is 42. Actress
Page Hannah is 41. Rock musician Lisa Umbarger is 40. Reggae
singer Capleton is 38. Actor Rick
Schroder is 35. Singer Lou Bega
is 30. Actress Courtney Peldon is
24.
Thought for Today: "Were
it left to me to decide whether we
should have a government without
newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not
hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." - Thomas Jefferson (17431826).
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high school student, earning top
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On Monday, the Vienna high
school that Freud graduated
from in 1873 handed the
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containing files on Freud's and
other students' grades.
Freud took his high school
exams in July 1873 along with
eight other students. He was one
of two given the evaluation
"excellent" in the category
"ready for university."
His only lower grade, "commendable," was in natural sciences.
Freud, who later became the
founder of psychotherapy,
received high marks in German
and for good behavior. He also
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • A3
Vote
• Continued from p1
Floyd County recieved a "super grant" totaling $125,000 to clean
up an illegal dump at Buckingham Mountain. Pictured are
·congressman Hal Rogers, Deputy Judge-Executive Brett Davis,
-Floyd County PRIDE Coordinator Lon May and Richard Thomas,
~ executive director of PRIDE.
~
• Continued from p1
.tive to tourists. Ultimately, cleanting up the environment will lead to
~ a better future for our children. I
ommend the local officials who
ursued this funding to improve
1
rHoyd County."
~ The Floyd County Fiscal
(Court, working with the Floyd
t:County PRIDE Committee, will
~use the money to clean up the
tJ3uckingham Mountaintop dump,
riocated on a hillside that drains
~into Left Beaver Creek. The illegal
~dump , which has been active for
tmore than 50 years, is fllled with
Pseveral hundred tons of household
•garbage~¥
. hides and appliances.
~ The P
E spring cleanup is
•currently nderway and will con.tinue un •. April23.
~
PRIDE Coordinator Lon May
~said yesterday that an illegal dump
:at Town Branch, which is full of
~ires, will also be cleaned up .
fCommunity
and
individual
~involvement in this year's cleanup
•is "looking good," he said.
~ Several individuals, he said,
~have signed up to clean roadways
:in their Gommunities and several
~
~
groups are also pitching in.
Cleanups are currently under
way for Route 404, Route 114,
West Prestonsburg, U.S. 23 from
the Holiday Inn to the flea market,
Town Branch, Arkansas Creek,
Prater Creek, Old Hite Road in
Martin, and Route 7 in Hueysville.
Allen Central ROTC students will
pick up roadside litter near the
school this morning. ·
Those wishing to organize
clean up projects for their communities can call May at (606) 8860498.
This year's drop-off location is
at the Martin Transfer Station.
Judge-Executive Paul Hunt
Thompson announced that the
county will accept one truckload
per household with no tipping
fees. The county will not be picking up items during the cleanup.
For more information, call the
Garth Transfer station at 2850033.
The city of Prestonsburg will
pick up one truckload per household within city limits. To register
a pickup, call886-2335.
suggested that the council take a
vote of residents living in
Branham Village.
"If the residents don't want to
pay for it, why should the hospital pay it?'' he said before unsuccessfully requesting a motion to
table the matter.
Ross and Hamilton 9oth
refused to comment on their vote
after the meeting.
Prior to the vote, Rubado,
accompanied by CEO Bud
Warman and Jack Blackwell ,
chief financial officer, argued
against the annexation. Her main
topics of concern centered
around water, gas, sewage and
police services provided to the
hospital.
.
Rubado said the hospital was
built outside of city limits in
order to provide services to both
Floyd and Johnson counties.
Rebutting Mayor Fannin's
claims that the hospital is receiving city services without paying
for them, Rubado argued that the
hospital only receives sewer services from the city and that
annexation
would
require
"around the clock" police protec-
tion which would increase city
costs.
"We believe the medical center is being singled out to
increase the city's tax base,"
Rubado said, "and it's illegal."
(Webb later challenged that
statement, saying it was not illegal for the city to do so.)
Rubado described the hospital
as a "good corporation" that has
donated $165,000 over the past
three years to city organizations.
"There are some people seated in this room that have come to
me for support and we never
turned you down ," she said.
"There are some people in this
room that called and asked us to
help with their medical bills, and
we never turned them down."
She pointed out that the hospital, a nonprofit organization,
could not be taxed and that the
employees would bear the brunt
on their pay stubs.
Fannin argued that the hospital could "offset" the payroll tax
with savings the hospital
receives from city supplied water
services after the annexation
takes place.
Rubado and Warman both
argued that the hospital, which
purchases gas and water services
from Auxier, doesn't understand
how those savings will take place.
Fannin referred to two letters,
one written by the hospital in
1970 requesting water service
from the city during construction. He said that the city provides water to Auxier Water
Company and owns the line and
the meter for water supplied to
the hospital. Auxier Water
Company employees, he said,
read the meter and charge the
hospital "three times" what the
city charges them for it.
He also blamed the hospital
for sewage smell problems in the
residential vicinity, saying that
"residents in that area have to put
up with that." He said the city is
planning a $1.2 million improvement to the sewage line on Route
321 "to service the hospital ."
"We can't grow and give our
kids and senior citizens things if
we don't grow out," Fannin said,
later pointing out his opinion that
"everybody should pay their
own part" instead of requiring
city residents to bear the brunt in
taxes for people who live outside
the city limits . People outside
city limits who receive city services, he said, should "pay their
part, too."
Rubado, who presented a
petition with 500 signatures,
vowed to fight the annexation .
" Our position remains firm,"
she said yesterday. "We will
challenge this legally. We don't
feel that the city council is fully
informed of the facts and it's
unfortunate because it will lead
to a long, expensive legal challenge. Annexation is not good
for the city or the hospital."
The hospital is currently
preparing an "immediate" legal
challenge, she said.
The city must hold two readings of another ordinance before
the annexation becomes official.
Lawsuit
• Continued from p1
Cocaine
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Blackburn said his department was
processing an arrest warrant for
Delores Ann Kidd, 50, charged
with cocaine possession and trafficking.
Sgt. Gary Tackett and Deputy
Jeremy Shepherd fmmd the cocaine
while executing a search warraut
relating to a Tennessee burglary.
Also assisting were Detectives
Chris King and Randy Mitchell
from the Hancock County Sheriff's
Department in Tennessee, which
requested assistance from Floyd
County in a burglary investigation.
Shepherd said yesterday that
Kidd is accused of burglarizing her
boyfriend's home in Hancock
County while the man was attending his son's wedding.
During the search, officers also
confiscated a computer and a telephone, items reportedly stolen from
the Tennessee home.
Shepherd said officers found the
12 grams of cocaine while searching for guns which were also
reportedly stolen.
The weapons were not recovered, he said.
The cocaine will be sent to the
state crime lab for analysis.
whether she had been intimate tions that she used city funds to
with a staff person in front of buy alcohol and that she didn't
others at the MAC , she replied, book shows properly. Fannin
"I am not a high school kid cited some instances b ut admitted that he had no documentawith raging hormones."
Fannin was c alled to the tion o n hand to prove the
stand Tuesday. A line of ques- charges .
The defense is scheduled to
tioning about allegations that
the Mayor used a city credit 1begin calling its witnesse s
card inappropriately were _Joday.
stricken from the record by
Judge John Caudill who cited
the information as immaterial
to the proceedings.
Fannin was also questioned
about reasons fo r f iring
Bradley which included allega-
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The presentation, scheduled
ifor 20 minutes of the allotted
:;hourlong meeting, wound up
~going through to the meeting's
:end as m,mbers began pepper~ing Turner with questions about
~drug critiies.
: Turner was called upon to
:explain the difference between
lirugs with similar sounding
:.names , such as meth and
~methadone , as well as questions
~about where the problem is lead~ing. Turner pulled no punches.
~
"We can arrest and prosecute
i;offenders till the cows come
~home, but the real problem to
I
•lick is the demand for drugs,"
said.
Turner said that curing
is the best long-term
and applauded efforts
Dru~ Court, which Turner
"deiperately needs fund-
volunteers may be needed so
that students at the Center can
pitch in for community events.
• The Jobs Corps also
announced that it is planning to
celebrate its 40th anniversary on
June 3 with an expo in downtown Prestonsburg. Activities
for the expo will be announced
shortly and it will include
demonstrations by students of
the skills taught at the center.
• The Chamber announced
that it will have its annual
awards banquet on May 3 and
that a golf tournament has been
scheduled for July 7, with more
details to follow.
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Some platters of D.C.-fed pork are easy targets for bad reviews. To
attack others can make the critics look bad.
It might be well for taxpayer watchdogs such as Citizens Against
Government Waste to consider that before firing unnuanced rhetorical
bazooka blasts at Congress and at federal spending that they don't seem to
fully understand.
The Washington-based group has released its annual "Pig Book," listing nearly 14,000 examples of fiscal2005 projects that meet its definition
of pork-barrel spending.
Without them, the group says, a projected $427 billion deficit would be
$27.3 billion smaller. Since 1991, a press release declares, it has found
$212 billion in spending it thinks the taxpayers ought not have been stuck
with.
President Tom Schatz said "members of Congress are engaging in the
worst form of blatant self-interest - larding the budget with pork for
home districts and states."
But let's take a good look at how the pigs are identified. It's important
to do that even when one is generally unhappy, as this editorial page has
been, with the blatant flouting of fiscal discipline on Capitol Hill.
Citizens Against Government Waste lists a project in the Pig Book if it
meets any one of seven criteria:
• The item was requested by the Senate or the House, but not both.
• It was not specifically authorized earlier in th.: budget process.
• It didn't have to compete with other projects for aid.
• The president didn't ask for it.
• It greatly exceeds either the president's budget request or the funding it got the previous year.
• It didn't face a congressional hearing.
• It serves only a local or special interest.
The criteria make some useful points but miss others. And they leave
the audience at the edge of the federal feed troughs, since the Pig Book
targets only about 1 percent of a $2.5 trillion budget.
Apparently, the organization doesn't see any pork in the vast bulk
sausage of government spending - not deep within entitlements nor in
dubious items that a president and Congress mutually championed.
Citizens Against Government Waste's prime target is "earmarking," by
which lawmakers and congressional leaders write specific projects on
their constituents' wish lists into those massive budget bills.
Earmarks thus often e~cape scrutiny by the public and even the full
Congress. They c~t.n o.Yeqidv judgment,<; by fec\eral agencies or congressional committees. Clearly, this kind of fiscal game-playing should be
carefully scrutinized.
That scrutiny would reveal bad apples: It's a no-brainer to denounce a
$72,750 award to the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation (named for the father of
baseball "iron man" Cal Ripken Jr.) to help build a teeny replica of the
Baltimore Orioles' ballpark so kids can imagine playing in the majors.
But it's much harder- and, we believe, should be impossible- to say
that a combined $4 million in earmarks for Nebraska and Iowa to fight the
scourge of methamphetamine is pork. Or that there's no good purpose to
federal aid to highways, the environment, housing, agriculture, education,
etc.
The scrutiny should distinguish among bad deals that should be denied,
"nice to haves" that should take a back seat to basic human needs in tight
fiscal times and vital government aid for worthy local projects.
The fact that lawmakers resort to earmarks so routinely certainly
demonstrates - again - that the federal budget process is broken.
But by indiscriminately denouncing projects with varying levels of justification , the watchdogs risk barking so shrilly that the satisfied customers will plug their ears.
- Omaha World-Herald
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Capitol Ideas
Center finds quality of life improving, still lagging
by MARK R. CHELLGREN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANKFORT - The quality of life
in Kentucky was better in 200 1 than it
was in 1990, yet remains well behind
most of the rest of the nation.
At least that's the conclusion drawn
from an index created by the Kentucky
Long-Term Policy Research Center to
compare Kentucky to itself and the
other states.
There are a host of surveys that compare the states on a variety of individual
topics, from crime rates to educational
attainment and poverty to environmental quality. The center combined results
from 26 areas to create its own index.
Created by the General Assembly in
1992, the center acts as something of a
think tank for the legislative branch.
"To bring a broader context to the decision-making process," as it says in the
center's description of its mission.
Each week, it seems, another study is
released that looks at individual topics.
"What we were trying to do is say,
'Where does Kentucky stand overall?'"
said Michael Childress, executive
director of the center.
Near the back of the line, was the
answer.
In 1990, Kentucky ranked 46th
among the 50 states. Eleven years later,
it had risen to 40th.
The topics were grouped into five
broad categories - communities, education, economy, environment and government. The individual topics covered
some obvious items and some not so
obvious.
Home ownership rates, teen birth
rates, smoking and charitable contributions were among the topics considered
in community ratings. High school and
college attainment along with ACT
scores and 8th grade math results comprised the education segment.
Per capita income, poverty levels,
patents, Internet access and business
creations were among the topics that
made up the section on the economy.
Air and water quality and toxic
releases were considered in the environment segment.
Voter participation rates, the number
of residents served per 100 state and
local government employees and the
number of women in the state legislature were the three items that went into
the government section.
Childress said the topic of women in
the General Assembly was chosen to try
to reflect the level of diversity and
inclusiveness. Coincidentally, that is a
figure where Kentucky consistently
ranks among the lowest in the nation.
The baseline year of 1990 was picked
because data were easily available and it
was a watershed time with the passage
of the Education Reform Act.
While individual items within the
five groups were weighted differently,
each of the five groups was given equal
consideration in the overall index.
The index is contained within the till
center's "Visioning Kentucky's Future:
Measures and Milestones 2004" publication.
Childress said the center is working
on a revision of the index that .will add
five or six new topics to broaden the
scope of the examination, including
obesity, the arts, worker productivity
and transportation infrastructure.
"These things need to be included
and we'll see what difference it makes,"
Childress said.
Some things don't change.
The underlying message, ¥ it bas
been for so many years and in ,§O many
studies, is that the state's hisforically
woeful education is the detennining
factor in whether Kentucky moves forward or stays stagnant while the rest of
the nation and the world rush onward.
"Education really is the tap root,"
Childress said.
Mark R. Chellgren is the F. anlifori
correspondent for The As~ciated
Press.
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Parkinson's
disease can
affect anyone
Hello. My name is Wendy
Schindler. I am 30 years old
and I have been diagnosed
with Parkinson's disease.
u
spent two tours in Iraq for the USMC.
I would like to say a special thank you
for being the man you are and defending
your country, your family and your life
while serving you time in the military.
The world would be a much better place
if we had more men like you.
I'm very glad to know you're home
A couple of years ago I
noticed a slight but steady
tremor in my right hand. After
several months, I decided to
see a neurologist. I told him
what was going on with my
hand and he determined that
perhaps nerve damage might
have occurred and that the
tremors were something that I
would have to endure, but
and safe. God bless the work you have
done and any other missions you set out
for in life. You are my cousin by blood,
my brother in heart and soul. I Jove you
Nick.
Michelle Ratliff
Lexington
that there were no serious,
long-term concerns.
Throughout the next year,
the shaking became a little
worse. In order to keep others
from noticing, I would hold
on to something or cross my
arms. Within a few months,
the tremors started into my
left hand and they were getting harder to hide. Within the
last two years, the tremors,
though still somewhat controllable,
have
spread
throughout my body.
Last September while at
work, I nearly dropped a pan
of rolls I had just taken out of
the oven with my rilght hand.
My fLrst reaction was .to try to
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�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • A S
City, Mountain Comp partner on recovery cente
by MARY MUSIC
t1~
STAFF WRITER
PQESTONSBURG - City
council members are backing a
plan to bring a drug recovery
center
to
property
on
Stone~rest.
The council voted Monday
to authorize filing a 2005 grant
'II application for the facility,
which is being proposed by
Mm.lnta1h Comprehensive Care.
"We're guardedly optimistic;'' said Scott Walker,
director of Substance Abuse
Services at MCC. yesterday.
Walker, who presented the
application at the city council
meeting Monday, says MCC is
also working to obtain additional funding for the project.
First Commonwealth Bank
has already submitted a
$500,000 loan request to the
Federal Home Loan Bank of
~ Cincingati for the construction
of ~el~acility, Walker said, and
MCC is also requesting funding
from the Kentucky Housing
Authority, which could provide
Section 8 long-term housing
vouchers (program based) for
single occupancy apartments at
the facility . MCC may also
attempt to gain funding from the
Department of Corrections, he
said.
The proposal is in compliance with the Governor's
"Recovery Kentucky" initiative.
Applications for funding are
already filed and revisions are
being made to some of them,
Walker said.
The governor's initiative
aims to bring a maximum of 10
drug treatment or recovery
facilities across the state, two in
each congressional district.
Walker said Pathways Inc., a
sister organization to MCC, has
also proposed constructing a
men's facility near Morehead.
Walker said funding award
announcements are expected
between June 1 through June 15
and that another round of applications will go through in
September. It is possible, he
said, that federal changes to
housing laws may prevent MCC
from continuing with the project.
If, however, funding is provided, Walker said he expects a
groundbreaking in August and
for the facility to be completed
within 12 months, tentatively.
The city has donated land,
"between five and six acres" on
the Stonecrest mountaintop, to
MCC for the facility, Mayor
Jerry Fannin announced at the
meeting. The land lies outside
of the subdivision at Stonecrest.
Walker said MCC has a 7-to10-year plan of what they "envision" for the program, which is
aimed to benefit women in the
area.
"Our intent, besides providing 12 to 15 new jobs initially,
is to provide a true economic
impact on the city, the county
and the region," he said.
Walker, pointing out that the
Layne House Substance Abuse
Center in Prestonsburg is currently treating 13 women and
has a waiting list for 96, says
the facility will house at least 60
women during its first year of
Construction to refinish th
Government.
During the meeting, council floor of the skating rink TJ
bid comes with a five-year wa
members also:
• Gave final approval, by a ranty, Fannin said. Gorm 1
5-3 vote, to Ordinance 5-2005, Collins asked if they could co
accepting the city's attempt to tinue to leave bids open. Fannm
annex Highlands Regional and Moore said bids have bee 1
Medical Center and the open to "private parties," bu•
Consolidated Health Systems did not explain what those b•d~
.were for.
properties.
• Collins said the golf c )
• Unanimously approved
Ordinance 6-2005, adopting a mittee is interviewing e1 '
personnel and pay classification people for the head pro poslli n
at Stonecrest. The personn I
plan for city employees.
• Unanimously approved committee, he said, would p
Ordinance 7-2005, granting an sent three recommendations.
• Held first reading of ord
electric franchise to Kentucky
Power Company, doing busi- nance 8-2005, updating
ness as American Electric code of ordinance procedt
for the city.
Power.
• Passed a motion to don·
• Passed a motion approving
recommendations from the traf- $2,000 to the Floyd County
fic committee to enforce two- Rescue Squad for its ann ,
hour parking regulations on fundraising fishing toumamer
Court Street and to stripe one Tim Cooley said the Resc
side of street on Riverside to Squad is working to improve
alliance with city offices . W
Brock McVey for parking.
have
a massive rescue operation
• Donna Wells reported on
behalf of the finance committee here when you get people
that Archer Park accepted a together to help people," !1e
$18,500 bid from Hi Tech said.
operation and could treat up to
100 after that.
"This is a long-term recovery
program," he said. "Treatment
facilities teach people how to
change. Recovery programs
immerse them in a new
lifestyle. I guess you could say
that treatment is like taking
them swimming and with recovery, you throw them in the pool.
It may be a bad analogy, but you
understand what I'm saying."
Walker explained that the
recovery center would "complement" already existing treatment centers like the Layne
House. Residents completing
the program but still needing
assistance could transfer to the
long-term recovery center for
up to two years, he said, by
using program-based vouchers
from the Floyd County Housing
Authority.
The application backed by
council members requests a
$900,000 ($300,000 a year for
three
years)
Community
Development Block Grant from
the State Department of Local
Woman claims mining forced her out of home, into tool she
by ROGER ALFORD
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MARTIN - A woman
who says she had to live in a
tool shed for nearly two
years because mining activity drove her out of her
mobile home goes to court
next month in her lawsuit
again~t a coal company.
Beatrice Turner, 65, said
she h'd no choice but to
m0ve out because mining
turped her lawn into a bog
and fi'l led her home with
mold tliat made her sick.
"Oh: mercy. Many nights
I've cried all night long over
this," said Turner, the widow
of a 1Jnited Baptist minister.
"I couldn' t treat a dog or a
cat the way I've been treated.f{'
In a trial set to begin May
9, Turner will seek an
unspecified amount of damages from the Koch Victory
division of C. Reiss Coal Co.
of Richlands, Va. Her attorney estimates the cost of
repairing the mobile home
and property at more than
$66,000.
Martin
Osborne,
a
Prestonsburg attorney representing the coal company,
said in a legal brief that
Turner didn't live on the
property at the time the mining was done. Instead,
Osborne said she and her late
husband bought the property
after it was mined and excavated a spot for the mobile
home, and thereby caused the
damage.
Osborne said in the court
documents that C. Reiss Coal
owes Turner nothing, and
filed a counterclaim, asking
that she be ordered to reimburse the company its
expenses in repairing damage
to the land caused by Turner.
Osborne didn't return phone
calls Tuesday. A receptionist
said he was out of the office
and unavailable for comment.
The Kentucky Division of
Mine
Reclamation
and
Enforceme.nt had ordered the
coal company to make
repairs on the property in
early 2003 after a landslide
occurred above Turner's
home. Osborne said the company made the necessary
repairs.
Turner said their repair
work allowed water to accumulate beneath the mobile
home, which led to the
growth of mold inside.
Dr. Terry Wright, in a
statement that's now part of
the case file, said Turner
developed respiratory problems because of the mold and
had to be hospitalized. Wright
advised her to move out.
Turner decided the tool
shed was her best option. She
took all her late husband's
tools and moved them into
her bedroom . Then she
moved her bedroom furniture, air conditioner, heater
and breathing machine into
the 8-by-12-foot shed.
"I dido 't want to do this,"
she said. "This was my last
resort."
The first winter, before
Turner installed insulation
and paneling, nights were
cold, she said.
"Many nights, I slept with
a hooded jacket on," she
said.
Now, Turner said her
biggest concern is about
another slide that has begun
to form on the hillside above
her mobile home.
Turner
wants
Koch
Victory to come back and
make repairs. However, state
regulators say the company
has met all its obligations in
reclaiming the property and
no longer holds the company
responsible.
Amanda Moore, an attor-
I
•
• Continued from p4
no tumors. The blood work
came back okay, which confirmed that I had Parkinson's
disease. This depressed me even
more.
I didn't know how I was
going to get through this. I did
not and still do not want to be a
burden on my family. I have
two small girls and I want to be
able to see and help them get
ready for their proms. I also
want to be there for them when
they get married. That's why I
am trying to raise awareness to
this disease.
Every time someone finds
out that I have Parkinson's disease, they always say, "I
thought that was an old person's disease." This is not an
old
person's
disease.
Parkinson's disease knows no
age or race. It can affect anyone.
My concern now is to raise
awareness, so that some other
person, young or old, who
might be dealing with tremors
or some other symptom of this
disease might understand that it
is not just something to endure.
There are medications that can
help control the symptoms.
There could come a cure in
my lifetime. Maybe not. That's
why we need as much financial
support as we can obtain. In
any case, every person needs to
become
familiar
with
Parkinson's disease. ·
April
is
Parkinson's
Awareness month. Please wear
a silver ribbon to show support
for Parkinson's patients and
raise the awareness that this disease could come into anyone's
life.
Donations for research may
be made to Parkinson's Disease
Foundation, (800) 457-6676.
"Pennies for Parkinson's" is
going on through the month of
April. You can make donations
at any Family Bank location.
Please attend our very first
support group meeting April
16, 6 p.m., at First Baptist
Church in Pikeville. For more
information, call (606) 4782486 and ask for Wendy.
Wendy Schindler
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P.O. BOX 152
PRESTONSBURG, KY 41653
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steady the pan with my left
hand so the rolls wouldn't fall
off of the pan. As a result, I suf• fered second-degree burns on
my' left hand.
I went to see my family doctor. She noticed the shaking in
my hands and I told her what
the neurologist had said. She
sent the to see a neurologist in
Lexihgton.
I will never forget that first
appointment with Dr. Blake. He
started the exam by asking me
to perform several motor skills
tests. He timed me as I performed various functions such
as wallEing down a hall in his
~ office and getting out of a chair.
He left the room and returned
withf§ pink box. It was a trial
prdchption for something
calTcii, Mirapex. I feared what
he1 ' was about to suggest.
Between my la~t appointment
with my family doctor and this
day, the word "Parkinson's"
'>
had come
up a time or two.
Then Br. Blake said it:
"Wendy, my concern is that
what you have is Parkinson's
disease."
Upon hearing that, my heart
A: fell to the floor. He said that he
wanted a complete blood sample on me as well as a brain
scan with and without dye in
order to rule out tumors. I was
to have the results of these tests
sent to him and I was scheduled
to see him again in six weeks.
I was by this time convinced
that I had Parkinson's disease. I
· started to get depressed. I tried
to find a support group in this
area. The closest I could find
was in Lexington. I began to
feel lonely and more depressed.
It seemed that nobody cared or
• 1 knew aJything about this disease. ;;/
I hay to quit work. The dis' ease i.l;icausing me to lose my
balari~ . I fell five times
betWWn October and January. I
_ am ~arning to focus more on
my balance so that I don't fall,
but I never thought I would
have to consider something like
that. J would lose my grasp on
1 things :p1d drop them. I cried
, often, UQcontrollably at times.
I hpd all of the testing complete .and went back to
Lexington six weeks later. It
was ~onfirmed that there were
ney for Appalachian Citizens
Law Center in Prestonsbu ,
said the state may ha\ e
released Koch Victory from
its obligations too soon.
"Ms . Turner has spent t
years suffering because r
problems brought on by th
coal company and the state "
Moore said.
TAXPAYER'S NOTICE
We are currently collecting 2004 Unmined Coal and Gas
and Oil Taxes. The collection schedule is as follows:
2% Discount
Face Amount
5% Penalty
21% Penalty
4/1-30/05
5/1-31/05
6/1-30/05
Thereafter
The 2004 Omitted Unmined Coal Taxes, schedule is as
follows:
Face Amount
4/1-5/31/05
21% Penalty
Thereafter
Please be sure to bring or mail your tax bill when making
payment. The tax bill is needed to give you faster service
When paying by mail, please enclose a self-addressed
stamped envelope if you want a receipt. If you have any
questions concerning your taxes, you may call my office
at 886-8965.
Sheriff John K. Blackburn, Floyd County
itwikd to- an
Open House
Our Lady of the Way Hospital's
Betsy Layne Clinic
(Unicourt Complex-Stanville)
Wednesday, April 20, 2005-10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
Also, come meet
Boby George Theckedath, M.D.
Board Certified-Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Specializing in the care and management of diabetes.
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�A6 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005
Charles Woody
Charles Woody, 83, of
Prestonsburg, died Wednesday,
April 8, 2005, at Cabell
Huntington
Hospital
m
Huntington, West Virginia.
Born October 8, 1921 , in
Jenkins, he was the son of the
late Wesley Pearl and Katherine
Blackheart Woody He was a
retired meat salesman, a 55year member of the Highland
Avenue
Freewill
Bapti~
Church, where he served as an
honorary trustee, a World War
II Army veteran, and a member
of the DAV chapter 18 at
Auxier.
He is survived by his wife,
Grace Rowe Woody.
Other survivors include two
sons: Doug Woody (wife,
,Debbie) and Roger Rowe (wife,
Carolyn), both of Prestonsburg;
one brother, Carl Woody (wife,
Geraldine) of Dayton, Ohio;
grandchildren: Rocky Rowe,
;Rebecca Preston, and Chuck
;Rowe;
great-grandchildren:
Cody Hamilton, Zachary Rowe,
,Nicholas Rowe, and Jacob
Austin Rowe; special children:
Jeffrey Taylor and Dalton
'wells; several nieces, nephews,
and relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he
:was preceded in death by three
'brothers: Clifford Woody,
Wesley Woody, and Donald L.
Woody; and five sisters: Stella
Null, Arietta Combs, Alberta
Plcxco, Ernestine Gibson and
Mable Newhouser.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 12, at 11
a.m., at the Highland Avenue
Freewill Baptist Church, in
Prestonsburg, with Clifford H.
Austin and George David
Garrett officiating.
Burial was in the Rowe
Family
Cemetery,
in
Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
Active pallbearers: David
Robinson, Tim Vaughan, Roger
Nelson II, Tom Waddles,
Shannon
Travis,
Everett
Windland, Brad Younce, Jack
Howard, Kyle Robinson, Jerry
Butcher, and Gene Campbell.
(Paid obituary)
Ms. Estill Gunnells
Ms. Estill Gunnells, 86, of
Stanville, died Friday, April 8,
2005, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born January 2, 1919, in
Pike County, she was the
daughter of the late Ben and
Louisa Lewis Gunnells. She
was a homemaker, and a member of the Mare Creek Church
of Christ.
Survivors include three sons:
Jackie Scalf of Endicott, (wife,
Bonnie), Johnny Gunnells of
Stanville (wife, Penny), and
Jerry Gunnells of Frenchburg;
two daughters: Clotine Lewis
of
Stanville
(husband,
Wendell), and Bonnie Lynch of
Prestonsburg; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren,
three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by
one son , Joe Richard Gunnells;
five brothers: James Gunnells,
Elvis (Shorty) Gunnells, Carl
Gunnells,
Charles
(Fat)
Gunnells,
and
Leonard
Gunnells; and one sister, Mae
Thompson.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 11 , at 11
a.m. , at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Harold Stanley and Farris
Lawson officiating.
Burial was in the Scalf
Family Cemetery, Cow Creek,
Endicott, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Joyce Ann Parsons
Joyce Ann Parsons, 65, of
Wabash, Indiana, formerly of
McDowell, died Saturday, April
9, 2005, at the Caring Hand
Health Care Center, in Bunker
Hill, Indiana.
Born October 5, 1939, in
Martin, she was the daughter of
the late Luther and Marjorie
Marie Moore McCoy. She was
a former worker for Wabash
Magnetics and Singer Controls.
She attended Trinity Baptist
Church in Peru, Indiana, was a
member of Ladies of the
Moose, American Legion,
VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the
Eagles Lodge, all in Wabash,
Indiana.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Billy Lee Parsons.
Survivors include three sons:
Billy Vincent Parsons, Paul
Michael Parsons, and Byron
Keith Parsons, all of Wabash,
Indiana;
two
daughters:
Deborah (Debbie) Brooks (husband, Mike), and Belinda Marie
Slone, both of Peru, Indiana;
one brother, Reubish McCoy of
Wabash, Indiana, and twin sisters: Catherine Grant and
Andrea Jean Ferguson, both of
Wabash, Indiana; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 15, at
noon, at Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin, with Ted
Shannon officiating.
Burial will be in the Lucy
Hall Cemetery, in McDowell,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was Tuesday, April
12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at
McDona~d Funeral Home in
Wabash, Indiana; and will be
held Thursday,April14, from 4
p.m. to 8 p.m., at the NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Susie Ellen Dotson
Burchett
Susie
Ellen
Dotson
Burchett,
age
86,
of
Prestonsburg,
widow of
Albert Stewart "Rabbitt"
Burchett,
passed
away
Monday, April 11, 2005, at
the
Highlands
Regional
Medical
Center,
Prestonsburg.
She was born January 1,
1919, the daughter of the late
Albert Dotson and Anna Lee
Wells Dotson. She was a
homemaker and was of the
Christian faith.
Survivors include one
brother, Orville Dotson of
Prestonsburg; one sister,
Mable
Honeycutt
of
Prestonsburg; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her husband and parents;
one brother, Lewis Dotson;
and two sisters: Audrey
Arnett and Hazel Arnett.
Funeral services for Susie
Ellen Dotson Burchett will
be
conducted Thursday,
April 14, at 2 p.m., at the
Hall Funeral Home Chapel,
in Martin, with Clergyman
Dennis Love officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Highlands Memorial Park, in
Staffordsville, under the professional care of the Hall
Funeral Home.
Visitation is after 5 p.m.,
Wednesday, at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
Raymond Salisbury
Raymond Salisbury, 69, of
Minnie, died Sunday, April 10,
2005, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Born April 26, 1935, in Floyd
County, he was the son of the
late Arnold and Velvie Younce
Salisbury . He was a retired coal
miner, and a member of the
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist
Church at Estill.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Norma Jean CoUins
Salisbury.
Survivors include one son,
Michael Salisbury of Kylesford,
Tennessee; two daughters:
Jennifer Johnson of Hager Hill,
and
Pamela
Mosley
of
Lexington; three brothers: Dean
Salisbury, Hoie (Bud) Salis'Jury,
and Gordon Salisbury, all of
Indiana; five sisters: Shelbie
Short, Ora Wicker, Vernice
McDaniels, Flora Borger, all of
Indiana, and Pelinna Dirrim of
Alabama; two grandchildren:
Emily Elizabeth Salisbury, and
Shawn Michael Johnson.
In addition to his wife, and parents, ·he was preceded in death
by one brother, Paul (Pete)
Salisbury.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday,Apri114, at 11 a.m., at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin, with James A.
Morris officiating.
Burial will be in the Salisbury
Family Cemetery, in Printer,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
Milton Johnson
Milton Johnson, age 71, of Macha of Dallas, Texas; five
Brittany,
Bypro,
died
Saturday grandchildren:
evening, April 9, 2005, in Bianca, Kyle, Kiana, and
Our Lady of the Way Christian.
He was preceded in death by
Hospital, in Martin, followhis parents, Sol ·and Minnie
(Paid o\>ituarf>
ing an extended illness.
He was born July 4, 1933, Hopkins Johnson.; his son,
in Floyd County, the son of Terry Dwayne Johnson; a broththe late Sol and Minnie er, Bellevy "Bow" Johnson; and
Charles Landon
a sister, Myrtle Johnson.
Hopkins Johnson.
Goble
Funeral services will be
He
was
a
Kentucky
Charles Landon Goble, 61, Colonel.
conducted Wednesday, April
of Prestonsburg, died Monday,
Survivors include his wife, 13, at 11 a.m., in the
April 11, 2005, at Highlands Verna Hall Johnson; two Wheelwright
Freewill
Regional Medical Center, in daughters: Jeanice (Jerry) Baptist Church, with Rev.
Prestonsburg.
Allen, and Teresa (Tim) Louie Ferrari officiating.
Born January 16, 1944, in Bailey, both of Bypro; two
Burial will be in the
Prestonsburg, he was the son brothers: Claude Johnson of Buckingham Cemetery, in
of the late James and Bessie Hindman, and Buster (Ona) Bevinsville, under the proSkeens Goble. He was a retired Johnson
of
Vandalia, fessional
care of Hall
lineman for Floyd S. Pike Michigan; two sisters: Marie Funeral Home in Martin.
Power Company, and a mem-· Nelson of Panama City,
Visitation is at the church.
ber of the Brandy Keg Freewill Florida, and Leona (Jimmy)
(Paid obituary)
Baptist
Church,
at
Prestonsburg.
His wife, Yvonne Griffith
Goble, preceded him in death.
Survivors include three
The family of Katherine Stratton wishes to thank all of
daughters and sons-in-law:
Trina and Joey D . Hall of Kite,
those who helped comfort them upon the passing of their
Jamie and Frank Douglas
loved one. The prayers, flowers, cards and kind words of
Nelson of Prestonsburg, and
condolence were greatly appreciated. A special thanks to
Kimberly Dawn and Delano
Clergyman Ken LeMaster for his comforting words, and
Hagans of Langley; a brother,
to Ruth Karen Marcum for the beautiful song she sang at
Ervin Goble of Prestonsburg; a
the funeral; the sheriff's department who provided escort
sister, Ava Lois Crum of
to
the cemetery; and Hall Funeral Home for their kind
Prestonsburg; and grandchiland
professional service.
dren:
Tiffany,
Kayla,
Shalonna, Franklin, Haley, and
The Family of Katherine Stratton
Kevin.
In addition to his wife, and
parents, he was preceded in
death by two brothers: Marvin
Goble and Roger Goble.
Funeral services will be conThe family of Mildred Carlene George Branham would like to
ducted Wednesday, April 13, at
acknowledge, with heartfelt appreciation, all those who helped in
1 p.m., at the Nels.o n-Frazier
any way during the recent loss of our loved one. Thank you all so
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
much for the food, flowers, prayers, and all the acts of kindness
Kenneth Prater officiating.
shown to our family. We especially want to thank Clergymen Mark
Burial will be in the Goble
Walz and Steve Pescosolido for their comforting words, the First
Family Cemetery, at Brandy
United Methodist Church, Prestonsburg, Ky., the Sheriff's
Keg, in Prestonsburg, under
Department for their assistance in traffic control, and. the Hall
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home for providing dignified and courteous serv1ce.
Funeral Home.
THE FAMILY OF MILDRED CARLENE GEORGE BRANHAM
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
Bonnie B. Lafferty
Bonnie B. Lafferty, 63, of
Prestonsburg, died Monday, April
11,2005, at her residence.
Born June 1, 1941, in Floyd
County, she was the daughter of
the late William and Elizabeth
Hamilton Mitchell. She was a disabled nurses' aide.
Survivors include four sons:
Ralph William Guisinger, Jesee
Leroy Guisinger, Kenneth Eugene
Guisinger, and Charles Allen
Guisinger, all of Ohio; three
daughters: Dollie Newsome of
Prestonsburg, Anita Kay Guisinger
of Ohio, and Cynthia Keller of
Prestonsburg; three brothers:
Raymond Mitchell of Dwale,
of
McKinley
Mitchell
Prestonsburg, and Andy Mitchell
of West Liberty; three sisters:
Frances Adkins of Kingman,
Arizona, Geneva Stanley of Clyde,
Ohio, and Bertha Hunter of West
Prestonsburg; six grandchildren,
and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by six
James]. Slone
James J. Slone, 64, of Tram,
died Thursday, April 9, 2005, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Prestonsburg.
Born November 14, 1940, in
Floyd County, he was the son of
the late George and Bertha
Davis Slone. He was disabled.
He was preceded in death by
his wife, Martha Slone.
Survivors include six sons:
Jerry !ricks of Banner, Terry
!ricks of I vel, Jeff Clark of Ohio,
Michael Slone of Ashland, Jeff
Slone of Pikeville, and Ronnie
!ricks of Tram; four daughters:
Linda Campbell of Ivel, Tina
Slone of Pikeville, Sue Clark of
Ohio, and Dee Dee Slone of
Ashland; one brother, Eddie Earl
Slone of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Mary Inez Branham of
Prestonsburg, and Anna Belle
Harless of David; and 20 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and
wife, he was preceded in death
by one brother, Martin Slone.
Funeral services were held
Monday, April 11, at I p.m., at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin, with Rev.
Tommy Nelson officiating.
Burial was in the Bush
Cemetery, in Harold, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
brothers: John Dee, Kenis Ray,
William, Levi, Edward J ., and
Willie; and three sisters: Irene,
Josephine, Juanita; and two infant
daughters.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 14, at 1
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Jim Stephens officiating.
Burial will be in the Bert
Newsome Cemetery, Mink Branch,
Craynor, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral home.
(Paid obituary)
Bill Cody Martin
Feb. 28, 1924- Feb. 25,.2005
Bill Cody Martin passed
away peacefully with his
family by his side at
Washington
Townships
Hospital, Fremont, California.
Mr. Martin was the
beloved husband of Marie,
dear father of Gregory
Martin (wife, Susan) and
Anna Martin Black (busband, Michael), all of
California. He was also survived by a nephew niece
and many cousi~ in
Kentucky,
Ohio
and
Virginia.
He was born and raised at
Hunter, in Floyd Count){! the
son of the late Hattie M~in
Porter. He was preceded\ in
death by his brother, Foster
Porter of Martin, and his sister, Grace Braddock, also of
Martin.
He relocated to California
after his military service in
World War II as a Seabee in
the U.S. Navy Construction
Battalion in the Pacific
Theater. He was a contirmous member for 50 years .of
the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of
America, Locals 1622 and
713, Hayward, Calitornia .
He was a devout member of
Baptist churches in San
Leandro and Fremont,, California, where he served as
teacher, a Sunday school
superintendent, youth group
leader, and sang in the chbir.
In accordance with his
wishes, after servict\s in
California, his cremated
remains will be returned to
Kentucky for interment in
the Martin Family Cemetery
at Hunter, Kentucky.
(paid obituary)
Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks
FLOYD COUNTY
CATHOLICS
WELCOME YOU
ST. MARTHA CHURCH
Water Gap
Masses: 5 p.m., Sat.; 11:15 a.m.
Sunday
Card of Thanks
The family of Nannie "Nan" Newman would like to express<our
heartfelt appreciation to all those friends, neighbors, and loved ooes
who helped to comfort us during our time of sorrow. Thanks to all
those who sent flowers, or spoke kind words. We would like to send
a special thanks to Elisha Branham, Clinton Moore, and Jimmy
Hall for their comforting words, the Sheriff's Department fo.t their
assistance in traffic control, and the Hall Funeral Home fm their
caring and professional service. All your thoughts and praye~ will
never be forgotten.
THE FAMILY OF NANNIE "NAN" NEWMAN
Card of Thanks
The family of Michael DeWayne Wireman would lilc~ to
express our appreciation to all those who helped in any WfiY during the loss of our loved one. We thank you for the flowers, food,
and all the kindness expressed. A special thanks to Clergymen
Roger Bolen, Bill Tussey Jr., and Earl Miller for their comforting
words, the Sheriff's Departments for their assistance in traffic
control, and to the Hall Funeral Home for their kind and professional service. All your acts of kindness were a great comfort to
our family.
THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL DeWAYNE WIREMAN
Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks
The family of Tom Ed Blackburn would like to express a
sincere appreciation to all the relatives, friends, and neighbors, who helped to comfort us during our time of loss. We
would like to thank all those who sent food, flowers, and
words of comfort expressed. A special thanks to Clergymen
Jim Smith and Hobert Meek for their comforting words, the
Sheriff's Department for their traffic control, and the Hall
Funeral Home for their kind and efficient service.
The family of Roy S. Martin would like to extend our ~art
felt appreciation to all those who helped in any way duringthe
loss of our loved one. We appreciate all the food, flowers,
prayers, and all acts of kindness shown to our family. A speCial
thanks to Don Burke for his comforting words, the Sheriff's
Department for their assistance in traffic control, and the Hall
Funeral Home of Martin, Ky., for their kind, professional, and
courteous service. All your thoughts and prayers were a great
comfort to our family.
THE FAMILY OF TOM ED BLACKBURN
THE FAMILY OF ROY S. MARTIN
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OLW recognizes good citizenship
MARTIN - When you ask
young children what they like
to do on spring break, the
common answers are sleep,
visit the beach or just "hang
out." Rarely do you find work
as one of the things they want
to do, but it was exactly what
Mary Ann Zeller, Mallory
Zeller, Brittany Jacobs and
Charlotte Jacobs chose to do.
No, they did not work to
earn money, but rather to perform a good deed for their
community. They spent their
spring break in Martin with
their grandparents, Eugene
and Lou Ann Hutchinson, who
are neighbors of Our Lady of
the Way Hospital. Unsolicited,
the young girls swept Our
Lady of the Way Hospital
Mountain View Clinic's parking lot.
Also, as if sweeping the
parking lot were not enough,
the young ladies were also
entrepreneurs, selling lemonade to those who passed by.
Then they insisted on donating
the money to Our Lady of the
Way
Hospital 's
Tsunami
Victims Fund.
Their good citizenship did
not go unnoticed. Billie
Turner, Our Lady of the Way
Hospital's vice president of
clinical operations, gave each
a small gift and a "Good
Citizenship Award."
"It was very touching to see
the young girls sweeping the
parking lot," said Turner. "It
was even more touching when
they wanted to donate the
money they had made selling
lemonade to the hospital's
Tsunami Victims Fund."
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Mary Ann Zeller, Mallory Zeller, Brittany Jacobs and Charlotte Jacobs received good citizen
awards from Our Lady of the Way Hospital after performing good deeds for the community. While
the girls spent spring break visiting their grandparents, who live near the hospital, they voluntarily swept OLW's Mountain View Clinic parking lot, then donated the proceeds of their lemonade
stand to the hospital's Tsunami Victims Fund.
PHS
• Continued from p1
lowed the eligibility guidelines as
does every other program at
Prestonsburg High School,"
DeRossett said in a statement
issued Thesday afternoon. ''These
guidelines were based upon information we were provided to determine athletic eligibility. The rules
were ambiguous and, unlike as
previously alleged by other news
reports, we did not intentionally
play any ineligible player."
Prestonsburg finished 7-5 during the 2003 season.
In his statement, DeRossett,
~ now the all-time winningest football coach in PHS history, went on
to accept the penalties handed
down and vowed not to allow his
football program to go through
another similar situation. The
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investigation into the alleged ineligible player cast a black cloud
over the Blackcat football program for much of the 2004 season.
"Indeed, much of the responsibility for determining eligibility is
done outside of the football program," DeRossett added. "In any
case, we have amended our procedures so this situation will not
occur again.
'The previously reported allegations, which were untrue, in fact
arose when we refused to cheat.
Certain parents then made
unfounded accusations that I
believed to be pretty vindictive.
Our program has always been
qased on integrity and will cqptin~e to .do ~o in th.(':Jt.ttUJJj-J w~t. to
thank our supporters for their
understanding and continued support through this situation."
In all, eight schools were disciplined. Prestonsburg was one of
two football teams to receive
penalties. State power Fort
Thomas Highlands, the reigning
Class 3A champion, was reprimanded for the use of an ineligible player during its 2004 state
championship season. Ironically,
the Highlands player in question
did not play in December 2004
when the Bluebirds captured the
Class 3A title.
The Cordia girls' basketball
program, through violation of
Bylaw
ll
(Practice
of
Sportsmanship) was placed on
p;oobation through the 2Q<;l5-0(i
season and fined $500. The
Cordia student-athlete in violation
will have to sit out the first varsity
contest in 2005-06. In addition,
Cordia's head coach was suspended for first two regular season
contests.
Per the KHSAA Due Process
Procedure, rulings by the
Commissioner may be appealed.
However,
DeRossett
and
Prestonsburg High officials said
they feel it best to accept the ruling and move on and past the incident.
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�AS • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
·community Calendar
Calendar items will be
printed as space permits
Editor's note: To announce
your community event, you may
hand-deliver your item to The
~Floyd County Times office,
located at 263 S. Central
;\venue, Prestonsburg; or mail
: to: The Floyd County Times,
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY
41653; or fax to 606-886-3603;
or email to: features@jloydcountytimes.com. Information
will not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on afirst-come,first-serve basis
as space permits
Shelton-McSurley reunion
A meeting will be held
Saturday, April 16th, at the home
of Eddie Shelton. Everyone
. interested is urged to attend the
meeting. For more information,
contact Pat Shelton at 859-4218755. The reunion will be held
Saturday, June 11th, at Minnie
Ball Park, beginning at 9 a.m.
A Day in the Park
Scheduled, April16
The Big Sandy Family
Caregiver Program and the
Johnson County Grandparent
Support Group announce "A 11
Day in the Parle" for grandparents and their grandchildren. :
This event is free and will be
held April 16, at the Paintsville
Recreation Center, from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. There will be games
for all ages, food and door
prizes. All grandparents and
grandchildren are welcome to
attend. For more information,
contact Melissa King at 1-800737-2723.
Pam Shingler to address
Jenny Wiley 3528, AARP
Pam Shingler, fund-raising
director and producer at
WMMT-FM public community
radio and a part of Appalshop, in
Whitesburg, will be the guest
speaker at Jenny Wiley Chapter
No. 3528, AARP, at the meeting
to be held Friday, Aprill5, at the
Presbyterian
Church,
Prestonsburg. The installation of
officers will also be conducted at
this time. All members and
friends are encouraged to attend.
BLHS High School Reunion
Classes of the 1930's, 1940's,
1950's and 1960's .. To be held
Saturday, June 25. For info., call
Joe Hinchman at 874-2821 or
Marvin Williamson at 478-3310.
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or Gene
Davis at 874-2873.
Senior Expo
Sponsored by HRMC and area
agencies. To be held May 4, at
the Jenny Wiley State Park's
Stumbo Convention Center. For
those age 55 and older. Broad
range of topics including
Preventing
Exploitation,
Nutrition, Aging and Gardening
Tips. For more info., contact
Melissa Vance, Dir. of Comm.
Dev. at HRMC, at 886-7468.
HRMCComm.
Calendar • April
•April 23 - Healthy Living
with Diabetes, Meeting Place A
& B, Highlands Medical Office
Bldg., 9-11:30 a.m.
For more information, ca118867424.
Attention: BLHS Class of
'85
It's been 20 years! Reunion is
being planned. If you are a
classmate, or if you know of a
classmate's whereabouts, please
email addresses to Debbie Hall
Parsons or Gwen Cecil at:
dochallparsons
@charter.net.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
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Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30,
at the Presbyterian Church in
Prestonsburg. Classes are held
Monday, Wednesday,
and
Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the old R
& S Building. Classes are
offered by the Floyd County
Health Department. Call the
health department, 886-2788, for
more information.
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area C.A.P.
office is taking applications for
its "Senior Training Program."
You must be 55 or older to apply.
In Floyd, call 886-2929;
Johnson,
call
789-6515;
Magoffin, call 349-2217; Pike,
call 432-2775; and in Lawrence,
cal! 638-4067.
Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unem-
ployed, and would like to make
money while being trained in
skills that will help you gain
employment, or become reemployed, contact Bill Little,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big
Sandy Area Development
District, at 886-2374. "Area
Employers are Looking for
Dependable
Workers
like
YOU!"
External Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 25
and older can earn a high school
diploma by demonstrating skills
learned on the job or in raising a
family. Flexible scheduling is
provided and confidentiality
maintained. Classes are held at
the
Carl
D.
Perkins
Rehabilitation
Center,
m
Thelma, Mon. thru Fri., with
evening classes on Thursday,
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Spring Piano Recital
Students of David Leslie will
present their annual Spring
Recital on April 24, at 5:30p.m.,
at the First Presbyterian Church
of Pikeville. A reception will
follow. The public is cordially
invited to attend. For more
information, call432-0633.
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at
the Corps Recreation area, Jenny
Wiley State Park, Shelter #2.
Bring covered dish, table ser-J.
vice, pictures, etc. All welcome'
'l
to attend.
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's
Association
Care-giver Support Group Meets on the second Tuesday of
each month at the First
Presbyterian Church (near
Jerry's Restaurant), at 6 p.m.
For more info., call Dana Caudill
at 886-0265, or Jane Bond at
FCHD.
•Alzheimer's
Association,
East-ern KY Regional Office 24-hour Helpline, call 1-800272-3900 for emotional support,
local resources, and other infor-
vate, international, and kinship
care), foster parents and all others interested in adoption. To be
held the first Monday of each
month, at the Department for · ~
Community Based Services
office, 1009 North Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg, from 6-8 p.m.
Childcare will not be provided.
For more information, contact
Dedra Slone, adoptive parent
liaison, at 432-4110 or 4227927,
or
email
to:
doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the Big
Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc. to find out about
child care services in your area,
the STARS for KIDS NOW
licensing standards program,
and how you can earn an income 1
by staying home with your own iij
children while caring for the
children of others . Find out
more by calling Cheryl Endicott
at 886-1280, or 888-872-7227
(toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
m
o
n
h
ly meetings at the Paintsville
Recreation Center. For more
information, call Trudy at 8899333, or 297-5147. Everyone
welcome.
•Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Each Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m.,
in the Atrium Conference
Room, 2nd floor, May Tower,
Pikeville Methodist Hospital.
For more info., contact Chris
Cook at 606-433-1119 or
christophercook@ hotmail.com.
ENIOR
EXPO
Jenny Wiley State
Park Convention Center
Prestons burg
9:30 a.m.-2:00p.m.
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PHS Class of '84
The Prestonsburg High School
Class of 1984 is seeking members of the class for a 20/2lst
year reunion, scheduled to be
held this coming July. If you
are, or if you know of, a former
classmate, please email to:
phs_class_of_l984@yahoo.com
, or call 606-638-3941.
Show some PRIDE!!
The PRIDE spring clean-up
will take place April 9-23 in the
City of Prestonsburg. The city
will pick up one dump truck load
of trash per household.
Additional loads will be picked
up according to the city's regular
pick-up fee. Pick-ups called in
during this time only will be on
the PRIDE clean-up list. City
residents may arrange a cleanup, or volunteer their services,
by calling 886-2335. The Floyd
County PRIDE, Inc. is participating in this year's PRIDE
clean-up from April 9-23.
Volunteers are needed. Supplies
will be made available. To volunteer your organization or business, call 886-0498 to register.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: 1st Monday, I J a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Cliffside/Prestonsburg: 3rd
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at
Cliffside Community Room.
David: 1st Monday, I p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin: 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.,
Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd ThursdJ.y, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: 1st/3rd Wednesdays, I 0
a.m., Extension Office.
Prestonsburg: 2nd Tuesday,
1:30 p.m .. Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of members (call 886-2668 for info.)
mation.
•MS Support Group - Meets
third Monday of each month at
7:00 p.m. at the Seton Complex,
Martin. Offers group support for
MS patients and their caregivers.
•Overeater's
Anonymous
(O.A.) - Meets each Monday, at
3:30 p.m., at the St. Martha
Catholic Church, Water Gap
Road. For more info., call 8862513 .
•US TOO! Prostate Cancer
Survivors Support Group For all men with prostate cancer
and their families. Group meets
the 3rd Thursday of each month,
at 6 p.m., at the Ramada Inn,
Paintsville.
•Community Weight Loss
Support Group
Meets
Thursday's at 6:30 p.m., at the
Martin Community Center. For
more info., call 377-6658.
Those who have had gastric
bypass surgery most especially
welcome to attend. Meetings
being offered as support to anyone needing extra support in
dealing with weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hour Crisis Line manned by
Certified Domestic Violence
counselors. Call 886-6025, or
1-800-649-6605. Remember,
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�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • A9
BSCTC students receive
awards during honors night
PAINTSVILLE
The
Mayo Auditorium was the site
of the 2005 Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College Honors' Night celebration. Students, accompanied by
family and friends, gathered for
2004-2005
Outstanding
Achievement Honors.
President's list honorees
were recognized for academic
excellence for full-time students who have earned an
overall semester grade-point
average of 4.0. Dean's list
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honorees were recognized for
academic excellence for fulltime students who have
earned an overall semester
grade-point average of 3.5 or
higher in courses numbered
100 or above.
Members of Who's Who in
American and Junior Colleges
were also honored. Each fall,
BSCTC submits a list of academically outstanding students
for recognition by Who's Who
in American and Junior
Colleges, which recognizes
Wagner-Justice named
chief district engineer for
Highway District 10
JACKSON
Governor
Ernie Fletcher and acting
Cabinet
Transportation
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Bill
Nighbert
announced last week the
appointment of Linda WagnerJustice as chief district engineer
for the Department of Highways
District 10.
Secretary Nighbert and
Highway Commissioner Marc
Williams were in Jackson
Wednesday morning to make the
announcement of WagnerJustice's appointment.
"Linda has been acting in this
position for several months; and
she has certainly proved herself
worthy of this appointment,"
Secretary Nighbert said. "Her
experience and background,
coupled with her familiarity
with the area, all combine to
make her an excellent choice for
this position. We congratulate
her and wish her well, and we
have every confidence in her
~ ability."
Wagner-Justice is a graduate
of the University of Kentucky,
having earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in civil engineering as the recipient of a
Transportation Cabinet scholarship. She began her career with
Transportation in June 1986
with the District 12 office in
Pikeville, and worked in bridge
maintenance, as a resident engineer and as manager of the
(. Traffic Branch in that office.
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3:00 p.m. (local time) on
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the academic excellence of
sophomore-status students.
Students belonging to Phi
Theta Kappa also received
recognition. Phi Theta Kappa
is an honor society of twoyear community and junior
colleges. Phi Theta Kappa
members must have completed 12 credit hours, be currently enrolled and have achieved
a 3.5 grade point average.
National Technical Honor
Society members were also
honored. Students who are
members of this group have
exhibited
outstanding
achievement in a technical
field.
The speaker for the
evening was Lula Bowling,
director of the Morehead
State
University
at
Prestonsburf!. In an speech
entitled, "1o be or not to be
..." she challenged the students to be the best they could
be, to not settle for less than
they can achieve and to strive
for excellence always.
Dr. George D. Edwards,
BSCTC president, along with
Dr. Nancy Johnson, BSCTC
provost, congratulated the students and presented each honoree with certificates of
achievement and excellence.
Vocalist Louanna Calhoun,
a member of the BSCTC student body and the Big Sandy
Singers, provided entertainment. Calhoun sang a rendition of "I Hope You Dance."
A reception followed the
ceremony in the auditorium
lobby.
photo by Ralph B. Davi!
Charles Hammond, left, of Bull Creek, was the winner of a four:
wheel all-terrain vechlcle, given away by Foodland 0 1
Prestonsburg. He Is shown receiving his prize from Foodlanc
manager JR Curtis.
In March 1998, WagnerJusttce was appointed chief district engineer for District 12,
becoming the first female chief
district engineer in Kentucky
history. In September 2002, she
was appointed deputy executive
direc'tor for construction and
operations in the State Highway
Engineer's Office in Frankfort.
Wagner-Justice returned to
Eastern Kentucky last May as
acting chief district engineer for
District 10. She served as assistant chief district engineer for
District 10 when Sam Beverage
was appointed chief district
engineer for Districts I 0 and 11.
When Beverage was promoted
to state highway engineer in
December, Wagner-Justice took
over the chief district engineer's
position in District 10 on an acting basis.
A native of Holden, W.Va.,
and a graduate of Johnson
Central High
School in
Paintsville, Wagner-Justice lives
in Betsy Layne with her husband, Charles, and their daughter, Elon, 10.
District 10 of the Department
of
Highways
comprises
Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Magoffin,
Menifee, Morgan, Owsley,
Perry, Powell and Wolfe counties. The district headquarters is
in Jackson, and it has facilities
in each of the 10 counties
included within the district.
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APRIL
13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
PRESTONSBURG
Pictured is the cast of BSCTC's production of "The Butler Did lt." (sitting, from left) Tereshia
Keene, Jayme Sparks, Rebecca Heaberlin, Samantha Creech (standing) Joshua Stephens, Caleb
Gulick, Philip Maynard, David Keene, and Tabatha Rogers.
BSCTC Community Theater
Troupe presents first production
PRESTONSBURG - Big
Sandy
Community
and
Technical College (BSCTC) student and community Theater
Troupe, will present its first production titled "The Butler Did
It!" in Gearheart Auditorium,
formerly Pike Auditorium, on
Friday and Saturday, April 22
and 23, at 7 p.m. each evening.
"The Butler Did It," written
by Tim Kelly and directed by
instructor Laura Ford Hall, is a
spoof of the typical English mystery play, with thinly veiled references to familiar characters in
both American and English
detective novels to add to the
fun.
The setting for the play is a
spooky, isolated mansion on an
island off the coast of California.
Miss Maple, a well-known society hostess, has invited seven
writers of detective novels to the
mansion for one of her famed
"imaginative" weekend parties.
Each v.Titer is to assume the identity of one of his or her own fictional characters for the weekend.
The writers, expecting a
weekend "game·· of Miss
Maple's contrived clues leading
the "mystery" they must solve,
are dumbfounded when a real
murder ends their charade.
"The Butler Did It" is a mystery spoof that has everything ...
the ultimate mix of characters, a
secret passageway, glimpses of a
shadowy figure , an ominous
warning on the radio, mistaken
identities, and more!
The cast of the play includes
BSCTC students and community
members from Pike, Floyd and
Johnson counties. The cast
includes Jayroe Sparks as Miss
Maple; Caleb Gulick as
Chandler Marlowe; Samantha
Creech as Haversham; Rebecca
Heaberlin as Rita Eyelesbarrow;
Wes Ray as Louie Fan: Joshua
Stephens as Father White;
David Keene as Rick Carlyle;
Tabatha Rogers as Laura
Carlyle; Philip Maynard as
Peter Flimsey; and Tereshia
Keene as Charity Hayes.
"This is a play you won't
want to miss!" said Hall. "I am
so proud of the cast and their
abilities. They bring the characters to life while adding humor
and mystery to the plot. This
production is good for all ages
from children to seniors, and
everyone is welcome."
The play will be performed
twice, on Friday, April 22, and
Saturday, April 23, at 7 p.m.
each evening, in the newly renovated Gearheart Auditorium, in
the Pike Building on the
Prestonsburg
Campus .
Admission is free and free tickets will be available at the door.
Seating is first come, first serve.
The doors will open for seating
at 6:30p.m.
For more information, call
hall at (606) 886-3863 ext.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • A 11
Revenue receipt shows March growth
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General rund toGk 111 dbout
$589.2 milhon last month an
increase of about I I percent compared with the previous Man:h.
State Budget Director Brad
Cowgill attributed the growth m
receipts to a strong econom).
"The sales and use and individual income taxes arc closely
related to economic ucti' ity,"
Cowgill said in a statement. "And
their. strong grov.th indicates a
strong Kentucky economy.'
Overall, the revenuL into the
state's General Fund for the fiscal
year that ends June 30 has so far
increased by about 8.3 percent
compared with the tirst nine
months of the last fisca I year.
Receipts to the General Fund
must grow by 2.6 percent for the
remaining three months of the
fiscal year to meet expectations.
Money from the sales and
usc tax, one of the two largest
sources of money for the state,
grew by 8.2 percent in March.
Individual income tax. the
other big source of money for the
state, saw rcc<.:ipts increase by 24
percent for the month That was
attributed to "strong withholding
payments" and redu~,;ed refunds
compared with last year, according to the statement.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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archives official, said while
leafing through the book's yellowing pages.
• MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- Most Alabama legislators
will take a day off with pay
Wednesday - some to play
golf, some to catch up on their
regular jobs and some just to
cool off for a day in the midst
of a contentious session.
During a session, the House
and Senate normally meet on
Tuesdays and Thursdays and
hold committee meetings on
Wednesdays. Speaker Seth
Hammett said that, at the
request of the Democratic and
Republican caucuses, no
House committee meetings
will be held Wednesday.
He said it's not unusual to
give members a day off during
a session so the Democratic
and Republican caucuses can
hold activities. Ten meeting
days remain in the 30-day session.
Lawmakers make about
$60 a day while in session. A
day's pay for the 138 members
of the House and Senate costs
about $8,300, according to the
Legislative Fiscal Office.
The break comes at a time
when the Legislature appears
to be deadlocked in a dispute
over budgets to fund education and general state services.
The dispute has slowed down
action in the House and
Senate.
"We need a day to cool
off," House Republican leader
Rep. Mike Hubbard said.
• STORY, Ind. - The
competition was fierce and
foolish, but a man who accidentally sawed through a live
electrical wire and topped that
by wrecking his truck only
hours after buying it earned
the honorary title "Village
Idiot."
Mark Carmichael's blunders won him the goodnatured award that's been
handed out for years in the
tiny Brown County town of
Story. The winner is whoever
gets the most votes from regulars at the Story Inn's saloon.
Carmichael, the inn's maintenance man, won in part for
an incident in which he cut
through a live wire while
using a circular saw to replace
the inn's galvanized steel roof.
But he also damaged his justpurchased 1998 Dodge truck
- the day after he got it.
His foolishness earned the
27-year-old a $100 bar tab.
Rick Hofstetter, who owns
the inn about 40 miles south of
Indianapolis, said the competition for this year's award
was fierce.
For example, two Story Inn
regulars were nominated for
knocking themselves unconscious while opening their car
doors. Another was nominated
for burning down his front
porch after not fully extinguishing a cigarette in a full
ashtray.
Bartender Evan McMahon
was nominated for opening an
$80 bottle of Chalk Hill
Chardonnay to make a $6.50
wine spritzer for a bar patron.
Not to be outdone, Story
Inn
housekeeper
Kathy
Newhall earned her nomination for using French truffle
oil from the kitchen, which
costs $50 for a 3-ounce bottle,
to quiet a squeaky toilet seat.
meaning to the term runaway
bride when they donned matrimonial regalia and ran through
town, sometimes stopping
traffic.
Everyone from pretend
priests to brides and grooms of
both genders took part in the
first-ever Running of the
Brides on Saturday.
Liz Zelandais found the run
difficult, and not just because
of the champagne she drank.
"Pulling a train is one
thing," she said, tugging the
$2 thrift store gown over her
tennis shoes. "But having to
run with a train is unbelievable."
The run was put on by the
Madison branch of the Hash
House Harriers, an internationally known "drinking
group with a running problem."
"This way we can have the
party without a pre-nup or
divorce," said Zelandais, who
organized the event. "It's sort
of a no-fault wedding experience."
The hashers have previously held pirate-themed runs,
and all members - male and
female - don red dresses for
an annual evening run. Even
on their relatively "normal"
weekly Saturday afternoon
runs they always stop for
beers and run maze-like courses.
"It's very important to
revert to infantile behavior for
one day a week if you're
forced to be an adult for the
other six," said veteran hasher
Marc Brand, who wore a veil
and tutu. "It's therapeutic."
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Webb got into the business
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• SALT LAKE CITY - A
21-year-old fast-food employee has been sentenced to probation and six months in jail
for double-swiping the credit
cards of customers who irritated him.
Travis Dominguez pleaded
guilty to one count of credit
card fraud, a third-degree
felony. He was accused of
doubled-swiping cards at the
Taco Bell where he worked,
putting in different amounts
on the second swipe between
$20 and $30.
Third District Judge Glenn
Iwasaki ordered a psychological evaluation and $142.22
restitution,
and
barred
Dominguez from employment
involving financial transactions.
Dominguez faced five
felony counts of unlawful use
of a credit card and single misdemeanor counts of theft and
obstruction of justice - and
allegedly called police pretending to be a Taco Bell executive claiming to have solved
the case.
• AKRON, Ohio - For
Bob Webb, dirt is about as
good as gold.
The northeast Ohio man
built a business, Wessco Inc.,
selling his special blend of dirt
to major league, minor league
and collegiate baseball teams
around the county. The company's clay is used on pitcher's mounds and batter's
boxes.
Wessco's patented clay mix
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Bobcats slip past Shelby Valley
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
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ALLEN - Betsy Layne began the
new baseball season with a pair of
:back-to-back wins. The Bobcats then
lost two of their next three games
before getting back on the winning
track Monday evening. Playing on its
homefield, Betsy Layne turned away
visiting Shelby Valley. The Bobcats
Rebels go 2-1
All 'X Classic
came from behind to beat Valley in the
final inning.
Betsy Layne, the defending 58th
District champion, has enjoyed moderate
success under first-year head coach
Frank Martin. A former assistant coach
on the Betsy Layne baseball staff, Martin
has communicated well with players and
has the Bobcats eyeing a repeat run at a
second straight 58th District title.
Following last week's win over
Allen Central, Betsy Layne is 1-0 in the
58th District.
Betsy Layne rallied behind starting
pitcher Steven Conn, especially defensively. Thanks to the late-inning rally
and the stellar defense behind him,
Conn recorded his first win.
Betsy Layne got a run in the opening
inning when leadoff hitter Brandon
Thacker reached base and eventually
came around and scored.
Shelby Valley got one run back in
the second inning when Cade Riddle
scored. The Wildcats produced all of
their runs in the second, third and
fourth innings. Valley came across with
three runs in the third inning and two
more in the fourth frame.
Betsy Layne scored two nins in both
the fifth and seventh innings. Thacker
scored three times for the Bobcats.
Shawn Hamilton scored a pair of runs.
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Former Wildcats joining
Hayes, Carrier for ACHS stop
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by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
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by STEVE LeMASTER
EASTERN - University of Kentucky
seniors are headed back to Allen Central
High School for a second straight year as
part of the annual barnstorming tour that
takes Wildcat basketball seniors across
much of the state. The UK Seniors
Barnstorming Tour will make a stop Friday
at Allen Central High School. Kentucky
seniors .Josh Carrier and Chuck Hayes are
set for a first-ever visit to Floyd County
and Allen Central High School. Earlier this
week, Mona Dingus of WMDJ in Martin
confirmed three other players for the
upcoming ACHS stop. Former UK basketball players Antwan Barbour and Anthony
Epps and one-time Wildcat quarterback
Trey Barclay are also now confirmed to
join Hayes and Carrier.
The barnstorming tour is being sponsored as a joint effort of the Allen Central
High School Rebel Band and the Junior
R.O.T.C. program. Tip-off on Friday night
is set for 7 p.m. with pre-game festivities
slated for 5:30p.m.
Pre-game festivities will include the
UK Wildcat mascot, face and hair painting
for the young Wildcat fans, raffles, dance
team performances and music from the
ACHS Rebel and Stage Band.
The Kentucky barnstorming team will
play the winner of an independent basketball tournament.
SPORTS EDITOR
PIKEVILLE- After doubling up Phelps 126 in the opening round of the 15th Region All
"A" Classic, Allen Central got a 13-8 win
Friday over Shelby Valley. On Saturday, however, things went south for the Rebels.
Tournament host Pikeville caught fired and beat
the Rebels 12-2.
Allen Central (8-2) plated eight runs in an
offensive-heavy fourth inning.
"Shelby Valley threw a good lefty against
us," Allen Central Coach Ken Johnson noted.
•}Ie had some good stuff, but being early in the
season he fell apart in the fourth inning and we
took advantage of it, scoring eight runs. We
never looked back from there."
Costly mistakes nearly caught up with the Rebels.
"We made too many mistakes in this game as
well," Johnson added. "We hit the ball pretty
good, but if we expect to have a successful season, then we must cut down on our mistakes."
Ryan Hammonds started the game and
pitched feur quality innings for the Rebels, giving up only two earned runs on just three hits.
Hammonds recorded the win for Allen Central.
WBut he wasn't alone.
Justin Jacobs and Scott Little provided some
solid relief for the Rebels, allowing Allen Central
to head off any late Shelby Valley scoring threats.
Pikeville scored one run early to take a 1-0
lead, but Allen Central answered in the bottom
half of the first inning, scoring two runs to
take a 2-1 lead.
The Rebels contained Pikeville until the
third inning when the Panthers took a 4-2 lead
and from there, cruised to the win.
In the game against Pikeville, Allen Central
junior Tyler Turner took the mound. A Pikeville
hit caught Turner on the wrist and ultimately
affected his pitching effort.
., "We had our shining moments when we
looked as if they would pull back, but we made
a few baserunning mistakes Y';>U can't make
against a .team like Pikeville," Johnson added.
"Then Tyler got hit on the wrist by a hit back
up the middle, and he just wasn't himself anymore. Pikeville took great advantage as well
stacking up 15 hits mostly coming in the fifth
and sixth inning.
"Pikeville is playing solid baseball right
now. They are top 10 in the state in my opinion.
Right now they are playing their best baseball,
and we are still young in the season. I told my
kids that we are only going to get better. Give us
by the end of the season and we will put togethr a full package against these guys and give
' them a run for their money."
Turner took the loss for the Rebels.
One of the offensive highlights came for
Allen Central in the bottom portion of the first
inning when Jacobs and Hammonds connected
on back-to-back doubles.
· Allen Central was due back in action yesterday
at home against visiting Letcher. The Rebels were
scheduled to host Letcher in a doubleheader.
After the fourth inning, Shelby
Valley didn't do much in the way of
even threatening to score. The Wildcats,
for the most part, struggled to fmd
offense in each of the last three innings.
Betsy Layne was scheduled to host
Magoffin County yesterday evening.
The Bobcats have a game slated for
Thursday on the road at Sheldon Clark.
First-pitch for the Betsy LayneSheldon Clark game is set for 6 p.m.
Lady Blackcats
blast Sheldon Clark
by JAMIE HOWELL
photos by Steve LeMaster
On Tuesday, Allen Central senior girls' basketball standout Becky Thomas, joined by family, friends,
coaches and other supporters, made her college choice officially known, signing with Allee Lloyd
College. David Adams (pictured above) is on his way to a second season at the helm of Lady Eagle
basketball program.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
. INEZ - After struggling to score runs
early in the season, the Prestonsburg Lady
Blackcat found some offense in a big way
on Monday evening by putting 23 runs on
the board in a 23-10 mercy rule win over
the Sheldon Clark Lady Cardinals.
Prestonsburg got on the board in the top
half of the frrst inning. Alicia Mayfield
reached base on a walk, followed by a
walk to Darcey Hicks. Michelle Lackey
reached on an error and Mayfield came
around to score the first run for
Prestonsburg. Brittany
Zimmerman
reached on a throwing error and both
Hicks and Lackey crossed the plate to give
the Lady Blackcats an early 3-0 lead.
Sheldon Clark plated two runs in the
bottom of the first to cut the lead to 3-2
after one inning but Prestonsburg added
five more runs in the second inning.
Senior Kelly Key opened the inning with
a base hit and Meaghan Slone followed with
(See BLACKCATS, page two)
P'burg reels off six straight wins
by STEVE LeMASTER
Betsy Layne
senior center
Kristal
Daniels
signed with
Alice Lloyd
College during a signing
ceremony
held Monday
morning.
Daniels joins
former teammate Whitney
Lykens as a
member of
the ALC
women's basketball team.
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG - In late-March, the
Prestonsburg High School baseball team had
its share of struggles. But April has been much
better to the Blackcats. Last week,
Prestonsburg, coached by Bob Shepherd,
played five games in over five days. All five
outings, including a doubleheader against
Phelps, results in Blackcat wins.
On Thursday, Prestonsburg beat Jenkins 102 in a game that due to darkness was called
after five innings. The Blackcats returned to
the field Friday, hosting rival South Floyd.
Prestonsburg grabbed the all-important district
win, beating the Raiders 6-2.
South Floyd went ahead 1-0 in the top half
of the first inning when Justin Slone, who
reached base following a single. scored. The
lead for South Floyd proved to be very shortlived. Prestonsburg exploded for five runs in
the bottom half of the first inning and never
looked back. Brandon Campbell, Bobby
Hughes, Nick McGuire, Corey Tincher and
Josh Rodebaugh - the frr t five hitters in the
Prestonsburg batting order - all reached base
and scored in the first inning. Campbell scored
twice. His first-inning effort included a double
in his second plate appearance.
South Floyd got one run apiece in each of
the second and third innings, but couldn't overcome Prestonsburg's five-run first inning.
Rodebaugh pitched and recorded the win
for the Blackcats. He helped his cau e with a
(See P'BURG, page two)
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APRIL
13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
P'burg
• Continued from p1
patr of singles and a double.
Brenton Hamilton added a single and a double.
Prestonsburg 6, Belfry 3:
The Prestonsburg-Belfry rivalry goes deeper than the gridiron . The two rivals hooked up
Wednesday evening in Pike
County. Host Belfry put
Prestonsburg away in order in
the top half of the first inning
and scored a run in its half of
the opening frame . After being
held scoreless in the first
inning, Prestonsburg came
alive, scoring two runs in the
second inning as first baseman
Josh Rodebaugh and pitcher
Brenton Hamilton each singled
and scored.
Prestonsburg led 2-1 at the
end of the second inning. The
game was deadlocked at 3-3 in
the seventh inning when each
of Prestonsburg's top three batters reached base and scored.
Brandon Campbell and Bobby
Hughes each singled and Nick
McGuire drew a walk. All three
scored with Campbell coming
around to touch home plate following a Belfry balk.
Hamilton reached base four
times for the Blackcats. he fin-
ished with two singles, a double
and a base on balls. Rodebaugh
added a couple of singles.
Belfry added a single run in
both the fifth and sixth innings.
Chris Varney singled and came
around to score in the fifth and
Aaron Chapman singled and
eventually scored in the sixth.
The win was Prestonsburg's
sixth straight. The Blackcats
have bounced back nicely following a l-3 starr.
Prestonsburg was due back
in action yesterday evening,
playing out on the road in Pike
County against Shelby Valley.
FOCUS ON ARE_A 3
SPECIAL OLYMPics ·
Blackcats
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a walk. Back to back base hits by
Hicks and Mayfield would score
two runners and Prestonsburg
was off and running.
Meaghan Slone took the
mound for Prestonsburg and
was in control for most of the
night with the exception of the
third inning when Sheldon
Clark scored five times.
The Lady Blackcats led 8-4
after two innings and would
never really be threatened
again . In the third inning,
Prestonsburg put the game out
of reach by scoring 10 times in
the inning to take a 18-4 lead
into the bottom of the third
inning.
Sheldon Clark pitching
would allow five Lady Blackcats
to reach base on walks in the
deciding third inning.
Sheldon Clark cut the lead
to 18-9 after three innings, but
the Lady Cards would get no
closer as Prestonsburg tacked
on five more runs over the next
two at bats to take the win 2310 in a five inning game
Brittany Collins finished the
game one-of-five from the plate
and also scored two runs for the
winners while Mayfield and
Pam Slone combined to finish
two-of-five for Prestonsburg.
Darcey Hicks had two hits in
four at bats for Prestonsburg.
Elizabeth Chaffin
and
Brittany Zimmerman each collected a base hit for the winners. Kelly Key and Meaghan
Slone tacked on the remaining
two hits for the Lady Blackcats.
In junior varsity action,
Prestonsburg claimed the win
outscoring Sheldon Clark 20-5
in four innings.
photos by Ja(!lie Howell ,
Floyd County Special Olympics and Prestonsburg High School played host Saturday to tl'!e Area •
3 Games. Delegations from Floyd and surrounding counties took part in this year's Area 3 •
Games.
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Above: Betsy Layne senior Kim Clark connected on the only home run of Friday's game
against South Floyd.
The visiting Lady Raiders struggled to catch up with Betsy Layne.
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Track and Field
Betsy Layne beats
South Floyd, Paintsville
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BETSY LAYNE - The
Betsy Layne High School softball team has now won three of
its last four games . The
Ladycats have won back to
back games. On Friday, Betsy
Layne hosted and defeated
Floyd County rival South
Floyd soundly, winning 16-6 in
just four innings. On Monday,
in a much closer contest, Betsy
Layne hung on to beat
Paintsville 9-8.
On Thursday night, Betsy
Layne suffered its second loss
of the season , falling to
Magoffin County. The Lady
Hornets held on late, winning
8-7.
In the win over South Floyd,
Betsy Layne never scored fewer
than three runs in a single
inning. The Ladycats plated
three runs in the first inning, four
in the second, three in the third
and sixth in the fourth and what
proved to be the fmal inning.
On a day when she signed to
play both basketball and softball at nearby Pikeville
College, Betsy Layne senior
Kim Clark didn't disappoint on
the diamond. Clark, the
cleanup hitter in the Ladycat
batting order, finished with a
triple, a home run and a double.
She hit her home run in the second inning.
Breann Akers pitched the
Ladycats to the victory. Tab
Tackett took the loss for the
Lady Raiders.
Betsy Layne never trailed.
South Floyd, did, however,
produce a big inning, scoring
five of its six runs in the second
inning
Betsy Layne 9, Paintsville 8:
The Ladycats hit the road
Monday night and traveled to
Paintsville. Host Paintsville
scored all eight of its runs in the
first three innings and was
never heard from again. After
leading 6-1 at the end of the
second inning, Paintsville suffered some self-destruction.
Betsy Layne scored three
runs in both the third and fourth
innings . In the seventh inning ,
Kaitlin Lawson reached base
on a walk and Kendra Case got
her start on the basepaths following a single. Both players
came around to score. Case
scored the game-winning run.
Sarah Cyrus reached base
for Paintsville in the bottom
half of the seventh inning, but
was left stranded.
Kim Clark led the Betsy
Layne offensive effort with a
pair of triples.
Megan Tackett recorded the
win for the Ladycats.
ACHS track and field back on track
Meet at Pikeville
High School
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157
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106
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
EASTERN - Allen Central
High track and field coach Kevin
Slone is expecting some good
things from the athletes he has out
this spring. The ACHS track and
field team recently made a return
trip to competition. On Tuesday,
April 5, Slone took his team into
competition at Pikeville High
School. The Rebel track and field
coach came out of the meet confident in his team's ability.
ACHS male track and field
athletes include David Slone,
Charles Robinson, Mike Case,
Ryan Collins , Josh Lawson,
Adam Reffett and Keith
Duncan. On the girls' stde,
Kim Biliter, Mara Biliter,
Yumekia Hunter, Elisabeth
Mo sely. Brenda Lewi s and
Lyndsey Fras ure make up the
team.
"The meet April 5 was the
first meet for us in two years
actually," Slone acknowledged.
"I have a young team both
boys tmd girls. I only have
one se nior and that's discuss
thrower, Lyndscy Frasure.
We did really good with few
numbers . Our girls won some
events. Both of our 4 x 100
meter relay teams are very
good. We need to work on
our handoffs more."
As coach, Slone will look
for different athletes to step up
and provide leade rship. Track
is a team sport . too.
"Our 4x 100 girls relay team
consisting of Kim Biliter, Mara
Bilite r, Yumekia Hunter and
Elisabeth Mosely is really fast,"
Slone added . "Elisabeth also
long jumped really far - somewhere around 15' 7 inches.
Overall, I' m very happy with
the way we performed. Our
kids gave their all. l think by
the end of the year both our •
relays, discuss, long jump , and .
shot put will be tough to beat."
The ACHS boys 4xl00 relay
team consists of Case, Collins,
Robinson and David 'Slone.
The 'Rebel track and field team,
al o includes some athletes who
throw shot put and discus.
Although off to somewhat
of a slow start. the ACHS
coac h also votces confidence
in his throwers.
"T hey are young and iuex- :
perienced but I' m going to
take them to as many meets as ~
I can and get them ready for •
regionals."
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ACMS drops host South Floyd
- " •r-s STAFF REPORT
HI HAT - Early last week,
the Allen Central Middle Rebels
volleyball team traveled to
South Floyd to do battle and
came out with a 2 - 0 win over
1*-lhe Raiders. 21- 12 and 21- 19.
The Rebels did not demonstrate
too much offense and basically
won on their serving game
against South Floyd. Chelsie
Cordial set the pace for the
Rebels, dishing up three aces in
nine attempts without an error.
Koko Martin and Brittany
Hodge also landed one ace each.
The Rebels' defense was lackluster and only set up the
offense three times without a
single kill . The match became
an one-volley affair and the
Rebels simply outlasted the
Raiders.
Allen Central falls
to Allen
ALLEN - Koko Martin ran
the offense 17 times without an
error while earning six assists
and Kimbo Blevins smacked
five kills with one error in seven
tries, for a .571 kill percentagt:
and an attack percentage of .857
Thursday, but it wasn't enough
to lift Allen Central Middle.
Martin also dug up 20 Eagle
attempts with a 91 percent
defense average. The Rebels
were simply outplayed and lost
their second match to Allen, 2114, 16-21, and 17-21.
The serving game was ultimately Allen Central's downfall,
getting only 65 percent of their
serves over and landing only
five aces while miscuing their
serves
19
times. Brittany
Johnson, Natalie Glime, Martin,
Blevins, and Chelsie Cordial
each landed an ace apiece.
Although the Rebel defense was
solid, errors at critical times
gave the Eagles the advantage
and Allen Central just could not
get its offense mnning late in the
third game of the match.
Hannah Howard earned four
assists and Glime and Brittany
Clark each dished up the hitters
for a kill. Hodge and Glirne
logged three kills each, while
Brittany Johnson and Sasha
Jones each pounded in one.
MCA prevails over
ACMS
MARTIN - Earlier this
week, in what was Allen
Central's worse performance of
the year, the Rebels lost two
straight games to MCA 13-21
and 17 -· 21. Brittany Hodge
dropped in three kills with a
.333 kill percentage and .833
hitting but it was not enough for
the Rebels to rally. The team
had a .000 kill percent on a poor
.556 hitting. Attack errors,
defensive errors, serving errors,
and mental lapses could not be
overcome and it showed.
Hannah Howard had two
assists while running the offense
nine times without error, setting
Hodge for two kills and Chelsie
Cordial ran the offense four
times without error and set
Hodge ,for a backcourt attack.
Koko Martin ran the offense 11
times, without error but the hitters could not get the ball
through MCA's defense six
times and flubbed their hits five
times.
The serving game of the
Rebels was not strong, getting
only two aces in thirty attempts
on 73 percent serving. Howard
and Kimbo Blevins landed the
aces. The defense lost 17
returns in 81 attempts for 79
percent.
Allen Central's team was not
ready to play until it was too
late. To date, Hodge leads the
Rebels in kills with 21, Klmbo
Blevins has seven, and Natalie
Glime has six. Howard has 19
assists in 53 attempts and Martin
has 15 assists in 55 attempts.
Brittany Johnson and Martin
each have five aces. Brittany
Johnson has 41 confirmed digs,
while Howard has 39 and
Martin has 38.
Lady Blackcats win thriller over Phelps
Hicks' RBI in seventh scores game winner
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - A flair
for the dramatic is something
that has always been on the side
of
Darcey
Hicks
of
Prestonsburg and on Saturday
afternoon it was her hit in the
bottom of the seventh that lifted
the Lady Blackcats to a 17-16
win over the Phelps Lady
Hornets. Prestonsburg trailed
12-7 after four innings, but rallied to score 6 times in the bottom of the fifth to go ahead 1312.
Five straight Prestonsburg
hits led to the scoring outburst
in the fifth inning. Hicks,
Brittany
Zimmerman
and
Amber Whitaker led the
Prestonsburg hit parade in the
inning and helped the Lady
Blackcats battle back.
Phelps plated four runs in
its half of the sixth inning to
take a 16- 13 lead, but
Prestonsburg answered with
three mns in the bottom of the
inning. Phelps could not score
in the top of the seventh and
Prestonsburg won it on the hit
with the bases loaded from
Hicks in the final at-bat.
Brittany Collins, Brittany
Zimmerman
and
Alicia
Mayfield picked up 3 hits each
in the win.
Woods plays a shot that
will live in Masters history
photos by Jamie Howell
The Prestonsburg High tennis team, coached by Bobby Hamilton, is off to a successful start.
•
Blackcat tennis season underway
P'burg knocks oH Peny Central 14•7
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
Several area schools have
made great strides in the past
• few seasons on the tennis court,
with one of those being the
Prestonsburg Blackcats squad.
One of the most recent players
to compete for the Blackcats
that has q~oved on to the college leveL js Jeremy Clark. Mr.
Clark has made quite a name
for him lf and is currently
ranked 29th in the nation in
doubles play as a member of
the Louisville Cardinals tennis
team. Coach Booby Hamilton
has been a mainstay in the
Blackcat tennis program and
tJ always fields a competitive
of
Blackcats .
group
PrestonsQ'prg entertained a
good Perry County Central
squad on Monday evening at
Archer Park and came away
with a 14-7 overall win in the
match .
Prestonsburg has gotten
consistent play early in the season as both Chance Bradley
and Whitney Bradley remain
unbeaten after three matches.
James Absher has gotten off to
a promising start with a 2-0
record and an 8-1 victory on
Monday over E ric Combs of
Perry Central. Blackcat senior
Molly Burchett picked up an 80 win over Emily McKenzie of
Morgan County on Friday
evening, Burchett is currently
1-1 on the season . Jared
Harmon , Dusty Rowe and
Shannon Goble each sit at 1-2
in singles play on the year. Josh
Hoover is currently 1-2 after
picking up a win over Jamie
Caudill of Perry Central by a
final of 8-5. Benji Fish is a
member of the Blackcat squad
as well and has picked up a win
in doubles play with teammate
Chance Bradley. Shannon
Goble and James Absher are
currently 2- 1 in doubles play.
Joshua Hoover has recorded
two wins in doubles play.
Barbie Burchett is l -1 on the
season as she defeated Rebecca
Ratliff of June Buchanan.
Shond a Collins and Amber
Stewart each have a win and
two losses on the season.
Courtney Gullett is an even 1-1
on the year. Jenna Stewart,
Tiffany Blackburn and Tiffany
Smith are the three remaining
members of the team. Stewart
has picked up a win in doubles
play with partner Whitney
Bradley.
Collins and Stewart have
teamed up to win two matches
against only one defeat in doubles play. Gullett and Barbie
Burchett are 1-0 in doubles play.
Beder named new Knolt
Central football coach
,I
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HINDMAN
- Knott
County Central High School
has ended its search for a new
head football coach . The
Patriots have chosen well-traveled football man Joe Beder to
succeed Don Smith.
Beder was recently introduced as the new Knott Central
football coach.
Beder has had pre vious
E astern Kentucky coaching
stops . He has coached at both
Leslie County and Hazard .
Beder coached NFL quarterback Tim Couch during his
high school senior season.
Recently, Beder spent a stint
at the helm of the Hazard
Bulldog ,gridiron program.
Knott Central finished last
season
2-8 .
Opponents
outscored the Patriots 324-94.
• Johnson Central senior
Scotty McCay has signed on to
play football at the next level.
McCoy will further both his
education and playing career at
nearby Pikeville College. A
four-year starter for the Golden
Eagle football team, McCoy is
projected to play somewhere on
defense for the Bears . During
his prep career, he played both
in the offensive backfield and
defensive secondary.
by TIM DAHLBERG
ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUGUSTA , Ga. - Don't be
surprised if it turns up soon in a
new Tiger Woods commercial .
This was a shot, though, that
will outlive any ad campaign.
Brilliant even before it hung
tantalizingly on the lip , Woods'
chip became one for the ages
Sunday when it toppled into the
bottom of the cup on the 16th
hole of the Masters.
Woods wasn 't trying for a
memorable moment when he hit
the shot that swept down a ridge
and funneled its way slowly into
the hole. He was just trying to
win a golf tournament, and his
fourth green jacket.
He got both, with a shot that
will JOLn iconic Masters
moments of the past.
"I was just trying to throw
the ball up there on the hill and
let it feed down there and hopefully have a makable putt,"
Woods said. "All of a sudden, it
looked pretty good, and all of a
sudden it looked like really
good, and it looked like how
could it not go in, and how did it
not go in, and all of a sudden· it
went in.
"So, it was pretty sweet."
It wasn't just the magnitude of
the moment, or the difficulty of
the show, though the moment was
huge and the shot treacherous.
It was the image of the ball
rolling slowly down the slope
and stopping for two agonizing
seconds before finally dropping
in the cup that will be remembered years after the fans who
were privileged to see it are no
longer around.
They may not have seen
Woods when he won his fourth
green jacket a short time later with
a playoff putt on the 18th hole.
But they were there to see Masters.
DiMarco had honors and hit
The Shot, erupting in a raucous
a good shot about 15 feet .
celebration when it dropped .
"Somehow an earthquake beneath the hole. Woods landed
happened and it fell into the long with his 8-iron , and his ball
caught up against the edge of
hole," Woods said.
The shot instantly became a the second cut over the back of
Masters
classic,
JOmmg the green.
With one brilliant stroke ,
moments like Larry Mize chipping in to beat Greg Norman in though , Woods walked off the
a playoff in 1987 or the shot that green with a cushion he would
stuck on the slippery bank of the badly need.
Woods remembered Davis
12th hole that allowed Fred
Couples to win in 1992.
Love III making a similar shot
Long before television, Gene in 1999, but his was more diffiSarazen's 4-wood for a double- cult because it was up against
eagle on the 15th hole helped lthe deeper rough . Afraid he
define the young Masters tour- might hit it fat because of the
nament in 1935.
lie, he told himself to hit it hard
The Masters needs no help enough to get up the slope and
these days, but Woods gave the take his chances from there .
tournament some with a shot that
Woods found a spot well left
seemed at the time to be the win- on the green where the fading
ning stroke. It put him two shots sunlight was coming through
up, though he squandered the the trees and took a few practice
lead with bogeys on the last two swipes with his wedge.
holes before winning in a playoff.
"A lot of it is luck, but I hit it
Woods was crouched over, as pretty good," Woods said. "I hit
if he were deep in prayer, as the it right on the spot."
ball traveled its last few inches
The ball hit, checked up and
toward the hole .
caught the slope at just the right
When it fell, Woods raised place before taking a right angle
himself up , yelled and began tum toward the hole . It was still
high-fiving
caddie
Steve about 25 feet left of the hole
Williams, while thousands when it began rolling slowly
packed around the green did the toward the pin.
same with whoever happened to
The ball began losing speed
be next to them.
as it neared the hole, slowing
DiMarco suspected something almost so much that the word
magical might be happening.
"TIGER" could be read on the
"He made a great chip. Great side. It made what seemed like
imagination," DiMarco said. "I was two final turns, then stopped on
over there expecting him to make it. the edge of the cup , teetering
You expect the unexpected.
ever so slightly as if trying to
"Unfortunately, it's not unex- defy gravity.
pected when he's doing it."
As thousands watching from
The shot came as DiMarco greenside and millions others on
was making a run at Woods , television held their breath, it
who had a precarious one-shot dropped and the celebration began.
lead as they stood on the tee of
" I think under the circumthe 170-yard par 3 hole that has stances it's one of the best I've
been so pivotal in so many ever hit," Woods said.
Kent downs Marshall, 20-6
•Paintsville grad eams start, pitches for Herd
TIMES STAFF REPORT
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. Kent second baseman Drew
Saylor hit three home runs and
batted in seven runs to help the
visiting Golden Flashes salvage game three of the series
by a 20-6 margin.
Saylor hit a two-run shot in the
fifth and two more in the seventh
inning for his best outing of the
1 season. Kent (17-12, 3-4 MAC)
hit five home runs on the day and
scored a season high 20 runs.
The Herd ( I 0-17 , 5-4 MAC)
was limited to six runs on ten
hits. All of the runs were scored
after the eighth inning.
Things started off as a pitcher 's duel with Jeremy Slone
(Paintsville) and Evan Smith
held the oppoc;ing offenses
scoreless through three innings,
but in the fourth, the flood gates
opened as Kent State scored
three times in the fourth and
fifth , five times in the sixth, once
in the seventh and eight times in
the eighth to t~L a :c 0 lead.
Slone, in his first season as a
member of the Marshall
The 14-run loss was the
largest deficit since MU faced
Kent in 2003 . In game three of
that series. KSU took a 2 1-2
win . That also marked the last
time M arshall allowed 20 runs
in a game . Kent also had a 235 win in that series.
Today, Marshall will look to
rebound from the loss , hosting
Morehead State in a 3 p.m .
game at University Heights .
r\dmission is free.
Betsy Layne
starting
pitcher
Steven Conn
went to the
plate with an
offering durIng Monday's
game against
visiting
Shelby
Valley.
Conn beat
the Wildcats,
earning his
first career
win.
�84 • WEDNESDAY,
13, 2005
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - Both the
offensive and defensive units
had positives to take out of the
Kentucky football team's first
scrimmage of spring practice
Saturday
afternoon
at
Commonwealth Stadium.
There were six offensive
series during the one-hour scrimmage, and the offense drove the
ball inside the defense's 25-yard
line on five of the six possessions. However, the defense
stiffened near the goal line and
did not allow any touchdowns,
forcing four field goal attempts
while stopping the offense once
on a goal-line stand.
"The defense did some good
things (near the goal line),"
Coach Rich Brooks said. "They
gave up some third-down conversions, but you have to credit
the offense for doing the job on
third down."
Led by sophomore quarterback Andre' Woodson, the firstteam offense had two possessions. The first ended with a 35yard field goal by senior Taylor
Begley. The next drive achieved
a first-and-goal situation from
the defense's four-yard line. An
incomplete pass and a threeyard run moved the ball to the
one, but then the defense turned
away a pair of running plays and
held on downs at the one.
Woodson showed good
patience during the scrimmage.
He did a good job completing
short passes and finding secondary receivers for gains. He
completed 8-of-11 passes for 53
yards, with sophomore tailback
Rafael Little catching four balls
for 21 yards. Little also gained
38 yards on 10 rushing attempts.
"Andre' did some good things.
I like the way he's throwing the
ball," Brooks said. "Rafael Little
is doing a good job as well."
The second-team offense,
guided by redshirt freshman Joe
Joe Brown, had three possessions against the second-team
defense. Two of the drives
ended in field goal attempts, one
of which was successful. Brown
hit 5-of-9 passes for 28 yards,
finding five different receivers,
and added 15 rushing yards on
scrambles. Junior tailback
Terrell Bankhead gained 30
yards on just four carries,
including a 27-yard run that was
the longest gain of the day.
Junior quarterbacks David
Hamilton and Rocco Maragas
split one possession with the thirdteam offense against the thirdteam defense. They maneuvered
the ball to the nine-yard-line,
where Begley capitalized with a
27-yard field goal. Hamilton completed both of his passing attempts
for 12 yards and Maragas hit 2-of4 for 20 yards. Running for both
the second and third teams, senior
tailback Andrew Hopewell rushed
seven times for 39 yards.
All totaled, Begley made
three of his four field goal
attempts, with his only miss
coming after a juggled hold.
There also was one session with
the punt team. Junior Kris
Kessler, a transfer from Central
Florida, punted three times for a
38.3-yard average.
Spring practice will be completed with the Blue/White Spring
Game on Sat. Apr. 23 at I p.m.
n Die-hard UK football fans
will get the chance to audition for
a series of commercials which
will air state-wide throughout
this summer. The spots will highlight the passion UK football
fans have for their Wildcats.
UK AthleticS'and its advertising agent, Cornett Advertising,
will hold the auditions on
Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at
Commonwealth Stadium, prior
to the Blue/White Spring Game~)
which begins at 1 p.m.
The auditions will be in the
form of interviews and will be
taped and reviewed by a panel
of judges. Fans that most
impress the judges with their
enthusiasm and dedication to the
UK football team will be called
back in May to film thf actual
commercials.
UK Athletics wants fans to
demonstrate their exuberance
and excitement for their team.
Fans inteiested in auditioning on
Apr. 23 should enter Gate 1 at
Commonwealth Stadium and It'
should dress as they normally do
for a UK football game.
T
NIB
Clark and Gustafsson
ranked NO. 29 in doubles
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LOUISVILLE
The
University of Louisville's
Jeremy Clark and Jakob
Gustafsson are No. 29 in the in
the Intercollegiate Tennis
Association's doubles rankings
released on April 5.
Clark, a junior from
Stanville, and Gustafsson, a
junior from Hollviken, Sweden
jumped five spots from their
previous No. 34 standing to
reach their highest doubles
team ranking. Clark and
Gustafsson have a 16-7 record
as the Cards' No. 1 doubles
team.
During his junior and senior
tennis seasons at Prestonsburg
High School, Clark made a
name for himself as one of the
state's top prep tennis players.
"This team has the potential
to be very good," said U of L
head coach Rex Ecarma. "They
still have a chance to make the
NCAA doubles tournament,
but they will have to win out
the rest of their matches to do
so. They are already one of the
top four doubles teams in the
region and for them which is a
great accomplishment in
itself."
U of L (19-8) will close out
the regular season at home
against Northern Illinois on
Friday at 1 p.m. at the BassRudd Tennis Center. The Cards
look to extend their 40-match
home
win
streak. The
University of Louisville will
host the 2005 Conference USA
Men's Tennis Tournament
April 21-24 at the Bass-Rudd
Tennis Center.
The Alice Lloyd College softball team Is scheduled to host Kentucky State today.
Castle one of two
ALC golf team finishes
Union ·soccer signees fifth in Berea tourney
,,
TIMES STAFF REPORT
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BARBOURVILLE - A
, Floyd County soccer player
who has worked his way up
through the area soccer
leagues is headed to the next
level.
The Union College men's
soccer team has added two instate players for the 2005 season, Bulldog head coach
Tyler Brock announced
recently. One of the two play~rs hails from Floyd County.
Corey Castle' is a forward/midfielder from Harold,
while Taylor Lamblin is a
right outside back from
Danville.
"We're excited about
adding Corey and Taylor to
our program. They will add a
Corey Castle, Harold, recently signed to play soccer at Union
lot to the team," Brock said.
College
Castle played for Pikeville
High School and for Football good touch on the ball and that School. He was selected as an
Development
Club of Kentucky, an experi- is very important at this level Olympic
Alternate
for
enced club team. A versatile of the game. Corey could play Program
talented player, Castle can play a few different positions such Kentucky last year.
Union finished the 2004
in the midfield and at forward. as a forward or an outside midseason with a 4-15 overall
"I feel that Corey bringing fielder."
with h:m a love for the game
Lamblin was a member of record. The Bulldogs compiled
that will definitely help the Storm 87, a club team in a 1-7 worksheet in the
Athletic
program," said Union College Jessamine County, and also Appalachian
Coach Tyler Brock. "He has played for Danville High Conference.
PIPPA PASSES - The Alice
Lloyd College golf team played
in a seven-team tournament on
Friday and Saturday at Berea.
The ALC team finished fifth in
the tournament. On Thursday,
the Eagle golf team will travel
to Berea again for another
match.
The ALC women 's fast pitch
softball team played a doubleheader at UVa-Wise on Friday.
Pitcher Brandi Smith had a nohitter going into the last inning
of the first game; however, the
Lady Cavaliers got a run in their
last at bat for a 1-0 win. She
also pitched well in the second
game, losing 3-0.
On Tuesday, the ALC softball
team was scheduled to host
Eastern Kentucky riv~ Pikeville
College, Today, Alice Lloyd is
slated to host Kentucky•S tate in a
doubleheader. A softball\ doubleheader between the two schools
was rained out earlier this season.
ALC is scheduled to host
Fields signs with Pikeville Coll~ge "
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - For his
newest signee, Bill Watson
returned to a community that
has been very good to the
women's basketball program at
Pikeville College.
Through the years, Phelps
High School has sent players
such as Allyson Preece, a member of the PC Hall of Fame, along
with Courtney Mercer, Erika
Fannin and Marsha Maynard, to
name a few, to the Lady Bears.
The newest member of this
group is Sasha Fields .
A6-2 senior, Fields finished her
season with 346 pointS and 329
rebounds for the Lady Hornets
while shooting 47.8 percent from
the floor. In addition , she blocked
89 shots and had 42 steals. For her
efforts, she was an honorable mention all-state selection.
As a junior, she finished with
275 points and 239 rebounds en
route to being named to the AllCounty team, as well as being
an all-tournament selection in
both the 15th Region and 60th
district tournaments.
For her career, Fields finished with 1,020 points, 853
rebounds, 273 blocked shots,
140 steals and 68 bloc~d shots.
"Her numbers are sensational
and she has shown improvement
throughout her career," said
Watson, preparing for his ninth
season as head coach of the
Lady Bears. "For a player of her
size to still be developing at this
stage in her career is nothing
unusual , but it's a g~ sign for
us on our level.
"We think she can play and~
will be able to help us out.
We're excited about adding her
to our roster and welcome her to
the Lady Bear family."
ALC baseball team plays
seven games in one week
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIPPA PASSES -The Alice
Lloyd College baseball team
played seven games last week.
On Monday, they traveled to
Wise, Va. to take on the UVaWise Cavaliers. The visiting
Eagles lost the first game 5-0,
and dropped the second game,
3-0. Jessie Smith pitched very
well in the Joss in the second
game.
On Tuesday, the Eagles
hosted the Union College
Bulldogs in another double-
header. Jason Smith pitched
well in a 3-2 loss in the first
game. The Eagles lost another
tough one, 7-5 in the second
game.
The Eagles traveled to
Athens, Tennessee on Saturday
for a three game weekend
series
with
Tennessee
Wesleyan College. Wesleyan is
a nationally-ranked team with
six current players who have
already been drafted by major
league teams. In the first game
of the Saturday doubleheader,
Jonathan Saylor pitched very
well and Matt Frazier hit a tworun home run; however, the
Eagles fell 4-2. In the second
game, Wesleyan won 14-3. The
Eagles lost the final game of
the series on Sunday afternoon,
11-4. Josh Todd had three hits
and the Eagles had eleven hits
in the game.
The Eagles will also host
West Virginia Tech today.
Alice Lloyd will travel to
Milligan College (Tenn.) this
weekend.
Alice Lloyd is coached by
Scott Cornett.
The Allen volleyball team is off to the best start in Floyd County. Allen (6-1) is ranked first In Floyd
County. This year's county tournament will be held at John M. Stumbo May 9-13.
Pictured, front row: Latisha Thompson, Alyshla Collins, Crystal Reed, Jennifer Skeens (Coach),
Tiffany Reed and Cassandra Burchett.
Second row: Laken Lowe, Chaslty Prater, Natasha Skeens, Samantha Williams, Tiffany Schall
Savannah Reno and Sasha McKinney.
'
Third row: Whitney Lewis, Erica Meade, Kristy Hyden, Kelli Burchell, Micaya Canterberry ~
Caitlynn Burchett and Shayna Newhouse.
'
Not pictured: Brlanna Lewis and Keith Coleman (Coach).
�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • 85
Urban renewal sweeps through Florida
honesty and accountability.
Meyer has risen through the
ranks of college
GAINESVILLE,
coaching
with
Fla. - Urban Meyer
head-spinning
surveys his squad of
speed. After two
Gators as they sprint
seasons at Bowling
past, snapping at
Green and two
those
who
lag
more at Utah, the
behind.
40-year-old with
It's the final practhe
innovative
tice of the spring for
offense and contaFlorida and its new
gious intensity is
coach. Traditionally,
already
being
·. ~~~ey'
the Gators have had a
called the next
light workout the day
.·.· .
great college coach.
before the Orange
"It's very humdiffere~e ,
and Blue scrimmage
bling and, if you
in "The Swamp."
know
me, it's
Not this time.
extremely uncom:Florida'
"Another day of
fortable," he said.
work, men,". Meyer
Leading Utah to
..lii;;~~·r\<tnll~.i.'."·· ;· .
calls out. " Another
a 12-0 season and a
day. Another day.
. l~owling
berth in the Bowl
, Another day."
Championship
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Nearly three hours
Series made Meyer
later, the Gators are
the most wanted
tfW,.
done.
coach in the counWelcome
to
try last year.
Urban Renewal at the
Florida was ftrst
University
of
to come calling in
Florida, where optisearch of a replacemism abounds , the coach is ment for Ron Zook. In three seaadored and the buzz words are sons under Zook, Gainesville
by RALPH D. RUSSO
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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· tJJ.teefi? .. · ·
Inside
-
_
had become a grumpy place.
The Gators, once mighty under
Steve Spurrier, were often
mediocre for his successor.
"What we went through the
last three years was not good,"
athletic director Jeremy Foley
said. "A lot of negativity. A lot
of divisiveness. It wasn't fun for
anybody."
Foley fiddled with the idea of
bringing back Spurrier, but the
coach decided he wasn't interested in trying to rekindle past
glory. Foley then went after
Meyer.
Meyer had all but made up
his mind to take the Florida job
when Notre Dame made its pitch
for the former Irish assistant.
He had his pick from two of
college football's most prestigious programs.
"I'm Irish Catholic so I love
Notre Dame," Meyer said. "I
love that place. I always will.
That was more than a tug ."
But the Florida job was just
too good.
"The best academics. The
best facilities. The best stadium.
The best location," Meyer said.
Just hiring Meyer helped
improve
the
mood
in
Slllith scores three touchdo-wns
· In U of L scrimmage
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOUISVILLE
The
University of Louisville football team finished its sixth
practice of the spring with an
on
150-play
scrimmage
Saturday morning at the Papa
John's football complex.
· After going through five
periods of individual drills, the
number one offense went
against the number one defense
• and the second units squared
off against each other.
In last Monday's first scrimmage, the defense held the
upper hand for the first part of
the scrimmage, but this time
the offense looked better from
the beginning. Sophomore
quarterback Brian Brahm
showed he's stepping into form
by going 21-of-33 for 247
yards and a touchdown. After
starting off 6-for-13, Brohm
finished 15-for-20 with a 45yard touchdown pass to
Montrell Jones.
The game showed promise
at times with Michael Bush,
Kolby Smith and George
Stripling . Bush carried 17
times for 62 yards, including a
two-yard run on the opening
series. Smith logged 12 carries
for 70 yards and a game-high
three touchdowns, scoring on
runs of 4, 39 and 1. Stripling, a
talented red-shirt freshman,
had a game-high 21 carries for
87, including a 25-yard scoring
burst.
The receiving corps was led
by Jones, who caught six passes
for 128 yards and Jimmy Riley's
five receptions for 105 yards.
Mario Urrutia had another solid
scrimmage with ftve receptions
for 87 yards and Broderick
Clark added five for 61.
Architect pitches new
~ arena at U of L officials
"It's one of maybe a couple
of options, but it may make the
most sense in the long term,"
LOUISVILLE -An archi- said Junior Bridgeman, a U of
tect pitched a $162 million L trustee and a former
arena plan on Monday to a task Louisville basketball player.
force
of University
of
"There are so many uses for
Louisville and local officials the old Freedom Hall," said
who are seeking alternatives to Louisville Athletics Director
outdated Freedom Hall.
Tom Jurich. "The new
The proposed 21 ,000-seat Freedom Hall would take a lot
arena would be built at the of pressure off. There is so
Kentucky Fair and Exposition much business to go around."
Center on the site of archaic
The task force was appointCardinal Stadium, the former ed late last year by U of L
home of the Louisville football President James Ramsey to
and baseball teams. The new explore how the school's athfacility would increase available letics facilities match up with
seating at men's basketball games those in the Big East. All
by more than 2,000 and include Louisville athletics programs
21>00 club seats, 60 suites and a will join the n'e w league within
3 ,OOO..space parking garage.
the next year.
The new arena was the last of
Officially called the Big
four options laid out in an audio- East Facilities Task Force, the
visual preSentation by Fred group will meet again on
Krenson, an architect with Atlanta- Friday to discuss the arena
based Rosser International. The options further.
other three were expansion plans
"When you look at the facilfor Freedom Hall, one of which ities those schools have, we're
' would boost the seating capacity definitely in the lower rung,"·
for basketball games to 30,000.
Bridgeman said.
The Louisville men's basThe arena would be the cenketball team is a part-time ten-. terpiece of a "Louisville Sports
•' ant at state-owned Freedom Corridor," a sweeping expan· Hall, which seats 18,865 for sion that also includes addi; basketball games and hosts tions to Papa John's Cardinal
:. about 230 events per year, from Stadium, a 94,000-square-foot
; concerts to rodeos to tractor indoor practice facility for the
~1 pulls. U of L would have exclu- football team and a new base~ sive scheduling rights in the
ball stadium that will be chrisnew arena, which would open tened on Friday.
at least 30 dates at the 50-yearThe city has tried and failed
, old Freedom Hall nearby.
three times to lure an NBA
~
Task force members seemed franchise and tied to each
to lean toward a new arena.
attempt plans for an arena in
by CHRIS DUNCAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
downtown Louisville. Jurich
has always preferred an oncampus venue, while Mayor
Jerry Abramson would rather
see the Cardinals become the
anchor tenant at a downtown
arena.
"He believes that downtown
is the best location,'' Abramson
spokesman Chad Carlton said.
"If the university makes the
determination that a new arena
is the right approach, we would
be hopeful that U of L and the
other players would look at all
the options and make a decision on which is the best one."
Carlton said the task force's
meeting on Monday might
prompt Abramson to restart
discussions about an arena.
"If the committee makes a
recommendation that an arena is
the right way, then that may
move the debate onto the front
burner,"
Carlton
said.
"Ultimately, Dr. Ramsey and the
board of trustees would hopefully make a decision that would
consider the good for both U of
L and the community."
Rep. Larry Clark, DLouisville , said building an
arena closer to Freedom Hall
makes more sense.
"If we build it at the fairgrounds, we'll be able to maintain it at a lesser cost," Clark
said. "We can also coordinate
all the events, instead of competing with the downtown
arena, where we would have
two different people competing
for the same dollar. It would be
a great advantage for us ."
Gainesville. And with every
move he's made, the players,
many of whom groused when
Zook was let go, and fans have
become more devout followers .
"We h.e...rJ him talk and the
confidence that he had and the
enthusiasm that he had, we just
looked at each other like, 'OK
this is going to work,"' linebacker Brandon Siler said .
Meyer has done small things
such as bringing the bleachers
back to the practice field, so fans
could sit and watch the spring
workouts. Zook had removed
the metal stands.
He's done big things such as
creating a leadership committee
to make players accountable to
each other. The committee of 14
players, chosen by the team, will
make decisions ranging from
what's served for dinner to the
type of punishment doled out to
rule-breakers.
"The key word in this whole
thing is ownership," Meyer said.
"If they think it's a dictatorship,
there's much more resistance."
Meyer has been brutally honest when speaking to the media
about his players. Early this
spring, he said the team wasn't
tough. He said defensive tackle
Ray McDonald, a two-year
starter, didn't always play hard.
He called quarterback Chris
Leak a poor leader, because
while Leak was a model student-athlete he didn't do enough
to make sure his teammates
were the same.
Meyer doesn't call it criticism.
"I say it's honest evaluation,"
he said.
And the players don't seem
to mind.
"Some coaches might hold
back beca use they're scared
they might hurt your feelings ,"
safety Jarvis Herring said.
"He' ll tell you what's on his
mind. I love that."
Meyer has reached out to former Gators greats, many of
whom grew disenchanted with
the program during Zook's
tenure. Neal Anderson, Alex
Brown, Danny Wuerffel , Chris
Doering and Jack Youngblood
were among the dozen or so former Florida players at the
Orange and Blue game on
Saturday - along with a record
58,500 fans.
"There 's a tradition here
that's as good as any in the
country, especially in the last 15
years ," Meyer said. "Those guys
need to come back."
Meyer even called Spurrier,
"just out of respect."
Meyer's even trying to get the
students more involved, visiting
the fraternity and sorority houses
and encouraging everyone on
campus to learn the fight song.
Ultimately, though Meyer will
be j udged on wins and losses.
Foley says he wants Florida
to be "in the hunt" for championships again, like it was in the
1990s under Spurrier.
It's a huge jump up the college football food chain for
Meyer, from Utah of the
Mountain West to one of the
flagship programs of the
Southeastern Conference.
The spotlight will be brighter
than he's ever faced, the potential distractions more plentiful.
His plan for success, however, is unchanged.
" What's
the difference
between Florida and Bowling
Green? Inside the walls, nothing," he said. "Outside the
walls , everything. So how much
time do I spend outside the
walls? Not a whole lot."
Jeff Neubauer hired as
Eastern Kentucky coach
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Jeff
Neubauer, an assistant at West
Virginia the past three seasons,
was named Monday as the basketball coach at Eastern
Kentucky.
Neubauer, 34, replaces
Travis Ford, who left the team
for Massachusetts last month.
Ford guided the Colonels to a
6 1-80 record and their first
NCAA tournament berth in 26
years this past season.
West Virginia reached the
Elite Eight, losing to Louisville
in the Albuquerque Regional
Final.
Neubauer, a 1993 La Salle
graduate, also wa's an assistant
coach at The Citadel for three
seasons and at Richmond for
five seasons. He was on the
Richmond staff in 1998, when
the 15th-seeded Spiders upset
second-seeded South Carolina
in the first round of the NCAA
tournament.
Eastern Kentucky gave
Neubauer a four-year contract
with an annual salary of
$1 50,000.
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The Eagles shot 302-298
600 and finished 15 shots behind
tournament champion Mercer.
Casey Wade shot a one-over
par 145 and tied for fifth
among the 60 golfers. Lee
Chaney (151) tied for 22nd.
Floyd County native Ryan
Martin tied for 27th (152) and
Matt Gann and Kyle Litter
(157) tied for 40th.
At press time, the MSU golf
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13, 2005
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ACING
Jeff Gordon rallies
to win at Martinsville
by HANK KURZ Jr.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARTINSVILLE, Va.
Jeff Gordon was driving with
tunnel vision when his car
started vibrating. A green-flag
pit stop to fix it put him more
than three laps down at
Martinsville Speedway.
It was early in the race, he
figured, at a track where he's
had lots of success and with a
car capable of bringing him
back into contention.
Gordon's faith paid off big
in the Advance Auto Parts 500
on Sunday. He rallied to win in
what became a huge emotional
tribute to his team and car
owner Rick Hendrick, and
moved him closer to catching
one of the sport's icons.
The victory, Gordon's 71st,
moved him within five of Dale
Earnhardt for
sixth
on
NASCAR's career list, and was
more special since it came in
the first visit to Martinsville
since a plane carrying members
and friends of Hendrick
Motorsports crashed last fall,
killing alllO people.
Hendrick, whose son Ricky
was among those killed, was a
surprise visitor to the track and
hugged Gordon in Victory
Lane.
"When you've got a guy
like Rick Hendrick that you
respect so much and you've
seen what he's been through,
the ups and downs through his
life and especially here last
year, for him to poke his head
in there and say 'Thank you,
thank you, thank you, thank
you, thank you,' and with that
tremble in his voice, that
impacts you," a choked-up
Gordon said.
"When he popped his head
in there, it hit me like a ton of
bricks."
Gordon's advance toward
Earnhardt also left him a bit
surprised, though the way he
won in some ways evoked
memories of "The Intimidator."
Trailing Kurt Busch in the
top five with 53 laps to go,
Gordon got underneath him in
turns three and four, nudged
him just a bit and sent him
slamming into the wall, removing the 2004 champion from
contention.
..We were just two people
fighting for one position and
neither one of us wanted to
give it up," Gordon said. He
said he felt bad about it.
Then, fourth on a restart
with 46 laps to go, he wasted
no time.
He followed third-place
Mark Martin past Ryan
Newman for third on the 461st
lap, went underneath Martin
for second three laps later and
caught and passed Sterling
Marlin for the lead with 34 laps
remaining.
Then, it wa~ smooth sailing to
the victory, his second in six races
this year. It also was his sixth victory at .526-mile Martinsville, the
shortest and trickiest track in the
premier series.
Only Rusty Wallace, with
seven, has more among active
drivers.
Moving in on Earnhardt
moved Gordon, too.
"That's unbelievable when I
think about it," he said. "To do
anything, coming close to anything that Dale Earnhardt
accomplished is always something that means a lot to us as
drivers and to me personally."
Gordon's last challenge was
getting by an angry Busch at
the end, which he did only after
taking a few sideswipes on the
front stretch.
"That was just showing my
disappointment," Busch said of
the banging.
Once Gordon got around
Busch, he was gone, pulling
away from Kasey Kahne on a
restart with three laps to go and
winning by .593 seconds.
Gordon's Chevrolet and
Kahne 's Dodge were followed
across the line by Martin's
Ford, Newman's Dodge and
Marlin, also in a Dodge.
"You can't ever count out Jeff
Gordon here," Kahne, who started 35th, said. "He's one of the
best drivers ever at this track."
Kahne has finished second
six times in 42 races, but has
never won.
The race also a disappointing finish for the Joe Gibbs
Racing tandem of Bobby
Labonte and Tony Stewart, who
led for a combined 279 laps.
Labonte was leading when
the race came out of a caution
with 105 laps to go, but his car
suddenly slowed and he faded
quickly to mid-pack.
"We can't build a motor to
go 250 laps right now,"
Labonte said. "Today, at least
we were leading the race when
it happened."
Stewart, who led four times
for 247 of the first 389 laps,
was running in the top five
with 70 laps to go when his car
suddenly slowed in the fourth
turn. By the time he got into
turn one, everyone found out
why: his right front tire came
off his Chevrolet and went
bounding down the track.
Busch was next in the barrel.
He was racing in the top five
with 53 laps to go when Gordon
nudged him in turns three and
four, spinning Busch's Ford and
sending it rear-end first into the
outside wall.
In all, 16 cautions slowed
the pace for 91laps.
Jimmie Johnson, who finished eighth, remained the
series points leader by 160
points over Greg Biffle, who
was 29th. Elliott Sadler finished ninth and moved up two
spots to third in the standings,
182 points back.
Willard Speedway
hosts Cabin FeVer Race
TIMES STAFF REPORT
WILLARD - The Cabin
Fever Race held on Saturday at
Willard Speedway brought to a
close the dull winter doldrums
of the devoted, dirt track racefans. Racing action took place
under sunny skies on the first
dry Saturday in weeks.
The first night out with several new drivers, took a while
for them to figure out how to
handle the dry, slick track.
After the first several laps ,with
some spinouts, it settled into a
fast, furious competition. After
30 laps, Terry Hicks of Willard,
2004 Super Late Model Track
Champion, picked up his first
Super Late Model winner's trophy of the 2005 racing season.
Corning in the next four spots
were Tommy Boggs, Carl Jobe,
Eslie Bills, and Matt Jobe.
In the Pro Late Model division, Keith Bills of Kinkaid,
W.Va., won on his first outing
at the Tri-State's fastest quarter-mile. Following Bills in the
action were Todd Lewis, Roger
Dilley, and Ben Harshbarger.
Modified drivers finished
their feature race with R.
Wireman coming in first . The
next four pl~ces were held by
AI Kiernan, Joey Back, Jason
Perry, and Bobby Tackett. In
the Bomber competition, Jack
Tackett snatched the winner's
trophy. Second in the race was
Wayne Lawson followed by
Aaron Barnhill, and Robert
Halbert.
In the 4-Cylinder feature
race, Tommy Riggs outran 13
others to reach the finish line
ahead of the pack. Second
through fifth included Shirlie
Tackett, Clinton Fields, Donnie
Tackett, and Perry Dearing.
Finally, the V6 Stock feature
witmer was John Maynard with
Joe Carter finishing second.,
Third through fifth in this one
was Brian Maynard, Qlenn
Marshall, and Jerry McKinney.
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Tandy Spurlock, Printer, won the Limited Late Model feature Saturday night when 201 Speedway
opened its gates for another race season.
201 Speedway Race Summary.
Opening Night, Saturday, April9
First Late Model Heat - 38
Raymond Nichols; 17 Steve
Stollings; 47 Chris Combs; 97
David Powers.
Second Late Model Heat: 2
Randy Boggs; 00 Richard
Smith; 66 Spencer Watson; 18
Eric Wells; 15 Corey McKenzie;
77 Robert Fletcher.
Late Model feature: 47 Chris
Combs; 8 Anthony Adams; 97
David Powers; .oo Richard Smith;
66 Spencer Watson; 38 Raymond
Nichols; 18 Eric Wells; 6H Tom
Hall; 24H Michael P. Howard; 2
Randy Boggs.
Modified Heat: 4 Tim
Moore; 38 Marty Meade; 02
Michael S. Osborne; 3 Arlie
Daniels; K20 Mickey Sanson;
12 George Canterbury.
Modified Feature: 4 Tim
Moore; 38 Marty Meade; 02
Michael S. Osborne; 03 B.J.
Osborne; K20 Keith Sanson; 3
Arl•e Daniels; 12 George
Camerb~1ry.
Limited Late Heat: 88 Tandy
Spurlock; 24H Michael P.
Howard; 1 Ralph Francis; 12
Jamie Maggard; 11 D.J. Wells;
1C Jim Lemaster; 3 Scooter
Lemaster.
Limited Late Feature: 88
Tandy Spurlock; 24H Michael P.
Howard; 12 Jamie Maggard; 53
Paul Porter; 3 Scooter Lemaster;
11 D.J. Wells; lC Jim Lemaster;
2 Vince Jarrell; 1 Ralph Francis.
Super Bomber Heat: 46
Dennis Deboard; XX Jake
Miller; 74 Beadie Blackburn; 81
Benny Butcher.
Super Bomber Feature: 46
Dennis Deboard; XX Jake Miller;
74 Beadie Blackburn; 24 Jimmy
Johnson; 81 Benny Butcher.
First Bomber Heat: 3 Scott
Lemaster; 4J James Stack; 3D
Darren Damron; 66 Rodney
Hamilton.
Second Bomber Heat: 20 Bo
Howard; 16 Wes Blair; 25 Albert
Butcher; U2 Nathan Grimm; 73
Charlie Mullett; 8 Roger Dalton;
8 Kenneth Webb.
Bomber Feature: 3 Scott
Lemaster; 20 Bo · Howard; 41
James Stack; 25 Albert Butcher;
73 Charlie Mullett; 8 Roger
Dalton; 16 Wes Blair; 3D Darren
Damron; 66 Rodney Hamilton.
Modified Four Cylinder
Heat: 99 James Darrell Mosley;
911 Jason Hall; 21 Pat Morris.
Modified
Four Cylinder
Feature 99 James Darrell Mosley;
911 Jason Hall #21 Pat Morris.
First Regular Four Cylinder
Heat: 18D Shliwn Ousley; 37
Alan Osborne; Hl2 Brian
Collins; C63 John Vaught; -3L
Lester Robinette.
Second Four Cylinder Heat: 7
Gary Whitt; -3 Jack Oevenger;
911 Jason Hall; 44 Billy Blanton;
35 Ronnie Maynard; 38 Larry
Spears; 19 Jr. Benji Mayhan; 57
Haske! Lockard.
Regular
Four
Cylinder
Feature: 911 Jason Hall; 7 Gary
Whitt; 18B D .I. Henson #35
Ronnie Maynard: 71 Ryan
Litteral; 44 Billy Blanton; -3 Jack
Clevenger; 37 Alan Osborne; 2
112 Michael Hopson; 19 Jr.
Haske! Lockard; 38 Brett Spears.
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COEBURN, Va.- Lonesome
Pine Raceway will host its first
race of the 2005 season Saturday
when the Double Kwik/WAXM
210 gets the checkers. The season-opening event will include
75
laps
of Honda of
Prestonsburg Late Models; 35
laps of Miner's Exchange Street
Stocks; 30 laps of Mod 4's; 25
laps of Pure 4's; 20 laps of
McDowell
Professional
Pharmacy Legends; 15 laps of
Ladies Pure 4 racing and 10 laps
of
God's
Appalachian
Partnership Hornets.
On Sunday, Lonesome Pine
Raceway Dirt Dragway will
host its season-opening event.
LPR track licenses and season passes remain available at
the track office.
Sioux Falls defeats Lexington, Horsemen fall to 2-2
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.Sioux
Falls
quarterback
Terrance Bryant completed 13
of 17 passes for 209 yards,
including four touchdowns,
Saturday when the Storm
defeated
the
Lexington
Horsemen 52-24 in a re-match
of last year's national championship game.
The Storm (2-l) racked up
281 yards of total offense and
out-scored the Horsemen 31-21
in the second half of the game.
Lexington (2-2) signal-caller
Dusty Bonner completed just
50 percent ( 18-of-36) of his
passes for 94 yards with a
touchdown.
The Horsemen, trailing 7-0,
got on the board with a field
goal from Justin Hutton with
7:57 remaining in the first
quarter. Lexington scored
twice in the third quarter on a
2-yard run by Randy Bell and a
3-yard run by veteran running
back Derek Homer.
John Kendall Cooper caught
a 10-yard touchdown pass with
4:29 remaining in the game to
round out the scoring for the
Horsemen.
Lexington wraps up its
three-game
road
swing
Saturday when it faces Peoria
with kickoff is set for 8:05p.m.
The game will be carried live
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Gary Ball and Bill Ransdell.
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THE fLOYD COUNTY TtMES
Sis City wins Ashland
Stakes in impressive fashion
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For now, a trainer - not a horse is the Kentucky Derby favorite
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13, 2005 • 87
by RICHARD ROSENBLATT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Kentucky Derby is less
than a month away, and there's
still no clear-cut favorite. That
is, unless you prefer a trainer
instead of a thoroughbred.
Nick Zito has been an
imposing presence on this
year's road to the Derby with
five 3-year-olds in contention.
Two of them, High Fly and Sun
King, could end up as favorites
in the $2 million Derby, but
right now it's Zito who's the
early choice to show up in the
., winner's circle at Churchill
Downs on May 7.
Florida Derby winner High
Fly or Tampa Bay Derby winner Sun King easily could give
Zito his third Derby victory and
first since Go for Gin in 1994.
But he also trains rising stars
Noble Causeway, runner-up in
the Florida Derby; Bellamy
Road, Yankees boss George
Steinbrenner's
colt;
and
Andromeda's Hero.
The morning after becoming
the first trainer in 30 years to
~ run 1-2 in the Florida Derby,
Zito showed up at his barn,
bags packed and ready to head
to Kentucky. His winter was a
rousing success, perhaps his
best ever.
"It's unbelievable," Zito
said. "I was talking to my son,
Alex ... and he said, 'Dad, you
realize everything went unbelievable?' I said, 'Yeah, everything fell into place."
Zito showed up for the
Gulfstream Park meet with Sun
tt) King and a lot of hope. Two of
his budding colts, Noble
Causeway and Andromeda's
Hero, won their first races in
Florida; High Fly and Bellamy
Road were sent to him after
their owners fired the original
trainers.
"We came to Florida with a
maiden, Noble Causeway,"
Zito said. "We were lucky to
inherit these two great horses.
And Andromeda's Hero, he
was a maiden, too, until he won
at Calder. It's just one of those
years. No question . It's been a
great winter."
Take Noble Causeway. In
his stakes debut, the colt ran a
huge race to finish behind High
Fly in the Florida Derby. After
the race, jockey Edgar Prado
said: "You'll hear from him in
the future. Nick has done a
super job with him."
A racing Hall of Fame nominee this year, Zito is reluctant
to discuss what it'll be like to
send out so many starters in the
race every horseman wants to
win. He knows how quickly
fortunes can change, especially
as the Derby draws closer.
Several top contenders have
been knocked off the Derby
trail for one reason or another,
including unbeaten Declan 's
Moon, the 2-year-old male
champion, and trainer Bob
Baffert's Roman Ruler. A few
more, Afleet Alex and
Rockport Harbor, are battling
health problems but were still
scheduled to run in the
Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn
Park on April 16 in their final
prep.
Last year, Zito had three
Derby hopefuls in Birdstone,
Eurosilver and The Cliff's
Edge. By Derby day, however,
Eurosilver was a no show
(health problems), Birdstone
ran despite a minor ailment and
finished eighth and The Cliff's
Edge was a disappointing fifth
after losing a shoe on the
muddy track.
Only Hall of Fame trainer D.
Wayne Lukas has started five
horses in one Derby. He did it
in 1996, and won with
Grindstone. Prince of Thieves
finis'1ed third, Editor's Note
was sixth, Victory Speech lOth
and donour and Glory 18th.
Lukas said Zito has done a
terrific job managing his horses
- picking the right race at the
right time - but warns: "It's
April now."
"There's no place to hide.
There are no more Tampa Bays
or
allowance
races
at
Gulfstream," Lukas said from
Churchill Downs. "It's time to
step up. Bless his heart, I hope
he gets all of them there. I'm
pulling for him. But it's tough
just to get one there. If he gets
five shots, fine. When I look
across the paddock, they're just
horses to me. I don't care who
brings them over there."
The 57-year-old Zito has
five healthy horses for five different owners. High Fly and
Noble Causeway will train up
to the Derby. Bellamy Road
won
Saturday's
Wood
Memorial by 17 1/2 lengths at
Aqueduct, while Sun King is
set for the Blue Grass on April
16 and Andromeda's Hero will
go in either the Arkansas Derby
or the Lexington Stakes on
April23.
"Everybody likes to have
gocx;l horses," fellow New York
trainer Pat .Kelly said. "Nick, the
Triple Crown, the Derby, that's
his thing. And he attracts clients
that are trying to do that."
Even Chilrchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia says the
only way to have a strong
favorite at this point is to "lump
Nick Zito's contenders together."
The Derby field is limited to
20 starters, and if more are
entered, the final determination
would be based on gradedstakes earnings. Bellamy Road,
High Fly and Sun King are fine
and Noble Causeway looks
solid, but Andromeda's Hero
needs to boost his earnings.
"It's amazing what the
Derby does, everybody wants
to run in it," Zito said. "If you
take a step back, you'll see that
maybe most horses that are
worried about this or that probably don't even belong. But
that's the way the Derby is ...
it's a fabric of America and
we're all guilty of it. And that's
what makes the business go
around."
Hall of Fame trainer Shug
McGaughey has seen three of
Zito's contenders up close. His
Derby hopeful, Gotham Stakes
winner Survivalist, was beaten
by 5 3/4 lengths by Sun King in
an
allowance
race
at
Gulfstream on Feb. 26.
"We just caught a bear cat in
Sun King," McGaughey said.
"It was an off-the-screen kind
of race."
As
for
High
Fly,
McGaughey says, "He ran a
mile early in the winter and was
really impressive .... And his
last two races, he kind of laid
right up there and kind of won
as he pleased." On Bellamy
Road: "I:fe was very impressive
in Florida," referring to the
colt's 15 3/4-length romp in an
allowance race last month.
Lukas has sent out a record
41 Derby starters - he's won
the race four times - while Zito
is tied for fourth with 14. When
it comes to the Derby, though,
winning is all that matters.
"I always say when you go
to a horse sale, nobody says
'I'm gonna win this or that
race,' they always say, 'I'm
gonna win the Kentucky
Derby,"' Zito said. "They never
say, 'I'm gonna win the Arc de
Triomphe."'
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON Two
straight dominating performances have sent Sis City to
near the top of the class of 3year-old fillies.
Sis City raced to a 10 1/2length win Saturday in the
Grade I Ashland Stakes at
Keeneland, stamping herself as
the early favorite for the May 6
Kentucky Oaks.
Ridden by Edgar Prado, Sis
City recorded her third straight
win and her second in a row by
double digits. In her previous
start, the daughter of Slew City
Slew, out of Smart Sis, won by
16 lengths in the Grade II
Davona Dale
Stakes
at
Gulfstream Park.
The Ashland win came
against more impressive company, though. The six-horse field
included four of the top six 3year-old fillies in terms of graded-stakes earnings.
Sis City's margin of victory
was the second largest in the
race's 68-year history, behind
only Myrtlewood 's 12-length
win in the first Ashland Stakes
in 1936.
"She wasn't supposed to win
like this, but we'll take it," said
Sis City's trainer, Richard
Dutrow.
Dutrow began training Sis
City after she was claimed for
$50,000 last August. She's won
four of six starts since and hasn't finished lower than fourth.
And that was in the Breeders'
Cup Juveni~e Fillies behind
Sweet Catomine, considered to
be far and away the nation's top
3-year-old female horse.
"I love everything about
her," Dutrow said of Sis City. "I
love the owners, the groom, the
hotwalker - I love everything
about this horse. We just got so
lucky we can't even believe this
is happening to us."
Sis City - owned in part by
New York Yankees manager Joe
Torre- had been a front-runner
in her four previous career wins,
but she settled in behind longshot Amazing Buy for the first
3/4 mile.
" Plan A was to go to the
lead," Prado said. "Plan B was to
sit just off the lead. Even though
my filly was pulling, she settled
down and rated nicely. She finished full of run even though this
track has been a bit tiring."
After Sis City took the lead,
she steadily pulled away and
wasn't challenged. Runway
Model, a Grade II winner at
Keeneland last October, finished second, three lengths in
front of Memorette.
Dutrow "has a really nice
horse," said Runway Model 's
trainer, Bernard Flint. "I'm going
to go home, I'm going to get my
game plan together and I'm
going to attack from a different
angle" in the Kentucky Oaks.
Summerly,
Letgomyecho
and Amazing Buy rounded out
the field. Summerly had won
three straight races, while
Letgomyecho was undefeated in
three starts.
"It's obviously a disappointing
race
today,"
said
Summerly's trainer, Steve
Asmussen, who trained Sis City
before that horse was claimed.
"But we still have a very good
ftlly and we'll try to regroup and
get on our feet."
Sis City, who went off as the
8-5 favorite, covered the 1 l-16th
miles in 1:46.35 on a fast track.
She paid $5 .20, $3 .20 and $3.
Runway Model paid $3.60
and $3, while Men;10rette paid
$3 .80.
"I don't know how they're
going to beat her in the future,"
Dutrow said of Sis City. "She's
got so much speed and now she
can settle. All we have to do is
keep her happy and healthy."
Sharp Lisa, the only previous
Grade I winner in the field, was
scratched Saturday morning.
Trainer Doug O'Neill said
Sharp Lisa "evidently kicked
the wall" in her stall, resulting
in a bruised left hind foot.
Keeneland drew a crowd of.
30,110 on Saturday, the secondhighest attendance in track history. The track drew 31 ,028 fans
last April 17 to watch the,
Lexington Stakes.
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APRIL
13, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
YOUTH SOCCER
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Floyd County Youth
Soccer begins new season
T~ESSTAFFREPORT
The Floyd County U10 Dragons and the Breathitt County U10
team recently battled to a 1-1 tie.
ALLEN - Floyd County
Youth Soccer kicked off its
spring season on Saturday,
April 2, on a day not flt for outdoor activities. The games
were played on fields covered
with standing water, with intermittent rain and temperatures in
the low 40's, but the horrible
conditions didn't deter the
locals. Five of the six Floyd
County teams played at the
Floyd County fields located at
Christ
United
Methodist
Church at Allen, and all were
victorious.
The U 10 Supersonics started
the day, taking on the Belfry
Rampage. The Supersonics
were the better team by a score
of 4-0. The Ul4 Untied took
the field against the Belfry
Kixx and came out on top by a
score of 5-1.
Floyd County's two Ul2
teams played host to the UJ2
teams from Breathitt County.
The Floyd County Tide rolled
over its opponent 10-0, while
the Galaxy topped the Breathitt
Countians by a score of 11-0.
The flnal game of the day saw
the U 19 Warriors engage in a
tough, physical contest with the
Belfry Blaze, and the Warriors
left the field with the 4-2 win.
On Saturday, the weather was
markedly different, much to the
relief of players, coaches and
spectators. The day was beautiful
for the U 10 Dragons' flrst game
of the season. The Dragons took
on a UlO team from Breathitt
County, and both teams left the
field happy with a 1-1 tie.
Floyd County's two U12
teams squared off against each
other just before noon, in a game
that pitted the Tide, a learn com-
posed mostly of girls, against
the Galaxy, a team of almost all
boys. The Tide prevailed by a
score of 6-0. The Ul4 Untied
traveled to Whitesburg to take
on the Hornets, and won handily, blanking the team from
Letcher County.
There are over 150 players
registered to play soccer in
Floyd County during the spring
season, many of whom are in
the U6 and U8 age groups. The
U6 and U8 teams do not travel,
and play against each other on
Thursday evenings at the Christ
UMC fields.
Taylor Moak of the U14 Untied contested a player from the
Belfry Kixx for possession of the soccer ball. The United successfully opened their season with a 5-1 win.
•tn atook un/tr only. C1J1tomer kHpt 111 11blte If appllf11blf,
Warriors forward Ethan Filowiat displayed his athletic ability as
he volleyed the ball toward the Belfry goal. The Warriors were
victorious by a score of 4-2.
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during Saturday's game between the two Floyd County teams.
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Wednesday, April. J3, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy PTJater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
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POISON OAK
Remembering the
mustard sandwich
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If there's one thing at which I consider myself "pretty good at," it's
food. They
say experience is the
best teacher,
and eating is
one thing I'm
experienced
in doing. As a
matter of fact,
I've
been
doing it so
long I can
remember
when folks
Clyde Pack
used to have
to carry their
lunches from home when they planned
a long-distance car trip. Remember, 40
or 50 miles could take half a day...or
better. Remember also, when picnic
tables were set up in shady areas along
the highway?
Anyway, packing a lunch of fried
chicken and potato salad was as much
a part of planning for the trip, as was
putting gas in the car and checking the
tires, especially the spare.
Families could pull over whenever
they got hungry and eat what had been
smelling so good since they left home.
Sometimes, especially if there were
young children in the car, a family
might drive up to 10 or 12 miles
before the driver would be forced to
give in, find a table, and have a nice
lunch ...three hours before noon.
It hasn't been that long ago, when
the best hamburger in Paintsville came
from Raymond Brugh's pool room,
but if you wanted a plate lunch, you
had to go to one of the two or three sitdown-and-eat restaurants in town,
~maybe Tommie's or Tive and Edna's.
Now, the yellow pages of our local
phone book lists a zillion restaurants,
mostly of the fast-food persuasion.
And they' e not just in town. They're
all over the county.
But when I was a youngster growing
up in Muddy Branch, it certainly wasn't
like that. As a matter of fact, when I left
home and went off to college, good eating places were a rarity in Richmond,
Big Sandy Singers perform for Fine
Arts Extension Program ceremony
The Big Sandy Singers, a student performance group from Big Sandy Community and
Technical College, entertained as part of the
Fine Arts Extension Program Ceremony in
Pikeville on Tues., March 29 at the Pike County Extension Agency. The group sang "Love
Can Build a Bridge" at the end of the ceremo-
ny to commemorate the installation of the first
Fine Arts Extension Program in the nation.
Pikeville was chosen for the pilot program that
will work to network music and visual artists
and bring arts to Eastern Kentucky. Pictured
(See SINGERS, page three)
Floyd County 4-H Teen Council:
Special kids helping out at special event
photo by Kathy
(See OAK, page three)
KIM'S KORNER
The changing
'T.tmes'
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As you guys are reading this
week's column, I have just one day
left as Advertising Manager of the
Floyd County
Times. And
the
roller
coaster
of
emotions are
most definitely mounting!
I am very
excited
to
begin my new
position and
venture, and
Kim Frasure
yet extremely
sad to say
good-bye to
those I've worked alongside these past
three years. To the advertisers I have
worked with over the years, I want
you to know how very much I appreciate each of you.
To my co-worker's, I will miss
each of you so much!
To "My Girls" aka (Ad Staff)
Jamie, Erica, Kirni and Jessica, you
are the true meaning of the word
TEAMWORK! I am so very proud of
you, and have been blessed beyond
words to have had the opportunity to
watch you grow these past few years.
You will never know how much
you mean to me.
I wish total success for the Times,
and pray I will get to continue to submit my oolumn each week.
Until 'then, May God's Blessings be
(See KORNER, page three)
J. Prater
This Special
Olympian enjoyed
visiting "Olympic
Village," set up
underneath the
stands at Josh
Francis Field,
following his
event participation. Olympic
Village was the
idea of the Floyd
County 4-H Teen
Council which
manned several
game booths,
offered face
painting, and
gave away sou' venirs during the
day of events.
Floyd County Special
Olympics 2005
by Kathy J. Prater
fEATURES EDITOR
The weather couldn't have been
more perfect, nor could those in attendance have been more enthusiastic for
the Special Olympics event held Saturday morning, April 9, at Josh Francis Field, Prestonsburg.
Founded in 1968, by Eunice
Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is
an international organization that
changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion
between people with and without
intellectual disabilities. For more than
1.4 million children and adults with
intellectual disabilities, in more than
150 countries, Special Olympics provides a way in which they can realize
their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience friendship and joy in ways that
mere words cannot express. Now in its
third year in Floyd County, participation in the games is growing with each
new season.
As the Special Olympics Athlete
Oath was read over loudspeaker Saturday morning by area coordinator Ed
Senig who repeated the words, "Let
me win. But if I cannot win, let me be
brave in the attempt," the symbolic
running of the Olympic torch was
conducted on field as tears welled in
the eyes of onlookers. Underneath a
clear blue sky, with a calming breeze
softly blowing, Special Olympians of
(See OLYMPICS, page three)
photo by Kathy J. Prater
Cindy Hackworth (leaning on table), Floyd County 4-H Advisory Council
officer, directed the 4-H Teen Council in the operation of their Olympic Village project.
CRITTER CORNER
Thunderstorlll Phobia
Part II
By Dr. Carol Combs-Morris, DVM
Last week I discussed thunderstorms
and the anxiety they can cause in our pets,
especially dogs. So is there anything we
can do to help these animals?
There are some standard approaches
that human and animal behaviorists use
for treating any type of fear or phobia.
(Remember that the definition of phobia is
an intense and debilitating fear that is out
of proportion to the actual threat present).
Three of the most common methods used
for dealing with fear are avoidance, desensitization, and counterconditioning.
Avoidance works great in some situations. I am afraid of heights, so I don't do
much of anything that involves being very
far above the ground. Unfortunately,
that's not so easy in the case of thunderstorms. As I mentioned last week, storms
produce not only thunder and lightening,
but wind, changes in air pressure, ozone
production, and static electric charges. If
you have a basement or interior room with
no windows, it may actually help reduce a
pet's fearful reaction by making the
effects of the storm less intense. It's as
close to avoidance as you are likely to get.
Desensitization is the process of reducing a fearful response to something by slowly .increasing exposure to whatever causes
(See CRITTER, page three)
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This is "Morgan," a
nine year old
Springer Spaniel
that belongs to Dari
and Tom
McLaughlin, of
Pennsylvania. The
McLaughlin's write:
"Even at 9, Morgan
is still as excited at
life as she was when
she was a puppy.
Her favorite outing
is going to the Flea
Market with "Mom
and Dad" on
Saturday and
Sunday mornings.
We look for antiques
- she looks for any
food that people
may have dropped
and for the regular
vendors who say
hello and often give
_.....:.:J her doggie treats."
�C2 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Schoo{ Cafendar
Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
• If you would be interested
in volunteering at AMS, contact
the Youth Services Center to
schedule a time for Volunteer
Orientation.
• Adams Middle School
Youth Services Center is open
each weekday from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. The center offers services
to all families regardless of
income. For more information
about any of the activities or services of the center, please contact the center at 886-1297.
Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant - Sheila
Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 15-16 - Science
Olympiad State Competition
trip .
• April 15- KATS pep rally.
• April 18- SBDM meeting,
5 p.m.
• April 30 - Money due in
for Beta Club trip.
• The ACMS Youth Service
Center is open each day from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or later
by appointment.
For more
information about the center,
call LaDonna Patton, coordinator, at 358-0134.
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
• Call now to Jearn about
Kindergarten registration at
Allen Elementary, 874-2165.
AES is a "Great Place to Learn."
•
Call Allen Elementary
Youth Service Center at 8740621 to schedule your child's
Hepatitis B vaccination, immunizations, and WIC appointments.
appointment - 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary
Family Resource Center provides services for all families
regardless of income. We are
located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be
reached by calling 886-0815.
Betsy Layne Elementary
Duff Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary Family Resource Youth
Service Center is located in the
500 building of the campus.
The goal of the FRYSC is to
meet the needs of all children
and their families who reside in
the community or neighborhood
by the school in which the center is located. For further information, please contact the center
at 478-5550 or 478-9751, ext.
310.
• Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator; Charlotte Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra
Hayes, School Nurse.
• Floyd County Health
Dept. is at the school each Tuesday. Services include 6th grade
school entry physical; kindergarten, Head Start and wellchild physicals (age birth to 18
years); T.B. skin test; T.D.
boosters; and WIC services.
Please call 358-9878 for
appointment if you are in need
of any of these services.
• The J .A. Duff Elementary
Family Resource Center provides services for all families
regardless of income. We are
located in the tan metal building
at the rear of the school. Contact
persons are Judy Handshoe,
coordinator, and Ruby Bailey,
assistant.
Clark Elementary
• April14- SBDM meeting,
6 p.m., in school library. All
welcome.
• A nurse from the Floyd
County Health Dept. is in the
center weekly and sees WIC
patients, does well-child exams
(birth-18 years), and gives
immunizations.
Currently
scheduling exams for students
who will be in the 6th grade in
the next school year. Call for an
May Valley Elementary
• April 28 - May Valley
Family Resource Center Advisory Council meeting, 4 p.m., in
school library. Open to public.
For more information, call
Donna, at 285-0321.
• May 5, 6 - Kindergarten
registration for 2005-06 school
year, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If
possible, new students should
accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more
information, call the school at
285-0883.
• Parent Lending Library is
available to parents for video
check-outs. A variety of topics
are available.
• Floyd County Health Dept.
nurse at school every Wednesday. Services include Head Start
physicals, kindergarten physicals, 6th grade physicals, wellchild physicals, immunizations,
TB skin test, WIC program,
blood pressure checks, and
more. Must call the FRC at 2850321 for an appointment.
McDowell Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• GED classes offered on
Mondays and Wednesdays, from
8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Family
Resource Center. Call377-2678
for more information.
•
Floyd County Health
Department Nurse Joy Moore, is
at the center each Monday to
administer immunizations, T.B.
skin tests, well-child exams, WlC,
prenatal and post-partum services,
and school physicals. Call 3772678 for an appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
• Now accepting applications for enrollment for Kindergarten for the 2005-06 school
year. Call 285-5141 for more
information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24, 25 - Kindergarten
registration for 2005-2006
school year, 8:30 a.m . to 1:00
p.m., in school auditorium. The
following
information
is
required before enrollment:
Student's birth certificate, social
security card, immunization
records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents the day you register your
child.
•
The Family Resource
Center is open weekdays 8
a.m.-4 p.m., and later by
appointment. Office provides
services for all families, regardless of income.
• After School Child Care,
3-6 p.m., school days.
• Call 886-7088 for additional information regarding the
Prestonsburg Elementary Family Resource Center or its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services
Center
• Committee sign-ups may
be done through the Youth Services Center office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop
career station satellite that is
available to the community as
well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult
Ed may contact the center for
information .
• All new students and visitors, stop by the Center, located
on the South Floyd campus,
Room 232, and see Mable Hall.
• For more information call
452-9600 or 9607 and ask for
Mable Hall, ext. 243, or Keith
Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stt,~mbo
Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center.
• April 13 - Free computer
class, beginners and advanced,
5:30 to 7:30, in school computer
lab. If interested, call FRC center to sign up.
• FRC monthly Advisory
Council meetings will be held
the first Wednesday of each
month, at 4 p.m. Call for more
info .
• Lost & Found located in
Family Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours· are
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents
and community members are
welcome to visit. For questions,
call 587-2233 - ask for Tristan
Parsons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow
Junction" Family Resource
Center
Character Words for the
Month: Tolerance and Kindness.
(See SCHOOL, page three)
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and
60 years ago.)
·. Ten·-··-Years Ago
April 12, and 14, 1995
An attorney representing the Floyd
County Court in two separate lawsuits
filed related to monies collected for a 911
service claims the issue is a political question that does not belong to the courts ...A
mistrial was declared and a public
defender was charged with contempt of
court Tuesday, in relation to comments,
made during jury selection in the extorition trial of Sam Hall. Floyd Circuit Judge
John David Caudill, held public defender
Harolyn Howard in contempt after she
asked potential jurors and audience members if they believed law enforcement
officials were "crooked." ...Five stores in
Floyd County have been disqualified
from participating in a state supplemental
food program after an investigation by the
attorney general's office discovered discrepancies in prices they had charged to
the customers and to the state ...Carlis
Parks, 67, of Lackey, was struck and
killed by a vehicle Monday evening, as he·
was walking along the roadway at Mousie
in Knott County...More than 200 vehicles
participated in a "caravan against Floyd
County corruption" Saturday, in downtown Prestonsburg. Protesters drove by
the Floyd County Courthouse, honking
horns an waving white ribbons, in an
effort to get the attention of state investigators ...Earl Rogers, 55, of Toler Creek,
pleaded guilty to sex abuse charges and
fainted during his sentencing March 24,
was sentenced, Tuesday, to a 22-year
prison term ...Wayland City Council met
Wednesday, and Thursday, to discuss the
sewage treatment project and the annexation of Shop Fork and Stamper
Branch ...Floyd County students may lose
the luxury of picking the school of their
choice to attend and , instead, be required
to go to the scho?l closest to home. At
Tuesday's school board meeting, superintendent Steve Towler told board members
that some type of policy needs to be
adopted concerning how students are
assigned to schools ...Martin City Council
discussed a few proposals on Wednesday,
including one from Tommy Dingus about
putting a ball field on land the city owns
near Grigsby Heights. Dingus said one
baseball field is used by 150 kids on 10
peewee baseball teams ..Due to a large
',
number of twelfth graders leaving school
1 midwayJIIHrroMh th<p, 1 schqol.;y~ar, Floyd
County board members are mulling over
ways to require high school students to
stay in school for a full four years ...With
over half a million dollars invested in the
building plans, Floyd County School
Board members bowed to public pressure,
and voted, Tuesday, to halt work on the
renovation of Prestonsburg High School,
and to send the project back to the district's Local Planning Committee ..Staff
Sergeant Mark Hunt and Specialist Paul
Brown of Bravo Company, from the
206th engineer battalion, received the
Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
with "V" device from Adjutant General
Robert L. DeZarn. The guardsman
received the medal for rescuing several
residents from a fire at Mink Branch on
Sunday ...Local officials, firefighters, law
enforcement personnel and emergency
service providers met Wednesday evening
to discuss the implementation of a 911
service in Floyd County. Floyd JudgeExecutive Bob Meyer said there are a lot
of issues to be addressed and there will be
more public meetings held to address
those issues ...There died: James R. Castle, 66, of Martin, Monday, April 10, at
his residence at Printer; Cody Allen
Osborne, eight-month-old son of Tommy
and Edna Hill Osborne of Hi Hat, was
dead on arrival at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sunday, April 9; Wilburn
L. Akers, 68, of Harold, Friday,April 7, at
St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington; Dallas
Wray, 95, of Kite, Monday, April 10, at
Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital;
Norma Akers, 85, of Harold, Monday,
April 10, at her residence; John N.
Burchett, 91, of Prestonsburg, Tuesday,
April 11, at Riverview Manor Nursing
Home; Junellen Hall, 48, of Kite, Monday, April 10, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington; Roger
Raccoon Creek,
Coleman, 57, of
Pikeville, Saturday, April 8, at Pikeville
Methodist Hospital; Juanita Rogers, 70,
of Galveston, Thursday, April 6, at her
residence; Rena Elizabeth Boyd Kidd, 79,
of Honaker, Tuesday, April 11, at
Pikeville Methodist Hospital; Waco Hall,
47, of Melvin, Tuesday, April 11, at
McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital; Carla Francis Osborne, 26, of Winchester, Saturday, April 1, in Mt. Sterling,
from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident; Woodrow Wilson Burchett, 84,
of Prestonsburg, Wednesday, April 12, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center; Nola
Roberts Hall, 82, of Hunter, Tuesday, April
11, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home;
Bill Napier, 82, of Somerset, a former
mayor of Prestonsburg, Monday, April10,
at the V.A. Medical Center, Lexington;
Dorothy Mae Scott, 84, of Medway, Ohio,
Wednesday, April 12, at Dayview Care
Center in New Carlisle, Ohio.
Twentv Years Ago
April 10, 1985
Some asbestos has been found in three
Floyd County schools ...Because Henry
Martin, rather than Kentucky/West Virginia Gas Company, could have been selling gas from a well on his family's place
at Drift, he is entitled to $687,883 in damages, a jury decided ...Elmer Ratliff, 35, of
Shelbiana, pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in the deaths of an Ohio couple
in an accident at Harold ...There died:
Samuel P.T.· Lewis, 100, of Tram, Thursday, at Riverview Manor Nursing Home;
Jack Sword, 74, of Langley, Friday, at UK
Medcal Center, Lexington; Martha Martin Case, 84, of Drift, Monday, at OLW
Hospital; Ellen Marie Messer, 60, of Prestonsburg, April 2, at HRMC; Capt. S.M.
Isbell II, March 27, in a California plane
crash; Winford "Wince" Yates, 85, of
Honaker, Sunday, in Good Samaritan
Hospital, Lexington; Andy Shepherd, 69,
of Water Gap, Saturday, at HRMC.
Thinv Years Ago
April 9, 1975
The Floyd Fiscal Court, at its Wednesday meeting, voted to make mandatory
the use of services of franchised collectors of solid waste in the county...Monday
marked the opening day of the criminal
term of circuit court, and a single murder
case was investigated by the grand
jury...The United Mine Workers apparently lost their bid, Monday, to unionize the
Martin County Coal Corporation ...There
died: Adrian Goble, 49, of Ivel, Tuesday,
· shortly after he had been crushed by a
"kettle bottom" which dropped from the
roof of the Hite Preparation G-3 mine,
Tuesday morning; John R. Moore, 56, last
Wednesday, at his home at Price; Lige
Frazier, 78, of the Mullins Addition ,
Pikeville, April 1, en route to the
Methodist Hospital; Henry Zemo, 54, ot'
Louisville, March 31, at a hospital, there;
Dave Gibson, 90, Friday, at his home at
Wayland; James Hansford LeMaster, 78,
formerly of Ashland, March 31 , at his
home in Bradenton, Fla.; William~
Sturgill, 90, last Thursday, at his home at
Harold.
Fonv Years Ago
April 8, 1965
Elzie Thomas Spears, 17-year-old
Abbott Creek youth, who was found,
March 28, near death of asphyxiation in an tt
automobile on the Middle Creek road, was L
taken, Tuesday, to the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, still
unconscious ..."All our majo:r crimes go,
back to whiskey," Circuit Judge Hollie
Conley told the Floyd Circuit Court Grand
Jury, Monday morning, in his instructions
soon after it had been empahelled ...Prestonsburg will receive a $3,193 federal
grant to aid in the purchase of 29 acres of
land for park and recreational purposes, it
was announced, Tuesday, by the Urban
Renewal Administration .. .There died:Jesie Crum Adkins, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Auxier, March 19, at West van'
Lear; Kermit E. Slone, 57, Friday, at his
home at Wayland; Egbert Patton, formerly:
of Hueysville, in April at Marshall, Michigan; Gomer Gibson, 59, of Wayl~ d, last:.
Thursday, at the McDowell Appalachian!
Regional Hospital; Louise Allen Howard,
of Eastern, last Wednesday, at Lackey. ·
Filtv Years A o
April 7, 1955
I
A fifth typhoid case in this county wa :
officially confirmed this week, and ye '
another was reported, County Healt~
Administrator M. V. Clark said ...High-'
way accidents claimed the lives of two
Floyd County youths within the week,
including Donald Miller, 17, of Cliff, Friday, and Billy Eugene Little, 19, of
Melvin, Tuesday.. .''! invite inspection of
my record as Governor," said A. B. ~
(See YESTERDAYS, page three)
�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
13, 2005 • C3
Yesterdays
• Continued from p2
(Happy) Chandler in a speech at the courthouse here last Friday evening ...April 1
marked the completion of a quarter-centul> u: coal mining operations at Wheelwright and Price by the Inland Steel
Cornpany... Verlin Isaac, one-year-old son
of Howell and Lily Wright Isaac, of
1Wheelwright, died in a fire that consumed the horne of his parents, last
Thursday...There is a strong possibility
that the United Fuel Gas Company will
establish its Southern division headquarters in Prestonsburg, it was indicated this
week .. .A little desperate for feed and
food, after the recent record rise in
Dewey Lake isolated the Buffalo Creek
valley, several farmers climbed the Paw
Paw mountain to Mare Creek and bought
supplies at a grocery there. "Bringing a
100-pound bag of feed and poke of flour
on a mule over that mountain isn't my
idea of a snap," one resident said ...Born:
to Mr. and Mrs. BillS. Day, of Prestonsburg, a daughter, Deborah Susan, March
28, at the Paintsville Hospital .. .There
died: Floyd Akers, 86, Monday, at his
horne at Harold; Ira Luther Adkins, formerly of Mare Creek, Tuesday, at Albion,
Michigan; Bertha Osborne, 51, of Garrett, Saturday, at the Paintsville Hospital;
Nick Zanzonico, 66, of Wayland, last Friday, at Stumbo Memorial Hospital; Mrs.
Lacie Hamilton, 35, formerly of Big Mud
Creek, last Thursday, at Ecorse, Michigan; Robert Henson, 77, of Beaver, last
Saturday, at the horne of a son.
Sixtv Years Ago
April 7, 1955
Winston Ford has the walls of a 60 x
110-foot building going up in what
heretofore has been swampland lying
between the Mayo Trail and the hillside
at the upper limits of Prestonsburg. In
the same stretch of low-lying land, J.D.
Collins and C.F. Risner are having fills
made
for
possible
post-war
building ...The week's casualty report:
Killed in action-S-Sgt. Vigus M.
Steele, formerly of this county, March 7,
in Germany; rnissing-Pfc. Forrest
Williams, of Banner, and Pfc. Bennie
Spradlin, of Bull Creek; wounded-Sgt.
Olympics
Robert L. Carver, of David, in Germany;
Sgt. Joe T. Blackburn, of Orkney, on
Luzon; Pvt. Riley E. Reynolds, of
Beaver, on Luzon; Pfc. John Pershing
Bentley, of Langley, in Germany; Pfc.
Elmo Johnson, of Martin, in Italy; Pfc.
Culver R. Robinson of Garrett, in
ltaly .. J. J. Hatcher, Prestonsburg insurance man, this week, became West Virginia manager of the Kansas City Life
Insurance Cornpany ...Troy Hughes, 44,
was killed, Saturday, when hit by an auto
near Lackey .. Joe Cronin, manager of the
Boston Red Sox, predicted this week that
big Ray Patton, of Estill, will be a great
baseball pitcher if he amounts to anything in the sport. Patton hurled the
Louisville Colonels to a 5-4 victory
recently over Baltimore in the Little
World Series, and the Colonels' parent
team, the Red Sox, are high on the Floyd
countian's ability...Burl Spurlock, last
week, sold the Union Wholesale Grocery
Co. at Lancer, to Charles Moore, of
McDowell ...Bom: to Mr. and Mrs. Willie
B. Boyd, of Garrett, a son, Keith
Bradley, April 9, at horne ...There died:
Rollen Shepherd, 17, formerly of David,
March 20, at Renssellaer, Indiana; Allen
Patton, 66, Wednesday, at Maytown.
SeventJ Years Ago
April 5, 1935
Truman Isaacs, 63, and Bert T. Little,
24, were fatally wounded, last Friday, in a
gunfight at Buckingharn ...Three hundred
"relief workers" are to be employed at the
task of removing slides and filling gullies
caused by the recent flood in this county
at a total outlay of $22,118 ...Within two
days, here, last week, Police Judge Alex
H. Spradlin officiated at four marriages:
Clarabelle Turner and Otis Mills, of Wayland, and Mary Martha McCarty, of
Paintsville, and Raymond Fraley, of Drift,
on Monday; Patsie Triplett and Marvin
Dixon, and Nettie Ray and Kyle Reed, all
of Wayland, on Tuesday...There died:
John M. Spradlin, 82, Floyd native,
March 23, at his Paintsville residence;
Bud Wallace, about 60, March 28, at a
Martin hospital; Susan Pennington, 82,
here, March 27.
School
• Continued from p1
all ages bravely competed for
their awards.
Afterwards, many of the
Olympians, along with family
members and friends, visited
"Olympic Village," set up underneath the stadium stands.
Olympic Village, the idea of the
Floyd County 4-H Teen Council,
was comprised of several game
booths manned by Teen Council
members. Among them were
ring toss games, face painting
and lots of water gun fun. All
) participants were awarded prizes
and Council members all
expressed that the day had been
filled with rewarding interactions and opportunities to grow
and learn mot:e about others.
"Special Olympics is just a
wonderful organization," said
Cindy Hackworth, Teen Council
Advisory Council officer. "The
bravery of the participants is
inspiring to anyone, and especially to young people who are
learning more about others. We
enjoy helping with the event and
plan to continue our association.
I'm awfully proud of the Teen
Council members who showed
up to help today."
Current members of the
Floyd County 4-H Teen Council
include:
Kris Baca, Emily
Baldridge, Elizabeth Baldridge,
Stephen Blanton, Paniel Branham, Savannah Campbell,
Keshia Carroll, Dana Fields,
Justin Frasure, Jenna Gearheart,
Megan Goble, Tommy Goble,
Megan R. Goble, Stetson Hall,
Erica Hall, Rebecca Hall,
Kendra Hall, Keisha Hamilton,
Shannon Hicks, Rachael Hill,
Arial Hopkins, Andra Horn,
Kevin Horn, Jonathan Hudspeth, Matt Huff, Amanda
Hughes, Monica Manns, Mercedes Neeley, Cesilee Newsome, Jessica Pate, Levi Plummer, Casey Price, Katie Stumbo,
Heather Travis, Doug Yolk,
Tosha Wallen, Brandy Wallen,
James
Warrix,
Kimberly
Williams, Jordan Williams, and
Mark Woods.
For more information about
the 4-H Teen Council and their
many activities, contact Chuck
St~per, Floyd County ExtensionAgent for 4-H, at 886-2668.
• Continued from p2
• ''Lost & Found" is located
in the FRC. Ifyour child has lost
any clothing or other personal
items, please remind them to
check in the FRC. Items not
claimed within 2 weeks,
become the proPerty oftheFRC.
• Rainbow Junction Family Resource Center is located
in theW. D. Osborne Elementary School. Hours of operation
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or later by
appointment. Call 452-4553
and ask for Cissy or Karen.
Parents/community members
free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare and Infant!foddler Care
accepts infants and toddlers up
to 2 years and Preschool age 24. Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to
5:30p.m., Monday thru Friday.
• For additional information, call 874-8328. Summer
office hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
• BSCTC, Prestonsburg
campus: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a .m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue.,
Thur.- 11:30 a.m. to 7:30p.m.
Contact: Jason Cassell - 8863863, ext. 67219. Room m207
(second floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning
Center: Tue., Thur. - 8:30a.m.
to 4:30p.m. Contact: Lucille
Fuchs - 886-0709.
• Martin Extended Education Service Center: Tue.,
Thur. - 8:00 a .m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Vanessa Tackett 285-5111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon.,
Wed. - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Vanessa Tackett - 3583400.
• Wheelwright:
Mon.,
Wed. - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m .
Contact: Penny Fell - 4524324.
• McDowell: Mon., Wed. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Call 3772678.
• For more information
about Adult Education class
schedules, contact the David
School at 886-8374 . All classes and materials free of charge.
Singers
• Continued from p1
are the singers with two of the
keynote speakers for the
evening.
(Back, from left) David B.
Adams, District Director of the
UK Cooperative Extension
Service, Frances Branham,
James Eason, Troy Burchett,
Samantha Horn, and Robert
Shay, Dean of the UK College
of Fine Arts. (Front, from left)
Misty Collins, Amanda Stepp,
Louanna Calhoun, and Laura
Ford Hall, BSCTC Instructor
and Director.
Oak
• Continued from p1
photo by Kathy J. Prater
Participants raced for the trophy early Saturday morning at the third annual Special Olympics,
held at Josh Francis Field, In Prestonsburg.
Kentucky, too, and I always
made it a point to look for a
restaurant that featured a sign in
the window that read "Home
Cooking." I was, no doubt, striving (most of that time in vain) to
find one, somewhere, that knew
exactly hpw Mom fried her
chicken. Don't say anything
about it, but I think she used
lard. Today, kids snub their
noses at what their moms fix
(when they fix) and complain
because hers isn't as good as
what they can buy in the plaza.
What it all boils down to is
that in today's world of two-family incomes, day care centers,
and those type of things over
which no one has control, good
home cooking is quickly becoming a thing of the past, and eating
out-on the run-is in.
It's a downright shame,
though, that today's generation
of young people are really
missing something by not
experiencing the taste of a delicious mustard sandwich (the
recipe of which is not complicated, use a butter knife to
cover a slice of light bread with
mustard. Then cover that with
another slice of bread) or covering a piece of light bread
with a scoop of freshlychurned cow butter mixed with
a gob of Mom 's home-made
blackberry jelly.
Critter
• Continued from p1
photo by Kathy J. Prater
Opening ceremonies included a touching parade of participants at the Special Olympics event
held this past weekend at PHS.
~Korner
• Continued from p1
with each and every single one of
you. I am so grateful God chose
for us to cross one another's paths!
And may WP each hold our
lessons learned dear to our
hearts.
the fear. Some animals can be
desensitized to storms. It's something you can try at home if you
follow the basic rules.
You need to fmd a good
recording of an actual thunderstorm. Try looking in stores
where they sell the "nature
sounds" tapes or COs. You
should also have a fairly good
stereo in order to get good
reproduction of the sounds.
This sounds a little sneaky and
mean, but you have to first
make sure that your pet reacts
fearfully to the recording. The
first time you play it with the
pet in the room, crank the volume up moderately loud, and
watch the pet out of the comer
of your eye. If he is starting to
show the same signs of anxiety
that you see in an actual storm,
shut off the tape. Do not pay any
attention to the animal.
A few days later, play the
sound effects again, but at a very
soft volume. If the animal shows
ANY sign of anxiety, it is too
loud. Once you find a level that
produces no response, Jet the
tape play for 15-30 minutes
while you do something the animal enjoys (feeding, giving him
a favorite toy to play with, etc.).
The next day, tum the sound up
the tiniest little bit. If there is still
no response, you are on the right
track. Continue this process
slowly. If the pet ever shows any
sign of fearfulness, turn the
sound down to a level he does
not react to. This process may
take weeks or even months, and
it is not always successful.
There is no way for us to reproduce all the effects of nature.
Just as is very important that
the animal not be exposed to too
high a volume on the recording,
he must also not be exposed to a
real storm during this period.
That means you should work on
this during the months when
storms are unlikely.
I jumped ahead a little, and
already mentioned counterconditioning. This is the process of
helping the animal associate
something pleasant with the situation that previously caused fear.
If, every time the storm recording is played, the pet has access
to a favorite treat or toy, he will
hopefully start to think, "Thet\..'s
the thunder, where's my special
toy? It's time to play!"
Please understand that this is
not the same as petting and reassuring a frightened animal during
a storm. During counterconditioning, we are rewarding calm
behavior. One of my favorite
sayings is "behavior that gets
rewarded gets repeated." Reassuring a fearful animal can backfire if he thinks he is being
rewarded for the way he is acting.
Of course there are antianxiety medications that can be
used in animals that are truly
terrified during storms. You
need to talk to your vet about
using them. It may be hard to
use them successfully, because
usually the animal is aware of
the approaching storm long
before we realize it. By then it
may be too late for the medication to help much.
One tidbit I gleaned from
my research for this article is
that static electricity may play
a significant part in thunderstorm phobia in some animals.
The next time bad weather
threatens, I am going to try rubbing my animals down with a
fabric softener sheet to reduce
the static. I have no idea
whether this will make a difference. Unless the animal is
allergic to fragrances, I can't
see any harm in it-but I'll volunteer Gunner and Destiny as
test subjects. I don't think
they'll mind, and at least
they'll
ell better!
�C4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Paaeants
Weddinas
:Enaaaements
aryCute
f'hc Alpha Beta Epsilon
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
at Hazard Community and
Technical College is collected
new and "bearly"' used stuffed
animals during March. Here
they are shown \\ith some of
the 100 stuffed animals col.ectcd. Shown above, from
left, are students Frances
Everage, Kendra Francis, and
Cynthia Osborne. The stuffed
animals were donated to the
Women's Crisis Shelter, Hazard Nursing Home, and Children's Ward at Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital on March 25 .
New reference librarian
named at Lees
A new reference Iibrarian the library plans to do a major
ha<> been named
review of books
and
materials.
for the Lees ColAlso student serlege Campus of
Ha/ard Communivices
improvety and Technical
ments are being
implemented.
College.
Cathy
Computer
Branson
has
recent!) assumed
upgrades
have
been
made
the: position of
Reference Librarithrough the assisan at Lees. Cathy
tance of the IT
Cathy Branson
came to the Lees
department and
James King.
Campus in 1991 as
a Library Assistant. She
The library hopes to expand
n.x.eived her undergraduate its program offerings and condegree from Morehead State tinue with its an;:hival work.
Univer-;ity and her Library and Cathy notes, "The Lees ColInformation Technology certi- lege Campus Library has some
fication from Lexington Com- unique items within its collecmunity College. She is cur- tion. Digitizing, conservation
rent!) enrolled in the Library and preservation will help
Information Science Master's ensure that these items will be
program at the University of l available in the future."
Ms. Branson succeeds
Kentucky.
The next few months Robert Hilton, who retired.
promise to be busy ones for She and husband, Hershel, live
the libnu·). Collection devel- in Jackson with their 16-yearopment will be a priority and old son Seth .
Congratulations, Emily!
Emily Grace Evans was recently crowned "Wee Miss East KY"
and "Miss Photogenic" in a pageant held locally. Emily Grace
is the 12-month old daughter of Bradley and Susan Evans, of
Grethel. To claim her title, Emily competed against 70 other
contestants from around the region. Emily enjoys watching
"Dora the Explorer" and playing with family and friends.
Gurn~y Norman to. Offer
Fiction Workshops at HCTC
Gurney Norman will offer
workshops for fiction writers
as part
of the
the First Federal Center on the
Hazard Campus.
Norman is the author of the
short story collection entitled
9 t h Kinfolks and of the novel
annual Divine Right's Trip. He has
Hazard also edited several anthologies
Com - and collections, most recently
munity (with Danny Miller and
a n d Sharon Hatfield) a collection
Techni- of essays about Appalachian
cal Coi- Literature called An American
l e g e Vein: Critical Readings in
Rick Bentley
Spring Appalachian Literature.
Tim Dunn, professor of
Writers
Conference, on Friday, April . English and co-contributor to
22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in An American Vein, explains
says, "It's exciting to spend
time with Gurney again.
His popularity and his contributions to the world of
letters as a teacher and
writer are beyond compare.
This workshop is a golden
opportunity for anyone
interested in writing."
Norman's workshops
are always very popular, as
he brings an enthusiasm to
the work of other writers,
whether they have some
experience and success or
they are just starting out.
Norman says he especially
likes the Hazard workshops
as it gives him the opportunity to hear "the stories and
the voices of my home
place." He grew up in
Perry County in the '40s
and the '50s and returned to
Hazard to work on the
newspaper in the 1960s.
"I think this is a very
exciting time for writers of
the region as well as for the
scholars who are treating
the region's culture with
respect and appreciation,"
says Norman. "It's a wonderful time to be writing in
and about these mountains."
"It's part of a big, big
week here in the mounP.O.
390,
tains," continues Jenny
Browning, "Gurney will be
here for the conference,
Frank X Walker will be here
for Evening with Poets and
we' re hosting our second
annual Writers Retreat on
April23 from 10 a.m. until5
p.m. here. And it's all free!"
There is no charge for
the workshops, and no preregistration necessary. If
you have questions about
the retreat in Hindman you
may contact Jenny Browning at the Hindman Artisan
Center, the phone number
here is 606-785-9855 and
her e-mail is enny.browning@kctcs.edu. Anyone
with questions about Hazard Community & Technical College's Spring Writers Workshop or Evening
With Poets can contact
Scott Lucero at 606 487
3200
or
email
at
Scott .Lucero@ kctcs .edu.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. John de La Fosse, of Bluffton, South Carolina, are
pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Malissa (Molly) Thompson de La Fosse, of Durham, North Carolina,
to Robertson Callaway Albright II, also of Durham.
Molly is the daughter of the late Malissa (Missy) Francis de La
Fosse and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Francis, formerly of Prestonsburg. She is a graduate of Meredith College, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in
French. Following a year of study in Montpellier, France, she
taught at the L'Universite Catholique de l'ouest, in Angers, France.
She currently is a Frencl1 teacher with Durham Public Schools.
Rob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Alan Albright, of Gastonia,
North Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently works in the
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with the Council for
~
Entrepreneurial Development.
A June 18th wedding is planned at University Presbyterian
Church, ir. Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Let us show off
your family pet!
Our pet photos file needs replenishing,
and we know that you have lots pf
precious pies to share with us, so,
please, send them along! And while
you re at it, help Dr. Carol get her
creative thoughts jumpstarted by
sending along a few questions about
"pet things you ve always wanted to
know but have been afraid to ask"!
You can send both pictures and
questions to: Kathy Prater at the
Floyd County Times,
Box
Prestonsburg, KY 41653, or you may
e-mail to:
features@jloydcountytimes.com.
Send questions only to Dr. Carol at: ,
1768 KY Rt. 7, Estill, KY 41666, or
e-mail to: carolbcac@tiusa.net.
We will be waiting to hear from you!
Burk-Fields
Pauletta Burk, of Prestonsburg, and Johnny and Mary Fields, of
Grapevine, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Amanda Renee Burk and
Joshua James Fields. Amanda is the maternal granddaughter of
Arlene Blair, of Paintsville, and the late Ross Blair. She is the
paternal granddaughter of Douglas Burk, of Prestonsburg, and
the late Martha Burk. Joshua is the maternal grandson of Nellie
Stanley, of Grapevine, and the late Sam Stanley. He is the paternal grandson of Helen Faye Fields, also of Grapevine, and the
late James Fields. The couple will wed in a ceremony that will be
held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at half past two o'clock in the
afternoon, at the Landmark Christian Church, in Prestonsburg.
Pam Shingler to address
Jenny Wiley AARP
Pam Shingler, with Appalshop, in Whitesburg, will be the guest speaker at the meeting
of Jenny Wiley Chapter No. 3528 AARP, to be
held Friday, April 15, in the First Presbyterian
Church, Prestonsburg.
The installation of new officers will also be
conducted at this time.
Officers to be installed include James E. Goble,
president; Irene Hester, vice-president; Elizabeth
Castle. treasurer, and Marie Goble, secretary
The meeting begins at 6 p.m., and all members and guest are encouraged to attend.
Pam Shingler
Pam Shingler is fund-raising director and producer at WMMT-FM, public community radio and a part of Appalshop, in Whitesburg. She is a former editm
of the Floyd County Times and Appalachian News-Express and has don
public relations and development work at the Eastern Kentucky Science Center, Prestonsburg Community College and The David School, as well as organizations in other states.
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Sharp,
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a
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years old, have valid
drivers license and
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Must have at least 6
months
verifiable
experience driving in
a20foottruckorlarger or a 10 wheel dump
truck. Heavy lifting,
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helpful. Drug screen
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office 812-280-2232
or call 800-967-7473
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to multi-task are preferred . Previous medical experience is
helpful. On-site training
available.
Benefits available and
pay based on experience. Please mail
resume to: 171 Abbott
Creek
Rd. ,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653 or fax to 606886-0834. Call 606886-9845 with any
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EQUIPMENT
SERVICE
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Maintenance/Service
in
SE Kentucky,
Great Opportunity.
Electrical/Mechanical
capabilities required.
Send resume to:
P.O. Box 2249
Huntington, WV
25723
OIL
FIELD
has
COMPANY
openings for hard
working responsible
drivers. Must be of
age 21 or older. Must
have COL with HAlMAT and tanker
endorcements, good
driving record and
some
mechanical
apptitude.
Please
apply in person at:
Universal
Well
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606-8743487,
Accepting
applications
Mon.
thru Fri. between the
hours of Bam and
4pm.
D E N T A L
A
1 TA N T M E D I C A L
NEEDED,
Send S E C R E T A R Y
Resumes to:
work
419 Needed to
Town Mtn. Rd., Suite Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
105, Pikeville, KY every other Sat.,
41501
alternating between
Prestonsburg
and
LOCAL REBUILD Martin Office, prefer
SHOP FOR MINE some Secretarial and
EQUIPMENT is look- Billing Experience.
ing for 2 experienced Call 886-1714 or 285:Mechanlcs. Apply in ) 9000
person at 542 Mare
Creek
Road , PART
TIME
CASHIER Needed at
Stanville, KY or call
Classic Cleaners in
478- 2882 between Prestonsburg,
No
7 am-5pm.
Weekends, Evening
Shift. Call 789-7748
A B B 0 T T
ENGINEERING, INC. $2,500.00+ WEEKLY
is currently accepting INCOME!!
Now
Envelope
applications for an Hiring
experienced mining Stutters. 11 Year
Co.
permit , technician. Nationwide
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have experience in
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preparing all phases
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mit (surface and.uder- Free Information, Call
ground). The suc- Now!
1-800-242cessful
applicant 0363 Ext. 2500
should also be familiar with the computer 1000 ENVELOPES=
programs AutoCAD, $7,000.
Receive
for
Every
Sedcad and Reame. $7.00
An excellent benefit Envelope Processed!
Guaranteed 1-800package is provided
505-7860 Ext417 (24
including
health, Hrs)
401 (K) , 6 paid holidays and vacation. $$$ UP TO $529
Please send resume WEEKLY!
Mailing
to: 3073 KY RT 321, letters from home.
Prestonsburg, KY Easy! Any Hours!
41653 or email to Full/part-time.
No
t h 0 w a r d experience neces@abbottengineer- sary. U.S. Digest 1888-389-1790
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886•1221 to arrange
an interview.
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NEEDED!
START
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plus
benefits.
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driver trainees in your
area. 16
day training.
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$59.00 +/hr. Full
Benefits I Pa i d
Training
and
V a cat i o n s N o
E x p e r i e n c e
Necessary
1-800$500.00 584-1775 Reference
EARN
WEEKLY assembling #4102
our Angel Pins. No
FEDERAL POSTAL
Experience needed.
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621-5330. Visit:
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I
Paid
NOW HIRING FOR Training 1-866-409POSTAL 2663 ext. 20
2005
POSITIONS$17.50 -
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PAID CDL Training,
$1000 Student SignOn Bonus & New
Pay
Scale,
No
Experience Needed,
New drivers make
more with P.A.M .
Transport & we are
· currently hiring and
training new drivers
in this area. New
Drivers Earn up to
$38,000/1 st
yr,
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Conventional. Good
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APPLICATIONS BEING
ACCEPTED FOR
1-BEDROOM
APARTMENTS FOR
PERSONS
55 AND OLDER
Located behind Wendy's
and Pizza Hut In Prestonsburg. All utilities are
Included and the rent is
based upon gross monthly
Income. Several activities,
such as line dancing,
crafts, bingo, movies, hair
salon and church services.
The apartments are furnished with a refrigerator,
stove, emergency alarm
system, and air conditioner.
For more Information,
please call
Highland
Terrace at 606-886-1925, or
come by the office for an
application.
Highland Terrace does not
discriminate In admission
or employment In subsidized housing on account
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, ~
familial status or
disability.
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APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
1, 2 3, 4 Bedrooms
available for extremely
low-income people at
Highland Heights Apts.
in Gable-Roberts Addn.,
and Cliffside Apts. on
Cliff Road, Prestonsburg.
Computerized
lea_rning centers offer
social/educational programs for children and
adults. All utilities
included at Highland
Hgts., utility allowance
at Cliffside. Call (606)
886-0608, 886·1927, or
886-1819. TOO: 1-800648-6056.
Highland
Heights and Cliffside
Apartments do not discriminate in admission
or employment in subsidized
housing
on
account of race, color,
national origin, sex,
age, disability, religion
and familial
~
status.
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• Great Benefits· - Including:
• Demo & Gas
• 401-K Retirement
• Paid Vacation
• Health Insurance
Qualifications:
• Integrity
• Self-Starter
• Strong Sales Skills
• Automotive Background A Must
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Seen on T.V.! Never
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Business,
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$49 billion unclaimed
2004.
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13, 2005
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material.
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limitations,
includes
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2322
OWNERIOPS
.98
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in our freight lanes.
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plates, permits.Tolls
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hazmat1-800-633- **$$ FREE CASH
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A GREAT CAREER! for Personal Bills,
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Business,
Pay/Benefits
C.R. etc. $47 billion left
England Needs CDL unclaimed. Live
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6081
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2005!Never
for
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INCOME ASSEM· Bills,
School,
BUNG CD cases B u s i n e s s ,
from any location.No Etc.Approximately
experience neces- $49
billion
left
sary. Start immedi- unclaimed 2004.Live
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ELSE
what you're really new business. $49
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FINANCIAL
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required. 1-800-923- MIX
PUUPIES,
7552 X6006
wormed, first round
of shots and will pay
ACCIDENT? for females to be
INJURED? spayed. Call 886· BROKE? Court sys- 0035
tem taking forever?
445-Furniture
Get some cash
out of your lawsuit
now when you really
ALLEN
need it? Call 1-877FURNITURE
Yellow
685-FUND
ALLEN, KY
Brick Funding
Furnitura,
used
appliances, living I
DO YOU LOVE TO bedroom suits, bunk
S H 0 P 1 Secret beds, and lots morel
Shoppers Needed to Call 606-874-9790.
Pose as Customers
FOR SALE-Solid
Evaluate
Local
Stores, Restaurants, Wood Office Desk.
TheatersToll Free 1- Call 789-6320 or
877-366-4441
ext. 367-1506
6273
RAY'S BARGAIN
GOOD
WEEKLY
CENTER
I N C 0 M E I
New
&
Used
&
Guaranteed earnings Furniture
+ B 0 N U S E S ! Appliances @ unbeNational company
lievable prices. Come
needs Reliable peo- in today for incredible
ple in this area to pre- savings.
Shop At
pare/mail
sales The Little Furniture
brochures
from Store
&
Savel!
home! Supplies pro- Route.
#122,
vided! Call: 1-800- McDowell. Call 606357-1170
377-0143.
EARN
EXTRA
INCOME assembling
CD cases from any
location. No experience necessary. Start
immediately! 1-800688-0295 Ext. 75
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
350-Miscellaneous
free. Say goodbye to
cable forever + 3
months
FREE
HBO/CINEMAX. Call
1-800-694-8644.
www.dtv2day.com
FOR SALE: 8 ft'
refrigerated
deli
case, $1000, small
pizza oven, $400,
small juice cooler,
$150,
washer & FREE DIRECTV, up
dryer, $150 pair. Call to 4 rooms just pay
606-886-2367.
41.99 per month for
133 channels and
FOR SALE: 8ft' deli directv will upgradE!
cooler, $950 and Gas you to 210 channels
convection
oven, for 3 months. Call
$450. Call 606-886- 888-777-7115
2367.
VIAGRA
$5.00,
FOR SALE, LIKE CIALIS $6.25 Why
NEW refridgerator pay more? Lowest
and stackable wash- Priced Refills and
er and dryer, call 886· Free Shipping!! 18724 ·
866-402-5400
KAY'S WALLPAPER
205 Depot Road
Ky.
Paintsville,
Hundreds of Patterns
&
of
Wallpaper
Borders. All under
$10.00. Open TuesFri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Closed Sun. & Mon.
606-789-8584.
$$FREE
CASH
MONEY$$ 20051
Never Repay! Grants
for Personal Bills,
Business,
School,
etc. Approximately
$49
billion left unclaimed
2004.
Live
1-800Operators!
284-9577 ext. 80
NEW 1 ,950 SQ. FT.
HOME FOR SALE
located in Country
Oaks Subdivision in
Harold, KY. Call4789993
550-Land/Lots
ATTENTION:
LAND HIGH AND
DRY, not in Flood
Zone, 1.59 Acres 2
Miles off 23 on Rice
Branch on Prater
Creek, Call evenings
606-874-9966
570-fv1obile Homes
Final
clearance
2004 lot models and
2005 models now
available! If you are
serious about purchasing a new home
you need to be with
experienced staff to
get the right home at
a great price. The
Home Show-South
William son, Inc. US
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
606-353-6444 or toll
free 877-353-6444
FOR SALE: 10 inch
Bridge Steel, 24
All Drywall, Dutch
Pieces, 5 ft & 12 ft in HOUSE FOR SALE with 2x6 walls,and
Length, Call 285- in
Prestonsburg, 5/12 roof pitch, ulti1293
3BR, Some furniture mate kitchen packincluded, $45,900, age, glass block winPOLE
BARN Call anytime 889- dow, and many more
30x50x10'
On~ 9821
extras, Set up for
$6,795.00 Includes
viewing. For details
Painted Metal, Slider, GRETHEL-NEED call 606-353-6444 or
Free Delivery Call TWO HOUSES & toll free 577-353937-559-8385. LAND? Then check 6444 the home show
24x32x1 0'-$4,995.00 out these two homes
40x64x12'- with some recent
$13,995.00 updating and a large
30x64x12'-$9,995.00 tract of land, that can 610Apartments
http://natjonwjdepole- used for garden
barns.com
FOR
space, horses or DUPLEX
whatever your needs RENT: 2 BR Central
STEEL BUILDINGS- may be. Homes can Heat & Air, Total
Damaged,
Repo, be sold together or Electric,
Excellent
Factory
Seconds, separate. (12066 & Condition. On US 23
Cancellations!,
All 12168)
North, 1 Mile From
must go. No reasonPrestonsburg,
No
able offer Refused! HOUSE FOR SALE
Pets. Call 889-9747
Financing available! 2 BR, Large Living or 886-9007
Call 800-405-7501 Room, 2 Full Bath~.
ext. 1558
New septic system, 1 BR APARTMENT,
new green metal next to Waffle House.
SAWMILLS roof,
city
water, $395 per month,
$2,595.00 $35,000, for more
ioc;;lucles ! water., Cqll
LumberMate-2000
info call 606-226859-339-2702,
After
&
Lumberlite-24. 2573 .
6pm
886-6465
Norwood Industries
alsomanufactu res 2 BR, 1 BA NEWLY
1
BR
utility
ATV BUILT HOUSE FOR
Attachments, Log SALE, LR & Kitchen, APARTMENT, Newly
Skidders, Portable Located at Stumbo Remodeled on Lake
Board Edgers and
Hollow in Drift, KY, Road
in
forestry equipment. Call Anytime 874- Prestonsburg.
www.norwoodindus- 8642
Garbage
Pick-Up,
tries.com
$250 per month +
-FREE Information: HOUSE FOR SALE
Deposit. Call 7041-800-566-6899 Ext. Conveniently located
824-2034
at lvel, 2 BR/1 BA w/2
200-U
Car Garage, Nine
$101 COMPUTERS, Lots, can divide into 3 NOW RENTING Park
Video Games! TVs parcels,
contact Place Apartments in
from $1 0! Police owner at 859-576- Prestonsburg,
· Available for immediSeized! Sony, JVC,
7602
Panasonic etc. Info
ate occupancy. Rent
800-749-8128 xP686 HOUSE FOR SALE 1
BR/$309,
2
at Betsy Layne, 2 BR, BR/$345.
ASK
NEED
AFFORD- 1 BA, LR, Kitchen, ABOUT OUR MOVE
Room,
ABLE
HEALTH- Utility
IN SPECIAL,
Call
Porch,
C
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? Enclosed
886-0039
$59.93/month .per Large Lot w/fence.
distance
Family.
No Walking
Limitations! All Pre- from school and
Existing conditions shopping. $59,000
OK. Call Provider Call 478-8311
Select
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Healthcare! 1,saoExcel Mining, LLC
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$69.95/mo: No limitations,
Dental,
Vision, Pre-existing
Cond. OK! WCS 1800-288-9214 ext.
2328
WOLFF TANNING
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set
up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs,
Parts, Lotions at
Wholesale
Prices.
DIRECTV FREE 3
Call 888-554-0058
ROOMS SYSTEM
installed & delivered
Pike County is accepting
applications for:
Undera:round- Certified
Electrician
NOW
RENTING Sav-A-Lot
in
P i n e w o o d Prestonsburg. Call
Townhomes, Brand 886-1515 for info.
New 2 & 3 BR
FOR RENT: Detail
Townhomes Rt. 7
Shop , 3 car capacity;
South. ASK ABOUT
located at 834 S.
OUR
MOVE IN
Lake
Drive
in
SPECIAL
Rental Prestonsburg,
Ky.
Assistar.ce Available! Call 886-8883-weekStave, Refridgerator, days;
889-9396Dishwasher,
W/D evenings and weekHook Ups. Call 349- end. Ask for Bud.
7000
FOR
LEASE:
1 BR FURNISHED Warehouse 2,500 sq.
APARTMENT, ft., concrete floor, 15
ft. ceiling, 12 ft. overIncluding Utilities. 2
head door, located on
BR Unfurnished.
S.
Lake
Drive,
Prestonsburg. Call
Call 886 -8366
886-8883, weekdays,
2 BR 1 112 BATH 889-9396, evenings
TOWNHOUSE also 1 and weekends. Ask
bed room furnished for Bud.
or unfurnished located in Prestonsburg For Lease Finished
,NO PETS call 606- Office Space for
886 8991
lease in prime locaGreetings
frorn
Lighthouse Manor,
Sharon
Terry
&
Smith. We have
apartments for rent
that are efficiency
apartments, all utilities paid. For more
info call 606-8862797.
FURNISHED
1
BED ROOM AP'I·
Central heat & air.
Rent starting at $375.
$300.
month,
+
deposit water included. Located near
HRMC.
606-8899717.
620-Storage/Office
HOUSE FOR RENT:
239 Francis Court,
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. Ft.,
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suitable location for children or pets. $500
per month + utilities.
886-6362
'
Manpower
311 North Arnold Ave. Ste. 503
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
FOR RENT: 900
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
south of Martin on Rt.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
RESTAURANT
Prestonsburg
HELP WANTED: Waitresses, · dishwashers/busboys, cooks. Paid vaeation, health insurance available.
Uniforms furnished.
No phone calls, please!
Apply in person.
3 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT,
Hardwood
floors, oak cabinets,
nice, located 2 miles
up Rt. 1427 call 8860893
,..,
TRAILER
LOT
FOR RENT, Large
Yard . Call 886-8366
Manpower is seeking individuals interested in a variety of office and industrial
assignments in Floyd and surrounding
counties. Office applicants are required
to have at least 1 year of office experience. Applications are taken Mon.-Fri. at
our office, or you can send resume to:
tion near BSCTC,
(PCC) and the new
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location with up to
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call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747
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ences
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900
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Parking, Can be
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Competitive Wages & Benefits
Applications are being
accepted at:
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Department for Employment
Services
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fCourse
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for the 2005 season.
Successful applicants will be required to
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membership privileges.
Please apply by telephone or in person to:
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Required. 874-2802
56Q·~!scellaneous
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YOUR
LANDLORD! !!$$$0
""7 DOWN HOM ES!No
Rent! Tax Repos &
Bankruptci es ! No
Credit OK! $0 to low
down! For Listings,
1-800-501-1777 Ext.
8351
..tJ:
$0 DOWN HOMES!
NO CREDIT OK!
GOV'T & BANK
REPOS. $0 TO LOW
DOWN. FOR LISTINGS . 1- 800- 5 01 1777 EXT. 7372
•
Free.
1-800- James
Michael
ROMANCE ext. 9735 Howell,
Executive
Director, Big Sandy
Secret Encounters Area
Community
1-8 00 - 442 - MEET Action Program, 3rd
.69
p/m
Ladies fioor
Johnson
Fre e! !1-800-201Country Courthouse,
TALK VISIT
sinPaintsville,
Ky.
gles.com
41240. All envelopes
must
clearly
be
marked on the out900-Legals
side of the envelope,
"FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL."
NOTICE OF
Proposals will be
INTENTION
accepted until April
TO MINE
22nd, 2005, and will
PURSUANT TO
be opened at 11 a.m.,
APPLICATION
on April 25th, 2005.
All proposals must be
NUMBER 877·
received by the time
0165
designated in the
AMENDMENT 4
In accordance with invitation, and none
KRS 350.070, notice will be considered
is hereby given that thereafter. Big Sandy
Community
DFM, Inc., P.O. Box Area
Program,
Inc.,
Action
327, Old U.S. 23,
assume
Allen ,
Kentucky cannot
41601 , has applied responsibility for any
for an amendment to delay as a result of
an existing surface failure of the mails to
coal mining and deliver bids on time.
reclamation opera· Proposals will be
tion, located 1.5 mile opened and read at
north of Gunlock in the time and location
Magoffin/Fioyd stated above.
NO RENT!$0 DOWN
HOMES! GOV'T &
BANK REPOS! NO
CREDIT OK. $0 TO
LOW DOWN! FOR
LISTINGS, CALL 1- County. The amend800-501-1777 EXT. ment operation will
981 1
add 157.57 acres of
surface disturbance
FORECLOSED and 131.77 acres of
HOMES
From highwall/thin seam
$10,000! Repos & mining area, making
1-3 a total area of
Bankruptcies!
Bedrooms.
For 1382.74 acres within
Listings
800-749- the amended permit
8124 ext F766
boundary.
~
The
proposed
amendment area is
0. 7
approximately
north
from
WANT TO RENT 3 mile
or 4 BR House or Brushy Fork Road's
Apartment in the junction with Ky.
Prestonsburg
or Route 7, and located
Paintsville area. Call on Molly Branch.
The
proposed
886-0325
amendment is located on the David
7
1/2
U.S.G .S.
minute quadrangle
map. The surface
713-Child Care
area to be disturbed
~
WILL DO BABY· by the-amendment is
SITTING
in
my owned by Big Branch
home.
Mon-Fri , Holding Co., LLC,
please call 791 -4223 David L. Francis,
John Arnett Heirs,
770-Repair/Services Tonie Wireman Heirs,
Sandy Shepherd &
Marie
Whitaker,
CARPENTRY
Nancy
Whitaker,
WORK
all types .
Luther
Shepherd,
New construction or
Edgar Fleming, and
rem o del i ng .
Kelly Hale Heirs. The
Garages, decks, etc.
highwall/thin seam
Concrete work & sidmining will underlie
~ ing. Free estimates.
Big Branch Holding
Call 886-8896.
Co., LLC, David L.
Francis, John Arnett
NEW HOMES &
Heirs, Astra Clay
REMODELING
Collins, et al., Rose
Room
Additions , Collins, and Vonda &
Porches
& Decks, James Kerns. The
Vynil Siding, Enter & operation will use the
Exit
Painting, area m1n1ng and
Concrete Walks, Any highwall/thin seam
Size Metal Building & methods of mining.
Storage
Building. The
amendment
Call Roger Honeycutt application has been
886-0633,
Free filed
for
public
Estimates, 29 Years inspection at the
.-) Experience.
Department
for
Natural Resources,
JKB
P r estonsburg
LANDSCAPING &
Regional
Office,
LAWN SERVICE
3140 South Lake
New jobs or mainte- Drive,
Suite
6,
nance, No job to big Prestonsburg,
Ky.
or small, Free esti- 41653. Written commates.
Call 889- ments, objections,
0684, 874-1214, 226- and requests for a
4147 or 226-4148
permit conference
must be filed with the
D & D Tree Service Director, Division of
Mine Permits, No. 2
Tree Trimming
Hudson Hollow, U.S.
Tree Removal
127,
South,
Free Estimates!
Frankfort, Ky. 40601.
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
REQUEST FOR
Call 606-785-031 6 or
78 5- 9810
PROPOSALS
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
The
Housing
Authority of Martin is
requesting proposals
for architectural and
engineering services
for underslab plumbing. The budgeted
hard
cost
is
$129,200. Proposals
will be accepted at
the Grigsby Heights
until
development
2:00 p.m., local time,
on . Friday, April 22,
2005. The proposals
shall be opened and
read aloud at that
time.
AlE
The
HUD
Contract as amended
shall be used. A copy
of this contract is
available
I,Jpon
request from the
Housing Authority.
Ratings of proposals
will be based on
Knowledge, Training,
Experience, Staffing,
References ,
Proximity and Price.
The
Authority
rese_rves the right to
reject any and all proposals, and to waive
any informalities in
the proposal documents. For additional
information concerning this bid, please
call or write:
SERVICES
.NOTICES
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can be picked up
behind The Floyd
County Times.
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Personal ads that
have reference numbers, please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your envelope.
Reference
numbers are used to
help us direct your
letter to the correct
individual.
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RECEPTIONISTI AD CLERK
The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
Receptionist/Ad Clerk. In addition to traditional
receptionist duties, this position provides inside support
to the advertising department
This is a full-time position and offers competitive pay,
health benefits, life insurance, 401 (k), paid vacations,
holidays, and much, much more.
Please apply in person only at:
The Floyd County Times
263 S. Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Sandy
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources,
Division of Mine
Reclamation
and
Enforcement ' s
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601 .
COMMONWEALnt
OF KENTUCKY
JOHNSON
CIRCUIT COURT
ACTION NO.
04-CI-00008
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 • C7
2004, and Order parcel of land lying
entered January 24, and being on Right
2005, in the above Beaver Creek, just
cause, for the com- above the mouth of
Branch,
bined
sums
of Henry's
County,
$127,544.02
with Floyd
interest thereon, plus Kentucky, and being
particularly
additional sums and more
costs; please be described as follows:
advised that I shall
Beginning on the
proceed to offer for
sale at the door in intersection of the
of
Right
front of the Old center
Courthouse,
in Beaver with the cenPrestonsburg, Floyd terline of the C&O
County, KY. to the R.R. , then North
highest and best bid- westwardly with the
der, at public auction, centerline of the R.R.
on the 28th day of 550 feet to a stake in
April, 2005, at 11 :00 the center of the
o'clock a.m., upon county road, thence
the terms set forth with the center of the
following the descrip- county road, then
tion, the following running with the cendescribed property, ter of said road S 35
E 251 feet, S 18-45 E
to-wit:
380 feet to a stake
from which an apple
TRACT NO. 1
A certain tract or tree standing in the
FAMILY BANK,
FSB,
PLAINTIFF
Salyersville
Healthcare
vs.
NOTICE OF SALE
David L. Trimble;
Kimberly P. Trimble,
Computers Plus, Inc.;
Brett M. Higgins;
United States of
America
Internal
Revenue
Service;
Commonwealth of
Kentucky Revenue
Cabinet,
Commonwealth of
Kentucky Workforce
Development
Cabinet Ex. Rei.,
Division
of
Unemployment
Insurance;
First
North
American
National Bank; Viper
Max
Computers;
Capital One Bank;
East
Kentucky
Corporation; Floyd
County, Kentucky;
City of Paintsville,
Kentucky; and Floyd
County, Kentucky,
Defendants
By virtue of a
Judgment and Order
of Sale of the
Johnson
Circuit
Court-; entered • the •
27th day of July,
RETIRED
TEACHERS
Tutor Children
Earn $35 •
$40 per hour
or more.
Full-Time,
Part-Time,
Anytime.
Call
606-437-1997
Is expanding all disciplines.
We are seeking a Full-Time
Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Physical Therapist or Physical
Therapist Assistant, and Speech
Language Pathologist.
Ask about our new benefits:
• Tuition Debt Relief
• Rent/Mortgage Assistance
• Childcare Assistance
M-F Hours. Facility completely
remodeled. Treat wide variety of age
groups. Supervision for each discipline available on site.
Contact:
1-800-395-5000
! •
ext. 8254
Fax: 414-908-8626
Email:
jweimer@extendicare.com
Excel Mining, LLC
located in Martin and
, J!j~e ~0,'!1);~)' i1~,;tccepting
applications for:
I•
Underground Experienced
Miners
Competitive Wages & Benefits
Applications are being
accepted at:
Prestonsburg and Pikeville, KY
Department for Employment
Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
ATTENTION: EXPERIENCED COAL MINERS:
Would you like to work for a company that has 40 plus years of coal reserves?
Would you like to work for a company with new equipment?
Would you like to work for a company that has excellent wages and benefits?
Would you like to work for one of the leading coal companies in Eastern Kentucky?
Well, now's your chance-Premier Elkhorn Coal Company-a subsidiary of
TECO Coal Corporation is now accepting applications for underground mining
positions - Electricians, Inside Laborers, Miner Operators, Ram Car Operators,
Repairmen, Roof Bolt Operators, and Scoop Operators. Requires KY
Undergorund Mine Certification.
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company offers excellent wages, excellent medical, dental
and vision coverage, sick days, paid vacation , 9 holidays, life insurance, long term
care insurance, short and long term disability benefits, company paid retirement,
401 K savings plan with a company match, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Applications are being accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company subscribes to a drug-free work environment and
·
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOR FINANCIAL
AUDIT SERVICES
Big
812-Free
Housing Authority
of Martin
P.O. Box 806
109 Raymond
Griffith
Drive #1101
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
BID PROCESS:
Martin, KY 41649
has conducted suffi606-285-3681
cient due diligence to
The Floyd County allow its submission
Sincerely,
Fiscal Court will of a bid and bona fide
receive sealed bids offer for the system .
Bruce Coleman
Executive Director for the sale of the
Floyd County Gas
The Floyd County
ADVERTISEMENT System at the Office Fiscal Court reserves
of the Floyd County the right to reject any
OF BIDS·
Judge
Executive, and all bids or to
REQUEST FOR
located on the 2nd waive any formalities
QUALIFIED
floor of the Floyd in the bidding. No bid
BIDDERS
County Courthouse, may be withdrawn for
FOR THE SALE 149 South Central a period of sixty (60)
OF:
Avenue, Suite 9, days subsequent to
FLOYD COUNTY Prestonsburg , the opening of bids
GAS SYSTEM
Kentucky
41653 without the consent
(606) of the Floyd County
[Telephone
The Floyd County 886-9193] until 4:00 Fiscal Court.
Fi>'r::ti Court will p.m., Local Time, on
receive sealed bids Thursday, April 21,
NOTICE OF
from qualified bidders 2005. The sealed
INTENTION
for the sale of a NAT- bids for the sale of
TO MINE
URAL GAS DISTRIB- the Floyd County
PURSUANT TO
SYSTEM , Gas System will be
UTION
APPLICATION
owned
by Floyd opened
and
an
NO.
County, Kentucky, by award of the bid
836·0315
made
to
the
highest
and through the
In accordance with
Floyd County Fiscal and best qualified
Court, and operated bidder at the Special the provisions of KRS
and managed by Meeting of the Floyd 350.055, notice ·is
East
Kentucky County Fiscal Court hereby given that
Utilities, Inc., pur- scheduled for Friday, Motts Branch Coal,
suant to a lease April 22, 2005, at Inc., P.O. Box 2765,
agreement.
The 10:00 a.m., Local 436 Daniels Creek
Pikeville,
Floyd County Fiscal Time, to be held in Road,
County Kentucky 41502, has
Court will receive the
sealed bids for the Courtroom, located applied for a permit
sale of the Floyd on the 2nd floor of for a surface coal
County Gas System the Floyd County mining and reclama149 tion operation, affectuntil 4:00 p.m., Local Courthouse,
Time, on Thursday, South
Central ing 205.7 acres, and
A v e n u e , will underlie an addiApril 21, 2005.
P r e s-t o n s b u r g , tional i 4.4 acres,
located 2.9 miles
S Y S T E M Kentucky.
northeast
of
DESCRIPTION:
A qualified bidder Hueysville, in Floyd
The Floyd County will be required to County.
The proposed operGas System consists provide all necessary
of a natural gas distri- proof of the bidder's ation is approximatebution system fur- financial, technical, ly 1.5 mile northwest
nishing natural gas to and managerial abili- from Route 2029's
customers in the ty to purchase, oper- junction with KY
communities of Allen, ate, and· maintain the Route 7, and located
Dwale, Estill, Garrett, Floyd County Gas in Salyers Branch
Hueysville, Lackey, System. An award of and Raccoon Branch
Middle
Creek, the bid and the sale of Saltlick Creek, and
Minnie, and Wayland, of the Floyd County Grassy Creek of
and their outlying Gas System shall be Licking River.
The proposed opervicinities in Floyd contingent upon the
County,
Kentucky. approval of the sys- ation is located on
Documentation tem's transfer by the the David and Martin
7-1/2
Public U.S.G.S.
regarding the sale of Kentucky
the Floyd County Service Commission. minute quadrangle
maps. The operation
Gas System may be
Any bid received will use the contour
examined by scheduling an appointment later than the time strip, area mining,
with David Layne, II, specified for receipt and highwall/auger
or John Allen, Jr., of-bids or any bid not math~ of minirg.
during regular busi- submitted with the The surface area is
ness hours from 8:00 necessary documen- owned by CONSOL
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., tation shall not be of Kentucky Inc., Carl
Local Time, Monday considered.
Bids Reed, Jimmy & Carl
through Friday, at the received after the Reed, I. Richmondclosing Heirs, Dosie Bailey,
offices
of
East scheduled
Kentucky
Utilities, time for the receipt of et al., Delphia M.
Inc.,
located
at bids will be returned Hale & Carol S.
Central
Avenue, unopened to the bid- Wireman, and Knott
Land
Prestonsburg, ders. Submission of Floyd
Inc.
The
Company,
Kentucky [Telephone a bid shall be con(606) 886-2431 ; FAX: strued as evidence operation will under(606) 889-9196], and and confirmation that lie surface area
has owned by Dosie
having the mailing the . bidder
address of P.O. Box reviewed all neces- Bailey, et al., and
408, Prestonsburg, sary documentation, Knott Floyd Land
has made all neces- Company, Inc.
Kentucky 41653.
The application has
sary site visits, and
The Floyd County Times is on equol opportunity employer.
Area
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Community Action
Program, Inc., is cur- I
rently accepting proposals for Financial
Audit Services for the
contract period of
November 1 , 2004,
through October 3i ,
2005. Proposals are
subject to terms and
conditions of the
Request
For
Proposal. Copies of
this Request" For
Proposal may be
obtained
in
the
Ac c ounting
Department at the
address
below,
Monday
through
Friday, between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
prior to the time and
date specified for bid
opening.
Proposals must be
mailed or delivered to
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY,
Myra, Ky., is now accepting applications for the
following position(s):
Electrician with 3 years plant electrical and
repair experience. Must be able to cut and weld.
PLC experience required. Requires State and
Federal Electrical certifications. Also requires KY
Surface Mine Certification.
Welder/Pipefitter/Repairman with 3 years
prep plant repair experience. Must be able to cut,
fit & weld pipe. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification. Must have Welder/Pipefitter
Certificate.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY, Myra, KY, is now accepting applications for the following position(s):
Dozer oPerator with 2 years surface coal mining experience. Looking for 1st
class operator who can also operate two of th~ following pieces of equipment:
backdump, drill, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification.
Backdump operator with 2 years surface coal mining experience. Looking
for 1st class operator who can also operate two of the following pieces of equipment: dozer, drill, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification.
MECHANIC with 5 years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic on a sur·
face job. Requires COL and KY Surface Mine Certifications.
Loader Operator with minimum 2 years experience operating a 992G loader
at a surface coal mine. Must be able to operate 2 of the following: backdump,
dozer, drill, excavator, and/or grader. Requires KY Surface Mine ·certification.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
' ...............:
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
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'
�C8 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
lower edge of the
road bears S 63 E 12
feet, then running up
a drain with a fence
and lines of the land
this day deeded to
Ammie Webb Begley,
S 73-45 W 83 feet to
two elms, S 61 W 93
feet, S 30-15 W 144
feet S 43-45 W 264
feet, to a fence post
on top of a point a
corner to the land of
S.B. May, then with
the lines of his land,
S 4 W 362 feet, S 22E 305 feet to a stake
in right of way line of
the highway, then
crossing said right of
way and running up
the point with the
land of George W.
Allen, S 43 E 309 feet
to a large cedar, S 29
E 291 feet, S 26-30 E
25 feet, then running
down a point, N 51 E
61 feet to a wild cherry, N 37-45 E 142
feet to a whiteoak, N
40-15 E 326 feet to a
cedar, N 65-30 E 150
feet to a stake in the
centerline of the state
highway, then with
the center of same S
57-45 E 49.5 feet,
then leaving the highway N 35-30 E 200
feet to a stake in the
center
of
Right
Beaver Creek, then
up the center of
same with the land of
Laura B. Allen to the
beginning, containing
29.8 acres, more or
less.
The old country
road thru this tract is
to be kept open for
the use of the
grantors at all times.
There is a roadway
right of way thru this
tract leading toward
the graveyard and is
described as follows.
Beginning on the corner
common
to
Ammie May Begley,
S.B.
May
and
grantee herein, then
along the line of S.B.
MayS 4 W 212 feet,
then leaving said
May, S 71-45 W 112
feet, N 82 E 165 feet,
S 45 E 33 feet, S 6 W
121 feet to a stake in
the edge of the highway, then turning a
right angle to the left
for a distance of 12
feet, thence running
back parallel lines to
the beginning.
TRACT NO.2
That certain tract or
parcel of land located
on Right Beaver
Creek, Floyd County,
13, 2005
Kentucky, and being
a part of the same
land conveyed to
W.H. May by B.L.C.
May dated January 9,
1932, and recorded
in Deed Book 112, at
Page 486, and from
Steve Clark, et. ux.,
dated October 2,
1964, and recorded
in Deed Book 186,
Page 246, Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office, and more particularly described as
follows:
That portion above
the referenced property lying on the
western side (up
Right Beaver Creek)
of the right-ot-way
line
of
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky, the same
having been acquired
as permanent rightot-way for the construction of a bridge
across Right Beaver
Creek, which said
right-of-way acquisition bisected the
above
referenced
property, it being the
intention of the parties of the first part
herein to transfer title
to
Earlene
May
Patton to all of said
property located on
the western side of
the property acquired
by
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky.
This being the
same property conveyed to Kimberly P.
Trimble and David L.
Trimble, her husband, by deed from
Earlene May Patton
and Donald Patton,
her husb.and, dated
24th day of April,
1997, and recorded
in Deed Book 404,
Page 403, Records
of the Floyd County
Court Clerk's Office.
A. The successful
bidder shall either
pay cash or make a
deposit of ten (10%)
percent of the purchase price with the
balance on a credit of
thirty (30) days, in
which eveht the successful bidder shall
be required to execute bond with good
surety thereon. Said
bond shall be tor the
unpaid
purchase
price and bear interest at the rate of 12%
per annum from the
date of sale until
paid. Said bond shall
have the force· and
effect of a Judgment
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
for which execution
may issue, and a lien
shall be retained
upon the
above
described real estate
as additional surety.
B. The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
taxes or assessments upon the property for the current
tax year and subsequent years. All taxes
or assessments upon
the property for prior
years shall be paid
from the sale proceeds if properly
claimed in writing and
filed of record by the
purchaser prior to the
payment of the purchase price.
C. The property
described above is
sold subject to any
easements, restrictions, defects, liens
or encumbrances of
record in the Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office and such
rights of redemption
as may exist in favor
of the United States
of America and/or the
record owners thereof.
This 18th day of
March, 2005.
Dale Phillips,
Special Master
Commissioner
Floyd Circuit
Court
P.O. Box 668
Paintsville, KY
41240
(606) 789-7531
ADVERllSEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for
ClAP
KY36P157501-04,
Modernization, will
be received by The
Floyd
County
Housing Authority,
thru Friday, April 29,
2005, at 2 p.m., (local
time), and then at
said office publicly
opened and read
aloud. The project
consists
of:
Remodeling of 62
bathrooms and 20
one-half baths with
new
PVC
Tub/Shower Liners,
Lavatories, Toilets,
Faucets, and Vinyl
Floor coverings.
The Information for
Bidders, Bid Form,
Form of Contract,
Drawings,
Specifications, and
forms of Bid Bond,
Performance Bond
and Payment Bond,
and other contract
documents may be
examined at the following locations:
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY
41645,
606-285-3833;
Lynn Imaging,
328 Old Vine
Street,
Lexington, KY
40507,
859-255-1021.
Additional information is provided in the
bidding documents.
Copies of the bidding
documents may be
obtained at the following location.
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY 41645,
Telephone
606-285-3833;
Fax: 606-285-3835,
Attention:
Harry Bennett,
Capital Grants
Coordinator.
Copies must be
obtained from Mr.
Harry L. Bennett at
the office of the Floyd
County
Housing
Authority, 402 John
M. Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY. 41645,
Telephone (606) 2853833.
Partial sets will not
be issued.
Bid Bonds and
Performance
and
Payment Bonds must
be secured by a
guaranty or surety
company listed in the
latest issue of u. S.
Treasury Circular 570
and shall be within
the
maximum
amount specified tor
such company in said
Circular 570. The
"Bid Bond" and the
"Performance
and
Payment Bond" must
be issued by a surety
company authorized
to do business in the
state where the project is located, and
must be listed in U.
S. Treasury Circular
No. 570.
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Life Lessons
A tangram begins as a square. The square is cut into seven
pieces. Each piece is called a tan.
Caitlin,
Tangrams are used to make pictures.
All seven pieces must be used.
They must touch, but none may overlap.
ifry a Tangram ··· ·
Ca'l you make each of these tangram animals?
Cut out the tans on this page and give it a try!
(The tans are too large to fit into these
pictures. Try to copy the shape, not the size.)
I really learned a lesson when
I ate ajalapeno pepper and
. thought it was a green bean.
My mouth was on fire.
grade
I really learned a lesson when
I didn't do my homework at
· home. I never did my homework but then I was sent to the
workroom every day. Now I
. do my homework at home.
Maria,
6th grade
• I learned a lesson when I was
; riding down a steep hill on my
: scooter. ~at day I learned
that I should never ride down
. a steep hill because I couldn't
· control my brakes. I got hurt.
6th
Standards Link: Math/Geometry: Identify common geometric
·
figures.
Eddie,
61h grade
In my life, I have learned
· something that every 5th
grader should know. You're
•not always going to have
. friends. But I know that if I
, can't rely on my friends,
· there's always someone at
home who loves me.
Which of these
tangram people does
NOT have a match?
Fox
What kinds of objects can you create on your
own with the tans? Can you design a tangram
spaceship or a tangram sailboat? Can you make
letters and numbers? Be creative!
Savannah,
Slh grade
•I really learned a lesson when
• I was playing at horne and I
: broke my morn's favorite
' lamp. She was really sad but
., she wasn't really angry with
: me. I learned to be more
· careful and that no matter
· what I did, my mom would
·. always love me.
Standards Unk: Math/Geometry: Identify common geometric figures.
A Tangram Legend
While no one knows for sure
how
were invented,
many legends have been told
about their beginnings. Here is
one:
Long ago, in ancient
,
the emperor asked his servant
to bring him a piece of jade.
While carrying the _ _ __
piece of jade to the emperor,
the servant tripped, and the jade
_ _ _ into seven pieces.
"Doomed! Oh, I am doomed!"
wailed the servant. He tried
and tried to put the pieces of
_ _ _ _ back together in
between his cries of dismay.
The emperor went to see what
all of the noise was about and
saw the broken square of jade.
Oops! The tangram rooster
has taken some of the
words out of the legend.
Draw a line from each
word to where it belongs
in the legend.
Katrina,
6th grade
I really learned a lesson when
I judged a person too quickly.
Now that per8on is my friend.
"What a lovely jade puzzle!"
said the emperor. He sat down
and
on reassembling
the jade. He had so much fun,
he decided to see if he could
make different _ _ _ __
Soon the emperor was telling
everyone else about it, and a
new
had begun.
Mac,
61h grade
Early Tangram Evidence
earliest known Chinese book with a tangram
T he
puzzle in it is dated 1813, but the puzzle was very
J. old by then. One reason for this could be that in
China at the time, the tangram puzzle was considered a
game for women and children. This would have made it
unworthy of "serious" study and unlikely to be written
about.
In the 19th century, when Europe and the United States
started trading with China, sailors brought home this newfound game. "The Chinese Puzzle" spawned a flood of
books and picture card sets.
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TANGRAMS
LEGEND
CHINA
JADE
DOOMED
EMPEROR
DISMAY
SAILBOAT
FLOOD
MATCH
SERVANT
GEOMETRY
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I really learned a lesson when
I tripped on a rock when I was
running down a ramp. It dug a
hole in my knee. Ouch!
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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical
words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
Life
Lessons
Life Lessons
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
Standards Link: Math/Geometry: Identify common geometric
figures.
Mountai
A N D T N A
Deadline: May 8, 2005
Published: Week of June 5, 2005
Send your story to:
Look through the newspaper and fmd each
of the following geometric shapes: circle,
sphere, triangle, cone, square, cube,
pentagon, hexagon, octagon.
S.1
Find the words in the puzzle,
then in this week's Kid Scoop
stories and activities.
I learned not to climb trees.
' One time I was climbing a
. tree and one branch fell on
me. I got hurt.
Eric,
.
6th grade
· I really learned a lesson when
, I went on the trampoline when
'. it had water on it. I slipped
and almost broke my arm. It
really hurt.
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APRIL
13, 2005
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Newspaper reading adventures for llnlalaarnersl
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My name:
-------------------------------Learning Buddies: Spell your child's first name, using the lines to write large le~ers. Use an uppe rc~se letter
for the first letter in the name and lowercase letters to spell the rest. Have your child trace the letters With a finger,
crayon or pencil.
My Letters
The Road Home
R is for Road
Help each train find its way back
to its room at the roundhouse.
r is for road
Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your
child read with you. Trace the uppercase and lowercase
letter R. Say the letter as you trace it.
How many picture~ can you find
on this page that start with the
sound that the letter r makes in
the word road?
HowmanyQ?
?
A rose is red; a violet is blue.
Sugar is sweet and so are you!
My Sentence
Learning Buddies: Read the first part of the sentence aloud. Ask your child to think of a way to finish the sentence. Write your child's words in the lines. Read the
entire sentence to your child while pointing out that reading is done from left to right. Older children may want to trace all or some of the letters in the sentence .
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Math Play
Is It Round?
With your child, look
through the newspaper
to find pictures of things
that start or end with the
same sound as the letter
R in rose.
Point to the number 7
in the newspaper.
Have your child say the
number and, if it's large
enough, have your
child trace the
number.
Look through the
newspaper for things
that are different shapes.
Show your child
something that is round.
Point to other shapes in
t~e newspaper and ask,
"Is this shape round?"
Wednesday
Thursday
Black & White and
RED All Over
The Great Number
Race
Give your child a red
crayon and a page of the
newspaper. Ask your
child to put a red dot on
all of the letters and
numbers he/she can read.
Seeing the page tum red
is a real confidence
builder!
Using two crayons and
a page of the newspaper,
challenge your child to
a Number Race. See who
can fmd the most numbers
on the page in a set
amount of time.
Saturday
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Away We Go!
Same and Different
Fold a piece of blank
paper in half to create a
chart called Away We Go.
Write Things We Travel
In on one half, and Places
We Can Go on the other.
Look through the
newspaper with your child
for words and pictures to
paste on each half.
Find and cut out two
pictures of transportation.
(Examples include a
bus, train, car, plane,
boat, etc.) With your
child, talk about three
ways the two kinds of
transportation are the same
and three ways they
are different
~--jjliftllr~M~y~K~id~S•coop comes out once a week, but you can use the newspaper every day to prepare your child for success in school. Each daily
activity focuses on a specific learning readiness skill.
Step by Step Success 1. Read the activity instruction aloud. 2. Show how to do the activity by doing it yourself first. 3. Ask your child to
copy what you do.
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HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a
message every day. It's a numerical puzzle designed to spell
out your fortune. Count the letters. in your first name. If the
number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less
than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left
to right. Then read the message the letters under the
checked figures give you.
©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.
Rational Numbers
by Linda Thistle
Using the clues, simple arithmetic,
and a little logic, place a single digit (0
to 9) in each empty box in the diagram. To help you get started, one
digit has been entered in the diagram.
ACROSS
2. Consecutive digits in
descending order
4. 11-Across minus 16-Across
6. Three more than 11-Down
8. 15-Across minus 11-Down
9. Digits of 17-Across reversed
10. Consecutive digits in
ascending order
11 . One-half of 14-Down
13. 6-Across plus 5-Down
15. Five times 5-Down
16. Four times 6-Across
17. Five hundred more than
1-Down
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Four more than 15-Across
Two times 9-Across
One more than 7-Down
One·half of 9·Down
Digits of 16-Down reversed
The last digit is three times
the first digit
Four times 1O·Across
Digits of 3-Down reversed
8-Across plus 16-Down
Thirty less than 2-Across
Consecutive digits in
ascending order
C 2:005 King Fealurer; Syndlute, Inc.
Learning Buddies:
Trace and say the
number. Read the
questions. Touch and
count to find the answers.
�04 • WEDNESDAY,
APRIL
13, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Make and measure a mountain
Kinds of maps
World of Wonder
There are many kinds of maps.
Cartographers decide what kind of map will
be made based on who is going to use it
and what it will be used for. Road maps
help us find our way. Geological maps can
be used to show the location of natural
resources. Thematic maps
can show patterns, such as
populations or rainfall.
EXPLORING THE REALMS OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, NATURE & TECHNOLOGY
How to rnake a topographic map
You will need:
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- A large lump of clay or Play-Doh®
- Cardboard or tile to work on
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Some maps
use a point
indicator to
show north.
Christian maps of the
Middle Ages were called
Mappa Mundi. They
depicted the Earth as flat
and often showed
pilgrimage routes with
the center of the map
usually being Jerusalem.
Meteorologists
use weather maps
to show and
predict atmospheric conditions.
The lines on a
weather map are
called isobars.
Maps are guides or representations that
people fmd
their way, locate something or understand an area. Aperson
who makes or studies maps is called a cartographer.
To read a map you need to understand
its legend, scale, grid and indexes.
Study the legend (below) and see if you
can find an airport and an Indian
reservation on the map (left}.
Just to name a few: Projections
- Long pencil - 2 toothpicks
8
Step three:
Use the point of the
pencil to mark a row
of dots around the
mountain. Each row
should vary an inch.
Use the ruler to make
sure each row is equal.
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City or town
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State or provincial
capital
Airport
Step four:
Pull the dental
floss tight and
pull it through
the clay at the
top mark.
Try to keep the
cut level.
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Military area
Forests
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·Indian reservation
Imaginary lines
Star charts are
maps of the
universe that
show where
the stars are
at different
times.
- Plain white paper
Step two:
Use the pencil to poke
two holes through the
mountain (from its
highest point straight
through to the bottom).
The scale shows distance
The North Pole
Tropic of cancer
has
a latitude of
(about
23.5
degrees
Prime
90 degrees
latitude north)
Many maps and globes use imaginary
north, the
lines that form a geographic grid that
South Pole is
helps locate a place. The graticule
90 degrees
grid uses lines of latitude and longisouth,
tude and is the most commonly used.
and the
equator is
Parallels or lines of latitude are shown
latitude 0
on the globe from east to west.
degrees.
Meridians or lines of longitude run
If you know
from north to south.
the latitude
and
longitude
Parallels and meridians are measured
of a place, you
in degrees. Meridians are measured
can find it on any
180 degrees east and west of the
Tropic of Capricorn
map that uses
Prime Meridian.
(about 23.5 degrees latitude south)
the graticule grid.
Wor1d time-zone map
- Ruler
Step one:
Work the clay until
pliable and shape a
mountain about 4 inches
(10.16 em) high on the
cardboard.
Reading a map
Many atlases and
map books use
legends (symbols
and colors) to
indicate places.
The key or
explanation for
the legend is
usually in the front
of the map book.
-Dental floss, about 2ft. (60 em) long
The map will be more interesting if you make
the mountain oddly shaped.
Indexes are usually in the back of the
atlas or map book. You can look a place
up in the index, note the page number
and the column letter and numb.er for
that place, and look it up. What large
city can be found at F5 of this map?
Most maps show places
correctly positioned in
relation to each other,
but some, like the
subway map (right),
show routes and
stations without regard
to correct distances or
geographic features.
This kind of map is
called topological.
A topographic map shows the contours of
mountains, hills and valleys. Topographic
maps are used by engineers for building
roads and by hikers who might want to
find the easiest route up a mountain.
Step five:
Repeat step four until
you have four slices of
clay. (Try not to squish
them.) P~ace eacf\ slice
of clay ori plain paper ' .. ..~.~
and trace the outline
of each one. Also mark
with pencil where the_
two holes are. Align the
slices using toothpicks
to line up the holes.
Good job!
You have just made a topographic map.
SOURCES: World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc.; Hands
on Science: Measuring and Maps, Gloucester Press; The StOI}'
of Maps and Navigation, Oxford University Press; The Visual
Dictionary of the Earth, Covent Garden Books; Today's World,
Rand McNally; NASA; NOOA
Because the Earth is round and most maps are flat, cartographers use mathematical formulas called projections
to create images that flatten the Earth and show areas in two dimensions. These projections are distorted representations.
Interrupted projection
Conical projection
Azimuthal projection
An interrupted projection
is like peeling an orange
and flattening it.
With conical·projections, the.distances along
meridians and parallels are correct, but the
shapes of areas are distorted.
Mercator projection
Mercator projections fall into the
family of cylindrical projections; they
are primarily used for navigation.
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Venue concems holding up blast suit
by MARY MUSIC
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briefs
Family
sues over
STAFF WRITER
PIKEVILLE - The responsibilities
and alleged negligence of three MarkWest
employees and one Ivel resident are the
topics of argument in attempts to change
venue in the Ivel blast lawsuit.
The
defendants,
MarkWest
Hydrocarbon Inc., Equitable Production
Company and its affiliates, were named in
two separate Floyd Circuit Court lawsuits
in February by 39 residents who claim the
companies negligently caused the Nov. 8
explosion that demolished five homes in
the Rolling Acres subdivision.
Lexington attorneys Linsey W. West
and Amy Collier filed a notice of removal
of the cases from Floyd Circuit Court on
Feb. 24 and March 1, arguing for federal
court jurisdiction in the matter. They claim
that attorneys Keith Bartley and William
R. Johnson, representing the I vel residents,
have attempted to "thwart MarkWest
defendants' rights" by suing individual
employees in order to keep the issue in
state court.
Bartley and Johnson, consolidating the
two cases, filed motions, accompanied
with memorandums, to remand the case
back to Floyd County on March 14.
The MarkWest and Equitable defendants, who have already reached confiden-
tial settlements with three Ivel families
(James and Betty Fulks, Larry and Shirley
Senters, and Donald R. and Vivian Conn)
filed responses to that motion in U.S.
District Court last week.
In their arguments, both companies
emphasize the allegations of neglect
against one lvel resident, James Dillion,
and three individual MarkWest employ(See LAWSUIT, page three)
new road
Wrongful
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG Four family members
filed a lawsuit Tuesday
charging the Floyd
County Fiscal Court with
failing to follow requirements before building a
road through property
~they jointly own in Prater
Creek.
Lazelle, Gladys,
Marsha and James
Williams charge in the
suit that the fiscal court
failed to follow proper
procedures when they
allegedly failed to post a
notice of th~ resolution to
build the road at the site
five days prior to adopting the resolution and
thus not giving the family
a chance to challenge
e decision.
They further argue
that since the procedure
wasn't followed that the
road be declared null and
void. They also ask the
court to issue an order
declaring the actions of
the Fiscal Court to be in
violation of KRS 178.115
The Williamses are
asking the court to have
the road removed as well
Wis to grant them any
appropriate relief and
legal fees.
2 DAY FORECAST
ftring suit
dismissed
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
Prestonsburg Firefighters Dave Setser, Ll Darrell Sparks, and Jason "Carbide" Holbrook completed a
swift water rescue course this month. The jet ski pictured was donated to the fire department by Honda
of Prestonsburg for rescue operations.
Firefighters gear up
for summer with training
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
RICHMOND - Summer time
is water time for many Eastern
Kentuckians and local firefighters
are gearing up for water rescue.
Three Prestonsburg firefighters
attended
Eastern
Kentucky
University's Rescue School training this month in Richmond.
Dave Setser, Lt. Darrell Sparks,
and Jason "Carbide" Holbrook
each received 16 hours of instruction in swift water rescue operations at a river in the RichmondDanville area.
Fire Chief Gary Dotson said the
men focused on learning safety
techniques for both shore-based
and water-based rescues.
"This course always helps them
in decision making," Dotson said.
"They learn respect and apprecia-
tion for the dangers of moving
water, or, as instructors call it, big
water."
One major decision rescuers
face, Dotson said, is what the Red
Cross terms "shelter in place." If a
victim is basically safe and in a
place where water will recede, rescuers must decide if it's "prudent"
to put a watercraft in the water.
(See TRAINING, page three)
PRESTONSBURG
A wrongful discharge lawsuit brought
against
Prestonsburg Mayor Jerry
by
ousted
Fannin
Mountain Arts Center
director Pat Bradley was
dismissed Tuesday after
two days of testimony.
Attorneys for Fannin
moved for a summary
judgment in the matter,
claiming that Bradley's
lawyers had failed to
make a case proving that
Fannin had breached any
contract or had wrongfully
terminated Bradley.
Judge John Caudill
upheld the defendant's
motion for a directed verdict and dismissed the
case.
"This is something I
don't do often," Caudill
said. "I've only done it
thr~e times in my career."
The judge then proceeded to note that the
plaintiff had failed to
show proof that she was
ever anything other than
an at-will employee and
dismissed the suit.
In
Kentucky,
an
employer has the right to
fire a employee without
giving a reason unless
some sort of formal contract has been signed by
both parties.
(See MAYOR, page seven)
Missing sex offenders
lead 25 indictments
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
A Floyd County grand
jury handed down indictments Tuesday in several
cases, with two sex
offenders topping the list
for failing to register with
the
Department
of
Probation and Parole.
Timothy Arnold II, 32,
of Harold, was charged
with failing to report to
parole since November,
after he moved into the
area from North Carolina.
Jamie
Junita
Nash
Burgess,
32,
of
Prestonsburg, was also
indicted for failing to
check in with parole since
Dec. 15. Arrest warrants
(See CHARGES, page three)
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Ken Carriere, public relations director for the Floyd
County UNITE
Coalition,
announced
Wednesday that a
public march and
rally aimed at making Floyd County
drug-free will be
held on Sunday,
May 1. The march
will start at the
Justice Center at 3
p.m. and proceed
to the
Prestonsburg High
School stadium,
where Attorney
General Greg
Stumbo will be the
keynote speaker.
Drug awareness march
scheduled for May 1
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The Floyd
County UNITE Coalition announced
Wednesday that it is planning a public march and rally for a "Drug-Free
Floyd County" on Sunday, May 1.
The event will begin in front of
the Justice Center at 3 p.m. and proceed up South Lake Drive to the
Prestonsburg High School stadium,
where guest speakers will address the
crowd.
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Stumbo, Floyd County JudgeExecutive Paul Hunt Thompson and
Prestonsburg Mayor Jerry Fannin.
Coalition coordinator Mike Vance
gave out the results of a survey of
Floyd County youth and said,
"Numbers don't mean a whole lot,
but lives mean everything."
Vance went on to note that the
event will feature all manner of
speakers with messages about different challenges presented by the drug
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•ITHACA, N.Y.- Not just
anybody can say he has a slimemold beetle named in his honor.
But George W. Bush, Dick
Cheney and Donald H.
Rumsfeld can.
Entomologists
Quentin
Wheeler and Kelly B. Miller,
who recently had the task of
naming 65 newly discovered
species of slime-mold beetles,
named three species after the
president, vice president and
defense secretary.
The monikers: Agathidium
bushi Miller and Wheeler,
Agathidium cheneyi Miller and
Wheeler, and Agathidium rumsfeldi Miller and Wheeler.
1\ccording
to
the
International Commission on
Zoological Nomenclature, the
first word of a new species is its
genus; the second word must
end in "i" if it's named after a
I?erson; and the final part of the
name includes the person or persons who first described the
species.
Naming the beetles after
Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld
was intended to pay homage to
them, said Wheeler, who taught
at Cornell University for 24
years and now is with the
Natural History Museum in
London.
"We admire these leaders as
fellow citizens who have the
courage of their convictions and
are willing to do the very difficult and unpopular work of living up to principles of freedom
and democracy rather than
accepting the expedient or popular," he said.
Wheeler and Miller, who was
at Cornell and now is a postdoctoral fellow at Brigham Young
University, published the names
in the March 24 issue of the
Bulletin of the American
Museum of Natural History.
• WEST BEND, Wis.
Larry Hoffman brought home a
bargain shirt from the Goodwill
store - only to find $2,000 in
cash stuffed in a pocket.
The 69-year-old retiree
returned to the store the same
day to report the money.
"The money certainly wasn't
mine. It belonged to somebody
else, obviously," Hoffman said
of his April 1 find. "That person
was certainly on my mind more
than me."
Store manager Rebecca
Johnson said customers have
returned small amounts of
money found in dothing, "but
nothing on this scale" in the six
years she's been in charge.
"If there's a one-tenth of 1
percent chance that somebody's
going to claim it, they should
have that opportunity," Hoffman
said Wednesday.
Goodwill has no way to trace
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Today is Friday,Aprill5, the
105th day of 2005. There are
260 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: In the early hours of
1\pril 15, 1912, the British luxury liner Titanic sank in the
North
Atlantic
off
Newfoundland, less than three
hours after striking an iceberg.
About 1,500 people died.
On this date:
• In 1850, the city of San
Francisco was incorporated.
• In 1861, three days after
the Confederate attack on Fort
Sumter, President Lincoln
declared a state of insurrection
and called out Union troops.
• In 1865, President Lincoln
died, several hours after being
shot at Ford's Theater in
Washington by John Wilkes
Booth. Andrew Johnson became
the nation's 17th president.
• In 1945, during World War
II, British and Canadian troops
liberated the Nazi concentration
camp Bergen-Belsen.
•
In 1945, President
Roosevelt, who had died April
12, was buried at the Roosevelt
family home in Hyde Park, N.Y.
• In 1980, existentialist
philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre
died in Paris at the age of 74.
• In 1989, 95 people died in
a crush of soccer fans at
Hillsborough
Stadium
in
Sheffield, England.
• In 1990, actress Greta
Garbo died in New York at age
84.
• In 1998, Pol Pot, the notorious leader of the Khmer
Rouge, died at age 73, evading
prosecution for the deaths of
two million Cambodians.
• In 2002, retired Supreme
Court Justice Byron R. White
died at age 84.
Ten years ago: In his
weekly radio address, President
Clinton asked Congress to pro-
teet a short list of key legislation, saying he was giving the
highest priority to welfare
reform, targeted tax cuts and a
crime bill preserving the assault
weapons ban.
Five years ago: The
world's leading financial officials, meeting in Washington,
pledged cooperation to promote
global prosperity. Meanwhile,
anti-globalization protesters
swarmed through the heart of
the nation's capital. Cal Ripken
of the Baltimore Orioles
became the 24th player to reach
3 ,000 hits when he lined a clean
single to center off Twins reliever Hector Carrasco. (The
Orioles won the game, 6-4.)
One year ago: In a videotape, a man identifying himself
as Osama bin Laden offered a
"truce" to European countries
that did not attack Muslims,
saying it would begin when
their soldiers left Islamic
nations. Iraqi militants freed
three Japanese hostages after
holding them about a week. In
the fmale to the first edition of
the NBC reality show "The
Apprentice," Donald Trump
"hired" Bill Rancic over
Kwame Jackson during a segment that was telecast live.
Today's Birthdays: Actor
Michael An sara is 83. Country
singer Roy Clark is 72. Rock
singer-guitarist Dave Edmunds
is 61. Actress Lois Chiles is 58.
Actress Amy Wright is 55.
Columnist Heloise is 54.
Actress-screenwriter Emma
Thompson is 46. Singer
Samantha Fox is 39. Rock
musician
Ed
O'Brien
(Radiohead) is 37. Actor Flex
Alexander is 35. Actress Emma
Watson ("Harry Potter" films) is
15.
Thought for Today:
"History would be an excellent
thing if only it were true." - Leo
Tolstoy, Russian author (18281910).
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the source of the shirt, so
Johnson called West Bend
police. The rightful owner has 90
days to claim the money. After
that, Hoffman can daim it or
else it goes in the city treasury.
Police won't disclose any
details about the shirt or the
denominations of the bills that
were found. That information
has to come from anyone seeking to claim the money.
"When we were kids, it was
always 'finders keepers, losers
weepers,"' Hoffman said. "But
that's not really the case. You've
got to keep the losers from
weeping too much."
• BROWNSVILLE, Texas
- A trio of animal-rights protesters didn't fmd any welcome
mat when they stopped at a
.
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KFC, but the restaurant manager
did tum on the sprinkler system
for them.
Manager John Olivo turned
the sprinklers on full blast to
soak the protesters from People
for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals who were standing by
the curb. They were campaigning for more humane methods of
killing.
The protesters, including one
in a chicken suit, were followed
by a man with a microphone
who said he eats beef.
"You're not going to win, not
Brownsville,"
David
in
Ingersoll shouted through his
microphone at the protesters at a
busy intersection. His stepchildren passed out anti-PETJ\ pamphlets to stopped drivers.
The PETA members did not
S
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give up on their message.
"It hasn 't been quite like this
in other parts of the state," said
Chris Link, PETA's campaign
coordinator, 'who is traveling to
protest KFC in 12 Texas cities.
"It's a rarity that we get this,"
he said after being doused by the
sprinklers.
• PALM BAY, Fla. - A tornado that ripped through
Geoffrey Crook's home didn't
just tear away his roof.
Authorities say it exposed his
elaborate marijuana-growing
operation.
Crook, 41, was charged
Tuesday with possession and
manufacturing of cannabis after
police officers served him with
an arrest warrant at his job. He
was released on $1 ,000 bond
Tuesday night.
The operation had lamps,
hydroponic equipment and log
books. Fifty-four marijuana
plants neatly arranged in the
master bedroom had a street
value of about $8,000, authorities said.
The operation was uncovered
in February after a twister, with
winds whipping up to 112 mph,
tore away Crook's roof.
Palm Bay police and other
emergency crews were searching through the debris for
injured victims when they came
across the 2- to 3-foot plants.
Crook was not at home during
the storm.
Crook had a disconnected
telephone number and couldn 't
be reached for comment
Wednesday.
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FRIDAY, APRil
ees, area manager Keith
Hayes, senior pipeline technician Tim Castle, and Jeff
~.at .. , who conducted a corrosion protection survey on
the line in 2002.
Johnson argues in his supporting memorandum to
reman9 the case back to
Floyd County that the
MarkWest employees did not
properly maintain, repair,
inspect or supervise the
pipeline system, which runs
from the Maytown Station
through Ranger, W.Va., and
terminates at the Siloam
Plant ne~r South Shore. He
also argues that MarkWest
employees did not educate or
warn Ivel residents about the
line or impending danger.
Four residents (Charles
Reid, Ricky Conn, James
Fulks and Jeannie Newsome)
claimed in affidavits that they
never knew the line was there
and that MarkWest employees
did not inform them about the
line, how to detect a leak or
what to do if a leak occurred.
In rebuttal, the MarkWest
defendants argue that the
employees performed their
duties as assigned. Equitable
claims that the fault ultimately lies m the hand of
MarkWest, not its employees.
Hayes swore in his affidavit
that he and his son passed out
calendars and information to
Ivel residents in December
2003. All three employees
swore that they had no
knowledge of the leak until
after the explosion.
Collier, representing the
MarkWest defendants, and
Winston Miller, representing
the Equitable defendants,
claim that no specific allegations have been outlined
against these employees.
Collier, arguing on behalf
of MarkWest, called the
inclus~on of the nature of the
claim~ against Hayes, Castle
and Stark "fraudulent and
baseless."
"The MarkWest employees
sued have been randomly
picked for the sole purpose of
defeating diversity jurisdiction," she wrote.
Mille;r called their inclusion a "transparent - albeit
unsuccessful - attempt to
manipulate" the court's jurisdiction.
"The individual employees
were neither owners nor
occupiers of the pipeline,"
Miller wrote, "so they're not
personally subject to legal
duties which may be owed by
the ow.ner or occupants to
inspect and warn of dangerous conditions." Expecting
employees to question their
employers' safety standard or
practices "imposes an unfair
burden on the individual
employee," he wrote.
Collier argues that the
plaintiffs "have, in essence,
admitted that each of the
claims was without foundation" because those claims
aren't supported with evidence of misacting on the
employee's behalf.
Both attorneys. also argue
that Dillion, whose driveway
in lvel possibly "concealed
the leak" is also "fraudulently
joined" because he had no
knowledge of the line.
Johnson argues that if
Dillion's concrete driveway
had a steel rebar under the
surface, it could have created
an electrical current that
"would possibly contribute to
the corrosion process."
He also claims that Dillion
did not consent to the notice
of removal which was filed in
Floyd District Court on Feb.
24, a violation of state Jaw.
Attorney Ned Pillersdorf,
representing Dillion, filed a
motion to dismiss his client
from the suit earlier this year.
Dillion swore in an affidavit
that he hired a contractor,
Shirley
Ousley,
now
deceased, to complete his driveway in 1971 and that he
wasn't aware that the line ran
through his property because
it was not cited on his deed.
In addition to these arguments,
Mark West
and
Equitable also argue that the
case should be moved to federal court because the amount
m
controversy
exceeds
$75,000 and because the
companies being sued are
based in different states.
Interestingly, both parties
take different stances on the
contributing factors leading
up to the leak.
Collier, referring to "V
chart" reports from the
Kentucky Hydrocarbon Plant
in Maytown, argues that the
leak occurred at 8:20 a.m. on
Nov. 8, and was leaking for
no more than 40 minutes
prior to the explosion.
Johnson, pointing out that
the pipeline was constructed
between 1956 and 1957,
argues that the leak occurred
after years of corrosion. In
his argument, he cites information in the Department of
Transportation's Corrective
Active Order that shows there
have been at least 11 leaks in
the 141-mile stretch of line
over the years. The 12th, he
says, was Nov. 8, and it was
"probably there for an
extended period of time."
The cause of the failure on
the line has not been determined, the response says, but
preliminary visual inspection
indicates the presence of
"localized external corrosion" around the failure site.
The Johnson law firm said
it will file a response by the
end of next week.
Johnson said Friday that
there are numerous benefits
for both parties to obtain
their requested venue in the
case.
Federal court, for example,
does not award punitive damages.
A downside to the venue
argument, he said, is that it
prevents the parties from
continuing with the discovery
process.
Mayor
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were issued for both.
Arnold was convicted m
North Carolina of indecent liberties with a minor under 12. He
has been registered as a sex
offender since 1996 and had
been scheduled to be removed
from the registry next year.
Burgess was placed on the
registry for life in 1999 after
being convicted of first-degree
sex abuse and unlawful transaction with a minor.
Other indictments include:
• James Sisco, 31, of Tackett
Branch, was also indicted for an
October incident that charged
him with assaulting Sgt. Steve
Little, of the Floyd County
Sheriff's Department. Little had
responded to a call from the
Allen Dollar General store and
attempted to arrest Sisco for
shoplifting, but was allegedly
assaulted by Sisco, who then
tried to flee the scene. Sisco was
in custody as the indictment was
being returned. Sisco was arrested at the Justice Center on
Wednesday when deputies
stopped him at the building's
metal detector and charged him
with possession of marijuana,
public intoxication, giving a
false name and not having prescription medicine in its original
container. Sisco pleaded guilty to
those charges in District Court
yesterday and received a sevenday sentence as well as fines and
did not know at that time that he
had been indicted.
• Edward L. Caudill, 47, of
Harold, was indicted on one
count of bribery of a civil servant
for allegedly calling Kentucky
State Police Post 9 and offering
money to Sgt. Darren Stapleton
to not show up at a district court
trial for a DUI that he had
incurred.
• Chris Arizo, 34, of Blue
River, was charged with five
counts of theft by deception for
allegedly taking money from
flood victims for house repairs
that he never did. In all he is
charged with taking $22,000
from five families between
October and December and then
never completing the repairs.
Arizo left the county as the
investigation began by Sgt.
Steve Little and is rumored to
have flown to Florida where his
ex-wife lives. Atizo's girlfriend
during his stay in Floyd County,
Lydia Spradlin, also was charged
with one count of theft by deception. Arizo was also charged
with theft of Spradlin's vehicle,
which he used to leave the area.
• Larry Owens, 49, of
Martin, sexual abuse, intimidating a witness.
• Brian Kidd, 33, of lvel,
burglary, theft by unlawful taking.
• Delores Bentley, 45, of
Harold, theft by unlawful taking.
• Deborah L. Fitch, 38, of
Paintsville, operating a motor
vehicle under the influence,
three counts of wanton endangerment, reckless driving, disregarding a traffic signal.
• Chad Manuel, 19, of
Langley, theft by unlawful taking.
• Michael D. Case, 44, of
15, 2005 • A3
Harold, three counts of seconddegree forgery, two counts of
theft by unlawful taking ..
• Brian K. Tackett, 31, of
Teaberry, operating a motor
vehicle under the influence, driving on a suspended license,
fleeing police, operating an ATV
on a roadway.
• Rodney D. Baker, 37, of
Lackey, operating a vehicle
under the influence, driving on a
suspended license, driving with
no insurance, driving without a
seat belt.
• Walker A. Ratliff, 23, of
Prestonsburg, three counts of
burglary, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, two
counts of theft by unlawful taking.
• Ryan Allen Lykens, 22, of
Salyersville, operating a motor
vehicle with a suspended license,
two counts of failure to wear a
seatbelt, no insurance.
• Derek R. Stanley, 25, of
Honaker, operating a motor
vehicle under the influence, 'driving with a suspended license,
possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana.
• Randy L. Manuel, 45, of
Langley, three counts of possession of a controlled substance,
carrying a concealed weapon,
controlled substance not in prescription container, no insurance,
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
• Christy Brown, 31, of
Wayland, theft by unlawful taking, forgery, theft of identity,
theft of a credit card.
• Richard Caldwell, 29, of
Salyersville, fleeing police, six
counts of wanton endangerment,
criminal mischief, operating a
motor vehicle under the influ-·
ence.
• Shelia Adkins, 31, of
Tinker Fork, possession of a
forged instrument.
• Joseph R. Caines, 25, of
Varney, two counts of forgery,
theft by deception, theft by
unlawful taking.
• Christopher Rackey, 29, of
Bevinsville, two counts of wanton endangerment.
• Ricky Short, 36, of East
Bernstadt, flagrant non support.
• Billy Ray CRaft, 35, of
Auxier, flagrant non support,
persistent felony offender.·
• Continued from p1
Bradley had introduced a letter
from the MAC's management
commission stating that she
would be employed permanently after a six-month trial period,
but Bob Meyer, who wrote the
letter as head of the committee,
noted on the stand that he didn't
actually have the authority and
only wrote it as a courtesy.
March---------------------------------------• Continued from p1
problem. Vance will also be a
speaker at the event and will talk
about a plan for Floyd County
that the coalition has begun work
on and will also solicit the active
involvement of community
members.
Floyd County pastors will be
on hand and will jointly sign a
covenant that will act as a public
agreement for prayer. They will
also join with substance abuse
counselors at the rally to offer
help and healing.
The statistics that were generated from the Floyd County
Alcohol and Drug Survey indi-
cate that sixth- through 12th
graders are particularly at risk.
The survey reported that 33.
area high school seniors reporte•
that they had an experience witl
drugs or alcohol during whicl
they couldn't remember thei
actions. The survey also showe•
that 43 percent of seniors report
ed that they had abused alcohc
and 14 percent reported usin;
narcotics.
Floyd County Coroner Roge
Nelson also reported that th
number of deaths resulting fron
drug abuse rose by 50 percen
between 2003 and 2004.
Training
• Continued from p1
Doing so, he said, is a risk to the
re~cuer and the victim, who is
removed from their "current
position of safety."
The course focused on safety
issues, Dotson said, to teach rescuers their limitations and to
keep them from becoming victims themselves.
"If an individual witnesses
someone out in the lake drowning, the first thing you should do
is call 911. The Red Cross, years
ago, had a phrase 'throw, row, or
go' - throw something to the
person, a flotation device or a
rope, row a boat over to them, or
swim, your last resort. The last
thing you want to do is go
because as instructors say, a
drowning person is looking for
one thing, and that's a dry spot,
and the dry spot is on the top of
the rescuer's head ... There have
been lifeguards that have
attempted to rescue and ended up
being drowned by the victim."
Dotson, who trained as a personal watercraft rescue operator
irr St. John's County, Fla., in
~·.·
December, is planning to teach a
basic water rescue course this
summer. The course, "for the
novice," will be offered primari'.
ly to volunteer firefighters.
Dotson said the fire department will be working more
cJosely with the Floyd County
Rescue Squad in an effort to
improve the overall safety of the
community.
Though water rescue operations aren't frequently necessary
in this area, Dotson said, having
knowledgeable rescuers available
is a benefit to the community.
"I attended a seminar a couple of months ago where we
talking about all the many things
we have to know and train on,"
Dotson said. "It's almost like
there's so much out there that
you need to cover and you're
limited by time and assets. The
thing of it is that we try to train
and be professional and knowledgeable as much as we can
because my folks, they pretty
much exist to be able to help
people."
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Orange County (Calif.) Register, on the progress in Iraq:
It's not as if all of Iraq's problems are solved or close to being
solved. However, important steps toward Iraqi self-rule have been
taken, and that should serve as a prelude for removing American
troops .
... Last week Shiite leader Ibrahim al-Jaafari was named prime
minister, reputedly the most powerful position in the next interim
government, whose main job is to write a constitution. Jalal
Talabani, a Kurd, is president. A Sunni deputy president and speaker of the parliament are in place.
The fact that tens of thousands of Iraqis turned out Saturday to
demand that U.S . troops return home is a sign that increasing numbers of Iraqis are feeling more confident about being able to run the
country themselves.
It is not only Iraqis in the streets pushing for a withdrawal. Iraqi
President Talabani has predicted that U.S. troops will be gone from
Iraq within two years. Even senior military officers and Pentagon
officials interviewed by the New York Times suggest that by early
next year U.S. troop levels in Iraq, now at about 142,000, could
drop to about 105,000 ....
A strict timetable might be a mistake. But if the number of U.S.
troops in Iraq isn't reduced significantly in a matter of months, not
years, that will be a failure of American goveiP'lilCe.
The Des Moines (Iowa) Register, on Pope John Paull!:
At St. Peter's Basilica, millions of people waited hours this week
to view the body of Pope John Paul II. Those who couldn't travel to
Rome paid their respects where they could ...
The huge gatherings are a fitting end to the life of a man who
worked so hard to bring people together.
John Paul II was a uniter. He was the first pope to visit a synagogue. He called Jews the "elder brothers" of Christians. He also
was the first pope to visit a mosque. He met with world leaders of
all religions and parties and beliefs. He helped establish relations
with Israel and bring down the Iron Curtain. He preached a message
of peace, social justice and life.
Unlike his predecessors, he was visible. Cameras captured him
skiing and hiking and surrounded by crowds of children. He was
·the first pope to visit Iowa, a 1979 event that drew a crowd of more
than 300,000. He brought humanity to a mystical office and continued to make appearances, even as age and illness took their toll. He
constantly traveled. He spoke several languages, allowing him to
communicate more directly with people from diverse cultures and
nationalities.
Throughout his life, he turned out to visit the world. This week,
the world turned out for him.
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Flim-flamming
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MINUTEMAN MEDIA
There's a word for people who take
money from others under false pretenses.
The word is: Criminal.
But this word does not apply to corporate CEOs, even if they are guilty of
the kind of flimflam that would send
common hucksters to prison. Instead of
bilking people in Ponzi schemes, some
CEOs fleece investors by claiming to
have achieved enormous profits in the
previous year, when the company actual-
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Far be it from me to attempt to explain
why Pope John Paul II, who spoke out 56
times against President Bush's War on Iraq,
opposed the president's war. But whatever
his reasons were, he was right to do so
because President Bush's true reason for
invading Iraq - regime change - was a
poor and immoral excuse for initiating a
conflict that has killed and maimed tens of
thousands of innocent people - many
more innocent people, in fact, than died on
9/11.
Unlike other U.S.-approved dictators,
such as the shah of Iran, Pervez Musharraf
of Pakistan, and Augusto Pinochet of Chile,
Saddam was not a "team player" as far as
the U.S. government was concerned.
Perhaps the best example of this was
Saddam's decision to reject a U.S.approved oil pipeline across Iraq, despite
the fact that the U.S. government had provided him with advice and assistance,
including weapons of :nass destruction, in
his war against Iran.
Here's how John Perkins, author of
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
(Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2004), put it:
"The EHM [Economic Hit Man] pres-
Co
u m n s
ly made much less or even suffered a
loss. These executives cook the books to
make the corporation's performance (and
theirs) look far better than it is, thus artificially jacking up the company's stock
price and duping investors into putting
inbre ·moneyiffi{o the scam. The executives, who get•rewarded based on meeting profit goals, walk away with millions.
Take William Wise, honcho ofEI Paso
Corporation. In 2001, this energy giant
reported a $93 million profit - and Wise
cashed in with a $3.4 million bonus plus
$6 million in other incentive pay, on top
of his $1.3 million regular salary. Two
years later - oopsie-doopsie - El Paso
admitted that instead of making a $93
million profit that year, it actually had
lost $447 million.
This got Wise booted from his job, but
what about that $10 million or so he looted from stockholders by falsely claiming
to have made a profit? Not only has he
avoided any prosecution, but he has not
paid back a dime of his ill-gotten,ga.in nor has the corporation even asked for
repayment.
Wise is not alone in profiting, rather
than being prosecuted, from this kind of
high-class hucksterism. Time Warner,
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Xerox , and Qwest
are among the corporations that paid fat
bonuses in the past couple of years to
CEOs based on false claims of profits .
They let the CEOs walk, they say,
because they don't want more bad publicity, or because they fear it'll be too
costly to sue the CEOs for repayment.
Who says crime doesn't pay? It can
pay very nicely... if the crime is in the
suites.
ence in Baghdad was very strong during
the 1980s. They believed that Saddam
would eventually see the light, and I had to
agree with that assumption. After all, if Iraq
reached an accord with Washington similar
to that of the Saudis, Saddam could basically have written his own ticket in ruling
his country, and might even expand his circle of influence throughout that part of the
world.... I could not help but wonder how
many other people knew, as I did, that
Saddam would still be in charge if he had
played the game as the Saudis had. He
would have his missiles and chemical
plants; we would have built them for him,
and our people would be in charge of
upgrading and servicing them. It would be
a very sweet deal - even as Saudi Arabia
had been."
But once Washington officials realized
that Saddam would not see the light and
become a "team player," the objective
became to oust him from power and
replace him with a regime that would be a
"team player." But they needed a good
excuse. to do so, because regime change
historically has not been a well-received
justification for invading another country,
especially when such an invasion is likely
to kill and maim lots of people.
Regime change was the objective
behind the cruel and brutal sanctions that
the U.S . govei;Jlment and the UN maintained against Iraq throughout the 1990s,
which contributed to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi children. (See
the articles posted in the Feb. 9, 2004, issue
of FFF's Email Update.) Although the
ostensible excuse for the sanctions was to
persuade Saddam to "disarm;' U.S . officials emphasized that the sanctions would
never be lifted so long as Saddam Hussein
remained in office, making it clear that
regime change was the real objective of the
sanctions. (Given the manifest love that the
pro-life Pope had for children, it does not
come as a surprise that he was also an
ardent opponent of the sanctions, unlike
U.S. officials, who claimed that the deaths
of the Iraqi children were "worth it")
The attacks on 9/11 provided new impetus for regime change in Iraq, despite the
fact that neither the Iraqi people nor their
government had had anything to ,do with
those attacks. But Bush knew that 9111 had
generated tremendous fear within the
American people and that people placed
tremendous faith in the federal government
after those attacks: Americans were u,nlikely to question anything he said or did with
respect to foreign policy.
Because he undoubtedly knew that
regime change as the reason for invading
Iraq would encounter resistance among
people who place a high value on human
life, Bush developed his wide wl.nge of
alternative justifications (WMD, ties toterrorists, dangerous dictator, liberation,
democracy-spreading, etc.) for invading
Iraq. But all those alternative justifications
were nothing more than false and fallacious
covers for the decades-long policy of the "'
U .S . government to extend its power
around the world through the support and
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author of "Thieves In High Places:
They've Stolen Our Country And It's
Time To Take It Back," on sale now from
Viking Press.
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Weber Art Gallery features senior art show
PIKEVILLE
The
Marguerite Weber Art Gallery is
currently featuring the works of
Pikeville
College
seniors
Victoria
LeSeguillon,
of
Pikeville, and Jessica Christian,
of Big Rock, Va. The senior art
show will be on display through
May 10 and includes works in
oil, clay, water color, graphite
_, and charcoal and pen and ink.
Some of LeSeguillon 's
pieces are spiritual in nature,
portraying images the artist
hopes are enjoyable to look at
and inspirational to the soul.
"My work at this time
includes some faith-based
pieces, as well as other pieces I
have done for fun or technical
development,"
said
LeSeguillon, an art major. "My
goal is to do something exceptional. To be exceptional, the
piece must be able to convey a
message, move the viewer emotionally, and be technically
refined."
LeSeguillon's show includes
pieces titled "The Father's
•
"Three Hues After Hopper," by Victoria LeSeguillon
by TOM DOTV
STAFF WRITER
The second week of April
was rife with new releases,
._ with the emphasis on drama.
Entertainment fans were not
forgotten with a sequel to
"Oceans 11" hitting the racks,
as well as a thriller about serial killers which failed to ignite
at the box pffice but will probably play better on the home
screen.
"Oceans I 2" - The cast of
" 11" is reunited here and the
story picks up with the Ocean
gang hiding out in Europe
f' from the casino mobster they
ripped off in the first film.
This one's lighter than air but
provides for an amiable two
hours in front of the TV. The
whole gang is back with
George Clooney, Matt Damon,
Brad Pitt and Don Cheadle top
lining and making room for
new cast members which
include Catherine Zeta Jones
and French film star Vincent
Casell
("The
Crimson
Rivers"). The plotting is a little thin but the cast is in fine
; Jform and the exotic locations
(Rome, Paris and Amsterdam)
are eye catchers.
"Hotel Rwanda" - Don
Cheadle also stars in this
release which earned him a
best actor nomination for his
role as the real-life owner of a
hotel who intervened and
saved over 1 ,200 guests during the brutal campaign waged
against the Tutsi people by the
Hutus in Rwanda , circa 1994.
This particular piece of recent
history has been largely
._ ignored by Hollywood up till
now. Last month HBO premiered the film "Sometimes in
April" which is an even more
intense experience than this
film. Cheadle does an extraordinary job here of portraying a
mild man who is forced into
action by circumstance. Nick
Nolte also fares well as a
United Nations officer who
lends him some support.
"Bad Education'' - Pedro
Almodovar ("Talk to Her") is
back and this time he seems to
channt!ling
Alfred,
be
Hitchcock with a tale that
reunites two men who share a
dark secret from their boyhood. The story offers a lot of
twists and a fair amount of
flashbacks to tell the tale of
two men who meet as adults
after spending a lifetime trying to forget a tragic incident
from their past. One is now a
bigwig at a film studio and is
torn when his friend shows up .
with a burning desire to tell
their story with a film. This
one packs a few surprises and
is most definitely an adults
only feature and is rated NC17.
"The Woodsman" - Kevin
Bacon stars in this little-seen
drama which focuses on a
pedophile trying to readjust to
society. This one courts controversy by putting a human
face on an unspeakable crime
Hand," "A Family
that Plays Together,"
"Vic's Kaleidoscope,"
"The Last Supper,"
and "Daisy Head."
"I hope that my
faith-based
pieces
will allow others to
see the love and
promise I find in my
faith, and I will
encourage others to
explore their own
ideas
of
faith,"
LeSeguillon said. "If
my art moves only
one person to think
about what inspires
them, then I am successful."
Jessica Christian's "Three Hues After Hopper," by Victoria
artistic inclinations
LeSeguillon
began at the tender
age of two after her
seen in subject, line and color."
mother gave her a green permaChristian's works include
nent marker and a sheet of pieces titled "5 second lollipop,"
notebook paper.
"The Face," The Escher
"It was messy and fun and I Attempt," "Clay Head," and
loved it and could not be "Trinity."
stopped hence forth," Christian
There will be a reception for
said.
LeSeguillon and Christian on
Christian is majoring in art Monday, April 18, from 5 to 7
and psychology - fields of p.m., at the gallery, which is
study she hopes will be "neatly located in Record Memorial
entwined" in her life.
Building, level two.
"I have aspirations of being
The Weber Art Gallery at
an art therapist," Christian Pikeville College is free and
wrote in her artist's statement. open to the community. Gallery
"An artist expresses more than hours are Monday, Wednesday
their opinions through their art- and Friday from 10-11 a.m. and
work. They express their mood, noon to 4 p.m., and on Tuesday
their emotions, as well as men- and Thursday II a.m. to I p.m.
tal health, and it's all there to be and 3 to 4 p.m.
and then casting an actor of
Bacon's stature in the lead.
The subject matter makes this
a tough one to recommend but
adventurous viewers should
seek this one out.
"Suspect Zero" - The serial killer genre of thrillers has
had a fair amount of duds lately ("Taking Lives") and the
trend sho,ws no sign of slowing down with this leaden
effort. Aaron Eckhart stars as
an FBI profiler who comes up
against a killer who kills other
serial killers. This has been
done before and about the
only thing this one has going
for it is yet another intense
performance by Ben Kingsley
("Sexy Beast").
Next week offers another
sequel, "Meet the Fockers,"
and the martial arts action
adventure "House of the
Flying Daggers."
Movie fans might enjoy
this year's "Wonderfest" convention
being
held
in
Louisville from May 28-29 at
the Executive West Hotel. The
two-day affair offers dealer
tables selling all manner of
movie memorabilia including
rare videos and DVDs,
posters, models and clothes.
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Hampton Inn planned for Pikeville
PIKEVILLE
H&W
Management Company today
announced plans to construct
and operate a new 120-room
Hampton Inn in Pikeville.
Design work on the new
inn, to be located in the 800
block of Hambley Street, is
now in progress. Construction
will start as soon as the
design work is completed and
a contractor has been selected. Hilton Hotels, the parent
company of Hampton Inns,
has granted a franchise for
the inn.
The development of the
new Hampton Inn Pikeville is
the result of an initiative
started by Mayor Frank
Justice and the Pikeville City
Commission.
About 18 months ago when
Donovan Blackburn was just
beginning his duties as city
manager, he and Justice agreed
that Pikeville needed a downtown hotel to complement the
new Civic Center. They envisioned a hotel as the missing
piece of what Pikeville needs
to promote tourism.
"We knew this would not
be an easy task and decided to
assemble an informal team of
community leaders to assist
in the project," Blackburn
said. "This project would not
have happened if not for the ly operates hotels franchised
efforts of our business and ' by Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn
civic
leaders,
including & Suites, Best Western, Days
Donna Damron, Director of Inn and Super 8.
the East Kentucky Civic
"Hampton Inn is a perfect
Center; Kitty White of the fit for the Pikevi 11 e market,"
Pike County Chamber of Howard said.
Commerce; Terry Spears and
The Hampton Inn Pikeville
Leslie Combs of Pikeville will offer a complimentary
College."
breakfast bar, complimentary
The group worked closely local calls and a complimenwith Blackburn to create a tary in-room movie channel.
presentation to persu:Jde a
All rooms will feature cofmajor hotel franchise to open fee makers, irons and ironing
a hotel in Pikeville and found boards and complimentary
a perfect downtown location copies of USA TODAY in the
near the Civic Center to build lobby. All-day services will
the facility.
include coffee and tea in the
Don Howard, president and lobby , as well as front desk
CEO of H&W Management, messaging and fax services.
said he was impressed by the
Howard said final details
presentation.
of the Hampton Inn Pikeville
"I frequently hear about are not yet available because
commumt1es
wanting
to "every
hotel
must
be
attract a lodging facility, but designed to meet the needs of
when I start talking to them the community where it is
they most have very little being located and also to the
data to support building a land available to build."
hotel. This was not the case in
Michael
Stephenson,
Pikeville, they had done their director of marketing for
homework ," Howard said.
H&W, added that "This is a
H&W is a regional hotel very demanding project; we
development, brokerage and must design the hotel not
professional
management only to meet the requirecompany based in Lexington. ments of traditional business
Since 1985 , H&W has operat- and leisure guests, but also
ed several hotels in the for the groups the Civic
region. The company current- Center will attract."
UK lecturer's book on mountaintop
mining to be published next year
The Associated Press
LEXINGT07~
A book
about strip mimng in Eastern
Kentucky is getting some
national attention.
"Death of a Mountain:
Radical Strip Mining and the
Leveling of Appalachia'' is a
19-page excerpt of the book
that appears in the April issue
of Harper's Magazine.
The book, by Erik Reece,
describes what r~eece and
other environmentalists call
the most destructive form of
mmmg
mountaintop
removal.
It uses explosives to blow
the top off a mountain and
Nadine Newsome, 44, of
Teaberry, died Wednesday,
April 13, 2005, at her residence.
Born December 8, 1960, in
McDowell, she was the daughter of the late Teddy Roosevelt
and Florence Adkins Newsome.
She was disabled, and attended
the Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, Jack Pruitt.
Survivors include one son,
Wendell Scott Hiday of Melvin;
three daughters: Wendy Hiday,
Melissa Hiday, and Amy
Sullivan, all of Gas City,
Indiana; five brothers: Bee Bob
Newsome of Ligon, Teddy
Newsome of Grethel, Randall
Newsome of Bakersfield,
California, Wynndale Newsome
of Hazard, and Eddie Newsome
of Grethel; four sisters: Alpha
Hamilton of Teaberry, Lois
Newsome of Albion, Michigan,
Mindy Stanley of Teaberry, and
Brenda Tucker of Beaver; two
half-brothers: Donald Ray Hall
of Teaberry, and Bert Newsome
of McDowell; one half-sister,
Bertha Rummel of McDowell;
three grandchildren: Shelby
Lynn Sullivan, Curtis Sullivan,
and Blake Austin Denter; and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband
and parents, she was preceded
in death by two sisters: Viola
Johnson and Verda Mae
Newsome; two half-brothers:
Emery Newsome and Gordon
Newsome; and a half-sister,
Maggie Akers .
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 16, at 11
a.m., at the Samaria Old
Regular Baptist Church, at
Teaberry, with Old Regular
Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in the Adkins
Cemetery, in Grethel, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin.
Visitation is at the church ,
with nightly services at 6:30
p.m.
(Paid obituary)
Rose Marie McCoy
Rose Marie McCoy, 59, of
Auxier, died Thursday, April
14·, 2005, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, m
Prestonsburg.
Born April 11, 1946, in
Floyd County, she was the
daughter of Martha Meade
Craft of Prestonsburg , and the
late Robert Craft Sr.
Survivors, in addition to her
mother, include a son and
daughter-in-law: A. J. McCoy
Jr., and Linda of Auxier; a
daughter and son-in-law:
Jamie Marie and William Blair
of Prestonsburg; three brothers: Bill Craft of Thealka, and
Jimmy Craft and Eddie Craft,
both of Prestonsburg; two
grandchildren: Brandy McCoy
and Alexis NaCole Blair; two
great-grandchildren: Haven
Nicole Kilburn, and Ryan
Christopher McCoy; her former spouse of 30 years, A. J.
McCoy Sr., of Prestonsburg;
and a step-granddaughter:
Stacy Hunt.
In addition to her father, she
was preceded in death by a
brother, Robert Craft Jr., and a
sister, Kathy Ann Robinson .
Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday, April 16,
at 1 p.m., at the NelsonFrazier Funeral Home, in
Martin , with Bobby Joe
Spencer officiating.
Burial will be in the family
cemetery at Twin Branch in Cow
Creek, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
Harry Mullins
Harry Mullins, 73, of
McDowell, died Wednesday,
April 13 , 2005 , at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Born March 6, 1932, in Perry
County, he was the son of the
late Jim and Nova Slone
Mullins. He was a retired coal
miner.
He is survived by his wife,
Columbia Tackett Mullins.
Other survivors include six
sons: Kennis Mullins (Lorraine)
of Florida, Jimmy Mullins,
Tony Mullins (Mel) and Roy
Todd Mullins, all of McDowell,
and Johnny Dean Mullins
(Carol) and Harry Scott
Mullins, both of Bowling
Green; a daughter, Lilly Sue
Bell (Bill) of McDowell; three
brothers: James Mullins of
Indianapolis, Indiana, Selton
Mullins of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, and Mack Mullins
of Indiana; five grandchildren:
Selena, Kenny Scott, David,
Paul and Ryan; and four greatgrandchildren:
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by two
brothers: Alger Mullins and Tim
Mullins.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 16, at 11
a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Old Regular Baptist ministers,
and others, officiating.
Burial will be in the
Greenbury Hall Cemetery
(Frasures Creek) in McDowell,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
(Paid obiwary)
home.
said.
The book, which is being
published
by
Riverhead
Books, is due out in the summer of 2006.
Bill Caylor, president of the
Kentucky Coal Association
and a sharp critic of most of
Reece's article, took issue with
many details and techmcal
matters in the book . For
instance, Caylor said mountaintop removal mining creates,
much needed level land for.
residential, commercial and',
other development.
Caylor, however, agreed,
that the book could prompt
renewed debate about Eastern
Kentucky's future.
Skeans earns financial
planning certificate·
..
Obituaries
Nadine Newsome
then, layer by layer, removes
dirt and coal until the mountain is leveled. It leaves a
plateau of dirt devoid of vegetation until and unless it is
reclaimed.
The book traces how mountaintop removal mining in
2003 and 2004 affected Lost
Mountain in Perry County.
Reece, 37, a lecturer in
English and writing at the
University of Kentucky, said the
process is mangling the landscape, but people don't realize
how destructive it really is.
''I'm trying to help people
see the beauty of this landscape because people don't
destroy what they love ," Reece
OAK RIDGE , Tenn. Dawn Skeans. a planning
assistant with Hobson Yoder
Financial Group, recentl y
received her Certificate of
Financial Planning from the
Professional
Career
Development
Institute
School
of
Financial
Planning .
Skeans was enrolled in the
Professional
Financial
Planning Specialist Program,
in which six months and 19
courses of study led to the
certificate. She said the program helped her gain a deeper understanding of the financial planning process to support her work in the industry.
After receiving her certificate from the nationally
accredited institute, she will
continue to develop her skills
in the financial planning
industry with ongoing studies
which will include the com-
pletion of the Certified
ParaPlanner course from the
College
of
Financial
Planning . She also holds a,
Tennessee life. accident an(
health insurance license.
Skeans and her husband;
Johnny, are residents of
Jacksboro. Tenn., along with
their three sons. She is the·
daughter of Delbert and
Susan Goins, of Langley, and
the granddaughter of the late
Claude and Helen Webb also
of Langley.
Hobson Yoder Finam:ial (It
Group offers comprehensive
fee-based financial services.
including asset management,'
estate and life planning , elder·
care planning. tax-efficient'
investing and retirement plan-:
ning.
Letcher County drops plans to ·
name facility for lawmaker
..
The Associated Press
.
WHITESBURG
Depending upon who's speaking, it was either a case of
political backlash or political
gamesmanship.
Either way, the Letcher
County Fiscal Court ·dropped
plans to name a new medical
helfcopter facility for a
Republican legislator from
Whitesburg.
Magistrates voted this week
to rename the Howard Cornett
Medevac Helicopter Service
for Letcher County. They cited
as a reason Cornett's sponsorship of a failed bill that would
have allowed gravel and sand
trucks to haul the same heavy
loads now limited to coal
trucks.
Local leaders and activists
began criticizing Cornett when
he sponsored the bill, which
died during the last legislative
session.
Cornett, 52, helped obtain
$350,000 for the helicopter
project two years ago.
The facility, which includes
a landing pad and a building
containing a helicopter garage,
office and dorm for employees, is still under construction.
Magistrate Wayne Fleming
- whose son was killed in a
coal-truck crash - made the
motion Monday to rename
facility.
Letcher
JudgeExecutive Carroll Smith and
magistrates Randall Caudill
and 'I'ehj Adams"voted With
Fleming.
I
Cornett said he didn't think
the vote was political back- •
lash. Instead, he said Smith
wanted to embarrass him
because Cornett may run for.
county j udge-executive in
2006.
~
"I think it's also a political .
maneuver on the part of some
folks to make sure that, should
I decide to run for county
judge, that they're gomg to
have me beat down to a point
where I wouldn't have any
opportunity to do that,"
Cornett said.
Smith did not deny political
overtones in the vote .
Jenny Wiley Theatre
!! ,.
The Mountain Arts Center~
Proudly Present
Card of Thanks
The family of Jimmy "Dickie" Stumbo would like to express our
deepest thanks to all those who helped in any way during our unexpected loss of our loved one. We appreciate all the flowers, food ,
prayers, comforting words, and all the acts of kindness shown to our
family. A special thanks to the Pilgrims Rest Church, their ministers, the staff at McDowell ARH emergency room, Left Beaver
Rescue Squad, their EMT's, Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, the
Sheriff's Department, and all the workers who helped us in any
way.lt was with great generosity that you reached out to us , and we
will forever remember all the kind things that were done to help
comfort our family.
THE FAMll..Y of JIMMY ''DICKIE" STUMBO
Card of Thanks
Become aKentucky
organ & tissue donor.
For information contact:
1-800-525-3456, or
www.trustforlife.org
The family of Tom Dillion would like to express our appreciation to all those who helped in any way during the loss of our
loved one.
We appreciate all the food , flowers , prayers, and all the acts of
kindness shown to our family.
We especially want to thank Tim McClanahan and Phillip
"Randy" Keathley and the Regular Baptist preachers for their
comforting words . Also the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home for
such nice and compassionate services. To anyone we failed to
mention, thank you so much.
With love and prayers,
THE FAMILY of TOM DILLION
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SPIRIT'!/
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Calendar items
will be printed as
space permits
Editor's note: To announce
your community event, you may
hand-deliver your item to The
Floyd County Times office,
located at 263 S. Central
Avenue, Prestonsburg; or mail
'to: The Floyd County Times,
it.o. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY
4v.653; or fax to 606-886-3603;
or email to: features@jloydcountytimes .com. Information
will not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on afirst-come,first-serve basis
as space permits .
Shelton-McSurley reunion
A meeting will be held
Saturday, April 16th, at the
home of Eddie Shelton.
Everyone interested is urged to
attend the meeting. For more
information, contact Pat Shelton
at 859-421-8755. The reunion
will be held Saturday, June 11th,
at Minnie Ball Park, beginning
at 9 a.m.
=>
A Day in the Park
Scheduled, April 16
The Big Sandy Family
Caregiver Program and the
Johnson County Grandparent
Support Group announce "A
Day in the Park" for grandparents and their grandchildren.
This event is free and will be
held April 16, at the Paintsville
Recreation Center, from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. There will be games
for all ages, food and door
prizes. All grandparents and
grandchildren are welcome to
attend. For more information,
contact Melissa King at 1-800737-2723.
Pam Shingler to address
Jenny Wiley 3528, AARP
Pam Shingler, fund-raising
director and producer at
WMMT-FM public community
radio and a part of Appalshop, in
Whitesburg, will be the guest
speaker at Jenny Wiley Chapter
No. 3528,AARP, at the meeting
to be held Friday, April 15, at
the
Presbyterian
Church,
Prestonsburg. The installation of
officers will also be conducted
at this time. All members and
friends are encouraged to attend.
PHS Class of '84
The
Prestonsburg High
School Class of 1984 is seeking
members of the class for a
20/2lst year reunion, scheduled
to be held this coming July. If
you are, or if you know of, a former classmate, please email to:
phs_class_of_1984@yahoo.co
m, or call606-638-3941.
Show some PRIDE!!
The PRIDE spring clean-up
will take place April 9-23 in the
City of Prestonsburg. The city
will pick up one dump truck
load of trash per household.
Additional loads will be picked
up according to the city's regular pick-up. fee. Pick-ups called
in during this time only will be
on the PRIDE clean-up list.
City residents may arrange a
clean-up, or volunteer their services, by calling 886-2335 . The
Floyd County PRIDE, Inc. is
participating in this year's
PRIDE clean-up from April 923. Volunteers are needed.
Supplies will bemade available.
To volunteer your organization
or business, call 886-0498 to
register.
Spring Piano Recital
Students of David Leslie will
present their annual Spring
Recital on April24, at 5:30p.m.,
at the First Presbyterian Church
of Pikeville. A reception will
follow. The public is cordially
invited to attend. For more
information, call 432-0633.
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at
the Corps Recreation area,
Jenny Wiley State Park, Shelter
#2. Bring covered dish , table
service, pictures, etc. All welcome to attend.
BLHS High School Reunion
Classes of the 1930's, 1940's,
1950's and 1960's. To be held
Satmday, June 25. For info.,
call Joe Hinchman at 874-2821
or Marvin Williamson at 4783310.
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or
Gene Davis at 874-2873.
Senior Expo
Sponsored by HRMC and area
agencies. To be held May 4, at
the Jenny Wiley State Park's
Stumbo Convention Center. For
those age 55 and older. Broad
range of topics including
Preventing
Exploitation,
Nutrition, Aging and Gardening
Tips. For more info., contact
Melissa Vance, Dir. of Comm.
Dev. at HRMC, at 886-7468.
HRMCComm.
Calendar - April
•April 23 - Healthy Living
with Diabetes, Meeting Place A
& B, Highlands Medical Office
Bldg., 9-11:30 a.m.
For more information, call
886-7424.
Attention: BLHS Class of
'85
It's been 20 years! Reunion is
being planned. If you are a
classmate, or if you 'know of a
classmate's whereabouts, please
email addresses to Debbie Hall
Parsons or Gwen Cecil at:
dochallparsons
@charter.net.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30,
at the Presbyterian Church in
Prestonsburg. Classes are held
Monday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, at ll a.m. at the old R
& S Building. Classes are
offered by the Floyd County
Health Department. Call the
health department, 886-2788 ,
for more information.
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area C.A.P.
office is taking applications for
its "Senior Training Program."
You must be 55 or older to
apply. In Floyd, call 886-2929;
Johnson,
call
789-6515 ;
Magoffin, call 349-2217; Pike,
call432-2775 ; and in Lawrence,
call 638-4067.
Martin: 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.,
Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m. , Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: lst/3rd Wednesdays, 10
a.m., Extension Office.
Prestonsburg: 2nd Tuesday,
1:30 p.m ., Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of members (call 886-2668 for info.)
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's
Association
Care-giver Support Group Meets on the second Tuesday of
each month at the First
Presbyterian Church (near
Jerry's Restaurant) , at 6 p.m.
For more info., call Dana
Caudill at 886-0265 , or Jane
Bond at FCHD.
•Alzheimer's
Association,
East-ern KY Regional Office 24-hour Helpline, call 1-800272-3900 for emotional support,
local resources , and other information.
•MS
Support Group - Meets
External Diploma Program
third
Monday
of each month at
Kentucky residents age 25
7:00p.m. at the Seton Complex,
and older can earn a high school
Martin. Offers group support
diploma by demonstrating skills for MS patients and their carelearned on the job or in raising a givers.
family. Flexible scheduling is •Overeater's
Anonymous
provided and confidentiality (O.A.) - Meets each Monday, at
maintained. Classes are held at 3:30 p.m. , at the St. Martha
the
Carl
D.
Perkins Catholic Church , Water Gap
Rehabilitation
Center,
in Road. For more info., call 886Thelma, Mon. thru Fri., with 2513 .
evening classes on Thursday, •US TOO! Prostate Cancer
from 4:30-8:30. Contact Andy Survivors Support Group Jones at 800-443-2187, ext. 186, For all men with prostate cancer
and their families . Group meets
or Linda Bell, at ext. 160 to the 3rd Thursday of each month,
make an appointment.
at 6 p.m., at the Ramada Inn,
Paintsville.
Floyd County Extension
•Community Weight Loss
Homemaker Club Meetings
Support Group
Meets
Allen: 1st Monday, 11 a.m., Thursday's at 6:30 p.m., at the
at Christ United Methodist, Martin Community Center. For
more info., call 377-6658.
Church Fellowship Hall.
Those
who have had gastric
Cliffside/Prestonsburg: 3rd
bypass
surgery most especially
Wednesday, 12:30 p .m., at
welcome to attend . Meetings
Cliffside Community Room.
being offered as support to anyDavid: 1st Monday, 1 p.m., one needing extra support in
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unemployed, and would like to make
money wh~le being trained in
skills that will help you gain
employment, or become reemployed, contact Bill Little,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big
Sandy Area Development
District, at 886-2374. "Area
Employers are Looking for
Dependable Workers
like
YOU!"
15, 2005 • A7
dealing with weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour Crisis Line manned by
Certified Domestic Violence
counselors. Call 886-6025, or
1-800-649-6605. Remember,
"Love Doesn't Have to Hurt."
•Kentucky Baptist Homes for
Children - Free, confidential
assistance for unplanned pregnancy concerns . Talk with
someone who cares about you
and your baby. Call 1-800-9285242 . .
•Disabled? - You may be eligible for grant money to assist in
your daily living. For an application or more information, call
886-4326.
•A.S.K. {Adoption Support for
Kentucky) - Support group for
all adoptive parents (public, private, international, and kinship
care), foster parents and all others interested in adoption. To be
held the first Monday of each
month, at the Department for
Community Based Services
office, 1009 North Lake Drive ,
Prestonsburg, from 6-8 p.m.
Childcare will not be provided .
For more information , contact
Dedra Slone, adoptive parent
liaison, at 432-4110 or 4227927,
or
email
to:
doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the Big
Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc. to find out about
child due services in your area,
the STARS for KIDS NOW
licensing standards program,
and how you can earn an income
by staying home with your own
children .while caring for the
children of others. Find out
more by calling Cheryl Endicott
at 886-1280, or 888-872-7227
(toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
m
o
n
h
ly meetings at the Paintsville
Recreation Center. For more
information, call Trudy at 8899333, or 297-5147. Everyone
weleo roe .
, ,
,
•Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Each Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m.,
in the Atrium Conference
Room, 2nd floor, May Tower,
Pikeville Methodist Hospital.
For more info., contact Chris
Cook at 606-433 -11 19 or
christophercook @hotmail.com.
Future well-being of leadership for East Kentucky
women to be disc·u·ssed at conference
PAINTSVILLE
The
women of Eastern Kentucky
are invited to participate in a
di scussion on the future of
women leadership opportunities in the region at a free early
bird session at the 18th Annual
East Kentucky Leadership
Conference on Friday, April
22, at 1:30 p .m. at the Ramada
Inn in Paintsville . First Lady
Glenna Fletcher has been invited to welcome the women of
the region to this important diseusswn.
Michal Smith-Mello, will
address the status of women in
Kentucky since the 1999 report
"The Future Well-Being of
Women in Kentucky," particularly on trends affecting the
leadership of women . SmithMello is a senior policy analyst
with the Kentucky Long-Term
Policy Research Center. In that
capacity, she was principal
author of the Center's 1994
biennial trends report, "The
Context of Change," as well as
reports on rural development ,
workforce development, and ,
with Michael Childress, on
entrepreneurship. She created
the Center 's quarterly publication , Foresight, and continues
as an editor. Smith-Mello has
written or edited numerous
articles, reports , and publications.
,
Following Smith-Mello 's
program, a facilitated discussion will be centered on the
status of leadership programs
and their focus on increasing
the capacity of women for
leadership
roles .
Local
women 's groups and leadership
programs are encouraged to
attend and update the group on
their organization's progress in
moving the region forward in
improving the status of women
in the region by focusing on
leadership opportunities for
women in the region.
Special recognition will be
given to Hilda Gay Legg and
Betsy Nowland-Curry.
Legg
was
the
15th
Administrator of the Rural
Electrification AdministrationRural Utilities Service and the
first woman to serve in that
position . Legg, a native of
Somerset , was appointed by
President Bush and confirmed
by a unanimous vote of the
U .S . Senate Sept. 27,2001. As
administrator of the Rural
Utilities Service (RUS) , a part
of the Rural Development
Mission at USDA, Legg has
been responsible for the infrastructure programs providing
electric , telecommunicatio ns ,
water and waste disposal systems fo r rural citizens and
communities. Legg left that
position last fall.
Nowland-C urry,
former
executive director of the
Kentucky Commission of
Women will be recognized for
her contributions in the establishment of East Kentucky
Women
in
Leadership
(EKWIL) . The Kentucky
Commission on Women is one
of the oldest continuously running state-sponsored groups
dedicated solely to representing women's interests.
Glenda Woods of Grayson
will be welcomed and recognized as the present executive
director of the commission .
~ppalachian
.
Wireless
names new CEO
PRESTO NSBURG
Appalachian Wireless, a
division of East Kentucky
Network and the leading
prov ider of hi gh qu ality
wireless telecommunication s
pro ducts and services in
aste rn
Kentuc ky,
announced Wednesday a new
CEO and general manager.
Gera ld
Robinette, of
fl:aro ld , was pro moted to the
new post by the board of
East Ke ntucky Network ,
LLC, parent comp any of
Appalachian Wireless.
Robinette, 57, has served
Ap palac hian Wireless as
director of outs ide plant
since 2001 and has been
employed by the company
since its inception in 1990 .
obinette brings nearly 40
ears of experie nce to
telecommunications and has
overseen the infras tructure
buildout of the company.
"In my early years with
Appalachian Wireless, our
original intent was to provide cellular telephone service to the mountains of
Eas tern
Ke ntucky
and
Northwestern Virginia, this
was something that did not
exist here and at the time
was thought to be unworkable . After the first towers
were turned up , we soon
learned how important cellular service was to the economy and well being of all the
people. We want to continue
the build out of our service.
Keeping up with all the latest technologies is a top pri ority of ours. We want the
pe ople in our area to have
everything that is available
to anyone el se in America.
We truly apprec iate our customers and meetin g the ir
needs", Robinette said .
"We are pleased to have
Gerald move into the role of
CE O and the boa rd ha s
shown conf idence in hi s
abilit y" , said Paul D.
Gearheart , board president.
Gearheart further said that
" having someone with the
knowledge and exp erien ce
like Gerald Robinette is
invaluable".
Robinette replaces Laura
M . Phipps of West Liberty
who leaves the pos t after
four- and -a-half
years.
Phipps will be s tay in g in
te lecommunication s
after
taking a position with a company in New Mexico .
PEOPLE AGAINST DRUGS
''Come Walk With Us''
�AS • FRIDAY, APRIL
15, 2005
Marriage
Licenses
Rachel Brianne Powers, 19,
to Ronald Clinton Hubert Jr., 19,
both of Prestonsburg.
Teresa Slone, 29, of Martin,
to Ezra Jr. Allen, 49, of West
Prestonsburg.
Rhea Lynn Kendrick, 25, of
Willard, Ohio, to Terry Green
Jarrell, 31, of Jackson, Miss .
Diana Hunter, 33, of Martin,
to Kennie Wireman, 49, of
Lackey.
Erica Elaine Garrett, 25, of
Wabash, Ind., to William Hayes
Vance, 24, of Martin.
Gwendolyn A. Crace, 19, to
Trevor L. Harris, 21, both of
Prestonsburg.
Civil Suits
Filed
John and Le Ann Baker vs.
Michael and Donna Monk and
Americorps Inc.; complaint.
Community Trust Bank vs.
Patricia Ristner, her spouse,
American General Finance and
Floyd County; complaint.
Nellie Pitt vs. Rainbow
Trucking,
Kenneth Reed,
Sentinel insurance company;
complaint.
Appalachian
Leasing
Services vs. Johnny Pennington;
complaint.
Dennis Keathley vs. Leta Jo
Griffith; petition for health care
insurance.
Pamela Hall vs. James Hall;
petition for health care insurance.
Chad Rogers vs. Renee
Rogers; petition for child support and health care insurance,
divorce.
Ruby Chaffins vs. Samuel
Chaffins; petition for health care
insurance.
Joshua Rudd vs. Edward
Belcher; complaint.
Matilda Halash vs. Bernece
Wise; complaint.
Patricia Fitch vs. Paul Fitch;
divorce.
Diana Kaye Fish vs. Jimmy
Dale Fish; divorce.
Bobby Music vs. Terry
Music; petition for child support
and health care insurance.
Aaron Tucker vs. Samantha
Tucker; divorce.
Dale Mullins vs. RJ Wells
Service Company; complaint.
Great Seneca Financial
Corporation vs. Anna Frazier;
complaint.
Frances Byrn vs. Richard
Hagan; complaint.
Remit Corporation vs. Jenni
Harris; complaint.
Joshua Bailey vs. Pat Moore;
complaint.
Carol Bryant vs. Robert
Bryant; divorce.
Evenell Justice vs . Wanda
Stevens and Hartford Casualty
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
insurance; complaint.
Lazelle Williams vs. Floyd
Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive
Paul
Hunt
Thompson,
Magistrates Gerald Deros-sett,
Larry Stumbo, Jackie Owens
and Allan Williams and County
Attorney Keith Bartley ; complaint.
Darvin Spencer vs. DG
Truck and Equipment Sales;
complaint.
Rebecca Slone vs. Jack
Slone; divorce.
Kelly Combs vs. Kendall
Combs, divorce.
Ollie
Shepherd
vs.
Gwendalou Shepherd; petition
for child support and health care
insurance.
Charges
Filed
Rhonda Johnson, 33, Melvin;
third-degree criminal trespass.
Albert R. Osborne, 55,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Andy L. Osborne, 20,
Melvin; harassment, harassing
communications.
Terrie D. Howell, 46,
Paintsville; third-degree criminal mischief.
Ronnie Dillion, 53, Pikeville;
menacing.
Jeffrey
Jones,
20,
Prestonsburg; harassment.
Lisa Hagan, 27, Langley;
.fourth-degree assault.
Sherman
Poston,
46,
McDowell; public intoxication.
Billy Tackett, no age listed,
Harold; third-degree criminal
trespass, terroristic threatening.
Kevin Lester, 20, Pikeville;
public intoxication, resisting
arrest.
Wallace Reckly, 27, Allen;
public intoxication.
Terry Castle, 47, Allen;
resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, fourth-degree assault.
Dana
Thompson,
40,
Pikeville; fourth-degree assault.
Jackie Hall, 32, Garrett; misdemeanor theft.
Jessica Brown, 23, Langley;
fourth-degree assault.
Zachary
Brown,
29,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Joey Griffith, no age listed,
David; violation of a protective
order.
Teresa
Adams,
39,
McDowell; hindering prosecution or apprehension.
Chad Allen Frasure, 29,
Grethel ; disorderly conduct,
pubic intoxication.
Brenda
Allen,
36,
Prestonsburg; possession of
marijuana.
David Matthew Meek, 18,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Joe D. Stumbo, 54, Drift;
public intoxication, disorderly
conduct.
Nicholas
Evans,
25,
letters
McDowell; disorderly conduct,
public intoxication.
Lynn Coleman, 18, Allen;
public intoxication, possession
of alcohol by a minor.
Virginia
Evans,
26,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication, possession of an open alcoholic beverage by a minor.
36,
Jim
Gayheart,
McDowell; first-degree wanton
endangerment.
Teresa
McKinney,
38,
Harold; felony theft (auto).
Sam Clifford Bradley, 23,
Garrett; first-degree criminal
mischief.
Glenn
Shepherd,
34,
Prestonsburg; receiving stolen
property.
Tavis Colley, 32, McDowell;
fleeing or evading the police,
disorderly conduct, assault on a
police or probation officer,
third-degree criminal mischief,
menacing, harassment, public
intoxication, terroristic threatening.
Sean
Sutherland,
23,
Rineyville; no operator license,
felony theft (auto).
Charles
Mullins,
20,
VVeeksbury;
second-degree
assault.
Mullins,
19,
Greg
Week:; bury;
second -degree
assault.
Inspections
James Mobile Home Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection. Violations noted: Parking
not in compliance, lot size not
in compliance. Score: 96.
Forrest Music and Phillip
regime change - that more than
1,500 U.S. soldiers and countless
Iraqi citizens, both civilian and
military, are now dead or
maimed. I sometimes wonder
whether that was why the Pope
called Bush's War a "defeat for
humanity."
Jacob Hornberger is founder
and president of The Future of
Freedom Foundation.
There's something to suit everyone!
Odyssey T he all-new 2005 Odyssey has more
appealing characteristics than ever. Cnder the
hood resrs a powerful 255-hp, 3.5-liter VTE~ V-6
engine. The Touring Model even features run-flat
tire technology. Plus, you can opt for available
feamres like a DVD Entertainment System
with 9-inch display, wireless headphones with
Personal Surround sound, an in-floor Lazy Susan
storage area, and the Honda Satellite-Linked
Navigation System" with voice recognition and
a rearview camera. Simply put, this Odyssey is
a great idea made even better.
Accord Hybrid Now you can go
green and get moving. The new Accord
Hybrid combines a V-6 engine with Hood a's
Integrated Motor Assist to make 255-hp.
Wtth its ultra-low emissions and remarkably
long-ranged 37 mpg, l every environmentally
conscientious driver can be proud. You'll be
convinced; it's exhilarating to be green.
Civic Sedan Strong acceleration, powerassisted rack-and-pinion steering, a 60/40 split
fold-down rear seatback and standard dual·
stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) await.
The Civic Special Edition sets the bar even
higher with unique all or 1\ heels, a rear spoiler
and a 6-disc, MP3-compatible audio system.
Civic Hybrid Lp to 650 miles per tank.3 It's
not a pipe dream; it's the 51 mpg' the Civic Hybrid
can get with a highly effective gas-electric system.
It recharges itself, so a plug isn't necessary.
Inside the vast interior, you'll find an automatic
climate control system, adjustable steering
column and easy-to reach controls. All of which
make t his car both user- and fuel-friendly.
Civic Coupe Quick-revving and ultraresponsiYe, the Ci1 ic Coupe delivers comfort
with deeply bolstered front sport bucket ~cats
and an impressive flat back floor. It's also
comforting to kno1\ the class-leading featu res
earned a 5-star crash-test safetv rating from
NHTSA in frontal- and side-impact tescs.4
All this, plus an impressive value.
Accord Sedan People love ic. Critics
rave about it. Competitors aspire to it. The
2005 Accord Sedan offers more refmed styling
and driver-friendly features such a> heated
front sears on every leather-trimmed model,
self-illuminating gauges and XM~ Satellite
Radio.Z For a safer ride, every Accord comes
with front. from side and side curtain airbags,
while all V-6 models have traction control.
in the sedan, but with an exhilarating style all its
own. The available 240-hp, VTEC V-6 engine
with traction control does not shy awa) from
power. Choose the 6-speed manual transmission
and available Honda Satellitc-LinkcJ NaYigat;on
System wtth voice recognition. and soon, long
metches of higlmay 1vill be calling your name.
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or 1·877·KIDS·313
YOU
GET MORE WHEN
Ofhce of Not,onof Drug Control Policy
YOU GET TOCETHER
Property
Transfers
Gary and Brenda Hunter,
Maye Hunter, Bobby Carter,
Darrell Hunter, Steven and
Margaret Hunter to Larry and
Loretta Hunter, property located
at Trace Branch of Little Mud
Creek.
Civic Si You can feel four decades of Honda's
raceway success the minute your foot hits the
accelerator. The 160-hp i-VTEC~ engine, closeratio 5-speed manual transmission and the Euroruned suspension ensure you'll nc1·e r have a dull
moment. And race-msp!Ced front seats prepare
you physically and mentally for G-forccs galore.
is loaded with truck essentials, like roughroad capability, durable, rigid construction
and plenty of versatile cargo room. Whether
you throw down big payloads or rough roads,
this rig can handle it.
Element Wtth 64 ways to conf1gure the
seats, this is one accommodating vehicle. Open
the clamshell tailgate and man·el at up to 77
cubic feet of cargo space.6 And with a urethanecoated utility floor and waterproof sear, you won't
give a \econd thought m muddy bike tires. This
year, the Element EX sports l\IP3 / Wmdows
l\.ledia'" Audio7 { \\'~lA) playback and X.\1 Satellite
Radio2 co set the rone for your adventure.
CR-V Ir doesn't just fmd adventure, this
Sl' \' makes it. The cavernous 72 cubic foot
interior handles plenty of cargo!> or gives fn·e
people plenty of space. Either way, the nimble
CR-V has a reputation filf ~afcty: :--:HTSA gaye
it their highest crash-rest rating.R Itching for
more? Try the CR-\' Special Edition with
leather trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel
and hented front scats.
Pilot This thrill-seeker hus been feawred
in Car1111d Drit·t-ras one of the "Sfkst Trucks"
in the Large St 1\ ' category three years in a
row.9 \\'nh seating fi.lr eighr, an upgraded 255-hp
\ '-6 engine, 5 - ~pce d automatic transmission
and the on-demand 4\YD system, the Pilot
ha> eveC\·onc singing its prai~ cs. jw.r imagine
how the available D\ "D Entertainment Svstem
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Insight
Accord Coupe It's everything you look for
They help communoty groups organize resources and fight to keep kids away from
drugs. Contact a community coalition and find out what your group can do.
Prestonsburg, regular inspection.
Violations
noted:
Thermometers not provided in
all refrigeration and freezer
units, several food items
observed stored on floor,
proper hair restraints not in
use, several floor tiles in disrepair. Score: Food 94, Retail
95.
The new 2006 Honda Ridgeline
• Continued from p4
installation of U.S.-approved
regimes. Those who "play ball"
with the U.S. Empire, whether
democratically elected or not, will
be installed in power or supported
with fmancial and military aid.
Those who don't will inevitably
find themselves the targets of
regime change, no matter how
much it costs in terms of money
and in terms of lives.
That's the real reason -
Ward Mobile home Park,
Auxier, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Lots not
properly numbered, parking
not in compliance, lot sizes
not in compliance, several lots
have debris. Score: 92.
Dollar General, Allen, regular inspection. Violations
noted: Refrigeration and
freezer display units lack conspicuous thermometers, snack
food display should be six
inches off floor, several floor
tiles in disrepair. Score: 96.
Snack Shack, Prestonsburg,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Easy to spot thermometers not present in refrigerator
and freezer units, food items
not properly covered. Score:
97.
The
Market
Place,
SZOOO Honda's racmg D •\ flows through
this roadster's 240-hp, 2.2-hter engine and 162
lb.-ft. of torque. '\fa wonder this po"·erhousc
has made the ( ttr t111d Drit•tr ·· IOBest"' list.5 So
lower the clect'ncally powered soft top, and grab
hold of the 6-spced mantnl transmission. Soon
you'll h.n c visions of a checkered !lug uhcad.
,\ s the nrij!;inal g•ls-clccrric hybrid
in America '' ith the cop EP~ highwa) rattng of
66 mpg,IO the Insight more than It1·es up to its
name. ~ot surpn~ingh. both the Sierra Club am
the Amcricc1n Council l(lr an Encrgy·Efftctcnt
Econom) haYc honored this I(Jnl ard-thinking
auwmobilc. \ dtl :t stylish interior ll'tth ;port
bucket scars and .Ill crgonomi<.: tle~ign, and
-<uddenl), it\ more rhan a car- it\ an innm ;ltion.
�Friday, April. 15, 2005
SECTION
FLOYD COUNTY
Sports Editor
Steve LeMaster
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
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Email: sports@floydcountytlmes.com
Cumberland swe~ps Pikeville
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
WILLIAMSBURG - The Cumberland
• College baseball team continues to show its
strength. Last week, Cumberland swept
Pikeville College, taking four games from
the Bears. Pikeville, coached by Paintsville
resident and former Major League Baseball
player Johnnie LeMaster, stayed within
three runs of Cumberland, but couldn't get
any closer.
Cumberland beat Pikeville 10-5, 11-8,
14-0 and 3-0. The Patriot baseball team
Not as simple as
black and white
seemed to gain momentum throughout the
series.
In the first two games, offense carried
Cumberland. The Patriots pulled together
and put together a pair of commanding
shutout performances in each of the last two
games.
In the first game, a 10-5 Cumberland win,
three different Patriots had multi-hit games.
Roman Cox (.374-8-33) went 2-for-3
with two doubles, two runs batted in and two
runs scored. Junior Adam Walker (Oak
Ridge, Tenn.) tossed a complete game striking out six. In the second game, the Bears
jumped out to four run lead that held until
bottom of the fourth. The Patriots fought
back with a five-run inning, highlighted by a
two run double from junior Chris Wood
(Tallahassee, Fla.) and a two out RBI double
by junior B.J. Foley (Corbin). The Patriots
then added ftve more in the sixth inning,
with back-to-back homeruns by junior Chris
Cartas (Russellville) and Cox.
Freshman Patrick Miller (Lenoir City,
Tenn.) picked up his tean1-leading fifth win
of the season. The Patriots mustered 14 runs
(See SWEEPS, page two)
photo c.ourtesy of Cumberland College
Pikeville College's Adam Collins looked to put a tag on
Cumberland's Dan Guttridge. In high school, Collins starred
at Paintsville.
Blackcat baseball riding
seven-game win streak
ON DEC
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
by RICK BENTLEY
TIMES COLUMNIST
Do this for a living, and one thing you
learn pretty quickly is you're going to hit
on some controversy from time to time.
Most of the time, it' 11 be when you mention someone and
leave someone else
out. That's kind of a
minor controversy,
meaning it won't be
picked up on the
news at 6, but it's
pretty major to the
person you omitted.
Other
times,
however, you're
Rick Bentley
flat going to get
into some hairy
issues. You're going to say a coach was let
go for the wrong reasons. You're going to
criticize a kid and therefore his parents for
transferring because one school's basketball team is better than another's. You're
going to take a stand - it's what I, as a
.,. columnist, am charged to do. We're paid to
examine things, and sometimes when you
do that, folks won't like.the things you see,
or choose to shine the spotlight on.
But there are some topics that are flat
out taboo. Actually, there is one. You'd
think it would be to be critical of your
own employer. That, I've discovered, isn't
the case. There is one subject, however,
that I have avoided. I have never broached
it, not in print, not for the entire world to
see, in my entire career, which began one
cold January night in the winter of 1988.
Until, that is, today.
The subject is race.
~
The reason I don't touch it is that it's a
no-win situation. You cannot be successful
when discussing it. You always come across
as an idiot. You cannot help it. Try it, and
you'll see. The person to whom you talk will
look at you and think one word: Idiot.
It's also something I don't talk about
because I am not a racist. And that sentence is used by everybody who talks race,
and the person to whom they talk will look
at them and think one word: Idiot.
But I have a lot of friends who are of
color, students who work for me who are
of color, athletes over whom I'm charged
are of color, and it never changes how I
• feel about them. The primary reason for
that is that roughly 98 percent of the people I meet on a daily basis are my own
race, and I happen to know a good number of them are idiots.
I don't think color makes one wrong. I
think actions handle that chore.
(See BENTLEY, page two)
1~~ .time.·f-QJ.' Little Leaguers in sever~ Eastern
Keutue.!Y co1.1nties to play ball.
J¥est0ll$bucg Little League will hold its annual openirtg day Oli Satutday- The festivities"are scheduled to get
llll.d.erw~ ar lO am. This year, Qpening day prizes will
inclu& ai)VD recorder, laptop computer and Playstation
2.1'iekets remain available. The public is invited
to attend Saturday's opening day. All Prestonsburg
' e l..eague teams are slated to be in action Saturday,
playing sbortened exhibition games.
PaintsviiJe Little League will also get its 2005 season:Un9e~ay Saturday, st,arting again with its annual
parad~. All players will meet ~ound WSIP FM, and
beginning.at.noon, march down.EuclidAvenue to the,
Paul B. Flall Major League field where coaches and
players will be inttOOuced. T·Ball, Rookie, Minor,
Major and Girls' Softball division games are then
scheduled to follow.
Nice, welooroing weather hasb¢en forecasted fur SMni:Jay.
Little League Intell)ationat is ihtrwucing a new way
to access baSeball and s¢ftball wgulatfons, playing
rules and tournament rules - Li(tte,~ague ~RUles.
These electroniC nllebqoks Wl9W l,l$ers to $e~h
the rules electr?ni~ally, ro~ing it ~a~i~r ·1W~· f~ter
than ever for dtstnct and ~eague··ol'fiCJ.als,~ managers,
umpires and others to fmd the i:rifo~ation the.y need,·
Using Adobe Reader technolog;t E-rtdes are available from the Little League Store for just $10 per CP.
The CD provides access to baseball rules in English,
Spanish and Fnmch; softball rules .in English and
French, Jb_e Little League Opetating M~nual in
English~ and "A Year in the Life Qf Hometown Little
League': ~.English,
:&rules ~e not printilble~ nor are they transferable.
The '\Iser.;mnsthave the Gl) .i:tl the cd'lllpnlet -to be able
to vieW 1he.:te-xt apcllor ~arch for keyword.'<- .· ..
Ju~tllte me prmted rulel)oob~ the £::"Rules ex.pixe at
the end of .the year~ when Little League ~ssues upiiated
rulebodks fol' the ~o:ming season. As with printed rulebooks, the Little t,;eague E-Rules are avaltable only to
those authorized to purchase them by the distriCt or local
Little Lea~. ~usthave district or league ID number.)
District administrators worldwide will each receive
pne free E-Rules CD.
To order a CD of Little League; Wrules 1 call the
'Cittie League Stor.t) tolMl'ee at 80()-8'7¥2852 and ask
fot·it&No. 130 or log oo to the tittle League Data
Cep.ttr
order ()ll.}ine.
11fie tittle League age determination date bas been
chang~ from July 31 to April3Q. for the 2006 season.
ln.tittle League :SasebaU and Softball, fur the remainder ofthe 2005 season and 2005 townament play, a player's league age remains his/her age as ofluly 31,2005.
In 26{)3, the Little Leag11e lntemational Board of
Ditecto~s~xpressed support for the April 30 date.
. '[hlf J~}Y3l date "bas beep·used in Little League. for
nearly (\Qy~ars. In the 1950s, most baseball orgamza: tions f!lllUWed Little League's lead in adopting the
date, sb- that there would be a seamless transition if
and
(See SEASON, page two)
Akers choices Pikeville College volleyball
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BETSY LAYNE - Breann Akers has been an integral part of several championship teams during his
time as a Betsy Layne High School student-athlete.
Akers, who most recently helped the Betsy Layne
High girls' basketball program win its second 15th
Region title in three seasons, wants to play college
volleyball. She won't have to stray far from ~er high
school either. Akers is scheduled to sign today with
nearby Pikeville College. A signing ceremony has
been slated for Monday, April25.
Akers played her senior volleyball season under the
tutelage of Christina Crase. She remains busy under
the watchful eye of Crase, playing in what is looking
to be a very promising senior softball season.
''Breann was part of an excellent (volleyball) team, consisting of six seniors," said Crase. "In fact, four of our
starters were seniors. We ended the season with a 21-1
record, we were never taken to
three matches. Breann has started
every game since her freshmen
year. We always opened our
games with her serving. She had
an excellent serve, we could count
on at least 5-7 points off her serve.
Bre was a player who had the
ability to spike the ball, as well as
set the ball. This allowed for some
interesting plays. She is an all
Breann Akers
around athlete. She is an exceptional volleyball player. Bre was
one captain for our team. She always took it upon herself
to motivate the team, help the younger players improve
their game, and she always gave it her best. Just like I told
Kinzer finishes second in Volunteer
~Speedway
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
MOTORSPORTS
APRIL RACE SCHEDULE
Aprl/.16 EIMra Speedway
Aprl/.2? Murphy'-s Speedway
April23 Atomic Motf')r Speedway
NJril30 Bf~s. Sp¢edlf'fzy "' Talladqa ShoTt track
photo by
Jamie
Howell
Junior
Nick
McGuire
is back
as a
pivotal
member
of the
Blackcat
baseball
~~~~~------~~~team.
Reid signing with Union
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
feature
ALLEN- Volunteer Speedway and Bull's Gap, Tenn. are
quite familiar destinations for the Brandon Kinzer Motorsports
race team. The Late Model race team returned to the Volunteer
State last weekend, racing in the Don Smith Ford Super Late
Model Spring Fling 40, a feature race event paying $3000 to
win. The race, due to rain, was postponed from the previous
weekend.
The Allen-based race team was one of only 27 Super Late
Models present for the season-opening event at Volunteer
Speedway.
~~----~----------------------------------(See KINZER, page two)
(See AKERS, page two)
PRESTONSBURG - PrestonsburgAfter stumbling out of the gates in the
season opener against Sheldon Clark, the
Prestonsburg High baseball team has
caught fire and started to- play excellent
baseball. Victories over Cordia, Phelps,
Jenkins, South Floyd and Belfry are some
of Prestonsburg's most recent wins.
Prestonsburg possesses one of the
region's most reliable leadoff men in
Brandon Campbell. With his speed and
timely hitting, the Blackcats have a solid
leadoff man.
Josh Rodebaugh, as a freshman, is in
his second season as a starter for
Prestonsburg. Rodebaugh plays first base
and also pitches for Prestonsburg, but is
well known for his powerful bat. Tyler
Layne gives the cats a strong arm at catcher, which limits opposing teams chances
on the bases.
Newcomer Brenton Hamilton has
given Prestonsburg a big lift on the
mound. Hamilton transferred from
Pikeville, where as a sophomore, he was
one of the top pitchers in Eastern
Kentucky.
Nick
McGuire
anchors
the
Prestonsburg infield and the senior has a
very strong arm as well as a good bat.
Bobby Hughes, Andrew Shepherd ~d
Cory Tincher are players that have given
Prestonsburg a lift early in the season.
Johnathan Powell, Dalton Taylor and
Dustin Fitch have earned playing time as
well for the Blackcats.
P'burg will travel to South Floyd
tonight for a rematch of last week's game
with the Raiders, a game in which the
Blackcats came away with the win.
Prestonsburg is coached by Bob
Shepherd. Now in his first season at the
helm of the Prestonsburg baseball pro-
HI HAT - For the third time this year,
a South Floyd High School senior student-athlete is set to sign to play volleyball at the next level. Sabrina Reid, one of
the 15th Region's top volleyball players
this past season, has made her college
choice known. Later today, Reid will
make it official, signing with Union
College. She and her high school teammates put together a very successful 2004
season, playing under the watchful eye of
Raider head coach Keith Smallwood.
Reid is scheduled to sign this morning between II :30 and noon.
During her senior season, Reid
earned both All-Conference and AllDistrict honors. She had quite a senior
season, finishing with 121 kills, 108 digs
and 15 blocks. Reid had a serving percentage of 75.
Reid will enter a Union College volleyball program that has a new head
coach calling the shots.
David Nicholson is the new Union
College head volleyball coach. He
comes to the program at Division I
Western Carolina (N.C.) University.
''I'm excited about being here,
chomping at the bit to getting started,"
Nicholson said. "I am looking forward to
working with the girls that's on the team
now and bringing in new players to add
(See REID, page two)
�82 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
15, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Bentley
Reid
~
• Continued from p1
Which brings me to the comments of Indiana Pacers center
Jermaine O'Neal, who thts week
opined that the NBA's desire to
raise the minimum age from 18
to 20 is racism.
That is going to qualify as
one of the eight or 10 dumbest
things I heard this week.
O'Neal, who entered the
league straight out of high school
himself, said it was racism
because it was allowed in other
sports where athletes aren't primarily of color. He meant tennis,
primarily, I suppose, along with
1nany sports generally referred to
as minor or Olympic sports.
Apparently Mr. O'Neal hasn't
taken a good look at the sisters'
Williams, the two biggest stars in
the tennis world. Nobody said to
them, "Wait. you're black and
most tennis players are white, so
you need to go to college."
What O'Neal should be complaining about is the lack of a
proper minor league system in
his sport, and please. don't get
me started on the CBA or the
NBDL. Had he made that his
objective, and then said even a
single-tier minor league would
allow players to become pros
straight out of high school, we'd
be easily on his side.
Former UK standout Rex
Chapman told Dan Patrick this
week that a minor-league system is exactly what the NBA
needs. "I don't see the delay," he
said. And he's tight.
The real reason the age limit
needs to be raised at this point is to
protect two very specific groups:
The owners and the players.
Owners are in favor of this so
the league will protect them
from themselves. O'Neal is one
of the top 15 or 20 players in the
league. hut he wasn't as a rookie. In fact, he was in about his
third or fourth season before he
blossomed - or, for most his
age, about to leave college.
But the real people who need
protected are the high school athletes who are being told they're
ready for the NBA. One report
says as many as 16 high school
kids could declare for the draft
this season. That's amazing! If
they all got picked, it would be a
full quarter of the total draft.
Here's the real problem,
though: If 16 declare, no more
than six or eight would be taken.
And then what happens to the
other eight or 10? They can't go
to college, they've declared
themselves professional. They
can't play in a real minorleague, one doesn't exist.
O'Neal was right on something. A change needs to be made.
But he was wrong on what it
is. The NBA doesn't have a race
issue. It, perhaps more than any
other professional league, is
about as integrated as it can be,
with players, coaches, general
managers and owners of color.
What the league needs is a
minor-league system, where
teams are affiliated with NBA
franchises, and players can learn
and grow and not have to charade
themselves as college students.
That's not racism, but it surely would allow kids straight out
of high school the opportunity to
be professionals at a more reasonable level, both talent-wise
and expectation-wise.
Where this is concerned,
that's what the NBA needs.
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on six extra base hits in the third
game in the most offensive
game of the series and senior
Isaiah Ruffner (Kingston,
Tenn.) pitched extremely well,
throwing a shutout while striking out six Pikeville players.
The series finale was sparked
by junior Josh Blanton (London)
throwing a one hit shutout while
striking out seven Bears. Senior
Matt Mikolajczyk (Glasgow) had
two RBI, including a successful
suicide squeeze in the bottom of
the sixth for the final insurance run.
The future of Cumberland
College baseball appears to be
very bright. Johnson Central
High School senior Adam
Blanton, arguably one of the
state's top prep pitchers, signed
with the Patriots earlier this
year.
Josh Schultz, Cwnberland
College
Sports
Information
Assistant, contributed to this article.
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"E-.:eryone in the athletic
department has been great,
bending over backwards to
help as I am trying to settle in."
Nicholson comes to Union
after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at Western
Carolina (N.C.) University, a
NCAA Division I program.
During
that
time,
the
Catamounts went 28-33 overall. In 2003, Western Carolina
finished 26th in the NCAA in
digs per game with 17.85 per
contest. Also, Kellyn Thaut
was named the Southern
Conference Freshman of the
Year, which marked the first
time in WCU volleyball history
that a Catamount has received
the honor.
"The goal of a coach never
changes , so it doesn't matter at
what
level
you're
at,"
Nicholson said. "You always
want to bring in the best possible players you can to help you
Local racer Vic "The Thrill"
Hill posted the fast time.
Kinzer and race team set fourth
fastest time, securing a outsid.e
row two start in the 40-lap feature event.
Kinzer was able to hold his
own. However, on lap five, the
Floyd County racer dec:ded to
make a move forward. On the
fifth lap, entering turn three, he
dropped to the inside of Hill,
the race's polesitter.
On lap 13, Kinzer passed
second-place driver Joe Armes
and started his pursuit of then
race-leader Brad Hall. Kinzer
was able to close on Hall at
times during the event when he
was mired in lap traffic.
Nevertheless, Hall held the
lead and went on to take the
feature checkers.
Kinzer finished second,
claiming the fourth top-five
finish of the still very young
2005 race season.
"I could close on Brad when
he was stuck in lap traffic.
When the track was clean, he
had the better car," Kinzer said.
"We were just a little off
tonight, but very happy with a
second place finish."
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all my seniors and my team after
the loss against Belfry, we had an
exceptional season. We were 211. We were never taken to three
matches. The girls played their
hearts out and no one should have
any regrets. Bre as well as the rest
of our seniors should hold their
heads up high because their
achievements last season are
something to be proud of. "
In softball, Akers is off to a
great start that consists of a 3-1
pitching record. The all-around
a~ete played her high school basketball under Cassandra Akers.
The Pikeville College volleyball program includes several former area high school volleyball
standouts. Anna Bevins (Belfry),
Vicki Hall (Belfry), Amanda
Shepherd (Magoffin County) and
Kelley Neace (Hazard) all play
volleyball for the Mid-South
Conference school.
Robert Staggs recently com-
pleted his second season as the
Pikeville College volleyball
coach. He has put in close to 15
years as a coach at the college.
Staggs, a graduate of both
Pikeville High School and
Pikeville College, also coaches
the school's softball team.
Pikeville College returns all
of its players from the 2004
season. The Bears played volleyball last season without the
help of any seniors.
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players moved from one program to another.
The main reason for the
April 30 date is so that most
players on a team will spend
the majority of the regular
season at the same chronological age as their league
age. Currently, players with
May, June or July birth dates
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despite the fact that they
have not yet reached that age
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succeed. My goal here will be'
no different than it was at
Western, which was to push
players be the best they can be
and create an atm4tsphere
where we can be successful."
Union College went 15-19
overall last season and was 128 in Appalachian Athletic
Conference play, placing the
Lady Bulldogs fifth. In the con- ,.
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placed fifth, winning its first
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Tony SleVIart shares NASCAR
l~:~sons Vlith college class
by PETE IACOBELLI
ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tony
Stewart has gotten many lec41J tures during his time in Nextel
Cup. Giving them? Now, that's
something new for the former
NASCAR champion.
"All
right
everybody,
traighten up," Stewart, a grin
on his face, told the 30 students
as he began his guest professorship Tuesday in NASCAR
Marketing at the University of
South Carolina.
Stewart's time in NASCAR
has been marked by skilled driving and a hair-trigger temper.
It's hard to say where the 2002
Nextel Cup champion has visit_., ed more - Victory Lane or the
NASCAR trailer for a postrace talking to.
Stewart shared all aspects of
his insider's experience - at
timc'i perhaps a little too inside
- with the prospective motorsports marketers.
"I don't know how much
you're really going to learn
from me," Stewart said. "I
barely graduated high school.
You're in college. You're a lot
smarter."
Stewart answered about two
dozen questions - everything
from his biggest struggle in the
sport (finding adequate funding)
to his coolest experience so far
(when Kid Rock brought Pamela
Anderson by Stewart's trailer in
Bristol a few years back).
"This has been my entire
life since I was 8 ," Stewart
said.
The class is taught each
spring 1 by
members
of
Darlingtbn Raceway's staff. So
far this year, car owner Ray
Evernham and NASCAR chief
spokesman Jim Hunter have
"- appeared.
Stewart, though, is the fo~us
of a semester-long project.
Darlington public relations
director Cathy Elliott assigned
students her actual PR budget
of $200,000 and asked them to
design a publicity campaign for
the upcoming Dodge Charger
500 around Stewart.
Stewart quickly se1zed on a
couple of ideas he hated. One
called for him to spend six
hours working in Darlington's
ticket office. "Not going to
happen," he said.
'
Another had Stewart at the
wheel of the No. 20 Home
Depot school bus picking up
first and second graders a couple of mornings.
"You two guys are flunking
this course something awful,"
Stewart said. "You thought you
were going to get praise for it,
didn't you?"
Stewart didn't hold much
back. He said relationships
between drivers are better than
you might think, calling
NASCAR "the Waltons on
steroids. ... It's 43 brothers
every weekend that race against
each other, unless Shawna
Robinson makes the race and
it's 42 brothers and one sister.
"But she normally doesn't
last long," he said, to scolding
catcalls and laughter.
"Hey, check the record
books,"
he
countered.
"Actually, Shawna's one of the
coolest ones of the group
because she's cute. She's better
than looking at Jimmy Spencer
all day."
Then Stewart recounted
how his pal, Jimmie Johnson,
knocked him out of the running
at this year's Daytona 500.
Stewart told the students he
felt like "killing" Johnson and
went right up to him, saying
"That was pretty stupid for
sixth
place."
Johnson
answered, "But it's the last lap
of the Daytona 500."
They yelled at each other
"before NASCAR could even
take us in the principal's office"
and got it settled, Stewart said.
Still. the two were brought
to NASCAR's trailer to make
sure it didn't linger past
Daytona Beach.
"I think (NASCAR president) Mike Helton knows if I
get mad at somebody it might
last awhile," Stewart said.
Stewart recalled how he
punched a photographer after
the Brickyard 500 during his
championship season. "He
took his shot and I gave him a
shot of my own," he said.
Or how during his first try at
finishing the Indy 500 and
Coca-Cola 600 on the same
day, he steered with his knees
during a caution period of the
latter race as he tried to cram a
melting piece of a protein bar
under his helmet for some
quick nourishment.
Stewart also flashed his
humility, remarking how he
was struck that the Coke
machine he used as a young
racer now carries his picture on
it; and his vulnerability, regretting that he'd seen his nearly 2year-old niece only three times
because of his racing schedule.
Throughout the session,
though, Stewart brought out
the fun he has in racing.
"It's just amazing that
someone like Tony Stewart can
come here and talk to us," said
Stewart Blanchard, a junior
from Charleston.
At the end, Stewart was presented with a plaque commemorating his guest lecture from Tom
Regan, who heads the university's Department of Sport and
Entertainment Management.
Stewart was thrilled.
''I'm just honored you
called me professor," he said.
Then he was off to Texas
Motor Speedway, where his
racing family reconvenes this
weekend.
"Good luck with your class,
you guys," he said.
'
file photo by Steve LeMaster
buring a lecture to a college class, Tony Stewart noted the time that Kid Rock and Pam
Anderson (pictured) visited him prior to a Cup race in Bristol, Tenn.
file photo by Steve LeMaster
NASCAR veteran Ricky Rudd signed autographs during a Nextel Cup race held at Bristol Motor
Rudd, 48, not
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rettrtng type JUSt yet
by HANK KURZ Jr.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARTINSVILLE, Va. With a NASCAR-record 757
consecutive starts in stock car
racing's premier series, Ricky
Rudd had to sweat out qualifying just to make No. 758 at
Martinsville Speedway last
weekend.
His team arrived 37th in
points, having crashed in four
races and suffered a freak
mechanical failure in the other,
and there were whispers that
maybe Rudd could better serve
his legacy by joining fellow
NASCAR greats Rusty Wallace
and Mark Martin in their 2005
retirement tours.
But, at age 48, Rudd is more
like a guy with a secret than one
on his way ou~, and he and his
Wood Brothers Racing team
went into the sixth race of the
season hoping to change their
luck and show what they could
do.
"I guess we're sort of in a
low-profile position here right
now," he said before Sunday's
race, "and we'll show up one
day - maybe it's today - and run
up front or win a race and all of
a sudden, it's like, 'Where did
they come from?"'
Rudd and his team started
13th, finished a solid seventh
despite driving more to protect
his spot than improve it and
moved into the top 35 in points,
guaranteeing his team a spot in
this week's field at Texas.
"It doesn't sound like a big
accomplishment, but it is
because it frees up the oppOI1unity to go work on race setup,"
said Rudd, now 34th in points.
He also had his share of good
luck for a change, several times
avoiding crashes that could have
ruined his day on the tight oval.
'The waters sort of parted for
us and it was just luck," he said.
He expects that success to be
only the beginning, provided he
gets continued chances to race
his car - rather than having to
repair it.
"I can't ever remember a season in all the years I've been
running that I would have cars
that would run well and have so
much bad luck," said the 25year veteran, who has 845 starts
overall. "It's a crazy deal."
It started with an accident
and a rally to a 24th-place finish
in the Daytona 500. He crashed
very early the next week at
California, finishing 41st, and
on the seventh lap at Las Vegas,
finishing 37th.
At Atlanta, he was running in
the top five and gaining on the
leaders when a wheel bearing
broke, causing him to limp
home in 33rd.
The Wood Brothers team has
been racing since NASCAR
started, and team co-owner
Eddie Wood said it was their
first broken wheel bearing.
"Nothing trick about it," he
said. "It just decided, 'Let's get
them today.' You can't press it.
You can't panic. You can't
change stuff.
"You just put something in
your pocket and hope it goes
away."
That something was a 1921
silver dollar given to Wood by a
friend, a good luck charm that
the team hopes will put Lady
Luck on its side. Rudd has no
doubt a little luck would silence
his critics, and that good fortune
is the only thing in the way of
proving he's got fast cars.
"The results will come. The
cars are there," he said. "A year
ago, we weren't running good.
We just weren't competitive and
we would finish and run all day,
but we just weren't running
good.
"Now the cars are running
good and not finishing because
of wrecks. Either way, it's frustrating, but if I had a choice, I'd
much rather be in a position
where we're running well than
running slow all day."
A big reason for the team's
high expectations comes from
the reunion of Rudd with
Michael "Fatback" McSwain,
his crew chief with Robert Yates
Racing. McSwain's hiring last
August was a no-brainer, Wood
said.
"There's not a lot of combinations since the beginning (of
NASCAR) that really are magic,
and this got two of those back
together," he said.
So deep is the team's respect
for the tandem's cherrristry that
McSwain called a race by telephone from North Carolina,
where he was recovering from
back surgery, when the series
raced in Fontana, Calif., in
February.
Rudd said McSwain understands his language better than
anyone else.
"I don't know how to explain
it, but it works," Rudd said.
"When I give him a description
of the car, he's able to take that
and adjust the car and next time
I go out on the race track, I usually see the results."
For McSwain, it's a matter of
being able to translate what Rudd
tells him into mechanical adjustments that solve the problems.
"When you have a conversation with anyone, just because
they say something's red doesn't mean that's what they mean.
It may just appear red to them,"
he said. "I try to listen to what
he's really trying to say, to look
beyond the words and see
what's in his mind, basically."
As for those fans waiting for
a retirement announcement?
"People are going to think what
they may," Rudd said. ·'I know that
as a driver and as a team, we can
still get it done here."
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iSadler isn't in a hurry, until he's on the track
by STEPHEN HAWKINS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT WORTH, Texas ;Elliott Sadler's primary passions
outside his job are deer hunting
tand golf.
And when not driving his
race car, Hadler's everyday vehi• 'Cie has t(J e "something big and
7
tbulky and slow," like a truck or
~port utility vehicle. He hasn't
ihad a s orts car since he was 16
~nd wrapped his first car, a
P,rand new black Ford Mustang
around a tree while driving
p5 mph through the neighborihood.
These days, Sadler only wor:ries aboitt being fast where it
counts on the track behind the
wheel of the No. 38 M&Ms
Po rd.
Sadler was somewhat of a
surprise participant in the inau~ gural NASCAR Nextel Cup 10tdriver championship chase last
i
t7T,
season, having never been higher than 20th in points his five
full seasons before then. Now
he's driven to prove that his sudden success wasn't a fluke.
''I'm feeling a lot of pressure,
a bunch. Nobody's putting it on
me but me, because I do want to
show everybody we have a great
team," Sadler said. "We know
people have us under the spyglass wondering if we can do it
again because we were a surprise ..... We've shown that we
can be a top-10 team. We just
want to show everybody that we
are for real, that we can do it
again."
The 30-year-old Sadler is off
to an impressive start through
six races in 2005. He is third in
points, 182 behind leader
Jimmie Johnson and 22 behind
Greg Biffle, after consecutive
top- I 0 finishes at short tracks
Bristol and Mattinsville. He has
finished lower th1n 11th only
once while completing all but
two laps.
Now Sadler gets to go to his
favorite track, the 1 112-mile
Texas Motor Speedway, where
he got one of his two wins last
year. He even saved his best car,
the same one he drove to
Victory Lane last <>pring, for the
Samsung/RadioShack 500 on
Sunday.
Sadler's surge of success has
come since moving from the
Wood Brothers team to Robert
Yatc Racing in 2003 and being
paired with crew chief Todd
Pan·ott.
The demanding chief spent
almost 10 years with Rusty
Wallace, and was with Dale
Jarrett in 1999 for Yates' only
NASCAR championship. He's
been a good match for Sadler.
"He's pushed me to a different level, Sadler s.tid 'Every
time 1 try to explain something
to him, he asks me another ques
tion, another question, and he
keeps running in circles until
pinpointing what we think the
problem is. I wish I would have
had him when I was 20 or 21
years old. I would be a lot better
race car driver now."
Parrott spent some time as
general manager of the Yates
team before returning to the pit
box with fadler in August 2003.
The crew chief and driver used
the end of that season to get to
know each other.
"He was going to a race team
that had won races, been successful, and he had to petform,"
Parrott said. "On the other hand,
I was coming back from some
time off and I had to prove to
myself and the people that I
could still do it. So we both have
had a point to prove.''
Just nine races into his first
Yates season, before Parrott
joined him, Sadler had five top10 finishc~ ,t>.ll v, .1s 1vth in
points. But he then had three
straight finishes of 33rd or
worse to drop to 20th, and never
recovered.
With Parrott all last season,
Sadler won twice and had 14
top-10 finishes. He made it into
the final 10-race championship
chase, a task he thought would
be the harde t part in
NASCAR's new system.
"Man, were we sadly mistaken," he said. "That 10-race format is absolutely the hardest
thing that a race car driver can
possibly go through. It's stressful with the lack of sleep, or no
sleep at all.l was putting the full
court press on in a Jot of places
that we probably shouldn't."
The fonnat, which sent the
championship contenders into
the final 10 races separated by
just 45 points, was new to
everyone. There were pknly of
lessons learned.
·'We went in there with guns
blazing ... and basically we fell
on our face the la t four or five
races," Parrott said. "Basically,
we have learned as a team that
we've got to be around at the
end to be closer to the front in
points."
Sadler was up to fourth in the
standings halfway through the
10-race chase. He then crashed
at Martinsville to finish 32nd,
and carne acros the line better
than that only one more time (in
23rd place). He was ninth in the
final standings, 482 points
behind champion Kurt Busch.
What hasn't changed is the
approach in the first 26 races.
"We're going to try to do the
same thing this year in the first
26 that we did Ia. t year," Sadler
said. "That's run every single
lap, race the racetrack, stay out
of trouble and see every checkc cd t1 g tl1.11 we ca 1."
So far, things are going just
as planned.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Corbin Speedway opens 2005 race season
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CORBIN - The 2005 ·racing
season at Corbin Speedway got
off to a big start on Saturday
evening, with Keith Royalty of
Cynthiana, Doug Callebs of
Hinkle, Clif Partin of Corbin,
Roger
Meadors
of
Williamsburg, Duck Hart of
Corbin , Cecil Griffith of
Williamsburg, and Robbie
Sands of Knoxville, Tenn., taking feature races.
LAJE MOOS. DIVISIONJason Jones of London, in the
Jones Racing No. 8 Monte
Carlo, started from the pole and
led the first 12 laps of the main
event before pulling off while
leaking oil. That left Royalty
and his Hill Electric No. 24
Monte Carlo out front, and he
kept the top spot for the rest of
the way, holding off a challenge
from Mike Bargo of Corbin and
the Bargo Racing No. 22 Monte
Carlo .
Jim Foley of Williamsburg,
finished third in the Quality
Care No . 69 Monte Carlo, followed by Brian Roberts of
London and his Roberts Racing
No. 23 Monte Carlo and Marty
Taylor of Keavy, .in the Taylor
Reporting No. 53 Monte Carlo.
Roger Parker of London was
the fast qualifier at 13.825 seconds but was unable to make the
feature because of mechanical
problems. Jones won the trophy
dash.
HOT ROD BARN SPORTSMAN SERIES - Callcbs just
picked things up where he left
off last October, as the defending series champion set fas t
time, won the trophy dash, and
led every lap of the feature in
the Smith & Callebs Drywall
No. 55 Camaro.
Second went to Kevin Yount
ofWilliamsburgin the Yount
Racing No. 4 Camaro. Third
was Doc Moore of Waynesburg,
and his Moore Racing No. 41
Camaro.
Rounding out the top five
were Bart Taylor of Lexington
in the Love's Truck Stop No. 3
Camaro and Sam Mull of
Jeffersonville,Ind.in the Mull
Accounting Services No. 44
Camaro.
Callebs' quick time in qualifying was 14.416 seconds.
CHEVETTE DIVISIONPartin was the fast qualifier
in 15.856 seconds, then won the
trophy dash and also led every
lap of the feature in the Rick's
Auto No. 1 Chevette.
Second in the feature was
Zach Karr of Corbin in the Karr
Family No. 6, followed by
Anthony
Wagers
of
Barbourville, and his Wagers
Auto Parts No. 17, Ray Dugger
Jr. of London in the Webb
Racing No. 161, and Clifford
Lane of Pikeville, and the U.S.
Bancorp No. 74.
SUPER TRUCK DIVISION
- Mmny kept the trend going
with fast time in the division of
14.876 seconds, a win in the trophy dash, and a wire-to-wire
victory in the feature in the
NAPA No. 62 Chevrolet S-1 0.
He had to contend with Tim
Hollis of Pioneer, Tenn,.and his
Hot Rod Barn No. 22 Ford F150 in the early laps, but a redhot brake rotor which eventually
caused a wheel or tire to fail left
Hollis spinning down the back
stretch. The
Oak
Grove
Volunteer Fire Department,
whose members had been
watching the wheel intently,
were on the spot quickly under
the resulting caution.
Finishing second to Murra
ywas Steve Martin in the Martin
Racing No. 7, with Rodney Hale
otwilliamsburgthird in his No. 23
S-10.
Fourth and fifth in order went
to
Greg
Pennington
ofWilliamsburgin the Day's
Barbecue No. 70 S-10 and Don
Hollis of Williamsburg and the
Hot Rod Barn No. 17 F-150.
QUALITY CARE PURE
STREET SERIES - This one
saw another double winner as
Meadors set fast time at 15.730
seconds, won the trophy dash,
a nd rang up IUs first feature win
of the season with the Meadors
Racing No. 27 Camaro.
~HLETICS
Kentucky adds
third 7-footer to squad
®
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON - Kentucky
signed 7-foot-2 center Jared Carter
to a letter of intent on Wednesday,
giving the Wildcats three players
who stand 7-foot or taller.
Carter, from Georgetown,
attends Scott County High
School. He chose Kentucky
over North Carolina, Illinois and
Georgia Tech.
He'll join 7-foot Lukasz
Obr7Ut and 7-foot-3 Shagari
Alleyne on the Kentucky roster.
Obrzut and Alleyne will be
juniors next season.
"We' re very happy that Jared
will be joining our program,"
Kentucky coach Tubby Smith
said. "He's a talented player
who will fit well into our system . H's always exciting when
we can bring in a young man
from Kentucky who understands how important Wildcat
basketball is to this state."
The 230-pound Carter was
only a role player for Scott
County as a junior, but developed into a star as a senior, leading the Cardinals to a 27-4
record. He averaged 16.3 points,
Holloway, a 6-foot-1 guard,
9.8 rebounds and 6.4 blocked is from Huntsville, Ala.
shots per game. Bis
•
Joemal
200 blocks set a
Campbell
signed
Kentucky
prep
with
Western
record.
Kentucky. The 6Carter will be
foot-1 point guard
the sixth 7-footer to
spent the past two
seasons at Northwest
play for Kentucky.
The others are
Mississippi
Obrzut, Alleyne,
Community College,
Bill Spivey (1950leading that team to
consecu'tive
30-4
1952), Tom Payne
Jared Carter
(1970-1971) and
records and a berth in
Sam Bowie (1980the National Junior
1984).
College Athletic Association
Carter will join Adam Division I tournament both seaWilliams in Kentucky 's fresh- sons.
man class. Williams, from St.
As a sophomore, Campbell
Albans, W.Va., signed with averaged nine points, 5.7 assists,
Kentucky in the fall of 2003 and 3.1 steals and 2.9 rebounds per
attended prep school this past game .
season at IMG Academy in
• Antwan Sibert signed with
Morehead State. The 6-foot-6,
Florida.
Also Wednesday:
225-pound
forward
from
n Marqise Wright and Tyler Baltimore played the past two
Holloway signed with Murray seasons at Gulf Coast (Fla.)
State. Wright, a 6-foot-6, 220- Community College.
"He brings athleticism and
pound forward from Gainesville,
Ga., was that state's top prep rebounding ability to our team,
scorer last season. He averaged two areas that we need to
31.8 points, 15.1 rebounds and improve in," Morehead State
coach Kyle Macy said.
six assists per game.
• MSU Track and Field
competes at Cumberland lnvitaitonal
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Morehead
State had three individual winners at the Cumberland College
Invitational
this
past
Saturday in Williamsburg.
Marcus Johnson captured the
high jump, Josh Sheets won the
1500m and Alessa Velez topped
the 3000m steeplechase as
Morehead State's men finished
second and women seventh in
the team standings at the meet.
Host Cumberland College won
the men's crown with 126 points
to beat out MSU (109.50) and 14
other schools. Bellarmine scored
135 points to capture the women's
title. MSU (50 poirits) finished
behind Cumberland College
(125), Centre (83), Northern
Kentucky and Lindsey Wilson
(61) and Bethel-Tenn. (59) among
the 13 teams competing.
Johnson and teammate TR
Hannan each leaped 6'06.00" in
the high jump, but Johnson won
the event based on fewest misses at the height. Johnson was
successful on his first attempt.
Sheets continued his winning
streak in individual events this
spring by edging out Mike
Veatch of Cumberland to cap-
ture the 1500m. Running in his
only individual event of the
meet, Sheets crossed the finish
line in 3:56.02, just ahead of
Veatch in 3:56.64. Sheets' time
is the fastest in the Ohio Valley
Conference this spring. He is
one of only four league runners
to break four minutes in the
event this season.
Velez won the 3000m
steeplechase with a dominant
performance. Her winning time
of 12:05.79 was over 15 seconds
faster than the runner-up, Anita
Lawson of King College.
Several other Lady Eagles
scored in their events, including
Nicole Dodd in the 200m
(fourth in 27 .84) and high jump
(third in 4' 10 .00"), Kim Reiland
in the 1500m (third in 4:58 .85),
Alicia Brown in the 5000m
(third among collegiate runners
in 19:53.45), Molly Duchemin
(2nd in 2.60m) and Stacie Beyer
(seventh in 2.15m) in the pole
vault and Jessica Bodimer in the
long jump (sixth at 14' 11 .50").
Among the MSU men who
scored were Todd Chisley in the
lOOm (fifth in 10.90) and 200m
(sixth in 22.38), Scott Combs in
the 200m (seventh in 22.45) and
400m (seventh in 50.78), Hugh
Denbow in the 400m (fifth in
50.44), Mike Erwin in the 800m
(second in 1:57 .66), Alex Hagan
(third among collegiate runners
in 15:37.71) and Vic McHenry
(fifth among collegiate runners
in 15:56.07) in the 5000m, Jose
Solis in the 3000m steeplechase
(eighth in 10:07 .90), Marcus
Hundley in the high jump (tied
for seventh in 5'08.00") and
triple jump · (seventh
in
39'02.50"), Scott Davidson
(second in 3.95m) and Joey
Pence (third in 3.80m) in the
pole vault, Johnson in the long
jump (eighth in 19'09.75") and
triple jump (third in 42 '09 .50"),
Daniel Fultz in the ~hot put
(fourth in 42'03.00"), and Justin
Dillard in the shot put (fifth in
40'09.00") and javelin (sixth in
42.14m).
Morehead State also placed
in its relays. The women's
4x100m was seventh in 54.92
and the 4x400m was sixth in
4:27.41. The men's 4x100m
took fourth in 42.75, the 4x400m
was third in 3:26.65 and the
4x800m wa fifth in 8:21.57.
Morehead State takes a week
off of competition before returning for the EKU Invitational on
April 22 at Richmond.
Tim Hollis finished second in
the Interstate Truck Service No.
02 Camaro, followed in order by
Jason West ofWilliamsburgand
the West Racing No. 35 Camaro,
Greg Alsip of Barbourville in
the No. 8 Firebird, and Glenn
Martin of Corbin in the No. 13
Camaro.
SLAMMER DIVISIONHart was the fastest qualifier
at 17 .156 seconds, and also went
on to win the trophy dash and
feature in his Cobra Coal No. 99
Impala, but not without a real
tussle in what developed into the
most competitive feature of the
night.
Bo Gilley of Poplar Creek,
started outside on the front row
and the two ran the first four
laps of the quarter-mile paved
oval side-by-side, with Gilley
pulling ahead by a hood length
at the start-finish line.
When the caution came out
for a spin after four laps, track
officials put Gilley in front for
the single-file restart.
Hart tried the outside for two
laps after the restart, before
decided to try the inside.
Corning out of the fourth turn
on the 12th lap, Hart tapped the
rear of the Gilley Racing No. 3
Monte Carlo slightly, causing
the leader to slip slightly. Hart
immediately went to the inside
trying take the lead, but Gilley
swerved down and forced him
into the infield. The resulting
contact and spinning brought
out the caution again , and
because Gilley had initiated the
contact which caused the yellow
flag, he was sent to the rear for
the ensuing restart.
Hart went on to win, with
most of the crowd's attention on
Gilley as he worked his way
back to the front. He got as far
as third place with the white flag
coming out. He was f inally
awarded second when the No.
741 Malibu driven by Sam
Hatfield of Williamsburg , which
finished second on the track,
was disqualified because of an
unapproved carburetor.
Cody Dotson ran third in the
Dotson No. 65 Chevelle, with
David Jones fourth and Keith
Lovitt fifth.
MINI -SLAMMERS - The
new class drew only two cars for
its first appearance at Corbin,
with the promise of more which
are currently being prepared for
the new season.
The field was set by a blind
draw, and Cecil Griffith of
Williamsburg won both the trophy dash and feature in the No.
00, and Kyle Parker of London
was second in the No. 0 .
TENNESSEEMOUNTAINCLASSIC CAR SERIESSands and the Flynn Carpet
No. 17 were the class of the field
on this night, setting fast time of
15. !94 seconds and winning
both the trophy dash and feature.
Fred
McArthur
of
Maryville,Tenn., was se 6nd in
the Rarity Bay Communities
No . 28, with Brett Baer of
Greenback, Tenn., third in the
Baer Racing No . 24. Brady
Baer of Greenback took fourth
in the Brady No. 59, and Dave
Rowland of Knoxville was fifth
in the Rowland No . 19.
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action next Saturday evening at
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Bluegrass DirtCar Series
readies for Paducah event
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - The next
event for the O'Reilly NARA
Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar
Series presented by Arizona
Sport Shirts will be Saturday,
April 23 at John Tidnal's
Paducah
International
Raceway
The 2004 season included
the first ever visit to the western Kentucky high-banked ,
3/8-mile clay oval for the
state's premier
Dirt Late
Model sanctioning body.
Although he led all 40 laps of
the feature, the win didn't
come easy for Scottsburg, Ind.
native Mike Jewell, who fended off several challenges from
Tyrel Todd, Scott James, and
Whitney McQueary.
A full racing program for
o;
.t he O'Reilly NARA Battle of follows: Interstate 24 to exit 11,
the Bluegrass DirtCar Series then south on Husband! Road
will be on tap on April 23 com- (St Rd 1954), then yast of
plete with Racing Optics Time Lydon Road (St RD 30~5) , the
Trials, VP Racing Fuels Makin' south on Oaks (St Rd 450) ,
Power Heat Races, B-Mains, then west on ShemweU~ane
and the O ' R~iJ!y Auto Parts A- (near the airport). For further ,.
Main paying $3,000 to win.
information please visit the
Paducah will be the third track's website at www.paducstop for the O'Reilly NARA . ahinternationalraceway .co m .
Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar The track phone number for
Series presented by Arizona race day information is
Sport Shirts. The first two 270/898-7469.
events, held on March 25-26 at
Glasgow's Michael England
Union's Florence Speedway, currently leads the race or the
saw 72 different drivers com- 2005 O'Reilly NARA B tle of
pete with Rookie of the Year the Bluegrass DirtCar eries
candidate Rick Combs claim- Championship over M ike
ing the season opener and Jewell, Rick Combs, Jerry
Sullivan, WI veteran Dan Rice, and Steve Casebolt Jr.
Additional information can (If I
Schlieper winning the following event.
be
obtained
online
at
Directions to Paducah www.naradirtcar.com or the
International Raceway are as Series Office at 859/27 1-4501.
Eagle goNers finish
13th in Scollsdale, Ariz.
llMES STAFF REPORT
-The
MOREHEAD
Morehead State University golf
team, playing in its final regular season tournament Monday
and Tuesday (April 11-12) at
the
University
of
Wyoming/Cleveland
Golf
Cowboy Classic being played
at Talking Stick Golf Club in
Scottsdale, Ariz., finished 13th
in a strong field of 20 teams
MSU shot 292-293-286
871. Texas-El Paso won the
tournament with an 840 total.
MSU individual totals were
Kyle Litter (tie 26) - 75-70-70
•I
215; Matt Gann (tie 47) - 74-7570 219; Ryan Martin (ti~ 54) 72-75-73 220; Casey Wade (tie
221; Lee
63) - 7 1-73-77
Chaney (tie 89) - 75-8 1-73 229.
The Eagles will participate
in the Ohio Valley Conference
Championships next MondayWednesday in Decatur,~Ala.
,~ Patriot
football
releases 2005 signe s
TIMES STAFF REPORT
WILLIAMSBURG - The
Cumberland College football
program has announced its
signings for the 2005-2006
school year as of April 13,
2005. More signings are anticipated over the next few months.
Among those signees are
Kentucky natives Jyler Ayers of
Williamsburg, Ronnie Bowling of
Corbin, Adam Chaplin of
Monticello, Spencer Crutchfield of
Lancaster, Travis Cutter of
Barbourville, Rafael Diaz of
Radcliff, Josh Frosch of
Williamsburg, David Grant of
Radcliff,
Will
Hill
of
Williamsburg, Brad Lawson of
Williamsburg, Scott Miller of
Erlanger, Shea Moody of Harlan,
Eddie Partin of Siler, Paul Schmidt
of Inez, Chris Tucker of Steams,
and Luke Watson of Pine Knot.
Tennessee natives: Andrew
Bacon of Cleveland, Eric
Bievens of Soddy Daisy, Cory
Boatman of Charleston, Dane
Dienethal of Powell, Jason
Ewing of Knoxville, Adam Hale
of Blountsville, Steven Hensley
of Oliver Springs, Matt Henson
of Hopkinsville, Zach Jacobs of
Kingsport, Bo Kidd of Oneida,
Hunter Lawhorn of Soddy
Daisy, Shaun Lyon of Corryton,
Caleb Moore of Seymour, Dale
Moore of Knoxville, Josh
Morris of Cleveland, John Page
of Cleveland, Kevin Torrence of
Chattanooga, and Josh Ward of
Soddy Daisy.
Georgia natives include Ben
Griffen of Senoria, Jamie Jeffers
of Lawrenceville,
Marlon
Jones of Valdosta, Shawn
Loggins of Canton, Cedric
Mason of Adel , Mac McCoy of
Burford, RJ Pierce of Dalton,
and Eric Tisdol of Eastman.
Other signees are Tyler
Baily of Goshen, Ohio; Andrew
Blevins of Kissimmee, Fla.;
Jordan Colvin of Miamisburg,
Ohio; James Elisme of Florida
City, Fla.; Kurt Hansen of St.
Cloud, Fla.; JR Harbin of
Elkmont, Ala.; Kyle Izor of
Franklin, Ohio; and Kyle King
of St. Cloud, Fla ..
"We are very excited about
our 2005 recruiting class,"
Cumberland College Coach
Chuck King commenf~d. "Our
coaches have worked ~ry hard
at building this Curb~erland
College program for )fears to •
come. I believe this will.be one
of the best classes we hav~ had
in our short time here at
Cumberland College. We have
been able to address many of
the question marks left vacant
from last year's senior class. We
are still working hard at finishing this recruiting year. I do
realize we must get to the grass
in August before we really find
out what we have, but the potential is pretty good. I am looking
forward to the 2005 season and
many of these guys have a great •
chance to make an impact."
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
15, 2005 •
• Fonner Cards to appear
at Red·White Game
TlfJIES STAFF REPORT
~
LC)lJJSVILLE- For the second straight season, the
University of Louisville Annual
Red-White Spring Game, presented by UPS and Chase Bank,
will be more than just a football
game, it will be an event.
The kickoff for the Red-White
game is scheduled for Friday,
April 22 at 7:30 pm. at Papa
John'srcardinal Stadium, and will
be televised live by ESPNU with
Eric Collins, Kelly Stouffer and
Kent Taylor calling all the action.
Tailgate lots will be available
to Cardinal fans starting at
Noon, while the gates to the
Stadium will open at 4 p.m. Live
radio remotes by KISS, WQMF
and WAMZ are slated from 5-7
p.m. and will provide fans with
music and entertainment, while
the Kid's Zone will have intlatables for kids of all ages .
Concession stands will be
open throughout the Stadium
and food will also be available
outside of PJCS .
Head coach Bobby Petrino
will announce team awards from
the 2004 Liberty Bowl and
Conference USA Championship
season at halftime, and the outgoing senior class will be presented their game jerseys by former Cardinal and NFL greats.
Former Louisville and NFL players scheduled to return are: Dave
Ragone, Klaus Wilmsmeyer,
David Akers, Dewayne White,
Frank Minnifield, Lenny Lyles,
Otis Wilson, Emest Givins and
Chris Redman.
Following the game, players
and coaches will be made available to sign autographs for 30
minutes on the field and a postgame concert by Nappy Roots
will also follow.
'Smith glad to be
back playing football
TI~ES
~
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STAFF REPORT
L}3XINGTON - Bo Smith
feels right at home at his cornerback position, as the University
of Kentucky junior is participating in spring practice after missing last season because of an
injury.
"It's a dream come true, to be
able to be back on the field with
my teammates," Smith said following Monday morning's practice at Commonwealth Stadium.
Smith is resuming what had
been a bright career. He showed
great promise as a reserve cornerback and on special teams as
a freshman in 2002. A year later
he broke into the starting lineup,
grabbed his first collegiate interception against Florida, and
emergJd as a fine cover corner.
Smith was expected to be a
tf j
leader of the 2004 defense
before
being
sidelined.
Fortunately, he was able to use
the season as a redshirt year. He
has worked hard to get back into
shape and has returned to his
playing weight of 197 pounds.
Smith has resumed practicing,
with a goal of regaining his starting job, and he thinks the time
off won't affect him on the field.
"I expect to be where I was
before I got hurt, maybe better,"
Smith said. And, that's good
news for Kentucky fans.
Holt to sit out remainder of
the spring: Wide receiver Glenn
Holt sustained a separated
shoulder in Monday's practice
and will miss the remainder of
the spring as a precautionary
measure, Coach Rich Brooks
has announced.
·
Holt is expected to be at full
strength when practice resumes
in August. Last season, Holt
ranked
second
in
the
Southeastern Conference in
receptions per game, catching
49 passes for 415 yards and
three touchdowns. His top game
was nine receptions for 87 yards
and both TDs in the win over
Vanderbilt.
Kentucky Football Calendar
in
(practices
held
Commonwealth Stadium or
Nutter Field House):
Wednesday- Practice, 9-11 am.
Friday - Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday - Practice (scrimmage), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday- Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday- Practice, 9-11 am.
Friday - Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, April
23
Blue/White Spring Game, 1
p.m., Commonwealth Stadium
Family
Academy of
Martial Arts
students
recently
completed
certification.
Individuals
pictured are
Zachary Link
(middle, left),
Prestonsburg;
Ryan Crum
(middle, right),
Pikeville, and
Phil Cornett
(left),
Prestonsburg.
Instructor Mike
Gambill is also
pictured.
~Runyon wins Do•g~as
Lake toumament
TIMES STAFF REPORT
•
light wind and air temperatures
around 80 degrees
The fish were in prespawn
Last weekend, the Tug Valley
Bass Anglers held its second patterns, most of them were
tournament of the 2005 season staging on main lake flat points
on Douglas Lake in the Great with deeper water nearby.
Smokey Mountains. There was Some fish were caught on•bluff
a strong turn out for the two-day walls leading into the creeks.
tournament, 18 boats competed As the water warms in the next
in the event.
week the secondary points and
Douglas Lake was about six points leading to spawning flats
to eight feet low. The TVA is will get real good.
filling to summer pool and the
The main pattern for this
water was coming up 12 to 16 tournament was to find the right
inches a day. The water was in· kind of point with fish ..
good shape with a temperature
Casting a crankbait and
of 60~o 65 degrees, and was Carolina rig on these points was
stainy in the middle section the winning pattern. Several
from andridge to the 40 bridge fish were also caught on spinand cl~ared up in both the lower nerbaits as well as small worms
and upper ends.
cast to steeper banks.
Weather for the tournament
was perfect with sunny skies, The top finishers were as
follows.
I. Kevin Runyon -17.90 lbs.
2. Mo (Name withheld)- 15.69 lbs.
3. Ralph Taylor- 12.28 lbs.
4. Larry Hopson - 11.67 lbs.
5. Pops (Name withheld)- 11.40 lbs.
6. Mark Compton- 11 .23 lbs.
7. Johnny Webb- 10.54lbs.
8. Barry Rice - 10.25 lbs.
9. Mike Hackworth- 9.76lbs.
10. Brandon Staten- 8.02 lbs.
For more information about
the Tug Valley Bass Anglers, go
online to
www .setel.com/ ~tugval
leyanglers.
Club meetings are the first
Tuesday of each month at 6:30
p.m. at the John's Creek
Elementary School.
P'burg basketball banquet se
The Prestonsburg High
School boys' basketball pro-
gram will hold its annual banquet on Sunday, April 24 at 5
p.m. at the Wilkinson-Stumbo
Convention Center.
H.S. ATHLETICS
Highlands to appeal
KHSA A sanctions
1
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
I'
•
FORT THOMAS - Fort
Thom&s Highlands will appeal
sanctions issued by the
Kentucky High School Athletic
Association that included the
forfeiture of 12 wins.
High!}inds finished 14-1 on
the fielg.and won the Class 3A
title. BW the KHSAA ruled this
week th~t because the Bluebirds
used art ineligible player, they
had ~oforfeit 12 of the wins.
The penalties also included
three years' probation and a
$1 ,500 fine. Coach Dale
Mueller was suspended for the
Bluebirds' two preseason scrim-
mages and first two regular-season games this year.
Highlands was allowed to keep
its state title. The player in question, leading rusher Mike Mitchell,
did not play in the championship
game, in which the Bluebirds beat
Boyle County 22-6.
The KHSAA ruled the 6foot-2, 210-pound Mitchell ineligible after he transferred to
Highlands in January 2004 from
Covington Catholic.
A judge issued an injunction
in August that allowed Mitchell
to play during the season, but a
series of court rulings in the days
before the Dec. 4 championship
game left him ineligible to play.
Highlands will appeal the
KHSAA decision by a Friday
deadline, Fort Thomas School
District attorney Don Ruberg
said.
"(The) Fort Thomas (school
district) is a member of the
KHSAA. When the judge told
the KHSAA the Mitchell boy
was eligible, we played him.
When the judge said he wasn't
eligible, he didn't (play). All
we're doing is abiding by the
court orders."
Mitchell since has been
granted a permanent injunction
ruling him eligible. The KHSAA
has appealed that decision.
Mitchell has signed to play at Ohio.
Fast--pitch tourney returns to Jeffersontown in 2006
I fl
TI~ES STAFF REPORT
~
LEXINGTON - At its
M¥ch meeting in Bowling
Green, the KHSAA Board of
Control awarded the City of
Jeffersontown and Skyview Park
the 2006 and 2007 Fast-Pitch
Softball State Tournaments.
Jeffersontown hosted the 1998,
2000 and 2001 KHSAA State
Fast Pitch Softball Tournaments.
Owensboro will host the
2005 event, June 10-11 , at Jack
C. Fisher Park.
In recent Floyd County soccer action, Madyson Nunnery of the U12 Tide vied for possession of ,
soccer ball with midfielder Jimmie Greene of the U12 Galaxy. The Tide won the game between the
two Floyd County teams. Soccer play across Eastern Kentucky resumes this Saturday.
.
�Friday,April.lS, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy Prater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
Members:
Associated Press
Kentucky Press Association
National Newspaper Association
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weeks, folks.
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me, and accept
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space.
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send
some prayers
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that the days to
follow will get
a bit brighter. See ya next week,
long as the demons remain at bay...
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Eighteenth annual Paintsville Lake Clean-Up Contest another success
As a part of both the National "Keep
America Beautiful"
Program
and
Kentucky's "PRIDE" Program, the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers at Paintsville
Lake sponsored their 18th Annual CleanUp Contest on Saturday, April 2, 2005.
Despite 40 degree temperatures and rain,
forty-nine people volunteered their time
and services for this year's Paintsville Lake
Cleanup Contest.
This year's contest resulted in the
removal of approximately 2.4 tons of trash
and debris. This brings the total to 90.4
tons of trash and litter that volunteers have
picked up and removed in this yearly one
day event from park lands since the program's inception in 1987.
Four groups competed in this year's
clean-up event:
Dr. John Shiber's
Prestonsburg Community College Biology
Class, Magoffin County's Boy Scout Troop
#862, The Paintsville Branch of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and
Paintsville Walmart.
Volunteers Kelly
Shepherd (foreground) and Ken
Williams with the
Paintsville
Kiwanis Club
help Boy Scout
Troop 862 pick
up trash and litter during 18th
Annual
Paintsville Lake
Cleanup Contest.
(See CLEAN-UP, page seven)
Cajun Commandments
(Keepin' it REAL simple)
1. God is number one .. and das' All.
2. Don't pray to nuttin' or
nobody... jus' God.
3. Don't cuss nobody... 'specially
da Good Lord.
4. Yo mama an' yo daddy dun did
it all... lissen to dem.
5. When it be Sunday... pass yo'self by God's House.
6. Killin' duck an' fish, das' OK ...
people- No!
7. God done give you a wife ...
sleep wit' jus' her.
8. Don't take nobody's boat... or
nuttin' else.
9. Don't go wantin' somebody's stuff.
10. Stop lyin' ... else yo tongue
gonna fall out yo mouf!
And, once mo', das' all ...
POSTSCRIPT
All abloon1
I do so love these hills in wintertime when the trees shed their leaves
and allow us to see what's really
there - the shelves of rock, the
undulations of the skyline, the differences between peaks and ridges.
But, oh, I do so love these hills
right now as the colors burst through.
You can drive along a road
today, the same as yesterday, but
today it's different. It's alive.
The redbuds - quite possibly the
most beautiful of all trees - popped
into bloom overnight, it seems.
Scarcer
than before,
but still aweinspiring, the
dogwoods
lighten the
greyness.
In yards,
· we see forsythias
spreading
their yellow
Pam Shingler
wings skycontributing wrttar
ward,
m
w h a t
appears to be pure joy.
Flowering pear trees line
streets and driveways, fulfilling
their only apparent purpose.
Daffodils - my favorite flower
- are among the earliest of spring
photos by Kathy J. Prater
Things were busy at the Wilkinson-Stumbo Convention Center, in Jenny Wiley State Park, this past Saturday as the Floyd County office ·
of the UK Cooperative Extension Service sponsored the "2005 Home & Garden Expo" for the public. Agents Theresa Scott, Ray Tackett
and Charles Stamper were all in attendance to answer questions and offer guidance.
2005 Home & Garden Expo
by Kathy J. Prater
FEATURES EDITOR
The Floyd County Extension
Service agents, .along with community helpers, pooled their
resources on Saturday, April 9, to
present the 2005 Home & Garden
Expo at the Wilkinson-Stumbo
Convention Center, Jenny Wiley
State Resort Park.
Theresa Scott, Extension Agent
for Family & Consumer Sciences,
Ray Tackett, Extension Agent for
Agriculture & Natural Resources,
and Charles "Chuck" Stamper,
Extension Agent for 4-H Youth
Development, partnered with several area businesses and services
to bring together a day filled with
information and learning experiences. Educational session topics
included lawn care essentials, "allAmerican" flower varieties, tasty
beef treats, home landscaping, and
creating painted floor coverings.
Presenters included Richard
Helton, Martin County Extension,
Lori Bowling, Boyd County
Extension, Christy Honaker, Pike
County Extension, Russell Sparks,
Magoffin County Extension,
Brooke Jenkins, Magoffin County
Extension, and Theresa Scott,
Floyd County.
Participating vendors included:
Food City Florists, Signature
Events, Floyd County PRIDE,
Kentucky Beef, Christina's Flowers
& Gifts, Ecoquest Air and Water
Purification, Morgan Stanley
Investments, Loans and Mortgages,
Floyd County Soil Conservation
District, Floyd County Extension
Homemakers, UK ATV Power
Equipment Education, and the
Maytown Fire Department.
Free seeds and door prizes
were given out, along w~th a wide
variety of informational materials,
For more information on activities and educational opportunities
available through the Floyd
County Extension Service office,
you may contact either Scott,
Tackett or Stamper at 886-2668.
(See POSTSCRIPT, page eight)
THINGS TO PONDER
Can children have
caring feelings?
By Dr. Mable Rowe Lineberger, Ph.D.
Again, the media has recently described
how a youngster displayed unreal violence
and cruelty to others, such as the shooting
at a high school a few weeks ago.
Citizens' concerns about school violence
have lead to the "no tolerance" policy in
most school systems, while parents reassure themselves, "My son wouldn't do
anything like that!" In an effort to prevent
violent outbursts, major questions become,
"What makes kids care about each other?
How can gentleness to each other in a violent world be taught?"
During the hour-to-hour activities,
everyone working with children and
teenagers have observed the various ways
which young people are inappropriate to
each other. At times, it seems that students
are frequently most cruel to each other
when there is a Jack of acceptance of differences among them. There comes to
mind the 10-year-old student that was resistant to disclose how her classmates were
treating her. However, her mother quickly
went to tell how her daughter's classmates
were different this year. "There's a half
mix," was her mother's way of describing
the portion of students in the class, based
on their parents' financial standing. While
at a school function, the mother said that source of violence and cruelty in adolesone of her daughter's classmates said to cence to occur in emotional, verbal, and
her, "Bet you buy all of her clothes at (an physical abuse among dating teens. Also,
expensive store out of town)." The girl's . the experience has been that boys are likemother concluded that her daughter's class- ly to abuse girls more often than vice
mates had been making remarks about her versa. Parents are prone to be unaware of
daughter's clothing and were socially iso- these circumstances until typically the girl
stops dating the boy and spills the beans.
lating her from the group.
After a child has been the "victim" of Not unexpected, the e couples show charinappropriate behaviors/actions of class- acteristics similar to spouse-abuse, when
mates, she is likely to show a change in all of the details are told. Needless to say,
parents and society arc very concerned
behaviors.
While the fout1h graJ
described above had been
· , tudent about what can be done to prevent such cirwith many friends before ltt.it particular cumstances and be aware of what is hapclass, she began consistently expressing an pening while it is occurring.
extreme dislike for school, having physical
A we all know, parents cannot comcomplaints on school day mornings, hav- pletely control all of the things that affect
ing a decline in grades, and showing a
change in behaviors. It is not unusual for a
(See PONDER. page eight)
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
15, 2005 • 87
tBirths/tBirthdays
Weddinas/!Enaaaementss
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New Arrival
Mya Alison Danielle Burgess was born on March 11, 2005, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, to proud parents Mary and
Mark Burgess, of Prestonsburg. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz., and
was 19 and one-half inches long. She is the granddaughter of
Harold and Al ice Burgess, of Staffordsville, and Henderson and
Mary Bays, of Prestonsburg.
Crace-Harris
Shepherd- Stanley
Trevor Harris and Gwen Crace are pleased to announce their
engagement and forthcoming wedding ceremony, to be held
Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Cow Creek Freewill Baptist
Church. The gracious custom of an open church wedding
will be observed.
Mr. and Mrs. David and Melissa McCarty Shepherd, of Hager Hill,
and Mr. and Mrs. James David and Annabell Burgett Stanley, of
Belfry, are pleased to announce the marriage of their children,
Rebecca Cheryl Shepherd and James Steven Stanley. The couple were married on March 15, 2005 at West Bay Beach in the
Cayman Islands. The bride is the granddaughter of the late
Melvin and Lola Mae Shepherd, of Prestonsburg, and the late
Hershel and Ida Mae McCarty, of Wheelwright She is a 1998
graduate of Prestonsburg High School, and a 2004 graduate of
Eastern Kentucky University where she earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in nursing. Rebecca is employed by the
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center as a registered
nurse. The groom Is the grandson of the late Milton and Antha
Stanley, of Belfry, and the late Gabe and Frankie Burgett of South
Williamson. He is a 1993 graduate of Belfry High School, and a
1998 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations. James is employed
by Kentucky River Medical Center as Director of Marketing and
Public Relations. The couple reside in Winchester.
Clean... up
• Continued from p6
First place was captured by
Boy Scout Troop #862.
Members of the group picked
•
up approximately 0.72 tons of
trash. Their prize was $200
which was donated by
McDonald's of Paintsville.
Their organization's name will
be engraved on a plaque to be
displayed in the Corps of
Engineers
Office/Visitor
Center at Paintsville Lake.
Second place winner wa<; Dr.
Shiber 's
Prestonsburg
Community College Biology
Cla<;s with 0.78 tons of trash.
~ Their prize was $150 in cash
donated by Big Sandy RE.C.C ..
Third place was taken by
Walmart of Paintsville whose
members picked up approximatelv 0.45 tons of trash. Their
#II
prize was $125 which was
donated by Bailey's Carpet and
Hardware of Salyersville.
Fourth place was the
Paintsville Branch of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, whose members
picked up 0.42 tons of trash.
Their prize was $100 in cash
donated by ETA Engineering
Consultant's of Cattletsburg.
A cookout prepared by
Ronnie Wells and Dip Stafford
of Paintsville was held for the
participants after the contest.
The staff at Paintsville Lake
would like to thank everyone
who participated in this year's
contest. The success of this
program is attributed to the
volunteers' dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work.
Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
• If you would be interested in volunteering at AMS, contact the Youth
Services Center to schedule a time for
Volunteer Orientation.
• Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center is open each weekday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center offers
services to all families regardless of
income. For more information about
any of the activities or services of the
center, please contact the center at 8861297. Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant- Sheila Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 15-16 -Science Olympiad
State Competition trip.
• April 15- KATS pep rally.
• April 18 - SBDM meeting, 5 p.m.
IIA.pri130-Money due in for BetaOub trip.
• The ACMS Youth Service Center is
open each day from 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.,
or later by appointment. For more information about the center, call LaDonna
Patton, coordinator, at 358-0134.
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
•
•
Call now to learn about
Kindergarten registration at Allen
Elementary, 874-2165. AES is a "Great
Place to Learn."
Call Allen Elementary Youth
•
Service Center at 874-0621 to schedule
your child's Hepatitis B vaccination,
immunizations, and WIC appointments.
Betsy Layne Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary
Family Resource Youth Service Center
is located in the 500 building of the
campus. The goal of the FRYSC is to
meet the needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community
• or neighborhood by the school in which
:/ the center is lo\:atcd. For further infor-
Old Photographs Restored
mation, please contact the center at
478-5550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
•
Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator;
Charlotte
Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra Hayes,
School Nurse.
Clark Elementary
• A nurse from the Floyd County
Health Dept. is in the center weekly
and sees WIC patients, does well-child
exams (birth-18 years), and gives
immunizations. Currently scheduling
exams for students who will be in the
6th grade in the next school year. Call
for an appointment- 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be reached by
calling 886-0815.
Duff Elementary
• Floyd County Health Dept. is at
the school each Tuesday. Services
include 6th grade school entry physical; kindergarten, Head Start and wellchild physicals (age birth to 18 years);
T.B. skin test; T.D. boosters; and WIC
services. Please call 358-9878 for
appointment if you are in need of any
of these services.
• The J.A. Duff Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all farrulies regardless of income. We
are located in the tan metal building at
the rear of the school. Contact persons
are Judy Handshoe, coordinator, and
Ruby Bailey, assistant.
May Valley Elementary
• April 28 - May Valley Family
Resource Center Advisory Council
meeting, 4 p.m., in school library.
Open to public. For more information,
call Donna, at 285-0321.
• May 5, 6- Kindergarten registra-
Have those
irreplacable
photos repaired
now, before
further deterioration.
Creases ,specs, tears,
and stains removed.
Kyle is 2!
Also prints made
from photos.
Kyle Sturgill will celebrate his second birthday on March 18,
2005, with a party attended by family members and friends.
Kyle is the son of Arnold and Linda Sturgill. He is the grandson
of Donna and Bert Sturgill, of Betsy Layne, and Ronnie and
Wanda Stevens, of Toler Creek.
Phone 886·1545
886-3562
tion for 2005-06 school year, 8:30a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. If possible, new students
should accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more information, call the school at 285-0883.
• Parent Lending Library is available to parents for video check-outs. A
variety of topics are available.
• Floyd County Health Dept. nurse
at school every Wednesday. Services
include Head Start physicals, kindergarten physicals, 6th grade physicals,
well-child physicals, immunizations,
TB skin test, WIC program, blood pressure checks, and more. Must call the
FRC at 285-0321 for an appointment.
McDowell Elementary and Family
Resource Center
• GED classes offered on Mondays
and Wednesdays, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.,
at the Family Resource Center. Call
377-2678 for more information.
• Floyd County Health Department
Nurse Joy Moore , is at the center each
Monday to administer immunizations,
T.B. skin tests, well-child exams, WIC,
prenatal and post-partum services, and
school physicals. Call 377-2678 for an
appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
· • Now accepting applications for
enrollment for Kindergarten for the
2005-06 school year. Call 285-5 14 1
for more information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24, 25 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-2006 school year, 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in school auditorium.
The following information is required
before enrollment: Student's birth certificate, social security card, immunization records , physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents
the day you register your child.
• The Family Resource Center is
open weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and later
by appointment. Office provides services
for all families, regardless of income.
•
After School Child Care, 3-6
p.m., school days.
• Call 886-7088 for additional information regarding the Prestonsburg Elementary
Family Resource Center or its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services Center
• Committee sign-ups may be done
through the Youth Services Center
office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop career
station satellite that is available to the
community as well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult Ed
may contact the center for information.
• All new students and visitor ,
stop by the Center, located on the South
Floyd campus, Room 232, and see
Mable Hall.
• For more information call 4529600 or 9607 and ask for Mable Hall,
ext. 243, or Keith Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stumbo Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center.
• FRC monthly Advisory Council
meetings will be held the first
Wednesday of each month, at 4 p.m.
Call for more info.
• Lost & Found located in Family
Resource Center.
• Resource Center hour are 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents and community members are welcome to visit. For
questions, call 587-2233 - ask for
Tristan Par ons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow Junction"
Family Resource Center
Character Words for the Month:
Tolerance and Kindness.
• "Lost & Found" is located in the
FRC. lf your child has lost any clothing or other personal items, please
remind them to check in the FRC.
Items not claimed within 2 weeks,
become the property of the FRC.
•
Rainbow Junction Family
Resource Center is located in the W. D.
Osborne Elementary School. Hours of
operation - 8 a .m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or later by appointment. Call 452-4553 and ask for Cissy
or Karen. Parents/community members free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare and
Infant!foddler Care accepts infants and
toddlers up to 2 years and Preschool
age 2-4. Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Monday thru Friday.
• For additional information, call 8748328. Summerofficchours: 9am.to 1 pm.
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
•BSCTC, Prestonsburg can1pus: Mon. ,
Wed., Fri. - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue.,
Thur. - II :30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact:
Jason Cassell - 886-3863, ext. 67219.
Room m207 (second !1oor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning Center:
Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Lucille Fuchs - 886-0709.
• Martin Extended Education Service
Center: Tuc., Thur.- 8:00a.m. to 4:00pm.
Contact: Vanessa Tackett - 285-5111.
• Wayland £ESC: Mon., Wed. 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact Vanessa
Tackett- 358-3400.
• Whee lwright: Mon., Wed. - 9:00
a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact: Penny Fell
- 452-4324.
• McDowell: Mon .. Wed. - 8:3011:30 a.m. Call 377-2678.
• For more information about Adult
Education class schedules, contact the
David School at 886-8374. All classes
and materials free of charge.
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APRIL
15, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Allergies to area pollens
M~ can take years to develop ·3
Martha A Simpson, no, M.RA
.As:rociau Professor
ofP11-mily Mellkine
Q
uestion: Now that
spring is here, my nose is
starting to run, and I am
sne
I have never had this before.
I moved to this area about five years
ago. What can 1 do about these symptoms'? Why did they just start?
A
nswer Allergies can happen
year-round. For many people, spring causes the most
symptoms, while for others, their allergy season is in the summer and early
fall. And, for some unlucky souls,
allergies are a year-round phenomenon.
Before answering your question
directly, let me explain a bit about allergies and what is happening in your
body. Foreign substances, such as
pollen, mold or animal dander, to
which you have an reaction are called
allergens. When one of these allergens
enters your body - in your case,
through your nose - the immune system reacts.
First, your immune system acts as
though it's being invaded by a germ or
other harmful substance and, therefore,
produces antibodies that circulate in the
blood. These antibodies then attach
themselves to special mast cells located
througho.ut your body - but in greater
numbers in the
nose, throat, lungs and gastrointestinal tract. (You'll recognize these as
common sites of allergic reactions.)
The mast cells then release various
chemicals - most notably histamine.
It ·i s the histamine that causes the runny
nose, itchy eyes, wheezing and other
symptoms.
The tendency toward allergies runs
in families and affects more than 35
million Americans. For many people,
allergies develop slowly over time. It is
not unusual for a person, like yourself,
living in a new area to take four or five
years to develop seasonal allergies.
About I 0 million people in the US have
allergies year-round, not just in certain
seasons.
There are several things that can be
done about allergies. First, you should
visit your doctor to see if allergy testing
is needed to find out exactly what's
causing your allergic reaction. For people with severe allergies, including
wheezing, getting shots to help minimize your reactivity can be very help-
ful. For others, using medications
shortly before and during a certain
pollen season can be adequate treatment.
If you have determined that you
have a seasonal allergy, here are few
other things that can help:
• Sleep with windows closed at
night - the night air can let pollen into
your bedroom;
• Minimize outdoor trips and activities on days when the pollen count is
high;
• Use an air conditioner - even
just a room unit can dramatically
decrease the levels of pollen;
• Don't hang clothes outside to dry
but us.e a clothes dryer instead (while
they may smell fresher outside, they
can collect pollen);
• Wipe pets with a damp cloth after
they :tave been outside as they can
bring pollen in on their coats;
• Avoid doing yard work, but if you
must, wear a mask; and
,,
•Take your medications as directed ...;
There are many newer medications '•
that can relieve many of the allergy.:r~
symptoms without such side effects as drowsiness, so consult your physician .'•
'<~
to see what might be best for you.
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Martha A. Simpson, D.O .. M.B.A.,.20hio
University
College
of~,
Osteopathic Medicine, P.O. Box 110,,~
Athens, Ohio 45701, or via e-mail to ;
readerquestions@ familymedicine-.,
news.org. Medical information in this~
column is provided as an educational~,
service only. It does not replace the,"~
judgment of your personal physician,.!'
who should be relied on to diagnose:1·
and recommend treatment fur any E'~
medical conditions. Past columns are '•
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• Continued from p6 6
their children's lives. After all,
children have to spend much of
their time away home and in the
"real world," a place that can
often be harsh and uncaring. The
~ numbers are told over and over
: again in the media: extreme inci~ dences of violence, almost three
million crimes, occur on or near
school campuses every year, to
equal about 16,000 per school
year or one every six seconds. In
regards to date abuse, national 1
data has revealed that many high J
school boys thought it was OK
for a boy to strike his girlfriend if
she angered him. Was this the
basic attitude of nearly 17,000
people being killed by their
domestic partners, during the
early 1980's?
Although children had previ-
ously been thought not to devel- needing assistance. In addition,
op a sense of real caring about children have a natural affmity
others until they reached adult- for animals and a desire to help
hood , researchers (Waxler, them, such as a young teen
Yarrow, and King) found that beginning a shelter for unwanteven very young children devel- ed dogs. Another study (Magen
oped a fairly good sense of and Aharoni) supported that
empathy, an ability to under- teenagers, helping others, felt
stand another's feelings. When very positive about their lives
a parent had a headache or was and had high hopes for their
crying due to receiving bad own futures.
news , 2-year-old toddlers were
Parents can try to encourage
observed to react with concern. their children to become caring,
They showed a desire to "fix" · just, and responsible, to counterthe problem and offered comfort act the children's exposure to
and compassion to distressed violence, on television and on
parent. Other studies and news the streets. Similar to other
reports have told about older behaviors that need shaping by
children organizing ways to parents, a basic issue is for the
respond quickly and with con- parents to be frank, honest, and
cern to a classmate, friend, fam- upfront with the behaviors you
ily neighbor, or to a stranger, like or don't like. Let children
know how much it means to you
by your behaving with kindness
and responsibility: speak up in
a firm and honest fashion, as
soon as you see them doing
something inappropriate; and
keep your focus on the behavior
and not on the child personally,
such as "What you did is not
very nice" versus "YOU are not
very nice!" It is so important to
let your children know how
highly you regard their kind
behaviors toward others. "I saw
how you helped the boy who
fell and how thoughtful you
were. I felt so proud of you!"
This is definitely an area
where the parents' actions speak
louder than words. Since children observe their parents and
other adults' behaviors and atti-
Postscript
• Continued from p6
Our pet photos file needs replenishing,
and we know that you have lotspf:
precious pies to share with us, SOJ''
please, send them along! And while
you re at it, help Dr. Carol get her
creative thoughts jumpstarted by
sending along a few questions about
"pet things you ve always wanted to
know but have been afraid to ask"!
You can send both pictures and
questions to: Kathy Prater at the
Floyd County Times, P.O. Box 390,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653, or you may
e-mail to:
features@jloydcountytimes.com.
Send questions only to Dr. Carol at: ·.
1768 KY Rt. 7, Estill, KY 41666, or
e-nmil to: carolbcac@tiusa.net.
We will be waiting to hear from you!
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blossoms, and the last of them
are still holding up. They
share my yard with tulips. I
always forget when I'm
putting in tulip bulbs how
short-lived the blossoms are.
But I still believe they're
worth the effort.
In my yard, there's evidence of other breakthroughs. The green foliage
of bleeding heart plants
gives proof to the concept of
rebirth -.mums, likewise.
Just last week, the hostras
pushed their spears through
the ground and shook their
heads. Deep red peony
shoots are gaining strength,
and astilbes put forth their
lacy leaves overnight.
My climatis, climbing
hydrange and rose bushes have
all come to life. They are reaching for the warming sun
through new shoots and leaves.
Alas, all is not well with
this burst of spring. The violets, clover, dandelions, assorted wildflower weeds and the
occasional clump of dogmanured grass are all growing
- at double speed, it seems.
I spent last Saturday afternoon running the weed eater
over the front and side yards of
the house. I dare not attack the
weed-infested, sloped backyard. I still have to find someone to do that awful chore.
Right now, though, the hill
behind the house is not unattractive, despite the growth.
Lawn perfectionists would not
approve, but the violets are oozing a veritable sea of purple,
reminiscent of an impressionist
painting, more valuable than
dollars can measure. I even hesitate to cut the clandilions, now
living up to their name.
I have wildly mixed feelings about what to do with a
yard. From my orderly
grandmother, I get the urge
to tame it, to have only recognized flowers covering the
surface, with appropriately
swept pathways. From
somewhere even deeper (or
could it be lazier?), I want to
set it free, to let grow what
will grow, to see what happens, to hide behind and
within the outcropping.
Perhaps for another week
or so, I'll let the two desires
work together.
tudes, if is more likely that your
children will be caring and compassionate, if you are consistently. Again, as in other circumstances, "Do as I say, not as I
do" just does not work, especially when it comes to teaching
about caring. Although there is
not always time to do everything that you want, whenever
and however you can, try to do
small acts of caring that can be
part of your family's life.
Examples would be doing a
favor for a neighbor, helping
with a church project, and
speaking up when someone is
being treated cruelly. Another
great idea is to have other caring
people around your children so
that they have several role models. Also, find some way, orga-
nization, church, or hospital,'a
where your children can volun-~
teer. In addition,. one study,.
found that children who see,:)
kindness on television tend to•:;
copy the same behaviors.
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How would you rate the cbil-?
dren in your family with regard to~n
their level of caring for others? a
Remember that experts have2
pointed out that when children;~
feel a more secure ba~e at home, =!
they're more likely to venture ou( 1
and pay attention to others. It's ,1
when they feel deprived of love ~
and nurturing from parents that--:
they focus on themselves and l
their own needs. Furthermore,
the parents having nurturing :
behaviors toward their children is '
a way for them to show positive
role modeling for children.
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~nniversaries
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25th Wedding Anniversary
Lowell and Rita Brock, of Abbott Creek, Prestonsburg, will celebrate "25 years of Bliss" as they observe their 25th wedding
anniversary on April 18, 2005. Mr. and Mrs. Brock have two chil- •
dren, Sheena Brock Walton, of Sharonville, Ohio, and Lowell _:
Brock Jr. Sheena is a teacher of the hearing-impaired and !
resides In Sharonville with husband, Gary. Lowell Jr. is a sopho- :
more at Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond. He Is pursu- :
lng a double major in art and graphic design. Congratulations, :
Mr. and Mrs. Brock, on your successful marriage!
We remenzber
The daffodils arc 10 bloom at
Hazard
Community
&
Technical College behind the J.
Marvin Jolly Classroom Center.
Faculty memher Sabine Globig
and students planted 3,026 daffodils -one for each victim of
the September II, 200 I attack
on America. The bt:autiful tlowcrs serve as a reminder.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
First Assembly of God, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lorie Vannucci,
Minister.
~ew Bethel Assembly of God, Burning Fork Rd., Salyersville;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam) Smith, Minister.
Praise Assembly, 1 mile S. of Prestonsburg, intersection of Rt. 80
and U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; J.M. Sloce, Minister.
BAPTIST
Allen First Baptist, Allen; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Arnold Turner,
Minister.
Auxier Freewil Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 prn.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Bobby Spencer,
Pastor.
Benedict Baptist, Slick Rock Branch, Cow Creek; Sunday School,
10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Gordon Fitch, Minister.
Betsy Layne Free Will Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tracy Patton, Minister.
Jlf Big Sandy Community and Technical College Baptist Student
Union, J 102; Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.; Vera Joiner, 886-3863, ext.
67267.
Bonanza Freewill Baptist, Abbott Creek Road, Bonanza; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Jimmy D. Brown, Minister.
Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist, Corn Fork; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Roger Music,
Minister.
Calvary Southern Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Doug Lewis, Minister.
Community Freewill Baptist, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m. ; Paul D. Coleman, Minister.
Cow Creek Freewill Baptist, Cow Creek; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Nathan Lafferty,
•Minister.
~Daniels Creek Baptist Fellowship Church of God, Banner.
Services: Saturday night, 7 p.m.; Sunday morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday
night, 7 p.m.; Henry Lewis, Minister.
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30p.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H. Smith, Pastor.
Faith Bible Church, an independent Baptist Church, located on
1428, between Allen & Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday
Morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study
& Prayer, 6 p.m.; Pastor, Rev. Stuart E. Swanberg.
R&S Truck Body Co., lie.
P.O. Box 420, Allen, KY 41601
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6'Y these businesses who encourage all of us to to attend worship services.
Faith Freewill Baptist, 1/4 mile above
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday
Worldwide Eqpt. on Rt. 1428; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Mithchell, Minister.
Buddy Jones, Minister.
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School,
Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday Bible Study
9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7
10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11:00
a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.,
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy
...
and
the
desert
shall
Osborne, Minister.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
rejoice, and blossom as
First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday
up
Toler Creek on right; Sunday School,
the rose. It shall
Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.; Graydon Howard, Minister.
blossom abundantly,
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale
Bush, Minister.
First Baptist, 54 S. Front St. (Irene Cole
and rejoice even with
Memorial); Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Weeksbury Church of Christ; Sunday
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
School, 1oa.mm.; Worship Service, 10:45
joy and singing. .. ... .
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Dr. Floyd Price, min·
a.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
they shall see the glory
ister.
·CHURCH OF GOD
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big
of the Lord, and the
Betsy Layne Church of God, Old U.S.
Branch, P.O. Box 410, Prestonsburg, KV
23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
excellency of our God.
41653; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Judith Caudill, Minister.
7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
Community Church of God, Arkansas
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
Creek, Martin; Worship Service, 11 a.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
First
Church of God; Sunday School, 10
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6
Sunday School, 10 am.; Worship Service,
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steven V.
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Williams, Pastor.
Grethel Baptist, State At 3379,
Garrett Church of God, Garrett; Sunday
(Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday School,
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Donald
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Bragg, Minister.
Highland . Avenue Freewill Baptist;
In
Victory Assembly of God, West
Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.; Worship
Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10:00;
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Worship Service, 11:00 & 6:30; Wednes7 p.m.; David Garrett, Minister.
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day Evening, 6:30; Gary Stanley, Pastor.
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsville; Sunday
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Landmark Church of God, Goble
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Roberts Addition; Sunday School, 10
and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jeff Barrett, Minister.
a.m.; Worship Service, 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School, Kenneth E. Prater, Jr., Minister.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Utile Paint First Church of God, 671 Little Paint Rooo, East Point;
Jim Price, Minister.
Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Lackey Freewill Baptist, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 am.; Worship Wednesday, 7 p.. ; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
The Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Saturday Services, 7:00
Lancer Baptist Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Ralph
School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m., Evening Woship, Hall, Pastor.
6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.;
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
EPISCOPAL
Liberty Baptist, Denver; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, St. James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45a.m.; Holy Eucharist
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Merle Little, Minister.
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Ligon Community Freewill Baptist, Ligon Worship Service, Healing 7:30 p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
Sunday, 11 :00 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m.
LUTHERAN
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James Our Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
(Red) Morris, Minister.
Paintsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Martin Freewill Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; John L Blair,
METHODIST
Minister.
Auxier United Methodist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Maytown First Baptist, Main St., Maytown; Sunday School, 10 Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bob Minister.
Varney, Minister.
Betsy Layne United Methodist, next to B.L. Gymnasium; Sunday
McDowell First Baptist, McDowell; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Gene Randy Blackburn, Minister.
Bracken, Minister.
Allen Christ Untied Melhodist, Allen; &o:lay School. 9:45 am.; Wo!stlp
Middle Creek Baptist, Blue River; Sunday School; tG a.m.; Wbrship Service, 11 am. &6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth Lemaster, ~.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wedresday, 7 p.m.; Eugene Cook,
Community United Methodist, 141 Burke Avenue (off University
Minister.
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt. 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steve Pescosolido,
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Minister.
7 p.m. ; Donald Crisp, Minister.
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, At 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
home phone 285·3385
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smith,
Pleasant Home Baptist, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday Minister.
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Emma United Methodist, Emma; Sunday Worship Service, 2 p.m.;
7 p.m.; Mark Tackett, Pastor.
Jack Howard, Minister.
Pleasant Valley Old Regular Baptist Church, Tinker Fork; First United Methodist, 256 South Arnold Avenue; 9 a.m.
Meeting time 1st Saturday & Sunday of each month, 3rd Sunday Contempory Service; Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service,
Evening at 6:00p.m.; Moderator, Gary Compton; Assist. Moderator, 10:55 a.m. and 5 p.m. UMYS Service; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Mark D.
Jimmy Conley.
Walz, Pastor.
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner; Sunday School, 10 a.m; Worship Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday Morning
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; J.B. Hall, Pastor. Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Mid-week Service, 7 p.m.;
Phone: (606) 874·3222.
Sunday Evening Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
Rock Fork Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.; month at 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wendell Crager, Graceway United Methodist, Rt. 80, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 7 p.m.; Roy Harlow,
Minister.
Rock Fork Regular Baptist, Garrett; Worship Service, 9:30a.m.; Minister.
Salisbury United Methodist, Printer; Sunday .School, 10 a.m.;
Earl Slone, Minister; Jerry Manns, Assistant Minister.
Salt Lick United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship Service, Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Bobby G.
10:30 a.m.; 4th Sunday; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Pastor, Chester Lawson, Minister.
Wayland United Methodist, At 7, Wayland; Sunday School, 10
Lucas.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Brad Tackett,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Minister.
Wheelwright United Methodist, Wheelwright; Sunday School, 10
Pastor, Robert Shane Powers.
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday
Bobby Isaac, Minister.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Vogle Day United Methodist Church, Harold; Sunday School,
The Third Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study,
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
7:00 p.m.; Dennis C. Love, Pastor.
Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist, U.S. 23 (north of Layne Brothers); Drift Pentecostal, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Ted Shannon,
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chuck Ferguson, Minister.
Minister.
Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist; Cliff Road; Sunday Free Pentecostal Church of God, At 1428, East Point; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00 School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Thurs.,
p.m.; Evening Service, 6:00p.m.; No Service the 1st Sunday of 6:30 p.m.; Buster Hayton, Minister.
each month; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jody Spencer, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury; Sunday School, 10
Trimble Chapel Freewill Baptist; Intersection of U.S. 23 and KY a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m.; John
80, Water Gap; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, "Jay" Patton, Minister.
11 a.m. and Evening Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Free Pentecostal Deliverance, Ext. 46 off ML Parkway at
Study, 7 p.m., Youth Services 7 p.m.; Everyone Welcome.
Campton; Worship Service, Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.; Patricia
United Comunlty Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service, ·2 Crider, Minister.
p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Carlos Beverly, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Holiness, Rt. 122, Upper Burton; Sunday
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist, Wheelwright Junction; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m; Friday, 7 p.m.; Louis
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sanlan, Minister; David Pike, Associate Minister.
7 p.m.; Louis Ferrari, Minister.
Goodloe Pentecostal, Rt 850, David; Worship Service, 6 p.m.;
CATHOLIC
Malcom Slone, Minister.
St. Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11:15 a.m.; Saturday, 5 Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal, Floyd and Magoffin County
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Line;; Worship Service, 6:30p.m.; Mike D. Caldwell, Minister. 297·
CHRISTIAN
6262.
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; sunday School, 10 a.m.; Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Main St., Martin; Sunday
worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
• School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; 2nd Sat, 7 p.m.; Thurs.,
Garrett Community Christian, Route 550, Garrett; Worship 7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
6 p.m.;
· 10 :30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed nesday, 6:30 p.m.; Don n'e
Serv1ce,
1 Free Pentecostal Church, Dwale; Services Saturday,
S
Hackworth, Minister.
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m.; No unday Night
Service.
Victory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.;
PRESBYTERIAN
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams, Minister.
Drift Presbyterian, Route 1101, Drift; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10 First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.;
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; George C. Love, Minister.
Tommy J. Spears, Minister.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Prestonsburg Church of Christ, 88 Hwy. 1428; Worship Service,
10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Richard Kelly and Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Gary
Kidder, Ministers.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sheph Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATIER DAY SAINTS
Harmon, Minister.
Highland Church of Christ, Rt. 23, Hager Hill; Sunday School, 10 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Relief
Society/Preisthood/Primary, 9:30a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.;
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Sacrament Mtg., 11:20 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chester Varney, House address, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649; Meeting House tele·
phone number: 285·3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
Minister.
Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
OTHER
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;
Pastor
Atha
Johnson
welcomes
everyone to attend services at
Lonie Meade, Minister.
the CHURCH of GOD of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; school10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
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Drift Independent, Drift; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m.
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea market), Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg, Pastor 889-0905.
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prestonsburg; Sunday
School, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Don Shepherd, Minister.
Faith Revelation Ministery, 1/4 mile above Worldwide Equipment;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Randy Hagans, Minister.
Faith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship Service, 11
a.m.; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Buddy and Maude Frye, Minister.
Full Gospel Community, (formerly of Martin) moved to Old Allen;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Sunday
evening, 6:30p.m.; Wed., 6:30pm.; Lavonne Lafferty, Minister.
Lighthouse Temple, Main St. and Hall St.; Worship Service, 12
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m.; Roy Cosby, Minister.
Living Water Ministries Full Gospel Church, Conley Fork of
Spurlock, Prestonsburg; Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Sunday Evening,
6:00 p.m. Pastor: Curt Howard.
Martin House of Worship, Old Post Office St.; Worship Service, 7
p.m., Saturday/Sunday.
Old nme Holiness, 2 miles up Arkansas Creek, Martin; Sunday
School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; John W
Patton, Minister.
Spurlock Bible (Baptist), 6227 Spurlock Creek Rd., Prestonsburg;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7
p.m.; Jim Stephens, Minister.•886·1003.
Town Branch Church; Sunday School 10 a.m except for first
Sunday in each month.; Worship Service, Sun. morning 10:00 a.m.;
Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; No Sunday night services on
first Sunday of each month. Tom Nelson, Minister.
The Father House, Big Branch, Abbott Creek; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wright1 Minister.
The Tabernacle, At 321 (Old Plantation Motel), Christian
Educator, 10:00; Sunday Morning, 11 :00; Sunday Evening, 7:00;
Wednesday, 7:00; Pastors, Paul and Ramona Aiken.
Youth Fellowship Center, Wheelwright; Monday-Tuesday, 6 p.m.;
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Zion Deliverance, Wayland; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m. Prayer Line:
358·2001; Jeff Kinslow, Pastor
Taylor Chapel Community Church, formerly the old Price Food
Service building, located 1 quarter mile above Worldwide
Equipment, Rt. 1428. Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Morning
Service, 11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6:30 p.m. Kenny Vanderpool,
Pastor.
International Pentecostal Holiness Church, 10974 N. Main St.,
Martin; Rev. Ellis J. Stevens, Senior Pastor.
Rising Sun Ministries, 78 Court Street, Allen, Ky.; Sunday, 10:30
a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m. Pastor: D.P. Curry.
Church of God of Prophecy, Sunday School 10 a.m., worship
Service 11 a.m., Sunday Night· 6 p.m., Wednesday Night· 6 p.m.
Pastor Glenn Hayes. West Prestonsburg.
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Community Owned/Not For Profit
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Accredlled bV JCAHO
Phvstclan Referral
886-7588
HINDMAN PIOMART
HO•CINB
Highway 160 E.
1 (800) 511-1695
East Kentucky Metal
Roofing & Siding Supplies
East KY Metal (Next door to East KY Roof &Truss Co.)
3095 S. Lake Drive· Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone: (606) 889-9609 or (606) 886·9563
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220 •}felp Wanted
230 • Information
250 • Miscellaneous
260 - Part Time
270 · Sales
280 ,.Services
290 -·)Nark Wanted
) 1o - Agriculture
;,115- ATV's ·
p2o- Boats ·
.:1 30 - Cars .•
.140- 4x4's
;: 150- Miscell~;~neous
;~~ 60 - Moto~les
••·170- Parts••·
:;175-suv·$
300 • FJNANCIAL ·
~00 - EMPLOYMENT :
31 0 - $usiness
Opportunity
330 - For Sale
D80 - Trucks ·
:;:j 90 - Vans '':;•.
•
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
AUTOMOTIVE
,. . 120-Boats
'
FOR SALE: 18 ft.
Pontoon Boat Buggy,
40 HP Mercury O.B.,
Trolling Motor, Fish
Finder, 1994 Model
Real Fine Shape,
Lots of Extras, Call
886-0342,
$5,000
Firm,
Trailer
Included.
130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call 8862842 or 886-3451
FOR SALE, 1995
Geo Tracker 4x4,
Excellent Condition,
87K Miles, $3,900 or
negotiable. Call 3779844
FOR SALE
1993
Ford
Crown
Victoria.
138,000
miles. $,1200. call
606-874-0467
445 · Furnitut~
EMPLOYMENT
When responding to
Employment ads that
have reference numbers,· please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your envelope.
Reference
numbers are used to
help us direct your
letter to the correct
individual.
205-Business Oppt.
LOOKING
TO
START OR EXPAND
YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
fast & easy approval
on all types of loans,
call toll-free 866-6811264
21 D-Job listing ·
A
NURSING
HOME IS NOT YOUR
ONLY OPTION-Call
Caring Hearts In
Home Care, the
affordable solution for
you. For as little as
$3.50 per hour you
can keep your loved
ones
at
home .
Looking for experiened and dependable people.
Call
886-7809 or 276-7964700
H I R I N G
Teacher's Assistant
Position,
Baptist
Learning Center, Fall
Term, First Baptist
Church 157 S. Front
St., Prestonsburg, KY,
Glenda Blackburn,
Director Call 606-8868681
FOR SALE 1991
Toyota
Corolla
needs work $800 firm
WRIGHT
call
606-886-8339
LUMBER CO. is takafter 5 pm.
ing applications for an
Office
Position. Must
FOR SALE: 1988
have
knowledge in
Pontiac Bonneville,
basic
accounting,
no title, good for parts.
and
$600 obo. Call 874- bookkepping,
copmuter
skills.
Apply
4094.
in person at the Martin
location. No Phone
140-4x4's
Calls Please.
FOR SALE: Honda
'93
Fourwheeler.
300
Honda
'97
Fourwheel
drive.
Looks good and runs
good. Call 886-0875.
FOR SALE: 1998
Honda 300 ATV 4x4,
4 trax, standard.
1987 Cadillac, runs
good, Call 478-9623
160-Motorcycles
FOR SALE 1998
YAMAHA YZ80 New
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
$1600. Call 606-4529599 for more info.
·180-Trucks
WANTED used full
size pick-ups 1998
thru 2003, will pay
cash call 800-789·
5301
!,{
450 - Lawn &J~ar®lf
4bo - Yard St~kt "-'
470 · Health &'Se~uty
475 - Household
LOCAL
REBUILD
SHOP FOR MINE
EQUIPMENT is looking for 2 experienced
Mechanics. Apply in
person at 542 Mare
Creek
Road,
Stanville, KY or call
478-2882 between
7am-5pm.
RAY'S BARGAIN
CENTER
&
Used
New
Furniture
&
Appliances @ unbelievable prices. Come
in today for incredible
savings. Shop At The
Little Furniture Store
& Save!!
Route.
#122, McDowell. Call
606-377-0143.
info call
2573
606-226- Townhomes Rt. 7
South. ASK ABOUT
OUR
MOVE IN
2 BR, 1 BA NEWLY SPECIAL.
Rental
BUILT HOUSE FOR Assistance Ava:lablel
SALE, LR & Kitchen,
Located at Stumbo Stave, Refridgerator,
Hollow in Drift, KY, Dishwasher,
WID
Call Anytime a74 . Hook Ups. Call 3498642
7000
550-Land/Lots
1 BR FURNISHED
APARTMENT,
ATIENTION: LAND Including Utilities. 2
HIGH AND DRY, not BR Unfurnished.
in Flood Zone, 1.59 Call 886-8366
Acres 2 Miles off 23
on Rice Branch on
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
Prater Creek, Call TOWNHOUSE also 1
evenings 606-874- bed room furnished
9966 /
or unfurnished located in Prestonsburg
570-Mobile Homes ,NO PETS call 606886 8991
3BR, 2 BA MOBILE
HOME FOR SALE
FURNISHED
1
with Land, approxi- BED ROOM APT.
mately 3 acres, new Central heat & air.
roof and vinyl siding, Rent starting at $375.
call 886-6227
month,
+ $300.
deposit water includFinal
clearance ed. Located near
20041ot models and HRMC.
606-889-
2005 models now
available! If you are
serious about purchasing a new home
you need to be '~Jith
experienced staff to
get the right home at
a great price. The
Home Show-South
ing.com or call 606- FOR SALE: 8ft' deli
William son, Inc. US
886·1221 to arrange cooler, $950 and Gas
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
an interview.
convection
oven,
606-353-6444 or toll
$450. Call 606-886free 877-353-6444
FIELD 2367 .
OIL
has
COMPANY
FOR SALE, LIKE
All Drywall, Dutch
openings for hard
NEW refridgerator with 2x6 walls,and
working responsible
and stackable wash- 5112 roof pitch, ultidrivers. Must be of er and dryer, call 886- mate kitchen package 21 or older. Must 8724
age, glass block winhave COL with HAldow, and many more
MAT and tanker KAY'S WALLPAPER extras, Set up for
endorcements, good 205 Depot Road viewing. For details
driving record and Paintsville,
Ky. call 606-353-6444 or
MERCHANDISE
KY
FOR SALE-Solid
Wood Office Desk.
Call 789-6320 or
367-1506
ABBOTT
ENGINEERING, INC.
is currently accepting
applications for an
experienced mining
permit
technician.
The applicant should
have experience in 470-Health&Beauty
preparing all phases
of a DNR mining perWOLFF TANNING
BEDS
mit (surface and uderground). The suc- Financing available,
cessful
applicant Free delivery & set
should also be famii- up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs,
iar with the computer Parts, Lotions at
programs AutoCAD, Wholesale
Prices.
Sedcad and Reame. Call 888-554-0058
An excellent benefit
package is provided 480-Miscellaneous
including
health,
401 (K), 6 paid holi- FOR SALE: 8 ft'
days and vacation. refrigerated deli case,
Please send resume $1000, small pizza
to: 3073 KY RT 321, oven, $400, small
Prestonsburg, KY juice cooler, $150,
washer & dryer, $150
41653 or email to
pair. Call 606-886thoward
2367.
@abbottengineer-
some
mechanical
apptitude.
Please
apply in person at:
Universal
Well
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606-8743487,
Accepting
Mon
DELIVERY/WARE applications
thru
Fri
.
between
the
HOUSE-Auxier dishours
of
Bam
and
tributor
Non-COL,
Must be at least 21 4pm.
years old, have valid
drivers license and M E D 1 C A L
meet requirements. s E c R E T A R y
Must have at least 6 Needed to
work
months
verifiable
Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
experience driving in
every
other Sat.,
a 20 foot truck or largalternating
between
er or a 10 wheel dump
and
truck. Heavy lifting, Prestonsburg
Forklift experience Martin Office, prefer
helpful. Drug screen some Secretarial and
and DOT physical, M- Billing Experience.
F with benefits. Fax Call 886-1714 or
resume to Corporate 285-9000
office 812-280-2232
or call 800-967-7473 PART
TIME
EOE.
CASHIER Needed at
Classic Cleaners in
220-Help Wanted
Prestonsburg,
No
Weekends, Evening
HANDY
MAN Shift. Call 789-7748
NEEDED 2 Days a
Week to mow grass
and weed eat & various other jobs, mini410-Animals
mum wage, call 8862288
FREE BLACK LAB
MIX
PUUPIES,
0 E N T A L wormed , first round of
ASSISTANT shots and will pay for
to
be
NEEDED,
Send females
spayed.
Call
886Resumes to:
419
Town Mtn. Rd., Suite 0035
105, Pikeville,
41501
445-Fumilure
9717.
620-Storage/Office
FOR RENT: Office
Suite,
New
900
Construction.
sq.
ft.
Ample
Parking, Can be
Convenient Location,
New Office Behind
Sav-A-Lot
in
Prestonsburg.
Call
886-1515 for info.
For Lease Finished
Office Space for
lease in prime location near BSCTC,
(PCC) and the new
Food City -- 21 00 -sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
five private offices,
conference
room, $500 per month ,
640-Land/Lots
kitchen, bath, parking $400 deposit, 60 S.
Trailer lot for rent
lot call Today 606- Evergreen, Lancer
on old U.S. 23
424-2690 or 226- A d d i t i o n ,
between
PrestonKY.
Prestonsburg,
2266
sburg and Paintsville
Call 606-886-6358
call 606-886-9007 or
FOR RENT: 900
889 9747
Sq.
Ft. HOUSE FOR RENT:
Office/Commercial 239 Francis Court,
TRAILER
LOT
Space located next to Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
FOR RENT, Large
Reflections beauty Bath 1400 Sq. Ft. ,
Yard. Call 886-8366
salon, 3 quarter miles Suitable for office ,
south of Mf!rtin on Rt. small business or
HOME
MOBILE
122 across from the residence. Not suitLOT For Rent, couGarth Tech. School. able location for chiiples only, 4 miles
Call285-9112
dren or pets. $500
from MAC. Call 886per month + utilities.
2288
886-6362
630-Houses
3 BR HOUSE FOR FOR RENT 3 BR
RENT,
Hardwood
floors, oak cabinets,
nice, located 2 miles
up Rt. 1427 call 8860893
house.
Newly
remodeled, references
required.
886-836 6 .
For Rent : newly
constructed Mobile
Home Lots in new
A II en· reference
required call 606874-2212
2 BR HOUSE FOR
HOUSE FOR RENT RENT in Bevinsville,
3 BR carpet, pan- Total Electric. Call
eled, cnetral h/a, 2 478-9623
car garage, no pets.
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY,
Myra, Ky., is now accepting applications for the
following position(s):
Electrician with 3 years plant electrical and
repair experience. Must be able to cut and weld.
" P~Cn+ e~~Ee~i~~c~~~~~q~lrm~· ~ ,R,e~ires State and
'f!ederal Electrical cert1~ications. 'Also requires KY
Surface Mine Certification.
Welder/Pipefitter/Repairman with 3 years
prep plant repair experience. Must be able to cut,
fit & weld pipe. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification. Must have Welder/Pipefitter
Certificate.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
Hundreds of Patterns toll free 577-353- . .- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. .
of
Wallpaper
& 6444 the home show
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY, Myra, KY, is now accepting appliBorders. All under
cations for the following position(s):
$10.00. Open TuesDozer operator with 2 years surface coal mining experience. Looking for 1st
Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
class
operator who can also operate two of the following pieces of equipment:
Sat.1 0 a.m to 3 p.m.
backdump,
drill, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
61
0-Apartment
Closed Sun . & Mon.
Certification.
606-789-8584.
DUPLEX
FOR
Backdump operator with 2 years surface coal mining experience. Looking
BR
Central
RENT:
2
FOR SALE: Field
for
1st class operator who can also operate two of the following pieces of equipStone on Pallets, Heat & Air, Total
ment: dozer, drill, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
Electric,
Excellent
$250 per one ton palCertification.
let approx. 15 pallets. Condition. On US 23
North,
1
Mile
From
MECHANIC with 5 years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic on a surYou load and haul.
No
606-424-4125
or Prestonsburg,
face job. Requires COL and KY Surface Mine Certifications.
Pets. Call 889-9747
606-478-5524
Loader Operator with minimum 2 years experience operatin~ a 992G loader
or 886-9007
at a surface coal mine. Must be able to operate 2 of the following: backdump,
STEEL BUILDINGSdozer,
drill, excavator, and/or grader. Requires KY Surface Mine Certification.
FURNISHED
Damaged,
Repo,
RENTALS
Factory
Seconds,
All
Cancellations!,
must go. No reasonable offer Refused!
Financing available!
Call 800-405-7501
ext. 1558
REAL ESTATE
530-Houses
APARTMENT
5
miles from Martin,
Utilities
already
turned on. $370 per
month + electricity
and $125 deposit.
Call anytime 285·
3641
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
ATTENTION: EXPERIENCED COAL MINERS:
1 BR APAijTMENT,
next to Waffle House.
$395 per month,
includes water. Call
859-339-2702, After
6pm 886-6465
HOUSE FOR SALE
in
Prestonsburg,
3BR, Some furniture
included, $45,900,
Call anytime 8899821
NOW RENTING Park
Place Apartments in
HOUSE FOR SALE
Prestonsburg,
on Rt. 1428 between
Available for immediCow
Creek
&
ate
occupancy. Rent
Prestonsburg, 4 BR
1
BR/$309,
2
Ranch, 3 1/2 acres,
BR/$345.
ASK
$120,000, Call 886ABOUT OUR MOVE
9857 or 297-6514
IN SPECIAL,
Call
HOUSE FOR SALE
886-0039
2 BR, large Living
Room, 2 Full Baths. NOW
RENTING
New septic system, P i n e w 0 0 d
new green metal Townhomes, Brand
&
BR
roof,
city
water,
3
2
$35,000, for more New
Would you like to work for a company that has 40 plus years of coal reserves?
Would you like to work for a company with new equipment?
Would you like to work for a company that has excellent wages and benefits?
Would you like to work for one of the leading coal companies in Eastern Kentucky?
Well, now's your chance-Premier Elkhorn Coal Company-a subsidiary of
TECO Coal Corporation is now accepting applications for underground mining
positions - Electricians, Inside Laborers, Miner Operators, Ram Car Operators,
Repairmen, Roof Bolt Operators, and Scoop Operators. Requires KY
Undergorund Mine Certification.
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company offers excellent wages, excellent medical, dental
and vision coverage, sick days, paid vacation, 9 holidays, life insurance, long term
care insurance, short and long term disability benefits, company paid retirement,
401 K savings plan with a company match, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Applications are being accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company subscribes to a drug-free work environment and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
14X70
MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT, 3
BR,
Excellent
Condition, $400 per
month + Utilities,
Security Deposit and
References
Required. 874-2802
690-Want to Rent
•\
WANT TO RENT 3 or
4 BR House or
Apartment in the
Prestonsburg
or
Paintsville area. Call
886-0325
SERVICES
713Ctlldfldel1y Care
WILL DO BABY-SITTING in my home.
Mon-Fri, please call
791-4223
If)
~
NEED HELP?
Are you caring for an
incapacitated loved
one? Do you work all
the time and have no
time left for house
cleaning or enjoying
time out for yourself?
If so, you need, and
derserve, help. Call
Kelly, a 36-year-old
CNA, CPR certified,
to help with your
or
loved
one,
home/office cleaning.
Call for reasonable
rates-flrviable schedules. 478-5198 (after
5pm) and 478-1571
(before Spm).
770-Repair/Services
CARPENTRY
WORK
all types.
New construction or
remodeling
Garages, decks, etc.
Concrete work & siding. Free estimates.
Call 886-8896.
JKB
LANDSCAPING &
LAWN SERVICE
New jobs or maintenance, No job to big
or small, Free estimates.
Call 8890684,874-1214,2264147 or 226-4148
1)
D & D Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Free Estimates!
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
Call 606-785-0316 or
785-9810
NOTICES
812-Free
FREE
PALLETS:
can be picked up
behind The Floyd
County Times.
900-Legals
•
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
FOR FINANCIAL
AUDIT SERVICES
Big Sandy Area
Community Action
Program, Inc., is currently accepting proposals for Financial
Audit Services for the
contract period of
November 1, 2004,
through October 31,
2005. Proposals are
subject to terms and
conditions of the
Request
For
Proposal. Copies of
this Request For
Proposal may be
obtained
in
the
Accounting
Department at the
address
below,
Monday
through
Friday, between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
prior to the time and
date specified for bid
opening.
Proposals must be
mailed or delivered to
James
Michael
Howell,
Executive
Director, Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, 3rd
ftoor
Johnson
Country Courthouse,
Paintsville,
Ky.
41240. All envelopes
must
clearly
be
marked on the outside of the envelope,
"FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL."
Proposals will be
accepted until April
22nd, 2005, and will
be opened at 11 a.m.,
on Apnl 25th, 2005.
All proposals must be
received by the time
designated in the
invitation, and none
will be considered
thereafter. Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, Inc.,
cannot
assume
responsibility for any
delay as a result of
failure of the mails to
deliver bids on time.
Proposals will be
opened and read at
the time and location
stated above.
for renewal of a perNOTICE OF
mit for an underBLASTING
ground
mrnrng operaSCHEDULE
lion.
The
proposed
APPLICATION
operation will disturb
NO. 836-5441
10.13 surface acres,
In accordance with
and will underlie
the provisions of 405
504.00 acres, and
KAR 18:120, Section
the total area within
3, notice is hereby
the permit boundary
given that Frasure
will be 514.13 acres.
Creek Mining, LLC,
The proposed oper1051 Main Street,
ation is approximateSuite 100, Milton,
ly 0.9 mile south of
West Virginia 25541,
KY 80's junction with
(304) 743-8617, proKY 777, and is localposes the following
ed 0.1 mile east of
blasting schedule.
Turkey Creek. The
The blasting site conlatitude is 37°30'S9"
sists of approximateanL1 the longitude is
ly 169.58 acres,
82°47'13".
located at Beaver, in
The proposed operFloyd
County,
ation is located on
NOTICE OF
Kentucky. The area
the Martin U.S.G.S. 7
BLASTING
begins at the inter1/2 minute quadranSCHEDULE
section of KY 979's
gle map. The surface
APPLICATION
junction with Mitchell
area to be disturbed
NO. 836-5423
Branch Road, and is is owned by Harold
In accordance with located
within
Ray Hagans and
the provisions of 405 Mitchell Branch of
William B. and Debra
KAR 18:120, Section Mud Creek, and also
Hagans. The opera3, notice is hereby lies along Mud Creek
tion will underlie land
given that Frasure at Latitude 37°24'27"
owned by Harold Ray
Longitude
Creek Mining, LLC, and
Hagans, J.B. Ellis,
1051 Main Street, 82°39'24"
Charles and Joyce
Suite 100, Milton, Detonations of exploGibson, Lynn M.
West Virginia 25541 , sives are proposed to
Parrish, Jerry Donald
(304) 743-8617, pro- occur daily, sunrise to
Hagans, Larry Edgar
poses the following sunset, from April 1, Hagans,
Oakie
blasting schedule. 2005, to March 31, Shepherd, Stephen
The blasting site con- 2006.
D. and Deborah
Control of the blastsists of approximateBailey, Teddy Gibson,
ly 124.53 acres, ing area will be mainLovel and Cendia
located 3.20 miles tained by blocking
Hall, James and
southeast
of the access roads to
Melinda
Stumbo,
McDowell in Floyd the area, and stopEIIis Little, Dave and
County,
Kentucky. ping traffic along pubLeila Harvey, Earl
The
proposed lic
roads,
when
Edward and Mary
amendment
area applicable, at least
Webb,
Earnest
begins at the inter- ten (10) minutes prior
Hayes, Mabie Willis,
section of KY Route to the blast. Post delMinnie Irizarry et al.,
1929's junction with onation access to the Delbert Glen Goins,
Buckhorn Fork Road, blasting area, and Marion
Jr.,
and
and is located within release of traffic on
Cludia Hayes, Sidney
Buckhorn Fork of public roads, Will be Jean Hayes, Virgil
Frasure Creek, and allowed, only after an and Sandra Moore,
also at the head of inspection has deter- Mander Moore, c. M.
Frasure Creek. The mined that no haz- and Edith Wise,
mine site is located at ards exist.
Mar1
·e
St lb k
latitude
37°24'20"
Aft
1
e as y,
er personne are Gordon Neil and
and
longitude cleared from the
,
, , .
d t
Belinda Carrol, Joey
o
8 2 4 1 3 5
area, a pre- e ona- Wells-Adams, and
Detonations of explo- tion warning, consistLeo C. Harmon.
sives are prqposed to ing of a one minute
The application has
occur
Sunday series of long blasts been filed for public
through
Saturday of a siren w1·11 be
'
inspection at the
for
sunrise to sunset, given. The blast sig- Department
from April 1 2005 to nal will consist of a
'
'
Surface
Mining
March 31 2006
one minute ser1"es of
'
·
Reclamation
and
Control of the blast- short blasts of a E n f 0 r c e !ll e n t • s
ing area will be main- siren, ptior to detona p r e s 1 0 n s b u r g
tained by blocking tion. The all-clear sig- Regional Office, 3140
the access roads to nal will consist of a
South Lake Drive,
the area at least ten prolonged
blast, Suite
6,
(10) minutes prior to sounded on a siren, pres t 0 n s burg,
the blast. Post deto- following the inspec- Kentucky
41653 .
nation access to the tion of the blast site. Written comments or
blasting area will be These signals will be
.bl
. . objections must be
a IIowed , on IY after an aud1 e over a mlm- filed with the Director,
inspection has deter- mum distance of one- Division of Permits,
mined that no haz- half mile. All blasting # 2 Hudson Hollow,
will be scheduled U.S. 127 South,
ards exist.
After personnel are from sunrise to sunFrankfort, Kentucky
cleared from the set; however, blast- 40601 .
area, a pre-detona- ing may be conductlion warning, consist- ed at other times.
ADVERTISEMENT
ing of a one minute Events which could
OF BIDSseries of long blasts lead to blasting at
REQUEST
FOR
of a siren will be times other than
QUALIFIED
given. The blast sig- scheduled, include,
BIDDERS
nal will consist of a but are not limited to,
one minute series of rain, lightning, or
FOR THE SALE
short blasts of a siren other atmospheric
OF:
prior to detonation. conditions
which FLOYD COUNTY
The all-clear signal involve personnel,
GAS SYSTEM
will consist of a pro- operational, or public
longed blast sounded safety. If conditions
The Floyd County
on a siren, following · occur that require Fiscal Court will
the inspection of the blasting at times
receive sealed bids
blast site. These sig- other than the norfrom qualified bidders
scheduled
nals will be audible mally
for the sale of a NATover a minimum dis- blasting hours, the
URALGAS DISTRIBtance of one-half audible
signals
UTION
SYSTEM,
mile.
described above will
owned by Floyd
All blasting will be be used to warn the
County, Kentucky, by
scheduled
from public of the blasting
and through the
Sunday
through activity.
Floyd County Fiscal
Saturday, from sunCourt, and operated
rise to sunset. If in
NOTICE OF
and managed by
the
event
that
INTENTION
East
Kentucky
unscheduled blasting
TO MINE
Utilities, Inc., puris unavoidable, then
PURSUANT TO
suant to a lease
the audible signals
agreement.
The
APPLICATION
described above will
Floyd
County
Fiscal
NO. 836-5466,
be used to notify all
Court will receive
RENEWAL
persons within onesealed bids for the
In
accordance
with
half mile of the blastsale of the Floyd
KRS
350.055,
notice
ing site. The appliCounty
Gas System
cant must document is hereby given that
until
4:00
p.m., Local
the reason and con- DFM, Inc., P.O. Box
Time, on Thursday,
367,
Allen,
Ky.
ditions
for
the
April 21, 2005.
unscheduled blast 41601, has applied
with any required
seismograph report.
Events which could
lead to blasting at
times other than
those
scheduled,
IN THE
include, but are not
limited to, rain, lightFLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ning, or other atmosCIRCULATION DEPT.
pheric
conditions
which involve perASSEMBLING NEWSPAPERS
sonnel, operational,
or public safety.
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
Part..tlme:
Day and night shifts
APPLY AT 263 S. CENTRAL AVE.
No Phone Calls, Please!
E.O.E.
S Y S T E M the Floyd County
DESCRIPTION.
Courthouse,
149
South
Central
The Floyd County A v e n u e ,
Gas System consists P r e s to n s b u r g ,
of a natural gas distri- Kentucky.
bution system furnishing natural gas to
A qualified brdder
customers in the will be reqwred to
communities of Allen, provide all necessary
Dwale, Estill, Garrett, proof of the bidder's
Hueysville, Lackey, financial, technical,
Middle
Creek, and managerial abiliMinnie, and Wayland, ty to purchase, operand their outlying ate, and maintain the
vicinities in Floyd Floyd County Gas
County,
Kentucky. System An award of
Documentation the bid and the sale
regarding the sale of of the Floyd County
the Floyd County Gas System shall be
Gas System may be contingent upon the
examined by sched- approval of the sysuling an appointment tem's transfer by the
with David Layne, II, Kentucky
Public
or John Allen, Jr., Service Commission.
during regular business hours from 8:00
Any bid received
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., later than the time
Local Time, Monday specified for receipt
through Friday, at the of bids or any bid not
offices
of
East submitted with the
Kentucky
Utilities, necessary documenInc.,
located
at tation shall not be
Central
Avenue, considered.
Bids
P r e s t o n s b u r g , received after the
Kentucky [Telephone scheduled
closing
(606) 886-2431 ; FAX: time· for the receipt of
(606) 889-9196], and bids will be returned
having the mailing unopened to the bidaddress of P.O. Box ders. Submission of
408, Prestonsburg, a bid shall be conKentucky 41653.
strued as evidence
and confirmation that
BID PROCESS:
the
bidder
has
reviewed all necesThe Floyd County sary documentation,
Fiscal Court will has made all necesreceive sealed bids sary site visits, and
for the sale of the has conducted suffiFloyd County Gas cient due diligence to
System at the Office allow its submission
of the Floyd County of a bid and bona fide
Judge
Executive, offer for the system.
located on the 2nd
floor of the Floyd
The Floyd County
County Courthouse, Fiscal Court reserves
149 South Central the right to reject any
Avenue, Suite 9, and all bids or to
p
t
b
r e s 0 n s u r g • waive any formalities
Kentucky
41653 in the bidding. No bid
[Telephone
(606) may be withdrawn for
886-9193] until 4:00 a period of sixty (60)
p.m., Local Time, on days subsequent to
Thursday, April 21 , the opening of bids
2005. The sealed without the consent
bids for the sale of of the Floyd County
the Floyd County Fiscal Court.
Gas System will be
opened
and
an
NOTICE OF
award of the bid
INTENTlON
made to the highest
TO MINE
and best qualified
PURSUANT TO
bidder at the Special
APPLICATION
Meeting of the Floyd
NO. 836-0294,
County Fiscal Court
scheduled for Friday,
AMENDMENT 1
(1) In accordance
April 22, 2005, at
10:00 a.m. , Local with KRS 350.070,
Time, to be held in notice is hereby
the
County given that Miller Bros.
Courtroom, located Coal,
Inc. ,
25
Drive,
on the 2nd floor of Clydean
Leburn,
Kentucky
41831, has applied
for an amendment to
an existing surface
coal mining operation, located 1 mile
southeast
of
Weeksbury, in Floyd
and Pike counties.
The amendment will
add 31.22 acres, and
will delete 2.15 of
surface disturbance,
making a total of
639.97 acres within
the amended permit
boundary.
(2} The proposed
amendment area is
approximately 1 mile
southeast
from
Kentucky
Route
466's junction with
Caleb Fork County
Road, and is located
on Pine Fork of Oaleb
Fork,
in
Floyd
County, and Abel
Tackett Fork of Long
Fork, in Pike County.
The latitude is 37
degrees, 19 minutes,
09 seconds. The longitude is 82 degrees,
41 minutes, 01 seconds.
(3) The proposed
amendment is located
on
the
Wheelwright USGS 7
1/2 minute quadrangle map. The surface
area to be disturbed
under the amendment is owned by
Collins and Mayo
Collieries Company,
Joyce N. Johnson,
Clinton & Eva Little,
and Joe & Mary
Tackett. The operation will use the surface area method of
mining.
(4) The amendment
application has been
filed
for
public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
and
Reclamation
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky
41 653.
Written comments
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South ,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
This is the final
advertisement of the
application. All comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
received within thirty
(30) days of today's
date.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
The Floyd County
Fiscal Court will
accept sealed bids
until Friday, April 22,
2005, at the hour of
9:30 o'clock a.m., for
the following :
15, 2005 • 811
person or by postage
delivery, at the Office
of the Floyd County
Judge/ Exec utive,
located on the second floor of the old
Floyd
County
Courthouse,
149
South
Central
Avenue
Suite 9,
Pres ton sburg ,
Kentucky
41653
(606)
[Teleph one:
886-9193],
during
regular • business
hours,
Monday
through Friday, from
8:00 a.m. to 4 ·30
p.m. , until Friday,
April 22, 2005, at the
hour of 9 :30 o'clock
a.m. No further bids
wil l be accepted after
Friday, April 22
2005, at the hour of
9.30 o'clock a.m.
The bid will be
awarded to the lowest and/or best bidder at the Special
Meeting of the Floyd
County Fiscal Court
to be held on Friday,
April 22, 2005, at the
hour of 10·00 o'clock
a.m., in the County
Courtroom, located
on the second floor of
the old Floyd County
Cou rthouse,
149
South
Central
Ave nue,
Prestonsb urg,
Kentucky.
Thirty
Thousand
Feet (30,000') of
Four Inch (4") SDR21 PVC water line, in
The Floyd County
20'
joints,
for
Fiscal
Court has the
installing water lines
right
to
accept or·
in Floyd County,
reject any or all bids.
Kentucky,
Prospective bidders
may submit sealed
bids for the specified
amount and type of
water line, either in
Paul Hunt
Thompson
Floyd County
Judge/Executive
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FRIDAY, APRIL
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836-
5465
In accordance with
KRS 350.055, notice
is hereby given that
Mason Coal, Inc.,
P.O.
Box
2864,
Pikeville, Kentucky
41502, has applied
for a permit for an
underground
coal
mmmg
operation,
located 2.2 miles
east of Emma, in
rloyd County. The
proposed operation
will disturb 3.63 surface acres, and will
underlie
130.38
acres, and the total
area within the permit
boundary will be
134.01 acres.
The proposed operation is approximately 2.2 miles southea·st
from Ky. Rt. 194's
junction with Ky. Rt.
1428, and located on
Cow Creek. The latitude is 37°38'07".
The longHude is
82°39'27"
The proposed operation is located on
the
Lancer/Harold
U.S.G.S.
7
1/2
minute quadrangle
maps. The surface
area to be disturbed
is owned by Sarah B.
Allen . The operation
will underlie land
owned by Sarah B.
Allen and Woodrow
W. Burchett Jr.
The application has
been ' filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments or
objections must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
127 South,
U.S.
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601 .
This is the final
advertisement of this
application; all comments, objections or
requests for a permit
must be received
within thirty (30) days
of today's date.
0
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ADVERTISEMENT Payment Bonds must major rev1s1on will
be secured by a add an additional
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for
ClAP
KY36P157501-04,
Modernization, will
be received by The
Floyd
County
Housing Authority,
thru Friday, April 29,
2005, at2 p.m., (local
time), and then at
said office publicly
opened and read
aloud. The project
consists
of:
Remodeling of 62
bathrooms and 20
one-half baths with
new
PVC
Tub/Shower Liners,
Lavatories, Toilets,
Faucets, and Vinyl
Floor coverings.
The Information for
Bidders, Bid Form,
Form of Contract,
Drawings,
Specifications, and
forms of Bid Bond,
Performance Bond
and Payment Bond,
and other contract
documents may be
examined at the following locations:
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY
41645,
606-285-3833;
Lynn Imaging,
328 Old Vine
Street,
Lexington, KY
40507,
859-255-1 021.
Additional information is provided in the
bidding documents.
Copies of the bidding
documents may be
obtained at the following location.
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY 41645,
Telephone
606-285-3833;
Fax: 606-285-3835,
Attention:
Harry Bennett,
Capital Grants
Coordinator.
Copies must be
obtained from Mr.
Harry L. Bennett at
the office of the Floyd
County
Housing
Authority, 402 John
M. Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY. 41645,
Telephone (606} 2853833.
Partial sets will not
be issued.
Bid Bonds and
Performance
and
guaranty or surety
company listed in the
latest issue of U. S.
Treasury Circular 570
and shall be within
the
maximum
amount specified for
such company in said
Circular 570. The
"Bid Bond" and the
"Performance
and
Payment Bond" must
be issued by a surety
company authorized
to do business in the
state where the project is located, and
must be listed in U.
S. Treasury Circular
No. 570.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby
giver\ that Glenda
Rogers of 145 Sturgill
Branch, Harold, KY
41635, has filed an
application with the
Natural Resources
and Environmental
Protection Cabinet.
to construct a bridge
across Toler Creek.
The property is located
2.2
miles
upstream of Toler
Creek's confluence
with Mud Creek on
KY
State
Route
1426, at Sturgill
Branch
of
Toler
Creek. Any comments 'or objections
concerning this application shall be directed to: KY Division of
Water
Resources
Branch, 14 Reilly
Road,
Frankfort
Office
Park,
Frankfort, KY 40601.
Phone: (502) 5643410.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836-
5457
MAJOR
REVISION NO. 2
In accordance with
the provisions of KRS
350.070, notice is
hereby given that
MATT/CO, INC., 439
Meadows
Branch,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky 41653, has
applied for a major
revision to an existing
underground
coal
mining and reclamation operation, located 0.15 mile southwest of Eastern, in
Floyd County. The
188.69 acres of
underground mining
area, making the total
area
within
the
revised
boundary
230.23 acres.
The operation is
located 0.15 mile
of
southwest
Eastern , in Floyd
County. The operation
is
located
approximately 0.50
mile southwest from
KY Route 550's junction with KY Route
80, and located 0.10
mile northwest of the
Right Fork of Beaver
Creek. The latitude is
37°30'56" and the
longitude 82°48'32".
The
proposed
major revtston is
located on the Martin,
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
maps. The major
revision will underlie
land owned by Ned
Hall, Willard Hicks,
Gregory
Cooley,
&
Freda
Roger
Tackett, Myrtle &
Jobe Cooley, Ronald
& Daphine Reid,
Robert Martin & Joan
S. Flanery, Ralph &
Glenda Barnett, Allen
Central High School,
and Forrest & Cindi
Hughes.
The major revision
proposes to add an
additional
188.69
underground acres to
the existing permit.
The major revision
application has been
tiled
for
public
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources'
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
tiled with the Director,
Division of Mine
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601 .
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briefs
Man pleads
to assaulting
girlfriend
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG An Indiana man who
attacked his girlfriend last
december in the apartment
they shared in
Prestonsburg pleaded
guilty to one count of second-degree assault in circuit court Friday.
Rodney Cobern, 31,
assaulted his girlfriend on
Dec. 28 by battering her
with an electric guitar,
which was shattered during the attack.
, Cobern was given a
sentence recommendation
~ of five years by the commonwealth and will serve
one-and-a-half years
before the rest of his sentence is probated.
Judge Danny P. Caudill
outlined the specific terms
of that probation in court
which reflected the
changes in communications technology.
"You are not to have
any contact with the victim
or her family," Caudill said,
adding, "That means no
~ phone calls, faxes or
emails and you don't get
around it by having a
friend call for you ."
Cobern is scheduled to
be formally sentenced May
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Couple accused of abusing infant;
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - A Floyd County
couple charged with four counts of criminal
abuse had their indictments unsealed Friday
after they were housed in the Floyd County
Detention Center following their arrest.
Gwendalou Shepherd, of Gunlock, and
•
Mark A. Davis, of Prestonsburg, were
charged with intentionally abusing and
allowing abuse of a 2-month-old child.
The abuses are alleged to have occurred
between Aug. 4 and Oct. 6. The infant suffered various injuries from the abuse,
which included broken ribs, a broken arm
and leg, and a fractured skull.
The indictment alleges that the couple
had custody of the child at the time that the
abuses occurred. The complaining witness
in the case is State Trooper Bryan Layne.
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
could not comment on the case due to its
sensitive nature, but did indicate that the
child, not yet a year old, is in a safe environment at this time and receiving the best
of care .
Shepherd
Davis
Two indicted
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tn
connection
with 2003 death
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
HAZARD - Indictments were handed down
Friday against two Floyd Countians charged in
connection with the murder of a Bypro resident
two years ago, although the pair was not indicted
for the murder itself.
Billy Joe Johnson, 47, of Bevinsville, and
Susan L. Moore, 33, of Langley, were served
with indictment warrants Friday, Kentucky State
Police reported.
Johnson, lodged in the Perry County Jail, is
charged with kidnapping, two counts of firstdegree assault, first-degree unlawful imprisonment and tampering with physical evidence.
Moore, lodged in the Floyd County Detention
(See INDICTED, page three)
Over half-million in
road repairs slated
20.
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FRANKFORT - The state will spend more
than $400,000 to improve Floyd County roads
damaged by flooding last year and an additional
$174,740.73 to restore and waterproof the Levisa
Fork bridge.
Gov. Ernie Fletcher and the Transportation
Secretary Bill Nighbert announced the construction details on several county roads earlier this
month.
• Slide repair work will be performed at three
sites on the Manton-Samson Road (Route 1210)
from Route 80 extending north to Route 404. The
low bid contract for $82,068 .33 was awarded to
Do All Construction Inc., of Caneyville. ·
• Slide repair work will be perforrneg at 10
photo by Mary Music
Eastern Kentuckians were kickIng It up at Pikeville's Hillbilly
Days festival Friday. The annual
spring festival was blessed with
good weather, helping to swell
crowds.
(See REPAIRS, page three)
High: 75 • Low: 49
Get up-to-the-minute
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Emergency workers to be put to test
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
Opinion ......................... A4
Obituaries .....................A6
Sports ........................... B1
Lifestyles ......................85
Classifieds ....................86
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PRESTONSBURG - Local officials are planning an mock disaster next
month at Prestonsburg High School.
Officials with the Prestonsburg
Police and Fire Departments, Kentucky
State Police, Floyd County Health
Department, Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, McDowell ARH Hospital,
Highlands Regional Medical Center
and the Floyd County School District
Support Team have outlined plans to
carry out the mock disaster, which is
scheduled to take place at 9 a.m . on
May 17.
"It gives all of us a chance to test our
resources," Prestonsburg Police Chief
Mike Omerod said. "During the
process, we'll be able to examine our
strengths and weaknesses and find
things that we need to change."
Though plans will not be finalized
until a meeting next month, one scenario of the mock disaster includes having a rolling methamphetamine lab
wreck into a loading bus in front of the
high school. Students will be seriously
injured in the accident and everyone at
the school will be exposed to the dangerous chemicals used in manufacturing meth.
There will be visible mock injuries,
Omerod said, and victims will be transported to local hospitals for mock treat-
ment. Lola Ratliff, the safe school coordinator for Floyd County, is currently
looking to enroll a few drama students
from the Prestonsburg Campus of Big
Sandy Community and Technical
College to act as victims alongside
Prestonsburg High School students.
Floyd County Health Department
Director Thursa Slone is currently
putting together evaluation teams to
observe the disaster and give feedback
on possible problems.
Ratliff said participating parties will
meet with evaluators two days after the
event to critique the county's emergency response capabilities.
(See TRAINING, page three)
photo by Steve LeMaster
A large crowd of University of Kentucky fans
of all ages turned out to Allen Central High
School Friday evening to catch UK seniors
Chuck Hayes and Josh Carrier and others in
action. The Kentucky barnstorming team,
which will play games across the state over
the next month or so, played a team called the
Bombers. The Bombers was made up of area
players, most all of whom played college basketball.
�A2 • SUNDAY, APRIL 17' 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
his unusual campaign, urging
•
BEAVER, Okla.
·)ames Pratt has a chip on his them to get involved in student government.
shoulder - a cow chip.
His supporters point to
The local fire chief is
ready to defend his title high voter turnout as evi'Saturday at the World dence that he will be good for
Champion
Cow
Chip the school. Others were disturbed by what they saw as a
, Throwing Contest.
About 150 people usually lack of substance.
"He doesn't really have
· oompete in the event, choos1ng from about 230 cow any issues," senior Alissa
r;hips. Each contestant gets Tompkins said. "All his
two throws, with the longest tquotes in the paper were in
pirate language that doesn't
'distance winning.
Pratt throws with an over- make any sense."
hand, baseball-like motion.
• COLLBRAN, Colo. '~' I've seen people throw like a
tliscus and under their leg," First there. was Mike the
·he said. "They've tried every- Headless Chicken, a rooster
that survived for 18 months
thing."
He says he doesn't practice after having its head lopped
but takes care selecting his off with an ax.
Now, western Colorado
chips, looking for those that
are about 6 inches in diameter has a new chicken survival
and about an inch thick. If the story, this one involving a
chip is too thin, it breaks in man who claims he saved his
fowl by giving it mouth-tothe air.
The record for the contest beak resuscitation.
Uegene Safken says one
is 185 feet. Pratt's best is 177
of the chickens in his young
feet, he said.
''I'm after the recotd, so I flock had gotten into a tub of
can't quit until I get it," he water in the yard last week
and appeared to have died.
said. "I'm shooting for 200."
Safken said he first
But he acknowledges the
swung the chicken by the
contest is mostly luck.
"It's how your chip flies," feet to revive it. When that
failed, he continued swinghe said.
The contest is part of the ing and blowing into its
annual Cimarron Territory beak.
"Then one eye opened. I
Celebration in this Oklahoma
thought it was an involunPanhandle town.
tary response," Safken said.
• RALEIGH, N.C. - Aye, The chicken's beak opened a
matey! The Pirate Captain is little wider, and Safken
now the student government started yelling at it: "You're
president at North Carolina too young to die!
"Every time I'd yell at
State University.
Will Piavis ran under the him, he'd chirp," Safken
name the Pirate Captain and said.
Mike
the
Headless
won a runoff election, with
nearly 59 percent of the vote. Chicken survived a beheadAs the results were read, his ing in 1945 in Fruita, Colo.
supporters chanted his name Afterward, Mike could go
and wore pirate hats from through the motions of peckLong John Silver's restaurant. ing for food, and when he
Piavis said the pirate per- tried to crow, a gurgle came
sona was a good way to get out. His owner put feed and
students interested in campus water directly into Mike's
poHtics, and be plans to con- gullet with an eyedropper.
Scientists examined the
tinue using it.
But the new president is chicken and theorized Mike
now sounding more politico had enough of a brain stem
than pirate. Piavis is reaching left to live headless. He was
out to students turned off by a popular attraction until he
choked to death on a corn
kernel.
• BATON ROUGE, La.
Keith Day Sr. has a fish story
about the big one that didn't get
away.
Day was fishing one of his
favorite spots along the
Mississippi River near St.
Francisville, La., last Friday
and wasn't having much luck
- until he hooked something.
Day knew he had a huge
catch on the end of his line, but
he wasn't prepared for the monster catfish he reeled in. The fish
weighed more than 110 pounds
on a state-certified scale.
If officials confirm the catch,
Day will have the new
Louisiana catfish record.
"I've spent a lifetime looking for a fish like this," Day
said. "My dreams have come
true."
•
WINTER SPRINGS,
Fla. - Ten teens hired a limo
so they'd get to their prom all
in one piece - but ended up
helping bust their chauffeur
on drunken driving charges.
Patrick Curley, a senior at
Winter Springs High School,
used his cell phone to call
home Saturday and told his
parents the driver had ignored
stop signs, cut off other vehicles and veered onto the
wrong side of the road.
Robert Curley told his son
to tell the driver to pull over.
When she stopped, the students grabbed the keys out of
the ignition.
"This is unbelievable,"
Robert Curley told Seminole
County dispatchers when he
reported the incident. "We
rented the limo so you're
obviously going to be safe."
The students got to the
prom 90 minutes late.
Christina Tomacelli, 49,
was charged with driving
under the influence and refusing to submit to a blood-alcohol test. Deputies said they
found a half-empty bottle of
vodka next to the driver's
seat. They said she also
acknowledged drinking wine.
Tomacelli did not return a
phone call seeking comment
Tuesday.
Martha
• TOKYO
Stewart, eat your heart out .
Japan is giving its prisoners more brightly colored
clothing and bed sheets in the
hopes of cheering up the
mood behind bars .
The decision, to be implemented next year, was made
after consultation with professional color coordinators
and will be the first change in
prisoners' uniforms since
1966.
"We hope to stabilize the
mental states of inmates by
giving them warmer and
brighter colors," Shigemi
Tanimoto , a Justice Ministry
official, said in making the
announcement Wednesday.
"Color experts told us the colors currently in use were too
cold and aggressive."
In a survey conducted two
years ago, many inmates
asked for a change in the
color and material of their
government-issued clothing,
he said.
Japan now provides the
country's 71,889 inmates
with dark brown and gray
clothes and bedcovers in
sharply contrasting orange
and green. Tanimoto refused
to say what specific colors will
be used for the new uniforms.
Todav in Historv
The Associated Press
Today is Sunday, April 17,
the 107th day of 2005. There
are 258 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: On April 17, 1961;
about 1,500 CIA-trained
Cuban exiles launched the
disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion in a failed attempt to
overthrow the government of
·Fidel Castro.
On this date:
• In 1521, Martin Luther
:. went before the Diet of
: Worms to face charges stem:· ming from his religious writ; ings.
;
• In 1524, Giovanni da
Verrazano reached present: day New York harbor.
:·
•
In 1790, American
~ ·statesman Benjamin Franklin
:. died in Philadelphia at age
: 84.
In 1861, the Virginia
:· State Convention voted to
: secede from the Union.
:·. • In 1941, Yugoslavia
•, surrendered to Germany in
World War II.
• In 1964, Ford Motor
Co .
unveiled
its
new
• ''Mustang" model at the New
York World's Fair.
• In 1969, a jury in Los
Angeles convicted Sirhan
• Sirhan of assassinating Sen.
Robert F. Kennedy.
• In 1969, Czechoslovak
Communist Party chairman
Alexander
Dubcek
was
deposed.
• In 1970, the astronauts
of Apollo 13 splashed down
safely in the Pacific, four
days after a ruptured oxygen
tank crippled their spacecraft.
• In 1975, Phnom Penh
fell to Communist insurgents, ending Cambodia's
five-year war.
Ten years ago: An Air
Force jet exploded and
crashed in a wooded area in
eastern Alabama, killing eight
people, including an assistant
Air Force secretary and a
i
! •
two-star general. President
Clinton signed an executive
order stripping the classified
label from most national
security documents that were
at least 25 years old.
Five years ago: World
finance
officials
in
Washington closed out the
most tumultuous meetings in
the
history
of
the
International Monetary Fund
and
World
Bank
with
renewed pledges to hasten
debt relief for poor countries
and increase support for
fighting the AIDS epidemic.
Kenya's Elijah Lag at won the
Boston Marathon; Catherine
Ndereba became the first
female Kenyan winner.
One
year
ago:
Searchers found the body of
missing North Dakota college student Dru Sjodin.
Israel assassinated Hamas
leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi
with a missile strike on his
car.
Today's
Birthdays:
Actor Lon McCallister is 82.
Rock promoter Don Kirshner
is 71. Composer-musician
Jan Hammer is 57. Actress
Olivia Hussey is 54. Rock
singer-musician Pete Shelley
(Buzzcocks) is 50. Actress
Teri Austin is 46. Actor Sean
Bean is 46. Rock singer
Maynard James Keenan
(Tool) is 41. Actress Lela
Rochon is 41. Singer Liz
Phair is 3 8. Actress Jennifer
Garner ("Alias") 1s 3 3 .
Singer
Victoria
Adams
Beckham is 31. Actresssinger Lindsay Korman is
27. Actor Paulie Litt is 10.
Actress Dee Dee Davis
("The Bernie Mac Show") is
9.
Thought for Today: "A
happiness that is sought for
ourselves alone can never be
found; for a happiness that is
diminished by being shared
is not big enough to make us
happy." - Thomas Merton,
American poet and author
(1915-1968).
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�SUNDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Pike attorney named to
• .'
Human Rights Commtsston
The Associated Press
FRANKFORT
Gov.
Ernie Fletcher announced
two new members to the
Kentucky Human Rights
Commission Friday.
Fletcher announced the
appointments of Robert C.
Asseo, of Florence, and
Regena Dawn Triplett, a
Pikeville attorney, to the
commission.
However,
Fletcher signed the appointments last month.
Asseo's
appointment
marks the first Hispanic
named to the commission.
Asseo', a native of Puerto
Rico, works as a field service
manager for Delta Air Lines.
"It's a great day for me
and the family," Asseo said
at a Capitol Rotunda press
conference. "This is a dream
come true."
has
The
commission
eleven
members,
each
appointed by the governor. It
is responsible for enforcing
the state's civil-rights laws.
Fletcher has appointed a
panel to evaluate the Human
Rights Commission. It is
Man charged with causing
disturbance, fleeing police
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
McDOWELL
Tavis
Colley, 42, of McDowell, was
arrested Saturday night after
allegedly causing a scene at
McDowell ARH Hospital.
Hospital staff reported to the
sheriff's department that they
had a drunk and disorderly man
in their waiting room who was
scaring other patients.
Deputy
Bryan
Prater
responded to the call and found
an allegedly belligerent Colley,
who said he wasn't waiting
around anymore and took off
running across Route 122 into
Beaver Creek.
Prater tried to restrain Colley,
who had fallen in the creek. A
witness said that Colley allegedly pulled a knife and tried to stab
the deputy three times but only
succeeded in tearing his clothes
and putting a gash in his boot.
Colley allegedly ~scaped the
scene and several units responded to aid in searching for him.
Two
Kentucky
Vehicle
Enforcement officers and Sgt.
Gary :Tackett, Deputy Delmas
Johnson and Kenneth Prater
joined in the search.
Tackett and Prater proceeded
to the Frasure's Creek home of
Colley's girlfriend, Theresa
Adams, but found no one home.
They decided to give the place a
second look later in the evening
but were told by Adams that
Colley hadn't returned. They
opted to conduct a search and
found Colley allegedly hiding in
a closet.
They arrested Colley and
charged him with fleeing police,
wanton endangerment, disorderly conduct, assaulting an officer,
criminal mischief, menacing,
harassment, public intoxication
and terroristic threatening.
Following the arrest, Colley
allegedly threatened the officers,
indicating that he would have
their badges as well making
threats of physical harm.
Adams, 38, was also arrested
and charged with hindering in
the apprehension of a subject.
Indicted
• Continued from p1
Center, is charged with complicity to commit kidnapping, complicity to commit first-degree
assault, complicity to commit
tampering with physical evidence and complicity to commit·
first-degree unlawful imprisonment.
The body of Michael Slone,
27, was found on August 4,
2003, at an abandoned strip mine
at Topmost.
Hazard State Police Det.
Bruce Kelly said Slone died of
an apparent gunshot wound. His
body was thrown over an
embankment on M.D. Moore
Road, authorities say.
Both Johnson and Moore also
face additional charges, including allegations regarding a Knott
County murder.
• Continued from p1
"By doing this activity, we'll
know how prepared we really are
in Floyd County," Ratliff said.
After the mock disaster,
Kentucky State Police Public
Relations Officer Scott Hopkins
will address students about the
dangers of meth, Ratliff said.
II
Feds claim coal company
interfering with investigation
The Assoc;ated Press
R&D's No.3 m;nc at Mary
Alice, in Harlan County,
according to court documents.
Harris said investigators
under his direction responded to Brummett's complaint
by obtaining statements and
interviews.
Harris said that on or
about Dec. l 4, Michael
Bishop, a second-shift superintendent, allegedly told
miners "there would be trouble for them, or words to that
effect" if they took part in
the investigation without a
B&D representative present.
Brummett had worked on
the second shift.
Harris said a miner canceled his interview with an
investigator because he was
afraid of being fired. Other
miners feared they wou ld be
fired or disciplined, Harris
said.
Bishop and Brummett
could not be reached for
comment.
David Howard, safety
director for B&D Mining,
sa;d he was not aware of the
court filing for an injunction.
Harris
said
Bishop's
alleged
threat
and
Brummett's allegations, if
proven, would be violations
of the federal Mine Safety
and Health Act of 1977.
U.S. Labor Secretary
Elame Chao filed March 8
for a hearing on Brummett's
complaint before the Federal
Mine Safety and Health
Review Commission, pending the completion of the
investigation.
In the injunction request,
the Department of Labor has
asked a federal court to stop
the company from allegedly
interfering with the investigation and to stop allegedly
threatening employees who
agree to talk.
A hearing on the requested injunction was scheduled
for 1 p.m. Wednesday before
U.S. District Judge Karen
Caldwell at the federal courthouse in London.
HARLAN - The U.S.
Department of Labor is seeking a preliminary injunction
to stop a Harlan County coal
company and one of its managers from allegedly interfering with a government
investigation.
Named in the motion are
B&D Mining and superintendent Michael K . Bishop.
According to court documents, the legal action stems
from a complaint that miner
Ray Brummett filed Dec. 10,
2004, with the Mine Safety
and Health Administration,
which is part of the U.S.
Labor Department.
Brummett alleged that he
had been fired illegally for
"making safety complaints
• Continued from p1
about unsafe equipment and
sites on Route 122 and three sites for refusing to operate
on Route 3383. The low bid con- unsafe equipment," Gary W.
tract for $241,036.61 was award- Harris, a supervisory special
ed to M & D General investigator for the mine
Contractors
Inc.,
of safety agency, said in a
Barbourville.
signed court document.
• Slide repair work will be
Brummett had worked at
performed at two sites on Town
Hill Road (Route 3384) from---------------~-----------------expected to report back in
August with its recommendations, Fletcher said.
Fletcher said Ass eo's
appointment was important
in assuring the Hispanic
community's representation.
"We have a growing
Hispanic population, and I
think it's important that they
have representation, particularly on the Human Rights
Commission, to make sure
that there's not discrimination and other concerns with
that particular community,"
Fletcher said. '
Repairs
U.S.23extendingnorthtoRoute
1428. Do All Construction Inc.,
of Caneyville, was awarded the
95 233 791
$ Work
, . in all
owbidcontract.
these areas should
be completed by fall, the
Transportation Cabinet said.
• The Levisa Fork Bridge
that carries Watergap Road on
Route 302 will be restored and
waterproofed by M & M
Services, of Mount Sterling, for
$174,740.73. Work is expected
to begin "in the near future" and
be completed by winter.
In addition to these improvements,
the
Transportation
Cabinet also announced a
$230,850.20 resurfacing project
for Route 40. The road will be
resurfaced from the Johnson
County line extending east to
Wooten Fork Road, in Martin
County. Mountain Enterprises
Inc., of Lexington, is expected to
complete the project by fall .
Construction activities are
scheduled on a tentative basi.
and are subject to change
depending on weather conditions.
Stolen Lexl· ngton rental
car leads to local arrest
by MARY MUSIC
ed Sean L. Sutherland, who
allegedly stole a 2005 silver
Kia from the Enterprise Rental
Car Company in Lexington.
According to the citation,
Prater claims Sutherland was
operating the vehicle at
Burchett's Trailer Court prior
to his arrest.
Prestonsburg City Police
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG A
Rineyville man was arrested
Monday and charged with
stealing a car from a
Lexington car rental company.
.Floyd
County
Deputy
Sheriff Kenneth Prater arrest-
officials provided the sheriff's
department with the vehicle
description, the citation says.
Sutherland, 23, is charged
with theft of an automobile
and operating without a
license.
He was taken into custody
at the Floyd County Detention
Center.
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�4 • SUNDAY,
APRIL
17, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Freedom of the press
is not an end in itself
but a means to the
end of [achieving] a
free society.
- Felix Frankfurter
•
Guest \!lew--
Statistics
a mixed bag
)
There's a lot of good news and bad news in a recent assessment
of the progress Kentucky has made in boosting the quality of life
of its residents over the last decade or so.
On the bright side, as of 2001, Kentucky ranked 13th in the
nation in homeownership, compared to 31st in 1990. That's an
impressive leap. Unfortunately, the state dropped four spots, to
eighth, in serious crimes.
In the area of education, Kentucky jumped five spots to rank
40th in percentage of adults with a college degree, but it remained
stuck at 47th in adults with a high school degree.
And the state jumped 17 spots to rank 29th in water quality but
dropped 24 spots in toxic land releases, seven spots in air quality
and five spots in numbers of air emissions.
Those are a few of the numbers in the report put out recently by
the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center entitled
"Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones." The
center was formed by the state Legislature in 1992 to do some of
the serious thinking on broad issues facing the state. As part of that
effort, it periodically publishes an index that compares Kentucky
to itself and other states ....
Kentucky's ranking varies widely, from third in the number of
new businesses to 50th in the number of adults who smoke.
Overall however, it finishes 40th among the states, up from 46th
in 1990 ....
The report as such is a valuable tool and should be required
reading for all who shape public policy, particularly those who
might think the passage of a status quo budget will put the state on
the road to prosperity.
The research center's report shows us not only how far we have
come but also how far we have to go. It also illustrates a notion
that education advocates in particular have been trying to hammer
home for years: That is, just getting better isn't good enough.
Kentucky has made impressive strides in its education system, for
example, but other states have made progress as well. If Kentucky
rests on the laurels of existing reform efforts, it'll simply fall further and further behind ....
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Ward Churchill, the University of
Colorado professor who called the victims of
9/11 "little Eichrnanns," is a sign of our times.
Not just because his error-riddled worlc and
reflexive hostility toward American power
reflect the mediocrity
and stale orthodoxy of
much of academia. He
also belongs to one of
the nation's hottest ethnic groups: the fake
Indian.
Churchill
has
described himself as
three-sixteenths
Cherokee, or one-sixteenth Cree, or both. He
has never documented
his ancestry, and he
gained his membership
in the Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
when it allowed in people who aren't Indians.
Suzan Shown Harjo, a Cheyenne and
Hodulgee Muscogee who has long known
Churchill, told John J. Miller of the National
Review, ''Right away, I could tell he was a
faker, because he refused to talk about his
family."
In a recent article, Miller documents the
rash of "professional imposters who have
built entire careers by putting the sham into
shaman." According to Miller, ''Between
1960 and 2(XX), the number of Americans
claiming Indian ancestry on their census
forms jumped by a factor of six." Churchill
described himself as a "Caucasian" when he
served in·Vietnam. He became an "American
Indian" when he was filling out an affirmative-action form at the University of Colorado
to become a lecturer in Native American
studies.
Churchill is part
of a great tapestry of
American Indianrelated fraud. NonIndian arts and
crafts are marketed
as "Indian made."
The possibility of
opening
casinos
sends
lily-white
opportunists scouring for any drop of
Indian blood. Then
there are the affirmative-action hucksters, like
the California contractor who got preferential
treatment on account of his one-sixty-fourth
Indian ancestry.
There is no marketing quite like faux
Native American status. Forrest Carter wrote a
book in the mid-1970s called 'The Education
of Little Tree" about being raised as an orphan
by his Cherokee grandparents. In 1991, the
book became a cult smash and hit the paperback nonfiction best-seller list. Then it was
switched to the fiction best-seller list.
It turned out that Forrest Carter was Asa
Carter, a former white supremacist with a
vivid imagination.
Falsified Native American ancestry and
experiences are most readily rewarded by
those who worship multicultu.ralism and conceive of Indians as near-mystical beings.
Carlos Castaneda tapped into this audience
with his New Age classic 'The Teachings of
Don Juan," a book based on his dubious
meetings in the desert with a Yaqui sorcerer.
In response to Castaneda and his many imitators, the National Congress of American
Indians has denounced "non-Indian
'wannabes' and self-styled New Age
shamans."
Indian fakery is reprehensible not just
because it is based on lies, but because it falsifies and cheapens the Native American
experience to which it is supposed to pay tribute. Miller quotes a writer who calls this "cultural genocide," scoring the fakers for their
"misrepresentation and appropriation of
indigenous spirituality." The author of those
words was Ward Churchill. Who knew? He is
not just an apologist for mass murder, but on his own terms - a practitioner of cultural ·
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John Paul II and
the sinking
Catholic Church
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Pope John Paul II was without question a great
man. In an
era
of
Incredible
Shrinking
Leaders, he
was a giant.
He stood
as a living
symbol of
freedom to
millions in
an Eastern
Europe stifled by decades of Soviet oppression and,
while he may not have single-handed.ly
brought down those Communist regimes,
he surely hastened their demise.
He was the first Pope to acknowledge
and apologize for the past sins of the
church: the Inquisition, the Crusades, its
indifference to the Holocaust.
He spoke out for human rights and
against tyrants everywhere and urged a
more charitable attitude toward the poor
in the capitalistic nations of the world. He
was friendly to the United States but he
condemned our embrace of the death
penalty and was opposed to our invasion
of Iraq. He had the personal charisma of a
rock-star and he used it in an unprecedented manner, traveling the world to
bring the papal message to vast crowds in
Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South
America.
You might say he was the first modem
Pope; but he wasn't. For all his good
works, he was at heart a reactionary who
was placed in the papacy to reverse the
progressive policies instituted by Vatican
II under Pope John XXIII.
This he did. He not only opposed abortion rights, euthanasia, contraception,
ordination of women, marriage for priests,
gay marriage and adoption by same-sex
couples, he cut off all discussion of those
issues within the church.
Invoking the doctrine of papal infallibility, he put them beyond debate for the
faithful and threatened dissident theologians with dismissal or excommunication.
He reassened the absolute authority of the
Papacy within the church and surrounded
himself with like-minded lieutenants and
willing yes-men.
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He had other failures, most notably a
Vatican banking scandal and a failure to
respond quickly and vigorously to the
child-abuse infamy when it engulfed the
American church.
His 26-year-reign was the second
longest in the history of the church (the
longest is Pope Pius IX's 31 years in the
mid-19th Century) and he named 114 of
the 117 men who are choosing his successor. It is doubtful that they will stray far
from his example, although many closl!
observers think they must.
The new Pope takes over a church that
is losing support in the richer countries of
the world, particularly in Europe, which
once supplied it with money, manpower
and intellectual energy. And even in the
underdeveloped nations, it is losmg
ground both to evangelical Protestant
sects and the Muslim faith.
Birth rates in Italy, once the heart of the
church, are the lowest in Europe and even
in John Paul's homeland, Poland, attitudes
toward premarital sex and birth control
have become more liberal. The churches
of the West find it increasingly difficult to
attract young men into the priesthood.
This is the other legacy Pope John Paul
II left behind: a church hostile to change,
yet one that must find a way to cope with
the changing modem world.
The Church did receive one lucky
break.: Pope John Paul's death was relatively quick. Suppose he instead had fallen into a vegetative state, one that could
be prolonged indefinitely. The Church
fathers, with their famous reverence for
the sanctity of life, could not have ordered
his machines ru.med off; not then, not
ever. He could have continued in a state of
oblivion for months, years. The huge
crowds before St. Peter's in Rome would
gradually thin until there would be no
more than a handful to hear the daily
progress repons on the 11 Papa's health: no
change.
Perhaps the Catholics have a way of
removing an incapacitated Pope, I don't
know; if not, the church would fall into
ruin, driven by internecine warfare among
the Cardinals who would be fighting for
control of the Mother Church.
And then the Church fathers would
know what Ten·i Schtavo 's family went
through. Lucky for them they dido 't have
to face that fate.
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FLOYD COUNTY
Susie Ellen Dotson Burchett,
86, of Prestonsburg, died
) Monday, April ll, at Highlands
Regional
Medical
Center,
Prestonsburg. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday, April
14, under the direction of the
Hall Funeral Home.
Goldie Farmer, 85, of
Wheelwright, died Sunday, April
10, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, April 13, under
direction of Hall & Jones
Funeral Home.
Charles Landon Goble, 61, of
Prestonsburg, died Monday,
April 11 , at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, in Prestonsburg.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, April 13, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Ms. Estill Gunnells, 86, of
Stanville, died Wednesday, April
8, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday, April l1, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
~ Funeral Home.
Hillard Hall, 77, of Toler
Creek, Harold, died Friday,April
8, at his home. He is survived by
his wife, Emma Scott Stiltner
Hall. Funeral services were held
Monday, April 11, under the
direction of Lucas & Hall
Funeral Home.
Milton Johnson, 71, of
Bypro, died Saturday,April9, in
Our Lady of the Way Hospital,
in Martin, following an extended
._illness. He is survived by his
.,..!wife, Vema Hall Johnson.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, April 13, under the
direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Bonnie B. Lafferty, 63, of
Prestonsburg, died Monday,
April 11, at her residence.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, April 14, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Bill Cody Martin, a native of
Hunter, died February 25, 2005,
at Washington Townships
Hospital, Fremont, California.
He is survived by his wife,
Marie Martin. His creamated
remains were returned to
Kentucky for interment in the
Martin Family Cemetery at
Hunter.
Harry Mullins, 73, of
McDowell, died Wednesday,
April 13, at the Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
He is survived by his wife,
Columbia Tackett Mullins.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, April 16, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Nadine Newman, 44, of
Teaberry, died Wednesday, April
13, at her residence. Funeral services were conducted Saturday,
April 16, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Joy~e
Ann Parsons, 65, of
Wabash, Indiana, formerly of
McDowell, died Saturday, April
9, at the Caring Hand Health
Care Center, in Bunker Hill,
Indiana. Funeral services were
conducted Friday, April 15,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Raymond Salisbury, 69, of
Minnie, died Sunday, April 10,
at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Prestonsburg. Funeral
services were held Thursday,
April 14, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier-Funeral Home .
James J. Slone, 64, of Tram,
died Thursday, April 9, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center. Funeral services were
conducted Monday, April 11,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Charles Woody, 83, of
Prestonsburg, died Wednesday,
April 8, at Cabell Huntington
Hospital in Huntington, West
Virg.inia. Funeral services were
conuucted Tuesday, April 12,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
PIKE COUNTY
Linda Jane Kendrick Biliter,
69, of Cowpen Road, Pikeville,
died Monday, April 11, at
Pikeville Medical Center. She is
survived by her husband,
Bradley Biliter Jr. Funeral services were held Thursday, April
14, under direction of Lucas &
Hall Funeral Home.
Willie Blankenship, 94, of
Phelps, formerly of Thacker,
West Virginia, died Friday, April
8,
at
Good
Shepherd
Community Nursing Center,
Phelps. Funeral services were
held Monday,Aprilll, under the
direction of Chambers Funeral
Services, of Matewan, West
Virginia.
Clarence Bowersock, 82, of
Shelbiana, died Saturday, April
9, at the Pikeville Medical
Center. He is survived by his
wife, Betty Kinney Bowersock.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, April 13, under the
direction of Lucas and Hall
Funeral Home.
Opal Boyd, 84, of Pikeville,
died Friday,April8, at her home.
Funeral services were held
Monday, April 11 under the
direction of Lucas and Hall
Funeral Home.
Mamie Louise Bradley, 79, of
Pikeville, died Monday, April
11, at the Pikeville Medical
Center. She is survived by her
husband, Harry Bradley. Funeral
services were held Friday, April
15, under the direction of the
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Teddy Davis, 70, of Cadiz,
formerly of Jonancy, died
Friday, April 8, at the Jennie
Stuart
Medical
Center,
Hopkinsville. He is survived by
his wife, Linda Davis. Funeral
services were held Wednesday,
April 13, under the direction of
Goodwin Funeral Home, Cadiz,
and the Hall and Jones Funeral
Home of Virgie.
Robena Ball Epling, 79, of
Pinsonfork, died Friday, April 8,
at the Pikeville Medical Center.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, April 12, under the
direction of Rogers Funeral
Home.
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Minerva Nunley
Farley, 91, of Hamlin, West
Virginia, formerly of the
Williamson, W.Va., area, a Pike
County native, died Saturday,
April 9, at the Lincoln
Continuous
Care
Center,
Hamlin. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, April 12, under
direction of Hatfield Funeral
Chapel.
Clyde Wayne Hartsock, 66,
of Pikeville, died Tuesday, April
12. He is survived by his wife,
Kristie Bunch Hartsock: Funeral
services were held Friday, April
15, under direction of Thacker
Memorial Funeral Home.
Tammy E. Hylton, 43, of
Elkhorn City, died Saturday,
April 9, at Adams Branch Road,
Elkhorn City. She is survived by
her husband, Robin Gene
Hylton. Funeral services were
held Thursday, April 14, under
direction of Bailey Funeral
Home of Elkhorn City.
Naomi Hamilton Hobson, 87,
of Ratliff Creek Road of
Pikeville, died Monday, April
11, at the University of
Kentucky Medical C(fnter.
Funeral services were held
Friday,April15, under the direction of J .W. Call and Son
Funeral Home.
Crit Little, 83, of Virgie, died
Thursday, April 7, at his residence. He is survived by his
wife, Ella B. Wright Little .
Funeral services were held
Sunday, April 10 under the
direction of Hall and Jones
Funeral Home.
Maurice B. Lucas, 88, of
Sidney, died Saturday,April2. A
memorial service was held
Saturday, April 16. Hatfield
Funeral Chapel of Toler was in
charge of arrangements.
Denver Jack Matney, 81, of
Pikeville, died Wednesday, April
13, at the Eastern Kentucky
Veterans
Center,
Hazard.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 14, under the
direction of J .W. Call & Son
Funeral Home.
uster Miller, 55, of Elton,
West Virginia, a Pike County
native, died Tuesday, April 5, at
Raleigh General Hospital,
Beckley, West Virginia. He is
survived by his wife, Patricia
Miller. Funeral services were
held Saturday, April 9, under
direction of Wallace & Wallace
Funeral Home of Rainelle, West
Virginia.
Edna Huston Newsome, 93,
of Dorton, died Tuesday, April
12, at the Wellmont Lone Pine
Hospital. Funeral services were
held Friday, April 15, under the
direction of Lucas and Hall
Funeral Home.
t Clayton Potter, 53, of Canton,
tfich., a Pike County native,
died Tuesday, Aprill2, at home.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, April 16, under direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Josephine Ramey Price, 78 ,
of Wolfpit, died Monday, April
11, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 14, under the
direction of Lucas & Hall
Funeral Home.
Martha "Emilee" Thacker,
74, of Huddy, native of Raccoon,
died Sunday, April 10, at her
home. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, Aprill3, under
the direction of Rogers Funeral
Home of Belfry.
Billy Thacker, 36, of
Raccoon, died Tuesday, April
12. Funeral services were held
Sunday, April 17, under direction of Community Funeral
Home.
MAGOFFIN COUNTY
Reagan Morgan, infant
daughter of Lesa and Jeremy
Morgan of Ashcamp, died
Tuesday, April 12, at Pikeville
Medical
Center.
Funeral
arrangements, under the direction of Lucas & Hall Funeral
Home of Pikeville.
Helen Faye Adkins Morley,
75, a Pike County native, died
Tuesday, April 12, at the
Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Funeral services were held
Friday, April 15, under direction
of Thacker Memorial Funeral
Home.
June Bayes Deel, 75, of
Salyersville, died Friday, April
8, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services
were conducted Monday, April
11, under the direction of
Salyersville Funeral Home.
Ronnie Douglas Hamilton Jr.,
infant son of Ronnie and Nadia
Howard
Hamilton,
of
Salyersville, died Wednesday,
April 8, aL Three Rivers Medical
Center, Louisa. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday, April
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A time to pray
by PASTOR STEVE
PESCOSOLIDO
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
In two weeks, Floyd County
will have an opportunity to
show up and speak up about
drug-free living. Some recent
statistics show that drugs are
very present in our county and
that lives are being lost
because they are here. So far
this year, twelve persons have
been pronounced dead by our
county coroner due to drugs or
drug overdoses. (This does not
include persons transported
outside the county to other hospitals).
On Sunday afternoon, May
1, the Floyd County UNITE
Coalition is sponsoring a major
public march and rally. The
county is invited to gather at 3
p.m. at the Floyd County
Justice Center in Prestonsburg.
Prayer will be held there and
then the crowd will march up
North Lake Drive to the PHS
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Football Stadium. At the stadium rally we will hear some bad
news and some good news
about
substance
abuse.
Attorney General Gregory D.
Stumbo will be speaking at the
rally along with Coalition
Chair Mike Vance.
A very important part of the
public rally is a time of
Christian prayer. Pastors will
be invited to come to the platform to agree together and
offer the following prayer.
Remarkable things have happened in Clay County since the
pastors joined in prayer and the
community joined in action.
This prayer has been reviewed
and approved by the Floyd
'county
Ministerial
Associati01,1. Please feel free to
pray this in your own home or
church before and after the
May 1 Rally.
"We, the Christian pastors of
Floyd County, who have been
called and sent by the Son of
God, do publicly join together
in one faith in one Lord, JESUS
CHRIST. We believe that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God and the
Savior of all who would come
to Him. We believe in God, the
Father; God, the Son; and God
the Holy Spirit. We believe that
a person can be cleansed of sin
by faith in and obedience to
Jesus Christ. We believe that
heaven is the great reward of
the Christian.
"On this first day of May,
2005, we join our voices and
our churches in a genuine
prayer of repentance. We confess to You, Father, that we
have allowed minor thin~s to
divide us from You and from
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each other. We repent of this
sin and ask You to unite us as
One Church - the Body of the
Lord Jesus Christ. Father, we
also confess that we have not
worked sufficiently to bring
Your Word and Your Spirit to
this problem of addiction.
"In our unity together we
ask You, Father, for the wisdom and power to overcome
the power of addiction. We call
on You, Father, for help and
healing for the addict. We ask
You to bring healing to the
families and friends who have
been hurt by those addicted.
We ask by the power of the
Holy Spirit, that new life
would come to these who have
been bound and hurt.
"In our oneness with Christ,
we also speak to the powers of
darkness that seek to steal, kill
and destroy life through abused
substances. We come against
your work and bind you from
functioning in Floyd CountY.!f.
We ask that the power of heaven be loosed to bring the Light
of Jesus Christ in a greater wal'
to the people of Floyd County.
"Lastly, Father, we ask Yo!):
to coordinate church and civil
efforts to bring help to peopl~.
We ask that You protect and
bless our church and civillead;ers and their families. Fathef.
we ask that you bring justic~
and safety through law
enforcement and rehabilitation.
Most of all we ask You to pom!
out power, love and wisdo~
upon aJl persons in Floy\f
County through Your So~
Jesus Christ. Father, may Yom;
name be glorified in Floyd
County!"
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Pioneer missionary
dies at age 82
Eleanor Acker
On Feb. 24, pioneer missionary Eleanor Acker died.
Acker was born Oct. 12,
1922 in Canisteo, N.Y. After
graduating from the Practical
Bible Training School in
Johnson City, N.Y., in 1946,
she moved her residence to
Betsy Layne and began working with the Calvary Baptist
Church. The church was a mission church under Baptist
Mid-Missions at that time and
was pastored by Rev. Walter
Binney.
Eleanor taught Bible classes in the public schools, conducted Sunday schools at different locations, operated
summer
Vacation
Bible
Schools, made home visits and
held meetings for young people that included a Bible lesson and a fun time.
Places where she ministered included Betsy Layne,
Harold, Toler Creek, Prater
Creek, Sammy Clark Branch,
Lambert, Ligon, Jack's Creek,
Neck Branch, Branham's
Creek, Riley's Branch, Little
Mud Creek and all up and
down Big Mud Creek. She was
also the head cook for the
Kentucky Baptist Youth Camp
for over 20 years.
Two churches that she was
instrumental in creating were
the Grethel Baptist Church
and the Prater Creek Baptist
Church. She was a member of
the latter when she died.
Her ministry of 50 years
was changed when she was
admitted to Mountain Manor
Nursing Home in Pikeville in
1996. Although unable to go
up and down the creeks and
hollows, she was still able to
teach Bible classes at the nursing home from her wheelchair
and to minister to the individual patients in their rooms.
A book has been written in
Acker's memory that will document her ministry and the
small schools in which she
taught. "The Story of Eleanor
Acker" was written by
Mildred Smith and Sharon
Francisco, of Hornell, N.Y.
For more .information about
the book or to contribute to it,
contact Eileen Martin at (606)
587-2344 Those who attended
the small schools from the
1940s until the 1970s when
Acker ministered are especially invited to contribute to the
work.
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Magoffin County Funeral Home.
MARTIN COUNTY
John Franklin Crum, 71, of
Inez, died Monday, April 4, at
his home. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday,
April 7, under the direction of
Richmond-Callaham Funeral
Home.
Lois Inez Crum, 78, of
Beckley, West Virginia, formerly of Inez, died Saturday,
April 9, at Beckley General
Hospital in Beckley, West
Virginia. Funeral services were
conducted Monday, April 11,
under the direction
of
Richmond-Callaham Funeral
Home.
Robert Jude, 70, of Louisa,
a Martin County native, died
Thursday, April 10, at his residence. He is survived by his
wife, Margaret Jude. Funeral
services
were conducted
Sunday, April . 10, under the
direction of Phelps and Son
Funeral Home.
Virgil Fields, 78, of Louisa,
a Martin County native, died
Wednesday, April 6, at Three
Rivers Medical Center. He is
survived by his wife, Goldie
Fields. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday, April 10,
under the direction of Phelps
and Son Funeral Home.
William Henry Hensley, 68,
of Inez, died Wednesday, April
6, at Mingo Manor Nursing
Home. Funeral services were
held Friday, April 8, under the
direction
of
RichmondCallaham Funeral Home.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Dean Bailey, 79, of Johnson
County, died Sunday, April 10,
at Paul B. Hall Medical Center,
in Paintsville. He is survived
by his wife, Olive 0. Banion
Bailey. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, April
13, under the direction of
Phelps and Son Funeral Home.
Douglas Fairbanks Castle,
77, of Paris, a native of
Thealka, died Thursday, March
10, at St. Joseph Hospital in
Lexington. He is survived by
his wife, Patricia Evans Castle.
Arrangements were under the
direction of Hinton-Turner
Funeral Home, Paris.
Lincoln VanHoose, 73, of
Oil Springs, died Wednesday,
April 6, at King's Daughters
Medical Center, in Ashland .
He is survived by his wife,
Janet VanHoose. Funeral services were held Saturday, April
9, under the directio n of
Paintsville Funeral Home .
Virgil Steven Whitt, 29, of
Volga, died Saturday, April 2,
at Paul B. Hall Medical Center,
in Paintsville. He is survived
by his wife, Heather Lynn
Whitt. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, April 6,
of
under the direction
Richmond-Callaham Funeral
Home.
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Frustrated Labonte needs Texas turnaround
by MIKE HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT WORTH, Texas Bobby Labonte is frustrated, but
at least he still can joke about a
season that so far has been any-
thing but fun.
He notes that older brother
Terry, a two-time NASCAR
champion, is running a limited
schedule this year and next
before stepping out of the cockpit for good.
"Don't be confused," Bobby
Labonte said. "He's on the
retirement deal, running 10
races. I just feel like I am
because I've only run one race
in six. He's almost higher in
points than I am, running two
races."
Applicants still being
sought for KHSAA slot
The 2000 series champion
was refening to the fact that he
has managed to complete only
one Nextel Cup race so far this
year, and goes into Sunday's
Samsung/Radio Shack 500 37th
in the season points.
The season-opening Daytona
500 was a hint of things to come
when the engine on Labonte's
No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing
Chevrolet blew after just 14
laps, leaving him last in the 43car field.
A week later, everything
looked somewhat better after
Labonte completed all the laps
on the way to a 13th-place finish
at California Speedway. Not
exactly the stuff championships
are made of, but a step forward.
Since then, nothing has
looked very good for Labonte.
"Daytona was just one race,
but it was frustrating ," Labonte
explained. "And then we go to
the second race, then the third
race and the fourth race, fifth
race, sixth race .... It's been one
of those weird situations."
Last Sunday at Martinsville
Speedway, Labonte was strong
enough to lead twke in the race.
But it happened again - his
engine blowing up and relegating him to 33rd.
"It's like, ' When are we
going to be able to finish that
500 miles or that 500 laps?' It
gets really frustrating and it
wears on you," Labonte said.
Asked if he ever has had this
kind of stretch before in his racing career, Labonte shook his
head and replied: "No, not at all.
FRANKFORT - A position remains
vacant within the Kentucky High School
Athletic Association. The Kentucky
Department of Education is seeking an
individual to serve on the KHSAA Board
of Control to fill a vacant position.
Locally, Paul Dotson, Pike County,
remains on the KHSAA Board of Control.
The KHSAA is the Kentucky Board of
Education 's designee to manage
statewide interscholastic programs. The
Board of Control supervises the KHSAA,
establishes staff salaries, sets goals for
the Association and has the authority to
set rules and review proposed changes to
the KHSAA constitution and bylaws.
All interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, a
resume and a minimum of two written
letters of recommendation to the
Kentucky Department of Education's
KHSAA liason. The deadline for applications if April 29. Materials should be
sent to Michael D. Dailey, KHSAA
Liason, lst Floor, 500 Metro St.
Frankfort, Ky. 40601. The Kentucky
Board of Education will review nominations for the Kentucky High School
Athletics Board of Control at-large position at its June 2005 meeting.
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(See LABONTE, page two)
Big Blue Caravan
ready to roll
Reid inks with Union,
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
Not this many in a row."
The elder Labonte, also
entered in Sunday 's race at
Texas Motor Speedway, sat
alongside his brother, listening
to the litany of failure and shaking his head in sympathy before
speaking up.
"In 1985, I blew up seven
weekends in a row," Terry said,
referring to the season after 'his
first championship. "I was leading the points at the beginning
makes college choice official
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - It's time again for members of the University of Kentucky athletic
department to travel across Big Blue Country.
This April through June, the University of
Kentucky's annual Big Blue Caravan will roll
across the Bluegrass. This year, the Wildcats
are even going to visit some of the most loyal
fans south of the border in Nashville, Tenn.
Big Blue fans will get to meet UK coaches
including Coach Tubby Smith, Coach Rich
Brooks and Coach Mickie DeMoss as well as
Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and several
of the dedicated student-athletes.
In previous years, the Big Blue Caravan
made stops in Prestonsburg at StoneCrest Golf
Course. However, this year, an Eastern
Kentucky stop will take the Caravan to London.
The caravan kicks off in the university's
hometown of Lexington on April 27 and tours
seven communities, winding up on June 6 in
(See CARAVAN, page two)
David School joins
Three Rivers Conference
photos by Steve LeMaster
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
DAVID - The David School was
recently accepted into the Three Rivers
Basketball Conference. The school was
notified and told that its application for
membership into the conference had been
approved. The application for membership was accepted at the last Three Rivers
Conference meeting held in Jackson.
The David School was also recently
admitted into the Kentucky High School
Athletic Association and as a result played
two varsity basketball games this past season. In addition, the school played 20
freshman and junior varsity games.
Officials at the David School are in the
process of constructing a gym that would
allow the school's boys' basketball team to
host home games. The David School hoops
team, coached by Ned Pillersdorf, has
played all road games over the past two
years, its first seasons as an organized team.
The David School will start the 2005-06
season by playing in the Three Rivers
(See DAVID, page two)
Among family, teammates, coaches and .other South
Floyd High School officials on Friday afternoon,
Sabrina Reid signed to play volleyball at Union
College. Right: Reid looked on as Union College
Coach David Nicholson added his signature.
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HI HAT - When it comes to sending volleyball
players to the next level, South Floyd High School is
beginning to distance itself from other area schools.
On Friday, SFHS senior Sabrina Reid became the
third Lady Raider volleyball player this year to sign
with a college program as she chose Union College.
Union College Coach David Nicholson, set to
enter his first season at the helm of the Lady Bulldog
"I think she's the best outside hitter in the 15th
volleyball program, attended Friday's signing.
Region," said South Floyd Coach Keith Smallwood.
"We are excited to have Sabrina joining our pro- "Sabrina had a great senior season."
gram," said Nicholson. "As a coach at Union
Nicholson came to Union College from Division I
College, she is my first signee. I'd also like to invite Western Carolina (N.C.) University.
some of Sabrina's teammates here at South Floyd to
He spent the past two seasons as an assistant at
take a look at Union College."
Western Carolina. During that time, the Catamounts went
During her senior season, Reid earned both All- 28-33 overall. In 2003, Western Carolina finished 26th in
Conference and All-District honors. She had ari out- the NCAA in digs per game with 17.85 per contest.
standing senior season, finishing with 121 kills, 108
Nicholson has also officiated high school volleyball and
digs and 15 blocks. In college, Reid is projected to - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - play outside hitter.
(See REID, page two)
Reds offer ticket
programs for kids
Pike Central rocks Rebels, 9-3
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BUCKLEYS CREEK- Playing on the road
Tuesday at Pike County Central, Allen Central
struggled to get anything going against the host
Hawks.. Or, maybe Pike Central was just ready
to play an excellent brand of baseball.
On the mound, Isaac Williamson went the
distance for the Hawks, giving up only one
earned run.
Jeremy Lucas had a solo home run for Pike
Central.
Allen Central Coach Kenneth Johnson was
far from pleased with his team's effort.
"We played pretty poorly," said Johnson.
"We just didn't have that fire. I knew coming in
that Pike Central was going to be hungry for
us because we had already beaten them twice.
They played very good baseball. They put the
ball in play and hit the other way. They also
got an outstanding pitching performance.
They played very good defensively. All I can
say is that they wanted it more than we did."
Josh McKinney got the call to start on the
mound for the Rebels. McKinney was holding
his own, but had to come out of the game in
the third inning when he experienced back
problems.
"We have to get more from our kids,"
Johnson added. "Wilfredo Dominguez and
Tyler Turner continue to slump. These guys
have to start playing the way they are capable
of. I can't wait for them to pass through this.
Every good ball player goes through it."
Two players who have been hot for the
Rebels are Brock Kidd and Scott Little.
Following the game against Pike Central,
Kidd's batting average stood at .375. Through
the Pike Central game, Little led the team with
four doubles and one triple.
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ACHS BASEBALL ON
DECK•..
Prestonsburg, 6 p.m.
South Floyd, 6 p.m.
Breathitt County. 6 p.m.
Knox Central, 6 p.m.
at Paintsville, 6 p.m.
Betsy La)'Jle, 6 p.m.
at Whitesburg, 6 p.m.
phpto by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg High School senior Kyle
Ousley got high in the air during Thursday
night's track and field meet In Pikeville.
More Images from the meet appear inside
today's edition.
photo by Jamie Howell
Allen Central's Josh McKinney pitched three innings
against Pike County Central before back trouble sent
him off of the mound.
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CINCINNATI - Players Sean Casey and
Danny Graves once again are participating in
programs in which complimentary tickets will
be given away to young Reds fans.
.
At each Saturday game at Great American
Ball Park, Casey will give 24 youths and chaperones the opportunity to enjoy games in center
field seats as part of his Casey's Crew program.
Non-profit organizations that serve the
needs of underprivileged children interested
in participating can submit a letter of consideration at least three weeks in advance to
Cincinnati Reds, Attn: Casey's Crew, 100
Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 .
Also returning in 2005 is Graves' Gravy's
Train ticket program. At each Sunday home
game at GABP, 20 little leaguers and their
coaches will take in the big league action in
seats adjacent to the Reds ' bullpen.
Youth baseball programs that serve the
needs of underprivileged youth interesting in
participating can submit a letter of consideration at least three weeks in advance to
Cincinnati Reds, Attn: Gravy's Train, 100
Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
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APRIL
17, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Reid
t
is very familiar with the game.
Before choosing Union, Reid
also considered Cumberland
College, among other schools.
"I would like to thank all of
my coaches, teammates and my
family," Reid said. "(Assistant
coach) Tiffany Turner helped
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me a whole lot. I'm really excited about being able to play
(volleyball) in college. I really
enjoyed playing high school
volleyball. I'm gonna miss it.''
This past fall , during her
senior season, Reid helped lead
South Floyd to a runner-up fin-
ished in the 54th District. The
Lady Raiders also played in the
15th Region Tournament.
Union College posted a 1519 overall record last season.
The Lady Bulldogs put together a 12-8 record in conference
play.
photo by Steve LeMaster
Sabrina Reid, pictured with South Floyd Coach Keith Smallwood (lett) and Union College
Coach David Nicholson, plans to carry her volleyball playing skills over into college.
David
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Conference Tournament. The
tournament is scheduled to be
held at Cordia High School, starting on Nov. 28.
The David School's 200506 basketball schedule follows.
Nov.28
Three Rivers Conference Tourn.
Nov. 29
Dec. 2
Dec. S
Dec.6
Dec.lO
Dec.l2
Dec.l3
Dec.l6
Dec.l7
East Ridge
Shelby Valley
Red Bird
Pikeville
Rose Hill
Piarist
Phelps
Betsy Layne
Buckhorn
Dec. 29
Jan. 9
Jan.IO
Jan. 12
Jan.l3
Jan. 17
Jan.20
Jan.24
Jan. IO
Rose Hill Tournament
Piarist
Shelby Valley
Red Bird (Home)
June Buchanan
Pikeville
Allen Central
East Ridge
Oneida Baptist
Below: The
Fields- Don
(father) and
Austin (son), pictured right to left,
were among
those who participated in a
weightlifting
meet held
Saturday, April 8
at the
Prestonsburg
National Guard
;;;~;;;;i.~~~~~~~~ii~~;;;;~~~;;~~iiiiiilllliiiiiiiArmo~.Someof
the winners are
pictured above.
Caravan
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Louisville. The Caravan, which often also
includes former UK men 's basketball players,
will be visiting local charities, hosting golf outings, and sitting down for catered barbecue dinners.
The schedule for the Caravan follows:
April27
Lexington · University Club of Kentucky
May 10
Hopkinsville . Hopkins\ille Golf and Country Club
May 11
BowUng Green . Bowling Green Country Club
May 12
Nashville - Legends Club of Tennessee
May23
Union - Triple Crown Country Clnb
May24
London - London Country Club
June 6
Louisville · Big Spring Country Club
Typical Daily Schedule
11:30 Golf Registration Begins
l2:00Boxed Lunch Served
1:00Golf Tee Time
6:30Buffet Dinner
Labonte
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of that stretch. We were no
longer the points leaders at the
end of that stretch. It happens."
Bobby, grinning, said, "And
you didn't drive for them too
much after that."
"No," agreed Terry.
Bobby was hoping for a lot
more coming off a season in
which he failed to win at least
one race for the first time in I 0
years and finished outside the
top 10 for only the second time
in eight seasons. His ride with
the Gibbs team doesn't appear
in any jeopardy, but he and his
team could sure use a good
race Sunday to get things going
in the right direction before the
current hole gets any deeper.
"You' ve got to be able to do
your best," Bobby said. "That's
all you can do. If something
happens, it happens. You just
don't want it to happen a lot.
"If we're still doing our best
and not losing focus on it, then
we'll be OK."
This would be the perfect
track for the younger Labonte
to get things turned around.
Both Labontes were born in
Corpus Christi, Texas, and
even though Bobby left for
North Carolina when he was a
teenager, he is still a Texas
favorite and feels a bond with
his native state.
"The fans here are just
incredible," Bobby said. "I feel
like I have been adopted in a
way since we moved from
Corpus Christi.
"There were some times
when I was starting out racing
in North Carolina and they had
a race down here at Texas
World Speedway - the Texas
Race of Champions- and we'd
come down with our late models. We drove right by Concord
(N.C.) Speedway that paid
$10,000 to win to come down
and race in Texas, where they
paid maybe $1 ,200, because
we wanted to race in Texas."
Now he's back, and
Sunday's race pays a lot more
money than either of those
long-ago events. But Bobby
Labonte is far more interested
in a good finish than the possible payoff in dollars.
"Let's just hope we can find
a way to get going in the right
direction," he said.
Medical condition causes Kentucky's
Sumrall to give up football
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON
Jon
Sumrall, a linebacker who
started every game for
Kentucky last season and led
the Wildcats in tackles , is giving up football because of a
medical condition, Kentucky
coach Rich Brooks said Friday.
Sumrall , a 6-2, 220-pound
senior from Huntsville, Ala.,
has been diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis, a condition
which makes him more susceptible to neck injuries. Sumrall
previously has suffered pinched
nerves in his neck and shoulder,
which caused him to seek a
medical evaluation.
"I love playing football at the
University of Kentucky and I'm
glad to have a group of guys
here, my Kentucky football family, that can help me get through
this ," Sumrall said. "This is kind
of hard for me to handle, but the
team is being very supportive."
Sumrall said he would
remain with the team and help
coach the Wildcats ' linebackers
this coming season.
Sumrall had a team-high 72
tackles, one interception and one
fumble recovery as a junior. He
had 15 tackles as a sophomore,
when he appeared in all 12 of
Kentucky's games, starting one.
"First of all, I'm glad that
Jon is OK and that this was discovered before any additional
issues occurred," Brooks said.
"I know how hard this is on him
and that this is a trying time for
him emotionally. Clearly, he
loves and enjoys playing the
game of football. Jon has done
a lot for our program."
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photos by Jamie Howell
Floyd County schools
Betsy Layne and Allen
Central joined
Prestonsburg and
other area teams
during Thursday
night's track meet in
Pikeville.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
17, 2005 • 83
Marshall names Mark Snyder head football coach
JS STAFF REPORT
~
TINGTON, W.Va. Interim President Michael J.
Farretl and Director of Athletics
Bob Marcum announced the hiring Thursday of Marshall alumnus and Tri-State Area native
Mark Snyder as the school's
new head football coach.
''When we played for the
national chan1pionship in 1987
we could only dream of the
heights to which Jim Donnan
and Bob Pruett would take the
program," Snyder said. "I have
always been proud to have been
a part of Marshall's resurgence
in football and now I am honored to have the opportunity to
return to my alma-mater and
lead Marshall into a new era.
This is an exciting time for the
Thundering Herd family as we
move into Conference USA and
our football team will not only
represent, but serve the
University and the Tri-State area
well on and off the field. Our
goal is to be the class of college
football."
Snyder, who has spent the
past four years as an assistant
coach 'under Jim Tressel at Ohio
State 'university, is corning off
of his first season as the
Buckeyes' defensive coordinator. In Snyder's four years at
Ohio State, the Buckeyes posted
a 40-11 overall record and tallied a 3-1 record in bowl games,
including victories in the 2003
and 2004 Tostitos Fiesta Bowls.
"Marshall University welcomes home a distinguished
alumnus," Farrell said. "Mark
Snyder follows the tradition
established by Bob Pruett by
having demonstrated excellence
at Ohio State University,
Minnesota and Youngstown
State. We are very pleased that
he has accepted our offer to be
head coach of the Marshall
University football team."
Farrell said Snyder's fiveyear contract will pay him a
base salary of $144,200 a year.
Additional promotional compensation of about $135 ,000 and
an incentive package of about
$197,000 could bring the total
package to about $478,000
based in large part upon his
coaching success.
Farrell also said Snyder will
receive a $50,000 "welcome
bonus" from the Thunder Club.
"I am pleased that Mark has
decided to return to his alma-mater
and lead our football program into
a new era," MarcUm said. "He
brings a great deal of experience,
enthusiasm, and a proven record of
success at the highest levels of college football with him."
Snyder helped develop a
number of outstanding players
at Ohio State, including AllAmericans Matt Wilhelm, Cie
Grant, and A.J. Hawk. Both
Wilhelm and Grant played key
roles in Ohio State's 2002
national championship before
going on to become NFL draft
picks. Last season, Hawk led
OSU with 141 tackles en route
to earning All-America status.
Snyder came to Ohio State
from
the
University
of
Minnesota, where he spent four
years coaching the Golden
Gophers' defensive ends. Prior
to Minnesota, he also coached at
Marshall, Central Florida and
Youngstown State.
The Ironton, Ohio, native was
an all-state selection at Ironton
High School and played collegiate football at Marshall.
Snyder led the Southern
Conference with 10 interceptions and was second on the
team with 124 tackles his senior
year at Marshall. He captured
honorable
mention
AllAmerican and first-team AllSouthern Conference honors that
season as the Thundering Herd
posted a 10-5 overall record and
finished as national runners-up
in the 1987 Division 1-AA
National Championship game.
Snyder graduated from
Schuler in the
middle of the action
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEXINGTON
- Joe
Schuler is in the middle of the
action this spring - literally.
Schuler, a sophomore from
Evansville, Ind., has been practicing at · middle linebacker
recently after beginning the
spring as the starter at strongside linebacker.
"I like playing in the middle, it takes me back to my
high-scljool
days,"
said
Schuler,, who prepped at
Evansville's Central High
School. "The biggest adjustment is calling the alignment
for the front four (defensive
line) when the offense comes
to the line of scrirrunage. It's
: really important to make the
: call quickly so everybody can
get in position (before the
snap)."
Schuler played in all 11
games last season, including a
pair of starting assignments, as
a redshirt freshman. He totaled
33 tackles, including a high of
seven stops against Alabama.
He said that getting to play last
season is proving to be
extremely valuable this spring.
"That year of experience is
helping me a lot," Schuler said.
"It is so much easier to read a
play and know what the different (offensive) formations
mean. Last year, my head was
spinning. This year, the speed
of the game is slowing down
and I'm a lot calmer."
An off-season program
emphasizing increased speed
has helped his performance as
well.
"I've lost about 20 pounds,
down to about 235," Schuler
said. ''I'm faster but also a lot
stronger, about twice as strong
as I was in high school."
In addition to learning a
new position, Schuler also has
a new position coach this
spring as former Wildcat linebacker Chuck Smith has
returned to his alma mater and
is coaching the linebackers.
"I love Coach Smith. He's
exactly the type of coach I can
thrive under," Schuler said.
"He pushes you hard and harps
on fundamentals all the time,
but when he gets after you, you
can tell that he's just trying to
make you the best you can be."
Smith has been equally
enthused about what he's seen
of Schuler.
"Joe has taken his game to
another level this spring,"
Smith said. "He's gotten a little
better each practice and I'm
really pleased with his work
ethic. He's having a great
spring."
Kentucky completed the
ninth of its allotted 15 practices
on Wednesday morning at
Commonwealth Stadium. The
Wildcats return to practice
Friday at 9 a.m.
Kentucky Football Calendar
(practices
held
m
Commonwealth Stadium or
Nutter Field House):
Friday - Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday - Practice (scrimmage), II
a.m. to I p.m.
Monday- Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday- Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Friday -Practice, 9-11 a.m.
Saturday- Blue/White Spring Game, 1
p.m ., Commonwealth Stadium
photo courtesy of Pikeville College
The Pikeville College baseball team is gearing up for a post-season run that'll include the Mid·
South Conference Tournament. The Bears are coached by Johnnie LeMaster.
LBL managers to restore oak-sprinkled grasslands
by STEVE VANTREESE
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOLDEN
POND
Managers in the Land Between
the Lakes are going to turn back
ffl the clock on part of the national
recreation area, recreating a kind
of habitat that native Americans
manipulated as hunting grounds
three centuries ago.
The U.S. Forest Service,
which operates the 170,000acre federal area in western
Kentucky
and northwest
Tennessee, has begun a project
to establish or rather re-establish two large blocks of savanna wildlife habitat.
Operating under a recently
finalized management plan,
Forest Service managers are
moving toward converting about
8,000 acres to native grasslands
dappled with scatted oak timber.
The oak-grasslands project
will establish a habitat type that
is of the same sort that native
hunters maintained by regular
use of fire, burning away dead
vegetation and underbrush to
stimulate the growth of new
grasses with which to attract
and hold large game animals
deer, elk and bison - that they
hunted, said LBL wildlife biologist and fire management specialist Jim McCoy.
"By the time the region was
settled
by
European
Americans, most of the native
influence was gone," McCoy
said. "The thing that kept the
trees down earlier was the
Native Americans' use of fire ."
The purpose of converting
the acreage back to a daysgone-by habitat is purely for
diversity to better accommodate a hodg~r0t:lge 0f wilrl
species today, McCoy said.
"There
are
generalist
species that can make a living
almost anywhere, but there are
specialists that need this kind
of grassland to prosper,"
McCoy said. "We'll be taking
away habitat that favors some
species, but we'll be providing
a different habitat that other
species need."
"One species of great interest is northern bobwhite quail,"
McCoy said. "Quail and wild
turkey will do great in the
native grassland. A non-game
species that comes to mind is
the prairie warbler. This will be
great habitat for that species."
One project area. about
3,000 acres, generally surrounds the LBL's Elk & Bison
Prairie Wildlife Viewing Area,
(Sec LBL, page four)
Marshall in the spring of 1988
and started his coaching career
the following fall as a student
assistant for the Herd. He went
to Central Florida the following
year and spent two seasons at
UCF, the first as a graduate
assistant and the second as a
part-time coach working with
the linebackers.
In 1991, Snyder joined
Tressel's Youngstown State staff
as the outside linebackers coach.
Snyder was given the added
responsibility of special teams
coordinator and inside linebackers coach in 1994 and was promoted to defensive coordinator
and secondary coach in 1996.
During his
tenure at
Youngstown State, the Penguins
won three NCAA Division 1AA national championships and
played in four consecutive
national championship games,
facing Marshall in three of those
contests ( 1991, 1992, and 1993).
Following the 1996 season,
Snyder went on to spend four
years as the defensive ends
coach at Minnesota. While he
was with the Golden Gophers,
Minnesota's defense twice set
school records for single-season
sacks and averaged 40.7 sacks
during a three-year span. While
at Minnesota, Snyder helped
develop Lamanzer Williams,
photo by Matt Riley
Ironton, Ohio native Mark Snyder is. the new Marshall University
football coach. On Thursday, he was announced as the new
head coach.
who led the nation in sacks in
1997 and Karon Riley, the Big
Ten Defensive Player of the
Year in 2000.
Mark and his wife Beth, who
also is a native of Ironton and a
graduate of the University of
Kentucky, have three daughters:
Chelsea, 12, Lindsay, 11, and
Shaylee, 4.
Theus, Mumme and Boston mark
new era for woeful New Mexico State
included pre-conference mis- great reputation."
matches against teams such as
Texas, California and South
LAS CRUCES, N.M.- New Carolina, Samuel couldn't get it
Mexico State president Michael done and the Aggies decided it
Martin and the 47-year-old was time for a change.
recruit had met for nearly an
Mumme has produced winhour. Martin decided it was time ning teams everywhere he's
been. He did it at Iowa
to make his pitch.
Unlike football, the school's
Wesleyan , Valdosta State ,
Kentucky and Southeastern basketball program has had a
Louisiana, where he restarted a much more positive past. Lou
program that had been dormant Henson led the Aggies to the
Final Four in 1970 and to six
since the mid-80s .
"I've
turned
programs NCAA tournaments overall .
around, I have a track record of Under Neil McCarthy, the
doing that," says Mumme. "I've school made five straight
"I said, 'Reggie, join us. had four others like this."
NCAA trips from 1990 to 1994.
Henson, unable to coach last
In his first year at Kentucky,
Place a bet. If you'll come along
and cast your dice with us, A, the Wildcats beat Alabama for season because of health probwe're going to have fun and B, I the first time in 75 years . 1\vo lems, retired in January. The
think we can be successful."'
years later they played Penn Aggies played the season under
Reggie Theus, a former NBA State in the Outback Bowl, the interim coach Tony Stubblefield
All-Star and more recently Rick Wildcats' first New Year's Day and went 6-24.
Pitino's chief recruiter at bowl trip in 47 years.
Boston and Martin said
Louisville, took the gamble and
Mumme
resigned
in Theus' two years on Pitino's
became the newest face in the February 2001 amid an NCAA staff, his NBA, career and his
makeover of NMSU athletics.
investigation that uncovered workaholic approach convinced
Over the past four months, recruiting violations and led to them he was the right choice.
"We talked about how he
the Aggies have hired a new ath- Kentucky being placed on proletic
director
(McKinley bation for three years. But the grew up as a kid and how his
Boston), a new football coach Aggies discard the notion that mom died and his father basical(Hal Mumme) and basketball Murrune was a risky hire.
ly worked himself to death with
coach (Theus). They're all part
"That was clearly a factor," an office cleanjng job," said
of a plan to turn the athletic cor- Martin said of Murrune's prob- Boston. "Everything about his
ner at a mid-major school that lems at Kentucky. "I talked to story was about survival and
hasn't been to a bowl game in his former bosses, to several working hard and being respon45 years and just had its worst friends of mine in the SEC and sible."
With New Mexico State joinbasketball season in 39 years.
several others. I think Hal will
"If you're truly committed to be a great coach, but like many ing the Western Athletic
this
summer,
excellence, you're committed to coaches, we've got to give him Conference
excellence in everything you enough help to ensure that we Boston said the hiring of Theus
do," Martin said. "In teaching in have a balanced program. He and Mumme is crucial to the
school's athletic future.
the classroom, in working in the gets it."
"These hires represent emolab, in painting the building and
The hiring of Theus also
in putting teams on the field. could be considered chancy, tional and financial investments
Athletics is a front porch to this given that this will be the first in helping this university
Division I head coaching job for rebrand its athletic program,"
place."
History says otherwise.
the former UNLV star and 13- Boston said.
Boston. former athletic direcFootball has been a back- year NBA veteran. His resume
burner program in Las Cruces includes a year as coach of the tor and vice president at
for decades: four winning sea- Las Vegas Slam of the American Minnesota, says the school must
sons in 36 years and no bowl bid Basketball Association and a recapture community support by
since 1960. Things got so bad year as a volunteer coach at Cal winning and giving. Each of the
school's 350 athletes will be
that from 1988 to 1990, NMSU State-Los Angeles.
None of that seemed to mat- required to donate 15 hours of
won a total of three games.
Mumme, with a reputation ter to the enthusiastic crowd of community service next school
for providing a quick fix to bad school officials, faculty and fans year.
··1 want people here to look at
football programs, was hired who turned out last month when
us the same way people in Ann
after NMSU fired Tony Samuel, Theus' hiring was announced.
"W,e don't want ordinary Arbor look at Michigan,"
a former Nebraska assistant who
spent eight years at NMSU and players, we want extraordinary Boston said. "We're not
people," a smiling Theus told Michigan, but there's no reason
had two winning seasons.
Saddled with too small a them. "Back when I was playing that connection and that sense of
budget and schedules that (with UNLV) this school had a identity can't exist."
by PETE HERRERA
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Louisville-Kentucky football
game moved to a Sunday
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON -As expected, the Louisville-Kentucky
football game will be played on
Sunday, Sept. 4, a day later than
originally
scheduled,
Kentucky's athletic department
has announced.
The move was made to
accommodate a live telecast by
ESPN, Kentucky spokesman
Tony Neely said Thursday. [t
will be the eighth time the
Louisville-Kentucky game will
be televised s ince the series
between the intrastate rivals
resumed in 1994 after a 75-year
hiatus.
The game, the season opener
for both teams, will be at
Commonwealth Stadium in
Lexington.
It will be the fourth straight
sc1son in which the Cardinals
and Wiklcdts play each other on
a Sunday.
�84 • SUNDAY,
APRIL
17, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Mid-South :Murray State
Conference
MSC Men's Golf
2004-2005 ALL CONFERENCE TEAM
COACH OF THE YEAR
signs three players records league-high rating,
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Sergent, Cumberland College
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Tyler Sharpe, Lindsey Wilson College
AU-CONFERENCE
Tyler Sharpe, Lindsey Wilson College
Federico Lizarmlde, Lindsey Wilson C.
Zach Wilson, Lindsey Wilson College
Jeff Sullivan, Campbellsvtlle University
Eric King, Cumberland College
Eddie Parman, Cumberland College
ACADEN.UCALLCONFERENCE
Philip Wolfe. Campbellsville University
Daniel Benson, Georgetown College
Luke Ross, Georgetown College
Federico Lizarralde, Lindsey Wilson
College
Zachary Wilson, Lindsey Wilson College
Brian Gallusser - Pikeville College
Keith Thacker - Pikeville College
MURRAY - Murray State
has signed three players, including a pair of twins who led
Clinton County to the Kentucky
high school state girls basketball championship game.
Joining the Racers next season will be Amber Guffey, a 5foot-8 point guard who scored
more than 2,600 career points,
and Paige Guffey, a 5-foot-8
shooting guard who scored
more than 3,100 career points.
The Guffeys, who each
made The Associated Press'
first-team All-State list, are the
only teammates in state history
to finish with more than 2,500
career points each.
This past season, Amber
Guffey averaged 19.5 points,
8 .5 rebounds and 9.0 assists per
game. Her 276 assists was the
third-highest single-season total
in state history. Paige Guffey
averaged 21.0 points and 6.0
rebounds per game as a senior.
She was the second-leading 3point shooter in state history.
Also signing with the
Racers was Erica Gordain, a 6foot center from Elkton.
Gordain is transferring to
Murray State from Imperial
Valley (Calif.) Community
College, where she averaged
16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds
per game last season.
~200SALLCONFERENCETEAM
by HOWARD ULMAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
COACH OF THE YEAR
Flash Williams, Georgetown College
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
Lindsay
Newton,
Campbellsville
University
ALL-CONFERENCE
Lindsay Newton, Campbellsville Univ.
Beth Cooper, Lindsey Wilson College
Jessica Robenson, Lindsey Wilson C.
Jennifer Kieffer, Cumberland College
Lind>ey Robens, Lindsey Wilson ·c.
Stacy McClain. Lindsey Wilson College
Tara Hester, Georgetown College
Jill Caner, Campbellsville University
ACADEMIC ALL CONFERENCE
Lindsay Newton, Campbellsville Univ.
Lori Rousey, Campbellsville University
Katie Bowers, Cumberland College
Jennifer Kieffer, Cumberland College
Trisha Price, Cumberland College
Corey Howard , Georgetown College
Sarah Jackson, Georgetown College
Krisun Phillips, Georgetown College
Lindsey Smith, Georgetown College
Stacy McClain , Lindsey Wilson College
Whitney Robenson. Lindsey Wilson C.
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Reds partner with
Make-A-Wish
Foundation
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CINCINNATI - For the
fourth consecutive year, the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Southern Ohio is partnering
with the Cincinnati Reds.
Selected children will
have the opportunity to visit
Great American Ball Park
during batting practice prior
to Reds' home games.
During each visit, the wish
child will meet players, take
pictures and get autographs.
After batting practice, the
wish child and their family
receive complimentary tickets to the game.
The visits are scheduled
for tomorrow, May 6, May
27, June 10, June 17, July 1,
July 15, July 22, August 5,
August 19, September 9 and
September 23. Tomorrow
night's guest will be IS-yearold Christopher Korte of
Cincinnati.
The
Make-A-Wish
Foundation provides children
and their families with positive life experiences in the
midst of difficult times.
During 2004, the Southern
Ohio office fulfilled the individual wishes of 95 children
diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. Since
this chapter's inception in
Southern Ohio in 1998, more
than 500 wishes have been
granted. More than 100 wishes are expected to be fulfilled
in the corning year.
Become a Kentucky
organ & tissue donor.
For information contact:
1-800-525-3456, or
www.trustforlife.org
L....,_ _
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SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CINCINNATI
The
Wednesday,
April
6th
Reds/Mets game on FSN Ohio
recorded the highest average
rating among all MLB games
telecast that night. The 8.3 rating in the Cincinnati market was
the highest MLB rating in all 16
markets carrying a game. The
Reds/Mets game beat out some
marquee match-ups, including:
Cardinals/Astros (6.7 rating),
and Red Sox/Yankees (5 .0 rating). In the Cincinnati market, a
1 rating equals 8,700 homes.
FSN Ohio reaches more than
four million households in Ohio,
Kentucky, Indiana, western
Pennsylvania, western New
York, and West Virginia. FSN
Ohio's programming includes
the
Cleveland
Indians,
Cincinnati Reds, Columbus Blue
Jackets,
and
Cleveland
Cavaliers, The Best Damn Sports
Show Period, The Sports List,
Beyond the Glory and Totally
Football. FSN Ohio is managed
by Rainbow Sports Networks.
Rainbow Sports Networks is
a division of Rainbow Media
Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of
Cablevision
Systems
Cmporation (NYSE:CVC). FSN
reaches more than 80 million
households nationwide and is a
service of National Sports
Partners, equally owned by
Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc.
and Fox Entertainment Group.
Rainbow Sports Networks incorporates Rainbow's 50 percent
ownership of FSN Ohio and Fox
Sports National Advertising and
the ownership and management
of FSN regional networks in five
of the nation's largest markets:
Chicago, Florida, Ohio, New
England and San Francisco.
Homestead to add
Red Sox8, lights for season finale
Yankees 5
MSC Women's Golf
Reds baseball on FSN Ohio
BOSTON - Gary Sheffield
turned to the Boston fan who
hit him, his fist cocked and his
temper hot.
Then, the New York
Yankees outfielder stopped
himself from doing something
foolish.
"We have to give Sheffield
a lot of credit," Boston's
Johnny Damon said, "for him
to restrain himself the way he
did."
Sheffield was fielding
Jason Varitek's two-run triple
along the low right-field fence
in the eighth inning of the Red
Sox's 8-5 victory Thursday
night when a fan swung a short
uppercut in hts direction,
appearing to graze the side of
the slugger's face with his
right arm.
"Something hit me in the
mouth. It felt like a hand,"
Sheffield said. "I thought my
lip was busted."
After Sheffield picked up
the ball, he shoved the fan
before throwing the ball back
to the infield as two runs
scored. Another fan's beer also
sprayed in Sheffield's direction.
"I tried to get his hand out
of my face so I could continue
on with the play," he said. "To
get punched in the mouth, you
don't expect that in a baseball
game."
Sheffield then whirled
around with a cocked fist,
shouting in the face of the first
man - but restrained himself
· and did not throw a punch. A
J security
official quickly
jumped over the three-foot
wall to separate the two .
Players and more security officials gathered in the area, but
order was soon restored.
"I guess there's always one
idiot in the stands," New York
captain Derek Jeter said.
As Sheffield walked away,
he rubbed the side of his face
and then looked at his hand.
"It could have been worse if
I didn't hold my composure,"
Sheffield said. "I almost
snapped, but I thought about
the consequences."
There had been plenty of
action before that - three
homers off Randy Johnson, the
ejection of Boston manager
Terry Francona and hitting
coach Ron Jackson after questionable calls by plate umpire
Greg Gibson and three hits and
three RBis by Hideki Matsui.
The teams already have
seen plenty of each other,
meeting six times in their first
nine games with many memorable twists- a walk-offhomer
by Jeter, two blown saves by
Mariano Rivera, a pregame
ceremony where the Red Sox
got their championship rings
and two homers off Curt
Schilling in a poor season
debut.
Despite their rivalry, the
teams had played clean, exciting games . Yankee pitchers
didn't even retaliate when
Boston pitchers hit four of
their batters in the opening
series in New York.
That emotion has erupted
beyond the field's fences
before.
During the 2003 AL play-
offs, two Yankees players got
into a brawl with a Red Sox
groundskeeper in New York's
bullpen. Relief pitcher Jeff
Nelson and outfielder Karim
Garcia were charged with
assault but agreed to a deal last
October that called for the
charges against them to be
dropped in six months.
"We have two great teams
and two great baseball cities
and a lot of emotion,"
Francona said.
Johnson got pounded although he allowed just five
hits - and reliever Tom
Gordon (0-1) gave up three
runs in one inning with the
score tied 5-5 after seven.
"He had good stuff,"
Yankees manager Joe Torre
said of Johnson, "but, again,
when he made pitches not
where he wanted them, they
cost him dearly."
Two-run homers by Jay
Payton in the second and
Edgar Renteria in the third,
and a solo shot by Varitek in
the fourth left the game tied 55. New York had scored on
Matsui's RBI double in the
third then added four runs in
the fourth on a bases-loaded
walk to Sheffield., a two-run
single by Matsui and an RBI
single by Rodriguez.
Damon led off Boston's
eighth with a single and scored
the go-ahead run on Renteria's
double. David Ortiz was
walked intentionally before
Varitek lined his triple, putting
right fielder Sheffield on a collision course with the unruly
fan.
"These people shouldn't be
allowed to walk the streets
much less come to a ballgame," Torre said. "It was an
ugly incident."
There have been others in
sports recently.
On Nov. 19, players and
fans exchanged punches in the
stands near the end of a
Pacers-Pistons game in one of
the worst brawls in NBA history. The mayhem left several
people injured and prompted a
police investigation.
Last
September,
the
Rangers got into a fight with
fans in Oakland, and Texas
reliever Frank Francisco was
arrested after throwing a chair
into the stands that broke a
woman's nose.
On Sept. 28, Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley was
ejected after slamming a plastic bottle down in the front row
of the right-field seats after a
fan threw it onto the field. He
was suspended for the rest of
the regular season.
Then, there's Fenway's
fanatics.
"People here yell at you and
throw things at you, all kinds
of things all game long,"
Yankees center fielder Bernie
Williams said. "But what that
guy did was different, totally
unexpected. Tt was dangerous."
It could have been worse.
"I just tried to point the guy
out" to police, Sheffield said.
"They were telling me to calm
down."
Notes:
Boston starter
Bronson Arroyo put runners in
coring position in each of the
first four innings .... Sheffield
led off the ninth with a double,
but was stranded at third.
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - The
future of Homestead-Miami
Speedway, the excitement of
Ford Championship Weekend,
and the nightlife in Miami all
just became that much brighter.
Lights will be installed at
Homestead-Miami Speedway to
allow for races to be held at
night, announced Speedway
Pr~sident Curtis Gray.
Construction on the project is
scheduled to begin immediately
and be complete in time for the
2005 Ford Championship
Weekend, the season finales for
the Chase for the Nextel Cup,
Busch Series, and Craftsman
Truck Series, November 17-20.
The
new
lights
at
Homestead-Miami Speedway
will allow for later start times
and therefore a prime time
championship atmosphere at the
Speedway's major events beginning with November's Ford
Ch<impionship Weekend.
"When one thinks of the greatest championship sporting events
around the world, one thinks of
prime-time, electric atmospheres," said Gray. ''The championship fmales for NASCAR 's
three elite series will now all take
place in an unparalleled setting
under the lights during Ford
Championship Weekend at
Homestead-Miami Speedway."
The Nextel Cup Series Ford
400, televised live on NBC, is
scheduled to start at 4 p.m. on
Sunday, November 20 and conclude under the lights.
Following the Ford 400, the
2005 Nextel Cup Champion will
be officially crowned at
Homestead-Miami Speedway.
"NASCAR is a national sport
that continues to grow into new
markets. The prime time start will
allow even more fans to tune in
for the fmale of the Chase for the
Nextel Cup," said NASCAR
Chairman and CEO Brian France.
The NASCAR Craftsman
Truck Series Ford 200 will also
run under the lights with a 8
p.m. scheduled start time on
Friday, November 18 and televised live on SPEED.
The start time for the
NASCAR Busch Series Ford
300 on Saturday, November 19
is still to be determined and will
be released at a later date.
A detailed competition
schedule for the entire Ford
Championship Week.end will
also be released at a l~ter date.
All times are tentative .and subject to change.
This is the second major renovation the track has undergone
- Homestead was reconfigured
with 20-degree variable banking
two years ago.
~
Schumacher going fo~
two in a row at Bristol
TIMES STAFF REPORT
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Tony
Schumacher's memories of
finally scoring a win at Bristol
Dragway in last year's O'Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals are still fresh in his
mind. And he'd like nothing better than to return for the 5th
annual event April 29-May 1
and make it two in a row.
"We were fortunate to win our
first race there last year, beating
Clay Millican in the fmals," said
Schumacher, the defending
NHRA Top Fuel world champion. "And any time you win a race
for the first time at a certain track
it's pretty special.
"I truly enjoy going to
Bristol. It's such a hotbed of racing activity and not just for
NASCAR. They really love
their drag racing there too."
Four races into the 2005 season, Schumacher has picked up
right where he left off a year
ago. After snagging a record 10
event Top Fuel wins last season,
he's already won two of the first
four events and he's leading the
Top Fuel standings. Add to that
a new national speed record of
335.32 mph and there's not a lot
for Schumacher to too con-
cerned about at the moment.
chance to defend his Bristol race
"To date, we're running pretty win when action begins on
well," said the 35-year-old dri- Friday, April 29 with the ftrst
ver. "We've won a couple of round of Nitro qualifying set for
races and have been at or near the 5 p.m. Gates open at 7 on Friday
top of the Top Fuel standings. and Saturday and at 9 on
We're shooting for a second con- Sunday. Final eliminations take
secutive NHRA PowerAde Top place at noon on Sunday.
Fuel world title, so it's imperaThunder Terrace seating for
tive that we contend for wins all three days of the O'Reilly
every race, including Bristol.
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
"I'm hoping we can go to Nationals is (April29-May 1) is
Bristol and turn the trick again $155 for adults and $65 for
this year."
juniors (12 and under). Bruton's
While racing is always upper- Suite seats are available for
most in his mind, Schumacher is $400 for all seats for all three
also looking forward to seeing days and Thunder Valley Club
the new and improved Bristol seating for all three days is $2SO
Dragway. In the off-season, for adults and $75 for juniors.
nearly 5,000 seats were added to
Grandstand seating for adults
the facility, including a terrace on Friday- is $20 (sections A-D)
grandstand; suites and a larger and $25 (sections E-U) and $5
Thunder Valley Club.
(all sections) for juniors.
"Bristol Dragway is clearly a Saturday's tickets for adults are
state-of-the-art facility," he said. $40 (A-D) and $50 (E-U) and
"It's one of the better tracks that •$15 (A-D) and $25 (E-U) for
we go to and I look forward to juniors. Sunday's tickets for
competing there every year.
adults are $45 (A-D) and $55 (E"It's nice to hear that they've U) and $15 (A-D) and $25 (E-U)
expanded the facility. That means for juniors. A three-day combo
there's a growing interest in our ticket for adults is $75 (A-D) •
sport. I've heard about the con- and $100 (E-U) and $30 (A-D)
struction that has taken place and I and $50 (E-U) for juniors.
look fmward to seeing the changes.
Tickets may be purchased
I know they're all first-class."
online at www.bristoltix.com or
Schumacher will get his by calling (423) 764-1161.
LBL
• Continued from p3
a fenced enclosure, and extends
from the Golden Pond area
northward along the eastern side
of the area-bisecting highway,
The Trace.
The other, larger project area,
approximately 5JXX) acres, straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee state
line, extending from near the back
side of The Homeplace: 1850 interpretive site toward Lake Barldey
and northward, encompassing the
high ground of Fox Ridge.
The savanna-type habitat
will be recreated from what is
now a mixture of fields and
woodland. Understory vegetation will be dealt with by prescribed burning and timbered
areas within the two project target zones will be thinned by
selective logging.
"About a third of the areas -
and that may be a little high will have to be thinned by timber harvest," McCoy said.
Thinned is the operative
word for the woodlands,
because all the trees won't be
cut to create pure fields.
"It varies, because we will
leave fewer trees on the higher,
drier ridges, and we'll leave
more timber in the lower, wetter
area," McCoy said. "Overall,
we're looking for about 10 to 60
percent of sunlight exposure to
the ground by removing part of
the forest C'anopy."
The project, estimated to take
mostly finalized shape in about
four years, offers some bonus
wildlife viewing recreation by the
more open nature of the habitat.
While some forest-dependent
species won't benefit in the pro-
ject areas, other related 1Wildlife
is expected to gain.
"Gray squirrels that live in
heavy woodland will decline in
savanna areas with scattered oak
trees, but fox squirrels that prosper in more open types of habitat
will probably increase," he said.
A vital component of the
wildlife-feeding habitat is the
remaining timber, McCoy said.
"We'll still have a lot of mast
(acorn)-producing trees out
there, and with the number of
trees thinned, I'd expect the
oaks that we leave to produce
more acorns," McCoy said . .
The LBL, a popular area for
public hunting and other outdoor recreation, is more than 90
percent forested, the dominant ,.,
timber being an oak-hickory
mixture.
�~Sunday, April17, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy Prater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
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Associated Press
Kentucky Press Association
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"The B.ESI source for local and regional society news"
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~
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Frank X Walker
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS REPORT
W
~
e
wouldn't
be a killjoy
for
any
consideration, but
we must
pass
on
this business report
as it was
Norman Allen
given us
by Harry
Ranier.
Business is so bad that the Big
Sandy is running only three days
a week.
AVAILABLE
If the royal family ever permits
Princess Margaret to come to
eastern Kentucky, ·all the king's
horses, m • etcetera will nev~
get her out of here unmarried.
That gal wants a husband, and
when they come husband-hunting
in these parts, brother, they get
'em. The hills are full of guys
named Available .. .The only thing
I would regret about such an
~ alliance is what that clipped
British accent would do to our
good, old mountain drawl.
~
'Soylent
Green'
Editor's Note: For years, Floyd
County Times founder and former
publisher Norman Allen wrote a weekly column that looked at Floyd County
through his eyes. His columns are
being reprinted due to request.
You may not have had as much
experience with feuds of the old
order as some, but an election in
Floyd County will serve as a reasonable facsimile thereof.
~
MOVIES FROM
THE BLACK LAGOON
Frank X. Walker
Noted poet Frank X. Walker·
at "Evening with Poets"
A NOTE OF CONCERN
This is getting serious. My
woes as a stalker of the finny tribe
have got around so much that the
women are becoming concerned.
When Mrs. Sylvia Purdy, formerly of Prestonsburg, now of
Lucasville, 0., saw recently a
"Fishscope" advertised as a
means of seeing fish as much as
30 feet below the surface, she
pasted the ad on a postal card and
mailed it to me. "I think," she
wrote, "this Fishscope is for you.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm under
the impression you have fishing
troubles."
If I had this contraption, I
might remark, I would still have
two-at least two-troubles
remaining.
1. What to do when I spot the
fish; 2. How to get to go fishing.
The 12th annual "Evening with
Poets" will be held on April 21 at 6:30
p.m. in the Stephens Library at Hazard
Community and Technical College.
The event promotes the work of local
talent and will celebrate the new issue
of Kudzu, the college's literary magazine, which will be distributed free of
charge. Admission to the event is free.
The guest of honor is Frank X.
Walker, poet, artist, arts activist, and
native of Danville. His collections of
poetry include Affrilachia and Buffalo
Dance: The Journey of York which
won the 2004 Lillian Smith Book
Award. Another book of poetry, Black
Box, is due to be released soon.
Walker currently teaches in the
department of English and Theatre at
EKU where he also serves as the
Did you know that the day
after the Kentucky primary is
lit. over (May 26), Khrushchev is
(See THIS TOWN, page six)
Director of the African/AfricanAmerican Studies Program.
A founding member of Affrilachian
Poets, Walker collaborates with other
artists to celebrate the heritage of
African-American art from those with
roots in Appalachia·.
Kelly Ellis, cofounder of the
Affrilachian Poets and Associate
Director of MFA Program in Creative
Writing at Chicago State University,
said "Frank Walker's poetry is a precise marriage of politics and art; he
does not sacrifice his conscience for art
or vice versa. His work opens up the
precious humanity we all share, as a
result we see our many selves: black,
white, Latino; woman, man; gay and
straight, lovely and ugly too. His work
always causes me to pause."
Gurney Norman, who will be here
for this year's Spring Writers
Workshop, has said of Walker, "I recognized Frank X Walker as a talented
writer with great promise way back in
the early 1980s .. . and everyday Frank
X strives to fulfill that promise. He is
clearly among the most talented writers
our region has ever seen."
Preceding Walker in ihe program,
college students and members of the
community will read from their poetry
published in Kudzu. The poetry reading is free and everyone is encouraged
to attend.
Anyone with questions about
HCTC's Spring Writers Workshop or
Evening With Poets can contact Scott
Lucero at 606 487 3200 or email at
Scott.Lucero@kctcs.edu.
Charlton Heston began reinventing
himself in 1968 by starring in several
science fiction flicks, beginning with
"Planet of the
Apes" and ending
with this bleak
epic about life on
planet earth after
overpopulation
has tapped out
most of the planet's resources.
Heston's characters in these
films were cyniTum Dull
cal
seen-it-all
Stanwrner
types that were far
removed from the
heroic roles he'd played in films like
"Ben-Hur"
and
"The
Ten
Commandments."
The movie begins with a montage
of photos which depict events that
have landed the world in a mess of
trouble by the year 2022. World wars,
the greenhouse effect and a steadily
growing population have taxed the
planet's resources to the limit.
The film takes place in Manhattan
and the Big Apple has soured. Food
has replaced money as the most precious commodity. Jobs are scarce and
job security is nonexistent in a New
York where 20 million unemployed
persons have led to revamped job
policies that include mandatory firing
if someone misses more than two
days of work.
The first scene follows a street person as he breaks into a high-tech
apartment building for the upper
crust. Here they eat real fruit , like
strawberries at $150 a bunch, and the
building also features penthouse
apartments which come with their
own courtesan for rich single guys.
The street thug breaks into one such
apartment and bludgeons the occupant, Mr. Simonson, to death. The
man then escapes back into the quiet
New York streets where there is a curfew after dark.
The killing brings in Det. Thorn.
He doesn't come off as much of a
detective and uses his authority to bag
up the contents of Simonson's fridge
for his own consumption. He asks a
few questions of Simonson's bodyguard but shows more interest in the
call girl that the building had provided for the apartment.
Thorn rushes back to his dingy
digs to pass his booty onto his roommate and mentor, Sol, but he must
first climb over the bodies of the
homeless people driven into his stairwell after curfew. Sol is old enough to
remember when food was readily
available and nearly drops dead when
(See LAGOON, page six)
Be tiPle tears
by CHARLOTTE LANHAM
·~
"CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE BRIDE'S SOUL"
When I was a little girl, say 4 or 5 years
old, there were many things that frightened
me: snakes, bugs, big older boys and storms. I
remember the dark, rainy nights when a thunderstorm would roll into town and wake me
from a sleep, in my childhood room at the
front end of the house.
The rain would beat on my window as
shadows played games on my bedroom walls.
Tree branches screeched against the outside of
the house making strange noises. I'd lay there,
so afraid, nearly ready to cry. Poking my little
foot out from under the covers, I'd slide out of
.IJ) my warm bed and tiptoe quietly into the next
room, where my mother and daddy slept.
And then, as I had done so many times
before, I would crawl over the footboard at the
bottom of the bed and make my way over the
top of the covers between my mom and dad,
looking for a secure place to lay my head
between their two pillows.
Dad would roll over and say, "Hey, little
girl , what's going on?"
"I'm afraid in my room. It's storming."
Then without another word, the three of us
would snuggle close together and go back to
sleep . Just my mom and my dad ... and me.
Morning would come, the sun shining. A
new day would begin.
When I was a grown-up girl, not quite 20
years old, there were many things that still
frightened me: school, jobs, big older boys
and getting married. T remc mhcr the clay~
leading up to my wedding day. Parties, planning and packing for the honeymoon . Writing
thank-you notes . Ironing my veil and
cleaning out my closet for the last
time. Last-minute lists. The
tion.
my warm bed and tiptoed quietly into
the next room, where my mother and
daddy slept.
And tht?n. as I had done so many times
before , I crawled over the footboard at the
bottom of the bed and made my way over the
top of the covers between my mom
and dad, looking for a sec ure
place to lay my head between
their two pillows .
Dad rolled over and said
"Hey, little girl, what's going
on?"
"I'm afraid in my room .
I'm getting married tomorrow."
Then without another word
the three of us snuggled clos~
together and went back to sleep.
Just my mom and my dad ... and me .
. Morning came, the sun shining. A new day
m my life was beginning .
�86 • SUNDAY,
APRIL
17, 2005
TH!i FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Jim Tavidson
A great hospital in Little Rock
If you did a random survey, I
believe you will fmd that most
people will tell you they do not
care much about hospitals, that is,
until they really need one. We
have a fantastic
"world class" hospital in our capitol
city, called the
Arkansas
Children's
Hospital.
Admittedly,
there is a little
source of pride in
what I am going to
say. This is in no
way meant to discount the fact that
there are several other quality
children's hospitals across the
country. One reason is because
it's an emotional issue for me. In
our church we have a beautiful
little 7-year-old girl who was
diagnosed with brain cancer sev-
eral months ago, and thanks to
the surgeons, staff and several
months of tender loving care at
the Arkansas Children's Hospital,
she is still with us today.
Several years
ago my wife,
Viola, used to
work at this hospital and I visited there for
lunch a couple
of times, but
other than passing
by
Children's on
the freeway and
seeing the constant construction, I didn't really know much
about it. Thanks to the Arkansas
Press Association, that all
changed for me back in February
of this past year when members
of the press were invited to a special VIP "behind the scenes" tour.
The invitation was extended by
Suzanne Patton, director of communications, to a'1 those who
attended our winter convention.
When we boarded the bus at our
hotel, each person was given a
number, which determined which
small group we would be in for
the tour.
Some of the key units we visited that are not open to the public included: the NEW ambulatory surgery area, the NEW Donald
W. Reynolds Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit, and the newly remodeled neonatal intensive care unit.
When we arrived at each new
unit we were required to put on
the standard hospital cap .and
gown and we even got to keep the
cap. On the lighter side, I sure
don't want my picture in the
paper wearing it.
There were about eight pods
of 20 beds each in the neonatal
intensive care unit. It was some-
thing special to see bed after bed
that contained a "premature
baby" with life supports that gave
him great odds of becoming a
healthy, happy adult,.. You probably would not appreciate this
very much, unless of course, you
were a parent of one of these
babies.
To give you a feel for just how
large this hospital is, let me give
you some numbers that are staggering. The hospital has 2,187
full-time employees, 1,028 parttime and a medical staff of 456
people. This past yf'ar they had
33,775 emergency room visits,
66,516 general pediatric clinic
visits and 188,367 other outpatient visits.
It is also worthy to note that
Children's Hospital is a major
of the
teaching
affiliate
University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences. The offices
and
faculty
of
UAMS
Department of Pediatrics are
housed at Children's Hospital.
On a daily basis, these people go
about the task of restorin!; and
maintaining life and health for all
those under 21 who come to their
doors, without regard to race,
religion or inability to pay.
This will also be of interest to
those in the health care field. The
Arkansas Children's Hospital
strives to offer the best in wellchild care, as well as emergency
medicine and acute care. The
hospital offers a variety of inpatient specialty units to accomplish this mission. These include
infant / toddler,
hematology/oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular intensive
care, newborn intensive care,
pediatric intensive care, orthopedics, progressive rehabilitation,
adolescent medicine and burn
center. The burn center is open to
anyone regardless of age. Our
own community utilized this service recently, when a chemical
plant exploded and one of the
victims had to be airlifted to
Children's.
It was a wonderful, once-in-alifetime tour and we were also
treated to another specialty of the
hospital - fried catfish! This
was followed by remarks from
world-renowned pediatric cardiac surgeon, Dr. Jonathan
Drummond-Webb.
Dr.
Drummond-Webb is originally
from South Africa and was formerly at the Cleveland Clinic in
Ohio. Since Children's Hospital
kept sending him so many children for heart surgery, they fmally convinced him to come to
Little Rock and head up the team.
There was' one thing he talked
about that really touched me. He
said many times he would board
an airplane at Children's Hospital
and then fly to a distant city, harvest a heart from a child who had
died, and then time his arrival
back,home where he would then
transplant the harvested heart into
another child who desperately
needed it to continue to live. Like
I said earlier, we don't care much
about hospitals, until we really
need one.
Jim Davidson is a motivational speaker and syndicated colum- •
nist. You may contact him at 2
Bentley Drive, Conway, AR
72034.
Maki ng sure you got
your com puter covered
by ANTHONY RYAN STEWART
percent of your home's insured value.
Also, they usually only cover "actual cash /~
value" of the property or an assessment of
So, you just dropped a big chunk-of- what the item is worth by the insurance
change on your brand new, top-of-the- company, which takes into account its
line computer and you love it. However, depreciation. Iu some cases, namely your
it probably hasn't crbssed your mind that computer, you'd be better off buying
some unforeseen circumstance, such as a additional coverage for it to give you
natural disaster or fire, could destroy that "replacement costs" where you will get
sizeable investment in no time. You're enough money to buy a similar computer
not worried about that though; you have at the time the computer is lost (for examhome owner's insurance and that covers ple, if it's a year old, the similar computall your valuable assets from your new er that replaces it will be quite a bit faster,
PC to your priceless TV Guide collection have more storage space, etc as computer
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you with that TV Guide
Some insurance compacollection, but here are
nies do provide some nice ~
some tips on making sure
benefits as far as computers
your PC pride and joy is
go in their main plans to
covered in the event of the
cater to a more computerunthinkable.
oriented society. Met-Life,
First, let's review the
for example, offers up to
seven basic types of home
$5,000 coverage of your
insurance coverage (from
computer to its retail cost.
Insure.com). The most
They don't insure files , so
basic type for home ownbe sure to back up those
ers is "H0-1 ," which is a
priceless pictures from
basic home insurance poliyour Vegas vacation. Even
cy that covers your house
with this decent basic covand possessions against 11 This column will be appear- erage, the need for addidifferent named perils. A ing weekly to answer many tional coverage is offered
"H0-2" policy raises those of your computing ques- with up to $15,000 in addiperils to 17 different types tions/problems. Just email tional coverage and coverand costs 5 to 10 percent or call us and we will pub- age for a computer (I'd
more than H0-1 premi- lish your questions and our assume this is mostly
ums. "H0-3" goes even response. We will answer aimed toward mobile lapfurther and insures against your questions as quickly tops) that is often used in
all perils except those and precisely as possible. areas outside of the home.
explicitly specified. This This column will be written
I can't tell you whether
will run 10 to 15 percent by Information Technology or not you need extra covmore than the H0-1 poli- program students at Big erage for your computer.
cy. The' "holy grail" of Sandy Community and Only you can decide that.
home owner policies is the Technical College that also Your best bet would be to
"H0-5" policy, which belong to the IT club. To call your insurance agent
pretty much covers every- send us your questions, and see what, if any, kind ~
thing except earthquakes, please email us or call:
of coverage they offer for ~
floods and war. If you're a Kathryn Mil/or
your computer and what
renter, you can basically kmiller0045 @stu. kctcs.edu kind of optional coverage
only get "H0-4," which (606)886-3863 Ext. 81259 they offer for it and make
covers 17 perils and has We look forward to hearing your decision based on
liability coverage, but does from you! Have a great those facts coupled with
not cover the dwelling. week!
your needs. For example, if
The others are "H0-6," for
you have a Dell bargain
owners of condominiums
PC, this is probably not a
or co-ops and "H0-8 ," which is especial- big issue to you, but if you j ust bought the
ly for older homes.
baddest gaming rig or CAD machine
As you can see, the differences are available, this is probably high on your
mainly in the type of perils covered under insurance priority list as you could' ve
each policy and do not differ too much on easily spent well over $5,000 on your
coverage or lack thereof of your personal purchase! Just remember, you always
property.
think it won't happen to you, until it does . •
Most of the above insurance policies As the old Russian proverb says, "Hope
do cover your personal property up to 40 for the best, plan for the worst"
BSCTC IT CLUB
photo by Tom Doty
soylentgreenad
This Is the ad the Times ran to advertise SOLVENT GREENS' August 1973 engagement at the Prestonsburg
Drive ln.
'
COMPUTER
lagoon
• Continued from pS
he sees the bounty that Thorn has
provided. Thorn then heads to the
precinct to fill in his boss on the
murder. The boss makes sure to
cut himself in on Thorn 's graft and
doesn't appear that interested in
the investigation.
Interest, however, is raised later
when Thorn finds out that
Simonson made his money working for the Soylent Corporation,
the largest corporation in the country, paid by the government to provide food products for the unemployed which make up the majqrity of the country's populatiqn.
Soon everyone Thorn interviews
starts turning up dead and it's clear
that he is onto something that no
one wants exposed.
Thorn eventually learns the
truth about what the government is
doing to provide food and its not
pretty. Suffice to say that when
mankind's appetite has grown further than natural resources can
provide, the only thing left to recycle will be man himself.
This one works because it starts
off with a well thought out
premise. A ton of research went
into the novel ("Make Room,
Make Room") that was written in every character.
The film also benefits from an
1966 by Harry Harrison.
When Harrison wrote the origi- excellent cast. Charlton Heston
nal book, he dedicated it to his leads the way as Thorn. This guy is
children, saying , "I hope this no traditional hero and steals from
proves to be a work of fiction." He victims. He is also not above
around
suspects,
knew better, though, and many smacking
events in the book have since come . whether they be male or female .
through . Global warming is a real- His only salvation is his relationity, energy consumption continues ship with the father-like Sol Roth.
to grow unchecked, while only a Edward G. Robinson scores his
little lip service is paid to finding last film role here (his lOlst) as
alternatives to oil, and the world Roth, who is a lawyer/researcher
assigned to Heston's character to
already can't feed everyone in it.
Director Richard Fleischer handle all of the legalities. He
manages to work in all of these manages to be the heart of the
themes and still offer an entertain- movie and his scenes with Heston
ing film. It helps that the events help reveal the person Thorn could
unfold during a murder investiga- have been had he been born at a
tion. Fleischer also avoids neat different time.
gadgets and posits a future where
The film played at the
people are worse off and have not Prestonsburg Drive In during
benefitted overtly from science. August 1973 and probably encourPollution is hinted at, street people aged a lot of necking due to its
are glimpsed wearing painter's lugubrious tone. It's worth seeing
masks, but. no one gets on a soap again, folks, cause it appears that
box and proclaims that things are no one in power has seen it lately
bad. No such preaching is neces- and they probably should.
Best line: "We give them a day
sary. One character does complain
about the weather, 90 degrees and off a month. We don't have to, but
humid all year round, but it is evi- we do."
dent from the sheen of sweat on
1973, rated PG.
Financial Aid Tip of the Month
Sometime soon, collegebound seniors should begin
receiving award letters from the
financial aid office of the
schools that have accepted them.
Here are some tips about award
letters you or your child gets and
how to compare them.
An award letter usually shows
the total cost of attendance tuition, fees, room, meals, books,
supplies, transportation and personal expenses for one school
year. It may also show how much
you are expected to pay toward
tho se costs, the expected family
contribution (EFC). The EFC is
subtracted from the total cost of
attendance to get the student's
financial need.
When you're comparing packages from two or more schools,
there are some things you should
look at, such as how the packages break down between what
you have to pay back and what
you don't have to pay back.
You'll also want to look at total
debt load after four years of
school.
Another consideration is the
EFC. If you can pay that out of
savings or income, fine. If you
can't, you '11 have to come up
with that money somewhere,
most likely through a Federal
Stafford Loan for students, a
Federal PLUS Loan for parents
or a private loan, such as the
Advantage Loan from The
Student Loan Peoplesm.
If you're taking out a loan,
you need to take a close look at
the benefits each lender offers.
Careful shopping can save you
hundreds, sometimes thousands,
of dollars in interest and fees.
You should also think about
work-study awards . Most workstudy is paid at minimum wage
and represents a big investment
in time for a full-time student. A
student should study two to three
hours for each hour of class, so
being a full-time student takes up
as much time as a full-time job.
Maybe you ' ve applied for
other scholarships but won't
know if you have won one until
after you get the award letter.
You need to see how each school
handles that. Some will decrease
their grant, while others will
decrease both loans and grants.
That can make a big difference
in how much you have to pay
back.
So, study your award letters
before you sign one. You may be
glad you did.
For more information, visit
www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA,
P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY
40602-0798; or call (800) 9288926, extension 7381.
For more information about
student loans, visit www.studentloanpeople.com; write The
Student Loan People, P.O. Box
24328, Louisville, KY 402240328; or call (888) 678-4625.
GURU
This Town
• Continued from p5
scheduled to attempt to
take over Berlin (if he
sobers up in time that
day)?
See by the papers that
inflation has invaded the
unhallowed precincts of
jails in Oregon. There
they have a bill to raise the
amount allowed prisoners
serving time, in payment
of fines, from $2 to $5 a
day.
Thinking college? Come to
HCTC Open House
Hazard Community &
Technical College will
hold an Open House on
Friday, April 22, from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m. to provide a
chance to learn more about
programs offered at the
college. The Open House
is a chance to have access
all at one time to faculty
and others involved in the
many different programs
offered.
The Open House will
be held in the First Federal
Center
at
Hazard
Community & Technical
College.
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�SUNDAY, APRIL
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
17' 2005 • B7
..::.480 - MisceiJarnwus
) 1o - Agrlct.lffore
115 - ATV's.
120 - Boats
130 - Cars
140- 4x4's
150 - Miscethilneous
160 - Moto~les
170 - Parts
175 - SUV'$
160- Trucks
190 - Vans
'ioo -EMPLOYMENT t
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
AUTOMOTIVE
120-Boats
130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
~ Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call 8862842 or 886-3451
FOR SALE, 1995
Geo Tracker 4x4,
Excellent Condition,
87K Miles, $3,900 or
negotiable. Call 3779844
FOR SALE
1993
Ford
Crown
Victoria.
138,000
miles. $,1200. call
606-874-0467
FOR SALE 1991
Corolla
Toyota
needs work $800 firm
call
606-886-8339
after 5 pm.
~
160-Motorcycles
FOR SALE 1998
YAMAHA YZ80 New
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
$1600. Call 606-4529599 for more info.
180-Trucks
~
WANTED used full
size pick-ups 1998
thru 2003, will pay
cash call 800-7895301
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START OR EXPAND
YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
fast & easy approval
on all types of loans,
call toll-free 866-6811264
SALES PROS, 3K5K Weekly First Year
Potential, Call 1-800294-8654 ext. 9492
21o-Job Listing
460 - Yard Sale
530- Hom~
550- Lan~s
570 - Mobile Homes
~75 - Household
560 - Miscell~ll$
41501
A
NURSING
HOME IS NOT YOUR
ONLY OPTION-Call
Caring Hearts In
Home Care,
the
affordable solution for
y(}u. For as little as
$3.50 per hour you
can keep your loved
ones
at
home..
Looking for experiened and dependCall alternating between
able people.
886-7809 or 276-796- Prestonsburg
and
4700
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
H I R I N G Billing Experience.
Teacher's Assistant Call 886-1714 or 285Position,
Baptist 9000
Learning Center, Fall
Term, First Baptist PART
TIME
Church 157 S. Front CASHIER Needed at
St., Prestonsburg, KY, Classic Cleaners in
Glenda Blackburn, Prestonsburg,
No
Director Call 606-886- Weekends, Evening
8681
Shift. Call 789-7748
HOUSE-Auxier distributor
Non-COL,
Must be at least 21
years old, have valid
drivers license and
meet requirements.
Must have at least 6
months
verifiable
experience driving in
a 20 foot truck or larger or a 10 wheel dump
truck. Heavy lifting,
Forklift experience
helpful. Drug screen
and DOT physical, MF with benefits. Fax
resume to Corporate
office 812-280-2232
or call 800-967-7473
EOE.
MERCHANDISE
41 0-Animals
FREE BLACK · LAB
MIX
PUUPIES,
wormed, first round of
shots and will pay for
females
to
be
spayed. Call 8860035
445-Furniture
640 •.f..ahd.I.L¢ts
~~M~t1Qme$ '
660 ~ Ml~rnroU$
stp ~Pomro®,~
.•. Pt_.~·'·Red~
RENTALS
REAL ESTATE
NOW
RENTING
P i n e w o o d
530-Homes
Townhomes, Brand
New 2 & 3 BR
HOUSE FOR SALE Townhomes At. 7
in
Prestonsburg, South. ASK ABOUT
3BR, Some furniture OUR
MOVE IN
included , $45,900,
Rental
Call anytime 889- SPECIAL.
9821
Assistance Available!
Stave, Refridgerator,
WID
HOUSE FOR SALE Dishwasher,
on At. 1428 between Hook Ups. Call 349& 7000
Cow
Creek
Prestonsburg, 4 BR
Ranch, 3 1/2 acres, 1 BR FURNISHED
$120,000, Call 886- APARTMENT,
9857 or 297-6514
Including Utilities. 2
BR Unfurnished.
2 BR, 1 BA NEWLY
Call 886-8366
BUILT HOUSE FOR
SALE, LA & Kitchen,
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
Located at Stumbo
TOWNHOUSE also 1
Hollow in Drift, KY,
bed room furnished
Call . Anytime 874or unfurnished locat8642
ed in Prestonsburg
,NO PETS call 606886 8991
RAY'S BARGAIN
3BR, 2 BA MOBILE
CENTER
HOME FOR SALE
New
&
Used with Land, approxi~rn~~
& mately 3 acres, new
Appliances @ unbe- roof and vinyl siding,
lievable prices. Come
in today for incredl.ble call 886-6227
savings. ShopAtThe
Little Furniture Store
& Save!!
Route.
#122, McDowell. Call
606 _377_0143 _
470-Health&Beauty
WOLFF TANNING
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set
220-Help Wanted up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs,
HANDY MAN Parts, Lotions at
NEEDED 2 Days a Wholesale
Prices.
Week to mow grass Call 888-554-0058
and weed eat & various other jobs, mini480-Miscellaneous
mum wage, call 8862288
FOR SALE: 8 ft'
ASSISTANT
NEEDED,
Send
Resumes to:
419
Town Mtn. Rd .. Suite
105, Pikeville, KY
Ol'fl¢tt Spac:e
630~H~$
FOR SALE: 8ft' deli
cooler, $950 and Gas
oven,
LOCAL REBUILD convection
61 0-Apartments
SHOP FOR MINE $450. Call 606-886DUPLEX FOR RENT:
EQUIPMENT is look- 2367.
2 BR Central Heat &
ing for 2 experienced
FOR SALE, LIKE
Mechanics. Apply in
NEW refridgerator Air, Total Electric,
person at 542 Mare and stackable wash- Excellent Condition.
Creek
Road, er and dryer, call 886- On US 23 North, 1
Stanville, KY or call 8724
Mile
From
478-2882 between
Prestonsburg,
No
7am-5pm.
PALLETS
FOR Pets. Call 889-9747
SALE Call 874-9100 or 886-9007
FIELD
OIL
has KAY'S WALLPAPER F U R N I S H E D
COMPANY
openings for hard 205 Depot Road APARTMENT 5 miles
Ky. f
M rt.
ut·l·t·
working responsible Paintsville,
11 les
Hundreds of Patterns rom
a In,
drivers. Must be of of
Wallpaper
& already turned on.
age 21 or older. Must Borders. All under $370 per month +
have COL with HAZ- $10.00. Open Tues _ electricity and $125
MAT and tanker Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. deposit.
endorcements, good Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m. Call anytime 285driving record and Closed Sun. & Mon. 3641
some
mechanical 606-789-8584.
apptitude.
Please
1 BR APARTMENT,
apply in person at: FOR SALE: Field next to Waffle House.
Universal
Well Stone on Pallets, $395 per month,
Services, Inc., 5252 $250 per one ton pal- includes water. Call
let approx. 15 pallets.
At. 1428, Allen, KY You load and haul. 859-339-2702, After
41601
606-874- 606_424 _4125
or 6pm 886-6465
3487,
Accepting 606-478-5524
applications
Mon.
NOW RENTING Park
thru Fri. between the STEEL BUILDINGS- Place Apartments in
hours of Sam and Damaged,
Repo, Prestonsburg ,
4pm.
Factory
Seconds, Available for immediAll ate occupancy. Rent
Cancellations!,
M E D 1 c A 1 L must go. No reason- 1
BR/$3G9,
2
s E c R E T A R y able offer Refused! BR/$345.
ASK
Needed to work Financiny available!
ABOUT OUR MOVE
Call 800-405-7501
IN SPECIAL,
Call
Mon. -Fri. , 4 -8pm and ext. 1558
886-0039
every other Sat. ,
refrigerated dell case,
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505 - BU$Ir!ElSS
51
commercial
4:20 - Appliances
.440 - Electronics
~5 - Furniture
Qpportunity
330 - ror Sale
610 -Apartments
6-~ " $fOrage/
:410 · Animals
D E N T A L $1000, small pizza
886·8S06
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.4®- MERCHANDISE
,f!SO - Lawn & Gwen
FOR SALE: 1988
Pontiac Bonneville,
WRIGHT LUMBER
no title, good for parts. CO. is taking applica$600 obo. Call 874tions for an Office
4094.
Position. Must have
knowledge in basic
140-4x4's
accounting, bookkepping, and copmuter
FOR SALE: Honda skills. Apply in person
'93
Fourwheeler. at the Martin location.
300
Honda
'97
Calls
No
Phone
Fourwheel
drive.
Please.
Looks good and runs
good. Call 886-0875.
DELIVERY/WARE
FOR SALE : 1998
Honda 300 ATV 4x4,
4 trax, standard.
1987 Cadillac, runs
good, Call 478-9623
495 - Wantl;ld To Buy
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300 • fiNANCIAL
205-Business Oppt.
FOR SALE: 18 ft.
Pontoon Boat Buggy,
40 HP Mercury O.B.,
fl Trolling Motor, Fish
Finder, 1994 Model
Real Fine Shape,
Lots of Extras, Call
886-0342,
$5,000
Firm,
Trailer
Included.
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21 0 ~';J(lb Listings
220 •Help Wanted
230 - fnformation
250 - Miscellaneous
260 - Partnme
270 • Sslles
280 - Services
290 - Work Wanted.
oven, $400, small
juice cooler, $150,
washer & dryer, $150
pair. Call 606-8862367.
FURNISHED
1
BED ROOM AP~
Central heat & air.
· at $375.
Rent startmg
th
$300 .
mon .
+
deposit water included. Located near
HRMC.
606-889Final
clearance 9717.
2004 lot models and
2005 models now
available! If you are 620-Storage/Office
serious about purchasing a new home FOR RENT: Office
you need to be with Suite,
New
Construction.
900
experienced staff to
get the right home at sq. ft. Ample Parking,
a great price. The Can be Convenient
Home Show-South Location, New Office
William son, Inc. US Behind Sav-A-Lot in
119 , Belfry, Ky 41514 Prestonsburg. Call
606_353_6444 or toll 886-1515 for info.
free 877-353-6444
For Lease Finished
Office
Space for
All Drywall, Dutch
with 2x6 walls,and lease in prime loca5/12 roof pitch, ulti- tion near BSCTC,
(PCC) and the new
mate kitchen packFood
City -- 2100 -age, glass block window, and many more sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
extras, Set up for
five private offices,
viewing. For details
room,
call 606-353-6444 or conference
toll free 577-353- kitchen, bath, parking
lot call Today 6066444 the home show
424-2690 or 226-
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2266
FOR RENT: 900
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
south of Martin on At.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call285-9112
640-land/Lots
690-Want to Rent
Trailer lot for rent
on old U.S. 23
between
Prestonsburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747
WANT TO RENT 3
or 4 BR House or
Apartment in the
Prestonsbu rg
or
Paintsville area. Call
886-0325
TRAILER
LOT
FOR RENT, Large
Yard. Call 886-8366
Subscribe &
Saver can
MOBILE
HOME
LOT For Rent, cou3 BR HOUSE FOR ples only, 4 miles
RENT,
Hardwood from MAC. Call 886floors, oak cabinets, 2288
nice, located 2 miles
For Rent : newly
up Rt. 1427 call 886constructed Mobile
0893
Home Lots in new
HOUSE FOR RENT A II e n , ref e r e n c e
3 BR carpet, paneled, required call 606cnetral h/a, 2 car 874-2212
garage, no pets.
$500 per month,
$400 deposit, 60 S.
be
Evergreen, Lancer
Add i t i on ,
here
Prestonsburg,
KY.
Call 606-886-6358
630-Homes
886-8S06
be
reported
pror.n.tly.
Credit £o.t>
enov-$ is
limited to
the oosto£
the first Ad
in Salyersville
Students • Seniors • Single Parents
50.75 PART- or FULL-TIME POSITIONS
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Controlled Climate, Enjoy Flexible Scheduling
and Unlimited Earnings Potential!!!
@Influent
$100 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR DAY SHIFT
$200 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NIGHT SHIFT
Call Today for an Interview, 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
I
2 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT in Bevinsville,
Total Electric. Call
478-9623
Ad carefully. Any
erro.rs must
'W'AN'TED
could
FOR RENT 3 BR
house.
Newly
remode led, refe rences
required .
886-8366.
Please .read
your o-wn
only.
Your ad
HOUSE FOR RENT:
239 Francis Court,
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. Ft.,
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suitable location for children or pets. $500
per month + utilities.
886-6362
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1-877-272-4182
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY,
Myra, Ky., is now accepting applications for the
following position(s):
Electrician with 3 years plant electrical and
repair experience. Must be able to cut and weld.
PLC experience required. Requires State and
Federal Electrical certifications. Also requires KY
Surface Mine Certification.
Welder/Pipefitter/Repairman with 3 years
prep plant repair experience. Must be able to cut,
fit & weld pipe. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification. Must have Welder/Pipefitter
Certificate.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
ATTENTION: EXPERIENCED COAL MINERS:
Would
Would
Would
Would
you like to work for a company that has 40 p,us years of coal reserves?
you like to work for a company with new equipment?
you like to work for a company that has excellent wages and benefits?
you like to work for one of the leading coal companies in Eastern Kentucky?
Well, now's your chance-Premier Elkhorn Coal Company - a subsidiary of
TECO Coal Corporation is now accepting applications for underground mining
positions - Electricians, Inside Laborers, Miner Operators, Ram Car Operators,
Repairmen, Roof Bolt Operators, and Scoop Ope rators. Req uires KY
Undergorund Mine Certification.
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Premier Elkhorn Coal Company offers excellent wages, excellent medical, dental
and vision coverage, sick days, paid vacation, 9 holidays, life insurance, long term
care insurance, short and long term disability benefits, company paid retirement,
401 K savings plan with a company match, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Applications are being accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company subscribes to a drug-free work environment and
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PREMIER ELKHORN COAL COMPANY, Myra, KY, is now accepting applications for the following position(s):
Dozer operator with 2 years surface coal mining experience. Looking for 1st
class operator who can also operate two of the following pieces of equipment:
backdump, drill, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification.
Backdump operator with 2 years surface coal mining experi ence. Looking
for 1st class operator who can also operate two of the following pieces of equipment: dozer, dri ll, excavator, grader, or loader. Requires KY Surface Mine
Certification.
MECHANIC with 5 years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic on a surface job. Requires COL and KY Surface Mine Certifications.
Loader OPerator with minimum 2 years experience operating a 992G loader
at a surface coal mine. Must be able to operate 2 of the following: backdump,
dozer, drill, excavator, and/or grader. Requires KY Surface Mine Certification.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
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17, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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SERVICES
on April 25th, 2oos.
71J.Child8da1y Care
WILL DO BABY-SITTING in my home.
Mon-F'ri, please call
791 -4223
NEED HELP?
Are you caring for an
incapacitated loved
one? Do you work all
the time and have no
time left for house
cleani~g or enjoying
time out for yourself?
If so, you need, and
derserve, help. Call
Kelly, a 36-year-old
CNA, CPR certified,
to help with your
loved
one,
or
home/office cleaning.
Call for reasonable
rates-flrviable schedules. 478-5198 (after
5pm) and 478-1571
(before 5pm).
All proposals must be
received by the time
designated in the
invitation, and none
will be considered
thereafter. Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, Inc.,
cannot
assume
responsibility for any
delay as a result of
failure of the mails to
deliver bids on time.
Proposals will be
opened and read at
the time and location
statea above.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby
given that Glenda
Rogers of 145 Sturgill
Branch, Harold, KY
41635, has filed an
application with the
Natural Resources
and Environmental
Protection Cabinet,
to construct a bridge
across Toler Creek.
720-Health&Beauty
The property is locatWOLLF TANNING ed
2.2
miles
BEDS
upstream of Toler
FREE Color
Creek's confluence
catalog
with Mud Creek on
Full Body Units
KY
State
Route
from $22 a month!
1426,
at Sturgill
Buy Direct and Save! Branch
of
Toler
CALL TODAY! 1.
Creek. Any com·
ments or objections
_ _
800 781 5173
www.ng.estan.com concerning this application shall be directed to: KY Division of
770-Repair/Services Water Resources
C A R p E N T R y Branch, 14 Reilly
Road,
Frankfort
WORK
a II types.
New construction or Office
Park,
Frankfort, KY 40601.
r e m 0 d e 1 i n g · Phone: (502) 564Garages, decks, etc. 341 o.
Concrete work & siding. Free estimates . . - - - - - - - .
call 886-8896.
Prefer to
D & D Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Free Estimates!
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
Call 606-785-0316 or
785-9810
Inpatient Services
Fuil-tJme & Port-4Jme Registered Nune posihonslbolh include fvU benefits)
available in Teleme~y. Mental Health, Women's Core, Outpatient Core
Center, Intensive Care, and Emergency Dept New compen!Oiion package
include> ocute<:ore dillerenHal ord wonderful edocotionol funding p<agrams
available. Call today to che<:k on thew po>ition> 606-783-6581/65851
Ful~time and port-time Li<ensed Practical Nurse positions available
in several acute care depor~ents.
DiagnOJtic Imaging
MR/CT/RT Technologist Full-lime days. MRI/G experience in acute
core facility.
PACS Coordinator - PACS responsibilities with experience in
Radiology field utilized as needed.
Home Care Services
Fui~Hme Registered Nurse posiHon Montgomery Co. include• rotating
onaol. Pallime licensee~ Pradical No.rse position. Bah inci.Jde lvll benefits.
Outreach Services
ARNP (Nurse Practitioner) or PA (Physician Assistant) Full~ime
Clinic practice Days Ba- 5p.
PA (Physician Assistant) Full-lime Surgical Spe<:ialists Clinic prachce
Days9a- 5p.
Home Medical Equipment
Clinical Respiratory Coordinator
CRT with 2 yrs. experience in Respiratory Therapy, 1 yr. experience in
Home Medical preferred. full-lime day> with some o!Kall to overlee the
daily activities of ihe HME respiratory team.
Physician Recruiter
Seeking professional recruiter to l<lrve a regional health system in a
ful~time capocity. Bachelor'• Degree and 3 years recruiting experience
mthe Reid• of Exe<uhve Search and/or lleallh Co1o "'qui1ed.
222 Medical Circle • Morehead, KY
606-783-6580 • www.sk:laire.org
Proodly Ser.ing These Kentucky Counties:
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BUSINESS
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Lafferty's
Contracting, LLC
Bennie Michael Lafferty, Owner
606-874-2259
* New Construction &
Remodeling
• Metal • Shingle Roofs
*Concrete
..M.. St Claire Regional
W Mediml Ctnter
•
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* Certified Master Electrician
* Backhoe Jobs
*Free Estimates & Fully Insured
j&'S
SETSER
CONSTRUCTION
Lawn & §arden
For all of your lawn, garden,
landscaping, hillside cleanIng, & tree trimming needs.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!!!
Free estimates, call:
Specializing In Meral
Roofing
Vinyl Siding &
Soffir
Pole Buildings
All rypes
Carpentry Work
Phone: (606) 886-6140
Cell: (606) 791-3018
(606) 886-960Z
FREE ESTIMATES
25 yrs. exp.
Service
,.
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(I
Salyersville
Healthcare
Is expanding all disciplines.
We are seeking a Full-Time
Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Physical Therapist or Physical
Therapist Assistant, and Speech
Language Pathologist.
FRASURE'S
RENTALS
Office Space, Retail
Space, Houses,
Apartments,
Mobile Homes and
Lots.
CALL
606-886-8366
~J&L~
.J&M
Seamless
Gunerlnu. Siding
and Metal Roonnu
Located at
Weeksbury, Ky.
14 Years Experience
Elec::tric::al Contrac::ting
Residential & Commercial
Electrical Services
Home Improvements and Repairs
Free Estimates • Reliable
Ph: {606) 886-2785
Pager: (606) 482-0229
Free estimates. can anvume
226-2051
606-452-2490, 606-424-9858
John K. Lewis, Master Electrician
Running 10% Off All Gutter & Siding
thru the Month of Apnl
Licensed: ME8643, CE8644
Ask about our new benefits:
• Tuition Debt Relief
• Rent/Mortgage Assistance
• Childcare Assistance
M-F Hours. Facility completely
remodeled. Treat wide variety of age
groups. Supervision for each discipline available on site.
E-mail
Your Ad?
Our E-mail
Address is:
fctclass@
bellsouth.net
HARRISON'S
LAWN CARE
TRIPLES
CONSf'RUCf'ION
No Job Too Big or Too Small!
Brush Cutting and
£andscaplng
~ ~
RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL
606-265-3336 or 606-265-4678
New Construction • Remodeling
Vinyl Siding • Window Replacement
Hardwood Flooring
Shingle/Tin Roofing \
Decks/Porches/Garages
Commercial &
Residential
Contact:
FREE ESTIMATES
1-800-395-5000
(6061 886-9129
Concrete Work
FREE ESTIMATES
ext. 8254
Fax: 414-908-8626
Email:
jweimer@extendicare.com
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NOTICES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
812~ree
FREE
PALLETS:
can be picked up
behind The Floyd
County Times.
900-Legals
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
FOR FINANCIAL
AUDIT SERVICES
Big Sandy Area
Community Action
Program, Inc., is currently accepting proposals for Financial
Audit Services for the
contract period of
November 1, 2004,
through October 31,
2005. Proposals are
subject to terms and
conditions of the
Request
For
Proposal. Copies of
this Request For
Proposal may be
obtained
in
the
Accounting
Department at the
below,
address
Monday
through
Friday, between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
prior to the time and
date specified for bid
opening.
Proposals must be
mailed or delivered to
Michael
James
Howell,
Executive
Director, Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, 3rd
fioor
Johnson
Country Courthouse,
Paintsville,
Ky.
41240. All envelopes
must
clearly
be
marked on the outside of the envelope,
"FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL."
Proposals will be
accepted until April
22nd, 2005, and will
be opened at 11 a.m,
RECEPTIONISTI AD CLERK
The Floyd Coun1y Times is seeking to fill the position of
Receptionist/Ad Clerk. In addition to traditional
receptionist duties, this position provides inside support
to the advertising department.
This is a full-time position and offers competitive pay,
health benefits, life insurance, 401 (k), paid vacations,
holidays, and much, much more.
Please apply In person ontv at:
The Floyd Coun1y Times
263 Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
s.
The Floyd County Times is an equal opportunity employer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ADVERTISING MANAGER
The Floyd County Times Is seeking to fill the position of
Advertising Manager. The successful candidate will be
a self-motivated Individual able to train, motivate, and
direct others. Proven track record In sales and
management required. This position directs all
activities in the advertising department and reports
directly to the Publisher, and is an excellent opportunity
for the advertising professional.
eo pared to
ewsstattd priees
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.
This Is a full-time position and offers a competitive
salary, health benefits, life insurance, 401 (k), paid
vacations, holidays. and much, much more.
Please send your resume to:
Publisher
Floyd County Times
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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or by email to: publisher@floydcountytimes.com
The Floyd County Times is an equal opportunity employer.
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charges from
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briefs
P'burg
2003 killing
an killed
in wreck
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
by TOM DOTY
MARTIN - A 2003 murder investigation yielded
another arrest warrant that
was served Tuesday when
Kentucky State Police Post 13
Det. Bruce Kelley arrested
Mitzie Johnson, 50, of Martin.
Johnson was arrested in
conjunction with the 2003
investigation of the death of
Michael Slone, 27, of Bypro.
Slone's body was discovered
in August 2003 at a strip mine
site at Topmost in Knott
County, where his body had
been thrown over an embankment and not discovered for
almost a week.
The case saw two other
warrants served last week on
Billy Joe Johnson , 46, of
Bevinsville,
and
Susan
Moore, 33, of Langley.
Johnson has been lodged at
the Big Sandy Detention
Center and charged with complicity to commit kidnapping,
complicity to first degree
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG Kentucky State Police is
still investigating a fatal
accident that occurred
at 1 a.m. Tuesday on
Rough and Tough
Branch.
.fJ\ Authorities suspect
that Joshua B.
Baldridge, 21, of
Prestonsburg, was traveling well above the
speed limit when he lost
control of his vehicle as
he was proceeding
south on Rough and
Tough Branch.
Baldridge's vehicle
left the road and struck
several trees before
overturning in the creek
below. Baldridge was
~alf ejected at the scene
and transported directly
to the Floyd County
coroner's office while his
two passengers were
taken to Highlands
Regional Medical
Center for treatment.
Trooper Justin
Cornett has been
named the investigating
officer in the case which
also received assistance
-.l\t the scene from the
Floyd County Rescue
Squad, the Middle
Creek Fire Department
and Respond
Ambulance Service.
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photos by Mary Music
More than two dozen state highway workers constructed this earthen berm to prevent further water
damage to Route 80.
Mine blowout closes Route 80
Mud, debris and water cover all four lanes in Knott County
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
SOFT SHELL - The Transportation Department
closed an approximate two-mile section of Route 80
Monday, after the barriers of an inactive mine gave
way around noon, sending mounds of mud, rock,
debris and a "wall of water" across the four-lane highway.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Water and debris forced it way down an approximate 100-foot hillside and gushed continuously
throughout the day Monday.
Commuters, battling long lines, were directed to
take Route 550, a narrow road nearly two miles away
from the blowout site, which lies at mile marker 17
near Rock Fork Road in Knott County. The
Transportation Cabinet asked drivers Monday to
"consult a map" to determine how to get to their destination.
Local residents plowed the highway on ATVs to
get a closer look at the problem as employees with the
Transportation Cabinet and Consol Energy worked to
clear away the debris. They constructed an earthen
berm, or dam, to retain the gushing water, which
sprawled out over the westbound lane for more than a
mile.
Thomas Hoffman, vice president of public relations at Consol Energy, a subsidiary of Consolidated
Coal of Kentucky, confrrmed yesterday that company
closed the inactive mine, part of the "F&G rnine," 10
years ago.
The Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet
referred to the mine as the Jones Fork mine and confirmed that it was last mined in the early 1990s.
With water and debris still a problem, officials
aren't sure what type of environmental or physical
damage has been done. They say they don't know
what specifically caused the blowout.
Hoffman said it is possible that winter freezing
weakened the barrier of the mine, but that possibility
can't be confirmed without further investigation, he
10
Three faces charges after
resident stops burglary
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
MUDDY BRANCH
Joshua Keith Hoover, 20, of
Prestonsburg, was arrested
Monday after he and two
other men allegedly broke
into a Muddy Branch home
and tried to make off with six
guns and several knives.
Deputy Jeremy Shepherd
responded to the scene of the
allegedly burglary after getting a call from the victim,
who said he had two men at
gunpoint - a third had fled
the scene - whom he discovered leaving his home with
some of his guns.
Todd Hansford was cutting
his grass Monday evening
when he spied a four-wheel
all-terrain vehicle parked at
the back door of his trailer.
Realizing that someone was in
his home, he went to a nearby
Water Is still flowing steadily off the hillside above
the road, a Transportation Cabinet engineer said
yesterday. Officials can't determine how extensive
the damage Is until the water subsides.
said.
"It's hard to say what happened," Hoffman said.
"When mines are mined out, they fill up with water.
The blowout was at a low spot in the mine and, naturally, most of the water pressure was at that point ...
These things can't be predicted. They might happen,
or they might never happen. When they do, we do
what you hope every coal company would do. We get
our equipment up there and take care of the problem."
(See BLOWOUT, page three)
County turning out for cleanup
by MARY MUSIC
Opinion .........................A4
Obituaries ..................... A9
Sports ........................... B1
Lifestyles ...................... 86
Classifieds .................... 89
STAFF WRITER
With the ending of the
annual PRIDE cleanup only
days away, local officials and
volunteers are tying up the
loose ends and planning for
future projects.
Several roadside cleanups
have already been completed
by community volunteers,
inmates and county, city and
state employees.
"I'm a bit impressed with
the citizen turnout," Floyd
assault and complicity to tamper with physical evidence.
The case is shaping up to
be a complex one and is cur~
rently set to be adjudicated by
a special judge from Letcher
County.
Knott
County
Commonwealth's Attorne)i
Graham Martin has already
had Johnson and Moore jailed
for other crimes and Floyq
County
Commonwealth's
Attorney Brent Turner is looking to consolidate the cases
and most likely take the lead
in prosecuting the three, who
are currently lodged in three
different jails.
"We're going to be making
sure our offices work together
to insure that we prosecute
this matter effectively,"
Turner said.
Turner also noted that the
investigation into the case is
ongoing and mentioned that
further arrests are expected.
Arraignments for all three
defendants have been scheduled for April 28 in Knott
County.
County Judge-Executive Paul
Hunt
Thompson
said,
"Students are involved, individual people are involved in
cleaning up their communities, several towns are cleaning up."
Last Friday, 41 JROTC
students at Allen Central High
School picked up 251 bags of
garbage on roadways near the
school.
Inmates with the Floyd
County Detention Center,
working with PRIDE and the
city, which donated equip-
(See CLEANUP, page three)
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Inmates from the
Floyd County
Detention Center
cleaned up this
Illegal dump in
West Prestonsburg
yesterday. Jailer
Roger Webb said
the combined
efforts of community, city, county
and state entities
are improving the
area's appearance
and "it's starting to
show." The city
donated equipment for this project.
ment for the project, cleaned
an illegal dump and roadside
litter in West Prestonsburg
yesterday.
"It's so disturbing when
you're driving up a road and
you look out and see the ditch
lines full of garbage,"
Thompson said. "All someone has to do is put a bag in
their car and take the stuff
home and put it in the
garbage. Yet, they throw it out
the window. I just don't
&vthj JI!Uvtning
shed and recovered his .22,
which he trained on the three
men as they were exiting. One
took off immediately and the
second left the scene while
Hoover tearfully admitted to
Hansford that he was "sorry
for breaking into the residence," according to the
report filed by Shepherd.
Hoover was arraigned
Tuesday on one count of firstdegree burglary and ordered
to remain in jail on a $to ,000
cash bond. A preliminary
hearing was set for April 25.
Hoover reportedly gave up
his accomplices after being
interviewed by Shepherd. The
deputy then secured arrest
warrants and had the two
other men in custody by
Tuesday afternoon.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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• MESA , Ariz. - Police
tactical units usually don't
engage in a lot of monkey business, but one SWAT team wants
to add a capuchin monkey to its
staff.
"Everybody laughs about it
until they really start thinking
about it," said Sean Truelove, an
0fficer with the Mesa Police
Department who builds and
operates tactical robots for the
unit in suburban Phoenix.
Truelove said the department
is trying to obtain a capuchin,
considered the second smartest
primate behind the chimpanzee,
with about $100,000 in grant
money.
Truelove says the monkey,
which alone would cost
$15,000, could become the ultimate SWAT reconnaissance
tool. Capuchins are small,
weighing between 3 and 8
pounds, have tiny humanlike
hands and puzzle-solving skills.
He said the monkey could be
trained to unlock doors and
search buildings.
Since 1979, capuchin monkeys have been trained as companions for quadriplegics, perfomling daily tasks such as serving food, opening and closing
doors, turning lights on and off,
and retrieving objects and
brushing hair.
• FAIRMONT, W.Va. - A
part-time stuntman has set an
explosive new Guinness world
record -the most "squibs" detonated on a human body.
Mike Daugherty donned a
wet suit with 160 of the explosive charges attached and had
them detonated. Squibs, similar
to blasting caps, are used to simulate gunshots in movies.
"I was scared to death when
we were doing it," said
Daugherty, who set the record
on April 11, his 35th birthday.
"But it wasn't that bad."
Daugherty, a part-time stuntman, set the record at Screen
Gems Studios in Wilmington,
N.C., where the stunt was
filmed for a documentary called
"Shooting the Record ." The
behind-the-scenes film will
include interviews and the stunt
itself.
Daugherty said his quest
began as a joke but developed
into much more after he contacted the Guinness Book.
Daugherty, who runs a family metal shop in Fairmont, said
he got his start as an actor and
stuntman after a part in a film
about "Star Wars" fans.
• ANCHORAGE, Alaska As armed guards stood watch
for polar bears, villagers of tiny
Little Diomede Island in the
Bering Sea hosted races for
young skiers.
It was the first home athletic
event m a generation for
Diomede, the only village on the
island, which is walking distance from the International
Dateline just east of Russia's
Chukotsk Peninsula.
About 50 first- through fifthgrade students from Wales,
Teller and other tiny villages in
the Bering Strait School District
bundled up against subzero cold
and walked over the dateline
into tomorrow to participate in
the weekend competition.
Besides ski races, Eskimo
dancing and a scavenger hunt
for polar bear fur and king crab
legs were held. "All in all, a successful meet," said Diomede
teacher, ski coach and event
organizer Ben Seymour.
Putting on any type of event
is a challenge on the remote
island, where the wind rarely
quits and winter lasts half the
year.
Diomede has not hosted an
athletic event with visitors since
at least the 1970s, said Mayor
Pat Omiak Sr., who remembers
a wrestling tournament back .
then .
• NORWICH, Conn.
A
local man believes the first president to serve under the Articles •
of Confederation - Samuel .
Huntington of Norwich - was ,
technically the nation's first
president.
Now, Bill Stanley is seeking .
$10 million to build a presidential library for Huntington here .
Stanley, president of the
Norwich Historical Society,
asked the City Council on :
Monday night to donate $1 mil- ,
lion from funds it expects to
receive from the Mohegan •
(See ODDS, page ten)
Today in History
The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, April 20,
the llOth day of 2005. There are
255 days left in the year.
Today's
Highlight
in
History: On April 20, 1980, the
first Cubans sailing to the United
States as part of the massive Mariel
boatlift reached F1orida.
On this date:
• In 1812, the fourth vice president of the United States, George
Clinton, died in Washington at age
73, becoming the first vice president to die while in office.
• In 1836, the Territory of
Wisconsin was established by
Congress.
• In 1889, Adolf Hitler was
born in Braunau, Austria.
• In 1940, RCA publicly
demonstrated its new and powerful
electron microscope.
•In 1945,duringWorld War II,
allied forces took control of the
German cities of Nuremberg and
Stuttgart.
• In 1968, Pierre Elliott
Trudeau was sworn in as prime
minister of Canada.
• In 1971, the Supreme Court
upheld the use of busing to achieve
racial desegregation in schools.
• In 1972, the manned lunar
module from Apollo 16 landed on
the moon.
• In 1978, a Korean Air Lines
Boeing 707 crash-landed in northwestern Russia after being flied on
by a Soviet interceptor after entering Soviet airspace. Two passengers were killed .
• In 1999, the Columbine High
School massacre took place near
Littleton, Colo., as two students
shot and killed 12 classmates and
one teacher before taking their own
lives.
Ten years ago: In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing, the FBI announced it was
looking for two men suspected of
renting the truck used to carry the
explosive; meanwhile, rescue
teams suspended the search for survivors so that the remaining structure of the Alfred P. Murrah
Federal Building could be shored
up.
Five years ago: Littleton,
Colo., paused to remember the victims on the first anniversary of the
Columbine High School massacre.
One year ago: A tornado tore
through north-central lllinois,
killing eight people. A judge
ordered Multnomah County, Ore.,
to stop issuing gay marriage licenses - but also ordered the state to
recognize the 3,000 licenses
already granted in the county.
Today's Birthdays: Supreme
Court Justice John Paul Stevens is
85. Actress Nina Foch is 81. Actor
George Takei is 68. Singer Johnny
Tillotson is 66. Actor Ryan O'Neal
is 64. Bluegrass singer-musician
Doyle Lawson (Quicksilver) is 61.
Rock musician Craig Frost (Grand
Funk; Bob Seger's Silver Bullet
Band) is 57. Actress Jessica Lange
is 56. Singer Luther Vandross is 54.
Actor Clint Howard is 46. Actor
Crispin Glover is 41 . Country
singer Wade Hayes is 36. Actor
Shemar Moore is 35. Rock musician Mikey Welsh is 34. Actress
Carmen Electra is 33. Actor Joseph
Lawrence is 29.
Thought for Today: "If anyone tells you something strange
about the world, something you
had never heard before, do not
laugh but listen attentively; make
him repeat it, make him explain it;
no doubt there is something there
worth taking hold of." - Georges
Duhamel, French author (18841966).
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�Blowout
• Continued from p1
Burglary
Stumbo lobbies
to strengthen sex
offender registry
Chuck Woolf, a spokesperson tive mine has been released,
with the Environmental and but he could not give any
Public Protection Cabinet, information about the final
sai~ ~ngineers are now lookinspection of the site.
ing at old maps of the mine
There is a "whole universe"
and correlating those maps to of abandoned, inactive and
the surface location of the reclaimed mines in the county,
blowout by satellite in order to ·he said.
obtain additional information
Mine water has been drainby TOM DOTY
about the contributing factors ing steadily out of a mine on
STAFF WRITER
~f the incident and possible
Caney Branch in Floyd
environmental problems that County for more than a week.
FRANKFORT
Sex
follow.
Local residents at Soft offenders who fail to register
"Part of the investigation Shell Monday voiced concerns with authorities are getting
that will take place is to see about property damage caused increasing scrutiny by authoriwhat the environmental effect by mining.
ties, as was evident at a press
of this was;," Woolf said. "Our
Ted Crigger, 50, who conference in Frankfort yesterindication ' yesterday was that resides at Cliffside, appro xi· day with Attorney General Greg
it was just fresh water that had mately a half-mile away from Stumbo.
built up in the mine. It was the F&G mine, complained
Stumbo referenced two
groundwater, not a slurry."
about alleged property damage recent cases in Florida where
Officials say they don't in the community that he young children were killed by
know how much water is in attributes to mining done by sex offenders and noted that the
the mine. Water samples have Consol.
killer of one child, Jessica
been taken, Woolf said,
Crigger, a surveyor who Lunsford, had failed to register
emphasizing that officials retired
from
the with authorities. Stumbo cited
"don't expect that there's any- Transportation
Cabinet, those examples because his
thing in the water to be con- claims his house has sunk office was flooded with calls
cerned about."
twice after seepage from an from concerned parents who
Darold Slone , operations underground mine broke the want tougher laws to force sex
engineer
with
the footer on the northwest corner. offenders to stay current with
Transportation Cabinet, said a
Another resident, Elmer their movements which are then
damage estimate would not be McKenzie, said Consol has used to update the Kentucky Sex
available until the water redrilled wells for people in Offender Registry maintained by
recedes. The road, Slone said, the community after they went Kentucky State Police.
would remain closed until the dry because of mining.
Stumbo has been pushing for
water stops draining. It could
James Vanderpool, who a stronger version of Megan's
take a couple of days or a cou- lives approximately 500 feet Law for the state and has yet to
ple of weeks , he said Monday, away from Crigger, confirmed see a tougher version get out of
but the Transportation Cabinet that Crigger has had problems the committee stage.
and Knott County and with his foundation in the past
Stumbo noted that his office
Kentucky State Police offi- and that wells have gone dry has a long involvement with the
~ cials are offering "continin the area because of mining issue and said the problem goes
gency plans" for anyone need- operations. Vanderpool said he back to 2003, when the state
ing access to the stretch of has had no problem with his Supreme Court ruled that cases
highway during the cleanup.
well or with his property.
coming before 2000 were
" We need people to be
McKenzie said he reported exempt from the felony charge
patient," Slone said. "We problems last year when he for failing to update their regdon't want to open the road up noticed iron or sulfur in water istry.
to traffic too soon, before we seeping from the ground near
"This would change that,"
know what the potential haz- his property.
Stumbo said. "Every sex offendards are."
Officials tested the water, er would be subject to a felony
S~one said yesterday that McKenzie said, and deter- charge for failing to register."
water and debris are still cov- mined that it was a naturally
Stumbo said the law would
ering the westbound lane, occurring event unaffiliated affect 1 ,000 sex offenders in the
making it impossible to deter- with coal mining.
state.
mine the amount of damage to
Crigger and McKenzie both
~the road. Water flow has
claim that mining companies
slowed,&he said, but was still are "getting away"' with causing property damage because
"steadyf yesterday.
Wh~ questioned whether of their financial backing.
individuals should be con"You get into trouble when
cerned abou_.t jmiJ~pJ;oblems you. start qealing "{ith the coal
occurri,ng at other inactive or companies," Crigger said.
reclaimed ,Jnines, Woolf said
Hoffman, who worlcs for
...free federal in/Ormation. You
all inactiye or abandoned Consol in Pittsburgh, said he
can download it ri~ht away by
mines fill fup with water and wasn't familiar with the men's
going into the Consumer
that the potential is there at complaints or circumstances
Information Center web site,
any of those mines .
surrounding other mines,
ww.v.pueblo.gsa.gov.
Coal mining companies are property or wells in the area.
required to post reclamation
It is "company practice," he
onds when they open mines, said, to correct problems
Woolf said. Once the reclama- caused by mining operations.
General Services Admillistratbn
tion is complete and a "prePSA
scribed period of time" has
lapsed, the bond is released
New York Life
and the mine is inspected.
Insurance ·
Woolf confirmed that the
reclamation bond on the inac.
Company
20, 2005 • A3
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
• Continued from p1
Moore, 19, of Martin, were both
apprehended yesterday but not
without incident. Gayheart
allegedly resisted arrest but was
eventually secured and placed in
Shepherd's cruiser.
During a subsequent interview he noted that the deputy
"We have not done enough to might find jewelry secreted in
protect our vulnerable children , the back seat of his cruiser and
not in Florida, nor in Kentucky," hinted that Hoover or Moore
Stumbo said.
There are currently 4,868
people in the Kentucky Sex
Offender Registry, but a loophole in the law makes it only a
misdemeanor for offenders who
miss registering their location if understand it."
Roadside cleanup projects
they were convicted before
are still planned this week for
2000. Stumbo seeks to cut out
Arkansas Creek, Route 404
such loopholes.
"There is no greater right than and Route 114 near the
a parent's right to raise a child in Middle Creek Battlefield.
The county received a
safety and love," Stumbo said.
$125
,000 supergrant last week
"With this legislation, we want
to
clean
up a 50-year-old
to give children the best protecdump
on
the Buckingham
tion possible in their own backMountaintop
.
yards."
Planning
is
also underway
Last week a grand jury indictto
clean
up
an
illegal
dump in
ed two Floyd County sex offendTown Branch this year. A
ers who had allegedly failed to
register new addresses. Each group of college students ,
was charged after the 2000 cut- working with the Long-Term
off and will face up to five years Recovery Committee , is also
in prison for failing to stay cur- expected to clean debris-filled
rent with probation and parole waterways in Middle Creek.
Thompson says the county
authorities.
road
department is still dealSex offenders fall into two
ing
with
several flood damage
categories. Those with the highproblems,
which is why the
est risk of offending again must
county
did
not provide extra
register monthly for life, while
those who only have to register door-to-door pickup during
for 10 years are updated annual- the cleanup this year.
Currently, the fiscal court
ly.
has
a tentative plan to host
In Floyd County there are
currently 32 registered sex another countywide cleanup
offenders and 14 of those have
failed to update their address in
the last two years, with several
of those having failed to do so
since 2002.
The sex offender registry by
going to www.kentuckystatepolice.org. Searches can be conducted by county and/or offender name.
must have left it there. The ruse
didn 't work out as he planned
however
when
Shepherd
returned with the jewelry and
told Gayheart that he had used a
different vehicle to arrest the
others since his usual unit had
needed repairs.
Gayheart and Moore will be
arraigned this morning.
Cleanup
• Continued from p1
this fall, but weather is the
determining factor, he said.
"If we don' t have a flood or
something along those lines,
we're going to try to go
around and pick up as much as
we can. We may even have a
white goods buy back,"
Thompson said. "We have too
much work to do on the roads
this summer, and more people
are calling in. We have had
seven floods, six that were
declared disasters, in the last
six years. We still got a lot of
work to do."
Mr. Metal Recycling, located near Allen Elementary,
does pay for used appliances
that are brought to its facility.
Call (606) 874-9657 for more
information.
Those interested in working with the Floyd County
PRIDE Committee in planning future cleanup projects
or educational programs for
the county can call (606) 8860498 for more information.
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The recent shooting of a Canton, Texas, football coach by an angry parent is only one incident in a disturbing list that appears to be getting longer
fast. Jeffrey Doyle Robertson, 45, was charged with aggravated assault on
a public servant. He apparently was angry at Coach Gary Joe Kinne over
the football program and how his son was treated by teammates.
What happened to talk? Discussing concerns in a civilized manner with·
someone you believe has made a mistake? When did the action of first
resort become gunfire?
But the Texas incident was isolated only in its seriousness . Last fall, a
Philadelphia mother slapped a teacher around after she was told to get a
late slip for her daughter. Earlier this month, a mother burst into a Dallas
classroom, grabbed the teacher's hair and punched and kicked her. The
mother was also a teacher at a different Dallas school.
Also consider the general unruliness, even hazardous atmosphere, at so
many school athletic contests, much of it caused by out-of-control parents.
Some schools have resorted to requiring obstreperous parents to take
civility classes. Others bar offenders entirely.
It's .hard to pinpoint the exact reasons for what is perceived to be an
increase in parent interference with school authority. Some educators suggest that the general decline in civility in society has contributed to the
increase in assaults and arguments from parents. Some point to the intense
competition to get into the right colleges and the possible effects of disciplinary marks or bad grades on students' records. ·
It may be the level of stress and anger that simmers in our confrontational society - overworked parents who may fear their children will suffer because of their inattention. So they react with overprotection or outright aggression. But how can children learn to control themselves when
they see their parents acting so irresponsibly? Young people who are the
product of this kind of "guidance" and who see this kind of example are
not well prepared for the real world. One shudders to ponder the new generation of parents - and employees - such parenting may produce.
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There is something to be said
about people who care enough to step
beyond themselves and extend a
helping hand.
Unfortunately, we don't see this
type of thing very often because random acts of kindness don't fit so ease
ily in a world full of busy people
with busy lives. When we are, however, fortunate enough to see people
reaching out to unselfishly help others, it leaves a lasting impression.
I found two jewels in Floyd
County Monday morning when my
car ran out of gas on Route 404, about
45 minutes away from Dr. Italiano
and my Spanish class at Pikeville
College. After spending several minutes trying to decide what to do, and
several more minutes being aggravated that I was even in the situation, I
was ready to start walking.
That's when I met Donnie and
Kathy Collins, a Blue River couple
who stopped to help me. When they
learned of my predicament, these
people - who didn ' t know anything
about me - turned around, drove
back to their house to get a gas jug,
then drove into town, purchased my
gas and brought it back to me. Upon
their return, Donnie Collins worked
several minutes trying to get my
stubborn car started. The couple then
followed me to the nearest gas station to make sure that I arrived safely.
My heroes would not accept payment in any form for their trouble, or
for the money they spent on the gas
for my car.
I looked at Kathy, after Donnie
refused payment. "Does he do this all
the time?''
"Yes," she said.
"We just like to help people when
they need it," he said, closing the lid
on my gas tank.
They said that they help people
like that because it "always comes
back" to them.
I was floored, as anyone would be
these days . With busy schedules,
most people overlook the things that
used to be considered common courtesy. Every now and then, though,
you find someone who walks to their
own beat, someone who puts forth
the effort to make a difference with
their life.
Floyd County has seen the same
type of courtesy lately, with people
stepping out of their communitie3
and pitching in during the PRIDE
cleanup. Big Sandy Community and
Technical College students battled
the rain with John Shiber during the
Clean Sweep project at Jenny Wiley
State Resort Park earlier this month.
ROTC students at Allen Central
climbed over hillsides and waded
through the weeds to pick up trash
that inconsiderate people threw out
of their car windows. I watched •
inmates from the jail clean up an illegal dump - filled with trash and •
worn out furniture - yesterday
morning in West Preston burg. A few
miles down the road, state transportation workers picked up trash
along the north and southbound lanes
of U.S. 23. Behind all these acts of
kindness are people who work endless hours planning or trying to
obtain funding for these types of projects. What does this say about our ·
community?
This is the dichotomy of life:
There are people who trash things up
or get caught up in their own little
predicaments, and there are others
who step in and take care of the ~
mess.
It's unfortunate that some go out
of their way to do things that negatively affect our community, but
Floyd County is very fortunate to
have people who care enough to try
to change those negative pieces of
what we, as a community, collectively stand for.
It's great to know that there are
still good, kind-hearted people in the
world. These rare jewels keep the
community strong and make it a
desirFtble place to live and raise our
families. For that, we owe them our
thanks.
'«tl
the individual amounts distributed to
the minor plaintiffs be kept confidential. My reasons for doing so is that by
law all settlements involving juveniles
must be approved by Juvenile Court.
As your readers are likely aware,
attorneys are prohibited from revealing
what does or does not occur in Juvenile
Court. Accordingly, I am prohibited
from confirming or denying the individual amounts the juveniles received or
even the identity of the juveniles due to
the confidentiality of the Juvenile
Court.
In doing so I fully acknowledge that
I have, in the past, repeatedly stated that
I believe that all settlements with governmental organizations be open to the
public, in that such settlements, directly
or indirectly involve taxpayer monies.
My view has not changed.
My reason once again for not disclosing the settlement in the May Valley
case is it involved the juvenile court
system. If it had not involved juveniles, ~
I would likely have called a press conference.
Ned Pillersdorf
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secrecy
You recently published a story as to
the $725,000 settlement I negotiated on
behalf of my juvenile clients in the socalled May Valley case. The article
mentioned the fact that I requested that
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
APRIL 20, 2005 • AS
Study casts more doubt on the safety of popular pain killers
by MARILYNN MARCHIONE
AP Medical Writer
ANAHEIM,
Calif.
Smokers who regularly took
certain pain killers cut their risk
of developing oral cancer but
increased their chances of dying
from heart-related problems,
according to study that raises
fre h questions about the longterm use of such drugs.
The findings add to the suspicion that the heart risk
extends beyond medications
like Bextra, Vioxx and Celebrex
to the larger family of pain
relievers known as nonJJ steroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs, or NSAIDs. These
include Advil, Motrin, Aleve
and virtually all other over-thecounter pain pills except acetaminophen or Tylenol.
Short-term use of these medications - two weeks or less for headaches or other pain is
still considered safe.
a
However, the study of smokers in Norway is the first evidence to support the recent federal
Food
and
Drug
Administration decision to warn
about long-term use of all of
these drugs except aspirin.
Results were presented
Monday at an American
for
Cancer
Association
Research meeting in Anaheim.
Many doctors have switched
patients to over-the-counter
NSAIDs since the prescription
drugs Vioxx and Bextra were
pulled from the market, believing them to be safer.
Doctors in Norway wanted
to see whether NSAIDs could
prevent oral cancer because
other work suggested they
helped ward off other cancers.
They chose more than 3 ,000
people at high risk for oral cancer because of their smoking
habits from the Norwegian
Cancer Registry, a database of
more than 123,000 people.
Over 20 years, 454 of them
developed oral cancer, and they
were compared with 454 similar
people who did not develop the
disease. Of these 908 people,
263 had used NSAIDs daily for
at least six months. They had a
two-thirds lower risk of developing oral cancer, but scientists
were puzzled because deaths
were not lower.
A deeper look revealed that
the NSAID users were dying at
twice the rate of the others from
heart-related problems. There
were 42 cardiovascular deaths
among the 263 painkiller users
and 41 deaths among the much
larger group of 562 people who
had never taken such drugs.
Risk was highest among
ibuprofen users, who were nearly three times more likely to die
of cardiovascular disease than
non-NSAID users. Aspirin was
the only NSAID that did not
seem to raise the risk, but the
numbers of aspirin users in the
study were small.
Scientists were astonished at
the results.
"Many of these deaths could
have been avoided if we'd monitored these patients for cardiovascular disease, but nobody
thought of it" because the risk
wasn't known, said the lead
researcher, Dr. Jon Sudbo of the
Norwegian Radium Hospital in
Oslo.
He and some of his colleagues have been consultants
for Pfizer Inc., which makes the
NSAID Celebrex.
Dr. Raymond DuBois, a
Vanderbilt University cancer
expert who had no role in the
work, said the results should
persuade others to study overthe-counter drugs in more
depth.
Dr. Michael Thun, chief epidemiologist for the American
Cancer Society, said he would
propose a larger study on overthe-counter NSA~Ds using the
cancer society's huge database, not take such drugs, reported
which contains information on Elizabeth Platz of Johns
more
than
1 .2
million :Hopkins University, who did
Jhe study with Harvard
Americans.
"There are important uncer- University researchers and the
tainties" about the results from National Cancer Institute.
It involved 34,438 men in
just one study in people at high
Health
Professionals
risk of cancer and heart disease the
because they smoke versus the Follow-up Study, which has
been going on at Harvard since
general population, he said.
Oral cancer is a deadly and 1986. None of the men had
disfiguring disease that is an prostate cancer at the start of
especially big problem in Asia. this particular study in 1990,
Worldwide, about 275,000 cases but 2,074 developed it over the
and 127,000 deaths occur each next decade. Of those, 283 were
year. In the United States, about advanced, including 206 that
29,370 new cases and 7,320 were fatal or had spread widely
in the body.
deaths are expected this year.
While statins cut the chances
In other news at the conference, a large study suggested of this, they made no difference
that cholesterol-lowering statin in the risk of developing cancer
drugs might help prevent the that remains confined to the
most serious types of prostate prostate. Although several other
cancer - those that kill or large studies have concluded
statins may cut the risk of canspread throughout the body.
Men who took statins had cer, specialists say there is still
half the risk of advanced not enough evidence yet to recprostate cancer as men who did ommend them for that purpose.
Study finds the government has overstated the danger of being overweight
by CARLA K. JOHNSON
ASsociated Press
CHICAGO - Being overweight is nowhere near as big a
killer as the government thought,
ranking No. 7 instead of No. 2
among the nation's leading preventable causes of death, according
to a startling new calculation from
the CDC.
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention estimated Tuesday
that packing on too many pounds
accounts for 25 ,814 deaths a year in
~the United States. As recently as
January, the CDC carne up with an
estimate 14 times higher: 365 ,000
deaths.
The new analysis found that
obesity is indisputably lethal. Like
several recent smaller studies, it
found that people who are modestly
overweight actually have a lower
risk of death than those of normal
weight.
Biostatistician Mary Grace
Kovar, a consultant for the
University of Chicago's National
Opinion Research Center in
Washington, said "normal" may be
set too low for today's population.
Also, Americans classified as overweight are eating better, exercising
more and managing their blood
pressure better than they used to,
she said.
The study was published in
Wednesday's Journal of the
American Medical Association.
Based on the new calculation,
excess weight would drop from the
second leading cause of preventable
death, after smoking, to seventh. t
would fall behind car crashes and
guns on the list of killers.
Calculating the health effects of
obesity has been a major source of
controversy at the CDC.
Last year, the CDC issued a
study that said being overweight
causes 400 ,fXXJ deaths a year and
would soon overtake tobacco as the
top U.S. killer. After scientists inside
and outside the agency questioned
the figure, the CDC admitted making a calculation error and lowered
its estimate three months ago to
365,fXXJ.
CDC Director Dr. Julie
Gerberding said because of the
uncertainty in calculating the health
effects of being overweight, the
COC is not going to use the brandnew figure of 25,814 in its public
Mreness campaigns .mi. is not
going to scale back its fight against
obesity.
'There's absolutely no question
that obesity is a major public health
concern of this country," she said.
Gerberding said the CDC will worlc
to improve methods for calculating
the consequences of obesity.
Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and
Women's Hospital in Boston, said
she is not convinced the new estimate is right.
"I think it's likely there has been
a weakening of the mortality effect
due to improved treatments for obesity," she said. "But I think this
magnitude is surprising and
requires corroboration."
The analysis was led by
Katherine Flegal, a senior research
scientist with the COC's National
Center for Health Statistics. The
study that had to be corrected was
conducted by a different arm of the
COC, the Division of Adult and
Community Health, and its authors
included Gerberding.
One major reason for the far
lower number in this latest study is
that it used more recent data,
researchers said.
"This analysis is far more
sophisticated," said Kovar, who
was not involved in the new study.
'They are very careful and are not
overstating their case."
Also in Wednesday's JAMA,
found that overweight Americans
are healthier than ever, thanks to
better maintenance of blood pressure and cho1esterollevels. Diabetes
is on the rise among people in all
weight categories, however.
Flegal said the two studies raise
questions about what definitions to
use for obesity and "where to draw
the line." Under current government standards, a BMI, or weightto-height measurement. of 25 or
higher is overweight; 30 and above
is obese.
In recent years, the government
has spent millions of dollars fighting obesity and publicizing the message that two out of three American
adults are overweight or obese, and
at higher risk for heart disease,
arthritis and diabetes.
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20, 2005
Alice Shelton
Dillard Royce Boyd
Alice Shelton, 74, of
McDowell, died Sunday, April
17, 2005, at Our Lady of the
Way Hospital.
Born March 20, 1931, in
Pike County, she was the
daughter of the late Frank and
Dinah Lowe ~arsons. She was
!:1 homemaker and a member of
the Pilgrims Rest Old Regular
Baptist Church at Price.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Shelton.
Other survivors include two
sons: Russell Lee Shelton Jr.,
(Linda) of McDowell, and
Shelton
Virgil
Lynn
(Christine); five daughters:
Linda Gail Wright (Randall) of
Auxier, Darlena Gay Wright of
Prestonsburg,
Janet
Glo
Halbert (Ronnie), Marsha Flo
Kidd (Jeff), and Velvet Lois
Martin (Chubby), all of Martin;
a sister, Elsie Heskett of
Southgate, Michigan;
16
grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by
her brothers: Charlie Parsons,
Harvey
Parsons,
Overy
Parsons, Crintious Parsons,
Tom Parsons, Oakley Parsons,
Trimble Parsons, and one
infant; and two sisters: Mable
Tayler and Annie Bellinger.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 20, at
11 a.m., at the Pilgrims Rest
Old Regular Baptist Church, in
Price, with Old Regular Baptist
ministers officiating.
Burial will be in the Lucy
Hall Cemetery, in McDowell,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home, in
Martin.
Visitation is at the church,
where services were conducted
(Paid obituary)
nightly.
Dillard Royce Boyd, age 56,
of Dana, husband of Tina Peggy
Lewis Boyd, died Saturday,
pril 16, 2005, in Highlands
egional Medical Center,
restonsburg.
He was born April 28, 1948,
in Dana, a son of the late Alex
and Sula Watson Boyd. He was
a coal miner, and a member of
the Little Salem Regular Baptist
Church.
In addition to his wife, he is
survived by one son, Dillard
Shawn (Heather) Boyd of
Stanville; one daughter, Carolyn
Michelle (Gary) Allen of
Banner; one brother, William
Green Boyd of Dana; two sisters: Dellavene Collins of
Willington, Ohio,_and Arizona
McKinney of New London,
Ohio; one grandchild, Alyssa
Nicole Allen; and one stepgrandchild, Shaylee Renee
Miller.
Funeral services for Dillard
Royce Boyd were conducted
Tuesday, April 19, at 1 p.m., in
the Little Salem Regular Baptist
Church, in Dana, with Regular
Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial followed in the Kidd
Cemetery, in Dana, with the Hall
Funeral Home, in Martin, caring
for those arrangements.
Visitation was at the church.
Pallbearers: Shawn Boyd,
William Delan Boyd, Mike
McKinney, James Lewis, Breck
Hammond, Billy Boyd, Rudy
Boyd, Terry Boyd, Ricky Boyd,
Sunny Boyd, Eddie Boyd, and
(Paid obituary)
Isreal Boyd.
-Norman Ray Bryant ·
Norman Ray Bryant, 68, of
Prestonsburg, died Saturday,
April 16, 2005, at the emer~
gency room at Highlands
Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg.
He was born January 27,
1937, in Knott County, the son
of the late Milford and Lauda
Caudill Bryant. He was a
retired real estate broker, and
auctioneer, a United States Air
Force veteran, a member of
D.A.V. Chapter 134, and a
member of the Church of
Christ in Pikeville.
He is survived by his wife,
Edna Music.
Other survivors include his
~ons: Ricky Ray Bryant (wife,
Causetta), of London, Ronnie
Gene Bryant of Prestonsburg,
<jnd John W. Bryant (wife,
Lisa) of Prestonsburg; step~on,
Kenny
Music
of
I;'restonsburg;
daughter,
Connie Sue Vaughn (husband,
John) of Prestonsburg; one sister, Nell Ruth Jones (husband,
1ack) of Greensboro, North
<;arolina; two nieces: Janet
McKinney and Judy Keck;
grandchildren: Richard, Loray,
f,\ndrea, Jessica, Clarissa,
Andrew, Elizabeth, and John
Michael; and step-grandchildren: Ramanda Music and
Chane! Music.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by
one daughter, Regina Kay
Bryant; and six brothers and
sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 19, at 4
p.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Larry Adams officiating.
Burial was in the Richmond
Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers: John
Bryant, Ricky Bryant, Ronnie
Bryant, John Vaughn, Kenny
Music, and Doug Hale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American
Diabetes
Association.
(Paid obituary)
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Laura Margaret
Goble Duff
James Henry Hobson
Lula Tackett
Lula Tackett, 73, of
James Henry Hobson, age 89, word puzzles, and watching
Bevinsville,
died Saturday,
Laura Margaret Goble Duff,
of 708 Jason Lane, Noblesville, baseball and basketball.
58, of Newdale School Road, April 16, 2005, at McDowell Indiana, passed away on Sunday,
He is survived by his wife,
Regional
Timberville, Virginia, died Appalachian
April 17, 2005, at Riverview June Moore Hobson, whom he
Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at her Healthcare.
married on July 2, 1947, in
Hospital in Noblesville.
Born November 14, 1931, in
residence.
He was born on May 5, 1915, Pikeville, Kentucky; a daughter
She was born December 31, Robinson Creek, she was the in McDowell, the son of George and son-in-law, Patricia and
1946, in Garrett, and was a daughter of the late Ernest and Douglas and Mary <;:atherine Michael Emerick of Noblesville,
daughter of the late George Mary Casebolt Tackett. She Fife Hobson.
Indiana; a brother, Homer
Amos and Eda Hill Goble. She was a retired factory worker for
He had lived in Fayette Hobson of Florida; four sisters:
was a secretary and treasurer Corning Glass in Albion, County, until October of 2002, Geneva Beverly of Kentucky,
Michigan; and was a member
for A & D Applicators.
when he went to Noblesville to Rebecca Elliott of McDowell,
of
the Old Beaver Old Regular
On July 3, 1964, she marVirginia Burke of Indianapolis,
be near his daughter.
ried Roger Gray Duff, who Baptist Church at Minnie.
He enlisted on May 4, 1942, Indiana, and Vipla Sexton of
She was preceded in death
survives.
at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky as a Kentucky; three grandchildren:
Also surviving are a son by her husband, Denver T/4 Sgt. in the United States Jeffrey Emerick, Natalie Clark
and daughter-in-law, Bryan Tackett.
Army Medical. He served in the and Jennifer Emerick; two
Survivors include four sons:
David and Amy Duff of
Jeffrey
3rd Medical Depot Company great-grandchildren:
Timberville; two daughters Randall Tackett of Bevinsville, (supply department) while serv- Emerick, Natalie Clark, and
and sons-in-law, Teresa Ann David Tackett of Wheelwright, ing in New Zealand, Australia, Jennifer Emerick; two greatand Gordon Stewart of Amos Tackett of Mt. Sterling, New Guinea, and the Phillippine grandchildren: Jasmine Clark
Mechanicsville, Virginia, and and Scott Tackett of Melvin; Islands. He had received the and Lauren Emerick; and severdaughters:
Lucille
Kimberly Jan and John Glick two
Good
Conduct
medal, al nieces and nephews.
of New Market, Virginia; one Gayheart of Bypro and Betty Philippine Liberation Medal,
In adclition to his parents, and
brother, Montaine Goble of Cook of Wheelwright; a broth- Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three infant sisters and brothers,
Ypsilanti, Michigan; four sis- er, Harvey Lee Tackett of three Bronze Stars. He was dis- he was preceded in death by
sisters:
ters: Yvonne Dinges and Betty Connecticut; two
charged in December of 1945, at three brothers, Charlie, Earl and
Allen, both of Columbus, Geneva Tackett of Virgie, and Ft. Knox as a T/4 Sergeant.
Leonard Hobson; five sisters:
Ohio,
)udy
Joseph
of Sadie Marie Bookheimer of
He was a member of the Alice, Wanda, Sara, Pearlie and
Prestonsburg, and Brenda Lee Georgia; 19 grandchildren and American Legion and the Little Hazel; and a daughter, Esta Jane
Turner of Garrett; seven several great-grandchildren.
Children's Home Church of the Hobson, who died in 1954.
In addition to her husband
grandchildren:
Andrew
Funeral services will be at 10
Old
Regular Baptist, where he
Hartman, Christina Stewart, and parents, she was preceded
served as a deacon of the church. a.m., Thursday, April 21, at
Jordan Duff, Christopher in death by one son, Randall
He worked in the coal mines Urban Winkler Funeral Home,
Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Brady Lynn Tackett; one daughter, in Kentucky, until moving to in Connersville, Incliana, with
Mary Vinamae Tackett; and
Duff, and Joshua Glick.
Indiana, where he began at Rex Elder Buford Brock and Elder
A graveside service will be four brothers: Kermit Tackett, Manufacturing/Philco
Ford, Roy Caudill officiating.
held 11 a.m., Friday, at the Herman Tackett, Dave Jack
Burial will be in Columbia
in 1969 due to his health.
retiring
Goble
Cemetery,
in Tackett and Clyde Tackett.
He had served as Township Cemetery with military graveFuneral services were conPrestonsburg.
Trustee in Columbia Township side services being conducted
The family will receive ducted Monday, April 18, at 11
and had been on the Columbia by the Fayette County Color
friends, Wednesday, from 6-8 a.m., at the Little Rock Old
Cemetery Board. He had former- Guard.
p.m., at the Grandle Funeral Regular Baptist Church, at
Friends may call at the funerly belonged to the Columbia
Bevinsville, with Old Regular
Home, in Broadway.
United Methodist Church. He al home on Wednesday, April
The family will receive Baptist ministers officiating .
enjoyed fishing, working cross- 20, from 4 tO 8 p.m. (Paid obituary)
Burial was in the Tackett
friends, Thursday, after 5 p.m.,
at the Hall Funeral Home in Cemetery, at Hen Pen, in
Julia G. Porter Curtis Martin.
(Paid obituary)
Melvin, under the direction of
Julia G. Porter Curtis, age 93,
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
/ness Richmond Stiltner
of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky,
in Martin.
Iness Richmond Stiltner, age Eastern; two brothers: Bill
died · Saturday,
Alice Stephens Prater
Visitation :vas at the church, 87, of Eastern, wife of the late Akers and Earl Akers, both of
April 16, 2005, at
,t!-~
Alice Stephens Prater, age ~here services were held Fleming K. Stiltner passed away Shepherdsville; two sisters: Pat
the
Frankfort~ ~4, C?,_f .P,a~':,~d:., ~~~,,~,~h~J~te·ror, ~;.~htly~'~t ,6~3?l·~·... , . ~" , l',u.e¢ay, April 19, 2005 ,. at Akers Greenwell of Tampa,
Regiori'aT'"Medic~l
· ,.;.
Earnest Prater, passed away
CPa~d obituary) Highlands Regional Medical Florida, and Nora Akers Burnett
Center
m ·•t · , .• •
Friday, April 15, 2005, in
Center, Prestonsburg.
of Shepherdsville; 17 grandchilFrankfort.
·· · ·
She was born August 8, 1917, dren, 25 great-grandchildren and
Highlands Regional Medical
She was born
Mary Ousley
in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daugh- 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Center, Prestonsburg.
October
10,
1911,
in
She was born January 5,
Mary Ousley' 78 ' of ter of the late Bruce Richmond
In addition to her husband and
Prestonsburg. She was the 1921, in Manton, the daughter Prestonsburg, died Tuesday, and Pearlie Rose Richmond parents, she was preceded in
widow of Henry A. Curtis Jr., of the late Thomas Stephens April 19, 2005 • at her resi- Akers. She was a homemaker, death by two brothers: Fred
and daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Thssey Stephens. She dence.
and a member of the Lackey Akers and Vance Richmond; and
Lee and Belle Ritchie Porter. was a housewife and believed
Born October 27 ' 1926• in Freewill Baptist Church since two sisters: Faye Richmond Hall
She was a retired school teacher in the Regular Baptist faith.
Floyd County, she was the 1973 .
and Eva Jean Akers Hall.
in Prestonsburg; a member of
Survivors include three sons: daughter of the late Taylor and
Survivors include two sons:
Funeral services for Incss
the Sand Spring Baptist Church, Curtis Eugene Prater and Flossie Shepherd Slone. She Herbert Lee Stiltner of · Richmond Stiltner will be conthe Homemakers Sunday School Michael Ernest Prater, both of was a homemaker.
Lakeland, Florida, and Fleming ducted Thursday, April 21, at 11
Class; Fox Creek Homemakers; David, and Ralph Edward
She was preceded in death Stiltner Jr., of Romulus, a.m., at the Hall Funeral Home
and attended Bible study at First Prater of Hamden, Ohio; five by her . husband, George Michigan; six daughters: Evelyn Chapel, in Martin, with
Baptist Church. She was a for- daughters: Peggy Hopkins of . Ousley.
Stiltner Carty of Lima, Ohio, Clergymen Johnny Collins and
mer member of the Eastern Star Pembroke Pines, Florida, lrna
Survivors include: Two Betty Jean Stiltner Hall of Bethel Bolen officiating.
Chapter No. 24; the D.A.R.; and Jean Nelson and Phyllis Ann sons: Eugene Ousley and Hippo, Loretta Gaye Stiltner
Burial will follow in the
a former Sunday School teacher Dotson, both of Prestonsburg, George Ousley, both of Meade of Rittman, Ohio, Johnson
Park,
Memorial
in Prestonsburg.
Brenda Joyce Wilkinson of Prestonsburg; one brother, Patricia Faye Stiltner of Eastern, Pikeville, under the professional
She is survived by a daughter, Palm Springs, Florida, and Taylor Slone of Prestonsburg; Vivian Ruth Stiltner Draper of care of the Hall Funeral Home.
Sue Margaret Reesor of Bonnie Sue Ousley of Langley; three sisters: Marie Prater, Stocking Bridge, Michigan, and
Visitation is at the funera.l
Louisville; a granddaughter, one brother, Ruben Stephens of Thelma Shepherd, and Maudie Linda Stiltner Daniels of home.
(Paid obituary)
Julia Margaret Warren of Prestonsburg; two sisters: Ousley, all of Blue River; two
Chicago; four grandsons: Robert Dortha Reffitt of Rochester, grandchildren:
Gary and
Reesor of Lawrenceburg, David, Indiana, and Alvie Ousley of Corey; and one great-grandRuby Shepherd Arizmendi
Leslie, and. Tim Reesor, all of Prestonsburg; 24 grandchildren, child, Hunter.
Louisville; six great-grandchil- 20 great-grandchildren and
In addition to her husband
Ruby Arizmendi, age 71, of Tommy (Alice) Shepherd, Bill
dren, a great-great-grandson, three great-great-grandchildren. and parents, she was preceded Marshall , Michigan, died Shepherd, Holbert (Linda)
and five step-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband in death by two sisters: Martha Sunday evening, April 17, Shepherd,
Earl
(Mary)
In addition to her husband and and parents, she was preceded Ousley and Lois Collins.
2005.
Shepherd, and Jack (Kay)
Funeral services will be
parents, she was preceded in in death by one son, Wayne
Mrs. Arizmendi was born on Shepherd; and several nieces
death by three sisters: Lena Prater; and four brothers: Curt, conducted Thursday, April 21, January 15, 1934, in Spurlock, and nephews.
Porter, Margaret Alley, and Sue Rufus, Darb, and
She was preceded in death by
Sam at 11 a.m., at the Nelson- Kentucky, the daughter of Will
Frazier Funeral Home, in and Lula (Hale) Shepherd.
Herron; and a great-granddaugh- Stephens.
her parents, and a brother,
ter, Kimberly Reesor.
She is survived by her hus- Henry Shepherd.
Funeral services for Alice Martin, with Malcom Slone
Funeral services were held at Stephens Prater were conducted officiating.
band of 47 years, Austreberto;
Services to celebrate her life
Burial will be in the Ousley children: Sarita (Dale) Parlin, will be held at 10:30, Thursday,
10 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, at Monday, April 18, at 1 p.m., at
Sand Spring Baptist Church, the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Cemetery, at Caney Fork, in Arturo (Cindy) Arizmendi, April21, at the Craig K . Kempf
with Dr. Mike Hamrick officiat- in Martin, with Clergyman Roy Martin, under the direction of Wanda (Jeff) Arizmendi Baker, Funeral Home, in Marshall,
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home. Laurie (Tony) Gladstone, and Michigan.
ing.
Harlow officiating.
Visitation is at the funeral Therese (Steve) Pattinson; 12
Graveside services were held
Friends who wish, may make
Burial was in the Johnson
(Paid obituary)
home.
4 p.m., Tuesday, at Porter Cemetery, in Blue River, under
grandchildren, three great- memorial contributions to the
Cemetery in Prestonsburg, with the professional care of the Hall
grandchildren; sisters: Vina Ruby Arizmendi Memorial
Randy Polk officiating.
Adams, Alice Briggs, Emma Fund, or to Church of Christ.
Funeral Home.
Dora! Cigarettes
Early Times
Moreno, Lila (Kenneth) Lewis, Assistance with memorials is
The family has entrusted local
Visitation was at the funeral
5 99
17 112-gal. Carton $1788+tax and Lora (Donald) Jordan; available at the funeral home.
arrangements to the Carter home.
Funeral Home.
brothers: Johnnie Shepherd,
(Paid ob1tuary)
Pallbearers were her grandJ&J
Memorial contributions are sons.
Bets La e • 478-2477
(Paid obituar~·)
SURGEON GENERAL·s WARNING C1garelle smoke
suggested to the Sand Spring
contains ctlrbon monox1de
Baptist Church Building Fund,
1616
Harrodsburg· Road,
The family of Estill Gunnells would like to express our sincere
Lawrenceburg, KY. 40342.
appreciation
to all the relatives, friends and neighbors who
Casketbearers were Robert
helped during our time ofloss-with food, flowers, or just a visit
Reesor David Reesor, Leslie
with a kind word of comfort. We want to send a special thanks
WELCOME YOU
Reesor, Timothy Reesor, Troy
to the Clergymen Harold Stanley and Farris Lawson and the
ST. MARTHA CHURCH
Warren, George Cummins, Ryan
singers from the Mare Creek Church of Christ. We also want to
Water Gap
Reesor, and Andrew Reesor.
thank Pastor Arnold Thrner, A~ . ociate P~ ·tor Larry Brashear,
Honorary bearers were Julia
and members of the Allen Bapu ~t ''Jrc' ' r all their prayers,
Masses: 5 p.m., Sat.; 11:15 a.m.
Sunday
Reesor Warren, Tommy Dillion,
visits and food; the staff of the Floyo .. JUn.~; alth Department
Become a Kentucky
for their support and food; the sheriff's dep<Utment for traffic
Stephen Ross, David Ross, and
organ & tissue donor.
control; City Florist, Maggie's Corner, and Nelson-Frazier
the Swingin' Saints of Sand
For informatiOn contact:
Funeral Home for their very kind and professional service.
Spring Baptist Church.
l-800-525-3456, or
The Family of Estill Gunnells
(Paid obituary)
www.trustforlifc.org
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Liquors
Card of Thanks
FLOYD COUNTY
CATHOLICS
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Leth I injection put on trial
by MARK R. CHELLGREN
AssociATED PREss
FRANKFORT - The defendants were sodium thiopental,
pancuronium bromide, potassium chloride, intravenous procedures and an inch-thick document on how to conduct an exe, cution.
Kentucky's lethal injection
method of capital punishment
went on trial Monday.
Condemned inmates Ralph
Baze and Thomas Clyde
Bowling. and by extension the
other 34 people on Death Row
in Kentucky, claim the drugs
and procedures. produce a
painful. tortuous death that is
barred by the Kentucky and U.S.
constitutions.
Attorneys for the Corrections
Department counter that the
inmates want procedures that
are more stringent than required
of a hospital and any claims of
pain are speculative at best.
Franklin County Circuit
Judge Roger Crittenden issued a
stay just days before Bowling's
scheduled
execution
in
November to take up the case.
Crittenden scheduled four days
of a bench trial this week and
more proceedings next month to
let the Corrections Department
defend its procedures. Until the
ruling , and the outcome of the
likely appeal, Kentucky will not
be canying out any executions.
The three drugs are used to
put the condemned inmate to
sleep, paralyze and then kill
them. Most of the procedures
involve security operations at
the Kentucky State Penitentiary.
Attorneys for Baze and
Bowling, who work for the
Department of Public Advocacy.
are focusing on what happens
when the condemned is taken
into the death chamber on a gurney, hooked up to an IV and the
drugs administered.
Ted Shouse, one of the public
advocates, said the procedures
and drug mixture would subject
corrections officials to a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge
"if they came to put my dog
down using the protocol."
Corrections attorney Jeff
Middendorf said the allegations
raised about the harm are speculative.
Eddie Lee Harper is the only
Kentucky inmate put to death by
lethal injection, on May 25,
1999.
Dr.
Tracey
Corey,
Kentucky's chief medical examiner, and a toxicology expert
who examined Harper's blood,
said there was no evidence of
problems with placing the IV or
that Harper would have been
awake when the fatal drug was
introduced.
Deborah Denno, a Fordham
University law professor who
has written extensively on lethal
injection, said there is no medical research that she is aware of
that has examined the actual
drugs used or whether inmates
are in pain during the procedure.
Three people present when
Harper was executed said he
appeared to fall unconscious
moments after the first drug was
administered and did not appear
to be in any pain.
Phil Parker, the retired war-
den at the penitentiary, said he
stood inches from Harper during
the execution but tried not to
pay too much attention to the
inmate as he was watching other
procedures. "I've tried to forget
it, to be honest with you,"
Parker said.
State records show Harper
was declared dead 12 minutes
after the flrst drug was injected
into the IV.
Among the witnesses to btf
called by attorneys for Baze and
Bowling are an experr on drug
interactions and a woman who
has complained that she was
given one of the drugs but could
feel pain all during a surgery.
SUNDAY MATINEE -
Open 1 :00; start 1 : 30
Lobbyist drop more than $4 million
during legislative session
The Associated Press
FRANKFORT
Corporations, lobbyists and interest groups spent $4.3 million during the recent legislative session
- more them half of that came
from industries such as health
care, pharmaceuticals, insurance,
horses and gambling.
In 2003, lobbyists spent about
$3 million during the 2003 session, nearly 50 percent less than
this year's 29-day session that
ended in March.
Experts said the reworking of
the state's tax code addressed by
the General Assembly brought
about much of the spending.
Companies were interested in
minimizing their taxes, said
Anthony Wlihoit, executive director of the Legislative Ethics
Commission, a group that tracks
lobbying costs.
"Any time you have taxes on
the table, that's when the big guns
get called out," Wilhoit said.
Lobbyist James "Jitter" Allen,
a former state representative who
works for companies and trade
groups for products like beer, cig~
arettes, food, cable television, railroads, asphalt, manufacturing and
prescription drugs, proved to be
one of the more high-proille lobbyists stalking the tax plan.
"I had clients with interests all
over this thing," Allen said. "Some
of them liked parts of it; some of
them didn't like parts of it."
In the end, business lobbyists
said, their clients generally were
satisfied with the tax plan that
emerged. Tobacco and alcohol
company lobbyists were resigned
to seeing increased taxes on their
products, but worked to keep the
measures as small as possible.
The tax on a pack of cigarettes
(See LOBBYIST, page ten)
IT'S PARENT MEMBER ELECTION TIME!
May Valley Elementary School Council
A parent representative on the council shall not be an employee of the school in which the parent serves. The parent members of the council shall not be employees or relatives of employees of the district central office, nor shall they be a local board member or his spouse.
(Relative is defined as "father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, son·in·law, daughter-in-law.") Parent members must have a child enrolled in the school during their term on council. The parent member does not have to be a member of the PTA.
The parent members of the council are elected by the parents, receive training, and serve one year terms. lfs now time to choose our par·
ant members for 2005-2006.
Nominations are due to The Family Resource Center beginning April 20, 2005,' at 8:00 a.m., and will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., on May
2, 2005. Please pick up a nomination form if you are interested in being a candidate, or encourage a friend to run!
• Please deposit your nomination forms in the box so designated. Please do not forget to sign the nomination forms at the bottom. There
will also be a sign·in sheet attached to the box. Please make sure you sign the sheet and provide the information requested.
• If your child will be enrolled in Kindergarten at May Valley Elementary for the school year 2005-2006, you may also be a nominee ~you
meet the qualifications so stated.
Voting will be held May 9, 2005, from.3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the school library. Please plan to participate. Cast your vote, yourself,
in person.
BesuJ1s will be announced (in the event of a tie between two or more candidates, a runoff wiU be conducted between those candidates only)
on May 10, 2005, 8:00a.m., and-also again at 3:00p.m., in the school office. Please plan to be present for this important event.
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EXPO
May 4, 2005
Jenny Wiley State
Park Convention Center
Prestonsburg
Sandy joins our team of lenders bringing with her
:f ~ears of
banking experience and 10 years of experience as a ·esidential,
Consumer, and Commercial Lender.
9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
"Don't miss this program
designed just for Seniors.
It's Fun, Informative, and
Entertaining."
Topics include:
Elder Maltreatment and
Exploitation, Make-overs,
Home Improvement,
Personal Protection and
Self Defense.
I
Lunch will be included:
Catfish, Soup Beans,
Cornbread, Garden Salad,
Cole Slaw, Beverage
and Dessert.
Ms. Sandy Boggs, Assistant Vice President
Cost:
Only $5 per person.
For more information
or to register, please call
CONTACT SANDY AT OUR MAIN OFFICE LOCATION
IN PRESTONSBURG AT 886-2321
886-7468
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�8 • WEDNESDAY,
APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Community Calendar
Calendar items
will be printed as
space permits
Spring Piano Recital
Students of David Leslie will
present their annual Spring
tRecital on April 24, at 5:30 p.m.,
at the First Presbyterian Church of
Pikeville. A reception will follow.
The public is cordially invited to
attend. For more information, call
432-0633.
.
/]ditor's note: To announce
your community event, you may
hand-deliver your item to The
Floyd County Times office,
located at 263 S. Central
Avenue, Prestonsburg; or mail
to: The Floyd County Times,
f.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY
41653; or fax to 606-886-3603;
pr email to: features@jloydcountytimes .com. Information
rvill not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
pn a first-come,first-serve basis
{lS space permits.
John W. Hall Lodge F &AM
plans dinner meeting
John W. Hall Lodge 950
f&AM, Martin, will be having a
fast Master and a Past Matron
Jlleeting and dinner on Saturday,
,April 23, at 7 p.m. Stephen C.
6amette, Master.
PHS class of '95
It's been lO years! The PHS
.class of 1995 is planning a
reunion. If you are a classmate, or
J.<now a classmate's whereabouts,
.email
to:
iillgelapotter1995 @yahoo.com
Stop the Hurt
Stop the Hurt is an event in support of abuse awareness that will
he held on April22, from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., at the Martin Comm.
Center. Guest speakers. singing.
PHS Class of '84
The Prestonsburg High School
Class of 1984 is seeking members
of the class for a 20/21 st year
reunion, scheduled to be held this
coming July. If you are, or if you
know of, a former classmate,
please
email
to:
phs_class_of_1984@yahoo.com,
or call606-638-3941.
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at
the Corps Recreation area, Jenny
Wiley State Park, Shelter #2.
Bring covered dish, table service,
pictures, etc. All welcome to
attend.
BLHS High School Reunion
Classes of the 1930's, 1940's,
1950's and 1960's. To be held
Saturday, June 25. For info., call
Joe Hinchman at 874-2821 or
Marvin Williamson at 478-3310.
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or Gene
Davis at 874-2873.
Senior Expo
Sponsored by HRMC and area
agencies. To be held May 4, at the
Jenny Wtley State Park's Stumbo
Convention Center. For those age
55 and older. Broad range of topics
including
Preventing
Exploitation, Nutrition, Aging
and Gardening Tips. $5/person,
which includes a lunch of catfish,
soup beans, cornbread, garden
salad, cole slaw, beverage and
dessert. For more info., contact
Melissa Vance, Dir. of Comm.
Dev. at HRMC, at 886-7468.
JCHS Class of '75
The Johnson Central High
School Class of 1975 will hold a
30-year class reunion on June 11.
For more infonnation, contact
Marsha Cantrell at 789-2080 or
Kathy Trimble at 297-3202.
Floyd, call 886-2929; Johnson,
call 789-6515; Magoffin,_ call
349-2217; Pike, call 432-2775;
and in Lawrence, calJ 638-4067.
HRMCComm.
CaJendar - April-May
•April23 - Healthy Living with
Diabetes, Meeting Place A & B,
Highlands Medical Office Bldg.,
9-11 :30 a.m.
•May 10 - Mended Hearts,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
•May 10 - Senior Advantage,
Meeting Place A& B, 9:30-11:30
a.m.
•May 14 - Child Birth classes,
Meeting Place A & B, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m.
•May 19 - Living Well with
Diabetes Support Group, Meeting
Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
For more information, call 8867424.
Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unemployed, and would like to make
money while being trained in
skills that will help you gain
employment, or become reemployed, contact Bill Little,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big Sandy
Area Development District, at
886-2374. "Area Employers are
Looking for Dependable Workers
like YOU!"
Attention:
BLHS Class of
'85
It's been 20 years! Reunion is
being planned. If you are a classmate, or if you know of a classmate's whereabouts, please email
addresses to Debbie Hall Parsons
or Gwen Cecil at: dochallparsons
@charter.net.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30, at
the Presbyterian Church m
Prestonsburg. Classes are held
Monday,
Wednesday,
and
Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the old R
& S Building. Classes are offered
by the Floyd County Health
Department. Call the health
department, 886-2788, for more
information.
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area C.A.P.
office is taking applications for its
"Senior Training Program." You
must be 55 or older to apply. In
ExternaJ Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 2 '; and
older can earn a high school
diploma by demonstrating skills
learned on the job or in raising a
family. Flexible scheduling is
provided and confidentiality
maintained. Classes are held at
!he Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation
Center, in Thelma, Mon. thru Fri.,
with evening classes on Thursday,
from 4:30-8:30. Contact Andy
Jones at 800-443-2187, ext. 186,
or Linda Bell, at ext. 160 to make
an appointment.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: 1st Monday, 11 a.m., at
Christ United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall.
Cliffside/Prestonsburg: 3rd
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at
Cliffside Community Room.
David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m., at
St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin: 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.,
Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild:
ht/3rd Wednesdays, 10 a.m.,
Extension Office.
Prestonsburg: 2nd Tuesday,
l :30 p.m., Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg:
3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of members (call 886-2668 for info.)
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group - Meets on
the second Tuesday of each
month at the First Presbyterian
Church (near Jerry's Restaurant),
at 6 p.m. For more info., call
Dana Caudill at 886-0265, or Jane
Bond at FCHD.
•Alzheimer's Association, Eastem KY Regional Office- 24-hour
Helpline, call 1-800-272-3900 for
emotional support, local J;eSOurces,
and other information.
•MS Support Group- Meets third
Monday of each month at 7:00
pm. at the Seton Complex, Martin.
Offers group support for MS
patients and their caregivers.
eOvereater's Anonymous (O.A.)
-Meets each Monday, at 3:30pm.,
at the St. Martha Catholic Church,
Water Gap Road. For more info.,
call886-2513.
•US TOO! Prostate Cancer
Survivors Support Group - For
all men with prostate cancer and
their families. Group meets the 3rd
Thursday of each month, at 6 pm.,
at the Ramada Inn, Paintsville.
•Community Weight Loss
Support Group
Meets
Thursday's at 6:30 p.m., at the
Martin Community Center. For
more info., call 377-6658. Those
who have had gastric bypass
surgery most especially welcome
to attend. Meetings being offered
as support to anyone needing
extra support in dealing with
weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline- 24hour Crisis Line manned by
Certified Domestic Violence
counselors. Call 886-6025, or 1800-649-6605.
Remember,
"Love Doesn't Have to Hurt."
•Kentucky Baptist Homes for
Children - Free, confidential
assistance.for unplanned pregnancy concerns. Talk with someone
who cares about you and your1
baby. Call 1-800-928-5242.
~
•Disabled? - You may be eligible
for grant money to assist in your
daily living. For an application or
more information, call 886-4326.
•A.SK. (Adoption Support for
Kentucky) - Support group for all
adoptive parents (public, private,
international, and kinship care),
foster parents and all others interested in adoption. To be held the
first Monday of each month , at
the Department for Community
Based Services office, 1009 North
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, from 68 p.m. Childcare will not be provided. For more information, con- (If
tact Dedra Slone, adoptive parent
liaison, at 432-4110 or 422-7927,
or email to: doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the Big
Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc. to fmd out about
child care services in your area,
the STARS for KIDS NOW
licensing standards program, and
how you can earn an income by
staying home with your own children while caring for the children
of others. Find out more by calling Cheryl Endicott at 886-1280,
or 888-872-7227 (toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S. ~
Homeschoolers -Will hold
m
o
n
h
ly meetings at the Paintsville
Recreation Center. For more
information, call Trudy at 8899333, or 297~5147. Everyone
welcome.
•Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Each Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m.,
in the Atrium Conference Room,
2nd floor, May Tower, Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. For more
info., contact Chris Cook at 606433-1119
or
christophercook@ hotmail.com.
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, 2005
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Along with scores, anxiety a
concern as CATS testing begins
The Associated Press
LOUISVILLE - While state
education officials are considering adding more hours of testing
to CATS - the Commonwealth
Accountability Testing System
set to begin Monday - some
teachers and parents are worrying that anxiety over the test is
causing some students to underperform.
"They have trouble sleeping.
They feel nervous . They get
stressed out," said Barbara
Ballard, a guidance counselor at
B rec kinridge- Fr a nklin
Elementary
School
in
Louisville.
Researchers estimate that 20
to 30 percent of American students suffer from the effects of
test anxiety. The signs first
*) appear in elementary grades and
increase through middle school,
researchers say.
"Most people think it's a
handful of kids, but it's really
closer to a fifth of students,"
said Richard Driscoll, a psychologist in Knoxville , Tenn.,
who also is program director for
the American Test Anxieties
Association.
Children with test anxiety .
score, on average, 12 percentile
points lower than less anxious
students, Driscoll said.
•
That's a concern in Kentucky
public schools, which are
judged on whether they meet
state and federal goals by how
well their students perform
overall on the tests. Missing
those goals opens schools to
sanctions, including having to
allow students to transfer to
higher-performing schools.
Donna Russow, a therapist
with Family & Children First, a
in
nonprofit
organization
Louisville, said she has seen
more students suffering from
• , test anxiety, especially in lower
grades.
"It's not a kid who wants to
get out of taking the. test," she
said. "They see it as a test of
how smart they are, and they
don't want to fail."
Younger students often fall
victim to stress because they have
an intense desire to please their
teachers and parents, she said.
"For a lot of these children,
you will find out they are feeling
like they're going to let someone down - that they're not
smart," Russow said. "They've
really kind of blown the whole
notion of the test out of proportion."
Melissa Parman, a fourthgrade teacher at Cane Run
Elementary in Louisville, said
test anx1ety proved to be too
much for one of her students .
"'He literally threw up before
we even got started," Parman
said. "It was test anxiety. And
that I worry about for all kids ."
The Kentucky Department of
Education exempted one student
this year from completing the
writing portfolio portion of the
exam because the student's doctor said the student's "extreme
anxiety" could have adverse
effects. The student still had to
take the other CATS tests.
Tyrone Stallard, a 10-yearold student at BreckinridgeFranklin Elementary School,
described himself as nervous on
·the eve of testing.
"It made my heart beat a little faster and faster," Stallard
said.
His classmate, 9-year-old
Edwin Hall, said he has even
been dreaming about CATS.
"I was in the classroom, and I
was thinking, 'Oh, I can do
this,' " Hall said. "And then I
was taking the test, and I
thought, 'Oh, I can't do this.'"
Baliard has given students
mental exercises designed to
help them think positively about
the test.
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"You're not feeling nervous
or tense or worried because you
know you're going to do your
very best," Ballard told a group
students during a recent school
v1s1t. "Not perfect, because
nobody's perfect. There are
going to be some things on the
test that maybe you're not real
sure of, but that's OK."
Card of Thanks
fhe family of Aileen Howard would like to express our
appreciation to all those who helped in any way during the loss
of our loved one. We thank you for the flowers, food and all the
kindness expressed. A special thanks to Clergymen Jerry
Manns, Sterling Bolen, and Bethel Bolen, for their comforting
words, the Sheriff's Department for their assistance in traffic
control, and to the Hall Funeral Home, for their kind and professional service. All your acts of kindness were a great comfort to
our fanilly.
THE FAMILY OF AD...EEN HOWARD
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Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks
The family of Andy Newsome would like to express our
heartfelt appreciation to all those friends, neighbors, and loved
ones, who helped to comfort us during our time of sorrow.
Thanks to all those who sent flowers, or spoke kind words. We
would like to send a special thanks to Clergyman Don Crisp for
his comforting words, the Sheriff's Department for their assistance in traffic control, and the Hall Funeral Home for their caring and professional service. All your thoughts and prayers will
never be forgotten.
The family of Meredith Edgar Spurlock would like to extend
our heartfelt appreciation to all those who helped in any way
during the loss of our loved one. We appreciate all the food,
flowers, prayers, and all the acts of kindness shown to our family. A special thanks to Minister Heiko Giese for his comforting
words, the Sheriff's Department for thelr assistance in traffic
control, and the Hall Funeral Home of Martin, Ky., for their
kind, professional and courteous service. All your thoughts and
prayers were a great comfort to our family.
THE FAMILY OF ANDY NEWSOME
THE FAMILY OF MEREDITH EDGAR SPURLOCK
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Card of Thanks
The family of Mazie Wanda Hamilton would like to
acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation, all those who helped
in any way during the recent loss of our loved one. Thank you
all so much for the food, flowers, prayers, and all the acts of
kindness shown to our family. We especially want to thank the
Old Regular Baptist ministers for their comforting words, the
Sheriff's Department for their assistance in traffic control, and
the Hall Funeral Home for providing dignified and courteous
service .
The fanilly of Ollie Stumbo Tackett would like to express a sincere appreciation to all the relatives, friends, and neighbors, who
helped to comfort us during our time of loss. We would like to
thank all those who sent food, flowers, and words of comfort
expressed. A special thanks to Clergymen Louie Ferrari and Bobby
Isaac, for their comforting words, the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist
Church for all the kindness shown to our family, the Sheriff's
Department for their assistance in traffic control, and the Hall
Funeral Home for their kind and efficient service.
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THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
City's next mayor in line for big pay raise College football player
The Associated Press
LOUISA - The winner of
Louisa's next mayoral race will
apparently be in line for a b1g
pay raise compared to his or her
predecessors.
The city council in this eastern Kentucky town approved a
measure this past week that
would raise the mayor's salary
from $3 ,600 to $30,000 annually. The council voted 3-2 in
favor of the raise, which would
not go into effect until after the
next election.
Mayors in cities the size of
Louisa - about 2 ,000 residents
- are allowed to make up to
$35,000, according to state law.
"We want to make this a fulltime position," said Joyce
Castle, a council member who
supported the pay raise. "We
want the mayor to get involved
in writing grants and trying to
bring more businesses in. We
have a $3 million budget and we
should have someone to oversee
all of the projects included in
that budget."
State law does not allow city
councils to set the number of
hours a mayor is required to
work, she said.
"We want the mayor to be
able to work full time without
having to worry about having
another job," Castle said.
She said the mayor already is
answering calls night and day
and should get compensated for
the amount of work done for the
city.
Odds
Lobbyist
Tom Lykins, a council member who voted against the pay
raise, said he does not object to
giving the mayor a raise, but
called the $30,000 salary ludicrous.
He said it would be more
appropriate to start out with a
salary of $15 ,000 or $20 ,000.
Because there are no required
hours, Lykins said, the mayor
could milk the system, working
minimally and getting paid a
healthy salary. He said the city
should have consulted with its
accountant before taking such a
dramatic step.
Castle said the city had
$17 5 ,000 left over last fiscal
year and is financially stable
enough to pay the salary
increase.
• Continued from p2
American Indian Tribe, owners
of Mohegan Sun casino.
Stanley is also seeking funding from state and federal governments.
"Facts are on our side.
History is on our side, and the
first president came from
Norwich, and we should have a
presidential library," he said at a
news conference.
But Norwich Mayor Arthur
Lathrop said he plans to use the
$1 million from the Mohegans
for downtown redevelopment,
not a presidential library.
Huntington
signed
the
Declaration of Independence
and served as the state's governor from 1786 until his death in
The
Articles
of
1796.
Confederation were replaced by
the U .S. Constitution in 1789.
• Continued from p7
soon will be 30 cents, up from 3
cents, but some lawmakers had
called for twice that, said lobbyist
Ronald Pryor, who worked for
Lorillard Tobacco.
"Obviously, we would have
liked it to be lower. But given that
it hadn't been raised in 35 years,
we did as well as reasonably could
be expected," Pryor said.
Of the $4.3 million in lobbying
costs, $4.2 million paid the salaries
and expenses of more than 400
registered lobbyists.
Interest groups also spent close
to $100,000 on food, drink and
entertainment at receptions held
for lawmakers throughout the session.
Mother's Day...
on sex offender list
The Associated Press
PIKEVILLE
Pikeville
College officials said a registered
sex offender who received a football scholarship from the school is
"not someone we needed to be
concerned about."
Jermaine Hampton, a tight end
from Naples, Fla., is listed on
Kentucky 's sex offender registry.
But school officials did not
notify students or the public of
Hampton's conviction on a sexrelated crime.
"We did not have a duty to put
a scarlet letter on this young
man ," said Pikeville College
President Hal Smith. "We were
very comfortable after our investigation that this was not someone
we needed to be concerned
about."
Smith said his legal advisers
told him he didn't have to notify
his student body or their parents.
Kentucky colleges are not
required to identify students who
are registered sex offenders, Pike
County
Commonwealth's
Attorney Rick Bartley said.
Hampton was playing at
Valdosta State University in June
2002 when he was charged in
Florida with attempted battery.
attempted rape and promoting
sexual performance by a ch1ld. He
was acquitted of attempted rape,
but convicted of the other charges
after admitting in court that he
photographed the girl during the
assault.
But school athletics officials
backed Hampton .
Rick Bentley, an assistant athletic director. said , "He's been a
quality kid since he's been here ."
But Florida Assistant State
Attorney Steve Maresca - who
prosecuted Hampton in 2002 was surprised Pikeville had not
taken steps to disclose that
Hampton was on sex offender
registries in Florida and Kentucky
when he enrolled last fall .
''I'm not saying anything will
happen," Maresca said, "but if
anything d id happen on that
school's property and they had
failed to put their students on
notice, they could be in some
trouble, I'd think - but then r m
not a civil attorney."
Hampton is still serving three
years of unsupervised probation ,
according to court records.
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P'burg doubles up Allen Central
Blackcats win eighth straight contest
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
ALLEN - Prestonsburg got its third
district win of the 2005 season Monday
night, beating host Allen Central 4-2 in
a game played at Stumbo Park. The
Blackcats led 3-l at the end of the sec-
Tilford, Ormerod capture
state's top individual
basketball honors
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
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On Friday,
Dominic Tilford of Jeffersontown was
named Mr. Basketball and Sacred
Heart's Carly Ormerod was named
Miss Basketball.
Tilford, who was named Mr.
Basketball in a race that had no clear frontrunner, beat out Hopkinsville's Curtis
Pulley and Scott County's Jared Carter.
In the wide-open race, a record 25
players received votes from coaches
around the state.
Tilford remains undecided on college. He is considering Auburn, West
Virginia and Texas Christian. Neither
Kentucky nor Louisville have shown
much interest in the J'town player.
Both Pulley and Carter are headed
to the University of Kentucky. Pulley
has signed to play football for the
Wildcats. Carter inked last week, signing on to play for the UK men's basketball program.
Tilford is the first Louisville area
player to win the Mr. Basketball award
since Jason Osborne took the honor in
1993. He had a stellar senior season,
finishing with a scoring average of
20.6 points per game. As a senior, he
also averaged 3.2 rebounds and 4.1
assists per outing.
Ormerod is the second Sacred Heart
girls' basketball player to win the Miss
Basketball award in as many seasons.
The two-time state tournament MVP
led Sacred Heart to a remarkable 1358 record in four seasons. The four-year
run included three state championships. She helped lead Sacred Heart
to a state title in each of her first three
high school seasons.
Ormerod, who is headed to the
University of Kentucky and the resurgent women's basketball program under
the watchful eye of head coach Mickie
DeMoss, averaged 16.1 points, 6.1
rebounds and 3 .1 assists per contest in
her final high school basketball season.
Locally, Knott County Central High
School senior Kasi Mullins-Galloway,
another student-athlete headed to the
University of Kentucky, also drew
attention for the state's top individual
girls' basketball honor.
Bonza signs with Alice Lloyd:
Corbin High School senior Jamie
Bonza has signed on with the Alice
Lloyd College women's basketball
program. Bonza, a point guard, made
her college choice official last week,
signing with the ALC women's basketball program.
ond inning and made the lead stick.
The Blackcat baseball team continues to play some of the area's most
sound baseball. The win over Allen
Central was Prestonsburg's eighth
straight victory. Earlier in the season,
Allen Central beat Prestonsburg 4-1 in
the East Kentucky Invitational touma-
ment held at Knott County Central.
Since that loss , Prestonsburg has reeled
off eight straight wins.
Junior pitcher Brenton Hamilton
went the distance for the Blackcats.
Hamilton, after allowing one run in the
opening inning, held Rebel batters in
check for the most of the rest of the
Martin fires even
par 72 in opening round
MSU golfers keep pace in OVC
Championships
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
DECATUR, Ala. - Freshman Lee
Chaney carne through with a three-under par
69 and sophomore Ryan Martin, a former
15th Region champion from Prestonsburg
High School shot an even par 72 Monday to
lead the Morehead State Eagles in the first
round of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)
Golf Championships being played at
Burningtree Golf Course in Decatur. As a
team, MSU shot 295 and entered play
Thesday in seventh place, but only eight
shots behind championship leader Samford.
Chaney is in a two-way tie for second
place among individuals, one shot behind
Justin Metzger of Austin Peay. Martin is
tied for lOth place.
The OVC event got underway Monday
and is scheduled to continue and conclude
today. The MSU golf team has shown steady
improvement throughout the spring season.
Junior Kyle Litter shot a four-o ver par
76, and junior Casey Wade and sophomore
Matt Gann each shot six-over par 78.
Martin is now in his second season as a
member of the Morehead State golf team.
He and his Eagle teammates are playing an
exceptional course.
Burningtree Golf Course is a USGA
Championship Course, having hosted the
1994 United States Amateur.
photo by Jamie Howell
Josh Rodebaugh, Brenton Hamilton and Cory Tincher, pictured on the mound, left to right, all had a hand
in Prestonsburg's 21-3 win over districVconference rival South Floyd.
After routine first inning, P'burg routs Raiders, 21-3
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG - In what
turned out to be one of its most
hard-fought wins of the season,
last
Prestonsburg
prevailed
Thursday night. The Blackcats,
playing on the road at neighboring
Knott County Central, withstood a
four-running fifth inning from the
host team and held on to win 8-6.
Pitching for the Blackcats,
Andrew Shepherd came on strong
and earned the victory.
Prestonsburg hit Knott Central
hard early on, scoring two runs in
both the first and second innings.
Brandon Campbell, Nick McGuire,
Cory Tincher and Dalton Taylor all
scored for Prestonsburg in the first
two innings. Taylor scored after
coming in as a courtesy runner for
Blackcat catcher Tyler Layne.
Layne and Josh Rodebaugh each
had a double apiece for the Blackcats.
Brenton Hamilton added two doubles.
Prestonsburg had two more runs
in the second inning before scoring
a single run in the fifth and seventh
innings. The Blackcats led 7-6 in the
seventh inning when they added the
insurance run.
The Blackcats, playing under
new head coach Bob Shepherd, won
their third districVconference game
of the season Friday, beating rival
South Floyd rather easily.
Prestonsburg returned to the diamond Friday evening and had a
much easier time against visiting
South
Floyd.
In
a
58th
District/Floyd County Conference
matchup, Prestonsburg blew open a
1-0 game in the third inning, plating
four runs . The Blackcats led 5-0 at
the end of the second inning when
South Floyd scored two runs in the
visiting half of the third inning. For
South Floyd, pitcher Scott Allen
PC women, men set to compete in national bowling championships
PIKEVILLE - Eight young women
from Pikeville College will begin
defense of the first team national
championship in school history on
Thursday morning when the 2005
Intercollegiate
Bowling
Championships, a United States
Bowling Congress Event, invade The
Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Ill., on
April 20-23 .
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In addition, the men's bowling
team will make its first appearance in
(See BLACKCATS, page two)
Blackcats beat KnoH
Central, South Floyd
. Defending the crown
TIMES STAFF REPORT
way. Hamilton is in first season with
the Prestonsburg baseball team.
Leadoff hitter Brandon Campbell
walked twice and had a single for visiting Prestonsburg. More importantly,
Campbell scored twice- once in the first
inning and once in the seventh inning.
the national tournament this year, having entered as the champions of the
Chattanooga Sectional.
The Intercollegiate
Bowling
Championships is the pinnacle event
of the college bowling season, bringing together the top 16 men's and top
16 women's teams in the country to
compete for national titles on College
Sports Television (CSTV).
Pikeville defeated Wichita State in
the 2004 women's final in Tulsa,
Okla., to claim the school's first
national championship 111 any sport in
its 116-year history. Wichita State
also qualified and will make its
record 30th appearance, including 24
straight since 1982.
"Clearly we have some experience to draw on from last year, but
this is an entirely different event."
said Ron Damron, bowling coach of
Pikeville. "I like our team and look
forward to the chance to represent
our school as well as East Kentucky
in the national tournament again."
The Lady Bears return six
(See BOWLING, page two)
doubled and Justin Slone homered,
accounting for the two third-inning
(See P'BURG, page two)
P'burg to offer
girls' varsity soccer
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG - During a recent
site-based decision making council meeting, it was confirmed that during the fall,
Prestonsburg High School will offer varsity
girls' soccer. Locally, with the strength of
Floyd County Youth Soccer being what it is,
the move is very logical. The strength of the
girls' soccer players coming up through the
ranks validates a straight move into varsity
competition. Many Floyd County girls' soccer players, those of whom are junior high
age, already have hundreds of games
behind them. Many play soccer four, five
and six months out of the year.
"It's gonnahelp us in getting more girls here
at our high school involved," Prestonsburg
High Principal Ted George acknowledged.
As of right now, there is no field available for the Prestonsburg High girls' soc(See SOCCER, page two)
�92 • WEDNESDAY,
APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Bowling
• Continued from p1
bowlers from last year's
national championship team,
including three seniors. April
Ellis, a first-team All-American
a year ago, returns, along with
classmates Patty Trusty and
Stacey Wyatt. The three of
them have been in the national
toumament all four seasons of
their collegiate career.
Three juniors return with
championship experience as
well. They include LaDeanna
Damron, Michelle Leonard and
Tracy Miller. Two freshmen
will make their first appearance
m the tournament, as Kayla
Bandy and Michelle McKay
round out the squad.
Competition begins 9 a.m.
Thursday, April 21 at The
Cherry Bowl with 32 Baker
System games to determined
seeds for the double-elimination match play format, which
begins Friday, April 22 at 9:30
a.m. Semifinals and TV finals
in both divisions will be held
on Saturday, April 23.
Other qualifiers in the
women's division, which features six former champions, are
Central
Florida,
Erie
Community College (N.Y.),
Fresno
State,
Kansas,
Lindenwood (Mo.), MarylandEastern Shore, McKendree (Ill.),
Missouri Baptist, Morehead
State, Newman (Kan.), Penn
State, Purdue, West Texas A&M
and Western illinois.
Kansas defeated Saginaw
Valley State, which also qualified for the 2005 IBC, in the
2004 men's final. The
Jayhawks, who returns 2005
U.S. Amateur champion and
2004 IBC Most Valuable
Player Rhino Page, are looking
to become the first men's team
to repeat since Western illinois
in 2001 and 2002.
UNLV, Newman (Kan.), and
Toledo will join Pikeville in
making their first appearances
at the IBC in the men's division.
Wichita State advanced for the
20th consecutive year and
men's record 25th time overall.
"I'm very proud of our guys and
what they've been able to accomplish this year," Damron said.
''These are some quality young
men who are very good bowleiS,
and I think we have as good a
chance as anybody this week."
Other qualifiers in the men's
division, which features eight
past champions, are Erie
Community College (N.Y.),
Fresno State, Lindenwood
State,
(Mo.),
Morehead
Nebraska,
Penn
State,
Vincennes (Ind.), West Texas
A&M and Western Illinois.
For the most up-to-date
information
available
on
Pikeville's attempt to win the
national bowling championships, visit the school's Web
site at
HYPERLINK
"http://www.pc .edu"
www.pc.edu and follow the link
to the results as well as Sports
Information Director Rick
Bentley's online diary of the
events of the week in Rockford.
Soccer
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cer team. However, George
hopes to have a field as soon as
possible.
"That's the only thing right
now - there isn't a place to
play," George added. "We've
looked at some different
options and continue to look at
some things."
It isn't too far fetched to say
that the Prestonsburg High girls'
soccer team could fmd a home
Above, left: Floyd County Tide midfielder Kaitlyn Minix made the tackle, then made the pass with
the outside of her foot to her teammate.
Below: Tide forward Jerralyn Kelsey raced the Dragon defender to the ball.
Above, right: Goalkeeper Alexis DeRossett, of the Tide, looked for her midfielder after she made
the save. More on the Tide appears on page 87.
near StoneCrest Golf Course.
The official naming of a
coach for the Prestonsburg
High girls' soccer program is
expected to be announced in
the coming weeks.
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Blackcats
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In the second inning, Corey
Tincher and Andrew Shepherd
both singled and scored for the
Blackcats.
Bobby Hughes, batting second in the Prestonsburg order,
finished with three singles.
Freshman first baseman Josh
Rodebaugh, the Prestonsburg
cleanup hitter, added two singles.
Allen Central junior Tyler
Turner took the loss for the Rebels.
Leadoff hitter Nick Music
scored both runs for lhe Rebels.
He scored in the first inning
after reaching base on a single.
He scored Allen Central's second and last run in the fifth
inning.
Music and Rebel catcher
Brock Kidd both held off the
game with singles. After a
somewhat turbulent first
inning, Hamilton got into a nice
pitching groove, though.
Allen Central batters managed just two hitters after the
second inning. In all, Hamilton
allowed just four Allen Central
hits. The Prestonsburg hurler
finished stronger, striking out
two of the Allen Central batters
he faced in the seventh inning.
"Every thing went their
way," said Johnson. "We couldn't catch a break. We had several chances to score with runners on base and our big bats
couldn't get it done.
Hamilton threw a nice game
as well for the Blackcats.
They're rollin' right now, and
we're going the opposite direction. We just ran into a team
that is hot at the wrong time.
Coach Shepherd has done a
good job with them so far this
season. We hit the ball good,
but just right at them. Scott
Little took 2 to the deepest part
of the park only to be caught at
the fence. I keep telling my
guys we have to do the little
things, and manufacture. We
just couldn't get it done."
Allen Central has now lost
its last five games. Over the
weekend, Allen Central fell to
both East Carter and Ashland.
East Carter mercied the Rebels
24-1 and Ashland beat Allen
Central 10-0. Both Rebels losses came in five innings.
Johnson hopes to see his team
get back to where it was earlier
in the season.
"We started the season off
pretty hot, and then we had a
few games canceled because of
rain," Johnson added. "A,fter
that we have been cold. We
were averaging 9 runs a game
and in the last five we have
averaged one per game. That's a
big difference, especially in the
outcome of a baseball game."
Allen Central was back on
the diamond yesterday, hosting
rival South Floyd. Prestonsburg
is scheduled to return to action at
home Tuesday against Cordia.
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P'burg
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runs. Prestonsburg scored three
runs in the fourth inning en
route to a 21-3 victory.'
Neither team scored in the
first inning. Prestonsburg went
down in order with the top half
of its lineup failing to produce
any runs. Two of South Floyd's
first three batters singled and
scored in the top half of the first
inning, but no runs came across.
Freshman Josh Rodebaugh,
who earned a role as a starting
pitcher last season as an eighthgrader, took the mound and
pitched the Blackcats to the win.
Brenton Hamilton added
some offensive power for the
Blackcats clubbing a home run
and two doubles. Cory Tincher
also had two doubles to go
along with a single. Brandon
Campbell and Bobby Hughes,
the first two batters in the
Prestonsburg order, each had
three singles. Nick McGuire,
batting out of the third spot,
added one single, one double
and one triple.
East Ridge 4, Betsy Layne 0:
Betsy Layne went out on the
road Monday night and traveled
to East Ridge. The Bobcats,
coached by Frank Martin,
struggled to find offense. Host
East Ridge won 4-0.
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CORBIN - Last week,
Corbin High School guard
Jordan Noble made his college
choice official, signing with
Alice Lloyd College. Noble is a
6-3 shooting guard. He averaged 21 points, four rebounds
and three assists per game for
Coach Tony Pietrowski's team,
a squad that advanced to this
year's State Tournament. He is
the son of Scott and Kathy
Barker Noble, of Corbin. Both
of his parents attended Alice
Lloyd and participated in athletics in the early 1980s. His
father played baseball and his
mother played basketball, also
for current men's basketball
coach Gary Gibson, who was
coaching the ALC women's
basketball team at the time.
Gibson is very pleased to
have signed Noble.
"Jordan is a very good
shooter with really good size
for the two guard position,"
said Gibson. "He is also an outstanding student in the classroom as well as basketball
player. I believe that he has the
tools necessary to have a fine
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ALC baseball team
Ohio clinches M U
entering home stretch series With 7-4 win
TIMES STAFF REPORT
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1
PIPPA PASSES - The
Alice Lloyd College baseball
team hosted Bluefield College
last Monday in an Appalachian
Athletic Conference doubleheader. After losing the first
game 3-1, the Eagles came
back to win the second game 52.
Jason Smith was the winning pitcher. Catcher Matthew
Toney had a two run hit late in
the game to help preserve the
win. Josh Todd had three hits in
the win. Todd also had two
hits in the first game.
The Eagles traveled to
Milligan College (Tenn.) for a
three game series on Saturday
and Sunday afternoon. They
lost two heartbreakers on
Saturday, losing 1-0 in both
games. Jason Smith pitched
an outstanding game for the
Eagles in the first game. He
gave up only three infield hits.
Jesse Smith pitched very well
in the second game, giving up
only five hits. Milligan won
the last game of the series 12-1.
The Eagles are scheduled to
be at home all week. They
played Pikeville in a doubleheader on Tuesday. The
Eagles will host Tennessee
Temple on Thursday in a doubleheader scheduled for 2 p.m ..
They have a three game AAC
Conference series scheduled
for Saturday (DH, 1 p.m.) and
Sunday (1 p.m.) against
Brevard College (NC).
Golf: The Alice Lloyd golf
team played at Berea last
Thursday. The Eagle golf squad
played well losing to Berea
College by only three strokes.
Softball: The Alice Lloyd
women's fast pitch softball
team did not play last week.
This week they were scheduled
to play at Pikeville on Tuesday
and they are scheduled to travel
to Berea College on Thursday.
Alice
Lloyd
College
Summer Basketball Camps
scheduled: The dates for the
Alice Lloyd College summer
basketball camps have been
set. The boys camp for grades
1-8, is scheduled for June
20-24. The camp will be conducted by Coach Gary Gibson.
For more information or to get
a brochure call Coach Gibson
at 606-368-6127.
The girls camp for grades 212, is scheduled for June 27July 1. The camp will be conducted by Coach David
Adams. For more information
or to get a brochure call Coach
Adams at 606/368-6069.
Hall of Fame coach
. 'Big House' Gaines dies
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
- Hall of Farner Clarence "Big
House" Gaines, one of college
basketball's winningest coaches during his 47 seasons at
Winston-Salem State, died
Monday, his daughter said. He
was 81.
Gaines entered a hospital
over the weekend after having a
stroke, WRAZ-TV in Raleigh
reported. Lisa Gaines McDonald
• 1 told The Associated Press that
her father died at 9:10 p.m.
Monday, possibly from complications related to the stroke.
Gaines, a native of Paducah,
retired in 1993 after 47 seasons
at NCAA Division II WinstonSalem State. His 828 wins rank
him fifth on the NCAA career
coaching wins list, behind
Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp,
Bob Knight and Jim Phelan.
Gaines had 18 20-win seasons and won 11 Central
Intercollegiate
Athletic
Association titles at WinstonSalem. In 1967 he led the Rams,
featuring future NBA star Earl
"The Pearl" Monroe, to a 31-1
record and an NCAA championship. He was inducted into the
Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame in 1982.
Gaines was born and raised
when segregation ruled the
country. He was a young coach
when Jackie Robinson broke
the color barrier in major
league baseball in 1947.
Gaines was a 6-foot-5, 265pound high school prospect in
1941, and his college possibilities were considered slim.
Yet with the determination
of his family and the black
community, he was given
scholarship offers from three
predominantly black colleges.
He went to Morgan State,
where a school worker inspired
the nickname that stayed with
him the rest of his life, telling
him, "the only thing I've seen
as big as you is a house."
After graduation he continued his career goal of becoming a dentist. He was offered a
job as an assistant football and
basketball coach at WinstonSalem Teachers' College and
decided it would be a temporary solution until he figured
out what to do next.
It turned into an unexpected
career, one that Gaines loved
for 47 years, all at WinstonSalem. He gave up coaching
football after four years to
focus on basketball.
Gaines' autobiography was
titled "They Call Me Big House."
Louisville men's tennis
he~ds into C-USA tourney
TIMES STAFF REPORT
~
LOUISVILLE
-The
University of Louisville men's
tennis team received a No. 3
seed and a first-round bye in
the 2005 Conference USA
Men's Tennis Championship.
The Cardinals will face the
winner of No. 5 seeded UAB
and the No. 12 seed Saint Louis
Friday at 8 a.m. at the BassRudd Tennis Center.
The Cardinals (19-8) are currently ranked No. 28 in the
Inter.collegiate
Tennis
Association, having reached their
highest program ranking at No.
24 on March 29 of this season.
Louisville also looks to extend its
40-match win streak at the Bass-
Rudd Tennis Center which began
on April21, 2002 with a 4-2 win
over (then, No. 26 ranked) TCU
in the C-USA tournament.
Sophomore Damar Johnson
stands at No. 74 in the ITA singles rankings with a 17-12 overall and a 15-10 dual match record
as the Cards' top seed. The tandem of juniors Jakob Gustafsson
and Jeremy Clark lead the way in
doubles. Gustafsson and Clark
are currently No. 29 in the ITA
doubles rankings with a 16-7
overall and dual match record at
the No. 1 slot.
Clark, a Stanville native,
has played both singles and
doubles for the U of L tennis
team. In doubles, he and
Gustafsson has made for quite
a formidable pair.
"We are happy that we
earned a high seed that ensured
us of a first round bye, but we
are a little disappointed in the
No. 3 seed," said U of L head
coach Rex Ecarma. "As our
men's basketball team proved
this year, once the championship starts, it all comes down
to execution and confidence,
not where we are seeded. It is a
privilege to host these highly
competitive teams in our last
dance together and we hope
that the fans come out to see
some fantastic tennis."
The C-USA Men's Tennis
Championship will take place April
21-24 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis
Center and Chickasaw Pari<.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
ATHENS, Ohio - With the
game tied at four in the bottom
of the eighth, Jon Vendrell his a
three-run home run to give Ohio
a 7-4 win to clinch the series
against Marshall on Sunday
afternoon.
Ohio (15-14, 6-4 MAC)
scored four times in the inning,
just moments after the Herd (1120, 6-6 MAC) took a 4-3 lead.
Both teams notched a run in
the second inning. Marshall
took a 1-0 lead on an RBI single
by Bubba Pfaff while the
Bobcats tied it up in the bottom
of the inning on a solo home run
by catcher Ben Crabtree.
The bottom of the third saw the
Bobcats take their first lead of the
game, scoring two runs on MU
starting pitcher Jeremy Slone.
Slone, a graduate of Paintsville
High School, pitched well.
Dusty H~:!mmond doubled to
score Bryan Buck, who was hit
by a pitch earlier in the inning.
With two outs, Ben Crabtree
struck again, singling to left
field to score Hammond.
The contest remained scoreless until the top of the seventh
when Marshall's offense put
three runs on the board. Joe
Glevenyak started the inning off
with a solo home run. It marked
his team-leading seventh of the
season. Aaron Jamieson and
Aaron Levinson followed that
up with two singles. Ohio U.
went to the bullpen at that point,
taking out Anthony Gressick in
favor of John Angelicchi.
Angelicchi recorded two quick
outs, but would walk Bubba
Pfaff to ioad the bases. With
·Nick Wolle due up, MU coach
Dave Piepenbrink brought in
Tommy Johnson. The freshman
responded with a two-RBI single to put Marshall ahead 4-3.
Freshman David Slovak handled the Ohio U. hitters in the
seventh, but ran into serious
problems in the eighth. After
walking the first two batters of
the inning, Slovak hit Anthony
Gressick to load the bases with
no outs. Willie Walker singled to
center to score the first run of
the inning to bring up outfielder
Phil Sabatini. Marshall caught a
break when Sabatini lined into a
double play. The momentum
was short-lived as the next batter, Jon Vondrell, belted a threerun home run to left center to
put Ohio U. on top, 7-4.
Angelicchi took care of business in the ninth, allowing only
a double by Roddy Stieger. He
would take the win, his third of
the season. Slovak took the loss,
dropping to 1-4.
Marshall's offense once
again out-hit the Bobcats, this
time by a 10-9 margin. Four hitters
recorded
two
hits:
Glevenyak, Jamieson, Stieger
and Pfaff. Freshman Tommy
Johnson led the team with two
RBI's. For the Bobcats, Jon
Vondrell had a team-high three
RBI's. Ben Crabtree kliocked in .
two.
The Herd will look to get
back on track with a home game
on Wednesday afternoon at 3
p.m. against the Colonels of
Eastern Kentucky. The team
will then take a weekend off
from MAC play, traveling to
Virginia Tech to take on the
Hokies in a three-game set.
Union on top after first
round of AAC tourney
TIMES STAFF REPORT
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Union
College owns a four-stroke lead
after the first round of the
Appalachian
Athletic
Conference men's golf tournament on Monday at the Country
Club of Bristol in Bristol, Tenn.
The Bulldogs fired a team
score of 295 with Wade Harrell
(Crossville, Tenn.) and Brandon
Evans (Barbourville) each firing
a team-best 72. Eddie Baker
(Hamilton, Ohio) shot a 75 with
Eric Wyrick (Hamilton, Ohio)
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carding a 76. Freshman Parker
Carter, a Hazard High School
graduate, helped out with a 78.
Alice Lloyd College was also
competing in the tournament.
Results of the final two
round, played Tuesday, were
unavailable at press time.
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Hazard native tosses winning score in Maroon-"White gatne
TIMES STAFF REPORT
RICHMOND - The Eastern
Kentucky University football
team needed overtime to decide
the winner of Saturday's annual
Spring Game, and it was the
Maroon squad which came out
victorious, 26-23, behind the
heroics of quarterback Steven
Sizemore in front of a crowd of
2,650 at Roy Kidd Stadium. A
native of Lost Creek, Sizemore
connected with Matt Schoborg
for a 24-yard strike down to the
':me-yard line, then punched in
the game-winning touchdown to
lead the Maroon team to victory.
Sizemore is a Hazard High
School graduate.
Tied at 20-all after four quarters of action, head coach Danny
Hope decided to send the contest into overtime with both
~
teams starting from their opponents 25-yard line. The White
team took the ball at the start of
overtime but was held to a 40yard Zach Wertz field goal.
After sophomore Mark Dunn
moved the chains with an 11yard scamper, the White team
looked to be in good shape with
first and 10 at the 14-yard line.
But a blocking penalty and a
sack by Mark Cristiani and
Jerome James killed the team's
momentum and forced them to
settle for a field goal.
Sizemore immediately came
out firing on the Maroon team's
possession. Though his first
pass attempt was dropped in the
end zone, Sizemore came right
back and hit Schoborg for the
24-yard completion. On first
and goal from the one, Sizemore
plunged over the line to give the
Maroon squad the win.
"We weren't going to let it
end in a tie, so we decided to
send the game into overtime, but
I was afraid it was going to go
into double overtime there for a
while," said Hope. "I was very
pleased with the crowd tonight.
It was one of the biggest we
have ever had for the spring
game and we appreciate all of
our fans for their support and
enthusiasm because it adds a lot
of fire to our program."
Dunn led the White squad
with a pair of touchdown runs in
the loss, the first of which sent
his team into the half with a 1310 advantage. Sophomore wide
receiver Quinton Williams
matched Dunn's production by
catching a pair of scores, one
from both Sizemore and freshman Zach Denton. Williams last
touchdown catch tied the game
at 20-all with 4.4 seconds left in
the third quarter and would mark
the last scoring by either team
until overtime, as both defenses
held tough in the fourth quarter.
Strong defensive play was a
theme throughout the night and
was never more evident than in
the first half. On the White team's
second possession of the game,
Maroon linebacker Jerome Jones
picked off quarterback Josh
Greco. The White team responded on the Maroon team's ensuing
possession, as Kody Tuupo intercepted a Sizemore pass and took
it 90 yards for the first touchdown
of the game.
Williams' first touchdown
catch, a five-yard pass from
Denton, tied the game at 7-all
with 9:27 to play in the second
quarter. The Maroon went ahead
10-7 with 4:52 remaining in the
half off a 35-yard field goal by
Wertz, but trailed 13-10 at the
half after an eight-yard touchdown run by Dunn (the extra
point was blocked).
The Maroon team tied the
game at 13-all thanks to Wertz's
second of three field goals on
the night (a 42 yarder) with 6:35
left in the third quarter. Dunn
tallied his second touchdown of
the game just two minutes later
to give the White team a 20-13
lead, which Williams erased
with a 16-yard touchdown catch
from Sizemore.
In the end, it was the steady
play of the Maroon team's
defense which made the difference in the game, preventing the
first-team White offense from
moving the ball with any consistency in the fourth quarter and
overtime session.
"We went live on the quarterbacks tonight, which I thought
was a difference maker in the
scrimmage and made things a
little bit tighter on offense. I had
the scrimmage organized so that
our first teams played against
each other. I wanted to see our
best up against our best," said
Hope. "I was hoping that our
first team offense would operate
a little bit better than it did. A lot
of times when you go into these
scrimmages, the defense is told
to play vanilla and they're limited, but we went out there with
an unabridged game plan and
they blitzed a lot. That was a
good test for our offense but
made things harder on them. I
think what is evident right now,
is that our first team defense
plays with a lot of confidence."
Officials discuss plans
Louisville signee shows
for new basketball arena off at Derby Classic
.
by MALCOLM C. KNOX
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE -A committee has decided to examine
building a new arena, rather
than renovate the University of
Louisville's current basketball
home venue.
The Executive Committee
· of the Big East Facilities Task
Force approved the motion in a
meeting in Papa John's
Cardinal Stadium on Friday.
The committee was created
with the mission of making the
Cardinals' facilities competitive with the those of their Big
East opponents. The Cardinals
begin competition in the Big
East in all sports in fall.
Louisville Mayor Jerry
Abramson's first preference for
the location of the new venue is
downtown Louisville, near 4th
Street Live, an entertainment
district several months old.
Other downtown amenities
within walking distance would
include the under-construction
Muhammad Ali Center, the
Kentucky
International
Convention Center, and a
newly opened Marriott hotel.
Cardinals athletics director
Tom Jurich likes a downtown
location as well, but closer to
the riverfront, similar to
Paul Brown
Cincinnati's
Stadium and Great American
Ball Park.
There is also a plan for a
new arena to be built near the
one,
50-year-old
current
Freedom Hall.
"Nobody's asked for my
view, and my view very candidly, isn't very important," university president James Ramsey
said. "If I had my druthers, I'd
put it right over there on campus .... Every option should be
on the table. There should be no
vested interest. Everybody
should come and lay the facts
on the table."
Ramsey has received emails, phone calls, and been
stopped in public and accused
of being "anti-downtown" in
the past few days, he said. He
pointed out in the meeting that
the university has invested in
downtown Louisville, including its Health Sciences Center
downtown campus.
"We have a payroll in downtown Louisville of $300 million,"
he said. "We are downtoWn."
Mayor's spokesman Chad
Carlton doesn't think the sides
are far apart.
"It needs to be a thoughtful
discussion not a sprint to judgment," Carlton said. "I think
people are more closely
aligned on this issue than it
may seem at some points. I
think there's a lot more consensus than there is conflict in this
issue."
The task force
also
approved a motion which laid
out a "critical list of essential
needs" that would have to be
included in any agreement,
regardless of the location. That
list included priority scheduling for the men's and women's
basketball teams, revenue sharing for concessions, rights to
sell luxury suites, court side
seating and advertising, and a
share of parking revenue.
At least one Task Force
member questioned whether
they would be requiring too
much of a new landlord.
Harold Workman, chairman
of the Kentucky Fair and
Exposition Center Fair Board,
said the requirements were
similar to the cunent deal with
Freedom Hall.
"These are not unreasonable," Workman said.
If the worst-case scenario
comes down to the basketball
team staying at Freedom HaJl,
Jurich says that's fine too.
"Remember one thing: we
don't have to go," he said. "We
went to the Final Four under
these circumstances."
Snyder pleased with
Green-White scrimmage
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Marshall head coach Mark
Snyder got an extensive look at
his new team during the
Thundering Herd's annual
Green-White Spring game
Saturday.
"I was pleased," Snyder
said. "I told the guys when we
come out look crisp and well
coached. It was a hot day, we
went alot of plays and we got
some work done so I am very
pleased."
Individuals who stood out
included Ahmad Bradshaw
who amassed 134 all-purpose
yards, Gerwin Williams who
rushed for 71 yards, Nate
Manns who caught two touchdown passes (including a 60yarder from Derek Devine),
and Jason Kaminski who
recorded 11 tackles and 'three
sacks.
Junior quarterback Jimmy
Skinner ran with the first teain
unit and finished the day 8-of14 for 75 yards. He completed
an 8-yard fade pass to tight end
Jeff Mullins for a score and
was intercepted once by cor-
nerback Ivan Clark.
Sophomore Bernard Morris
completed four of six passes
for 76 yards with an 8-yard
scoring toss to Nate Manns and
a 40+ yard pass to Bradshaw,
while junior college transfer
Derek Devine finished the day
completing two of three passes
for 65 yards with an impressive
60-yard touchdown throw to
Manns.
Marshall's defense controlled much of the scrimmage
with junior defensive end Jason
Kaminski picking up three
sacks and 11 total tackles.
Junior linebacker Matt Couch
recorded nine stops and a sack,
with Floyd Wright and Maurice
Kitchens also picking up sacks.
A crowd estimated at more
than 5,000 watched as the
Thundering Herd wrapped up
spring drills.
The event gave Snyder an
opportunity to meet many of the
green and white clad fans. The
Thundering Herd head coach
took the time, nearly an hour
before the game, to go out and
meet with fans who were tailgating outside of the stadium.
"I went out at about three
o'clock to meet with some of
the fans who were tailgating
and I was shocked," Snyder
said. "The support was overwhelming. Thats the reason I
came back. Today was for the
fans and I think our kids put on
a good show for them."
Following the game, fans
were invited down on the field
for player and coach autographs.
SCRIMMAGE
STATISTICS
Rushing (Carries-yards)
G. Williams, 7·71; Bradshaw, 7-39; Albin, 9·
22; Cabarrus, 2-U; B. Morris,4-(·19); Skinner;
1-(-1); Thnstalle, 3-4.
Passing (Comp.-Att.-yds.-TD-1NT)
Skinnder, 8-14-75-1·1: B. Morris,4·6-76-1·
0; Devine, 2-3-65-1-D.
Receiving (receptions-yds-TDs)
Bradshaw, 6-95·1; Moore,1·6; Manns, 2·68·
2; Mullins, 1-8-1; Parkhurst, J-3; Nolan, 1-5;
Fitzgerald, 1·1; Albin, 3·15: Shope, 1·6.
Field Goals
O'Connor, 1-for-1, Good from 35 yards.
Tackles (Tolal·TFL·SACKS)
Kaminski, 11-3·3; Couch, 9·3·1; Wilks, 7-00; Greer, 6-U-0; Frazie, 6-H); Hawkins, S-0·
0; D. Thomas, 4-1-0; Rodamer, 4-0-0;
Wright, 3-1·1; Keyes, 3-0-0; Kitchens. 3.JI; Hoskins, 2·0·0; El-Amin, 2-0-0;
Romanello, 2-0-0; Garrett. 2-0-0; Moravec,
2-0-0; Clark, 1·0-0; Royal, 1-0-U; Lee, 1-00; T. Thomas, 1-0-U.
UVA hires new hoops coach
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.
- Dave Leitao was hired as
Virginia's basketball coach
Saturday, leaving DePaul for
the Atlantic Coast Conference
and hoping to revive a team
that went 14-15 last season.
He succeeds Pete Gillen,
who resigned under pressure
after seven seasons and just
one NCAA tournament appearance. Leitao agreed to a fiveyear contract at $925,000
annually.
The 44-year-old Leitao
becomes the first black head
coach at Virginia in any sport.
Previously, University of
Kentucky men's basketball
coach Orlando "Tubby" SMith
has reportedly been courted for
the job.
By MALCOLM C. KNOX
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
LOUISVILLE - Marcus
Williams, of Seattle, led the
Gold Team, with 19 points, to a
136-125 victory in the Derby
Classic
basketball
game,
Saturday. Also for the Gold
Team, Alonzo Gee, of Palm
Beach Gardens, Fla., added 18.
Greg Paulus of Syracuse,
N.Y.,had 10assistsand 11 points,
including three three-pointers and
was named MVP for the Gold
Team. He said his job of distributing the ball was easy with the
scorers he had on his team.
"That's just my game," he
said. "I'm old-fashioned."
But the Black Team's
Terrence Wil1iams, also from
Seattle, made the game his own
personal showcase from the
beginning. Williams, who has
signed to play for the University
of Louisville next season, he
kissed the Cardinal logo on the
floor at center court.
"When he came out and kissed
the bird, I knew he had them in
the palm of his hand," said
Williams' coach from Rainier
Beach (Wash.) High School.
Terrance Williams, MVP for
the Black Team, led all scorers
in the annual high school all-star
game, with 32, and won the
dunk contest at halftime.
"I just came out to have fun,"
he said. "I didn't expect it to be
like that."
And the pro-University of
Louisville crowd roared its approval.
Terrance Williams scored
perfect 40s on two dunks, when
he put the ball between his legs
in mid-air. After winning the
contest, went to the sideline and
made the "L" sign with his hand
- holding ll!J his middle and
index fingers and extending his
thumb - as Cardinal fans do.
The Black Team sprinted to
an early 12-2 lead. The lead
changed hands several times in
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BOCA RATON, Fla. - Matt
Doherty was hired as Florida
Atlantic's coach, starting over
two years after he resigned from
North Carolina. Doherty, a former national coach of the year,
the first half but the Black Team
led at the half, 61-58.
Terrance Williams scored
nine of the Black Team's first 11
points in the second half. They
extended the lead to 80-72. But
the Gold Team fought ~ack, taking the lead for good, 105-103,
with 9:32 to play in the game.
Including Williams the Black
Team had five players committed to Louisville next season.
Paulus said the Gold Team
joked about it being Louisville
against the world.
"We wanted to put ·t to 'em a
little bit," said Paulus, who is
headed to Duke next season.
Mario
Chalmens
of
Anchorage, Alaska, led the
Black team in assists with 10 hJ
and had 21 points.
The Black Team's Shane
Clark, from Hargrave Military
Academy in Virginia, and the
Gold Team's Uche Echefu of
Rockville, Md., led with lO
rebounds each.
Doherty~\
replaces Sidney Green, who was
fired last month after three consecutive losing seasons, including a 10-17 mark this year.
Doherty agreed to a sevenyear contract that pays him a
base salary of $171 ,000 annually; he could also earn bonus-
es based on ticket sales, and
he '11 profit from summer
camps and endorsements.
Doherty will
pay
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$200,000 if he leaves. after one
season, $100,000 after two,
and progressively less each following year.
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Keeneland breaks single-day attendance record
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON
Marty
Wickins had a practical reason
for arriving early at Keeneland
on Saturday.
"You can get a good parking
spot," the 29-year-old accountant from Toronto said, "especially on a day like today when
it's going to be crowded."
It was still two hours until the
first race, but as Wickins stood
by the paddock hedges with his
friend, 46-year-old Thomas
Reed of Georgetown, activity
and people buzzed all around.
The combination of a picture-perfect day in the
Bluegrass, with temperatures
hovering around 70 degrees,
and a stellar field for the track's
premier race, the Grade I Blue
Grass Stakes, proved to be a
powerful draw for the track.
Keeneland set a single-day
track attendance record with
33,621 fans, surpassing the former mark of 31 ,028 fans, set
April 17, 2004, for the running
of the Grade II Lexington
Stakes.
It's the second time in eight
days Keeneland has drawn a
crowd of 30,000 or more. The
track drew 30,110 on April 9
for the Grade I Ashland Stakes .
"Thoroughbred racing is
like
any
other sport,"
Keeneland President Nick
Nicholson said. "The more you
know about it, the more you
appreciate it when it's played
well. It was certainly played
well today."
Nicholson said Keeneland
makes special preparations to
handle such large crowds.
"We learned a Jot of things
last week," Nicholson said.
"We're handling concessions a
little differently. We did hire
more (parking) shuttles this
week. We're just trying to deal
with the lines more efficiently."
One other preparation the
track undertook was to print
more programs. The previous
Saturday, the track had 13,100
programs for sale, Keeneland
spokeswoman Julie Balog said.
On Blue Grass Saturday,
16,800 programs were for sale.
Bobby Shouse, a program
seller, had three stacks of programs surrounding him in his
sales booth near a main track
entrance. One of the stacks was
a little more than five feet high.
"We expected a big crowd,"
Shouse said as he did brisk
business about 90 minutes
before the first race. "We're
ready for them. Days like today
keep you skipping. They keep
you lively."
A large crowd presents practical issues for fans as well.
Wickins, who said he visits
Keeneland each spring, said
it's harder to make a bet
because of the lines at the
mutuel windows, which is
another reason he and Reed
chose to arrive early.
Bettors
at
Keeneland
$2,902,230
on
wagered
Saturday, the seventh-highest
single-day total in track history.
The track's top seven single-day totals _ and nine of the
top 10 _have come on a Blue
Grass Stakes day. The singleday record is $3,516,621, set
April 13, 2002.
Nicholson
said
that
Keeneland "is all about having
fun. When people come out
here, we want them to have
fun. We're continually learning, as we get to each new
(attendance) plateau, what we
need to do to have people have
fun. As you look around, there
are a lot of smiling faces."
One smiling face belonged
to trainer Todd Pletcher, whose
colt Bandini won the Blue
Grass and sealed a trip to the
Kentucky Derby on May 7.
Wickins said that although a
large crowd was a little inconvenient, that as a racing fan he appreciated the interest in the sport.
"With the way horse racing
is these days, it's going through
tough times," he said. "You
don't have as big of crowds any
more, so to see a huge crowd
like this is nice. It makes it feel
like a big event, which it
should be."
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
20, 2005 • 85
TLELEAOU
photos by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg Little League got its season underway Saturday with opening day. Teams In all divisions have now begun playing.
Kentucky wins first
SEC mens' golf title
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.
- Kentucky won its first
Southeastern
Conference
men's golf championship
Sunday while Tennessee's
David Skinns won individual
top honors.
Kentucky shot a three-over
283 Sunday to finish the threeround tournament at 875, two
shots ahead of Auburn on the
7 ,005-yard Seaside Court at the
Sea Island Golf Club.
Skinns had a three-round
score of 210, one shot better
than Georgia's Richard Scott.
Skinns and Auburn's Tyler
McKeever shot the low rounds
Sunday, two-under 68. McKeever
finished in sixth place.
Skinns is the flrst Tennessee
player to capture the individual
title since Mike Sposa in 1990.
Kentucky's final-round 283
was the low round for any
team.
John Holmes led the
Wildcats with a third-place fin-
ish at 215.
Kentucky's Matt Kohn and
Florida's Brett Stegmaier tied
for fourth at 217.
Georgia, the 2004 SEC
champion, placed third with "
three-day score of 883. Floric1'l ,
which led after Saturday's
round, was fourth at 888.
Tennessee placed fifth at
889. LSU and South Carolina
tied for sixth at 899, followed
by
Arkansas,
Alabama,
Mississippi State, Mississippi
and Vanderbilt.
Allen Central Middle
wins fourth match
TIMES STAFF REPORT
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PRESTONSBURG - The
; Allen Central Middle School
Volleyball Team gets back on
the winning track beating the
Blackcats 21-12 and 21-11.
Brittany Hodge rendered a sterling performance with four
kills and no errors with a .800
kill percentage while attacking
for 1.000 percent. She also
paced the Rebels with three
confirmed digs and two returns
without error.
Koko Martin set the offense
12 times committing only one
:r error and gaining three assists.
: Hannah Howard set up the hitters six times without error earning two assists. In addition to
Hodge's four kills, Natalie
Glime and Sasha Jones thumped
the ball through the Blackcat
defense for one kill each.
Allen Central had a strong
serving game with Kristin
Reed and Brittany Clark each
landing two aces. Reed had 10
serve attempts without error
and Clark has seven attempts
with no errors. Chelsie Cordial
and Martin each landed the ball
on the Adams' side earning an
ace each.
Tiffany Clark had seven
returns without error. Howard
returned the ball four times
without a boot and Elizabeth
Hughes and Kimbo Blevins
each passed it three times with
no slips . Additionally, Glime
dug it up once and passed it
three times without coughing it
up, while Cordial and Clark
also earned a confirmed dig.
The Rebels improve to 4
and 3 on the season. Hodge
leads the Rebels in kills with
25; Howard has 21 assists and
Martin has six aces, while
Brittany Johnson and Cordial
each have five; and Howard
has returned the ball 46 times
in 49 attempts.
The Rebels return to action
Thursday at home at Allen
Central Middle School, taking
on the visiting Betsy Layne
Bobcats. Allen Central Middle
School Rebels will host its
annual Volleyfest on Saturday.
BAITER UP...
Young Little
Leaguers and
young aspiring
Little Leaguers
took the field
Saturday in
Prestonsburg
during opening
day ceremonies.
These photos
(left and below)
were brought in
by a Floyd
County Times
reader. All readers are Invited to
share their proud
photos with the
Times.
Sheldon Clark, Allen
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f Central split doubleheader
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
GARRETT - On Saturday,
Sheldon Clark traveled to
~ Garrett Park and proved to be a
t worthy opponent for the host
• Allen Central Lady Rebels. The
' Lady Cardinals hit Allen Central
i senior pitcher Becky Thomas
hard in top of the third inning
and took advantage of three
errors in the same inning to
come away with a 8-6 win in the
first game of the doubleheader.
f Thomas lead the Lady Rebs
at the plate as she drove in
three runs in the bottom of the
f third as Allen Central rallied in
: the third to cut the lead to 7-6.
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Sheldon Clark was able to push
one more run across home
plate and Freshman Tanda
Parsons shut down the last six
batter's to secure the win.
"We just had a bad third
inning, they hit Becky hard and
we had three errors in the same
inning,Allen Central Coach
Mark Martin said following his
team's loss."
Sheldon Clark took an early
1-0 lead in the second game as
Tara Parsons continued to keep
the Allen Central bats quite
until the bottom of the third
when Sophomore Beth Barnett
drew a walk and Allen Central
followed Barnett's walk
five consecutive hits. Senior
Becky Thomas drove in two
runs off a drive to the outfield.
Allen Central went on to
win 6-5.
Sheldon Clark rallied back
and tied the score at 5-5 in the top
of the fifth inning. Junior
Samantha Nelson lead off the
home standing inning with a walk
and Allen Central loaded the
bases with no outs. After Logan
Cline scored an infield single,
teammate Sara Kinney drew a
base on balls to seal the win.
"Sara showed a lot of poise
in the end. She has a good
understanding of the game at a
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APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Biffle overpowering in Texas victory
by MIKE HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT WORTH, Texas - It
took Greg Biffle a little while to
overcome the mental and physical discomfort from a crash in
practice at Texas Motor
Speedway.
It took hardly any time at all
for him to make the rest of the
field feel bad in Sunday's
Samsung/Radio Shack 500.
"I was sore when I went to
bed, sore when I woke up and
I'm still sore," said Biffle, who
ran over debris on the track during a Nextel Cup practice on
Saturday, cutting down the right
front tire and slamming into the
wall on the fast 1 112-mile oval.
"It's been in the back of my
head thinking about it ever
since, but it hasn' t slowed me
down."
After charging from the rear
of the 43-car field in a backup
car, the Roush Racing driver
was overpowering Sunday, leading 219 of 334 laps to grab his
second victory of the season and
the fifth of his career.
"As soon as I caught my
breath after the crash, I told the
guys I was OK and to get the
backup out," Biffle said. "They
did an incredible job of getting
that car ready. I want to thank all
the guys from the other (Roush)
teams. There were probably five
or six different color uniforms
over there working on getting
that car ready.
"It was a good thing we still
had some practice time left
because I was a little nervous
when I went back out there, a little intimidated thinking about that
tire going down and hitting the
fence. But I was confident we'd
have a good car in •I ~ race."
Fortunately for Biffle, his
backup No. 16 Ford was the
same car in which he won earlier this season in California, so
he wasn't too concerned about
being competitive.
He picked off cars two and
three at a time early in the race,
moving all the way to 15th by
lap 26, slipping into the top a
few laps later. He took the lead
for the first time on lap 87.
Biffle kept pulling away
from the rest of the pack, but the
race was slowed by 11 caution
flags, keeping him from turning
it into a rout.
The leaders made their final
pit stops on lap 298 after Tony
Stewart's engine blew, setting
his Chevrolet on flle and bringing out the yellow flag. Stewart
sustained minor burns to his
right leg and right arm and was
treated and released at the
infield medical center.
Casey Mears, who had been
running a distant second to
Biffle, took only two tires during his stop and beat Biffle out
of the pits to grab the lead.
There was an abc1.ted restart
on lap 304 when Dave Blaney
spun between the first and second turns, but the green flag was
displayed for the final time on
lap 309. It took Biffle just three
laps to work to the inside of
Mears' Dodge and regain the
lead.
"We might have had some-
thing for him with four tires ished in the top 10 in each of his
there at the end, but we were seven starts this season. He
making the call to try to win the came into Sunday leading runrace, not finish second," said ner-up Biffle by 160 points and
Mears, who was also in a back- will go into next Saturday's race
up after crashing on Friday in at Phoenix 135 ahead of the race
the opening practice. "I tried to winner.
~~
Johnson was followed by
run the bottom and we just
Sterling Marlin, another Ganassi
couldn't run fast enough."
After Biffle regained the entry, and Michael Waltrip.
Kurt Busch, the defending
Lead, it was no contest. He
pulled away to win by 3.244- series champion, ended a string
seconds - about 20 car lengths of crashes in three straight Cup
ahead of runner-up Jamie races by finishing seventh,
McMurray, Mear's teammate. while former Texas winner and
Biffle is the ninth winner in as fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr.
many Cup races at Texas. He was ninth.
Jeff Gordon, who was comhad not finished better than 28th
in two previous Cup races here. ing off a victory the previous
Series points leader Jimmie week at Martinsville and was
Johnson was third, with Mears trying to win for the first time at
fading to fourth - matching his . Texas, was never a factor, fincareer best. Johnson has fin- ishing 15th.
Ward Burton, Beretta Regulars dominate
form partnership
at Corbin Speedway
TIMES STAFF REPORT
TIMES STAFF REPORT
The Ward Burton Wildlife
Foundation and Beretta are
pleased to announce that a partnership has been formed
between the two organizations.
The multiple year partnership
in is in the form of marketing
support between the two organizations as well as monetary
support for the Ward Burton
Wildlife foundation.
Ward Burton, the founder
and President of the Ward
Burton Wildlife Foundation, is
excited about the new relationship. "While Beretta produces
some of the finest firearms in
the business, Beretta also is
very involved in youth activities, This is where our relationship makes so much sense,"
stated Burton.
The WBWF center~ . qn-!ch ,
of its energy towards educating
today's youth about the need
for conservation of our natural
resources. "It is not often that a
group of individuals with comfile photo
mon passions and goals have
Ward Burton is headed back to the Nextel Cup Series.
an opportunity to get together
and build the foundation of together, Beretta and the S Armed Forces. Today Beretta
something that will impact WBWF can accomplish many manufactures, distributes and
families today and gener11;tions great things that will have a markets a complete line of
to come.
positive impact on future gen- firearms, accessories and
"I feel that Beretta and the erations," stated Burton.
apparel. Beretta also operates
WBWF will look back on the
Beretta is the oldest indus- five retail Beretta Gallery
day of this announcement as the trial dynasty in the world trac- stores worldwide.
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tively affect this industry and the tions of continuous family Foundation's mission is to proway America participate in the ownership back to 1526. mote an awareness of the need
causes of youth and conserva- Firearms bearing the Beretta for wildlife conservation, habition," stated Matteo Recanatini, name have been sold for over tat enhancement, and proper
Director of Consumer Marketing 475 years. Beretta U .S.A. was stewardship of our natural
and Communications.
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"I feel that by working the standard sidearm to the U. and education.
NASCAR's new first
family: Busch brothers
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meet the battling Busch
brothers, NASCAR' s latest
intense family rivalry, in this
week's LIFE magazine, available now. This year, Kurt and
Kyle Busch, ages 26 and 19,
will race against each other in
the NEXTEL Cup Series.
"Racing has always been in our
family," says older brother
Kurt.
As reported in LIFE, the
brothers caught the racing bug
as kids - and were always competitive with each other. "I
always wanted to beat him - ,tle
was so good at everything,"
says Kyle.
What about today, when
they' re running neck and neck
on the racetrack? "If you can
make the move cleanly, you
make it. If he was leading and I
didn't have a clear shot to get
by him, it wouldn 't be worth
wrecking him just to get my
first win. But if I had the clean
opportunity to pass him, I
would take it," says Kyle. As
far as pressure to succeed in
light of NASCAR's long line
of racing brothers, Kurt says:
"We're both balanced enough
to know that you have to let
things take their time."
Also:
While
Daddy's
Driving Famed photographer
Harry Benson goes behind the
scenes at NASCAR to reveal
families' intense emotions as
they await the checkered flag.
Also this week in LIFE: A
look at spring skirts for women
of all shapes, from the classic
A-!ine to 'peasant' looks.
Other stories appearing in
this week's issue, to be distributed to more than 25 million
readers in over 70 leading
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CORBIN - Roger Parker of
London, Doug Callebs of
Hinkle, Eddie Stewart of
Manchester, Ed Murray of
Williamsburg, Tim Hollis of
Pioneer, Tenn., Bo Gilley of
Poplar Creek, Josh Brock of
Corbin, and Fred McArthur of
Maryville, Tenn. were first to
the checkered flag in Saturday
evening's feature races at
Corbin Speedway.
A breakdown in each of the
race divisions follows.
LATE MODEL DIVISION:
After blowing an engine
before the feature the previous
week, Parker said he felt lucky
to be racing on Saturday night.
He started on the pole of the
feature and led all the way, but
had the previous week's feature
winner, Brian Royalty of
Cynthiana, pressing him toward
the end of the race.
Parker was in the Brock
Excavating No. 17 Monte Carlo,
and Royalty was driving the
Kentucky Transmission No. 24
Monte Carlo.
"I didn't think we were going
to get to race this week," Parker
said in the winner's circle. "But
my brother, Benny, went to
work and got an engine ready
for me. I really owe our showing tonight to him for all the
work he did."
Following Royalty across the
line in order were Mike Bargo
of Corbin in the Bargo Racing
No. 22 Monte Carlo, Jason
Jones of London in the
Southside Auto Sales No. 8
Monte Carlo, and Ben Petrey of
Corbin in the Car Colors No. 43
Monte Carlo.
Royalty set quick time for the
division at 13.777 seconds, and
Parker won the trophy dash.
HOTROD BARN
SPORTSMAN SERIES:
Doug Callebs picked up his
second straight feature win,
coming from .the back of the
field tWice in his Smith &
Callebs No. 55 Camaro.
As the previous week's feature winner, he started sixth, but
was in position to challenge the
leader, Randy Frasure of
London. on the sixth lap around
the quarter-mile paved oval.
Trying the inside on the eighth
lap, the two made contact, and
when Frasure spun Callebs was
judged to be at fault and sent to
the rear of the restart field.
Again he found himself in sixth
position, this time in a singlefile Lineup.
Two laps after the green flag
came back out, Callebs was
again on the tail of the Frasure
Racing No. 28 Monte Carlo, and
again started trying the inside.
On the 12th trip around, he
made it by with a clean pass,
and he steadily pulled away
Camaro for the win.
Third place went to Jason
West of Williamsburg in the
West Racing No. 35 Camaro,
followed by Tootie Mays of
Piney Grove, and his Wayne 's
Auto Body No. 11 Camaro in
fourth , and the Martin's Garage
No. 13 Camaro driven by Glenn
Martin of Corbin in fifth.
Meaders set fast time for the
series at 15.786 seconds, and
Hollis won the trophy dash.
until the checkered flag came
down.
Frasure was second, followed in order by Kevin Yount
of Williamsburg in the Meadors
Excavating No. 4 Camaro,
Jerrod Foley of Williamsburg, in
the Quality Care Auto Service &
Towing No. 69 Camaro, and
Bart Taylor of Lexington,.and
his Carpet World No.4 Camaro.
Frasure was the fast qualifier
for the division at 14.489 seconds, and Yount won the trophy
dash.
SLAMMER DIVISION:
Gilley was in front all the
way despite a serious challenge
by Duck Hart in the later laps.
Gilley, who also set fast time ~
at 17.267 and won the trophy
dash, was in the Gilley Racing
No. B3 Monte Carlo, and Hart
was driving his Duck Signs No.
99 Impala.
Sam' ~ Hatf1eld
of
Williamsburg was third in the
No. 741 Laguna, with Burt
Jones of Williamsburg fourth in
the Jones Family No. 77 Impala, ;
and David Jones fifth with his :
Jones Family No. 1 Impala.
CHEVETTE DIVISION:
Stewart was clearly the class
of the field on this night, setting
fast time at 15.641 seconds
(nearly half a second faster than
everyone else), winning the trophy dash, and then pulling away
throughout the feature in his
Cornett Chevrolet No. Z9,
Caution flags closed the field up
four times, but each time
Stewart motored away at the
drop of the green flag.
Anthony
Wagers
of
Barbourville, was second in the
Wagers Auto Parts No. 17, with
Doug Miracle of London third
in his Poor Boy Phone Cards
No. 57.
Fourth went to Zach Karr of
Keavy, in the South Laurel
Towing No. 6, with Brian
Wagers of Manchester taking
fifth in the Wagers Auto Parts
No. 27.
MINI-SLAMMER
DIVISION:
SUPER TRUCK DIVISION
:This one saw another repeat
winner, as Murray got his second consecutive win in the
NAPA of Williamsburg No. 62
S-10, but it also produced the
best finish of the night.
Cllif Partin of Corbin, driving the Duck Signs No. 7
Silverado, came from the back
of the field to challenge after an
early incident, and made a banzai charge coming off the fourth
turn on the last Lap. The trucks
flashed under the checkered flag
with Murray hanging on to the
lead by half a car Length.
Unfortunately, Partin's truck
failed post-race inspection
because of an unapproved
engine block.
That gave second to Rodney
Hale in the Hale Racing No. 23
S-10. Rounding out the top five
in order were Tim Hollis in the
Hot Rod Barn No. 22 F-150,
Don Hollis of Williamsburg in
the Pit Stop Tobacco No. 17 F150, and Greg Pennington of
Williamsburg and the Day's
Barbecue No. 70 Ranger.
Murray was the fast qualifier
with a time of 14.397 seconds,
and Hollis won the trophy dash.
QUALITY CARE PURE
STREET SERIES:
Hollis led all the way in the
Interstate Truck Service No. 02
Camaro, holding off Roger
Meadors of Williamsburg and
his Bandit Speed Shop No. 27
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Twelve-year-old Josh Brock ·~
of Corbin had a big night in his !
first competitive outing as a dri- ~
ver, winning both the trophy :
dash and feature in the Brock ;
Excavating No. 17 CRX.
!
Behind him in the feature a
battle raged between his father, •
Steve Brock of Corbin, and :
Kyle Parker of London.
•
Steve Brock eventually took :
the runner-up spot in the Brock !
Excavating No. 7 CRX, and :
Parker was third with the Parker :,.;
Racing No. 0 Cavalier.
:
Fourth and fifth, in order, :
were Cecil Griffith in the :
Griffith Racing No. 10 Celica, :
and
Mike
Sumrall
of :
Friendsville, Tenn. in his :
Sumrall Racing No. 22 Celica. :
TENNESSEEMOUNTAIN- :
CLASSIC SERIES:
The oldest driver on the track :
(and proud of it), Fred !
McArthur of Maryville, Tenn., ~
came home first and then ~
expressed his pleasure with rae- : ~.
ing at Corbin Speedway.
:
"Look at this crowd and listen to these people," he said. :
"This is a great place to race. ~
We just love coming here.
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McArthur's winning ride was ~
the Rarity Bay Communities :
No. 28 Sedan.
;
Brett
Baer
on
Greenback,Tenn. placed second
in the Norton Landscaping No.
24 Sedan, followed by Robbie
Sands of Knoxville and his
Flynn Carpets No. 17 Sedan.
Fourth was Brady Baer in the
J&J Auto Sales No. 59 Coupe,
followed by Mike Sumrall in the
Day's Barbecue No . 41 Coupe.
Brett Baer set quick time at
14.975 seconds, and also won
the trophy dash.
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20 1 Speedvvay
Race Sumntary
Saturday, April 16
First Late Model Heat: 97
David Powers; 28 Harold
Redmond Jr.; 17 Steve
Stollings; 0 Alban Watts; 12
Daniel Williams; 22 Tate
Begley; 15 Corey McKenzie;
77 Robert Taco Fletcher.
Second Late Model Heat:
17 Shannon Thornsberry; 38
Raymond Nichols; 8 Anthony
Adams; 00 Richard Smith; 13
Jamie Ferguson; 18 Eric Wells;
23 Jimmy Hall; S James
Butcher.
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Late Model Feature: 28R
Harold Redmond Jr.; 17
Shannon
Thornsberry;
8
Anthony Adams; 97 David
Powers; 0 Alban Watts; 38
Raymond Nichols; 77 Robert
Fletcher; 11 Steve Stollings; 18
Eric Wells; l3 Jamie Ferguson;
2M Randy Boggs; 00 Richard
Smith; 22 Tate Begley; 23
Jimmy Hall; S James Butcher.
First Open Wheel Modified
Heat: 4 Tim Moore; 01 B.J.
Osborne; XX Chris Bowlin; 18
Jeff Land; 40 Ricky Dials.
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Second
Open
Wheel
Modified Heat: 18 Gary
Fitzpatrick; 82 Randy Fouts;
27 Steve Lewis; T53 Jackie
Buskirk; 3 Arlie Daniels; 38
Marty Meade.
Open Wheel Modified
Feature: 4 Tim Moore; 82
Randy Fouts; 00 Michael
Butcher; 02 Michael S.
Osborne; 27 Steve Lewis; T53
Jackie Buskirk; XX Chris
Bowlin; 3Arlie Daniels; 01 B.J.
Osborne; 18 Gary Fitzpatrick.
First Limited Late Model
•) Heat: 24 Michael P. Howard;
11 D .J. Wells; 28 Johnathan
Wright; 12 Jamie Maggard; 2
Vince Jarrell.
2nd Limited Late Model
Heat: K1 Donald Runyon; 3
Jim Lemaster; 42 J~mes
I
Grigsby; 1 Ralph Francis; 88
Tandy Spurlock.
Limited Late Model Feature:
24H Michael P. Howard; Kl
Donald Runyon; 28 Johnathan
Wright; 11 DJ. Wells; 42James
Grigsby; 3 Jim Lemaster; 2
Vince Jarrell; l Ralph Francis.
Super Bomber Heat: A85
Allen Turner; 74 Beadie
Blackburn; XX Jake Miller; 46
Dennis Deboard; 77 Randy
Fannin; 42 Jim Lemaster.
Super ·Bomber Feature: XX
Jake Miller; 74 Beadie
Blackburn; A85 Allen Turner;
77 Randy Fannin; 46 Dennis
Deboard; 3 Scott Lemaster; 42
Jim Lemaster.
Bomber Heat: 73 Charlie
Mullett; P12 Dean Pennington;
4J James Stack; 20 Bo
Howard; · 32; L47 Scott
Lawson; 411 Eddie Ratliff.
Bomber Feature: 20 Bo
Howard; 73 Charlie Mullett; 4J
James Stack; 16 Wes Blair; 411
Eddie Ratliff; 32; L47 Scott
Lawson.
Modified Four Cylinder
Heat: 99 James Darcll Mosley;
21 Pat Morris; 15 Austin
Francis; 201 Ronnie Staniford;
88 Chad Hall.
~.~odified Four Cylinder
Feature: 99 James Darrell
Mosley; 201 Ronnie Staniford;
15 Austin Francis; 21 Pat
Morris; 88 Chad Hall.
First Regular Four Cylinder
Heat: 911 Jason Hall; 71 Ryan
Litteral; 37 Alan Osborne; -3L
Lester Robinette; 35 Ronnie
Maynard; 63 John Vaught; 38
Brett Spears.
Second Four Cylinder Heat:
18B Shawn Henson; -3 Jack
Clevenger; R2 Rex Slone; 44
Billy Blanton; 19 Jr. Benji
Mayhan; 33 Devin Clifton; 18S
Shawn Ousley; 01 Jeff Cantrell.
Regular Four Cylinder
Feature: 18B Shawn Henson;
911 Jason Hall; -3 Jack
Clevenger; R2 Rex Slone; 71
Ryan Litteral; 44 Billy Blanton;
35 Ronnie Maynard; 38 Larry
Spears; 19Jr. Benji Mayhan; 63
John Vaught; 18S Shawn
Ousley; 37 Alan Osborne.
photo by Chris Belcher
Bo Howard, Harold, won the Bomber feature at the 201
Speedway Saturday in the Prater Creek Ice, Honda of
Prestonsburg, Glen Patton Racing-sponsored 1981 Camaro.
Pictured on the right Is 201 S{>eedway track operator Mike
Osborne.
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Willard Speedway hosts races
TIMES STAFF REPORT
WILLARD- The crowd came
out Saturday, on what was a beautiful, perfect spring day to enjoy
the races at Wlllard Speedway.
Earlier season rain-outs left a
"racing" Easter basket to be given
away. The basket was provided
by the track and Heart to Heart
Floral & Gift of Prestonsburg,
and it included a "bunny with
money" among other goodies
taken home by a young smiling
couple from Huntington. Also,
the Fan of the Week went to Ed
Collins of Olive Hill, who
received a free pass, concession
coupons and a Willard t-shirt.
Also, there were other drawings
for prizes that were collected and
enjoyed by fans.
In addition to all that, there
was a great racing show.
Congrats to all the feature winners, as well as those whb followed them, in the racing action
yesterday providing much fun
and excitement for the racefans
in the stands.
The top five in the order in
which they finished in each
division were:
LATE MODEL- Terry Hicks,
Todd ,Lewis, Tom Hall, Larry
Beheler, and Paul Porter; MODIFIED - Joey Back, Jason Ball,
Greg Thompson, Kevin Copher,
and AI Kiernan; BOMBER Joey Back, Wayne Hughes, Benji
Dean, and Jack Tackett, Wayne
Lawson; 4-CYLINDER - Scott
Collins, Perry Dearing, Keith
Anderson, Charles Egbert, and
Roy Wilburn; and V6 STOCK Glenn Marshall, Greg Sparks,
Justin Jaynes, Brian Maynard,
and Charles Ratliff..
The next race at Willard
Speedway will be the track hosts
its
annual
MAMA'S
SHOOTOUT the week after
Mother's Day on May 14. Late
Models will race for a shot to
collect $2000 to win, and
Modifieds will go after $600 to
win at the May event. Not only
that, but the Powder Puff race
will give the ladies their chance
to arrive in victory lane to collect money and prizes. For more
information, go online to
www.willardspeedway.com.
Tide, Warriors register wins .
played their positions to perfection, as did goalkeeper Alexis
PIKEVILLE - The Ul2 DeRossett. Jerralyn Kelsey
Floyd Tide traveled to Pikeville notched a goal and Smith racked
on Saturday to take on the Pike up two goals during the first half,
County Dragons, and put a to make the halftime score 5-0.
damper on the Dragons' Hillbilly
In the second half, the toll of
Days celebration with a 6-2 vic- playing with only nine players,
tory. The Tide won the coin toss, while the opposition had numerand took the opening kickoff ous substitutes on the warm,
directly down the field, where cloudless day, began to catch up
Madyson Nunnery notched the with the Tide. Conley moved to
first goal for the Tide less than the keeper's position, while
Kidd and DeRossett moved up
one minute after the whistle.
It took a little longer for Clara to play forward to give the
Osborne to find the net from the offensive players some ~espite.
left side of the field, to push the The Tide defense, which had not
score to 2-0 very early in the given up a goal during five (5)
game. Playing without substi- halves of soccer, fmally suctutes, the Tide had to rotate play- cumbed to the speediness of the
ers between the forward position Dragons' forward and his teamand the physically demanding mates, giving up two goals in
midfield position. The Dragons fairly quick succession midway
had one small, but very fast and through the second half. Kelsey,
skillful forward, who kept the the fastest player for the Tide,
rnidfielders and fullbacks scram- was then moved from her forbling during the entire game. For ward position to the midfield,
the first half, Kathleen Smith, Kidd returned to the back line,
Kaitlyn
Minix,
Osborne, and the defense did not break
Nunnery and Tori Hunt (playing ~· again. Smith scored another
both fullback and midfield) were goal with about ten minutes to
given the challenge of thwarting play to set the final score.
his offensive assaults, and met
The Tide travel to Breathitt
that challenge. Fullbacks Allison County next week to take on the
Conley, Joseph Kidd and Hunt second of the Breathitt U12
were waiting when he was able teams. The Tide is presently
to get past the rnidfielders, and undefeated at 3-0.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
U19 WARRIORS: The Floyd
County Ul9 Warriors traveled
to Pikeville on Saturday to play
the Pikeville Ul9 Revolution .
While both teams played hard in
the first half, the Warriors were
not strong on offense and turned
the ball ovef several times. The
Warriors' defensive play was
strong, however, with good
stops and saves by Warrior
goalies Josh McCarty and Luke
Greene. The Warriors gave up
only one goal in the first half
with a half time score of 1-0.
The Warrior forwards came ,
out strong in the second half,
tying the score with a goal by :
Josh McCarty. About halfway
through the second half Nick
Hughes of the Warriors scored a
second goal to put the Warriors
up 2-1. The Pikeville Revolution
countered with a goal to tie the
game at 2-2. With 10 minutes
left in the game Warrior Ethan
Filowiat scored a go-ahead goal
to put the Warriors up 3-2. With
strong defensive play by
Victoria Colmenares, Nathan
Crurn, Joshua Holbrook, Ryan
McKinney, Amanda Miller,
Daniel McKinney, Daniel
Mosley, and Josh Nelson, the
Warriors were able to hold their
lead and left victorious over the
Pikeville Revolution 3-2.
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APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Afleet Alex, .aandini movin'
on up D8rby chart
by RICHARD ROSENBLATT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
pointed in the Blue Grass,"
Zito said Sunday morning outside his Keeneland barn. "It's
LEXINGTON
The inevitable you're going to have
Kentucky Derby field is quick- disappointments. But with
ly taking shape, and- surprise! these 3-year-olds, it been a year
- trainer Nick Zito won't have beyond belie[
all the favorites.
"To be in this spot right
Afleet Alex and Bandini now, there's nothing else you
made sure of that by rolling to can think about, right?"
victories in major prep races
Bellamy Road and High Fly
three weeks before the Derby.
remained l-2 in this week's
Fully recovered from a lung Run to the Roses Top 10, with
mfection, Afleet Alex cruised Bandini third and Afleet Alex
into top Derby contender terri- fourth.
tory with a record eight-length
Zito 's plan calls for
romp in Saturday's $1 million Andromeda's Hero to train up
Arkansas Derby. Trainer Tim to the Derby at Keeneland, and
Ritchey says Afleet Alex is his other four colts- Sun King,
headed to Churchill Downs Wood
Memorial
winner
later in the week.
Bellamy Road and Florida
"It's very satisfying to Derby 1-2 finishers High Fly
silence
some
doubters," and Noble Causeway - will be
Ritchey said. "He's back where stabled at Churchill Downs.
he needs to be."
Pletcher said his Derby duo
Bandini delivered a similar heads to Louisville later in the
winning performance in taking week, the same plan Ritchey
the $750,000 Blue Grass has for Afleet Alex.
Stakes at Keeneland by six
The Blue Grass could prolengths and giving trainer Todd duce five starters. Bandini,
Pletcher what looks to be his High Limit (second), Sun King
best chance to end an 0-for-9 and Consolidator (fifth) are
Derby record.
Derby bound, and third-place
"This is the most legitimate finisher Closing Argument is
mile-and-a-quarter horse I've possible.
had to go to the Derby,"
The final Derby prep is
Pletcher said. "He's a tough Saturday - the Lexington
horse. He's got great movement Stakes at Keeneland. Rockport
and a great stride. This is the Harbor, who missed the
best chance we've ever had."
Arkansas Derby with a blood
Pletcher is also sending clot in his neck, needs a strong
Arkansas Derby runner-up effort to show trainer John
Flower Alley to Louisville.
Servis he's Derby ready.
And then there's Zito, who
Also set to run are Going
may end up with five Derby Wild, trained by D. Wayne
starters, ranging from likely Lukas, and Sort It Out, trainer
favorite Bellamy Road _ to Bob Baffert's last chance to put
Andromeda's Hero, who may a horse in the Derby field.
not have enough graded stakes
This week's top 10, with
earnings to make the field. If final Derby future wager odds
more than 20 enter, the field is (Next start for each is the
determined on graded stakes Kentucky Derby unless otherwinnings.
wise noted):
For a change, Zito didn't
1. Bellamy Road (Nick Zito,
win a Derby prep Saturday. trainer; Javier Castellano, jockSun King was a lackluster ey): Still the one to beat off 17
fourth in the Blue Grass and 1/2-length Wood win.... 2-forAndromeda's Hero finished 2 this year by combined 33 l/4
third in the Arkansas Derby.
lengths .... Derby odds: 3-1.
"Both came out of their
2. High Fly (Zito, Jerry
races great, but I was disap- Bailey): Won Fountain of Youth
and Florida Derby in two starts
for Zito .... Career mark is 5-of6 .... Derby odds: 13-1.
3. Bandini (Todd Pletcher, John
Velazquez): Named for an Italian
sculptor, classy colt showed his
brilliance with Blue Grass win ... ..
Pletcher's best Derby chance....
Derby odds: 13-1.
4. Afleet Alex (Tim Ritchey,
Jeremy Rose): Record eightlength romp in 1 1-8-mile
Arkansas Derby puts colt back
among top contenders .... Won
for flrst time going farther than
seven-eighths of a mile.
Jockey change possible. ...
Derby odds: 16-1.
5. High Limit (Bobby
Frankel, Ramon Dominguez):
Unbeaten no longer after runner-up effort in Blue Grass ....
Dominguez called race a
"learning experience."
Derby odds: '13-1.
6. Sun King (Zito, Edgar
Prado): Zito disappointed
Prado dido 't give colt a better
Blue Grass trip. ... "We'll
regroup," Zito said after fourthplace finish. ... Jockey change
possible .... Derby odds: 10-1.
7. Noble Causeway (Zito,
Prado): Florida Derby runnerup comes into Derby with two
wins and three seconds in five
starts .... Derby odds: 18-1.
8. Flower Alley (Pletcher,
Jorge Chavez): Jumps onto
Derby radar with runner-up
effort in Arkansas Derby. .. .
Won Lane's End Stakes three
weeks ago .... Derby odds: 35-1.
9. Rockport Harbor (John
Servis, Stewart Elliott): Seems
healthy as he trains for fmal
prep .... Blood clot in neck no
longer an issue .... Next start:
Lexington Stakes (Saturday).
... Odds: 19-1.
10. Consolidator (D. Wayne
Lukas, Rafael Bejarano): Fifth
and beaten nearly 14lengths in
the Blue Grass, Bob and
Beverly Lewis' colt still headed
to Churchill Downs .... Lukas
says "my horse is better than
that." ... Odds: 12-1.
KEEP AN EYE ON:
Andromeda's Hero, Buzzards Bay,
Greater Good, Survivalist, Wllk:o.
Racing authority delays
action on ethics proposal
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON
The
Kentucky
Horse
Racing
Authority on Monday delayed
action on a proposed code of
ethics for authority members,
some of whom were concerned
about its legal interpretation.
The issue will be brought up
after members' concerns have
been addressed, said authority
chairman Bill Street, a strong
advocate of creating such a
code.
Soon after its creation in
January 2004, the authority was
encouraged by one of its nonvoting members, Commerce
Secretary Jim Host, to establish
a code of ethics. The authority's
predecessor, the Kentucky
Racing Commission, had been
dogged by persistent ethical
questions during its final
months of existence.
Street appointed authority
member Doug Hendrickson of
Maysville to draft a proposed
code, which was presented for
approval at Monday's regular
meeting of the authority.
But one authority member,
Vice Chairwoman Connie
Whitfield of Hopkinsville,
asked how the term "gift" would
be defined in the code. Her
question led to queries from
other members, many of whom
are directly involved in the
horse industry and wondered
about potential conflicts of
interest when dealing with
friends and acquaintances.
One of the authority's
responsibilities is to regulate the
horse industry in Kentucky.
rn other business, the aut~or- ~
1
ity briefly discussed an Apnl 8 'I
letter from the Kentucky
Thoroughbred Owners and
Breeders Association to Gov.
Ernie Fletcher, asking the state
to investigate the recent outbreak of the contagious equine
disease strangles.
Seven horses at Churchill
Downs' Trackside training·facility in Louisville were diagnosed
with strangles last month, as
were five horses at the Palm
Meadows Trai~ing Center in
Boynton Beach, Fla.
As a result, dozens of horses at
both facilities were quarantined. f
Zito finally loses a Derby prep race
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON - For a
change, Nick Zito didn't make it
to the winners' circle on
Saturday.
Zito's winning ways in previous Kentucky Derby prep races
ended when his horses in the
Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland
and the Arkansas Derby at
Oaklawn Park never threatened.
Zito came into Saturday having won four different Derby
preps - the Fountain of Youth
Stakes, the Tampa Bay Derby,
the Florida Derby and the Wood
Memorial- with three different
horses.
But Sun King in the Blue
Grass and Andromeda's Hero in
the Arkansas Derby couldn't
maintain the trainer's recent
dominance. Sun King finished
fourth behind Bandini, while
Andromeda's Hero was third
behind Afleet Alex.
"Nothing went right today,"
Zito said moments after the
Blue Grass. "That can happen."
Zito was trying to become
the first trainer ever to win the
Florida Derby, Wood Memorial
and Blue Grass in the same year
with three different horses. That
didn't happen, but he can take
consolation in the fact that he
still has five Derby hopefuls in
his stable.
Zito said after the race that
Sun King, the son of 1999
Derby winner Charismatic, will
run in the May 7 Derby at
Churchill Downs.
"We'll do a better job hopefully, next time, because we still
know he's a talented horse,"
Zito said.
Andromeda's Hero won
enough money ($1 00 ,000) with
his Arkansas Derby fmish to move
onto the Kentucky Derby bubble.
If more than 20 horses are entered
in the Derby, graded stakes earnings determine the fleld.
Sun King was coming off two
straight wins, the most recent in
the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby
on March 19. On Saturday, Sun
King broke from the No.6 post
in the seven-horse field and was.
last through the first half-mile of
the 1 118-mile race.
He had•moved to flfth by the
top of the stretch and was fourth
at the end, a neck behind third- i>l
place
finisher
Closing
Argument, nine more lengths
behind Bandini.
Zito criticized Sun King's
jockey, Edgar Prado, saying he
didn't follow the trainer's
instructions.
"I told him to make a left turn
and try to save some ground, as
much as you can, and we'll take
our chances with him," Zito
said. "He never saved an inch of
ground. I guess he couldn't get
over. I don't know. He was so lll,J
wide."
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Prado placed some of the
blame on the horse.
"We didn't break bad and I
had to go a little wide but he just
didn'thave it today," Prado said.
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Pop culture or
no pop culture
•1
Long before I was old enough to go
to school, I
was constantly
carrying
things home
I'd found in
and around
the neighborhood. It wasn't unusual for
me to showup
at the back
door with a
brand
new
pup or kitten
Clyde Pack
to introduce
Mom.
to
Sometimes she'd let me keep my new
acquisition, sometimes she wouldn't.
Sometimes, she'd simply say, "Let's
see what Daddy says about it."
One day I brought something home
that caused quite a stir at the Pack
house. I've no idea where I picked it
up, but I can remember thinking how
pretty it was; how pleasant the new
addition to my vocabulary sounded;
how it just rolled right off my tongue;
how I couldn't wait to share it with
Mom and Dad and little brother, Joe.
Well, I shared it all right, right at the
supper table, somewhere between "pass
the soup beans" and "I want another
glass of milk." I guess all that saved me
was the fact that it was pretty obvious
that I had no idea that the phrase I had
just so casually uttered, was obscene.
And not just regular cuss-word
obscene, but downright dirty obscene.
But before the echo of the words had
faded from the walls of our little company-house kitchen, I was experiencing
a ringing in my ears which proved perfect accompaniment to the lyrics being
sung by both my parents.
In the 60 or so years since that moment,
I've never used that phrase again.
That little memory from my past life
as a coal-camp kid unexpectedly
showed up this past weekend, when I
was reading a Washington Post story
headlined, "Kids swear almost incessantly." The gist of the article was that
young people, today, use profanity
(See OAK, page three)
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'Super Saturday' time to update your child's vaccipes
National Infant Immunization Week
(NIIW) scheduled for April 24th-30th, 2005,
is a national effort to educate parents, caregivers, providers, and communities on the
importance of timely infant immunizations .
Vaccines are among the most successful and
cost-effective way available for preventing
disease and death. One of the most important
ways a parent can protect their child is to
ensure proper vaccination by the age of 2 and
keep an updated record at every visit to their
health care provider.
This is also a time for health care providers
in Floyd County to reflect on past achievements and focus our efforts on future endeavors to continue to raise immunization coverage
levels. In recognition of Immunization Week,
the Floyd County Health Department and local
area businesses are sponsoring "Super Saturday Vaccine Update" on April 23rd from 9a to
3p and for more information, please call the
health department at 886-2788.
~~~~~~~~~
Judge-Executive
Paul Hunt Thompson Is flanked by
Joy Moore, RN,
Floyd County
Health Departrnen~
and Brian Holbrook, Reid
Representative, KY
Immunization
Program, as he
signs a proclamation In honor of
"Immunization
Week."
Cast and Crew of
"Two to Go"
(l·R)
Justin Frasure,
Matt Huff, Pam
Gibson,
Rachael Hill,
Shannon Hicks,
Chris Walker,
Savsu&l~~
Caitlin Hale,
Katie Walz,
Heather Travis,
Kim Williams,
Doug Volk,
Jessica Fraley,
Casey Price,
Mercedes Neeley,
( Pat Davis, not
Pictured)
Community theater instills
more than acting skills
The Divine Plan
Lately I've been receiving some of
the
most
heart-warming
emails
ever.
To
prove
my
point I'd like
to share in
this week's
space
one
email
that
was
truly
touching and
worth
well
Kim Frasure
sharing.
Here's
hoping it touches each of you.
People always say how mean kids
can be, not often how nice they can be.
This story will either make you cry,
give you cold chills or just leave you
cold, but it puts life into perspective!
At a fundraising dinner for a school
that serves learning-disabled children,
the father of one of the school's students delivered a speech that would
never be forgotten by all that attended.
After extolling the school and its
dedicated staff, he offered a question.
"Everything God does is done with
perfection. Yet, my son, Shay, cannot
learn things as other children do. He
cannot understand things as other children do. Where is God's plan reflected
in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the
query. The father continued. "I
believe," the father answered, "that
when God brings a child like Shay into
the world, an opportunity to realize the
Divine Plan presents itself and it comes
in the way people treat that child."
Then, he told the following story:
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By: Aimee Heald-Nielson,
UK
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE PRESS
Prestonsburg - Lights! Camera! Action! The
glitz and glamour of a theatrical performance may
be what entices students f> get involved in play acting, but the life skills they learn are what keep them
committed. Floyd County 4-Hers recently presented
the fifth installment of the annual Community Theater at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.
"We have a wonderful tradition here in eastern
Kentucky," said Chuck Stamper, University of
Kentucky Extension agent for 4-H Youth Development in Floyd County. "Our kids are so talented in
speaking, storytelling and acting ability that we
wanted to focus one of our 4-H communications
programs on the theater."
Stamper and other leaders try to make the theater
experience as close to the real thing as possible. He
said the Mountain Arts Center is just like any professional theater, and it gives the students a chance
to learn everything about a stage production.
Auditions are held in December and students
begin putting a production together in January of
each year. By the middle of March, they are ready
to present the show to two audiences. Students are
responsible for lighting, props , audio and stage
management.
Stage manager Shannon Hicks is a senior at Piarist
High School. She's been involved in the Community
Theater since its inception in 2000. "It helps me work
on my leadership skills," she said. "I've been backstage most of the time, and I've really learned to get
people to do what they need to do. I've also seen all
the plays and learned the messages of them. It's let
me see a whole different path that I probably wouldn't have been involved in otherwise."
Stamper said the theater is a teacher of many
things , the least of which is putting on a play. "You
can teach every life skill through theater - public
speaking, organization, time management, leadership, memorization, internalization and emotional
development," he said. "We also try to tie everything
into real theater and give our 4-Hers the responsibility and ownership of the whole production."
Prestonsburg High School Senior Casey Price
has been involved in theater since he was 9 years
old. Being a part of the Community Theater was a
natural progression for him . He's not planning to go
(See "TWO TO GO", page three)
CRITTER CORNER
Spring means watching
for signs of Parvovirus
By Dr. Carol Combs-Morris, DMV
Spring is here at last, but with it has come
the annual parvovirus outbreak in puppies.
For whatever reason, it seems to be worse
than usual this year. Yes, I have run this
same article several times, but I ask you who
have already read it to put up with it again.
If this motivates one person to vaccinate
their puppy a little sooner, or helps someone
recognize the symptoms of their sick puppy
as something serious, it is worth it.
Before we go any further, a quick lesson is in order: it's pronounced Par'-vo
Vi'-rus. I am astounded at the number of
ways this can be mispronounced, but my
personal favorite is Porno Virus!
This disease is a relative newcomer to
dogs. The first recognized outbreak
occurred in Texas, I think, around 1979.
The virus had unknowingly made its public
debut at a large dog show, and was quickly
spread throughout the country. Dogs were
becoming infected and dying at an alarming
rate. Since there was no immunity to this
new disease, older dogs were being affected almost as frequently as puppies.
Luckily, scientists recognized a simi(See CRITTER, page three)
This Is "Penelope." Penelope Is a 2-year old Cocker Spaniel owned by
Shannon and Erica Slone, of Betsy Layne. According to Erica, Penelope
"loves to play with her toy pacifier. She plays fetch with It and sucks on
It every night when she goes to bed!" How precious!
�C2 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Schoo( Cafendar
Floyd County Board of Education
• April 20 - Special meeting,
Opportunities Unlimited, Martin, 6:30 p.m. Open to public.
• April 25 - Regular meeting,
Osborne
Elementary,
Bevinsville, 6:30 p.m. Open to
public.
Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
• If you would be interested
in volunteering at AMS, contact
the Youth Services Center to
schedule a time for Volunteer
Orientation.
• Adams Middle School
Youth Services Center is open
each weekday from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. The center offers services
to all families regardless of
income. For more information
about any of the activities or services of the center, please contact the center at 886-1297.
Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant - Sheila
Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 30 - Money due in
for Beta Club trip.
• The ACMS Youth Service
Center is open each day from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or later
by appointment.
For more
information about the center,
call LaDonna Patton, coordinator, at 358-0134 ..
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
• Call now to learn about
Kindergarten registration at
Allen Elementary, 874-2165.
AES is a "Great Place to Learn."
•
Call Allen Elementary
Youth Service Center at 8740621 to schedule your child's
Hepatitis B vaccination, immunizations, and WIC appointments.
Betsy Layne Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary Family Resource Youth Service Center is located in the 500
building of the campus. The
goal of the FRYSC is to meet the
needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community or neighborhood by the
school in which the center is
located. For further information,
please contact the center at 4785550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
• Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator; Charlotte Roge~s.
Program Assistant II; Debra
Hayes, School Nurse.
Clark Elementary
• A nurse from the Floyd
County Health Dept. is in the
center weekly and sees WIC
patients, does well-child exams
(birth-18 years), and gives
immunizations.
Currently
scheduling exams for students
who will be in the 6th grade in
the next school year. Call for an
appointment - 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary
Family Resource Center provides services for all families
regardless of income. We are
located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be
reached by calling 886-0815.
possible, new students should
accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more
information, call the school at
285-0883.
• Parent Lending Library is
available to parents for video
check-outs. A variety of topics
are available.
Duff Elementary
• Floyd County Health Dept.
•
Floyd County Health nurse at school every WednesDept. is at the school each Tues- day. Services include Head Start
day. Services include 6th grade physicals, kindergarten physischool entry physical; kinder- cals, 6th grade physicals, wellgarten, Head Start and well- child physicals, immunizations,
child physicals (age birth to 18 TB skin test, WIC program,
years); T.B. skin test; T.D. · blood pressure checks, and
boosters; and WIC services. more. Must call the FRC at 285Please call 358-9878 for 0321 for an appointment.
appointment if you are in need
of any of these services.
McDowell Elementary and
• The J .A. Duff Elementary
Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center pro• GED classes offered on
vides services for all families Mondays and Wednesdays, from
regardless of income. We are 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Family
located in the tan metal building Resource Center. Call377-2678
at the rear of the school. Contact for more information.
persons are Judy Handshoe,
•
Floyd County Health
coordinator, and Ruby Bailey, Department Nurse Joy Moore, is
assistant.
at the center each Monday to
administer immunizations, T.B.
May Valley Elementary
skin tests, well-child exams, WIC,
• April 28 - May Valley prenatal and post-partum services,
Family Resource Center Advi- and school physicals. Call 377sory Council meeting, 4 p.m., in 2678 for an appointment.
school library. Open to public.
For more information, call
Mountain Christian Academy
Donna, at 285-0321.
• Now accepting applica• May 5, 6 - Kindergarten tions for enrollment for Kinderregistration for 2005-06 school garten for the 2005-06 school
year, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If year. Call 285-5141 for more
information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24,25- Kindergarten
registration for 2005-2006
school year, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., in school auditorium. The
following
information
is
required before enrollment:
Student's birth certificate, social
security card, immunization
records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents the day you register your
child.
•
The Family Resource
Center is open weekdays 8
a.m.-4 p.m., and later by
appointment. Office provides
services for all families, regardless of income .
• After School Child Care,
3-6 p.m., school days.
• Call 886-7088 for additional information regarding the
Prestonsburg Elementary Family Resource Center or its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services
Center
• April 29 - Child Abuse
Awareness information booth
will be open for students, staff,
parents, grandparents and community, beginning at 10 a.m., in
school foyer.
• May 3 - Pre-Prom Safety
Activity, at MAC, for juniors
and seniors who have field trip
permission form on file at
school.
.,
• May 5, 6, and 18th- CPR
training for 8th graders.
• School athletic pBysicals
will be available early in summer. ·
Watch for advertisements and flyers with date and location times.
• Open House - To be held
before end of school year, date
to be announced. Watch school
marquee for posting.
• Committee sign-ups may
be done through the Youth Services Center office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop
career station satellite that is
available to the community as
well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult
Ed may contact the center for
information.
• All new students and visitors, stop by the Center, located .,
on the South Floyd campus, ~
Room 232, and see Mable Hall.
• For more information call
452-9600 or 96l.J7 and ask for
Mable Hall, ext. 243, or Keith
Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stumbo Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center.
• FRC monthly Advisory
Council meetings will be beld the
first Wednesday of each ptonth,
at 4 p.m. Call for more info.
• Lost & Found located in
(See SCHOOL, page three)
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and
60 years ago.)
I l
Ten Years Ago
April19 and 21, 1995
Some Floyd County government
employees are eyeing the possibility of
union representation, apparently in
response to some changes in the way local
government business is being conducted ...Wheelwright City Commissioners
reviewed an architect's drawing of a proposed renovation of the city's swimming
pool.. .There is a vacant seat on the
Wheelwright City Commission with
Monday's announcement by Commissioner Luther Johnson Jr., that he is the
first announced write-in candidate for
Floyd County Judge-Executive ...Osborne
school officials are asking city and county officials for their help to provide water
to the school. In a letter to Wheelwright
City Commissioners, Osborne principal
Paul Tackett asked that the school be
hooked up to the Beaver Elkhorn or
Wheelwright Utility Commission's water
system ...Prestonsburg and Cow Creek fire
department battled flames this past weekend and lost a few homes ...Shelia Jackson's face beams as she describes her
relationship with her sister, Lucy Samons.
"She's a part of me now," she says. While
the sentiment is one voiced by many siblings, for Jackson and Samons, it is literally true. On August 18, 1994, Jackson's
sister provided her with the bone marrow
necessary to save her life .. .Jeffery Byron
Marcum, 37, of Grethel, was killed, Saturday night, in Pike County, when he
apparently stepped off a bicycle and into
the path of a vehicle ...On Wednesday,
April 12, the McDowell Appalachian
Regional Hospital had a ground breaking
ceremony. The hospital is building emergency room offices, and renovating the
existing building ...The family of 14month-old Floyd County child Terri
LaSha Jarvis finally heard the good news
they have been waiting for. State Human
Resources Secretary Masten Childers
announced on Wednesday that the state
will pay an estimated $300,000 cost of a
liver-small bowel transplant the child
desperately needs ... Prestonsburg businessman Frank Fitzpatrick will present a
proposal to put an eastern Kentucky
shareholder on the board of directors of
Pittsburgh-based Equitable Resources at
an annual meeting of shareholders on
May 26 .. .Accused Knott County murderer Clawvem Jacobs has been declared
competent to be retried for the 1986 murder of Alice Lloyd College student Judy
Ann Howard. After a day-long hearing,
Thursday, Floyd Circuit Judge John
David Caudill ruled that Jacobs was competent to aid in his own defense and to be
tried for Howard's murder...Floyd County's Fiscal Court will review a proposed
E-911 ordinance today (Friday) in an
effort to resolve legal issues surrounding
the collection of more than $800,000 to
implement the service .. .A Lancer home
caught fire Thursday, and lightning is
believed to be a contributing factor. Prestonsburg fire department officials said.
Sergeant Mike Mays said the fire is still
under investigation, but believes the fire
began on the second floor of the home
and that lightning may have caused
it...Floyd County businesses are being
encouraged by the state Chamber of
Commerce to attend a public hearing
Tuesday, April 25, on proposed water
quality standards being conducted by the
Kentucky Division of Water...There died:
Hascue Collins, 68, of Leesburg, Indiana,
a native of Prestonsburg, Saturday, April
15, at Kosciuskuo Community Hospital in
Warsaw, Indiana; Carl Potter, 85, of Patriot, Indiana, formerly of Allen, Saturday,
April 15, at King's Daughters' Hospital in
Madison, Indiana; Jeffrey Byron Marcum, 37, of Grethel, Saturday,Apri115, in
Boldman, Pike County, the result of an
accident; Junior Calhoun, 68, of Fort
Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, April 15, at
Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne; Abram
"Abe" Cole, 90, of Banner, formerly of
Martin, Sunday, April 16, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center; James Fred
Edwards, 53, of Salyersville, Sunday,
April 16, at Pikeville Medical Hospital;
Wilma P. Allen, 57, of Minnie, Monday,
April 17, at her residence; Ruth Oppenheimer Worland, 80, of Prestonsburg, Friday, April 14, at St. Elizabeth Medical
Center North in Covington; Banner Joe
Slone, 86, of Lackey, Monday, April 10,
at the Pikeville Methodist Hospital; Larry
Douglas Allen, 48, of Flatwoods, formerly of Allen, Friday,April14, at Charleston
Area Medical Center in Charleston, West
Virginia; Charlos Fern Akers, 62, of
Bevinsville, Thursday, April 13, at St.
Joseph Hospital, Lexington; Granville
Hunter, 44, of Topmost, Friday, April 14,
at his residence; Oma Johnson, 70, of
Kite, Thursday, April 13, at McDowell
Appalachian Regi9nal Hospital; Can;ie
M. Martin Wimer, 74, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, April 16; Amos Garrett, 78, of
Betsy Layne, Friday April 14, at his residence; Mollie Goodman Robinson, 84, of
Martin, Wednesday, April 19, at Hazard
Appalachian Regional Medical Center;
Tom "Tekle" Wendell Burchett, 68, of
Prestonsburg, Thursday, April 20, at the
Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Prestonsburg; Pauline Combs Slone, 52, of
Fisty, dead on arrival at Hazard Medical
Center, Thursday, April 19, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident;
Freda Marie Justice, 80, of Prestonsburg,
Wednesday, April 12, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Prestonsburg;
Walter Adams, 58, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Teaberry, Tuesday, April 18, at
the Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio;
Larry Dean Robinson, 45, of Prestonsburg and Langley, Wednesday, April 19,
at the UK Medical Center, Lexington.
Twentv veers Ago
April17, 1985
Roger Recktenwald , 40, of Dwale, has
been named executive-director of the Big
Sandy Area Development District. He
replaces the late Joseph S. McCau1ey.. .ln
upholding a 1983 decision by a Floyd
Circuit Court jury, the state Court of
Appeals last week gave support to the
notion that coal companies should be
made to J?ay fair rental value to any
landowners on whose property they trespass ...Officials of the financially-strapped
Big Rivers Electric Corp. in western Kentucky last week approved "a merger with
the East Kentucky Electric Cooperative,
and the merger issue could come to a vote
by the 18 cooperative in this section of the
state, including Big Sandy REA, as early
as June, it was indicated ...Health and
Human Services Secretary Margaret
Heckler hastened to assure staff members
in Social Security Admininistration field
offices that no massive closing of existing
social
security
offices
was
planned ...Floyd schools have again been
put on notice by state education authorities to shape up -or, this time, risk their
accreditation ...Albert 0. "Buddy" Gibson, 49, filed a courtroom here last
December when he was about to be tried
on assault and wanton endangerment
charge12 ...The Big Sandy-Elkhorn Coal
MiQing Institute will be holding jts eighth
annual Coal Mining Instute. Thursday
and Friday, at Jenny Wiley State Resort
Park ...There died: Jimmie Joe Watson,
37, of Hi Hat, died Friday, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, following a
brief illness ...Gary Lee Rice, 37, of Inez,
formerly of Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, April 10, in Nashville, Tennessee,
following an extended illness ...Smith
Hagans, 71 , of Abbott Creek, died Friday,
at his home following an apparent heart
attack ...Miss Athene Scott, 63, of Wheelwright, died Wednesday, April 1q, at the
McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital
following
an
extended
illness ...William H. Mathis, 88, of Waynesboro, Virginia, formerly of this county,
died at the Waynesboro Commnity Hospital, Friday, AprilS.
~
Thinv Years Ago
April16, 1975
The Prestonsburg Gas and Water System, this week, announced that until further notice, it will not apply water service
to any new consumers outside the city
limits ...Approximately 18 miles of Floyd
County roads are scheduled for repair in
the program begun this week by the state,
which will spend $21.5 million of its own
funds to repair 420 miles of highway that
have been severely damaged by coal
trucks ...The Floyd County Save Our Land
Club joined five other Kentucky groups,
this week, in entering the Broad Form
Deed appeal which is testing the constitutionality of the new state law requiring the
permission of landowners before stripmining can be done under the old
deeds ...The 11th annual Mountain Dew
Festival will begin tomorrow at Prestonsburg Community College ...Miss Melissa
Lee Lafferty, 17, of Allen, was crowned
Miss Floyd County at the annual scholarship pageant here, Saturday...There died:
Alex Samons, 81, of Martin, last Tuesday,
at Martin; Cordelia Hall Powers, 83,April
8, at McDowell; Ocie Irene Clay Gunnell,
69, of Prestonsburg, March 31, here; Jennie Layne Caldwell, 97, of Tram, Friday
night here; Floyd Johnson, 62, of WeeksI
(See YESTERDAYS, page three)
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Yesterdays
• Continued from p2
bury, Thursday, near his home; Mrs.
Donie W. Calhoun, 78, of West Prestonsburg, last Tuesday, here; Charlie Stapleto.. ...,3 ;1April 1, at home at Water Gap;
Mrs. E,dith Gore Adkins, 62, last Thursday, at Logan, W. Va.; Mrs. Minnie
Hunter, 71, Saturday, at her home at
Honaker; Mrs. Frances Denes, 97, last
Thursday, at Tram; Paul Raymond Hale
Jr., 31, native of West Prestonsburg,
Sunday; Mrs. Susie A. Holden, 88, of
Lafayette, Ind.; April 7, here; Earl
Manns, 51, of Wayland, last Saturday, at
McDowell.
Fonv Years Aao
April 15, 1965
Several hundred adults and 37 teachers
~ in Floyd County are in school again, as
part of the new adult education program,
which opened in the county, April
5 ...Election of city officials will be held in
three municipalities of the county next
November, but the only possible "scrap"
foresee!\ will be in Martin, where two
tickets have filed for City Council...The
Floyd County Health Department, various state and county officials, and many
civic organizations joined this week in
urging citizens to cooperate in the clean~ up campaign that opens here today
(Thursday) ...Floyd, a county which normally produces a "crop" of 20 or more
Democratic candidates for the Jailer's
office, this year has only four, and the
time for others to file has past ...The congregation of the First Presbyterian
Church, last Sunday, approved the recommendation of its Building Committee,
concerning plans for the construction of a
church building ...Born: to Dr. and Mrs.
James Douglas Adams, a son, James Douglas II, April 10, at Prestonsburg General
Hospital ...There died: Judy Lee Boyd, 16,
Saturday, at home at Ivel; Mrs. Emma
King, 72, Friday, at her home at Kite;
Preston Bailey, 76, of Stanville, Monday,
at Pikeville.
FihV Years Ago
April 14, 1955
The long search by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for a definite
polio preventive ended, Tuesday morning, when the Salk vaccine was declared
safe, effective, and powerful, in preventing paralytic polio, and was officially
licensed for public use ... Approval of
plans by both state and federal agencies,
last week, cleared the way for construction here of an $85 ,000 health
center...David L. Francis, president of the
Princess Elkhorn Coal Company at
David, told a gathering, Saturday
evening, that Princess Elkhorn "came
through last year, one of the worst in the
history of the coal industry, with flying
colors." ...Guy Bates, an escaped convict
·"Two to Go"
from the state reformatory at La Grange,
was captured, Saturday, on Left Beaver
Creek by Deputy Sheriffs Willie and
Green Johnson ...The Cumberland Field
Station, with a staff of 24 various medical
specialists, which has been in operation at
West Prestonsburg since last summer, is
working to identify the cause or causes of
diarrheal disease. There died: Johnnie
Hughes, 25, of Blue River, Monday, in a
car wreck near Albion, Michigan; Johnnie
Conn, 56, of Martin, last Friday, at Our
Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin; Mrs.
Pearl Lewis Clark, 53, of Endicott, last
Thursday, at her home; Elliot Prater, 49,
formerly of this county, recently at home,
in Kenton, Ohio.
Sixtv Years Ago
April 12, 1945
Damage, estimated at $20,000, was
caused, here, Friday, when the Club Rustique, and equipment and records of the
Ryan-Manchester-Keel Lumber Company burned ...Two Floyd Countians are
reported killed in action-Pfc. Clyde Patton, of Lancer, March 9, on Luzon, and
Pfc. Daniel Howard, of Hueysville, on
Iwo Jima. The wounded: Pfc. Tom Parsons, of Allen, April 8, in Germany; Pvt.
Gilbert E. Ray, of Cliff, March 21, in Germany...President Roosevelt died last
Thursday, at Warm Springs, Georgia; and
Wednesday, of this week, Ernie Pyle,
famed war correspondent, was killed on
Okinawa by a Japanese sniper...W. H.
Fields, this week, sold his 5 & 10-cent
store and furniture business at Garrett to
Dr. R. H. Messer, H. H. Hornsby and
Rudolph Spencer...There died: Samuel
Robinson, 42, killed Wednesday, by a
mine motor at Wayland; Mrs. Fronia
Tackett, 38, of Hunter, Friday, at a Martin
hospital; R. B. Sturgill, 49, of Garner, Saturday, at a Martin hospital; Andrew Jackson Damron, 52, of Tram, Friday, at a .
Martin hospital; Malica Austin, 81, Tuesday, at Hunter.
Seventv Years Aao
April12, 19'35
Five men and a woman were jailed ,
here, Wednesday, after Adam Smith, ·
Knott County deputy sheriff, had died of
bullet wounds suffered on Jones Fork, the ·
preceding day ...Waite Hall and Ed Leslie
led the Floyd County basketball team to
the intra-mural basketball championship
at Morehead College recently, defeating
Letcher County in the finals ...Judge .
Edgar Hager, of Ashland, will be the
speaker, Friday, at the Kiwanis inter-club
meeting here ...There died: Henry Davis,
41, April 1, at Betsy Layne; Mrs. Hattie
Sturgill Hays, 46, of Lackey, today
(Thursday), at a Martin hospital.
School
• Continued from p2
• Continued from p1
into theater as a career, but he
does believe his experiences
have prepared him for whatever
he pursues.
"Theater brings out a lot in
i ) people that you don't normally
1
see," h~ said. "We've got kids
here who are fmally speaking
out and corning out of their
shell. All the plays have a real
good rneani'ng and with kids
corning in from the schools we
get to touch them through that.
It also teaches you to just go on
and go through things and do
them all the way."
This year the group chose to
present 'again the show that
started the theater five years
ago. ''lfwo to Go" is a production . of two one-act plays that
focus on the hardships of being
a teenager.
Mountain Arts Center Education Director Khrys Varney said
the theater is a good experience
for all involved and it meets a
goal she has for the MAC.
"It's a positive experience
for the kids who are in it and for
us as a community," she said.
"We get to see the things that
are happening with the children
and relate to things in their
lives, and we can help them
grow. When I first carne here, I
wanted to be able to expand
programs and offer more in the
way of private instruction, arts
education and work more with
the community and this fits
right into that."
Stamper said there is more to
Community Theater than just
the productions. They also
develop lesson plans related to
the play they are presenting.
Teachers can access those
through the Floyd County
Extension Office Web site for
use in their classrooms.
Floyd County 4-Hers do
other smaller theatrical productions throU-ghout the year to
involve more students. Stamper
said som~ students have participated in other regional theater
productions and some have
gone on to work at the Mountain Arts Center and theaters
around the state. They also prepare students for regional theater auditions.
Family Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours are
8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Parents
and community members are
welcome to visit. For questions,
call 587-2233 - ask for Tristan
Parsons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow
Junction" Family Resource
Center
Character Words· for the
Month: Tolerance and Kindness.
• "Lost & Found" is located in the FRC. If your child
has lost any clothing or other
personal items, please remind
them to check in the FRC.
Items not claimed within 2
weeks, become the property of
the FRC.
• Rainbow Junction Family Resource Center is located
in theW. D. Osborne Elementary School. Hours of operation
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or later by
appointment. Call 452-4553
and ask for Cissy or Karen.
Parents/community members
free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare and Infant/Toddler Care
accepts infants and toddlers up
to 2 years and Preschool age 24. Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to
5;30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
• For additional information, call 874-8328. Summer
office hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
• BSCTC, Prestonsburg
campus: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m . to 4:30 p.m.; Tue.,
Thur.- 11:30 a.m. to 7:30p.m.
Contact: Jason Cassell - 8863863, ext. 67219. Room rn207
(second floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning
Center: Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30p.m. Contact: Lucille
Fuchs - 886-0709.
• Martin Extended Education Service Center: Tue.,
Thur. - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Vanessa Tackett 285-5111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon.,
Wed. - 8:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m.
Contact Vanessa Tackett - 3583400.
• Wheelwright:
Mon. ,
Wed. - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Penny Fell - 4524324.
• McDowell: Mon., Wed.8:30-11:30 a.m. Call 3772678.
• For more information
about Adult Education class
schedules, contact the David
School at 886-8374. All classes and materials free of charge.
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without even thinking about
what they're saying. One high
school teilcher was quoted in the
article ast saying, "They are so
used to swearing, and hearing it
IIJ at horne, and in the movies, and
on TV, and in the music they listen to, that they have become
desensitized to it."
No doubt, that's true. A perfect exarnrle might have been
• Continued from p1
the country music awards show
last week on TV, which was
filled with enough off-color
words and phrases to have
prompted viewers to have quickly found the "off' button, or sent
them on a desperate search for
more Andy Griffith re-runs.
Valerie Strauss, the author of
the Post article said, "Popular
culture has made ugly language
acceptable and hip, and many
teachers say they only expect
things to get uglier."
Loretta Lynn sang a song
once, that said, "They don't
make 'ern like my daddy anymore." Well, mine either, Loretta. If they did, pop culture or no
pop culture, there'd be no ugly
language permitted in his presence, especially from children.
Korner
• Continued from p1
Shay and his father had
walked past a park where some
• boys Shay knew were playing
baseball. Shay asked, "Do you
think ,they will let · me play?"
Shay's fall'\er knew that the boys
would nor want him on their
team. But the father understood
that if his, son were allowed to
play it v:9uld give him a muchneeded sense of belonging.
Shay's father approached one of
the boys on the field and asked if
Shay could play. The boy looked
around for guidance from his
teammates. Getting none, he took
matters into his own hands and
said, "We're losing by six runs,
"'· and the game is in the eighth
inning. I guess he can be on our
team and we'll try to put him up
to bat in the ninth inning."
In the bottom of the eighth
inning, Shay's team scored a few
runs but was still behind by three.
At the top of the ninth inning,
Shay put on a glove and played in
the outfield. Although no hits
came his way, he was obviously
ecstatic just to be on the field,
grinning from ear to ear as his
father waved to him from the
stands. In the bottom of the ninth
., inning, Shay's team scored again.
Now, with two outs and the
bases loaded, the potential winning run;.was on base. Shay was
scheduled to be the next at-bat.
Would the team actually let
Shay bat at this juncture and
give away their chance to win
the game?
Surprisingly, Shay was given
the bat. Everyone knew that a hit
was all but irnpossibl e because
Shay didn't even know how to
hold the bat properly, much less
connect with the ball. However,
as Shay stepped up to the plate,
the pitcher moved a few
steps to lob the ball in softly
so Shay could at least be able to
make contact.
The first pitch came and
Shay swung clumsily and
missed. The pitcher again took a
few steps forward to toss the
ball softly toward Shay. As the
pitch carne in, Shay swung at
the ball and hit a slow ground
ball to the pitcher. The pitcher
picked up the soft grounder and
could easily have thrown the
ball to the first baseman. Shay
would have been out and that
would have ended the game.
Instead, the pitcher took the
ball and threw it on a high arc to
right field, far beyond reach of
the first baseman. Everyone started yelling, "Shay, run to first, run
to first" Never in his life had
Shay ever made it to first base.
He scampered down the
baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, "Rtin to
second, run to second!" By the
time Shay was rounding first
base, the right fielder had the
ball. He could have thrown the
ball to the second baseman for a
tag. But the right fielder understood what the pitcher's intentions had been, so he threw the
ball high and far over the third
baseman's head. Shay ran
toward second base as the runners ahead of him deliriously
circled the bases towards home.
As Shay reached second
base, the opposing shortstop ran
to him, turned him in the direction of third base, and shouted,
"Run to third!" As Shay rounded third, the boys from both
teams were screaming, "Shay,
run horne!" Shay ran home,
stepped on horne plate and was
cheered as the hero for hitting a
"grand slam" and winning the
game for his team.
"That day," said the father
softly, with tears now rolling
down his face, "the boys from
both teams helped bring a piece
of the Divine Plan into this
world."
May God Bless & May we
each help to bring a piece of the
Divine Plan into action!
Critter
• Continued from p1
larity to the virus that causes
Feline Panleukopenia in cats;
this allowed us to use cat vaccine to get a little immunity
established in the dog population. It bought some time for a
more effective vaccine to be
developed to the canine form
of the virus. If Canine Parvovirus did originally mutate
from the cat virus, as is speculated, it has changed enough so
that it cannot be spread
between dogs and cats now.
Parvovirus attacks fastgrowing cells; the cells lining
the digestive tract of young
puppies are ideal. The disease
damages them so badly that
they cannot pe1forrn their function of absorbing nutrients and
fluids from the GI system. The
surface of the small intestine
literally becomes raw and
"weepy", causing intense nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea
and severe dehydration.
There is a very good blood
supply to the intestines, which
is normally protected from the
vast pool of bacteria normally
present in the gut. With its protective mechanism compromised, secondary bacterial
infections can overwhelm the
entire system. This can occur
unbelievably fast. I have seen
apparently
healthy
pups
become sick and die within 12
hours; in extreme cases of toxemia, the pup may die of septic
shock before even having time
to develop the classic signs of
the disease. This is why vets
may appear to over-react when
you call to ask about a puppy
that is not feeling well. It's very
likely something minor, but we
don't have the luxury of waiting around to see if it gets better on its own.
There is no specific treat-
rnent for the virus. Therapy virus so the body "recognizes
centers on treating the syrnp- the enemy" and makes the
toms, especially correcting weapons it needs to fight it.
dehydration and giving antibi- Periodic boosters maintain the
otics to fight the secondary level of the body's defenses at
bacterial infection. Every vet a level where it can fight effechas a specific treatment routine tively. Generally this involves
a shot given every 2-3 weeks
that works best for him or her.
Because the virus is so con- from about 6 weeks of age to 4
tagious to other dogs, the vet ? months or older. Even then,
will either not be able to keep there may be a "window" of
the puppy at the clinic (in time when the pup is not well
which case you will be given protected-the
mother's
detailed home nursing instruc- immunity is declining and the
tions), or will have a special active immunity is not yet
isolation area set up where strong enough, so remain
strict sanitation can be carried observant of your pup 's health.
out. If the puppy is going to
I cannot stress enough how
pull through, you will usually contagious this virus is to other
see some improvement within dogs; it is present virtually
three days. There is about a 7 everywhere, and can be carried
to 10 day incubation period in on your shoes, clothing, even
which you need to observe any the tires of your car, so no dog
other dogs in the household for is safe from exposure. One part
signs of infection.
household bleach to 30 parts
The good new is that this water is still one of the best disdisease is very preventable if a infecting solutions for surfaces
good vaccination schedule is (floors, food bowls, etc.) Let it
carried out. The newer vac- sit on the surface for 5- t 0 mincines are much more effective, utes and always rinse well.
but they must be given proper- There is no way to disinfect the
ly. The exact schedule will soil, which may harbor infecvary from vet to vet, depending tive virus for long periods.
on their personal experience
Finally, I want to address
1 parents' concern for their chiland vaccine they are using.
Most older dogs have some dren 's health. I know there
degree of immunity, either have been some recent rumors
from vaccination or past expo- that Parvo is contagious to
sures to the disease. When humans, but the experts agree
puppies are born, the mother that there is absolutely no evipasses along her immunity to dence of this. Humans are
her litter. The pups' bodies are affected by a different species
not yet able to manufacture of Parvovirus, which likewise
their own. As the pup gets is not contagious to dogs.
older, his mother's irnrnuni!y Remember that even as closely
gradually wears off. It is dur- related as the dog and cat vering this time that we need to sions are, they cannot pass
turn on his own antibody facto- between the two. The standard
ry through vaccination.
recommendation with any disBasically,
vaccination ease is to always practice good
exposes the body to a non-dis- hygiene and to keep children
ease-producing form of the away from sick animals.
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�C4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
KCTCS appoints Bob Hammonds
as state director to lead homeland
security initiatives
Hazard Community &
Technical College's Bob
Hammonds has been
appointed the state
director of homeland
security initiatives for
the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).
HCTC Pre~ident Dr. Jay K.
Box noted, ''During this last
year, Bob served in an interim
role for KCTCS working on
homeland security initiatives
while working for us as Director of Homeland Security and.
Government Relations. He'
has developed a reputation1
across the nation as an intelligent, hard-Working, and
informed individual in the
realm of homeland security.
Through
Bob's
efforts,
KCTCS has received special
funding for two notable projects-training of certain Wal
Mart employees across Ken.tucky on homeland security
measures, and a training exercise to be conducted by the
University of Louisville in
Hazard. While we will miss
him around Hazard, we wish
Bob the best of luck in his new
position.
The KCTCS Homeland
Security program provides
specialized training across the
state to meet the current and
emerging education needs for
operational security. The program focuses on three major
initiatives: physical security,
first responder, and information and communication technologies security.
In his new position, Hammonds will direct and oversee
homeland security initiatives
and projects for all of Ken-
tucky's community and technical colleges. His duties will
include working with state and
federal agencies and developing requirements and curriculum for homeland security and
emergency response training.
"I am excited about the opportunity to work in the KCTCS
System Office on such an
important issue as Homeland
Security," Hammonds noted.
"I will be working closely
with the Kentucky Office of
Homeland Security, all 16
community college districts
and the Kentucky Fire Commission to develop and fund
training programs for the prevention of and response/recover from terrorist attacks in
Kentucky," he said.
For the past year, Hammonds served in an interim
role before being appointed to
the permanent position effective March 1, 2005. He had
previously served 12 years
with Hazard Community and
Technical College as assistant
dean of business affairs. Hammonds has 12 years of banking
experience, four years of mining experience, and three
years experience with the U.S.
Small Business Administration.
Hammonds is a founding
member and co-chair of the
national executive council of
Prepare America, a national
collaborative effort of America's community colleges that
provides training and educational instruction for homeland security initiatives.
Hammonds earned his
bachelor's degree in business
administration from Eastern
Kentucky University and his
master's in business administration from Sullivan University in Lexington, Ky.
Bob and wife, Jeannie,
have three children-Ashley,
a UK student; Amber, a senior
at Hazard High; and Aaron
Noplis, a seventh grader at
R.G. Eversole School. Bob's
parents, Charlie and Bonnie
Hammonds, live in Hazard.
National Poetry Month Kicked off at HCTC:
Second 'Eating Poetry' feeds
hungry minds and bodies
Hazard Community &
With a crowd of close to
Technical College kicked off thirty, poets read their work:,
National Poetry Month with sang some songs, and pertheir signature "Eating Poetry" formed to applause and the
event. This poetry reading and warmth community provides.
luncheon, held March 31,
"It's really something,"
invited students, faculty, and poet and HCTC student Naomi
other employees of HCTC to Duff admitted, "it's a difficult
read their own works or to thing to read your work in
read poems that they love. front of a crowd. No matter
And, they raised a little money how many times I do it, it
doesn't get any less difficult.
while they were at it.
"It was so successful last You reveal a deep part of yourtime around," says Chad self up there. And the support
Knight, event co-coordinator of those folks in the audience
and editor for the student liter- is what makes that struggle
ary magazine "We knew we worth it all. And the fruit salad
wanted to do it again. Writers I had was pretty darn good."
yearn to share their vision of
This poetry reading inauguthe world and we provide that rates a month of celebration in
venue. But we also provide an the region. The college also
incredible sense of communi- hosts the Evening with Poets,
ty, something we as writers with this year's guest poet
also long for. We thought if we Frank X Walker on Thursday,
could sell some grub at the April 21. Walker will accomsame time, we might make a pany Gurney Norman and
little jack for the magazine. Scott Russell Sanders for the
9th annual Spring Writers ConAnd we did!"
The Eating Poetry events ference on April 22. On Saturwere created as a way to raise day, April 23 , the Kentucky
money for the student literary Appalachian Artisan Center
magazine, Kudzu. The maga- will host a writers retreat.
"It's a big, big month of
zine has suffered some setbacks in recent years and the celebration," Sparkman conschool struggled to find a way cludes, "we're lucky to be able
to find the funds. The publica- to know of such a place and
tion's faculty advisor, Donna doubly blessed to be able to
Sparkman, conceived of a poet- call this place home."
For questions about the
ry reading and fund raiser and
retreat you can contact Jenny
lunch all combined into one.
"It just made sense," Spark- Browning at 606-785-9855 or
at
man says, "sustenance is imper- email
ative whether it be from food or jenny.browning@kctcs.edu. For
from art. What would this cul- questions about the college's litture be without either? So we . erary events you can call Scott
coupled them together and, Lucero at 606 487 3200 or email
voila, Eating Poetry was born." at Scott.Lucero@kctcs.edu.
'Birtfis/'Birtfidays
It's a Girl!
Katelynn Joyce Shortridge was born March 8, 2005, at Paul B.
Hall Hospital, to proud parents Jodie and Dwayne Shortridge,
of Prestonsburg. She weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. She is the maternal
granddaughter of Julia Carr and Johnny Hall, of P~stonsburg.
Her paternal grandparents are Irma and Mike Shortribge, also of
Prestonsburg. Her family is overjoyed with her arrival.
Old Photographs Restored
Have those
irreplacable
photos repaired
now, before
further deterioration.
Creases ,specs, tears,
and stains removed.
Also prints made
from photos.
Phone 886-1545
886-3562
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on international level
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send them along!
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creative thoughts jumpstarted by
sending along a few questions about
"pet things you ve always wanted to
know but have been afraid to ask"J
You can send both pictures and
questions to: Kathy Pratt;r at the
Floyd County Times, P.O. Box 390,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653, or you may
e-mail to:
features@jloydcountytimes.com.
Send questions only to Dr. Carol at:'··
1768 KY Rt. 7, Estill, KY 41666, or ·~.
e-mail to: carolbcac@tiusa.net.
.We will be waiting to hear from you!
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A student at Hazard Community & Technical College will be
the first Kentucky Phi Theta
Kappa member to ever run for
International office.
Lesli Oaks, age 20, is the
daughter of Randy and Rosella
Oaks. She is currently a business
major. HCTC President/CEO
Dr. Jay K. Box said he was
proud of Ms. Oaks for being
willing to accept the challenge
of running for international
office. "Lesli Oaks has demonstrated great leadership skills at
our college and we know there's
no limit to what she could
accomplish on an international
level," Dr. Box said.
She served this year as the
Alpha Eta Epsilon Chapter Pres-
ident and the Central Vice President for the Kentucky Region
of Phi Theta Kappa. In April she
will be traveling to Dallas ,
Texas to run for Phi Theta
Kappa International Division II
Vice President.
Phi Theta Kappa is the largest
honor society in American higher education. Phi Theta Kappa's
mission is two-fold: 1) recognize
and encourage the academic
achievement of two-year college
students and (2) provide opportunities for individual growth
and development through participation in honors, leadership,
service and fellowship programming. The society is based on
four hallmarks: ~cholarship,
Leadership, Service and Fellowship. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a
minimum of twelve hours of
associate degree course work
and earn a grade point average
of 3.5 or higher. Students must
also maintain a high academic
standing throughout their enroll-
ment in the two-year college.
The average Phi Theta Kappan
is enrolled full-time with a GPA
of 3.8 or above.
The International convention
is a time and place for the over
1,200 Phi Theta Kappa chapters
to gather and receive awards for
their achievements o\Ver the past
year. Lesli comments, "I feel that
I have grown over the past tw~
years while in regional and chapter office as both a leader and as a
person. I feel very confident that I
am capable of being an excellent
representative for both the Kentucky Region and Hazard Community and Technical College."
Lesli flew out of Louisville,
Kentucky on April 12 with a
destination of the Gaylord
Texan Resort and Convention
Center in Dallas, Texas. While
at convention she will attend
educational forums as well as
general sessions where Patti
LaBelle and former New Yorf
City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani
will be speaking .
Easter at Riverview hoppin' good fun
The Easter Bunny, along with kindergarten students from Allen Elementary,
visited the Riverview Health Care Center on March 25 for an Easter egg hunt.
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1-800-284-9577 EXT. OWN CO. is seeking 105, Pikeville, KY
77
dependable
hard 41501
FOR SALE: 1998
Honda 300 ATV 4x4,
$50,000
FREE
4 trax, standard.
A
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1987 Cadillac, runs C
G
RANTS*****-2005!
good, Call 478-9623
Never Repay!
For
personal
bills,
150-Miscelleaneous
school, new business. $49 BILLION
$500!
POLICE
IMPOUNDS! Left unclaimed from
2004'.
Live
Hondas/
Chevys/
Operators!
1-800Fords/ Jeeps. Cars,
trucks, SUV's from 785-6418 Ext #84
$500! Listings: 800EARN UP TO $600
749-8116 xA 148
WEEKLY Helping the
government
part·
160-Motorcycles time. No Experience.
FOR SALE 1998 A lot of Opportunities.
YAMAHA YZ80 New 1·800·493-3688
tires, pro-circuit pipe. Code E40
$1600. Call 606-452TRUCK DRIVERS
9599 for more info.
WANTED-Best Pay
and Home Time!
180-Trucks
Apply Online Today
WANTED used full over 750 Companies!
n
e
size pick-ups 1998 0
Application,Hundreds
thru 2003, will pay
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5301
APPLICATIONS BEING
ACCEPTED FOR
1·BEDROOM
APARTMENTS FOR
PERSONS
55 AND OLDER
Located behind Wendy's
and Plua Hut In Prestonsburg. All utilities are
Included and the rent Is
based upon gross monthly
Income. Several activities,
such as line dancing,
crafts, bingo, movies, hair
salon and church services.
The apartments are furnished with a refrigerator,
stove, emergency alarm
system; and air conditioner.
For more Information,
please call Highland
Terrace at 606-886·1925, or
come by the office lor an
application.
Highland Terrace does not
discriminate In admission
or employment In subsl·
dlzed housing on account
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, ~
familial status or
disability.
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working individuals.
Duties include collection of past due
accounts by phone
and in field and delivery/pick-up of furniture, appliances and
other home furnishings.
Must have
excellent driving history and communication
skills. We offer competitive pay Blue
Cross/Blue
Shield
and 401 K program,
apply in person at APlus Rent to Own,
144 Collins Circle,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653
tanker
endorcements, good
driving record and
some
mechanical
apptitude.
Please
apply in person at:
Universal
Well
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606-8743487,
Accepting
applications
Mon.
thru Fri. between the
hours of Sam and
4pm.
MEDICAL
SECRETARY
Needed to work
Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
every other Sat.,
alternating between
Prestonsburg
and
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
Billing Experience.
Call 886-1714 or 2859000
HELP
NEEDEDSomeone to stay with
elderly lady in home,
call 886-3984 or 8860837
W E L D I N .G
POSTIONS
AVAILABLE,
call
between 8am-5pm
for an appointment to
fill out application,
606-285-9358
DRIVERS-3 WEEK
PAID COL Training,
$1000 Student SignOn Bonus & New Pay
Scale, NoExperience
Needed, New drivers
make more with
P.A.M. Transport &
we are currently hiring and training new
drivers in this area.
New Drivers Earn up
to $38,000/1 st yr,
P.A.M. Transport 1877-812-0932. Apply
On-Line
OIL
FIELD
COMPANY
has
openings for hard
working responsible
drivers. Must be of
age 21 or older. Must
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We Offe~ h~~· ,;_
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• Automotive Back
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discounts, including our multi-car discount, our safe
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Call us and start saving money today.
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303 University Drive
Prestonsburg, Ky.
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.
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Insurance &
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated Companies
Home Office: ono Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215·2220
Nationwide® Is a reglstored federal service mark of
name and address for
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FREE information package.
$1000-$4350 A WEEK
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APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
1, 2 3, 4 Bedrooms
available for extremely
low-Income people at
Highland Heights Apts.
in Goble-Roberts Addn.,
and Cliffside Apts. on
Cliff Road, Prestons·
burg.
Computerized
learning centers offer
sociaVeducatlonal programs for children and
adults. All utilities
Included at Highland
Hgts., utility allowance
at Cliffside. Call (606)
886-0608, 886-1927, or
886·1819. TOO: 1-800648·6056.
Highland
Heights and Cliffside
Apartments do not discriminate In admission
or employment In subsidized
housing
on
account of race, color,
national origin, sex,
age, disability, religion
and familial
status.
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Is expanding all disciplines.
We are seeking a Full-Time
Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Physical Therapist or Physical
Therapist Assistant, and Speech
Language Pathologist.
Ask about our new benefits:
• Tuition Debt Relief
• Rent/Mortgage Assistance
• Childcare Assistance
M-F Hours. Facility completely
remodeled. Treat wide variety of age
groups. Supervision for each discipline available on site.
Contact:
1-800-395-5000
ext. 8254
Fax: 414-908-8626
Email:
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
EARN
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our Angel Pins. No
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Call Toll- Free 1-877240-9209.
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www.AngeiPin.net
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a
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hour I No Experience Rider
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$2K-$1 OKWEEKLY
$$FREE
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1-800-284Guaranteed! Never MLM.
Repay!For Personal 1951
Bills, School, New
Business, etc.$49 bilANANCIAL
lion left unclaimed
2004.1-800 - 284 9634 ext. 76
Live 350-Miscellaneous
Operators!
**$$ FREE CASH
D A N C E R GRANTS! c $$** As
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looking to hire bro- Repay!Gov't Grants
ker/agents for trans- for Personal Bills,
Business,
portation. 2 years School,
required.
Agents etc.$47 billion left
Live
receive 75%. 1-888- unclaimed.
Operators!
1-800465-6001 Ext. 101
574-1804 ext. 712
FLEXIBLE HOME
CASH
DATA
ENTRY **$$FREE
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$420/PT- GRANTSI$$**We
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$800+/FT per week. issue
No
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Necessary, Guaranteed! Never
Computer Required. RepayiFor Personal
Call 1-800-920-7441 Bills, School, New
Business, etc.$49 bilEARN
EXTRA lion unclaimed 2004.
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Ext. GRANTS*****- 2005!
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For
bills,
greatpay.com
personal
school, new busiARE YOU TIRED OF ness. $49 BILLION
MAKING SOMEONE Left unclaimed from
ELSE RICH?Earn 2004'.
Live
1-800what you're really Operators!
worth! A $185k+ 1st 785-6360 Ext #64
year potentiai.Call 1888-695-3345
(24 S
T
0
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hour
info) FORECLOSURE
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orwww.letavirga.com Without
Bankruptcy Without
DO YOU LOVE TO Selling
Home.
SHOP?S e cr e t Gauranteed!
800ext.412
Shoppers Needed to 771-4412
Pose as Customers
www.house911 .com
Local
Evaluate
Stores, Restaurants,
TheatersToll Free 1877-366-4441
ext.
445-Furniture
6273
MERCHANDISE
GOOD
WEEKLY
INCOME!
Guaranteed earnings
+BONUSES!
National company
needs Reliable people in this area to prepare/mail
sales
brochures
from
home! Supplies provided! Call: 1·800·
357-1170
1000 ENVELOPES=
$5000. Receive $5
for every Envelope
stuffed with our sales
ma t e r i a l .
Guaranteed!
Free
information: 24 hour
recording 1-800-7966567
1000 ENVELOPES=
Receive
$7,000.
$7.00
for Every
Envelope Processed!
Guaranteed 1-800505-7860 Ext417 (24
Hrs)
ALLEN
FURNITURE
ALLEN, KY
Furniture,
used
appliances, living I
bedroom suits, bunk
beds, and lots morel
Call 606-874-9790.
RAY'S BARGAIN
CENTER
New
&
Used
Furniture
&
Appliances @ unbelievable prices. Come
in today for incredible
savings.
Shop At
The Little Furniture
Store
& Save!!
Route.
#1 22,
McDowell. Call 606·
377-0143.
NEW COMPUTERBad credit okay.
Checking
account
required.
Name
brands. Blue Hippo
Funding. 1-800-5103
5
1
1
www.bluehippoPC.co
m
550-Land/Lots
90 ACRES FOR
at
SALE
Allen/Banner Road,
Building
Sites
Suitable
for
Development, Can
Divide, City Water on
Property, Call after
STEEL BUILDING 6pm 859-885-4605
SALE! We'll Beat ,\II for an appointment.
Competitor
Bids
Spec for Spec or we'll
ATTENTION: Land
send you a check for High & Dry, not in
$200.001 1·800-973- Flood Zone, 1.59
3366. www.premier- Acres 2 miles off US
steel.org
23 on Rice Branch on
FAMILY
HEALTH
CARE
w/
Prescription
Plant
$69.95/mo: Best ne.twork, Excellent coverage. No limitations,
includes
Dental,
Vision, Pre-existing
Cond. OK! Call: WCS $$FREE
CASH
1-800-288-9214 ext. MONEY$$
2361
20051$30,000.
Guaranteed. Never
480-Miscellaneous Repay!Grants for
Personal
bills,
FOR SALE: 8 ft' School,
Business,
refrigerated
deli etc.$49
billion
case, $1000, small unclaimed 2004. Live
pizza oven, $400, Operators!
1-800small juice cooler, 284-9577 ext. 80
$150, washer &
dryer, $150 pair. Call SAWMILLS
606-886-2367.
$2,595.00
LumberMate-2000&
FOR SALE: 8ft' deli LumberLite-24.
cooler, $950 and Gas Norwood Industries
convection
oven, alsomanufactu res
$450. Call 606-886- utility
ATV
2367.
Attachments,Log
Skidders, Portable
PALLETS
FOR Board Edgers and
SALE Call 874-9100 forestry equipment.
www.norwoodindusKAY'S WALLPAPER tries.com-FREE
205 Depot Road Information: 1-800Paintsville,
Ky. 566-6899 Ext. 200-U
Hundreds of Patterns
of
Wallpaper
& DISCOVER WATERBorders. All under LESS COOKWARE.
$1 0.00. Open Tues - We
Discontinued
Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner Parties! 17Surgical
Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m. pc.,7-ply
Closed Sun. & Mon. Stainless Steel Sets
606-789-8584.
Left. Were $2,000,
NOW $695! First 7
FOR SALE: Field callers buy for $368!1
Stone on Pallets, www. vaposeal .com
$250 per one ton pal- 1-800-434-4628
let approx. 15 pallets.
You load and haul.
606-424-4125
or
606-478-5524
Prater Creek, Call
evenings 874-9966
Final
clearance
2004 lot models and
2005 models now
available! If you are
serious about purchasing a new home
you need to be with
experienced staff to
get the right home at
a great price. The
Home Show-South
William son, Inc. US
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
606-353-6444 or toll
free 877-353-6444
All Drywall, Dutch
with 2x6 walls,and
5/12 roof pitch, ultimate kitchen package, glass block window, and many more
extras, Set up for
viewing. For details
call 606-353-6444 or
toll free 577-3536444 the home show
RENTALS
61 0-Apartments
FOR
DUPLEX
RENT: 2 BR Central
Heat & Air, Total
Electric,
Excellent
Condition. On US 23
North, 1 Mi[e From
53Q-Houses
Prestonsburg,
No
Pets. Call 889-9747
HOUSE FOR SALE or
_
886 9007
in
Prestonsburg,
3BR, Some furniture
included, $45,900, FURNISH ED
5
Call anytime 889- APARTMENT
miles
from
Martin
,
9821
Utilities
already
HOUSE FOR SALE turned on. $370 per
on Rt. 1428 between month + electricity
Cow
Creek
& and $1 25 deposit.
Prestonsburg, 4 BR Call anytime 285Ranch, 3 1/2 acres,
3641
$120,000, Call 8869857 or 297-6514
1 BR APARTMENT,
NEW 1,950 SQ. FT. next to Waffle House.
HOME FOR SALE $395 per month ,
located in Country includes water. Call
Oaks Subdivision in 859-339-2702, After
Harold, KY. Call478- 6pm 886-6465
9993
NOW RENTING Park
Place Apartments in
Preston s burg,
Available for immedi-
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: Above
Ground Oval Pool
18x35 and 3 Prom
Dresses, sizes 6 & 8,
never worn.
Call
377-0143
STEEL BUILDINGSDamaged,
Repo,
Seconds,
Factory
Cancellations!,
All
must go. No reasonable offer Refused!
Financing available!
Call 800-405-7501
ext. 1558
STAINLESS STEEL
OUTDOOR WOOD·
BURNING
FURNACES. Save $600$1200. Also, Floor
Heat Water Tubing.
GUARANTEED
LOWEST PRICES!
www.mikesheating.c
om 1-800-446-4043
DISABLE
YOUR
CABLE TODAY. Get
a free DIRECTV 4
room system including standard installation as low as $41.99
per month. Call for
details. 1-800-6948644. www.satelliteconnection.com
ext.
NEED
AFFORDABLE
HEALTH·
C
A
R
E
?
$59.93/month .per
Family.
No
Limitations! All PreExisting conditions
OK. Call P.S. Family
Healthcare! 1-800sc. W550-2768
1009
ate occupancy. Rent 9717.
BR/$309,
2
1
BR/$345.
ASK 620-Storage/Office
ABOUT OUR MOVE
IN SPECIAL,
Call FOR RENT: Office
_
Suite,
New
886 0039
Construction.
900
sq.
ft.
Ample
NOW
RENTING Parking, Can be
P i n e w o o d Convenient Location,
Townhnmes, Brand New Office Behind
New 2 & 3 BR Sav-A-Lot
in
Townhomes Rt. 7 Prestonsburg. Call
South. ASJ( ABOUT 886-1515 for info.
OUR
MOVE IN
SPECIAL.
Rental For Lease Finished
Assistance Available! Office Space for
lease m prime locaStave, Refridgerator,
tion near BSCTC,
Dishwasher,
W/ 0
(PCC) and the new
Hook Ups. Call 349Food City -- 2100 7000
sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
1 BR FURNISHED five private offices,
APARTMENT, conference
room,
Including Utilities. 2 kitchen, bath, parking
lot call Today 606BR Unfurnished.
424-2690
or 226Call 886-8366
2266
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
FOR RENT: 900
TOWNHOUSE also 1
Sq.
Ft.
bed room furnished
or unfurnished locat- Office/Commercial
ed in Preston..;burg Space located next to
,NO PETS call 606- Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
886 8991
south of Martin on Rt.
Greetings
from 122 across from the
Lighthouse Manor, Garth Tech. School.
Terry
&
Sharon Call285-9112
Smith. We have
apartments for rent
that are efficiency
apartments, all utilities paid. For more
info call 606-8862797.
FURNISHED
1
BED ROOM APT.
Central heat & air.
Rent starting at $375.
$300.
month,
+
deposit water includad. Located near
HRMC.
606-889-
RETIRED
TEACHERS
Tutor Children
Earn $35-
$40 per hour
or more.
Full-Time,
Part-Time,
Anytime.
Call
606-437-1997
HOUSE FOR RENT:
239 Fran cis Court,
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. Ft. ,
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suitable location for chit
dren or pets. $500
per month + utilities.
886-6362
Excel Mining, LLC
located in Martin and
Pike County is accepting
applications for:
Under~:round
Experienced
Miners
Competitive Wages & Benefits
Applications are being
accepted at:
Prestonsburg and Pikeville, KY
Department for Employment
Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Excel Mining, LLC
located in Martin and
Pike County is accepting
applications for:
Under~round-
Certified
Electrician
630-Houses
Competitive Wages & Benefits
HOUSE FOR RENT
3 BR carpet, paneled, cnetral h/a, 2
car garage, no pets.
$500 per month,
$400 deposit, 60 S.
Evergreen, Lancer
Addition,
Prestonsbu rg, KY.
Call 606-886-6358
Applications are being
accepted at:
Prestonsburg and Pikeville, KY
Department for Employment
Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Valley AgeJJc:y, Inc:.
551 Hambley Blvd.
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
~
www.valleyagencyinc.com
437-6284
Patrina "Trina" Compton •••606-437-6201
Jo Newsome ......................606-478·1985
Dwight Newsome ......................791·3912
GRETHEL-Need two houses and land? Then check out these two homes
with some recent updating and a large tract of land that can be used for
garden space, horses, or whatever your needs may be. Homes can be sold
together or separate. (12066 &11852)
RESTAURANT
Prestonsburg
HELP WANTED: Waitresses, dishAFFORDABLE
HEALTHCARE!
washers/busboys, cooks. Paid vacaFROM
$89-$149
tion, health insurance available.
MONTH
FAMILY!
Uniforms furnished.
470-Health&Beauty MEDICAL, DENTAL,
RX INCLUDED! $35
No phone calls, please!
OFFICE
VISITS!
WOLFF TANNING
Apply in person.
E V E RYON E
BEDS
Financing available, ACC E PT E D!
Free delivery & set
$10/$20/$40 DRUG . . - - - - - - - - - - - -.....
LIMITED
up within 75 miles of FEES!
Manpower is seeking individuals inter1-866-697London, KY. Bulbs, TIME!
ested in a variety of office and industrial
Parts, Lotions at 3739
assignments in Floyd and surrounding
Prices.
Wholesale
VIAGRA
$5.00,
Call 888-554-0058
counties. Office applicants are required
CIALIS $6.25 Why
to have at least 1 year of office experiFAMILY HEALTH- pay more? Lowest
ence. Applications are taken Mon.-Fri. at
w/ Priced Refills and
CARE
our office, or you can send resume to:
Prescriptipn
Plan! Free Shipping!! 1Manpower
$69.95/mq: No lim- 866-402-5400
itations, l1
Dental,
311 North Arnold Ave. Ste. 503
Vision, Pre-existing
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Cond. OK! WCS 1-
$2,500.00+ WEEKLY
INCOMEII
Now
Hiring
Envelope
Stutters. 11 Year
Nationwide
Co.
Easy
Needs You!
Work From Home.
Free
Postage,
Supplies Provided.
Written Guarantee!
Free
Information,
Call Now! 1·800-2420363 Ext. 2500
800-288·
9214
2328
$$$ UP TO $529
WEEKLY!
Mailing
letters from home.
Easy! Any Hours!
Full/part-time.
No
experience necessary. U.S. Digest 1888-389-1790
24
hours
MEDICARE
DIABETICSFree
Meter!!! No Cost
Diabetes Supplies!
Join DiabetesCare
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I always
sow mysel.f working in on office . But it
turned out I like thinking on my feet, doing ten
things at once. I like managing a ba lance sheet
impacting a $7.4 billion company. And I
definitely like the potential to earn more money
than my friends climbing the corporate ladder.
It's a littl e surprising how much I en joy it.
But Enterprise is a surpris in g place. They train
me. Support me. Reword me when I perform.
Yet they let me do it my way, and I' ve never
learned so much in my life.
My ftrsa-M [ tht't rfrist
.tiEntere~~~
Apply online at:
www.enterprise.com/ careers.
Or contact: Mike Hammond,
Rec ruiting Supervisor
phone: (502) 458-7808, ext. 200
e-mail: michoel .l.hommond@erac.com
EOE/ MFDV
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
FOR RENT 3 BR
house.
Newly
remodeled, references
required.
886-8366
rates-flrviable schedules. 478-5198 (after
5pm) and 478-1571
(before 5pm).
770-Repair/Services
2 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT: $400 per
month, $300 deposit,
located
between
&
Prestonsburg
Paintsville, 3/4 mile
from US 23, No Pets,
Referneces
Checked, Call 606791-5761
FOR RENT:
Old
with
Farmhouse
barn.
Limited
access, 2 BR, 1 BA,
Perfect for retired
person who enjoys
farm life. $325 per
month with $325
deposit, Allen Area.
Call 606-874-8122 or
478-5173
CAR P E NT R y
WORK
all types.
New construction or
r e m o d e 1i n g .
Garages, decks, etc.
Concrete work & siding. Free estimates.
Call 886-8896.
0 & D Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Free Estimates!
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
Call 606-785-0316 or
785-9810
NOTICES
812-FREE
HOUSE FOR RENT FREE
PALLETS:
• at Betsy Layne, KY can be picked up
7
call 478-5403
behind The Floyd
County Times.
640-Land/Lots
850-Personal
When responding
to Personal ads that
have reference numbers, please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your envelope.
Reference
TRAILER
LOT numbers are used to
FOR RENT, Large help us direct your
letter to the correct
Yard. Call 886-8366
individual.
Trailer lot for rent
on old U.S. 23
between
Prestonsburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747
For Rent : newly
constructed Mobile
Home Lots in new
Allen,reference
required call 606874-2212
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Condition, $400 per
month + Utilities,
900-Legals
Security Deposit and
References
NOTICE OF
Required. 874-2802
INTENTION
FOR RENT: Nice 2
TO MINE
BR
Trailer
in
PURSUANT TO
Prestonsburg, Call
APPLICATION
874-4478
NUMBER
0165
660-Miscellaneous
AMENDMENT 4
FORECLOSED
In accordance with
HOMES
From KRS 350.070, notice
$10,000! Repos & is hereby given that
~ Bankruptcies!
1-3 DFM, Inc., P.O. Box
Bedrooms.
For 327, Old U.S. 23,
Kentucky
Listings
800-7 49- Allen,
41601, has applied
8124 ext F766
for an amendment to
NO RENT!$0 DOWN an existing surface
HOMES! GOV'T & coal mining and
BANK REPOS! NO reclamation operaCREDIT OK. $0 TO tion, located 1.5 mile
north of Gunlock in
LOW DOWN! FOR
LISTINGS, CALL 1- Magoffin/Fioyd
800-501-1777 EXT. County. The amendment operation will
9811
add 157.57 acres of
FIRE
YOUR surface disturbance
• LANDLORDII!$$$0 and 131 .77 acres of
DOWN HOMES!No highwall/thin seam
Rent! Tax Repos & mining area, making
Bankruptcies! No a total area of
Credit OK! $0 to low 1382.74 acres within
down! For Listings, 1- the amended permit
boundary.
800-501-1777 Ext.
The
proposed
8351
amendment area is
approximately
0.7
$0 DOWN HOMES!
mile
north
from
NO CREDIT OK!
Brushy Fork Road's
GOV'T &
BANK
junction with Ky.
REPOS. $0 TO LOW
Route 7, and located
DOWN. FOR LISTon Molly Branch.
INGS.1-800-501The
proposed
' 1777 EXT. 7372
amendment is located on the David
U.S.G.S.
7
1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The surface
71 0-Educational area to be disturbed
by the amendment is
YOUR ACCRED- owned by Big Branch
ITED
HIGH Holding Co., LLC,
SCHOOLDIPLOMA David L. Francis,
in 30-days or less. No John Arnett Heirs,
classes. FREE evalu- Tonie Wireman Heirs,
ation.www.FinishHig Sandy Shepherd &
hSchool.com 1-866- Marie
Whitaker,
290-6596
Nancy
Whitaker,
Luther
Shepherd,
713-Child/Eiderly Edgar Fleming, and
Kelly Hale Heirs. The
Care
highwall/thin seam
NEED HELP?
mining will underlie
Are you caring for an Big Branch Holding
incapacitated loved Co., LLC, David L.
one? Do you work all Francis, John Arnett
the time and have no Heirs, Astro Clay
time left for house Collins, et al., Rose
cleaning or enjoying Collins, and Vonda &
time out for yourself? James Kerns. The
If so, you need, and operation will use the
derserve, help. Call area mining and
Kelly, a 36-year-old highwall/thin seam
CNA, CPR certified, methods of mining.
The
amendment
~to help with your
loved
one,
or application has been
for
public
home/office cleaning. filed
inspection
at
the
Call for reasonable
650-Mobile Homes
an-
SERVICES
Department
for
Natural Resources,
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Suite
6,
Ky.
Prestonsburg,
41653. Written comments, objections,
and requests for a
permit conference
must be filed with the
Director, Division of
Mine Permits, No. 2
Hudson Hollow, U.S.
127,
South,
Frankfort, Ky. 40601.
Contract as amended
shall be used. A copy
of this contract is
available
upon
request from the
Housing Authority.
Ratings of proposals
will be based on
Knowledge, Training,
Experience, Staffing,
References,
Proximity and Price.
The
Authority
reserves the right to
reject any and all proposals, and to waive
any informalities in
the proposal documents. For additional
REQUEST FOR
inf':r, nation concernPROPOSALS
FOR FINANCIAL ing this bid, · please
AUDIT SERVICES call or write:
Big Sandy Area
Housing Authority
Community Action
of Martin
Program, Inc., is curP.O. Box 806
rently accepting pro109 Raymond
posals for Financial
Griffith
Audit Services for the
Drive #1101
contract period of
Martin, KY 41649
November 1, 2004,
606-285-3681
through October 31,
2005. Proposals are
Sincerely,
subject to terms and
Bruce Coleman
conditions of the
Executive Director
Request
For
Proposal. Copies of
this Request For COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY
Proposal may be
FLOYD
obtained
in
the
Accounting CIRCUIT COURT
Department at the
DIVISION NO. II
below,
address
CASE NO.
Monday
through
05-CI-00051
Friday, between 8:30
U.S. Bank, NA
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., (Successor
by
prior to the time and Merger to
date specified for bid
Firstar Bank, NA,
opening.
f/kld Star Bank, NA)
Proposals must be
Plaintiff
mailed or delivered to
Vs.
Michael
James
Terry
Wendel,
Howell,
Executive Mildred Wendel, and
Director, Big Sandy Floyd
County,
Area
Community Kentucky
Action Program, 3rd
Defendants
floor
Johnson
NOTICE OF
Country Courthouse,
COMMISSIONER'S
Paintsville,
Ky. SALE
41240. All envelopes
BY VIRTUE OF
must
clearly
be Summary Judgement
marked on the out- and Order of Sale of
side of the envelope, the Floyd Circuit
"FINANCIAL AUDIT Court entered on the
PROPOSAL."
11th day of March
Proposals will be 2005, in the Floyd
accepted until April Circuit Court, in the
22nd, 2005, and will above styled action,
be opened at 11 a.m., in the principal sum
on April 25th, 2005. of
$124,979.72,
All proposals must be together with interest,
received by the time costs an~ fees, I shall
designated in the proceed to offer for
invitation, and none sale at the Old Floyd
will be considered County Courthouse
thereafter. Big Sandy door, South Central
Area
Community A v e n u e ,
Action Program, Inc., Prestonsburg,
cannot
assume Kentucky, (behind the
responsibility for any new Floyd County
delay as a result of Justice Center), to
failure of the mails to the highest bidder, at
deliver bids on time. public auction on
Proposals will be Thursday, the 5th day
opened and read at of May, 2005, at the
the time and location hour of 10:00 a.m.,
stated above.
the
following
described real estate,
PUBLIC NOTICE located at 2278 Toler
Notice is hereby Creek Road, Harold,
given that Glenda Floyd
County,
Rogers of 145 Sturgill Kentucky, and more
Branch, Harold, KY particularly described
41635, has filed an as follows:
application with the
Natural Resources
Beginning at the
and Environmental Hobert Howell line at
Protection Cabinet, Route 1426; thence
to construct a bridge running with the
across Toler Creek. Hobart Howell line to
The property is local- the top of a high point
ed
·2.2
miles of the hill to a large
upstream of Toler marked Hickory tree;
Creek's confluence thence running down
with Mud Creek on to the bottom of the
KY
State
Route hill to a concrete
1426, at Sturgill marker; thence runBranch
of
Toler ning approximately
Creek. Any com- west 11 0 feet to a
ments or objections concrete marker near
concerning this appli- Route 1426; thence
cation shall be direct- running approximatead to: KY Division of ly 230 feet South
Water
Resources back to the Hobart
Branch, 14 Reilly Howell line to the
Road,
Frankfort beginning.
Office
Park,
Also this gives
Frankfort, KY 40601.
Phone: (502) 564- access to a 10 foot
3410.
driveway to the property
of
Lorraine
REQUEST FOR
Damron
Newman
PROPOSALS
from Route 1428.
The
Housing
For reference see
Authority of Martin is
requesting proposa,s Deed from Willie A.
for architectural and Damron and Erma
engineering . services Damron, his wife, to
Damron
for underslab plumb- Mildred
ing. The budgeted Wendel, the female
dated
hard
cost
is mortgagor
$129,200. Proposals August 6, 1997;
will be accepted at recorded in Deed
the Grigsby Heights Book 415, Page 203,
development
until Floyd County Clerk's
2:00 p.m., local time, Office. Also see
on Friday, April 22, release of Right of
2005. The proposals First Refusal dated
shall be opened and April 8, 1998, recordread aloud at that ed in Deed Book 419,
Page 491, in Floyd
time.
The
HUD
AlE County Court Clerk's
Office.
TERMS OF SALE
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay cash
or 10% of purchase
price, with the balance on credit for
thirty (30) days, and
required to execute a
bond with good surety thereon for the
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
if any, bearing interest at the rate of
twelve percent (12%)
per annum from the
date of sale until
paid, having the force
and effect of a
Judgment.
(b) The property
shall be sold subject
to any easements
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
Clerk's
County
Office, and such right
of redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record owners thereof.
(c) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
County,
Floyd
Kentucky, real property taxes for the year
2005, and all subsequent years which
are not yet due and
payable. Any and all
delinquent
Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
real estate taxes will
be paid from the sale
proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
the Plaintiff, and it
shall only be obligated to pay court costs,
the fees and costs of
the
Master
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
assessed against the
real estate.
Any
announcements made on date
of sale take precedence over printed
matter
contained
herein.
communities of Allen,
Dwale, Estill, Garrett,
Hueysville, Lackey,
Middle
Creek,
Minnie, and Wayland,
and their outlying
vicinities in Floyd
County,
Kentucky.
D o c u m e n tat i o n
regarding the sale of
the Floyd County
Gas System may be
examined by scheduling an appointment
with David Layne, II,
or John Allen, Jr.,
during regular business hours from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Local Time, Monday
through Friday, at the
offices
of
East
Kentucky
Utilities,
Inc.,
located
at
Central
Avenue,
P rest o n s b u r g ,
Kentucky [Telephone
(606) 886-2431; FAX:
(606) 889-9196), and
having the mailing
address of P.O. Box
408, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky 41653.
BID PROCESS:
The Floyd County
Fiscal Court will
receive sealed bids
for the sale of the
Floyd County Gas
System at the Office
of the Floyd County
Judge
Executive,
located on the 2nd
floor of the Floyd
County Courthouse,
149 South Central
Avenue, Suite 9,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653
[Telephone
(606}
886-9193] until 4:00
p.m., Local Time, on
Thursday, April 21,
2005. The sealed
bids for the sale of
the Floyd County
Gas System will be
an
opened
and
award of the bid
made to the highest
and best qualified
bidder at the Special
Meeting of the Floyd
County Fiscal Court
scheduled for Friday,
April 22, 2005, at
10:00 a.m., Local
Time, to be held in
the
County
Courtroom, located
on the 2nd floor of the
Floyd
County
Courthouse,
149
South
Central
A v e n u e ,
P r e s t o ns b u r g ,
Kentucky.
A qualified bidder
will be required to
provide all necessary
proof of the bidder's
financial, technical,
and managerial ability to purchase, operate, and maintain the
Floyd County Gas
William S. Kendrick System. An award of
Master
the bid and the sale
of the Floyd County
Commissioner
Gas System shall be
P.O. Box 268
Prestonsburg, KY contingent upon the
approval of the sys41653
tern's transfer by the
Public
ADVERTISEMENT Kentucky
Service Commission.
OF BIDSREQUEST FOR
Any bid received
QUALIFIED
later than the time
BIDDERS
specified for receipt
FOR THE SALE
of bids or any bid not
OF:
submitted with the
FLOYD COUNTY necessary documenGAS SYSTEM
tation shall not be
considered.
Bids
The Floyd County received after the
closing
Fiscal Court will scheduled
receive sealed bids time for the receipt of
from qualified bidders bids will be returned
for the sale of a NAT- urmpened to the bidURAL GAS DISTRIB- ders. Submission of
UTION
SYSTEM, a bid shall be conowned by Floyd strued as evidence
County, Kentucky, by and confirmation that
bidder
has
and through the the
Floyd County Fiscal reviewed all necesCourt, and operated sary documentation,
and managed by has made all necesEast
Kentucky sary site visits, and
Utilities, Inc., pur- has conducted suffisuant to a lease cient due diligence to
agreement.
The allow its submission
Floyd County Fiscal of a bid and bona fide
Court will receive offer for the system.
sealed bids for the
The Floyd County
sale of the Floyd
County Gas .System Fiscal Court reserves
until 4:00 p.m., Local the right to reject any
Time, on Thursday, ~nd all bids or to
waive any formalities
April 21, 2005.
in the bidding. No bid
S Y S T E M may be withdrawn for
a period of sixty (60)
DESCRIPTION:
days subsequent to
The Floyd County the opening of bids
Gas System consists without the consent
of a natural gas distri- of the Floyd County
bution system fur- Fiscal Court.
nishing natural gas to
customers in the
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Hon. Septtimous
Taylor
4830 Towne
Square Court
Owensboro, KY
42301
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
new Floyd County
NOTICE OF
Justice
Center), to
INTENTION
the
highest
bidder, at
TO MINE
public auction, on
PURSUANT TO
Thursday, the 5th day
APPLICATION
of May, 2005, at the
NUMBER 836hour of 9:30 a.m., the
5457
following described
MAJOR
real estate, located in
County,
REVISION NO. 2 Floyd
In accordance with Kentucky, and more
the provisions of KRS particularly described
350.070, notice is as follows:
hereby given that
Tract 1
MATI/CO, INC., 439
Being the same
Meadows
Branch,
Prestonsburg, property conveyed to
Kentucky 41653, has Robert Damron and
applied for a major Dovelene Damron,
revision to an existing his wife by deed
coal dated August 22,
underground
mining and reclama- 1972, of record in
tion operation, locat- Deed Book 207,
ed 0.15 mile south- Page 462, in the
west of Eastern, in office of the Floyd
Floyd County. The County Court Clerk,
major revision will and being a certain
add an additional tract or parcel of land
188.69 acres
of lying in Floyd County,
underground mining Kentucky, in the May
area, making the total Village, near Allen,
area
within
the Kentucky, which is
pa,rticularly
revised
boundary more
described a; follows:
230.23 acres.
The operation is
Lots 43, 44 and 69,
located 0.15 mile
southwest
of and a strip of land fifEastern, in Floyd teen (15) ft. wide of
County. The opera- Lots 45 and 70 adjation
is
located cent to Lots 44 and
approximately 0.50 69 making 65 ft.
mile southwest from frontage overall in
KY Route 550's june- Block three (3). Lots
tion with KY Route 43 and 44 are each
80, and located 0.10 25 ft. wide and Lot 69
mile northwest of the is fifty ft. wide.
Right Fork of Beaver
Creek. The latitude is
Tract 2
Being the same
3J030'56" and the
longitude 82°48'32". property conveyed to
The
proposed Robert Damron and
major rev1s1on is Dovelene Damron,
located on the Martin, his wife, by deed
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2 dated February 28,
minute quadrangle 1972, of record in
maps. The major Deed Book 209,
revision will underlie Page 119, in the
land owned by Ned office of the Floyd
Hall, Willard Hicks, County Court Clerk,
Gregory
Cooley, and being a certain
Roger
&
Freda tract or parcel of land
Tackett, Myrtle & lying in Floyd County,
Jobe Cooley, Ronald Kentucky, in the May
&
Daphine Reid, Village
(Mays
Robert Martin & Joan Garden) which is
S. Flanery, Ralph & more
particularly
Glenda Barnett, Allen described as follows:
Central High School,
and Forrest & Clndi
Lots 39, 40: 41, 42-;
Hughes.
67 and 68, Block No.
The major revision 3 in May Village,
proposes to add an (Mays Garden) and
additional
188.69 being one hundred
underground acres to feet frontage.
the existing permit.
The major revision
The
above
application has been described property is
filed
for
public subject to those cerinspection at the tain
reservations,
and
Department
for restrictions
Natural Resources' exceptions contained
P r e s t o n s b u r g in that certain deed of
Regional Office, 3140 conveyance from Joe
South Lake Drive, I. May and Lida May,
P reston s b u r g , his wife, to Town Hall
Kentucky
41653. and Hollie B. Hall
Written comments, dated June 2, 1966,
objections,
or of record in Deed
requests for a permit Book 190, Page 426,
conference must be Floyd County Clerk's
filed with the Director, Office.
Division of Mine
TERMS OF SALE
Permits, #2 Hudson
(a) At the time of
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort, sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
Kentucky 40601.
than the Plaintiff,
shall eith~r pay cash
COMMONor
10% of purchase
WEALTH
price,
with the balOF KENTUCKY
ance on credit for
FLOYD
sixty (60) days, and
CIRCUIT COURT
required to execute a
DIVISION NO. II
bond with good sureCASE NO.
ty thereon for the
04-CI-00669
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
COMMUNITY
TRUST BANK, NA if any, bearing interest at the rate of
PLAINTIFF
twelve
percent (12%)
vs.
per
annum,
from the
Robert A. Damron;
Republic Bank, d/b/a date of sale until
Flagship
Funding; paid, having the force
Commonwealth of and effect of a
Kentucky, Revenue Judgmel')t.
(b) The property
Cabinet; and Floyd
shall
be sold subject
County, Kentucky
to
any
easements
Defendants
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
NOTICE OF
County
Clerk's
COMMISSIONER'S
Office, and such right
SALE
BY VIRTUE OF of redemption as may
Default Judgement of exist in favor of the
the Floyd Circuit United States of
Court, entered on the America and/or the
11th day of March record owne'rs there2005, in the Floyd of.
(c) The purchaser
Circuit Court, in the
shall
be required to
above styled action,
assume
and pay all
in the principal sum
Floyd
County
and
of
$83,415.23,
Allen,
of
together with interest, City
costs and fees, I shall Kentucky, real propproceed to offer for erty taxes for the year
sale at the Old Floyd 2005, and all subseCounty Courthouse quent years which
door, South Central are not yet due and
A v e n u e , payable. Any and all
Floyd
Prestonsburg, delinquent
Kentucky, (behind the County and City of
Allen, Kentucky, real
20, 2005 • C7
estate taxes will be
paid from the sale
proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
the Plaintiff, and it
shall only be obligated to pay court costs,
the fees and costs of
the
Master
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
assessed against the
real estate.
Any
announcements made on date ,
of sale take precedence over printed ,
matter
contained ,
herein.
Plaintiff Attorney:
Hon. Donald H.
Combs
P.O. Drawer 31
Pikeville, KY 41502
William S. Kendrick
Master
Commissioner
P.O. Box 268
Prestonsburg, KY
41653
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NO.
836-0315
In accordance with
the provisions of KRS
350.055, notice is
hereby given that
Motts Branch Coal,
Inc., P.O. Box 2765,
436 Daniels Creek
Road,
Pikeville,
Kentucky 41502, has
applied for a permit
for a surface coal
mining and reclamation operation, affecting 205.7 acres, and
will underlie an additional 14.4 acres,
located 2.9 vmiles
northeast
of
Hueysville, in Floyd
County.
The proposed operation is approximately 1.5 mile northwest
from Route 2029's
junction with KY
Route 7, and located
in Salyers Branch
and Raccoon Branch
of Saltlick Creek, and
Grassy Creek of
Licking River.
The proposed operation is located on
the Dc:wid and Martin
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
maps. The operation
will use the contour
strip, area mining,
and highwall/auger
methods of mining.
The surfa<:e area is
owned by CONSOL
of Kentucky Inc., Carl
Reed, Jimmy & Carl
Reed, I. RichmondHeirs, Dosie Bailey,
et al., Delphia M.
Hale & Carol S.
Wireman, and Knott
Floyd
Land
Company, Inc. The
operation will underlie
surface
area
owned by Dosie
Bailey, et al., and
Knott Floyd Land
Company, Inc.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources,
Division of Mine
Reclamation
and
Enfo rcement 's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Pre st o ns b u rg ,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments ,
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South ,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
To place
an ad ean
Jessica
at
886-8506
�C8 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for
ClAP
KY36P1575 o 1 - o 4 ,
Modernization, will
be received by The
Floyd
County
Housing Authority,
thru Friday, April 29,
2005, at 2 p.m., (local
time), and then at
said office publicly
opened and read
aloud. The project
consists
of:
Remodeling of 62
bathrooms and 20
one-half baths with
new
PVC
Tub/Shower Liners,
Lavatories, Toilets,
Faucets, and Vinyl
Floor coverings.
The Information for
Bidders, Bid Form,
Form of Contract,
Drawings,
Specifications, and
forms of Bid Bond,
Performance Bond
and Payment Bond,
and other contract
documents may be
examined at the following locations:
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY
41645,
606-285-3833;
Lynn Imaging,
328 Old Vine
Street,
Lexington, KY
40507,
859-255-1021.
Additional information is provided in the
bidding documents.
Copies of the bidding
documents may be
obtained at the following location.
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402 John M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY 41645,
Telephone
606-285-3833;
Fax: 606·285·3835,
Attention :
Harry Bennett,
Capital Grants
Coordinator.
Copies must be
obtained from Mr.
Harry L. Bennett at
the office of the Floyd
County
Housing
Authority, 402 John
M. Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY. 41645,
Telephone (606) 285·
3833.
Partial sets will not
be issued.
Bid Bonds and
Performance
and
Payment Bonds must
be secured by a
guaranty or surety
company listed in the
latest issue of U. S.
Treasury Circular 570
and shall be within
the
maximum
amount specified for
such company in said
Circular 570. The
"Bid Bond" and the
"Performance
and
Payment Bond" must
be issued by a surety
company authorized
to do business in the
state where the .project is located, and
must be listed in U.
S. Treasury Circular
No. 570.
COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY.
FLOYD
CIRCUIT COURT
DIVISION NO. II
CASE NO.
04-CI-01221
U.S. BANK, NA
PLAINTIFF
vs.
Michelle Roth and
the unknown spouse
of Michelle Roth
Defendants
BY VIRTUE OF
Default Judgement
and Order of Sale of
the Floyd Circuit
Court, entered on the
11th day of March
2005, in the Floyd
Circuit Court, in the
above styled action,
in the principal sum
of
$38,616.18,
together with interest,
costs and fees, I shall
proceed to offer for
sale at the Old Floyd
County Courthouse
door, South Central
Avenue,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky,
(behind
20, 2005
the
new
Floyd
County
Justice
Center), to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on Thursday,
the 5th day of May,
2005, at the hour of
9:15a.m., the following described real
estate, located at 4
North Roberts Drive,
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
and more particularly
described as follows:
Lying and being in
Gable-Roberts
Addition to the City of
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, and being
Lots Nos. 1. 2 and 3
in Block·G as shown
by plat or map on file
in the office of the
Clerk of the Floyd
County Court, to
which reference is
hereby made and all
improvements located
and
situated
thereon.
Being the same
property conveyed to
Michelle Roth by
deed dated October
22, 1997 of record in
Deed Book 417,
Page 647, in the
Office of the Floyd
County Clerk.
TERMS OF SALE
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay cash
or 10% of purchase
price, with the bal·
ance on credit for
thirty (30) days, and
required to execute a
bond with good surety thereon for the
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
if any, bearing interest at the rate of
twelve percent (12%)
per annum, from the
date of sale until
paid, having the force
and effect of a
Judgment.
(b) The property
shall be sold subject
to any easements
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
County Clerk's Office
and such right of
redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record owners thereof.
(c) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
Floyd County and
City of Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, real property taxes for the
year 2005, and all
subsequent
years
which are not yet due
and payable. Any and
all delinquent Floyd
County and City of
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, real estate
taxes will be paid
from the sale proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
the Plaintiff, and it
shall only be obligated to pay court costs,
the fees and costs of
the
Master
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
assessed against the
real estate.
Any
announcements made on date
of sale take precedence over printed
matter
contained
herein.
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Hon. Joseph F.
Grimme
14 North Grand
Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY
41075
William Kendrick
Master
Commissioner
P.O. Box 268
Prestonsburg, KY
41653
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 8365238
AMENDMENT #3
1) In accordance
with the provisions of
KRS 350.070, notice
is hereby given that
CONSOL
of
Kentucky Inc., P.O.
Box 130, Mousie, Ky.
41839, has applied
for an amendment to
an existing surface
and
underground
coal mining and
reclamation operation, located 0.9 mile
northeast
of
Handshoe, in Knott
and Floyd Counties.
This amendment will
not add any surface
disturbance, but will
underlie an additional
1992.0 acres, making
a total area of 3595.7
acres within the
amended
permit
boundary.
2) The proposed
amendment
is
approximately
0.2
mile
west
from
County Road 1280's
junction with Ky. Hwy.
2029, and located
along Lick Fork.
3) The proposed
amendment is located on the Handshoe
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The operation
will use the underground method of
mining. There is no
surface area to be
disturbed by this
amendment.
The
amendment area will
underlie land owned
by the Kentucky
Department
of
Transportation,
Western Pocahontas
Properties Ltd., Rosa
Oney,
Kenneth
Bailey, Clyde Bailey,
D.O. Compton and
Betty Compton. The
operation will not
affect an area within
100' of a public road.
The operation will not
involve relocation or
closure of the public
road.
4) The application
has been filed for
public inspection at
the Department for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Ky.
41653·1410.
Written comments,
objections
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director
of the Division of
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601 .
Johnson
Circuit
Court, entered the
27th day of July,
2004, and Order
entered January 24,
2005, in the above
cause, for the combined
sums
of
$127,544.02
with
interest thereor), plus
additional sums and
costs; please be
advised that I shall
proceed to offer for
sale at the door in
front of the Old
Courthouse,
in
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County, KY, to the
highest and best bidder, at public auction,
on the 28th day of
April, 2005, at 11 :00
o'clock a.m., upon
the terms set forth
following the description, the following
described property,
to-wit:
TRACT N0.1
A certain tract or
parcel of land lying
and being on Right
Beaver Creek, just
above the mouth of
Henry's
Branch,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, and being
more
particularly
described as follows:
Beginning on the
intersection of the
center
of
Right
Beaver with the centerline of the C&O
R.R., then North
westwardly with the
centerline of the R.R .
550 feet to a stake in
the center of the
county road, thence
with the center of the
county road, then
running with the center of said road S 35
E 251 feet, S 18·45 E
380 feet to a stake
from which an apple
tree standing in the
lower edge of the
road bears S 63 E 12
feet, then running up
a drain with a fence
and lines of the land
this day deeded to
Ammie Webb Begley,
S 73-45 W 83 feet to
two elms, S 61 W 93
feet, S 30-15 W 144
feet S 43-45 W 264
feet, to a fence post
on top of a point a
corner to the land of
S.B. May, then with
the lines of his land,
S 4 W 362 feet. S 22E 305 feet to a stake
in right of way line of
the highway, then
crossing said right of
way and running up
the point with the
land of George W.
Allen, S 43 E 309 feet
to a large cedar. S 29
E 291 feet, S 26-30 E
25 feet, then running
down a point, N 51 E
61 feet to a wild cherry, N 37-45 E 142
feet to a whiteoak, N
40-15 E 326 feet to a
cedar, N 65-~0 E 150
feet to a stake in the
COMMONcenterline of the state
WEALTH
highway, then with
OF KENTUCKY
the center of same S
JOHNSON
57-45 E 49.5 feet,
CIRCUIT COURT then leaving the highway N 35-30 E 200
ACTION NO.
feet to a stake in the
04-CI-00008
center
of
Right
FAMILY BANK,
Beaver Creek, then
FSB,
up the center of
PLAINTIFF
same with the land of
VS.
Laura B. Allen to the
NOTICE OF SALE beginning, containing
David L. Trimble; 29.8 acres, more or
Kimberly P. Trimble, less.
Computers Plus. Inc.;
The old country
Brett M. Higgins; road thru this tract is
United States of to be kept open for
America
Internal the use of the
Service; grantors at all times.
Revenue
Commonwealth of
There is a roadway
Kentucky Revenue right of way thru this
C a b i n e t ; tract leading toward
Commonwealth of the graveyard and is
Kentucky Workforce described as follows.
D eve 1 o p m e n t Beginning on the cor·
Cabinet Ex. Rei.,
ner
common
to
of Ammie May Begley,
Division
Unemployment S.B.
May
and
Insurance;
First grantee herein, then
North
American along the line of S.B.
National Bank; Viper MayS 4 W 212 feet,
Max
Computers; then leaving said
Capital One Bank; May, S 71-45 W 112
East
Kentucky· feet, N 82 E 165 feet,
Corporation; Floyd S 45 E 33 feet, S 6 W
County,
Kentucky; 121 feet to a stake in
City of Paintsville, the edge of the highKentucky; and Floyd way, then turning a
County, Kentucky,
right angle to the left
Defendants
for a distance of 12
feet, thence running
By virtue of a back parallel lines to
Judgment and Order the beginning.
of Sale of the
TRACT NO.2
That certain tract or
parcel of land located
on Right Beaver
Creek, Floyd County,
Kentucky, and being
a part of the same
land conveyed to
W.H . May by B.L.C.
May dated January 9,
1932, and recorded
in Deed Book 112, at
Page 486, and from
Steve Clark, et. ux.,
dated October 2,
1964, and recorded
in Deed Book 186,
Page 246, Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office, and more particularly described as
follows:
That portion above
the referenced property lying on the
western side (up
Right Beaver Creek)
of the right-of-way
line
of
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky, the same
having been acquired
as permanent rightof-way for the construction of a bridge
across Right Beaver
Creek, which said
right-of-way acquisition bisected the
above
referenced
property, it being the
intention of the par·
ties of the first part
herein to transfer title
to
Earlene
May
Patton to all of said
property located on
the western side of
the property acquired
by
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky.
This being the
same property conveyed to Kimberly P.
Trimble and David L.
Trimble, her husband, by deed from
Earlene May Patton
and Donald Patton,
record in the Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office and such
rights of redemptton
as may exist in favor
of the United States
of America and/or the
record owners thereA. The successful of.
bidder shall either
This 18th day of
pay cash or make a
March, 2005.
deposit of ten (1 0%)
percent of the purDale Phillips,
chase price with the
Special Master
balance on a credit of
Commissioner
thirty (30) days, in
Floyd Circuit
which event the sucCourt
cessful bidder shall
P.O. Box 668
be required to exePaintsville, KY
cute bond with good
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bond shall be for the
E.O.E.
unpaid
purchase
price and bear interest at the rate of 12%
per annum from the
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date of sale until
paid. Said bond shall
have the force and
effect of a Judgment
The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the posrtion of
for which execution
Receptionist/Ad Clerk. In addition to traditional
may issue, and a lien
shall be retained
receptionist duties, this position provides inside support
upon the
above
to the advertising department.
described real estate
This is a full-time position and offers competitive pay,
as additional surety.
B. The purchaser
health benefits. life insurance, 401 (k), paid vacations,
shall be required to
holidays, and much, much more.
assume and pay all
Please apply in person only at:
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The Floyd County Times
tax year and subse263 S. Central Avenue
quent years. All taxes
Prestonsburg, KY 4 1653
or assessments upon
the property for prior
years shall be paid
from the sale proceeds if properly
The Floyd County Times Is an equal opportunity emplo yer.
claimed in writing and
filed of record by the
purchaser prior to the
payment of the purchase price.
C. The property
described above is
ADVERTISING MANAGER
sold subject to any
easements, restricThe Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
tions, defects, liens
Advertising Manager. The successful candidate will be
or encumbrances of
· a self-motivated individual able to train, motivate, and
her husband, dated
24th day of April,
1997, and recorded
in Deed Book 404,
Page 403, Records
of the Floyd County
Court Clerk's Office.
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
IN THE
FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
CIRCULATION DEPT.
ASSEMBLING NEWSPAPERS
Part-time:
Day and night shifts
APPLY AT 263 S. CENTRAL AVE.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
direct others. Proven track record in sales and
management required. T~ls position directs all
activities in the advertising department and reports
directly to the Publisher, and Is an excellent opportunity
for the advertising professional.
Excel Mining, LLC
located in Martin and
Pike County is accepting
applications for:
Under~:round
This Is a full-tlme position and offers a competitive
salary, health benefits, life insurance, 401 (k), paid
vacations, holidays, and much, much more.
- Rodman
Please send your resume to:
Publisher
Floyd County Times
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, KY 41 653
Competitive Wages & Benefits
Applications are being
accepted at:
Prestonburg, KY
Department for Employment
Services
or by email to: publlsher@floydcountytimes.com
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Earth Day
In 1962, Rachel Carson's book
Silent Spring was published.
Her book described how DDT
entered the food chain and
gathered in the - - ' - tissues of animals, including
human beings, causing cancer
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COURAGE
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Insects that bite, eat crops and
garden flowers are considered
pests. Years ago, scientists
discovered chemicals that killed
insect pests. They called these
chemicals "pesticides." For a
while this seemed to be a great
discovery.
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people. It also made
many powerful people
___ . She was criticized
and called terrible names.
But for Rachel the message was
more important than her feelings. She carefully kept track of
her
and found other scientists who agreed with her.
But further study showed that
these same chemicals, particularly
one called "DDT," killed more
than just bothersome insects. What
may be a pest to people may be
food to a fish. That fish is food
for a bigger fish, which is food for
an even bigger fish. Eventually
one of the animals in this food
chain might end up on
somebody's dinner plate.
Find where each missing word belongs in
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Not long after Rachel completed her
master's degree in zoology, her father died 1 \[~1/lmi\':1
and she became the sole supporter of the
household she shared with her mother. In
1937, her sister died leaving two teenage
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Standards Link: Life Science: Producers and consumers are related in food chains
and food webs; living things cause changes in the environment in which they live;
these changes are detrimental.
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Rachel found a job writing radio
; .• ( \ \~ scriJ?ts f'?r the United States Bure~u
~'V:r
of F1shenes (now called the U.S. F1sh
and Wildlife Service). Eventually she
became the editor-in-chief for all
· ations of this
if
Rachel spent much of
her childhood learning
about nature.
One night she decided
to see what kinds of ·
life could be found in
the quiet of the night.
"If I had been
asked a month ago,
I would have said my
backyard was a peaceful enough place at night. That was before I had gone
Use your powers of observation
exploring in it with a flashlight, and had seen how the bushes, the jungles of
to find 10 differences between
moss and grass, and even the woodpile were filled with hunters. After an hour
these two pictures.
of exploring by flashlight, you realize as never before how alive the night is.
t/t is alive with a thousand watchful eyes."
- Rachel Carson, The Sense of Wonder standards
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C_l11es in Code
Rachel Carson called her book about the dangers
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Now your kids can enjoy even more Kid Scoop in our new,
64-page book from Scholastic. Great for teachers!
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Make a Difference
Think about something you care about. Read
the newspaper and other sources to learn five
or more facts about this. Write a letter to the
editor telling others what you think. Be sure
to include all of your facts.
RACHEL
CARSON
CHAIN
CURIOSITY
SILENT
FOOD
WOODPILE
RADIO
BACKYARD
CHEMICALS
HUMAN
NIGHT
SPRING
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LIFE
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then in this week's Kid Scoop
stories and activities.
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Jessica,
grade
, Earth Day I will pick up
.•. litter and water all of my
: plants. I will pick up rotten
;: fruit from the trees, and do
X anything I can to help.
Sammy,
61h grade
/ I will celebrate Earth Day
:' picking up litter at my local
: park. My class will also be
: going to a landfill to see how
,' things are recycled.
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, To celebrate Earth Day, I will
· plant a tree and climb trees. I
: will draw a picture of the sky
,:. and write a poem about the
· green grass.
Vicky,
6th grade
Day is a special day to
· appreciate and be conscious of
• nature. There is a creek in my
and on Earth Day, I
· will find a quiet, peaceful
and just sit and enjoy the
. I' 11 hear the rushing
and the wind blowing
uu ~'u"'"' the trees. Earth Day is
very important day!
Elena, .,
6th grade •
Day is a time. to appreciwhere we live. Different
celebrate in different
. Some people will plant
•· trees or flowers. Others will
up trash from the beach
•. or just in their neighborhood.
, No matter what you do, it will
· make a difference .
Dorothy,
) 6th grade
Earth Day I will savor
moment I have to play
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Ally,
Jrd grade
; For Earth Day I will Reduce,
; Re-use and Recycle. I won't
• litter and I will take care of
• the Earth.
Kyle,
Jrd grade
: During Earth Day, many
; people help clean the Earth. I
• don't litter and I try to get
, other people to do the same. If
:; everyone picks up after him: self or herself, there wouldn't
· be lots of litter to pick up. I
: also go with the Boy Scouts
' and clean up the parks. ·
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words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
WhaT would you
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Earth
Day
or a tnend.
Deadline: May 15,2005
Published: Week of June 12, 2005
Send your story to:
Earth Day
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
�02 • WEDNESDAY,
APRIL
20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
by Hal Kaufman
HEADS UP! How many heads of assorted shapes
and sizes are apparent above - 15, 17, 19? Turn
diagram every which way to find them.
FLYING COLORS! Insert a color to complete the name of each bird: 1. -jay. 2.
-start. 3.- thrasher. 4. - tanager. 5.- martin. How quickly can yo~ answer?
BOXED IN! Question: Is our golfer pal standing at the rear of the box at right
and driving from left to right? Or is he at the
bottom of the box and driving upwards?
At first glance, perhaps, you will not see
anything unusual about the drawing, but gaze
steadily, then blink your eyes, and see what
happens.
By design, the figure appears to face one
way, then shifts to face another way. It's an optical
illusion, of course, that fools you.
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YAK-YAK WITH NO-NOS,
BOO-BOOS, ETC.
LET'S see how many twin-word
terms you can identify below. That
is to say, terms like CANCAN (No.
1), TOM-TOM (No.2), etc.
1. French dance
2. Indian drum
3. Small hurt
4. Extinct bird
5. Ballet skirt
6. Latin dance
7. Hawaiian dress
8. Disco step
9. Steam train
1 0. Mom or dad
11. Taboo object
12. Humdinger
13. Toddler's meal
14. Up-down toy
15. Tasty treat
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�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Newspaper reading adventures for llnlelearnenl
20, 2005 • 03
My name:
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Learning Buddies: Spell your child's first name, using the lines to wri1e large let,ters. Use an uppercase letter
for the first letter in the name and lowercase letters to spell the rest. Have your Child trace the letters w1th a f1nger,
crayon or pencil.
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Open and Closed
Draw a line from each thing that is open to the picture of the
same thing closed.
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(Using your hands)
Open, shut them.
Open, shut them.
Give a little clap, clap, clap!
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My Letters
0 is for Open
o is for open
Oo-
Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your
child read wjth you. Trace the uppercase and lowercase
letter 0 . Say the letter as you trace it.
How many words or pictures can
you find on this page that have
the sound that the letter 0 makes
in the word open?
My Numbers
Color 8O's 41-.1$.
Color 8O's c::(]geiO.
Color 8O's c::rJ&eiO.
Learning Buddies:
Trace and say the
number. Read the
questions. Touch and
count to find the answers.
Learning Buddies: Read the first part of the sentence aloud. Ask your child to think of a way to finish the se11tence. Write your child's words in the lines. Read the
entire sentence to your child wh(le pointing out that reading is done from left to right. Older children may want to trace all or some of the letters in the sentence.
Sunda
Wednesday
Thursday .-,.
Friday
Saturday
Letter Identification
Math Play
Open and Shut
What's Inside?
Order! Order!
What Comes Next?
Over and Under
With your child, look
through the newspaper
to find pictures of things
that have the same
sound as the letter
0 in open. ·
Point to the number
8 in the newspaper.
Have your child say the
number .and, if it's large
enough, have your child
trace the number.
Look through the
newspaper for things that
are open (examples: open
eyes, doors, windows. )
Then look through the
newspaper for things that
are shut. Cut out three of
each and use them to
make an Open and Shut
chart.
Find pictures of cars or
buildings in the
newspaper. Ask your child
to imagine opening the
door and going inside. Let
your child make up a
story about what is inside.
Ask who, what, when,
where and why questions
to keep the story going.
Find pictures of objects
and make number cards.
Examples could include
one car, two shoes, three
heads, etc. With your child,
put the cards in
order from the smallest to
the largest.
Open the newspaper to a
page numbered 8 or less.
Show your child the page
number. Ask your child
which page comes next.
For children who cannot
count to 8, start with pages
1, 2 and 3. Add pages to
this game as your child is
able to count higher.
Take turns with your child
giving "over and under"
directions. Use a folded
newspaper and tell each
other where to place it.
Someone could say "Put
the paper over your head,"
or "Put the paper under the
chair," or "Put the paper
under your chin."
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copy what you do.
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HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a
message every day. lt"s a numerical puzzle designed to spell
out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the
number of letters is 6 or more. subtract 4. If the number is less
than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left
to right. Then read the message the letters under the
checked figures give you.
©2005 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved .
Rational Numbers
by Linda Thistle
Using the dues, simple arithmBtic,
and 8 little lOgic, place 8 single digit (0
to 9) in each empty box in the diagram. To help you get started, one
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digit has been entered in the diagram.
ACROSS
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3. 5-Across plus 10-Down
5. 15-Across minus 17-Across
6. Two times 3-Down
7. Consecutive odd digits In
descending order
9. 14-Across minus 6-Across
12. The I~ digit is the sum of
the other digits
14. Five times 11-Down
15. Six less than 3-Across
17. Six tess than 10-Down
18. 3-Across plus 1-Down
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Eight times 3-Across
Eight more than 1-Down
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�04 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
World of Wonder
EXPLORING THE REALMS OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, NATURE &TECHNOLOGY
The province of Andalusia, in the south of Spain,
is the birthplace of flamenco. Flamenco is an art
form that exists in four parts: the song (cante), the
dance (baile), the guitar (guitarra) and rhythm
(compas). Traditionally, flamenco has belonged to
gypsies and the poor. But as flamenco has become ~. . . .
popular around the world, it has been mixed with
other kinds of music and dance. Flamenco in its
truest fonn is an exp_re_ssio.~~~~~~~-----\~
like terrible sadness or great joy.
Flamenco evolved from at least four
cultures: the gypsies, the Moors (or Arabs},
the Jews and the indigenous Andalusians.
The Moors conquered Spain in A.D. 711
and they stayed for almost 800 years.
Naturally, their influence on the music is
profound. A famous 9th-century
Moorish singer named Ziryab is
credited with playing a lute with
five strings. This instrument
eventually evolved into the
five-stringed Spanish guitar
of Andalusia.
The gypsies were a nomadic people from
northern India who arrived in southern Spain
during the 15th century. They adopted the
songs of the region and colored the music
with their unique brand of passion and emotion.
During what is considered flamenco's
Golden Age (1869-1910}, song and dance
found their way into music cafes (cafes
cantantes). It was at this time that the gunar
began to accompany the singing and dancing.
Today, flamenco is often influenced by
popular musical tastes and by showmanship.
This has brought the art to the wor1d stage.
But many believe that modem flamenco is so
diluted by outside influences that it is no longer
true flamenco.
Aamenco does not
belong to women
dancers alone.
Over the years
there have been
many famous
male flamenco
dancers.
Most women wear
a silk flower and/or
fancy comb when
wearing a
flamenco dress.
Compared to other kinds of
dancing, flamenco is very
grounded -there is no
jumping into the air.
Some flamenco
dancers use
castanets or
castanuelas.
In the past they
were made of shell
or ivory; today they are
usually made of fiberglass or wood.
The dance
Flamenco began with just the cante or
song, accompanied by hand-clapping and
foot-stomping. Music and dance followed
later. There are more than 70 kinds of
flamenco songs. Flamenco songs are
usually performed by men. A low, rough
voice is often preferred when it comes to
expressing the darker emotions.
The modern flamenco guitar
Spanish
is closely related to the
baroque
modem classical guitar.
guitar with
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differences. The flamenco
or Spanish guitar is smaller _.....~~~'-...._
and made of cypress.
It is lighter than classical guitars made
of rosewood or cedar.
Most flamenco guitars
have push-pegs
(like a violin} for tuning.
Flamenco guitars
also have tapping
plates to protect the
guitar from fingernails.
Flamenco dancing uses movement to
express emotion. The rapid rhythm of the
footwork is called zapateado, and is
achieved with toe-heel clicking steps.
The clapping is called the palmas and is
created by the dancers' troupe. Spectators
should not try to clap during the dance
because it can distract the dancer.
Together, zapateado and palmas make
the compas or rhythm.
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Fan and
silk shawl
A dancer will use gestures of the hands,
head, arms and upper torso to express
the emotion of a song.
The guitar
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Duende (OWEN-day)
literally means "goblin or
fairy," but to a flamenco artist
it is a very personal, inner
force or spirit that inspires the
emotion needed to create a
truly great dance.
A dancer overcome with
duende will go b.eyond
technical mastery to achieve
greatness. Duende separates
talen~ from genius.
The songs
Many of the songs are laments (songs
which express grieD. The petenera is a
classic song about a very beautiful gir1 who
brings tragedy to everyone she knows.
Traditional flamenco can sound very rough
to an uneducated ear and can take some
getting used to. Over time, flamenco has
been influenced by modem music fashions
that tend to appeal to a wider audience.
Duende
Special shoes or boots
called zapatoes de balle
are used in flamenco
dancing. The toe and
wooden heel are fitted
with dozens of little
nails. Much like a tapdancing shoe, flamenco
shoes produce a clicking or
brushing sound during
the dance.
A brief history
Great flamenco will always be a complex
mixture of artistry and intense emotion.
Poster for a 1928 Sevilla ferls
The Andalusian spring and summer ferias
(fairs) are ideal opportunnies to see the best
and most spontaneous flamenco.
A dancer will not begin as soon as the
music starts, but will wait until the guitar,
clapping and singing has inspired her.
Applause is very much welcome at any
time during a performance and it is
common to call out "Ole!"
What to wear
women dress up in flamenco dresses.
These dresses are made mostly for show
and are usually too heavy to dance in.
Traditionally, red is the favorite color of
flamenco dresses, because red seems to
evoke fire and passion. Polka dots are a
popular fabric design.
Shawls and fans are sometimes used as
a flamenco accessory - an extension
of the arms and upper body.
Superstition has it that wearing coral
jewelry brings good luck. Wearing yei!Ott
is bad luck.
SOURCES: World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc.;
Song of the Outcasts, Amadeus Press; {Flamenco/, Tl'lamef&·
Hudson; www.andalucia.com; www.flamenco-world.com
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The Associated Press
HINDMANKentucky 80 in Knott
County was reopened to
traffic Wednesday night,
two days after a mine
blowout spewed water,
mud, rock and debris
over the highway.
The Kentucky
ransportation Cabinet
said the highway was
reopened at 9:30p.m.
after wor'kers cleared
debris from the road at
mile marker 17,
between Hindman and
the Knott-Floyd county
line.
A seal in an abandoned underground
mine collapsed shortly
after noon on Monday,
releasing the water. No
injuries were reported.
The blowout occurred
il') the former James
Fork Mine, which was
operated in the 1980s
and 1990s by CONSOL
of Kentucky.
Once sealed, water
routinely collects inside
underground mines.
Some eastern Kentucky
residents use such
abandoned mines as a
iource of water.
State inspectors are
investigating what
caused the blowout.
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The government has seized three Prestonsburg
businesses that, along with their
owner, collectively owe $131 ,666.96
in state and federal taxes.
The U.S . Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District in Pikeville closed the
doors to the Prestonsburg Pawn Shop,
Pizza Palace Fun Center and BLK
Enterprises, also known as the Red
Light Diner, Wednesday.
Bankruptcy court records show
that all of the businesses, operated by
Prestonsburg resident Becky Kuss,
owe 1999 state and federal taxes:
Pizza Palace owes $11 ,000 to the state
and $11,695.95 federally. The Red
Light Diner owes $25,000 in federal
taxes and $45,899.01 to the state. The
Pawn Shop owes $25,000 in federal
taxes and $14,072 to the state.
Kuss, who also individually owes a
total of $4,000 in state and federal
taxes from 1999 and 2002, sought
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for
the businesses on March 8. She also
filed for individual Chapter 13 bankruptcy on April 6. Both Chapter 11
and Chapter 13 bankruptcy allow
businesses and individuals, respectively, to reorganize their debts, rather
(See CLOSED, page three)
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Mary Music
Tourism officials handed out free redbud trees Thursday to area residents in Prestonsburg. The giveaway
was part of SEKTDA's "Redbud Trails Program," which alms to Increase tourism by Increasing the numbers of the trees with colorful springtime blooms.
Tourism officals seek to
paint spring with redbuds
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - Tourism
officials, participating in a program
initiated by the Southern and
Eastern
Kentucky
Tourism
Development Association and
Congressman Hal Rogers, handed
out free redbud trees yesterday in
Prestonsburg,
Jeffrey Crowe, scenic byway
director with SEKTDA, said the
The program aims to "jump start"
the tourist season in towns along
the three national scenic byways:
The Country Music Highway, the
Wilderness Road Scenic Byway
and the Red River Gorge Scenic
Byway.
"We're surrounded by God's
given natural beauty," he said.
Crowe said 65,000 trees will be
given away by the end- of the
month.
According to Tourism Director
Fred James, the city of
Prestonsburg will plant 4,000 trees
this year around all public buildings, entryways, and highway corridors.
Redbuds will be planted at the
Middle Creek National Battlefield,
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, the
Mountain Arts Center, Big Sandy
Area Development District, David
Appalachian Craft,, Carl D. Perkins
Job Corps Center, Archer Park and
Stonecrest, James said.
"We're so appreciative of
Congressman Rogers' efforts to
begin this Eastern Kentucky beautification project," James said.
"During the blooming of the redbud season each spring, visitors to
Kentuclcy will feel welcome to our
hospitality all along the redbud
trails."
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PRESTONSBURG
A Floyd County grand
jury will now decide if a
Mud Creek woman will be
indicted on charges of
drug trafficking and
receiving stolen property
after a preliminary hearing
that was held Wednesday.
Deloris Ann Kidd was
originally wanted in connection with the theft of
it~ms from a Tennessee
man whom she had lived
with. According to Deputy
Jeremy Shepherd, of the
Floyd County Sheriff's
Office, who testified at the
hearing for the commonwealth, he was contacted
by two detectives from
Tennessee who were
investigating the possible
theft of property belong-
ing to a Carl Crumley,
who had discovered the
items missing after returning from a wedding in
Arkansas. When Crumley
returned to his home he
noted that his girlfriend,
Kidd, had moved out and
that several items were
allegedly missing , including cookware, a computer
and a collection of guns.
Shepherd testified that
he took the detectives over
to Mud Creek , where Kidd
was last seen, and began
showing her picture to residents. They tracked Kidd
to a residence at Big
Branch and found that no
one was home but they did
spy a computer through a
window and returned to
Prestonsburg to secure a
search warrant from
(See COCAINE, page three)
Convicted killer
tried for DUI
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
-.Convicted murderer Dwayne Earl
Bishop was back in court
Thursday to defend himself
against a DUI arrest that put him
in jail shortly after killing his wife
(See BISHOP, page three)
High: 52· Low: 30
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photo by Mary Music
Cocaine
case heads
to grand jury
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forecasts, see
floydcountytimes.com
Signs on the
doors of the
businesses alert
customers to
the reason for
the closures.
Bishop
Medical emergency brings
court proceedings to halt
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The
Prestonsburg Fire Department
and TransStar Ambulance
responded to an emergency call
at the Justice Center yesterday
morning.
Floyd Family Court Judge
Julie Paxton said a woman had a
severe asthma attack while pro-
ceedings were underway in her
courtroom.
The woman, whose name was
not released, began having trouble breathing, Paxton said, then
panicked and fell on the floor.
Circuit Court Clerk Denise
Porter contacted authorities for
assistance after a bailiff
informed her that a woman was
having chest pains in the courtroom.
Paxton said that the woman,
who was accompanying her son,
was probably affected by odors
in the room from perfume,
cologne or cleaning fluids.
"Thinking back, I think she
tried to place herself where she
wouldn't be behind anyone,"
Paxton said. "It's very colognish
in here. There's lots of cologne
photo by Mary Music
(See COLLAPSE, page three)
The Floyd County Justice C&nter was a hectic scene after a won·
man In Family Court collapsed from an asthsma attack.
�A2 • FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Mayoral hopeful Julian Castro
really wasn't in two places at
once. His twin brother took his
place in a parade this week,
waving to the crowd of thousands.
Castro told The Associated
Press on Wednesday that he had
a conflicting event and didn't
intend to deceive anyone.
"We can't help that we look
like each other," said Castro, a
City Council member and leading contender in next month's
election .
Retired state appeals court
judge Phil Hardberger, one of
Castro's opponents, said he
believes the parade appearance
was dishonest and deceptive.
"If you're 18 years old and
having a date, it might be a
youthful prank when you swap
out your brother. But when
you're running for mayor of a
city with 1.3 million people
and sending in your brother as
an impersonator .. . I do see a
problem with it," Hardberger
said.
Julian Castro said his brother usually accompanies him in
the parade, and they are rarely
mistaken for each other when
together.
Todav in Historv
The Associated Press
Today is Friday,April22, the
112th day of 2005. There are
253 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight In
History: On April 22, 1889,
the Oklahoma Land Rush began
at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims.
On this date:
• In 1509, Henry VIII
ascended the throne of England
following the death of his
father, Henry VII.
• In 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In
God We Trust" on U.S. coins.
• In 1930, the United States,
Britain and Japan signed the
London Naval Treaty, which
regulated submarine warfare
and limited shipbuilding.
• In 1944, during World War
II, U.S. forces began invading
Japanese-held New Guinea with
amphibious landings near
Hollandia.
• In 1954, the televised
Senate Army-McCarthy hearings began.
•
In 1964, President
Johnson opened the New York
World's Fair.
: • In 1970, millions of
Americans concerned about the
environment observed the first
'~arth Day."
: • In 1983, the West German
news
magazine
. Stern
announced the discovery of 60
volumes of personal diaries purP,ortedly written by Adolf Hitler.
f,lowever, the diaries turned out
tp be a hoax.
! •
In 1993, the U.S.
Aolocaust Memorial Museum
was dedicated in Washington,
D.C., to honor the victims of
Nazi extermination .
. • In 1994, Richard M.
Nixon, the 37th president of the
United States, died at a New
York hospital four days after
suffering a stroke. He was 81.
Ten years ago: At least
2,000 Rwandan refugees were
massacred by Rwandan troops
at a camp in Kibeho.
Five years ago: In a dramatic pre-dawn raid, armed
immigration agents seized Elian
Gonzalez from his relatives'
home in Miami; Elian was
reunited with his father at
Andrews Air Force Base near
Washington. Broadway producer Alexander Cohen died in
New York at age 79.
One year ago: NFL player
Pat Tillman, who'd traded in a
multimillion-dollar contract to
serve as an Army Ranger in
Afghanistan, was killed by
friendly fire; he was 27. Sex
abuse victims were awarded
nearly $70 million after suing
part of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. An explosion at a railway station in
Ryongchon, North Korea, killed
161 people.
Today's Birthdays: Actor
Eddie Albert is 97. TV producer
Aaron Spelling is 82. Actor
George Cole is 80. Actress
Charlotte Rae is 79. Actress
Estelle Harris ("Seinfeld") is
73. Singer Glen Campbell is 69.
Actor Jack Nicholson is 68.
Singer Mel Carter is 62.
Country singer Cleve Francis is
60. Movie director John Waters
is 59. Singer Peter Frampton is
55. Rock singer-musician Paul
Carrack
(Mike
and
the
Mechanics; Squeeze) is .54.
Actor Joseph Bottoms is 51.
Actor Ryan Stiles is 46.
Comedian Byron Allen is 44.
Actor Chris Makepeace is 41.
Actress Sheryl Lee is 38.
Country singer-musician Heath
Wright (Ricochet) is 38.
Country singer Kellie Coffey is
34. Actor Ingo Rademacher is
34. Rock singer-musician
Daniel Johns (Silverchair) is 26.
Thought for Today:
"History is an accumulation of
error." - Norman Cousins,
American editor (1912-1990).
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LOS ANGELES
Criminal defense attorney
Ronald S. Miller does more
than file briefs - he also takes
them off.
Miller has spent days tn
front of a judge and nights in
front of a camera as Don
Hollywood, a porn star. His
wife, a former accountant, is
also a porn star.
"My whole life, I've been
one of those people who sees
the wet paint sign and has to go
up and touch it to see if it's
wet," said the 56-year-old
Miller. "I want to experience
everything, try everything."
He has appeared in more than
90 films in the past seven years.
Miller said he tells his
clients about his night job and
has had no trouble balancing
the careers.
Ethics expert and attorney
Arthur Margolis said Miller
isn't breaking any ru les
moonlighting as a porn
actor.
"There isn't anything more
unethical about that than
being an actor or a novelist or
somebody who sells frozen
yogurt," Margolis said. "The
only thing you have to be
careful of, as you would in
any other industry, is you
don't do anything criminal or
unethical in the sense of dishonesty."
Diane Curtis, a spokeswoman for the California Bar
Association, declined to comment on Miller's second career
but said Wednesday the bar
doesn't have a policy prohibiting such activity.
has been ruled mentally competent for trial.
Cornell Jackson, 31 , tried to
persuade
Circuit
Judge
Michael Overstreet that he was
crazy and not faking mental illness at a hearing Tuesday but
to no avail.
"I ain't in my right mind,"
Jackson insisted. He also told
the judge: "I am going to the
moon. The spirits are gonna
take me to the moon."
Jackson is facing a retrial on
charges he beat his girlfriend.
He was convicted of armed
burglary, aggravated battery
and aggravated assault at two
trials and was sentenced to 33
years in prison.
He declined to attend the
first trial and was removed
from the second in July 2003
after shouting "cuckoo" and
displaying his bottom to jurors.
The 1st District Court of
• PANAMA CITY, Fla.
A defendant who bared his
backside in court and told a
judge "I am going to the moon"
Appeal in Tallahassee last year
reversed
the
convictions
because
Jackson
never
received a formal hearing to
determine his mental competency.
No new trial date has been
set.
• STERLING, Va. - She
was really a he. And authorities
say he's a would-be bank robber.
Loudoun County investigators say that a 6-foot-3 man wearing a flowery dress, a dark
wig and white gloves - handed a note to a bank teller on
Wednesday and implied he had
a weapon . The suspect also was
carrying a purse, police said.
But the man's purse was still
empty when he walked out of
the bank. The teller refused to
give him any money and he
walked away.
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Bishop
Closed
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Sept. 1 , 2000.
The arrest put Bishop in jail
the night his wife disappeared
a • .: ..:nabled Det. Terry
Thompson to photograph telltale scratches which were on
Bishop's face and collect
physical
evidence
from
Bishop's residence which
proved compelling to the jury
• that convicted him of his
wife's murder.
The trial only lasted an
hour and saw Bishop convicted of the DUI, with some
arguments heard over whether
he should serve one year or six
months for the misdemeanor
offense, even though the point
is moot since Bishop was sentenced to a term of life imprisonment for his wife's murder.
Testimony in the case began
with straightforward accounts
of the events leading up to the
DUI arrest. The witness who
• saw him drive into the Happy
Mart 1ot at Harold recounted
that Bishop and his companion
were staggering around before
going behind a dumpster to
engage in sex. The witness
also testified that he waited for
Kentucky State Police officers
to arrive and reported where he
saw the couple go.
Former Trooper Anthony
Taulbee testified next and
recounted giving Bishop a
series of sobriety tests, which
he failed. lie also noted that he
arrested ~ ishop 's companion
for in~xication and that
Bishop 's- motorcycle was still
warm '(ilen he made the arrest.
The' trial took on a seedy
atmo~phere when Bishop took
the tlnd and accused Taulbee
of l~fng on the stand, echoing
his testimony at his murder
trial, when he accused several
officers ;nd Commonwealth's
Attorne~ Brent Turner of
being in league against him.
Each of the three accounts
differed on one detail. The witness who called police said
- that Bishop and his companion
had emerged from behind the
dumpster before Taulbee's
arrival. Taulbee said that the
two were just coming out from
bqhind the dumpster when he
got there. Bishop said that they
never went behind the dumpster and instead were partying
in the lot for 45 minutes before
Taulbee arrived. Bishop's
account differed from the one
he offered at his murder trial,
when he recounted having sex
with Vance behind the dumpster which led to her blood getting on his shirt.
County Attorney Keith
Bartley
cross-examined
Bishop and asked him if he
had ever been convicted of a
felony to which a surprised
Bishop answered no. Bartley
reminded him that he was convicted of murdering his wife
three months ago and Bishop
noted, "Yes, I am for now, but
I have an appeal."
Bartley returned to the
night of Bishop's arrest and
used testimony by Bishop
from his murder trial to establish that Bishop had been
drinking at Marlow's Country
Palace before going to the
Happy Mart where he had
admitted under oath that he
had sex with the woman
behind a garbage dumpster in
the parking lot.
Bishop said that he couldn't
remember what he did that day
even though he testified to a
full account of his movements
on the day in question during
his murder trial.
At Bishop's request there
was no jury impaneled for the
trial so Judge Eric Hall made a
determination of guilt after
hearing the evidence and closing remarks from Bartley and
Bishop's lawyer, Emma Jones.
Hall was succinct in his
recap of the trial, aying, "He
has acknowledged he was
drunk and driving that night."
Hall sentenced Bishop to
one year in jail, which wm run
concurrently with his life sentence for murder.
Jones argued that six
months was the maximum
penalty at the current time.
Hall ruled that he would be
willing to make it six months
and added that Bishop will
also face fines adding up to
$200 for not having insurance
or proper registration for h
motorcycle.
Cocaine
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._ Assistant County Attorney
Jimmy Marcum.
Finding no one home when
they returned, they gained
access to the residence and
recovered the computer and the
missing cookware. During the
search they found 12 plastic
bags containing a white powder
which tested positive for
cocaine. Since the cocaine was
packaged individually, it led to a
second-degree drug trafficking
charge for Kidd.
Upon cross-examination by
public advocate Emma Jones,
who was engaged to defend
Kidd, Shepherd said that the
names of both Crumley and
Kidd came up on the computer's
login screen . He also noted that
Kidd told officers she found the
cocaine in a box from Kentucky
Fried Chicken while cleaning up
and said that she planned to keep
it for her own recreational use.
Shepherd was asked if he
found any papers relating to the
sale of drugs, which prompted
22, 2005 • A3
him to respond, "I don't think
drug dealers keep records
ma'am."
than liquidate their assets.
Her attorney, ToyRay
Adams, later filed a motion to
dismiss the bankruptcy case,
saying that Kuss' case was
filed as an emergency and
that she retained his services
to resolve the tax debts with
the
IRS
and
the
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Revenue Cabinet. Kuss "no
longer wishes to pursue this
Chapter 11 bankruptcy case,"
Adams wrote in the motion.
Trial attorney Rachelle
Williams filed a motion on
April 13 in U.S. District
Court on behalf of U.S.
Trustee Richard Clippard,
requesting the case be converted from Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7, which
would require the businesses'
assets to be liquidated.
In the motion, Williams
claims that Kuss did not provide proof of insurance and
failed to set up "debtor in
possession" bank accounts.
Kuss failed to appear for her
initial debtor conference on
March 29, Clippard wrote.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
William D. Howard filed an
order April 13 denying the
Kuss' motion to drop the
bankruptcy proceedings and
granting the government's
request to convert the case to
a Chapter 7 bankruptcy,
paving
the
way
for
Wednesday's seizure.
On April 18, Phaedra
Spradlin, who was appointed
trustee after the Chapter 7
conversion filed motions
seeking to appoint real estate
broker and auctioneer Jim
Oambill to sell the properties.
Spradlin said yesterday
that Kuss can still object to
the seizure. Adams would not
comment yesterday.
"Ood is in control," Kuss
said yesterday. "I don't understand it, but my faith lies in
my God. He will deliver us.
Whatever is gonna be, will
be."
T he Pawn Shop has been
in business for 18 years and
the restaurants were opened
approximately two years ago.
The
sudden
closures
Wednesday are not the first
dispute Kuss has had with the
federal government.
•
U.S. District Court records
indicate that the Hock Shop,
also
known
as
the
Prestonsburg Pawn Shop, lost
its firearms license last
December after the Bureau of
Alcohol,
Tobacco
and
Firearms accused the business
of "willful violations of
record keeping requirements."
The Hock Shop failed to
properly verify the buyer's
identification and record the
identification information on
33 gun purchases, court documents say.
The business was also
cited for recording incomplete or incorrect identification information on 26 separate occasions, accepting
expired identification on
four occasions, failing to
distribute
the
Youth
Handgun Safety Act Notice
to handgun purchasers, failing to obtain or completely
fill out ATF forms and conduct mandatory background
checks on two firearm transfers, failing to file a multiple
sale report of pistols and
revolvers, and failing to
properly mainlJlin acquisition and disposition (A&D)
records.
Of the six charges, three
were repeat offenses.
The business was cited for
failing to maintain ATF
forms in 2001, 1993 and
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in here - Oh, I'm liquid!"
Paxton, who was nervous
after the incident, said a another
courtroom attendee brought
the woman a nebulizer and her
son, who had left the courtroom,
was called back upstairs.
Emergency medical technicians stabilized the woman and
transported her to Highlands
Regional Medical Center.
TransStar Ambulance and Lt.
Darrell Sparks with
the
Prestonsburg Fire Department
would not comment on the
incident.
The woman was not a participant in any court proceeding, Paxton said.
1989. They were "noted" of
the same violation in 199 5
and 1992, according to the
file.
The Hock Shop was also
cited in 1984, 1989 and 1993
for failing to properly maintain its A&D records . The
Hock Shop was "noted" in
1995 and cited in 2001 for
failing to file reports of multiple sales of p istols and
revolvers.
The record also shows that
on Oct. 20, 2003, a physical
inventory conducted at the
store found 190 firearms on
the premises, even though
542 guns were listed in the
A&D record as being present
in the store.
A total of 28 firearms were
never accounted for, the
report claims.
"The record clearly establishes that The Hock Shop
understood its legal obligations yet repeatedly failed to
abide by them," the report
says. "All of the above violations are indicative of plain
indifference to the requirements of the law, and are
therefore wiJlful."
Kuss' husband, Edward,
has requested an injunctive
order in the case, arguing that
ATF "erroneously, arbitrarily
and without sufficient evidence" found the violations
that led to the revocation of
the store's license. The evidence
was
"erroneously.
admitted" at an informal
hearing with an administrative law judge who recommended the revocation, Kuss
argues.
The petition to review the
admin istrative action, filed
Dec. 30 in U.S. District
Court, is still pending.
Judge rejects shock
probation for Kimbler
by TOM DOTV
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - An
application for early release was
denied to a Nippa woman who
pleaded guilty to being under the
influence of prescription drugs
when she caused a wreck on U.S.
23 that injured a John on County
circuit judge.
Anita Kimbler was sentenced
to 12 years in prison for the
offen e late last year.
Kimbler pleaded for early
release in a letter she mailed to
Judge John Caudill.
"It was a terrible accident that
left two men with injuries that
will hurt them the rest of their
lives, one the pillar of the community and the other the love of
my life," Kimbler wrote.
Kimbler also apologizes to the
commonwealth in the letter as
well as her family and Judge
Daniel Sparks.
At Kimbler's formal sentencing in November she asked,
through her attorney, Bob
Ganstein, for leniency in her sentencing . Ganstein provided proof
that Kimbler was a model prisoner who had completed several
programs in prison. The materials
he submitted to the court included certificates, letters and a missive from the Big Sandy Regional
Detention Center which praised
Kimbler and noted that she had
completed programs dealing with
alcohol and drug addiction.
Caudill noted that he had the
material and added that he was ·
also in receipt of a victim impact •
statement from Judge Sparks.
The case came to the Floyd
County courts so as not to create '
any appearance of impropriety; ·
since Sparks was a circuit judge ·
in Johnson County.
Judge Caudill noted at '
Kimbler's sentencing that she ·
would become eligible for parole ·
sooner that other felons serving a ·
sentence of similar length since
her crime was not classified ai~
violent.
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HAll animals except man
know that the ultimate in life
is to enjoy it."
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Conaress sfiafC ma~e no Caw respecttna an esta6(£s~ment of reCiaion, or;:rofii6ttina tfie .free exercise thereof; a6rid8£na tfie freecfom of ~eecfi, or of t!U
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Editorial roundup
The Patriot-News, Harrlsbttrg, Pa., on identity theft:
It's unfortunate it took the identity theft of some 300,000 consumers to wake up Congress to companies that sell personal data,
but better late than never....
In addition to the LexisNexis security breach that allowed the
personal information to get into the hands of thieves, another company, ChoicePoint, last year was found to have unwittingly sold
data on 145,000 Americans to criminals posing as legitimate companies.
It's troublesome enough that these data information brokers
know more about us than we likely know about ourselves. But, with
the exception of California, there are no federal or state laws on the
books that even require these companies to notify consumers that
their personal data is stolen.
Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., has proposed using California's
tough security breach law as a model for federal legislation.
Another member of Congress, Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass.,
wants the Federal Trade Commission to regulate these companies
and to also restrict the sale of Social Security numbers.
These seem like good starting points ....
Uniform federal standards are clearly needed.
Chicago Tribune, on baseball fans:
A baseball fan in Fenway Park got more than he bargained for
the other night when he reached over a low right field wall, apparently trying to grab a ball hit for a triple by Red Sox catcher Jason
Varitek. The guy's hand collided with the mouth of Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield, who was trying to field the ball. Sheffield
reacted instantly by taking a swing at the fan.
The offender was promptly ejected from the stadium , so he did. n't get to see the Red Sox triumph over the hated Yankees. He was
' lucky not to be arrested, and he can expect to be held in contempt
by a lot of fans for daring to interfere with the game. (Even Red Sox
players sided with Sheffield, in a rare show of interteam solidarity.)
Oh, and the fan would be wise to avoid New York for a whilemaybe the next 20 years.
And all this was for what? A lousy baseball, for heaven's sakewhich he didn't even get. ...
T~ams go through dozens of them in every game without thinking twice about it. But many fans, seeing a round object headed
their way, react as though it's a winning lottery ticket or a splinter
from the True Cross. Occasionally, say when Barry Bonds hits a
• record-breaking home run, the ball can be valuable. But most of
them have about the same monetary worth as a day-old loaf of
bread ....
So it might be wiser, when a ball arcs toward your seat, just to
stay out of the way. If you don't believe us, ask Steve Bartman.
Cap
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New GOP
chairman
,.
looking to
keep state
party moving
by JOE BIESK
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANKFORT - Darrell Brock Jr.,
the new state Republican state party
chairman, isn't satisfied with complacency.
Brock, who officially took over the
state GOP reins Saturday, said he's planning new successes for his party. That
includes an eventual GOP takeover of the
House, winning control of more local
offices throughout the state and attracting
new voters.
"We're full speed ahead. We're
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aggressive. Everything we're doing is
action," Brock said in an interview with
The Associated Press last week. "We're
raising more money, we're recruiting
1more candip;ltes,1we:re regjsteripg ~ore
voters, and we're mobilizing our manpower."
Brock, who became chairman with
the support of Gov. Ernie Fletcher and
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, follows current state chairman John McCarthy,
whose resignation was effective Friday.
McCarthy said he wanted to return to the
private sector.
Brock takes over at a time when the
state GOP has experienced recent good
fortune in Kentucky.
It's registered a series of political
blows to Democrats at the polls.
Including Fletcher - who became the
first Republican governor in a generation
- the GOP has four statewide constitutional officeholders. Meanwhile, the
Democrats have three.
Republicans also hold five of the
state's six congressional seats and both
U.S. Senate seats. And, the party maintains control of the state Senate and has
made recent inroads in the House.
"It's all about work,'' Brock said.
"There's no maintammg here. •We're
moving up , and we're moving fast."
Brock, 39, most recently was commissioner of the Governor's Office for Local
Development. In that positi~n, Brock
was in charge o( the allocation of millions of dollars in state and federal
money to local communities.
A Kentucky native, Brock is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University.
Brock has worked for Johnson Controls
in Georgetown, and for Total Interior
Systems in Evansville, Ind.
·
While Brock has spent much of his •
career in the corporate world, he says
he's always followed politics. During
Fletcher's gubernatorial campaign,
Brock served as co-chairman of the governor's western Kentucky operations.
"I've always had an interest," Brock
said. "It's been in my heart and a passion
that I have."
Now, Brock plans to take that .interest
and help catapult the GOP forward. That
includes gaining control of the state
House and winning local offices throughout the state, he said.
"We're not the majority party in this ~
(See IDEAS,. page ten)
Letters
Are your kids really
at the movies?
263 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE
PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY 41653
I d e a s
0
This letter is to all of the parents
who have kids that go to the movie
theater in Prestonsburg.
I live very near the theater and
almost every night, especially the
weekends , I watch the kids wander
around
the
back
streets
of
Prestonsburg until time for the movie
to turn out.
Evidently what these kids are doing
is the minute their parents drive away
from the theater they take off from the
theater and wander around town until
time for the movie to "let out." Then
they go back to the theater and wait for
their parents to pick them up. Their
parents come back and pick them up
thinking they have been at the movie
the whole time. There are usually large
groups consisting of both boys and
girls wandering around the back
streets.
I am just trying to warn all of these
"unknowing" parents. Maybe you
should show up a little early one night
and see from what side of town your
child comes from.
Debbie Cooley
Prestonsburg
Against Bush cuts
I read the budget sheet for Kentucky,
and I feel that Bush should not cut security
spending as he is doing, because this leaves
many areas without the much needed
police officers in certain counties in
Kentucky. We do not have enough security
as it is the way crime has risen in the past
few years.
I recently had to call 911 for assistance
and it took them over an hour to get my
house. If a weapon would have been
involved, someone in my family could have
been dead before help would have arrived.
I hope that President Bush will reconsider on cutting this budget so low.
On the health care issue, I know that
health care is expensive but it is more
expensive for people like me, who doesn't
qualify for any health assistance. I have to
pay for medical visits and medicine. Even
though we are low income, it is not low
enough to get assistance for me. My'husband gets Medicare and Medicaid, and so
do my children. I think that the income levels should be lowered for households like
mine so everyone in my home could get
assistance.
On the education issue, I know what it is
like becau e I go 'to college full-time and if
I did not get the Pell Grant and student 1411
loans I do get, I couldn't go to college. I
feel that Bush needs to stop taking away
money for people to go to collf:ge, so that
people like me can get and edu~tion and a
good job, so we won't have to depend on
government assistance.
Also, I feel that Bush should 'stop the
colleges from raising their tuition every
chance they can to get more mQney for
their own benefit and take it from us: I still
have to do without and my family has to do
without a lot of things just so I can go to
school, hoping it will all be worth it when I
ftnish.
On the fuel assistance, roy family
receives assistance on the HEAP program~
and it helps a great deal during the winter
weather. It helps to relieve at least one
month of the cost.
Sandra Bauer
Salyersville
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22, 2005 • AS
TV-Turnoff Week invites you (and the
kids) to go seven days without the Tube
by FRAZIER MOORE
AP TELEVISION WRITER
NEW YORK - Television is
accused of many things, from
corruptmg our morals and coopting our republic to undermining our families and making
• pudges of our children. For all
sorts of reasons, TV routinely
gets kicked around plenty. And
now's u sreut time to kick it ultogeth~r - at least, for a week.
Thut's the idea behind TV·
Turnoff Week, which for the
II th yeur is inviting everyone to
"Tum off TV, tum on life." From
Monday (April 2S) through May
I, you cnn join as many as eight
million other viewers in pulling
the plug on TV, the Internet and
video games.
"We want to encourage people, especially parents of young
• children, to control and limit
screen time in the home," says
Frank Vespe, executive director
of the nonprofit Washington,
D.C.-based
TV-Turnoff
Network.
Raw numbers suggest a little
encouragement is needed.
A Kaiser Family Foundation
survey released in March found
third-graders through 12thgraders devoted, on average,
nearly six and a half hours per
day to TV and videos, music,
video games and computers.
Not only does TV-Turnoff
.,. Network's Web site explain
how to participate in a group
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
"
New releases out for rent this
week were a mixed bag, with
the top honors going to a martial
arts picture which got a limited
theatrical release despite critical
acclaim and a fast-paced story.
"House ' of the Flying
Daggers" - This is the best bet
for entertainment this week.
Director Yimou Zhang, normally associated with dramas like
"Raise the Red Lantern,"
returns to the martial arts genre
after scoring a success with last
year's Jet Li opus "Hero."
Here Zhang tells the story of
two policemen who are convinced that a blind courtesan is
actually a spy from a rebel clan
called Flying Daggers. They
hatch a plan to aid her escape
from jail with one of them along
as an accomplice. The idea is
that she will lead them to the
rebels but nothing is what it
seems.
This one features more twists
than a sidewinder and some
action set pieces which rival
those depicted in "Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The cinematogrnphy is also topnotch,
as arc the period cCJstumes nnd
surprising love story thnt
springs up in the finru reel and
adds poignancy to the action.
American Heart
turnoff, it also offers for download a brochure called "Turn It
Off! Real Tips from Real
Parents to Limit TV," which
looks beyond a week's abstinence: Applying limits for TV
use, such as no TV before
school or at mealtime. (Half the
2,000 kids in the Kaiser survey
said their families had no rules
for TV viewing.)
"As parents stop making TV
a focal point of the home, they
find the kids become active in a
lot of other things," Vespe says.
Taking no position on what's
"good" and "bad" programming, TV-Turnoff Network
holds that excessive screen
time, whatever the content, displaces healthier activities such
as play and exercise, while
much TV advertising promotes
an excessive and unhealthy diet.
(And not just in the United
States: This year activists in at
least 10 other countries including Brazil, Great Britain,
Japan, Italy and Mexico - are
promoting TV-Turnoff events,
Vespe says.)
Vespe's organization argues
against TV as the culture's
default mode, challenging the
ever-more-entrenched assumption that illuminated screens
should always be within sight.
With that in mind, TVTurnoff Network fights two different battles: In the home,
where TV, whatever the dosage,
is self-administered; and in the
rest of the world, where TV is a
forced-fed intravenous drip.
In public spaces - whether
stores or schools, arenas or elevators, airline seatbacks or
downtown sidewalks - TV has
staked its claim as an electronic
overlay, mediating and often
competing with the real life that
accompanies it.
Declares Vespe: "As much as
people like TV, I think you cun
find lots of them who would
ay, 'I don't like TV all the
time, everywhere.' But almost
all the cues in society are
encouraging us to spend more
time with the screens, und
encouraging us to think that
watching TV is a consequencefree activity.
"How hard is it to say to your
child that TV is not appropriate
all the time," he adds, "when
everywhere the child goes,
there are TVs ?"
For anyon~ troubled by television's growing presence, the
issue is one of control - or lack
of it.
Little wonder, then, that a
device called TV-B-Oone got a
hearty welcome when it hit the
market last October. The size of
a keychain fob, TV-B-Oone is a
$15 counterweapon that works
like a universal remote control,
turning off any TV within its
20-to-50-foot range.
"TV is appearing more and
more in public space, and we're
being marketed to in so many
"Birth" - Nicole Kidman
stars in this little seen film from
last year which was directed by
Jonathan
Grazer
("Sexy
Beast"). Audiences failed to
show up for this low-key drama
which centers on a young
woman who is still coping with
grief after losing her husband 10
years ago. She meets a boy who
was born on the date of her husband's death and slowly forms
the impression that he may be
the reincarnation of her lost
love. This slow-paced drama
builds to a startling climax
which is worth the effort for
determined viewers.
"Meet the Fockers" - The
cast from "Meet the Parents" is
back in this sequel which finds
them heading to Florida to meet
the parents of Ben Stiller's character. Robert Deniro and Blythe
Danner ret~rn as Stiller's
uptight future in-laws, and they
grate with Stiller's ultra-sensitive, peace-loving folks, who
are played by screen greats
Dustin Hoffman and Barbra
Streisand. The script doesn't
pack as many one liners as the
first film, but the game cast does
a fine job with some stilted
mnterial.
"A Love Song for Bobby
Long" ~ This drrun.n fnlled to
find audiences despite a east
which included John Travolta
and Scarlett Johansson. The
New Orleans locations are
flashy but this one fizzles as a
young woman returns home following her mother's death to
find that mom allowed a former
college literature professor to
move in while he worked on a
book. Travolta plays the prof
who seems ·too busy consuming
alcohol and wallowing in selfpity to get any writing done.
This one's slow going and never
seems to get anywhere.
"Malevolence" - Anchor
Bay Video's first theatrical
release is a 1970s-style exercise
in mayhem that begins with a
team of bank robbers seeking
shelter in a barn along with a
family they've taken hostage.
This plays like a cross between
"Reservoir Dogs" and "The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre"
when it turns out that a hostage
is kin to a slaughterhouse worker who is a few cans short of a
six-pack. Lots of carnage ensues
as the night draws on.
"Riding the Bullet" - A soso adaptation of a Stephen King
short story that first appeared
online as an e-book. Joshua
Jackson stars as man hitc:hing
across 100 miles of New
England winter to vhlit his
mother in a hospitnl. Slow going
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ways everywhere we go," marvels Mitch Altman, the San
Francisco-based inventor of the
gadget. "TV-B-Oone gives people a little bit of control, or a
sense of control, over that."
No, it can't dispatch a
panoramic video display pulsating over Times Square. But it
can quickly extinguish any TV
in a bnr or airport waiting area.
"Just point and press," the
package say11. "The power is in
your hands."
And without anyone being
the wiser that it's you.
Altman, a 48-year-old former TV addict who hasn't
owned a TV since 1980, says he
has sold 40,000 unit , primarily
through his Web site, despite an
advertising budget of zero. The
product seems to tickle the
fancy of those who learn about
it (including the media, which
have given it lots of publicity).
If the greatest corrective for TV
is the "off' switch, here is an
"off' switch that could change
the world.
TV-B-Oone "makes it fun to
turn off the TV," says Altman.
"And in so doing, it gets people
talking about turning off TV."
In fact, he plans to talk about
it himself at several Bay Area
classrooms during TV-Turnoff
Week, an eye-opening initiative
whose message his product validates: With your television off,
you can see TV more clearly for
what it is.
but it perks up when David
Arquette appears as a 1950sstyle drag racer who offers
Jackson a ride. Jackson has
adapted several King novels
before, including the eight-hour
miniseries "The Stand," but this
is a weaker effort.
Next week look for the film
adaptation
of
"Lemony
Snicket's
A
Series
of
Unfortunate Events," starring
the rubber-faced Jim Carrey.
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22, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Charles Clay Warrix
ChN'IC!i Clay Wwrllt1 69, of
Roanoke, Indlnna, died Sunday,
April l7, 2005, nt the Vhlitina
Nur e & Ho11plee Home in Pt.
Wayn~. lmUMn.
Dom MllY 22, 19~', hi Floyd
County, he WM tho 8on (')f ClwUQ
W3ffix gf Pr~SIDfl8btq, orn.l tnt\
llloo Oplll Buchtuum WIUT!x. Ho
wH~ n r~tlwd en&lneer for Ooneml
Eleetrle and 11 U.S. Army vetemn.
I
He is survived by his wife,
Anna Sue (Nig) Stumbo Warrix.
Other survivors include a son
and daughter-in-law: Todd C. and
Amy S. Warrix of Cincinnati,
Ohio; four grandchildren: Rob W.
Warrix, Mallory G. Warrix, Clint
B . H. Warrix, and Erika S. Warrix;
and two sisters: Janice James and
Sandra Shepherd, both of
Prestonsburg.
In addition to his mother, he
was preceded in death by a sister,
Sharon Lynn Warrix.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday,April21, at 3 pm., at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, in Martin, with Gene
Schwenk officiating.
Burial was in the Davidson
Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
home.
La1t111n
at Jenny Wiley
State Park.
Winifred "Winnie" Lemaster Blackburn
Winifred "Winnie" Lema!lter
Blackburn, 86, of
)>
Born Jt~nullry 7. 1919. In
Pre11ton11bura, 11he was the
daughter of the late James
bcr of the Fir11t United like fomily.
Methodl11t
Church,
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~he Wtlll pmeeded In d{lllth by Ht}m~. In Pm8ton8bYf!,
(Piji(! g~iiY~cy)
her huMbt~nd, Delmon Leon
Dlllekburn, @ft Oettlbtlr I, 1~82.
Survlv{)rli includ@ tme ~@n,
'fhoml\li Jomo11 Blnckburn of
Prestonsburg: also her faithful
Hansford
Lemaster
and
Florence Hereford Lemaster.
She was a homemaker, a mem-
friend and companion, Tippy
Lee, her Boston Terrier; and
many special friends, who were
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Mary
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She WM preeeded in deAth by
her husband, deotgc! OUsl~y.
Survivors itic1ud!: 1\rio &oh!i:
Eugene Ousley 11t1d oary Ousley,
both of Prestonsburg; one brother,
Taylor Slone of Prestonsburg; three
sist'.ers: Marie Prater, Thelma
Shepherd, and Maudie Ousley, all
of Blue River; two grandchildren:
Gary and Corey; and one greatgrap.dchild, Hunter.
In addition to her husband and
parents, she was preceded in death
by two sisters: Martha Ousley and
Lois Collins.
Funeral services were conductedThursday,April2l,at 11 am., at
the Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
in Martin, with Malcom Slone officiating.
Burial was in the Ousley
Cemetery, at Caney Fork, in
Martin, under the direction of
Nelson-Fl'!!Zier Funeral Home.
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John W. Hall Lodge F&AM
plans dinner meeting
John W. Hall Lodge 950
F&AM, Martin, will be having a
Past Master and a Past Matron
meeting and dinner on Saturday,
April 23, at 7 p.m. Stephen C.
Barnette, Master.
PHS class of '95
It's been 10 years! The PHS
class of 1995 is planning a
reunion.lf you are a classmate, or
know a classmate's whereabouts,
email
to:
angelapotter1995@yahoo.com
Stop the Hurt
Stop the Hurt is an event in
support of abuse awareness that
will be held on Apri122, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Martin
Comm. Center. Guest speakers,
singing.
~
PHS Class of '84
The Prestonsburg High School
Class of 1984 is seeking members of the class for a 20/21 st year
reunion, scheduled to be held this
coming July. If you are, or if you
know of, • former classmate,.
please
email
to:
phs_class_of_1984@yahoo .com,
or call 606-638-3941.
Spring Piano Recital
Students of David Leslie will
Jill present their annual Spring
Recital on April 24, at 5:30
p.m., at the First Presbyterian
Church of Pikeville. A reception will follow. The public is
cordially invited to attend. For
more information, call 4320633.
~
1
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at
the Corps Recreation area,
Jenny Wiley State Park, Shelter
#2. Bring covered dish, table
service, pictures, etc. All welcome to attend.
BLHS High School Reunion
Classes of the 1930's, 1940's,
1950's and 1960's. To be held
Saturday, June 25. For info.,
call Joe Hinchman at 874-2821
or Marvin Williamson at 4 783310.
, 1,
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or
Gene Davis at 874-2873.
Senior Expo
Sponsored by HRMC and area
agencies. To be held May 4, at
the Jenny Wiley State Park's
Stumbo Convention Center. For
those age 55 and older. Broad
range of topics including
Preventing
Exploitation,
Nutrition, Aging and Gardening
Tips.
$5/person, which
includes a lunch of catfish, soup
beans, cornbread, garden salad,
cole slaw, beverage and dessert.
For more info., contact Melissa
Vance, Dir. of Comm. Dev. at
HRMC, at 886-7468.
JCHS Class of '75
The Johnson Central High
School Class of 1975 will hold
a 30-year class reunion on June
11. For more information, contact Marsha Cantrell at 789W1 2080 or Kathy Trimble at 2973202.
HRMCComm.
Calendar • April-May
•Aprll23 ·Healthy Living with
Diabetes, Meeting Place A & B,
Highlands Medical Office Bldg.,
9-ll :30 a.m.
•May 10 - Mended Hearts,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
•May 10 - Senior Advantage,
Meeting Place A & B, 9:30-11:30
a.m.
•May 14 - Child Birth classes,
Meeting Place A & B, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m.
•May 19 • Living Well with
Diabetes
Support
Group,
Meeting Place A & B, 5·6 p.m.
For more information, call 8867424.
Attention:
BLHS -Class· of
'85
It's been 20 years! Reunion is
being planned. If you are a classmate, or if you know of a classmate's whereabouts, please email
addresses to Debbie Hall Parsons
or Gwen Cecil at: dochallparsons
@charter.net.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30,
at the Presbyterian Church in
Prestonsburg. Classes are held
Monday,
Wednesday,
and
Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the old R
& S Building. Classes are offered
by the Floyd County Health
Department. Call the health
department, 886-2788, for more
information.
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area CAP.
office is taking applications for its
"Senior Training Program." You
must be 55 or older to apply. In
Floyd, call 886-2929; Johnson,
call 789-6515; Magoffin, call
349-2217; Pike, call 432-2775;
and in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
at 6 p.m. For more info., call
Dana Caudill at 886-0265, or
Jane Bond at FCHD.
•Alzheimer's Association, East·
em KY Regional Oftlce - 24hour Helpline, call 1-800-2723900 for emotional support, local
resources, and other information.
•MS Support Group - Meets
third Monday of each month at
7:00p.m. at the Seton Complex,
Martin. Offers group support for
MS patients and their caregivers.
•Overeater's Anonymous (O.A.)
• Meets each Monday, at 3:30
p.m., at the St. M11rthn Clltholic
Church, Water Onp Road. For
more info., call 886-2513.
•US TOOt Prostate Cancer
Survivors Support Group • For
all men with prostate cancer and
their families. Group meets the
3rd Thursday of each month, at 6
p.m., at the Ramada Inn,
Paintsville
•Community Weight Loss
Support Group
Meet~
Thursday's at 6:30 p.m., at the
Martin Community Center. For
more info., call 377-6658. Those
who have had gastric bypass
surgery most especially welcome
to attend. Meetings being offered
as support to anyone needing
extra support in dealing with
weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline· 24hour Crisis Line manned . by
Certified Domestic Violence
counselors. Call 886-002~. or 1·
800-649-660~,
Remember,
"Love Doesn't Have to Hurt."
•Kentucky Baptist Homes for
Children • Free, confidential
assistance for unplanned pregnancy concerns. Talk with someone
who cares about you and your
baby. Cal11-800-928-5242.
•Disabled? -You may be eligible
for grant money to assist in your
daily living. For an application or
more information, call 886-4326.
•AS.K. (Adoption Support for
Kentucky) - Support group for
all adoptive parents (public, private, international, and kinship
care), foster parents and all others interested in adoption. To be
held the first Monday of each
month, at the Department for
Community Based Services
office, 1009 North Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg, from 6·8 p.m.
Chlldcare will not be provided.
For more information, contact
Dedra Slone, adoptive parent
liaison, at 432-4110 or 422-7927,
or email to: doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the Big
Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc. to fmd out about
child care services in your area,
the STARS for KIDS NOW
licensing standards program, and
how you can earn an income by
staying home with your own children while caring for the children
of others. Find out more by calling Cheryl Endicott at 886-1280,
or 888-872-7227 (toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.RS.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
m
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t
h
ly meetings at the Paintsville
Recreation Center. For more
information, call Trudy at 889-
9333, or
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: lstMonday, 11 a.m., at
Christ United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall.
Cliffside/Prestonsburg: 3rd
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at
Cliffside Community Room.
David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m., at
St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin: 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.,
Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble
Quilt
Guild: lst/3rd Wednesdays, 10
a.m., Extension Office.
Prestonsburg: 2nd Tuesday,
1:30 p.m., Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of members (call 886-2668 for info.)
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group - Meets on
the second Tuesday of each
month at the First Presbyterian
Church (near Jerry's Restaurant),
297-~147.
Everyone
welcome.
•Narcottc1
Anonymous (NA) •
Each Wednesday, from 7·8 p.m.,
in the Atrium Conference Room,
2nd floor, May Tower, Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. For more
info., contact Chris Cook at 606433-1119
or
christophercook@hotmail.com.
NATIONAl VOlUNTEER WEEK
April 17-23.
.,
Celebrating the efforts of volunteers and their
contributions at the local, state and national level.
Highlands Regional Medical Center pays tribute to and
offers sincere thanks to all the Auxilians and Volunteers
who give their time and talents to help the Medical Center.
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Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unemployed, and would like to make
money while being trained in
skills that will help you gain
employment, or become reemployed, contact Bill Little,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big
Sandy
Area
Development
District, at 886-2374. "Area
Employers are Looking for
Dependable Workers like YOU!"
External Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 25 and
older can earn a high school
diploma by demonstrating skills
learned on the job or in raising a
family. Flexible scheduling is
provided and confidentiality
maintained. Classes are held at
the Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation
Center, in Thelma, Mon. thru Fri.,
with evening classes on
Thursday, from 4:30-8:30.
Contact Andy Jones at 800-4432187, ext. 186, or Linda Bell, at
ext. 160 to make an appointment.
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WHY BE A VOLUNTEER
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IT'S NOT FOR FAME
IT'S NOT FOR ONLY PERSONAL GAIN
IT'S NOT FOR LOVE OF FELLOWMAN
OR JUST TO LEND A HELPING HAND
IT'S NOT FOR MEDALS WORN WITH PRIDE
IT'S FOR THE FEELING DEEP INSIDE
OF HELPING OTHERS FAR AND NEAR
THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
First Assembly of God, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lorie Vannucci,
Minister.
New Bethel Assembly of God, Burning Fork Rd., Salyersville;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam) Smith, Minister.
Praise Assembly, 1 mile S. of Prestonsburg, Intersection of Rt. 80
and U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; J.M. Sloce, Minister.
BAPTIST
Allen First Baptist, Allen; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Arnold Turner,
Minister.
Auxier FrHwll Baptlet, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 pm.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Bobby Spencer,
Pastor.
Benedict Baptist, Slick Rock Branch, Cow Creek; Sunday School,
10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Gordon Fitch, Minister.
Betsy Layne Free Will Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tracy Patton, Minister.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College Baptist Student
Union, J 102; Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.; Vera Joiner, 886-3863, ext.
67267.
Bonanza Freewill Baptist, Abbott Creek Road, Bonanza; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Jimmy D. Brown, Minister.
Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist, Corn Fork; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Roger Music,
Minister.
Calvary Southern Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Doug Lewis, Minister.
Community Freewill Baptist, Goble Robarts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Paul D. Coleman, Minister.
Cow CrHk Frttwlll Baptlet, Cow Creek; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Nathan Lafferty,
Minister.
Daniell Creek Baptllt Fellowlhlp Church of Gocl, Banner,
Services: Saturday night, 7 p.m.; Sunday morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday
night, 7 p.m.; Henry Lewis, Minister.
Drift Freewill Baptl1t, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30p.m.; Thursday, 8:30p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
Endicott FrHWIII Baptllt, Buffalo; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H. Smith, Pastor.
Filth Bible Church, an Independent Baptist Church, located on
1428, between Allen & Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday
Morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study
&Prayer, 6 p.m.; Pastor, Rev. Stuart E. Swanberg.
R&S Truck Body Co., lie.
P.O. Box 420, Allen, KY 41601
8555 South U.S. Highway 23,
lvcl, KY 41642
Phone: (606) 874-2151
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Phone: (606) 285-5181
Fax: (606) 285-6422
Our Lady of the Way
Hospital
11203 Main St. Box 910 Martin, KY 41649
www.olwh.org
Faith Freewill Baptist, 1/4 mile above
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday
Worldwide Eqpt. on Rt. 1428; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Mithchell, Minister.
Buddy Jones, Minister.
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School,
Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday Bible Study
9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7
10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11:00
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy
... Ask now the beasts,
a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.,
Osborne, Minister.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
and they shall teach
First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles
thee; and the fowls of the
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday
up Toler Creek on right; Sunday School,
Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6
air, and they shall tell
p.m.; Graydon Howard, Minister.
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale
thee: or speak to the
Bush, Minister.
Firat Baptlat, 54 S. Front St. (Irene Cole
Memorial); Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
WHklbury Church of Chrl1t; Sunday
earth, and it shall teach
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
School, 10 a.mm.; Worship Service, 10:45
thee;
and
the
fishes
of
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Dr. Floyd Price, min·
a.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
lster.
the sea shall declare
CHURCH OF GOD
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big
unto thee. Who knoweth
Betay
Layne
Church of God, Old U.S.
Branch, P.O. Box 410, Prestonsburg, KY
23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
not in all these that the
41653; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
hand of the LORD hath
7 p.m.; Judtth Caudill, Minister.
7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
wrought this? in whose
Community Church of God, Arkansas
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
Creek, Martin; Worship Service, 11 a.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
hand is the soul of every
Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
living thing, and the
First Church of God; Sunday School, 10
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6
breath of all mankind.
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steven V.
11 a.m. &6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Williams, Pastor.
Grethel Baptist, State Rt. 3379,
Garrett Church of God, Garrett; Sunday
(Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday School,
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Donald
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Bragg, Minister.
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist;
In
VIctory Assembly of God, West
Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.; Worship
Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10:00;
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Worship Service, 11:00 & 8:30; Wednes·
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7 p.m.; David Garrett, Minister.
day Evening, 8:30; Gary Stanley, Pastor.
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Jacka Creek Baptlat, Bevinsville; Sunday
Landmark Church of God, Goble
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Roberts Addition; Sunday School, 10
and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jeff Barrett, Minister.
a.m.; Worship Service, 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Katy Friend FrHwlll Baptlat, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School. Kenneth E. Prater, Jr., Minister.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Little Paint Flrlt Church of God, 671 Uttle Paint Road, East Point;
Jim Price, Minister.
Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
L.aokty FrHWIII Baptllt, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Wednesday, 7 p.. ; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
Th1 Ligon Church of God of ProphiCy, Saturday Services, 7:00
Llncer Baptlet Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Ralph
School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 :00 a.m., Evening Woshlp, Hall, Pastor.
6:00p.m .. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.;
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
EPISCOPAL
Liberty Bapt11t, Denver; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, St. Jamn Eplecopal; Sunday Service, 9:46a.m.; Holy Eucharist
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Merle Uttle, Minister.
11 :oo a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m,, Holy Eucharist &
Ligon Community FrHwlll Baptlat, Ligon Worship Service, Healing 7:30p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m.
LUTHERAN
Martin Branch Freewill Baptl1t, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James Our Savior Lutheran, Slpp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
(Red) Morris, Minister.
Paintsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Martin Freewill Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; John L. Blair,
METHODIST
Minister.
Auxier United Methodist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Maytown First Baptist, Main St., Maytown; Sunday School, 10 Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bob Mln;ster.
Varney, Minister.
B&tty Layne United Methodist, next to B.L. Gymnasium; Sunday
McDowell First Baptist, McDowell; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Gene Randy Blackburn, Minister.
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Bracken, Minister.
Allen Chrtat United Methodist, Allen; Sunday School, 9:45am.; Worship
Middle CrHk Baptllt. Blue River; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.&6p.m.;Wednesday, 7p.m.; Kenneth Lemaster, Minister.
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Eugene Cook, Community United Methodlat, 141 Burke Avenue (off University
Minister.
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Lighthouse Baptlat, 2194 KY Rt. 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steve Pescosolldo,
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Minister.
7 p.m.; Donald Crisp, Minister.
Elllott'e Chapel Free Methodlat, At. 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
home phone 285·3385
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smtth,
Pleasant Home BaP,IIet, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday Minister.
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Emma United Methodist, Emma; Sunday Worship Service, 2 p.m.;
7 p.m.; Mark Tackett, Pastor.
Jack Howard, Minister.
Pleasant Valley Old Regular Baptist Church, Tinker Fork; Firat United Methodist, 256 South Arnold Avenue; 9 a.m.
Meeting time 1st Saturday & Sunday of each month, 3rd Sunday Contempory Service; Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service,
Evening at 6;00 p.m.; Moderator, Gary Compton; Assist. Moderator, 10:55 a.m. and 5 p.m. UMYS Service; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Mark D.
Jimmy Conley.
Walz, Pastor.
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner; Sunday School, 10 a.m; Worship Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday Morning
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; J.B. Hall, Pastor. Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Mid-week Service, 7 p.m.;
Sunday Evening Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
Phone: (606) 874-3222.
Rock Fork Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.; month at 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wendell Crager, Graceway United Methodist, Rt. 80, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 7 p.m.; Roy Harlow,
Minister.
Rock Fork Regular Baptist, Garrett; Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Minister.
Salisbury United Methodist, Printer; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Earl Slone, Minister; Jerry Manns, Assistant Minister.
Salt Lick United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship Service, Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Bobby G.
10:30 a.m.; 4th Sunday; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Pastor, Chester Lawson, Minister.
Wayland United Methodist, Rt. 7, Wayland; Sunday School, 10
Lucas.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Brad Tackett,
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Minister.
Wheelwright United Methodist, Wheelwright; Sunday School, 10
Pastor, Robert Shane Powers.
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Bobby Isaac, Minister.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Vogle Day United Methodist Church, Harold; Sunday School,
The Third Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study,
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
7:00p.m.; Dennis C. Love, Pastor.
Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist, U.S. 23 (north of Layne Brothers);
Drift Pentecostal, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Ted Shannon,
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chuck Ferguson, Minister.
Minister.
Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist; Cliff Road; Sunday Free Pentecostal Church of God, Rt. 1426, East Point; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00 School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Thurs.,
p.m.;,Evening Service, 6:00p.m.; No Service the 1st Sunday of 6:30p.m.; Buster Hayton, Minister.
each month; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jody Spencer, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of Gocl, Weeksbury; Sunday School, 10
Trimble Chapel Freewill Baptist; Intersection of U.S. 23 and KY a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m.; John
80, Water Gap; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, "Jay" Patton, Minister.
11 a.m. and Evening Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
Free Pentecostal Deliverance, Ext. 46 off Mt.. Parkway at
Study, 7 p.m., Youth Services 7 p.m.; Everyone Welcome.
Campton; Worship Service, Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.; Patricia
United Comunlty Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service, 2 Crider, Minister.
p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Carlos Beverly, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Holiness, Rt. 122, Upper Burton; Sunday
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist, Wheelwright Junction; Sunday School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m; Friday, 7 p.m.; Louis
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sanlan, Minister; David Pike, Associate Minister.
7 p.m.; Louis Ferrari, Minister.
Goodloe Pentecostal, Rt. 850, David; Worship Service, 6 p.m.;
CATHOLIC
Malcom Slone, Minister.
St. Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11 :15 a.m.; Saturday, 5 Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal, Floyd and Magoffin County
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Line; ; Worship Service, 6:30 p.m.; Mike D. Caldwell, Minister. 2976262.
CHRISTIAN
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Main St., Martin; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; 2nd Sat., 7 p.m.; Thurs.,
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
Garrett Community Christian, Route 550, Garrett; Worship 7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
Service, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Donme Free Pentecostal Church, Dwale; Services Saturday, 6 p.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m.: No Sunday N;ght
Hackworth, Minister.
Service.
VIctory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.;
WorshlpService, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7p.m;ShermWilliams, Minister.
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Drift Presbyterian, Route 1101, Drift; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10 First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School, 9:30a.m.;
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; George C. Love, Minister.
Tommy J. Spears, Minister.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Prestonsburg Church of Christ, 88 Hwy. 1428; Worship Service,
10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Richard Kelly and Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Gary
Kidder, Ministers.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sheph Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H.
Harmon, Minister.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATIER DAY SAINTS
Highland Church of Christ, Rt. 23, Hager Hill; Sunday School, 10 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Relief
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Society/Preisthood/Primary, 9:30a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.;
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Sacrament Mtg., 11:20 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chester Varney, House address, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649; Meeting House telephone number: 285·3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
Minister.
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Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
OiHER
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;
Pastor
Atha
Johnson
welcomes
everyone to attend services at
Lonie Meade, Minister.
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; the CHURCH of GOD of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
school10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
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Drift Independent, Drift; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m. .,
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea market), Sundat,
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg, Pastor 889-090Et
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prestonsburg; Sunda
School, 10:30 a.m. ; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Don Shepherd, Minister. •
Faith Revelation Ministery, 1/4 mile above Worldwide Equipmen~
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m~
Randy Hagans, Minister.
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Faith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship Service, 1~
a.m.; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Buddy and Maude Frye, Minister.
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Full Gospel Community, (fonnerly of Martin) moved to Old Aile~
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Sundap
evening, 6:30p.m.; Wed., 6:30pm.; Lavonne Lafferty, Minister. ~
Lighthouse Temple, Main St. and Hall St.; Worship Service, 1~
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m.; Roy Cosby, Minister. ~
Living Water Mlnletrlel Full Qoepel Church, Conley Fork ~
Spurlock, Prestonsburg; Wednesday, 7:00p.m., Sunday Evenln~
6:00p.m. Pastor: Curt Howard.
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Martin Houle of Worship, Old Post Office St.; Worship Service,~
p.m., Saturday/Sunday.
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Old Time Holiness, 2 miles up Arkansas Creek, Martin; Sunda~
School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; John :
Patton, Minister.
Spurlock Bll:ile(Baptlst), 6227 Spurlock Creek Rd., Prestonsbur~
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday,
p.m.; Jim Stephens, Minister. 886-1003.
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Town Branch Church; Sunday School 10 a.m except for firef
Sunday in each month.; WOrship Service, Sun. morning 10:00 a.m~:
Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; No Sunday night services o~
first Sunday of each month. Tom Nelson, Minister.
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The Father House, Big Branch, Abbott Creek; Sunday School, 1Q
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wright, Minister.
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The Tabernacle, Rt. 321 (Old Plantation Motel), Christiaa
Educator, 10:00; Sunday Morning, 11 :00; Sunday Evening, 7:0~
Wednesday, 7:00; Pastors, Paul and Ramona Aiken.
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Youth Fellowship Center, Wheelwright; Monday-Tuesday, 6 p.m~
Thursday, 7 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Corporate Notice
General Motors Corporation currently has a huge surplus of 2005
vehicles in the region. Current model year vehicle production efforts
have exceeded projections and are increasing this supply.
Walters. Chevrolet-Buick, one of the largest General Motors dealers in
the region, has received a massive shipment of new inventory from
General Motors Corporation.
This has resulted in a need for an immediate elimination of inventory to
rectify this situation. The firm of Hamlin, Novel & Reaves has been
retained by Walters Chevrolet-Buick to inform the general public of the
first opportunity to purchase this inventory.
During this event, over 200 new GM vehicles will be marked with
rebates as high as $5000.00 ·d ollars and discounts as high as $6,000
dollars. $11,000.00 dollars in total savings. Financing rates will be as
low as 0.0% APR.* State licensed retailers will be on site to offer top
dollar on all trade-ins. Upon purchase of a vehicle, any balance owed
on your trade will be paid off.**
In addition, liens have been released on over 100 pre-owned cars,
trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles for immediate disposal prior to
auction. These vehicles have been inspected and titles have been
certified clear for transfer.
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upon arrival to the dealership, as on-the-spot delivery will be in effect.
Due to the anticipated response, we urge you to call for an
appointment.
This elimination of inventory will be held for THREE DAYS ONLY on
Thursday, April 21st, Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd from
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For
Marriage
Licenses
Juanita
Bailey, 52, of
Paintsville, to Sammie K
Henson, 44, of Manchester.
Mary Francis Akers. 25, to
Shannon Keith Newsome, 29,
both of. Pikeville.
Ruie E. Crislip, 75, of Flat
Gap, to Bobby J. Preston. 72, of
River.
Civil Suits
Filed
Sandy Harris vs. Kenneth
Allen; divorce.
Melody Hamilton vs. Dewey
Hamilton; divorce.
Bobbi Music vs. Terry Music;
divorce.
Joyce Ousley vs. Amy Crum;
petition for health care insurance.
Tonda Conn vs. Aaron Conn:
petition for health care insurance.
Jessica Webb vs. William
Webb; petition for child support
and health care insurance.
Pamela Shelton vs. Mark
McKinney; petition for child support and health care insurance.
Cabinet for Families Services
vs. Heather Meade; petition for
child support and health care
insurance.
Roy Howell vs. Candy
Howell; divorce.
Kenneth Prater vs. Jeneline
Prater; divorce.
Elden Howard vs. Karen
Howard; divorce.
Mike Music vs. Crystal Music;
divorce.
Small
Claims
Filings
Sandra Nelson vs. Joey Lowe;
unpaid rent.
East Kentucky Tire lnc. vs.
Julian Fields; alleged debt.
Timothy Brahman vs. Phillip
Baldridge; alleged damage to
QuikSilverTown Homes property.
Interstate Battery System vs.
David Chaffins; alleged debl.
Charges
Filed
Donnie A. Mahon, 33,
Edgarton, W.Va.: public intoxication.
James N. Sisco, 50, Hager
Hill; public intoxication of a controlled substance, possession of
marijuana, prescription not in its
original container, unsworn falsification to authorities.
Maggie L. Marcum, 28, Hi
Hat; public intoxication.
Jeffrey D. Fitzpatrick, 23,
Somerset; misdemeanor theft.
64,
Venita
Bullinger,
Somerset; five counts of misdemeanor theft.
Karen Sue Bartley, 44,
Newport; fourth-degree assault,
violation of an emergency protection or domestic violence order.
Brandon L. Endicott, 22,
Banner; fourth-degree assault,
public intoxication of a controlled substance.
Harry Bartley, 45, Newport;
fourth-degree assault, violation
of an emergency protection
order.
Vickie Henson, 29, Melvin;
terroristic threatening.
David Keathley, 35, Dwale;
misdemeanor theft.
Dennis
Johnson,
34,
Wheelwright;
third-degree
criminal abuse.
Willie Hall, 72, Beaver;
obstructing a highway.
Oscar
Little,
27,
Wheelwright; disorderly conduct, fourth-degree assault.
Orville
Thomson,
56,
Stanville; public intoxication.
John Perales, 40, Grand
Prairie, Texas; public intoxication.
Jimmie Mills, 33, Pikeville;
fourth-degree assault.
William R. Hall Jr., 30,
Allen; public intoxication.
Billy J. Hall, 18, Banner;
public intoxication.
Joseph Hunt, 43, I vel; fourthdegree assault, resisting arrest.
Deloris Kidd, 40, Honaker;
fugitive.
Sue Marsillett, 36, Inez; driving under the influence, driving
on a DUI-suspended license, no
seatbelt, no insurance.
Bruce Jarrell, 22, Dana;
felony theft (checks).
e Recor
Jeremy
Johnson,
23,
Prestonsburg; felony theft (auto).
Stuart King, 32, Teaberry;
fleeing/evading, driving on a suspended license.
Joshua
Hoover,
20,
Prestonsburg; first-degree burglary (forced entry).
Randy
Yates,
34,
Prestonsburg; felony theft.
Inspections
Rorror Mobile Home Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Mobile home
space not in compliance, individual garbage containers insufficient.
Owens Mobile home Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Lots not properly numbered, park not in compliance, lots sizes not in compliance,
park lacks individual garbage containers, several lots have a moderate amount of scattered debris,
park lacks adequate lighting.
Holiday Inn, Prestonsburg,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Gasket on wanner oven in
bad repair, dish racks observed
stored on floor, ceiling in men's
restroom in disrepair, clothing
observed improperly stored in
food prep area. Score: 96.
Mama's Kitchen, Route i06,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Unable to locate thermometers in some units used to
maintain product temp, all food
products need to be covered or
protected while in coolers or
freezers, hair restraints not in use
during food prep, counter tops in
some disrepair, waste receptacles
not covered in food area, floors in
disrepair and not easily cleanable.
Score: 91.
Pork Rind Shack, Prestonsburg,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Food items not stored minimum of six inches off floor,
garbage containers not properly
covered. Score: 96.
Big Sandy Community and
Technical College Grill, follow-up
inspection. Violations noted:
Critical item corrected, one noncritical item uncorrected. Scpre: 98.
Baptist
Day
Care,
Prestonsburg, follow-up inspection. Critical item corrected, one
non-critical item uncorrected.
Score: 99.
Roadies, Harold, regtilar
inspection. Violations noted:
Unable to locate all thermometers·
in units used to maintain product
temp, proper hair restraints not in
use, some counter top areas in disrepair, wiping cloths not stored
properly, microwave in need of
cleaning, paper towels missing
from hand sink in food prep area,
lighting riot adequate in food prep
area, mop head stored on floor.
Score: 88.
Wells Mobile Home Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Lots not properly numbered, some mobile home
lot sizes are not of compliance
standard. Score: 96.
Hyden Mobile Home Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Some Jot sizes
not of compliance standard. park
lacks sufficient number of garbage
containers. Score: 96.
Property
Transfers
Rosalee Jervi~. Matthew
Jervis, Darrell and Cindy Jervis,
Ellis Lee and Monica Jervis to
Lonzo and Tammy Jervis, property located at Buffalo Creek.
Thoma1> and Tammy Stanley
to Timothy L. Spears, property
located at Prater Creek.
James Gibson to Sam Doyle,
property location undisclosed.
Jonathan 0. and Julie Rachele
Morris to Jonathan and Julie
Morris, property location undisclosed.
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one of the things that we want to
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majority party in the future."
State Democratic Party
Chairman Jerry Lundergan said
he wished Brock "the very
best," as chairman. But,
Lundergan said he thought
Brock's goals would fall short.
"The Republican Party has
peaked," Lundergan said. "I
think that basically they have
fooled a lot of Kentucky voters.
They
have
indicated
to
Kentucky voters one thing and
done another."
Still, Brock point~ to the passage
of a state budget, and an overhaul of
Kentucky's tax code as some examples of recent successes.
Meanwhile, Fletcher said he
supported Brock because he
was "an excellent individual"
who had knowledge about the
state and its citizens.
"He's a good Republican,"
Fletcher said last week. "He
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Kentuckians and I think he'll do
a good job of organizing and
leading our party over the next
several years."
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Bobcats paste Phelps, I 1·2
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PHELPS - Betsy Layne made the long
·p to Phelps worthwhile Tuesday evening.
he Bobcats came into Tuesday's game
losers of their last two contests, losses to
Sheldon Clark and East Ridge, respectively.
Tuesday's road game in Pike County afforded Betsy Layne a win. The Bobcats went
down in order in the top half of the first
inning, but did the majority of their scoring
in the second and third innings en route to an
11-2 win over the Hornets.
Files from Rockford
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by RICK BENTLEY
TIMES COLUMNIST
ROCKFORD, ill.- It was a night that
shined the spotlight on college bowling, with
a good deal of it landing on our fair school.
Pikeville College has received a lot of
media attention this week, with some casting a dark shadow on the school. You
wouldn't have known it on Wednesday
however at the
"Night
of
Champions" banquet, which served
as a precursor to
this
week's
Intercollegiate
Bowling
Championships.
Five Pikeville
bowlers
were
Rick Bentley
among the 277
Academic
AllAmericans this year. I want you to think
about ~at. It's flabbergasting to me that
277 cpllege bowlers have maintained a
C\Jmulative - that means not just for one
semester, but overall - grade-point average of 3.5 for their college career.
., For Pikeville, Cassady Schuab was
J ined by four teammates on the women's
side- Kayla Bandy, LaDeanna Damron,
Michelle McKay and Stacey Wyatt.
For their talents on the lanes, two Lady
Bears were Second Team All-Americans.
Junior Michelle Leonard and freshman
Kayla Bandy were honored. Also, Bandy
was named the Rookie of the Year as the
best first-year bowler in the country.
However, the night was stolen by
Pikeville .College Coach Ron Damron,
who delivered a keynote address that was
informative, enlightening and all-encompassing. In short, before a houseful of
~owlers, administrators, coaches and parents, he offered something for everybody.
In his 15-minute address, Damron
talked about how bowling has enhanced
Pikeville College, providing the single
reason that 36 student-athletes call the
school home. He talked about how it also
had a positive impact on the school's bottom line and enrollment figures.
The most touching part was when the
coach spoke about three of his bowlers
and the difference college bowling had
made in their lives. The students, all
seniors who will graduate in May, were
facing difficulties and stood at the crossroads when happenstance and a healthy
tose of good luck brought them to a town
they'd never heard of before.
One had already been dismissed from a
state university, one was at a community
college and the other was out of school
working odd jobs. All three needed direc(See BENTLEY, page two)
Betsy Layne scored three runs in both the
second and third innings.
Shawn Hamilton took to the mound for
Betsy Layne and pitched well, recording the
win in impressive fashion.
Brandon Thacker and Brendon Combs
each had triples for the Bobcats. Cleanup
hitter Cody Click scored four times for
Betsy Layne and Hamilton helped his cause,
cracking a double and scoring twice .
The Bobcats scored one run in the fifth
inning and two each in the sixth and seventh
innings.
Betsy Layne was due back in action yes-
terday on the road at Paintsville. On
Tuesday, the Bobcats and Allen Central are
tabbed to hook up in the second of two regular-season contests.
East Ridge 4, Betsy Layne 0: On
Monday, Betsy Layne played on the road in
Pike County against the host East Ridge
Warriors. The Bobcats lacked offense in a
big way, struggling to get any runs across in
the loss. East Ridge made the most of strong
pitching, defense and hitting.
David Ratliff pitched and recorded the win
(See BOBCATS, page two)
Betsy Layne first baseman Brandon Kidd awaited a Phelps
pitch.
Rebels return t9 winning ways
·with victory over South Floyd
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
Allen Central Coach Kenneth Johnson welcomed
the winning effort.
"We finally got back on the winning track,"
Johnson said with a sense of relief. "I just tried to keep
PIKEVILLE - Betsy Layne simply
took care of business in the opening
round of the 15th Region All "A" Classic
softball tournament Monday night. The
Ladycats, after drawing Allen Central in
the opening round, went out and shook
off a slow start. Neither team scored in
either of the first two innings. Both came
alive in the third inning. Betsy Layne was
the livelier of the two, though. The
Ladycats plated seven runs in the third
inning. Betsy Layne took a 7-3 lead out
of the third inning and went on to beat the
Lady Rebels 16-5 .
"I believe both teams came out a little
nervous and hesitant," said Betsy Layne
Coach Christina Crase. "After the first two
innings the nerves began to fade away. The
third inning was huge for us. We scored
seven runs. We had a few walks to start us
off and then some tremendous hits from
Kim Clark, Breann Akers, and Megan
Hamilton. We made a few mental errors in
the third and fourth innings allowing for a
slight come back, but we were able to overcome in the last two innings.
Akers, who is set to sign to play volleyball
for nearby Pikeville College, took the pitching duties for Betsy Layne and ran with them.
Akers , in the winning performance,
allowed just two earned runs while walking just four batters and striking out five.
Kim Clark led the Betsy Layne offensive charge. Clark, who has already
signed to play both basketball and softball at Pik~ville College, provided a single, double and triple.
Clark frnished with four runs batted in.
Tiffany Bishop drove in three runs.
Amanda Hunter, Kayla Case and
Misty Tackett all scored three times each
for the Ladycats.
Senior pitcher Becky Thomas took the
loss for the Lady Rebels.
Offensively, Tanda Conn led Allen Central
with three hits. Alanna Cline added two hits.
Five different Lady Rebels scored runs.
Allen Central managed 11 hits.
Betsy Layne pulled away late , scoring
eight runs in the last two innings.
"Senior Tiffany Bishop came alive in
the seventh with a clutch triple, with two
outs which allowed for three of our five
runs," Crase said, looking back. "A couple starters came out of a hitting slump in
this game and I hope it continues
throughout the tournament. "
On Tuesday, Betsy Layne advanced to
face Pikeville and subsequently ended its
regional All "A" run. Pikeville won 9-0.
Betsy Layne failed to find any offense in
the shutout loss.
(See REBELS, page two)
(See LADYCATS, page two)
photos by Jamie Howell
MEETING OF THE MINDS: Allen Central and South Floyd
players and coaches met prior to the start of Tuesday's
58th District/Floyd County Conference game. Allen
Central broke a five-game losing skid, beating South
Floyd 7-3.
Right: Allen Central junior pitcher Nick McGuire went to
the plate with a pitch during Tuesday's game against
South Floyd.
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
ALLEN - Allen Central beat Floyd County rival
South Floyd 7-3 Tuesday and in the process broke a
five-game losing streak that included losses to
Pikeville, Pike County Central and Prestonsburg. Prior
to Tuesday's win over South Floyd, which at 0-7
remains winless on the season, Allen Central hadn't
won since the 15th Region All "A" Classic sernifrnals.
South Floyd continues to look for its first win of the
2005 season. On Saturday, Magoffin County edged
South Floyd I 0-9.
Nick Music went the distance on the mound for the
Rebels. Music, a junior, gave up three hits in the first
inning before settling down.
Scott Allen started and absorbed the loss for the
Raiders.
Ladycats beat Allen
Central, fall to Pikeville
Two bowlers named All-American;
Damron addresses IBC
Wilkinson-Stumbo
to host FCA banquet
TIMES STAFF REPORT
ROCKFORD, Ill. - On the eve of the
beginning of the national tournament, the
Intercollegiate Bowling Championships,
under the auspices of the United States
Bowling Congress, held its "Night of
Champions" banquet at the Best Western
Clock Tower Resort.
On a night used to shine the spotlight on
collegiate bowling, two organizations handed out All-American honors and Pikeville's
Ron Damron presented the evening's
keynote address.
• Two Lady Bears were named SecondTeam All-American, and one received
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
another honor.
Junior Michelle Leonard was named to
the second-team by the National College
Bowling Coaches Association. A native of
Beavercreek, Ohio, Leonard averaged 194
for the season and has helped her team to a
(See BOWLING, page two)
Cameron Mills
PRES1DNSBURG - Jenny Wtley
State Park and the Wilkinson Stumbo
Convention Center will host this year's
area Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Banquet. The banquet is scheduled to
be held Thursday at 6:30pm. The cost
is $25 per seat.
Anyone interested in attending or
sponsoring a full table of eight or
half a table of four should contact
Bill Baird's office at 606/437-6276
Money raised goes to sponsor a
local representative for Eastern
Kentucky and to support children
going to summer FCA Camp.
The guest speaker for the evening
will be former University of
Kentucky men's basketball player
Cameron Mills. While at the
University of Kentucky, M ills ,
played a key role as a valuable contributing member of the Wildcat
men's basketball program. Mills
played for current UK men's basketball coach Orlando "Tubby" Smith.
Online: www.tearnfca.net
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tion in their lives, and the combination of an opportunity to
bowl at the collegiate level and
a coach and school offering
them the chance to improve
'their stance have made a huge
difference in their lives.
Damron also challenged his
audience, encouraging them to
make their own breaks, both at
' school and in life. College bowlting is considered a club sport at
most schools, and therefore is
afforded very little financial
support. Using his own team as
an example, he challenged the
coaches and student athletes to
improve their standing in the
classroom as a means for seeking additional funding.
At Pikeville, the grade-point
average of student alhletes surpasses the general population.
And within the athletics department, the bowling team's overall grade-point average is the
highest of any of Pikeville's 15
sports.
He challenged the bowlers to
raise their own standards to
force their schools to raise the
attention given to college bowl-
in g.
I came to Pikeville College in
August of 1996 because of my
relationship with two people former basketball coach Roy
Cutright and Ron Damron. I'd
known Ron for a long time, primarily because his wife Sheila
was one of the finest teachers
I'd ever had.
Over the last nine years, Ron
and [ have been through a lot,
both good times and bad. We've
seen close, personal friends
come to Pikeville and leave, had
coaches tum out to be not all
we'd hoped they were and many
more exceed our grandest
expectations.
We've seen our department
grow from five sports in 1996 to
17 in 2005, and have played a
small role in the lives of thousands of students and hundreds
of athletes, many of which we
still call friends today.
After nine years at Pikeville,
I can assure you that I still look
forward to coming to work
every day, and the chief reason
for that is my boss, Ron
Damron. He's the kind of boss
we all want, someone who tells
you what he wants done and
then sends you out to do it,
knowing he won't be standing
over your shoulder tapping his
foot.
He has given me many
opportunities in our time together, some I've taken advantage of
and other times I've failed him.
One of those chances is something called "Dear Diary," an
online journal I write from
national tournaments such as
this and post them unedited on
the college's Web site. (To read
them, visit www.pc.edu and follow the link at the bottom of the
page.)
But 1 can tell you this: I've
never been more proud of Ron
or Pikeville College than I was
on Wednesday, sitting about 10
yards from him as he delivered a
speech that told people why ·
Pikeville College and college
bowling have been a perfect
marriage, and how they too can
improve their program.
Things aren't perfect at
Pikeville College, and none of
us, from President Smith on
down, would tell you that. But
there are times when it all
comes together and even an old,
tired employee and alum like
· me ate caused to sit up a little
straighter and stick his chest out
a little farther.
One of those times was
Wednesday.
On
Wednesday,
Ron
Damron made me proud to represent Pikeville College.
And, he made me proud to
call him my friend.
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for host East Ridge. The Warriors
did most of their damage in the
third inning, coming across with
three runs on eight hits.
Earlier in the season, Betsy
Layne beat East Ridge 16-6 in a
game played at Stumbo Park in
Allen.
Brandon. Thacker led the
Betsy Layne effort with two hits
in four plate appearances.
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and challenges for coaches,
administrators and student-athletes.
Following his speech, Mike
Jakubowski, USBC manager of
sponsorship acquisitidps and
the evenings master 6'f ceremonies, call Damron "one of
the tremendous people
college bowling," while Penn
State
senior
Jennifer
McDowell, who spoke on
behalf of the USBC, challenged everyone to "take the
things Pikeville's coach has
told you and put them into
action in your own school and
community."
~
The 2005 IDC natiorlal tournament began Thursday morning at The Cherry Bowl here in
Rockford, with the championship round, taped for future
airing on CSTV, slated for
Saturday afternoon.
in
lady cats
• Continued from p1
The 15th Region All "A"
Classic continued Thursday
evening with Pikeville and
Shelby Valley, a 10-0 winner
over Phelps, squaring off in the
title game. Pikeville rolled to a
23-0 win over South Floyd in
its first game of the small-
school regional tournament.
Betsy Layne is scheduled to
host neighboring Pike County
Central Monday.
AlJen Central put the bat on
the baseball noticeably better in
Tuesday's win over South Floyd.
"We haven't been hitting the
ball well the last six or seven
games either," Johnson added.
"In the first eight games we
were averaging around 10 runs
per game, and the last seven we
have only averaged a little
over one run per game. Our
pitching hasn;t been the same
either as when we started. I am
glad we are struggling now
though so we can work out our
problems and be peaking by
tournament time." ,
Allen Central's five-game
losing streak also included a
pair of losses suffered over the
weekend.
At press time, Allen Central
was due to host Breathitt
County. This evening, Allen
Central is scheduled to host
Knox Central.
South Floyd's next game,
weather permitting, will come
Monday on the roa at Pike
County Central.
•t
Rebels
• Continued from p1
my guys positive. We haven't
been playing well, and we didn't play up to our abilities in
this game. We've went through
some difficulties and some
injuries, but it looks like we are
back on the right track.
"I told my guys that we still
have a lot to look forward to.
We had lost the five previous
games in a row and we still
have a winning record. I just
tried to keep their heads up,
and I think this win maybe got
us back on the right track."
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title of Academic AllAmericans. Five of them were
from Pikeville.
Junior Cassady Schaub of
Polk, Ohio, was joined by four
members of the women's team
-Bandy; LaDeanna Damron, a
junior from Millard; Michelle
McKay, a freshman from
Guelph, Ont.; and Stacey
Wyatt, a senior from Louisville.
Damron
delivered
an
address from his unique position as a school administrator
(he serves as Vice-President of
Student Services), an athletics
director, coach and parent
(LaDeanna Damron is· his
daughter).
He talked about the impact
college bowling has had on
Pikeville College and on several of his student-athletes. He
also talked about how the program had gained the success it
has in such a brit;f period of
.
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No.3 ranking entering the tournament.
Meanwhile, freshman Kayla
Bandy was honored twice. Not
only was she tabbed a secondteam pick by the coaches, she
also took the organization's
Rookie of the Year honor. The
Danville, Va., product, who
also plays on the school's volleyball team, averaged 197 this
season.
"Michelle and Kayla are
very deserving of the recognition they got tonight, and I'm
very proud of them," said
Damron. "They will be very
important to the success we
have this week as we try to win
another national champi- .
onship."
Karl Nicholai, president of
the NCBCA, also announced
that the organization had honored 277 bowlers for their
work in the classroom with the
SPORTS FAN
I'SA
ALL"A"
SOFTBALL:
South Floyd
relief pitcher
Miranda
Gregory tried
to find a way
to retire
Pikeville
batters.
Pikeville beat
South Floyd
23-0.
OF THE WEEK
photos by Jamie Howell
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�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY T IMES
22, 2005 • 83
Fontaine fired up for Football Wildcats
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEX1NGTON - Because of
other factors, Chuck
Smith pas had to deal with some
chang<Js during his first spring
as Kentucky linebackers coach,
but .One constant has been the
llit steady play delivered by
Raymond Fontaine.
"Raymond is our only senior
(linebacker) now, so he has to
play the role of a leader. I'm really pleased with the way he has
done that," Smith said. "He has
game experience, and there's no
substi~te for that. He has the ability to be a big-play linebacker and
a great attitude toward work."
Smith noted that Fontaine
has helped set the tone for his
younger teammates.
"Their attitude toward work
has been really good," Smith
said. "They're working hard to
make plays, although young
injurie~and
guys have to learn how to get
into position to make a play. The
little things make a difference."
Fontaine's challenge this
spring has been adjusting to
playing weakside linebacker in
the 4-3 defensive alignment as
opposed to the 3-4 scheme used
last season.
"The pass coverages are similar and the reads are similar.
Adjusting to the run responsibilities is the biggest change," said
Fontaine, who is a Canadian
from Ottawa, Ontario. "Now I
am much more active agamst
the run. I was more of a support
player last year."
Fontaine has been a part-time
starter the last two seasons,
accounting for 33 tackles each
year. With the end of spring
practice drawing near, he is
pleased with what he's seen.
'Spring practice is going
well, although the defense
always has room to improve,"
he said. "Our defensive players
are focused and together, wanting the same dream."
The Wildcats have their final
practice of the spring on Friday,
plus the Blue/White Spring
Game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Commonwealth Stadium.
Brown, Mitchell to miss
remainder of spring: Redshirt
freshman quarterback Joe Joe
Brown and senior wide receiver
Scott Mitchell were not at
today's practice and will miss
the remainder of this week's
work, Coach Rich Brooks
announced Wednesday.
Brown is concentrating on
academic
responsibilities.
Mitchell underwent surgery to
repair a sports hernia and is
expected to be fully recovered
when practice resumes in
August.
Blue/White Spring Football
Game Information:
• The Blue/White Spring
Football Game will be Sat. Apr.
23 at 1 p.m. at Commonwealth
Stadium
• Admission and parking are
free to everyone and are firstcome, first-served.
• The Wildcat Refuge play
area for children will open at 11
a.m. at its usual location outside
Gate 9.
• Fans are invited to interview for Kentucky football television commercials beginning at
10 a.m. (see more information
below)
• The varsity will play all
four quarters of the game. The
annual flag football event will
be held during halftime of the
varsity game.
• WLAP Radio (630 on the
AM dial) will have extensive
coverage of the Blue/White
Game. WLAP's broadcast will
begin at noon.
Season-ticket renewal deadline is April25: The deadline for
renewal of Kentucky football
season tickets is Monday, Apdl
25. Tickets may be renewed over
the Internet at ukathletics.com,
in-person at the UK Athletics
Ticket Office in Memorial
Coliseum, or by mail. Fans who
renew at ukathletics.com will
save the $10 processing fee. This
option will be open only through
April 25.
In addition, fans may bring
their season-ticket renewals to
the Blue/White Spring FootbaH
Game. UK ticket-office personnel will be available to accept
renewals from noon to 1:30 p.m.
at Gate 4 and Gate 9 of
Commonwealth Stadium.
UK football tickets continue
among SEC's most affordable:
Kentucky football season tickets
continue to be among the most
affordable in the Southeastern
Conference. A survey of SEC
schools reveals the following
prices for sideline season tickets
for the 2005 season:
Auburn- $300
Alabama - $280
LSU- $252
Tennessee - $246
Ole Miss - $230
Arkansas - $210
South Carolina- $210
Georgia - $192
Kentucky - $185
Miss. State- $175
Florida - $168
Vanderbilt- $120
i-wireless/ FOX19 Prep Classic Friday night fights helped
returns with powerhouse lineup prep Texas linebacker for NFL
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CINCINNATI - Storied
programs with longstanding
histories of tradition and cham_,.) pionship success, and a
Cincinrt!ti Public School rivalry game will all be on display
when high school football
returns to Paul Brown Stadium
over Labor Day weekend with
the second annual Prep Classic.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, eight
high school football programs
are scheduled to collide as part
of a four-game card that promises to deliver another full day of
exciting prep gridiron action.
Teams appearing in this
year's event include Cincinnati
- Taft, Cincinnati Hughes,
Cincinnati Moeller, Cincinnati
Elder, Cincinnati Colerain,
Massillon Washington (Ohio)
and Highlands and Covington
Catholic of Northern Kentucky.
These eight programs have
combined for a staggering 54
state football titles in their
illustrious pasts.
Taft and Hughes get the day
started with a l0:30 a.m. kickoff. ThCfie two Southwest Ohio
~ Public :1 League
National
Divisic.m rivals play annually
and both will be making their
first-ever appearance at Paul
Brown Stadium.
Moeller, a seven-time Ohio
state champion and regional fmalist in 2004, takes on Covington
Catholic at 1 p.m. The Colonels
have won five Kentucky state
titles and advanced to the regional fmals last season.
Elder takes on Massillon in
a 4 p.m. contest. The Panthers
have
two of the last three
Ohio Division I championships
while Massillon has won a
state-record 23 Ohio state
titles. ,
The nightcap scheduled to
kick-off at 7:30 p.m. featuring
Colerain and Highlands is being
billed as the battle between
defending state champions. The
Bluebirds of Highlands won the
Kentucky Class AAA state title
game last season and in the
process re-claimed the overall
lead in Kentucky prep football
history with its 16th state title.
The Cardinals of Colerain
turned in one of the most dominant seasons in Cincinnati prep
football history last season, cap•ping off their seventh unbeaten
regular season in the past 11
years with their first Ohio
Division I state title.
The Prep Classic, conducted
by Reach Event Marketing, is
the direct result of a concerted
effort between Hamilton County
officials, the Cincinnati Bengals,
Anthony Munoz Foundation,
Marvin Lewis Community Fund
and Cris Collinswo1th ProScan
Foundation to bring an annual
showcase prep football event to
the Greater Cincinnati area that
features top prep football programs.
"The Prep Classic is fast
becoming a high school football tradition in Cincinnati. We
are especially excited about the
opportunity this event will
bring to the players, students
and fans of Hughes and Taft
high schools. On a personal
note, I am sure that my grandfather would be pleased to see
his Massillon Tigers take the
field at Cincinnati's Paul
Brown Stadium," said Katie
Blackburn, Cincinnati Bengals
Executive Vice President.
Once again, i-wireless will
be the title sponsor of this
year's event. "Cincinnati Bell
is proud to sponsor the 2nd
annual i-wireless FOX19 Prep
Classic," said Jack Cassidy,
CEO of
president and
Cincinnati Bell. "This event
provides a terrific opportunity
to showcase the talents of our
community's youth and its success also helps provide funding
for important community initiatives throughout our city."
Beneficiaries of the Prep
Classic include the Anthony
Munoz Foundation, Cris
Collinsworth
ProScan
Foundation and Marvin Lewis
Community Fund, with 90 percent of the event proceeds benefiting the three charities. All
three Foundations' proceeds
will be earmarked to aid the
ProScan Pink Ribbon Women's
Center, a Jowntown women's
health clinic in Over-TheRhine concentrating on breast
cancer early detection.
Information pertaining to
FOX19 television coverage of
the event and ticket prices is
forthcoming.
For more information on the
Prep Classic, go online to
www,prepclassic.com.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, Sept. 3
Hughes vs. Taft, 10:30 a.m.
Covington Catholic vs.
Moeller, 1 p.m.
Massillon vs. Elder, 4 p.m.
Highlands vs. Colerain,
7:30p.m.
by JIM VERTUNO
ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUSTIN, Texas The
sniffly 9-year-old begged his
mother not to make him get out
of the car.
"Don't make me go, Mama,"
Derrick Johnson cried while
tugging his mother's skirt. "I
don't want to play football."
Beverly Johnson was having
none of that: "Stop acting like a
little girl!" she said. "You're
going."
So he did, trudging across the
practice field on a walk that
eventually led to stardom as a
linebacker at the University of
Texas. Now considered one of
the best players to ever wear the
burnt orange, Johnson is projected to be one of the first
defensive players selected
Saturday in the NFL draft.
The Nagurski and Butkus
awards winner who set an
NCAA record with nine forced
fumbles last season, he can
laugh now about his wimpy
beginning.
"I didn't like the coach. He
was always yelling. I wasn't
used to that," Johnson said. "It
turned out pretty good.''
Added Beverly Johnson: "It
took him about three or four
times before he realized the
coach wasn't going to chew him
up and spit him out.''
Once he got over the coaching thing, it was clear her son
was faster and more physical
than the other kids.
"Football is in his blood,"
said older brother Dwight
Johnson, who was a defensive
tackle at Baylor and played with
the Philadelphia Eagles and
New York Giants. "We trained
him like a pit bull to have a
killer instinct.''
Dwight Johnson said Derrick
always was a scrapper. When
Derrick was about 2, his brother
would take him for walks
around the neighborhood where
a friend had a little brother
about his age. The two older
boys would set their brothers to
wrestling.
"They'd be slamming each
other down," Dwight said .
"Mama would ask later, 'What
are all those scratches on my
baby's face?'"
Before long, the Johnson
brothers were staging "Friday
Night Fights" in the yard to
toughen up Derrick. Derrick
would strap on gloves and duke
it out with other kids. Dwight
Johnson said the fights never
got vicious, but there was more
than one split lip.
"We were just country boys,"
having fun, he said. "Derrick
would be this little boy with
these big old gloves on."
A skinny kid in middle
school and high ·sehool - his
brothers used to eat food off his ·
plate - Johnson quickly grew
up to lay big hits on his opponents.
By his senior year at Waco
High School, he was a prep AllAmerican and his speed and
knack for making the big play
quickly earned him a spot on the
field at Texas as a freshman. As
a junior, he was projected as a
first-round draft pick, but was
having too much fun to leave
college early.
Instead, he spent his final
season learning from Greg
Robinson, who spent a year as
the Longhorns' defensive cocoordinator before becoming
the head coach at Syracuse.
Robinson, who coached 14
seasons in the NFL, taught
Johnson how to corral the speed
and natural instincts that sometimes caused him to overrun
plays. At one of their first meetings, Robinson played Johnson
a video of 30 plays from the
2003 season, half of which
showed him making a mistake.
Johnson welcomed the criticism.
"I looked at it as positive," he
said. "I didn't need to look at the
good plays."
Johnson soaked up everything he could from Robinson.
He finished his career with 458
tackles and is set to be the first
UT linebacker drafted in the
first round since Tommy Nobis
was the No. 1 pick by the
Atlanta Falcons in 1966.
Scouts love his speed and
ability to create turnovers.
NFL.com's draft analysis calls
him a "natural leader with exceptional quickness" ~d says he is
"regarded as one of the fmest
pass defenders to ever play linebacker in the collegiate ranks."
He had 18 tackles in a win
over Oklahoma State. On one
play he ran about 60 yards to
catch a ball carrier, reminding
NFL chief draft consultant Gil
Brandt of Lawrence Taylor.
"It took me back to the
1970s," Brandt said. "Taylor
made the same kind of play."
Yet for all the tussles of
"Friday Night Fights" and the
big hits under the lights at
Royal-Memorial Stadium, some
scouts question whether he's
willing to take on blocks of a
300-pound guard or tackle.
"Johnson is more of a dragdown tackler than one who will
collide on impact," the same
NFL.com report reads.
Johnson dismisses that. In his
college debut, his first big play
came when he smashed through a
blocker and broke up a screen pass.
"I blew up some lineman to
make the tackle," he said.
"They've got to nitpick something. The old saying is 'The
higher you are on the ladder, the
more people will see you and
say things about you.'"
Most of what they're saying
is good. Very good.
Left: Betsy
Layne pitcher
Shawn
Hamilton
pitched strong
in the win over
Phelps.
Below: Cody
Click, pictured
approaching
home plate,
scored four
runs in the
winning effort.
photo by Loretta Tackett
Elizabeth Taylor Mosley, a junior at Allen Central High School, finished first in the 40o-meter
event Tuesday at Bob Amos Park in Pikeville. Several area track and field teams were in Pikeville
for Tuesday's meet.
�84 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
22, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Wednesday's game: Reds 6, Pirates 4
by JOE KAY
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI - As long as
he is hitting like this, Wily Mo
Pt'na won't spend much time on
the Cincinnati Reds bench.
Pena hit two more homers,
including a tiebreaking two-run
shot in the seventh inning that
sent the Reds to a 6-4 victory
Wednesday night over the
Pittsburgh Pirates, mired in their
worst start since 1995.
Rich Aurilia also homered
twice, providing more than
enough for Paul Wilson (1-1) to
get his first win in four starts.
The right-hander gave up three
runs and nine hits - eight of
them singles - in seven innings.
But it was Pena who got the
curtain call with another show
of power that amazed 16,857
fans and at least one teammate.
'Tve played with some pretty
good players. and he hits the ball
harder and the ball jumps off his
bat more than anybody I've seen,"
said Aurilia. who played wi
Bmry Bonds in San Francisco.
"It's fun to get in the act."
Manager Dave Miley has
started juggling his lineup to
find a place for Pena, who homered to left for a 6-3 lead.
opened the season as the fourth
Kent Mercker gave up an
outfielder. Pena played center RBI single in the eighth to
field on Wednesday in place of Bobby Hill, one of his three hits.
slumping Ken Griffey Jr.
Danny Graves got the last three
Pena is hitting .400 with five outs to stay 'perfect in six save
homers in eight statts.
chances.
"It's almost impossible to get
The Pirates had turned Great
him out of it right now," Miley American Ball Park into a cozy
said. "He's swinging as well as summer retreat, going 12-6 in its
anybody on the club. Everything first two seasons while averaghe hits is hard."
ing five runs a game. Perez and
Pittsburgh lost its fifth in a the majors' lowest-scoring
row, falling to 4-11 with a strug- offense were hoping for a
gling rotation and the least-pro- refreshing visit.
Instead, they stayed in their
ductive lineup in the majors.
Pen a led off the foutth with a funk.
homer off Oliver Perez, and
Perez lasted only four
Aurilia hit a two-run shot two innings, giving up seven hits,
batters later. They formed a tag four walks and three runs in a
team again in the seventh · performance that underscored
against Solomon Torres (1-1) to his struggles. Last year, the leftbreak a 3-all tie.
bander went 4-0 in five starts
After Adam Dunn doubled, against the Reds with a 1.59
Pena hit a line drive that barely ERA.
cleared the wall in left field, his
"I was a little wild," said
third homer in the last four Perez, who threw only 46 strikes
out of 90 pitches. "I have to forgames.
"I thought it was a line drive get this and get ready for the
off the wall," Pena said. "When next game."
I heard the fireworks and the
He started for the Pirates on
umpire said, 'Home run,' I said, opening day but hasn't pitched
'thank you!'"
up to the billing, giving up 19
One out later, Aurilia also runs in 19 innings. He's 0-2 and
Vincent'
Hayes, 14,an
eighth-grader
at Adams
Middle
School,
recently
bagged his
first two
turkeys. The
first, which he
took on April
2, weighed 20
1/2 pounds
and sported a
beard measuring 91/2
inches with
spurs registering 1 1/16.
The second,
taken on April
16, weighed
in at 20 1/2
pounds with a
10 1/4 beard
and 1 5116
spurs. The
young hunter
is the son of
Bryan and
Lisa Hayes of
Prestonsburg.
Jackson hosting
youth baseball
tourney
TIMES STAFF REPORT
JACKSON - The Kentucky
Recreation & Parks Society
Youth
All-Star
Baseball
Tournament, sponsored by the
Jackson Parks and Recreation
Department, has been scheduled for June 25-26. Each participating team will be entered
into a drawing to receive tickets
to Kentucky Kingdom courtesy
of Pikeville Coca-Cola.
Age groups include 7-8, 9-10
and 11-12. The entry fee is $150
per team. The tournament is
double-elimination.
The first 20 teams registered
will receive official tournament
T-shirts.
Trophies will be given out to
the first- and second-place
teams in each division. Other
trophies will include individual
trophies for MVP, Pitching and
Golden Glove.
The tournament will be held
at the newly renovated Jackson
Kiwanis Park. For more information, call Tony Turner at
606/666-8980
0
Eagle golf team
finishes sixth in
OVC Championships
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Santangelo leads Legends
to 6-2 win over Power
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHARLESTON, W.Va. l11e Lexington Legends won their
third stnright game with a 6-2
decision over West Virginia,
Wednesday
morning. The
Legends continued their dominance over the Power with a fifth
straight win. The win also
improves Lexington's record to 76. The modest win streak matches
the Legends season high.
Lexington wasted very little time getting started. Jonny
Ash led off the game with a
walk and advanced to second
on a ground out by Ben
Zobri3t. Aftt:r a strikeout of
Hunter Pence, Scott Robinson
singled Ash in with a single to
right field.
The Legends doubled their
lead in the third inning on Lou
Santangelo's solo home run to
centerfield. Santangelo tripled
Ill the fifth inning and scored
on a sacrifice tly by Ash to
make it 3-0.
West Virginia trimmed the
Lexington lead to a run with two
in the fifth inmng. Jake Scrfess
and Grant Richardson both
scored on Alcides Escobar's
triple to left centerfield.
The Legends had some
insurance with a three spot in
the ninth frame. Jonny Ash's
second sacrifice fly of the
game scored Santangelo. Scott
Robinson singled in Zobrist
and Pence.
Troy Patton (l-0) pitched
five innings allowing two runs
on five hits. He struck out a
season high nine batters. Ryan
Thompson worked two scoreless innings, striking out four.
Jeff Widgahl earned his second
save with two shutout innings.
The Legends staff struck
out 14 batters, tying a season
high set against West Virginia
on April 12 in Lexington. Lou
Santangelo had his best game
of the year with a triple and a
home run. Scott Robinson had
three RBI on two singles.
Mitch Einertson and Hunter
Pence each had two hits.
DECATUR, Ala. - The
Morehead State University
Eagle Golf Team saw its 200405 season come to and end with
a sixth place finish in the Ohio
Valley
Conference
Championships, played April
18-20 at Burningtree Golf
Course.
MSU shot 295-298-294
887 and finished 14 shots
behind champion Samford.
Freshman Lee Chaney shot 6979-73 221 and was MSU's top
individual finisher, tied for 16th
place. Samford's
Bradley
Farmer shot 74-69-70 213 to
claim medalist honors.
Junior Casey Wade was
named Second Team All-Ohio
Valley Conference.
All five Eagles who participated in the conference championships were underclassmen
and will return in 2005-06.
For Morehead, Lee Chaney
led the vvay with a 221. Casey
Wade and Floyd Countian Ryan
Martin each shot 222.
Burningtree is a USGA
Championship Course, having
hosted the 1994 US Amateur
Championship.
MS U scores and
finishes ...
Team (6 of 11) - 295-298-294 887
Lee Chaney (tie 16of55)-69-79-73 221
Ca..eyWade(tJe 21 of55)-78-75-69 222
Ryan Martin (tic 21 of 55) 72-74-76 222
MattGann(tie31 of55)-78-72-76 226
Kyle Litter (tie 48 of 55)- 76-77-82 235
hasn't made it through the fifth
inning in two of his four starts.
"Oliver had a nice year for us
last year," manager Lloyd
McClendon said. "But he's still
not a finished product. There's
still work to be done. Like any
other 23-year-old pitcher, he's
going to struggle at times."
Wilson, the Reds' opening
day starter, struck out nine and
retired 11 in a row over the middle innings. Matt Lawton had an
RBI infield single in the second,
and Rob Mackowiak - a .300
career hitter at Great American
- doubled home two more in
the third for a 3-0 lead.
But the Pirates' offense froze
up, as it has all season.
Pittsburgh has scored three runs
or fewer in 11 of its 15 games.
Dunn gave Perez an early
break by botching what should
have been a sacrifice fly - the
most elusive part of the game
for the power-hitting outfielder.
Last season, Dunn became
the third player in major league
history to drive in 100 runs in
without getting a sacrifice fly.
Before Wednesday's game, he
got a shipment of bats that featured one engraved: Sacrifice
Fly Adam Dunn."
A year ago, he had trouble
hitting them. In the second
inning Wednesday, he had trouble running one out. He left
third base too early on Aurilia's
fly to left field, and was called
out on appeal.
Notes: Pirates 2B Jose
Castillo, sidelined by a strained
muscle in his side, took batting
practice
Wednesday
in
Pittsburgh. Castillo went on the
15-day DL on April 7 after hurting himself while swinging at a
pitch .... Griffey pinch-hit and
popped out, leaving him in a 7for-36 slump .... 2B D'Angelo
Jimenez singled in his first atbat, snapping an 0-for-14 slump.
Reds
Jerry Bailey's autobiography
details his battle "With alcoh.ol f
by RICHARD ROSENBLATT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
"He's a horse that wins a lot
and will be very competitive in
the Derby," Bailey said. "He
NEW YORK
Jerry won't be the definitive favorite,
Bailey is one of racing's most but he rates a chance and that's
accomplished jockeys, a two- all you can ask for."
time Kentucky Derby winner, a
Bailey's book is not just
seven-time Eclipse Award win- another tale about a jockey ridner as the nation's top rider and ing good horses and .making
the winner of a record 14 lots of money; it's about a petBreeders' Cup races.
son fighting alcoholism and
There's a side to Bailey, revealing many private anp
though, that most people painful moments in his life. He
haven't seen: recovering alco- also writes about infertility
holic.
problems he and his wife,
"I had hit bottom. My Suzee, had before giving birth
descent into alcoholism had to their son, Justin, in 1992.
been slow ... but now it felt as
"By divulging what hurts
though I was lying at the bot- most, ~t'.s what heals best,"
tom of the ocean, searching for Bailey said Tuesday. "In telling
a ray of light that would lead your story, it relieves the burme to the surface.
den on you, and hopefully it
"I needed to breathe again. I . will help others."
needed to live again," Bailey
Bailey started drinking in
writes in the opening chapter of high school in El Paso, Texas.
his autobiography, "Against the When his riding career began in
Odds: Riding for My Life."
1974 and he set out on his own,
The 47-year-old Bailey Bailey hit the bottle even harddecided the time was right to er. What the heck, he figured.
detail his battle with alcohol He was making decent money,
that threatened his career, his so why not live it up? Party
marriage and even his life in first, worry about riding later.
the 1980s.
"I was going out almost
"I've been wanting to write· every night because that is
this for the past five years, but I what pretty much everybody
just didn't have the time,'' around me did," Bailey writes.
Bailey said in a telephone inter- "We would order a couple of
view Tuesday. "I wrote it pri- drinks, eat a light dinner, then
marily for people who feel like drink some more. We never
they don't fit in, for the addic- cared where the evening took
tive person who feels he has to us. Sometimes, it led to strange
do something to fit into the places.
mainstream. That's how I felt. I
"There was the time I awoke
was never big enough or good with a jolt to the acrid smell of
enough to fit in, and that's the cleaning solvents. I could see
main reason why I drank."
in the darkness that J was
Bailey~s
book will be crammed into a small space,
released Wednesday, less than with my knees pressed against
three weeks before the Hall of my stomach. There were
Fame rider attempts to win the sponges and soiled rags all
Kentucky Derby aboard top around. Welcome to the mop
contender High Fly.
closet at Caravan East, a night-
club in Albuquerque, 1\!.M."
Bailey finally real\zed he
had a drinking problem about
the time he married Suzee in
December 1985. He writes that
he was never drunk when he
rode, but all-night parties often
left him weary and not in the
best of shape to compete with
the top riders.
In 1989, with his career
mired in mediocrity and his
marriage close to ..collapse,(!!.
Bailey sought help. He. went to
counseling and to an outpatient
program in Miami recommended by a friend on the ,MiamiDade police department. He
was in the program for three
months, and the change began
to show.
"My preparation, always a
strength, was even better,"
Bailey writes. "I looked at past
performances and it f.Vas as if
the race was unfoldiqg beforel'lil.
my eyes. I was able to see\'·
where every horse was likely to
be placed at different sqtges."
In 1990, his first alcoholfree year, Bailey won 224 races
and his horses earned $9.4 million. Two years earlier, he won
159 races and his horses earned
$5.6 million.
"I am firmly convinced that
if I had not hit bottom, I would
never have been able to see my
way to the top," Baile)~ writes.
The book, written with USA
Today's Tom Pedulla, also~
details
Bailey's
on-track '
achievements, with three chapters devoted to Cigar, the twotime Horse of the Year he guided to a record-equaling 16 wins
in a row.
Bailey also writes about
winning the Derby with Sea
Hero and Grindstone, his two
Preakness victories and his two
Belmont Stakes wins.
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photo by Jarnte Howell
Seniors Ryan
Hammonds (16,
Allen Central)
and Scott Allen
(21, South
Floyd) lead thel~
respective
teams.
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
22, 2005 •
,iffle showing signs of being new NASCAR sta
by MIKE HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
AVO DALE, Ariz. - Greg
Biffle never has lacked confidence.
In "1997, the Vancouver,
Wash./ln.ative was racing with
some success in one of
NASd\R's regional touring
Ill' series when he got a call from a
.f1ieod saying team owner Jack
.Roush was interested in giving
,him a ride. The drawback was
that Biffle would have to come
'to Chaildtte, N.C., to make the
deal.
"Before he and I had a con1versatipn, he'd locked his shop
in Vancouver - he had a restau'rant and a race car shop - and
•he locked them up and came and
camped with us until we made
the deal," Roush said, grinning.
"He wasn't going to leave until
1
his deal was done.
(.ollii
"That really showed a lot of
..,..; commitment on his part to be
1able to tear up his roots and to
come in and say, 'I want to be
1
part of this and I'll make it
1
work.' l think if we weren't able
to move as fast as he wanted to
move right away, he was going
to drag us into another zip
code."
Biffle, then 28, was an instant
hit with Roush Racing.
He won rookie of the year
honors in the Craftsman Truck
Series in 1998, was the series
runner-up in 1999 and the champion the next year. Roush
moved Biffle up to the Busch
Series in 2001 and Biffle was
again the top rookie before coming back in 2002 and winning
the Busch title.
Stepping up to what was then
the Winston Cup series full-time
in 2003 presented a whole new
challenge. Biffle was not an
in~tant success this time.
His rookie year, Biffle won
the July race at Daytona but had
only five other top-10 finishes
and wound up an undistinguished 20th in the points.
Last year, Biffle started slowly but came on in the second
half of the year to win races at
Michigan and Homestead - the
season finale - and moved up
to 17th in the standings.
While everyone agreed he
was a talented driver, some
observers were starting to use
the word journeyman to
describe Biffle, now 35.
His start this season has qui-
eted that kind of talk.
Biffle has five top-10 finishes, including a pair of victories,
in the first seven races of 2005.
He goes into Saturday night's
Subway Fresh 500 at Phoenix
International Raceway recond in
the standings, trailing Jimmie
Johnson by just 135 points.
Johnson, who raced against
Biffle in the Busch Series, said
he never doubted Biffle's ability.
"He's always been fast,"
Johnson said. "He's always been
hard on the gas. When you're in a
race with him, he's definitely
going to be very aggressive, and
that's not a bad thing. I'm not saying that in a negative way at all.
"Some guys are reckless and
aggressive and other guys
aren't. You know with Greg that
he's going to be aggressive and
put up a really good fight."
Biffle's truck and Busch
titles were the first NASCAR
championships for Roush. Now
he has the opportunity to give
the team owner his third straight
Cup title, joining 2003 champ
Matt Kenseth and reigning
champion Kurt Busch.
"It takes three things to make
these teams work," Roush said.
"It takes a driver that can do it.lt
takes technology that is competitive and it takes a team that can.
"As much as I hate to admit
it, it took me three years to get
the team where it was able to do
for Greg what we've been able
to do with Mark (Martin), and
for Matt and for Kurt ."
The last two years have
been frustrating for the impatient Biffle. He has openly criticized the team at times, something that usually doesn't
endear a driver to his crew or
team hierarchy.
The speculation has been that
Biffle, in the final year of his
contract, would not be rehired
by Roush. He has been mentioned as the front-runner for
just about every other possible
ride next year.
But Biffle insists he isn't
going anywhere.
"Because I'm on a list to
drive somebody else's car doesn't mean that they've talked to
me," Biffle said.
Asked if that means he plans
to stay with Roush's No. 16
Ford team, Biffle said, "Yes,
absolutely. There isn't any question about it and there hasn't
been this year. We're working
on just finalizing some things."
Greg Biffle Is making major moves on the NASCAR Nextel Cup circuit
·a ce car drivers put
111iu111 on 6tness
by JEROME MINERVA
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The scene is
Burke
'Lakefront Airport. The event is
'the Grand Prix of Cleveland.
And all tJle hard work Bruno
'.runqueira put in during the off'season is about to pay off.
_.). As he gets ready to race on
~e 2.106-mile temporary street
hrcui~ off Lake Erie, an event
he cafis the Champ Car series'
toughest, Junqueira has time to
:refled ~n the 6':30 a.m. wake'tftJ'baPlg·; thWNO-ttlile Bi.lte rides
rfiearl his Miami home; the
Pilates sessions; the running,
'the weight training.
"It's very hot," Junqueira
!said. "The temperature is around
~100. Thete's high-speed corners.
~-The lateral G-forces are incredii/'ble. lt's~l\e toughest track of the
'Year. ']'~ steering wheel gets
heavy btcause the track has a lot
of grip! It makes your muscles
.work harder and the temperature
ruakes.it harder."
r The fifth-year driver for
•Newman-Haas Racing, the runner-up in the series points three
:;straight yoars, shed about eight
;pounds from his 5-foot-7, 148pound frame in the race last July.
The seve,n-time race winner is
.convince,d his car is tougher to
(face thavi a NASCAR vehicle.
"' "Ohtil.) yeah ' " he told The
Assoqi~ed Press in a telephone
jnte~\ftW. "Our car is maybe
not ~s~pot (as NASCAR) but it
.js 5p ,times harder to drive. It's
very intense. I think during a
}l"A~CAR race you lose water.
,(In our1 series) you bum a lot of
fat. 01,1r hyart rate is high."
, Junqueira , a 28-year-old
Brazilian, estimates he burns a
half-pound of fat during those
-summer races.
"1 think you need to be in
really good shape," he said. "The
~ car is hard to drive. At Long
::.tBeach, we shifted 3,500 times.
.I
It's harder than people imagine."
And Junqueira is a firm
believer that diet goes a long
way in giving him a competitive edge on the track.
"I think it's important for
everybody to eat healthy," said
Junqueira, whose No. 2 car is
sponsored by PacifiCare. "Eat
the right food and at the right
time. Especially in racing, we
spend a long time without eating. You have to have good balance to keep a good strength
level throughout the race.
"It's really importm:lt to eat
good carbs like pasta, rice and
potatoes as a source of energy. I
eat lean protein, which helps my
muscles recover. Arid good fats
as well- olive oil and almonds,
especially when you work out."
NASCAR Nextel Cup driver
Kyle Petty is not one to disagree with Junqueira when
comparing the difficulty in driving in the two series.
"I don't think fitness has
got, in this sport, like it has in
open wheel," Petty told The AP
in an e-mail interview. "In
Formula One and other open
wheel series, it's an important
part of what they do. I don't
think we've seen that here in
NASCAR."
Nonetheless, the 45-year-old
Petty is an avid runner, especially after he broke his thighbone in 1991. After the fracture, he started out bike riding
and gradually advanced to running. In fact, he and fellow
NASCAR driver Michael
Waltrip recently did a marathon
in Las Vegas to raise money for
Petty's Victory Junction Gang
Camp, a summer home for
chronically ill children.
"I think I run because you
get to do it by yourself," he
said. "I enjoy that part. When
you are at the track you are just
around so many people, and
there are so many things going
on, but running is something
you do by yourself."
Petty believes NASCAR's old
guard, including his father,
Richard Petty, and Darrell
Waltrip, didn't worry about staying in shape. They got by on guts,
guile and talent. Now, with young
stars such as Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch and preseason title
favorite Jimmie Johnson upping
the competitive ante, some of
NASCAR's aging stars have had
to rethink their philosophy.
"Guys like, myself, Dale
Jah'ett,1Michael Waltrip, and us
who are up and over 40 then,
yeah, we are up working out
trying to keep up with the 20and 30-year-olds," said Petty,
who drives the No. 45 Dodge
Charger. "But I don't think (the
younger drivers) are doing anything different today. A few of
them might be lifting weights
every now and then. A few of
them might be running every
now and then, but I don't think
any of them are doing it on a
hard effort like Mark Martin is."
Martin, the driver of the No.
6 Ford Taurus, is considered
NASCAR's workout king.
Now in his last full season, the
diminutive Martin has set the
standard. The 46-year-old, who
is only 5-foot-6 and 135
pounds, has 34 series wins. He
has even written a book,
"Strength
Training
for
Performance Driving."
"Mark is a good example of
a guy who really works hard
and is in great shape," Kyle
Petty said.
One thing Petty and
Junqueira agree on is a healthy
diet and the importance of
drinking plenty of fluids.
"I think a lot of these races,
how you prepare nutritionally
has become a habit," Petty said.
"It's probably different for
everyone. Yeah; you like to
keep hydrated. We take vita-
mins, and that's a big boost too.
"I think it's just a habit that
you get into after you've been
doing it for so long," he continued. "You just want to keep
hydrated. The summer races, and
ones where they can get pretty
hot, it's important. We can lose
up to five pounds in a race in the
heat. But a lot of these races are
more mental than physical."
Though Petty believes the
short tracks of Bristol and
Martinsville are the circuit's
toughest ovals, they pale in
compalison to the road courses
of Sonoma and Watkins Glen.
"I think they are physical,"
Petty said. "The reason I say
physical is because you are
dancing around in the car. You
are on the gas, on the brake,
you're shifting, you're turning,
and you are doing a lot of stuff
inside the car."
Not to be outdone is the Indy
Racing League's lndyCar
Series champion, Tony Kanaan,
a fitness enthusiast who bikes
and runs regularly. He hopes to
do an lronman triathlon competition later this year.
Jay Green, a Californiabased personal trainer, has
worked with racers to strengthen the muscle groups they need
to perform.
"There's a lot of reasons,
mostly endurance issues to get
through races," Green said in a
telephone interview. "I ask,
'What got tired?' The neck gets
tired because of a lot of Gforces around the comers."
Green, who has worked with
sports
car driver Rick
Sutherland and drag racer Bob
Rieger, said Rieger wanted to
get stronger so his "body
wouldn't fly apart."
"We work on things, what
fatigued on him. The shoulders
and neck get tired. We also did
forearm work and legs to stabilize
yourself in the car," Green saidk
Bristol Dragway offers new seating
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES .
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Bristol
Dragway, one of the nation's
premier drag racing venues, has
undergone a major expansion
prior to the 2005 NHRA
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
1Valley Nationals with an allnew, doubled-in-size Thunder
Valley Club, and a brand-new
terrace grandstand topped by
suites, including the revolutionary Bruton's Suite.
The expansion includes 3,400
seats in Thunder Terrace, which
rise above the previous grand'stand.' This section features stadium-style, flip-down seats with
cup ·~qlders and armrests. Ten
corpo~~te suites top Thunder
TerraQe, including Bruton's
Suite,' available to the public
~~ith -a spectacular vantage point
~available for fans. The Thunder
Valley Club also doubled in size
to nearly 1,000 seats.
Drag racing fans continue to
establish the Bristol's NHRA
O'Reilly Thunder Valley
Nationals as one of the nation's
top NHRA race weekends, selling out the event the previous
two seasons. Due to the
increased
ticket
demand
Dragway officials will meet
fans' requests for premium
grandstand seating.
"Bristol Dragway's continued growth made it evident that
we needed to expand and we're
proud to be the only Dragway
in the nation under going such a
vast expansion," said Bristol
Motor Speedway and Dragway
president Jeff Byrd. "As
always, our fans and their comfort and needs are the first
things we consider. They wanted the same options available to
them that are available at the
Speedway, and in 2005, we
deliver.
"The new Thunder Terrace
offers premium seating and
fans also have the option of the
Thunder Valley Club seating as
well as Bruton's Suite, which
sits above Thunder Terrace and
is available to any fan, while
availability
lasts.
These
improvements take America's
best drag racing venue another
level higher."
Bruton's Suite offers individuals premier seating inside a
climate controlled environment
behind floor-to-ceiling windows and the ability to step outside to the seats under the covered veranda. In addition to the
indoor-outdoor seating options
the suite will offer the finest
cuisine available on a buffet at
no additional charge, as well as
a cash bar for beer and wine
coolers, along with private
restrooms and closed-circuit
television. Preferred parking
privileges accompany purchases of two of more tickets.
Thunder Valley Club access
offers premium pit side seating
at the start line, a private patio
next to the track, fr,Pe breakfast
and lunch on Saturday and
Sunday and complimentary
water, tea and lemonade, along
with a cash bar, private
restrooms, closed-circuit television and preferred parking with
the purchase of two or more
tickets.
Tickets for the 2005
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals, including all
new seating options, are on sale
now and may be purchased
online at www.bristoltix.com or
by calling 4231764-1161.
Crew chief Conner fine
for improper deck lid
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.. NASCAR announced Wednesday
that Greg Conner, crew chief for
the No. 66 Ford driven by Hermie
Sadler, has been tined for rule
violations during opening day
inspection at Texas Motor
Speedway on April IS .
A fine of $5,000 resulted
from violations of Sections 124-A (actions detrimental to
stock car racing) and 12-4-Q
(car, car parts, compom.
and/or equipment used that
not conform to NASCAR ruk
of the NASCAR Nextel Cup
Series rule book, due to an
unapproved deck lid.
�Friday, April. 2i, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy Prater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
Members:
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SCHOOLNEWS
mBetsy L. Elem.
• page B7
mClark Elementary • page B7
mDuff Elementary • page B7
www.floydcountytlmes.com
THROUGH MYEYES
A Spirit lives.ton
My Aunt Alice passed away
last Friday. I was out of town and
learned of her death just in time to
attend the funeral services, but
sadly, not in
time to be of
much comfort
to my cousins
in the day
prior.
When
think of my
Aunt Alice, I
think .... of
gleaming
lathVPrater
UtestJin llll1lr
mBirthdays • page B7 & BB
mWeddings • page B7
mNew Arrivals • page B8
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I Old Time Youth Day and Old Tim
I ~~~ost ~! Yo~B~w~o~~!!~l!~unc~~
Day and the Appalshop Jam on
Saturday, May 7. Old Time Youth Day
is a free, day-long event for children
ages 7 and up. Workshops will start at
10 a.m. and include Beginning
Recorder with Roy Crawford, Youth
Wells, Old Time Clogging with Carla
Gover, Storytelling with Mitch Barrett,
Kids' Radio with Randy Wilson and
Advanced Fiddle with Jamie Wells.
Recorders are provided for the beginning recorder class, but class size is lim-
p r ! 2 p.m. until 330 p.m. Pre-registration
ed and children are encouraged to bring
picnic lunches. The afternoon will
include a youth jam, a banner painting
workshop with Angelyn DeBord and
Musical Petting Zoo. Youth Day events
will conclude with a square dance from
is encouraged. Please call Suzanne or
Mia at the Appalshop to register: 606633-0108. Appalshop's Old Time Jam
will conclude its season with a big jam
from 1-5 p.m. All levels of pickers are
encouraged to attend.
hardwood
floors and an
i m rn a c u l ate
horne
filled
with good cooking, busy hands
and open hearts. I think of fresh
grown home produce and canned
vegetables, aprons and dish towels. Aunt Alice was always busy
in the days when my family and I
would visit as I was growing up.
In my mind's eye, I can see her
now, sitting on a swinginflawn
chaise, large aluminum pans all
around her as her hands quickly,
and expertly, "strung" and broke
into bite-size pieces, green beans
from her garden.
My aunt had many children beautiful girls and handsome sons.
She reared them to be hard working, honest and loyal ·people. In
return, they grew up to bless her in
many ways, with beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great grandchildren.
Her home has alw~~s been
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(See EYES, page nine)
POSTSCRIPT
Aging ungracefully
~
My washing machine died last
summer.
Or, actually, I killed it. I tried to
wash three quilts at one time.
These are not your regular sissy
quilts made of wispy · fa6E.!C:.'with
light foam in the middJ.e~ ··These
were my grandmother•s ·b(,~ions,
made with pieces of derKtii and
wool scraps and whatever she
could find for the padding and lining.
These are the kinds of quilts
you used to stay warm in a house
where precious ··· fuel
was
not
wasted), -no
matt~r· what
the temperato@;:.::$.:
photo by Kathy J. Prater
These hardworking (and excellent cooks) members of the Prestonsburg Woman's Club were caught while busily working to fill lunch
orders early Wednesday afternoon at the organization's clubhouse, located in Archer Park.
· ftfl!sij~
the kinds of
quilt$ folks
Jok'·~·ilbolit
Pam Shlnaler
when they
say ·somecontriU~Jq Will•
~y· had to
wake them up to remind them to
turn over.
Dry, they're heavy. Wet,
they're quadrupled heavy.
The old Maytag that t;tiy late
Aunt Erie bought more than 20
years ago just couldn't hold up
(See POSTSCRIPT, page eight)
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Prestonsburg Woman's Club
hosts annual spring luncheon
by Kathy J. Prater
FEATURES EDITOR
Springtime blooms and sunny skies provide
the perfect backdrop for the Prestonsburg
Woman's Club annual spring luncheon and this
past Wednesday afternoon found Mother
Nature fully cooperating as the communityminded ladies got to work.
Donning aprons, smiles and positive attitudes, club members got to work stirring up
homemade chicken salad, mandarin orange
salad, rolls and devilishly delicious chocolatewalnut iced brownies.
For a mere $5 a plate, community members
were treated to a palate-pleasing luncheon,
hand-delivered to their homes and work places.
"Everything is homemade," said club member
Lillian Baldridge, who won the distinction of
having sold the greatest number (65) of tickets
for the annual fundraiser, proceeds of which go
to support the club's largest annual endeavor,
Christmas in the Park, held each year in midDecember at Archer Park.
The Christmas in the Park event provides toys,
(See WOMAN'S CLUB, page eight)
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THINGS TO PONDER
Adjusting to ,c hange
By Dr. Mable Rowe Lineberger, Ph.D.
)
Change. Change of habits. Change of
routines. "Can't do it the usual way anymore, it has to be done this way. Starting
now!" People are such creatures of habit.
Once you become set in :4oing;, something
one way, you tend to tesi$t changing to
another way. In addition, it is not unusual
for reason to be overpowered by emotional resistance sometimes. You might end up
defending what you are doing and thinking
about with great passion. Then, the other
side of the story might be told by an
observer that wonders why in the world
someone would act in such a manner
BUT, imagine how you might feel after
you made the necessary appropriate
changes.
Even though humans, like most every
other organism, are "creatures of habits,"
things change, whether we like it or not. A
major contributing factor in how you
adjust to change is time. The faster you or
others try to push you to change, the more
difficult it becomes for you to do so and
the more difficult you are likely to be with
others. Besides, since habits are hard to
change, there are concerns when a change
occurs quickly, such as whether or not the
change has "staying power." With regards
to time and making significant adjustments, you need to accept that completing
major life changes, such as retirement,
bereavement, or marriage break-up, are
likely to take from two to five years.
Similar to any other source of distress,
your first priority is to recognize your need
to make changes, plus recognizing your
natural resistance to do so. It is thought
that you are not likely to change much, if it
were not for the changes in life that you
cannot control. However, with each auaptation, there is the "opportunity to grow
and make reasonable changes." You al~o
need to keep in mind that change for
change's sake is foolish, doing diffl
because that is what others ,_ 1 "" such
as with fashion and bureau<.:l u\..JCS. When
you have that inner feeling that you ju t
cannot face adjusting to change and you
dig in your heels into being resistant consider the following four questions: ( I ) Is
my resistance partly a normal resistance of
not liking change? (2) What are my subjective (personal) feelings and emotions
about the change? (3) What are the objective facts about the change? (4) What are
the possible advantages and gains from the
change?
As discussed above, adjusting to
changes takes time. It has been found that
people typically adjust to change in stages,
similar to how they cope with death or
other losses in life. The first reaction to
change frequently is fear, which is viewed
as a "good thing" in that the fear increases
alertness and forces you to think more
clearly. Then, the other stages follow, such
as resistance, compliance, acceptance, and
eventually support for the change.
(See PONDER, page nine)
Mable Rowe Lineb"rger,
Ph.D.
�FRIDAY, APRIL
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'Births/'Birthdays
Laferty-Baker
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Amanda Dawn Laferty and Paul Warren Calico Baker were
united in marriage on Saturday, March 5, 2005. Vows were
exchanged at the First Presbyterian Church, in
Prestonsburg, by the pastor, Dr. George C. Love. A wedding
reception was held Immediately following the double ring
ceremony, at the Wilkinson·Stumbo Convention Center.
Amanda is a graduate of Pikeville College and will soon
receive her Master's Degree in Industrial Organi.zational
Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. She is the
daughter of Don and Ruth Laferty, of Grethel. Her paternal
grandparents are the late James and Ruby Laferty, formerly
of Prestonsburg. Her maternal grandparents are the late
Troy and Stella Branham, formerly of Grethel.
Paul earned his undergraduate degree from Cumberland
College and his Master's Degree from Eastern Kentucky
University, where he Is also working on his Psy S in School
Psychology. He is the son of Ronald and Carolyn Baker, of
Carlisle. He is the grandson of Ray and Carey Lewey, of
Berea. His maternal grandparents are Willard Richard and
Pauline Partin, of Barbourville.
The couple reside in Richmond.
It's a Girl!
Jayden is 1!
Sydney Lynn Rogers was born on April 19, 2005, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center, to proud parents Charity
and Jason "Bo" Rogers. She weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was
20 and one-half inches long. Sydney is the second daughter
of Mr. and Mr,s. Rogers and has one "Big Sister," Shannon
Brook Rogers.
Jayden Tyler Porter celebrated his first birthday on March 31,
2005. Jayden is the son of Darkus Melinda and Dustin Tyler
Porter, of Grethel. He is the maternal grandson of Agnes Hall,
of Prestonsburg, and the late Sherman Hall. His paternal
grandparents are Paul Doug and Denise Porter, of Allen, and
Renee Holbrook, of Owensville. He Is the great-grandson of
Darkle Akers Hall, of Grethel, and the late Joe Hall and Martha
Jane Porter, of Allen, and the late Paul F. Porter. He is the greatgreat grandson of Herman Porter, of Allen. Jayden was honored with a party, attended by many friends and family members, that was held in Prestonsburg, on April 2.
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Floyd County Board of Education
• April 25 - Regular meeting,
Osborne Elementary, Bevinsville, 6:30
p.m. Open to public.
Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
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• Nominations for Parent SiteBased Decision Making Council
Representatives may be made at the
school, beginning Monday, April 18th
through Friday, April 29th. Parents
wishing to make a nomination may stop
by the school office and fill out a nomination form.
• May 2 - Elections for SBDM
Parent Representative, 5-6:30 p.m., in
school library.
• Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center is open each weekday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center offers
services to all families regardless of
income. For more information about
any of the activities or services of the
center, please contact the center ~t 8861297. Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant - Sheila Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 20-26 - Nominations for
ACMS Parent Site Based Council
Election will be accepted in school
office between the hours of 8 a.m. and
3 p.m. To serve on the council, one
must: Have a child enrolled in ACMS
during the 2005-2006 school year; be
~ the parent, step-parent, legal guardian
or foster parent of a child enrolled in
ACMS during the 2005-2006 school
year; NOT be employed by ACMS , the
school district central office, or be the
husband, wife, mother, father, sister,
brother, son, daughter, son-in-law,
daughter-in-law, aunt or uncle of anyone who works in the Floyd County
School's central office; and, NOT be a
member of the Floyd County Board of
Education, or the spouse thereof.
• April27- Election, SBDM Parent
Representative, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• April 30 - Money due in for Beta
Club trip.
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• If your child has left any article of
clothing at school, please contact the
Youth Service Center office.
• The ACMS Youth Service Center
is open each day from 8:00a.m. to 3:00
p.m., or later by appointment. For
more information about the center, call
LaDonna Patton, coordinator, at 3580134.
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
•
Call now to learn about
Kindergarten registration at Allen
Elementary, 874-2165. AES is a "Great
Place to Learn."
Call Allen Elementary Youth
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Service Center at 874-0621 to schedule
your child's Hepatitis B vaccination,
immunizations, and WIC appointments.
the rear of the school. Contact persons
are Judy Handshoe, coordinator, and
Ruby Bailey, assistant.
Betsy Layne Elementary
May Valley Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary
Family Resource Youth Service Center
is located in the 500 building of the
campus. The goal of the FRYSC is to
meet the needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community
or neighborhood by the school in which
the center is located. For further information, please contact the center at
478-5550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
•
Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator;
Charlotte
Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra Hayes,
School Nurse.
• April 28 - May Valley Family
Resource Center Advisory Council
meeting, 4 p.m., in school library.
Open to public. For more information •.
call Donna, at 285-0321.
• May 5, 6 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-06 school year, 8:30a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. If possible, new students
should accompany their parents to the
registration process . For more information, call the school at 285-0883.
• Parent Lending Library is available to parents for video check-outs. A
variety of topics are available.
• Floyd County Health Dept. nurse
at school every Wednesday. Services
include Head Start physicals, kindergarten physicals, 6th grade physicals,
well-child physicals, immunizations,
TB skin test, WIC program, blood pressure checks, and more. Must call the
FRC at 285-0321 for an appointment.
Clark Elementary
•
May 6
Kindergarten
Registration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please
bring child's birth certificate, immunization certificate, social security
card, and KY eye and medical exam
forms (completed). Registration will
take place in the school gym.
• CES is now accepting nominations for the election of parent members
to the school SBDM Council for the
2005-06 school year. Nominees must
have a child who will attend Clark
Elementary during the 2005-06 school
year. Nominations must be received in
writing by Monday, April 27, in the
school main office.
• May 3 - SBDM Council parent
representative elections, 6 p.m., in
school library.
• A nurse from the Floyd County
Health Dept. is in the center weekly
and sees WIC patients, does well-child
exams (birth-18 years), and gives
immunizations. Currently scheduling
exams for students who will be in the
6th grade in the next school year. Call
for an appointment - 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be reached by
calling 886-0815.
Duff Elementary
• Floyd County Health Dept. is at
the school each Tuesday. Services
include 6th grade school entry physical; kindergarten, Head Start and wellchild physicals (age birth to 18 years);
T.B. skin test; T.D. boosters; and WIC
services. Please call 358-9878 for
appointment if you arc in need of any
of these services.
• The J.A. Duff Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the tan metal building at
McDowell Elementary and Family
Resource Center
• GED classes offered on Mondays
and Wednesdays, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.,
at the Family Resource Center. Call
377-2678 for more information.
• Floyd County Health Department
Nurse Joy Moore, is at the center each
Monday to administer immunizations,
T.B. skin tests, well-child exams, WIC,
prenatal and post-partum services, and
school physicals. Call 377-2678 for an
appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
• Now accepting applications for
enrollment for Kindergarten for the
2005-06 school year. Call 285-5141
for more information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24, 25 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-2006 school year, 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in school auditorium.
The following information is required
before enrollment: Student's birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents
the day you register your child.
• The Family Resource Center is
open weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and later
by appointment. Office provides services for all families, regardless of
income.
•
After School Child Care, 3-6
p.m., school days.
•
Call 886-7088 for additional
information regarding the Prestonsburg
Elementary Family Resource Center or
its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services Center
• April 29 - Child Abuse Awareness
information booth will be open for students, staff, parents, grandparents and
community, beginning at 10 a.m., in
school foyer.
• May 3- Pre-Prom Safety Activity,
at MAC, for juniors and seniors who
have field trip permission form on file
at school.
• May 5, 6, and 18th- CPR training
for 8th graders.
• School athletic physicals will be
available early in summer. Watch for
advertisements and flyers with date and
location times.
• Open House - To be held before
end of school year, date to be
announced. Watch school marquee for
posting.
• Committee sign-ups may be done
through the Youth Services Center
office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop career
station satellite that is available to the
community as well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult Ed
may contact the center for information.
• All new students and visitors,
stop by the Center,located on the South
Floyd campus, Room 232, and see
Mable Hall.
• For more information call 4529600 or 9607 and ask for Mable Hall,
ext. 243, or Keith Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stumbo Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center
• May 2- Advisory Council meeting, 3:30p.m., in Resource Center.
• May 4 - "Gear-Up" trip to
BSCTC-Prestonsburg campus, for 7th
and 8th grades.
• May 5 - DARE field trip, Jenny
Wiley Spillway, 5th grade.
• May 9 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program), K-4 .
• May 10 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program), 5-8.
• May 11, 12 - CPR class for 8th
grade students, presented by Our Lady
of the Way Hospital.
• May 13- Magic show, 1:30 p.m.,
for Headstart thru 3rd grade.
• May 16-20- Book Fair, in school
library.
• May 18- 4-H, 3rd and 6th grades.
• May 19 - Field trip to the
Kentucky Science Center, 4th grade.
• May 20 - "Dollars & Sense" program for Floyd County 5th grade students. To be held at the Martin
Community Center.
• May 25- "Career Day," K-8th.
• May 26, 27 - "PRIDE" presentation, K-8th.
• FRC monthly Advisory Council
meetings will be held the first
Wednesday of each month, at 4 p.m.
Call for more info.
• Lost & Found located in Family
Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours are 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents and community members are welcome to visit. For
questions, call 587-2233 - ask for
Tristan Parsons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne " Rainbow Junction"
Family Resource Center
Character Words for the Month:
Tolerance aild Kindness.
• "Lost & Found" is located in the
FRC. If your child has lost any clothing or other personal items, please
remind them to check in the FRC.
Items not claimed within 2 weeks ,
become the property of the FRC.
•
Rainbow Junction Family
Resource Center is located in theW. D .
Osborne Elementary School. Hours of
operation - 8 a .m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, or later by appointment. Call452-4553 and ask for Cissy
or Karen. Parents/community members free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare and
lnfantffoddler Care accepts infants and
toddlers up to 2 years and Preschool
age 2-4. Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30
p .m., Monday thru Friday.
• For additional information, call
874-8328 . Summer office hours: 9
a.m. to I p.m.
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
• BSCTC, Prestonsburg campus:
Mon., Wed. , Fri. - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.; Tue., Thur. - 11:30 a.m. to 7:30
p.m. Contact: Jason Cassell - 8863863, ext. 67219. Room m207 (second
floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning Center:
Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p .m.
Contact: Lucille Fuchs- 886-0709.
•s Martin Extended Education
Service Center: The., Thur. - 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00p.m. Contact: Vanessa Tackett
-285-5111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon., Wed. 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact Vanessa
Tackett- 358-3400.
• Wheelwright: Mon., Wed.- 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Penny Fell
-452-4324.
• McDowell: Mon., Wed . - 8:3011:30 a.m. Call 377-2678.
• For more information about Adult
Education clas schedules, contact the
David School at 886-8374. All classes
and materials free of charge.
�88 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
22, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
keys to treating pinworms
Martha A. Simpson, no, M.BA
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ofP•mily Me4ieine
uestion: My cat was
recently treated for worms.
Then my 6 year-old son got
pin
, which required treatment.
He must have gotten them from the cat
since we are very clean people. Should
I get rid of my cat?
Q
• Answer: Pinworms or thread
worms - known to the
medical
world
as
"Enterobius vermicularis" - are the
most common type of human worm
infestation in the United States. This
infestation is most often seen in children between the ages of 5 and 14.
These worms belong to a class of crit~ers known as helminthes, most of
which are parasitic. The specific pinworm variety, however, only lives in
humans, so they did NOT come from
the cat. Your cat must have had a different type of parasitic worm.
Pinworms eggs are infective almost
as soon as they are laid. The life cycle
of the pinworm starts when a human
swallows pinworm eggs. The eggs
hatch just below the stomach in the
duodenum. The larva then move on to
the small intestine, where they mature
into adult pinworms. Their next stop is
the large intestine, or bowel. While living in this habitat, the female moves at
night to the rectal area and lays her
eggs. A single female can lay up to
15,000 eggs each night. These are
invisible to the naked eye and become
infective in about 6 hours.
The eggs contaminate hands, sheets,
bed clothing, rugs, and counter tops, and
use the dust in your house to travel
widely. Humans pick up these infective
eggs, then contaminate food they pick
up or bite their own fingernails, and the
pinworm cycle continues. Eggs can survive on contaminated surfaces for up to
two weeks. They are highly contagious.
The primary symptom is itching in
the rectal area -sometimes quite
severe. The female worms can be easily seen with un-aided vision in the rectal area. At night, children may become
restless, cry and complain of itching in
the anal area.
The treatment for pinworms is a chewable prescription medication that sometimes is repeated in two weeks. There are
also some over-the-counter medications,
but you should check with your doctor
before treating your children with these
Postscript
But over the past year or so,
he's slowed down considerably. He breathes with more
difficulty, he takes coughing
spells, he doesn't chase the
rubber newspaper as far, and
he has little interest in going
all the way up the holler.
He has arthritis, which is
eased somewhat with a daily
aspirin, but still he winces
when you touch him the wrong
way. Last summer he gave me
a pretty severe bite on the hand
when I lifted him into my car
to take him home with me for a
few days while Malt went to
Ohio to take care of some business. I still have a noticeable
scar.
Sunday, he managed to get
into Randal's truck and come
with the family to my house
with the washer and dryer. He
managed to follow my Ben
and Daisy around the house a
couple of times and to join in
their threats to train crews and
passersby.
But getting back into
Randal's pickup was another
matter. He simply could not
gamer the strength to hop up
into the high truck. Attempts
to help him were met with a
fierce growl and memories of
my own swollen, infected
hand.
We tried to fashion a ramp,
but he never got the hang of it.
We put a cement block where
he could step up, but he was so
frustrated he wouldn't use it.
Randal finally got him in
the truck by putting a floor mat
under him and lifting him
quickly amid yelps of pain.
He looked at us with such
profound confusion. Why
would his legs not work? Why
did it hurt to be helped?
We were all near tears as
we tried to encourage this
once-feisty, always active
friend. We knew that all too
soon Shadow will be only a
memory.
But, oh, what a fine memory. No regrets.
been controlled, you should turn your
focus to prevention. Continuing to
practice good hand cleanliness and the
other measures I've mentioned will
make another bout with pinworms less
likely. But, you'll be relieved to know,
the cat can stay.
Family Medicine® is a weekly column. To submit questions. write to
Martha A. Simpson, D.O. M.B.A.,
Ohio
University
College
of
Osteopathic Medicine, P.O. Box 110,
Athens, Ohio 45701, or via e-mail to
readerques tions @famil ymedi cinenews.org. Medical information in this
column is provided as an educational
service only. It does not replace the
judgment of your personal physician,
who should be relied on to diagnose
and recommend treatment for any
medical conditions. Past columns are
available online at www.familymedicinenews.org.
:Birthdays
• Continued from p6
-nder the load, and especially
on my unlevel utility room
floor.
In the way it is with families, a few months ago, my
cousin Malt replaced her aging
washer and dryer set with a
newer set that had belonged to
her si'lter Peewee who died last
spring.
Malt then passed her washer
and dryer to me, but I had to
wait a few months until her
brother Randal and I could get
our schedules to mesh, so he
·Could do the hauling and installation.
Last Sunday, it happened.
Randal came over from
London with his wife Cathy to
help Malt with mowing and to
set out some garden goodies.
Late in the afternoon, he,
Cathy and Malt delivered the
new-to-me appliances.
' All of this to talk about
Shadow, the dear little dog
Malt dotes on and takes just
about everywhere she goes.
We don't know for sure
how old Shadow is. He was
adopted in the early 1990s by
my Uncle Dan's son Michael,
when Michael's son Ryan was
a boy. Uncle Dan has since
died and Ryan has grown up.
Something about Shadow
touched my cousin Fred, who
adopted the tyke from Ryan
and brought him home to
Kentucky from Ohio about
1993 or thereabouts.
Fred rearranged his life for
Shadow, and I'm sure the cute
little black terrier saved Fred
from some of his demons more
than once.
When Fred died in 1998,
just a few months after my
mother, his sister Malt inherited Shadow.
We know Shadow is at least
15, probably more. He's
always been extremely active,
an incessant fetcher, a tireless
walker on the mile-long trip up
the holler that once belonged
to my aunt and uncle, then to
Fred and now to Malt.
products. Many doctors recommend
treating other members of the household
even if they have no symptoms.
Once the infestation has begun in
your home, it is important to help break
the cycle by destroying as many eggs as
possible. Here are some tips to help do
that: Change bed linens and underwear
every morning. Take sheets and clothing straight to the washing machine for
a hot water wash, being careful not to
shake them. Open curtains and let the
sun shine in to help to kill the sun-sensitive eggs. Avoid putting your hands
into your mouth, especially nail biting.
Hand cleanliness is mandatory. Wash
your hands thoroughly before meals and
after using the toilet. You should keep
your nails short, and clean them regularly with a nail brush. This will eliminate
a place for the eggs to hide. Wet wiping
food preparation surfaces prior to
preparing meals can also help.
Once the pinworm infestation has
Chloe is 1!
Celebrates 90 years of life!
Chloe Elizabeth Collins celebrated her first birthday on April
19, 2005 with friends and family. Chloe is the daughter of
Billy and Mary Collins, of Cow Creek. She Is the granddaughter of Johnny and Patty Moore, of Martin County, and
Bill and Brenda Collins, also of Cow Creek.
Darkie Akers Hall, of Grethel, celebrated her 90th birthday on
April 18, 2005, with a party held in her honor at her home, on
April 16. Many friends and family members attended, helping
make Mrs. Hall's day special. Many special thanks are sent
their way.
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Woman's Club
• Continued from p6
treat~
and an evening of fun
activities to area children who
come out to see Santa Claus and
the brilliant show of lights put
on display each Christmas season in Archer Park.
"We work all year long
fu ndraising for Christmas in
the Park," said member Mable
Brown. "Along with our
springtime luncheon, we also
hold a chili supper in the fall."
,. The Prestonsburg Woman's
Club also sponsors several
other community activities
including Yard of the Month,
an annual city-wide springtime clean-up, scholarships to
deserving students, book
donations and several other
worthy projects. For information on how to become a member of the Prestonsburg
Woman's
Club,
contact
Christine Page, president, at
886-6757.
Aprilll, 2005
.- A daughter, Kaydance Raeann Scott, to Jessica Leann and
Billy Ryan Scott
April 12, 2005
.-A daughter, Cassandra Elizabeth Gayle Plymale, to Andrea Plymale
Aprill3, 2005
.-A daughter, Isabella J'Lce Collett, to Jennifer Rose Howard
.- A daughter, Hannah Maxine Craft, to Shelby and Claude Craft
.-A son, Ashton Tyler Ritchie, to Marinda and Shawn Richie
.-A son. Aidan Lee Beauregard, to Jennifer & Jon Beauregard
.-A son, Willie Bill Dennis Case, to Amanda Bentley
April14, 2005
.- A son, Drexal Wayne Bailey, to Stephanie Lynn and Louie
Ray Bailey
Dylan is 6!
photo by Kathy
J. Prater
From left, Betty Porter, Janice Allen and Lillian Baldridge
enjoy their chicken salad during a break from dally activities
t Lilhan's home Interiors shop, located on South Lake Drive,
in Prestonsburg.
Dylan Slone celebrated his sixth birthday on Wednesday,
April 20, 2005, with a "Spider Man" theme birthday p~rty
attended by family and friends. Dylan is the son of Jenmfer
Lawson and Elray Cline, of Sugar Loaf. He is the grandson
of Lisa and French Hensley and Elcaney and Maltie Cline.
Dylan Is wished another year. full of fun and surprises from
Mom, Dad, Zachary and each of his grandparents!
.-A son. Louie Ray Bailey Jr.. to Stephanie Lynn and Louie
Ray Bailey
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Aprill6, 2005
.- A son. Logan Trey Blackburn, to Amanda Blackbum
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Ponder
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Now, that you know that you
HAVE to make a change,
whether or not you want to, and
you have a personal a\ersion to
change, a suggestion was that
you arc more likely to become
comfortable \\ ith change by taking "baby steps." Examples
might be sitting in a different seat
at the dinner table or driving to or
from work by a· different route.
Change withm the workplace is
apt to result m stress, anger, and
low morale. During the time
needed for ad.1ptation, employees also need a safe place to
express themselves. Remember
that feelings of anger need to be
expressed or they linger and
result in other problems.
An author (Maureen Burns,
Run with Your Dreams and
Forgiveness--A Gift You Give
Yourself) referred to four ways
individuals can use to cope with
change. (1) Attitude - this is
when you maintain an open
mind, being prepared to "stretch"
(do something different). We can
all do more than we think we can
if we stretch. Individuals tend to
be most successful with the
process of change when they
expect the best, lead by example,
and have faith in themselves,
thus creating a the positive attitude. (2) Self- Remind yourself
of the previous crises that you
dealt with successfully, when
you feel insecure about upcoming changes. Typically, we tend
to not give ourselves enough
credit. (3) Supportive people Since negative people and negative thinking is prone to bring
your feelings down, enclose
yourself with supportive people
and avoid the negative others.
(4) Stress reducers- Take charge
of your life and increase those
qualities that are more apt to
reduce stress, such as routine
exercise, reasonable nutrition,
relaxation, and adequate sleep.
There are also other coping
strategies that are helpful in
adding to the probability of
making successful adjustment to
change, wtth the goal being
increased problem solving skills
and a healthy expression of
emotions. Lower your expectations of the situation. Try to be
flexible in your view of the state
of affairs and attempt to see
more than one side. Identify
any self-beliefs that might be
harmful, such as "asking for
help is a weakness," and make
an effort to change them. Learn
to perceive crises as a chance to
learn and grow. Perceive setbacks as temporary instead of
permanent. Utilize spiritual or
religious values to provide
meaning and context. By all
means, learn to see the humor in
situations and to laugh at yourself. Express any distressing
emotions to a supportive person
or by writing a journal.
Finally, do not forget that
adjustment to change is a
process and you are not going to
take care of all the details
overnight. Expect the cl:1llnges
to take time and patience, especially for major life ones. If you
just cannot shake the disruptive
feelings created by the need to
change, seek professional psychological services. Sometimes
there are other issues that are
interfering with you getting on
with the show.
Dr. Lineberger is a Licensed
Psychologist in private practice,
New Perspective Psychological
Services, in Prestonsburg that
serves all ages, with individual,
family, and marital sessions.
WOMEN FOR CHRIST Science Olympiad a success
Inspirational Testimonies, Music and Fellowship
AT THE 1l10UNTAIN
ARTS CENTER IN
PRESTONSBURG
Saturda), April 30, 2005 at
!O:OOam
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $7 and can be
purchased at local Chnstian
bookstores and the Mountain
Arts Center
For more information, call
(606)432-2660
or
the
Mountain Arts Center toll free
(888) MAC-ARTS.
To order tickets or for more
information, call the box office
toll free: 1-888-MAC-ARTS
( l-888-622-2787)
Special guest speaker,
Barbara Joiner, will present her
inspirational messages both
during the morning and afternoon session. Special music
will be provided by Kerry
Beach and Mary Holbrook, and
testimonies will be given by
Patty Speath and Medina
Allen.
The morning session will
begin at 10 am, and after a brief
break for lunch, the afternoon
session will begin around 1 pm
and close around 3. The $7
Q.oxed lunch is provided with
ticket purchase.
HRM C Senior Advantage
holds monthly meeting
Highlands
Regional
Medical
Centers
Senior
Ad vantage program met on
March 15 at the Hospital. This
months feature presentation
was made by the UK
Cooperative Extension Service
by Mrs. Teresa Scott, County
Extension Agent for Family
and Consumer Services. The
presentation
focused
on
Colorectal Cancer.
Senior Advantage meets
once a month and is exclusive
to members 55 years and older.
To find out how to become a
member, please call Melissa
Vance at (606)886-7468.
Let us show: ~ff
your familJ: p~t!
::.;
·::.·.·
Our pet photos file needs replenishing,
and we know that you have lots of
precious pies to share with us, so,
please, send them along! And while
you re at it, help Dr. Carol get her
creative thoughts jumpsta,rted by
sending along afew questions about
''pet things you ve always wanted to
know but have been afraid to ask"!
You can send both pictures and
questions to.· Kathy Prater at the
Floyd County Times, P.O. Box 390,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653, or you may
e-mail to:
features@jloydcountytimes.com.
Send questions only to Dr. Carol at:
1768 KY Rt. 7, Estill, KY 41666, or
e-mail to: carolbcac@tiusa.net.
We will be waiting to hear from you!
by Rachelle Burchett, BSCTC
The largest Regional Science
Olympiad ever held at Big
Sandy
Community
and
Technical College took place on
Saturday, March 12. Three hundred twenty five students converged on the Prestonsburg
campus, after a snowy morning
with a questionable forecast, to
experience a wonderful day of
science exploration.
"The Science Olympiad is an
international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the
quality of science education,
increasing student interest in
science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by
both students and teachers,
These goals are accomplished
through classroom activities,
research, training workshops
and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state
and national tournaments. The
Science Olympiad tournaments
are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that
consist of a series of individual
and team events, which students
prepare for during the year. The
competitions follow the format
of popular board games, TV
shows and athletic games,"
states the· official rules manual.
Students from Allen Central
Middle School, Allen Elementary
School, Betsy Layne Elementary
School, Holy Family School in
Ashland, Mountain Christian
Academy,
Paintsville
Independent Middle School,
Allen Central High School, Betsy
Layne High School, Morgan
County High School, Paintsville
Independent
High
School,
Prestonsburg High School and
the Piarist School gathered to
compete
in
the
Science
Olympiad. Winners qualifying
for state competition were:
C Division (High School): '
Piarist School-first
place~
Paintsville High School-second
place, Piarist School-third place
B Division (Middle School):
Allen Central Middle School~
first place, Betsy Layne Middle
School-second place, Holy
Family School-third place,
Allen Elementary School-4th
place and Holy Family School5th place.
The top 5 middle school and
top 3 high schools qualify for
state competition, which will be
held on Saturday, April 16, at
Western Kentucky University.
Pictured is Warren Vierheller of Mountain Christian Academy
competing in the Naked Egg Drop.
A visit from Mr. Bunny
The Easter
Bunny (aka
John
Campbell)
hopped by to
wish a happy
day to
Elizabeth
Burton at
Riverview
Health Care
Center. Mr.
Bunny took
the time to
visit with each
resident at the
facility.
Eyes
• Continued from p6
busy with the bustlings of a
large family and I know that my
aunt has spent a lifetime enjoying every minute of it.
When I think of the word
"farm," I think of Aunt Alice
and Uncle Earnest. They kept
livestock, raised chickens, tended to large gardens and thanked
God each day for the bounty
they received.
The world today isn't making
too many people like Aunt Alice
and Uncle Earnest. I'm thankful
that I had them as role models as
I was growing up. They leave
behind a legacy of honor, love and
many warm hearts to carry on.
A while back, my cousin,
Phyllis, shared with me a beautiful poem she had written about
her mother. We put it in the paper
so that Aunt Alice would have the
pleasure of seeing it while she
was still with us. I am running it
again today, because I think it
sums up my aunt's life much better than any words that I could
string together ever would.
By PhyJU$ P. Dot$on
My Mother was'aiorceful Ri~. s~ ga-ve het very heart and soul.
She was a mountain woman nd my Dad, he mined the CoaL
She gave birth to ten childre and all but one was born at hom
The pain she endured, and sh endured it aU alone.
She gave to her family all tbat she had.
We had plenty, we were ne.ver t:eally. sild.
We were born back in the mountains, where we lived apoot man's way,
We never diu go hungry, not even for one day.
My Mother lmows that she is leaving, to a Home she has talked about
It will be sad when she is gone, but she will be with Dad, no doubt.
Her Spirit v.illlive on and the River still will flow,for I am a part ofM<.m1a,
And sbc is in my Sm1l.
�810.
THE FLOYD CouNTY TIMES
110- Agriculture
115 ·ATV's
120- Boats
130- Cars
:140- 4x4's
150 - Miscellaneous
: 160 - Motorm-cles
170- Parts
175- SUV'$
· 180- Trucks
,190- Vans
.200- EMPLOYMENT
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements Ads
which request or
require advance payment of tees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
AUTOMOTIVE
.7
120-Boats
1996 SEA DOO JET
SKI GSX, 110 Horse
Power, Runs Good,
New
Battery,
Licensed for 2005,
No Trailer, $1,750,
Call 886-3191 or
424-4246
-
130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call 88628'42 or 886-3451
FOR SALE, 1995
Geo Tracker 4x4,
Excellent Condition,
87K Miles, $3,900 or
negotiable. Call 3779844
21 o • Joo Listings
220 • Help Wanted
230 - !!)formation
250 - MiscellaneoW>
260 - Part Time
270 ·Sales
280 • Services
290 - Work Wantect
300 " fiNANCIAL
31 0 • ausiness
oPportunity
330 • For Sale
EMPLOYMENT
When responding to
Employment ads that
have reference numbers, please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your envelope.
Reference
numbers are used to
help us direct your
letter to the correct
individual.
205-Business Oppt.
LOOKING
TO
START OR EXPAND
YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
fast & easy approval
on all types of loans,
call toll-free 866-6811264
210-Job Listing
A
NURSING
HOME IS NOT YOUR
ONLY OPTION-Call
Caring Hearts In
Home Care,
the
affordable solution for
you. For as little as
$3.50 per hour you
can keep your loved
ones
at
home ..
Looking for experiened and dependable people.
Call
886-7809 or 276-7964700
· .;: 350 - Miscellaneous
Mo~ay To LerilJ
Services
·
. aeo .!lao -
·~..
4io -Animals
\\ : .
:;: /i •
~0 - Electronics ~,::, ··
~5- Furnitur& ''". ·•
olSO- Lawn&. ~~
Yard S~le ,
Health &. Be~(#y
475 - Household
;1?o -Appliances
4So 4ro -
tory and communication skills. We offer
competitive pay Blue
Cross/Blue
Shield
and 401 K program,
apply in person at APlus Rent to Own,
144 Collins Circle,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653
WANT TO
HELP PEOPLE?
TRANSIT
DRIVERS NEEDED
Sandy
Valley
Transportation
Services, Inc. (SVTS)
is seeking qualified
applicants for the postlon of a Transit
Driver. Must be at
least 21 years old,
pass drug test, D.O.T.
physical examination,
driving history and
conviction record and
other qualifications
listed
with
the
Application
for
Employment.
Benefits for eligible
employees include:
health, dental, life,
VISIOn
insurance,
retirement plan, credit
union, holiday, sick
and vacation days.
Phone
1-800·444·
RIDE/7433, or write
to SVTS at 81
Resource
Court,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653·7850 for an
Application
for
Employment
and
more information.
FOR SALE
1993
H I R I N G
Ford
Crown
Teacher's
Assistant
Victoria.
138,000
Position,
Baptist
miles. $,1200. call
Learning Center, Fall
220-Help Wanted
606-874-0467
Term, First Baptist
FOR SALE 1991 Church 157 S. Front
Toyota
Corolla St., Prestonsburg, KY, HANDY
MAN
needs work $800 firm Glenda Blackburn,
NEEDED 2 Days a
Director
Call
606-886call
606-886-8339
Week to mow grass
8681
after 5 pm.
and weed eat & variOLD DOMINION ous other jobs, miniFOR SALE: 1988
FREIGHT
LINE, INC. mum wage, call 886Pontiac Bonneville,
is
seeking
qualified 2288
no title, good for parts.
local
drivers.
$600 obo. Call 874Candidates should be
4094.
CORPORATE
at least 22 years of CLEANING PERSON
age with a minimum NEEDED.
Looking
· ·:.· 140-4x4's
of 12 months driving for a part-time houseFOR SALE: Honda e x P e r i e n c e · keeping person to
'93
Fourwheeler. Applicants must also clean corporate office
Honda
'97
300 have a clean accident building
evenings.
Fourwheel
drive. and driving record, Hours 5-10pm, MonLooks good and runs meet DOT and com- Fri. Uniforms furgood. Call 886-0875. pany requirements nished-must
have
(including drug test) previous experience
and furnish a current and
referneces.
160-Motorcycles
(within 30 days) MVR. Contact the human
FOR SALE 1998 Must possess a com- Resources office @
driver's 606-874-2772 or pick
YAMAHA YZ80 New mercial
tires, pro-circuit pipe. license with Hazmat up an application at
$1600. Call 606-452- and Twin endorse- Worldwide
ments. Old Dominion Equipment, 1999 Rt
9599 for more info.
Frieght Line is an 1428, Prestonburg.
Equal
Opportunity
180-Trucks
Employer. Call 1-877- EVERCARE, LLC. IS
WANTED used full 841-3998
SEEKING
APPLIsize pick-ups 1998
WE
ARE
LOOKCANTS
for
full
and
thru 2003, will pay
lNG
FOR
SOMEONE
part
time
employment
cash call 800-789who is interested in in Knott, Pike, Floyd
5301
learning about finance and Martin County
and sales. No experi- areas working with
with
ence is needed, look- individuals
ing for someone developmental disimmediately. Please abilities. Paid vacacome in and speak to tion. Certified Nurse
Greg Cle~inger at the
Aide a plus, but not a
Prestonsburg Cycle
requirement.
All
Center, No Phone
training
provided.
Calls Please.
Send letter of interest
A-PLUS RENT TO and/or/ resume to :
Evercare, LLC.
OWN CO. is seeking
dependable
hard Attn: Wilma Slone
working individuals.
P.O. Box 818
Duties include collec- Hindman, KY 41822
tion of past due or call 606-946-2078
accounts by phone
FIELD
and in field and deliv- OIL
ery/pick-up of furni- COMPANY
has
ture, appliances and
other home furnish- openings for hard
ings.
Must have working responsible
excellent driving his- drivers. Must be of
v
It Out!
Readgour
own Ad
the first time
it appears.
The Floyd
County Times
is onlg
responsible
for one
incorrect
insertion!
age 21 or older. Must
have COL with HAZMAT and tanker
endorcements, good
driving record and
some
mechanical
apptitude.
Please
apply in person at:
Well
Universal
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606-87 43487,
Accepting
applications
Mon.
thru Fri. between the
hours of Bam and
4pm.
OTR TRUCK
DRIVERS NEEDED,
3 Years Verifiable
Experience, Hazmat
Endorsement, Clean
Driving Record. Must
be Able to Pass DOT
Physical and Drug
Test. Call 606-3589268 and Leave
Message.
CAUDILL SEED IN
ALLEN, KY needs
Truck Drivers. Class
A COL & 2 Years
E x p e r i e n c e
Required, Call 8741000 for more info.
TRUCK
DRIVER
POSITION Available,
apply at: Big Sandy
Wholesale.
M E D I C A L
S E C R ETA RY
Needed to work
Mon.-Fri., 4-Bpm and
every other Sat.,
alternating between
Prestonsburg
and
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
Billing Experience.
Call 886-1714 or
285-9000
HELP
NEEDEDSomeone to stay with
elderly lady in home,
call 886-3984 or 8860837
470-Heall ~ & Beau ty
ATIENTION: Land
High & Dry, not in
Flood Zone, 1 .59
Acres 2 miles cff US
WOLFF TANNING
23 on Rice Branch on
BEDS
Financing available, Prater Creek, Cali
Free delivery & set evenings 874-9966
up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs, 570-Mobile Homes
Parts, Lotions at
Final
clearance
2004
lot
models
and
480-Miscellaneous
2005 models now
Wholesale
Prices. available! If you are
serious about purCall 888-554-0058
FOR SALE: 8 tt' chasing a new home
refrigerated deli case, you need to be with
$1000, srnali pizza experienced staff to
oven, $400, small get the right home at
juice cooler, $150, a great price. The
washer & dryer, $150 Home Show-South
pair. Call 606-886- William son, Inc. US
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
2367.
606-353-6444 or toll
FOR SALE: 8 ft' deli free 877-353-6444
cooler, $950 and Gas
All Drywall, Dutch
convection
oven,
with
2x6 walls,and
$450. Call 606-8865/12
roof
pitch, ulti2367.
mate kitchen packPALLETS
FOR age, glass block window, and many more
SALE Call874·9100
extras, Set up for
KAY'S WALL PAPER viewing. For details
205 Depot Road call 606-353-6444 or
Paintsville ,
Ky. toll free 577-353Hundreds of Patterns 6444 the home show
of
Wallpaper' &
Borders. All under
$10.00. Open TuesFri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat.1 0 a.m to 3 p.m. 61 0-Apartments
Closed Sun. & Mon.
DUPLEX FOR RENT:
606· 789-8584.
2 BR Central Heat &
FOR SALE: Above Air, Total Electric,
Ground Oval Pool Excellent Condition.
18x35 and 3 Prom On US 23 North, 1
From
Dresses, sizes 6 & 8, Mile
No
never worn.
Call Prestonsburg,
Pets. Call 889-9747
377-0143
or 886-9007
STEEL BUILDINGSDamaged,
Repo, 1 BR APARTMENT,
Factory
Seconds, next to Waffle House.
Cancellations!,
Ali $395 per month,
must go. No reason- includes water. Call
able offer Refused! 859-339-2702, After
Financing available!
6pm 886-6465
Call 800-405-7501
ext. 1558
NOW RENTING Park
Place Apartments in
Prestonsburg,
Available for immedi530-Houses
ate occupancy. Rent
HOUSE FOR SALE 1
BR/$309,
2
ASK
in
Prestonsburg, BR/$345.
3BR, Some furniture ABOUT OUR MOVE
included, $45,900, IN SPECIAL,
Call
Call anytime 889- 886-0039
9621
RENTALS
REAL ESTATE
WANTED: Dental
Assistant for local
dentist-no experience
needed, will traincomputer knowledge
a plus. Please send
resume to 415 North
Lake Dr. Ste. 201, NEW 1,950 SQ. FT.
HOME FOR SALE
located in Country
Oaks Subdivision in
Harold, KY. Call47841 0-Animals
9993
KY
Prestonsburg,
41653
HOUSE
FOR
·
FULL
STOCK SALE:3 BR Brick
Pekinese Puppies, Home with 7 acres of
$150 Cali 285-9128
land, Large LR, DR,
& Utility
Kitchen
Room ,
Located
445-Furniture
between the mouth of
RAY'S BARGAIN Arkansas Creek and
CENTER
Finance Hollow on
New
&
Used Rt. 1428, Call 874Furniture
& 9790 or 285-1179 for
Appliances @ unbe- more information.
lievable prices. Come
550-Land/Lots
in today for incredible
savings. Shop At The
Little Furniture Store
90 ACRES FOR
& Save!!
Route. SALE
at
#122, McDowell. Call Allen/Banner Road,
606-377-0143.
Building
Sites
MERCHANDISE
NOW
RENTING
P i n e W 0 o d
Townhomes, Brand
New 2 & 3 BR
Townhomes Rt. 7
South. ASK ABOUT
OUR
MOVE IN
SPECIAL.
Rental
Assistance Available!
Stave, Refridgerator,
WID
Dishwasher,
Hook Ups. Call 3497000
1 BR FURNISHED
APARTMENT,
Including Utilities. 2
BR Unfurnished.
Call 886-8366
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
TOWNHOUSE also 1
bed room furnished
or unfurnished localed in Prestonsburg
Suitable
for ,NO PETS call 606460-Yard Sale Development, Can 886 8991
Divide, City Water on
BIG BIG YARD Property. Call after
SALE,
366
N. 6pm 859-885-4605
Highland
in for an appointment.
Prestonsburg, May
2nd, 3rd & 4th, Rain
or Shine. From 9am5pm.
1
FURNISHED
BED ROOM APT.
Central heat & air.
Rent starting at $375.
+
$300.
month,
deposit water included. ·Located near
HRMC.
606-8899717.
620-Storage/Office
FOR RENT:
Old
with
Farmhouse
barn.
Limited
access, 2 BR, 1 BA,
Perfect for retired
person who enjoys
farm life. $325 per
month with $325
deposit, Allen Area.
Call 606-874-8122 or
478-5173
650-Mobile Homes
14X70
MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT, 3
Excellent
BR,
Condition , $400 per
month + Utilities,
Security Deposit and
References
Required. 874-2802
FOR RENT: 2 BR
Mobile
Home,
Central
H/A,
Minutes
HOUSE FOR RENT
at Betsy Layne, KY from Prestonsburg,
$350 per month +
call 478-5403
$200 deposit. Call
889-0036
FOR RENT: Office
Suite,
New
Construction.
900
sq.
ft.
Ample
Parking, Can be
640-Lanci/Lots
Convenient Location,
FOR RENT: Nice 2
New Office Behind
Trailer lot for rent BR
Trailer
in
Sav-A-Lot
in on old U.S. 23 Prestonsburg, Call
Preston- 874-4478
Prestonsburg. Call between
886-1515 for info.
sburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
For Lease Finished 889 9747
Office Space for
lease in prime locaTRAILER
LOT
tion near BSCTC, FOR RENT, Large
(PCC) and the new Yard. Call 886-8366
Food City -- 2100 sq. ft. Ground floor
For Rent : newly
location with up to constructed Mobile
five private offices, Home Lots in new
conference
room, Allen,reference
kitchen, bath, parking required call 606lot call Today 606...
424-2690 or 2262266
nUU::tl:. t-UH ::!~ALl:.
To place your
ad call
874-22~12~ ~~.;;;•;;;;ii~iiii~
""' 900
FOR RENT:
Sq.
Ft.
Offl ce/Commerc IaI
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
south of Martin on Rt.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
630-Houses
HOUSE FOR RENT:
239 Francis Court,
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. Ft.,
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suitable location for children or pets. $500
per month + utilities.
886-6362
FOR RENT 3 BR
house.
Newly
remodeled, references
required.
886-8366.
2 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT: $400 per
month, $300 deposit,
located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Paintsville, 3/4 mile
from US 23, No Pets,
Referneces
Checked, Call 606791-5761
Briarwood Add itio n, 58 N. Circle Dr.
3-bedroom. 2-bath . security system.
Professionally decorated and landscaped.
Call Betty Porter, 886-2227
RN-STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR
Salyersville Health Care Center is
now recruiting for a SDC. This candidate ·should have long-term care
expereince with excellent leadership
skills. Responsibilities include CNA
training and oversight, infection control monitoring and tracking, and staff
scheduling. If interested, please call
or stop by for a tour and interview.
Salyersville Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.EJA.A .P.
RN /LPN
If you seek the advantages offered by
Extendicare, a national leader in
healthcare, we have an outstanding
opportunity for you. We are currently
hiring for open RN or LPN full-time
positions. We offer a $1,500 sign-on
package, 12-hour shifts, excellent
benefits and competitive wages,
including a special PRN Rate. Call or
stop by for a tour and interview to
join our caring team.
Salyersville Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
Gas Operator for
WANTED .• Qualified
City of Wheelwright, Ky.
Wages negotiable
Must be certified in the following covered tasks:
F-1 Join plastic pipe with fusion
F-2 Join plastic pipe with mechanical fittings
H-1 Install meter and regulator sets
H-2 Install service line
L-1 Tap pipeline under pressure
M-1 Perform leakage and patrolling urveys
M-2 Locate and mark underground facilities
M-3 Test service lines
M-4 Inspect and test pressure limit stations, relief devices
and pressure regulating stations
M-5 Maintain line valves
M-7 Prevent accidental ignition
M-10 Abandon/deactivate gas pipeline systems
Must perform other related tasks
Any qualified person, interested in this position, should
contact the City of Wheelwright, Ky.
(606) 452-4202 or (606) 452-4266
�811 ·Friday, April 22, 2005
SERVICES
CARPENTRY
nQ.RepairiSeNices ,
WORK
all types.
New construction or
remodeling.
Garages, decks, etc.
Concrete work & siding. Free estimates.
C11ll 886-8896.
D & D Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Free Estimates!
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed!
Call606-785-0316 or
785-9810
NOTICES
812-Free
FREE
PALLETS:
can be picked up
behind The Floyd
County Times.
900-Legals
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
FOR FINANCIAL
AUDIT SERVICES
~
Big Sandy Area
Community Action
Program, Inc., is currently accepting proposals for Financial
Audit Services for the
contract period of
November 1 , 2004,
through October 31,
2005. Proposals are
subject to terms and
conditions of the
Request
For
Proposal. Copies of
this Request For
Proposal may be
obtained
in
the
Accounting
Department at the
address
below,
Monday
through
Friday, between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
prior to the time and
date specified for bid
opening.
Proposals must be
mailed or delivered to
James
Michael
);lowell,
GJ,~,fve
Director, 1g Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, 3rd
floor
Johnson
Country Courthouse,
Paintsville,
Ky.
41240. All envelopes
must
clearly
be
marked on the outside of the envelope,
"FINANCIAL AUDIT
PROPOSAL."
Proposals will be
accepted until April
22nd, 2005, and will
be opened at 11 a.m.,
on April 25th, 2005.
All proposals must be
received by the time
designated in the
invitation, and none
will be considered
thereafter. Big Sandy
Area
Community
Action Program, Inc.,
cannot
assume
responsibility for any
delay as a result of
failure of the mails to
deliver bids on time.
Proposals will be
opened and read at
the time and location
stated above.
ORDINANCE
GRANTING
ELECTRIC
FRANCHISE TO
KENTUCKY
POWER
COMPANY
D/B/A
AMERICAN
ELECTRIC
POWER
ORDINANCE NO.
7-2005,
April 11 , 2005
The City Council of
the
City
of
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
~ does ordain as follows:
SECTION 3
The
Kentucky
Power
Company
d/b/a
American
Electric Power, its
successors
and
ass1gns, hereinafter
called grantee, is
granted the franchise, privilege, right
and
authority
to
acquire,
maintain,
construct and operate in, above, under,
across and along the
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
public ways other
public places (as the
same now exist or
may hereinafter he
laid out) of the City of
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
lines, poles, and
equipment for the
transportation, transmission and distribution of electric energy, either by means
of overhead or underground conductors,
with all the necessary
or desirable appurtenances for the purpose of supplying
electric energy to
said City and the
inhabitants thereof,
and the persons and
corporations beyond
the limits thereof, for
light, heat, power,
and any other purpose or purposes for
which electric energy
is now or may hereinafter be used, and
for the transmission
of the same within,
through or across
said City.
SECTION NO. 2
Said
lines
and
appurtenances sh~l
be constructed so as
to interfere as little as
possible with the
traveling public in its
use of the streets,
thoroughfares,
alleys,
sidewalks,
bridges, public ways
and public places.
SECTION NO. 3
The franchise, privilege,
right
and
authority shall be in
full force and effect
for a period of twenty
(20) years from the
date of the passage
of the ordinance
granting it.
SECTION NO. 4
The grantee of this
franchise shall save
the City harmless
from any and all liability arising in any
way from negligence
of the grantee in the
mainteerection,
nance, or operating
of said lines and
appurtenances.
SECTION NO.5
ttfh'tl
8ri'tee 'tff
I
franchise shall have
the right and privilege
to take up such portion or part of any
pavement and make
such excavation in
the streets, thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, public
ways and other public places of the City
of Prestonsburg, as
may be deemed necessary for the construction and maintenance of its lines,
wires, or cables, but
whenever
the
grantee of the franchise shall begin the
erection of any lines
or other equipment, it
shall promptly and
diligently prosecute
the work until completion and leave the
streets,
thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, public
ways and other public places where such
work is done in as
good condition of
repair as before such
work
was
commenced.
SECTION NO. 6
Wherever in this
franchise either the
City of Prestonsburg
or the grantee thereof
is referred to, it shall
be deemed to include
the respective successors and assigns
of either, and all
rights, privileges, and
obligations contained
in this franchise shall
be binding upon, and
inure to the benefit of,
the respective successors and assigns
of said City and said
grantee, whether so
expressed or not.
SECTION NO. 7
The grantee of this
franchise
to
be
offered for sale may
make such rules and
regulations, covering
the furnishing of said
electric energy, as
may be fair and reasonable and consistent with the standard
practice
of
the
grantee.
Said
grantee may charge
such rates for elestric
services as shall be
fair and reasonable.
The said grantee
shall render services
under said franchise
of like quality, that is,
adequate, efficient
and reasonable, to
that now being rendered to said City.
SECTION NO. 8
The consideration
paid by the successful bidder for the franchise, privilege, right
and authority provided for herein shall be
complete compensation and consideration for the sale of
said franchise, privilege,
right
and
authority and for the
use and occupancy
of the streets, thoroughfares,
alleys,
sidewalks, bridges,
public ways and
other public places of
the City, in lieu of any
street of alley rental
or of any charge for
the use and occupancy of said streets,
thoroughfares,
alleys,
sidewalks,
bridges, public ways,
or other public places
of the City, and in lieu
of any pole tax or
meter tax.
SECTION NO. 9
This
Ordinance
granting this franchise shall be accepted by the grantee
thereof within sixty
(60) days from the
date of its passage.
SECTION NO. 10
All Ordinances and
parts of Ordinances
in conflict herewith, to
the extent of such
conflict only, are
hereby repealed.
SECTION NO. 11
This
Ordinance
shall be in full force
and effect upon its
passage by the City
Council.
Jerry Fannin,
Mayor
City of
Prestonsburg
Floyd County,
Kentucky
ATTEST:
Sharon Schoolcraft,
Clerk
City of
Prestonsburg
Floyd County,
Kentucky
Introduced and
First Reading:
March 28, 2005
Second Reading:
April 11, 2005
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NO. 836-5466,
RENEWAL
In accordance with
KRS 350.055, notice
is hereby given that
DFM, Inc., P.O. Box
367,
Allen,
Ky.
41601, has applied
for renewal of a permit for a surface coal
mining and underground mining and
reclamation operation, located 1 .1 mile
south of Langley, in
Floyd County. The
proposed operation
will disturb 10.13 surface acres, and will
underlie
504.00
acres, and the total
area within the permit
boundary will be
514.13 acres.
The proposed operation is approximately 0.9 mile south of
KY 80's junction with
KY 777, and is located 0.1 mile east of
Turkey Creek. The
latitude is 37°30'59"
and the longitude is
82°47'13".
The proposed operation is located on
·the Martin U.S.G.S. 7
1/2 minute quadrangle map. The operation will use the conto~r
and
underground methods of
mining. The surface
area to be disturbed
is owned by Harold
Ray Hagans and
William B. and Debra
Hagans. The operation will underlie land
owned by Harold Ray
Hagans, J.B. Ellis,
Charles and Joyce
Gibson, Lynn M.
Parrish, Jerry Donald
Hagans, Larry Edgar
Hagans,
Oakie
Shepherd, Stephen
D. and Deborah
Bailey, Teddy Gibson,
Lovel and Cendia
Hall, James and
Melinda
Stumbo,
Ellis and Bruce Little,
Dave
and
Leila
Harvey, Earl Edward
and Mary Webb,
Earnest
Hayes,
Mabie Willis, Minnie
Irizarry et al., Delbert
Glen Goins, Marion
Jr.,
and
Cludia
Hayes, Sidney Jean
Hayes, Virgil and
Sandra
Moore,
Mander Moore, C. M.
and
Edith
Wise,
Marie
Stelbasky,
Gordon Neil and
Belinda
Carrol,
William B. and Debra
Hagans,
Leo
C.
Harmon, and Joey
Wells-Adams.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments or
objections must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
127 South,
U.S.
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER
836-0302
AMENDMENT
#1
In accordance with
the provisions of KRS
350.055, notice is
hereby given that
Parsons
Branch
Development,
43
Village
Street,
Pikeville, KY 41501 ,
has applied for a permit for an amendment to an existing
surface coal mining
and
reclamation
operation,
located
3.0 miles southwest
of Harold, in Floyd
County. The amendment will add 0.98
acre of surface disturbance and will
underlie an additional
181.89 acres, making
a total area of 184.55
acres within
the
amended
permit
boundary.
The
proposed
amendment
is
approximately
0.7
mile west from KY
Route 979's junction
with Parsons Branch
Road, and is located
along
Parsons
Branch of Big Mud
Creek. The latitude is
37°30'07". The longitude is 82°39'35".
The
proposed
amendment is located on the Harold
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The surface
area to be affected by
the amendment is
owned by Parsons
B r a n c h
Development. The
will
amendment
underlie land owned
by Ed Kidd, Daniel
Akers,
Colimous
Lawson,
Eddie
Palmer
Akers,
Hamilton,
E.J.
Parsons,
Parsons
B r a n c h
Development, Ruthie
Hall and Clark Heirs.
The operation will
use the face up/deep
mine method of mining. The operation
will affect an area
within 100 feet of
Parsons
Branch
County Road. The
operation will not
involve
relocation
and/or closure of the
Parson
Branch
County Road.
The
amendment
application has been
filed
for
public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface Mining and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
or
objections,
requests for permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY
TRANSPORTATION
CABINET
DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS
NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be
received
by
the
Department
of
Highways, in the
Division of Contract
Procurement on the
3rd floor, and/or the
auditorium, located
on the 1st floor of the
Transportation
Cabinet
Office
Building, Frankfort,
Kentucky until 1 0
a.m.,
EASTERN
STANDARD'TIME on
the 29th DAY OF
APRIL,
2005,
at
which time bids will
be publicly opened
and read for the
improvement of:
FLOYD COUNTY
FE01 036 0302
Dewey
004-009:
Lake-Jenny
Wiley
Park
Road from
entrance to May
Lodge Road (MP
extending
4.200)
north to 1.711 miles
south of KY 3051
(MP 8.040), a distance of 3.84 miles.
Guardrail.
Bid proposals for all
projects will be available at the Division of
Contract
Procurement until 3
p.m.,
Eastern
Standard Time, preceding the day of the
letting of Friday, April
29, 2005. Bid proposals for all projects will
be available at a cost
of $10 each, and
temittanee, payable
to
the
State
Treasurer
of
Kentucky,
must
accompany request
for proposals (NONREFUNDABLE). BID
PROPOSALS ARE
ISSUED TO PREQUALIFIED
CONTRACTORS.
Specimen proposals
for all projects will be
available to all interested parties at a
cost of $1 0 each
(NON-REFUNDABLE).
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to 405
KAR 8:010, Section
16(5), the following is
a summary of permitting decisions made
by the Department
for
Natural
Resources, Division
of Mine Permits, with
respect to applications to conduct surface coal mining and
reclamation operations in Floyd County.
Matt/Company
Incorporated
836-5422
issued 05031 o
Frasure Creek
Mining
Limited
Liability
Company
836-5441
issued 050323
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
FOR THE
PROJECT
TITLED:
STUDENT
RESTROOM
RENOVATION
ALLEN CENTRAL
HIGH SCHOOL
Eastern, Kentucky
KDE BG 04-152
Floyd
County
Schools will receive
sealed
proposes
from qualified contractors
for
the
Student
Restroom
Renova-tion, Allen
Central High School,
until 2:00 p.m., Local
Time, May 3rd, 2005,
at the offices of Greg
Adams, located at 23
Martin Street, Allen,
KY
41601 .
Bids
received after this
time shall not be
accepted and will be
returned unopened to
the bidder. The provisions of KRS 337 relative to the prevailing
wage rates shall be
applied as required.
Liquidated damages
will be assessed per
the specifications.
The work consists
of renovating two student toilets at the
high school.
The Instruction to
Bidders, Form of
Proposal, Form of
Contract, Plans and
Specifications, and
Forms of Bid Bond,
Performance
and
Payment Bond and
other contract documents may be examined at the following
locations:
McGraw Hill Construction Dodge/
A.G.C.,
2321
Fortune Drive, Suite
112-A, Lexington, KY;
McGraw Hill Construction Dodge/
A.G.C. , 1717 Alliant
Drive,
Suite
10,
Louisville, KY;
ABC/Reed
Construction Data, 1300
New Circle Road,
Bldg. B, Suite 112,
Lexington, KY;
Reed Construction
Data, 1812 Taylor
Avenue, Louisville,
KY;
Builders Exchange,
2300 Meadow Drive,
Louisville, KY;
JRA
Architects,
3225 Summit Square
Place, Suite 200,
Lexington, KY;
Adams-Fraz i erAnderson, Inc., 715
Westland
Drive,
Lexington, KY.
Bidding
Documents, including Drawing and
Specifications, may
be purchased for the
non-refundable
amount of $35.00 per
set, payable to Lynn
Imaging. Documents
may be obtained
from ttfe dis'fribu·rion
department of Lynn
Imaging, 328 Old
East Vine Street,
Lexington, KY 40502,
(859) 255-1021. If
documents are to be
mailed, an additional
non-refundable
charge of $15.00 set
is required, made
payable directly to
Lynn Imaging. The
successful bidder is
responsible for the
purchase of any additional sets they may
require. The issuing
of partial sets is not
permitted.
Bids must be submitted on Form of
Proposal included in
the Project Manual.
Mailed Bids shall be
addressed to the
Owner's
office.
Faxed bids will not be
accepted.
Immediately following
the scheduled closing time for receiving
the bids, all proposals that are completely filled out and have
been properly submitted with the appropriate attachments in
accordance with the
Contract Documents,
will
be
publicly
opened and read
aloud.
All bids shall be
accompanied by a
Bid Bond of not less
than 5% of the
amount of the total
bid.
A
100%
Pertormance Bond
and Payment Bond
shall be required of
the
successful
Bidder. All bonding
and
insurance
requirements
are
contained in the
Instructions
to
Bidders and/or the
General
and
Supplementary
Conditions of the
Contract. The award
of the contract shall
be made on the basis
of the lowest and
best bid in the interest of Floyd ·county
Schools. No bidder
may withdraw his/her
bid for a period of
sixty (60) days after
. ORDINANCE NO. 6-2005
An Ordinance of the City of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, by
which the City establishes job classifications and compensation scales for elected officers, appointed officials,
and employees for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
WHEREAS, the City of Prestonsburg is a City of the Fourth
Class, organized and governed under the Mayor-Council plan
pursuant to Chapter 83A of the Kentucky Revised Statues, and,
1
WHEREAS, KRS 83A.070 provides that the legislative body of
the city shall by ordinance fix the compensation rate of every
elected city officer, appointed city officer, and city employee;
and,
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with KRS 83A.070, has
established a compensation and pay classification plan for the
City's elected city officers, appointed city officers, and employees;
Now, therefore, it Is hereby ordained by the City of
Prestonsburg, Kentucky as follows:
Section 1 ; The following personnel and pay classification plan
is hereby adopted:
CITY OF PRESTONSBURG-2005-2006
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
Minimum
$12,145.00
467.12
5.36
Maximum
$17,513.09
673.58
8.42
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$11,569.00
444.87
5.56
$18,738.79
720.72
9.01
Annual
GRADE18
Bi-Weekly
MWII
Hourly
Equipment Oper. I
Firefighter
Police Officer
2nd Asst. Golf Course
Annual
GRADE19
Bi-Weellly
PSO Recruit
Hourly "
Annual <
GRADE 20
Bi-Weekly
Fire Sgt.
Hourly
PSO Sgt.
Police Sgt.
Annual
GRADE 21
Bi-Weekly
Equip. Oper II
Hourly
$12,145.00
490.46
5.84
$17,513.09
673.58
8.42
$12,752.00
490.46
6.14
$18,388.59
707.25
8.84
$13,390.00
514.99
6.44
$20,687.55
795.68
9.95
$14,059.24
540.74
6.76
$21,721.44
835.44
10.44
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$14,672.00
567.78
7.09
$21,721.67
835.44
10.44
GRADE 23
Annual
PSO Lieutenant
Bi-Weekly
Asst. Disp., Supervisor
Equip. OP Golf
Hourly
$15,500.33
625.97
$23,948.03
921.08
7.45
11.51
GRADE 24
,
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$16,275.35
625.97
7.82
$25,145.42
967.13
12.09
GRADE 25
Adm. Assistant
Dispatch Supervisor
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$17,089.12
657.26
8.21
$25,522.60
981.64
12.27
GRADE 26
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$17,943.57
690.13
8.62
$25,874.64
995.18
12.44
GRADE 28
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$19,782.79
760.87
9.51
$28,526.79
1,097.18
13.71
GRADE 29
City Clerk
Asst. Fire Chief
Asst. Police Chief
GRADE 30 •. ·~- .
Asst. Golf Pro
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$20,771.94
798.91
9.98
$29,953.12
1 '152.04
14.40
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$21,810.52
838.86
10.48
$31 ,450.7!f" f1,209.65
15.12
GRADE 31
Asst. Dir. PS
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$22,901 .06
880.80
11.01
$33,023.32
1,270.13
15.88
GRADE 32
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$24,046.11
$34,674.50
1,333.63
16.67
GRADE 33
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Supt. PW
Comptroller
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$25,248.40
924.85
12.13
$36,408.22
1,400.32
17.50
GRADE 34
Dir. Public Safety
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$26,510.83
1,019.64
12.75
$38,442.85
1,478.57
18.48
GRADE 35
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$27,836.38
1,070.62
13.38
$40,140.27
1,543.86
19.30
GRADE 36
Golf Pro
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$29,229.29
1,124.20
14.05
$42,147.05
1,621.04
20.26
GRADE 37
Greens Supt.
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$30,689.60
1,180.36
14.75
$44,275.00
1,702.88
21 .29
GRADE 38
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$32,224.08
$1,239.38
15.49
$46,467.13
1,787.20
22.34
GRADE 39
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$33,835.29
1,301.36
16.26
$48,790.49
1,876.56
23.46
GRADE 40
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$35,527.06
1,366.42
17.07
$51 ,230.02
1,970.39
24.63
GRADE 41
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$37,303.34
1,434.74
17.92
$53,791.51
2,068.90 '
25.86
GRADE 42
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$39,168.57
1,506.48
18.83
$56,481 .09
2,172.35
27.15
GRADE 43
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$41,127.01
1,581.80
19.77
$59,305.15
2,280.97
28.51
GRADE 44
Annual
Bi-Weekly
Hourly
$43,183.35
1,660.90
20.75
$62,270.39
2,395.02
GRADE16
MW-1
Clerical
Laborer
GRADE17
Fire Recruit
Police Recruit
Dispatch
GRADE 22
Mechanic
Maint. Spec.
Fire Lt.
Police Lt.
~
Mayor-Part Time
Mayor-Full Time
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
Beyond
I
J
City Council Members
$7,500.00
$14,000.00
$14,205.00
$14,845.00
$20,585.00
$27,534.00
$42,883.00
$44,170.00
Up to the Maximum
As Determined by
The Dept. of Local
Government
Monthly
$100.00
Section II: This ordinance is to receive its second reading and
receive publication no later than May 15, 2005.
So ordained and adopted, by the City Council of Prestonsburg
this 11th day of April, 2005.
JERRY FANNIN, MAYOR
ATIEST: Sharon Schoolcraft
CITVCLERK .
1st READING: March 28, 2005
2nd READING : April 11 , 2005
Publication Date :4-22-05
�812 • Friday, April 22, 2005
·the date set for the
bid opening. The
Owner reserves the
right to waive informalities and irregularities, and shall
have the right to
reject any and all
bids.
Submission of a bid
shall be construed as
confirmation that the
bidder has visited the
site and satisfied
himself as to the
extent
of
work
required. No changes
to the contract will be
considered based on
misunderstandings of
the scope of "the
work, if such misunderstandings could
have
been
addressed by a site
visit.
A pre-bid meeting
will be held at the
office of Greg Adams,
23 Main Street, Allen,
KY 41601, on April
26, 2005, at 2:00
p.m., local time.
All questions during
bidding period shall
be submitted via facsimile or mailed to:
Mr. Joseph E. Jones,
JRA Architects, 3225
Summit
Square
Place, Suite 200,
Lexington, KY 40509.
Fax No. (859) 2555483. All questions
shall be submitted no
later than four (4)
days prior to the
established bid date.
The list of current
plan holders during
the bidding period
will be made available at the distribution department of
Lynn Imaging and
posted on their website at www.lynnimaging.com.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NO.
836-8056
RENEWAL NO. 4
In accordance with
KRS 350.055, notice
is hereby given that
- DFM- Processing,
LLC, P.O. Box 726,
173
North Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
KY
41653,
has
applied for renewal of
a permit for a refuse
disposal
facility,
affectng 85.36 surface acres, located
0.5 mile west of
Goodloe, in Floyd
County.
The proposed facility is approximately
0.6 mile west from
KY Rte. 404's junction with KY Rte. 850,
and is located on Lick
Fork of the Left Fork
of Middlecreek. The
latitude
is
37°36'11 "N. The iongitue is 82°52' 19"W.
The proposed facili-
ty is located on the
David and Martin
U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute
quadrangle map. The
surface
area
is
owned by Big Branch
Holding Co., LLC,
and Pierre Mather.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Office,
Regional
3140 S. Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653. Written comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, KY 40601.
NOTICE OF
BLASTING
SCHEDULE
PERMIT NO.
836-0304
In accordance with
the prOVISIOnS Of
KAR 18:120 Section
3, MatUCo., Inc., 439
Meadows
Branch,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653,
(606-8860611) provides notice
of the following blasting schedule.
The permitted area
on which the blasting
will occur consists of
approximately 116.18
acres, located 0.6
mile east of St. Rt.
1428's junction with
Sugarloaf
Branch
Road . The latitude is
3J039'35" and the
longitude
is
82°42'00".
Detonations of explosives are proposed to
occur,
Monday
through Sunday, sunrise to sunset. The
blasting will begin on
April 29, 2005, and
continue
through
April 29, 2006.
Entry to the blasting
area will be regulated
by signs and barriers.
An authorized company representative
will prohibit access to
the blasting area by
perunauthorized
sons, at least ten (1 0)
minutes prior to each
detonation.
The
warning signal shall
consist of three (3)
long blasts on a
siren, five (5) minutes
prior to detonation,
and three (3) short
blasts on a siren, one
(1) minute prior to
detonation. The allclear signal shall consist of one (1) long
blast on a siren, following the inspection
of the blast site. All
roads leading to or
near the blast site will
remain closed until
the all-clear signal is
given. The warning
,
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
and all-clear signals
will be audible to at
least one-half mile
from the blast point.
Events which could
necessitate blasting
at unscheduled times
include, but are not
limited to, rain, lightening, other atmospheric conditions, or
deteriorated explosives, which involve
personnel,
operational, or public safety.
PUBLIC (LEGAL)
NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT
FLOYD COUNTY
EMERGENCY
PLANNING
COMMITTEE
Pursuant to Section
324, Title 111 of the ·
1986
Federal
Superfund
Amendments
and
Reauthorization Act
(SARA) of 1986 (PL
99-499), the following
information is provided in compliance with
the
Community
Right-to-Know
requirements of the
SARA Law, and th13
open meetings and
open records provisions of Kentucky
Revised
Statutes.
Members of the public may contact the
Floyd
County
Emergency Planning
Committee by writing
Tim
Johnson,
Chairman of the
Floyd
County
Emergency Planning
Committee, P.O. Box
1421, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky 41653, or
contacted by telephone at (606) 886101 o. The Floyd
County Emergency
Planning Committee
conducts meetings at
313 Westminster St.,
2nd
Floor,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653, or at other
locations, in accordance
with
the
Kentucky
Open
Meeting
Law.
Members of the public may request to be
notified of regular or
special meetings as
provided in KRS
61.820 and KRS
61.825. Records of
the
Planning
Committee, including
the county emergency response plan,
material safety data
sheets, and inventory
forms, or any followup
emergency
notices as may subsequently be issued,
are open for inspection, and members of
the public who wish
to
review
these
records may do so
between 8:00 a.m.,
till 4:00 p.m., eastern
time, 5 days a week,
at 313 Westminster
St.,
2nd
Floor,
Prestonsburg,
KY.
41653, as required
by the Kentucky
Open Records Law.
The local 24-hour
telephone number for
purposes of emergency notification, as
required by SARA, is
(606)
886-1010.
There will be a
(LEPC)
Local
Emergency Planning
Committee meeting
held on Monday, April
25, 2005, at 10:00
a.m.,
at
313
Westminster St., 2nd
Floor, Prestonsburg,
KY 41653. For more
information, you may
call the Floyd County
Emergency
Management Office,
at (606) 886-9678.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NO. 836-8055
RENEWAL NO.4
In accordance with
KRS 350.055, notice
is hereby given that
Processing
DFM
LLC, P.O. Box 726,
173 North
Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
KY
41 653,
has
applied for renewal of
a permit for a washer
coal processing facility, affecting 52.00
surface acres, located 0.5 mile west of
Goodloe, in Floyd
County.
The proposed facility is approximately
0.6 mile west from
KY Rte. 404's junction with KY Rte. 850,
and is located on Lick
Fork of the Left Fork
of Middlecreek. The
latitude
is
37°36'10"N. The longitude is 82°52'18"W.
The proposed facility is located on the
David and Martin
U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute
quadrangle map. The
surface
area
is
owned by Branham &
Baker Coal Co., Inc.,
Billie Doris & Elmer
Shepherd, and Pierre
Mather.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 S. Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653. Written comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Mine
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601.
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Black water
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more research
The Associated Press
FRANKFORTResearch into nearby old
~e rground mineworks
s~ould be required for permits for coal slurry ponds
· and new methods of slurry
disposal should be considered, a yearlong study
released on Friday recommends.
The Black Water Task
Force also recommended
more regular inspections
of slurry ponds and piping.
The recommendations
for management practices
are contained in a 58-page
report.
-. Coal slurry - commonly-'t>alled black water re"sults from the washing
and preparation of coal for
market. The mixture of
water and small particles
of coal, rock and clay is
typically pumped into an
impoundment and allowed
to settle.
In October 2000, black
water in a Martin County
Coal Corp. impoundment,
which had been seeping
into an abandoned underground mineworks, broke
t¥ough and rushed in a
flood of thick gooey sludge
into open waterways.
The task force was
composed of coal industry
executives as well an envi- ronmentalists, led by
Enwonmental and Public
Protection Secretary
LaJuana Wilcher.
''Through dialogue, education and a spirit of compromise, the task force
members developed pro~ssive recommendations
tc?achieve this goal," said
Bill Caylor, presiden't of the
(See REPORT, page three)
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STAFF WRITER
MARTIN - They say they want flood
protection, but they don't want the "nuisance," the loss of business or the property
damage.
The Concerned Martin Citizens group
met informally last week to discuss possible litigation concerning the city's $93
million redevelopment project.
"A flood is a bad thing. That's why
when they started talking about all this, it
sounded so good. They said, 'We'll take
care of you. We won't disturb you.' ...
They never told us we'd have to put up
with this," said J.B. Carr, 72, pointing at
dust covered businesses on Main Street.
"They ain't gonna buy me out, they're
gonna run me out."
Carr is one of seven concerned residents who retained attorney Frank
Heaberlin as legal counsel.
The major concerns voiced regarded
city parking restrictions on Main Street,
property damage caused by blasting,
potential health problems caused by dust,
and the loss of business due to the construction.
The group alleges that contractors
involved with the excavation and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers are purposely
disrupting businesses on Main Street so
that the businesses will dry up before it's
time to buy them out.
The bid contract for the excavation has
been subcontracted on three separate occasions.
"My main concern is that eventually,
they'll want to buy you all out and at that
point in time, you won't have any businesses left to buy out," Heaberlin said.
(See MARTIN, page three)
Mother pleads
.not guilty to
abuse charges
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Tom Doty
Sue Reed spoke about the ordeal of losing her sister, who was killed by her husband after years of physical
. abuse, at a memorial service for victims of violent crime that was held Thursday on the Big Sandy Community
and Technical College campus In Prestonsburg and sponsored by the Commonwealth Attorney's Office.
Victims of violent crime
remembered during rally
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - Big Sandy
Community and Technical College
was the scene Thursday for a memorial service for victims of crime, as
well as an observation of "Child
Abuse Awareness Week," which saw
prizes awarded to area fifth- and
sixth-graders for participating in a
poster and essay contest concentrating on what individuals can do to
fight the problem.
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent
Turner hosted the event and began by
highlighting the extent of child abuse.
"Last year there were 771 cases of
child abuse or neglect reported in
Floyd County," Turner noted.
"Statistically, it is believed that 60-to80 percent of cases never get reported."
Turner later added a degree of
optimism for the crowd, saying,
"This turnout is very encouraging.
The reason you're here is that you
care about this issue."
The evening began with awards
handed out to winners of the poster
and essay contest, with prizes going
to all participants thanks to donations
by Citizens National Bank, Pizza
Hut, Dairy Queen, the Mountain Arts
PRESTONSBURG - One half of a Floyd
County couple indicted on four counts of physically abusing their 2-month-old child pleaded not
guilty to the charges in circuit court Friday.
Gwendalou Shepherd,
of Gunlock, appeared in
court with her attorney,
Jerry Patton. Patton asked
that Shepherd's bond be
reduced in the case. Stacy
Marshall, standing in for
Commonwealth ' s
Attorney Brent Turner,
Shepherd
objected to a lower bond.
The amount, which
· had been set at $100,000 cash, was brought down
to $25,000 cash. Judge John Caudill stated that he
was willing to reduce it by 75 percent but no less
que to the seriousness of the charges.
Patton said that his client maintains her mnocence and that she took the child to the doctor
(See ABUSE, page three)
Meade presents
money to county
Center, East Kentucky Science
Center, Highlands Regional Medical
Center and Family First.
First-place prizes went to two
Mountain Christian Academy students, with Rebecc~ Potter winning
the poster contest and Shikha
Sachdeva getting the honors for best
essay. Many of the prize winners
were present with their works on display.
The second half of the program
was a memorial service for local families who have lost loved ones due to
crime.
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The Floyd County
Fiscal Court met on Friday and got a long agenda off to a positive start with state Rep. Chuck
Meade on hand to give out checks from the
General Assembly which will see $3 million go
to road, water, gas and other projects for the
county.
Meade noted that he and state Sen. Johnny
Ray Turner worked hard at the General Assembly
to obtain the money.
"We plan to stay vigilant on getting coal severance money," Meade said. "We really care
(See VICTIMS, page three)
(See COURT, page three)
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Two mine blowouts in
past week raise concerns
by ROGER ALFORD
ASSOCIATED PRESS
HARLAN
Two separate
blowouts at abandoned underground
coal mines in Eastern Kentucky in the
past week killed fish, turned a stream
orange and closed a major highway
for three days.
Blowouts, the equivalent to a dam
bursting, are the result of a buildup of
underground water that creates
extreme pressure inside old coal
mines.
Mark York, spokesman for the
Kentucky Department for Natural
Forty-one
JROTC students from
Allen Central
High School
joined the
PRIDE spring
cleanup last
week by stagIng a cleanup
of their own.
Concentrating
on the road
running by
their school,
the students
picked up 251
bags of
garbage.
Resources, said blowouts, once common in the coalfields, now are rare,
despite the back-to-hack incidents.
"They can cause some environmental problems when they do
occur," he said. "But we have not seen
an increase in the number of blowouts
that would cause us to become overly
concerned at this point."
York said Kentucky began requiring coal companies to build stronger
barriers in entrances and near outcroppings in underground mines after a
series of blowouts a decade ago. In
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• RENO, Nev. An alleged
burglar was busted when he got
stuck in a chimney and began
yelling for help.
A neighbor on Lake Tahoe's
north shore in Kings Beach,
Calif.,
called
authorities
Wednesday night when he heard
screams coming from the house
next door. The home's residents
were away on vacation.
Sheriff's deputies and a fire
rescue
team found
Jose
Francisco Martinez, 19, wedged
halfway down the chimney. He
apparently had been stuck for
about two hours, said Sheriff's
Sgt. Brian Whigam on Thursday.
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Martinez suffered minor
scrapes and did not require medical attention, Whigam said.
"The video we took is funny,"
Whigam said.
Authorities were forced to
dismantle half the chimney brick
by brick to free Martinez, doing
about $20,000 damage in the
process, Whigam said.
Martinez was charged with
burglary and held on $25 ,000
bail.
• TWO RIVERS, Wis. Honesty prevailed when a couple turned in $42,000 they found
in a folder on the road and turned
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Today is Sunday,April 24, the
114th day of2005. There are 251
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was later sentenced to four lifetimes in prison for a series of
bombings that killed three men
and injured 29 others.)
Five
years
it over to police.
Christopher Dondlinger and
his wife, Cheryl, were driving to
Cheryl's 8:15 a.m. appointment
at a local clinic Thursday when
he spotted a folder in the road.
"I thought maybe some child
dropped it in the street and
maybe we would find some children's drawings," he said. "I
opened it up and found a substantial amount of money." A
total of $42,240 in cash and
checks, to be exact.
They never considered keeping the money, Christopher
Dondlinger said: "We were not
brought up that way."
As an officer counted the
folder's contents, authorities
received a call from the woman
who lost it - an accountant for
a local fast-food company.
Police speculate she had set it
on the roof of her car and drove
off.
• VANCOUVER, British
Columbia - Marijuana Party
officials kicked off their campaign in a British Columbia
provincial election in a smokefilled room at an art gallery here.
Campaign manager Kirk
Tousaw told about I ,000 people
at the rally Wednesday that
Marijuana is anything but a
fringe group.
"The majority of the people
in this province smoke marijuana or have smoked marijuana,"
Tousaw said. "So either they're
criminals or we're mainstream."
The 'p arty's main platform for
the balloting on May 17 is to
wrest control of marijuana from
Ottawa.
"The provinces need to take
over control, take back control
from organized crime and begin
to regulate and tax the marijuana
industry," Tousaw said.
Some in attendance said they
didn't know the event had anything to do with politics. Pot
smoking at the museum has been
an annual event on April 20 for
about a decade.
The Marijuana Party plans to
run candidates in 40 of the 79
legislative districts for the elections and asserted that Marijuana
is anything but a fringe group.
• LOS ANGELES - Call it
a rude awakening .
A juror was cited for contempt and fined $1 ,000 by a
judge for yawning loudly while
awaiting questioning in an
attempted murder trial. The fine
later was reduced to $100.
The yawn came after the
man, identified as Juror No.
2386 in an April 1 court transcript, had been sitting in a
courtroom for two days as part
of jury selection.
"You yawned rather audibly'
there. As a matter of fact, it was'
to the point that it was contemp-'
tuous," Superior Court Judge
Craig Veals said.
"I'm sorry, but I'm really
bored," the juror said.
''I'm sorry?" the j udge
responded .
When the juror repeated his·
statement, he was admonished
by the judge for having a "lousy"
attitude .
"Your boredom just cost you
$1,000. I'm finding you in contempt," Veals said. "Are you
quite so bored now?"
The judge later called the
yawn disruptive.
"I can't run a court when I
have someone behaving the way
you did," Veals said.
The juror paid the fine after it ~
was
reduced
to
$100.
Ultimately, he was questioned
but not selected for the trial.
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Already, they say, businesses have
faced significant loss.
Glenn Patrick, secretary of the
AmVets office that recently closed
its doors in Martin, said Thursday
that the loss of business and dusty
atmosphere were two substantial
reasons why the organization
pulled out of Martin. (The busiIJ ess, he said, eventually hopes to
relocate in the city.)
"Of course, you have to tear
things up to fix them up, you
know how that is," Patrick said.
"It's just not a good place to be
right now, the way I see it.
Insurance is so high, I couldn't see
spending $3,000 on insurance
when you have no business ...
They're definitely hurting businesses in Martin. We don't have
many left."
Those who gathered Tuesday
held the same argument and discussed several businesses that have
relocated both inside and outside
of city limits. Those businesses
reside along the mandatory acquisition lines in the town and would
be forced to move eventually.
"If somebody has got a lease or
is renting, I suspect that they are
going to move," Heaberlin said.
"It would be foolish to stay when
you know you're not going to do
any business."
Other residents in the town,
however, think differently.
"Martin has had no businesses,
actually, for quite some time,"
Kenneth Shepherd said. "I moved
. here in 1996- I worked in New
~Jersey for 37 years, but I was born
here at Denwood, above Martin
here ... When I moved back in
January '96, there was not hardly
anytlling in Martin at that time. I
graduated from the Martin High
School, class of 1952. It was a
booming little town then, but it
hasn't been that way for a long
time."
Mayor Thomasine Robinson
said the sight of empty buildings
in the city has been a prominent
one for many years. Repeated
a flooding has drowned the town
..,.!economy, she argues.
Floods hit Martin in 1862,
1957, 1964, 1977, 1984, 1998,
2001 and 2003, the Corps of
Engineers reports.
"I think everyone should hang
tight and look toward the future
for this city," Robinson said.
''Without this project, there ain't
no future for this city."
During Tuesday's meeting, the
group asked Heaberlin to seek an
injunction to reopen parking on
~ain Street. Heaberlin said a regular injunction was too expensive
for "ordinary folk," but that a temporary injunction may be possible.
The discussion turned to the
city's ability to legally regulate
parking on the street after one citit.en pointed out ·that it is a stateowned roadway.
Heaberlin said that, generally,
the state Transportation Cabinet
has an "understanding" with cities
in regard to maintenance and parking regulations.
Darold Slone, PE, operations
•branch
manager
for
the
Department of Highways in
Pikeville, says the only recorded
agreement
between
the
Transportation Cabinet and the
city of Martin dates back to 1963.
"As with most city agreements,
we have one on file for Martin that
dates Sept. 28, 1963, and it
addresses old KY 80 which is now
KY 122," Slone reported via email. "Part of it states that the
department takes over maintenance of the vehicle portion of
said streets (driving lanes). It furtther states that the city agrees to
!?ass no ordinance relating to the
said streets without first submitting a copy to the Department of
Highways at least five days prior
to a vote, and the city agrees to
pass any necessary parking ordinances to ensure the maximum
use of the said highway for vehicle
travel consistent with safety determined by the department."
Coal trucks that are much larger in size than those carrying
debris have been traveling the
same road for more than 50 years,
the group argues. They also allege
~at contract drivers are not obeying the 25 mph speed limit, a circumstance that could be hazardous to area residents and customers.
"We have a number of elderly
patients and it's not safe for them
to cross the road," Dr. Richard
Salisbury said Wednesday, "We
have one lady who comes in for
medical treatment. She's 84 years
old and it took her 20 minutes to
cross the street ... They took our
parking. They could have at least
left us a handicapped spot ... The
trucks come barreling down the
street, and they're not enforcing
the speed limit."
Gus Drum, community planner
with the Corps, says it's possible
that the speeding trucks aren't
affiliated with the excavation project. Corps officials at the excavation site, he said, watched trucks
from several different companies
drive through town. He said the
Corps extensively researched
safety concerns during the planning stage of the project and that
these issues were not "surprises"
to city residents.
"I understand Dr. Salisbury's
concern about setting a handicapped space on the street," he
said, "but that's exactly the situation we were concerned about an elderly person not paying attention when they're getting in or out
of their car and getting hit by a
truck going 25 miles an hour.
That's the situation we want to
prevent."
Closing the street, Drum said,
also gives room for haulers to pull
off the road if an emergency vehicle needs access.
Drum said the Corps analyzed
10 different truck hauling routes
during the planning stage of the
project. The route they chose, he
said, is the "cheapest, most reasonable, environmentally friendly
way" to move the 6.4 acre hillside.
He said it may be possible to
designate handicapped parking in
a recently constructed parking lot,
located behind Main Street businesses. The Corps, he said, is willing to take suggestions or ideas to
solve arising problems during the
continuation of the project.
Anyone with concerns about
trucks speeding or other questions
can contact Mike Maynard at 2853384, he said, or post a suggestion
or complaint on the project webs
i
t
e
(www.martinredevelopment.com)
, where project updates are regularly posted.
"We spent a fair amount of
time developing ideas for this project," Drum said. "Some years
ago, when this plan was put
together, we had a pretty good
idea of how it was going to work,
but none of us are perfect. We certainly can't perceive all the problems that will arise. On other projects we did like this, as we started
working on phase 2 and 3, we
began discovering that things
always turned out different than
what we initially thought ... That's
why we're open to suggestions or
ideas from people as the project
moves along."
The group alleged Thesday that
the Corps refused to meet with
them to discuss their concerns.
Drum said that the Corps would
meet and discuss any issue during
a regularly scheduled city council
meeting, but said they refuse to
"get into a screaming match."
At the meeting, Heaberlin recommended that all concerned citizens contact U.S. Rep. Hal
Rogers, because the relocation
project is "his baby" and he "isn't
aware of what's going on." The
group expects that Rogers could
assist in dust, parking, business
and property damage concerns.
Rogers' office did not return
inquiry calls this week.
The group pointed out possible
health problems that could arise
from the extensive dust in the
town. Parked cars, awnings and
windows of Main Street businesses are covered with dust. They say
the street dust sweeping system is
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a "joke."
They also argue that "several"
people have already been injured
on the mud-caked street. Mayor
Robinson confirmed that the city
is repaying Naomi Martin, a resident who fell on a city sidewalk,
for a pair of broken glasses.
Robinson said no other injuries or
property damage claims have been
reported.
Robinson also denied allegations that she is "getting a piece
of the pie," after hearing allegations that she owns one of the
trucks currently hauling through
the city. "I do not own the truck,"
she said.
At the meeting Heaberlin,
threatening a lawsuit, said the
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one two-year stretch, between
1993 and 1995, 15 blowouts
occurred in the state, records show.
"The number caused us to look
at the issue and implement some
changes in barrier requirements,"
York said. "As a result of those
changes, the number of mine
blowouts has decreased."
Underground coal mines can
hold vast quantities of water. Some
cities in the Eastern Kentucky
coalfields have tapped into the
abandoned mines for their drinking water supplies.
Inspectors
from
the
Department of Natural Resources
still are monitoring the effects of
the latest incidents in Harlan and
Knott counties.
The Harlan County blowout,
which was reported to authorities
at noon on Sunday, occurred at the
former Helen Ann Mining Co. at
Cranks, according to the Kentucky
Division of Water. The release of a
30-foot-wide stream of tainted
water turned Cranks Creek orange
and killed some fish, inspectors
said. They also said in a report that
concentrations of acid and iron
were found in the water, which
continued to flow into Cranks
Creek on Thursday.
Steve Mitchell, who lives near
the site of the blowout, has seen
two others in his community in the
last 15 years.
"There are mines up in all these
hollows," Mitchell said, adding
that nearly everyone in Harlan
County lives near an abandoned
mine.
"Any of them could blow at
any time and they might go 10
years and do it again," he said.
Mitchell said the blowouts
could be dangerous depending on
the situation.
The Harlan County blowout
was followed on Monday by a
similar incident at the former
James Fork Mine in Knott County,
which was operated in the 1980s
and 1990s by CONSOL of
Kentucky. The water from the
mine came down in a clear waterfall, but turned yellowish as it
churned against the clay soil
alongside Route 80, which was
flooded by the deluge. The road
was closed for three days.
Tom FitzGerald, head of the
environmental advocacy group
Kentucky Resource Council, said
blowouts can be damaging to
streams and property, and, depending on where they occur, can be
life-threatening to residents.
FitzGerald said the mines can
take years to fill with water, which
seeps down through cracks from
the surface after rains. That water
builds up pressure, and can cause
blowouts where the underground
portals come near the surface.
"There have certainly been
hazards created for localized
flooding, and obviously that's a
concern," FitzGerald said. "It is an
issue that has plagued the region
for some time, and will continue to
do so."
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group will approach the Corps to
plan a discussion of their concerns.
"If we don't receive some sort
of substantive response, we'll
have to do what we have to do," he
said.
The excavation is well ahead
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schedule,
Drum
said.
Approximately 18 trucks are hauling between 4,000 and 5,000
cubic yards of earth a day.
The entire project will is
expected to be completed in 10
years.
Kentucky Coal Association and a
member of the task force.
"I believe that through the
recommendations we will work
to accomplish our goal of reducing black water incidents in the
state," said Judy Peterson, director of the Kentucky Waterways
Alliance and another task force
member.
Other recommendations of
the task force include:
• Protecting slopes and disturbed areas with vegetation.
• Waste disposal permits
should include engineering and
analysis
of
underground
mineworks.
• All areas used by vehicle
traffic should have a durable surface .
• Emergency plans should be
created for all risky impoundments, including notifications of
regulatory and law enforcement
agencies and the public.
• Bonds should be posted for
the full cost of closure and reclamation of slurry ponds.
Court
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about what happens and what
direction the county goes in."
Meade also said that he was
aware of the high number of
fatalities that have accumulated
recently on a stretch of U.S. 23
that runs past the Holiday Inn.
He said that he was meeting with
Transportation Cabinet officials
about it and added that Coroner
Roger nelson had informed him
that there were 11 fatalities
along that portion of the road
last year. Meade theorized that
hydroplaning wa the problem
and it was due to water buildup
on the road, which isn't draining
quickly enough.
The meeting, which had a
very long agenda, changed gears
after Meade's appearance and
allowed for public comments
before the agenda was begun.
Concerned citizens from Ivel
reported that they were in need
of potable water in the lower
Stratton Branch area. A representative from the golf course at
Stumbo Park spoke and moved
that the court consider changing
the name of the course from
"Beaver Valley" to "Paul Hunt
Thompson" in honor of the
judge-executive, who, along
with the fiscal court, had been
helpful in getting the course in
shape.
The exchange prompted
Thompson to point out that, "I
would like to say that I dido 't put
him up to that."
A light moment followed
wherein
Magistrate
Allen
Williams pointed out that nothing was named after the judge,
who said, "They wanted to name
Otter Creek Prison after me, but
I respectfully declined the offer."
No fmal action was taken on
the proposal.
In other news the court
reported that a grant was
approved
to
clean
up
Buckingham Mountain
by
PRIDE and that there will be
$75,000 allotted to cleaning up
the baseball field in Drift for
Allen Central and South Floyd
use. An idea about leasing out
the dumpsite at Garth for mining
was tabled until the next fiscal
court meeting May 20.
Victims
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Thrner introduced the crowd to
Lana Branham, from the state
Attorney General's Office.
Branham praised the audience
for getting involved and quoted
Martin Luther King, saying,
"Our lives begin to end the day
we remain silent over something
that matters."
Branham was followed by
Sue Reed, who spoke about the
darkness that descended on her
family when her sister was killed
four years ago. She noted that the
only light her family has seen
was when Turner's office prosecuted her sister's killer last
February and won a life sentence
against him.
Reed went on to describe her
sister, Carolyn Bishop, who was
murdered by Dwayne Earl
Bishop in August 2000, and said,
"She was 32 when she was taken
from us and now her granddaughter who bears her name
will never know her." Reed went
on to say that the pain of losing a
loved one never fully goes away
but that she and her family
received solace from Turner's
office.
Reed also praised Kathy
Lafferty, the victim's advocate
for
the
Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office, and said that
she was available to them
throughout the whole ordeal.
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three times' in one week when the
child was showing signs of distress.
The abuse charges allege that
the infant suffered a series of
broken bones over a four-month
period that began in October.
The indictment charges that the
baby sustained a broken arm, a
broken rib, a broken leg and a
skull fracture.
A pretrial hearing date of July
27 was set but Patton noted that
his client didn't have much in the
way of resources to bring to bear.
Caudill noted that Patton was
free to try and meet with the
prosecution as soon as that same
afternoon if he was so inclined
and that the July 27 date was
simply the deadline for such a
meeting.
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Why bother?
Convicted killer Dwayne Bishop was back in a Floyd County
courtroom last week, this time to stand trial for a DUI charge
incurred the night of his wife's murder.
The most obvious question to arise from this circumstance is,
"Why?"
There was literally nothing at stake in this case. Bishop, who is
already serving a life sentence, didn't stand to gain or lose anything, regardless of the outcome.
Still, he chose to fight the charge, and maybe there is some logic
behind that choice. Maybe he just wanted to go through the trial in
order to come back home and be closer to his family, or maybe,
angry at the court system that convicted him of murder, he just
wanted to be a thorn in the side of the judge and prosecutors.
Whatever his reasons, we're not very concerned with them.
What does concern us is why no one else bothered to prevent this
meaningless exercise from taking place.
We've been told that Bishop's attorney could have had the case
dismissed simply by filing a motion to that effect, yet didn't do so.
Once again, if Bishop's true motives for carrying on with the case
lay outside the courtroom, he could have nixed any effort by his
attorney to dismiss the case.
But couldn't prosecutors have simply sought to dismiss the case
themselves? Couldn't the judge have interceded to stop this waste
of time, money and resources? There certainly were valid reasons
for doing so:
• Because Bishop is already serving a life sentence, any punishment resulting from a DUI conviction would be meaningless.
• Since Bishop has been in jail since Sept. 1, 2000, he has
already exceeded any sentence he could have received from the
DUI conviction. He would have been eligible to receive credit
against the DUI sentence for the time he has already spent in jail,
meaning he had already served his time for the DUI conviction
four years before he was actually convicted.
We're not legal scholars by any stretch of the imagination, so
we can't rule out some technicality that prevented this case from
being tossed out with the trash. But surely the very obvious extenuating circumstances of this case outweighed any reason to proceed.
There is one other possibility that could have motivated Bishop
to take his DUI case as far as he did. Well known for his outrageous antics in the courtroom, he may have been seeking to once
again make a mockery of the Floyd County court system.
If so, it worked.
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-. Rich Lowry C o l u m n - - - - - - - - - - Can the
Democrats do
religion?
Howard Dean rolled into red-state
Tennessee · during Holy Week and
promptly quoted Scripture twice. While
Graham
Billy
shouldn't yet worry
about being eclipsed
by the Democratic
National Committee
chairman, Dean is an
aggressive participant in a partywide
attempt in the wake
of the 2004 elections
to, as they say in the
revival
meetings,
"get right with God."
There is much
good in this: The Democrats need to
demonstrate greater openness to religion, and in the past, faith has informed
great liberal causes, including the civilrights movement. But there has been a
fumbling quality to the Democrats'
recent grappling with religion, bringing
to mind the old Casey Stengel plaint
about his hapless New York Mets:
"Can't anyone here play this game?''
Dean, who used to be famously
uncomfortable talking about religion, is
beyond the beltway
formerly wanted to be a board member
of. Here are my reasons:
Primed and
• CEOs in these United States make
a lot of money. And by a lot of money, I
ready to be a mean A LOT of money. "The New York
Times" Sunday Business section tracked
down the compensation packages of 179
CEO
large companies in 2004 and found that
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trying his best. But the effort behind his
trying shows, which gives his religious
references an off-key feel. A few weeks
ago Dean compared Republicans to the
rules-obsessed Pharisees and the
Sadducees, pretty deep biblical allusions for someone who not too long ago
thought the Book of Job was in the New
Testament. You can imagine the briefing for Dean prior to this statement:
"Mr. Chairman, it's pronounced -now
repeat after me
'sad'-ueseez,
sad'-ueseez.' Got it?"
Democrats
oddly tend to go
too far, overadjusting,
when
they do God talk.
In his desperation
to invoke religion
toward the end of
the 2004 campaign,
John
Kerry compared George Bush to a
"false prophet" from the Bible, a harsh
charge given that false prophets could
be stoned or crucified.
The theorist of the new Democratic
religious offensive is liberal evangelist
Jim Wallis, author of the book "God's
Politics." Wallis is an over-reacher himself, arguing that biblical verses directly mandate certain public policies. He
suggests that a few lines in Isaiah, for
instance, mean that we should only cut
Do you remember when I said that
my grand
ambition
was to be a
member of
a corporate
board, one
with a great
health-care
plan, gene r o u s
stipend and
perks like a
leased car?
Of course you don't; why should you?
I said it, take my word. My thinking
was that it's a pretty s0ft job, no heavy
lifting, the only requirement being that
you sit whenever the chief executive
officer says "sit" and don't move when
he says "stay." I felt qualified for those
duties and even thought about putting an
ad in "The Wall Street Journal" saying
"Wanted: Position on board of Fortune
500 company. Will roll over for cash."
But I never got around to it.
Which is probably just as well
because I've figured out an even better
job for myself. What I'd really like to be
is the CEO of one of those companies I
their top executives were paid an average of $9.84 million dollars, up 12 percent from the previous year. That's only
an average, you understand. Some CEOs
had to scrape by on as little as $2 million
for the year but there were others,
Robert Nardelli of Home Depot for
example, who made $35 million. It all
evened out. Compare those figures with
the compensation board members get they typically max out at $200,000 a
year or so - and you '11 see why I'm
considering a career change.
• CEOs have terrific retirement
plans. Vance Coffman, who retired as
chief executive of Lockheed Martin last
August, was given a lump-sum payment
of $31.5 million as a reward for his years
of service. Sure beats a gold watch,
doesn't it? When Henry McKinnell, Jr.,
the chairman and CEO of drug giant
Pfizer steps down, he will get $6.5 million - every year until he dies (presumably with a smile on his face). "The
Times" found that 113 chief executives
now serving can expect to get retirement
benefits of $1 million a year or more.
(Our friend Nardelli, by the way, will get
$3.9 million annually from Home
Depot.)
• It's pretty much impossible to fail at
the job. Carleton Fiorina got fired at
Hewlett-Packard for doing a lousy job,
but collected a hefty performance bonus
anyway. Similarly, Michael Eisner was
international trade deals that include
the labor and environmental strictures
demanded by trade unions. Who knew
that four out of five biblical prophets
oppose NAFfA?
Wallis reminds us that Jesus wasn't
"pro-rich," and extrapolates from that
that Christians must support higheif
taxes. Now, the New Testament obviously enjoins us to care for the poor.
But what mix of policies is best suited
to do that is a practical question.
Conservatives happen to think everyone is best served by a low-tax, highgrowth economy and by social policies
- e.g., welfare reform - that encourage the inner-city poor to work and
marry.
To pretend that this mix of policies is
forbidden by Christ is a frank abuse of
religion. We can draw from the Ne
Testament broad principles - value
human life, care for the poor, create a
free and just society - but we don't
receive guidance about how to handle
capital business expenses in the tax
code. Jesus didn't work at the
Brookings Institution.
Besides, teasing strict rules for public policy from the Good Book bears at
least a little resemblance to the rulesbound errors of the Pharisees and
Sadducees. And we know how much
Chairman Dean abhors them.
Rich Lowry is editor of the Nationar4
Review.
thrown out as chief of Disney, but collected a $7.4 million bonus on his way out of
the door. If that's failure, I'll take it.
• You don't have to know anything
to be a CEO; as a matter of fact, not
knowing is an advantage. Bernard
Ebbers, for example, recently was found
guilty of defrauding WorldCom
investors of hundreds of million of dol~
lars. His defense? Other officers of the
company did it; he didn't know what
was happening. "I don't know about
technology," he said, "and I don't know
about finance and accounting." He was
really great at recess, I guess. All the
other corporate bigwigs accused of fraud
- Kenny Boy Lay of Enron, Dennis
Kozlowski of Tyco - sing the same
tune: they didn't know what was going
on. Despite this self-confessed ignorance, Lay once made $141 million in a
year and Kozlowski made $170 million.
As it happens, my major in college was
Not Knowing What's Going On. I am a
CEO waiting to happen.
Now, one could argue that the knownothing defense isn't working all that
well - Ebbers was found guilty, after
all - but so what? Going to jail can be
a good career move; ask Martha Stewart.
She becan1e a billionaire while in jail
and had two television shows waiting
for her to host when she got out.
Money makes everything better, even
jail. All I'm asking for is a chance.
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Regional Obituaries
FLOYD COUNTY
Joshua Blake Baldridge, 21, of
West Prestonsburg, died The.'lday,
• \ April 19, at Pikeville, the result of an
automobile accident. Funeml services were conducted Friday, April
22, under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Nonnan Ray Bryant, 68, of
Prestonsburg, died Saturday, April
16, at the emergency room at
Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. He is survived by his
wife, Edna Music. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday, April 19,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Horne.
Robert (Samba) Hall, 55, ofGarrett,
died Friday, April 15, at Hazard
Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday, Aprill8, Ul10Cr the direction
ofNelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Berlin Jacobs, 68, of Wayland,
died Sunday, April 17, at the
Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral
services
were
conducted
Wednesday, April 20, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
Alice Stephens Prater, 84, of
David. died Friday, April 15, in
Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
conducted Monday, Aprl 18, under
the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
lness Richmond Stiltner, 87, of
Eastern, died Thesday, April 19, at
Highlandc; Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday,April21, under
the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
Lula Tackett, 73, of Bevinsville,
died Saturday, April 16, at
McDowell Appalachian Regional
Healthcare. Funeral services were
conducted Monday. April18, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Dillard ,Royce Boyd, 56, of
Dana, died Saturday, April 16, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Prestonsburg. He is survived by his
wife, Tina Peggy Lewis Boyd.
Funeral services were held Thesday,
April 19, under direction of Hall
Funeral Home.
Rose Marie MCoy, 59, of Auxier,
, diedThursday,April14,atH.ighlands
Regional Medical Center. Funeral
, services were conducted Saturday,
April 16, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
Alice Shelton, 74, of McDowell,
died Sunday, April 17, at Our Lady
of the Way Hospital. She is survived
by her husband, Russell Shelton.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, April 20, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
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Julia G. Porter Curti!;, 93, of
Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, April
16, at Frankfort Regional Medical
Center. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April19, under the
direction of Carter Funeral Home.
Mary
Ou ley,
78,
of
·, Prestonsburg, clied Tuesday, April
19, at her residence. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday, April 21,
' under the direction ofNelson-Fraz:ier
'· Funeral Home.
Charles Clay Warrix, 69, of
Roanoke, Indiana, a F1oyd County
native, clied Sunday, April 17, at the
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Horne in
Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday, April 21,
under the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Horne.
Ruby Arizmendi, 71, of
Marshall, Michigan, a native of
Spwlock,clied Sunday,Aprii17.She
is survived by her husband,
Austreberto Arizmendi. Funeral
ervices were conducted Thursday,
" April 21 , under the direction ofCraig
K. Kempf Funeral Horne, Marshall,
Michigan.
Laura Margaret Goble Duff, 84,
of Timberville, Virginia, a native of
Garrett, died Tuesday. April 19, at
her residence. A graveside service
was held Friday, April 22, under the
•· direction of Hall Funeral Home.
'
Jame.<> Henry Hobson, 89, of
Noblesville, Indiana, a native of
McDowell,diedSunday,Aprill7,at
Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
Funeral services were conducted
Thut"iday, April 21, under the direction of Urban Winkler Funeral
Home.
Siltana Tackett Williams, 86, of
Toler Creek, Harold, died Monday,
April 18, at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 21,
under the direction of J.W. Call &
Son Funeral Home.
Winifred "Winnie" Lemaster
Blackburn, 86, of Prestonsburg, clied
Wednesday, April 20, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. Private
services were held, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.
PIKE COUNTY
Cameron Alexander Collins,
infant son of Jeremy and Lou Ann
Dompke Collins of Greasy Creek,
was stillborn, Friday, April 15, at
Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral
services were held Monday, April
18, under the direction of Lucas &
Hall Fwreral Home.
Naomi Hamilton Hobson, 87, of
Ratliff Creek Road, Pikeville, died
Monday morning, April ll, at the
University of Kentucky Medical
Center in Lexington. Funeral services were held Friday, April 15,
under the direction of J.W. Call and
Son Funeral Home.
Roberta Smith, 80, of Inez, died
Friday, April 15, at Three Rivers
l\1edical Center, Louisa. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18,
under the direction of RichrnondCallahiUll Funeral Home.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Charles Anthony Baldwin, 18, of
Staftordsville, died Thursday, April
14, at his residence. Funeral services
were held Sw1day, April 17, under
the direction of Jones-Preston
Funeral Home.
Gene Stewart, 79, of Van Lear,
died Monday,Aprill8, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, llene Calhoun
Stewart. Funeral services were conducted Thursday,April21, under the
direction of Phelps & Son Funeral
Home.
Mary Ellen Phelps, 61, of
Paintsville, clied Thursday, Aprill4,
at Paul B. Hall Regional Medical
Center. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 17, under the
direction of Preston Funeral Home.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Bertha Marie Copley, 72, of
Louisa, died Sunday, April 17, at
Hospice Care Center. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday,
April 20, under the direction of
Young Funeral Horne.
Sherman "Tommy" Spence, 54,
of Tomahawk, died Monday, April
18, at his residence. He is survived
by his wife, Venida Butcher Spence.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, April 21, under the direction of Phelps & Son Funeral Home.
Susan Jean Mowery, 41, of
Columbus, Ohio, fonnerly of
Louisa, died Wednesday, Aprill3, at
Mt. Carmel West Columbus. She is
survived by her husband, Charles
Frank Mowery. Funeral services
were conducted Saturday, April 16,
under the direction of Young's.
Funeral Horne.
1
Felix Diamond, 73, of Fort Gay,
West VIrginia, a native of Lawrence
County, died Friday, April 15 , at
Three Rivers Medical Center,
Louisa. Graveside funeral services
were Monday, April 18, under the
direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
Irene Little Compton, 84, of
Paintsville, died Wednesday, April
13, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center. A private family service was
held Saturday, April 16, under the
direction of Jonse-Preston Funeral
Home.
Charles Anthony Baldwin, 18, of
Staffordsville, clied Thursday, April
14, at his residence. Funeral services
were conducted Sunday, April 17,
under the direction of Jones-Preston
Funeral Home.
Mary Ellen Phelps, 61, of
Paintsville, clied Thursday,Apri114, at
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center,
Paintsville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April I?, mxler the
clirection of Preston Funeral Home.
James Hanison "Jim" Williams,
75, ofAshland, a native of Lawrence
County, died Friday, April 15, at
King's Daughters Medical Center,
Ashland. He is survived by his wife,
Catherine Callahan Williams.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday, Aprill8, under the direc
tion of Kilgore-Collier Funeral
Home.
MAGOFAN COUNTY
Billy Joe Marshall. 71. of
Royalton, died Sunday, April 17, dt
Highlands :Regional Medical Center
He is survived by his wife, Dori~
Whitaker Marshall. Funeml sef\tces
were conducted Tue.c;day, April 19..
under the direction of Magoflin
County Funeral Home.·
Stacy Lyon, 41, of Salyersvtlle.
died Saturday, April 16, at Pikeville
Medical Center. He is survived by
his wife, Lora Hullett Lyon. Funeral
services were conducted Tue.'<la)
April 19, under the direction of
Mago:ffi.n County Funeral Home.
Adam
Collins,
20,
of
Salyersville, died Saturday, April 16.
at his residence. Funeral service
were conducted Thesday, April 19,
under the direction of Magotlin
County Funeral Home.
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Helen Pinson Hardin, 82, of Inez,
died Monday, April18, at St. Joseph
Hospital, Lexington. She is survived
by her husband, Sheldon A. Hardin.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, April 20, under the
direction of Richrnond-Callaharn
Funeral Home.
Mary Evelyn Jones, 69, of
Rockhouse, clied Monday,April18,
at Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral
services were held Thursday, April
21, under the direction of Justice
Funeral Home.
Della J~tice, 88, died Tuesday,
April 19, at Pikeville Medical
Center. Funeral arrangements, under
the direction of Thacker Memorial
Funeral Horne.
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Reagan Nicole Morgan, infant
daughter of Jeremy Dean and Lisa
Nicole Morgan of Ashcamp, was
stillborn, Tuesday, April 12, at
Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral
services were held Wednesday,April
20, iunder the direction of Lucas &
Hall Funeral Horne.
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Matt Mullins Jr., 67, of Pikeville,
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his wife, Cora Tibbs Mullins.
Funeral services were held Thesday,
April 19, iunder the direction of
Lucas & Hall Funeral Home.
Mary Elizabeth Phillips, 81, of
Ransom, died Friday,Aprill5, at the
South WillianlSon Appalachian
Regional Hospital. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, April 19, under
the direction of Rogers Funeral
Home.
Eugene Price, 75, of Pikeville,
died Monday, April is, at Pikeville
Medical Center. He is survived by
his wife, Ruth Edmonds Price.
Funeral services were held
Thursday,April21, under the direction of J.W. Call & Son Funeral
Home.
Clayton Smith, 81, of Pikeville,
fonnerly of Floyd County, died
Thesday, March 29, at St. Mary's
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John P. Tiller, 65, of Huddy, died
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under the direction of Lucas & Hall
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MARTIN COUNTY
Ambrose J. "AJ." Pauley, 73, of
Caldwell, Ohio, a native of Beauty,
died Monday, April4, at Cambridge
Health and Rehabilitation Center, in
Ohio. He is survived by his wife,
Helen Rosella Nicholson Pauley.
Funeral services were conducted
Thursday, April 7, under the clirection of McVey-Perkins Funeral
Home.
Helen Pinson Harclin, 82, of Inez,
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Minister's Moment
A time to march
by PASTOR STEVE
PESCOSOLIDO
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
The apostle Paul writes in
I Corinthians 14:8, "if the
trumpet does not sound a
clear call, who will get ready
for battle?" (NIV) Let me
sound a clear call to the
Christian community to stand
up against illegal drug use
and alcohol abuse. As many
of you have heard there will
be a public march next SUNDAY, MAY 1st. This march is
for Floyd County folks who
want to stand up for a
DRUG-FREE
FLOYD
COUNTY. This march is for
all citizens. All have eyes to
see the problem, a voice to
report the problem, a heart to
support people with the problem and a duty to bring an
answer to this problem.
Drug arrests, drug convictions, drug deaths are all
increasing according to the
Commonwealth Attorney and
the Floyd County Coroner.
This addiction problem is
darkness. There is far more
of a spiritual battle going on
than we realize. In Galatians
5:20, Paul uses the Greek
word pharmakeia and this
translates into English as sorcery (NKJV) or witchcraft
(NIV). You wm recognize the
word pharmacy or pharmacology from this Greek word.
We can thus equate drugs or
substances used for wrong
reasons with sorcery or
witchcraft.
Darkness,
depression,
destruction and death do have
a prominent enemy - the
Light of the World: JESUS
CHRIST. I realize that we
cannot stop someone from
taking drugs or drinking
excessively. But we can offer
these people a better way to
live in Christ Jesus. Tim
McGraw pointedly sums up
ollr culture with his song:
"Drugs or Jesus". All of us
have a need to belong, a need
for love and a need for purpose. But escaping into or
depending on substances
rather than the Savior will
leave one very empty.
The battle is before us and the battle belongs to the
Lord. Our responsibility is to
do our part as followers of
Jesus. If He says pray, we
pray (le. the Garden of
Gethsemane). If He says
sing, we sing (Ie. Jehosophat)
If He says march, we march.
(Ie. Joshua and Jericho) In
my heart, He is saying march,
sing and pray. We will march
up the main street of
Prestonsburg on May 1,
2005. We may be praying, we
may be singing, we may be
speaking encouraging words
... but we will be out in public with the power and love of
Christ!
Let me sound the trumpet
again for all Christians in
Floyd County to show that
there is help in our Lord. We
gather at the Floyd County
Justice Center at 3 p.m. on
that Sunday. (Come early as
there will be a good turnout.)
Have you ever seen God
change an area? I have read
about it. I've seen Him save
187 last fall. If we will join
together, God will bring the
change. It is time to march.
Kentucky Catholics react to
selection of new pope
by BRUCE SCHREINER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - For Roman
Catholic Archbishop Thomas
Kelly, it was a familiar face that
greeted the world on Tuesday as
the new pope.
·
Kelly has attended about a
half-dozen
meetings
with
German
Cardinal
Joseph
Ratzinger since the 1980s, the
last one occurring a few months
ago in December. On Tuesday,
Ratzinger was selected as pope
by his fellow cardinals and chose
the name Benedict XVI.
The Louisville archbishop
described the new pope as
"warm and gracious" and a
"good listener." Kelly said
Ratzinger's experience as a
priest, bishop, teacher and Dean
of the College of Cardinals
would serve the new pope and
the church well.
"We American bishops have
always enjoyed our time with
Cardinal Ratzinger," Kelly said.
"I don't want to sound irreverent, but he's a straight shooter.
You know exactly what he's
thinking. He does delight in the
exchange of ideas, and that is of
great appeal to us."
Across Kentucky, home to
about
400,000
Catholics,
Ratzinger's selection was greeted with hope and prayers.
Ratzinger succeeds Pope John
Paul II, who died April2.
"We're overjoyed to have a
new holy father," said Bishop
John McRaith of the Owensboro
Diocese, who was at the same
bishops' meeting with Ratzinger
in December that Kelly attended.
McRaith called the new pope
a "very congenial, friendly and
outgoing man."
In Covington, Bishop Roger
Foys praised Ratzinger as a
"very learned and respected theologian" and said "our· prayers
are certainly with him."
Lexington Bishop Ronald
Gainer said the new pope
"brings gifts of his own t0 the
papacy" that were honed through
his vast experience. "Like his
predecessor, he brings an agile
intellect, a warm personality and
a deep faith," Gainer said.
Sister Susan, Gatz, with the
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth,
based near Bardstown, was
among the cheering throng in St.
Peter's Square when the new
pope emerged.
"It was just a privilege to be a
part of something as momentous
as that, something as special in
the life of the church as the election of a pope is," said Gatz, who
was attending a health care
meeting at the Vatican along
with two other sisters from the
religious order.
As word of Ratzinger's selection emerged, the Rev. Bill
Fichteman was presiding over a
midday Mass in downtown
Louisville. Unaware of the outcome, the priest prayed for the
conclave choosing the new pope
and spoke of divisions within the
church.
A short time later, the priest
was informed a new pope was
chosen, and he proclaimed the
news to the few dozen worshippers at the Cathedral of the
Assumption.
After
the
ceremony,
Fichteman said one of Pope
Benedict XVI's main tasks
would be to heal rifts within the
church on social and ecclesiastical issues.
"I would like to see the new
Holy Father work toward bringing together some of the divisions in the church that are obvious that are there, but we don't
often talk about," Fichteman
said. "There are some fairly significant divisions."
Ken Walsh, among the worshippers at the Louisville cathedral, said he hoped the new pope
would follow in John Paul's
footsteps.
Milly Flowers, another worshipper, said she hoped Benedict
XVI would continue his predecessor's "ecumenical spirit" by
reaching out to people of different faiths.
Flowers also hoped the new
pope would be more open to
allowing priests to marry.
Fichteman agreed with making celibacy optional for priests.
But given Ratzinger's selection,
the priest added, "I think under
the new pope, that is extremely
unlikely."
Sister Julie Driscoll, with
the Sisters of Charity of
Nazareth, said she would like to
see women given more positions of authority in the church,
eventually leading to women
joining the priesthood. She said
the new pope, known as a hardline conservative, might end up
being more flexible than some
think.
"Sometimes there can be a
bigger change," she said. "We
can have someone in, as it were,
one box and think they won't
change. Often they do when
they're confronted with the big
job."
Another member of the religious order, Sister Chris Beckett,
said she met Ratzinger in the late
1990s while traveling in
Germany.
"My impressions of him at
that time were that he is not officious," she said. "He's a good
listener. He asked me what I
thought about some theological
things and he listened."
Kelly predicted the new pope
would continue John Paul's
emphasis on the sanctity of life
- from conception to grave. But
the archbishop said Ratzinger
would "be his own man."
"It's very difficult to imagine
him being pulled back and forth
by different currents in the
church," Kelly said.
Fichteman said he hoped the
new pope would carry on John
Paul's efforts as a champion of
peace and social justice.
Kelly, 73, had no misgivings
about Ratzinger's age and said it
was difficult to view him as a
transitional pope because of his
vigor. The new pope turned 78
on Saturday.
Kelly also said Ratzinger was
"extremely helpful" in assisting
U.S. bishops deal with the clergy
sex abuse scandal. In 2003, the
Louisville archdiocese settled
with 243 victims for $25.7 million, one of the largest single
payouts in the country.
"Without his assistance, and
of course that of John Paul II,
I'm not sure where we would
be," Kelly said.
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Lady Rebels smash South Floyd
AC shakes rocky start, wins 24•3
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
GARRETT- After losing two of its
last three games, Allen Central reentered the win column Thursday
night. In the 15th Region All "A"
Classic earlier in the week, the Lady
Rebels struggled against Floyd County
rival Betsy Layne. Looking to avenge
a regional All "A" title game loss suffered to the Lady Rebels last season,
Betsy Layne came into the tournament
game and played some inspired softball, beating Allen Central 16-5. But
the Lady Rebels didn't stay down for
long. Allen Central Coach Mark
Martin saw his team return to its winning form. The Lady Rebels topped
South Floyd in commanding fashion,
winning 24-3.
"Against Betsy Layne, (Becky)
Thomas pitched a good game, we just
made to many mistakes in the field,"
Martin said. "We looked a lot better
against South Floyd."
South Floyd, still searching for its
first win of the season, got some early
runs, but couldn't make the early
lead, which turned out to be quite pre-
mature, stick.
South Floyd took advantage of
some early Allen Central errors and
jumped out to a three-run lead in the
top half of the first inning. But Allen
Central quickly answered. The Allen
Central Lady Rebels answered by
scoring 11 runs in the home portion of
Allen Central
senior Becky
Thomas
helped her
team to a
convincing
24·3 win
over South
Floyd.
(See LADY REBELS, page two)
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CATSPY Awards
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ROCKFORD, Ill. - Defending national champion Pikeville College rolled to a
4-0 win over Lindenwood University in
Friday's opening round of the 2005 IBC
national women's bowling tournament.
After struggling during Thursday's
qualifying round, which saw Pikeville
ilf open a whopping 72 frames in 32 games,
the Lady Bears limited the opens to a
mere five in the first-round sweep. By
comparison, Lindenwood, an otherwise
NAJA school located in St. Louis, opened
six times in the third game alone.
Two of Pikeville's opens came in the
first two frames of the morning, but they
were followed by a strike and seven spares
in a 165-156 win. Game Two featured consecutive strikes in frames four and five by
freshman Kayla Bandy and senior April
Ellis as Pikeville rolled to a 178-123 win.
Game Three saw back-to-back strikes
from senior Stacey Wyatt and junior
~ Michelle Leonard in two/three in a 184133 win. Game Four was the best of the
set fot both schools. Pikeville opened
strong with back-to-back strikes by
LEXINGTON - The third-annual CATSPY Awards, celebrating the 2004-05 athletic
year at the University of Kentucky, will be
held on Tuesday at Rupp Arena.
The event begins at 8:30p.m. and the public is invited. Tickets cost $10 each and may
be purchased in advance at the Memorial
Coliseum Ticket Office, on the phone by calling
800-928-2287,
or
online
at
ukathletics.com. Tickets also will be available
on the night of the event at the High Street
entrance to Rupp Arena.
A spin-off of the popular ESPY Awards
held each year by ESPN, the CATSPYs feature 24 individual and team honors categories,
chosen from among 82 nominations from
UK's 22 varsity sports. Videos of the nominees in each category are shown. UK studentathletes and staff serve as presenters.
The list of awards this year
includes:
•Male and Female Scholar-A1hlete ofthe Year
• Academic Team of the Year
• Community Service Award for outreach
in the community
• Blue Heart Award for comeback of the year
• Lifetime Achievement Award for coach
or staff member
• Male and Female Scratch Award for
non-scholarship player who has made significant contributions to the team
• Supporting Role Award for scholarship
player who contributes significantly to the
team as a reserve
• Courage Award
• Men's Team Coach of the Year
• Women's Te3ID Coach of the Year
• Mr. and Miss Wildcat
• Male and Female Play of the Year
• Male and Female Rookie of the Year
• Male and Female Performance of the Year
• Male and Female Athlete of the Year
• Male and Female Team of the Year
(See BOWLING, page two)
Kentucky Speedway to
install safer barrier system
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPARTA - Kentucky Speedway will
install on its turns new, safer barriers that are
designed to soften the impact of crashes.
The speedway chose to install the
Steel And Foam Energy Reduction
(SAFER) Barriers after analyzing every
crash at the track since it opened five
years ago. The barriers will be fitted
inside the concrete retaining walls on the
four turns of the 1.5-mile tri-oval.
When a car collides with the new barriers, square steel tubes buffered with
polystyrene blocks are designed to dissipate impact energy. On-board collision
~ data recorders have shown a 75 percent
reduction in G-force felt by drivers, the
track said.
The $1 million installation will begin
after the season-opening ARCA 150 race
on May '14. The installation is expected to
be completed before the June 18
NASCAR Busch Series Meijer 300.
The barriers were first installed in
May 2002 on the outside retaining walls
at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the
home of the Indianapolis 500. The barriers are also in use at all tracks that host
Nextel Cup events.
photo by Jamie Howell
Earlier In the week, Tuesday, Allen Central
snagged a win over rival South Floyd. On
Thursday, Allen Central beat Breathitt County 9·
4. Allen Central's Justin Jacobs Is pictured
closing in on a fly ball in the South Floyd game.
Lonesome Pine Raceway
to host media/test day
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
COEBURN, Va.- Lonesome Pine Raceway is set to host
the Hooters Pro Cup Series' Food City 250, presented by
Greased Lightning. Advanced tickets as well as bulk ticket
packages are available.
In preparation for the upcoming Food City 250,
Lonesome Pine Raceway will host a Media/Test Day on
Monday for Hooters Pro Cup teams.
The'test will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cost $175 per
team. At noon, the track will close for an hour, allowing
media members a chance to meet the drivers.
The Hooters Pro Cup Series is making a return trip to the
Southwest Virginia race track.
Lonesome Pine Raceway opened the 2005 season on a
successful note on Saturday, April 16. Feature race winners
included Brad Housewright (Honda of Prestonsburg Late
Models); Rob Austin (Miner's Exchange Street Stocks);
Jody Bostic (Mod 4's); Carl Lawson (Pure 4's); Travis
• Watson (McDowell Professional Pharmacy Legends); Carla
Oakley (Ladies Pure 4's) and Brandon Osborne (Hornets).
The Lonesome Pine Raceway Dirt Dragway also had a
successful start with the following winners -Bayley Copley
(PeeWee Trophy); Caitlin Adams (Youth Trophy); Bryson
Marshall (Youth Money); Charles Thomason (Standard ATV
Trophy); Shane Dingus (Open Trophy); Jim Taylor
(Standard ATV Money) and Mike Brown (Open Money).
For more information on tickets for the Food City 250 or
the media/test day, call the LPR office at 276/395-5001.
Info released for PC
women's basketball camps
I
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - Pikeville College
women's basketball coach Bill
Watson has announced the dates and
information for this year's individual
and team camps. Individual camp
dates are scheduled for June and July.
The individual camp is broken down
into two age divisions - 6-11 and 1218.
The cost of the individual camp is
$25 per date. The individual camp
will run daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch
will be provided daily.
Dates for the team camp are spread
out over the months of June and July.
The cost of the team camp is $125
per team per date. There is a threegame guarantee per date . All games
will be played at the Pikeville College
Gym. On each date, four teams must
be confirmed or the date will be canceled. Payment (nonrefundable) must
be received by the confirmation date.
For more information, call Watson,
606/297-6522 (home), 606/218-5356
(office) or assistant coach Misty
Prater,
606/432-5235
(home)
606/218-5354 (office).
Watson recently finished his eighth
season as head coach of the Lady
Bears after four years as an assistant
in the men's program.
During his first season, the Lady
Bears were KIAC Champions, played
in the NAIA National Tournament for
the first time and produced the
school's first 20-win season. Watson
was named 1997-98 Coach of the Year
in the KIAC and again in 1999- 2000.
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APRIL
24, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ACHB SOFTBALL
Bowling
• Continued from p1
senior Patty Trusty and Wyatt
and ended with a turkey from
Leonard, Bandy and Ellis to pull
out a 200-195 win.
Leonard had three strikes and
three spares, with Bandy and
Ellis striking twice. All five
Lady Bears struck with nine
rolled in the win.
PikevilJe moved on to a
surpnsmg
matchup
with
Missouri Baptist, the 15 seed,
which shocked No. 2 Fresno
State 4-0 in the opening round.
Editor's note: A complete
breakdown of Pikeville College's
national tournament run will
appear in Wednesday's edition .
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Lady Rebels
• COntinued from p1
Top: Amanda
Thacker stood
in at the plate
against South
Floyd.
Second from
top: South
Floyd's Vicky
Paige, pictured
on first base
following a single, watched for
Allen Central's
next pitch.
Third from top:
Heather Dean
stood in at second base following a successful
advancement.
I
Bottom:
South's
Miranda
Gregory tried to
apply a tag on
an Allen Central
the first inning and took control
from that point on.
The Lady Rebels exited the
first inning with an eight-run
lead and never looked back,
holding rival Allen Central
scoreless the rest of the way.
Junior Alanna Cline and
freshman Sara Johnson scored
four runs as Allen Central
evened out its regular-season
record to 3-3. The win over
South Floyd was Allen Central's
first district/conference win of
the 2005 season.
"South Floyd came out and
put the bat on the ball early and
we could not make the r-lay,"
Martin admitted. "But the girls
settled down."
Senior Becky Thomas led the
Allen Central attack by going
four-for-four from the plate.
Thomas collected two doubles
and drove in five runs as Allen
Central evened its season worksheet.
All of the Allen Central players who saw action contributed.
Allen Central began the season back on April 7 with a 15-0
win over Buckhorn. Allen
Central then lost to Cordia
before returning to the winning
side with a win over Sheldon
Clark in one of two games
played as part of a doubleheader.
10,
Johnson
Central
Paintsville 0: Host Paintsville
fell victim to archrival Johnson
Central. The homestanding
Lady Tigers couldn't find any
offense. Johnson Central won its
third straight game and
improved to 5_-3.
The loss was Paintsville's
second straight. The Lady
Tigers lost to Shelby Valley in
the opening round of the 15th
Region All "A" Classic.
Pikeville 5, Shelby Valley 0:
The Lady Panthers played
shutout softball and in the
process beat Shelby Val~ey and
claimed the 15th Regi9n All
"A" title.
Natalie Gooch led Pikeville,
throwing her fourth no-hitter in
five games. Earlier in the week,
Gooch baffled both South Floyd
and Betsy Layne.
Clark helps Louisville triumph
in conference tourney opener
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LOUISVILLE - Third-seeded Louisville defeated No. 5
seed UAB 5-0 Friday on the
second day of the 2005
Conference USA Men's Tennis
Championship.
Prestonsburg High School
graduate Jeremy Clark won in
both singles and doubles play.
The Cardinals started the
match by taking the doubles
point. Mark Kennedy and
Damar
Johnson
defeated
Sebastian Falk 8-5 and Johannes
Spangenberg at No. 3 while
Slavko Radman and Jhonny
Berrido beat Kristijan Mitrovski
and Anton Mavrin 8-1 at No.2
to clinch the point.
In singles action, Berrido
gave Louisville a 2-0 lead with a
7-5, 6-1 win over Adrian
Tollstam at No. 6. Gustafsson
defeated Andre Maier 6-1 , 6-3 at
the three-spot to make it a 3-0
match. Radman beat Mavrin 76,6-1 to clinch the match. Clark
closed out the win moments
later with a 6-2, 7-6 decision
over Filip Kanczula at No. 5 for
a final score of 5-0.
"UAB is a very good team,
just as we projected, and they
pushed us to the limit" said U of
L head coach Rex Ecarma. "I
credit their head coach Derek
Tarr for their team's high level
of play. We prepared for this
tournament for 16 straight days,
and you never know how a team
will perform after such a long
layoff. We are definitely in the
right mindset to take advantage
of our opportunity to play at
home during the tournament."
Louisville (20-8) moved on to
face the winner of the
TCU/Southern Miss match
Saturday. Results from that match
were unavailable at press time.
Match Summary-
Louisville 5, UAB 0
Singles
Damar Johnson, UL vs.
Sebastian Falk, UAB 7-6,3-2, susp.
2. Slavko Radman, UL def.
AntonMavrin, UAB 7-6 (7-3),6-1
3. Jakob Gustafsson, VL def.
Andre Maier, UAB 6-1,6-3
4. Octavian Nicodim, UL vs.
Kristijan Mitrovski, UA8 7-5,
1-1,susp.
5. Jeremy Clark, UL def.
Filip Kanczula, UAB 6-2, 7-6(3)
6. Jhonny Berrido, UL def.
Adrian Tollstam, UAB 7-5,6-1
Order of fmish: 6, 3, 2*, 5 (2
clinched)
1.
Doubles
1. Gustafsson/Clark, 'UL vs.
Kanczula/Maier, UAB 6-4, susp.
2. Radman!Berrido, UL def.
Mit:J:ovski!Mavrin, UAB 8-1
3. Johnson/Mark Kennedy, UL
def. Faiic/Johannes Spangenberg,
UAB 8-5
Order of finish: 3, 2
Tar Heels lose May, Felton
and Marvin Williams
by KEITH PARSONS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North
Carolina players Sean May,
Raymond Felton and Marvin
Williams are entering the NBA
draft, leaving the NCAA champion Tar Heels without their top
seven scorers for next season.
"I've coached a lot of great
players and these three here are
at the top of the list," coach Roy
Williams said during a news
conference Friday on the floor
at Dean Smith Center.
Junior
guard
Rashad
McCants already decided to
leave early and Jawad Williams,
Jackie Manuel and Melvin Scott
completed their eligibility.
North Carolina now has only
one player on its roster who
started a game last season point guard Quentin Thomas,
who replaced the suspended
Felton in the opener.
Felton, May and McCants
were part of a heralded class
recruited by former coach Matt
Doherty. But the team sputtered
during their freshman year and
Doherty resigned under pressure.
In their second season under
Roy Williams, who left Kansas
to coach his alma mater, the Tar
Heels won the NCAA crown,
beating lllinois 75-72.
"It's been a lot of tough
times, and it's been a lot of great
times, especially winning the
national championship this
year," Felton said.
May addressed the coach,
who joined his players for their
group announcement.
"I really didn't know the talent I had and when you came
here, you brought that out,"
May said.
May had said immediately
after tl\e season that he would be
back, but the burly, 6-foot-9
center backed off in recent days.
He was magnificent during the
NCAA tournament, averaging
22.3 points and 10.7 rebounds
while shooting 67 percent.
'
Williams said May's decision
made sense considering he was
voted the outstanding player at
the Final Four.
"I don't think he's a cow or a
piece of beef or anything, but
his stock is pretty high,"
Williams said.
Felton, a 6-1 point guard,
averaged 13 points and shot 44
percent on 3-pointers, up from
34 percent the previous two
years. Marvin Williams averaged 11 points while never starting a game in his only season in
Chapel Hill, but the 6-9 forward
likely would have been a lottery
pick had he entered. the NBA
right out of high school.
Roy Williams has one of the
best recruiting classes coming to
campus, and he'll need as many
top players as he can get.
Forward David Noel, mostly a
reserve during his career, is the
leading returning scorer· with an
average of 3.9 points.
l and
Thomas are the only play ' 1 from
the regular rotation coming ack.
N. Ky. softball team sets
'
record for consecutive wins
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Betsy Layne junior Derek Case got into a pitch in a game against Phelps earlier this week.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS Northern Kentucky tied the
NCAA Division II record for
consecutive wins by a softball
team Thursday, extending its
winning streak to 40 games.
Behind pitcher Krystal
Lewallen, the Norse (40-0)
swept Indianapolis 5-l and 6-2
in a doubleheader to tie the
mark set by Kennesaw State
(Ga.) in 1995. Kennesaw State
went on to win the national title
that season.
Northern Kentucky is ranked
No. 1 in Division II. The Norse
was looking to break the record
yesterday when they were playing host to Southern Indiana.
"It's exciting, but it's not a
focus," senior Angie Lindeman of
the team's winning streak. "We're
looking for the last game of the
season. Just another steppingstone - that's how I think of it."
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
24, 2005 • 83
BCS. goes back to -work this -week
J 1 RALPH D. RUSSO
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK
Bowl
Championship Series officials
are set to meet in Phoenix this
week, again faced with the task
of coming up with a new way to
determine which teams will play
for a naiional title.
The BCS reworked its standings fopnula last year, simplifying the equation and putting
more
emphasis
on
The
Associated Press Top 25 and the
coaches poll. But the increased
scrutiny on poll voters and the
importance of every vote
spawnect new controversies and
criticism.
The AP asked the BCS to
stop using its poll after last season, leaving the BCS in need of
another component to insert into
its calculations. The AP media
poll and coaches poll each
counted for one-third of a team's
points in the BCS standings last
year. A compilation of computer
rankings made up the final third.
BCS officials were generally
pleased with the scaled-down
formula and would prefer not
straying far from it this year.
"There was a comfort level
with nature of the formula,"
BCS coordinator and Big 12
commissioner Kevin Weiberg
aid Tuesday in a phone interview.
But that would mean creating
another poll to take the spot
occupied by the AP, and where
that poll would come from is
one of the items on the agenda
next week.
"We know we have a coaches
poll and computer poll folks
who have worked with us in the
past, but we have not eliminated
any options," Weiberg said.
Introducing a selection committee made up of former college football administrators and
coaches - possibly even some
media members - into the
process has also been discussed.
"How you populate a committee or a poll for that matter is
an important issue," Weiberg
said. "Under a committee
approach, you probably need
fewer participants than you do
in a poll structure.''
It's unlikely the BCS would
convert to a system solely
reliant on a selection committee.
"There could be a hybrid I
suppose," Weiberg said. "What I
mean by a hybrid, you could still
use elements of the old structure
-coaches polls, computers, per-
Marshall's Mike Barber headed
to College Football Hall of Fatne
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
W
~
MORRISTOWN, N.J. John F. Hanson, Chairman of
the
National
Football
Foundation and College Hall of
Fame announced Thursday that
Thundering Herd great Mike
Barber, the school's all-time
leader in career receptions, is
one offive individuals that will
be inducted into the College
Football Hall of Fame as part
of the Divisional Class (Players
from NCAA Divisions 1-AA,
II, III, and the NAIA) of 2005.
Barber will become only the
second player in school history
to be inducted into the College
Football Hall of Fame. He joins
Marshall legend Jackie Hunt
who was enshrined last year.
A t"*o-time First Team AllAmerica selection, Barber was
named National Player of the
Year in 1988 by the American
Cards conduct
final scrimmage
Football Coaches Association.
The Thundering Herd's first
three-time First Team AllConference pick, he led the
nation in receiving while setting single-season conference
records with 106 receptions
and 1,7 57 yards in 1987.
Barber, a native of Winfield,
W.Va., still holds many school
records. He is Marshall's career
receiving yards leader (4,262),
and is the school's all-time single season leader in receptions
(106 in 1987) and receiving
yards (1,757 in 1987).
The Southern Conference's
all-timt career leader in receptions (249) and receiving yards
(4,262), Barber was voted
Marshall's Athlete of the
Decade for the 1980s and is a
member of the Marshall
Athletics Hall of Fame.
Prior to graduation, Barber
was selected m the fourth
Louisville adds
women's lacrosse
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPE~AL TO THE TIMES
LOUISVILLE
- The
University of Louisville football team conducted its final
scrimmage of the spring on
Saturday afternoon at Papa
•; John's Cardinal Stadium.
Sophomore
quarterback
Brian Brphm completed 17-of26 passes for 213 yards and five
touchd9rvns on the day. It was
the qpst outing for the
Cardipals' starting quarterback
this spring. Red-shirt freshman
Hunter Cantwell also was 9-of15 f9r 144 yards.
Junior Michael Bush carried
16 times for 98 yards, including
the highlight run of the scrimmage. Trapped in the backfield,
Bush reversed field and scampered 16 'yards for a touchdown.
._ Junior Kolby Smith carried six
times for 28 yards.
Redshirt freshman Mario
Urrutia caught six passes for
127 yards and three touchdowns, while sophomore tight
end Gary Barnidge caught three
passes foi 67 yards, including a
55-yard {puchdown reception.
round of the 1989 NFL Draft
by the San Francisco 49ers.
Following a five-year professional football career, Barber
has become a successful businessman in West Virginia.
A community minded individual, Barber maintains a very
active role in local affairs while
serving as a coach and member
of the board of directors for
Little League Baseball and
youth basketball.
This year's class, which also
includes Kirk Baumgartner of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Leo
Lewis of Lincoln, Willie Totten
of Mississippi Valley State,
coach Roger Harring of
Wisconsin-La Crosse, and
coach Frosty Westering of
Parsons, will be inducted into
the College Football Hall of
Fame during Enshrinement
Ceremonies, August 12-13, iri
South Bend, Indiana.
LOUISVILLE
Louisville
has
added
women's lacrosse as a club
sport and will make it a full
intercollegiate sport in 2008.
Lacrosse is a major sport
in the Big East, which the
Cardinals will join in all
sports beginning in the fall.
Six schools in the league Boston
College,
Connecticut, Georgetown,
Notre Dame, Rutgers and
Syracuse - field women's
lacrosse teams.
UofL vice president for
athletics Tom Jurich said
Louisville plans to build a
lacroosse stadium off Floyd
Street, just north of Papa
John's Cardinal Stadium.
"We're very proud and
excited to add to our athletic
program with a rapidly
emerging sport in women's
lacrosse," said Jurich. "It's a
premier championship sport
in the Big East and there is
increased participation and
interest for women's lacrosse
in this area. We have a stadium site planned and are
ready to move forward."
The
UofL
Athletics
Association
Board
of
Directors is expected to
approve the addition of the
new sport at a June 8 meeting.
Women's lacrosse will be
the 22nd varsity sport at
Louisville and the 12th
offered for female athletes.
Meghan McDonagh, the
coach for UofL's club level
squad, will serve as the
Cardinals' acting women's
lacrosse coach and will assist
in managing the transition to
a full varsity team.
A 2001 graduate of
American
University,
McDonagh started her college career playing soccer at
Syracuse and switched to
lacrosse after transferring to
American ..
McDonagh, of Atlanta,
served as player/coach for
the 2002 University of
Georgia club team that was
ranked second nationally
among club teams. She was
an assistant coach at
California in 2003 when the
Golden Bears produced an
11-6 record.
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tion as we go forward so we can
moved toward trying to finalize
something in, ideally, 60 to 75
days," he said.
Last year, the BCS unveiled
its new formula in mid-July.
The BCS was faced with
something of a worst-case scenario last year when Southern
California, Oklahoma and
Auburn all finished the regular
season unbeaten. The system,
which was implemented in 1998
and has been tinkered with
almost every year since, is
devised to match the consensus
top two teams in the nation.
USC and Oklahoma earned
those spots and played in the
Orange Bowl for the BCS title
last season. The Trojans beat the
Sooners to finish No. 1 and
Auburn, which completed a 130 season in the Sugar Bowl,
ended up No . 2.
Only expanding the BCS system to make it more like a playoff would have given Auburn a
chance to play for a national title
and there appears to be no
chance of that happening in the
near future.
The other BCS controversy
involved Texas and California.
The Longhorns passed Cal in
the final BCS standings after
gaining ground for several
weeks even though the Bears
were winning their games.
The BCS, which includes the
Fiesta, Rose, Orange and Sugar
Bowls, will expand to five
games and 10 teams, starting
with the 2006 season. The No. 1
vs. No.2 BCS title game will be
played a week after the bowls
and rotate between the four
existing sites.
Marshall downs Eastern
•
Ky., 5-4, tn 10 innings
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. Senior Joe Glevenyak scored on
a bases-loaded balk in the bottom of the tenth inning to give
the Thundering Herd baseball
team a 5-4 win over Eastern
Kentucky at University Heights
on Wednesday afternoon.
Glevenyak was hit by a pitch
to lead off the inning. He moved
to second on a sacrifice bunt by
Aaron Jamieson and moved to
third on a wild pitch when
Bubba Pfaff was being intentionally walked. With two outs
and two batters on, Adam Ptacek
walked to bring up Brad Helm .
During Helm's at-bat, EKU
pitcher Greg Harper balked to
bring in the winning run.
With the win, Marshall (1220, 6-6 MAC) splits the season
series with EKU, who dropped
to 10-21 with the loss.
The Herd jumped out to a 20 lead in the second inning.
With one out, Tommy Johnson
walked and Roddy Stieger
reached on an error. After
Stieger reached, Adam Ptacek
started his 3-3 day at the plate
with an RBI single to score
Johnson. The next batter, Brad
Helm, hit a sacrifice fly to bring
in the second run.
EKU came back in the top of
the third to tie the game. Adam
Visnic was hit by a pitch to start
off the inning and quickly made
his way around the bases,
advancing to second on a wild
pitch and on to third on a passed
ball. He would later score on an
error. With two outs, left fielder
Brett Bolger doubled to bring in
the second run.
The bottom of the fourth saw
MU retake the lead. Tommy
Johnson, who reached on a
fielder's choice, advanced to
third on a double by Stieger and
scored on a sacrifice fly by
Adam Ptacek.
The Colonels wasted no
time, scoring runs in the fifth
and sixth innings to take a 4-3
lead. In the flfth, Brett Bolger
knocked in his second run of the
game on a single and in the
sixth, a run scored on a single by
Adam Visnic.
Marshall tied the game up at
four in the bottom of the seventh
on an RBI double by Joe
Glevenyak. In the top of the
eighth, it looked as if EKU
would come right back as they
loaded up the bases on David
Slovak with one out, but Slovak
got two ground outs to keep the
game tied.
After a scoreless ninth
inning, the EKU offense was put
down in order by Slovak to start
the tenth. In the bottom of the
inning, the Herd loaded up the
bases and would eventually
score on a balk by the Colonel
closer Greg Harper, who was
tagged with his ftrSt loss of the
season. Slovak was credited
with the win for the ' Herd and
improved his record to 2-4.
MU's offense mustered 11
hits, led by three hit performances by Ptacek and Adam
Frederick. Ptacek also led the
team in RBI's with two. The
Colonels also had two three-hit
performances with Brett Bolger
and Adam Visnic registering
three hits apiece. The pitching
for the Herd was steady. Starter
Brian Knippelmeyer went five
innings and gave up three runs,
two of which were earned.
Brendan Bump pitched two
innings allowing a run while
Slovak pitched three scoreless
innings.
MSU tennis players collect honors
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Punctuated
by Greg Johnstone being named
Ohio Valley Conference Men's
Tennis Player of the Year, several Morehead State University
tennis athletes earned league
honors.
The MSU men finished third
in the OVC Championships,
held April 15-17 in Nashville.
The second seeded Eagles
defeated number seven seed
Murray State 5-0 in the first
round on Friday. They lost to
the eventual champion, third
seeded Jacksonville State 4-2 in
Saturday's semifinal round.
MSU then defeated fifth seeded
Tennessee Tech 4-3 in the consolation match on Sunday.
The MSU women finished
seventh in the championships.
The seventh seeded Lady Eagles
lost 4-0 to second seed Murray
State in the first round and 4-1
to number six seed Jacksonville
State in the consolation semifinals. MSU beat Eastern illinois
5-0 in the seventh place match.
In addition to earning the
league's top individual award,
Johnstone was named first team
all-conference. Jacob McLeod
and Adam Storti also earned
first team honors.
Lady
Eagle
newcomer
Yolanda Araujo was named
Women 's Tennis Freshman of
the Year and was on the all-conference second team.
Carmel's McRoberts won't play for Indiana All-Stars
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARMEL, Ind.
Josh
McRoberts, the most valuable
player in last month's McDonald's
All-American game, will miss this
summer's Indiana-Kentucky AllStar basketball series to make sure
he's in top physical condition
when he enrolls at Duke.
The 6-foot-10 McRoberts,
who suffered a stress fracture in
his back as a high school junior,
averaged 17.9 points and 11.4
rebounds a game last season as a
senior at Carmel. He was named
first-team All-State by The
Associated Press and first-team
All-American by USA Today
and Parade magazine and finished third in voting for Indiana
Mr. Basketball. ·
Patrick Aikman, the Indiana
game director for the annual
two-game series with Kentucky,
said McRoberts asked not to be
considered for the games June
18 in Bowling Green, and June
25 in Indianapolis. The Indiana
All-Star
roster
will
be
announced next week.
"He feels very honored that
he would be considered for that,
but it's been the consensus of
the Duke doctors ... that because
of his back, because of his
ankles, they want him to be in
top condition, to be physically
ready when he attends Duke,"
his mother, Jennifer McRoberts,
told the AP on Thursday.
McRoberts also turned down
an invitation to participate in the
annual Hoosier Basketball Boys
Top 40 Senior Workout scheduled for Sunday.
"Josh is going to hopefully
have a long career in basketball,
and the intense practice they
have for those All-Star games
could very easily hurt his back
more," his mother said. "And
when you hear a doctor say, 'We
do not want him to play in this
game,' I'm not going to go
against Duke, which is paying
his four-year education."
Bruce, Satterlee earn pitcher, player of week honors
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haps a new poll - and couple that
with a committee approach and
have that standings piece be out
there on a weekly basis with a
committee providing oversight.
Maybe a committee's function
would be voting on a 1-2
matchup at the end.
"There are a lot of different
ways you can structure it. All of
them have different weaknesses
and probably different strengths."
The next week's meetings
will include commissioners
from all 11 Division I-A conferences and will run from Monday
though Thursday.
Weiberg said there's no
urgency for the BCS to com·
plete its work by the end of
those meetings.
"I do believe it's an important meeting though in a sense
that we need to have some direc-
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Meghan McDonogh
Tom Jurich
BARBOURVILLE - Union
College swept the Appalachian
Athletic Conference baseball
honors this week as senior Greg
Bruce (Harlan) and junior Erin
Satterlee (Youngstown, Ohio)
were named the Appalachian
Athletic Conference's Pitcher
and Player of the Week, respectively, on Wednesday.
Bruce, a right-handed reliever, picked up two wins last
weekend, both coming against
No. 24 Tennessee Wesleyan
College. He pitched three :.!Jld
third innings of shutout ball,
allowing three hits and three
walks with five strikeouts. On
the season, Bruce is 8-1 with a
0.62 ERA and two saves. He
has struck out 28 batters and
walked nine in 29 .0 innings
pitched.
Satterlee, a second baseman,
batted .500 with five runs scored
and flve RBis. His best game
came against No. 16 Spalding
University when he went 2-of-4
with a double, two runs scored
and four RBis. On the year,
Satterlee is hitting .372 with six
home runs and 48 RBis. He has
also scored 42 runs and stolen
12 bases.
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THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Thursday's game: Pirates 4, Reds 2
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI - Jason Bay
figured he still knew how to hit
home runs .
The NL Rookie of the Year
hit his first of the season and
drove in two runs Thursday as
the Pittsburgh Pirates stopped a
five-game losing streak with a 42 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
"We were in desperate need of
a win," Pittsburgh manager Lloyd
McClendon said. "Hopefully, we
can get on a roll. l told the guy to
keep on fighting."
Bay had three hit , fini hing
a triple short of the cycle, and
his solo homer in the fifth to
center field off Eric Milton (2·2)
was hi fir t since Sept. 29.
"I wasn't trying to do it, but
it's good to know I still can,"
said Bay, who hit 26 homers last
season, when he became the
first Pittsburgh player to win the
rookie award.
Kip Wells (1-3), pitching on
his 28th birthday, won for the
ftrst time in six starts since Aug.
7 at San Diego, allowing two
runs, three hits and five walks in
ftve innings.
"It wasn't a real good outing,
but the last three or four have
gotten progressively better,"
Well said. "I didn't feel like I
pitched well, but 1 made pitches
when I had to."
Wells, 3·0 in his career when
pitching on his birthday, avoid·
ed what would have been the
fir t 0·4 start of his career.
"I thought his stuff was
tremendous," McClendon said.
"He just threw too many pitches."
Jose Mesa pitched the ninth
for his fifth save in ftve chances,
giving up a two-out double to
pinch-hitter Jacob Cruz and a
walk to Ryan Freel before retiring Ken Griffey Jr. on a ground
ball to second base. Griffey
went 0-for-3 with two walks and
is homerless in 46 at-bats this
year. His previous high at the
start of the season was 44 in
1991.
"1 was hoping for his first
one right there," !laid Cincinnati
manager Dave Miley, who
there," he said. "I tried everything. 1 licked my fingers and
watched hill team continue to
truggle with runner ln coring
position. The Reds were O·for-7,
and are hitting .096 (S·for·S2)
with runners in scoring position
blew on my hnnd, but I couldn't
spot the ball. When you don't
have velocity and you can't spot
the ball, that's a deadly combi·
nation. It just felt like I was
Legends sweep Power
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHARLESTON, W.Va. The Lexington Legends won
their fourth straight game
Thursday night, dispatching
West Virginia 8-1. Frankie
Caraballo had
three
hits
including a 3run double in
the
fourth
inning
to
- · break open
the game. The
Legends improve to 8-6 and
pull within three games of first
, 1 place Hagerstown.
The Power picked up the
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games first run thanks to an
error by Lou Santangelo in the
first to take a 1-0 lead. It
wouldn't last. The
Legends evened the
game in the second
inning
on
a
Frankie
Caraballo RBI
single scoring
s c 0 t t
Robinson.
Caraballo'
three-run double in the fourth made it 4-1.
Saul Torres bumped the lead to
5-1 with an RBI single in the
fifth frame. Hunter Pence
added a solo home run in the
seventh. Mario Garza started a
two-run eighth inning with a
solo shot to centerfield.
Caraballo raced home on a
fielder's choice by Jonny Ash
to end the scoring at 8-1 .
Jimmy Barthmaier continues to be impressive. The
Roswell , Ga. native tossed
six innings, allowing just an
unearned run. Barthmaier
struck out a season eight
batters.
The Legends win over the
Power was their sixth straight
over West Virginia. The Legends
wrapped up the road trip at 4-3.
The four-game win streak is the
longest of the season.
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~. horse:· industry
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LEXINGTON - Baseball
and apple pie are as American
as you can get. Throw in a race
"1 horse
and that's about as
Kentucky as you can get. And
that's just what one lucky fan at
an upcoming Legends game
will win-a share in a
Thoroughbred race horse.
This week, the Lexington
Legends and Drexel Heritage
Furniture announced their
"Horse Industry Appreciation
Day" and Racehorse Giveaway.
The winner will be awarded 10
· percent ownership for one year
in Devine Afternoon, a twoyear-old thoroughbred filly,
owned by former Governor and
Mrs. Brereton Jones.
On Saturday, the Lexington
• Legends and Drexel Heritage
will host "Horse Appreciation
Day" during the Legends'
, game against the Lake County
Captains. The day will feature
a variety of equine-related
activities, including a performance by the Kentucky Horse
Park's Parade of Breeds and
appearances by some real horse
industry "legends." The featured charity of the night is the
Thoroughbred
Retirement
Foundation.
To. coordinate this event the
Lexington Legends and Drexel
Heritage joined forces with the
Kentucky Equine Education
Project (KEEP) and other
equine organizations including:
Airdrie Stud Farm, American
Farriers Association, American
Hackney Horse Society, Darby
Dan Farm, Gainesway Farm,
Keeneland, Kentucky Derby
Museum, Kentucky Horse
Council, Kentucky Horse Park,
Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm
Manager's Club, Kentucky
Thoroughbred Association,
Lane's End Farm, Sallee Horse
Transportation, Taylor Made
Farm,
Thoroughbred
Retirement Foundation, United
States Equestrian Federation,
and Winstar Farm. They have
organized several displays, performances and prizes to enjoy
during the game. Plus, some
lucky fan will win a share in
the racing Thoroughbred!
All attendees at Saturday's
Legends game over the age of
18 will receive a ticket. During
the evening, tickets will be
drawn for giveaways. The
drawing for the horse will be
the featured prize and will
come during the seventh inning
stretch.
"We felt like this was a fun
and exciting way to bring attention to the horse industry," said
Claria Horn Shadwick, KEEP
Executive Director. "The lucky
baseball fan will become an
instant horse owner and be able
to watch the horse as she
begins her racing career. The
Legends will keep all of their
fans updated throughout the
baseball season on how Devine
Afternoon is performing."
"I was more than happy to
donate a share of this horse for
a year. Especially if it will give
others an opportunity to learn
about our state's signature
industry," said Governor Jones.
Devine Afternoon is a two year
old filly by Afternoon Deelites
out of Holy Speed. She is currently training at Churchill
Downs with trainer Greg Foley.
The winner will receive a 10
percent interest, which would
include 10 percent of the net
profits (if any). After a year, the
10 percent interest reverts back
to Governor Jones.
"This new horse owner is
getting the best deal-they'll
receive a portion of the horse's
net profits if it wins, but not be
responsible for any expenses,"
said Jones.
"We are thrilled with our
partnership with the horse
industry,"
Legends
President/CEO Alan Stein said.
"From the very beginning of
our project, we knew that wanted to honor all of the legendary
pieces of Lexington and
Central Kentucky. That plan
has always included the horse
industry."
For tickets to the Legend's
game and "Horse Industry
Appreciation
Day"
on
Saturday,
contact
the
Applebee's Park box office at
859/ 422-7867. Gates open at
5:30 p.m. and the Legends
game against the Lake County
Captains will begin at 7:05.
Louisville I 0,
Norfolk2
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NORFOLK, Va. - Aaron
Holbert hit a three-run homer
_ and Stephen Smitherman had a
two-RBI double Thursday to
lead Louisville to a 10-2 victory over Norfolk m the
International League.
The Bats roughed up Tides
starter Neal Musser for five
runs in the first inning and ftve
in the third.
The first three Louisville
batters reached base . Edwin
Encarnacion had a sacrifice fly,
Dane Sardinha followed with
an RBI single and Alex Pelaez
doubled in a run before
Smitherman capped the firstinning scoring with his two-run
double.
Holbert's first homer of the
season came after Kenny Kelly
singled home a run and Pelaez
scored on an error in the third.
Brian Daubach scored both
of Norfolk's runs . He doubled
in their seven losses. They are
hitting .349 (22-for-63) with
runners in scoring position in
their eight wins.
"It was just one of those
days," Griffey said. "We couldn't get the big hit."
The start of the game was
delayed 12 minutes by rain and
play started under cloudy skies
with a temperature of S2
degrees. Milton (2·2) struggled
with the weather, giving up three
runs and five hit in five innings.
"It was tough to get a feel out
and scored on a ground out in
the second inning and hit a solo
homer, his third of the season,
in the fourth.
Louisville's
Jeriome
Robertson (1-1) allowed two
runs on four hits in six innings.
Musser ( 1-1) gave up 12 hits
in four innings. After that, the
Bats managed only three more
hits against five Norfolk relievers, including Benji Gil, who
moved over from shortstop to
p1tch a scoreless ninth.
throwing a cue ball. Their guy
did a better job of pitching in the
elements.
Wily Mo Pena put Cincinnati
ahead with an RBI double in the
first, extending his hitting streak
to a career-best six games.
Pittsburgh, just 5-11 this
year, went ahead for good in the
third when Matt Lawton was hit
by a pitch, Bay doubled off the
right-field wall, Craig Wilson
hit an RBI single and Ty
Wigginton had a run-scoring
grounder.
A run-scoring wild pitch after
Freel's leadoff double in the bot·
tom half pulled Cincinnati to 3·
2. David Ross drove in a run
with a squeeze bunt in the fifth
after Adam Dunn dropped
Freddy Sanchez's fly ball to left
for a three-base error.
"We did a good job u1· t..':.king
advantage of their mistakes,"
Bay said. "We only had six hits,
but we've had games where we
had 13 and didn't score enough
runs. It was good to finally get a
lead and hold on to it."
Notes: Lawton did not lea
off for the first time $is season.
He extended his streak of consecutive games reaching base to
12 when he was hit by .a pitch ...
Pirate
manager
Lloyd
McClendon used hi 16th lineup
in 16 game . .. . Slumping
Pirates SS Jack Wilson batted
leAdoff for the firRt time this sea·
son, but went 0-for-4 to extend
his hitless streak to 1 at-bats . ...
Reds 3B Joe Randa got the day
off, his first of the season.
Former boxer to ·be
discharged from rehab facility
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Paralyzed
former world heavyweight
champion Greg Page will be
released from a Louisville hospital after receiving medical
treatment and therapy for two
months.
Page, 46, of Louisville, had
been receiving physical, occu-
pational, pulmonary and speech
therapy at Jewish Hospital's
Frazier Rehab Institute since
March 11, the hospital said on
Thursday. He was transferred to
the rehab center after being
treated for pneumonia at Jewish
Hospital beginning on Feb. 20.
Page suffered traumatic brain
injuries in a March 2001 match
in northern Kentucky. He
slipped into a coma, then had a
stroke during post-fight surgery.
He has since been paralyzed on
his left side and confined to a
wheelchair.
''This has been a difficult few
months for my family and me,
but God has been good to me
each and every day,'' Page said ~
through the hospital In a written
statement.
N.Y. appoints attorney as
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by MICHAEL GORMLEY
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALBANY, N.Y. - A state
lawyer has been named executive director of New York's
Racing and Wagering Board,
which regulates horse racing
and games of chance.
John G. Cansdale of Saratoga
Springs replaces Ed Martin, a
longtime Pataki administration
hand who left the job earlier this
month to become president and
chief executive office of the
Association
of
Racing
Commissioners International, a
regulatory group based in
Lexington, Ky.
Neither had an extensive
background in horse racing,
which commands much of the
state regulatory board's attention. Cansdale has been an assistant counsel to the state
Department of Economic
Development since 2003, where
he was paid $87,125, according
to state payroll records. He will
be paid $120,000 in the new job.
"In my opinion, it doesn't
hurt to have a background in
racing," said Tom Law, news
editor of the Thoroughbred
Times, a major racing publication. "But I don't know that it's
a necessary requirement. They
are dealing with a Jot of governmental and bureaucracy issues."
Cansdale's business and law
background were key to his
appointment to the board that
regulates the New York Racing
Association's
thoroughbred
tracks as well as harness tracks
statewide.
"His many years of experience in business and as an attorney will serve the board well,
particularly as we work to
reform and strengthen the regulation and oversight of the racing and gaming industry in New
York state,:· said Todd Alhart,
spokesman for Gov. George
Pataki.
Racing and Wagering Board
spokeswoman Stacy Clifford
said Cansdale, formerly of
Lancaster in Erie County, negotiated the $88 million deal that
brought the massive Bass Pro
Shops store to Buffalo and was
general counsel to the state
Olympic Regional Development
Authority.
Cansdale would reJ90rt to the
Racing and Wagerillt Board,~
which includes severalllbembers
with significant expenence in
horse racing and gaming.
Cansdale is the brother of
Lancaster
village \Mayor,
William Cansdale, who in 2003
switched to the Republican
party. In 1997, village Trustee
Francis X. Stock accused the
mayor and his brothru;, as well as
the village clerk, of benefiting
from a federal loan program
administered by a village revitalization group. The clerk, mayor
and Cansdale owned four of
about 20 downtown buildings
that would qualify for low-interest loans to pay for the painting
of store fronts, to hire extra help
or to buy a new sign, according a
past article in The Buffalo News.
An Erie County official at the
time said no elected official
could get a loan. l'he program
never issued any loans, state officials said Thursday. Stock, the
mayor and Cansdale didn't
respond to requests for comment.
On the Net:
http://www.state.ny.us
Zito has jockeys lined up
for his five Derby horses
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hall of Fame jockey Gary
Stevens will ride Noble Causeway
in the Kentucky Derby, completing trainer Nick Zito 's roster of riders for his five Derby contenders.
Edgar Prado, who rides
Noble Causeway and Sun King,
will retain the mount aboard
Zito's Sun King despite the
colt's fourth place finish in last
Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes.
Noble Causeway, owned by
Leonard Riggio's My Meadowview
Fanns, finished second in the Aorida
Derby onApri12 in his last start. Sun
King is owned by Tracy Fanner.
"It's really good to have our
riders lined up," Zito said in a
news release issued by
Churchill Downs.
The rest of Zito 's Derby lineup has Javier Castellano riding
Wood
Memorial
winner
Bellamy Road, Jerry Bailey
aboard Florida Derby winner
High Fly and Corey Nakatani on
Andromeda's Hero, third in last
Saturday's Arkansas Derby.
The only other trainer to send
out five starters in one Derby is
D. Wayne Lukas, who won the
1996 edition with Grindstone.
His other entries thM year were
Prince of Thiev s (third) ,
Editor's Note (sixtlt), Victory
Speech (lOth) and Honour and
Glory (18th).
Afleet Alex to run in Kentucky Detby
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.- The
owner ofAfleetAiex said Thesday
his Arkansas Derby winner will
run in the Kentucky Derby with
Jeremy Rose at the reins.
"It is my pleasure to announce
that Jeremy Rose will ride Alex
in the Kentucky Derby," Afleet
Alex owner Chuck Zacney said
on his Web site.
Rose rode Afleet Alex to the
Arkansas Derby win Saturday.
Afleet Alex wil1 start the 10hour journey for Kentucky on
Wednesday. He worked out
Tuesday on the track at
Oaklawn Park, where he ponied
1 mile then galloped another
mile alone.
Since he tops the list of graded stakes money earned by the
3-year-old crop, Afleet Alex is
assured of a starting spot in the
Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Tim Ritchey was not
too conc~med headin~ into the
May 7 race.
"We all do the best we can do
to have our horses ready, and
there will be a lot of tal!C about
all of us," Ritchey said. "But
when we finally put them in the
gate, that's when we'll find out
for sure."
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Sunday,April24, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy Prater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
Members:
A.1·sociated Press
Kellfucky Press Association
National Newspaper Association
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!I Race with the Devil movie ad • page B6
li~ Get embittered about your coolant • page B6
see pg. B6
"The llW source for local and regional society news"
· www.floydcountytlmes.com
MOVIES FROM
mE BLACK LAGOON
Celebration for music:
A Concert for Spring
This Town,
That World
'Race with
·the Devil'
Editor's Note: For years, Floyd
County Times founder and former
publisher Norman Allen wrote a weekly column that looked at Floyd County
through his eyes His columns are
being reprinted due to request.
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WAITER
We re-echo sentiments heretofore, expressed: This is a great
country; it continues to exist,
despite elections.
As, day
by day, the
sun shines
brighter,
the colors
~ i in the seed
, catalogues
grow dimmer
and
- dimmer.
Norman Allen
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FOR THEM!
We have been observing
democracy in action in the schools
here.
What we like most about these
youngsters is the recognition of
the individual on his or her merits.
Apparently, they've rid themselves of one of mankind's major
diseases, which in plain English is
known as snobbishness ...Bless
'em!
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The morning paper tells of the
Richmond, Virginia, woman who
called police to report her husband
missing. Asked how long he had
been gone she replied "Thirtyfour years." It developed that the
long-deserted wife finally had
made up her mind to marry again,
and she didn't want to take a
chance on Hubby No. 1 turning up
at an inopportune time in the old
Enoch Arden role.
REPORT N0.2
One acquaintance stopped us
long enough this week to report
that he was so hard up for cash he
r couldn't buy enough oats to feed a
nightmare.
UNDERSTANDING
One fisherman will tell you his
"" wife is especially understanding.
Another that his wife understands
his yen for angling not at all. We,
offer the following as proof that at
- least one was "with" her husband
in the matter.
She caught the poor dope fishing in the bathtub. Said she to her
neighbor: I'd take him to a psychiatrist but, really, we need the
fish."
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When, in a discussion of fishing and the no-good qualities
(See THIS TOWN, page six)
Members of the BSCTC Community Choir,
are, front row, from left: Rachel Sanders,
Rachael Hayes, and Morgan Franklin.
Middle row, from left, Mary Lou Lavender,
Garnett Fairchild, Rebecca Haeberlin, Kay
Wingham, Amanda Stepp, Tabitha Rogers,
Bridget Baker, Nellie Baldwin, and Louanna
Calhoun. Back row, from left, Laura Ford
Hall, Director, Bertha Daniels, Susan Chafin,
Mary Going, Robin Notton, Judy Yunker,
Judith Valade, Betty Hunt, Frances
Branham, Deborah Castle, Tim Cooley,
Doug Herman, Mike Froman, James Eason,
and Kaney
"'"(!
Goble: ... ., ''"' ,.
The Big Sandy Singers: Front, from left, Amanda Stepp, Misty
Collins, and Louanna Calhoun. Back, from left, Samantha Horn,
Troy Burchett, James Eason, Clayton Case, and Frances Branham.
BSCTC Choir and
The Big Sandy Singers
present Spring Concert
The Big Sandy Community and
Technical College Community Choir
and The Big Sandy Singers, a student
performance group made up of students from all of the Big Sandy area,
will present A Celebration of Music: A
Concert For Spring on Saturday, April
30, 2005 at 7:00 PM in Gearheart
Auditorium, in the Pike Building, on
the Prestonsburg Campus. The program will be directed by BSCTC
Instructor and Kentucky Opry member Laura Ford Hall . Candace Nail,
Mountain Arts Center Instructor, will
serve as accompanist.
The forty-member Community
Choir is made up of BSCTC faculty,
· staff, students, and community mem-
bers from Floyd and surrounding
Eastern Kentucky counties. The
choir will present a variety of music
including "I Hope You Dance," "The
Phantom of the Opera Medley,"
"Rockin' Robin," "You Raise Me
Up," and others.
The Big Sandy Singers is an auditioned singing group with 10 members, made up of students from the
four BSCTC campuses. The group
serves as ambassadors for the college
as well as presents exciting on-campus performances, such as the one on
Saturday. Their portion of the performance will include a mix of group
singing, duets, and solos with a variety of styles: from jazz to country to
et's
by LYNELL GRAY
"CHICKEN SOUP TO INSPIRE A WOMAN'S SOUL"
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I celehrate the uniquely human ability to
celebrate .....:. to ritualize affirmations of our
most significant events and deeply held values. Since I am a sentimental seeker of reason'> and ways to celebrate, I am usuaJly the
one "ho engineers family events.
Our oldest daught• • Chrh ina, however,
showed the potential l bt: 4 celebrator par
excellence on a Ct.. ·thil Mothers' Day, about
I 0 years ago , when she was 16.
I was feding shellshocked that year, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder before
the trauma of mothering three teenagers was
even clo e to being over. I felt shaken, off-balance, unanchored in a very big, unknown sea,
which I had come to feel completely unqualified to navigate. I no longer knew how to be a
mother. It had been a very rough year.
I awoke that Mother's Day morning with a
feeling of dread. I had never felt more like
burrowing under the bedding and never coming out. But when I finally opened my door,
there was Christina, grinning in triumph, her
eyes glistening faintly with tears.
My firstborn had artistically laid down a "carpet'' of white sheets, winding down the hallway,
through the family room and kitchen to the dining
room. On it she had scattered hundreds of fresh
pink rose petals from our own bushes. which had
disco and pop. Members of the group
include: Frances Branham, Misty
Collins, Mandy Stepp, Samantha
Horn, Louanna Calhoun, Brandon
Maynard, Troy Burchett, James
Eason, and Clayton Case.
"This is a performance you won't
want to miss," said Hall. "It is truly
a celebration of music with the presentation of the various styles.
There will be something for everyone, and we welcome everyone to
join us."
The performance is free and free
tickets will be available at the door.
If you have questions, you can contact Hall at (606) 886-3863 ext.
67227.
Two couples run afoul of a bloodthirsty satanic cult in this high-octane
fusion of action
and horror flicks.
Car chases are
blended here with
a devilish conspiracy to produce an excellent
hybrid that features hair-raising
stunts along side
paranoid chills.
This
one
played at the
Strand in August
1975 before moving onto the Prestonsburg Drive-In,
where it was paired with "The Devil's
Nightmare" (a.k.a. "The Devil Walks
at Midnight," a.k.a. "The Devil's
Longest Night," a.k.a. "Succubus,"
a.k.a. "Castle of Death," a.k.a.
"Nightmare of Terror" ... this film had
so l:nany aliases that it was· probably
double booked on at least one occasion).
The film follows Stuart and Marsh,
who have joined the nouveaux riche
after patenting a newfangled motor
engine. To celebrate their success they
take their long suffering wives on a
vacation, but since this is a horror
movie you know that those wives
aren't done suffering just yet.
The idea is to take a customized
RV to Aspen , Colo. , for a few days of
skiing. The trip doesn't go as planned,
however, and the road to Aspen
becomes plagued with danger.
The trouble begins on the first
night of the trip, as our couples park
in a desolate spot to fire up the barbecue and throw back a few cold ones.
The men spy a fire across the way and
sneak up to find a group of young
people cavorting without their clothes
on. They enjoy the spectacle but are
soon alarmed when the party turns out
to be the prelude to a human sacrifice.
The goons who murder the girl, all
decked out in black robes, spy the
men watching them and the chase is
on. They escape from the cultists after
a brief chase and head to the nearest
town with only a broken window on
their RV to convince the law of what
they saw.,The sheriff takes them out to
the site of the carnage but finds no
clues and accuses the men of excessive drinking.
The wives step up at this point and
locate the town library to look up the
runes depicted on a piece of paper that
turned up in the RV where the window was broken. The symbols on the
paper turn out to be a curse. They
decide to leave town and get back on
the road to Aspen but begin to feel as
if they are being watched.
(See LAGOON, page six)
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�66 • SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Jim 1)avidson
Life in America before 1945
Several weeks ago I got a note
from Doris Brown, who reads this
column in the Times-Leader, published each Wednesday and
Saturday in Princeton. These are
good people over in
Kentucky and I
have enjoyed my
relationship with
them for several
years now.
Doris
passed
along something
titled, "For All the
Folks Born Before
1945." She just
barely caught me,
because I was born
in 1938 and by
1945 I had not yet perfected my
jump shot. Come to think of it, I
never did perfect that thing.
Something very important
happened in the history of our
nation in 1945. Do you know
what it was? Most older
Americans can tell you that World
War II started on Dec. 7, 1941,
when the Japanese bombed our
Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, but
would be hard pressed to tell you
the date World
War II ended.
On Sept. 2,
1945, the final
instrument of
surrender was
signed on the
battleship
Missouri
anchored
in
Tokyo Bay, and
the fighting in
World War II
ended. We have
had wars since then, but none as
pivotal as this Great War, because
the very survival of our country
was at stake.
From all accounts, I know
many young people read my column. If you are a young person, I
hope you will really tune me in
because what I am going to share
may give you a leg up, when it
comes to planning your life and
your career.
In fact, all Americans should
have an interest in taking a trip
back in time, because the free air
we breathe and the wonderful
economic opportunities we have
were made possible because of
the tremendous sacrifices of people who lived before us. As I
thought about the years leading
up to 1945, it was interesting to
think about many of the outstanding Americans who lived and
made a great contribution back in
those days.
The list is inexhaustible, but a
few off the top of my head are
Paul Revere, Orville and Wilbur
Wright, Alexander Graham Bell,
Thomas Edison, Henry Ford,
Andrew
Carnegie,
George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Abraham Lincoln, Bob Hope,
John Wayne, George Burns,
Gracie Allen, Clark Gable, Gene
Autry, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans,
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Benjamin
Franklin, Babe Ruth, 'JY Cobb,
Dizzy Dean, Jesse Owens,
George Washington Carver,
Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller
and on and on. These are people
who just carne to mind. I know
that if you were compiling a similar list, you would leave off some
while adding others.
At this point I would like to
share the article I mentioned earlier, and it begins with the words,
"Consider the changes we have
witnessed. We were born before
television, before penicillin,
frozen food and 'The Pill.' We
were born before radar, split
atoms, laser beams and ballpoint
pens, dishwashers, clothes dryers,
electric blankets, air conditioners,
drip-dry clothes and before man
walked on the moon. We got married first, then lived together. In
our time, closets were for clothes,
not for 'corning out of.' Bunnies
were small rabbits and not
Volkswagens.
"Designer jeans were scheming girls named Jean, and having
a meaningful relationship meant
getting along well with our
cousins. We thought fast food was
what you ate during Lent and
outer space was the back of the
Riviera Theater. We were before
house-husbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers. We
never heard of FM radios, tape
decks, yogurt and guys wearing
earrings. For us, time-sharing
meant togetherness - not computers or condominiums; a "chip"
meant a piece of wood; hardware
meant hardware and software
wasn't even a word.
'"Made in Japan,' meant junk
and the term 'making out'
referred to how you did on your
exam. Pizza~McDonald's and
instant coffee were unheard of.
The 5- and 10-cent stores were
where you bought things for 5 and
10 cents. Ice cream cones were a
nickel or a dime. For one nickel
you could ride on a streetcar,
make a phone call, buy a cola or
enough stamps to mail one letter
and two postcards. Gas was 11
cents a gallon. In our day, 'grass'
was mowed, 'Coke' was a cold
drink and 'pot' was something
you cooked in. 'Rock music' was
Grandma's lullaby and 'AIDS'
were helpers in the principal's
office."
To be honest, I don't know
what I could add to this article that
would make it any better, but I am
grateful for my heritage. I deeply
appreciate the sacrifices, the dedi·
cation, the work, the creativity,
the patriotism, the ingenuity and
the moral, family and character
values that has made the United
States of America the greatest
nation in the history of civilization. These people built the foundation. Now it's up to us to continue to build or see it crumble.
Thanks, Doris, for sharing. I
hope my readers enjoyed this article as much as I ctid.
Jim Davidson is a motivational speaker and syndicated columnist. You may contact him at 2
Bentley Drive, Conway, AR
72034.
Click a•cl Clack
Talk Can
Where there's
smoke, there might
be a brake problem
by TOM and RAY MAGLIOZZI
photo by Guillermo Cuenca
Peter Fonda and Warren
Oates come out with guns
ablazing to take on a
satanic cult In this ad for
RACE WITH THE DEVIL
which promoted the film's
run at the Strand theater in
August of 1975.
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Clearly there are satanic forces at
work here and a good, old-fashioned conspiracy to boot. A stop at a
trailer park confmns that they are
being followed . Things get progressively worse as they find a rattlesnake in their pantry and some
sicko kills their dog while they are
out to dinner.·
At this point they decide to hit
the road with no looking back, but
it's too late and the film goes from
one action set piece to another as
the cultists chase them in various
vehicles and try to send them off the
road at every available opportunity.
This is prime stuff that should
appeal to action and horror fans
alike.
This film works, in part, due to
its sense of dread. The cultists could
be anybody and that means that
there is no kindness in the face of
strangers. The characters must
accept that anyone could be out to
get them and that is the stuff of
great horror, folks, with nods to
other paranoid/satanic conspiracy
thrillers like "Rosemary's Baby"
and "The Sentinel."
The film also benefits from some
good performances. Warren Oates
stars as Stuart and he is probably
the finest character actor ever to
grace the screen. Best known for his
work with director Sam Pekinpah
("The Wild Bunch"), Oates delivers
a solid tum here as a normal guy in
a paranormal situation. Loretta
Switt ("M*A*S*H") is also fine as
Oates' wife.
Peter Fonda threatens to derail
the film at times with another of his
non-performances as Marsh but
he's never given enough dialogue to
do any major damage.
The chief acting honors go to
L.Q. Jones (also in "The Wild
Bunch"). His turn as a seemingly
benign sheriff eventually morphs
into a sinister portrayal of an evil
lawman who tosses off lines like,
"You and Booger give this area a
thorough going over," with just the
right touch of underlying menace.
Director Jack Starret ("Cleopatra
Jones") handles the action with a
sure hand, but the real kudos go to
stunt coordinator Paul Knuckles,
who stages the vehicular mayhem
tightly enough to rank with the best
of car carnage flicks (think "The
Road Warrior").
This one is about to get the
deluxe DVD treatment from the
good folks at Anchor Bay Video and
it's about time. ~ remake has also
been announced and will be helmed
by
Chris
Moore
("Project:
Greenlight").
Best line: "You pass out. You fall
down. Leastways that's how it is
around these parts."
1975, rated PG.
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• Continued from p5
thereof, I hazarded the opinion that,
maybe, they (the bass) are nesting
at Dewey Lake, another who shares
my fishing woes chortled mightily.
Finally, between
gasps, he
explained that he was laughing at
any reference to "they."
USE FLYROD TO CATCH
BASS
It's pretty safe to say that the
flyrod will about invariably
catch most bass on surface lures
- it's the one type of fishing for
which it's peculiarly suitable.
This is partly because small flyrod popers will get a lot of rather
small bass that larger lures
wouldn't but they're big
enough to be good sport, played
with a flyrod; and at the same
time you '11 probably get as many
larger ones as you would with
anything else. However, if you
prefer, you can do fine and have
plenty of sport, with casting or
spinning tackle.
A FABLE
E. J. W. Fennell, deputy commissioner for fire insurance in the state department of Insurance, received this telegram,
sent collect by his colleagues while
attending a meeting at Hot Springs,Arlc.
"Once there were two weevils. One
wo.rlced hard and propered. The other was
lazy and loafed his way through life,
becoming a Deputy Fire Insurance
Commissioner. As a consequence, he
always remained the lesser, of two weevils."
.
Dear Tom and
Ray:
My new Honda
Civic did something
different today. After
a 10-mile drive, I
parked the car in my
garage, and noticed
smelly smoke coming from the rear,
passenger-side tire.
When I felt the tire, it
was not hot, but tbe
wheel WAS very hot,
and
the
smoke
seemed to be coming from the holes in
the wheel. I felt the other wheels, and the
other rear wheel was hot, too, but no
smoke there. What could be the problem?
Is it dangerous to drive now? - Dolat
P.S. Please hurry with an answer; I
need to go shopping!
RAY: Dolat, I apologize for the delay
in responding. I hope you've at least
ordered takeout while you've been
stranded in your house waiting for our
answer these past seven years .
TOM: Actually, we're going to recommend that you take the car back to the
dealer and have your brakes checked.
RAY: My guess is that you drove with
your parking brake partially applied.
Since it's a new car for you, you might
have forgotten to release it, or might have
released it only partway without knowing
it.
TOM: The parking brake applies the
rear brakes on this car. And if you drive
10 miles with the brakes partially applied,
you'll certainly heat up the brakes enough
to make smoke. The danger is that if you
heat them even more, you could boil your
brake fluid. And if that happens , you
won't be able to stop. This is what's
known in the medical profession as "a
bad outcome."
RAY: Now, before you protest that you
would never, ever drive with the parking
brake on, another possibility is that you
DID release the parking brake, but either
the cable or the caliper remained stuck in
the "on" position. This seems unlikely,
since it's a new car, but you never know.
TOM: A third possibility is that what
you saw smoking was just the rust-preventive that they apply to new cars. They
want to keep the stuff you can see from
rusting until you've owned the car for at
least 10 days. So they spray this stuff on
the drums, and it quickly wears off- or
in your case, perhaps burns off.
.
RAY: So first, check to be sure the
parking brake is all the way off before
you drive away - make sure you can
push it down no farther. Then ask the
dealer to take a look at the parking brake
and rear brakes, and make sure they get
clean bills of health. And then, shop 'til
you drop, kiddo.
Get embittered
about your coolant
Dear Tom and Ray :
I'm not a rocket scientist, just a
veterinarian, but I can't figure this
one out. I have a 2000 Subaru
Outback. The owner's manual tells
me that I should only use ethylene-
glycol-based antifreeze. But I know
that. stuff kills so many animals, and I
want to use the animal-friendlier I~
propylene glycol. In fact, I can't for
the life of me figure out why anyone
would still use ethylene glycol when
this safer alternative exists. Is there
any reason I shouldn't use the safer
antifreeze in my car? So many innocent lives would be saved. - Janice
RAY: The country needs to get
embittered about
this, Janice.
TOM: Sadly,
most new cars
now come with
long-life, organic
coolants . These •
are all ethyleneglycol-based,
and they 're all
poisonous
to
neighborhood
dogs and cats.
And worse, they
smell and taste
sweet, so when this stuff leaks out of
somebody's engine, animals lap it
right up. It takes only a few tablespoons of ethylene-glycol-based
coolant to cause kidney failure and '4,
death in an average dog.
RAY: So , several companies
(Peak's Sierra, most notably) came
out with a safer coolant based on the
chemically similar propylene g lycol,
which is much less toxic. Not everybody switched to it, because it's more
expensive. But it's a perfectly adequate substitute for any car that uses
regular old (non-long-life) coolant. In
fact, it's probably fine for your
Subaru. But some manufacturers will
void warranties if you don't use the
coolant they specify, so you shouldn't
take that risk.
TOM: As far as we know, there are
no long-life coolants - which is
what Subaru and others now require
- based on the safer propylene glycol.
RAY: But here's why we all need
to get embittered. California and
Oregon now require that any coolant
sold in those states be "embittered,"
so that it tastes awful to dogs , cats or
little kids . The manufacturers do that
by simply adding a chemical "stink
agent" that costs about 2 or 3 cents a
gallon.
TOM: It's the same stink agent
that was originally identified by ~J
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories in
my brother 's gym bag.
RAY: It's an idea that's overdue.
So, if you don't live in one of those
states, you need to start demanding
"embittered" coolant ~t your local
auto-parts store. And Janice, you can
help educate your clients and encourage them to do it, too .
TOM: The good news is that in our
experience, trends that start in
California eventually spread to the
rest of the country. So I think it's
only a matter of time before every
state is embittered.
RAY: I'm feeling embittered ~
already!
Tom and Ray offer a strategy for
everyone who's shopping for a car.
Find yours in their pamphlet "Should
I Buy, Lease, or Steal My Next Car?"
Send $4.75 (check or money order) to
Next C' r P.... ~lox 536475, Orlando ,
FL 3285;. 647
Got a <Juestiu, about cars? Write
to Click and Clack in care of this
newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting
the
Car
Talk Web
site at
www .cartalk .com.
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120- Boats
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160 • Mlsctll~neous
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170 • Part•
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aoo •EMPL.QYMENT
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accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
AUTOMOTIVE
. 120-Boats
1996 SEA DOO JET
SKI GSX, 110 Horse
Power, Runs Good,
New
Battery,
Licensed for 2005,
No Trailer, $1,750,
Call886-3191 or 4244246
FOR SALE: 1987
Glass Port, $2,500
Call 606-422-5123
130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Wlndstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call8862842 or 886-3451
FOR SALE, 1995
Geo Tracker 4x4,
Excellent Condition,
87K Miles, $3,900 or
negotiable. Call 3779844
1993
FOR SALE
Ford
Crown
VIctoria.
138,000
miles. $,1200. call
606-874-0467
FOR SALE: 1988
Pontiac Bonneville,
no title, good for parts.
$600 abo. Call 8744094.
140-4x4's
FOR SALE: Honda
'93
Fourwheeler.
300
Honda
'97
drive.
Fourwheel
Looks good and runs
good. Call 886-0875.
FOR SALE: Honda
400 Foreman, 2,100
miles, excellent condition, also 1977
Jeep Cj5 V8 Call8749834
160-Motorcycles
FOR SALE 1998
YAMAHA YZ80 New
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
$1600. Call 606-4529599 for more info.
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8681
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physical examination,
driving history and
conviction record and
other qualifications
with
the
listed
Application
for
Employment.
Benefits for eligible
employees include:
health, dental, life,
vision
insurance,
retirement plan, credit
union, holiday, sick
and vacation days.
1·800·444Phone
RIDE/7433, or write
to SVTS at 81
Resource
Court,
Pres~onsburg,
KY
41653-7850 for an
Application
for
Employment
and
more information.
mechanical
some
apptitude.
Please
apply in person at:
Universal
Well
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606·87 4·
3487,
Accepting
Mon .
applications
thru Fri. between the
hours of 8am and
4pm.
OTR TRUCK
DRIVERS NEEDED,
3 Years Verifiable
Experience, Hazmat
Endorsement, Clean
Driving Record. Must
be Able to Pass DOT
Physical and Drug
Test. Call 606·358·
9268 and Leave
Message.
plan and paid continuing education for full
time
employees.
Please
forward
resume, refere11ces,
recent photograph
and salary requirements to the address
below. Incomplete
applications will not
be considered. All
responses are kept
strictly confidential.
Dental Office
Receptionist
P.O. Box 444
Allen, KY 41601
MEDICAL
SECRETARY
Needed to work
Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
every other Sat.,
220-Help Wanted
alternating between
HANDY
MAN
Prestonsburg
and
NEEDED 2 Days a TRUCK
DRIVER Martin Office, prefer
Week to mow grass POSITION Available, some Secretarial and
and weed eat & vari· apply at: Big Sandy Billing Experience.
ous other jobs, miniCall886-1714 or 285Wholesale.
mum wage, call 8869000
2288
IMMEDIATE
NEEDEDHELP
OPENING
CORPORATE
Someone to stay with
RECEPTIONIST
CLEANING PERSON
elderly lady in home,
FULL TIME
NEEDED. Looking
call 886·3984 or 886RECEPTIONIST
for a part-time house0837
keeping person to
PART TIME
clean corporate office
DENTAL OFICE
WANTED: Dental
building
evenings.
PIKEVILLE, KY
Assistant for local
Hours 5· 10pm, MonFri. Uniforms fur- We are seeking a dentist-no experience
nished-must
have highly
motivated, needed, will trainhonest, flexible indi· computer knowledge
previous experience
a plus. Please send
and
referneces. vidual for the position
resume to 415 North
of
Receptionist
at
Contact the human
Lake Dr. Ste. 201,
our
Pikeville
Dental
Resources office @
Prestonsburg,
KY
606-874-2772 or pick O f f i c e .
41653.
for
up an application at Requirements
Worldwide position
are:
Equipment, 1999 Rt Excellent communi·
1428, Prestonburg.
cation skills, computer skills, pleasant
410-Animals
EVERCARE, LLC. IS personality, and preSEEKING
APPLI- vious professional FULL
STOCK
experience. Pekinese Puppies,
CANTS for full and office
part time employment Preference will be $150 Call 285-9128
in Knott, Pike, Floyd given to those who
445-Furniture
previous
and Martin County have
areas working with Dental Office expeindividuals
with
RAY'S BARGAIN
rience.
We offer CENTER
developmental dis- desirable hours and
&
Used
abilities. Paid vaca- great benefits which F~r~~ure
&
tion. Certified Nurse include
Medl'cal Appliances @ unbeAide a plus, but not a insurane, paid holi· lievable prices. Come
requirement.
All days, paid vacation, in today for incredible
training
provided. individual retirement savings. Shop At The
Send letter of interest
Little Furniture Store
and/or/ resume to :
RN~STAFF
Evercare, LLC.
DEVELOPMENT
Attn: Wilma Slone
COORDINATOR
P.O. Box 818
Hindman, KY 41822
Salyersville Health Care Center is
or call 606-946-2078
now recruiting for a SDC. This candi-
MERCHANDISE
OIL
FIELD
has
COMPANY
openings for hard
working responsible
drivers. Must be of
age 21 or older. Must
have COL with HAZMAT and tanker
endorcements, good
driving record and
HOUSE FOR SALE
.
Briarwood Addition, 58 N. Circle Dr.
3-bedroom, 2-bath ., security system
Professionally decorated and landscaped.
CaU Betty Porter, 886-2227
'WANTED
in Salyersville
Students • Seniors • Single Parents
50·75 PART- or FULL·TIME POSITIONS
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Controlled Climate, Enjoy Flexible Scheduling
and Unlimited Earnings Potential!!!
@Influent
$100 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR DAY SHIFT
$200 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NIGHT SHIFT
Call Today for an Interview, 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
1-877-272-4182
date should have long-term care
expereince with excellent leadership
skills. Responsibilities include CNA
training and oversight, infection control monitoring and tracking, and staff
scheduling. If interested, please call
or stop by for a tour and interview.
& Savell
Route. FOR SALE: 8 ft' dell
#122, McDowell. Call cooler, $950 and Gas
convection
oven,
606·377-0143.
$450. Call 606·886·
470-Health&Beauty 2367.
PALLETS
FOR
WOLFF TANNING
SALE Call 874-9100
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set
up within 75 miies of
London, KY. Bulbs,
Citizens
Parts, Lotions at
Wholesale
Prices.
~
Call 888-554·0058
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480-Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: 8 ft'
refrigerated deli case,
$1 000, small pizza
oven, $400, small
juice cooler, $150,
washer & dryer, $150
pair. Call 606·8862367.
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Subscribe & ~
Savel Can
Citizens National
Bank hiring for the
following position
at the Main Office
in Johnson County
Accounting Clerk!frust Clerk
Perfonns moderately complex accounting
and bookkeeping functions
Perfonns wire transfers.
Performs clerical duties for Finance Department.
Associate's degree (A.A.) in accounting or
equivalent from two-year college or technical
school; or one year related experience and!or
training, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Booth Scholars Program Director
~ollege
Pikeville
is seeking applicants for the position of Director of
the Booth Scholars Program; duties begin in summer or fall 2005.
Duties include administering program activities from recruitment and
selection of scholars to program planning, implementation, budgeting
and public relations. The Pikeville College Booth Scholars Program was
initiated in 2001 to serve academically promising eighth grade students
from Pike County, Kentucky, and Buchanan County, Virginia. The program provides educational, cultural and social activities throughout the
high school years to better prepare students for entrance into and success
in college. The program includes a strong summer residential component, exposing s~udents to the college environment and a progression of
summer academic/cultural programs; follow up during the school year;
technology-based service delivery; and a broad range of support services
for transition to college. Send resume, three letters of reference and
transcripts to: Dr. Wallace Campbell, Dean of the College, Pikeville
College, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501; Phone:
606·218-5219, e-mail: campbell@pc.edu.
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Carl D. Perkins
Job Corps Center
has an opening for a
Shift Coordinator Independent Livini:
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in behavior science or related field with
two years of related experience, one of which
must be in supervisory capacity.
Competitive benefits package Including Medical, Dental, Sick Leave,
Paid Vacation, Thltion Reimbursement,
Paid Holidays and 401-K
Qualified candidates should submit r~sum~ to:
Human Resources Department
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
478 Meadows Branch
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
Fax: (606) 886-6073
M!FIV/D
Equal Opportunity Employer
has an openings for a
Salyersvllle Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
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Requirements for the position include a master's degree (preferably in
education or related field); successful teaching and/or administrative
experience in an educational setting; strong commitment to youth in the
Appalachian llfegi'Orr; knowledge of innovative education:lli practiceS,'
particularly the use of technology; strong interpersonal skills; and
demonstrated leadership skills.
E.O.E./A.A.P.
If you seek the advantages offered by
Extendicare, a national leader in
healthcare, we have an outstanding
opportunity for you. We are currently
hiring for open RN or LPN full-time
positions. We offer a $1,500 sign-on
package, 12-hour shifts, excellent
benefits and competitive wages,
including a special PRN Rate. Call or
stop by for a tour and interview to
join our caring team.
~
Equal Opportunity Employer
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
RN/LPN
~
Apply at any Citizens National Bank location.
Carl D. Perkins
Job Corps Center
Salyersville Health Care
,
Independent Livini: Advisors
High School Diploma and one year experience in
social and vocational guidance required.
Responsibilities: Provides guidance in social skills development,
and
self-management skills
Co"_Ipetitive benefits package including Medical, Dental,
Stck Leave, Paid Vacation, Thition Reimbursement,
Paid Holidays and 401-K
Qualified candidates should submit resum~ to:
Human Resources Department
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps
478 Meadows Branch
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
Fax: (606) 886-6073
Equal Opportunity Emplo,.er
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S
WALLPAPER 205
Oepot Road Paintsville, Ky. Hundreds of
Patterns of Wallpaper
& Borders. All under
$10.00. Open Tues Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat.1 0 a.m to 3 p.m.
Closed Sun. & Mon.
606-789-8584.
~OR SALE: Above
Ground Oval Pool
18x35 and 3 Prom
resses, sizes 6 & 8,
never worn.
Call
377-0143
FOR RENT: 4 Room
Apartment
near
Prestonsburg
&
Jenny Wiley Lake.
Real Nice, Clean,
Fully Furnished, AC,
Private,
Roomy,
Ready to move into.
Suitable for Working
People. Call 8863941
NOW RENTING Park
Place Apartments in
Prestonsburg,
Available for immediate occupancy. Rent
1
BR/$309,
2
BR/$345.
ASK
ABOUT OUR MOVE
IN SPECIAL,
Call
886-0039
STEEL BUILDINGS·
Damaged,
Repo,
Factory
Seconds,
Cancellationsl,
All
must go. No reasonable offer Refused!
Financing available! NOW
RENTING
Call 800-405-7501 P i n e w o o d
ext. 1558
Townhomes, Brand
New 2 & 3 BR
Townhomes Rt. 7
South. ASK ABOUT
REAL ESTATE
530-Houses
HOUSE FOR SALE
it'l
Prestonsburg,
3BR, Some furniture
included, $45,900,
Call anytime 8899821
90 ACRES FOR
$ALE
at
Allen/Banner Road,
Suilding
Sites
for
Suitable
Development, Can
~ivide, City Water on
Property, Call after
6pm 859-885-4605
for an appointment.
LAND FOR SALE:
Approxim~tely , 1~03
acres in Floyd Co.
~ e t w e e n
&
Prestonsburg
~alyersville on Rt.
114 with building site.
For Sale sign on
,r>roperty,
asking
~48,000. Call 517882-0973 or 517420-7085
ATTENTION: Land
High & Dry, not in
Flood Zone, 1.59
Acres 2 miles off US
23 on Rice Branch on
!!>rater Creek, Call
evenings 874-9966
570-Mobile Homes
Final
clearance
lot models and
2005 models now
available! If you are
serious about purchasing a new home
you need to be with
experienced staff to
get the right home at
~ great price. The
Home Show-South
William son, Inc. US
~19, Belfry, Ky. 41514
M6-353-6444 or toll
ftee 877-353-6444
~004
~
All Drywall, Dutch
With 2x6 walls,and
S/12 roof pitch, ultimate kitchen pack<;~ge, glass block window, and many more
E!xtras, Set up for
Viewing. For details
call 606-353-6444 or
~oil
free 577-353G444 the home show
.: RENTALS
I'
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61 0-Apartments
UPLEX
FOR
t1ENT: 2 BR Central
~eat & Air, Total
~lectric,
Excellent
Gondition. On US 23
~orth, 1 Mile From
~restonsburg ,
No
Pets. Call 889-9747
' 886-9007
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could be
hereI
· HOUSE FOR RENT
at Betsy Layne, KY
call 478-5403
640-La nd/Lots
Trailer lot for rent
on old U.S. 23
between
Prestonsburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747·
TRAILER
LOT
FOR RENT, Large
Yard. Call 886-8366
For Rent : newly
constructed Mobile
Home Lots in new
OUR
M()VE IN A II en, rete renee
SPECIAL.
Rental required call 606Assistance Available! 874-2212
Stave, Refridgerator,
Dishwasher,
W/D
Hook Ups. Call 349- 650·Mobile Homes
7000
FOR RENT: 2 BR
1 BR FURNISHED
HOUSE
FOR A p A R T M E N T'
SALE:3 BR Brick
Including Utilities. 2
Home with 7 acres of
land, Large LR, DR, BR Unfurnished.
Kitchen
& Utility Call 886-8366
tloom,
Located
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
~etween the mouth of
Arkansas Creek and TOWNHOUSE also 1
Finance Hollow on bed room furnished
Rt. 1428, Call 874- or unfurnished locat9-790 or 285-1179 for ed in Prestonsburg
more information.
,NO PETS call 606886 8991
550-Land/Lots
FOR RENT:
Old
Farmhouse
with
barn.
Limited
access, 2 BR, 1 BA,
Perfect for retired
person who enjoys
farm life. $325 per
month with $325
deposit, Allen Area.
Call 606-874-8122 or
478-5173
Trailer located on
Spurlock Creek in
Prestonsburg, Call
889-9825 and leave
message.
FOR RENT: 2 BR
Mobile
Home,
Central H/A, Minutes
from Prestonsburg,
$350 per month +
$200 deposit. Call
889-0036
FOR RENT: Nice 2
BR
Trailer
in
Prestonsburg, Call
FURNISHED
1 874-4478
BED ROOM APT.
Central heat & air.
Rent starting at $375. SERVICES
month,
+
$300.
deposit water includ- 720-HealthSBeauty
ed. Located near
HRMC.
606-8899717.
WOLLF TANNING
BEDS
_........_..,..__
FREE Color
Catalog
FOR RENT: Office
Full Body Units
Suite,
, New from.$:l2 a.mont1.1..!
Construction.
900 Buy Direct and Save!
sq. ft.
Ample
CALL TODAY! 1Parking, Can be
800-781-5173
Convenient Location, www.np.estan.com
New Office Behind
Sav-A-Lot
in 770-Repair/Services
Prestonsburg. Call
886-1515 for info.
CARPENTRY
WORK
all types.
For Lease Finished New construction or
Office Space for remodeling.
lease in prime loca- Garages, decks, etc.
tion near BSCTC, Concrete work & sid(PCC) and the new ing. Free estimates.
Food City -- 2100 -- Call 886-8896.
sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
NOTICES
five private offices,
conference
room,
812~ree
kitchen, bath, parking
lot call Today 606424-2690 or 226FREE PALLETS:
2266
can be picked up
behind The Floyd
FOR RENT: 900 County Times.
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
900-Legals
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
ORDINANCE
south of Martin on Rt.
NO. 5-2005
122 across from the
An Ordinance of the
Garth Tech. School. City of Prestonsburg,
Call 285-9112
Kentucky, by which
the City proposes
630-Houses
their intent to annex
into
the
City
HOUSE FOR RENT: Corporate
Limits
239 Francis Court, Highlands Regional
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2 Medical Center and
Bath 11400 Sq. Ft., the
Consolidated
Suitable for office, Health Care propersmall business or ties.
WHEREAS,
the
residence. Not suitable location for chil- City Council desires
dren or pets. $500 to annex certain
located
per month + utilities. property
along
Ky.
State
Rt.
886-6362
321 and lying on the
FOR RENT 3 BR Levisa Fork of the Big
house.
Newly Sandy River near the
remodeled, refer- Village of Auxier,
County,
ences
required. Floyd
Kentucky.
886-8366.
WHEREAS,
the
area
is
hereinbelow
2 BR HOUSE FOR
particularly
RENT: $400 per more
and
month, $300 deposit, described,
reflected
in
Exhibit
A
located
between
hereto
(Proposed
Prestonsburg
&
Paintsville, 3/4 mile Annexation Map} lies
from US 23, No Pets, adjacent to or is contiguous to the City's
Referneces
current boundaries;
Checked, Call 606and,
791-5761
WHEREAS,
the
property intended to
be annexed is urban
in character and are
in receipt of city services; and,
WHEREAS,
the
property
to
be
annexed is all situated within the county
of Floyd, Kentucky
and not within another incorporated city
or in the process of
being incorporated,
nor within an agricultural district and fits
the cities comprehensive plan for development; and,
WHEREAS, all the
real property owners
within the territory to
be annexed have not
voluntarily given consel .!; and,
WHEREAS,
the
Prestonsburg
City
Council having considered the matter
and determined after
due discussion and
deliberation that it is
in the best interest of
the City and best
interest of the property owner within the
area proposed to be
annexed; and,
WHEREAS,
the
City Council, through
passage of this resolution and the ordinance set forth hereinbelow, declares it
desirable to annex
into the corporate
limits of the City of
Prestonsburg
that
certain area more
fully described below:
Now, therefore, it is
hereby resolved and
is hereby Ordained
by the City of
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky as follows:
Section 1: The City
of Prestonsburg does
hereby declare its
intent to annex into
the municipal corporate limits the property described as follows:
A certain tract(s) or
parcel(s) of property
lying near Ky. State
Rt. 321 along the
Levi sa Fork of the Big
Sandy River, near
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County,
Kentucky
and more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point
on the right of way
line of Ky. State
Route 321 (Deed
Book 173, Pg. 17 and
Deed Book 347, Pg.
339}, said Ky. Rt. 321
being
the
Bays
Branch
connector
route to ·U.S. 23 and
being 50' right of centerline
station
158+93; thence with
the right of way line,
N 52° 11' 24" E,
478.45' to a point,
said point being 50'
right of 'Ky. Rt. 321
centerline
station
163+73; thence with
the right of way line
crossing Edgewood
Lane, with a curve to
the right, having a arc
length of 698.90', a
chord bearing of N
75° 42' 16" E, and
having a chord length
of 676.83' to a concrete right of way
marker (found), said
marker being 50'
from Rt. 321 centerline station 171+13;
thence with the Ky.
Rt. 321 right of way
line, with a curve to
the right having a arc
length of 208.59'; a
chord bearing of S
74° 38' 49" E and
having a chord length
of 208.53' to a wooden fence post, said
fence post being a
corner to the Butler
Horn Heirs (Deed
Book 228, Pg. 442};
thence leaving the
Ky. State Rt. 321
right of way, with a
fence line and with
the Butler Horn Heirs
line, S 01° 10' 41" W,
61.90' to a wooden
fence post; thence S
00° 29' 19" W, 77.03'
to a wooden fence
post corner; thence N
89° 55' 19" W,
198.42' to a point;
thence with the Horn
Heirs line, S 00' 05'
10" W, 120.47' to
concrete
marker
(found}; thence S 00°
05' 10" W, 428.42' to
an Iron Pin (found},
said iron pin being in
the edge of the pavement of Edgewood
Lane and being a
corner of the Butler
Horn Heirs and J. G.
Stepp, (Deed Book
199, Pg. 253); thence
leaving the Horn
Heirs line and up the
hill with the J. G.
steppJine, s 01° 20'
44" E, 372.16' to a
20"
Sycamore
(found}, thence with
the Stepp line S 05"
02' 57" E, 43.54' to a
point on the line of
the
existing
Prestonsburg
Corporate
Limits
(ORDINANCE 12-96)
said point bemg at
800' in elevation;
thence leaving the
Stepp line and with
the
Prestonsburg
Corporate Limit line,
running with the 800'
elevation, N 71° 24'
28" W, 51 0.23' to a
point; thence with the
Prestonsburg
Corporate Limit line
crossing a gravel
access road to the
Wells Cemetery, s
22° 49' 10" W,
301.13' to a point,
said point being a
corner
of
the
Prestonsburg
Corporate Limit line;
thence leaving the
Prestonsburg
Corporate Limits, S
41° 29" 42" W,
202. 74' to a point,
said point being 50'
left of the centerline
of Ky. State Route
321, Prestonsburg to
Auxier Road at centerline station 59+20;
thence with a curve
to the right having an
arc length of 246.02',
chord bearing of N
42° 25' 50" W, and a
chord
length
of
245.23' to point, said
point being 50' left of
the Rt. 321 centerline
station 56+63; thence
N 37° 09' 18" W,
308.71' to a point,
said point being 50'
left of Ky. Rt. 321
center line station
53+32; thence with a
curve to the right,
having a arc length of
471.71 ', chord bearing N 05° 37' 55" E,
and a chord length of
418.99' to the point of
beginning, containing
23.37 acres more or
less. The above
described property
being parts of the
Consolidated Health
Systems (Deed Book
377, Pg. 235 and
Highland Regional
Medical Corporation
d/b/a
Highlands
Regional
Medical
Center Deed Book
197, Pg. 560).
Note: The above
described parcel is
for annexation purposes only and not
intended for transfer
or conveyance. The
above
description
was based on but not
limited to actual field
surveys, information
RECEPTIONISTI AD CLERK
The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
Receptlonlst/Ad Clerk. In addition to traditional
receptionist duties, this position provides inside support
to the advertising department
This is a full-time position and offers competitive pay,
health benefits, life insurance, 40 l (k), paid vacations,
holidays, and much, much more.
Please apply In person only at:
The Ffoyd County Times
263 S. Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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24, 2005 • 89
from the Property as Exhibit A reflects ed, this 11th day of
Valuation Office as the description as April, 2005.
well as areas previ- hereinstated above
JERRY FANNIN,
ously annexed and and is incorporated
MAYOR
surveys of others. herein by reference
This
description as a part hereof.
ATIEST:
Section Ill: Publicameets all criteria of
SHARON
KRS 84A.400 and tion of this ordinance
SCHOOLCRAFT
certifies no ease- and notice of the proCITY CLERK
annexation
ments above or posed
All shall be provided in
underground.
1st Reading: March
deeds
are
duly accordance with the
14, 2005
Revised
recorded in the office Kentucky
2nd Reading: April
of the Floyd County Statutes as con11,2005
Court Clerk, Floyd tained in Chapter
Published: 4/22/05
81A.420
and
County, Kentucky.
Section II: The 81A.425.
So
resolved,
Proposed Annexation
Map attached hereto ordained, and adopt..-----------------------,
a
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
\lLI
SUNDAY, APRIL
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The Floyd County Times Is an equal opportunity employer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ADVERTISING MANAGER
The Floyd County Times is seeking to fill the position of
Advertising Manager. The successful candidate will be
a self-motivated individual able to train. motivate, and
direct others. Proven track record in sales and
management required. This position directs all
activities in the advertising department and reports
directly to the Publisher, and Is an excellent opportunity
for the advertising professional.
This is a full-time position and offers a competitive
salary, health benefits, life insurance, 40 l (k), paid
vacations, holidays, and much, much more.
Please send your resume to:
Publisher
Floyd County Times
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, KY 41 653
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A NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION
Per KRS 81A.420, this publication shall serve to put on
notice all resident voters and real property owners within
the territory proposed to be annexed by the City of
Prestonsburg Ordinance 5-2005, of their right to petition the
mayor of the City of Prestonsburg to place the question of
annexation on the ballot for a vote. The territory to be proposed to be annexed is described below: .
A certain tract(s) or parcel(s) of property lying near Ky.
State Rt. 321 along the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River,
near Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the
right of way line of Ky. State Route 321 (Deed Book 173,
Pg. 17 and Deed Book 347, Pg. l39), said Ky. Rt. 321 being
the Bays Branch connector route to U.S. 23 and being 50'
right of centerline station 158+93; thence with the right of
way line, N 52° 11' 24" E, 478.45' to a point, said point being
50' right of Ky. Rt. 321 centerline station 163+73; thence
with the right of way line crossing Edgewood Lane, with a
curve to the right, having a arc length of 698.90', a chord
bearing of N 75° 42' 16" E, and having a chord length of
676.83' to a concrete right of way marker (found), said
marker being 50' from Rt. 321 centerline station 171 + 13;
thence with the Ky. Rt. 321 right of way line, with a curve to
the right having a arc length of 208.59'; a chord bearing of
S 74° 38' 49" E and having a chord length of 208.53' to a
wooden fence post, said fence post being a corner to the
Butler Horn Heirs (Deed Book 228, Pg. 442); thence leaving the Ky. State Rt. 321 right of way, with a fence line and
with the Butler Horn Heirs line, S 01 o 10' 41" W, 61.90' to a
wooden fence post; thence S 00° 29' 19" W, 77.03' to a
wooden fence post corner; thence N 89° 55' 19" W, 198.42'
to a point; thence with the Horn Heirs line, S 00' 05' 10" W,
120.47' to concrete marker (found); thence S 00° 05' 10" W,
428.42' to an Iron Pin (found), sad iron pin being in the edge
of the pavement of Edgewood Lane and being a corner of
the Butler Horn Heirs and J. G. Stepp, (Deed Book 199, Pg.
253); thence leaving the Horn Heirs line and up the hill with
the J. G. Stepp line, S 01 o 20' 44" E, 372.16' to a 20"
Sycamore (found), thence with the Stepp line S 05° 02' 57" 1
E, 43.54' to a point on the line of the existing Prestonsburg
Corporate Limits (ORDINANCE 12-96) s~id point being at
800' in elevation; thence leaving the Stepp line and with the
Prestonsburg Corporate Limit line, running with the 800'
elevation, N 71° 24' 28" W, 51 0.23' to a point; thence with
the Prestonsburg Corporate Limit line crossing a gravel
access road to the Wells Cemetery, S 22° 49' 10" W,
301.13' to a point, said point being a corner of the
Prestonsburg Corporate Limit line; thence leaving the
Prestonsburg Corporate Limits, S 41° 29' 42" W, 202.74' to
a point, said point being 50' left of the centerline of Ky. State
Route 321, Prestonsburg to Auxier Road at centerline station 59+20; thence with a curve to the right having an arc
length of 246.02', a chord bearing of N 42° 25' 50" W, and
a chord length of 245.23' to point, said point being 50' left of
the Rt. 321 centerline station 56+63; thence N 37° 09' 18"
W, 308.71' to a point, said point being 50' left of Ky. Rt. 321
center line station 53+32; thence with a curve to the right,
having a arc length of 471.71 ',chord bearing N 05° 37' 55"
E, and a chord length of 418.99' to the point of beginning,
containing 23.37 acres more or less. The above described
property being parts of the Consolidated Health Systems
(Deed Book 377, Pg. 235 and Highland Regional Medical
Corporation d/b/a Highlands Regional Medical Center Deed
Book 197, Pg. 560).
Note: The above described parcel is for annexation purposes only and not intended for transfer or conveyance.
The above description was based on but not limited to actual field surveys, information from the Property Valuation
Office as well as areas previously annexed and surveys of
others. This description meets all criteria of KRS 84A.400
and certifies no easements above or underground. All
deeds are duly recorded in the office of the Floyd County
Court Clerk, Floyd County, Kentucky.
A valid petition may be presented to the City of
Prestonsburg's mayor at Prestonsburg City Hall within 60
days from the enactment of Ordinance 5-2005, which is on
or before June 25, 2005. A valid petition must be signed by
either 50% of the resident voters within the territory
described above proposed to be annexed or 50% of the real
property owners within the territory described above proposed to be annexed.
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Board faces student relocation questions
by KATHY J. PRATER
discussion in regard to the new
Prestonsburg-Clark Elementary
consolidated school.
William
Richardson,
of
Richardson
Associates
Architects, of Whitesburg, presented an update on the project
and recommended to the board
FEATURES EDITOR
briefs
BEVINSVILLE - The Floyd
County Board of Education met
in regular session Monday
evening at Osborne Elementary
School, where they engaged in
an pleads·
not uuiltv
to abuse
Corps to
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG- A
Floyd County man pleaded
not gu1lty Monday to sexually abus1ng a 5-year-old
male.
Delmar Junior Kendrick,
26, was out on bond for
other pending criminal
charges against him when
he was arrested Friday,
April 22, at Teaberry by
Kentucky State Police Det.
Marvin D. Watson.
Watson, charging
Kendrick with first-degree
sexual abuse, alleges that
the Minnie resident had
sexual contact with a 5year-old girl living in his
~sidence on March 1 .
t He pleaded not guilty in
District Judge James R.
Allen's courtroom. Allen
placed Kendrick under a
$50,000 cash bond and
scheduled a preliminary
hearing in the case for May
4.
According to his file,
Kendrick was out on bond
for charges of fourthdegree assault, public
intoxication and resisting
rest.
In 2000~ he was given a
90-day suspended sentence for fourth-degree
assault (spouse abuse)
and ordered to pay more
than $250 in fines and
court costs.
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Se1·z,ing tbe Citizens of Floyd CO!tnty'$ince 1_927
Member AP, KPA, NNA
that they move to approve bidding on the project so that demolition and excavation work can
begin this summer.
However, questions were
raised in response to a request
handed out earlier in the meeting
by Melissa Little, parent repre-
sentative to the Clark Elementary
site-based decision making council. Little appeared to ask the
board to make arrangements
allowing "the students and staff
of Clark Elementary to remain
together" while the construction
of the new school is in progress.
Little informed the board that
the general consensus of those
attending, and working, at Clark
Elementary was that they preferred to not have to "blend in"
with another school during the
Group clears up
redevelopment
misconceptions
unveil plans
for P'burg
by RALPH B. DAVIS
MANAGING EDITOR
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG- The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers is wrapping up its Prestonsburg flood prevention study and will announce its
final recommendations during a
public meeting May 10.
The study generated quite a bit
of interest in the community last
year, when the Corps announced
that options could include a floodwall
around
downtown
Prestonsburg. A large number of
people with property along the proposed floodwall 's path turned out
for a similar meeting at that time to
oppose that option.
During the May 10 meeting, the
Corps will present an update on the
project and announce its final recommendation during the first halfhour of the meeting. The floor will
then be turned over to the audience
for a question-and-answer session.
But whatever recommendation is
offered, it will still be some time
before those plans are realized.
Project Manager Tammy Conforti
said the Corps would need to draw
up plans for the project and have its
recommendations approved by its
(See CORPS, page twelve)
(See BOARD, page three)
photo by Tom Doty
Donald Dotson testified that his wife, Sheila, routinely monitored his
movements in the weeks leading up to his being shot.
Shooting trial begins
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
PR£STONSBURG - The consolidated trials of Sheila Dotson and
Michael Lester got underway this
week in Floyd County Circuit Court.
Lester is accused of shooting
Dotson's husband, Donald, last July.
Sheila Dotson was indicted two
months ago and charged with complicity in the crime as well as three
counts of intimidating witnesses.
The trial began on Monday with
an opening statement by Assistant
Commonwealth's Attorney Wayne
Taylor, who told jurors that the
Dotson marriage began to fall apart
last April when Sheila Dotson filed
for a divorce after Donald Dotson
allegedly pushed her down following
an altercation . He noted that an angry
Sheila Dotson tried to run her husband off the road a month later and
(See TRIAL, page nine)
PRESTONSBURG The Martin Redevelopment Project Coordination Team is asking the
Sandy
Area
Big
Development District to
oversee residential and
commercial
property
reallocations in Martin.
During a meeting at
the Floyd County Fiscal
Courtroom
yesterday,
team members asked Eric
Ratliff, who works with
the housing division of
the Big Sandy ADD, to
work with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to
relocate city residents and
to work with the city and
the county in accommodating businesses that
aim to relocate to the new
development site.
Judge-Executive Paul
Hunt Thompson said
Martin residents are confused about the property
acquisition and relocation
(See MARTIN, page three)
Council considers
potential for blowout
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG The
inactive
mine
blowouts last week in
Knott and Harlan counties prompted city coun-
cil member Kelly Moore
to question whether a
similar incident could
occur in Prestonsburg,
during a council meeting
Monday night.
(See COUNCIL, page three)
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12 named Governor's Scholars
Times Staff Report
This year 12 students from
Floyd County public and private
schools have been selected as
Governor's Scholars.
The Governor's
Scholars
Program is a five-week residential
summer program for outstanding
Kentucky students completing
their junior year in high school.
The program provides academic
and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that
balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and
residential life experience.
Students must complete an
application and compete with others from across the state. Those
selected attend the program free of
charge.
Local students selected for the
program include:
• Rachel Delong, Allen Central
High School, daughter of Bill and
Teresa Delong.
• Marie Ann Dennison, Piarist
School, daughter of Edwin and
Susan Dennison, of Salyersville.
• Katherine "Katie" Hale,
Prestonsburg High School, daughter of George and Barbara Hale, of
Prestonsburg.
(See SCHOLARS, page three)
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• NEWARK, N.J. - She's
87 and "a nice lady."
She's also facing a weapons
charge after trying to enter a
county courthouse with a .38caliber Smith & Wesson.
Rebecca Solomon was running late for a hearing in landlord-tenant court Wednesday
and forgot to take the gun out
of her handbag and put it in the
trunk as she had planned.
A metal detector at the courthouse flagged the weapon,
which was still in its original
box.
"I asked the guard if he
could just keep it until I got
back from court," Solomon
said. "He said, 'I can't do that.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to
call my supervisor."'
Although Solomon has a
permit to own the gun, she
does not have one to carry it in
public. She was charged with
unlawful possession of a handgun.
"We had no choice," said
Sheriff Armando Fontoura.
"We felt bad about it. But there
was nothing we can do."
Solomon said she bought
the gun - and a box of bullets
- for protection. Within the
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
past year, her home has been
broken into three times, she
said.
"I know l made a mistake,"
she said. "I just get forgetful
sometimes ."
•
FRESNO, Calif.
Getting locked in a car trunk is
bad enough , but locking yourself in the trunk of the car
you 'rc trying to rip off is
worse.
Sheriff's
Lt.
Louis
Hernandez said a man captured
Sunday deserved an award for
"dumbest criminal of the day."
A security guard called
police when he heard banging
coming from the inside of a car
trunk, and authorities figured a
crime VICtim was locked
inside. But police said it turned
out the "victim" was apparently the perp.
According to investigators,
the man crawled into the trunk
while he was ransacking the
car. But he managed to lock
himself inside as he was trying
to climb out.
Police have not released the
suspect's name. He's been
booked on two counts of theft.
• LOS ANGELES - It's
being called potty parity.
The
nine-campus
Los
Angeles Community College
District has pledged to add
more women's bathroom stalls
across its campuses as part of a
$2.2 billion construction program.
The move calls for four
bathroom stalls for every 50
women and one for every 50
men. That compares with state
standards of three for every 50
women and one for every 100
men.
"I'd appreciate that. The
bathrooms are so full during
classes," Pierce College student Rebecca Choi said.
Architects working on construction projects will be asked
to use new district bathroomstall guidelines, which provide
more generous ratios than state
standards.
The cost of the program hasn't been determined.
"At times, this issue is more
than a minor problem, especially when women are rushing
from work to class, with very
little time for personal needs ,"
school board member Mona
Field said.
Today in History
• OSHKOSH, Wis. - It's a
choice that could give pause to
some Green Bay Packers fans .
A judge ordered
an
Appleton woman convicted of
theft to decide whether to
spend 90. days in jail or donate
her family's Packers tickets
next season to charity.
Sharon E. Rosenthal, 59,
took more than $3,000 from
labor union accounts before
she left the organization, using
the money to help pay household bills, according to a criminal complaint.
Rosenthal was sentenced
Friday in Winnebago County
Circuit Court on one felony
count of theft.
Judge Scott Woldt offered
her the decision to either serve
the jail time or donate her family's four seats in the Packers'
three-game season package to
the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The jail time or the ticket
donation will occur as part of
Rosenthal's overall two-year
period of probation.
•
BLOEMFONTEIN,
South Africa A South African
zoo wants a chimpanzee to quit
smoking cold turkey.
Keepers say Charlie the
chimpanzee picked up the habit
from
visitors
at
the
Bloemfontein Zoo who sometimes toss him lit cigarettes.
"It looks funny to see a
chimp smoking," a zoo
spokesman said, but Charlie's
trick could cost him his health.
The zoo is asking people to
stop tossing cigarettes and contributing to the chimp's habit.
A zoo official says Charlie
"acts like a naughty schoolboy" and hides his cigarettes
when workers are around .
• STATESBORO, Ga.
Sgt. Jason Kearney hopes all
his arrests will be this easy.
As Kearney was sitting in
car
his
marked
patrol
Thursday, waiting for his colleagues to join him for lunch, a
man named Ron Stone asked
him for a ride.
The Bulloch County deputy
agreed to take Stone to his car,
but first he insisted on searching Stone for weapons, sai<J
Sheriff Lynn Anderson.
"Stone
told
Sergeant
Kearney to go ahead,"
Anderson said.
Kearney didn't find a gun
- but he said he did find two
small bags of pot.
Stone, 30, told the uniformed officer he had spent the
night at a friend's house and
the marijuana was not his,
police said.
f
Instead of a ride to his car, '
Stone got a ride to the B~lloch
County Jail, where police later
learned he was wanted in
another county on an outstanding warrant for marijuana possession with intent to distribute.
• MARION, Ind. - This
was a senior prom really for
seniors.
The 15th annual Senior
Citizen's Prom, sponsored by
Marion High School'~ student
senate, brought eldeflY residents from across Grant
County together Friday night
for bingo, music, dancing and
food.
"I just think it's great that
the kids put this on. It's a night
to be with your friends,"
Mildred Hullinger said.
The regular high school
junior-senior prom is on
Saturday night, but many students took part in the senior
festivities.
Toni Zubowski, 18, helped
organize the event and was part
of a group of students who
helped teach seniors S'?{Ile new
dance steps.
,·
"I think the best part is
dancing with them," she said.
IT'S PARENT MEMBER ELECTION TIME!
The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, April
27, the I 17th day of 2005. There
are 248 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: Two hundred years
ago, on April 27, 1805, during
the First Barbary War, .an 1
American-led force of Marines
and mercenaries captured the
city of Derna, on the shores of
Tripoli.
On this date:
• In 1509, Pope Julius II
excommunicated the Italian
state of Venice. (The pope lifted
the
excommunication
in
February 1510.)
•
In 1521, Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan
was killed by natives in the
Philippines.
• In 1822, the 18th president
of the United States, Ulysses S.
Grant, was born in Point
Pleasant, Ohio.
• In 1865, the steamer
"Sultana" exploded on the
Mississippi
River
near
Memphis, Tenn., killing more
than 1,400 Union prisoners of
war.
• In 1937, the nation's first
Social Security checks were distributed.
• In 1965, broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow died in
Pawling, N.Y., at age 57.
• In 1967, Expo '67 was
officially opened in Montreal by
Canadian Prime Minister Lester
B. Pearson.
• In 1973, during the
Watergate scandal, Acting FBI
Director L. Patrick Gray
resigned.
•
In 1978, convicted
Watergate defendant John D.
Ehrlichman was released from
an Arizona prison after serving
18 months.
• In 1994, former President
Richard M. Nixon was remembered at an outdoor funeral service attended by all five of his
successors at the Nixon presidential library in Yorba Linda,
Calif.
Ten years ago: Former
Orange
County,
Calif.,
Treasurer Robert Citron pleaded
guilty to six counts of defrauding investors in the Orange
County investment pool.
Five years ago: New York
City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
disclosed that he had prostate
cancer (he later bowed out of
the U.S. Senate race against
Hillary Rodham Clinton).
One year ago: Iraqi police
moved into the streets of the
besieged city ofFallujah following hours of pounding by U.S.
warplanes and artillery on Sunni
insurgents. Republican Sen.
Arlen Specter, of Pennsylvania,
beat back a tough primary
threat, barely defeating conservative congressman Pat Toomey.
Today's Birthdays: Actor
Jack Klugman is 83. Civil rights
activist Coretta Scott King is 78.
Actress Anouk Aimee is 73.
Announcer Casey Kasem is 73.
Broadcast journalist Phil Jones
is 68. Actress Judy Carne is 66.
Opera singer Judith Blegen is
64. R&B singer Cuba Gooding
is 61. Singer Ann Peebles is 58.
Rock singer Kate Pierson (The
B-52's) is 57. R&B singer
Herbie Murrell (The Stylistics)
is 56. Actor Douglas Sheehan is
56. Rock musician Ace Frehley
is 54. Pop singer Sheena Easton
is 46. Actor James Le Gros is
43 . Rock musician Rob Squires
(Big Head Todd and the
Monsters) is 40. Singer Mica
Paris is 36. Rock singer-musician Travis Meeks (Days of the
New) is 26.
Thought for Today:
"Everyone is a prisoner of his
own experiences. No one can
eliminate prejudices - just recognize them." - Edward R.
Murrow, American broadcast
journalist (1908-1965).
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May Valley Elementary School Council
A parent representative on the council shall not be an employee of the school in which the parent serves. The parent members of the coun·
cil shall not be employees or relatives of employees of the district central office, nor shall they be a local board member or his spouse.
(Relative is defined as "father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, son·in·law, daughter·in-law.") Parent mem·
bers must have a child enrolled in the school during their term on council. The parent member does not have to be a member of the PTA.
The parent members of the council are elected by the parents, receive training, and serve one year terms. It's now time to choose our parent members for 2005·2006.
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Nominations are due to The Family Resource Center beginning April 20, 2005, at 8:00 a.m., and will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., on May
2, 2005. Please pick up a nomination form if you are interested in being a candidate, or encourage a friend to run!
• Please deposit your nomination forms in the box so designated. Please do not orget to sign the nomination forms at the bottom. There.
will also be a sign·in sheet attached to the box. Please make sure you sign the sheet and provide the information requested.
• If your child will be enrolled in Kindergarten at May Valley Elementary for the school year 2005-2006, you may also be a nomilft!e if you
meet the qualifications so stated.
.~.~ill !>e.hild May' 9, 2005, fro~ ~;3q p.nit.to·S:30 p.m., in the school ~brarj. Please plan to participate. Cast your vote, youjlself,
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.BnuJts. will be announced (in the event of a tie·between two or more candidates, a runoff will be conducted between those candidates 'bnly)
on May 10,2005,8:00 a.m., and also again at 3:00p.m., in the school office. Please plan to be present for this important e-<erJI.
If you'd like more Information, please feel free to leave a message for PTO President, Ronnie Samons, at 28541883.
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GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005 AT 11:00 A.M.
AT THE SITE OF THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY
HOUSE AND LOT LOCATED AT
411 MAIN ST. - WHEELWRIGHT, IN FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY
This is a two story frame home on public water and sewer. It is well located in a quiet neighborhood. It consists
of a living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms , I bath and a sitting room. This property is considered unsuitable for the
Rural Development, Rural Housing Program. This would be an excellent buy for an investor interested in rental
property or for resale after repairs .
The minimum acceptable bid for this property is $16,750.00.
Payment of the current year's property taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser.
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Notice is hereby given that on May 19, 2005, at 11:00 am, at the property site, at 411 Main Street, Wheelwright, in Floyd County, Kentucky,
in order to raise the sum of $34,675.88 principal, plus interest in the amount of $2,580.74 as of September 7, 2004, and interestthereafter on
the principal at $6.4075 per day from September 7, 2004, until the date of Judgement, plus interest on the Judgement amount (principal plus
interest to the date of judgment) at the rate of 2.47% compuled daily and compounded annually, until paid in full and for the costs of this
action, pursuant to Judgement and Order of Sale, being Civil Action No.04-272 KKC on the Pikeville Docket of the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Kentucky, entered on November 15, 2004, in the case of United States of America vs. Terry Matthew Moore, the
unknown spouse of Terry Matthew Moore and Cindy Moore and the unknown spouse of Cindy Moore, the following described property will be
sold to the highest and best bidder:
House and Lot located at 411 Main Street, Wheelwright, Floyd County, KY.
Being the same property conveyed by Deed dated August 4, 1995 and recorded in Deed Book 437 Page 121 in the Floyd County Clerk's
Office.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) of the bid price (in the form of a Certified Check made payable to the U.S. Marshal) on the day of sale
wijh good and sufficient bond for the balance, bearing interest at the rate of 1.83% per annum until paid, due and payable in sixty (60) days
and said bond having the effect of a Judgment. Upon a default by the Purchaser, the deposit shall be forfeited and retained by the U. S.
Marshal as a part of the proceeds of the sale, and the property shall again be offered for sale subject to confirmation by the Court.
This sale shall be in bar and foreclosure of all right, title, interest, estate claim, demand or equity of redemption of the defendant(s) and of all
persons claiming by, through, under or against them, provided the purchase price is equal to two-thirds of the appraised value. If the
purchase price is not equal to two-thirds of the appraised value, the Deed shall contain lien in favor of the defendant(s) reflecting the right of
the defendant(s) to redeem during the period provided by law (KRS 426.530). Under law, the purchaser is deemed to be on notice of all
matters affecting the property of record in the local County Clerk's Office.
Inquiries should be directed to:
THOMAS W. KEETH, Rural Development Manager
Rural Development
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Telephone. 606·886·9545
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time that the new school is being
constructed.
"Bv allowing our students to
rem<>.tn on site, they can be a part
of history in the making," Little
said. "We have a very good
school. We want our children
and our staff to be kept together
for as long as pqssible."
In Richardson's comments to
4llj the board in regard to Little's
request, he explained that allowing the Clark students to remain
on site during the construction
phase of the project would create
not only " added expense" but
would ai-so jeopardize the safety
of the students and those
employed at the school. Also,
according to Richardson, some
of the work to be done in the
early phases of the project would
involve the area of the school in
which the current cafeteria/gymnasium is located.
The request posed a dilemma
for the bi>ard members in that if
~ they moved forward in approving immediate bidding on the
project, then the request could
not be honored. However, delaying action meant that the project
completion timeframe would be
altered.
Board
member Mickey
McGuire urged his fellow board
members to move ahead with
approval of bidding, saying that
a delay in decision making
would possibly cause the project
to " take two years to complete,
rather than one."
Adding to the indecision,
board vice-chair Jeff Stumbo
noted tbat the initial cost of the
new school construction had
gone up " almost a million dollars."
McGuire noted that each year
that the project is delayed, costs
will rise, to which Richardson
agreed.
"I originally opposed this
site , but now I am supporting it
McGuire said . "You
promised the community you
were going to build this school,
now you need to move ahead ...
Let's displace them for only one
year, not two."
Board chair Carol Stumbo
expressed reservations, saying
that she was concerned about
proceeding if the district could
not afford the project, plus noting that "the students at Clark
Elementary are being impacted
the most" and therefore the
board needed to give themselves
adequate time to decide how to
handle the possible relocation of
the students.
Jeff Stumbo posed the possibility of using mobile units on
the Clark site rather than relocating them to another site, but
Richardson did not appear too
keen on the idea, citing again
student safety along with other
possible complications.
McGuire expressed frustration at the board's lack of planning in regard to where the Clark
students would receive instruction during the interim of awaiting their new school.
"You didn't think it through,"
he said. "You chose this site ... I
wish you had thought about this
when you chose it."
Ultimately, the board moved
to conduct a special meeting
Tuesday evening at Prestonsburg
Elementary for public comments
and suggestions in regard to the
dilemma.
Board
member
Sherry
Robinson said that during the
meeting, the question of whether
or not the community prefers to
have the children kept on the
Clark site for two years, or split
up and moved for one year needs
to be considered.
In addition, S)Jpt. Paul
Fanning remarked that he felt
that he could receive answers in
regard to the cost issues by the
end of the week that will aid the
board in making its decision.
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In respoose, Mayor Jerry Fannin
asked
Bobby
Carpenter,
Prestolll!burg's floodplain administrator, to look into potential dangers
posed by abandoned mines within
city limits.
Al'cher Park Director Ralph
Little said water from an inactive
mine, part of the "Old Pony" mine,
has been running over the paved
.. road in front of his house on East
Burchett Street, behind Brock
McVey, since 1979.
The water, he said yesterday,
seeps from an opening on a section
of the hill referred to as "Joe's Rats."
During the meeting, council
member Phillip Chaffins said he participated in the cleanup of the Old
Pony mine that burst approximately
20 years ago.
Mayor Jerry Fannin said he
understood that one seam of the
mine went into Dewey Lake, alluding to the potential dangers ofa mine
~ blowout at the site.
"It's scary," Little said. "We tried
to get catastrophic insurance for our
home and we can't do it."
Little said yesterday that he
couldn't obtain catastrophic insurance on his home because it is not
located within the city's flood-
Scholars
Martin
plain.
Carpenter is expected to contact
the Department for Natural
Resources and Environment
Protection about the matter and
return with answers at the next city
council meeting.
In other news, member Gonnan
Collins announced the appointment
of Rick Frye, a Georgia resident, as
StoneCrest's new golf pro. Frye
replaces former golf pro Jason
Crurn, who resigned earlier this year.
The council also held the second
reading and unanimous vote for
ordinance 8-2005, updating the
city's code of ordinances.
Mayor Fannin said the striping of
Riverside Drive, a request made during the last city council meeting, is
not yet complete because city workers are still clearing out the pick up
list for city residents who participated in the spring cleanup.
All members were present at the
meeting.
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process.
"The citizens," he said, "are
under the opinion that the county, which will own the Land, will
sell the land back to them at the
appraised value."
Representatives from the
Corps of Engineers described
the residential sell-back as
being "almost like an exchange
of property."
Property, they say, will be
sold according to the appraised
market value. The Corps program will pay for the home and
provide additional money for
the dislocation. Those participating in this program, Martin
Mayor Thomasine Robinson
said, are required to move back
to the city when redevelopment
is completed.
Gus Drum, community planner with the Corps, said residents and businesses that
choose to move back into the
city should contact the Big
Sandy ADD to begin relocation
plans.
Robinson said residents
"need to know that they will not
be repaying a debt or a mortgage" under this plan unless
they already are in debt.
"They shouldn't be in debt
unless they are already or
unless they choose to be in
debt," Corps real estate representative Ken Bumgardner said .
"It's an unbelievable opportunity for a lot of them."
If there is an existing mortgage on the home, Drum said
that a clear title will need to be
released before the acquisition
process. Those individuals may
be able to transfer their mortgage to another residential location through their mortgage carrier, he said.
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Drum said the Corps cannot
guarantee that residents will get
the same size lot upon their
return to the city because there
is "only so much land available."
"We can't guarantee that the
square footage will be exactly
the same," he said. "Some will
be larger, ~nd some will be
smaller."
The Corps will accommodate housing needs according to
family size and other necessiJ
ties considered. Residents will
pay extra if their future property is larger than the one
acquired by the Corps during
the redevelopment process .
Residents will not be
allowed to pick any size lot,
Robinson said, pointing out that
this requirement prevents individuals from purchasing, dividing up, and reselling the property upon relocation.
Tenants, Drum said, would
have the opportunity to return
to the city, but they won' t
receive the same benefits of
those who currently own property there.
When discussing funding the
Big Sandy ADD's participation
in the project, Drum said the
Corps could pay the organiza-
tion through funds received
from residential lot purchases.
Thompson said the fiscal court
may have funds available to
assist in paying the Big Sandy
ADD for commercial relocation
assistance.
Robinson said there will be
85 residential lots available in
Martin and 55 residents have
expressed a desire to return to
the city once the project is complete.
She wanted to know if extra
lots would be sold, and Drum
responqed by saying that the
Corps' primary concern is
replacing residents who are currently facing mandatory or voluntary relocation.
The benefit of allowing Big
·Sandy ADD to assist, Drum
said, is that the organization can
obtain other housing money to
assist residential property owners in Martin .
County Attorney Keith
Bartley suggested the utilization of the county's LINKS program.
"In six years and four
months , the flood project has
apparently increased from $56
million to $100 million,"
Thompson said. "The people of
Martin are going to be able to
get very livable homes above he
floodplain ."
Approximately four residential homes have been acquired
by the Corps, Bumgardner said.
The Corps planned the acquisitions of "very few" homes during the first phase of the redevelopment, which is currently
ahead of schedule.
Updated information about
the project is available online at
www .martinredevelopment .co
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Brooks
Herrick ,
Prestonsburg High School, son
of Robert and Pam Herrick, of
Prestonsburg.
• Jonathan Brock Kidd ,Allen
Central High School, son of
Craig and Laura Kidd, of
McDowell.
• Justin Robert Lawson ,
Betsy Layne High School.
• Joshua McKinney, Allen
Central High School , son of
Regina Parsons .
• Billy Ousley, Prestonsburg
High School, son of Bill and
Joan Ousley, of Martin.
• Adam Roberts, Betsy
Layne High School.
· • Kayla Sheppard , Allen
Central High School , daughter of
Anita and Dwayne Sheppard.
• Jayme Staggs, South Floyd
High School, son of James and
Katrina Staggs , of Wayland.
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Kimberly
Williams,
Prestonsburg High School,
daughter of Paul D. and Barbara
E . Williams, of Abbott.
In addition to the 12 students
selected as Governor's Scholars,
one student, Dianna Raechelle
Hall, Piarist School, was selected
as an alternate. She is the daughter of Joseph and Andrea Hall, of
Paintsville.
To be eligible for nomination
and selection, a student must be in
the 11th grade at the time of selection and be enrolled in a public or
private high school accredited
with the state of Kentucky, be a
current resident of Kentucky,
intend to return to his or her present school district for the next
school term and have taken the
ACT, PSAT or SAT test. There is
no minimum score requirement.
All applications are read blindly
and are given a "journal number"
to insure fairness.
Applications are scored in four
sections: Academic achievement,
student profile, essay and teacher
recommendations. Each section is
read by three selection committee
members. An average of these
scores is then tallied for that section and the four sections are
totaled . The selection committee
consists of college admission per_..
sonnel, college faculty members,
and educational leaders from different areas of the state.
TM Governor's Scholars
Program is held on three college
campuses for five weeks each
summer. The campuses for 2005
will be Bellarmine University in
Louisville, Centre College in
Danville, and Eastern Kentucky
University in Richmond.
Scholars must sign a contract
agreeing to stay for the full term
of five weeks, including weekends, without interruption and to
attend classes daily and to participate in the life of the community.
Governors' Scholars live in
college dormitories with separate
quarters for men and women.
They balance a busy academic
schedule in the sciences, m~the
matics , humanities and the arts
with a variety of co-curricular
activities and a rich residential
life. They choose from approximately 25 subjects, ranging from
physic al science to cultural
anthropology. All subjects are
taught in a nontraditional, interdisciplinary mode. There are no
grades or college credits given.
scientists,
writers ,
Noted
thinkers, .and business, government and educational leaders
visit, speak and serve as role
models . Student productions ,
publications, research, experiments help enrich the curricu- ·
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I want to let the people know that we have accepted 5
bids on the sale of East Kentucky Utilities Gas Company.
High bid was one mUiion one hundred fifty two thousand dollars ($1 ,152,000.00). I think the customers of
East Kentucky Utilities will be taken care of. The people
who have high bid have their own gas wells which could help the people on this
system.
P,S. PUBLIC NOTICE-The Fiscal Court has been asked to .cl.ose_a section of county road at Garrett off Rt. 80 that runs by the Hide Away Liquor
~and services Howard Branch and comes out by the Rock Fork Church
at the Knott County line. The section that we have been asked to close is frmn
the entrance above Moore's Hardware out to about the Hide Away LiquoL
They' ve asked us to take this section out of the county road system and i~stall.a
new approach at the Hide Away Liquor so that the old section can be filled m
for the Garrett Christian School. Anyone that objects to this or has any questions to this road closure can contact me at 358-9179.
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Remember the winter when school started in the dark?
You might if you're older than 35. It was when we tried daylightsaving time year-round to save energy. But it didn't work, right?
Well, it's back. sort of. As part of the energy bill that passed the
House of Representatives, Americans would end up with two extra
months of DST, starting on the first Sunday of March and ending
on the last Sunday of November.
But why? "Make" the sun go down an hour later, and energy use
will go down. Our roads will be safer. Crime will drop. And ... we'll
be happier.
"We all just feel sunnier after we set the clocks back," purred
U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., who is cosponsoring the latest DST
nostrum with Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich.
Back? Thought it was forward. Oh, well. Let's turn our clock
back.
The Arab world cut off oil sales to America (and raised oil prices
for Europeans) in late 1973 to punish cour1lfies that had backed
Israel. As one of several ideas to cut energy use (remember the
national 55 mile-per-hour speed limit?), America's clocks sprang
forward on Jan. 6, 1974, and weren't to fall back until at least
October 1975.
In DST's first month, 13 children nationwide died from vehicles
hitting them as they headed for school in the dark. School officials
complained: How does turning on lights and furnaces earlier save
energy?
After two months of this, the power industry looked at that winter's energy use before and after DST. The verdict: It barely
changed.
By then, Arab governments had lifted the embargo. Congress cut
DST down to eight months in the fall of 1974, let it revert to six
months a year later and made it seven months in 1986. So why
bring it all up again?
Oh, it seems we were wrong. A 2001 House Energy
Subcommittee document blamed those predawn child traffic deaths
on the weather. It also said the U.S. Department of Transportation
had found in 1975 that winter DST cut traffic deaths by 0.7 percent
to 1 percent and trimmed electrical use by 1 percent.
Upton said the latter adds up to 100,000 barrels of oil a day,
adding: "Every bit of conservation helps."
Well, of course. But how real is Upton's figure? According to the
same House document, the National Bureau of Standards in 1976
said the energy savings couldn't be proven and traffic deaths barely changed.
It's hard to see how moving an hour of darkness from the
evening commute to the morning rush cuts energy use in March and
November.
Real progress in energy independence doesn't come from gimmicks. It's silly to spring forward in the winter. Just leave DST
alone.
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I must begin this article with a slight confession. For the past couple of weeks now, I
have found myself second-guessing the
planned UNITE march for a drug-free community on May 1.
Before anyone comes down too hard on
me, please let me explain my skepticism. It
isn't as much that I opposed the march, but
that I wondered what are the plans that follow the march?
Of course, much of my skepticism comes
from being uninformed and really uninvolved in the UNITE efforts. Ultimately, I
decided that what was really at the core of my
problem was that I just kind of felt that it was
invading my life and I didn't have time to
join the march.
Since last night, however, my position has
drastically changed. First<lf all, I realized that
it isn't the footsteps between the Justice
Center and the football field that will make
the difference, but rather the unity among
people to fight against the enemy of drugs in
our community.
Hebrews 11:30 says, "It was by faith the
walls of Jericho fell down." It is by faith and
unity that we can defeat the stronghold that
drugs have on our people.
Secondly, I realized that the battle must
begin somewhere. There has to be a line in
the sand. This march is that line. It is a time
for people to say, "Enough is enough." We
want a commwrity where the access to drugs
is not so free and easy.
More importantly, though, I saw the need
for this march as I looked into the face of my
4-month-old son, because it is so precious to
look into that pure and innocent face and see
that cute smile. In too short oftime,he will be
one of those children that could fall into the
temptation of drug abuse. A£; parents, we
hope to raise him right so that he never considers drugs at all, but that job would be a lot
easier if many of those temptations were
removed. He deserves the chance to grow up
in a community that will protect him and
keep him safe. By marching, I take the first
steps to giving him that chance.
Look, like many of you, I could come up
with a hundred reasons why I cannot be thereif;
on May 1 to join
the march, "I'm too
busy." "I'm too tired." "It's too hot.'' "There's
a golf match on TV."
However, when I look into the eyes of
that 4-month-old, I have to ask myself about
the high price of my skepticism. I don't want
to look back someday and say that I could
have prevented some future problem if only
I had joined in on the march.
So, come SW1day, May 1, I plan to be
there for the UNITE march, not as a minister,
but as a father who is willing to do what it
takes to give my son the best life possible. 1_.,
I urge you as citizens of Fl.oy&,oW1ty to
care enough about your own f~~s to be a
part of this. I am not asking you to come
march for my child, but for your film.ily children and adults. Give the little time and
effort it takes to stand against the drug cul-
And he may be right! If he is, then his
knowledge and experience came from !tis
hands-on activity of making landfills and
filling in ditches on other people's property at Cushaw. The ditches that were filled
in along the roads and adjoining lands
have and will cause problems just like the
ones on U.S. 23. (By the way, Chuckles
has not responded to any articles asking
for it to be resolved.)
I learned that he is meeting with the
Transportation Cabinet officials to have
this problem corrected. Just think this
over: What on earth could a former prison
guard and tobacco dealer say to state engineers?
Don't worry, Grandma, about your old
cat taking the squats. Chuckles will take
care of it.
Merlene Dingus
Martin
awarded the "State Big Tree Award" at
the Garrett Park. This took place on
March 5, March 19 and April 2.
As a result of the power company
pruning/making cuts on the tree and
damage to its root system by the teeth
of the bucket of a backhoe, it no longer
is eligible for the "State Big Tree
Award."
I would like to comme
you on
your effort in trying to save ~uch a tre~
that other generations could share in its
historical value and for those that grew
up in the community that shaxe many
memories of the tree. It is satl, but the
tree is the last physical remaiQs of the
Garrett Consolidated School.
The following recommendations are
made as an aid for your decision-making regarding the tree.
1. The fork that overhangs the walking track should be removed and cut at
a slanting angle to provide water
drainage and as an aid to prevent further
rot of the remaining stump.
2. There is a large dead branch on the
other fork of the tree that needs to b ~
removed.
3. The last option would be to completely remove the tree.
Bill Francis
Mousie
ture.
If it should be raining and you think, "I
don't want to get out in the rain," just remember rain does now slow down the drugs.
You're too tired or busy? Drugs don't care
how tired or busy you are. I would much
rather this march invade on my time than for
the problems of drugs down the road.
Come be a part of Operation UNITE'S\11
march for a drug-free community.
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ext. 31
Meade doesn't
deserve credit
. According to the article entitled,
"Meade presents money to the county,"
the state General Assembly entrusted our
recently elected representative with
checks worth $3 million of coal severance
tax money that was due to the county.
Meade noted he worked hard to obtain
that money at the General Assembly.
Good morning, America! Where are
you?
Even Gov. Fletcher had to call a special
session and meet with a committee to
resolve issues of high insurance rates for
teachers and state workers.
It is my understanding that the coal
severance tax dollars have been given to
the county for a number of years. Correct
me if I am wrong!
You can get up now, Grandpa. (Poor
soul passed plumb out.)
The article brought to my attention that
Chuckles Meade believes he has found the
solution to the accidents at the location of
the Holiday Ion. He reckons that the problem is due to water buildup on the road,
which isn't draining quickly enough.
Historic tree
damaged
Editor's note: This letter was originally sent to County Judge-Executive
Paul Hunt Thompson.
As per your request, 1 have made an
inspection of the River Birch that was
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL
27, 2005 •
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BETSY LAYNE Our
• Lady of the Way Hospital celebrated the relocation of its Betsy
Layne Clinic with an open
house on Wednesday, April 20.
Our Lady of the Way
Hospitf,ll also introduced the
community to Betsy Layne
Clinic ', staff, including Boby
George Theckedath, M.D.,
board certified in endocrinology
and internal medicine, and Billie
Chaney Ratliff, PA-C, who
shares her time between the
Betsy Layne Clinic and Our
Lady of the Way Hospital's
~ Martin Family Health Center.
Visitors received information
on diabetes, free screenings,
refreshments and were eligible
for a host of door prizes.
"We are very pleased with
the relocation of our Betsy
Layne Clinic," said Kathy
Stumbo, OLW's president and
CEO. "We are also pleased to
have Dr. Boby on board. Dr.
Boby has excellent credentials
being board certified in both
endocrinology and internal medicine as well as being a very caring person. Also, Billie Chaney
Ratliff has been with us since
2()01 and is a valuable asset to
Our Lady of the Way Hospital."
"I am excited to be part of
Our Lady of the Way Hospital
and the community," said Dr.
Boby George Theckedath. "I
look forward to working with
the people."
"I am a native of Eastern
Kentucky and I enjoy giving
back to the community through
my work," stated Billie Chaney
Ratliff, PA-C. "My work is who
I am, not what I do. I appreciate
the relationship I have with my
patients."
Dr. Boby George Theckedath
and Billie Chaney Ratliff, PA-C,
may be reached at the Betsy
Layne Clinic now located at the
Unicourt Complex in Stanville.
You may schedule an appointment by calling 478-3636
Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our Lady of the Way
Hospital operates six rural
health clinics and is a member
of Catholic Health Initiatives.
Catholic Health Initiatives is a
national non-profit corporation
based in Denver, Colorado. The
Catholic Health Initiatives
health system, which is comprised of affiliated non-profit
corporations located in 19
states, includes 68 hospitals; 44
long-term care, assisted and
independent living and residential facilities; and five community-based health organizations.
Catholic Health Initiatives represents more than 67,000
employees and consolidated
annual operating revenues of
$6.1 billion. It is the second
largest Catholic health system in
the United States.
Dr. Prem Verma, Dr. Boby George Theckedath and Terry Hall.
Pikeville Medical Center forms Pikeville
Medical Development Corporation
PIKEVILLE Pikeville
Medical Center President Walter
E. May announced today that the
PMC Board of Directors has
approved the establishment of a
wholly-owned subsidiary Pikeville Medical Development
Corporation.
The new corporation, which is
up and running, has been created
for the purpose of promoting economic development in Eastern
Kentucky by primarily focusing
on developing health care delivery systems and hospital-related
projects that will spur the local
economy. Pikeville Medical
Development Corporation will
also work to promote various
types of economic development
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J OLW provided free screenings for the community.
projects that are not related to
health care.
The mission of Pikeville
Medical Development Corporation
is to:
•
Develop collaborative
research initiatives between PMC
and major medical research entities
in Louisville as well as Pikeville
College School of Osteopathic
Medicine and other similar institutions.
• Create an e-Health system at
PMC which will serve as a model
for other medical entities throughout the Commonwealth.
• Obtain public and private
funding for the development of
the local economy and for the
expansion of the programs and
facilities at PMC.
• Create a high-tech, regiom.J
research and development Institute
in eastern Kentucky to work with
other medical partners in fosterin,
advanced medical-related conct pt
and other new economy-type start
up companies.
• Encomage private compam
to locate in eastern Kentucky so a
to enhance economic stability.
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27, 2005
Herman Gene
Howard
Herman Gene Howard, age
7 4, of Athens, Ohio, died
Monday morning , April 25,
2005,
at
Rocksprings
Rehabilitation
Center,
Pomeroy, Ohio.
Born July 6, 1930, in Betsy
Layne, he was the son of the
late D.W. and Addie Calahan
Howard, and his late stepmother,
Myrtle
Hughes
Howard. He was also raised
by his aunt and uncle, the late
Garnet and Fred Slater of The
Plains, Ohio .
He was a graduate of Betsy
Layne High School (Floyd
County, Kentucky) and had
·d
f h Ah
been a rest ent o t e t ens, ·
Ohio, area since 1952. He had
been
employed
by
Ambassador Laundries Inc.,
Ohio University, was a partner
with the Columbus Dispatch
Dealership in Athens for 17
years, and retired from the
U.S. Postal Service in 1987.
After his retirement, he
worked as a greeter at the
Athens Wal-Mart. He was a
U.S. Air Force veteran of the
Korean War.
He is survived by his wife
of 50 years, Barbara Toban
Howard; a daughter, Lisa
(Don) Snyder of Athens,
Ohio ; a son, Kenny (Brenda)
Howard of Athens, Ohio;
three grandchildren: Lindsay,
Sarah, and Zack Howard; an
aunt , Norma Mullins of Betsy
Layne ; an uncle, Kermit
Howard of Dwale; and several
cousins.
In addition to his parents,
step-mother, and aunt and
uncle, who also raised him, he
was preceded in death by a
son , Dennis "Tug" Howard,
February 2005, and a granddaughter, Meggin Tripp.
Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday, April 28,
at 1 p .m., at Jagers & Sons
Funeral Home, Athens, Ohio,
with Buford Brown officiating.
Burial will be in the Bates
Cemetery, Athens , Ohio.
Friends may call at the
funeral home, Wednesday, 2-4
and 7-9 p.m.
Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
(Paid obituary)
Georgia Margaret
Rickman
Georgia Margaret Rickman,
61, of Cynthiana, formerly of
Floyd County, died Saturday,
April 23, 2005, at the Hospice
Care Center, St. Joseph
Hospital, Lexington .
Born December 20, 1943,
in Floyd County, she was the
daughter of Vannie Lewis
Rickman
of Washington
Court House , Ohio, and the
late George Rickman . She
was a homemaker and mother.
In addition to her mother,
she is survived by one son,
Jeffrey Neil Rickman of
Pickerington , Ohio; two
daughters: Maria Catron of
Cynthiana, and Wendy Crum
of Washington Court House,
Ohio; one brother, Clarence
Goble of Cynthiana; two sisters : Lorine Caldwell of Mt.
Olivet, and Kathryn Dunt of
Pickerington, Ohio; 11 grandchildren: Shawn, Danny,
Jonathan,
Kristy,
Billy,
Tommy, David, Jason, Taylor,
Rachel and Hannah; six greatgrandchildren:
Kourtney,
Isaiah, Caleb , Taylor Jade ,
Samjah and Elizabeth.
Funeral services will be
conducted Thursday, April 28,
at J l a.m., at Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin,
with Doug Lewis and Jim
Smith officiating.
Burial will be m the
Davidson Memorial Gardens,
in Ivel , under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral
Home, where services were
held on Tuesday evening.
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Malta Stewart Yates
Larry Douglas Tackett
Malta Stewart Yates, age 94, of
Perkinston, Mississippi, formerly of
Floyd County, the wife of the late
Joe Yates, passed away Thursday,
April 21, 2005, in Stone County
Hospital, Wiggins Mississippi.
She was born November 28,
1910, in Printer, the daughter of the
late James Floyd Stewart and Mona
Brewer Akers Stewart. She was a
member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints, in
Martin.
In addition to his father, he
Larry Douglas Tackett, age
55, of Beaver, the son of was preceded in death by one
Catherine A . Reynolds Tackett brother, Garry Dean Tackett;
of Beaver, and the late Paul and one sister, Rowena
Tackett, passed away Monday, Tackett.
April 18, 2005, at the Carroll
Funeral services for Larry
County Memorial Hospital, in Douglas Tackett were conducted Sunday, April 24, at 1
Carrollton .
He was born May 12, 1949, p.m. , at the Hall Funeral Home
in Prestonsburg, and was a Chapel, in Martin, with Jerry
retired coal miner and a U.S. Manns officiating .
Burial was in the Joe
Army veteran.
Cemetery,
in
Survivors include one son, Reynolds
Survivors include one son, Roy Garrick Tackett of Las Vegas, Beaver, under the professional
(June) Yates of Perkinston, Nevada;
two
daughters: care of Hall Funeral Home.
Mississippi; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Mitchell Ruehrwein of
Visitation was at the funeral
Joyce Yates; five grandchildren, and
home.
Milford, Ohio, Kristie Nicole
nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers:
Sterling
She was receded in death b her Tackett of Houston, Texas; one
Tackett,
Jimmy
Wendell
brother,
Winfred
Tackett
of
p
y
husband, her parents, and one son,
Sturgis; one sister, Vivian Kay Tackett, Waltrust Reynolds Jr.,
Manifred y:
Newsome of Beaver; three Dallis Kiser, '\.ndy J. Kiser,
at.es.
Funeral services for Malta
grandchildren:
Collin Keith Akers, and Cecil
Stewart Yates were conducted
Ruehrwein , Clay Ruehrwein, Newsome Jr.
Monday, April 25, at 10:30 am., at
(Paid obituary)
and Logan Jacob Tackett.
the Hall Funeral Home Chapel, in
Martin, with Elders of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Henry Franklin Fannin
officiating.
Burial was in the Davidson
Henry Franklin Fannin, age Brittany Compton, Nathan
Memorial Gardens, in lvel, under
67, of Martin, husband of Mary Compton, and Logan Fannin.
the professional care of the Hall
Funeral services for Henry
A. Schober Fannin, passed away
Funeral Home.
Franklin
Fannin were conducted
Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in
Visitation was at the funeral
Sunday,
April
24, at 3 p.m., at
the
Veterans
Hospital ,
(Paid obituary)
home.
the
Hall
Funeral
Home Chapel,
Huntington, West Virginia.
in
Martin,
with
Clergyman
Mark
He was born October 1, 1937,
the son of the late Otto Fannin Tackett officiating.
Tavis Floyd Colley
Burial was in the Mayo
and Alma Halbert Fannin. He
Tavis Floyd Colley, 42, of was a welder and carpenter, and Cemetery, in Prestonsburg,
McDowell, died Friday, April 22, a member of the AmVets.
under the professional care of
2005, at McDowell.
the
Hall Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife,
Born August 16, 1962, in Mary; one son, Franklin W.
Visitation was at the funeral
Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Fannin of Martin; one daughter, home.
Final Frasure Newport of Sandra A.
Pallbearers: Clay Fannin,
Compton
of
McDowell, and the late Tivis Prestonsburg; one brother, Otto Larry
Anderson,
Richard
Colley.
Fannin Jr,. of Proctorville, Ohio; Compton, Rick Ferrell, Bill Jack
Survivors, in addition to his one sister, Shirley Anderson of Moore, and Bill Bevins.
mother, include two brothers: Phil Martin; three grandchildren:
(Paid obituary)
Colley of Amelia, Ohio, and Tivis
Ray Colley Jr., of Cinncinnati,
Ohio; five sisters: Zella Wtlson, and
Lois Messer, both of Amelia, Ohio,
We would like to thank our famTariuny Noble of Prestonsburg,
Lynn Roberts of Ivel, and Hope
ily and friends for their sincere
Crager of Drift; two special nieces:
kindness during our time of need.
Nicole (Sissy Bug) Crager, and
We deeply appreciate the flowers,
Liesha Faye (LiLi) Meade, and
food and time provided, and most
several other nieces and nephews.
importantly, the thoughts and
Funeral services were conducted
prayers that provided us strength
Monday,April25, at 1 p.m., at the
when we needed it most.
Little Rosa Regular Baptist
The Family of
Church, at McDowell, with ministers of the Regular Baptist Church
Joshua Blake Thssey
officiating.
Baldridge
Burial was in the Frasure Family
Cemetery, in McDowell, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Wanda Gail Shepherd Pitts
Home, in Martin.
Wanda Gail Shepherd Pitts, 51 , of 1331 Jackson Hollow Road,
Visitation was at the church.
Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Martin, Floyd County,
Card of Thanks
(Paid obituary)
Lura Howard Hall
Lura Howard Hall, 91, of
Prestonsburg, died Saturday,
April 23, 2005, at
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October 20, 1913, in Floyd
County, she was the daughter
of the late Green Howard and
Lovelia Prater Howard. She
was a former bookkeeper for
Spurlock Food Service, and
attended the Community
United Methodist Church, in
Prestonsburg.
Her husband, Jonah Hall,
preceded her in death on
March 18, 1996.
Survivors include · one
daughter, Jeane Hensley, and
one son, William Alex Hall,
both of Prestonsburg; three
grandchildren: Terri Harris,
Bob Hensley, and Bonnie
Hensley, all of Prestonsburg;
and three great-grandchildren: Taryn Harris, David
Harris and Brooke Meade.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 25, at 1
p .m. , at the Carter Funeral
Home
Chapel,
in
Prestonsburg, with Rev.
Steve Pescosolido officiating.
Interment was in Davidson
Memorial Gardens, in Ivel.
The family has entrusted
arrangements
to
Carter
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers:
Denzil
Howell, Michael Waddles,
Howard Waddles, Randy
Wright, and Danny Waddles.
(Paid obituary)
Kentucky, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at
home.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie Shepherd and Wanda
Lee Smith Castle. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald
Junior Pitts II, on April6, 2005.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Junior Pitts; one son,
Johnny Lee Pitts, at home; one granddaughter; her mother,
Wanda Lee Smith Castle; three brothers: Larry Shepherd,
Michael Shepherd, and Randall Castle; one sister, Judith Tackett;
and several nieces and nephews.
·
Cremation and arrangements were handled by Gray Funeral
Home, of Gray, Tennessee.
(Paid obituary)
Ronald Junior Pitts II
Ronald Junior Pitts II, 26, of 1331 Jackson Hollow Road,
Kingsport, Tennessee, formerly of Martin , Floyd County,
Kentucky, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April6, 2005, at home.
He was the son of Ronald Junior and Wanda Gail Shepherd Pitts.
Ronald was a member of Christian Life Center of Kingsport,
Tennessee. He was also a licensed paramedic, and a member of the
Red Cross.
In addition to his parents, he was survived by one brother,
Johnny Lee Pitts, at home; one niece; his maternal grandmother,
several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ronald was the grandson of the
late John L. (Bud) Pitts Jr., and the late Delphia Pitts of Martin,
Floyd County, Kentucky.
Cremation and arrangements were handled by Gray Funeral
(Paid obituary)
Home, of Gray, Tennessee.
Card of Thanks
The family of Christopher Neil Newsome would like to express
a sincere appreciation to all the relatives, friends , and neighbors,
who helped to comfort us during our time of loss. We would like
to thank all those who sent food, flowers, and words of comfort
expressed. A special thanks to Clergymen Louie Ferrari, John
Allen, and Bobby Isaac for their comforting words. The
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist Church for all the kindness shown
to our family, the Staffs of Highlands Regional Medical Center,
Highlands Home Health, Cooley Medical, Hospice of Big Sandy,
Hospice of Bluegrass.• University of Kentucky Childrens Ho::.pit..tl
Pediatric Hematology Clinic, Bluegrass Ox.
\ anderbilt
Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, and Cardinal Hill
Rehabilitation Center, for all the loving care they provided, the
Sheriff's Department for their assistance in traffic control, and the
Hall Funeral Home for their kind and efficient service.
THE FAMILY OF CHRISTOPHER NEIL NEWSOME
Iwanna Moore
Iwanna Moore, 66, of
Wayne, Michigan, died
Friday, April22, 2005.
She was the beloved
wife of Cletis; dear mother of Lynn (Michael)
Duvall, Cheryl (James)
Com-mon, and Carol
(Jeffrey) Seelenbinder.
She is also survived by
six grandchildren, and 12
brothers and sisters .
Funeral services were
held Monday, April 25, at
11 :30 a.m ., at the Uht
Funeral Home, 35400
Glen-wood Rd., Westland ,
Michigan.
Visitation was at the
funeral home.
The family requests
memorials to Cornerstone Baptist Church .
Please visit and sign
a tribute at
www uhtfuneralhome.com
(Paid obituary)
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CATHOLICS
WELCOME YOU
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Card of Thanks
The family of Susie Ellen Dotson Burchett would like to
acknowledge, with heartfelt appreciation, all those who helped
in any way during the recent loss of our loved one. Than'k you
all so much for the food, flowers, prayers, and all the acts of
kindness shown to our family. We especially want to tbank
Clergyman Dennis Love for his comforting words, the Sheriff's
Department for their assistance in traffic control, and the Hall
Funeral Home for providing dignified and courteous service.
THE FAMILY OF SUSIE ELLEN DOTSON BURCHETI
Card of Thanks
The family of Milton Johnson would like to extend our heartfelt
appreciation to all those who helped in any way during the Joss of our
loved one. We appreciate all the food, flowers, prayers, and all the acts
of kindness shown to our family. A special thanks to Clergyman Louie
Ferrari for his comforting words, the Wheelwright Freewill Baptist
Church, for all the kindness shown to our family, the Sheriff's
Department for their assistance in traffic control. and the Hall Funeral
Home of Martin, Ky. , for their kind, professional, and courteous service. All your thoughts and prayers were a great comfort to our family.
THE FAMILY OF MILTON JOHNSON
Card of Thanks
The family of Dillard Royce Boyd would like to express our
appreciation to all those who helped in any way during the loss of
our loved one. We thank you for the flowers, food, and all the
kindness expressed. A special thanks to the Regular Baptist mlnisters for their comforting words, the Little Salem Regular Baptist
Church for all their kindness shown to our family, the Sheritrs
Department for their assistance in traffic control, and to the Ha11
Funeral Home for their kind and professional service.
THE FAMILY OF DILLARD ROYCE BOYD
The family of Alice Stephens Prater would like to express our
heartfelt appreciation to all those friends,. neighbors, and loved
ones who helped to comfort us during our time of sorrow. Thanks
to all those who sent flowers, or spoke kind words. We would like
to send a special thanks to Clergyman Roy Harlow for his comforting words , the Sheriff's Department for their assistance in
traffic control, and the Hall Funeral Home for their caring and
professional service. All your thoughts and prayers will never be
forgotten.
THE FAMILY OF ALICE STEPHENS PRATER
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Pikeville College president selected to
serve as SACS commissioner
Pikeville College President
Harold H. Smith
PIKEVILLE
The
Commission on Colleges for the
Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS) has elected
Pikeville College President
Harold H. Smith to serve as a
member of the commission's
Class of 2007.
SACS is a regional accrediting body in the South, and
accredits more than 13,000 public and nonpublic educational
institutions from early childhood
centers through university level.
The association is a nongovernmental agency, and membership
is voluntary. Founded in 1895
and headquartered in Decatur,
Ga., the Southern Association
works with schools and colleges
in 11 southern states from
Virginia through Texas, as well
as Latin America and around the
world.
The Commission on Colleges
serves as the recognized regional
accrediting body for institutions
of higher education that award
degrees. The commission's main
purpose is the improvement of
educational quality throughout
the region and the assurance to
the public that its member institutions meet established standards.
As a commissioner, Smith
joins a 77-member body elected
to represent approximately 800
institutions that are members of
the Commi.ssion on Colleges.
Commissioners determine policy
and review and make decisions
regarding the accreditation of
institutions and serve as a liaison
between the membership and
commission staff.
Smith has served as the president of Pikeville College since
1997.
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KCTCS president visits BSCTC
PRESTONSBURG - Dr.
•J Michael
B. McCall, president of
the Kentucky Community and
Technical College System, visited Big Sandy Community and
Technical College, on Friday,
April 22, to discuss strategic
planning.
Speaking in the newly reno" ated Paul and Elaine Gearheart
Auditorium on the Prestonsburg
campus, Dr. McCall looked
back at the accomplishments
that KCTCS and BSCTC have
had since 2000. He looked forward to the opportunities, goals,
lfl.) and vision for the college and
the system from 2006-2010. Dr.
McCall told the gathered faculty
and staff that a good plan was
necessary in order to gauge the
growth of any educational system. He also said that a good
plan must include a view of
where you started.
"The mission of KCTCS is to
improve the quality of life and
employability of the citizens of
the Commonwealth by serving
as the primary provider of the
following postsecondary education programs, training, and ser4~) vices: certificate, diploma, technical degree, associate degree,
and transfer programs; workforce training to meet the needs
of existing and new businesses
and industries; remedial and
continuing education; shortterm, customized training for
business and industry; adult
education; and associated services," McCall said.
He reminded the audience
that House Bill l dictated that
KCTCS address nine mandates
- ABE/remedial education,
professional expertise/technical
credentials, AA/AS transfer,
dual
enrollment/secondary
alignment, alignment of KCTCS
credentials,
workforce
training/expansion of industry,
continuing
education/customized B/I training, community welfare, and quality of life.
McCall went on to say that both
the college and the system are
exceeding all expectations.
"Enrollment has increased 57
percent system wide. BSCTC
enrollment has shown an
increase of 43 percent. Distance
Learning has had an increase of
1,564 percent system wide with
BSCTC's growth at 444 percent.
Other accomplishments for the
system include: dual enrollment
-153 percent, business and
Imtustry services - 23 percent,
new programs or program
options - 2079, Cisco academies- 10 regional, P-16 activities across the system and 2+2
transfer initiatives - 20," Dr.
McCall said. He went on to
detail over 17 other areas in
which KCTCS has excelled
including: new buildings, major
renovations, monies raised
through the "Fulfilling the
Promise" campaign, partnerships, economic development
and others.
"All in all," McCall said,
"what you have done here is
provide access to higher education and done it well."
Dr. McCall gave the assembled group a summary of the
accomplishments made by
BSCTC. In addition to the phenomenal growth in enrollment,
BSCTC has increased off campus offerings from 3 to 20, distance learning has increased by
444 percent, high school articulation agreements increased
from 3-28 and postsecondary
2+2 articulation agreements
have increased by 3. The college
has 17 new program offerings
and all programs at BSCTC now
complete an annual review.
Professional development has
increased for both staff and faculty. Business and Industry
training has seen a 50 percent
increase. The KY Highlands
Entrepreneurial Center is a
unique partnership between
local, state and federal government. The BSCTC "Fulfilling
the Promise" campaign has
raised over $673,000 thus far.
Dr. George D. Edwards,
President of BSCTC addressed
the college's strategic goals for
2006-2010. He said, "The number one goal for the college is to
become a 'Learning Centered
College.' Other goals include
accountability at all levels, to
provide access to educational
programs and services, to promote expansion of diversity and
global awareness, and to
increase economic opportunities
for citizens of the Big Sandy
region through workforce development and strategic partnerships to attract new business and
industry."
The meeting ended with a
question and answer period. Dr.
McCall complimented the college on the extraordinary growth
and appearance of the four
BSCTC campuses. The new
auditorium will be dedicated on
May 6, at 11 a.m. The public is
invited to attend.
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town because of the deplorable conditions that
now exist, which are devaluating our property and
business. We are trying to rectify the situation,
even if we must go to the courts.
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Council continue to haul dirt and debris through
town and also not allow parking on the streets. This
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APRIL
27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Community Calendar
Calendar items
will be printed as
space permits
Editor's note: To announce
your community event, you may
hand-deliver your item to The
Floyd County Times office,
located at 263 S. Central
Avenue, Prestonsburg; or mail
to: The Floyd County Times,
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY
41653; or fax to 606-886-3603,·
or email to: features@jloydcountytimes .com. Information
will not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on afirst-come,first-serve basis
as space permits.
Take a Stand!
The UNITE Coalition is hosting a anti drug march and rally,
Sunday, May 1, beginning at 3
p.m., at the Floyd County Justice
Center. Parking is available on
the riverfront lots around downtown Prestonsburg, the MAC,
the Prestonsburg Campus of
BSCTC. Shuttle vans and buses
will transport participants to the
march and rally sites. Let's Unite
to keep Floyd County Drug Free!
abouts, email to: angelapotterl995@yahoo.com
PHS Class of '84
The Prestonsburg High School
Class of 1984 is seeking members of the class for a 20/21st
year reunion, scheduled to be
held this corning July. If you
are, or if you know of, a former
classmate, please email to:
phs_class_of_1984@yahoo.com
, or call 606-638-3941.
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m., at
the Corps Recreation area, Jenny
Wiley State Park, Shelter #2.
Bring covered dish, table service, pictures, etc. All welcome
to attend.
BLHS High School Reunion
Classes of the 1930's, 1940's,
1950's and 1960's. To be held
Saturday, June 25 . For info., call
Joe Hinchman at 874-2821 or
Marvin Williamson at 478-3310.
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or Gene
Davis at 874-2873.
Senior Crimes College
Event to be held in recognition
of Elder Abuse Awareness
Month (May).
The Senior
Crimes College will be held on
Senior Expo
Tuesday, May 10, from 11:30
Sponsored by HRMC and area
a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Stumbo
agencies.
To be held May 4, at
Convention Center, Jenny Wiley
the
Jenny
Wiley State Park's
State Park. The event will begin
Stumbo
Convention
Center. For
with a FREE lunch, to be served
those
age
55
and
older.
Broad
at 11 :30; "Crimes College" will
range
of
topics
including
begin at 12:30. Seniors may
Exploitation,
learn about personal protection, Preventing
Nutrition,
Aging
and
Gardening
home safety, identity theft, and
Tips.
$5/person,
which
includes
current frauds and scams.
r
a
lunch
of
catfish,
soup
beans,
Sponsored by the Big Sandy
cornbread,
garden
salad,
cole
Council on Elder Maltreatment
·
slaw,
beverage
and
dessert.
For
and Atty. General Stumbo.
more
info.,
contact
Melissa
Registration is REQUIRED - no
fee to register. Call Steve Jones Vance, Dir.,of..Comm. Dev. 4t
at 1-800-737-2723, Angie HRMC, at 886-7468.
Owens at 606-639-4840, or
Rhonda Freeman at 606-4568725 to register by May 2.
Rec. Center Drama Classes
The Paintsville Recreation
Center will be offering an 8week drama class for youth, age
7 to 10. Classes will begin May
7th at the Community Center,
from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration will be this
Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m., at
the Recreation Center. A performance will be presented at the
end of the classes. For more
information,
contact
the
Recreation Center at 789-2612, ·
or Jayme Sparks, at 789-9794.
JCHS Class of '75
The Johnson Central High
School Class of 1975 will hold a
30-year class reunion on June
11. For more information, contact Marsha Cantrell at 789-2080
or Kathy Trimble at 297-3202.
HRMCComm.
Calendar • May
•May 10 - Mended Hearts,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
•May 10 - Senior Advantage,
Meeting Place A & B, 9:3011:30 a.m.
•May 14 - Child Birth classes,
Meeting Place A & B, 8 a.m. to 4
p.m.
•May 19 - Living Well with
Diabetes
Support
Group,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
For more information, call 8867424.
Attention: BLHS Class of
'85
It's been 20 years! Reunion is
being planned. If you are a
classmate, or if you know of a
classmate's whereabouts, please
email addresses to Debbie Hall
Parsons or Gwen Cecil at:
dochallparsons
@charter.net.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:30,
at the Presbyterian Church in
Prestonsburg. Classes are held
Monday, Wednesday,
and
Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the old R
& S Building. Classes are
offered by the Floyd County
Health Department. Call the
health department, 886-2788, for
more information.
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area C.A.P.
office is taking applications for
its "Senior Traini11g Program."
You must be 55 or older to apply.
In Floyd, call 886-2929;
Johnson,
call
789-6515;
Magoffin, call 349-2217; Pike,
call 432-2775; and in Lawrence,
call 638-4067.
· Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unemployed, and would like to make
money while being trained in
skills that will help you gain
employment, or become reemployed, contact Bill Little,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big
Sandy Area Development
District, at 886-2374. "Area
Employers are Looking for
Dependable
Workers
like
YOU!"
External Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 25
and older can earn a high school
diploma by demonstrating skills
learned on the job or in raising a
family. Flexible scheduling is
provided and confidentiality
maintained. Classes are held at
the
Carl
D.
Perkins
Rehabilitation
Center,
in
Thelma, Mon. thru Fri., with
evening classes on Thursday,
from 4:30-8:30. Contact Andy
Jones at 800-443-2187, ext. 186,
or Linda Bell, at ext. 160 to
make an appointment.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: lst Monday, 11 a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Cliffside/Prestonsburg: 3rd
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. , at
1
Cliffside Community Room.
David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin: lst Tuesday, 6 p.m.,
Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: lst/3rd Wednesdays, 10
a.m., Extension Office.
Prestonsburg: 2nd Tuesday,
1:30 p.m., Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of members (call 886-2668 for info.)
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group - Meets
on the second Tuesday of each
month at the First Presbyterian
Church (near Jerry's Restaurant),
at 6 p.m. For more info., call
Dana Caudill at 886-0265, or
Jane Bond at FCHD.
•Alzheimer's
Association,
East-ern KY Regional Office 24-hour Helpline, call 1-800272-3900 for emotional support,
local resources, and other information.
•MS Support Group - Meets
third Monday of each month at
7:00p.m. at the Seton Complex,
Martin. Offers group support for
MS patients and their caregivers.
•Overeater's
Anonymous
(O.A.)- Meets each Monday, at
3:30 p.m., at the St. Martha
Catholic Church, Water Gap
Road. For more info., call 8862513.
•US TOO! Prostate Cancer
Survivors Support Group - For
all men with prostate cancer and
their families. Group meets the
3rd Thursday of each month, at 6
p.m., at the Ramada Inn,
Paintsville.
•Community Weight Loss
Support Group
Meets
Thursday's at 6:30 p.m., at the
Martin Community Center. For
more info., call377-6658 . Those
who have had gastric bypass
surgery most especially welcome
to attend.
Meetings being
offered as support to anyone
needing extra support in dealing
with weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hour Crisis Line manned by
Certified Domestic Violence
counselors. Call 886-6025, or 1-
800-649-6605.
Remember,
"Love Doesn't Have to Hurt."
•Kentucky Baptist Homes for
Children - Free, confidential
assistance for unplanned pregnancy concerns. Talk with someone who cares about you and
your baby. Ca111-800-928-5242.
•Disabled? - You may be eligible for grant money to assist in
your daily living. For an application or more information, call
886-4326.
•A.S.K. (Adoption Support for
Kentucky) - Support group for
all adoptive parents (public, private, international, and kinship
care), foster parents and all others interested in adoption. To be
held the first Monday of each
month, at the Department for
Community Based Services
office, 1009 North Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg, from 6-8 p.m.
Childcare will not be provided.
For more information, contact
Dedra Slone, adoptive parent
liaison, at 432-4110 or 4227927,
or
email
to:
doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the Big
Sandy Area Community Action
Program, Inc. to find out about
child care services in your area,
the STARS for KIDS NOW
licensing standards program,
and how you can earn an income
by staying home with your own
children while caring for the
children of others. Find out
more by calling Cheryl Endicott
at 886-1280, or 888-872-7227
(toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
m
o
n
t
h
ly meetings at the Paintsville
Recreation Center. For more
information, call Trudy at 8899333 , or 297-5147. Everyone
welcome.
•Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Each Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m.,
in the Atrium Conference Room,
2nd floor, May Tower, Pikeville
Methodist Hospital. For more
info., contact Chris Cook at 606433-1119
or
christophercook@ hotmail.com.
$200 REWARD
This Is Buddy. He's been missing
from his home at Jenny Wiley State
Park, for several weeks. He's a one·
and-a-half years old Beagle (one of
the bigger Beagles). He weighs
about 40 lbs. Buddy has a health
problem. He has hereditary mange,
which Is not contagious to other
dogs, but he should not father any
puppies, because of the risk of
passing on this Illness. The mange
was not apparent when he was last
seen. However, trauma can bring on an outbreak. He was
wearing a red collar with Santa faces on lt. We love
Buddy and are praying for his safe return. If you've seen
Buddy, please call 886-2498. A $200 reward Is being
offered for his return home.
Women for Christ
Event to be held Saturday,
April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
at the MAC. Featuring Becky
Moss, speaker, and Mary
Holbrook, music. Tickets available at local Christian book
stores and by calling MAC at 1888-MAC-ARTS. Ticket price
includes box lunch.
Spring Poker Run
The Eastern KY Chapter of
Brothers
of the
Wheel
Motorcycle Club will sponsor
the run, proceeds go to
Motorcycle Repair Scholarships
for local students. Vendors,
silent auction (jewelry, food,
biker back pack, etc.), prizes,
food, music, fun! May 7th- registration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on
BSCTC-Prestonsburg campus.
All bikes and bikers welcome.
More info., call Todd at 7893431 or Deano at 297-3561, or
email
to:
easternky@botwmc.com. John
W. Hall Lodge F&AM
PHS class of '95
It's been 10 years! The PHS
class of 1995 is planning a
reunion. If you are a classmate,
or know a classmate's where-
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THE FLQYD COUNTY TIMES
27, 2005 • A
Trial
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followed him home afterwards,
where she proceeded to curse at
him and shout at his house mate,
Clifford Glover.
Taylor went on to note that
Sheila Dotson was very close to
her brother, Michael Lester, and
that Lester frequently accompanied her to Family Court proceedings, where Donald Dotson
always showed up with Glover.
Taylor winded up his statement by telling the jury that
Sheila Dotson and Lester were
seen parked across the road from
where Dotson was staying for
weeks leading up to the shooting.
Defense counsel Steve Owens
responded with an opening statement that told the jury that nothing was as simple as the prosecution made it out to be.
''The truth is, there is only one
eyewitness to the shooting
[Glover]," Owens said, noting
that Glover was a friend of
Dotson's and added that he was
drawing disability income.
Owens added that Glover's
sister will testify that he is lying
about witnessing Lester at the
scene. He also said that Lester
turned himself in to Kentucky
State Police when he heard he
was being sought in connection
with the shooting and that his
entire family came with him but
was not interviewed about the
matter.
The first witness called was a
minor who lived with the couple
and was the product of Donald
Dotson's previous marriage. The
child, who celebrated a birthday
on Monday, testified that there
was an altercation between the
Dotsons on April4, 2004, but did
not witness any violence.
The child also testified that
Sheila Dotson frequently complained about her husband and
often spoke about hiring a hit man
to do him in. The minor also testified that Sheila Dotson sent
them to stay with a neighbor
around the time of the shooting
and that Lester came to visit them
two days before the shooting.
The second day of the trial
began with a nurse and two doctors testifying about treating
Dotson for his gunshot wound.
Each noted that he lost a lot of
blood and had to be sent to the
University of Kentucky Chandler
Medical Center for surgery.
The nurse who did a history on
Donald Dotson noted that he said
he saw Lester's truck parked
across the street on the morning
of the shooting.
Donald Dotson testified next
and recounted that his wife came
to live with him three days after
running into her for the first time
since their school days. He said
that she told him she was in a bad
marriage and he offered to put her
up.
Though the arrangement carried no strings, he said that it
quickly turned into a relationship.
He also talked about coming into
money from an insurance settlement that allowed him to purchase
four properties, which he put in
their names. He also noted that he
expected to turn a profit on one
piece of property by leasing the
coal rights and that he expected
that deal to net him millions.
Donald Dotson also talked
about the incident that broke the
marriage and claimed that Sheila
Dotson threw herself down and
told others he had pushed her.
Donald Dotson was also asked
about the May incident during
which Sheila Dotson allegedly
tried to run him off the road. He
responded that she followed him
and Glover home and tried to run
them down and that her cursing
could probably be heard by the
911 operator he had called for
help. He nt .A that he obtained an
emergency protective order
against his wife after the incident
and said that she and sometimes
Lester routinely parked near his
Auxier Heights residence and
often got out of the car and
watched his property through a
fence he had around it.
'
Donald Dotson recounted the
day of his shooting, noting that he
saw Lester's truck across the
street. He remembered going to
his truck for a pack of cigarettes
and collapsing suddenly when he
was shot.
"I just went down, boom, like
a rock," Donald Dotson said.
He later testified that Lester
had lived with him and Sheila
Dotson for a while and said, "He
lived there until he was incarcerated for that other thing he did."
Steve Owens cross-examined
Donald Dotson and asked him
why he asked for a public defender for his divorce proceedings
Pikeville
• Continued from pS
• Link the economic engine
ofPMC with the economic development activities of governmental, non-profit and for-profit entities in eastern Kentucky.
The new corporation is staffed
by a chief executive officer, Jerry
D. Johnson, and an administrative assistant, Lauren Marcellino.
Pikeville Medical Development
Corporation maintains offices at
PMC in Pikeville as well as in
Louisville.
"I'm so excited about the
opportunity presented to me by
Pikeville Medical Center," said
Johnson. 'This is just one example of the long-term commitment
of Walter E. May and the Board
to the people of eastern
Kentucky."
May elaborated on PMC's
responsibility in helping to
increase jobs in the region.
"In Eastern Kentucky, we
have a lot of social, economic and
infrastructure problems," he
remarked. "All these problems
can be solved with the creation of
jobs. If we can create jobs, the
other problems will correct themselves.
Pikeville
Medical
Development Corporation is dedicated to contributing to the
growth of our local economy in
an important way."
PMC Chief Executive Officer
Joann Anderson expressed her
pride in the medical center's
efforts to better the community it
serves.
"Pikeville Medical Center has
always had significant impact on
this region in various respects,"
she noted. "Economic development is now another way that the
region's medical leader is striving
to benefit our people. I am
pleased with the Board's decision
to establish Pikeville Medical
Development Corporation and
look forward to the positive
results our new subsidiary will
produce
for
Eastern
Kentuckians."
Numerous leaders throughout
Kentucky have pledged their support of Pikeville Medical
Development Corporation.
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers stated,
"I'm excited about working with
the hospital and the development
corporation m their quest to help
improve the overall health and
economic wellbeing of the
region."
"Pikeville
and
Eastern
Kentucky are an important part of
our state," said University of
Louisville President Jim Ramsey,
"and the University of Louisville
looks forward to working with
Pikeville Medical Development
Corporation to increase economic
opportunity and the quality of
life for the people of this
region."
PMC has operated an Nute
care medical facility in Pikeville
for more than 80 years and is the
most expansive medical treat-
ment facility in eastern Kentucky.
PMC, eastern Kentucky's largest
private employer, is home to
more than 1,300 employees and
189 physicians representing a
wide variety of medical specialties and sub-specialties. The organization is a major catalyst for the
eastern Kentucky economy.
For more infonnation regarding
Pikeville
Medical
Development Corporation, contact Johnson at 502-423-9905 or
jjohnson@pmdc.us, or visit
www.pmdc.us.
To
contact
Johnson by mail, write to
Pikeville Medical Development
Corporation, 8303 Shelbyville
Road, Louisville, KY 40222.
when he was worth millions.
Dotson noted that he had yet to
make a deal on the coal and was
arrested for assaulting Sheila
Dotson with only $200 in his
pocket, which he used to get out
of jail.
Owens also attacked the
apparent motive of greed when he
commented that Sheila Dotson
would have gotten half of anything he earned, since her name
was on all of the deeds. Donald
Dotson responded that he had no.
idea about that and said he never
took her death threats seriously
either, but said that he changed
his tune after the shooting, saying, "After you get shot, it starts
getting serious."
Donald Dotson's friend,
Clifford Glover, testified last on
Tuesday and didn't seem aware
of any trouble between the
Dotsons.
"I thought it [their marriage]
was pretty good," Glover said.
He also testified to seeing
Sheila Dotson and Lester parked
nearby and noted that it was a
daily occurrence. He also testified
that she continued to do it after
the shooting and that it has continued since her incarceration
with a red pick up and a blue one
as well often parked across the
street and driving by the home.
Glover also recounted events
on the day of the shooting. He
said that Dotson left the porch,
where the two were drinking corfee, and went to his truck for cigarettes. He said that he recog·
nized Lester across the street and
saw him lean over the bed of his
truck with a black object in his
hands. He remembered hearing a
pop and then running to check on
Donald Dotson, whom he found
curled up on the ground in a fetal
position.
Glover said that his car wa"
covered in blood by the time the '
made the five-minute drive to
Highlands Regional Medical
Center, where he was told that h..:
gotten Dotson there in the nick of
time.
Wayne Taylor also asked
Glover about his sister, whom
Owens claims will testify he is
lying. Glover replied that she had
been staying with him for awhile
but he threw her out when his
girlfriend spied her taking drugs.
Glover noted that he had a 6-yearold in the home and didn t want
the child exposed to that sort of
behavior and added that he hadn ·t
heard from his sister since the
incident.
Glover will be cross-examined
by counsel for the defense this
morning.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The counties of the Big Sandy Area Development District
which includes Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike,
are having a Regional Water Management Planning Council
meeting in order to establish a Regional Water Management
Plan as required by KRS 224A and by SB 409. The meeting
will be held on the 5th day of May 2005, at the Office of the
Big Sandy Area Development District, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, at 12:30 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to address community wastewater planning efforts in order to complete the Wastewater
Sections of the Big Sandy Regional Water Management
Plan, update information regarding Legislative projects, and
update system information regarding existing and proposed
services within the region.
Public attendance is welcomed. Further meetings concerning planning goals and objectives will be scheduled and publicly announced.
For further information, please contact: Neil Parsons at the
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Big Sandy Area Development District at (606) 886-2374.
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The Pikeville College Symphony Band will be presenting its
annual spring concert Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.
Selections include music from the Civil War era and songs of
the sea, such as "The High Barbaree" by Pierre La Plante. The
band will also perform music by John Williams from the film
"Superman" and " Phantom of the Opera" by Andrew Lloyd
Webber. The band is under the direction of Brad Daniels, assistant professor of music and director of bands at Pikeville
College. The free concert is part of the Pikeville Concert
Association's regular season and will be held in Booth
Auditorium, Record Memorial Building. For more information,
call the Office of Public Affairs at 218-5270.
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items stolen, such as a Miller wire welder, Easy Clean
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torches and air compressors, various sockets, air
wrenches, air jacks and hand tools. Reward is being ·
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person or persons involved in the theft.
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BSCTC to dedicate renovated auditorium
PRESTONSBURG - The
newly renovated Elaine and
Paul Gearheart Auditorium on
the Prestonsburg Campus of
Big Sandy Community and
Technical College will be
dedicated on May 6, at 11
a.m. The public is invited. A
reception will follow the dedication.
The auditorium is located
in the Pike building and will
be named in honor of the
Gearhearts who have been
staunch supporters of the college for many years.
Paul Gearheart was a member of the Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College Board of Directors
from 1988 until 2001 and was
its chair from 1994 until
2000. He continues to serve
on the board as an emeritus
member and also serves on
the Big Sandy College
Educational
Foundation
Board.
The
Gearhearts
have
actively supported the college
through their gifts to improve
the facilities , to enhance the
scholarship program and to
enable faculty to engage in
professional development.
Funding for the major
refurbishment of the auditorium was one of many gifts that
Paul and Elaine Gearheart
have made to the college.
This project was part of the
Major
Gifts
Campaign
Corps
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headquarters in Washington,
D.C.
The project will also be contingent upon funding. No funding has been earmarked for the
Prestonsburg project beyond the
initial study.
"There is an approval
process, but this will be our final
recommendation," Conforti said.
Implementation of any structural work could be five years
away,
Conforti
said.
Nonstructural work, such as raising buildings out _of the flood-
presently in progress at
BSCTC. This $200,000 renovation project took approximately two years to complete.
"The new Gearheart auditorium will be a place where
students, employees and the
community can gather to
experience drama, music and
group meetings," said Dr.
George Edwards, BSCTC
president.
The newly formed BSCTC
Theatre Troupe and Big
Sandy Singers are already
scheduling productions in the
auditorium. ' The Butler Did
It' wil l premiere in the auditorium on April 22 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are free and are available at the door.
First
Assembl
of God
Martin, Ky.
Sunday School ...........10 a.m.
Morning Worship ........11 a.m.
Allen Central High School parent organization
members will be accepting nominations for parent
members of the School Based Decision Making
Council, until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th. All
nominations must be turned into Brenda Thrner, in
the front office of the high school. The election for
parent representative will be held on Wednesday,
May 11th, from 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and then
again, at 6 p.m., in the front office.
Sunday Night................6 p.m.
Wednesday Service .....7 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunrise
Service 6 a.m.
Family Nlte: Royal Rangers
and Misslonettes
Lorie Vannucci, Past o r
285-3051
plain and acquiring property outside of the protected area, both
on a voluntary basis, could begin
in three years.
The public meeting will take
place from 6 to 8 p.m., May 10,
in room 102 of the Johnson
Building on the Prestonsburg
campus
of
Big
Sandy
Community and Technical
College.
Anyone needing more information about the meeting can
contact Conforti at (866) 4013980.
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sold by the boundary, not by the acre or survey. Tract #1 will have a 30·
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SECTION
FLOYD COUNTY
Sports Editor
Steve LeMaster
Phone. (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
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Monday's games: Ashland Blazer 4 , Fairview 1; East Carter 11, Elliott Omnty 0; Harlan .4;
Leslie County 3;Knott County Ceotral4, Breathitt County 3; Lawrence County 5,Boyd County 0;
Letcher 12, June Buchanan 0 (6 innings); Paintsville 3, Allen Central L: Phelps 5, Shelby Valley 4;
Pike County Central 17, South Floyd 7; Pikeville 14, Matewan, W.Va.; Raceland 10, West Carter 0;
Williamson, W.Va. 2, Belfry 1.
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Rebels bounce Breathitt, KO Knox
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
•
EASTERN - Allen Central posted
back-to-back wins late last week. On
Thursday, host Allen Central turned back
visiting Breathitt County, beating the
Bobcats 9-4. On Friday, Allen Central
won its third straight game, scoring a 133 win over Knox Central.
In the victory over Breathitt County,
starting pitcher Brock Kidd got the win
Weight-management
program headlines
wrestling rules revision
~,
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INDIANAPOLIS -Rules addressing weight-management headlined the
15 rules approved by the National
Federation of State High School
Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules
Committee April 10-ll at its annual
meeting in Indianapolis. The rules subsequently
w e r e
approved
by
the
N F H S
Board of
Directors.
T h e
most significant
rule change
is the complete rewriting of Rule 1-3,
which outlines a weight-management
program. Under the revised rule,
beginning in 2006-07, stronger guidelines di~couraging rapid weight loss
will take effect. The revised rule
includes a hydration level not to
._, exceed 1.025, a body fat assessment ~o
J lower than 7 percent (males)/12 percent (females) and a monitored, weekly weight loss plan not to exceed 1.5
percent a week.
"The weight management rule
change effective 2006-07 is certainly
monumental," said Dave Carlsrud,
assistant to executive secretary of the
North Dakota High School Activities
Association and chairperson of the
NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee.
"While weight management has been
researched for many years and may
have been passed earlier, a number of
It, our states needed time to prepare for
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an effective implementation."
Another rule revision that involves
the weight issue is Rule 4-5-5, which
decreases the amount of weight a
wrestler is able to acquire during days
of consecutive competition. In the
past, wrestlers could gain a pound for
each day of consecutive competition.
However, under the new rule, a maximum of two pounds will be allowed,
regardless of how many consecutive
days are spent in competition.
"In the spirit of good weight management, the committee addressed the
issue of the additional pound
~ allowance for consecutive days of
competition ," Carlsrud said. "Now
there will be a maximum of two
pounds allowed regardless of the number of consecutive days teams may be
competing."
Other rules that address the issue of
(See WRESTLING, page two)
for Allen Central. Freshman Scott Little
came onto the mound late in the game
and finished off the Bobcats-.
"We finally started getting our touch
back," Allen Central Coach Ken
Johnson
admitted.
"Wilfredo
Dominguez, though he did not start, he
came off the bench with some help. He
played well.
Little also played big offensively for
the Rebels, smacking two doubles. Kidd
also helped his pitching cause, driving in
four runs . After going through somewhat
of a slump in the first half of the season ,
Allen Central junior Tyler Thrner picked
up a pair of hits in the win over Breathitt
County.
The Bobcats held strong early on.
Allen Central scored all of its runs after
the second inning.
"We needed some energy, something
to build on," Johnson added. "We have
had everything go sour on us in the last
week, and we just needed to break out.
We did against Breathitt, which
is a very talented baseball team
loaded with seniors.
We did the little things right
by bunting people over and
stealing bases and we got hits
when we needed them. That's
how you play good baseball and
that's what we did."
Allen Central 13, Knox Central 3:
(See REBELS, page two)
Akers signs to play
volleyball for Pikeville
Frye named
Stone Crest
Head Golf Pro
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG - During a press
conference held Tuesday morning,
StoneCrest Golf Course officials
announced the appointment of Richard
Frye of Jasper, Ga. as Head Golf
Professional, effective May 1. Frye brings
with him 20 years of experience in the golf
business with the last 16 years served as a
Golf Professional at two different Georgia
courses. He and his wife, Marsha are the
parents of four children.
Yesterday, during the morning press conference, StoneCrest also announced its
selection as the host site of the the 9lst
Men's
Kentucky
State
Amateur
Championship. The state tournament will
be held June 14-16 with a field of 156 of the
state's top male golfers vying for the prestigious first-place finish and winner's trophy.
Local qualifying for the Men's State Am
will be held at StoneCrest on May 23 and at
the London Country Club on June 1.
In addition, StoneCrest also announced
the lowering of its weekday rates to $28.
The weekday fee includes golf cart. The
rate will go into effect beginning May 1 for
play Monday through Thursday. The
Prestonsburg course's weekend rate of $38
will remain the same.
MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Betsy Layne High senior Breann
Akers made her college choice official Wednesday morning, signing with Pikeville College.
Right: Akers is pictured with Betsy Layne High volleyball
coach Christena Crase.
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BETSY LAYNE - Three-sport
athlete Breann Akers signed
Wednesday morning to play volleyball at nearby Pikeville College.
Akers, who is wrapping up her prep
career on the softball diamond with
Betsy Layne High, joins a promising Pikeville College program that
looks to contend in a competitive
Mid-South Conference. During
Wednesday morning's signing ceremony, Akers signed among family,
teammates, friends, coaches and
Betsy Layne High and Pikeville
College officials.
"We're very excited about
adding Breann to our roster," said
Pikeville College Coach Robert
Staggs. "Anytime you can land a
talented player from a successful
program you've found the ideal candidate for our level. We're very
happy to bring her aboard and welcome her to the Pikeville College
family."
Akers also made
quite a name for herself as a player for the
Betsy Layne High
girls' basketball team.
Moving on to the
college game, Akers
will join some talented
company. In the fall at
Pikeville, Akers will
compete for playing
time among several
experienced players.
This past fall , Hilary McKenzie,
a junior outside hitter from
Lucasville, Ohio, was named second-team all-conference in a poll of
the six coaches in the Mid-South
Conference, while teammate Kelley
Neace of Hazard was selected to the
academic all-conference club.
McKenzie led the league in
blocks last season, averaging 2.0 per
game. She finished the season with
212 total blocks, recording 131 solo
blocks and 81 block assists.
WYMT Golf Classic
scheduled for June 3
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
In addition, McKenzie led the
team in kills, averaging 2.53 per
game, and was second on the squad
in digs with an average of 3.05 per
game.
McKenzie and Neace are among
the top returning Pikeville College
volleyball players.
Once she graduates from Betsy
Layne High, it won't be long before
Akers joins the Pikeville College
volleyball program and begins
workouts.
PRESTONSBURG - The WYMT Golf
Classic began in 1994 and is again on schedule to equal or surpass previous success.
StoneCrest Golf Course is poised to again
host the WYMT Golf Classic. This year's
WYMT Golf Classic is scheduled for June 3.
"This year we are very pleased to partner
once again with StoneCrest Golf Course as
they host our tournament and share one of
the most beautiful and unique golf courses
in our state and beyond," said WYMT
General Manager Ernestine Cornett. We are
all looking forward to June 3 ."
Initially, when the WYMT Golf Classic
began, the winning team specified the
charity to benefit from the entry fees.
Beneficiaries, since that time, have included both Trooper Island and United Way of
Southeastern Kentucky, among others.
In 2003, WYMT went a different route,
deciding the charity portion of the event
(See WYMT, page two)
Compton headed to Cumberland
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG - Prestonsburg
High School senior Trevor Compton
has decided to continue his football
playing career and studies. This morning in a signing ceremony scheduled
for 10 a.m., Compton is expected to
sign with Cumberland College. Aversatile athlete who starred for
Prestonsburg both in football and basketball, Compton is headed to a
Cumberland College football program
that is making some significant noise
• in the Mid-South Conference. This
past season, the Patriots nearly pulled
off an upset win over Georgetown
College, finishing just short, falling in
the final seconds.
By signing with Cumberland ,
Compton will join a talented group of
Kentucky high school football players
headed to one of the NAIA's hottest
football program.
Other Kentucky natives headed to
Cumberland include Tyler Ayers of
Williamsburg, Ronnie Bowling of
Corbin, Adam Chaplin of Monticello,
Spencer Crutchfield of Lancaster,
Travis Cutter of Barbourville, Rafael
Diaz of Radcliff, Josh Frosch of
Williamsburg, David Grant of
Radcliff, Will Hill of Willian1sburg,
Brad Lawson of Williamsburg, Scott
Miller of Erlanger, Shea Moody of
Harlan, Eddie Partin of Siler, Paul
Schmidt of Jnez, Chris Thcker of
Steams , and Luke Watson of Pine
Knot.
Cumberland Coach Chuck King
expects a Jot of good things from the
incoming class.
(See COMPTON, page two)
Allen Central High School junior Taylor Elizabeth Mosley finished first last
Tuesday in a track meet held at Bob Amos Park In Pikeville. In the high jump
event, Mosley finished first with a jump of four feet, eight Inches, a mark that
now stands as a new ACHS record. Mosley also finished first in the 1DOmeter dash. She ran a time of 13.03.
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APRIL
27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
·Compton
• Continued from p1
"We are very excited about
our 2005 recruiting class," said
King. "Our coaches have
worked very hard at building
this Cumberland College program for years to come. I believe
this will be one of the best class-
es we have had in our short time
here at Cumberland College. We
have been able to address many
of the question marks left vacant
from last year's senior class. We
are still working hard at finishing this recruiting year. I do real-
ize we must get to the grass in
August before we really find out
what we have, but the potential
is pretty good. I am looking forward to the 2005 season and
many of these guys have a great
chance to make an impact."
Wrestling
• Continued from p1
risk minimization are Rules 43-3 and 7-1-2. Under the
change to 4-3-3, all pads worn
oy wrestlers must fit snugly
against the wrestler's body, in
order to prevent a hand getting
between the pad and the
wrestler. This rule would
include equipment that has lost
its elasticity, as well as new
products that leave a gap. Rule
7-1-2 addresses two moves that
will be made illegal - the
straight-back suplay and the
straight-back salto to the head.
Although the moves are seldom
used, they present a high level
of risk when performed, either
standing or on the mat.
The remaining 11 rules
changes are indicated in the
attached listing of 2005-06
NFHS wrestling rules changes.
Lastly, the major Point of
Emphasis for 2005-06 is communicable skin conditions,
which was a Point of
Emphasis in 2002-03 as well.
Among the suggested practices that coaches and athletes
should take are the daily disinfecting of all mats, immediate
showering and washing of
clothes and towels after practice, use of antibacterial or
deodorant soap when showering, use of detergent with
bleach or drying clothes on
"high" setting, use of clean
practice and match wear which
should be separated from dirty
clothing when taken to and
from school, consistent trimming of fingernails, and daily
disinfecting of all gear including head gear, shoes and neoprene sleeves.
Wrestling is the sixth-most
popular sport for boys at the
high school level, with 238,700
participants, according to the
2003-04 High School Athletics
Participation Survey conducted
by the NFHS. It also ranks
eighth in school sponsorship
for boys with 9,526 high
schools offering the sport.
Rebels
• Continued from p1
The Rebels won for the second
time in as many days Friday,
beating visiting Knox Central
in a game that was shortened
due to an offensive explosion
from the host team. The Rebels
got off to a good start and
maintained momentum en
route to a 13-3 win.
Allen
Central
senior
Wilfredo Dominguez got the
win for the Rebels, pitching 4
l/3 innings. Little shut the visiting Panthers down in the fifth
inning. Turner, Jacobs and
Little all carried potent bats in
the Knox Central game, combining for eight hits in 10 at
bats . The Rebels pushed across
eight runs in the fifth inning to
end the contest in five frames.
"Knox (Central) is a pretty
good team," said Allen Central
Coach Ken Jopnson. "They
didn't back down and played us
close.
We just got the bats going
and took advantage of a couple
mistakes. That's what you have
to do to win games. Tyler
Turner is finally back playing
like he is capable. I can't wait
to see the second half of the
season. We will be a much different team I do believe."
Yesterday evening, Allen
Central was pitted against
Betsy Layne in a 58th
District/Floyd
County
Conference game. Results were
unavailable at press time.
Paintsville 3,
Allen Central!
PAINTSVILLE - Senior
pitcher Josh LeMaster took the
hill for Paintsville Monday
when Allen Central visited.
LeMaster pitched three innings
of no-hit baseball before fellow
senior Matt Hensley came on in
relief and held back the Rebels.
Paintsville won 3-1.
Two of Paintsville's three
runs were unearned. Paintsville
pitchers held Allen Central hitters to just two hits. Allen
Central
senior
Ryan
Hammonds had one of Allen
Central's two hits, a solo home
run that came with two outs in
the seventh inning.
Scott Little pitched well for
Allen Central, but the Rebels
lacked offensive power.
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· WYMT
• Continued from p1
would be permanently assigned
to benefit the Tony Turner
Memorial
Broadcast
Scholarship Fund.
Each recipient of the Tony
Turner scholarship excels and
shows promise toward success
in journalism, communications, TV broadcasting and/or
other related fields. This year's
recipient of the award is Jordan
T. Atkinson ot Pike County
Central High School.
Emily
Green
of
Middlesboro High was the
2003 recipient, and Williams
B. Sears of Harlan High was
the 2004 recipient.
Atkinson will be invited to
receive his award during this
year's WYMT Golf Classic.
Tulane defeats Louisville.
•
4-1 lfl C-USA title match
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOUISVILLE - Defending
champion and top-seed Tulane
defeated Louisville 4-1 in the
championship match of the 2005
Conference USA Men's Tennis
Championship Sunday at the
Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. The No.
19 Green Wave snapped the
Cardinals' 42-rnatch win streak at
home.
Dmitriy Koch and teammate
Alberto Sottocorno, the No. 35
doubles team in the nation,
clinched the doubles point at
the No. 1 spot with a 9-8 (7-2)
win over No. 49 Jeremy Clark
(Prestonsburg HS) and Jakob
Gustafsson. Tulane posted the
first win in doubles play at No.
2 as Ted Angelinos and Jacobo
Hernandez beat Louisville's
Slavko Radman and Jhonny
Berrido, 8-5. The Cards' Damar
Johnson and Mark Kennedy
posted a 9-8 decision over
David Goulet and Jonah KaneWest of Tulane at No. 3 to even
the doubles matches.
In singles, No. 75 Johnson
put a point on the board for
Louisville with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Koch. Tulane responded
with three wins, including the
match-clincher at No. 5 as
Sottocomo edged Clark, 7-5,76(2). Kane-West defeated U of
L's Berrido, 6-1, 7-5 at No.4,
while
Angelinos
beat
Gustafsson at No.3, 6-4, 6-2.
"Obviously, it hurts, not
being able to win the championship at home after being this
close," said Louisville assistant
coach Mark Beckham. "We are
very proud of how our team
competed this weekend and
throughout the whole season.
They have accomplished some
things that have never been
done in the program. This team
should be remembered as one
of the best this university has
ever had. I don't think we are
finished with our season, we
hope to get an NCAA at-large
bid and we'll keep preparing."
Tulane (21-5) earns the
league's automatic bid to the
NCAA Championship.
Louisville (21-9) is currently
No. 34 in the Intercollegiate
Tennis Association team rankings.
The NCAA tournament
selections and sites will be
announced VVednesday, May 4
at 4:45 p.m. (EDT).
BRIEFS:
Garciapa1rwa to have surgery
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CIDCAGO - Chicago Cubs
shortstop Nomar Garciaparra
plans to have surgery on his
injured groin Wednesday in
Philadelphia and hopes to play
again this season.
The procedure does not
involve reattaching a ruptured
tendon. It will involve cleaning
up other tissue around the
groin.
The operation will be performed in Philadelphia by Dr.
William C. Meyers.
Garciaparra said there's no
timetable for his return.
Garciaparra is on the 15-day
disabled list. He was injured
last Wednesday in St. Louis
when he slipped running out of
the batter's box.
Ellis declares for
NBADraft;
Williams staying at
Duke
JACKSON, Miss. - High
school star Monta Ellis will
enter the NBA draft, his coach
told The Associated Press.
Jackson
Lanier coach
Thomas Billups told the AP
that there will be no press con-
ference or elaborate ceremony
at the high school.
Ellis, the national high
school player of the year
according to one evaluation service, had until May 14 to decide
whether to enter the draft pool.
• Shelden VVilliams will skip
this year's NBA draft and return
for his senior year at Duke.
Williams, the ACC Defensive
Player of the Year last season and
a rugged inside presence who
earned third-team all-America
honors from The Associated
Press, was considered a potential
candidate for the draft.
Williams said in a statement
that he has decided to pursue
his goal of earning a degree.
Track announces pre-race
milkshake testing
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Churchill
Downs, where the 2005
Kentucky Derby will be contested in less than two weeks, said it
would require pre-race tests during the spring meet for a practice commonly known as "milkshaking."
The policy will require every
horse entered in races during the
April 30-July 10 meet to have a
blood test. Failure to comply
will result in the horse being
scratched from the race and will
count as a violation of the policy, the track said Monday.
Penalties for positive results
range up to banning a trainer for
a year and barring any horses in
the trainer's care at any
Churchill Downs facility for six
months, for a trainer's third
offense.
A "milk:shake" is made of
baking soda, sugar and some
electrolytes. It is believed to
increase the concentration of
carbon dioxide in a horse's
bloodstream and Jessen lactic
acid buildup, thereby warding
off fatigue .
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•
Rockport ·Harbor
off Triple Crown trail
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA
Rockport Harbor, a former top
contender for the Kentucky
Derby, is off the Triple Crown
trail.
Owner Rick Porter decided
not to run the injury-plagued 3year-old colt in any Triple
Crown races after a poor showing in the Lexington Stakes on
Saturday, the final prep race for
the Derby.
Rockport Harbor trainer John
Servis and jockey Stewart
Elliott, who helped lead Smarty
Jones to wins in the Derby and
Preakness Stakes last year, will
now point the colt toward stakes
races in the summer.
Rockport Harbor was sixth in
a seven-horse field at the
Lexington Stakes at Keeneland
on Saturday, a finish that
prompted Porter to make a
tough decision.
"We could probably get him
ready for the Preakness and the
Belmont, but in our judgment,
giving him a break and pointing
to some good summer stakes is
the better option for him.,"
Porter said Sunday in a posting
on Rockport Harbor's Web site.
Unbeaten in four starts as a
2-year-old, Rockport Harbor has
struggled with health problems,
including a gash in his right rear
leg and a blood clot in his neck.
In his only other 'race this
year, Rockport Harbor finished
second by a half-length to
Greater Good in the Rebel
Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
"He has missed a lot of training and gotten off his schedule
for the Triple Crown," Porter
said. "He will ship back to
Philadelphia Park ... and resume
training.
"When John (Servis) feels he
is settled enough and training
great, we will look for a race.
Some early thoughts are to
eventually point for the Haskell
or Travers."
Feeling the heat: Telfair jump to
NBA chronicled in documentary
by CHRISTY LEMIRE
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK - Sebastian
Telfair
was
at
Jay-Z's
Manhattan nightclub with his
family, watching TV and waiting for the 'announcement from
the Madison Square Garden
podium that would send him
across the country and change
his life.
The Br9oklyn point guard
with a dazzling mix of smarts
and skills was selected by the
Portland Trail Blazers with the
13th pick in last year's NBA
draft.
That moment is captured by
director Jonathan Hock and cinematographer
Alastair
Christopher in "Through the
Fire." The documentary made its
world premiere at the Tribeca
Film Festival - a mere subway
ride away from the Coney Island
housing project where Telfair
grew up - and chronicles the
soul-searching of one of the most
publicized high school players to
come out of New York.
''I'm not a pro basketball
scout, but he's a basketball
prodigy," Hock said. "They've
been talking about him since the
sixth grade."
Telfair was the fourth high
schooler drafted that year, the
latest in a growing line of abundantly gifted players ready to
tangle in the NBA with no college interruption, a trend the
NBA would like to halt with a
minimum age limit of 20.
This was no easy choice and
no easy time for Telfair, a 6foot, 160-pounder who led powerhouse Abraham Lincoln High
School to three New York City
public league titles and one state
championship. NBA scouts
tracked his every point and
assist during his senior year. A
sneaker deal was thrown at him
by Adidas. He made it to the
cover of Sports lllustrated.
And always present, like a
great weight, there was the decision: Go pro or attend Louisville
and play for Rick Pitino? His
cousin Stephon Marbury of the
New York Knicks spent a year at
Georgia Tech before he was
selected fourth in the NBA draft.
His half brother, Providence's
Jamel Thomas, dreamed of
NBA stardom but wasn't chosen.
Hock originally planned a
short piece about high school
players heading directly to the
NBA- like Kobe Bryant, Kevin
Garnett and LeBron James- for
HBO's "On the Record With
Bob Costas." What he found
was a more compelling story.
"Clearly someone was going
to be next, and it was going to
be very interesting to watch it
happen," Hock said. "And the
person people were talking
about was Sebastian. And I'd
been out to Coney Island and I'd
seen him play and nobody really
thought that it would happen for
him because he's small, but
everyone was kind of rooting
for him."
Telfair, who turns 20 in June,
always believed he was ready to
play with the big boys, but
admits he still has a lot to learn.
He started toward the end of the
season after Portland coach
Maurice Cheeks was fired, and
finished with an average of 6.8
points and 3.3 assists in nearly
20 minutes a game.
"It's the way they play the
game, it's the NBA game,"
Telfair said. "If I'd have played
the entire season I'd have been
rookie of the year."
"When you get to the NBA,
everyone has that same talent
you've got, that same ability ....
It's a mental game just as much
as physical," he added, flashing
one of his frequent smiles.
In 1994, when Steve James'
documentary "Hoop Dreams"
came out, it was a novel idea to
1\
~
follow high school basketball
players with professional aspirations.
"I think basketball is bigger
now. They're starting at a
younger age," Telfair said. "You
got kids like my lit e brother
(Ethan, 10) right no is on the
basketball court eve~day. In
school, they have b ketball
tournaments. In surn.n\ r, they
have basketball camps. They're
starting at a younger age and so ~
guys are developing into be better players younger than what
they usually were."
Hock- whose credits include
the ESPN series "Streetball" and
the IMAX movie "Michael Jordan
to the Max" - said more, high
school kids are entering the NBA
draft now "because they can."
"To go to college for a year
doesn't really do much for them
- the scouts are all watching the
high school games," he said.
And Hock's camera was,
watching Telfair.
"I kind of got used to it after
a while, and that's why\! think it
turned into be a great cl~cumen
tary - because I put my guards
down," Telfair said. "I didn't
even know the camera was there
half of the time. I was just being
myself. Or when I'm playing
and I'm into the game, I forget I
got a mic on and I say something. They actually have the
real me on film."
The Trail Blazers failed to
make the playoffs and their sea- ~
son is over. Telfair plans to
catch up with family and friends
in Coney Island, where he said,
"I must get Chinese food." His
mother chose to stay in the
neighborhood despite her son's
newfound NBA wealth. And
that makes it all very familiar
for Telfair.
The difference now is that he
drives his Bentley to visit her.
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NBA: Pacers 82, Celtics 79
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON - Reggie Miller
still had a big shot left in his 39year-old body.
Miller hit a 13-footer for
Indiana's last basket, capping
his 28-point game and leading
the Pacers to an 82-79 win over
the Boston Celtics that tied their
playoff series at one game,each
Monday night.
It was quite a comeback for
the Pacers and Miller, who hit
just one of seven shots and scored
seven points in Boston's 102-82
opening win Saturday night.
After Miller, who plans to
retire after the season, gave the
Pacers the three-point lead,
Ricky Davis missed a jumper
with 31 seconds to go and
Jermaine O'Neal rebounded for
Indiana. Anthony Johnson then
missed from the left comer with
6 seconds remaining and Paul
Pierce rebounded for Boston.
But Pierce, who led the
Celtics with 33 points, missed a
very long 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds to go. Johnson rebounded
again and kept the ball until
time expired.
The best-of-seven series ._1
shifts to Indiana on Thursday
night for Game 3.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
IBC: Bears eliminated
by Newman
TIMES STAFF REPORT
~
ROCKFORD, Ill. - The
dream of qualifying for the
national tournament has been
reaLized for the men's bowling
team at Pikeville College, and
as time passes it will resonate in
their minds as a triumphant time
in their lives. Soon it will pass
the pain of falling in the first
two rounds of the tournament.
On
Friday
afternoon,
Pikeville fell to Newman
University 4-3 in the second
round of the 2005 IBC national
men's bowling tournament.
However, the senior class
will leave the program knowing it's in good hands, having
gotten it to the pinnacle of college bowling with its first trip
to the nationals.
Pikeville took a 2-0 lead
early on, rolling to a 200-190
win in the opener and following with a 204-188 decision.
Newman rallied to tie, however, scoring 193-188 and 209174 wins to even the match and
make it a best-of-three contest
for the win.
Pikeville struck first, winning 224-220 in the fifth game,
but Newman, the fifth seed in
the tournament, recovered with
a 208-181 win and then taking
the deciding game 203-182.
The Bears
won the
Chattanooga Sectional qualifier
for their flrst trip to the national
tournament last month. It's their
first appearance in the five-year
history of men's bowling at
Pikeville.
Lady Bears bounced
by West Texas A&M
TIMES STAFF REPORT
~
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ROCKFORD, Ill. - The
dream of back-to-hack national
championships ended Saturday
morning at The Cherry Bow1
for Pikeville College, which
lost consecutive best-of-seven
matches to West Texas A&M
by identical scores of 4-0.
After yesterday's rousing
performance, it appeared
Pikeville had put the struggles
of Thursday behind it. But on
Saturday morning, it was the
Buffaloes that had the confidence and swagger normally
associated with the Lady
Bears, who were never able to
gain any momentum.
After rolling 48 strikes and
leavin&,only 11 open frames in
13 gal!es on Friday, Pikeville
finished its eight Saturday
morning games with 18 strikes
and 21 opens.
Meanwhile, West Texas
A&M took command early and
never looked back. They fmished the morning rolling 43
strikes while leaving only 13
open frames, with two of them
coming in the lOth frame of
two games easily decided.
Pikeville didn't lose these
games, West Texas A&M took
control and won them.
The morning began with a
195-171 win for the Buffaloes,
who rolled six strikes in the
win. Pikeville, meanwhile,
managed only two to fall
behind 1-0. Game two saw WT
open with four consecutive
strikes to build a 109-65 lead
through four and cruise to a
198-154 win.
Two more long series of
strikes was the difference in the
last two games of the first
match as well. They rolled five
straight from two through six
to win the third game 199-166,
and four in a row from six
through nine for a 237-157
decision in game four.
The brief break between the
matches wasn't nearly enough
for Pikeville to regain its composure. Game one saw the
Buffaloes win 156-155, but
Pikeville drew close only when
WT left the lOth frame open.
Five strikes were scattered
through game two, a 183-170
win for WT. Pikeville, meanwhile, managed only three,
leaving as many frames open.
West Texas moved within
one game of the finals with a
201-179 win, striking six more
times, including a double in the
lOth. Again, Pikeville managed
only two strikes in the game.
The deciding game finished
192-165, as an open eighth
frame for Pikeville and consecutive strikes in seven and eight
blew open a 103-101 game
through six.
Pikeville received the tournament's third place trophy in a
ceremony after the championship game.
II VOLLEYBALL:
ACMS wins second straight
~
TIMES STAFF REPORT
EASTERN - A balanced
team effort led the Allen
Central Middle School volleyball team to a 2-1 victory over
Betsy Layne. The Rebels prevailed in a match that included
three games: 21-9, 21-23, and
21-9.
It was a "Killer-B Night" for
the Allen Central Middle
School volleyball as Brittany
Hodge and Brittany Johnson
combined for seven of the 11
~ kills the Rebels logged. Hodge
pounded in four floor-waxers
for a .600 percentage and committing, an error in hitting
attempts for a .800 on the
night. Johnson slammed in
, three stingers in four attempts
with no errors, for a perfect hitting average of 1.000 and a
.750 kill percentage.
Koko Martin and Hannah
Howard ran the Rebel offense
17 times, committing only one
error. Martin earned five assists
, in eight tries, setting Hodge for
two kills, Johnson for two kills,
and Natalie Glime for one kill.
Howard earned four assists in
nine attempts, setting Hodge
for two kills, Johnson for one
kill, and Kimbo Blevins for
one kill. Chelsie Cordial and
Brittany Clark each got an
assist as Cordial set up Sasha
Jones for a kill and Clark
placed one for Brittany Smith.
The Rebel defense prevented 67 Bobcat attempts for
points in 77 tries. Glime led
the Allen Central girls with
three confirmed digs and
Howard dug up two setting up
a strong attack offense. In addition, Tiffany Clark and her twin
sister Brittany, Blevins, Martin.
Johnson, and Hodge each
received a dig allowing the
offense to set up and score.
The Rebel serving game
was not strong putting only 75
percent in play. However, it
placed 4 7 serves into the
Bobcat reception formation
that resulted in 11 aces.
Leading the ace production
was Johnson and Martin, banging in three apiece. Hodge
dropped in two and Blevins,
Cordial, and Jones each recorded one ace.
The Rebels improved to 5-3
on the season.
Rebel B-team records a victory: The Allen Central sixth
and seventh grade team earned
a victory on a very strong serving performance, winning 2-0
(18-16, 18-4).
Whitney "Hootie" Ousley
recorded two aces and put the
ball in play 13 times against
three errors. Morgan "Squirt"
Wright and Kelsey "Irish"
Jones also landed an ace each.
Wright put the ball in play
eight times with one error
while Jones hit it over six times
committing an error. The Rebel
girls prevented 19 Bobcat point
attempts in 19 tries. Hannah
"Fuzzy" Farmer and Ousley
dug it up six times each and
Brianna "Phooey" Halbert
retuned it three times.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
27, 2005 • 83
Kentucky, Barkley lakes to host
Wal-Mart BFL LBL Division
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KUTTAWA - The LBL
Division of the $8.4 million
Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League
will visit Kentucky/Barkley
Lakes near Kuttawa May 7 for
the third of five regular-season
events. As many as 200 boaters
and 200 co-anglers are expected
to compete in the tournament,
which will award as much as
$39,000 in cash, including as
much as $5 ,500 to the Boater
Division winner.
Kuttawa Ramp in Kuttawa
will host the takeoff and weighin at 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
respectively. Anglers will compete for prize money as well as
points that count toward postseason competition. Every angler
who receives weight credit in a
tournament earns points, with
200 points going to the winner,
199 for second, 198 for third,
and so on except for the seasonending Super Tournaments,
which award 300 points to the
winner, 299 points for second,
298 for third, and so on.
If the winner is a participant
in the Ranger Cup incentive
program, he will receive a
$1 ,000 bonus from Ranger
Boats and $500 from Yamaha if
his boat is powered by Yamaha.
(Ranger will award $500 to the
highest-finishing Ranger Cup
participant if not the winner, and
Yamaha will kick in $250 if the
boat is powered by Yamaha.) If
the winning boater uses only
Garmin electronics during the
event and at least one product is
a qualifying unit, Garmin will
also award a $1,000 bonus.
Bombardier will award $1 ,000
to the winning boater if the winner's boat is equipped with a
qualifying Evinrude Direct
Injection outboard. That's a
potential top award of $8,500
for anglers who meet contingency guidelines.
The winning co-angler will
earn as much as $2,750 cash.
The angler who catches the
biggest bass of the day in the
Boater Division will earn as
much as $1,000, and the coangler big-bass winner will earn
as much as $500.
The top 40 boaters and coanglers in each of the BFL's 28
divisions at the end of the season are eligible to advance to
regional competition. Seven
$110,000 regional championships will each send six
boaters and six co-anglers to the
2006 All-American championship, which will feature a $1
million purse and a top award as
high as $140,000. Anglers who
compete in all five regular-season events within a division but
do not advance to regional competition are eligible to compete
in the Wild Card, which will
also send six boaters and six coanglers to the All-American for
a championship field of 48
boaters and 48 co-anglers.
The top 40 LBL Division
boaters and co-anglers will
advance to the Lake Cherokee
Regional near Morristown,
Tenn., Oct. 4-8 and will compete against anglers from the
Buckeye, Illini and Piedmont
divisions for an All-American
slot. The top 40 anglers from
each division may also advance
to the EverS tart Series in 2006.
LBL Division anglers will next
visit Kentucky/Barldey Lakes in
Hardin June 25 for their fourth
regular-season event. A two-day
Super Tournament, the division's
fifth and fmal event, will be held
on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes in
Kuttawa Sept. 24-25. For more
information or to enter a tournament, call (270) 252-1000 or visit
FLWOutdoors.com.
If the May 7 tournament is not
yet full, entries will be accepted
at tournament registration, which
will be held May 6 from 4 to 7
p.m. at the WaL-Mart located at
500 US Hwy 62 in Princeton.
Entry fees are $200 for boaters
and $100 for co-anglers.
In BFL competition, boaters
supply the boat and compete
from the front deck against
other boaters. Co-anglers compete from the back deck against
other co-anglers.
Illegal attire penalty modified
at swimming rules meeting
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INDIANAPOLIS
Beginning with the 2005-06
school year, high school swimmers discovered to be wearing
illegal attire or jewelry no
longer will be automatically disqualified from further competition.
The revision to Rule 3-3-4
was among seven rules changes
approved by the NFHS
Swimming and Diving Rules
Committee at its annual meeting
April lO-ll in Indianapolis. The
rules
subsequently
were
approved by the NFHS Board of
Directors.
In the past, a swimmer wearing illegal attire or jewelry was
disqualified from the event.
With the revision, the studentathlete will no longer be
allowed to participate in an
event until the attire or jewelry
is replaced or removed, but will
not be disqualified unless he or
she refuses to adhere to the rule.
"The rule has changed many
times over the years, but you
were always disqualified if
wearing jewelry," said Doug
Glaeser, chair of the NFHS
Swimming and Diving Rules
Committee. "This makes the
rule more consistent with the
other sports that have jewelry
rules in place."
In an effort to reduce risk to
swimmers, Rule 4-2-2(n) was
added to the rules book. With
this rule, swibuning and diving
competitions are subject to the
NFHS Lightning Guidelines,
due to the fact that many states
either hold competitions outdoors, or in a facility with open
sides. The Lightning Guidelines,
henceforth, will be incorporated
into the rules book, beginning
with the 2005-06 edition.
With the addition of Rule 3-23 Penalty #1, in non-championship meets, a competitor who
has been officially entered in an
event but does not compete shall
be disqualified from that event
only. Previously, the competitor
would have been disqualified
from the competition.
"Students may miss an event
for a variety of reasons," said
Tim Flannery, NFHS assistant
director and liaison to the NFHS
Swimming and Diving Rules
Committee. "The committee felt
that the penalty was probably
inappropriate for that kind of
infraction."
The change to Rule 9-8-3,
which states "a diver shall be
disqualified if he/she fails two
dives, and shall perform no further dives," simply clarifies that
it has been practiced at meets,
but has not previously been stated in the rules book.
The rules committee also
approved a new dive that will be
added to the 2005-06 diving ·
chart. Dive 5227, a back somersault with 3112 twist free, will
allow athletes to attempt a more
difficult dive , and will enable
more advanced divers to add the
dive to their list.
Three other rules were
passed at the meeting. They are:
• Rule 7-1-2 Note - If
agreement on scoring systems
cannot be reached, the system in
· 7-1-2(b) will be used. The committee believed this rule will
help teams agree on which scoring system to use.
• Rule 8-2-2(c) - Some part
of the head must break the water
surface before the hands tum
inward at the widest part of the
second stroke after the start of
each turn. "This rule will make
the start or tum easier to judge,"
Glaeser said.
• Rule 9-6-3(b) New - The
announcer shall announce (and
may also display) the award
given the dive. The committee
thought this rule will enable
judges to double-check their
scores in the event that the displayed score is not visible.
Swimming and diving is the
lOth-most popular high school
sport for boys, with 5,758 high
schools offering programs and
96,562 participants. It is also the
ninth-most popular girls program for high schools, with
6,176 participating schools and
the eighth-most popular sport
among high school girls, with
144,565 participants according
to the 2003-04 High School
Athletics Participation Survey
conducted by the NFHS.
P'BURG BASKETBALL BANQUET
photos by Jamie Howell
The Prestonsburg High School boys' basketball team held its annual banquet Sunday at the
Wilkinson-Stumbu :utlvt:lllion Center.
�84 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005
THE FL.OYD COUNTY TIMES
Aft r spring practice, Kentucky searching
£ r depth at quarterback, linebacker
by MURRAY EVANS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON - When your
starting quru.terback passes for
478 yards and four touchdowns
- even if it is against your second-team defense in a glorified
scrimmage - a football coach
has reason to be excited, and
Kentucky's Rich Brooks was no
exception.
Brooks is thrilled that sophomore
quarterback
Andre
Woodson took charge of the
team during spring practice,
which ended with Woodson's
stellar performance in the annual Blue-White game on
Saturday. But Brooks knows a
critical question must be
answered before Sept. 4, when
the Wildcats open their season
against Louisville - who will
back up Woodson?
Finding a backup quarterback isn't the only area of concern for the Wildcats, who finished 2-9 last season. Attrition
and injuries drastically reduced
the number of experienced linebackers, so that now two of
Kentucky's top six players at the
position are true freshmen, and
one of those is a walk-on.
Besides those two positions,
Brooks
and
his
players
expressed mostly satisfaction
with the team's progress during
spring drills.
"We have had great practices
this whole spring," Woodson
said. "From day one, I knew
everyone was here on the same
learning page."
Coaches and teammates
praised Woodson's assertive
attitude during the spring.
Woodson acknowledged being
somewhat lazy last season,
when he backed up senior Shane
Boyd, and said he knew his attitude needed to change.
"He's taken charge," senior
receiver Tommy Cook said.
"You can tell in his confidence
and the way he throws the ball
and the way he carries himself.
He's going to be the guy for us."
Beyond
Woodson,
Kentucky's quarterback depth is
shaky. The Wildcats' only other
scholarship quarterback, Joe Joe
Brown, lost the backup job to
walk-on David Hamilton during
the spring.
That opens the door for
incoming freshman Curtis
Pulley, last year's Kentucky
high school Mr. Football, to
immediately jump into the No.2
spot. Brooks said that Pulley
"will obviously get a good look
in the summer."
Before spring practice started,
Kentucky defensive coordinator
Mike Archer already had planned
to switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3
alignment, in which fewer linebackers are on the field. His decision seemed fortuitous as three
veteran linebackers left the team.
One, Dustin Williams, quit
before spring practice. Another,
Chad Anderson - who led the
SEC in tackles per game in 2003
- quit after being suspended by
Brooks for academic reasons. A
third, Jon Sumrall- who led the
team in tackles last season decided to give up football
because of a spinal condition
that makes him more susceptible to neck injuries.
Three other linebackers sat
out, or were limited, during
spring practice because of academics or injuries. Only one
experienced veteran - senior
Raymond Footaine - remained
both healthy and on the team in
good standing.
"We need to accomplish a
heck of a lot at linebacker,"
Brooks said. ''I'm encouraged
Morehead State hires Kentucky
assistant to coach wom.en's team.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOREHEAD - Morehead
State has hired Kentucky assistant Matthew Mitchell as its
new head women's basketball
coach, athletic director Brian
Hutchinson said Monday.
Mitchell, 34, spent the past
two seasons as an assistant
coach and recruiting coordinator under Kentucky coach
Mickie DeMoss . Kentucky finished 18-16 this past season,
the Wildcats' first winning
record in five seasons.
Before his stint at Kentucky,
Mitchell spent three seasons as
an assistant at Florida, working
under Carol Ross and Carolyn
Peck, and one season as a graduate assistant at Tennessee,
working under all-time NCAA
coaching wins leader Pat
Summitt.
Mitchell, a Mississippi State
graduate, replaces Laura Litter,
who was reassigned to other
duties at Morehead State on
March 10 after eight seasons as
coach. The Eagles finished 522 this past season and tied for
last place in the Ohio Valley
Conference.
Mitchell "brings an energy
and passion for the game of
basketball," Hutchinson said.
"He has trained under some of
the brightest minds in college
basketball today and we
believe he will bring a very
high level of knowledge and
skill to the program at
Morehead State."
Mitchell is the seventh
coach in Morehead State
women's hoops history.
"The thing making this
opportunity unique for me was
the people I had a chance to
meet throughout the process
and the pride they have in
Morehead State athletics,"
Mitchell said. "The fact that
people care about the program
is very attractive to me. I will
begin immediately to build a
women's basketball program
that everyone at MSU can be
proud of."
ALC baseball
rounding
t
(
out month of April
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIPPA
PASSES
-
Last
1 uesday, the Eagles hosted the
Pikeville College Bears in a
doubleheader. Pikeville won
the first game 13-9. The Eagles
began hitting the ball better in
this game. Jeff Robbins had a
two-run triple. South Floyd
High School graduate Byron
Hall and Matthew Toney each
got two hits. Josh Todd also hit
the ball well, picking up a hit.
The Eagles lost the second game
8-5. Hall had another two hit
game. Todd also got another hit.
David Hatfield pitched well in
relief in both games, pitching a
total of six innings and giving up
only two runs .
This week, the Eagles have a
full slate of games. They
played an AAC Conference
doubleheader on Monday
against Brevard. These were
rescheduled games that were
postponed from last weekend.
The Eagles are scheduled for a
single game at Pikeville today at
4 p.m. Alice Lloyd, weather
permitting, will host West
Virginia Tech (3 p.m.) in a single game on Thursday. Friday
(single game) and Saturday
(DH), the Eagles will host
Virginia Intermont in a three
game conference series. They
will close out the regular season
on Sunday as they host Centre
in a doubleheader on Senior
Day. The Appalachian Athletic
Conference (AAC) Tournament
will begin next week.
Alice Lloyd, coached by
Scott Cornett, is looking to put
together some of its best baseball here late in the regular-season.
Softball: The Alice Lloyd
College Lady Eagles lost to
Pikeville College last Monday,
4-0. The game was scoreless
until the sixth inning. On
Tuesday, the Lady Eagles lost
at Berea by the score if 14-3.
Samantha Collett and Sarah
Anderson each picked up two
hits in the game.
This week, the Lady Eagles
played at Pikeville on Monday
and are scheduled to travel to
UVA-Wise on Thursday.
photo by Jamie Howell
CORRECTION: Allen Central Nick Music was Incorrectly identified In a photo published In the
Friday, April 22 edition of the Times.
because we have size, physical
ability and speed at linebacker,
(but) we have a little more inexperience at this position than at
other places."
Brooks said other positives
for the Wildcats during the
spring included the continued
development of Jacob Tamme at
tight end and the performance of
junior-college transfer Fatu
Turituri on the offensive line.
"Based on spring practice,
this is the best our offensive line
has looked in the 2 1/2 years
I've been here," Brooks said. "I
think (new line coach) Jimmy
Heggins has done a very good
job of getting those guys not
only fundamentally better, but
playing better as a unit."
Cornerback Bo Smith, who
suffered a fractured skull und a
broken orbital bone around his
left eye in July 2004 after being
hit in the head with a baseball
bat during a fight, also made a
successful return this spring
after sitting out last season,
Brooks said.
"He's simply our best comerback," Brooks said. "He is a '---~--'
photo courtesy of UK Athletics
physical player, he has speed
and it is great to have him Andre Woodson is set to take over the duties of lead signal-caller
for the University of Kentucky football program.
back."
Woodson plays well
in UK scrimmage
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
"I think Andre did some good
things all spring long and he
LEXINGTON - Sophomore continued to do that today," said
quarterback Andre Woodson Kentucky coach Rich Brooks.
completed 30 of 47 passes for "He has the ability, I believe, to
478 yards and four touchdowns become a bi~-time player in this
on Saturday to lead his team to a league."
49-3 win in Kentucky's BlueSenior Tommy Cook filled in
for injured wide receivers
White Scrimmage.
Woodson, UK's expected Keenan Burton, Scott Mitchell
starting quarterback t:~ext saa-JJ and Glenn Holt Jr. with eight
son, completed 10 passes of 20 receptions and a game-high 170
yards or more while playing yards. Cook injured his knee in
every down for the Blue team.
last
year's
Blue-White
Scrimmage and was unable to
return for the 2004 seasbn.
Sophomore runniq-g back
Rafael Little had two rushing
touchdowns and added\ a 21yard touchdown receptron on
the last play of the frrst half.
Woodson also complet~d two
touchdown passes to sophomore
wide receiver Dicky Lyons Jr.
and one touchdown to senior
tight end Jarnir Davis.
The Wildcats went 2-9 last
season.
Fletcher appoints task
~
(\"
force to examine arena issue
by CHRIS DUNCAN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Gov. Ernie
Fletcher introduced a task force
Monday that will assess where
to build an arena for the
University of Louisville basketball team and how to finance it.
Fletcher set an Oct. I deadline for the 16-member task
force to deliver a report with its
recommendations. He wants to
present the group's findings to
the 2006 General Assembly.
"I see Louisville as a major
economic engine, and if the commonwealth is going to be successful, Louisville must be successful," Fletcher said. 1'It is time
that the University of Louisville
Cardinals have a new arena, and
it's time that Louisville have an
arena and that we have this
important economic development in this community."
The arena issue has percolated
for years - often contentiously between city and school officials.
The debate reopened late last
year when U of L assembled its
own task force to look at alternatives to antiquated Freedom Hall,
the Cardinals' home for 49 seasons.
Earlier this month, an architect
presented blueprints for a new
arena and various upgrades to
state-run Freedom Hall. On April
15, the Executive Committee of
the Big East Facilities Task Force
approved a motion favoring a
new arena over any Freedom Hall
renovation plans.
The hot topic now is where to
build it.
City leaders have long envisioned a multi-purpose entertainment complex to serve as a cen-
terpiece for a downtown revitalization. They failed in three bids
to lure NBA teams that would
have occupied such a facility.
U of L officials have always
preferred an arena closer to campus where the school would have
scheduling priority and control
of most revenue streams. Now,
the Cardinals share Freedom
Hall with more than 240 events.
Lt. Gov. Steve Pence, the
non-voting
chairman
of
Fletcher's task force, said the
group would work in concert
with U of L's task force .
"This task will be accomplished. It's not a matter right
now of where. We'll address
that," Pence said.
Fletcher's task force is an
eclectic mix of school officials,
business leaders and lawmakers,
including U.S. Sen. Mitch
McConnell, aU of L graduate.
McConnell also said the
needs of the school, city and state
must be considered together.
"We do need to make sure the
university is properly taken care
of because, after all, without
them, we wouldn't be having this
discussion at all," McConnell
said. "But there are other impacts
on the community, and the university doesn't exist in splendid
isolation. It knows that."
U of L vice president for athletics Tom Jurich, a member of
both task forces, did not attend
Fletcher's announcement. He
was not immediately available
for comment.
U of L President James
Ramsey echoed McConnell's
opinion that the arena should
serve more than just the school.
"This effort should ensure
that the needs and desires of this
city, the state and the University
of Louisville will be considered
and that the citizens of this community receive the best possible
outcome," Ramsey said.
The other key issue besides
the site is the financing.
Frederick Krenson, an architect
with Rosser International , told
the U of L task force on April 11
that a 21 ,000-seat arena built
adjacent to Freedom Hall would
cost $162 million. When the city
was courting the NBA's
Charlotte Hornets in 2001, thenMayor
Dave
Armstrong
unveiled a $313 million financ- ~
ing plan for a downtown facility.
Fletcher would not speculate
on specifics of any financing
plans but said the task force will
study plans from other cities
where arenas have been built.
"I am very hopeful and optimistic that this group will come
together, reach a consensus, be
able to deljver a report based on
objective cost-benefit analysis
of not only the location, but the
financial plan that will be
involved," Fletcher sai .
Fletcher expects the state
will somehow be involved in •
paying for the arena.
"I'm going to wait and see what
are the recommendations, but I am
certainly open for the state to participate in this," Fletcher said. "It's
going to be a major economic tool
in Kentucky."
Pence said a key element of
any new arena is building a
venue suitable for NCAA tournament games. This •season,
Louisville opened the ·tournament at the Gaylord Center in
Nashville, Tenn., and Kentucky
played the first two rounds at ~
the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
"We saw this last season teams from Kentucky go north
and south- to play their games.
We want those games played
here," Pence said. "Those are
valuable dollars that are crossing our borders that we need to
keep here. That's part 10f the
overall plan for more economic
opportunity and growth."
Fletcher's task force will
meet shortly after the Kentucky
Derby on May 7, Fletcher said.
He said the group would not
meet regularly but "as often as ._
they need to."
�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
27, 2006 • 85
Bengals got what they Smith and Rodgers
wanted from draft
forever linked by draft
by JOE KAY
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI- Two defensive playmakers who can stop
\~ the run. Two offensive linemen
who can develop. Two
receivers who have a chance to
overcome missteps.
The Bengals got what they
wanted in two days of drafting.
Cincinnati completed its
seven-pick draft class Sunday
by taking two offensive linemen from Central Michigan, a
receiver from UCLA and a
defensive end from Utah.
Coach Marvin Lewis liked the
way it all turned out.
"Without varying too far
from where our grades (for
prospects) were, we were able
~ to also put some people in positions of need for us as we go
forward in the future," he said.
"That's the thing that's most
exciting."
The biggest need was on offenstve tackle, in the fifth.
UCLA receiver Tab Perry
defense, and the Bengals filled
it by taking linebackers David was picked in the sixth roundPollack and Odell Thurman he missed a season in college
from Georgia in the first two because of academic problems.
end
Jonathan
rounds. Both are good at stop- · Defensive
ping the run- Cincinnati's main Fanene of Utah was chosen in
weakness the last two years.
the seventh round.
"Those two guys will make
Lewis was hoping to add
plays," Lewis said. "The ball depth to the defensive line and
will end up where we want it to safety positions, but players
end up, and it will still be up to that the Bengals valued were
somebody to come make an usually gone when they picked
on the second day of the draft.
unblocked tackle."
"There at the end, defensive
They took a gamble in the
third round by choosing receiv- ends we tried to look at in the
er Chris Henry from West last three rounds and we kept
Virginia, hoping he can learn to coming up a couple of picks
control the emotional outbursts short," he said. ''That was probthat led to an ejection and a ably the area we looked at a litbenching last season.
tle bit. We looked at safeties
The offense was the focal down the line a little bit."
point on Sunday, when the
Lewis already has talked to
Bengals took center Eric backup cornerbacks Reggie
Ghiaciuc
from
Central Myles and Terrell Roberts
Michigan in the fourth round about moving to safety in trainand roommate Adam Kieft, an ing camp.
Two Dawgs taking
"over Bengal defense
by JOE KAY
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI
David
Pollack hadn't even landed in
Cincinnati when his cell phone
rang with the unexpected news.
This Dawg wasn't going it alone.
For three years at Georgia,
the defensive lineman played
aYongside linebacker Odell
Thurman, developing into a
formidable tandem on a hardhitting defense. They're very
different in background, personality and position, but hit it
off because they're so much
~ alike in one bottom-line way.
'·
They love to hit the guy
with the ball.
"We fed off each other so
much in college, it was incredible," Pollack said. "If he makes
a big hit, I get mad because I
wanted to be the one making
the big hit, and it just makes me
push harder. We definitely feed
.off each other's energy."
Pollack went to the
Cincinnati Bengals in the first
round of the NFL draft on
Saturday, the 17th pick overall.
'.t.. He quickly packed and caught
7
a flight to his new home.
While he was still in the air,
the Bengals kept the matching
set together by taking Thunnan
in the second round. It's the
first time in franchise history
that their frrst two picks came
from the same school.
Pollack's fiancee and family
called with the news before
Thurman could get through on
the phone. The college buddies
finally reconnected while
Pollack was at Paul Brown
Stadium talking to the coach• ing staff.
"That's
awesome
for
-.1
Cincinnati, the kind of player he
is," Pollack said Sunday. "I'm
glad he's on our side. He'll definitely knock some people out."
The Bengals plan to move
Pollack to outside linebacker.
Thurman is a middle linebacker. Both of them are overwhelmed by the thought of
playing
side-by-side
in
Cincinnati for years to come.
"It's been a thrill playing
with Pollack for three years,
and now I get to play with him
for however long they have us
now," Thurman said. "So, it's
going to be great, man.
"Being Georgia leaders, we
had to bond with each other in
order to communicate with the
other guys on the team."
Pollack played four years at
Georgia, developing into one
of the team's most vocal leaders. He doesn't swear. He
addresses strangers as "sir." He
stays out of trouble.
"I am what I am," Pollack
said. "I don't change for anybody. I'm not going to be out
drinking and partying and all
that stuff. I don't do that."
Two years ago, he was one
of 22 college players picked for
Playboy's All-America team.
He declined the invitation to
appear in a magazine photo for
the occasion.
"I speak at a lot of churches,
speak to a lot of kids about living right and not putting yourself in compromising situations," Pollack said. "If you
don't put yourself in bad situations, the bad things don't happen. I had no desire to be a part
of that. That's their business.
There's nothing wrong with
what they do, it's just not something I want to associate with."
Thurman had a tougher path
through life. His mother died in
a car accident when he was lO
years old, so he was raised by
his grandmother. His father
died before the. 2003 season
from liver and kidney failure.
He had a few problems during his three seasons at Georgia
~
CINCINNATI - Defensive
end Elton Patterson, who
played in six games for
Jacksonville last season, signed
a two-year contract Monday
with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Patterson was the Bengals'
seventh-round draft pick in
2003 from Central Florida. He
was on the roster that season,
but never got into a game.
He played in two games early
last season, was waived on Oct.
5 and joined the practice squad.
Jacksonville signed him off the
practice squad on Oct. 15. He
became a free agent when the
Jaguars decided not to tender a
contract offer after the season.
Robinson slams Lakewood
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEXINGTON
- Scott
Robinson belted his second
grand slam of the season to lift
the Lexington Legends to an 85 win over Lakewood Monday
night. The slams are a
Lexington club record for a
~ season and a career. The
Legends extend their win
streak to eight straight games.
Lexington also moves into sole
possession of second place,
two games behind Hagerstown.
Every Lexington batter had
at least one hit except Hunter
Pence, who saw his seven
game hit streak end. Pence did
walk twice and score twice.
Ben Zobrist had three hits and
an RBI. Mitch Einertson
round draft picks and became
the first team to have an entire
backfield taken in the first round
quarterback
Jason
NEW YORK - Alex Smith when
and Aaron Rodgers will forever Campbell was picked No. 24 by
the Redskins.
be judged against each other.
"1 don't think it's ever hapThe quarterbacks seemed to be
neck-and-neck in the race to pened before and I don't think it
become the top pick during the will ever happen again," Auburn
weeks leading up to the NFL draft. coach Tommy Tuberville said.
Oklahoma, the team that
The San Francisco 49ers and 22
edged out Auburn for a spot in
other teams thought otherwise.
Smith was picked first over- the Bowl Championship Series
all out of Utah by the 49ers and title game against Southern
charged with reviving a once- California - and then got
crushed 55-19 by the Trojans great franchise.
California's Rodgers waited had the most players picked
nervously until Green Bay with 11.
Sooners quarterback Jason
selected him with the 24th pick,
pegged by the Packers to one White wasn't one of them.
day replace Brett Favre. The Fourteen passers were chosen
outcome did nothing to shake over the 2003 Heisman Trophy
Rodgers' confidence.
winner.
Maurice Clarett was drafted,
"I still think I'm the best
quarterback in this draft," and much earlier than expected.
The former Ohio State tailRodgers said.
Rodgers' fall provided the back, who sued the NFL last
one bit of intrigue in a draft con- year over its rule prohibiting
sidered short on franchise play- players from entering the draft
ers, with so many of the teams at until they're three years
the top looking to move down removed from high school, was
selected by Denver with the last
that none could swing a deal.
Running backs and corner- pick of the third round.
"He's got great elusiveness,
backs dominated the top 10
picks, with three of each being, the ability to make some big
selected.
runs," Broncos coach Mike
For the first time, three run- Shanahan said.
Clarett hasn't played a down
ning backs were selected in the
top ·five. Auburn's Ronnie since scoring the winning touchBrown went second to Miami, down in the 2002 national title
Texas' Cedric Benson went No. game. He had a poor workout at
4 to Chicago and Brown's team- the NFL combine, looked better
mate, Carnell Williams, was the in a personal workout, but was
generally regarded as no better
fifth pick to Tampa Bay.
The corners came next with than a fifth-rounder.
"I think it's a happy ending
Adam "Pacman" Jones of West
Virginia going No. 6 to right now," he said. "I'm in
Tennessee. Antrel Rolle of Miami great system, with a great team
was taken eighth by Minneso~ that runs the ball. I'm here, living
and Washington tapped Carlos a dream right now in the NFL."
Mike Williams, the other
Rogers, another Auburn Tiger, on
player who found himself withthe next selection.
Auburn was shut out of a out a place play after Clarett's
chance to play for a national case was shot down by an
championship· last season, appeals court, is now living his
despite going 13-0. But the NFL dream, too.
Tigers ended up with four firstThe All-America receiver
ASSOCIATED PRESS
a
team as a
freshman for fights and other
difficulties, suspended for the
first three games of his junior
season for violating team rules.
His friend stands up for him.
"Nobody's perfect," Pollack
said. "Everybody makes mutakes. Some mistakes are bigger than others. He's a great
kid. Everybody goes astray and
I think he's handled it maturely,
coming back. He's not a guy
that goes out all the time and
gets in trouble. He's been in
trouble one or two times."
Thurman is the quieter of
the two, although he had no
problems with false modesty
after the Bengals picked him.
"I'm trying to steal the spotlight from Chad Johnson a little
bit," Thurman said, referring to
the Pro Bowl receiver who
loves to make headlines.
Pollack chuckled when told
of his remark.
"That's OK. There's nothing
wrong with that," he said.
"He's a good player. If I was
him, I'd talk big, too. He plays
ball like you're supposed to."
There's no telling how long
it will take them to crack the
lineup. It could happen this
season, if middle linebacker
Nate Webster has problems
recovering from his torn knee
tendon and if outside linebacker Kevin Hardy struggles
to keep up.
The Dawgs are planning to
get there together.
"It's exciting to be back
together, someone you know
and someone you're familiar
with," Pollack said. "We were
close - not best friends off the
field, but when we were with
each other, we were always having fun and clowning around."
Bengals sign DE Patterson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
by RALPH D. RUSSO
picked up a single and a double
for his fifth multi-hit game in
six starts.
Paul Estrada (1-1) earned
the win in relief of Troy Patton,
who struggled through five
innings. Estrada fanned two
batters in three scoreless
frames. JeffWigdahl picked up
his third save with a scoreless
ninth.
from Southern California was
picked by the Lions with the IOth
overall selection. It was something of a surprise because
Detroit had picked wide receivers
first the past two seasons.
"I'm excited to get back to
work," said Williams, who was
banned from returning to USC
by the NCAA after declaring for
the 2004 draft.
The selection of Williams
was one of only a few firstround surprises.
The Jacksonville Jaguars
caught many off guard by taking
Arkansas' Matt Jones with the
21st pick. Jones was a quarterback
in college, but is making the move
to receiver with his 4 .4 speed and
6-foot-6, 241-pound frame.
The New York Jets also
caused a stir - as they usually do
-among their fans at the draft by
picking Ohio State kicker Mike
Nugent with their first pick, No.
47 overall in the second round.
Only two kickers have been
picked earlier since 1982.
The Saints also took a player
with an infamous reputation,
when they selected former
Florida State quarterback
Adrian McPherson on Sunday
in the fifth round.
McPherson was kicked off the
team after his sophomore season
and charged with betting on games
and a string· of other felonies. He
played in the Arena Football
League last season and enters the
NFL with much to prove.
Not anymore than Rodgers,
though, whose tumble from possible No. 1 to bottom of first
round probably cost him about
$10 million.
"I didn't get recruited out of
high school," he said. "I had to
go to a junior college, nobody
really knew about me. I went to
Cal with low expectations, didn't start my frrst four games.
"And I seem to thrive when
people tell me I can't do something, I seem to tum that around
and prove that I'm worthy."
'#/~NIOR
EXPO
May 4, 2005
Jenny Wiley State
•Park Convention Center
Prestonsburg
9:30 a.m.-2:00p.m.
Don't miss this program
designed just for Seniors.
It's Fun, Informative, and
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Topics include:
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Exploitation, Make-overs,
Home Improvement,
Personal Protection and
Self Defense.
Lunch will be included:
Catfish, Soup Beans,
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APRIL
27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
LeFors, Rhodes, McCune Eastern Kentucky, Ford
reach settlement on contract
taken in NFL draft
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Louisville
quarterback Stefan LeFors and
defensive back Kerry Rhodes
were selected Sunday in the
fourth round of the NFL Draft,
the second and third Cardinals
picked overall.
Later Sunday, Cardinals'
linebacker Robert McCune was
drafted in the fifth round.
The 6-foot LeFors will join
running back Eric Shelton with
the Carolina Panthers. Shelton
was drafted in the second
round on Saturday. LeFors was
the 12lst overall selection.
The left-handed LeFors completed 73.5 percent of his passes
last season at Louisville, guiding
the nation's No. I offense. He
threw for 2,596 yards with 20
touchdowns in 2004 as the
Cardinals went 11-1.
The 6-2 Rhodes was select"d by the New York Jets with
the 123rd overall pick. Rhodes
started all 12 games for
Louisville in 2004, finishing
with 57 tackles, two forced
fumbles and six interceptions.
The 6-foot, 245-pound
McCune was taken by the
Washington Redskins with the
154th overall pick. McCune
was the captain of Louisville's
defense in 2004, leading the
team with 115 tackles. He also
had four tackles behind the
line, including two sacks.
Later, in the seventh and final
round, Buffalo selected running
back Lionel Gates and Tampa
Bay took receiver J.R. Russell.
Gates split time with Shelton
and Michael Bush in Louisville's
backfield last season. He finished with 76 carries for 373
yards and seven touchdowns.
The 6-3 Russell caught 73
passes for 968 yards and seven
TDs last season. Russell is a
Tampa, Fla. native.
Cubs 10, Reds 6
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO - Mark Prior
struck out a season-high 10 in
six strong innings and Neifi
Perez hit a three-run homer and
had four RBis to lead the
Chicago Cubs to a 10-6 victory
over the Cincinnati Reds on
Monday night.
Prior (3-0) fought thorough
wildness over the first three
innings, throwing 63 pitches
and walking two, but still
struck out six. He had three
strikeouts in the second inning
but Austin Kearns reached first
base when he swung at a wild
pitch for strike three.
Prior has won all three of his
starts this season and is looking
a lot like the pitcher he was in
2003 when he went 18-6. He
gave up his first earned run of
the year in the fourth, a leadoff
homer to Austin Kearns .
Prior struck out Paul Wilson
with his 106th and fmal pitch
to retire the side in the sixth.
He gave up two runs on six hits
and two walks.
Perez broke a 2-all tie in the
fifth inning with an RBI single
to right field off Wilson.
Derrek Lee then followed with
a two-run double to left, scoring Jerry Hairston and Perez to
give the Cubs a 5-2 lead. Lee
was 2-for-3 with two RBis.
The Reds pulled to 5-3 in the
seventh on Joe Randa's double,
but the Cubs added two runs in
the bottom half on Jeromy
Bumitz's sacrifice fly and
Michael Barrett's double. Barrett
finished 3-for-4 with two RBis.
Wilson retired the first nine
batters he faced before
Hairston led off the fourth with
a double. After Lee walked,
Bumitz hit a hard grounder to
second baseman Ryan Freel,
who fielded the ball on the outfield grass but lost control
when he tried to take the ball
out of his glove, allowing
Hairston to score from second.
Barrett followed with a single
up the middle off Freel's glove
and Lee scored, giving the
Cubs a 2-1 lead.
Adam Dunn tied it in the
fifth with an RBI double off the
right-field wall.
Ken Griffey Jr. doubled off
the wall in left-center in the
first and finished 3-for-5. He
extended his career-high home-
rless streak to start a season to
64 at-bats.
Wilson (1-2) pitched six
innings and allowed five runs
on eight hits.
Chad Fox walked two in the
ninth before giving up a towering homer to Dunn that landed
on Sheffield Ave. After the
homer, Fox walked Rich
Aurilia. He then reached a 3-1
count against Jason LaRue
before walking off the mound
with an arm injury.
Fox was on the disabled list for
most of the season last year with
ulnar neuritis in his right arm.
Notes: Chicago CF Corey
Patterson didn't start because
of the flu. He struck out as a
pinch-hitter in the sixth. ...
Cubs manager Dusty Baker
said before the game they will
decide later this week if RHP
Kerry Wood will make his
scheduled start Saturday at
Houston. Wood left Sunday's
start early with tendinitis, but
still got his first win of the season. ... Cubs reliever LaTroy
Hawkins, who recently lost the
closer role, pitched a scoreless
eighth inning .... Cubs pitchers
struck out 13 overall.
Horsemen return home
Saturday to face Ohio Valley
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEXINGTON
The
Lexington Horsemen return
home for the first time in more
than a month Saturday when
they host the Ohio Valley
Greyhounds in Rupp Arena.
Kickoff is set for 7:30p.m. and
the game will be carried live on
Supertalk 96.1 FM with Gary
Ball and Bill Ransdell. The
Horsemen are atop the United
Indoor Football South Division
standings, tied for first place.
with the Evansville Bluecats.
The contest is being billed
as "Old School Night" sponsored by University Commons
Apartments and WTVQ 36.
Fans are invited to come out in
their best 1970s attire for a
chance to win great prizes in
the halftime costume contest.
The night will feature special
70s music, themed games and
$1 food specials. Fans in cos-
tume receive $3 off their walkup ticket at the Lexington
Center Box Office.
The Horsemen (3-2) are
coming off a three-game road
swing and a 44-33 win over the
Peoria Rough Riders two
weeks ago. Lexington finished
its road trip with a 1-2 record,
as its offense proved stagnant
vs. Evansville and Sioux Falls .
Despite the team's two losses,
the Horsemen still are averag. ing 46.4 points per game and
6.4 touchdowns per contest.
Rookie Randy Bell is leading the Horsemen in scoring
with eight touchdowns this season, which ranks tied for second in the UIF. The versatile
receiver/running back has been
Lexington 's double-threat on
offense, leading the team in
both rushing and receiving.
Bell has directed the Horsemen
running game five consecutive
contests and has a team-high
236 yards on the ground this
season.
The Horsemen defeated the
Greyhounds (2-3) 63-62 in the
earlier meeting between the
two squads this season. The 63
points scored by Lexington in
that contest are a UIF season
high for most points scored in a
game. Saturday's game is the
second of two match-ups
between the border rivals. Next
week, the Horsemen travel to
Wheeling , W.Va. , as the teams
complete the season series.
The former Ohio Valley
Greyhound John Kendall
Cooper caught two passes for
18 yards with a touchdown in
the teams' March 26 meeting.
Cooper tied a franchise record
last weekend with a 43-yard
reception against Peoria .
Teammate Chad Spencer is the
only other Lexington player in
franchise history to have
hauled in a 43-yard reception.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RICHMOND
Eastern
Kentucky and its former basketball coach, Travis Ford, have
reached a settlement in a dispute
over how much the coach owed
the university after he left for
another job.
Ford, who resigned last
month to become the coach at
Massachusetts, will pay Eastern
Kentucky $150,000 by May 22,
according to an agreement
signed by both parties Friday.
Eastern Kentucky originally
claimed Ford owed the school
$225,000, the amount of his
base salary for the remainder of
his contract at the school, which
was to expire April 30, 2007.
Ford also agreed to cooperate
with Eastern Kentucky when
"assistance
is
reasonably
requested on matters and issues
that may arise which were related to his responsibilities" as the
Colonels' coach, according to
the agreement.
He also said he wouldn't
"discuss or disclose to any person
any
Confidential
Information" he had access to
while the coach at Eastern
Kentucky.
Ford guided the Colonels to
their first NCAA tournament
berth in 26 years and to a 22-9
record this past season, setting a
single-season school record for
wins. He attended Easter~
Kentucky's annual basketball
banquet Friday night.
A joint statement released by
the university after the signing
of the settlement said that Ford
and the university "are grateful
to have this matter resolved."
Columbus 7, Louisville 1
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOUISVILLE - Robmson
Cano had two hits, two runs
scored and two RBis to lead the
Columbus Clippers to a 7-1
International League victory
Monday night over the
Louisville Bats.
Louisville's pitching was
wild, with a season-high 11
walks and hitting three
Columbus batters.
Columbus took a 2-11ead in the
eighth when Cano doubled,
advanced to third on an Allan
Simpson wild pitch and scored on
a sacrifice fly by Damian Rolls.
The Clippers scored five runs
in the ninth, keyed by three hits,
two walks, a hit batter and a
Louisville error. Simpson
allowed all five runs in the
frame .
Edwin Encarnacion led
Louisville with two singles.
William Bergolla scored the
Bats' only run of the night in the
first inning when shortstop
Caonabo Cosme failed to field
Stephen Smitherman 's basesloaded grounder.
Jason Anderson (2-0) picked
up the win with 1 113 innings of
one-hit ball. He allowed no
runs, walking two and striking ·
out one. Scott Proctor pitched
the final 1 2/3 innings for his
second save.
Brian Shackelford (0- 1) was
charged with the loss, giving up
one hit and one run while walking none and f<tiling to strike out
a batter .in pitching one-third of
an inning.
Phillies 5, Nationals 4
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
At Washington, Philadelphia
took advantage of seven walks
to build a four-run lead and held
on to end a three-game losing
streak that dropped them into
last in the NL East.
Cory Lidle (1-2) went six
innings, allowed three runs and
eight hits, and helped himself
with an RBI single off Zach Day
·ll
(1-2).
Mets 5, Braves 4 : At New
York, Mike Piazza broke out of
a slump with three h.its, while
Cliff Floyd and David Wright
hit two-run homers.
Aaron
Heilman
(2-2)
allowed just two hits over seven
innings and retired 15 straight
batters as the Mets came from
behind to end Atlanta's fourgame winning streak.
Padres 5, Giants 3: At San
Francisco , Geoff Blum hit a
two-run homer and a go-ahead
single, and the Padres ended a
three-game losing streak.
Woody
Williams
(2-1)
pitched seven strong innings as
the Padres handed Noah Lowry
(1-2) his second straight loss
and spoiled another chance for
Felipe Alou to earn his 200th
win as Giants manager.
Pet Adoption Corner ~·
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Shelter is sure to have just the pet for you! If any of the anitl'lo.ls pictured here catch ~ur
eye. please drop by the s~u~ltet to rtJeet them. and if they've already been adopt-ed, to meet
their friends!
In the upper right photo is a black eight-year-old chihuahua, a housebroken female
who is extremely friendly, despite suffering from f leas at the motnent. The lower
left picture is of two of a litt-er of six-week-old kitt-ens. who are now eating soft food on
their own.
The Floyd ~ounty Anitt1al Shelte~ i~ locat-ed at Sally Stephens Bronch
in west Prestonsburg.
The shelter ts open frotn 10:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 10:00 to 3:00 Saturda)s.
and can be reached by phone at (606) 886-3189.
This ad paid for by Pillersdorf. D~Rossett and Lane Law Offices in Prestor,sburg. reachable
at (606} 886-6090 or at 1-800-725-4861.
The Osborne Elementary School girls' basketball team was honored during a post-season
banquet.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL
27, 2005 • 8 7
usch races to hoenixwin
by MIKE HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
~~
AVONDALE, Ariz.
Kurt
Busch knew he had the best car
Saturday night, but he had to
keep coming from behind to
prove it.
"It's probably one of our best
wins," Busch said after holding
off a determined Michael
Waltrip in the NASCAR Nextel
Cup
race
at
Phoenix
International Raceway. "You
think you've got it put together
but something happens and you
get behind. It says a lot for the
team that we were able to overcome all the things that happened to put us behind."
Busch was able to forget all
about being stiff and sore as he
raced to his first victory of the
season .
The defending N AS CAR
Nextel Cup champion led 219 of
312 laps on the mile oval,
emphatically putting behind him
a streak of bad luck that included crashes at four consecutive
events, including an IROC race
a week ago at Texas Motor
Speedway.
Greg Biffle, the hottest driver
on NASCAR's top circuit, was
the only competitor able to challenge his Roush Racing teammate during the first half of the
Subway Fresh 500, the first Cup
race run under the lights at PIR.
But Biffle, who won the Cup
race last Sunday at Texas and
took the checkered flag here
Friday night in a Busch Series
race, lost his shot at another win
in the pits.
A caution period for debris
on the track was extended by a
brief power outage that took out
the track's caution lights and
forced NASCAR to stop the
race for nearly 7 minutes. On the
ensuing restart on lap 146, Biffle
got by Busch, but it took only
two laps for the eventual winner
tc. slip by on the inside and
regain the top spot.
That was it for Biffle, who
collided with the car driven by
Mike Bliss on pit road during
the next caution period and
wound up with extensive damage to the front of his car,
including a hole in his radiator.
The team tried to repair the
damage but eventually gave up
as Biffle was credited with finishing 41st.
Busch slipped back into the
pack for a while during a flurry
of caution flags and pits stops,
but charged froin ninth on a
restart on lap 211 to regain the
lead, passing Jeff Gordon for the
top spot on lap 227.
Then Busch had to do it again.
This time, eight drivers
remained on track when Busch
and several other leaders pitted
during a caution - one of nine in
the race - on lap 240. Busch
restarted ninth and began slashing through heavy traffi c, moving steadily forward until finally
driving past Michael Waltrip to
take the lead for good on lap 269.
Waltrip tried hard to chase
him down, nearly getting by on
lap 299 before wiggling hard
and then scraping the wall. He
bounced off the wall twice more
as he struggled to keep up with
Busch.
"We just had a great car,"
said Waltrip, who got his third
top 10 finish of the season . "I
just ran out of brains there at the
end and hit the wall a couple of
times. I'd rather mess up trying,
though. I did all I could do."
Busch held on the rest of the
way, using lapped traffic to his
advantage. He beat Waltrip's
Chevrolet to the finish line by
2.315 seconds - about 10 carlengths- for his 12th career victory. Jeff Burton was third, followed by Waltrip's teammate,
Dale Earn hardt Jr., Vickers,
Bobby Labonte and Carl
Edwards .
It was the fourth victory in
eight races th is season for Jack
Roush's teams, with Biffle winning twice and Edwards getting
his first Cup victory.
"Kurt Busch gave them a
clinic tonight," Roush said. "I
was sure he was hurting his tires
at the end, but he saved just
enough."
Busch jumped from fourth to
second in the standings, trailing
series leader Jimmie Johnson ,
who finished 15th, by 173
points. Biffle slipped to third,
208 behind.
The start of the race was
delayed about 30 minutes by a
late afternoon rain shower, but
there were no more weather
problems.
Shirl Greer's famous Mustang II
on display in Fan Zone
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Funny
Car pioneer Shirl Greer, the
National Hot Rod Association's
first world champion in that
class in 1974, has loaned a piece
of history to Bristol Dragway
for the upcoming O' Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals, set for April 29-May
~
I.
Greer's famous "Chained
Lightning" Ford Mustang II will
be on display in the Fan Zone at
the Bruton Smith Building at
Bristol Motor Speedway and
Dragway from now through
~ Sunday, May 1, the day of the
O'Reilly NHRA Tb.under Valley
National finals .
Greer, who is originally from
. Georgia but has lived m
Kingsport: Tenn., for a number
of years, was a fixture on the
drag racing circuit in the 60's
and 70's . He began racing in the
old Factory Experimental class,
the forerunner to the Funny Car
class, in 1965 and was inducted
into the NHRA Southeast
Division 2 Hall of Fame in
1986.
A multiple winner on both
the NHRA and IHRA circuits,
Greer drove the Mustang II to an
unlikely world title in 1974.
Greer's burned his car up on
Saturday in qualifying during
the
SuperNationals/World
Finals and also sustained
injuries on his face and hands. It
appeared that his shot at the title
was gone but a group of Greer's
friends, drivers and crew members from other teams, got
together and put the car back
together. He came back and
raced on Sunday and earned
enough points to knock off Don
"The Snake" Prudhomme.
The Fan Zone, which is free,
is open Monday through
Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5
p.m. and on Sunday from noon
until5 p.m.
PIT NOTES:
• The new Pro Stock
Chevrolet Cobalt will be introduced in the Pro Stock class at the
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley
Nationals on Friday, April 29.
Dave Connolly, who won
NHRA's last Pro Stock event at
Las Vegas, tested the Cobalt in
Thunder Valley this week.
• Tony Schumacher (Top
Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and
Greg Anderson (Pro Stock') are·the
defending O'Reilly NHRA
Thunder Valley Nationals. The
2004 victories by the three defending world champs were their first
wins at Bristol.
• Schumacher holds the Top
Fuel record at Bristol Dragway
of 4.477 seconds at 331 .36 mph
set last year. Tony Pedregon
holds the elapsed time mark for
Funny Cars at 4 .765 seconds
(2003) while John Force 's
325 .27 mph effort last spring is
the speed record. Greg
Anderson has the Pro Stack
record for both speed and time
at 203.25 mph and 6 .745 seconds, set last spring.
• Schumacher holds the
national records of 4.441 seconds (Reading, Pa., Oct. 2003)
and 335 .32 mph (Baytown,
Texas, April 2005) whi le
Force's 4 .665 seconds 'and
333 .58 mph marks were set at
Joliet, Ill. (Oct. 2004). Anderson
has the Pro Stock national
records of 6.633 seconds and
208 .23 mph (Gainesville, March
2005).
• The O 'Reilly NHRA
Thunder Valley Nationals will
air on ESPN2 on Saturday,April
30 from 7-9 p.m., and on
Sunday, May l on ESPN2 from
7-10 p.m. ESPN2 will also
broadcast NHRA 2Day, a 30minute weekly news magazine
show, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tickets for the O 'Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals are available in a variety of locations, including the
new terrace section and the
Thunder Valley Club, as well as
the grandstand area. Bruton's
Suite seats are also available .
Terrace seating for all three days
of the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals is $155 for
adults and $65 for j uniors (1 2
and under). Bruton's Suite seats
are available for $400 for all
seats for" all three days and
Thunder Valley Club seating for
all three days is $250 for adults
and $75 for juniors.
Grandstand seating for adults
on Friday is $20 (sections A-D)
and $25 (sections E-U) and $5
(all sections) for juniors.
Saturday's tickets for adults are
$40 (A-D) and $50 (E-U) and
$15 (A-D) and $25 (E-U) for
juniors. Sunday's tickets for
adults are $45 (A-D) and $55
(E-U) and $15 (A-D) and $25
(E-U) for juniors. A three-day
combo ticket for adults is $75
(A-D) and $100 (E-U) and $30
(A-D) and $50 (E-U) for
juniors.·
•·
~Force has great
•
memortes of Bristol
career wins, is second in the
points, 61 behind leader Whit
BRISTOL, Tenn. - After Bazemore (401-340).
several years of trying to add a
Thus far in 2005 , no driver
Bristol Dragway Funny Car has been dominant in Funny
victory to his resume, John Car action. Bazemore has
.Force did just last in last year's scored two wins while Force,
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Robert Hight and Tommy
Johnson , Jr., have all snagged
~ Valley Nationals.
And even though he's proud one victory apiece. And Force
of that victory, when Force says there are plenty other drithinks of Bristol it's another vers out there who are capable
win that immediately comes to of finding their way to winhis mind.
ner's circle.
"It's always going to be a
"It's tough out there right
special place for me because now," he said. "There's 10 or
it's where we beat the dragsters 12 cars that can win· on any
for the $200,000 (winner 's weekend. But we 'll be ready
check in the inaugural Winston for Bristol. We stayed over and
Showdown in 1999)," he said. tested (at Las Vegas) and ran
"We were running the 4.89 on a 113-degree racetrack.
Superman car then. Maybe we So, we're not going away."
should bring it back this time
Force can't wait to test the
because we need to be faster waters in Bristol this weekend
~~ than a speeding bullet (to win - and hopefully leave with a
at Bristol again)."
second straight Thunder Valley
Force has already scored win.
one win this season at Phoenix.
"We love coming to Bristol
Heading into the sixth race of because it's another one of
the NHRA POWERade season, Bruton Smith's tracks , like Las
the O 'Reilly NHRA Thunder· Vegas and Sonoma," he said.
Valley Nationals, set for April "You know everything's going
29-May 1, the 13-time Funny to be flrst class for the racers ,
Car world champ, who has 115 the fans, the sponsors, media
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1
1
and everybody else. Thunder
Valley's just a great place to
race and we're hoping to come
out of there with another win."
Thunder Terrace seating for
all three days of the O'Reilly
NHRA
Thunder
Valley
Nationals is (April 29-May 1)
is $155 for adults and $65 for
juniors (12 and under).
Bruton's Suite seats are available for $400 for all seats for
all three days and Thunder
Valley Club seating for all
three days is $250 for adults
and $75 for juniors.
Grandstand seating for
adults on Friday is $20 (sections A-D) and $25 (sections EU) and $5 (all sections) for
juniors. Saturday's tickets for
adults are $40 (A-D) and $50
(E-U) and $15 (A-D) and $25
(E-U) for juniors. Sunday's
tickets for adults are $45 (A-D)
and $55 (E-U) and $15 (A-D)
and $25 (E-U) for juniors. A
three-day combo ticket for
adults is $75 (A-D) and $100
(E-U) and $30 (A-D) and $50
(E-U) for juniors.
Tickets may be purchased
online at www.bristoltix.com
or by calling 4231764-1161.
photo courtesy
of Bristol
Dragway
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Kahne to carry 'Longest UK athletic board approves
Yard' scheme at Talladega practice facility funding, budget
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ln this spring's NASCAR
Nextel Cup Series race at
Talladega
Superspeedway,
Kasey Kahne will sport some
additional firepower on his No.
9 Dodge DealersfUAW Dodge
Charger - that of Adam
Sandler, Chris Rock and Burt
Reynolds, stars of the new
Paramount Pictures comedy
"The Longest Yard," which
opens nationally on Memorial
Day Weekend.
Kahne, a fan of Sandler
classics such as "Happy
Gilmore" and ''The Wedding
Singer," will carry the star's
latest movie on the hood of his
Dodge Charger to promote the
comedy, which will be released
nationally on Memorial Day.
The No. 9 Dodge will feature a distinctive black and yellow paint scheme with foot-
balls and prison cell bars.
Jack Giarraputo, producer
of "The Longest Yard," said, "I
am very excited to have Kasey
Kahne, Tommy Baldwin and
Ray Evemham represent 'The
Longest Yard.'
I have enormous respect for
all they've accomplished and
feel very fortunate to be associated with them. The best part is
that I'm a fan of the No.9, so I
always root for Kasey anyway."
In "The Longest Yard,"
Sandler plays a pro quarterback
doing time in the same prison
with a former college football
champion and coach portrayed
by Burt Reynolds .
In this remake of the 1974
original, the pair takes on the
task of putting together a football team comprised of inmates
to take on the guards at the
facility. Co-starring in the film
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Cromwell, Nelly and William
Fichtner.
by
Jack
Produced
Giarraputo and directed by
Peter Segal, the movie is presented by Paramount Pictures
and Columbia Pictures, and is a
Happy Madison/MTV Films
Production.
Sandler also will serve as
the grand marshal of the
NASCAR Nextel Cup race at
Talladega Superspeedway.
"I've been an Adam Sandler
fan since he was on 'Saturday
Night Live', so this is a pretty
cool opportunity," Kahne said.
"I'm looking forward to meeting him, and hopefully he'll
bring us some luck at
Talladega."
Diecast models of the No. 9
Dodge DealersfUAW "Longest
Yard" Dodge Charger will be
available late this summer.
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practice facility.
The athletic department's
budget is slightly larger than
that of the previous fiscal year,
which was $51.4825 million.
Football will generate $17.5
million, or 32 .3 percent, of the
department's projected income
for the upcoming fiscal year,
while men's basketball will generate a projected $1 0 .93 million,
or 20.2 percent.
Those two sports also will
receive the most money. Not
including scholarsh ips, which
are a separate item in the budget, football will receive $6.28
million (11.6 percent) and men's
basketball will receive $5.34
million (9 .9 percent) .
Women's basketball will
receive $1.77 million (3.3 percent) and the university's other
19 sports will receive a combined $5 .59 million (10 .3 percent). Scholarships for all sports
will cost $7.81 million, or 14.4
percent.
The athletic department, for
the third straight year, will give
$1 million to the university's
general fund for academic
scholarships.
In other items:
• Mullens said that the
women 's basketball team,
which plays most of its home
games at Memorial Coliseum,
will play four games at Rupp
Arena next season. The women
played three games at Rupp
Arena last season and two the
season before that.
• Barnhart said he expects
the NCAA to approve the addition of a permanent 12th regular-season game to the football
season, which he said will help
Kentucky's athletic budget.
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basketball teams could have a
practice facility to use as early
as October 2006 under a funding plan approved Tuesday by
the
university's
Athletic
Association board.
The board also approved a
$54.225 million budget for
Kentucky athletics for the 2006
fiscal year, which will start July
1. Kentucky 's athletic department is self-sustaining and
receives no financial support
from the state or university.
Executive associate athletic
director Rob Mullens presented
the budget and practice facility
funding proposals to the board,
which approved both unanimously. The university's board
of trustees must also approve
the practice facility funding .
That board's next meeting will
be May 10.
The design for the $30 million practice facility is complete, Mullens said. He said
construction on the facility,
which will be connected with
Memorial Coliseum, could
begin by late summer.
The goal is for the basketball
teams to be able to use the facility for the start of preseason
practice in October 2006, and
for the rest of the building to be
complete by early 2007,
Mullens said. The facility also
will include locker rooms,
weight rooms and offices for
most Kentucky coaches and
administrators.
Building a practice facility "is
absolutely the most important
thing we can do for Kentucky
basketball and for the athletic
department in total," athletic
director Mitch Barnhart said.
Barnhart said there are
numerous scheduling conflicts
among the four programs that
use Memorial Coliseum for
practices or games -men's and
women's basketball, gymnastics
and volleyball.
"It's important for us to be
able to eliminate some of
those," he said. "It will have a
great impact on our entire operation."
Funding for the project which has been delayed by slow
fund-raising - is somewhat
piecemeal. In March, the state
legislature authorized the university to issue $7 million in
bonds . That bond money will be
repaid by the athletic department, Mullens said.
Mullens said two "gap
financing measures" will be
used to pay for construction
while fund-raising efforts continue. The athletic department
will use $3 million of its $4.2
million fund balance and borrow, over a two-year span, $9.5
million from its quasi endowment.
Mullens said $8 million in
private gifts already have been
received for the project.
"I like the way fund-raising
is going," Barnhart said. "It's
going very well for us. But this
gives us the short-term financing we need to be able to move
on with the project. We've got a
solid plan put in place for a
facility that's very, very important for us."
Barnhart said no donor has
made a gift sizable enough to
secure naming rights for the
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FLOYD COUNTY
Fratures Editor
Kathy Prater
Pholll: (606) 886-8506
f<ax: t606) 886-3603
Members:
Associated Press
Kentuckv Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Allen CMS • page C2
~ Clark Elem. • page C2
it~ Duff Elem. • page C2
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(Items taken from The Floyd County Times,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago.) page C2
www.floydcountytlmes.com
POISON OAK
Eastern Kentucky
transplants
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Lyrics from an old Gilbert and Sullivan song say, "Things aren't always
what
they
seem." This is
never more
evident than
when
it
, regards some
of those folks
who
have
moved from
eastern Kentucky
and
made a life
themfor
selves someClyde Pack
where else,
and
who
seem to feel sorry for those of us who
still live here.
Every once in a while, I'll run into
an old friend I knew before he moved
away-back when our faces were
wrinkle-free and our hair grew more
abundantly on shorter foreheads. I
enjoy hearing about how his life has
changed, and smile when he lies and
tells me how I haven't changed a bit,
as we swap stories and pictures of our
grandchildren. However, a recent incident caused me to really start thinking
about some of these people, to whom I
like to refer as "Eastern Kentucky
transplants."
As I stood in a long line at the cash
register in a local supermarket, I
couldn't help but overhear the conversation between the two women in line
in front of me. I didn't know either of
them, but the one doing most of the
talking was obviously a former resident of our area.
"Why, I could never live back here
again," she was saying. "I'd never be
able to shop. You know, we have four
malls just 20 minutes from our house."
"How convenient, one in each
direction," I thought. "You never have
to tum your car."
She went on. "And we have so
many good places to eat. You'd just
love where we live."
I apparently missed the part where
the local lady said she didn't love it
here. I thought how malls were nice
(See OAK, page three)
KIM'S KORNER
"Sway Sir FallsAlott"
~
Wow, what a weekend! One of
those whirlwinds
of
emotional
roller coaster
ups & downs
to the point of
total exhaustion!
Yes, quite
an experience
to say the
least. I got the
pleasure of
puppy-sitting.
Kim Frasure
G u e s s
that's what I
get for expressing my wishes for a
grandchild in the next few years.
I think our youngest daughter
wanted to make sure we still were
capable of "taking care" of an infant
(if you will) and gave us the opportunity to puppy-sit for her.
And oh, what a poor little creature it is!
Someone gave this little "tike" to
our daughter. and she has fallen head
over heels for it.
Problem is this little "tike" often
falls head over heels- literally!
No joke, the story goes that when this
puppy was born, somewhat of the pitbull nature or so I'm told, its father dido 't seem to take to it's liking so well and
decided to take a bite out of its little head.
Though no visible scars or scrapes
appear, this little creature's head tilts
to the side at all times. Making balance somewhat off at best.
Therefore, when I said it falls
''head over heels" often, I do mean it
falls head over heels!
God love it, it is so cute - tan and
(See KORNER, page three)
"The ~
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~~ Quilt • page C4
~ KSBA • page C4
Email: features@ffoydeountytimes.com
source for local and regional society news"
Osborne named to HCTC national advisory group
Musician Dean Osborne has joined
the ranks to start up a new Professional Music Program at Hazard Community & Technical College. Osborne has
been named to the National Advisory
Council to assist in the development of
a program deemed to be the only one
of its kind in the country and based in
Osborne's hometown of Hyden.
Osborne called the program "the
most exciting educational project" he
had encountered in his career. He said
he looked forward to developing a program that will benefit so many in the
music world.
HCTC President Dr. Jay K. Box
noted that Osborne's experience and
wealth of knowledge will be a tremendous asset to the development of the
new music program. "There's no limit
to what this music program can
become thanks to the involvement of
Dean Osborne," Dr. Box said.
Dean Osborne began his music career
at age five, learning to play the piano
from his father. While attending a concert
by his cousins, the Osborne Brothers,
Dean fell in love with Bluegrass music.
Dean
(See OSBORNE, page three)
Teresa Fleming,
seated, to the left,
happily poses
with her daughter
and granddaughter for a picture
that is currently
being displayed
on one of the
Floyd County
Cancer Coalition's new billboards that have
been erected in
recent weeks.
The billboards
are aimed at
spreading the
word that colon
cancer is "Beatable, Preventable
and Treatable."
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EXTENSION
SERVICE
Northern Gayle
Brown, far right,
poses with his
wife and grandson for one of the
cancer coalition's
billboards. To
learn more about
the Floyd County
Cancer Coalition
and their goal of
helping make
Floyd Countians
more informed in
regard to cancer
and available
treatments, contact Theresa
Scott at 886-2668.
Colorectal Cancer
Bea able
Treatable
Preventable
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of Agriculture
GET SCREENED
Floyd County Cancer Coalition
Working through education to fight cancer in East KY
by Kathy J. Prater
FEATURES EDITOR
Floyd County ranks among the highest demographics of cancer incidence and/or death rates in
Kentucky. Colorectal, cervical and breast cancers
pose critical issues for Floyd Countians, impacting
families on many levels. Recognizing the need for
a means toward educating and informing our families about cancer risk, as well as treatment, Theresa
Scott, Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences,
Floyd County Cooperative Extension Service,
formed a partnership with local community organi-
zations and leaders that resulted in the formation of
the "Floyd County Cancer Coalition."
"Recognizing that there was a need to let our
community know about our high risk, as well as
informing them of the great need for early screening, is what lead to the development of the cancer
coalition," Scott said.
Under the leadership of the Family and Consumer Sciences program, Floyd County has
received three grants, monies to be used for cancer
education. These grants, valued in excess of
$25,000, include: Komen Grant (breast cancer); a
grant for cervical/breast cancer education provided
under the Extension program's H.E.E.L (Health
Education Through Extension Leadership) ./USDA
project known as 'Team UP KY: Cancer Screening
Saves Lives"; and a grant from the University of
Kentucky ($17,558) which monies are to be
addressed solely toward colorectal cancer screening
education. The Colorectal Grant Effort is provided
through partnership with the University of Kentucky and Pike County Family and Consumer Sciences agents Leslie Workman and Christy Honaker.
Both Floyd and Pike counties are among the nine
(See CANCER, page four)
CRITTER CORNER
You've been doing rescue
too long when ...
By Dr. Carol Combs-Morris, DVM
As usual, l was casting around Saturday afternoon for an idea for this week's
column. Having nothing in mind, I procrastinated by checking my e-mail (a
marathon task, since I apparently have NO
spam filter) and was rewarded by this
composition forwarded from John and
Bonnie Faulkner. Thanks, guys!
YOU KNOW YOU'VE BEEN
DOING RESCUE TOO LONG WHEN ...
... you have a mental h~t of people
you'd like to spay, neuter or euthanize.
... you stopped at a house with a "Free
Puppies"' sign in the yard to have an "educational chat," and your kids had to post
your bail.
... running out of paper towels is a
household crisis.
. .. you not only KNOW all the characteristics of a "good stool," you discuss
them at dinner.
... your checks have messages on them
like "Subtract 1'wo Testicles for Every
Four Feet."
... you have a bumper sticker that reads
"My German Shepherd is Smarter Than
(See CRITTER, page three)
This pool playin' bad boy is Tyson, a 6-month old Boston Terrier that
belongs to Jason Johnson, of Wheelwright. According to those in the
know, Tyson's favorite thing to do (besides being a doggie "SuperModel'') is to jump upon Jason's pool table and scatter the pool balls all
around! Too cute!
�C2 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Schoo[ Cafendar
Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
• Nominations for Parent
Site-Based Decision Making
Council Representatives will be
accepted through Friday, April
29th. Parents wishing to make a
nomination may stop by the
school office and fill out a nomination form.
• May 2 - Elections for
SBDM Parent Representative,
5-6:30 p.m., in school library.
• Adams Middle School
Youth Services Center is open
each weekday from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. The center offers services
to all families regardless of 1
income. For more information
about any of the activities or services of the center, please contact the center at 886-1297.
Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant - Sheila
Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 27 -Election, SBDM
Parent Representative, 8 a.m.
until6 p.m.
• April 30 - Money due in
for Beta Club trip.
• If your child has left any
article of clothing at school,
please contact the Youth Service
Center office.
• The ACMS Youth Service
Center is open each day from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or later
by appointment.
For more
information about the center,
call LaDonna Patton, coordinator,at 358-0134.
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
• May 16- SBDM Council
election for Parent Representatives, 6:30 p.m., in school
library. Nominations may be
made in school office from April
27 thru May 13, until 3 p.m.
each day.
• Call now to Jearn about
Kindergarten registration at
Allen Elementary, 874-2165.
AES is a "Great Place to Learn."
Call Allen Elementary
•
Youth Service Center at 874-0621
to schedule your child's Hepatitis
B vaccination, immunizations,
and WIC appointments.
Betsy Layne Elementary
• The Betsy Layne Elementary Family Resource Youth Service Center is located in the 500
building of the campus. The
goal of the FRYSC is to meet the
needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community or neighborhood by the
school in which the center is
located. For further information,
please contact the center at 4785550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
• Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator; Charlotte Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra
Hayes, School Nurse.
Clark Elementary
• May 6- Kindergarten Reg-
istration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please in a fundraiser activity to help
bring child's birth certificate, pay for bus transportation for a
immunization certificate, social week day camp at Camp
security card, and KY eye and Shawnee. If you would like to
medical exam forms (complet- help with the Little Caesar's
ed). Registration will take place Pizza Fundraising Program by
in the school gym.
ordering pizza kits for your fam• CES is now accepting ily, or by helping to sell the kits,
nominations for the election of please call or stop by the school's
parent members to the school Family Resource Center.**
SBDM Council for the 2005-06
• May 2, 3, 4- Kindergarten
school year. Nominees must Registration, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
have a child who will attend Please bring the following
Clark Elementary during the items: Child's social security
2005-06 school year. Nomina- card, birth certificate, immutions must be received in writing nization record, and completed
by Monday, April 27, in the physical and eye examination
school main office.
·
form. Without all of the above
• May 3 - SBDM Council items, children cannot be regisparent representative elections, tered on the above dates. For
6 p.m., in school library.
questions, call 358-9420 or 358• A nurse from the Floyd 9878. Physical exam may be
County Health Dept. is in the scheduled at Duff with on-site
center weekly and sees WIC health department clinic - call
patients, does well-child exams for appointment.
(birth-18 years), and gives
• Floyd County Health
immunizations.
Currently Dept. is at the school each Tuesscheduling exams for students day.. Services include 6th grade
who will be in the 6th grade in school entry physical; kinderthe next school year. Call for an . garten, Head Start and wellappointment - 886-0815.
child physicals (age birth to 18
• The Clark Elementary years); T.B . skin test; T.D.
Family Resource Center pro- boosters; and WIC servtces.
vides services for all families Please call 358-9878 for
regardless of income. We are appointment" if you are in need
located in the Clark Elementary of any of these services.
School building and can be
• The J.A. Duff Elementary
reached by calling 886-0815.
Family Resource Center provides services for all families
Duff Elementary
regardless of income. We are
**School is currently engaged located in the tan metal building
at the rear of the school. Contact
persons are Judy Handshoe,
coordinator, and Ruby Bailey,
assistant.
May Valley Elementary
Program, 5th grade.
• May 23 - Bugz Play, 6:30
p.m.
• May 25 - Honor Day.
• May 25 - Regular SBDM
meeting, 4:30p.m. Public invited to atlend.
• May 26 - Kindergarten
Graduation (Mrs. Price - 8:30
a.m., Mrs. Burke, 9 :30a.m., and
Mrs. Hopkins, 10:30 a.m.)
• May 26 - Headstart Program, 1l :30 a.m.
• May 26 - 5th grade Awards
Program, 1 p.m.
• For questions about any of
the above activities, call Donna
at 285-0321.
• Parent Lending Library is
available to parents for video
check-outs. A variety of topics
are available.
• Floyd County Health
Dept. nurse at school every
Wednesday. Services include
Head Start physicals , kindergarten physicals, 6th grade
physicals , well -child physicals,
immunizations, TB skin test ,
WIC program, blood pressure
checks, and more. Must call the
FRC at 285-0321 for an appointment.
• April 28 - May Valley
Family Resource Center Advisory Council meeting, 4 p.m., in
school library. Open to public.
For more information, call
Donna, at 285-0321.
• May 2- Fun Flatables.
• May 4 - V.I.P. Parent Support Group Meeting, I p.m., in
school library.
• May 4-6 - PTO Flower
Sale.
• May 5 - D.A.R.E. Day for
5th graders.
• May 5 - Trip to MAC to
see the PHS Honor Choir, 4th
graders.
• May 5, 6 - Kindergarten
registration for 2005-06 school
year, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If
possible, new students should
accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more
information, call the school at
285-0883.
• May 9 - Young Authors,
K-5.
• May 9 - Hands-on Art
McDowell Elementary and
Workshops, 4th grade.
Family Resource Center
• May 10- 4-H Project Day.
• GED classes offered on
• May 16 - Puttin' on the
Hits, K-2nd, 6 p.m.
·
.Mondays and Wednesdays, from
• May 17 - Puttin' on the 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Family
Hits, 3rd-5th, 6 p.m.
• May 20 - Dollars & Sense
(See SCHOOL, page three)
J
~
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and
60 years ago.)
Ten Years Ago
..,
April 26 and 28, 1995
Headline: Bribery, rape top true
bills ...Floyd Countians will have to wait a
little longer to find out the fate of an E911 system in the county....Trash from
other Kentucky counties could be flowing
into Floyd County in two weeks, David
Cooley, an employee with the county's
garbage collection agency, predicted,
Monday night...Floyd County's Fiscal
Court put on hold, Friday, a plan to build
a multi-million dollar justice center until
it is determined if the project is financially feasible. The decision to delay was due,
in part, to a $3 million increase in estimated building costs ..The families of six
children riding on a school bus that collided with a Disaster and Emergency Services vehicle, last October, have sued
DES, claiming the driver was negligent...With the deadine only a week away,
for the filing of a closure plan, for the
Garth landfill, the Floyd County Solid
Waste Board has yet to see the plan from
its engineers, Kenvirons ...An unidentified
man was killed Thursday afternoon, when
the vehicle he was operating collided with
a coal ~ruck on U.S. 23, near the mouth of
Town Branch. An unidentified woman
and the driver of the coal truck were taken
to Highlands Regional Medical Center. A
young female in the vehicle was apparently uninjured ...Unless a judicial decision intervenes, Floyd Countians are one
step closer to having an E-911 emergency
service after five years of relative inactivity. In a special meeting, Wednesday, the
fiscal court held first reading of an ordinance which establishes the 911 service,
and authorizes an 89-cent per month surcharge for telephone subscribers ...An
audit by agents with the state's labor cabinet contends that almost $20,000 is owed
to Martin City policemen for overtime
pay, accumulated over the past five
years ...A ground-breaking ceremony for
the construction of a new Martin/Maytown Elementary will be held at the site,
Saturday, at 10 a.m., and a special meeting of the school board will follow at 11
a.m ...A Floyd County man will be honored during East Kentucky Leadership 's
eighth annual conference, April 28-29.
Raymond Bradbury will be honored as
Private Citizen of the Year by members of
the leadership conference. He is the
retired chairman of the Martin County
Coal Corporation, where he provided
leadership for 23, years ...Steve D. ,Thacker, 19, of Prestonsburg, h~ beep. Ghargeq
with two counts of first degree wanton
endangerment, and two counts of first
degree assault, for allegedly operating his
vehicle under the influence of drugs, in
connection with a four-car crash which
injured six people last July ...Rescuers say
that a child safety seat saved the life of a
four-year-old girl who was involved in a
car accident, Tuesday, on U.S. 23, near
Prestonsburg, that killed her grandfather
and seriously injured her grandmother.
Samantha Hamilton was not injured,
Tuesday, when the driver of a coal truck
lost control of his vehicle and crashed into
a car driven by 60-year-old Wilburn
Hamilton Jr. of Lorain, Ohio. Hamilton
was pronounced dead at the scene ..There
died: Willy Carl Flannery, 55, of Fairfield, Ohio, formerly of Hi Hat, Thursday,
April 20, at Mercy Hospital North in
Hamilton, Ohio; Russell Collins, 33, of
Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Banner,
Thursday, April 20, at Doylestown Health
Care Center, Doylestown, Ohio; Elinor
"Nonie" Samons Euliss, 70, of Burlington, North Carolina, Wednesday,April19,
at Alamance County Hospital; Estill
Estep, 58, of Sassafras, Sunday, April 16,
at his home; Earl Harvey, 73, of Dema,
Monday, April17, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, Martin; Oscar Sears Ratliff, 58,
of Betsy Layne, Saturday, April 22, at
Pikeville Methodist Hospital; Jimmie Ray
Cecil, 49, of Mare Creek, Friday, April
21, at his residence; Dennis Reynolds, 80,
of Craynor, Saturday, April 22, at St.
Joseph Hospital in Lexington; Wilbur
Hamilton Jr., 60, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Floyd County, Tuesday, April 25, at
U.S. 23 North, Prestonsburg, from
injuries suffered in an automobile accident; Ralph Music, 67, of Auxier,
Wednesday, April 26, at Highlands
Regional Medical Ce!lter; Billy G. Curnutte, 59, of Auxier, Wednesday,April 26,
at Highlands Regional Medical Center.
night, and a 13-year-old girl is being held
at the Floyd County Juvenile .Detention
Cemet:. on. .a cfia.rg.e of murder...Billy D.
Hamilton, 24, of Galveston, died Monday
night, when the motorcycle he was riding
out of Branham's Creek was struck headon by a motorcycle heading up the hoilow ...Dr. John Calhoun Wells, secretary of
the Cabinet of Labor, Commonwealth of
. Kentucky, and native of this county, will
be guest of honor, and will address the
Floyd County Chamber of Commerce at
its annual banquet next Tuesday evening
at May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State
Park ...There died: John Taylor, 91 , of
Hueysville, died Monday, at the McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital following a brief i11ness ... Emest (Jack)
McKensey, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Prestonsburg, died April 18 , at
his residence ...Dean Osborne, 50, of
Betsy Layne, died Sunday, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness ...Mrs. Launa Messer Porter, 74, of
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, formerly of
Emma, died April 16, at the Cumberland
County Nursing Home ...Former Floyd
County resident Kelse (Charles) Moore,
40, of Willard, Ohio, died April 12, at the
Toledo Medical College, following a brief
illness ...Mrs. Judy Tackett Hall, 62, of
Galveston, died Thursday, at the
Methodist Hospital, Pikeville ...Ballard
Stephens, 81, of Martin, died Sunday, at
the McDowell Appalachian Regional
Hospital following an extended illness.
Thinv Years Ago
April 23, 1975
Early plans for construction of a million-dollar coal preparation plant in this
county were announced this week by Big
Sandy Coal Producing Co. Inc. The plant
will be constructed between Prestonsburg
and Allen .. .J. E. Holdren, president of
People's Choice of Kentucky Inc., last
Friday, announced plans to construct a
100-room motel on a site just beyond
Archer Park on the Mountain Parkway at
Katy Friend ...The Floyd Fiscal Court, last
Thursday, heard and approved recomApril24, 1985
mendations designed to remove objecEmployees on the county clerk's, sher- tions of some individuals and businesses
iff's, and jailer's staffs were given a 7.9 to monthly payment of fees to Floyd
percent cost-of-living raise ...State agrees County Sanitation Inc., for collection and
to review District 4 Magistrate Lowell disposal of their solid waste materials
Samons ' case ... A 19-year-old woman was under the franchise granted by the
shot to death at a Tram residence Monday court... Bom: to Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bailey,
Twentv Years Ago
a son, Christopher, April 17, at the
Methodist Hospital, Pikeville ...There
died; Go~d Reed Jr., 42, of Garrett, last
Wednesday, at Lexington; Rhoda Prater
Bayes, 88, of Swampton, native of Floyd
County, April 12, here; Roland C. Blair,
52, formerly of Tram, Saturday, at home
in Albion, Mich.; Everett Patton, 68,
native of this county, Saturday, at
Paintsville; Mrs. Bertha G. Maddox, 83, ·"'
former Floyd resident, Saturday, at
Louisville; Teddy R. Newsome, 76, of
Ligon, Sunday, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Taylor
Slone, 76, of Blue River, Sunday, at Highlands Medical Center; Mrs. Bertha Ann
Owen, 79, native of Prestonsburg, Sunday, at Long Beach, Calif.; Ida Whittaker
Akers, 81 , April 9, at her home at East
Point; Mrs. Dina Pratt Slone, 76, Saturday, at her home at Wayland.
Fonv Years Ago
April 22, 1965
Ray Meade, 38, died last Saturday, at
his home at Mud Creek, victim of a rifle
shot in his chest ...The Prestonsb\lfg Park
Board, which will direct the development
of the 22-acre recreation area at West Prestonsburg, was approved by the City
Council on recommendation of Mayor .,
George P. Archer, last Thur$day ~
evening ...Still unconscious in a Lexington rest home, five months after he was
injured in a fall from a tree is Ray Hall,
25, of Galveston. Mrs. Catherine Akers,
28, who has been in a coma since she was
beaten at her home on the Middle Creek
road last January, is at the same rest
home .. .John Franklin Brandenburg, 37, of
McDowell, was killed almost instantly,
last Thursday, when he was crushed
beneath a roof fall at Printer. The work of
removing junk cars from Floyd County
roadsides began this week .. .Sirloin steak
is currently selling for 79 and 89-cents a
pound in local grocery stores. A fivepound bag of flour is 49-cents ...There
died: Lemuel Ervin DeLong, 13, Saturday, at the home of his parents at Banner;
Bud Hayes, 82, Sunday, at his home at
Langley; Earl Leslie, 71, April 9, at the
Paintsville Hospital; Evan Hall, 64, of
Bypro, April 9, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Charles
W. McCoy, 76, of Auxier, April 11 , at
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
27, 2005 • C3
Yesterdays
• Continued from p2
Paintsville; Evan Martin, 57, of Amba,
Saturday, at the Pikeville Appalachian
Regional Hospital; Jim Hunt, 57, of Ivel,
la.::.\ , ~Jnesday; Mrs. Gaye Greene Crisp,
41, Floyd County native, Sunday, at her
home at Elkview, West Virginia; Mrs.
Pearlie Johnson, 70, of Blue River, April
5, at the Prestonsburg General Hospital;
Miss Rosetty Slone, 71, of Dema, April
10, at home.
FiiiV Years Ago
April 21, 1955
The tenth annual Floyd County Music
Festival will unfold its array of the color,
beauty and talent here, Saturday..Alton
Eugene (Gene) Hamilton, 52, of David,
was killed, Wednesday night, when the
_, "jitterbug" he was riding into a Princess
1
Elkhorn mine collided with a trip of
loaded mine cars ...The J. B. Clarke building on South Lake Drive here, and the
equipment of the Tri-City Bowling Center, owned by John D. Collins, are a total
loss as the result of a fire which was dis-
covered about 1 a.m., Saturday ...Pikeville
Junior College will start its long-anticipated expansion to a senior college next
fall.. .The first "shot" in the Floyd County
sector of the historic battle on infantile
paralysis will be "fired" at 8 a.m., next
Monday, or shortly thereafter...The State
Department of Education and the state
fire marshal have approved plans for the
auditorium-gymnasium proposed as an
adjunct to the county high school plant
now under construction here ...Evidence
that Prestonsburg is becoming the strawberry center of a dozen eastern Kentucky
counties was apparent here, Wednesday,
when representation of growers from
these counties, accompanied by their
county agents, met at the courthouse here,
to set up a regional marketing organization for fruits and vegetables ...Wheelwright High School, defending eastern
Kentucky regional baseball champion,
opened its 1955 baseball season, Monday,
with a 7-4 win over Elkhorn City...Born:
to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wise, of Prestonsburg, a daughter, Carlos Ann, AprillS, at
the Prestonsburg General Hospital...There
died: Moses (Rock) Patton, 48, of
Hueysville, Wednesday, at Columbus,
Ohio; Nora Gibson, 64, last Thursday, at tucky coal contract negotiations are in this
county.. .There died: Dr. Charles S. HornsWest Prestonsburg.
by, 46, of Garrett, April 1, at Temple University Hospital, Phildelphia; Mrs. Malta
Ratliff Patton, 31, of Lackey, April 1, at a
Painsville hospital; Buster Gibson, 28, of
April 19, 1945
West Prestonsburg, killed by a slatefall,
Wednesday, at a Middle Creek mine.
The 105th Floyd Countian to be reported killed in action in the present war, is
Ted McPeek, formerly of Garrett. Five are
reported as wounded: Pvt. Carl Chaffin, of
April19, 1935
Prestonsburg, February 26, on Corregidor;
Sgt. Luther A. Cox, of Printer, while a
The grand jury said in its final report,
gunner on a bomber; Edwin Frazier, of
Langley, January 4, in Germany; Sgt. this week, that crime is decreasing,
•
Buster Branham, of Prestonsburg, March although it had voted 121 indictments.
24; Seaman Lionel Duff, of Garrett, Feb- Policeman B.C. Hollifield, 49, died Monruary 22, on Iwo Jima ...The Army reports day, at his home, here, of injuries sufthat Pvt. Henry L. Holbrook Jr., of West fered, Sunday, when hit by a car...A light
Prestonsburg, was killed in Italy while snowfall and freezing weather, Monday
leading a search for a wounded officer, night, with frost, Tuesday night, caused
and while his group carried a white flag, heavy damage to Floyd County's fruit
which the Germans ignored ...Miss crop ...There died: Mrs. Mary Carter·
Frances Amburgey was employed by the Estep, 91, Wednesday, at Garrett; Richard
fiscal court, Monday, for a second full P. Stratton, 65, of Betsy Layne, Sunday, at
year as Floyd home demonstration a Martin hospital; Hibbard Mullins, 53,
agent ...Approximately half of the 37 Ken- April 10, at IveL
Sixtv Years Ago
Seventv Years Ago
School
• Continued from p2
Resource Center. Call377-2678
for more information.
•
• Floyd County Health
Department Nurse Joy Moore, is
at the center each Monday to
administer immunizations, T.B.
skin tests, well-child exams,
WIC, prenatal and post-partum
services, and school physicals.
Call 377-2678 for an appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
• Now accepting applications for enrollment for Kindergarten for the 2005-06 school
year. Call 285-5141 for more
~ information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24, 25 - Kindergarten
registration for 2005-2006
school year, 8:30 a:m. ·to 1:00
p.m., in school auditorium. The
following
information
is
required before enrollment:
Student's birth certificate, social
security card, immunization
records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these docu'¥ ments the day you register your
child.
•
The Family Resource
Center is open weekdays 8
a.m.-4 p.m., and later by
appointment. Office provides
services for all families, regardless of income.
• After School Child Care,
3-6 p.m., school days .
• Call 886-7088 for additional information regarding the
Prestonsburg Elementary Family Resource Center or its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services
Center
• April 29 - Child Abuse
Awareness information booth
will be open for students, staff,
parents, grandparents and community, beginning at lO a.m., in
school foyer.
• May 3 - Pre-Prom Safety
Activity, at MAC, for juniors
and seniors who have field trie
permission • form on file · at
school.
• May 5, 6, and 18th- CPR
training for 8th graders.
• School athletic physicals
will be available early in summer. Watch for advertisements
and flyers with date and location
times.
• Open House - To be held
before end of school year, date
to be announced. Watch school
marquee for posting.
• Committee sign-ups may
be done through the Youth Services Center office.
• Walking track open to
public . .
• The center has a one-stop
career station satellite that is
available to the community as
well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult
Ed may contact the center for
information.
• All new students and visitors, stop by the Center, located
on the South Floyd campus,
Room 232, and see Mable Hall.
• For more information call
452-9600 or 9607 and ask for
Mable Hall, ext. 243, or Keith
Smallwood, ext. 242.
Stumbo ElementaryNiud Creek
Family Resource Center
• May 2- Advisory Council
meeting, 3:30 p.m., in Resource
Center.
• May 4- "Gear-Up" trip to
BSCTC-Prestonsburg campus,
for 7th and 8th grades.
• May 5 -DARE field trip,
Jenny Wiley Spillway, 5th
grade.
• May 9 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program), K-
Osbprne
4.
• May 10 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program), 5-8.
• May 11, 12- CPR class for
8th grade students, presented by
Our Lady of the Way Hospital.
• May 13 - Magic show,
1:30 p.m., for Headstart thru 3rd
grade.
• May 16-20 -Book Fair, in
school library.
• May 18 - 4-H, 3rd and 6th
grades.
• May 19 - Field trip to the
Kentucky Science Center, 4th
grade.
• May 20 - "Dollars &
Sense" program for Floyd
County 5th grade students. To
be held at the Martin Community Center.
.May 25- ''Career Day," K-8th.
• May 26, 27 - "PRIDE"
presentation, K-8th.
• FRC monthly Advisory
Council meetings will be held
the first Wednesday of each
month, at 4 p.m. Call for more
info.
• Lost & Found located in
Family Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours are
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents
and community members are
welcome to visit. For questions,
call 587-2233 - ask for Tristan
Parsons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
• For additional information, call 874-8328. Summer
office hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow
Junction" Family Resource
Center
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
Character Words for the
Month: Tolerance and Kindness.
• "Lost & Found" is located
in the FRC. If your child has
lost any clothing or other personal items, please remind them
to check in the FRC. Items not
claimed within 2 weeks,
become the property of the
FRC.
• Rainbow Junction Family
Resource Center is located in
the W. D. Osborne Elementary
School. Hours of operation - 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, or later by appointment.
Call 452-4553 and ask for Cissy
or Karen. Parents/community
members free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare
and Infantffoddler Care accepts
infants and toddlers up to 2
years and Preschool age 2-4.
Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Critter
• Continued from p1
At age 14 he got his frrst banjo, a
Hondo II. In 1980, Dean graduated from his Hondo II to a 1979
Gibson Mastertone and formed
his first band, the 'Thousandsticks
~Express." The band, named after
Dean's family homeplace in
Leslie County, played until 1986,
when the first version of the "Eastbound Band" was formed.
About the time that the "Eastbound Band" was formed, Dean
began promoting shows in the
Lexington area. In 1990 he started what is now known as "The
Red Mule Bluegrass Festival."
In 1994 he started the Osborne
Brothers Hometown Festival in
Hyden, to celebrate the career
and contribution of the Osborne
~ Brothers to Bluegrass music.
The Osborne Brothers Hometown Festival was nominated for
the IBMA Festival of the year in
2001 . Also in 2001, Dean founded the J.D . Crowe and the New
South Bluegrass Festival m
Wilmore, Kentucky.
Dean has shared the stage
with some of the most wellknown names in the Bluegrass
world, including the Osborne
Brothers, J.D . Crowe and Ralph
Stanley. He has also recorded as
a guest artist with Richard Bennett and appears on Rebel
Records first "Live" video featuring Richard and Wanda Bennett, Randall Barnes, and Phil
Leadbetter.
Dean has an album entitled
"Kentucky Son ," which was
released in 2000 by Pinecastle
Records.
Others named to the National
Advisory Council include
Bernie Faulkner of Hazard,
Jessie Wells, education coordinator for the Kentucky Center
for · Traditional Music; Mitch
Barrett and Carla Gover of Zoe
Speaks; Suzanne Savell of
Appalshop; Dan Huff, former
owner of Quest Studios and
Knott Countian; Rachael Baar of
Henderson Community Collete
Fine Arts Series; Gerri Combs,
Kentucky Arts Council executive director; Bradley Downall,
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
director; Art Gottschalk, Shepherd School of Music at Rice
University; William Hartley,
Birthplace of Country Music
Alliance executive director;
Dave Hibbard, Commercial
Music Program founding director at McLennan Community
College; Rob Page, commercial
music coordinator at McLennan
Community College; Ronald
Allen Pen, John Jacob Niles
Center for American Music
director at UK; Damon Moberly
of Mercury Records; Todd Sullivan, music professor at Indiana
State University; Beau Haddock,
Ky. Craft Marketing program
performer and songwriter; Allison Kaiser, Lexington Art
League executive director;
Richard Mcllvery, Thornton
School of Music at University of
Southern California.
Korner
• Continued from p1
Your Graduate Student."
...you pray they will someday
manufacture Teflon furniture.
... you have phone calls forwarded to PetsMart.
... you absentmindedly pat
people on the head or scratch
them behind the ears.
... given the choice of having your teeth cleaned or their
teeth cleaned, they get their
teeth cleaned.
... you not only allow pets
on the couch, guests have to sit
on the floor because the dog
has "territorial issues."
... your spouse missed the
final game of the World Series
because the cat wanted to
watch his favorite video,
"Birds of North America."
... anytime your animal
appears lethargic, you go
online and investigate vetmed
websites, pose questions to
your address book and on elists, and by the time you digest
all the information and field the
correspondence, the animal has
tom out the window screens
and left something disgusting
in your favorite pair of shoes.
... your chatroom handle is
"Queen of Spayeds ."
, .. you and your vet are on a
ftrst name basis and he genuflects when you enter the waiting room. His daughter at Harvard refers to you as "Auntie."
. .. you needed a prescription
to recover from "Old Yeller."
... you've forwarded more
warnings about the dangers of
chocolate, onions and mistletoe
than the National Center for
Disease Control has issued
about anthrax and smallpox.
... you wear white year
'round, not because you are
flaunting a fashion law or
belong to a religious sect, but
because it is bleachable.
... the world would never
guess from your "critterspeaJ<:"
posts to e-lists that in reality
you are chairman of the IBM
I
Corporation.
... by the time you investigate different flea control products, their advantages and
potential risks, natural versus
chemical methods, and study
the life cycle of the flea, any
fleas have died of old age.
... you tell your children to
"heel!" in the grocery store.
... for relaxation, you went
mall hopping with your girlfriends. Your eyes glazed over
when you saw a sign in front of
a pet shop, "20% Off All Puppies & Kittens ," and you
slapped three security guards
before they got you safely contained in the manager's office.
O ...P...R ...Y still spells opry,
not opera. I can just hear old
Vince Gill or Loretta singing
Verdi'sAidaor Bizet's Carmen.
As I paid for my carton of
diet pop, it suddenly hit me.
Could this lady have really
been saying that she wished it
had worked out differently'?
Was she wishing she could still
live in a neighborhood where
she could go next door to borrow a cup of sugar without
someone calling the law on
her? I wonder if she ever
longed to see a sunset that was-
n 't filtered through choking
factory smoke, or taste ice-cold
water from a deep well that her
grandfather had helped dig,
when he was just a boy.
There may have been a time
when I would have been envious of people like this lady.
However, these days, whenever
I hear a former eastern Kentuckian like her exalting the
wonders of far away places
with strange-sounding names, I
wonder if they're not really just
saying, "Yes, it's good to be
back home again."
• Continued from p1
white - and wants to just cuddle
in your lap every time you take
• a seat!
Our youngest child has always
had a heart for the "underdog"
(no pun intended) her entire life.
And so this time proves to be no
different. She knew no one would
want this poor little puppy
because it wasn't "perfect." And
now she's grown so attached to it,
that it's unreal.
The name chosen for this
unusual little K-9 critter, I must
say, fits it to aT.
And, he comes running
"sideways" at a mere whisper of
hearing it.
~ "SWAY" is what she decided
to call him for short, with the
entire name being "Sway Sir
•
BSCTC, Prestonsburg
campus: Mon., Wed., Fri.- 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur. 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Jason Cassell - 886-3863,
ext. 67219. Room m207 (second floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning
Center: Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Lucille
Fuchs - 886-0709.
• Martin Extended Education Service Center: Tue., Thur.
-8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Contact:
Vanessa Tackett- 285-5111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon.,
Wed. - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m.
Contact Vanessa Tackett - 3583400 .
• Wheelwright: Mon., Wed.
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Penny Fell - 452-4324.
• McDowell: Mon., Wed.8:30-11:30 a.m. Call377-2678.
• For more information
about Adult Education class
schedules, contact the David
School at 886-8374. All classes
and materials free of charge.
The mere "jump in the car
FallsAlott." I kid you not!
Being the typical "Grandpar- and run to town" wasn't as easy
ent" for this occasion, a trip to to do as usual, either.
My time became Sway's
purchase items necessary (and
those not so necessary) had to be time, whatever he wanted, he
made, of course. Puppy food, seemed to get!
And mostly, what he wanted
accessories, shampoo, etc.
And, oh yes! "Grandma" had was to sit in my lap and sleep.
No matter how hard I tried
to bathe it, ftrst and foremost, if it
was staying in my house with NOT to get attached to this
me! And it loved taking its bath! unusual little K-9 critter, he
managed to capture my heart
Boy, was I glad, too.
Casey, our German Shepherd before the weekend was over.
Still, I have to admit, I was glad
of eleven years, didn't take to
kindly to having this new little when it was time for him to go
critter about the house at all. She back to his own home and leave
wasn't mean by any means, just . "grandma's" until his next visit!
kind of jealous, really. But, Sway
'Til Next Week
loved her!
May God Bless- all creatures
Yes, my plans for Spring
Cleaning got r:.1t ::::~hold again! big & small!
(Note to Bonnie and John:
I'm sorry, I couldn't print that
last one .. .it was hilarious, but I
don't think it would have made
it past the censors!)
I actually recognize some of
this material as originating
from Kat Chaplin, aka "The
Neutress of the Night," Her
goal is to bring the spay/neuter
message to the general public
by tickling their collective
funny bone. As a matter of
fact, our own SNOOP organization slogan, "Prevent a Litter,
Fix Your Critter," came from
Kat's website. For more of her
humor, check out NeuterNeuter
Land and her "Humor us,
Neuter us" campaign at
www.ahimsatx.org.
Oak
and all, but if you've seen one,
you've seen them all. And, I
suppose a hamburger tastes
better in Cleveland or somewhere, than it does in
Paintsville or Prestonsburg.
She put the icing on the
cake, though, as she paid for
her groceries and told her
friend that her husband would
get six weeks of vacation this
year.
"We're going to Nashville
and the Grand Ole Opera."
"Ha!" I thought. "Opera?"
The Grand Ole Opera?
�C4 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Mains-Patton
Guinea-Wilborn
Esti Guinea and Christopher Wilborn were married In Key
West, Florida, on March 28, 2005. The bride is the daughter
of Jose Luis and Ana Guinea, formerly of Spain and current·
ly of Sydney, Australia. The groom Is the son of Kay Anne
Frazier Wilborn, of Lexington, and Steve Wilborn, of Shel·
byvllle. He Is the grandson of the late Chalmer and Kathryn
Frazier, Prestonsburg, and the late Walter and Viola Wilborn,
Shelbyville. The newlyweds currently reside in Leadville,
Colorado where Esti teaches English Language Learners
and Christopher works as a graduate Intern for Lake County
government while pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Pol·
icy from the University of Colorado, at Denver.
Fami;y and friends will be Invited to a reception honoring
Chris and Estl when they visit Kentucky in June.
Lawson-Ratliff
Mr. and Mrs. John and Brenda Lawson are pleased to
announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their
daughter, Amanda Noel Lawson, to Eric Shayne Ratliff, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley and Wanda Ratliff. Both Miss Law·
son and Mr. Ratliff are currently attending Big Sandy Commu·
nlty and Technical College, Prestonsburg. Additionally, Mr.
Ratliff Is employed at Premium Contracting, in Pikeville.
The couple will exchange vows in a ceremony that will take
place on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at one o'clock in the afternoon,
at the Harold Church of Christ Following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Betsy Layne Senior Citizens Center.
Ms. Meredith Mains and Mr. Kevin Patton will be joined in holy
matrimony on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 2:30p.m., at St. Francis
Xavier Church, in Falmouth. A formal reception will follow in the
church hall. All family and friends are cordially invited to attend.
Meredith is the daughter of Roy and Patty Mains, of Falmouth.
She Is employed as a teacher at Pendleton County High School.
Kevin is the son of Keith and Sharon Patton, of McDowell. He
is employed as resident manager of Lions Camp Crescendo.
Following a honeymoon cruise, the couple will reside in
Lebanon Junction.
Cancer
• Continued from p1
Appalachian counties targeted
as having high morbidity rates
for cervical and breast ·cancers.
Scott says that she believes that
these high rates are attributed
primarily to a lack of regular
cancer screening and health
examinations. "By helping
people understand the importance of regular screening and
check-ups, we hope to lower
these rates," she said.
The Floyd County Cancer
Coalition has partnered with
three local hospitals (Our Lady
of the Way Hospital, McDowell
ARH Hospital, and Highlands
Regional Medical Center), the
Floyd County Health Department, the KY Cancer Program,
Area Health Education Center,
Big Sandy Health Care, KY
Homeplace, UK/ACN Program, dedicated survivors and
numerous other community
organizations to volunteer their
services to the coalition.
The coalition, which was
established in the spring of
2004, has already successfully
embarked on its mission to educate Floyd Countians with the
erection of 16 billboards across
both Floyd and Pike counties;
meeting with local organizations such as the Prestonsburg
Women's Club, the Drift
Women's Club, Floyd County
Retired Teachers Association,
Physicians' Focus Group, area
health fairs, a recently held
Women's Forum at the Mountain Arts Center, and other
noted leaders and organizations; and through an appearance on WYMT-TV's "Issues
and Answers" segment, hosted
by Neil Middleton and featuring
Scott, Dr.
Bahram
Forouzandeh, HRMC gastroenterologist, and Becky Simpson,
of the Markey Cancer-KY Cancer Program, Big Sandy area.
The Floyd County Cancer
Coalition aims to continue to
provide cancer education to
Floyd Countians, as well as the
entire Eastern Kentucky area
through future related efforts,
such as those previously mentioned, through spreading the
message that cancer is "Beatable, Treatable and Preventable"
through early screening.
Scott says that she, or a
coalition partner, can be made
available to speak at area club
and organizational meetings,
schools and senior centers. To
make arrangements, contact
Scott at 886-2668.
Also, if you, or your organization, would like to volunteer
in cancer education effm1s by
passing out literature, working
at upcoming health fairs, or by
spreading the word to local
churches, neighbors and loved
ones to "Get Screened," you
may also contact Scott at the
above number, or by emailing
to: tmscott@uky.edu. There is
no charge for screening cards
or informational materials.
"I look forward to hearing
from clubs and volunteers,"
Scott said. "Together, we can
learn how to beat the odds."
Those involved as partners
in the Floyd County Cancer
Coalition include: Gina Bates,
Kentucky Homeplace; Neva
Francis, Our Lady of the Way
Hospital; Sue Garland, Big
Sandy Community and Technical College; Linda Gayheart,
Gayheart Association; Burieta
Gearheart, Community Coalition member; Beverly Hack-
worth, Community Coalition
member; Glenda Hall, Lay
Health Advisor; Tami Kelder,
Cancer Information Service;
Thelma Laferty, Floyd County
Health Department; Luann
Maggard, McDowell ARH
Hospital; Stacie McKee, High!-'U!di> Cancer Center; Rose
Meek, Big Sandy Community
Action; Melissa Perry, Southeast Kentucky AHEC; Kathy
Rubado, Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Becky Simpson, Kentucky Cancer Program; Thursa Sloan, Floyd
County Health Department;
Mandy Stumbo, Floyd County
Chamber of Commerce; Erma
Thornsbury, UMWA The
Funds; Donna Turner, Big
Sandy Area Development District; Pat Willis, Big Sandy
Health Care; and Theresa Scott,
Family and Consumer Sciences
Agent, Floyd County Extension
Service.
The next meeting of the Floyd
County Cancer CoaJition will be
held on Friday, Aprll 29, at 10
am., at the Floyd County Extension Office. All those interested
arc cordially invited to attend.
Walters-Ai les
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Walters, of Emma, are pleased to announce
the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn, to Colin
Tyler Ailes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ailes, of Lancaster, Ohio.
Jennifer is the granddaughter of Mrs. Bonnie Walters, also of
Emma, and Mrs. Ollie Wells, of Prestonsburg.
A May wedding is planned.
20th Annual Big Sandy Quilt, Art and
Antique Show, May 6-7, at Ramada Inn
The 20th Annual Big Sandy
Quilt, Art and Antique Show will
be held Friday and Saturday,
May 6 and 7, at the Ramada Inn,
Paintsville. On Friday, hours
will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on
Saturday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Quilts may be entered on
Wednesday,May4,from lOa.m.
until 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to 1
enter a quilt may contact Tammy
Penix at 297-1298 or Alice Conley at 297-3298. Registration
deadline is Monday, May 2.
"Coordinating this yearly
event is a tough challenge," said
Brenda Cockerham, FCS agent
with the Johnson County Cooperative Extension Service. "It
takes teamwork and commitment
to pull it off. Tammy Penix and
the Johnson County Piecemakers
can use any and all help offer~Xt.
If you would enjoy helping out in
some way, please contact
Tammy, Alice Conley, or the
Extension office at 789-8108."
Quilt categories for this
year's show include: Miscellaneous Items, Original Design,
Miscellaneous
Quilts,
Pieced/Patchwork/Hand Quilted, Cross-stitch, Machine
Applique/Machine
Quilted,
Painted, Quilted Top, Pre-Printed Panels and Whole Cloth.
There will also be demonstrations on Snippets, Crazy Quilt
Stitching and more.
The show will also include
art and antique exhibits, as well
as vendors. Anyone interested
in showing their artwork can
display it at no charge by calling
and registering with Tina Penix
at 789-3629 or Tammy Penix at
297-1298. Vendors who wish to
have a booth and sell their items
can call and register with
Tammy Penix at 297-1298.
Winners will be announced
on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m.
Professional judges who are not
from Johnson County are utilized to select the winners.
Sponsors of the show
include the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
Service, Paintsville Tourism,
Citizens National Bank, Big
Sandy RECC, and Johnson and
Floyd County arts councils and
area quilters.
Educational programs of the
Cooperative Extension serve all
people regardless of race, color,
age, sex, religion, disability, or
national origin.
'Friendly Visitor' training program to benefit
long term care patients
The Big Sandy Long Term
Care Ombudsman Program
recently held a Friendly Visitor Training. Steve Jones, District Ombudsman, conducted
the training. Six people completed the training and were
certified to be friendly visitorc.;. These volunteers will
visit nursing home residents
and work closely with the district ombudsman as advocates
for these residents. Completing the training was Tina
Miller, Brenda Powers, Linda
Webb, Kathy Meadows, Barbara Coomer, and Darlene
Walker. If anyone is interested
in !earning more about the
Ombudsman Program or volunteer opportunities, contact
Steve Jones, District Ombudsman, at 1-800-737-2723 or
locally at 886-2374.
May Valley Elementary team
,.
designs KSBA Conference banner
May Valley Elementary
School recently received the
honor of designing the Kentucky
School Board Association's
Conference Banner for the
Floyd County School District.
The purpose of the development
of the banner for the conference
was to remind those in attendance of schools' primary purpose - learning and leamers.
The banner depicted the conference theme: "From Dreaming to
Achieving: Public Education."
The Kentucky School Board
Association's Annual Conference Planning Committee
selected the banner to be displayed at the Galt House East, in
Louisville. The banner may also
be displayed, in cooperation
with the Kentucky Art Education Association. at the State
Capitol this month. The following committee members created
and designed the banner: Kathy
Shepherd, Anita Huff. Tonya B.
Williams , Leila Hall, Michell
Castle. Monica Compton and
Kim Reed.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL
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J10 - Agriculture
115 - ATV's
120 - Boats
130- Cars
140- 4x4's
150 - Miscellaneous
160 - Motorpycles
170- Parts
175- suv·s
180- Trucks
190- Vans
-Information
' Miscellaneous
- Part Time
,,$ales
_:, ;,
• $,ervices
~j,
, )York Wante<:!,,
:400 - MERCfiANfusE
41 0 - Animals .·.
·4l:!o - Appliances
.440 -
Mia - Lawn & $~n
46o- Yard satef.%\'·
:470- Health&'~~Uty
/475 - Household ·
&us1ness
Qpportunity
330 ~.ft>r Sale
AUTOMOTIVE
120-Boats
1996 SEA DOO JET
SKI GSX, 110 Horse
Power, Runs Good,
New
Battery,
Licensed for 2005,
No Trailer $1 ,750,
Call 886-3191 or 4244246
FOR SALE: 1987
Glass Port, $2,500
Call 606-422-5123
" ·130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call8862842 or 886-3451
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located at Hueysville
near Garrett.
Call
FOR SALE 1998 606-358-4481 or 358YAMAHA YZ80 New 9127 for more info.
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
$1600. Call 606-452W A N T E D 9599 for more info.
EXPERIENCED
P E R M I T
ECHNICIAN.
T
180-Trucks
Walturn Engineering
WANTED used full seeks Experienced
size pick-ups 1998 Pernit Tech. capable
thru 2003, will pay of doing any/all KY
cash call 800-789- DNA, COE and relat5301
ed permit apllications.
Must be familiar with
Autocad
and
Survcadd, REAME,
When responding to
SEDCAD.
40-50
Employment ads that
hrs./wk.,
BC-BS
have reference numbers, please indicate Health Ins., Dleta
Paid
that entire reference Dental,
Paid
number on the out- Vacations,
side of your enve- Holidays. Pay based
Reference upon qualifications.
lope.
numbers are used to Office located at
help us direct your Hueysville
near
letter to the correct Garrett. Call 606individuaL
358-4481 or 3589127 for more info.
EMPLOYMENT
205-Business Oppt.
LOOKING
TO
START OR EXPAND
YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
fast & easy approval
on all types of loans,
call toll-free 866-6811264
FOR SALE 1991
Toyota
Corolla 21o-Job Listing
needs work $800 firm
JOB
OPENING
call
606-886-8339
FOR
A
after 5 pm.
DISPATCHER,
Please
Apply
in
FOR SALE: 1988
Person at Universal
Pontiac Bonneville,
Well Service, 5252 Rt.
no title, good for parts.
1428, Allen, KY or call
$600 obo. Call 874874-3487
4094.
W A N T E D
C 0 M P U T E R
DRAFTSPERSON.
Walturn Engineering
seeks a Computer
Drafting Tech. proficient in Autocad &
140-4X4's
·:~:
160-Motorcycles
FOR SALE
1993
Crown
Ford
SALES PROS, 3KVIctoria.
138,000
5K Weekly First Year
miles. $,1200. call
Potential, Call 1-800606-874-0467
294-8654 ext. 9492
:•
Electronics
445 - Furniture}
310-
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advahce payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
•
c\1¢b listings
.. Help Wanted
300 • fjNANC!AL
200 • EMPLoYMENT
FOR SALE: Honda
'93
Fourwheeler.
~ Honda
'97
300
, Fourwheel
drive.
Looks good an d runs
good. Call 886-0875. S u r v c a d d ·
Experienced
with
' FOR SALE: Honda Excel, WP & MA
~ 400 Foreman, 2,1 00 Word helpful. 40-5
r miles, excellent con- hrs./wk.,
BC-BS
Health Ins., Delta
dition, also 1977
Jeep Cj 5 v8 Call Dental, Paid Vacation,
1
_
Paid Holidays. Work
87 4 9834
would include all
maps for mining per•I
mits. Pay based upon
qualifications. Office
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OLD DOMINION
FREIGHT LINE, INC.
is seeking qualified
local
drivers.
Candidates should be
at least 22 years of
age with a minimum
of 12 months driving
e x p e r i e n c e .
Applicants must also
have a clean accident
and driving record,
meet DOT and company requirements
(including drug test)
and furnish a current
(within 30 days) MVR.
Must possess a commercial
driver's
license with Hazmat
and Twin endorsements. Old Dominion
Frieght Line is an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer. Call 1-877841-3998
WE ARE LOOKlNG FOR SOMEONE
who is interested in
learning about finance
and sales. No experience is needed, looking for someone
,·mmedl'ately. Please
come in and speak to
Greg Clevinger at the
Prestonsburg Cycle
Center, No Phone
Calls Please.
A-PLUS RENT TO
OWN CO. is seeking
dependable
hard
working individuals.
Duties include collection of past due
accounts by phone
and in field and delivery/pick-up of furniture, appliances and
other home furnishings.
Must have
excellent driving history and communication
skills. We offer competitive pay Blue
Cross/Blue
Shield
and 401 K program,
apply in person at APlus Rent to Own,
144 Collins Circle,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653
STONE
GOLF
OIL
FIELD
COMPANY
has
openings for hard
working responsible
drivers. Must be of
age 21 or older. Must
have COL with HAZMAT and tanker
endorcements, good
driving record and
some
mechanical
Please
apptitude.
apply in person at:
Universal
Well
Services, Inc., 5252
Rt. 1428, Allen, KY
41601
606-8743487,
Accepting
applications
Mon.
thru Fri. between the
hours of 8am and
4pm.
CREST
COURSE
Maintenance Dept. is
taking applications
for seasonal workers.
Aplly between 9am2pm Monday-Friday 0 T R T R U C K
at the Pro-Shop.
DRIVERS NEEDED,
3 Years Verifiable
220-Help Wanted Experience, Hazmat
Endorsement, Clean
CORPORATE
Driving Record. Must
CLEANING PERSON
NEEDED.
Looking be Able to Pass DOT
for a part-time house- Physical and Drug
keeping person to Test Call 606-358clean corporate office 9268 and Leave
building
evenings. Message.
Hours 5-10pm, MonFri. Uniforms fur- CAUDILL SEED IN
nished-must
have ALLEN, KY needs
previous experience Truck Drivers. Class
and
referneces.
Contact the human A COL & 2 Years
Resources office @ E x P e r i e n c e
606-874-2772 or pick Required, Call 874up an application at 1000 for more info.
W o r I d w i d e
Equipment, 1999 Rt TRUCK
DRIVER
1428, Prestonburg.
POSITION Available,
apply at: Big Sandy
EVERCARE, LLC. IS Wholesale.
SEEKING
APPLICANTS for full and
IMMEDIATE
part time employment
OPENING
in Knott, Pike, Floyd
RECEPTIONIST
and Martin County
FULL TIME
areas working with
RECEPTIONIST
individuals
with
PART TIME
developmental disDENTAL OFICE
abilities. Paid vacaPIKEVILLE, KY
tion. Certified Nurse We are seeking a
Aide a plus, but not a highly
motivated,
requirement.
All honest, flexible inditraining
provided.
vidual for the position
Send letter of interest of Receptionist at
and/or/ resume to :
our Pikeville Dental
Evercare, LLC.
Office.
Attn: Wilma Slone Requirements
for
P.O. Box 818
position
are:
Hindman, KY 41822 Excellent communior call 606-946-2078 cation skills, computer skills, pleasant
personality, and previous professional
experience.
office
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Performs moderately complex accounting
and bookkeeping functions
Performs wire transfers.
Performs clerical duties for Finance Department.
Associale's degree (A.A.) in accounting or
equivalent from two-year college or technical
school; or one year related experience and/or
training, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Apply at any Citizens National Bank location.
/;qual Opportunity Employer
and salary requirements to the address
below. Incomplete
applications will not
be considered. All
responses are kept
strictly confidential. Dental Office
Receptionist
P.O. Box 444
Allen, KY 41601
M E D I C A L
S EC R E TA R Y
Needed to work
Mon.-Fri., 4-8pm and
every other Sat,
alternating between
Prestonsburg
and
Martin Office, prefer
some Secretarial and
Billing
Experience.
MERCHANDISE
410- Animals
FULL
STOCK
Pekinese Puppies,
$150 Call 285-9128
445-Furniture
ALLEN
FURNITURE
ALLEN,KY
Furniture,
used
appliances, living I
bedroom suits, bunk
beds, and lots morel
Call 606-874-9790.
EXPERIENCED
DOZER OPERATORS
DAY SHIFT
Johns Creek Area of Pike County
Must Pass Drug Testing
Good Pay and Insurance
Call:
Major Elkhorn Mining
P.O. Box 1590
Martin, KY 41649
606·285·94 72
1·800·788·37 44
(Between 8:00·5:00, M·F)
MOVING SALE-April
29 & 30 at the intersection of KY RT 80
and US 23 on
Watergap Rd., beside
Trimble
Chapel
Church . Queen Size
Water
Bed
w/Mattress, Weight
Bench and other
Exercise Equipment,
Men, Womens and
Childrens Clothing,
Lots of Toys, Several
pieces of 14K gold
Jewelry.
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No experience is needed.
Looking for someone immediately.
Please come in and see
Greg Clevinger
at the
Prestonsburg Cycle Center.
No phone calls. please.
Valley Agency, Inc.
551 Hambley Blvd.
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
www.valleyagencyinc.com
~ 437-6284
Call 886-1714 or 2859000
WANTED: Dental
Assistant for local
dentist-no experience
needed, will traincomputer knowledge
a plus. Please send
resume to 415 North
Lake Dr. Ste. 201 ,
Prestonsburg,
KY
41653.
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WOLFF TANNING
BEDS
Financing available,
Free delivery & set
up within 75 miles of
London, KY. Bulbs,
Parts, Lotions at
Wholesale
Prices.
Call 888-554-0058
480-Miscellaneous
FOR SALE: 8 ft'
refrigerated
deli
case, $1000, small
pizza oven, $400,
small juice cooler,
$150,
washer &
dryer, $150 pair. Call
606-886-2367.
FOR SALE: 8 ft' deli
cooler, $950 and Gas
convection
oven,
$450. Call 606-8862367.
PALLETS
FOR
SALE Call 874-9100
COAL FOR SALE:
50 acres of coal on
Laurel
Fork
of
Quicksand in Knott
County. Call 260347-0259
KAY'S WALLPAPER
205 Depot Road
Ky.
Paintsville,
Hundreds of Patterns
of
Wallpaper
&
Borders. All under
$10.00. Open TuesFri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat.10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Closed Sun. & Mon.
606-789-8584.
STEEL BUILDINGSDamaged,
Repo,
Factory
Seconds,
All
Cancellations!,
must go. ·No reasonable offer Refused!
Financing available!
Call 800-405-7501
ext. 1558
REAL ESTATE
530. Houses
HOUSE FOR SALE
in
Prestonsburg,
3BR, Some furniture
included, $45,900,
Call anytime 8899821
NEW 1,950 SQ. FT.
HOME FOR SALE
located in Country
Oaks Subdivision in
Harold, KY. Call 4789993
HOUSE
FOR
SALE:3 BR Brick
Home with 7 acres of
land, Large LR, DR,
Kitchen
& Utility
Room,
Located
between the mouth of
Arkansas Creek and
Finance Hollow on
Rt. 1428, Call 8749790 or 285-1179 for
more information.
550- Land/Lots
50 ACRE FARM
FOR SALE with
2,000 sq.ft. Double
Wide on Rt. 201 at
Sitka in Johnson
County Call 2659953 after 5pm.
PROPERTY FOR
SALE at Wayland,
KY (known as Glo
Hill) in Floyd County.
The estate of the late
Jack and Mary Ratliff.
Some flat and some
hill side, house seat,
old barn and 3 garden spaces. Asking
$45,000 firm. Call
606-434-6832, 606886-6463, or 606886-1309 ask for
Becky.
90 A~RES FOR
SALE
at
Allen/Banner Road,
Building
Sites
Suitable
for
Development, Can
Divide, City Water on
27, 2005
Property, Call after NOW
RENTING
6pm 859-885-4605 P i n e w o o d
for an appointmer.t.
Townhomes, Brand
New 2 & 3 BR
LAND FOR SALE: Townhomes Rt. 7
Approximately 103 South. ASK ABOUT
acres in Floyd Co. OUR
MOVE IN
between
Prestonsburg
& SPECIAL.
Rental
Salyersville on Rt. Assistance Available!
114 with building site. Stave, Refridgerator,
W/D
For Sale sign on Dishwasher,
property,
asking Hook Ups. Call 349·
$48,000. Call 517· 7000
882-0973 or 517420-7085
1 BR FURNISHED
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
SERVICES
630-Houses
713-Chilci/Eiderly Care
A
NURSING
HOME IS NOT YOUR
ONLY OPTION-Call
Caring Hearts In
Home Car,e,
the
affordable solution for
you. For as little as
$3.50 per hour you
can keep your loved
ones
at
home ..
Looking for experiened and dependAPARTMENT,
able people.
Call
570· Mobiiii'Homes Including Utilities. 2 FOR RENT 3 BR 886-7809 or 276-796house.
Newly
3 BR , 2 SA BR Unfurnished.
remodeled, refer- 4700
MOBILE IIIOME FOR Call 886-8366
ences
required. 720-Health&Beauty
SALE witM 3 acres of
886-8366.
land, new roof and
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
WOLLF TANNING
new vinyl siding. Call TOWNHOUSE also 1 2 BR HOUSE FOR
BEDS
_
bed
room
furnished
886 6227
RENT: $400 per
FREE Color
or
unfurnished
locatFinal
clearance
month, $300 deposit,
Catalog
2004 lot models and ed in Prestonsburg located
between
Full
Body Units
2005 models now ,NO PETS call 606- Prestonsburg
&
from $22 a fl!Onthl
886
8991
available! If you are
Paintsville, 3/4 mile
Buy Direct and Savel
serious about purfrom US 23, No Pets,
CALL TODAYI1Greetings
from
chasing a new home
Referneces
800-781-5173
Lighthouse
Manor,
you need to be with
Checked, Call 606www.np
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& Sharon 791-5761
experienced staff to Terry
Smith.
We
have
get the right home at
a great price. The apartments for rent 3 BR HOUSE FOR 745-Miscellaneous
Home Show-South that are efficiency RENT:
124
William son, Inc. US apartments, all utili- Schoolhouse Hollow. Especially For You
has Memorial Day
119, Belfry, Ky. 41514 ties paid. For more David, KY 886-9246 flowers,
wreaths,
info
call
606-886606-353-6444 or toll
2797.
baskets,
HOUSE & TRAILER candles,
free 877-353-6444
and lots of other
2 BR items at discount
1 FOR RENT:
FURNISHED
All Drywall, Dutch
house and 2 BR trailwith 2x6 walls,and BED ROOM APT. er William's Branch prices. Across from
Central heat & air.
KFC. Call 889-0122
5/12 roof pitch, ultiof Abbott 886-9479
Rent
starting
at
$375.
mate kitchen pack+
$300.
age, glass block win- month,
640-Land/Lots 770-Repair/Services
deposit
water
inci!Jddow, and many more
TRAILER
LOT
extras, Set up for ed. Located near
606-889- FOR RENT ON OLD C A R p E N T R y
viewing. For details HRMC.
WORK
all types.
call 606-353-6444 or 9717.
U.S. 23 between New construction or
Preston-sburg and
toll free 577-353.
.
_ re m o d e Ii n g .
Apartment
for Pa10tsv1
11 e ca 11 606
6444 the home show
Garages, decks, ·etc.
Rent: 1 BR Apt. 886 _9007
889
or
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ing. Free estimates.
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�WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005 • C7
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
900-Legals
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 877-0165
AMENDMENT 4
•
•
-
In accordance with
KRS 350.070, notice
is hereby given that
DFM, Inc., P.O. Box
327, Old U.S . 23,
Allen ,
Kentucky
41601 , has applied
for an amendment to
an existing surface
coal
mining and
reclamation operation, located 1.5 mile
north of Gunlock in
Magoff i n/Fioyd
County. The amendment operation will
add 157.57 acres of
surface disturbance
and 131.77 acres of
highwall/thin seam
mining area, making
a total area of
1378.73 acres within
the amended permit
boundary.
The
proposed
amendment area is
approximately
0. 7
mile
north
from
Brushy Fork Road's
junction with Ky.
Route 7, and located
on Molly Branch.
The
proposed
amendment is located on the David
U.S.G.S.
7
1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The surface
area to be disturbed
by the amendment is
owned by Big Branch
Holding Co., LLC,
David L. Francis,
John Arnett Heirs,
Tonie Wireman Heirs,
Sandy
Shepherd,
Marie Whitaker, Ruth
Shepherd,
Nancy
Whitake r,
Luther
Shepherd,
Edgar
Fleming, and Kelly
Hale Heirs. The highwall/thin seam mining
will
underlie Big
Branch Holding Co.,
LLC ,
David
L.
Francis, John Arnett
Heirs, Astra Clay
Collins, et al., Rose
Collins, and Vonda &
James Kerns. The
operation will use the
area mining and
highwall/thin seam
methods of mining.
The
amendment
application has been
for
public
filed
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources,
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Ky.
41653. Written comments, objections,
and requests for a
permit
conference
must be filed with the
Director, Division of
Mine Permits, No. 2
Hudson Hollow, U.S.
127,
South,
Frankfort, Ky. 40601 .
This is the final
advertisement for this
application. All comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
recieved within thirty
(30) days of today's
date.
COMMONWEALTli
OF KENTUCKY
FLOYD
CIRCUIT COURT
DIVISION NO. I
CASE NO.
04-CI-01147
DEUTSCHE
BANK NATIONAL
TRUST
COMPANY
PLAINTIFF
vs.
RAYMOND
EDWIN JOSEPH,
CHARLOTTE
JOSEPH
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE OF
COMMISSION ER'S
SALE
BY VIRTUE OF
Judgment and Order
of Sale of the Floyd
Circuit Court, entered
on the 11th day of
March 2005, in the
Floyd Circuit Court, in
~ the
above styled
action, in the principal
sum
of
45201 -5480
$67,793.20, together
with interest, costs
William S. Kendrick
and fees, I shall proMaster
ceed to offer for sale
Commissioner
at the Old Floyd
P.O. Box 268
County Courthouse
Prestonsburg, KY
door, South Central
Avenue,
41653
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky,
(behind COMMONWEALTli
new
Floyd
the
OF KENTUCKY
County
Justicf?
FLOYD
Center), to the high- CIRCUIT COURT
est bidder, at public
DIVISION NO. II
auction, on Thursday,
CASE NO.
the 12th day of May,
04-CI-815
2005, at the hour of
BCG TRUST
9:00a.m., the follow2004-1
ing described real
estate, located at 812
PLAINTIFF
Jack Arnett Branch
vs.
Road, Prestonsburg,
Ralph King, Shirley
Kentucky, and more King,
Automotive
particularly described Finance Corporation,
as follows:
Chrysler
Credit
Corporation,
A certain tract or Appalachian
parcel of land lying in W i r e l e s s ,
Floyd
County, Commonwealth
of
Kentucky, on the right K e n t u c k y ,
hand fork of Middle Commonwealth
of
Creek and being Kentucky, Finance
more
particularly and Administration
described as Lot 4 of Cabinet,
Legal
the Arnett Branch Recoveries,
Inc.,
Subdivision,
Plat County of Floyd
Book Number 1-1 -98,
Defendants
and reference is
made to that plat for
NOTICE OF
a more particularized
COMMISSIONdescription of the ER'S
above
referenced
SALE
property.
BY VIRTUE OF
Judgment and Order
Being the same of Sale of the Floyd
property conveyed to Circuit Court, entered
Raymond
Edwin on the 11th day of
Joseph and Charlotte March 2005, in the
Joseph, his wife, by Floyd Circuit Court, in
Deed dated May 3, the above styled
1990, and recorded action, in the princiin Deed Book 335, pal
sum
of
Page 687, in deed $112,136.55, togethrecords of Floyd er with interest, costs
County, Kentucky.
and fees, I shall proceed to offer for sale
TERMS OF SALE
at the Old Floyd
(a) At the time of County Courthouse
sale, the successful door, South Central
bidder, if the other A v e n u e ,
than the Plaintiff, Prestonsburg ,
shall either pay cash Kentucky,
(behind
or $5,000.00 of pur- the
new
Floyd
chase price, with the County
Justice
balance on credit for Center), to the highthirty (30) days, and est bidder, at public
required to execute a auction, on Thursday,
bond with good sure- the 12th day of May,
ty thereon for the 2005, at the hour of
unpaid
purchase 9:15 a.m., the followprice of said property, ing described real
if any, bearing inter- estate, located at 867
est at the rate of Talers Creek Road,
twelve percent (12%) Harold,
Kentucky,
per annum, from the and more particularly
date of sale until described as follows:
paid, having the force
and effect of a
Beginning at the
Judgment.
west side of Talers
(b) The property Creek at a mulberry
shall be sold subject tree at the corner of
to any easements Barbara Keathley's
and restrictions of lot, thence west
record in the Floyd across bottom at a
County
Clerk's right angle and up
Office, and such right the hill on same
of redemption as may course to top of the
exist in favor of the point, thence over the
United States of point on same course
America and/or the to a drain to Add
record owners there- Scott's line, thence
of.
north west course up
(c) The purchaser the hill with Scott's
shall be required to line to top of knob at
assume and pay all Grover
Keathley's
Floyd
County, line, thence east
Kentucky, real prop- along a ridge with
erty taxes for the said Keathley's line
year 2005, and all to a spur known as
subsequent
years the pinnacle, thence
which are not yet due a south course with
and payable. Any and Asa Bush's line to a
all delinquent Floyd corner of same line
County,
Kentucky, on top of point,
real estate taxes will thence east straight
be paid from the sale down hill with said
proceeds.
line to an old spring,
(d) In the event the thence across a botPlaintiff is the pur- tom same course to
chaser of the above Tolers Creek, thence
described property, south with Tolers
for an amount equal Creek to a mulberry
to, or less than, its tree at the beginning.
first lien, it shall take
Second
Tract:
a credit against said Beginning at a plantlien for the amount of ed stone at Hale's
the bid, and no bond Branch,
approxishall l;le required of mately 34 feet from
the Plaintiff, and it Tolers Creek, thence
shall only be obligat- a southerly course up
ed to pay court costs, the creek 133 feet to
the fees and costs of a planted stone and
the
Master Add Scott's line,
Commissioner, and thence a south east
any real estate taxes course with Add
assessed against the Scott's Line on a
real estate.
straight angle up the
hill to near the upper
Any
announce- corner of and old
ments made on date orchard to a planted
of sale take prece- stone, thence straight
dence over printed down the hill to a
matter
contained date tree at or near
herein.
the branch, thence
down said branch
Plaintiff's Attorney: along the center or
Hon. Michael R.
middle of same to a
Brinkman
planted stone at the
Lerner, Sampson
beginning.
& Rothfuss
P.O. Box 5480
Third
Tract:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Beginning at a date
tree at Hale Branch,
thence running up
the branch a westerly
course 50 feet to a
planted stone, thence
a southerly course
100 feet to a planted
thence
a
stone,
straight line an easterly direction 50 feet
to a planted stone a
corner to John Hale
and Add Scott's line,
thence a straight line
to the date tree at the
branch at the beginnin J, this tract being
the one purchased
Scott,
from
Add
which is recorded in
Deed Book 184,
Page 310.
It is understood that
Add Scott shall have
a road along the
branch to his property lying at the back of
the Old Meade residence.
Being the same
property conveyed to
Ralph
King
and
Shirley King, his wife,
by
Deed
.of
Correction
dated
August11 , 1978, and
recorded August 15,
1978, in Deed Book
236, Page 165, in the
Deed Records of
Floyd
County,
Kentucky.
Permanent Parcel
No.: 095-00-00-07401
TERMS OF SALE
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay cash
or $5,000.00 of purchase price, with the
balance on credit for
thirty (30) days, and
required to execute a
bond with good surety thereon for the
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
if any, bearing interest at the rate of
twelve percent (12%)
per annum. from the
date of sale until
paid, having the force
and eftect of a
Judgment.
(b) The property
shall be sold subject
to any easements
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
County
Clerk's
Office, and such right
of redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record owners thereof.
(c) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, real property taxes for the
year 2005, and all
subsequent
years
which are not yet due
and payable. Any and
all delinquent Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
real estate taxes will
be paid from the sale
proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
the Plaintiff, and it
shall only be obligated to pay court costs,
the fees and costs of
the
Master
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
assessed against the
real estate.
Any
announcements made on date
of sale take precedence over printed
matter
contained
herein.
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Hon. Kerri L.
Nunley
Lerner, Sampson
& Rothfuss
P.O. Box 5480
Cincinnati, Ohio
45201-5480
William S. Kendrick
Master
Commissioner
P.O. Box 268
Prestonsburg, KY
41653
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836-5457
MAJOR
REVISION NO. 2
In accordance with
the provisions of KRS
350.070, notice is
hereby given that
MATI/CO, INC. , 4q9
Meadows
Branch,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky 41 653, has
applied for a major
revision to an existing
underground
coal
mining and reclamation operation, located 0.15 mile southwest of Eastern, in
Floyd County. The
major revision will
add an additional
188.69 acres
of
underground mining
area, making the total
area
within
the
revised
boundary
230.23 acres.
The operation is
located 0.15 mile
southwest
of
Eastern, in Floyd
County. The operation
is
located
approximately 0.50
mile southwest from
KY Route 550's junction with KY Route
80, and located 0.10
mile northwest of the
Right Fork of Beaver
Creek. The latitude is
37°30'56" and the
longitude 82°48'32".
The
proposed
major rev1s1on is
located on the Martin,
U.S.G.S.
7-1 /2
minute quadrangle
maps. The major
revision will underlie
land owned by Ned
Hall, Willard Hicks,
Gregory
Cooley,
Roger
&
Freda
Tackett, Myrtle &
Jobe Cooley, Ronald
& Daphine Reid ,
Robert Martin & Joan
S. Flanery, Ralph &
Glenda Barnett, Allen
Central High School,
and Forrest & Cindi
Hughes.
The major revision
proposes to add an
additional
188.69
underground acres to
the existing permit.
The major revision
application has been
fi led
for
public
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources '
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office ,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conferenca must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Mine
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601.
COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY
FLOYD
CIRCUIT COURT
DIVISION NO. II
CASE NO.
04-CI-00669
COMMUNITY
TRUST BANK,
NA
PLAINTIFF
vs.
Robert A. Damron ;
Republic Bank, d/b/a
Flagship
Funding ;
Commonwealth
of
Kentucky, Revenue
Cabinet; and Floyd
County, Kentucky
Defendants
NOTICE OF
COMMISSIONER'S
SALE
BY VIRTUE OF
Default Judgement of
the Floyd Circuit
Court, entered on the
11th day of March
2005, in the Floyd
Circuit Court, in the
above styled action,
in the principal sum
of
$83 ,415.23,
together with interest,
costs and fees, I shall
proceed to offer for
sale at the Old Floyd
County Courthouse
door, South Central
Avenue ,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky,
(behind
the
new
Floyd
.County
Justice
Center), to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on Thursday,
the 5th day of May,
2005, at the hour of
9 :30a.m., the following described real
estate, located in
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, and more
particularly described
as follows:
Tract 1
Being the same
property conveyed to
Robert Damron and
Dovelene Damron ,
his wife by ·deed
dated August 22,
1972, of record in
Dee.d Book- 20.7,
Page 462, in the
office of the Floyd
County Court Clerk,
and being a certain
tract or parcel of land
lying in Floyd County,
Kentucky, in the May
Village, near Allen ,
Kentucky, which is
more
particularly
described as follows:
Lots 43, 44 and 69,
and a strip of land fifteen (15) ft. wide of
Lots 45 and 70 adjacent to Lots 44 and
69 making 65 ft.
frontage overall in
Block three (3). Lots
43 and 44 are each
25 ft. wide and Lot 69
is fifty ft. wide.
Tract 2
Being the same
property conveyed to
Robert Damron and
Dovelene Damron,
his wife, by deed
dated February 28,
1972, of record in
Deed Book 209,
Page 119, in the
office of the Floyd
County Court Clerk,
and being a certain
tract or parcel of land
lying in Floyd County,
Kentucky, in the May
Village
(Mays
Garden ) which is
more
particularly
described as follows:
Lots 39, 40, 41 , 42,
67 and 68, Block No.
3 in May Village,
(Mays Garden) and
being one hundred
feet frontage.
The
above
described property is
subject to those certain
reservations,
restrictions
and
exceptions contained
in that certain deed of
conveyance from Joe
I. May and Lida May,
his wife, to Town Hall
and Hollie B. Hall
dated June 2, 1966,
of record in Deed
Book 190, Page 426,
Floyd County Clerk's
Office.
TERMS OF SALE
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay cash
or 10% of purchase
price, with the balance on credit for
sixty (60) days, and
required to execute a
bond with good surety thereon for the
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
if any, bearing interest at the rate of
twelve percent (12%)
per annum , from the
date of sale until
paid , having the force
and effect of a
Judgment.
(b) The property
shall be sold subject
to any easements
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
County
Clerk's
Office, and such right
of redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record owners thereof.
(c) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
Floyd County and
City
of
Allen,
Kentucky, real property taxes for the
year 2005, and all
subsequent
years
which are not yet due
and payable. Any and
all delinquent Floyd
County and City of
Allen, Kentucky, real
estate taxes will be
paid from the sale
proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
the Plaintiff , and it
shall only be obligated to pay court costs,
the fees and costs of
the
Master
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
assessed against the
real estate.
Any
announcements made on date
of sale take precedence over printed
matter
contained
herein.
Plaintiff Attorney:
Han. Donald H.
Combs
P.O. Drawer 31
Pikeville, KY 41502
William S. Kendrick
Master
Commissioner
P.O. Box 268
Presto·nsburg, KY
41653
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NO.
836-0315
the provisions of KRS
350.055, notice is
hereby given that
Motts Branch Coal,
Inc., P.O. Box 2765,
436 Daniels Creek
Road ,
Pikeville,
Kentucky 41502, has
applied for a permit
for a surf ace coal
mining and reclamation operation, affecting 205.7 acres, and
will underlie an additional 14.4 acres,
located 2.9 miles
of
northeast
Hueysville, in Floyd
County.
The proposed operation is approximately 1.5 mile northwest
from Route 2029's
junction wi th KY
Route 7, and located
in Salyers Branch
and Raccoon Branch
of Saltlick Creek, and
Grassy Creek of
Licking River.
The proposed operation is located on
the David and Martin
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangl e
maps. The operation
will use the contour
strip, area mining,
and highwall/auger
methods of mining.
The surface area is
owned by CONSOL
of Kentucky Inc. , Carl
Reed, Jimmy & Carl
Reed, I. RichmondHeirs, Dosie Bailey,
et al., Delphia M.
Hale & Carol S.
Wireman, and Knott
Floyd
Land
Company, Inc . The
operation will underlie
surface
area
owned by Dosie
Bailey, et al , and
Knott Floyd Land
Company, Inc.
'The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Natural Resources,
Division of Mine
Reclamation
and
Enfo r ceme n t 's
Pres t o n s b u rg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections,
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601 .
In accordance with
NOTICE
(OF FINAL SETTLEMENT)
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
COUNTY OF FLOYD ... SCT
I, Douglas Ray Hall, Clerk of the Floyd Distri ct Court, do hereby certify that the following settlements of estates have been filed in my office. Anyone desiring to take exceptions to said settlements must do so on or before May 27, 2005, at 10:00 a.m.
Settlement
Case Number
Estate Of:
Fiduciary
Date Filed
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
03-P-00408
02-P-00389
03·P-00117
04-P-00015
03-P-00110
04-P-00256
04-P-00375
03-P-00114
03-P-00122
04-P-00346
02-P-00024
04-P-00359
Opal Bentley
Beatrice Honshell
Emma Ray Wells
Callene Click
Gary Kilgore
Olgia H. Ferrell
Isaac Riley Jr.
Grace Patton
Curtis Akers
Billy Curnutte
Emogene Webb Music
Glenn Stephen Frasure
Lynn D. Bentley
William Honshell
Thomas E. Wells
John Alex Weddington
Phyllis Kilgore
Randy Ferrell
Flora Riley
John Patton
Darlene Akers
Betty Curnutte
Mckinley Music
Teresa Lynn Case
03-23-05
03-24-05
03·29-05
03-29-05
03·29·05
03-30·05
04·01 -05
04·04-05
04-05-05
04·08-05
04-13-05
04·15·05
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
COUNTY OF FLOYD
)
I, Douglas Ray Hall, Clerk of the Floyd District Court, do hereby certify that the following persons have been
appointed fiduciaries by the District Court. All persons indebted to an estate should settle with the fiduciary within six (6) months from the date of appointment.
Date of Appointment
03-25-05
03-31·05
03-31-05
04-01-05
04-01-05
04-01-05
04-07-05
04·07-05
04-07-05
04-07-05
04-07·05
04·07-05
04·08-05
04-08·05
04-08-05
04-11-05
04·11-05
04-11-05
04-20-05
04-20·05
04-21 -05
Case Number
05-P-00091
05-P-00093
05-P-00095
05-P-00096
05-P-00098
05-P-00099
05-P-00071
05-P-00100
05-P-00101
05-P-00102
05-P-00103
05-P-00104
05-P-00105
05-P-00106
05-P-00107
05-P-00115
05·P·00116
05-P-00117
05-P-00125
05-P-001 29
05-P-00130
Fiduciary
Estate of:
Randall Elmore McCarty
Amy E. McCarty
Loretta Hackworth
Donald E. Hackworth
Christine Johnson Watkins
James Watkins
Charles E. Chaffins
Sadie L. Chaffins
Cleo Woods
Clarence Woods Jr.
Bethel Hall
Fannie Hall
Beatrice Garland Thornsbury Lynda G. Parsons
Truman Akers
Terry Akers
Agnes Ann Tackett Kidd
Harold Kidd
Roy Shannon Martin
Caulene B. Martin
Kenneth Hall
Peggy Hall
Tom Ed Blackburn
Margaret Blackburn
Andy Newsome
Gerald D. Newsome
Melissa Meade
Jimmy Dean Flannery
Mildred Carleen Branham
James M. Goble
John Sherman Meade Mr.
Jean Meade
Ray Hamilton Jr.
Clozetta Hamilton
Robert Miller
Glennis Wright
Zellie Akers
Kenneth Akers
Norman Ray Bryant
John W. Bryant
Lula Tackett
Lucille Gayheart
Attorney
Wesley W. Duke
Gregory A. Isaac
Clyde F. Johnson
Anthony C. Davis
Gerald Derossett
�C8 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for
ClAP
KY36P1575 0 1 - 04 ,
Modernization, will
be received by The
Floyd
County
Housing Authority,
thru Friday, April 29,
2005, at 2 p.m., (local
time), and then at
said office publicly
opened and read
aloud. The project
consists
of:
Remodeling of 62
bathrooms and 20
one-half baths with
PVC
new
Tub/Shower Liners,
Lavatories, Toilets,
Faucets, and Vinyl
Floor coverings.
The Information for
Bidders, Bid Form,
Form of Contract,
Drawings,
Specifications, and
forms of Bid Bond,
Performance Bond
and Payment Bond,
and other contract
documents may be
examined at the following locations:
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402
John
M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY
41645,
606-285-3833;
Lynn Imaging,
328
Old
Vine
Street,
Lexington, KY
40507,
859-255-1021
Additional information is provided in the
bidding documents.
Copies of the bidding
documents may be
obtained at the following location.
The Floyd County
Housing Authority,
402
John
M.
Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY 41645,
Telephone
606-285-3833;
Fax: 606-285-3835,
Attention :
Harry Bennett,
Capital Grants
Coordinator.
Copies must be
obtained from Mr.
Harry L. Bennett at
the office of the Floyd
County
Housing
Authority, 402 John
M. Stumbo Drive,
Langley, KY. 41645,
Telephone (606) 2853833.
Partial sets will not
be issued.
Bid Bonds and
Performance
and
Payment Bonds must
be secured by a
guaranty or surety
company listed in the
latest issue of U. S.
Treasury Circular 570
and shall be within
the
maximum
amount specified for
such company in said
Circular 570. The
"Bid Bond" and the
"Performance and
Payment Bond" must
be issued by a surety
company authorized
to do business in the
state where the project is located, and
must be listed in U.
S. Treasury Circular
No. 570.
27, 2005
Kentucky,
(behind
the
new
Floyd
County
Justice
Center), to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on Thursday,
the 5th day of May,
2005, at the hour of
9:15a.m. , the following described real
estate, located at 4
North Roberts Drive,
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County,
Kentucky,
and more particularly
described as follows:
Lying and being in
Gable-Roberts
Addition to the City of
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, and being
Lots Nos. 1, 2 and 3
in Block G as shown
by plat or map on file
in the office of the
Clerk of the Floyd
County Court, to
which reference is
hereby made and all
improvements located
and
situated
thereon.
Being the same
property conveyed to
Michelle Roth by
deed dated October
22, 1997 of record in
Deed Book 417,
Page 647, in the
Office of the Floyd
County Clerk.
TERMS OF SALE
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay cash
or 10% of purchase
price, with the balance on credit for
thirty (30) days, and
required to execute a
bond with good surety thereon for the
unpaid
purchase
price of said property,
if any, bearing interest at the rate of
twelve percent (12%)
per annum, from the
date of sale until
paid, having the force
and effect of a
Judgment.
(b) The property
shall be sold subject
to any easements
and restrictions of
record in the Floyd
County Clerk's Office
and such right of
redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record owners thereof.
(c) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
Floyd County and
City of Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, real property taxes for the
year 2005, and all
subsequent
years
which are not yet due
and payable. Any and
all delinquent Floyd
County and City of
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, real estate
taxes will be paid
from the sale proceeds.
(d) In the event the
Plaintiff is the purchaser of the above
described property
for an amount equal
to, or less than, its
first lien, it shall take
a credit against said
lien for the amount of
COMMONWEALnt the bid, and no bond
shall be required of
OF KENTUCKY
the Plaintiff, and it
FLOYD
shall only be obligatCIRCUIT COURT ed to pay court costs,
DIV!SION NO. II the fees and costs of
CASE NO.
the
Master
04-CI-01221
Commissioner, and
any real estate taxes
U.S. BANK, NA
assessed against the
PLAINTIFF
real estate.
vs.
0
Michelle Roth and
the unknown spouse
of Michelle Roth
Defendants
BY VIRTUE OF
Default Judgement
and Order of Sale of
the Floyd Circuit
Court, entered on the
11th day of March
2005, in the Floyd
Circuit Court, in the
above styled action,
in the principal sum
of
$38,616.18,
together with interest,
costs and fees, I shall
proceed to offer for
sale at the Old Floyd
County Courthouse
door, South Central
Avenue,
Prestonsburg ,
r
Any
announcements made on date
of sale take precedence over printed
matter
contained
herein.
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Hon. Joseph F.
Grimme
14 North Grand
Avenue
Fort Thomas, KY
41075
William Kendrick
Master
Commissioner
P.O. Box 268
Prestonsburg, KY
41653
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT TO
APPLICATION
NUMBER 836-5238
AMENDMENT #3
1) In accordance
with the provisions of
KRS 350.070, notice
is hereby given that
CONSOL
of
Kentucky Inc., P.O.
Box 130, Mousie, Ky.
41839, has applied
for an amendment to
an existing surface
and
underground
coal mining and
reclamation operation, located 0.9 mile
northeast
of
Handshoe, in Knott
and Floyd Counties.
This amendment will
not add any surface
disturbance, but will
underlie an additional
1992.0 acres, making
a total area of 3595.7
acres within the
amended
permit
boundary.
2) The proposed
is
amendment
approximately
0.2
mile
west
from
County Road 1280's
junction with Ky. Hwy.
2029, and located
along Lick Fork.
3) The proposed
amendment is located on the Handshoe
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The operation
will use the underground method of
mining. There is no
surface area to be
disturbed by this
amendment.
The
amendment area will
underlie land owned
by the Kentucky
Department
of
Transportation,
Western Pocahontas
Properties Ltd., Rosa
Oney,
Kenneth
Bailey, Clyde Bailey,
D.O. Compton and
Betty Compton. The
operation will not
affect an area within
100' of a public road.
The operation will not
involve relocation or
closure of the public
road.
4) The application
has been f iled for
public inspection at
the Department for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement ' s
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive, Prestonsburg,
Ky.
41653-1410.
Written comments,
objections
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director
of the Division of
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601.
COMMONWEALnt
OF KENTUCKY
JOHNSON
CIRCUIT COURT
ACTION NO.
04-CI-00008
FAMILY BANK,
FSB,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
NOTICE OF SALE
David L. Trimble;
Kimberly P. Trimble,
Computers Plus, Inc.;
Brett M. Higgins;
United States of
America
Internal
Revenue
Service;
Commonwealth of
Kentucky Revenue
Cabinet,
Commonwealth of
Kentucky Workforce
Development
Cabinet Ex. Rei. ,
Division
of
Unemployment
Insurance;
First
North
American
National Bank; Viper
Max
Computers;
Capital One Bank;
East
Kentucky
Corporation; Floyd
County,
Kentucky;
City of Paintsville,
Kentucky; and Floyd
County, Kentucky,
Defendants
By virtue of a
Judgment and Order
of Sale of the
Circuit
Johnson
Court, entered the
27th day of July,
2004, and Order
entered January 24,
2005, in the above
cause, for the combined
sums
of
$127,544.02
with
interest thereon, plus
additional sums and
costs; please be
advised that I shall
proceed to offer for
sale at the door in
front of the Old
Courthouse,
in
Prestonsburg, Floyd
County, KY, to the
highest and best bidder, at public auction,
on the 28th day of
April, 2005, at 11 :00
o 'clock a.m., upon
the terms set forth
following the description, the following
described property,
to-wit:
TRACT NO.1
A certain tract or
parcel of land tying
and being on Right
Beaver Creek, just
above the mouth of
Henry's
Branch,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, and being
more
particularly
described as follows:
Beginning on the
intersection of the
center
of
Right
Beaver with the centerline of the C&O
R.R. , then North
westwardly with the
centerline of the R.R.
550 feet to a stake in
the center of the
county road, thence
with the center of the
county road, then
running with the center of said road S 35
E 251 feet, S 18-45 E
380 feet to a stake
from which an apple
tree standing in the
lower edge of the
road bears S 63 E 12
feet, then running up
a drain with a fence
and lines of the land
this day deeded to
Ammie Webb Begley,
S 73-45 W 83 feet to
two elms, S 61 W 93
feet, S 30-15 W 144
feet S 43-45 W 264
feet, to a fence post
on top of a point a
corner to the land of
S.B. May, then with
the lines of his land,
S 4 W 362 feet, S 22E 305 feet to a stake
in right of way line of
the highway, then
crossing said right of
way and running up
the point with the
land of George W.
Allen, S 43 E 309 feet
to a large cedar, S 29
E 291 feet, S 26-30 E
25 feet, then running
down a point, N 51 E
61 feet to a wild cherry, N 37-45 E 142
feet to a whiteoak, N
40-15 E 326 feet to a
cedar, N 65-30 E 150
feet to a stake in the
centerline of the state
highway, then with
the center of same S
57-45 E 49.5 feet,
then leaving the highway N 35-30 E 200
feet to a stake in the
center
of
Right
Beaver Creek, then
up the center of
same with the land of
Laura B. Allen to the
beginning, containing
29.8 acres, more or
less.
The old country
road thru this tract is
to be kept open for
the use of the
grantors at all times.
There is a roadway
right of way thru this
tract leading toward
the graveyard and is
described as follows.
Beginning on the corner
common
to
Ammie May Begley,
S.B.
May
and
grantee herein, then
along the line of S.B.
MayS 4 W 212 feet,
then leaving said
May, S 71-45 W 112
feet, N 82 E 165 feet.
S 45 E 33 feet, S 6 W
121 feet to a stake in
the edge of the highway, then turning a
right angle to the left
for a distance of 12
feet, thence running
back parallel lines to
the beginning.
TRACT NO. 2
That certain tract or
parcel of land located
on Right Beaver
Creek, Floyd County,
Kentucky, and being
a part of the same
land conveyed to
W.H . May by B.L.C.
May dated January 9,
1932, and recorded
in Deed Book 112, at
Page 486, and from
Steve Clark, et. ux.,
dated October 2,
1964, and recorded
in Deed Book 186,
Page 246, Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office, and more particularly described as
follows:
That portion above
the referenced property lying on the
western side (up
Right Beaver Creek)
of the right-of-way
line
of
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky, the same
having been acquired
as permanent rightof-way for the construction of a bridge
across Right Beaver
Creek, which said
right-of-way acquisition bisected the
above
referenced
property, it being the
intention of the parties of the first part
herein to transfer title
to
Earlene
May
Patton to all of said
property located on
the western side of
the property acquired
by
the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky.
This being the
same property conveyed to Kimberly P.
Trimble and David L.
Trimble, her husband, by deed from
Earlene May Patton
and Donald Patton,
her husband, dated
24th day of April,
1997, and recorded
in Deed Book 404,
Page 403, Records
of the Floyd County
Court Clerk's Office.
per annum from the
date of sale until
paid. Said bond shalt
have the force and
effect of a Judgment
for which execution
may issue, and a lien
shall be retained
upon the
above
described real estate
as additional surety.
B. The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
taxes or assessments upon the property for the current
tax year and subsequent years. All taxes
or assessments upon
the property for prior
years shalt be paid
from the sate proceeds if properly
claimed in writing and
filed of record by the
purchaser prior to the
payment of the purchase price.
C. The property
described above is
sold subject to any
easements, restrictions, defects, liens
or encumbrances of
record in the Floyd
County Court Clerk's
Office and such
rights of redemption
as may exist in favor
of the United States
of America and/or the
record owners thereof.
ADVERTTSING MANAGER
The Floyd County Times is seeking to till the position of
Advertising Manager. The successful candidate will be
a self-motivated Individual able to train, mot1vate, and
direct others. Proven track record 1n sales and
management required. This position d irects all
activities in the advertising department and reports
directly to the Publisher, and is an excellent opportunity
for the advertising professional.
This is a full-time position and offers a competitive
sala ry, health beneftts. life insurance, 401 (k), paid
vacations, holidays, and much, much more.
Please send your resume to:
Publisher
Floyd County Times
P.O. Box 390
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
or by em ofl to: publisher@floydcoun1ytlmes.com
The Floyd County Times Is on equal opportunity employer.
This 18th day of
March, 2005.
family
survival.
Dale Phillips,
Special Master
Commissioner
Floyd Circuit
Court
P.O. Box 668
Paintsville, KY
41240
(606) 789-7531
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thirty (30) days, in
which event the successful bidder shall
be required to execute bond with good
surety thereon. Said
bond shall be for the
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27, 2005
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Regional History Day at KCTCS!
The Adams eighthgrade class participated in the 2005
Regional History
Day at KCTCS in the
areas of Exhibits,
documentaries, and
performances.
Krystal Pitts and
Tiffany Strong
won third place
in the group
exhibit category.
Trip to Space Camp
During the month of March, students representing the Gifted and Talented program and
Academic Team traveled to Huntsville, Alabama to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
While there, students had the opportunity to participate in the Interactive exhibits located
in the museum, examine the Pathfinder space shuttle and the Saturn V rocket in the shuttle
park, and view an Air Force SR-71 Blackbird airplane.
Winners at the
Reginal History
Day who will
advance on to
state competition
at Frankfort.
Sixth-grade country studies
During the course of the 3rd grading period, AMS sixth-graders studied cultures around the
world. As a result of this study, students gained an appreciation of similarities and differences
that make each culture unique. As a final project, students selected a country to present to the
class, comparing 15 aspects of that culture to the countries of North America. The presentations addressed such topics as government, religion, food, clothing, education, health care,
and family life.
On Friday, April 8, the Aile~ Central High School junior English classes and U.S. history classes combined efforts to throw a "Roaring '20s" party. Students created PowerPoint presentations
after careful reading of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby." History students studied the 1920s time period, including Prohibition, gangsters, the Scopes monkey trial, the Harlem
Renaissance and the 1919 World Series. Students demonstrated their knowledge of these subjects by creating posters and stations describing the era. All students dressed the role of the time
period and enjoyed a variety of food, root beer and a speakeasy atmosphere.
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Allen Central High School's Student Technology Leadership students hosted a parent/community computer workshop
April 4. The class covered such areas as email, internet and PowerPolnt.
Gifted and
Talented
Leadership
students from
Allen Central
High School
completed
closing ceremony at
Holiday Inn.
Allen Central High School Youth Services Center held Its biannual
Career Fair March 25. Over 30 careers were represented from
throughout the area. Freshmen and sophomores took the opportunity to talk to participants about their careers and the companies
they represented. According to the YSC Student Needs
Assessment, 60 percent of ACHS students expressed a need for
help In making career decisions. The center staff, Sharon Collins
an·d Virginia Cooley, would like to thank everyone who volunteered
their time to help ACHS students. A special thanks to Our Lady of
the Way Hospital for providing cookies and drinks for the volunteers.
Allen Central High School's gifted and talented students take in
"Two to Go," a play by Molly Bass, performed by the Floyd County
4-H Community Theatre for Teens, at the Mountain Arts Center.
On March 16, Allen Central's gifted and talented art students attended Morehead State University's Burley Coal High
School Art Exhibition. Among those students participating were Brandy Parsons, Rachel Delong, Stephanie Gray, Angela
Hunt, Amanda Hicks, Kayla Handshoe, Joslyn Moore, Latosha Dingus, Matt Amburgey, Jessica Conley, Heather Johnson,
Jared McKinney and Evan Farmer. High !)Chools from all over the state entered the competition and Allen Central was
well represented. Brandy Parsons won first place in the watercolor category and moved on to state competition. Brandy
also won third place in mixed media. Kayla Handshoe received honorable mention in the drawing category.
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First place state bottle rockets
First-place state bridge building
Second-place state bottle rockets
Third-place state Robo Billiards
State Winners
The ACMS Science Olympiad team traveled to
Bowling Green, where they represented Eastern
Kentucky well.
Breanna Duff and Brittany Clark placed first in
bottle rockets, and Clyde . Hamilton and Zach
Goble placed second.
Blake Meade and Christian Francis placed first
in bridge building.
Josh Davis and Jordan Duff placed third in
Robo Billiards. David Haltert assisted in prepara-
tion of this event.
The ACMS Science Olympiad team is coached
by Greg Nichols, Rebecca Coleman, Larry
Begley, Ashley Rosen and Coley Martin .
Eighth-grade proficient/distinguished students
Samantha Hackworth, conservation essay,
first place, Floyd County
Chase Hansford, conservation essay, second
place, Floyd County
Seventh-grade proficient/distinguished students
Sixth-grade proficient/distinguished students
Principal's Awards
Proficient/distinguished
rewarded
ACMS students who received a proficient or distinguished on the 2004 CATS Testing were pres<.:nted a Principal's Award by Mrs. Bickford.
Allen Central Middle School Students who received a proficient or distinguished on the C}\TS
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As a Core Content Review, ACMS students and teachers have been involved in a Wild, Wild Test Review. Each day questions relating to Core Content were asked and then bandanas and cowboy hats were awarded for correct answers.
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Elementary room winners
Allen Elementary's sixth-month attendance
winners were Shawn P~wers and Katina
Spurlock.
Seventh-month perfect attendance winner.~ at
Allen Elementary were Samantha Williame
and Nathan Lafferty.
Junior high and Intermediate room winners
Allen Elementary's sixth-month attendance winners were Shawn Powers and Katina Spurlock.
An overall winner was selected from the junior high, intermediate and elementary grades.
From left to right are Devon Delpont, Steven M~nday and Seth Marcum.
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Billy Bob Boyd, first place regional
Betsy Layne Elementary Academic Team
Betsy Layne
Elementary Middle
School Academic
Team, coached by
Melita Meade.
Betsy Layne
Elementary Regional
Academic Team
Kayla Bryant has
been bringing
home a number
of awards in
forensics competition lately. ~)
She placed first
in the Knott
County
Invitational and
fourth In the
Betsy Layne
High School
Invitational. In
regionals, she
picked up firstplace awards In
prose and
improv and
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advanced to the '
state semifinals.
Betsy Layne Elementary
Andy Griffith Club,
coached by Stephanie
Stamper.
Science Olympiad
On Saturday, March 12,
Betsy Layne Elementary had
four teams to compete in the
Middle
School
Science
Olympiad
Regional
Competition.
Team #3 (Neutrons) scored
second place out of 14 teams.
We also had seven individuals
who won first place in their
events and competed at state on
Saturday, April 16, at Western
Kentucky University.
Team #1 includes Jim
Henson, Rebecca Ratiliff,
Collins Trophies & T•s
Amanda Blair, Chris Stanley,
Courtney Curry, Shawn Case,
Janie Boyd, Brandy Wallen,
charla
Hamilton,
Kaitlin
Coleman, Katrina Blevins and
Gary Collins.
Team #2 includes Katara
Lantz, Kim Tipton, Danny
Keene , Lonnie Blair, Cody
Kinney, Jacob Stratton, Bethani
Adkins, Candy Conn, Colt
Stumbo, Elizabeth McKinney,
Sheena Jarrell and Bethany
Justice.
Team #3 (Regional Runner-
Up) includes Nathan Ross,
Casey Ross, Brett Rogers,
Destenie
Akers,
Taylo~
Spurlock, Breann Akers, Adam
Adkins.
Alex
Salisbury,
Lakeisha
Lantz,
Brandon
Pascarella, Kristin Rogers and
Sarah Spears .
Team #4 includes Samantha
Stewardson, Andie Meade,
Margo Hunt, Jared Robinson,
Jason Hall, Keleigh Wagner,
Taylor
Watkins,
Sammy
Sanders and Emily Davis.
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27, 2005 • 07
Science Olympiad champs.
Mrs. Stamper and the 4-H Club collected donations for the tsunami relief effort. Gifts were given to
Mrs. Watts' class for being the most generous.
Brittany Baker as the narrator.
Cecily Howell as the Lorax and Mercedes Neeley as the Once-ler.
The BLHS "Most Awesome Drama Class" includes, front row,
holding waves, Adam Goble; back row, left to right, Cesilee
Newsome, Nicalena Hall, Sabrina Goble, Amy Branham,
Ashleigh Robinson, Jessica Hall, Brittany Baker, Josh Branham,
Ceclly Howell and Mercedes Neeley.
Behavior
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We went to interview Mrs.
Hicks, a teacher at Clark
·Elementary School, about the
· Behavior Tree.
She said, "We started the
. Behavior Tree so that we could
honor the students that did
well." To get on the Behavior
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celebration, and we invite the
parents of the students that are
on the tree." She also Silid, "We
have an assembly for all the
school and give awards to all the
students and finish with punch
and cake."
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Tree students have to have manners , attendance, grades, "All
around good egg." Teachers
select these students every
month. Their pictures were
placed on the tree the month
they were selected.
Mrs. Hicks claimed, "At the
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On behalf of the Floyd County Board of Education, I want to
say how proud the board members are of the students of Floyd
County and your achievements. The work that you do each day to
meet your goals and those set by 'your teachers and coaches is
imJ'ortant to us. It is why we serve on this board. Congratulations.
Keep setting higher goals for yourselves. _You can reach.them. We
believe in you.
Carol Stumbo, Chair of the Floyd County Board
CLARK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
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Ms. Key's P2 students are
making oceans in a bottle to
see if oil and water will mix.
When the students were asked
what happened they said,
"After we shake it up the oil
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APRIL
27, 2005
CHILDREN FIRST • THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Guest Readers at Clark
Guest readers came to classrooms at Clark Elementary to
read a story to students. In addition, each guest talked about
reading and how important reading is in their daily lives. This
celebration of reading event was
part of Read Across America, a
national reading event that corresponds to Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Clark Elementary's guest readers included: Tommy Reed, pastor of Fitzpatrick First Baptist
Church; Katrina Staggs, Debbie
Hicks, teacher at Clark
Elementary, Katrina Staggs,
Clark Celebration
Clark Elementary's field looked like a circus had come with 10
colorful inflatable playground pieces including slides, tossing
events, Velcro jumps, pulley pulls, and bouncing activities.
Students loved the time to try all these experiences. This day
was held to celebrate student achievement throughout the year.
Clark's PTO helped to sponsor this event.
office manager at Clark
Elementary, and Ohe Smith,
project clerk for the Family
Resource Center: and from
Floyd County Schools: Dr. Paul
Fanning, Superintendent, Henry
Webb, Director of Instruction,
Nadine H. Hicks, Coordinator
for Reading, Tonya Goodman,
Assistant Principal at Allen
Central Middle and Duff
Elementary, Steve Romans,
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School. and Michelle Keathley,
Director of Family Resource
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The Mountain Arts Center became a classroom for Clark Elementary's fifth grade
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so students could see backstage, see the audio recording studio, and learn about
theater while sitting in the theater. "I learned a lot!" could be heard from most.
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Juniors Paul Mullins and Danial McKinney take a close up look
at plant and animal life that flourish in the creeks on the David
School campus.
Senior, Brandon Slone, takes a rubbing of a rock in an effort to
experiment with the art element of texture.
Amy Hughes and teacher, Erica Ash, discover a robin's nest
with recently laid eggs while they were observing texture in
nature.
Taking the
Classroom
Outdoors
lar are reaping the benefits of
the outdoor classroom.
A few years ago, an environmentally friendly hiking trail
was constructed to allow access
for foot traffic to the most
remote places of The David
School campus. The purpose of
this trail is two-fold. First, the
trail provides an environmental-
retention efforts, students are
able to observe animal behavior
in their natural, uninterrupted
habitat, extending hands-on
learning to the outdoors.
Also taking to the outdoors
are The David School's Art
Appreciation classes. Under
the tutelage of Erica Ash, students have been going outside
to take a closer look at texture,
With the warmer weather upon
us. now is the perfect time to
shake up the traditional classroom experience and take
learning to the outdoors. There
are so many stimulating and
educational tidbits that can be
learned from our natural environment. At The David
School, two classes in particu-
ly safe way for students to
observe nature in its element.
Second, proper grooming of the
trail is designed to not only keep
the animals already inhabiting
the area, but to also attract many
others. Student construction of
rock and brush piles provides
protective cover from predators
and weather extremes for many
animals. Through these wildlife
one of the elements of art.
Students made charcoal rubbings of natural and man-made
objects that were in the surrounding school environment.
Students not only enjoyed the
outdoor experience but also
were able to witness how a variance in texture can change the
entire appearance of an art
object.
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27, 2005
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McDowell Elementary
students and staff
enjoy a pep rally to
"kick off" the upcoming
CATS assessment!
Staff members
from McDowell
Elementary
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week to show
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EP presented a program to Osborne Elementary students, grades K-3, about the
safety and hazards of electricity. The performers (a Dragonfly and Ladybug) did a
~wonderful job' keeping the children's attention and getting them to participate.
Faculty and students enjoyed the "Rock In' History Show. The Wulfe Brother's took us back to the 1950s and 1960s with songs Nke
Rock Around The Clock/At The Hop, Love songs: "Carlin' You Send Me, Silhouette & Cherry. TV Theme Songs: Gilligan's Island, Mr.
Ed & Green Acres. Both faculty and students rocked to the beat. All enjoyed! We always enjoy having the Wulfe Brother's!
t~
OES kindergarten celebrated St. Patrick's Day
with a parade and a visit
from the leprechaun himself. Mr. Leprechaun
sprinkled fairy dust and
left classrooms a disaster.
OES students were all
smiles as they participated in the annual
Easter Egg Hunt.
OES March Math-o-thon win-
ners were Joseph Caldwell,
Dakota Justice, Nick
Johnson, Andrea Cicchetti,
Deven Newsome, Jordan ~
Pack, and Trey Moore.
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Brayden Hall and Ashley Mullins are busy coloring the mock
mines the students made while learning about coal. The mines
were part of a CEDAR Coal Unit taught In Mrs. Allison's kinder·
) garten class at Prestonsburg Elementary.
27, 2005 • 013
Clay Slone, Kirklen Wireman, Drake Nunnery, Justin Rowe, and Grace Tackett, Myrtle Newsome, Jenna Layne, Katelyn Stanley,
Nicholas Caudill are dressed and ready to give tours In the and Hailey Waher pose before giving tours In the mock mines
mock mines they helped construct. The mines were part of a the students made while learning about coal. The mines were
CEDAR Coal Unit taught In Mrs. Allison's kindergarten class at part of a CEDAR Coal Unit taught In Mrs. Allison's kinderPrestonsburg Elementary.
garten class at Prestonsburg Elementary.
A total of 90 students, parents and teachers at Prestonsburg Elementary enjoyed the last Family Reading Night program of the school year on April 12. Students and parents read over 135 books and took Accelerated Reader tests.
Refreshments were served and each student received a free book. Classrooms with the largest attendance were Diana
Turner, Debbie Walker, Melissa Turner, and Vicky Stumbo.
Charlie Joseph, Celeste Hall, Rheagan Will, Emily Hammonds
~ and others are busy painting gourds that were grown last year
in the garden at PES. The gourds were grown and then dried for
a year before they could be painted and made into beautiful
birdhouses.
Hannah Hackworth and Clay Lemaster are busy painting their
birdhouses. Hannah and Clay are members of the Prestonsburg
Elementary PRIDE Club. The students grew gourds in the
school garden last year. The gourds dried for a year. This spring
the students painted them and made beautiful birdhouse to use
at their homes.
Kristany Setser, Ashton Sizemore, Rheagan Wills, Charlie
Joseph, Celeste Hall, Emily Hammonds, and Amber Hayden
were among several students In the PES PRIDE Club who
worked to clean up Trimble Branch Park.
Pefect Attendance
Prestonsburg Elementary recognized
their fifth and sixth month perfect
attendance students during an assembly
in the school auditorium. Student's
names were placed in a drawing per
grade level. Ten dollar gift certificates
donated
by
the
Prestonsburg
Elementary PTA were awarded to the
students.
Alex;ander Scott, kindergarten
Larry Wells, kindergarten
Shiann Shepherd, first grade
Larry Stapleton, first grade
Lauren Davis, second grade
Alexis Younce, second grade
Seaton Hall, third grade
Jessica Powell, third grade
Sean Shepherd, fourth grade
Stella Spears, fifth grade
Anna Hall, fourth grade
Austin Holbrook, fifth grade
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PRESTONSBURG
ELEMENTARY
ACADEMIC TEAM
On March 25, students in grades K
through 5 participated in Jump
Rope for Heart to raise money for
•, the American Heart Association.
We would like to congratulate our Academic
team for their performance at the Regional
Governor's Cup Competition held in Knott
County March 19. Our Team placed third over all
the region. Charlie Joseph placed third in social
studies, Mathew Mikale Roberts placed first in
math and Adrien Neeley placed second in math.
Allison Branham placed fourth in arts and humanities. Our Futwe Problem Solving Team placed
fourth. We are so proud of each of our students !
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CHILDREN FIRST • THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Th"rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll-Prestonsburg Elementary
First Grade:
Mrs. Collins
A Honor Roll: Andrea Grace
Powers, Ethan Wright, Jonathan
Yates
B Honor Roll: Kaitlyn
Branham, Jaden Clark, Hannah
Craft, Charity Hess, Morgan
Marshall, Amber Marsillett,
Tyler Reynolds, Courtnea
Wireman
Mrs. Stewart
A Honor Roll: Cathy Garza,
Chase
Martin,
Muna
Shakhashiro
B Honor Roll: Rama
Alhomsi, Aaron Bertrand,
Alison Collins, Dakota Collins,
Amber Feltner
Brittany Hall, Brandon
Mullins, Tyra Nairn, Harvey
Poston, Shawn Walker
Mr. Tackett:
A Honor Roll: Dustin Blair,
Kaleigh Kendrick, Tanner
Rorrer
B Honor Roll: Alexander
Campbell, Caitlin Halsey,
Shelby Hitchcock, Hannah
Hunt, Caitlyn Johnson, Tasneem
Khattab, Jonna Ousley, Madelyn
Ousley, Devon Pinson, William
Salisbury, Jonathan Spradlin,
Honor roll
The following students made
the third nine-week grading
period honor roll:
Eighth Grade
Devon Adams
Matraca Bentley
Tommy Bentley
Josh Blevinfi
Valeria Case
Stephanie Conn
Perfect
attendance
Scott Stapleton, Cameron Wells,
Emily Williamson
Madison Moore, and Megan
Scott,
Mrs. Walker
A Honor Roll: Tate Greene,
Hannah Little, Wyatt Martin,
Grant Minix, Darian Marsh
B Honor Roll: Kaitlyn Allen,
Destiny Carroll, Tanner Hall,
Courtney Lafferty, Makayla
Minix, Jacob Mcintosh, Danny
McKenzie, Dylan Slone, Jordan
Slone
Mrs. Hunt
A Honor Roll: Masann Potter
B Honor Roll: Gra..:e Bolyn,
Brittany
Brown,
Tiffany
Clifton, McKenzie Collins,
Austin Craft, Miles Goodman,
Bradley Hall, Laken Hayden,
Shaelynn Hicks, Susanna
Johnson, Angela Owens, Kyle
Owsley, April Ratliff, Mariah
Ratlliff, Angel Riley, Clay
Slone, Cody Smith
Second Grade
Mrs. Stumbo
A Honor Roll: Tyler Bays,
Kelli Marsillett, Gabriel Walker,
Alyvia Hall, Christian Kelley
B Honor Roll: Lauren Click,
Nicholas Collins, Joshua A.
Crider, Caitlin Kaessinger,
Wesley Moore, Megan Mosley,
Bobby Murrell Jr., Lela Peppi,
Makayla Silcox, Catherine
Spurlock, Makayla Wells
Ms. Turner
A Honor Roll: Amber Kidd,
Summer Shepherd, Lauren
Davis, Emma George, Grant
Martin, Sarah Ratliff, Alexis
Younce
B Honor Roll: Taelor
Blevins, Savanna Campbell,
Zachary Coleman, Kennedy
Conley,Kieona Craft, John
Dillon, Andrew Goble, Jeremy
Gregory, Cody Hackworth,
Mrs. Petry
Steven
Little,
Ronnie
A Honor Roll: Chasity . Newsome, Maria Phillips,
Couch.
Katheryn Porter
B Honor Roll : Paige Akers,
Hanaan Alimam, Arron Bates,
Third Grade
Leonard
Blanton,
Kyle
Branham, Autumn Chaput,
Mrs. Justice
Mickey Gayheart, Aleshia Hall,
A Honor Roll: Ashleigh
Trista Damron
Allison Daniels
Brandi Frasure
Ethan Gayheart
Amber Hall
Alexandria Howell
Ashley Howell
Kyle Howell
Morgan Howell
Taylor Howell
Rachel Johnson
Rebecca Jones
Kody Little
Ashley Losinger
The following students had
perfect attendance for the third
nine-week grading period:
Valeria Case
Amanda Collins
Jay Marson
Kerry Meade
Dakota Moore
Kayla Moore
Megan Moore
Adam Mosley
Derek Newsome
Cody Ray
Sheena Ray
Adam Slone
Kayla Slone
Marissa Spears
Travis Swiney
Danielle Tackett
Tyler Cook
Allison Daniels
Chris Gibson
Jacob Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Hayton, Weston Martin,
B Honor Roll: Griffin Baker,
Jacob Blair, Gavin Blanton,
Quentin Click, Kendra Gambill,
Brittany Jones, Traci Spradlin,
Mrs. Dianna Turner
A Honor Roll: Austin Bailey
B Honor Roll: Cathryn
Calhoun, Kaitlyn Campbell,
Kaylee Collins, Galen Greene,
Allison Hale, Christian Lafferty,
Samantha Lafferty, Rachel
Layne, James Mullins, C. J.
Ousley,
Stratton
Rorrer,
Destinee Stewart
Mrs. Little
A Honor Roll: Hunter
Brown, Allyson DeRossett,
Haley Howell, Jenna Little
B Honor Roll: Austin
Bertrand, Taylor Hackworth,
Makala Jones, Jordan Marcum,
Macy Minix, Katelyn Rose,
Chastity Sizemore
Mrs. Conn
A Honor Roll: Johnathan
Boyd, Destiny Olcott
B Honor Roll: Jordan Bach,
Shayla Bray, Joshua Coahran,
Eric Collins, Mitch Fields, Nick
Gibson, Kendra Hayden, Aaron
Sanders, Marissa Thompson
J. Brandon Tackett
Jessica Tackett
Mrs. Wells
All A Honor Roll:Kayanna
Mullins
B Honor Roll:Madison
Wright, Kierra Shelton, Seaton
Hall, Shane Hall, Corey Conley,
Heather Bailey, Britiney Sparks
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Cornett
A Honor Roll: Bethany
Scarberry
B Honor Roll: Elizabeth
Collins, Carlos Garza, Austin
Sloan, Brianna Holbrook,
Colton Boleyn, Andrew Combs,
Trey Stapleton
Mrs. Goble
A honor roll:
Derek
Newsome
B Honor Roll: Clarissa
Bryant, Chelsea Dickerson,
Curtis Griffith, Rachael Hall,
Hannah Hitchcock, Tori Nairn,
Andrew
Noble,
Brittany
Osborne, Sean Shepherd
Mrs. Minix
A Honor Roll: Allyson
Branham
B Honor Roll: Paige Caudill,
Brittani
Hall,
Rachael
Dingus,Nathan
Armstrong,
Savannah
Bryant,Morgan
Haywood, Elizabeth Vaughn,
John Gullett
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Combs
A-Honor Roll: Victoria
Hampton/
B-Honor Roll: Cole Allen,
Lisa Bray, Storme Collins,
Leanna
Goble,
Makayla /
Hitchcock, Charlie Joseph,
Jessica Lafferty, Kristany /
Setser, Tyler Shelton, Luke
Williams, Rheagan Wills,
Laiken Maggard
Mrs. Holland
A Honor Roll: Drew Diddle,
Kim Jarrell
B Honor Roll: Amber
Childers, Anthony Collins,
Joseph Jamerson, Amanda
Phillips, Amy Rice, Stella
Spears, Jamie Wallen
Mrs. Shepherd
B Honor Roll: Evan Bays,
Natasha Burchett, Hannah
Hackworth, Emily Hammonds,
Corey Lewis , Myles Minix ,
Adrian
Neeley,
Austin
Newsome, Megan Newsome ,
Clara Potter , Mickale Roberts ,
Ashton Sizemore, Hayley
Slone
Seventh Grade
RetaAdams
Courtney Anderson
JCJrdan Burke
Andr•'a Conn
Kiana Paine
Casey Gearheart
Dorsa Hall
Kayla Hall
Laken Hall
Tommy Hall
Tyler Hall
Bailey Hamilton
Derek Hatfield
Michaela Hill
Shana Hitchcock
Tosh Hunt
Jasmine Isaac
Breonna Jackson
Brionna Jones
Seth Jones
McKenzie Lawson
Wesley Light
Laken Maggard
Nick Orsborne
Corey Paige
Justin Patton
Ariel Salisbury
Samantha Salisbury
Megan Slone
Cody Spears
Ethan Spears
Brittany Springer
Andrew Tackett
Jacob Tackett
Ashley Thomas
Rhyan Thornsberry
Shannon Thrner
Brionna Jones
Seth Jones
Doff Justice
Laken Maggard
Greg Mitchell
Nicholas Orsborn
Michael Ryan
Rebecca Ryan
Danielle Tackett
Homer Vance
Jill Vance
Students from Mrs. Karen Henry's Fifth Grade
Claes and Mr. Adebola Olowe.
Adebola Olowe playing DJembe drum.'
Liz Farley plays ekwe drum.
Austin Saddler plays the agogo bell.
Zachary Newman playing Molo drum.
Stumbo Elementary students get to play
authentic African percussion instruments.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
27, 2005 • 015
Stumbo Elementary receives arts academy residency
This week the students at
Ml Stumbo Elementary have had an
exciting adventure in the arts.
Mr. Adebola Olowe from the BiOkoto Drum and Dance Theater
and School of African Cultures
has spent 2 days at the school
helping students learn about the
culture of Ghana.
Mr. Adebola Olowe's visit is
part of the Arts Academy follow-up Program jointly sponsored by the Kentucky Center
and the Kentucky Department of
Education as a follow-up to the
Arts Academy. Every summer
teachers from across the state
gather at different sites to partie-
_.
ipate in five days of intensive
professional development in the
arts.
Last summer the
Academies were offered in six
locations . Mr. Walter Ord, who
teaches music at Stumbo
Elementary attended the Arts
Academy at Hazard High
School. For five days Mr.
Walter Ord and his colleagues
were immersed in activitie!> in
visual arts and drama. They
gained an in-depth understanding of the elements and principles of each art form and learned
new strategies for teaching Core
Content in the Arts and
Humanities to their students.
While it is wonderful and
inspiring to learn about the arts
in an academy setting, the real
goal is to bring that inspiration
back to the classroom. That is
why the Kentucky Center and
of
Kentucky
Department
Education invited Academy
graduates to apply for a minigrant to bring a professional
artist into their school and classroom. Mr. Walter Ord applied
for an African artist because he
hoped to design a unit on
African music.
One of the intents of the Arts
Academy Follow-up Program is
to provide job-embedded pro-
fessional development for teachers. The other is to provide a
creative learning experience for
students, and this grant has
accomplished both goals. The
fifth grade classes at Stumbo
Elementary were instructed in a
brief history and culture lesson
from the country Ghana.
Students learned about two
dances, kpolongo and agbecko.
Students learned call and
response rhythm patterns on
authentic African percussion
instruments as well as learning a
song entitled, Woya Woya. One
student asked about the material
of the head from one of the
drums and Mr. Olowe told the
class that it was made from antelope hide.
Mr. Walter Ord has benefited
by working side by side with an
artist in his own classroom. "I
have learned about the country
and music of Ghana. Dance is
movement to music in our culture, but dance is the music and
the movement together in the
African culture." This experience was shared with our PE
teacher; Mr. Collins, who helps
to teach dance and Mr. Parsons,
who is the fifth and sixth grade
social studies teacher at Stumbo
Elementary.
The best thing about the Arts
Academy Follow-up Program is
that the excitement does not end
when the artist leaves. Now Mr.
Walter Ord has a new and
dynamic lesson that he can share
with future student~ and he ha!>
new teaching strategies that he
can apply across his curriculum.
The Kentucky Center is committed to providing teachers
with top quality learning experiences in the arts and on-going
support. For more information
about the Kentucky Center 's
educational programs, visit their
website at www.kentuckycenter.org.
Mrs. Akers' fourth-grade class learned about beehives and the
importance of pollination in the fruit-growing process when
they visited the Bramble Ridge Orchard.
Mrs. Geneva's kindergarten class enjoyed a tasty "apple ring"
at the Bramble Ridge Orchard.
Mrs. Dannette James, music instructor, led the K-4 and kindergarten class in a song about children around the world. The
students dressed in apparel representing the various countries
around the world.
Mrs. Castle's and Mrs. Akers' classes performed in their
"Children Around the World" costumes. Whitney and Victoria
gracefully signed the words to the song.
Mrs. Tincher's first-grade class enjoyed "Pajama Day" as a
kickoff to testing week. She stressed the Importance of getting
plenty of rest the week of testing.
Mrs. Geneva's kindergarteners enjoyed a relaxing day in PJs.
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Wesley fourth- and seventh-graders learned about earth science during a field trip to Camp Nathaniel.
Wesley students had fun crossing the swinging bridge during
their field trip.
Fourth-graders Samantha and Owen enjoyed doing science
experiments at Camp Nathaniel.
Spring Celebration
Dustin enjoyed the hands-on experiment as he learned about
of!.tornadoes.
Wesley
Christian
School invites you to
their Spring Celebration
and Open House, featuring a gospel sing.
Performers will include
4 the King, Steppin' Out
on Faith, the Blanton
Sisters, Dannette James,
Ronnie Spriggs and other
local talents. Don't forget
to bring lawn chairs for
the gospel sing.
The event wi II take
place Saturday, May 7, at
noon, rain or shine. There
will be great food and fun
for all ages, as well as a
chance to learn more
about Wesley Christian
School and tour the facility.
Other
include carnival
games,
Scooby
more.,
�016 • W EDNESDAY,
APRIL
27, 2005
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· I like my bananas in my
cereal. I take a knife and cut
. the banana in half (after I peel
it). Then I cut it in half the
· other way. I do this right over
: my bowl so the bananas fall
.· in. Then I eat my breakfast
slowly, so each bite tastes
.: delicious!
Nutritious and delicious, bananas
are one of the best-loved foods on
earth by people of all ages. Let's
learn more about this tasty treat!
here is no such thing as a
banana tree. Banana plants
are actually very tall herbs.
There is no woody trunk. The
stem is formed from tightly
wrapped leaves. New leaves
grow out of old leaves. Some
banana plants grow amazingly
fast. One plant spurts up 20.5
centimeters or about 8 inches
every day. If you watch very
carefully, you can see this plant
grow!
Standards Link: Life Science: Plants have
structures that serve different functions in growth.
survival and reproduction.
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will grow. Which way do you think the bananas will grow? Draw what you think on
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hands. There can be 15 - 30
bananas on each hand. Each
banana is called a finger. The
word banan is Arabic for ·
finger.
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Bananas are the
only fruit that
contain all the
major vitamins:
A, B1, B2, B6
and C.
Standards Unk: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
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All but one of these banana-loving
monkeys has a match. Which one?
Standards Link: Investigation: Find similarities and differences In common objects.
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answer with each of these banana facts.
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Kid Scoop: The Book!
Now your kids can enjoy even more Kid Scoop in our new,
64-page book from Scholastic. Great for teachers!
To order, visit: www.kidscoop.com
Find the words in the puzzle,
then in this week's Kid Scoop
stories and activities.
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Deadline: May 22, 2005
Published: Week of June 19, 2005
Find five words in the newspaper that
describe how a banana tastes. Write a
banana poem or a paragraph using these
words.
Send your story to:
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Dariella
61hGrade
My favorite way to eat a
· banana is to blend it into a
. strawberry-banana shake. A
second way is to put it in
·· cereal with honey. A third way
.: is to cover it with chocolate,
•· and a fourth is to make a
· : banana split with ice cream,
chocolate and a cherry on top.
Reed·
6'hGrade
: I don't like bananas very
: much, so I would give my
: banana to the nearest monkey.
: At least it would make one of
·: us happy.
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: My favorite way to eat
· bananas is by freezing them,
:· then dipping them in choco: late. I make about 10
: frozen bananas. After they are
: ready, I sprinkle nuts on them.
Marco
Slh Grade
. My favorite way to eat a
•. banana is with soft sourdough
• bread covered in peanut but. ter. Then, slice some ripe
. bananas into little slivers. Put
.· these slivers on the peanut
• butter. Then put another piece
of sourdough bread on top.
Katrina
6'h Grade
. I love to cut one in half. Put
peanut butter all over it.
· Then, I stick a popsicle stick
· in it! Then I wrap it all up
: with wax paper and put it in
· the freezer for about 10 min.
•. After that, take off the wax
. paper and bon-appetite!
Elsa
61h Grade
My favorite way to eat a
• banana is how a monkey
:. does-by peeling it. I like to
. make a banana split. People
:· who never taste bananas are
·• missing out. If a banana could
.: talk, it would say, "Eat me!
Eat me!"
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APRIL
27, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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PUT WRITE STUFF
IN WRITING
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TOP KICK! What's missing from this stadium
scene? Just four straight lines will complete the
picture.
THUMB BOB! Stack four small coins in the palm of your hand. Challenge:
Using thumb (of that hand), shift coins so that one coin is moved to the tip of
each finger. Have fun!
15-ROUNDER! Object of this number exercise is to arrange digits 1-9 in
the figure (right) in such a way that each row
of three circles totals 15. Numbers 1, 2 and
3 remain in place. You are to add 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
and 9.
Key number is the one at center. Hint: It is
necessarily neither too high nor too low. Try
working it out by trial and error.
Remember, each three-number row is to
total 15. Time limit: Two minutes.
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PROVIDE pencils and paper.
Then read the following aloud
and challenge listeners to put
it in writing:
To write is fun, said
the writer.
And write you know is
written right,
Whenever it is written
write.
But when you see it
written wright,
You know it is not
written right.
For write, when it Is
written right,
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rite or wright.
Indeed, it can't be
written right,
For to write write right,
it must be write.
See how many get
it right.
�WEDNESDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Newspaper reading adventures lor llnle learners!
27, 2005 • 03
My name:
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------------------------------ Learning Buddies: Spell your child's first name, using the lines to write large le~ers. Use an upperc~se l~tte r
for the first letter in the name and lowercase letters to spell the rest. Have your ch1ld trace the letters w1th a f1nger,
crayon or pencil.
My Letters
Banana Search
B is for Banana
b is for banana
Help Bobby Baboon find all six bananas.
Learning Buddies: Read the two phrases aloud. Have your
child read with you. Trace t he uppercase and lowercase
letter B. Say the letter as you trace it.
How many words or pictures can
you find on this page that start
with the B sound like the word
banana?
My Numbers
Howmany Q2?
baseballs
My Rhyme Time
Yellow bird, up high in banana tree,
Yellow bird, you sit all alone like me.
You can fly away in the sky.
You're more lucky than I.
My Sentence
How many®?
beachballs
Howmany@?
basketballs
Learning Buddies:
Trace and say the
number. Read the
questions. Touch and
count to find the answers.
Learning Buddies: Read the first part of the sentence aloud. Ask your child to think of a way to finish the sentence. Write your child's words in
the lines. Read the entire sentence to your child while pointing out that reading is done from left to right. Older children may want to trace all or
some of the letters in the sentence.
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Letter Identification
Math Play
Big Banana Boat
B Colors
Batter Up!
In and Out
Make a Bat & Ball
With your child, look
through the newspaper to
find pictures of things
that start with the same
sound as the letter B
in the word banana.
Point to the number
6 in the newspaper.
Have your child say the
number and, if it's large
enough, have your child
trace the number.
Draw a big banana-shaped
boat on a sheet of paper.
Pretend with your child
that you are going to take
a trip in the boat. Look
through the newspaper for
things you would like to
take on your trip. Cut them
out and glue them onto
the boat.
Talk abut the colors whose
names begin with the letter
B (blue, black, brown,
etc.). Look through the
newspaper for colors. Tell ·
your child the name of
each color. Then ask your
child if the name of that
color starts with the sound
the letter B makes.
Look at the photos in the
sports section of the
newspaper. Circle all
of the things in the photos
that start with the letter B.
Which sports have more
things that start with
the Jette~ B?
Farm animals usually live
in a barn. Zoo animals do
not. Draw a brown circle
around pictures of animals
that live in a barn. Would
you find these animals at
the zoo? Draw a blue box
around animals that live
in a zoo. Would you fmd
these animals at a farm?
Make a baseball bat by
rolling an entire
newspaper lengthwise.
Then cover the "bat" with
masking tape. Make a
ball by crumpling up one
sheet of newspaper to
form a ball, then cover it
with masking tape.
Play ball!
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act1v1ty focuses on a spec1f1c learn1ng readmess skill.
Step by Step Success 1. Read the activity instruction aloud. 2. Show how to do the activity by doing it yourself first. 3. Ask your child to
copy what you do.
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than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner and check one of your key numbers, left
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logic, place a single d1git (0
to 9) in each empty box in
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5. 16-Across plus 14-Down
6. 13-Across minus 14-Down
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some order
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perfect square is the result
when a number is
multiplied by itself. For
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square because 7 x 7 = 49.)
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�04 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005
By definition
Droughts happen when the average
rainfall for a region drops below
normal for an extended period
of time (months or longer).
Water everywhere?
When we look at a globe, it seems
like the Earth has a great deal of
water. But very little of our planet's
water is the fresh water we need
and use every day.
Total water
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EXPLORING THE REALMS OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, NATURE & TECHNOLOGY
3%
Fresh water
Surface and
atmospheric
water
4.75%
Surface and
atmosphere
water
Droughts are extreme weather events that begin and end slowly, with no clear
beginning or end. One big rain storm will not end a drought. Climatologists
(scientists who study weather) are not always able to predict droughts. Some
droughts last months, or even decades. Droughts often creare a shortage of clean,
fresh water which can cause disease. Lack of rain can damage crops so badly
that it becomes a challenge to feed livestock and eventually, people.
Prolonged droughts can cause severe crop failure, soil erosion and starvation.
In North America, droughts are rarely directly responsible for deaths, but they
can take a devastating financial toll.
Where our water comes from
0.5%
Rivers
Tracking droughts
The map below shows areas in the
United States that had dry or
drought conditions the week of
March 8, 2005*. It is based on an
analysis of data such as the
Standard Precipitation Index,
climate outlooks, satellite
information, news and eyewitness
accounts. An updated version of
this map can be found at
http://drought.unl.edu/dm
We use water to cook, clean and
heat our homes and wash away
waste. Water consumption has
increased enormously over the past
100 years. A typical household of
four uses 260 gallons of water each
day. Running a dishwasher uses 12
to 15 gallons per cycle. A fwe-minute
shower uses 20 gallons of water.
A bath requires about 36 gallons.
One hour of lawn watering uses
300 gallons.
Average water use in the home
AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
Freshwater
Use and waste
The water that comes out of our faucets has two basic sources; rivers, lakes and
the ground. Larger cities generally draw their water from rivers or lakes and store
extra water in reservoirs. Small towns often use wells and water towers.
Don't be a drip
A leaky faucet can waste
huge amounts of water.
Large city purification water plant
Large cities use huge treatment plants to pump and filter water from rivers or
lakes. The water passes through several screens and filters to keep out fish,
plants and other debris. Chemicals are applied to the water, then it is mixed,
settled and filtered before being stored.
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Chemical
application
Mixing
basins
SetUing
basin
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station
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30 drops a minute
wastes 84 gallons a month
= 1,008 gallons a year
60 drops a minute
wastes 168 gallons a month
= 2,016.gallons a year
90 drops a minute
wastes 253 gallons a month
= 3,036 gallons a year
120 drops a minute
wastes 337 gallons a month
=4,044 gallons a year
Small town water plant
0 Abnormally dry
0 Drought - Moderate
IDl Drought - Severe
II Drought- Extreme
Many small towns get fresh water by
drilling wells and pumping underground water. The water is chemically
treated, then pumped into tall water
towers. When the water is released,
the force of gravity pushes it through
the piping system.
• Drought - Exceptional
'The week this feature was produced.
SOURCES: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; N.J. State
Climatologist - Rutgers University; Accu
Weather; www.getwise.org;
The World Book Encyclopedia; National
Drought Mitigation Center at
www.drought.unl.edu/kidslindex.htm
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cooking
Conservation tips
Every drop counts. Try to do at
least one thing each day that will
save water.
• Take a five-minute shower
instead of a bath. Save
15 gallons per shower.
• Don't use toilets as a
wastebasket; flush only when
you need to. Save 12 or more
gallons per day.
• When brushing teeth, use a
glass of water instead of running the tap. Save 3 or more
gallons per brushing. ·
• When taking a bath, don't run
the water without closing the
drain first. The warm water that
comes after running the tap for
a whife will take care of that first
cold burst of water.
• When washing dishes by hand,
fill up the sink with soap and
water instead of running the
water the whole time. Save 25
gallons per load.
• Keep a pitcher of water in the
retiigerator when you want a
drink instead of running the tap
until the water cools. Save 2
gallons per drink.
• Start a compost pile as an
alternative to using a kitchen
sink garbage disposal.
• Don't waste water by watering
the lawn or hosing down your
driveway or sidewalk. Save 25
gallons every five minutes
you don't ·use a hose.
• Don't wash your car at home;
use a commercial car wash that
recycles water.
The water cycle
Water evaporates from the ocean and is carried over land as clouds. It falls as rain, snow or hail and
returns to the sea as surface water or subsurface water. This ongoing cycle of water is called the
hydrologic cycle, and scientists who study water are called hydrologists.
Precipitation occurs when moist
air cools, and its water content
condenses and falls.
The wind blows clouds and
moist -a1r'over ttte land.
and streams
Tra"splration
Evaporation
Water does not evaporate
at the same rate all over
the planet. Warm air
absorbs more moisture
than cold air, and warm
water evaporates faster
than cold water.
Farms a~dfa~
can pollute water with
chemical runoff.
Evaporation
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STAFF WRITER
Correction
~ In a story Wednesday concerning local
students who have been
named Governor's
Scholars this year, The
Floyd County Times did
not have full information
for some of the students. The following students should have been
identified as follows.
• Kayla Whitney
Sheppard, Allen Central
High School, daughter
Anita DeRossett
Bailey of Emma, and
daughter of Dwayne
Sheppard of Lovely, and
stepdaughter of Kerry
David Bailey of Emma.
• Joshua McKinney,
Allen Central High
School, son of Keith
and Regina Parsons of
Allen.
• Adam Roberts,
Betsy Layne High
School, son of Steve
and Anita Roberts of
rold .
• Justin Lawson,
Betsy Layne High
School, son of Randy
Lawson and the grandson of Eunice and Okie
Lawson of Harold.
3 DAY FORECAST
PRESTONSBURG
Community members participating this weekend in the UNITE
Drug Awareness March will
begin their journey Sunday afternoon at the Floyd County Justice
Center. They will complete the
march with an anti-drug rally the
Prestonsburg High school stadium.
Floyd
County
UNITE
Coalition coordinator Mike
Vance said he has seen a distinctive rise in community support
for the county's battle against
drugs. Sunday, local law
enforcement officials will participate in the march with local
community members, several
area church congregations, faithbased organizations, neighborhood watch groups, the Mud
Creek Coalition of UNITE, and
Left and Right Beaver Medicaid
groups.
"We want to bring all these
efforts together to show that the
community is taking a stand
against substance abuse in our
county," Vance said. "What we'd
really like for most people to
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
photo by Kathy J. Prater
Members of the Floyd County Schools Local Planning Committee met In special session at
Prestonsburg Elementary School early Tuesday evening to formulate a plan for the relocation of
Clark Elementary School students during the construction phase of the new Prestonsburg-Clark
Elementary School that will be built on the existing Clark Elementary School site. Parents of Clark
Elementary students are requesting that their children be able to remain on site during construction,
but architects working on the project have recommended that the students be relocated while work
on the new school is in progress. The LPC will make its recommendation to the local board of education once a plan is finalized.
South Floyd teacher, husband
sue officers over 2004 arrest
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The
Kirk law firm along side
Prestonsburg Attorney Clyde F.
Johnson and Pikeville lawyer
Steve Owens have filed suit seeking damages on behalf of a South
Floyd teacher and her husband,
who claim they were victimized
by
Kentucky
Vehicle
Enforcement officers after they
were pulled over on their four
wheeler on May 1,2004.
Michelle and Jarrad Hall, of Hi
Hat claim that they were riding
their all-terrain vehicle along
Route 979 on May 1, their
anniversary, when several cruisers pulled up behind them. Jarrad
Hall alleges that he signaled that
he was pulling over, which was
confirmed by officer Jody
Thompson at a grand jury hear(See LAWSUIT, page nine)
Collins pleads guilty to shooting
by TOM DOTY
STAFF WRITER
For up-to-the-minute
forecasts, see
floydcountytimes.com
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Parking will be available Sunday
in the Riverfront lots in downtown
Prestonsburg, the Mountain Arts
Center and at the Prestonsburg
campus of BSCTC. Shuttle vans
and buses will be transporting
pllrticipants from those areas to
the march and rally sites. Those
Who aren't physically able to walk
may still participate in the rally at
the PHS stadium.
Shooting case
ends in mistrial
by TOM DOTY
High : 66 ·Low: 43
(See MARCH, page three)
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PRESTONSBURG
A
Deboard man will most likely
serve 11 years in prison after
entering a guilty plea to charges
that he recklessly fired a handgun
into the back of an automobile
containing several women in June
2003.
Ray Collins, 51, of Luther
Smith Lane, entered the plea
Thursday, just one week before
his scheduled trial in a case that
has dragged on and seen three
attorneys involved . Collins fired
his previous attorney, Lance
Daniels, days before his trial was
first scheduled. He appeared in
court with his new attorney,
Cassie Allen, who requested a
(See SHOOTING, page three)
PRESTONSBURG - The
joint trials of Sheila Dotson and
Michael Lester were suspended
on Thursday when Judge
Danny Caudill granted a mistrial in the case.
The two were being tried for
the July 20 shooting of
Dotson's husband, Donald
Dotson, at his home on Auxier
Heights. Initially the commonwealth indicted Lester, Sheila
Dotson's brother, for the shooting, which wounded Dotson.
Sheila Dotson was indicted a
month ago on charges that she
was complicit in the crime and
had intimidated witnesses.
Judge Caudill thanked the
jury for their four days of service and dismissed them, saying that their time on the matter
was valued. He also noted that
he had only granted five mistrials in 14 years on the bench, but
said that it was for unforeseen
reasons and did not detail them,
noting that the case is still
active.
The ruling followed a full
day of testimony Wednesday
that began with a vigorous
cross-examination of eyewit(See MISTRIAL, page three)
Couple blames
city for flooding
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
MAYS BRANCH - A
Mays Branch couple is blaming
the city of Prestonsburg for the
flooding of their home last year.
Ronald and Connie Cooley,
represented by attorney Earl M.
McGuire, are seeking compen-satory damages that exceed
$128,194.
According to the suit, the
city installed small culverts in
the creek upstream to the
Cooleys' property in the summer of 2000. Prompted by
"strong objections" by the
Cooleys and "others in the
neighborhood,"
the
city
removed the culvert pipes and
installed larger, 48-inch culvert
pipes in the fall of 2002, the
suit says.
McGuire argues that the city
caused the flooding of the
Cooley property when they
filled in around the culvert
pipes and constructed a concrete sidewalk and six wooden
bridges over the creek which
"substantially reduced" the size
and water flow capacity of the
waterway.
The Kentucky Division of
Water cited the city of
Prestonsburg in March for failing to submit plans and specifications, failing to obtain written permission and failing to
obtain a permit from the
Natural
Resources
and
Environmental
Protection
Cabinet prior the construction
of the sidewalk that obstructed
the waterway on Mays Branch.
The city was also cited at that
time for "depositing matter
along May's Branch that
restricted and disturbed the
(See FLOODING, page nine)
Homeowner voices complaint
redevelopment at Martin meeting
by MARY MUSIC
STAFF WRITER
MARTIN - The excavation of
the northeast hill in Martin is at
nearly half complete, John Ward,
superintendent over the excavation, reported during a Martin City
council meeting Tuesday.
That success, however, gives no
solution to Rick Caldwell, also
known as radio personality
"Ranger Rick," who lives on
Iceplant Hollow in Martin.
Caldwell addressed the Corps
of Engineers and the Martin City
Council about the predicament he
is now facing. He says Martin residents should listen to his problem
because they, too, will find similar
problems on their road to a new
and improved city.
Caldwell wants the Corps to
move his home off its current
foundation and onto another property that he owns in Eastern.
They denied his request, saying
that the funds are not available and
that the Corps would not reimburse him if he moves his home,
which is on a 3.36 acre lot and
includes a small rental apartment
building.
The acquisition negotiation is
(Sec MARTIN, page three)
photo by Mary Music
Adams Middle School teacher and Martin coach Brian
Handshoe thanked the Martin city council and Rita Wicker during a meeting Tuesday for providing a community center for
area children.
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• ENID, Okla. - There may
be a burglar with a conscience in
Garfield County.
A television, stereo, and
VCR were stolen over the weekend from a house in the small
town of Kremlin.
Undersheriff Jerry Niles said
the woman who lives at the
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night to say that someone broke
into her house again while she
was away, returned the electronics gear, even restoring the
wiring and repairing a door
jamb damaged in the original
break-in.
"It was spooky," Niles said.
Today is Friday, April29, the
I 19th day of 2005. There are 246
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in
History: On April 29, 1945,
during World War II, American
soldiers liberated the Dachau
concentration camp; the same
day, Adolf Hitler married Eva
Braun and designated Adm. Karl
Doenitz his successor.
On this date:
• In 1429, Joan of Arc
entered the besieged city of
Orleans to lead a victory over the
English.
• In 1861, Maryland's House
of Delegates voted against
seceding from the Union.
• In 1862, New Orleans fell
to Union forces during the Civil
War.
• In 1916, the Easter Rising
in Dublin collapsed as Irish
nationalists surrendered to
British authorities.
• In 1946, 28 former
Japanese leaders were indicted
as war criminals.
• In 1974, President Nixon
announced he was releasing edited transcripts of some secretly
made White House tape recordings related to Watergate.
•
In
1983 ,
Harold
,Washington was sworn in as the
first black mayor of Chicago.
• In 1992, deadly rioting
erupted in Los Angeles after a
jury in Simi Valley, Calif.,
acquitted four Los Angeles
police officers of almost all state
charges in the videotaped beating of Rodney King.
• In 1996, former CIA
Director William Colby was presumed drowned by authorities in
Maryland after an apparent boating accident; his body was later
recovered.
• In 1997, a worldwide treaty
to ban chemical weapons went
into effect.
Ten years ago: Rescue
workers in Oklahoma City continued the grim task of searching
for bodies and pulling debris
from the bombed-out Alfred P.
Murrah Federal Building, where
the remains of more than 120 of
the 168 victims had been recovered.
Five years ago: Tens of
thousands of angry CubanAmericans marched peacefully
through Miami's Little Havana,
protesting the raid in which
armed federal agents yanked 6year-old Elian Gonzalez from
the home of relatives. Lennox
Lewis knocked out Michael
Grant in the second round at
Madison Square Garden in New
York to retain his WBC and IBF
heavyweight titles.
One year ago: President
Bush and Vice President Cheney
met behind closed doors with the
Sept. 11 commission. A national
monument to the 16 million U.S.
men and women who'd served
during World War II opened to
the public in Washington D.C.
Internet search engine leader
Google Inc. fJ.l.ed its long-awaited IPO plans. A ruptured;
pipeline spilled an estimated
85,000 gallons of diesel fuel into~
Suisun Bay, east of San
Francisco.
Today's
Birthdays:
Actress Celeste Holm is 86.
R&B singer Carl Gardner (The
Coasters) is 77. Poet Rod
McKuen is 72. Actor Keith
Baxter is 72. Bluesman Otis
Rush is 71 . Conductor Zubin
Mehta is 69. Actor Lane Smith is
69. Country singer Duane Allen
(The Oak Ridge Boys) is ·62.
Singer Tommy James is 58.
Movie director Phillip Noyce is
55. Country musician Wayne
Secrest (Confederate Railroad)
is 55. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is
51. Actress Kate Mulgrew is 50.
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis is 48.
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is 47.
Actress Eve Plumb is 47. Rock
musician Phil King is 45.
Country
singer Stephanie
Bentley is 42. Singer Carnie
Wilson (Wilson Phillips) is 37.
Actress Uma Thurman is 35.
Tennis player Andre Agassi is
35. Rapper Master P is 35.
Country singer James Bonamy is
33. Rock musician Mike Hogan
(The Cranberries) is 32. Actor
Zane Carney is 20.
Thought for Today:
"Human beings are perhaps
never more frightening than
when they are convinced beyond
doubt that they are right." - Sir
Laurens van der Post, South
African author (1906-1996).
He said it was the first time
he has ever seen all of the property taken in a burglary returned
like that. Deputies are sti 11
investigating the case.
• HOUSTON - Those who
want to browse books at
Houston' s public libraries
should get enough sleep, eat and
bathe before they begin to
peruse the shelves.
On Wednesday, the City
Council passed a series of
library regulations that some say
are · an attempt to discourage
homeless people from visiting
the public buildings.
Library officials said people
have been using the libraries as
temporary shelters, restaurants
and changing stations. The new
ordinance prohibits sleeping on
tables, eating, using restrooms
for bathing and "offensive bodily hygiene that constitutes a nuisance to others."
Two council members voted
against the ordinance, saying it
was a direct attack on the homeless.
"I understand what they're
trying to do, but when you start
targeting a community like the
homeless, I think that's poor
policy," council member Ada
Edwards said.
Mayor Bill White said there
have been several complaints
from the public about abuse of
the city's libraries.
• OSHKOSH, Wis. - A
woman given the choice
between giving up her family's
Green Bay Packers' tickets or
going to jail has chosen to tum
her back on football.
A judge ordered Sharon E.
Rosenthal, of Appleton, to
decide whether to spend 90 days
in jail or donate her four seats in
the Packers' three-game season
package next season to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Rosenthal, 59, took more
restaurant on the pretext of a
combined celebration for a
number of family members who
have birthdays in April.
Just before the arrival time
on April 9 , they called their relatives' cellular telephones and
said to follow them instead ,
leading the entourage to a
chapel where the couple opened
their car trunk and began distributing flowers and boutonnieres .
"They knew then it was a
wedding," Tellesbo said. "We
wanted to have them shocked
and amazed."
Tellesbo and Troutman , who
met as neighbors while growing
up , said they were happy living ~
together for more than 30 years
but just decided it was time to
get married.
After the ceremony, the family went back to the restaurant
for dinner.
"We couldn 't have planned it
better," Tellesbo said.
than $3,000 from labor union
accounts before she left the
organization, according to a
criminal complaint. She was
sentenced Friday in Winnebago
County Circuit Court on one
felony count of theft .
"She is going to give up the
Packer tickets," defense attorney Kevin Musolf said
Wednesday. "They don't have
them yet, but when they get
them, arrangements will be
made."
The donation is part of
Rosenthal's two-year probation
period.
• LAKE STEVENS , Wash.
- After more than three
decades together, Betty Tellesbo
and John Troutman have tied the
knot. But not before playing a
complicated trick.
The couple began by asking
their parents, their three children
and the children's spouses and
children to meet them at a
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know is that we are focusing on
the fact that we know there are
substance abuse problems in the
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there are folks in need of help
for those problems. We really
want to put together an effort to
begin to provide some intervention and help for folks who are
victims of drug abuse."
The ultimate goal, Vance
said, is to reduce the number
drug abusers in the county
through intervention, education,
and treatment programs.
"We recognize that the problem will not go away just with
law enforcement," he said. "Our
concern is for the individuals or
families that are victims of the
drug epidemic. We will become
very involved in finding assistance for these victims of drug
abuse."
The kickoff begins with
prayer at 3 p.m. at the Floyd
County Justice center. Attorney
General Greg Stumbo will speak
at the rally along with a recovering addict, the parent of an
addict, and a young person
who has never used drugs.
Pastors from area churches
will formally sign a "covenant"
to keep working toward cleaning up the substance abuse
problem in the county, Vance
said.
The Coalition extends an
open invitation for active
Mistrial
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ness Clifford Glover. Defense
counsel Steve Owens went after
Glover early and concentrated
~ his questioning on Glover's
vague description of Lester's
hair color.
Owens also made hay out of
Glover's finances and demand' ed a full accounting of how
Glover could pay rent, child
· support and other bills on a
monthly disability check. He
also hammered away at Glover's
disability status and got Glover
, to admit that he had signed a
form for his benefits in which he
admitted to having "mental
problems." Glover later clarified
"';tt that he suffered from depression
and noted that he received help
in paying his bills from a live-in
girlfriend.
Toward the end of Glover' s
· appearance, Owens questioned
· him on what kinds of conversa; tions he has had with the victim
; since the trial began. Owens
, winded up by getting Glover to
talk about a threat that his exwife allegedly made to him two
; mont~s before Donald Dotson's
1 shootmg.
Assistant Commonwealth's
. , ~ Attorney Wayne Taylor ~edirect
: ed Glover and used his ques, tions to determine that Glover
: wasn ' t dependent on Donald
: Dotson and that he barely knew
; Lester enough to want to see
him in jail at Dotson's say-so.
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He also went into Glover's
inability to articulate clearly
when describing Lester's hair,
which prompted Glover to say,
"I'm not a hairstylist or a
woman."
Owens used the appearance
of investigating Det. Mickey
Watson to point out that Watson
had gone before the grand jury
that indicted Lester with no
information gleaned from Sheila
Dotson. He noted that Watson
never investigated claims that
SHeila Dotson had to go to the
emergency room for treatment
after an April 4 episode in which
she claimed that Donald Dotson
pushed her down during an
argument.
The last testimony of the day
saw Keith Jones take the stand.
Jones knew both Sheila Dotson
and Lester from his automotive
business. He recounted hearing
on the radio that police were
looking for Lester on the day
after the shooting. He said that
he called Lester but he wasn' t
home. Jones then stated that
Lester called him back 10 minutes later and said he had nothing to do with the shooting.
Under questioning from
Taylor, Jones also said that in no
time during the conversation did
Lester ever inquire about the
condition of his brother-in-law.
A pretrial conference has
been set for June 30.
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• ): defend Collins . Judge John
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request but revoked Collins'
: bond and noted that he was a
: flight risk.
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The case saw another
: change of attorney two
: months ago when Allen
: stepped down , citing that
: Collins couldn't afford the
: cost of challenging the case .
: Public advocate Jim Adkins
: was appointed at that time.
Collins was arrested last
; year by Kentucky State
: Police Det. Mike Goble , fol: lowing an investigation into
: a complaint by Brenda
: Lyons , who says Collins
: intentionally shot a 9 mm
; pistol into the back window
: of a car in which she was a
: passenger.
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According to the indict:' ment, Collins shot through
: the back window of a car
: owned by Tangena Blevins
: and endangered the lives of
•~ three other passengers.
Additionally, the indictment charges, Collins struck
a female , Michelle Porter, in
the neck during the incident ,
which occurred on June 7,
2003.
Collins has accepted an
offer from the prosecution in
' which he will plead guilty to
·' one count of as sault and two
: counts of wanton endangerment. The recommendation
I is that he serve five years on
the assault co unt , five years
,.I on one count of wanton
: endangerme nt and one more
; year fo~1 an additional want~ ton endangerment count ,
, with all sentences to be
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served consecutively.
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involvement from all Floyd
County residents. There are
openings for participation on
eight committees - judicial
(court) watch, neighborhood
that lights everybody else's
interest and gets folks active in
our coalition so we can go forward."
march, we want to become a
coalition that works and does
things from this point on,"
Vance said. "We hope this
march and rally becomes the fire
Martin
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still underway, Caldwell said.
He estimated his property
value at $100,000.
"They failed to negotiate
with me," Caldwell said. "They
took the cheap way out. They
tell me I can't move it, yet they
want to take me out of the
home and offered me property
and a new home. $65,000! I
couldn't build the house back
for less than $80,000! They
promised me extra money on
the deal , $25- to $30,000 to
help me relocate , but they
won't put it in writing, and I'm
a man who likes to see things
in writing. They've lied to me
so many times before."
During
the
meeting,
Caldwell was referred to Corps
real estate representative Mark
Lykins, who was not present at
the meeting . Caldwell said he
refused an offer from Lykins
after his home was marked for
mandatory acquisition last fall.
Lykins returned, he said, with a
letter of condemnation for the
home, which was built in 2001
and has never been flooded.
Caldwell still owes $42,000
on the home and argues that the
$65,000 acquisition amount once the mortgage is paid wouldn't· leave him enough
money "to buy a trailer somewhere."
"They say they don't want
to cause anybody hardship, but
what are they doing here to
me? Telling me that if I don't
take their offer, they'll condemn me." he said, shaking his
head.
Caldwell says he personally
contacted U .S. Rep. Hal
Rogers , who helped obtain
funding for the redevelopment
project. Rogers promised to
"investigate"
the
matter,
Caldwell said. No formal complaint has been filed, he said.
"We' ll just have to see what
Hal Rogers has to say about
that!" he:, told the Corps after
his request was denied.
The
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they must maintain their home
ownership and occupancy status prior to Corps negotiation
of their existing home's acquisition. Moving away from
Martin prior to or during construction of the project could
jeopardize a resident or family's eligibility for new home
ownership under the program."
Other topics or actions taken
during the meeting:
•Adams Middle School
teacher and Martin coach Brian
Handshoe thanked the council
and Rita Wicker for providing
the community center for area
children. Approximately 150 to
200 children use the facility on
a routine basis, Rodney
Nelson, Martin community
coach said. Handshoe invited
Robinson to throw the first
pitch at noon on Saturday for
the Martin Little League
game, which is tentatively
scheduled, depending on the
weather.
• The council· recognized
Chris Polka, Boy Scout Troop
839, who attended the meeting
to obtain a citizenship merit
badge.
• Passed a motion to temporarily move the mayor's
"caboose" to the ball park.
Robinson said she'd place a
wire fence around the bottom
of the unit to prevent children
from climbing on it and getting injured. John Ward, superintendent on the excavation
site, will move the caboose,
Robinson said. "Why don't
you make an apartment out of
it and rent it?" member Mike
Robinson asked prior to the
vote. Member Mahandra Varia
voted "no-yes" on this issue.
• The council unanimously
passed a resolution between
the
Municipal
Aid
Cooperative Program, the
Incorporated area (city of
Martin), the Commonwealth of
Kentucky,
and
the
Transportation Cabinet. The
resolution allows the government to directly deposit allotted funds, rather than mailing a
printed check to the city.
•
Council
members
reviewed a $50,000 PRIDE
grant application.
• Mayor Robinson asked
council members if any streets
or sidewalks in the city needed
repaired. Mike Robinson point- ed out that there are problems
in Ice Plant Hollow.
Charles Justice, upon request
of the mayor, said he would
inspect a sinking sidewalk near
her property as well as other
streets in the city. The mayor also
asked council members to contact individuals who may want to
clean off the city cemetery.
• The council discussed
possible litigation during executive session. They returned
with no action taken.
• Upon return from executive session, Darlene Barber,.
representing U.S. Sen. Jim
Bunning's office, discussed
Bunning's stance on the
Medicare prescription drug
program . Discussion also
turned toward increasing gas
prices . Robinson said that
Martin police officers would
have to start walking patrols if
gas prices don't decrease.
Council members Mark
Judd and Debbie Bentley were
not present at the meeting.
photo by Kathy J. Prater
Carla Robinson, of Louisa, happily accepted her brand new "lipstick red" 2005 Pontiac Vibe, courtesy of Mary Kay Cosmetics,
for her exceptional sales work for the company. Robinson, who
formerly served as executive director for the Floyd County
Chamber of Commerce, CEO of Jenny Wiley Theatre, and executive director of the Kentucky Appalachian Artisan Center, In
Hindman, gave up working outside the home to stay home with
new daughter, Madelyn Grace, a year ago. "I wanted to stay
home with my baby and Mary Kay provided me with the perfect
opportunity," she said. Carla, the wife of Rodney Robinson,
picked up her car last Friday afternoon at Music-Carter, In
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The State, Columbia, S.C., on methamphetamine ingredients:
The Target discount-store chain has taken a bold, appropriate
step to combat illegal drug labs. Let's hope other retailers take
notice.
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Last week, Target decided it would move certain cold medicines
off its shelves and behind the pharmacist's counter. The medications still will be available without a prescription, but customers
will have to sign for them.
Why the added trouble for shoppers? Because too often, cold
tablets containing pseudoephedrine are being used to cook up illegal methamphetamines, highly addictive drugs. It's thought that
those who make the drugs will be leery about signing.
Target is putting itself at a competitive disadvantage; shoppers
tend to buy less of a product when they face a bigger hassle to get
it. But illegal meth labs are growing greatly in number; the nation
is just beginning to grapple with this increasing problem.
Target's move shows a laudable view of its responsibility - not
just to make money, but to make sure that its policies meet community needs.
We hope other retailers, large and small, will follow Target's
example, and help cut off the supply that is feeding this dangerous
drug's growth.
The Dallas Morning News, on .filibuster wars:
Before you tear down the fence, be sure you know why the fence
exists.
That bit of common-sense advice should guide Senate Majority
Leader Bill Prist and Democratic leader Harry Reid if they are serious about averting an ugly, divisive rules showdown over the use of
the filibuster to block judicial nominees. Their talks to prevent this
partisan clash have yielded little so far. Yesterday, Dr. Prist rejected
Mr. Reid's compromise offer.
They need to succeed. Senate Democrats have threatened to use
the parliamentary tactic to block the confirmations of presidential
appointees to federal judgeships and possibly grinding the Senate to
a standstill. In response, Republicans have threatened to eliminate
filibusters of all judicial nominations, a rules change that would
make confirmation possible with a simple majority of 51 votes,
·instead of the 60 needed to halt a filibuster.
This is political madness. The filibuster exists so the minority
party can challenge the majority. Over the years, both parties have
used and sometimes abused the tactic.
Presidential nominees deserve timely, in-depth confirmation
hearings, and the Democrats' tactics border on parliamentary abuse.
Republican threats to abolish the filibuster for political expediency
are equally egregious.
Senate Democrats must stop the filibuster threats. President
Bush should promise not to sidestep the Senate with recess appointments to the federal bench. Senators of both parties must commit to
giving each nominee a fair, vigorous hearing.
The raw exercise of political power on both sides of the aisle is
bullheaded, shortsighted and wrong. It must end now.
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Senior judge
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applauded by
participants
by MARK R. CHELLGREN
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANKFORT - One judge was on
extended active duty in the military.
Another retired unexpectedly. There
have been illnesses, surgeries and surges
in caseloads.
In each case, the vacancy on the bench
was filled temporarily by a senior judge,
a five-year-old experiment in Kentucky
lauded by many in the legal community
but questioned by some as a potential
make-work program created to improve
the benefits of retired judges.
"I think it's got some good points and
then there,'s the flip side, some not so
good," said Rep. Gross Lindsay, DHenderson, chairman of the House
Judiciary Committee.
If conducted properly and if retirees
are required to perform meaningful tasks,
Lindsay said the program can probably
save some money overall.
Created by the General Assembly in
2000, the first retiree has just completed
her obligation of working 600 days. The
incentive for the retiree is an improved
pension, but no other pay.
In the arcane world of public employee retirement, the actual benefit realized
for participation in the senior judge pro-
gram varies widely by individual. It is
based on the time spent as a judge, any
benefits earned in another public
employee retirement plan, age and any
personal contribution to the pension program. In any event, the amount of pension benefit cannot be more than sitting
judges are paid in annual salary.
"The people who are being critical of
it are focusing on the cost, and there is
some cost," said Lewis Paisley, who has
served in the district, circuit and appeals
courts in 21 years of service on the
bench. "The question is, what is the benefit? Everything costs something."
An actuarial study estimated the annual cost at $420,000 for the enhanced
retirement benefits. But the study estimated that three-fourths of the eligible
retiring judges would elect to take part.
According to the Judicial Form
Retirement System, there were 55 judges
who might otherwise have been eligible
to retire since the program started and
only 27 judges have joined, or about half.
There are 263 active judges in the state,
though a senior judge could not sit on a
Supreme Court case.
Creating a new judgeship is an expensive proposition as well. A new district
court judgeship costs an estimated
$310,000 the frrst year and slightly less
thereafter, according figures used by the
Legislative Research Commission.
Circuit Court judgeships cost more and
family court judgeships cost nearly
$500,000.
To take part in the senior program,
judges must be vested in the retirement
program, which requires at least eight
years on the bench. Their years of judicial service and age must also add up to
at least 75. There are few practical limits
and most retiring judges could take
senior status.
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According to the retirement system,
the participating senior judges all have at
least 13 years and many have more than
20. Full retirement is available to any
judge who serves 27 years on the bench.
The senior program has virtually
eliminated the need for the appointment
of special judges, according to Chief
Justice Joseph Lambert. Special judges
were appointed for very short periods of
time to handle unusual and emergency
situations.
Special judges are paid only a modest
amount, and there were no limits on their
other law practice, which caused its own
problems, Lambert said.
"We had a real hard time getting special judges at $150 a day," Lambert said.
With no restrictions on legal practices,
a lawyer could walk into court one day
and preside and the next week as a litigant. "It created a black eye on the system," Lambert said.
Nevertheless, the roughly $120,000
annual cost of special judges is practically gone, Lambert said.
Senior judges must agree to work 600
days, ideally spread out over 5 years, but
the time it takes to fulfill that obligation
is flexible.
Paisley said when he frrst became a
senior judge, he worked virtually full
time sitting in for a Fayette County
Circuit Court judge who had been called
to active military duty. Since then, he has
also taken a rush of drug cases created by
a special law enforcement task force in
Owsley County and worked in Martin
County to replace a judge who was not
immediately replaced.
"I don't see it as 'make work,"'
Paisley said.
"Obviously, I would not have done it
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Don't Panic! After a quarter century, "Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Galaxy" hits the screen
by JILL LAWLESS
AssOCIATED PRESS
LONDON
"The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy" has traveled light years
in its voyage from airwaves to
age to screen.
A film version of Douglas
Adams' cerebrally comic science fiction saga has been a
stop-start project for years,
sparking anticipation and worry
among millions of devoted fans.
Adams was working on an oftrewritten screenplay when he
died of a heart attack in May
2001 at 49 ..
Now, at last, there's a film.
Are the fans happy? Not
entirely.
"It's faithful, irreverent, fun,
funny and in no way the disrespectful waste of celluloid
.r,.dams fans had secretly been
dreading," said Scott Andrews
on the FilmFocus Web site. But
Adams' unofficial biographer,
M.J. Simpson, called the film
"an abomination" in a scathing
10,000-word review that was
quickly beamed around the
Internet world of "Hitchhiker"
fans.
"You're aware of the expectations," said Martin Freeman,
who stars as everyman hero
Arthur Dent. "Unfortunately,
Douglas is no longer with us, so
any differences between the film
and the books are going to be
seen as tap-dancing on his
grave.
"What people won't realize
yet is that a lot of the changes
are Douglas' changes," added
Freeman, best known as likable
wage slave Tim in the British
sitcom "The Office." "Douglas
didn't see the film as this stone
tablet that could never change.
He saw it as an evolving, everchanging thing."
A satirical sci-fi adventure
that opens with the Earth being
destroyed to make way for an
intergalactic highway, the
"Hitchhiker's Guide" began life
as a BBC radio series in 1978.
Adams turned it into a book,
which sold 14 million copies
around the world, and later into
a TV series (and a computer
game).
The book was followed by
several sequels, including "The
Restaurant at the End of the
Universe" and "So Long, and
Thanks For All the Fish."
The series blended satire,
memorably named characters
such as Zaphod Beeblebrox and
Marvin the Paranoid Android
and playfully witty philosophy,
at one point supplying the
answer to "the ultimate question
by TOM DOTY
cast, which includes Kris
Kristofferson (again cast as
Blade's mentor, Whistler) and
Renters got a real treat this Jessica Biel. The story finds
week with a slew of high-quali- Blade taking on the original
ty releases competing for shelf vampire king Count Dracula apd
is an energetic outing which will
space.
"Lemony Snicket's A Series appeal to fans of the series.
. f Unfortunate Events" - This
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one will probably take in the Richard Nixon" - This film
most cash but actually ranks as didn't get much of a push by
an okay film adaptation of an marketers but will hopefully
excellent series of books by find its audience on home video.
Dapj~l Handle,r1 All in all this is
Sean Penn stars as the ~eal-life,
an entertaining yarn that gets a · Sam Byck, who attempted to kill
lot of mileage out of a seasoned President Nixon in February
cast that includes Jim Carrey, 1974 by flying an airplane into
Meryl
Streep
and Billy the White House. The movie
Connolly. The story follows paints a vivid portrait of despair
three children who are sent to as it focuses on a man who loses
live with a greedy relative when his career and family and snaps.
J,hey are orphaned. T~s is enter- Don Cheadle and Naomi Watts
"'faining but fans of the books are also featured.
"Manson Family" - Dayton,
were not shy about their disappointment. Extras include three Ohio, filmmaker Jim Van
featurettes, commentary and Bebber finally releases his magorphaned (deleted) scenes.
num opus about the famed
"Blade: Trinity" - Wesley Manson family. This one was 10
Snipes returns for his third, and years in the making but the final
final, go-around as Marvel product is worth the wait as Van
Comic's vampire hunter. This Bebber offers a vivid account of
time writer David Goyer (who Manson's followers that culmipenned all three films in the nates in the infamous murder of
franchise) directs the talented actress Sharon Tate. Van Bebber
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of life, the universe and everything." The answer: 42.
"Douglas Adams' humor, not
unlike Monty Python, is sophisticated in that it's unsophisticated," said Sam ("Confessions of
a Dangerous Mind") Rockwell,
who plays the boisterous, twoheaded Beeblebrox. "It deals
with a lot of profound themes religion, world politics, social
bureaucracy, the meaning of life
- but it has silly jokes in it,
too."
There is much in the movie
to please Adams fans: the
eponymous Guide, a sort of
intergalactic Lonely Planet bearing the motto "Don't Panic"; the
bureaucratic Vogons and their
appalling poetry; and a startled,
improbable whale.
The cast includes Zooey
Deschanel as Arthur's love
interest; Mos Def as his alien
friend, Ford Prefect; Billy
Nighy as droll planetary designer Slartibartfast, and Alan
Rickman as the voice of depressive robot Marvin. John
Malkovich appears as Humma
Kavula, a nasally fixated cult
leader created by Adams for the
film.
Adams struggled to transform his episodic scripts into a
screenplay, complaining that
their picaresque style resisted
adaptation.
After Adams' death, screenwriter Karey Kirkpatrick was
called in to tighten up the
script's structure, bolstering the
romance and streamlining the
plot.
"What we didn't want it to be
was one weird thing after another, because after half an hour of
that you really do tire very
quickly," said Garth Jennings,
the film's director who has made
music videos for bands including Blur and R.E.M.
He said the filmmakers' priority was "just trying to keep it
funny, because it is a comedy
first and foremost. We didn't
want to just make a film that
was trying to compete with the
effects of other big, effects-driven movies."
The filmmakers are clearly
protective of Adams' memory.
The film is dedicated to him,
and his image appears on screen
several times. There is even a
30-foot model of his nose.
Jennings likes to think of the
atheist Adams watching the
film's progress from on high perhaps at the Restaurant at the
End of the Universe.
"It's a lovely image,"
Jennings said. "Having a drink
at the bar, watching the universe
explode before his eyes."
gets under the skin of these characters in a manner never captured in previous versions of the
story whiCh focused on prosecuting the cultists.
"Darkness" - Miramax studios bought this film and then
sat on it for three years before
cutting it to pieces for a PG-13
rating and then dumping it in
theaters on Christmas week,
where it promptly tanked. The
good news is that the film has
been released in two versions.
Avoi:d the PQ-.13' which. destroys
the effect of this apocalyptic
chiller and get the R version if
you want to be scared. This one
starts out as a haunted house
story but changes gears towards
the end to reveal that the whole
world is threatened by vengeful
spooks.
"The Nameless"- Here's an
even better film by the director
of "Darkness" that is finally getting released after Miramax sat
on it for six years. This one is an
adaptation of a novel by Ramsey
Campbell and focuses on a
mother who still mourns for her
daughter, who disappeared two
years earlier. A phone call from
her daughter springs her into a
search that reveals the girl was
abducted by a cult. Things get
scary in a hurry as she realizes
the group she is tracking is enormous and well connected. The
ending is about as shocking as it
gets and will have you reaching
for the remote to watch it all
over again.
Next week also appears
promising with the action blockbuster "National Treasure" and
the adaptation of Andrew Lloyd
Webber's "Phantom of the
Opera" hitting home video.
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"We have daily records that
verify that a judge is doing what
he says he's doing," Lambert
said.
Senior judges borrow secretarial and other support staff
from the court system and have
none of their own. They receive
travel reimbursements, but no
additional compensation other
than their enhanced retirement
• benefits.
I} Paisley said his own retirement benefit went from $6,100
to $8,888 per month by participating in the senior judge program. Paisley said he contributed
$115,000 of his own money into
the retirement program that has
served to enhance the benefit.
Buying time, as it is known, is
common practice in public
employee pension programs in
Kentucky.
Lambert said there is another
benefit to senior judges unquestioned impartiality.
After most of the judges in
~ayette County declined to take a
contentious case involving the
condemnation of the local water
company, a senior judge from
Bardstown was sent in. "Before
he went on that case, there was a
storm of criticism," Lambert
said.
A senior judge taking over a
class action lawsuit against the
Roman Catholic church 111 • u.h
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of local favo1iti~1T" a a .n: tl!t:
sitting judges, Lambert said.
The program is scheduled to
(x.pirc in January 2009 and the
legislawre this year declined to
consider a bill that would have
extended it until 2015.
Rep. Lindsay said legislators
want more time to see how it
works in practice before extend-
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29, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Obituaries
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Graham "Cannie"
Turner
Graham "Cannie" Turner,
age 86, of Wayland, husband
of the late Mae Bolen
Turner,
passed
away
Tuesday, April 26, 2005 , at
his residence.
He was born January 23,
1919, in Minnie , the son of
the late Bill Turner and Jay
lick Turner. He was a
retired coal miner, and was
of the Old Regular Baptist
faith.
Survivors include two
sons: John Graham Turner of
Paintsville, and William E.
" Bill" Turner of Garrett; two
daughters,
Gloria
Mae
Turner of Garrett, and Mary
Margaret Adams of Bucyrus,
Ohio; two brothers: John M.
Turner of Trenton, Ohio, and
Harry B. Turner of Hamilton,
Ohio; five sisters: Geneva
Houston and Bernice Hicks,
both of Trenton, Ohio,
Patricia Fletcher of Monroe,
Ohio , Jacquline Hopper of
Harlan, and Mary McGuire
of Middletown, Ohio; five
grandchildren, and nine
great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and
parents, he was preceded in
death by one brother,
Charles "Bud" Turner; and
one sister, Berlie Wallace.
Funeral
services
for
Gm.ham "Cannie" Turner
will be conducted Friday,
April 29, at 1 p.m ., at the
Hall Funeral Home, in
Martin , with Clergymen
Jerry Manns and Jimmy Hall
officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Bolen Cemetery, in Garrett,
under the professional care
of the Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
Mollie Manuel
Holland
Mollie Manuel Holland ,
90, of Salyersville, died
Wednesday, April 27 , 2005,
at Paul B . Hall Medical
Center, Paintsville.
Born January 16, 1915 , in
Floyd County, she was the
daughter of the late Mander
Manuel and Geneva Arless
Manuel. She was a homemaker, and a member of the
United Baptist Church .
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Jesse
Holland.
Survivors include two
sons: Clayton Holland of
Prestonsburg, and Cletus
Holland of Warsaw, Indiana;
one brother, Sam Manuel of
Prestonsburg; one sister,
Lucy Prater of Warsaw,
Indiana; eight grandchildren,
and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband,
she was preceded in death by
four sons: Clifford Holland,
Paul Holland, Saul Holland ,
and Samuel Holland; one
daughter, Geneva Prater;
four brothers: Brice Manuel,
Ford
Manuel,
Edward
Manuel, and Paul Manuel;
and three sisters: Audrey
Adams, Mary Adams, and
Pauline Manuel.
Funeral services will be
conducted Saturday, April
30, at 11 a.m., at the
Magoffin County ·Funeral
Home Chapel, Salyersville,
with Floyd Arnett officiating.
Burial will be in the
Holbrook Cemetery, Middle
Creek, under the direction of
Magoffin County Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be all day
Friday at the funeral Home.
(Paid o bituary)
James Roy Owens
Noma Waddles Hall
James Roy Owens, 63, of
Blue River, died Tuesday,
April 26 , 2005, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg.
Born August 1, 1941, in
Floyd County, he was the son
of the late Butler and Ina
Webb Owens. He was a disabled carpenter, and a U.S.
Army veteran.
Survivors include a brother,
Troy Owens of Blue River;
two sisters: Mable Hackworth
of Prestonsburg, and Brenda
Shepherd of David; and several nieces and nephews .
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by
three brothers: Odis Owens,
Ralph Owens, and Bill Henry
Owens; and two sisters: Elsie
Rahrig, and Ada Marie
Owens.
Funeral services will be
conducted Friday, April 29, at
11 a.m., at the Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Adam D. Marshall officiating.
Burial will be in the Webb
Cemetery, (Buckeye), in Blue
River, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral
Home.
Visitation is at the .funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
Noma Waddles Hall , age
91, of Kite, widow of Arvil
Hall, passed away Tuesday,
April 26,2005, at the Kenton
Health Care, Lexington.
She was born December
14 , 1913 , in Kite, the daughter of the late Edward
Waddles and Frankie Jane
Hall Waddles. She was a
homemaker and a member of
the Rebecca Regular Baptist
Church, in Kite.
Survivors include two
Dever
Hall
of
sons:
Lexington, and Charles Bates
of Knoxville, Tennessee; six
grandchildren, and nine
great-grandchildren .
Funeral services for Noma
Waddles Hall will be conducted Friday, April 29, at
11 a.m., at the Hall Funeral
Home Chapel, in Martin,
with Regular Baptist ministers officiating .
Burial will follow in the
Waddles and Hall Cemetery,
under the professional care
of Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
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Allen Central High School parent organization
members will be accepting nominations for parent
members of the School Based Decision Making
Council, until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4th. All
nominations must be turned into Brenda Turner, in
the front office of the high school. The election for
parent representative will be held on Wednesday,
May 11th, fro~ 7~~~5. a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and then
again, at 6 p.m.,- in:Jhe .front Qftice. . ,!.;_
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ENIOR
EXPO
May 4, 2005
Jenny Wiley State
Park Convention Center
Prestonsburg
9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Don't miss this program
designed just for Seniors.
It's Fun, Informative, and
Entertaining."
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Topics include:
Elder Maltreatment and
Exploitation, Make-overs,
Home Improvement,
Personal Protection and
Self Defense.
Lunch will be included:
Catfish, Soup Beans,
Cornbread, Garden Salad,
Cole Slaw, Beverage
and Dessert.
Cost:
Only $5 per person.
For more information
or to register, please call
886-7468
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Calendar items
will be printed as
space permits
Editor's note: To announce
your community event, you may
hand-deliver your item to The
Floyd County Times office,
located at 263 S. Central
Avenue, Prestonsburg; or mail
to: The Floyd County Times,
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY
41653; or fax to 606-886-3603;
or email to: Jeatures@floydcountytimes.com. Inforrrwtion
will not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on a first-come,first-serve basis
as space permits.
Take a Stand!
The UNITE Coalition is
hosting a anti drug march
and rally, Sunday, May l,
beginning at 3 p.m., at the
Floyd County Justice Center.
Parking is available on the
riverfront lots around downtown
Prestonsburg,
the
MAC, the Prestonsburg
Campus of BSCTC. Shuttle
vans and buses will transport
participants to the march and
rally sites. Let's Unite to
keep Floyd County Drug
Free!
Senior Crimes College
Event to be held in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness
Month (May)
The Senior
Crimes College will be held
on Tuesday, May 10, from
11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the
Stumbo Convention Center,
Jenny Wiley State Park. The
event will begin with a FREE
lunch, to be served at II :30;
"Crimes College" will begin at
12:30. Seniors may learn
about personal protection,
home safety, identity theft,
and current frauds and scams.
Sponsored by the Big Sandy
Council
on
Elder
Maltreatment
and
Atty.
General Stumbo. Registration
is REQUIRED- no fee to register. Call Steve Jones at 1800-737-2723, Angie Owens
at 606-639-4840, or Rhonda
Freeman at 606-456-8725 to
register by May 2.
Center
Drama
Rec.
Classes
The Paintsville Recreation
Center will be offering an 8week drama class for youth,
age 7 to 10. Classes will begin
May 7th at the Community
Center, from 2:00p.m. to 5:00
p.m. Registration will be this
"- Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m., at
the Recreation Center. A performance will be presented at
the end of the classes. For
more information, contact the
Recreation Center at 7892612, or Jayme Sparks, at 7899794.
Women for Christ
Event to be held Saturday,
April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m .• at the MAC. Featuring
Becky Moss, speaker, and Mary
Holbrook, music. Tickets available at local Christian book
stores and by calling MAC at 1888-MAC-ARTS. Ticket price
includes box lunch.
Spring Poker Run
The Eastern KY Chapter of
Brothers of the Wheel
Motorcycle Club wlll sponsor
the run, proceeds go to
Motorcycle
Repair
Scholarships for local students. Vendors, silent auction
Uewelry, food, biker back
pack, etc.). prizes, food,
music, fun! May 7th - registration, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on
BSCTC-Prestonsburg campus.
All bikes and bikers welcome.
More info., call Todd at 7893431 or Deano at 297-3561, or
email
to:
easternky@botwmc .com.
John W. Hall Lodge F&AM
PHS class of '95
It's been 10 years! The PHS
class of 1995 is planning a
reunion. If you are a classmate, or know a classmate's
whereabouts, email to: angelapotterl995 @yahoo.com
PHS Class of '84
The Prestonsburg High
School Class of 1984 is seeking members of the class for a
20/2lst year reunion, scheduled to be held this coming
July. If you are, or if you
know of, a former classmate,
please
email
to:
phs_class_of_1984@yahoo.co
m, or call 606-638-3941.
Reunion
First Four Mile Reunion of
Knott County will be held on
Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m.,
at the Corps Recreation area,
Jenny Wiley State Park,
Shelter #2. Bring covered
dish, .table service, pictures,
etc. All welcome to attend.
High
BLHS
School
Reunion
Classes of the 1930's,
1940's, 1950's and 1960's. To
be held Saturday, June 25. For
info., call Joe Hinchman at
874-2821
or
Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310.
4, at the Jenny Wiley State
Park's Stumbo Convention
Center. For those age 55 and
older. Broad range of topics
including
Preventing
Exploitation, Nutrition, Aging
and Gardening Tips. $5/person, which includes a lunch of
catfish, soup beans, cornbread, garden salad, cole slaw,
beverage and dessert. For
more info., contact Melissa
Vance, Dir. of Comm. Dev. at
HRMC, at 886-7468.
JCHS Class of '75
The Johnson Central High
School Class of 1975 will hold
a 30-year class reunion on
June 11. For more information, contact Marsha Cantrell
at 789-2080 or Kathy Trimble
at 297-3202.
HRMC Comm.
Calendar - May
•May 10 - Mended Heart ,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
•May 10 - Senior Advantage,
Meeting Place A & B, 9:3011:30 a.m.
•May 14 - Child Birth classes, Meeting Place A & B, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.
•May 19 - Living Well with
Diabetes Support Group,
Meeting Place A & B, 5-6 p.m.
For more information. call
886-7424.
It's been 20 years! Reunion
is being planned. If you are a
classmate, or if you know of a
classmate's
whereabouts,
please email addresses to
Debbie Hall Parsons or Gwen
Cecil at:
dochallparsons
@charter.net.
BLHS Class of 1955
Reunion to be held on Friday,
June 24 and Saturday, June 25.
For information, call Marvin
Williamson at 478-3310 or
Gene Davis at 874-2873.
Free Body Recall classes
Free Body Recall Exercise
Classes will be held Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at
9:30, at the Presbyterian
Church
in
Prestonsburg.
Classes are held Monday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, at
11 a.m. at the old R & S
Building. Classes are offered
by the Floyd County Health
Department. Call the health
department, 886-2788, for
more information.
Senior Expo
Sponsored by HRMC and
area agencies. To be held May
'Earn While You Learn'
The Big Sandy Area C.A.P.
office is taking applications
The counties of the Big Sandy Area Development District
which includes Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike,
are having a Regional Water Management Planning Council
meeting in order to establish a Regional Water Management
Plan as required by KRS 224A and by SB 409. The meeting
will be held on the 5th day of May 2005, at the Office of the
Big Sandy Area Development District, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, at 12:30 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to address community wastewater planning efforts in order to complete the Wastewater
Sections of the Big Sandy Regional Water Management
Plan, update information regarding Legislative projects, and
update system information regarding existing and proposed
services within the region.
Public attendance is welcomed. Further meetings concerning planning goals and objectives will be scheduled and publicly announced.
For further information, please contact: Neil Parsons at the
Big Sandy Area Development District at (606) 886-2374.
Call 606-886-7631
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services at
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Kentucky residents age 25
and older can earn a high
school diploma by demonstrating skills learned on the
job or in raising a family.
Flexible scheduling is provided and confidentiality maintained. Cia ses are held at the
Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation
Center, in Thelma, Mon. thru
Fri ., with evening classes on
Thursday, from 4:30-8:30.
Contact Andy Jones at 800443-2187, ext. 186, or Linda
Bell, at ext. 160 to make an
appomtment.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: I st Monday, 11 a.m.,
at Christ Umted Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Cliffside/Prestonsburg:
3rd Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at
Cliffside Community Room.
David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin:
1st Tuesday, 6
p.m., Martin Church of Christ.
Evening Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday. 6 p.m , Extension
Office.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown First Baptist
Church.
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: I st/3rd Wednesdays,
10 a.m., Extension Office.
Prestonsburg:
2nd
Tuesday, I :30 p.m., Extension
Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday. 7 p.m., Home of
members (call 886-2668 for
info.)
"Looking For a Support
Group?"
•Alzheimer's
Association
Care-giver Support Group Meets on the second Tuesday
of each month at the First
Presbyterian Church (near
Jerry's Restaurant), at 6 p.m.
For more info., call Dana
Caudill at 886-0265, or Jane
Bond at FCHD.
•Alzheimer's Association,
East-ern KY Regional Office
- 24-hour Helpline, call 1-800272-3900 for emotional support, local resources, and other
information.
•MS Support Group - Meets
third Monday of each month at
7:00 p.m. at the Seton
Complex, Martin.
Offers
group upport for MS patients
and their caregivers.
•Overeater's
Anonymous
(O.A.) - Meets each Monday.
at 3:30p.m., at the St. Martha
Catholic Church, Water Gap
Road. For more info., call
886-2513.
•US TOO! Prostate Cancer
Survivors Support Group For all men with prostate cancer and their families. Group
meets the 3rd Thursday of
each month. at 6 p.m., at the
Ramada Inn. Paintsville.
•Community Weight Loss
Support Group - Meets
Thur day's at 6:30 p.m., at the
Martin Community Center. For
more info. , call 377-6658.
Those who have had gastric
bypass surgery most especially
welcome to attend. Meetings
being offered as support to
anyone needing extra support
in dealmg with weight loss.
•Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hour Crisis Line manned
by
Certified
Dome tic
0(1(4f<IJ..71>:ll "'1·80MIU-76.ll
A Program to help
Older Adults with
Life's Challenges
Violence counselors.
Call
886-6025, or 1-800-649 6605.
Remember, ''Love D .esn 't
Have to Hurt."
•Kentucky Baptist
om es
for Children- Free, con Jdential assistance for unpl nncd
1alk
pregnancy concerns.
with someone who cares about
you and your baby. C Ill I •
800-928-5242.
•Disabled? -You mav b' eligible for grant money. to . ~h'
in your daily living
or a1'
application or more inf rma
tion. call 886-4326.
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•A.S.K. (Adoption Su port
for Kentucky) - Support nllJP
for all adoptive parents (p " ic.
private, international. and kin
ship care), foster parents a J ,Ill
others interested in ado uon
To be held the first Moncli \ of
each month, at the Departm.:nt
for Community Based Se 1~.:.,
office, 1009 North Lake Dr \C.
Prestonsburg, from 6-8 p.rr
Childcare will not be pro 'd
For more information. co ·a,
Dedra Slone, adoptive p rtn!
liaison, at 432-41 10 or 22
7927,
or
email
t
doslone@eastky.net.
•PARENTS! - Contact the B1
Sandy Area Community A to
Program, Inc. to find out a '' ·
child care services in your· .:~
the STARS for KIDS NO.,,
licen ing standard~ progr
and how you can earn ,,
income by staying home · r
your own children while c r.
for the children of others. I- ,,
out more by calling Cht '
Endicott at 886-1280, or 8 ~x
872-7227 (toll free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A. ~
Homeschoolers -Will h u
m
o
n
• 100% acceptance to 4-year colleges,
many with scholarships
• Various sports and club activities
• Lasting friendships
• Free transportation from
Prestonsburg, Harold, Betsy Lane
·FREE
TUITION
h
ly meetings at the Paintsv
Recreation Center. For m
information, call Trudy at 8
9333, or 297-5147. E\'ery<
\I.e !come.
•Narcotics Anonymous (
- Each Wednesday. from p.m..
in
the
Atri
Conference Room, 2nd floo
May
Tower,
Pike\ 1 I
Methodist Hospital. For m
info ., contact Chris Cook
606-433-1119 or christop
cook@hotmail .com.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Let us help you by helping her.
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Age 55 or older?
If so, and you are also unemployed, and would like to make
money while being trained in
:;kills that will help you gain
employment. or become reemployed, contact Bill Ltttle,
Senior Community Service
Employment Program, Big
Sandy
Area
Development
Dtstrict, at 886-2374. "Area
Employers are Looking for
Dependable Workers like YOU!"
Attention: BLHS Class of
'85
The Holidays are over•..
...and Mom seems lonely again.
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for its "Senior Training
Program.'' You must be 55 or
older to apply. In Floyd, call
886·2929; Johnson, call 7896515; Magoffin, call 3492217; Pike, call 432-2775; and
in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
First Ass mbly of God, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service,
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Loria Vannucci,
Minister.
In Vlcto Assembly of God, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School,
10:00; W rship Service, 11:00 & 6:30; Wednesday Evening, 6:30;
Gary Sta ley, Pastor.
New Be el Assembly of God, Burning Fork Rd., Salyersville;
Sunday dchool, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednes ay, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam) Smith, Minister.
Praise A sembly, 1 mile S. of Prestonsburg, intersection of Rt. 80
and U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; J.M. Sloce, Minister.
BAPTIST
Allen First Baptis~ Allen; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Arnold Turner,
Minister.
Auxier reewll Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 pm.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Bobby Spencer,
Pastor.
Benedl Baptist, Slick Rock Branch, Cow Creek; Sunday School,
10 a.m; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Gordon Fitch, Minister.
Betsy yne Free Will Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tracy Patton, Minister.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College Baptist Student
Union, J 102; Wednesday, 11 :30 a.m.; Vera Joiner, 886-3863, ext.
67267.
Bonan Freewill Baptist, Abbott Creek Road, Bonanza; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Jimmy . Brown, Minister.
Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist, Corn Fork; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worshi Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Roger Music,
Ministe.
Calva Southern Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; orship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Doug
is, Minister.
Com unity Freewill Baptist, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m. Paul D. Coleman, Minister.
Cow Creek Freewill Baptist, Cow Creek; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Nathan Lafferty,
Minister.
Dante s Creek Baptist Fellowship Church of God, Banner.
Services: Saturday night, 7 p.m.; Sunday morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday
night, 7 p.m.; Henry Lewis, Mimster.
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30p.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo; Sunday School, 1oa.m.; Worship
Servi~. 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H. Smith, Pastor.
Faith Bible Church, an independent Baptist Church, located on
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P.O. Box 420, Allen, KY 41601
8555 South U.S. Highway 23,
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1428, between Allen & Martin; Sunday
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
School, 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning, 11
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Lonle Meade,
a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.;
Minister.
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer, 6 p.m.;
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville;
Pastor, Rev. Stuart E. Swanberg.
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Faith Freewill Baptist, 1/4 mile above
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Worldwide Eqpt. on Rt. 1428; Sunday
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
He maketh the barren
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.
a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary
woman to keep house,
Buddy Jones, Minister.
Mtthchell, Minister.
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School,
and to be a joyful
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey
9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7
Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday Bible Study
of
children.
mother
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy
10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11 :00
Osborne, Minister.
Praise ye
a.m., Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.,
First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
the Lord.
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles
Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7
up Toler Creek on right; Sunday School,
p.m.; Graydon Howard, Minister.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6
First Baptist, 54 S. Front St. (Irene Cole
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale
Memorial); Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Bush, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Weeksbury Church of Christ; Sunday
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Dr. Floyd Price, minSchool, 10 a.mm.; Worship Service, 10:45
ister.
a.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big
CHURCH OF GOD
Branch, P.O. Box 410, Prestonsburg, KY
Betsy Layne Church of God, Old U.S.
41653; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
23; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
7 p.m.; Judith Caudill, Minister.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
Community Church of God, Arkansas
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Creek, Martin; Worship Service, 11 a.m.;
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
PSALMS
Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg;
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First Church of God; Sunday School, 10
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6
11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steven V.
Grethel Baptist, State Rt. 3379,
Williams, Pastor.
(Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday School,
Garrett Church of God, Garrett; Sunday
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and
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and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Donald
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist;
Bragg, Minister.
Sunday School, 9:50a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Landmark Church of God, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; David Garrett, Minister.
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jeff Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth E. Prater, Jr., Minister.
Little Paint First Church of God, 671 Utile Paint Road, East Point;
Barrett, Minister.
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School, Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.. ; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
The Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Saturday Services, 7:00
Jim Price, Minister.
Lackey Freewill Baptist, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Ralph
Hall, Pastor.
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
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Lancer Baptist Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday
School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m., Evening Woshlp,
6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.;
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
Liberty Baptist, Denver; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Merle Little, Minister.
Ligon Community Freewill Baptist, Ligon Worship Service,
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m.
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James
(Red) Morris, Minister.
Martin Freewill Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; John L. Blair,
Minister.
Maytown First Baptist, Main St., Maytown; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bob
Varney, Minister.
McDowell First Baptist, McDowell; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Gene
Bracken, Minister.
Middle Creek Baptist, Blue River; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Eugene Cook,
Minister.
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt. 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Donald Crisp, Minister.
home phone 285-3385
Pleasant Home Baptist, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Mark Tackett, Pastor.
Pleasant Valley Old Regular Baptist Church, Tinker Fork;
Meeting time 1st Saturday & Sunday of each month, 3rd Sunday
Evening at 6:00p.m.; Moderator, Gary Compton; Assist. Moderator,
Jimmy Conley.
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner; Sunday School, 10 a.m; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; J.B. Hall, Pastor.
Phone: (606) 874·3222.
Rock Fork Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wendell Crager,
Minister.
Rock Fork Regular Baptist, Garrett; Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.;
Jerry Manns, Pastor; Willie Crace Jr., Assistant Pastor.
Salt Lick United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship Service,
10:30 a.m.; 4th Sunday; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Pastor, Chester
Lucas.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.;
Pastor, Robert Shane Powers.
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
The Third Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Tom's Creek Freewill Baptist, U.S. 23 (north of Layne Brothers);
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chuck Ferguson, Minister.
Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist; Cliff Road; Sunday
School, 10 a.m. ; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00
p.m.; Evening Service, 6:00p.m.; No Service the 1st Sunday of
each month; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jody Spencer, Minister.
Trimble Chapel Freewill Baptist; Intersection of U.S. 23 and KY
80, Water Gap; Sunday School, 10 a.m. ; Morning Worship Service,
11 a.m. and Evening Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
Study, 7 p.m., Youth Services 7 p.m.; Everyone Welcome.
United Comunity Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service, 2
p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Carlos Beverly, Minister.
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist, Wheelwright Junction; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Louis Ferrari, Minister.
CATHOLIC
St. Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11:15 a.m.; Saturday, 5
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
CHRISTIAN
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
Garrett Community Christian, Route 550, Garrett; Worship
Service, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.; Donnie
Hackworth, Minister.
Victory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11 :30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams, Minister.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Betsy Layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tommy J. Spears, Minister.
Prestonsburg Church of Christ, 88 Hwy. 1428; Worship Service,
10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Richard Kelly and Nelson
Kidder, Ministers.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James H.
Harmon, Minister.
Highland Church of Christ, At. 23, Hager Hill; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 d.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chester Varney,
Minister.
Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
EPISCOPAL
St. James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45 a.m.; Holy Eucharist
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Healing 7:30p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
LUTHERAN
Our Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
Paintsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
METHODIST
Auxier United Methodist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter,
Minister.
Betsy Layne United Methodist, next to B.L. Gymnasium; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Randy Blackburn, Minister.
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Allen Ctvist Uniled Melhocllst, Allen; Su1day School, 9:45am.; Worship
Service, 11 am. &6 p.m.; WeclneOOay, 7 p.m.; Kenneth Lamaster, Mirister.
Community United Methodist, 141 Burke Avenue (off University
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steve Pescosolldo,
Minister.
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, Rt. 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smith,
Minister.
Emma United Methodist, Emma; Sunday Worship Service, 2 p.m.;
Jack Howard, Minister.
Firat United Methodlat. 266 South Arnold Avenue; 9 a.m.
Contempory Service; Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service,
10:55 a.m. and 5 p.m. UMYS Service; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Mark D.
Walz, Pastor.
Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday Morning
Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Mid-week Service, 7 p.m.;
Sunday Evening Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
month at 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter, Minister.
·
Graceway United Methodist, Rt. 80, Sunday School, 9:45a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 7 p.m.; Roy Harlow,
Minister.
Salisbury United Methodist, Printer; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Bobby G.
Lawson, Minister.
Wayland United Methodist, At. 7, Wayland; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Brad Tackett,
Minister.
WJleelwright United Methodist, Wheelwright; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Bobby Isaac, Minister.
Vogle Day United Methodist Church, Harold; Sunday School,
10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Wed. Bible Study,
7:00p.m.; Dennis C. Love, Pastor.
Drift Pentecostal, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
Saturday/Sunday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Ted Shannon,
Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, At. 1428, East Point; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Thurs.,
6:30p.m.; Buster Hayton, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m.; John
"Jay" Patton, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Deliverance, Ext. 46 off Mt.. Parkway at
Campton; Worship Service, Saturday and Sunday, 7 p.m.; Patricia
Crider, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Holiness, Rt. 122, Upper Burton; Sunday
School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m; Friday, 7 p.m.; Louis
Sanlan, Minister; David Pike, Associate Minister.
Goodloe Pentecostal, At. 850, David; Worship Service, 6 p.m.;
Malcom Slone, Minister.
Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal,· Floyd and Magoffin County
Line;; Worship Service, 6:30p.m.; Mike D. Caldwell, Minister. 2976262.
Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Main St., Martin; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; 2nd Sat., 7 p.m.; Thurs.,
7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church, Dwale; Services Saturday, 6 p.m.;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m.; No Sunday Night
Service.
PRESBYTERIAN
Drift Presbyterian, Route 1101, Drift; Worship Service,
11 a.m.
First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School, 9:30a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; George C. Love, Minister.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Gary
Sheph Minister.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATIER DAY SAINTS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Relief
Society/Preisthood/Primary, 9:30a.m.; Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.;
Sacrament Mtg., 11:20 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
House address, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649; Meeting House telephone number: 285-3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
OTHER
Pastor Atha Johnson welcomes everyone to attend services at
the CHURCH of GOD of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
school10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m.
Drift Independent, Drift; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m.
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea market), Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg, Pastor 889-0905.
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prestonsburg; Sunday
School, 10:30 a.m. ;Thursday, 7 p.m.; Don Shepherd, Minister.
Faith Revelation Mlnlstery, 1/4 mile above Worldwide Equipment;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Randy Hagans, Minister.
Faith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship Service, 11
a.m. ; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Buddy and Maude Frye, Minister.
Full Gospel Community, (formerly of Martin) moved to Old Allen;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a m.; Sunday
evening, 6:30p.m.; Wed., 6:30pm.; Lavonne Lafferty, Minister.
Lighthouse Temple, Main St. and Hall St. ; Worship Service, 12
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m. ; Roy Cosby, Minister.
Living Water Ministries Full Gospel Church, Conley Fork of
Spurlock, Prestonsburg; Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Sunday Evening,
6:00 p.m. Pastor: Curt Howard.
Martin House of Worship, Old Post Office St.; Worship Service, 7
p.m., Saturday/Sunday.
Old Time Holiness, 2 miles up Arkansas Creek, Martin; Sunday
School, 11 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; John W.
Patton, Minister.
Spurlock Bible (Baptist}, 6227 Spurlock Creek Rd., Prestonsburg;ifl
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7
p.m.; Jim Stephens, Minister. 886-1003.
Town Branch Church; Sunday School 10 a.m except for first
Sunday in each month.; Worship Service, Sun. morning 10:00 a.m.;
Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; No Sunday night services on
first Sunday of each month. Tom Nelson, Minister.
The Father House, Big Branch, Abbott Creek; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wright, Minister.
The Tabernacle, Rt. 321 (Old Plantation Motel), Christian
Educator:to:OO; Sunday Morning, 11:00; Sunday Evening, 7:00;
Wednesday, 7:00; Pastors, Paul and Ramona Aiken.
Youth Fellowship Center, Wheelwright; Monday-Tuesday, 6 p.m.;
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Zion Deliverance, Wayland; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m. Prayer Line:
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
·unemployment rate rises slightly, State moving to 'self-insurance'
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Kentucky's unemployment rate
rose slightly in March even
though estimated employment
actually went up, the Office of
Employment and Training
reported Thursday.
The March unemployment
rate of 5.3 percent was up from
the February figure of 5.2 percent, but still well below the
March 2004 rate of 5.7 percent.
The agency stressed that the
figures are preliminary.
A monthly survey of business establishments revealed
that
Kentucky's
nonfarm
employment jumped by 3,500
to l ,807,100 in March. Since
March 2004, nonfarm employment has gone up 14,400.
"March was the second consecutive month that both
employment and the unemploy-
ment rate rose," said Carlos
Cracraft, the department's chief
labor market analyst.
That seeming contradiction
is a function of the way unemployment
is
determined,
Cracraft said. Civilian labor
force figures do not include
people who have not actively
sought employment within the
past four weeks.
According to the preliminary
employment information, the
state's leisure and hospitality
sector recorded the largest
employment jump with 1,400
more jobs in March 2005. Since
March 2004, the sector's
employment has grown by
4,800 employees.
The construction sector
gained 1,000 jobs in March
2005. Since March 2004,
employment in this sector has
risen by 3 ,400.
"The construction sector
continues to be a bright spot in
our labor market. March
marked the sixth consecutive
month that the construction sector in Kentucky has added
employment," Cracraft said.
On the negative side, the
financial activities sector lost
700 jobs in March 2005. This
sector, which includes establishments involved in finance,
insurance, real estate and property leasing or rental, has
decreased by 2,700 jobs over
the past 12 months.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistic's monthly estimate of
the number of employed
Kentuckians for March 2005
was 1,878,645 on a seasonally
adjusted basis. This figure is up
601 from the 1,878,044
employed in February 2005,
and up 11,246 from the
1,867,399 employed in March
2004.
by JOE BIESK
ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANKFORT
Gov.
Ernie Fletcher's administration is aiming to convert the
state's
public employee
health insurance plan to a
self-funded one by January,
health insurance officials said
Wednesday.
For at least the first six
months of 2006, public
employees' health insurance
plans
won't ' change.
However, the details of their
health insurance plans after
July 1, 2006, remain uncertain, officials said.
"This is a good first step,"
said Mark Birdwhistell, an
undersecretary in the Cabinet
for Health and Family
Services.
Two different state panels
that deal with state employee
health benefits met in
Frankfort to discuss the proposal Wednesday.
Currently, health insurance
officials are crafting a
"request to proposal" to get
bids from potential thirdparty administrators who
would facilitate the state's
program, Birdwhistell said.
Essentially, the self-funded
plan is intended to reduce the
state's cost for providing
health insurance to public
employees
including
teachers, state employees and
state police.
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Last year, the Fletcher
administration's health insur-1
ance proposal sent teachers
and public school employees
to the brink of a statewide
strike. It was averted after
Fletcher called the General
Assembly into special session
to deal with the matter.
Lawmakers passed a pi an
that sweetened public school
workers' and state employees' benefits.
Under the latest proposal,.
the state of Kentucky woul4
pay its own claims but hav~
an outside company serve as
an administrator. It was stiiJ
uncertain how much the state
could save by making the
switch, Birdwhistell said.
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Brent McKim, president of
the
Jefferson
County
Teachers Association, said he
was "very positive" about the
plan. Still, McKim said he
was concerned about what.
could happen to employe~
benefits beyond next summet.
"I take people at face value
that they really are interestee
in understanding the issu ~
and figuring out what the bes_t
approach is for the future ,"
McKim said .
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flow of water in the channel and
in the floodway."
The notice of violation recommended that the city either
remove the "unpermitted culvert
and associated approach fill" by
April 4 or increase the capacity
of the existing drainage structures to prevent further flooding.
The city failed to publicly
advertise a notice to the public
regarding the issue, the lawsuit
alleges.
The home, McGuire alleges,
has decreased in value by at
least $70,000 because of repeated flooding.
Repair costs on the home
total $97,139.39, McGuire
argues, and the family lost
$31 ,055 in personal property
during the floods last year.
Ronald Cooley wrote a letter
to Mayor Jerry Fannin in 2002,
demanding that the city be held
accountable. McGuire argues
that the city has "ignored all
demand and refused to accept
responsibility" for the problem,
which became the topic of discussion at several city council
meetings last year.
Ron Cooley submitted a written demand to the council in
July 2004, and the issue was
handed over to the city's insurance company. That same day,
the Cooley home was flooded
again.
Fannin inspected the damage
the following day. McGuire
claims that Fannin promised to
install cross drains acro5s the
street from the home as a preventative measure.
According to the suit, city
workers assisted the Cooleys
later that week in repairing the
yard and cleaning mud out of the
family swimming pool.
"The work progressed over
three days," the suit says, "but
the city never returned."
The Cooleys contacted
Beverly Merritt, the city insurance adjustor, in July. McGuire
argues that she visited the home
the following month and took
photographs for "approximately
10 minutes."
The Collins and Company
insurance carrier "responded
and denied" that the city had any
liability up until Sept. 21,
McGuire wrote in the suit.
Once again, the Cooleys
brought their complaints to the
city council meeting. On Sept.
27, "all the council members
agreed that the city would do
everything in its power" to compensate the family for flood
damage, McGuire. wrote.
In October, the Kentucky
Division of Water visited the
property along with the Floyd
County floodplain manager, and
recommended that the creek be
returned to its original state.
One engineer from the
Kentucky Division of Water told
the Cooleys that part of the
problem "could be corning from
the Stonecrest Golf Course,
which lies upstream from Mays
Branch," McGuire wrote.
McGuire included a report
from Gary Ousley, president of
Alchemy
Engineering
Associates in Prestonsburg,
which states that the cause of the
flooding can be attributed to the
"strong storms" of May 30, and
the '!.tmtiersized" 48-inch culvert
system that ..could not store and
convey the runoff' and caused
the street storm drains to
become "ineffective."
The engineering firm offered
several recommendations to
control the problem. Those recommendations stemmed from
raising the home a minimum of
3 feet, building a protective
floodwall or berm around the
property, constructing an overflow channel the "full length of
the upstream face of the house,"
removing the culvert, leaving
the "natural channel open" or
installing a minimum 84-inch
culvert in its place.
The Cooleys argue that they
have lived on the property
since 1975, and that it has not
flooded in the 38 years prior to
2004.
The property flooded on May
30,2004, July 26,2004, and has
"very nearly been flooded" on
several other occasions, the suit
says.
The Cooleys say that they
have suffered "great mental
anguish" and bodily injury by
the "exhausted work in protecting, saving and repairing their
property."
They are seeking compensation for all personal and property damages and punitive relief.
Fannin referred questions
yesterday to city attorney Jimmy
Webb. Webb, who is out of
town, did not return inquiry
calls.
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The suit alleges that the ATV
was rammed from behind at
this point and that Jarrad Hall
changed his mind about pulling
over. It is further alleged that
the ATV was continually
rammed until the couple pulled
off the road, where they were
detained for over an hour.
The Halls allege that they
were verbally and physically
abused during this period and
were not taken to a nearby hospital for over an hour.
The suit accuses KVE of
false arrest and states that the
officers had no reason to pull
the plaintiffs over. They also
charge the officers with false
imprisonment for keeping them
at the site and leaving Michelle
Hall with another detainee in a
cruiser while her husband was
treated at McDowell ARH
Hospital.
The suit also accuses the
officers - Jody Thompson,
Keith
Justice,
Dennis
Hutchinson and James Fields
- with assault and battery for
ramming their ATV and subjecting the pair to physical
abuse. The suit also accuses the
officers involved of intentionally inflicting emotional distress on the pair as well as outrageous conduct.
The suit also contends that
the officers were engaged to
aid authorities in drug arrests
and were on a "drug hunt"
when they pulled over the
Halls . The document also
alleges that KVE officers don't
receive the same degree of
training as other arms of law
enforcement to make drug
arrests.
Jarrad Hall entered a guilty
plea on his charges and
received a probated sentence.
Michelle Hall was offered a
pretrial diversion which will
see the matter dismissed from
her record if there are no similar charges against her by next
month.
Each has maintained that
they were treated unfairly since
their arrest and all drug possession charges against Jarrad
Hall
were
dropped
by
Commonwealth's
Attorney
Brent Turner when it was
shown that he had prescriptions
for the drugs he had on him
which were prescribed after a
work-related injury.
The suit asks for substantial
punitive damages to be levied
against Kentucky Vehicle
Enforcement, at least $8 million, and notes that such penal'ty would serve as a deterrent to
the defendants and others who
may be "inclined to endangef
persons in a similar fashion .'"
The suit also asks for all
issues to be decided in a trial
setting and demands awards to
compensate the Halls for their
physical injuries, damage to
their vehicle and psychological
injuries resulting from humiliation, embarrassment and stress
related to the consequences of
their ordeal.
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APRIL
29, 2005
Marriage
Licenses
Melissa Karen Meadowa, 33,
of Pikeville. to Stephen Ray
Collins Jr., 29, of Paintsville.
Jerri Lynn Nyall, 35, of
Ashland . to Frank James
Conley. 31, of Prestonsburg.
Edith Ritchie, 70, of Talcum,
to Ernest E. Keen, 78, of
Wayland.
Dewana Gwen Tackett, 40,
of McDowelL to Arthur
Alexander Winfree, 50, of
Franklin County, Ohio.
Misty Bee Hall, 29, of
Prestonsburg, to Craig Ernest
Gates. 28, of Story, Iowa.
Civil Suits
Filed
Green Tree Servicing LLC.
vs. Lisa Layne and Earl Akers
Jr.; complaint.
Denny Justice vs. Ronny
McCoy,
Diana
Sparks,
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company; complaint.
Earl McGuire, PSC vs.
Commercial Services Group;
complaint.
Cabinet for Family and
Health Services vs. Jayne
Henson; petition for child support and health care insurance.
Green Tree Servicing vs.
Virginia and Larrue Caldwell;
complaint.
Langus Martin vs. Christina
Martin; divorce.
Clarence Stephens vs. Jessica
Stephens; divorce.
US Bank vs. Connie Kinney
Hinkle , individually and as
administrator of the estate of
Lowell
Denny
Hinkle,
deceased, Rhonda Davis, Dale
Hinkle, Kentucky Revenue
Cabinet, Floyd County, and any
unknown or unascertainable
heirs of Denny Hinkle,
deceased, or Rhonda Davis or
Dale Hinkle; complaint.
Citifinancial
Mortgage
Company vs. Dwayne and
Angela
Marsillett,
Floyd
of
County,
and
city
Prestonsburg; complaint with
notice under the fair debt collection practices act.
Patricia K. Robinson vs.
Highlands Hospital; complaint
with jury demand.
Maranda Barker vs. John A.
Barker; divorce.
Brent Ham vs. Amber Ham;
divorce.
William
Branham
vs.
Kimberly Adkins; petition for
health care insurance.
Community Trust Bank Inc.
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
vs. Car Connection Inc. and
Marvin Ousley Sr.; complaint.
Ford Motor Credit Company
vs. Ralph Roop; complaint.
Kathy B!anton vs. Shawn
Blanton; divorce.
Ronald Cooley vs. City of
Prestonsburg; complaint.
Small
Claims
Filings
Lois Effie Bond vs. Johnny
and Traci Layne: alleged debt.
Triple M. Credit vs. Tony and
Jennie Craft; alleged debt.
Ralph Ham vs. Sollie
Tackett; alleged debt.
Ricky Flag vs. James
Mullins; alleged default on
work agreement.
Charges
Filed
Amanda
Osborne,
29,
Harold; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Kimberly D. Hurst, 33,
Langley; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Robin Jean Hall, 44,
Galveston; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Brandon
Endicott,
22,
Prestonsburg;
fourth-degree
assault.
Phillip G. Dickerson, 33,
Betsy Layne; possession of marijuana.
Johnny C. Stewart, 37,
Harold; resisting arrest, public
intoxication of a controlled substance.
David Mullins, 42, Pikeville;
public intoxication, resisting
arrest.
J.
Jarrell,
44,
John
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Wilce
Rose,
72,
Prestonsburg; terroristic threatening.
Melissa Sue Music, 46,
Prestonsburg; custodial interference.
Turner,
Carolyn
34,
third-degree
Prestonsburg;
criminal trespass.
Keith Willam Halbert, 34,
McDowell; shoplifting, public
intoxication of a controlled substance.
John D. Collins, 30,
Stanville; ftrst-degree criminal
trespass.
Rodney Thompson, no age
listed, Harold; driving under the
influence, driving on a DUI suspended license, failure to pro-
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Deloris A. Kidd, 50,
Honaker; trafficking hallucinogens (cocaint!), receiving stolen
property.
Joshua Henson, 20, Myra;
driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, no
operator's moped license, no
insurance, no
registration
receipt, two counts of failure to
wear scat belt, possession of an
open alcoholic beverage in
moving vehicle, disorderly conduct, failure to illuminate head
lamps, obstructing a public
highway.
46,
Jackie
Woods,
Prestonsburg; felony theft.
Deff Justice Jr., 35, Martin;
first-degree criminal trespass.
Jamie L. Martin, 22, Hi Hat;
resisting arrest, terroristic
threatening, menacing, disorderly conduct.
Sandra Noble, 48, Hindman;
misdemeanor theft (auto).
Joseph J. Hunt, 42, lvel;
fourth-degree assault, resisting
arrest.
Michelle Short, 32, Mousie:
public intoxication of a controlled substance, disorderly
conduct, giving a false name.
45,
John
H.
Jarrell,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Tiffany Hunt, no age listed,
Dana; harassment.
Jacob Mardis, 20, Walton;
second-degree drug trafficking.
Eric Bowman, 22, Harold:
second-degree burglary, thirddegree criminal trespass, felony
theft (auto).
Jason C. Osborne, 26, Ivel;
second-degree burglary, felony
theft.
Delmar Junior Kendrick, 26,
Langley; first-degree sexual
abuse.
Patricia Meade, 29, Oil
Springs; no insurance, failure to
transfer vehicle, no/expired registration plates, improper registration plates, use/possession of
drug paraphernalia, manufacture methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance.
Stephen
Salyers,
35,
Stambaugh; driving on a DUI
suspended license, improper
signal, no seat belt, manufacture
methamphetamine.
Richard Naylor, 36, Martha;
commercial driver under the
influence of drugs, first-degree
possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence.
Inspections
Wayland Fountain, regular
inspection. Violations noted:
Spray bottle with unknown con-
tents stored with food equipment, refrigeration and freezer
units Jack conspicuous thermometers, proper hair restraints
not in use, garbage container in
food prep area not covered,
floor in food prep area in disrepair. one light out in food prep
area and improperly shielded,
toxic items improperly stored.
Score: 89. Follow-up required.
Smith's Grocery, Banner.
regular inspection . Violations
noted: Thermometers not provided for all refrigerator and
freezer units, restroom door not
self-closing, garbage container
at meat processing sink not
properly covered, floors in disrepair, light in walk-in cooler
inoperable. Score: 93.
Brenda's Pizza, McDowell,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Unable to locate thermometers in some freezer and
refrigerator units, hair restraints
not in use, microwave in need of
cleaning, oven top in need of
cleaning, paper towels need to
be mounted on dispensers,
waste container in food prep
area needs to be covered. Score:
90.
Osborne's Pizza, McDowell,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Unable to locate thermometeers in some units used to
maintain product temperature,
hair restraints not in use during
food prep, wiping cloth use not
restricted, baking pans not covered during storage, restrooms
lack self closing doors. Score: 92.
The Old Country House,
Minnie, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Unable to find
thermometers in some units
used to maintain product temperature, proper hair restraints
not in use during food prep, no
dispenser for paper towels,
microwave in need of cleaning.
Score: 94.
Alpike Motor Home Park,
Ivel,
regular
inspection.
Violations noted: Lots not properly numbered, main streets of
park in bad repair, home parking
size not in compliance, home
lots size not in compliance, several lots have acumuJation of
debris. Score: 90.
Property
Transfers
Monroe Baldridge to Brenda
and Eddie Campbell, property
location undisclosed.
Shelia Ortega to Tracie
Jamerson, property located at
Trimble Branch.
Monroe Baldridge to Danny
and Barbara Baldridge, property
location undisclosed.
Darl Taylor, executor of
estate of Celia Taylor, to Daniel
and Dolores Osborne. property
located in Auxier.
Eliza Johnson to Connie
Mullins. proerty location undisclosed.
Gary Smith to Larry Hall,
property located at Tanyard
Branch .
Michael and Patrh.:1.: lit
to April Bradford, P'OPl "v
located at Left Reave
Elizabeth Ann Ro
Thomas Rose, ac1ing , '>
tor of estate of Maxine Ros · ll
Thomas and Lmda Ros~. prop
erty located at the Weddm ton
Addition in Prestonsburg.
$1,000 REWARD
Jacobs Construction Company, on Rt. 80 on Warco
Stretch, was burglarized Sunday, April 24th. Various
items stolen, such as a Miller wire welder, Easy Clean
hot pressure washer, truck tires and rims, cutting
torches and air compressors, various sockets, air
wrenches, air jacks and hand tools. Reward is being
offered of $1,000 in the arrest and conviction of the
person or persons involved in the theft.
Contact KSP, 1·800·222·5555
or McArthur Jacobs, 606·285·1942
Frasure-Hillard Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Frasure of Winchester,
Kentucky, formerly of Prestonsburg, are pleased to
announce the engagement of their son, Mr.
Christopher Glenn Frasure to Miss Beth Anne Hillard
of Winchester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Hillard.
The wedding is planned for June 25, 2005, at
Central Baptist Church in Winchester. A gracious custom of open church will be observed. Christopher and
Beth Anne both attend Eastern Kentucky University
and will be graduating in May 2005.
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• FRIDAY,
APRIL
29, 2005
Marriage
Licenses
Melissa Karen Meadowa, 33,
of Pikeville, to Stephen Ray
Collins Jr., 29, of Paintsville.
Jerri Lynn Nyall, 35, of
Ashland, to Frank James
Conley. 31, of Prestonsburg.
Edith Ritchie, 70, of Talcum,
to Ernest E. Keen, 78, of
Wayland.
Dewana Gwen Tackett, 40,
of McDowell, to Arthur
Alexander Winfree, 50, of
Franklin County, Ohio.
Misty Bee Hall, 29, of
Prestonsburg, to Craig Ernest
Gates, 28, of Story, Iowa.
Civil Suits
Filed
Green Tree Servicing LLC.
vs. Lisa Layne and Earl Akers
Jr.: complaint.
Denny Justice vs. Ronny
McCoy,
Diana
Sparks,
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company; complaint.
Earl McGuire, PSC vs.
Commercial Services Group;
complaint.
Cabinet for Family and
Health Services vs . Jayne
Henson; petition for child support and health care insurance.
Green Tree Servicing vs.
Virginia and Larrue Caldwell:
complaint.
Langus Martin vs. Christina
Martin; divorce .
Clarence Stephens vs. Jessica
Stephens; divorce.
US Bank vs. Connie Kinney
Hinkle, individually and as
administrator of the estate of
Lowell
Denny
Hinkle,
deceased, Rhonda Davis, Dale
Hinkle, Kentucky Revenue
Cabinet, Floyd County, and any
unknown or unascertainable
heirs
of Denny
Hinkle,
deceased, or Rhonda Davis or
Dale Hinkle; complaint.
Citifinancial
Mortgage
Company vs. Dwayne and
Angela
Marsillett,
Floyd
County,
and
city
of
Prestonsburg; complaint with
notice under the fair debt collection practices act.
Patricia K. Robinson vs.
Highlands Hospital; complaint
with jury demand.
Maranda Barker vs. John A .
Barker; divorce.
Brent Ham vs. Amber Ham;
divorce.
Branham
vs .
William
Kimberly Adkins; petition for
health care insurance.
Community Trust Bank Inc.
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
vs. Car Connection Inc. and
Marvin Ousley Sr.; complaint.
Ford Motor Credit Company
vs. Ralph Roop; complaint.
Kathy Blanton vs. Shawn
Blanton; divorce.
Ronald Cooley vs. City of
Prestonsburg; complaint.
Small
Claims
Filings
Lois Effie Bond vs. Johnny
and Traci Layne; alleged debt.
Triple M. Credit vs. Tony and
Jennie Craft; alleged debt.
Ralph Ham vs. Sollie
Tackett; alleged debt.
Ricky Flag vs. James
Mullins; alleged default on
work agreement.
Charges
Filed
Amanda
Osborne,
29,
Harold; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Kimberly D. Hurst, 33,
Langley; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Robin Jean Hall, 44,
Galveston; intentional breach of
compulsory attendance.
Brandon
Endicott,
22,
Prestonsburg;
fourth-degree
assault.
Phillip G. Dickerson, 33,
Betsy Layne; possession of marijuana .
Johnny C. Stewart, 37,
Harold; resisting arrest, public
intoxication of a controlled substance.
David Mullins, 42, Pikeville;
public intoxication, resisting
arrest.
John
J.
Jarrell,
44,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Wilce
Rose,
72,
Prestonsburg; terroristic threatening.
Melissa Sue Music, 46,
Prestonsburg; custodial interference.
Turner,
Carolyn
34,
Prestonsburg;
third-degree
criminal trespass.
Keith Willam Halbert, 34,
McDowell; shoplifting, public
intoxication of a controlled substance.
John D. Collins. 30,
Stanville; first-degree criminal
trespas.s.
Rodney Thompson, no age
listed, Harold; driving under the
influence, driving on a DUI suspended license, failure to pro-
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registratton receipt.
Deloris A. Kidd, 50,
Honaker; trafficking hallucino·
gens (cocaine). receiving stolen
property.
Joshua Henson, 20, Myra;
driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, no
operator's moped license, no
insurance,
no registration
receipt, two counts of failure to
wear scat belt, possession of an
open alcoholic beverage in
moving vehicle, disorderly conduct, failure to illuminate head
lamps, obstructing a public
highway.
Jackie
Woods,
46,
Prestonsburg; felony theft.
Deff Justice Jr., 35, Martin;
first-degree criminal trespass.
Jamie L. Martin, 22, Hi Hat:
resisting arrest, terronstJc
threatening, menacing, disorderly conduct.
Sandra Noble, 48, Hindman;
misdemeanor theft (auto).
Joseph J. Hunt, 42, lvel;
fourth-degree assault, resisting
arrest.
Michelle Short, 32, Mousie;
public intoxication of a controlled substance, disorderly
conduct, giving a false name.
John
H.
Jarrell,
45,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication.
Tiffany Hunt, no age listed,
Dana; harassment.
Jacob Mardis, 20, Walton;
second-degree drug trafficking.
Eric Bowman, 22, Harold;
second-degree burglary, thirddegree criminal trespass, felony
theft (auto).
Jason C. Osborne, 26, Ivel;
second-degree burglary, felony
theft.
Delmar Junior Kendrick, 26,
Langley; first-degree sexual
abuse.
Patricia Meade, 29, Oil
Springs; no insurance, failure to
transfer vehicle, no/expired registration plates, improper registration plates, use/possession of
drug paraphernalia, manufacture methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance.
35,
Stephen
Salyers,
Stambaugh; driving on a DUI
suspended license, improper
signal, no seat belt, manufacture
methamphetamine.
Richard Naylor, 36, Martha;
commercial driver under the
influence of drugs, first-degree
possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence.
Inspections
Wayland Fountain, regular
inspection. Violations noted:
Spray bottle with unknown con-
tents stored with food equipment, refrigeration and freezer
units lack compicuous ther
mometers, proper hair restraints
not in use, garbage container in
food prep area not covered,
floor in food prep area in disrepair, one light out m food prep
area and improperly shielded,
toxic items improperly stored.
Score: 89. Follow-up required.
Smith's Grocery, Banner,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Thermometers not provided for all refrigerator and
freezer units, restroom door not
self-closing, garbage container
at meat processing sink not
properly covered, floors in disrepair, light in walk-in cooler
inoperable. Score: 93.
Brenda's Pizza, McDowell,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Unable to locate thermometers in some freezer and
refrigerator units, hair restraints
not in use, microwave in need of
cleaning, oven top in need of
cleaning, paper towels need to
be mounted on dispensers.
waste container in food prep
area needs to be covered. Score:
90.
Osborne's Pizza, McDowell,
regular inspection. Violations
noted: Unablt: to locate thermometeers in some units used to
maintain product temperature,
hair restraints not in use during
food prep, wiping cloth use not
restricted, baking pans not covered during storage, restrooms
lack self closing doors. Score: 92.
The Old Country House,
Minnie, regular inspection.
Violations noted: Unable to find
thermometers in some units
used to maintain product temperature, proper hair restraints
not in use during food prep, no
dispenser for paper towels,
microwave in need of cleaning.
Score: 94.
Alpike Motor Home Park,
Ivel,
regular
inspection.
Violations noted: Lots not properly numbered, main streets of
park in bad repair, home parking
size not in compliance, home
lots size not in compliance, several lots have acumulation of
debris. Score: 90.
Property
Transfers
Monroe Baldridge to Brenda
and Eddie Campbell, property
location undisclosed.
Shelia Ortega to Tracie
Jamerson, property located at
Trimble Branch.
Monroe Baldridge to Danny
and Barbara Baldridge, property
location undisclosed.
Darl Taylor, executor of
estate of Celia Taylor, to Daniel
and Dolores Osborne, property
located in Auxier.
Eliza Johnson to Connie
Mullins. proerty location undic;closed.
Gary Smith to Larry Hall,
property located at Tanyard
Branch.
Michael and PatrJCI..t lt
to April Bradford pro
located at Left Reav.:r
Elizabeth Anr R
Thomas Rose, acttng ..s
tor of estate of Maxmt. Ro
Thomas and Linda Rose '1TO
erty located at the Weddm ' o
Addition in Prestonsburg
$1,000 REWARD
Jacobs Construction Company, on Rt. 80 on Warco
Stretch, was burglarized Sunday, April 24th. Various
items stolen, such as a Miller wire welder, Easy Clean
hot pressure washer, truck tires and rims, cutting
torches and air compressors, various sockets, air
wrenches, air jacks and hand tools. Reward is being
offered of $1 ,000 in the arrest and conviction of the
person or persons involved in the theft.
Contact KSP, 1-800-222-5555
or McArthur Jacobs, 606·285·1 942
Frasure-Hillard Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Frasure of Winchester.
Kentucky, formerly of Prestonsburg, are pleased to
announce the engagement of their sou, !\1r.
Christopher Glenn Frasure to Miss Beth Anne Hillard
of Winchester, daughter of \1r. and Mr~. Rolll'rt
Hillard.
The wedding is planned for June 25, 2005, ut
Central Baptist Church in Winchester. A gracious custom of open church will be observed. Christopher and
Beth Anne both attend Eastern Kentucky University
and will be graduating in May 2005.
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Amid sloppy conditions, Lady Rebels down P'burg
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
~
PRESTONSBURG - Playing amid wet.
sloppy conditions Tuesday evening, Allen
Central beat host Prestonsburg 18-12 in a girls'
fast-pitch high school softball game. The win
was Allen Central's third straight. On Monday,
Allen Central hosted and defeated Perry
County Central 18-5. Late last week, the
Lady Rebels hammered archrival South Floyd
24-3. Thanks to the win over Prestonsburg,
Allen Central improved its record to 5-3.
In Monday's win over Prestonsburg,
allen Central scored its 18 runs on 16 hits.
Prestonsburg also banged out 16 hits, but
could only cross the plate one dozen times.
Early on Monday, Allen Central hit
Prestonsburg pitcher Meaghan Slone hard.
Allen Central sent 11 batters to the plate in the
top half of the first inning and made the most of
Slone's shaky start.
Slone loaded the bases with walks and
Allen Central junior Samantha Nelson
reached first on an error to allow the Lady
Rebs to push out to an early 4-0 lead. Allen
Central's Megan Jones drove a ball to rightcenter field and drove in two runs as Allen
Central put up six runs in the frrst inning.
But Prestonsburg, coached by Jack Pack,
battled back.
Prestonsburg had a big second inning and
took advantage of an Allen Central error with
two outs and went on to cross the plate six times.
In the end, Allen Central pitcher Alanna
Cline was able to hold off Prestonsburg and
record the win, sticking Slone with the loss.
"It was a good win for us," said Allen
Central Coach Mark Martin. "I'm proud ot
the group. Alanna pitched a controlled game
and the defense made some good plays.
Amanda Thacker and Samantha Nelson made
some good plays in the field, and our younger
kids just showed a lot of poise and made a
difference in the game today."
Allen Central senior Becky Thomas also con-
Becky Thomas
(See LADY REBELS, page two)
Rebels rev up for
second half
For Letcher County,
~ Justice is served
by RICK BENTLEY
by STEVE LeMASTER
TIMES COLUMNIST
There was nothing pressing in the life
of Raymond Jr. and Beth Justice. They
have a great life with jobs they both enjoy.
All was well as far as that was concerned.
Raymond, of course, was living on
Pond Creek where
he'd grown up,
first as a star on the
basketball
team
and then later
becoming a coach
there. After 12
years, he resigned
and took a job that
may have been
even more to his
Rick Bentley
liking, if that was
possible.
He
became the top assistant to his former
chief rival, Randy McCoy, at Pikeville
College.
For the last six years, he's been able to
do the part of the job he enjoys most coaching - while McCoy handled all the
scheduling, all the paperwork, all the
chores.
But then came the Letcher County
BOE, headed by Superintendent Anna C.
Craft with a highly visible and respected
wing man in Oz Jackson. Three of the
board's schools will be consolidated when
this year ends, forming Letcher County
Central, and as a result, they were in need
of a basketball coach.
The result altered the comfort zone of
the Justice household. Letcher set its sites
squarely on Justice, and just as Vito
Corleone did to movie producer Jack
Woltz in The Godfather, they made him
an offer he couldn't refuse.
And this week, Letcher County Central
has hired its first boys' basketball coach:
Raymond Justice Jr.
"We feel fortunate to have him,"
Jackson , the new school's director of athletics , said. "Our superintendent has set
high standards for the new school, and I
believe Raymond Justice is a prime example of what she's looking for."
"I'm in my mid-40s now, and if I was
ever going to get back into coaching on
the high school level, the time was now,",
said Justice. "Letcher Central presented
me with a really good opportunity, and I
wanted to try to do it again."
By "it," Justice meant build a winning
program, and that's something he has a lot
of experie nce with. He spent 19 years at
Belfry, the first seven as an aide to
Tommy Dean Runyon, followed by 12
years in the first chair.
(See BENTLEY, page two)
SPORTS EDITOR
photos by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg High School senior Trevor Compton will continue playing football at the next level at MidSouth Conference school Cumberland (Ky.). Compton signed with Cumberland Wednesday morning durIng a signing held on the Prestonsburg High campus.
EASTERN - Through the first 18
games of the 2005 season, Allen Central
stood with an 11-7 record. The Rebels
packed the 11-7 record into yesterday's
game against Whitesburg. Ken Johnson, in
his frrst season at the helm of the Allen
Central baseball program has an optimistic
outlook in regards to the rest of the season.
"We have had a pretty good first half of
the season," said Johnson. "We lost some
games I feel we shouldn't have, but that's
baseball. We got our struggles out of the
way and worked through our mishaps. I
feel it was a very productive frrst half of
the season as we got all our kinks out.
"We've had a lot ofkids step up. Scott Little
is playing as well as anyone in the region."
Going into yesterday's game, Little
was batting .375 with seven doubles and
two triples. Despite a pair of losses in
three decisions, Little has also helped the
Rebels pitching-wise. Little has a 1-2
(See REBELS, page two)
P'burg takes looks to enter
May on winning note
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
Lawson.
"With Trevor it was very easy - we knew about his
ability on the field but his work in the classroom was
great as well," Lawson said.
Compton was one of the leaders of Prestonsburg's
regional runner-up team from last season, a season that
witnessed the Blackcats knock off the then numberone rated Breathitt County Bobcats in the opening
round of the State Playoffs.
During his time at Prestonsburg, Compton played
PRESTONSBURG - After reeling off
eight straight wins, the Prestonsburg High
baseball team has lost its last two games.
Last Friday, Paintsville traveled to
Paintsville and couldn't do much in the
way of touching the host Tigers Behind
the strong pitching of senior Josh
LeMaster,
host
Paintsville
beat
Prestonsburg 11-1 in five innings. Staying
on the road, Prestonsburg traveled to
Sheldon Clark on Monday night. Playing
its second 57th District opponent in as
many outings, Prestonsburg found the
same result, losing to Sheldon Clark as the
homestan<ting Cardinals prevailed 8-6.
After beginning the season 1-3,
Prestonsburg got on the right track,
stringing together eight consecutive wins
in a streak that included wins in three district/conference games. The Blackcats
have shown plenty of promise under firstyear head coach Bob Shepherd.
Prestonsburg, which has wins over
Knott County Central, Cordia, Phelps (2),
Jenkins, South Floyd (2), Belfry and Allen
Central, is scheduled to return to play in
Floyd County today at Allen against host
(See COMPTON, page four)
(See P'BURG, page two)
Compton inks with Cumberland
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - After finishing a stellar
career at Prestonsburg High School as a multi-sport
athlete, Trevor Compton took the first step of a
promising college career on Wednesday by signing a
letter of intent to play football for Cumberland
College.
As a packed Prestonsburg Fieldhouse looked on,
the Blackcat senior was spoken of with high regards
by Cumberland recruiting coordinator Bobby Joe
Betsy Layne. Paintsville
split doubleheader
UK creates Athletics Hall of Fame
Pelphrey, others incluclecl in charter class
by STEVE LeMASTER
TIMES STAFF REPORT
SPORTS EDITOR
LEXINGTON - All 88 individuals who
have previously had their jersey retired at
Kentucky form the charter class in the newly
created UK Athletics Hall of Fame, the
school announced Tuesday in conjunction
with its annual Catspy Awards. The class
will be formally inducteP during the Sept. 10
football game against Idaho State.
The lJK Athletics Hall of Fame will recognize and honor persons whose participation and contributions enriched and
4. strengthened the University's athletic pro~ gram . Criteria that will be considered
includes athletic and academic accomplishments of the individual while at UK, as well
ALLEN - Paintsville adjusted to playing on the road
early on Wednesday afternoon. The visiting Tigers,
coached by Kentucky High School Athletic Association
Hall of Farner Charlie Adkins, trailed by a single run at
the end of two innings Thursday evening before beating
Betsy Layne 5- l in the first game of a doubleheader.
Betsy Layne grabbed a l-1 lead in the second inning
when Jordan Case, who reached base on a double, came
around to score. The Tigers scattered five runs over three
innings, scoring twice in both the third and fourth innings.
Paintsville added its fifth and final run in the fifth inning.
Both of Wednesday's games were five-inning affairs.
as post-UK accomplishments and character.
Kentucky has a long history of honoring
its greats by retiring their jerseys at Rupp
Arena (men's basketball), Commonwealth
Stadium (football) , Memorial Coliseum
(women's basketball) and Cliff Hagan
(See HALL, page two)
Shawn
Hamilton
(See SPLIT, page two)
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APRIL
29, 2005
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Bentley
Hall
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He won 235 times and lost
only 133, winning seven district
titles and three straight regional
crowns, making it to the state
quarterfinals once. His 235 wins
arc the most in the illustrious
history of Belfry High School.
''There were some great
times at Belfry, there's no question, and there were some bad
times," he said. "But when it
was going really good, it was a
lot of fun to be there."
Current Belfry Head Coach
Randy Casey was an assistant to
Justice all 12 years, and said the
experience was a gold mine for
him. "The thing that impressed
me the most was his tremendous
knowledge of the game. I
learned so much in· our time
together about the X's and O's
of basketball," said Casey, who
led the Pirates to the regional
finals in this, his first season as
head coach.
"I thought I was a smart player and knew the game, but I
really learned a lot working with
Coach Justice."
Come November, Randy
McCoy will coach his first game
at Pikeville College without
Justice by his side. "From day
one when 1 knew I was coming
to Pikeville, he was the first call
I made," said McCoy, who led
Elkhorn City into many a battle
with Justice's Pirates. "We had a
great deal of respect for each
other through the intensity of
our rivalry, and it was something that just fit, a great combination.
"It turned out to be a situation where he didn't work for
me , but that we worked together."
That relationship has taken
the Bears to the NAIA national
tournament three times in the
last five years after a 25-year
absence.
"I couldn't ask for anything
any better than working the
opportunity Coach McCoy and
Pikeville College gave me,"
Justice said. "I was able to stay
in Pike County and keep coaching, and that meant a lot. I really want to thank everybody who
was involved, beginning with
Coach McCoy. It was a tremendous time for me."
Now, Justice turns his attention to a brand-new program at
Letcher County Central, with
the irony that the school's mascot will be the Cougars, the
same one McCoy carried when
the two butted heads on the high
school level.
The feeling is universal:
Letcher Central got a steal in
Raymond Justice Jr.
"I've known of him for
years, having grown up at
Chattaroy," said Jackson. "He is
a terrific coach and seems to be
a quality person. That's exactly
what we're looking for."
"In my opinion, he's one of
the top coaches in the state of
Kentucky, not just Eastern
Kentucky but all of the state,"
said Casey, who joked that
Justice had "tricked" him into
playing Dec. 10 at Letcher. "I'm
sure he'll have them competing
for a 14th Region championship
as soon as possible."
"The thing about Coach
Justice is th~t he's a great person
and a good friend," said
McCoy, "and that's a terrific
combination to have. It's one of
the reasons we've had such a
great staff here for six years."
· Pike County is going to miss
Raymond Justice Jr., a terrific
coach and a quality teacher. At
Pikeville College, the loss will
be felt deeply this autumn when
practice begins. It'll be echoed
all over campus, including the
office of sports information.
I've lost a good travel partner for long road trips, where I
gained a lot of insight into
coaching and living.
I never played for Coach
Justice, but he's been a great
friend and a tremendous role
model for me.
And that is where Letcher
Central will have made its
greatest gain.
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At press time, Allen Central
was playing on the road at Floyd
County rival Betsy Layne.
Earlier this month, Betsy Layne
defeated Allen Central 16-5 in
the opening round of the 15th
Region All "A" Classic.
In the month of May, Allen
Central has games scheduled
against Knott County Central
(2), South Floyd, Betsy Layne,
Prestonsburg, Cordia, Sheldon
Clark and Shelby Valley.
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Stadium (baseball). This honor
remains in place as an extension
of the hall of fame recognition.
There is a five-year waiting
period - after leaving UK - to
be eligible for inclusion into the
Hall of Fame, and a 10-year
waiting period to have a jersey
retired. An individual must be a
member of the Hall of Fame to
be eligible for jersey retirement.
A committee consisting of
Hall of Famers, media members, campus representatives
and current coaches and
administrators will elect new
inductees each year. Those
names will be announced at the
annual Catspy Awards in April,
with induction at a football
game the following fall. A subcommittee will consider possible jersey retirements.
"We're excited to have a
process in place to recognize
all the great achievements that
have made UK athletics so special," Athletics Director Mitch
Barnhart said. "Hall oi Fame
Weekend each fall should
become another fun event for
all Wildcat fans.
"This charter class is a
who's who of UK greats. This
will be a once in a lifetime
opportunity to honor these
individuals in one place."
Member (Sport, Years) George Adams (FB 1981-84);
Ermal Allen (FB 1939-41);
Sam Ball (FB 1963-65); Cliff
Barker (MBB 1947-49); Ralph
Beard (MBB 1946-49); Calvin
Bird (FB 1958-60); Jerry Bird
(MBB 1954-56); Rodger Bird
(FB 1963-65); George Blanda
(FB 1945-48); Sam Bowie Ledford (Broadcaster 1953(MBB 1980-81, '84); Paul 92); Dicky Lyons (FB 1966"Bear" Bryant (FB Coach 68); Kyle Macy (MBB 19781946-53); WarTen Bryant (FB 80); Keith Madison (BB Coach
1974-76); Bob Burrow (MBB 1979-2003); Jamal Mashburn
1991-93); Charlie
1955-56); Burgess Carey (MBB
(MBB
1925-26);
Jerry McClendon (FB 1~49-50);
Claiborne (FB Coach 1982-89); Steve Meilinger (FB ~ 951-52Bfanton Collier (FB Coach 53); Lou Michaels CFS. 19551954-61); Sonny Collins (FB 56-57); Doug Moseley (FB
1972-75); Ray Correll (FB 1949-51); Cotton Nash (MBB
1951-53); Tim Couch (FB 1962-64); Rick Norton (FB
1996-98); Johnny Cox (MBB 1963-65); Rick Nuzum (FB
1957 -59); Louie Dampier 1972-74); Vito "Babe" Parilli
(MBB 1965-67); Bob Davis (FB 1949-51); John Pelphrey
(FB
1935-37); Dermontti (MBB 1989-92); Rick Pitino
Coach
1990-97);
Dawson (FB 1984-87); John (MBB
"Frenchy" DeMoisey (MBB Derrick Ramsey (FB 1975-77);
1932-34); Billy Evans (MBB Frank Ramsey (MBB 1951-52,
1952, ' 54-55); Richie Farmer '54); Jay Rhodemyre (FB 1942,
(MBB 1989-92); Joe Federspiel '46-47); Pat Riley (MBB 1965(FB 1969-71); Deron Feldhaus 67); Rick Robey (MBB 1975(MBB 1989-92); Bob Gain (FB 78); Dave Roller (FB 1968-70);
1947-50); Jack Givens (MBB Kenny Rollins (MBB 1943,
1975-78); Irv Goode (FB 1959- . '47-48); Gayle Rose (MBB
'54-55);
Layton
61); Phil Grawemeyer (MBB 1952,
1954-56); Kevin Grevey (MBB "Mickey" Rouse (MBB 19381973-75); Alex Groza (MBB 40); Adolph Rupp (MBB
1931-72);
Forest
1945, '47-49); Cliff Hagan Coach
(MBB 1951-52, '54); Joe B. "Aggie" Sale (MBB 1931-33);
Hall (MBB Coach 1973-85); Howard Schnellenberger (FB
Vernon Hatton (MBB 1956- 1952-55); Larry Seiple (FB
58); Basil Hayden (MBB 1920- 1964-66); Washington "Wash"
22); Mark Higgs (FB 1984-87); Serini (FB 1944-47); Bernie
Tom Hutchinson (FB 1960-62); Shively (AD '38-67, FB Coach
Dan Issel (MBB 1968-70); 1945); Carey Spicer (MBB
Clyde Johnson (FB 1940-42); (1929-31); Bill Spivey (MBB
Wah Wah Jones (MBB 1946- 1950-51); Art Still (FB 197449, FB
1945-48); Bill 77); Valerie Still (WBB 1980Keightley (Equipment Mgr. 83); Lou Tsioropoulos (MBB
John 1951-54); Herschel Turner (FB
1962-present);
"Shipwreck" Kelly (FB 1929- 1961-63); Harry lninski (FB
31); Ralph Kercheval (FB 1946-49); Jeff Van Note (FB
1931-33); Rick Kestner (FB 1966-68); Kenny Walker (MBB
1963-65); Jim Kovach (FB 1983-86); Sean Woods (MBB
'78);
Cawood 1990-92).
1974-76,
P'burg
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On Saturday, Prestonsburg is
slated to host Phelps. In May,
Prestonsburg has a home and
away series scheduled with
Morgan County in addition to
lone games against Jenkins,
Pike County Central, Belfry
and
Floyd
County
Conference/58th District foe
Allen Central. The Blackcats
have fell to Allen Central in
each of the last two 58th
District tournaments.
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record with a 4.66 earned-run
average. Little, who has
recorded 35 strikeouts, suffered
tough losses to East Carter and
Paintsville, .respectively.
Nick Music, Brock Kidd,
Justin Jacobs and Ryan
Hammonds are all batting over
.300 for the Rebels. ·
Music is batting .357 with
15 hits and 12 steals. Pitching,
Music is 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA.
Kidd is hitting .354 with 17
hits that include a pair of doubles. Also giving some help in
the pitching department, Kidd
is 2-1 with a 4.20 ERA with 11
strikeouts.
Justin Jacobs is batting 328
with 19 hits. His 19 hits include
four doubles and a triple.
Hammonds, a senior, is batting
.317 with five doubles and a home
run. Hammonds is 2-0 in pitching
decisions with a 5.20 ERA.
Josh McKinney is 2-1 for
the Rebels with a 3.27 ERA and
nine strikeouts. Tyler Turner is
1-3. Turner has suffered losses .~
to Floyd County rivals Betsy \'f
Layne and Prestonsburg and
Pikeville, the 15th Region
favorite among many.
Senior Wilfreda Dominguez
has a pitching record of 1-0
with a 5.35 ERA.
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I
Freshman Shane Grimm,
Aaron Davis pitched for
Paintsville. Davis, who also who was struck by a line drive
batted out of the leadoff spot in the first game, pitched for
for the Tigers, earned the win Paintsville in the second conin a complete game throwing test. Grimm started the game
before giving way to Hensley,
performance.
Davis, Josh LeMaster, who came on in relief.
In what proved to be a very
Andrew Brown, Kevin Williams
and Matt Hensley all scored one long inning for the Tigers,
Betsy Layne (6-6) plated all six
run apiece for the Tigers.
Betsy Layne got in the last , of its game two runs in the secsay, though, winning the sec- ond inning. Cory Click, the
ond game. The Bobcats sent cleanup hitter in the Bobcat
Shawn Hamilton to the mound batting order, reach base and
in the second game. Hamilton, eventually
started
Betsy
with some strong offensive Layne's second-inning scoring.
output aiding his pitching per- Click and the five teaffimates
formance, recorded the win as that followed him in the Bobcat
Betsy Layne beat Paintsville 6- order reached base and scored
1 in the second game of the in the offensive-heavy homehalf of the second inning.
double dip.
Pugh scored Paintsville's
only run in the second'game.
At press time, Betsy Layne
was scheduled to host FlemingNeon. Today, the Bobcats are
paired up against Floyd County
rival Prestonsburg in a matchup
that will go a long way in determining matchups for this year's
58th District Tournament. First
pitch for the 58th District battle
is set for 5 p.m .
Paintsville (10-3) will hit
the road today, traveling to
Central Kentucky for the
McDonald' s/Harrison County
Classic. Paintsville is pitted
against host Harrison County.
For pitch for the PaintsvilleHarrison County game is set
for 7:45 p.m.
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ACMS
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Stumbo fails to muster enough offense
-"...;JAL TO THE TIMES
EASTERN
-On
Wednesday evening, the Allen
Central Middle School volleyball team only ran its offense
tit eight times resulting in four kills
on the evening. The host John
M. Stumbo Mustangs committed over 31 unforced errors
allowing the Allen Central team
to beat them in two straight
games and earned its lOth victory of the season, 21-6 and 21-8.
The Allen Central girls put
33 of their 41 serves in play for
80 percent on the evening and
earned
seven
aces. The
Mustangs committed 30 errors
on the serve resulting in Allen
Central points. Sasha Jones
served the ball 10 times without
error and landed two aces; likewise, Hannah Howard served
the ball five times and aced the
Mustang reception formation
twice. Natalie Glime, Koko
Martin, and Brittany Clark each
penetrated the Mustang spread
to earn an ace.
The Rebel defense was virtually near perfect, returning
16 of 18 Stumbo tries for 89
percent. Brittany
Hodge,
Howard, Brittany Johnson,
Tiffany Clark, and Brittany
Smith each returned the ball
twice without error. Howard,
Martin, Chelsie Cordial, and
Brittany Clark each earned an
assist. Martin and Howard
each set up Hodge to earn an
assist apiece. Hodge broke the
Mustang defense with two
Kills. Jones and Elizabeth
Hughes smacked a kill each as
Cordial and B. Clark set up the
hitter's.
Adams, Justice to lead Letcher
' Central basketball prpgrams
TIMES STAFF REPORT
~
WHITESBURG
- Next
season. Whitesburg, FlemingNeon, and Letcher high
schools will consolidate to
become
Letcher
County
Central .High School. It was
recently announced that Dickie
Adams, head
coach
at
Whitesburg girls' basketball
team for the past eight years,
was hired as
coach at Letcher Central.
Adams
has
coached
Whitesburg for the past eight
years. Before taking the
Whitesburg High girls' post,
Adams was a volunteer assistant at Letcher for 20 years,
coaching under Dan Bates. He
then moved on and was a boys'
basketball assistant coach
under Eddie Whitaker.
Under
Adams,
the
Whitesburg High girls' basketball program has returned to
prominence. Whitesburg won
the 14th Region All "A" title
each of the past four years.
Adams is looking forward to
the latest coaching opportunity.
"Never consolidated three
schools into one before, so I'm
plowing new ground here,"
said Adams. "Got some really
good kids to do it with and that
makes it very exciting. I've
done countywide AAU teams
before so I have some experience in putting kids together to
play, not in putting communities together to play."
Raymond Justice Jr . has
been named the Letcher
County Central boys' basketball coach. Justice, who
coached Belfry to 15th Region
titles in the early 1990s, enters
Letcher County from Pikeville
College where he has been
serving on the Pikeville
College men's basketball staff.
Kentucky coaching legend
Hillard Howard has been chosen to guide the Letcher
Central football team.
COACHING
VACANCIES: At press time, no official
word had come out of Johnson
Central High School on the
possible hiring of a new boys'
basketball head coach. The
position of head football coach
at neighboring Paintsville High
School also remained vacant.
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Junior Baseball: P'hurg
beats East Ridge 15-9
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PRESTONSBURG - The
Prestonsburg Junior League
13&14 year-olds got the 2005
season underway Wednesday
evening with a 15-9 win over
visiting East Ridge.
The game was called after
five innings with host
Prestonsburg leading 15-9.
Prestonsburg starting pitcher Chris Schoolcraft got help
from Donovan Mullins as the
two players combined to beat
East Ridge.
After visiting East Ridge
went ahead 2-0 with a pair of
runs in the top half of the first
inning, Prestonsburg answered
with five runs of its own.
Prestonsburg led 5-2 at the end
of the first inning. The host
team added three runs in the
second inning and seven more
in the fourth inning.
Prestonsburg cleanup batter
Allen Craynon scored three
times. Billy Robinson, Mullins,
Seth Setser and Austin
McKinney all scored two times
each. Schoolcraft, D.J. Ousley
and Josh Blackburn all added
one run apiece.
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AREA
COACHES: Report your
scores to The Floyd County
Times. Fax scoresheets to
606/886-3603. Email information to sports@floydco~nty
times.com.
Prestonsburg Junior League baseball got its start Wednesday evening when the host team beat
visiting East Ridge.
~Fiesta
group gets 2007 title
game, BCS seeks replacement poll
by BOB BAUM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
~
PHOENIX - The Bowl
Championship Series is looking
for a few good men and women
who know something about college football.
The purpose: To establish a
new poll to help determine the
teams that will play for the
national championship.
BCS member athletic directors made it clear at their meeting Tuesday that they prefer
starting a new poll to replace the
Associated Press rankings,
rather than making radical
changes to their formula, BCS
coordinator Kevin Weiberg said.
"We.continue to look at a poll
that would potentially include a
panel of voters that would be
comprised of individuals who
have had experience with the
sport, either as administrators,
coaches, perhaps former play-
ers, things of that kind. That's
where we're putting most of our
focus at this point," said
Weiberg, the Big 12 commissioner.
Also on Tuesday, the Fiesta
Bowl organization was awarded
the first national college football
championship game under the
expanded
Bowl
new,
Championship Series format.
Beginning in the 2006 season,
there will be a new game to determine the BCS national champion, a
contest separate from the four existing BCS bowls_ the Fiesta, Orange,
Sugar and Rose. In essence, it
means that two more schools will
qualifY for a BCS contest.
As is the case under the current system, the teams that finish first and second in the BCS
rankings will play for the championship.
The first title game under the
new format will be played Jan.
8, 2007 , at the Arizona
UK hosts third annual
~
CATSPY AYiarcls
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - University
of Kentucky Athletics held the
third annual CATSPY Awards
Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. A
spinoff ofESPN's ESPY awards,
the CATSPY's celebrate the academic and athletic achievements
of UK student-athletes.
Nearly 500 student-athletes
plus many family, friends, staff
and fans enjoyed the show
where 24 awards were given out
for everything from Rookie of
the Year to the prestigious Mr.
and Miss Wildcat. Below are
this year's award winners. •
2005
CATSPY
Award
Winners - Female Rookie of the
Year: Taryn Ignacio, diving;
Male Rookie of the Year: Rajon
Rondo,
basketball;
Male
Scholar Athlete of the Year:
Jarret Christie, soccer; Female
Scholar Athlete of the Year:
Kara Prestigiacomo, gymnastics; Supporting Role Award:
l Stephanie Stumbo, basketball;
'lr Lifetime Achievement Award:
Bill Keightley, basketball; Male
Performance of the Year: Daniel
Cruz , swimming; Female
Performance of the Year: Taryn
Ignacio, diving; Community
Service
Award:
Lindsay
Cameron, gymnastics; Male
Play of the Year: Patrick Sparks,
basketball; Female Play of the
Year: Michelle Gales, gymnastics;
Blue
Heart Award
(Comeback): Danielle Slupski,
soccer; Men's Team Coach of
the Year: Brian Craig, golf;
Women's Team Coach of the
Year: Mark Guilbeau, tennis;
Courage Award (Inspirational
Player of the Year): Sevin
Sucurovic, football;
Scratch
Award
(NonScholarship Athlete): Matt
McCutchan, football; Amy
Sowash, rifle; Female Athlete of
the Year: Aibika Kalsarieva,
tennis; Male Athlete of the Year:
Jesse Witten, tennis; John
Holmes, golf; Mr. Wildcat:
Chuck Hayes, basketball;
Miss Wildcat: Sara Potts,
basketball; Academic Team of
the Year: Volleyball; Women's
Team of the Year: Tennis; Men's
Team of the Year (tie): Golf,
Basketball.
Cardinals' new stadium set to
open in the fall of 2006 in
Glendale, Ariz. The Fiesta Bowl
will be played in the same stadium a week earlier, on Jan. 1. The
stadium also will be the site of
the 2008 Super Bowl.
The formal announcement of
the Fiesta selection came only
hours after Arizona Gov. Janet
Napolitano signed legislation
that would require the stadium
authority to grant use of the new
facility for college football. The
bill also turns sales tax revenue
from ticket sales and other transactions of the BCS games over
to the Fiesta Bowl.
The provisions will mean
about $1.75 million in revenue,
Fiesta Bowl executive director
John Junker said.
Weiberg stopped short of
saying the Fiesta would have
been bypassed had the bill not
become law.
"But clearly we would have
some questions that would have
to be answered about the financial
commitments the Fiesta Bowl had
made to us," Weiberg said.
The announcement means
the sites for the championship
game will continue in their current rotation - Fiesta, Sugar,
Orange and Rose. In all cases,
the sites will host the national
title game a week after their regular bowl games.
The second of the three days
of BCS meetings centered on
finding a replacement for The
Associated Press poll as part of
the formula to determine the two
teams that play for the championship. Weiberg said that while
other more radical changes
aren't off the table, simply
replacing the AP poll seems to
be the preferred alternative of
the BCS schools.
After last season, the AP
asked the BCS to stop using its
poll. That left the ESPN-USA
Today coaches' poll as the lone
human-voting poll in the BCS
calculations.
BCS officials have rejected any
suggestion .that the coaches' poll
and the computer rankings are
enough. They want another poll.
The BCS has promised a
decision on the new formula by
July 15, but Weiberg said it
could
be
done
sooner.
Discussions will be held during
the next two weeks to try to
resolve the poll issues.
The
National
Football
Foundation and Hall of Fame
had representatives at the BCS
meetings and emerged as a possible entity to oversee the new
poll. The NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Directors Association
also is a possibility, but Weiberg
said the athletic directors themselves were not keen on the idea
of voting in such a poll.
Those voting in the new poll
would have to make at least their
Host Rebels win Volleyfest
TIMES STAFF REPORT
EASTERN - It was pouring volleyballs Saturday at the
Allen Central Middle School
gymnasium as often as the
rain was falling outside. Three
Floyd County teams and one
Knott County squad played in
the second annual ACMS
Volleyfest Double Elimination
Tournament. Host Allen
Central Middle triumphed,
winning the tournament.
Adams, Allen and Allen
Central represented Floyd
County, and Caney Creek made
the trip over from neighboring
Knott County. Play in the tournament began Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. The Rebels
were crowned Volleyfest
champs around 4 p.m.
Allen Central took on the
Adams Blackcats early on
Saturday and put the Floyd
County rival in the loser's
bracket by winning two
straight games, 21-5 and 2117. Allen Central Middle's
strong serving, 34-of-42 for 81
percent, sealed Adams' fate.
Brittany Johnson and Koko
Martin pounded out three aces
each while committing only
one error in a collective 17 firmed digs without an error.
attempts. Chelsie Cordial land- Hodge stopped five without
ed two aces, while Sasha Jones an error and Johnson prevent-·
and Elizabeth Hughes dropped ed four with no errors.
in one each. Cordial and
The Rebels set up their
Hannah Howard each earned offense 10 times with only
an assist by setting up
one error for another
Johnson
and
iiiiBID!t Allen
point.
Jones respecMartin's leadertively.
ship resulted in
A 11 en
two assists as
Central also
she ran the
beat Caney
offense seven
Creek.
times withA 1 I en
out a miscue.
defeated
Hodge led
Allen Central
the
hitting
2-1 before the
attack with two
Rebels stormed
kills
in
two
back and took the
attempts without an
title in a championship
error and Johnson slammed
in two kill in two attempts.
rematch against the Eagles.
In
the
championship
For the Volleyfest, the
match, Allen Central won 2-0 Rebels logged 10 kills and
(21-4, 21-9).
were led by Hodge's four.
Hodge served the ball 30 Hodge also landed 13 aces.
times, committing one error Martin served the ball 52 times,
and earning 11 aces. Martin committing only five errors and
also landed one ace in the leading all servers with 14 aces.
championship match. Allen
Defensively, the Rebels
mustered only five points turned 172 point attempts,
against a tight Allen Central committing 35 errors for 83
defense. The Rebels returned percent.
23 Eagle attempts for 82 perHodge and Howard each precent. Howard got six con- vented 22 tries without an error.
final ballots public, Weiberg
said. That's something the BCS
leaders want the coaches' poll
voters to do, too. Currently,
coaches' ballots are secret.
"The issue of transparency
continues to be a primary concern to us," Weiberg said. "We
have not resolved those issues,
and it is one of the considerations
in determining whether we can
move forward with a replacement poll. But I think, without a
doubt, that issue continues to be
sort of foremost in our mind both
for the coaches' poll as well as
for any replacement poll that
would plug into that spot."
Weiberg said the number of
people voting in the new poll
has yet to be determined. The
new poll preferably would not
start until early October, he said.
"We think that it's important
for games to be played for voters to have a chance to see the
results of those games," he said.
MSU announces
Baseball Alumni
Weekend
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Several spe- ·
cial activities will take place as a
part
of Morehead
State
University's Baseball Alumni
Weekend as the Eagles play host
to Samford for a three-game
series over the weekend. A 2 p.m.
EDT doubleheader is scheduled
for Saturday with a 1 p.m. EDT
single game slated for Sunday.
Among the teams and individuals who will receive special
recognition are the 1973 Ohio
Valley Conference championship team and former coaches
and players Sonny Allen and
Steve Hamilton. The first pitch
will be thrown out by Curt
Davis, the oldest know living
MSU baseball alumnus.
Many activities will be centered around Saturday's doubleheader. However, adjustments will
be made if any rain delays occur.
The Eagle softball team is scheduled to play Termessee State at 1
pm. EDT at University Softball on
Saturday. Following both the softball and the baseball doubleheaders
on Saturday, the respective teams
will be available for autographs.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Cumberland wins Mid-South Thirteen set for Chi
Alpha Sigma Honor
Conference President's Cup
Campbellsville with 54, Lambuth
with 32, and Pikeville with 25.
WILLIAMSBURG - The The Patriots had first place finishUniversity of the Cumberlands es in men and women's cross
rrormally known as Cumberland country; second place finishes in
College) has won the 2004-05 men's soccer, volleyball, cheerMid-South Conference (MSC) leading, men's golf, men's tennis,
President's Cup. The Cup is and baseball; third place finishes
awarded annually to the confer- in women's soccer, football,
ence's all-spons champion. men's basketball, and women's
Cumberlands has edged out the basketball, women's golf, and
0ther school's that beloog to the softball; and a fifth place finish in
Mid-South Conference and has women's tennis.
dominated the competition for
University
of
the
the past three years. The Cumberlands athletic director
Presidents Cup is awarded Randy Vernon commented, "We
annually to the school with the are very excited about winning
highest regular season fmish in the President's Cup for the third
each of the MSC's 15 champi- straight year. We take great
onship sports, based on a point pride in our entire athletic prosystem for each sport. The gram and we strive to be the best
award is the most coveted honor that we can. This award valisought by member institutions.
dates all the hard work that our
The Patriots earned 63 _points coaches and athletes have done
edging out the other five MSC this past season to reach this
schools. Following the Patriots goal."
was Lindsey Wilson with 59,
Dr. Jim Taylor, president of
Georgetown
with
57, the
University
of
the
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Cumberlands said, "This honor
is indicative of the quality of
athletes we have and the intellectual level of or athletes as
well. We are proud of our student-athletes and support them
in all their academic and athletic endeavors."
The Presidents Cup is the best
representation of the initial principle of the MSC, which is broadbased athletic competition. The
MSC is composed of Belhaven
College (football), Bethel College
(football),
Campbellsville
University,
Cumberland
University (football), Georgetown
College, Lambuth University,
Lindsey
Wilson
College,
Kentucky Wesleyan College
(football), Pikeville College,
Union
College
(football),
University of the Cumberlands
(Cumberland College) and the
University ofVrrginia's College at
Wise (football). Shorter College
will join the football portion of the
MSC in the fall of 2005.
Society induction
'FUN'DAMENTALS
CAMP DATES
Kellie McClung (women's
track/cross country), Rachel
(women's
RICHMOND - Thirteen Montgomery
Eastern Kentucky student-ath- golf), Megan Perry (women's
letes were inducted into the tennis), Libby Schleisman
Kentucky Beta chapter of the (volleyball), Laura Shelton
Chi Alpha Sigma National (women's basketball).
College Athlete
Honor
Chi Alpha Sigma honors
Society on Monday. EKU is those student-athletes who
one of only two state universi- have earned a varsity letter
ties to recognize the achieve- while maintaining a 3.4 or
ments of its outstanding stu- better GPA throughout their
junior and senior years. Not
dent-athletes in this manner.
This year's honorees were only does Chi Alpha Sigma
Robbie Baldwin (men's recognize and honor academgolf),
Hannah
Bartsch ic achievement among stu(women's tennis), Tristan dent-athletes, it also serves to
Blackburn (men's track/cross foster citizenship, moral
country), Ticha Chikuni character, and friendship
(men's tennis), Chip Franklin among academic achievers in
(football), Erin Hartnett ' college athletics . In addition,
(softball), Jackie Hucul (soft- these student-athletes will
ball), James Machungo provide leadership to other
(men's track/cross country), student-athletes.
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signs with Kentucky
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEXINGTON - Kentucky
has signed Oreonna Taylor of
Stockbridge, Ga., to a letter of
intent, women's basketball
coach Mickie DeMoss said
Tuesday.
Taylor, a point guard, played
three seasons at a New York
high school before moving to
Georgia. As a senior, she averaged 17 points, four steals and
two assists per game and shot
37.8 percent from 3-point range.
Taylor picked Kentucky over
South
Carolina
and
Chattanooga.
"She is a very athletic point
guard who plays extremely hard
and brings a lot to the table,"
DeMoss said. "She can shoot
the (3-pointer) and breaks down
the defense. She also distributes
the ball well."
Taylor is the only player to
sign with Kentucky during the
current signing period. The
Wildcats signed four other players last November- guard Carly
Ormerod of Louisville; guardforward Shana Andrus of
Barberton, Ohio; guard Kasi
Galloway of Hindman; and forward-center Jenne Jackson of
Radcliff.
Kentucky finished 18-16 this
past season, reaching the semifinals of the Women's National
Invitation Tournament. It was
Kentucky's first winning record
in five seasons.
SI.com ranks Cards 12th
in post-spring football poll
son after winning three
Conference USA titles, includLOUISVILLE - Coming off ing the 2004 title in their final
an 11-1 season in 2004, the campaign. Louisville returns
University of Louisville football eight starters on offense and six
team is ranked 12th in the recent . on defense. The Cardinals
SI.com Post-Spring Football return five starters on the offenPoll released on April 27.
sive line and starting wide
The Cardinals will enter the receivers Montrell Jones,
BIG EAST Conference this sea- Broderick Clark and Joshua
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tinch.
Sophomore
quarterback
Brian Brohm was listed No. 10
on the current list of possible
Reisman Trophy contenders for
the 2005 season. The talented
sophomore completed 66-of-98
passes last season for 819 yards
in limited action, but will take
over as the starter this year.
CHICAGO - Derrek Lee
had to share his big day with
Corey Patterson.
Lee hit two home runs and
tied a career high with six
RBis, and Patterson hit a gamewinning homer to give the
Chicago Cubs a wild 8-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on
Wednesday.
The Cubs (11-10) won the
series to move a game ahead of
the Reds for second place in the
NL Central. Lee was on-deck
when Patterson ended it in the
ninth with his fifth homer.
"It didn't really matter who
steals the show, as long as we
win the show," Cubs manager
Dusty Baker said. "That was
great. D-Lee driving in all
those runs put us in the position
for Corey to do that."
Patterson connected off
Matt Belisle (1-3) after Neifi
Perez popped up a bunt to start
the inning. Patterson was
mobbed and knocked down at
home plate by his teammates.
"It doesn't get much better
than that," he said.
Lee, traditionally a slow
starter, went 4-for-4 with a
two-run homer in the sixth
inning and a three-run shot in
the seventh that tied the game
at 7 . Lee's .430 average, seven
homers and 27 RBis all lead
the National League. Before
this season, Lee was a career
.230 hitter in April with 89
RBis in 166 games.
"It's not easy, man," Lee
said. "It's just one of those
times where you're seeing the
ball well and get in a zone. It
seems like pitchers make more
mistakes and you take advan-
The teams combined for
tage of them."
LaTroy Hawkins (1-1) got four home runs in the game and
the win, striking out two in a 61 runs in the three-game series
as the wind swirled out of
perfect ninth.
"I'm glad Hawk got the vic- Wrigley Field.
"Pitchers and hitters, when
tory and we finally came all the
way back," Baker said. "We've they roll out of bed, they see '
been coming back every game, which way the wind is blowjust not all the way back. I'm ing," Miley said. "If it's blowglad it ended when it did ing out anything can happen."
Dempster struck out the side
because I didn't have much
in the first, but struggled after
rested pitching left."
Cincinnati blew a five-run that. He gave up six runs on
lead and was up 7-4 going into eight hits in 5 1-3 innings. He
the bottom of the seventh, but walked five, two intentionally,
Joe Valentine walked Jerry and struck out seven.
Harang gave up four runs on '
Hairston and gave up a single to
Perez leading off the inning. nine hits and one walk in 5 1-3
One out later, with the go-ahead innings, also striking out three.
run on-deck in Jeromy Burnitz,
Perez continued his strong
Valentine threw a 2-0 slider to hitting in place of Nomar
Lee, who hit one out to left-cen- Garciaparra, with a triple to right
ter. His 27 RBis are the most by in the first. 1\vo batters later, Lee
a Cubs player in April since scored Perez with a single.
divisional play began in 1969.
Notes: Lee also drove in six
"Burnitz can hit the ball out runs June 16, 2000, against San
of the ballpark too," Reds man- Diego. It was his lOth twoager Dave Miley said. "We homer game .... Lee broke Billy .
made some bad pitches to Lee Williams' post-1969 April RBI
and he made us pay for it."
record, which was 25 in 1970 ...
Lee hit a two-run drive off Reliever Roberto Novoa was
starter Aaron Harang onto called up by the Cubs from
Waveland Avenue in the bot- Triple-A Iowa before the game.
tom of the sixth to pull the The Cubs sent RHP Jon
Cubs to 6-4.
Leicester down .. . Garciaparra
"I've played with him since underwent surgery for a rup'98 and I've always said I'll tured tendon in his groin _
take him on my team any day," Wednesday. ... Injured Cubs
said Cubs starter Ryan closer Joe Borowski threw a
Dempster, who was Lee's simulated game off the mound
teammate with Florida. "It's before the game. Borowski said
pretty cool to see him locked in he threw about 35 pitches and
like he is."
felt pain-free. He went on the
Felipe Lopez hit his first-career DL with a broken arm on March
grand slam in the Reds' five-run 25. The Cubs aren't sllre when
Borowski will go to a rehab
third inning for a 6-1 lead.
"I was just trying to stay assignment. ... The Cubs hadn't
back and ·hit the ball hard," won a game on a home run
Lopez said. "It was a slider that since Patterson did it on Sept.
stayed out over the plate."
14, 2004 against Pittsburgh.
Legends capture 1Oth straight win
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
photos by Jamie Howell
Host Adams Middle School beat visiting South Floyd in both A- and B-team matches played
Tuesday evening.
-The
LEXINGTON
Lexington Legends captured
their tenth straight win with a
5-2 victory over Kannapolis on
Wednesday night. The Legends
didn't need a comeback, going
wire-to-wire to improve their
season mark to 14-6. The ten
game win streak is one shy of
the club record set in 2002.
Francisco Caraballo broke
the games maiden with a two
run triple to right-centerfield in
the second inning. Kannapolis
trimmed the lead by one with
an RBI double by Chris Kelly
in the home half of the second.
The Legends tagged two
more runs to the scoreboard in
the fourth inning on RBI singles by Chris Clark and Jonny
Ash to make it 4-1 . The
Intimidators added a run in the
bottom half of the fourth on
Darren Roberts' sacrifice fly.
Mitch Einertson singled in Ben
Zobrist in the seventh inning to
end the scoring at 5-2.
Ryan
McKeller
(3-0)
became Lexington's first threegame winner with six effective
innings, allowing two runs on
two hits. Adam Russell (0-2)
suffered the loss for Kannapolis
Cumberland has looked to
sign more homegrown talent
over recent years and the
Patriots are fresh off an 8-3
season in 2004.
"With players like Trevor
coming to our campus, we are
looking to improve even more
in 2005," Lawson added.
Compton is the son of Kim
and Donald Compton of
Prestonsburg.
Prestonsburg Coach John
DeRossett thinks Cumberland It\
made a smart decision in recruit- 'I
ing and signing Compton.
"Trevor will be a tremendous asset to the Patriot football program," said DeRossett.
" Not only can Trevor play
the game of football, but he is
just a fine young man."
Compton
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both quarterback and defensive
back as well as kick returner.
Members of the Blackcat
football team as well as coaches and Prestonsburg High
teachers were in attendance at
the signing.
Compton
will
attend
Cumberland in the fall along
with several other players from
Eastern Kentucky.
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T HE FLOYD C OUNTY TIMES
29, 2005 • 85
Earnhardt and Waltrip surging after slow start
by MIKE HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
TALLADEGA , Ala.- Don't
start icing down the champagne
quite yet, but Dale Earnhardt
Inc. is showing signs of being a
real contender after a slow start
to the 2005 season.
And that doesn't just apply to
Dale Earnhardt Jr.-Michael Waltrip
also is running well in recent weeks.
Junior finished fifth in the
points last year after contending
for the title until the final day of
the season. He started off 2005
with a second-place finish in the
Daytona 500, but then slipped as
far back in the points as 27th with
a string of three races in which he
failed to finish better than 24th.
Earnhardt has since rebounded,
though. with finishes of fourth,
13th, ninth and, last Saturday night
in Phoenix, fourth. Heading into
Aaron's 499 NASCAR Nextel
Cup race Sunday at Talladega
Superspeedway - a race where
both he and Waltrip will be among
the favorites - Earnhardt has
climbed all the way back to 12th
in the standings.
Waltrip is considered by
many to be little more than a
journeyman
driver
who
becomes a superstar at Daytona
and Talladega, the two tracks at
which NASCAR requires horsepower-sapping
carburetor
restrictor plates to slow the cars.
Most of the attention in recent
years at DEI has been directed at
fan favorite Earnhardt. But
Waltrip, in a pivotal year at DEI
after struggling to a 20th-place
points finish in 2004 and nearly
losing his ride, is working hard to
give the team a solid 1-2 punch.
Coming off a second-place
finish in Phoenix, Waltrip has
climbed 12 spots in the points in
the last three races and heads
into Talladega 18th. He has
three top-10 finishes in his last
five starts. The younger brother
of three-time Cup champion
Darrell Waltrip only had nine
top-lOs all oflast season.
The slow starts by both drivers probably can be attributed
to the surprising offseason
shakeup in which the drivers
essentially swapped teams.
Earnhardt's crew, including
car chief Tony Eury Jr., took all
of his No. 8 Chevrolets and
moved to Waltrip's No. 15 shop,
while Pete Rondeau, who fmished 2004 as Waltrip's crew
chief, took his crew and cars and
went to Earnhardt's shop.
The idea was to raise everyone's game. The first few races
- other than Earnhardt's strong
Daytona run - made it look like
a failed experiment.
"I've stepped up my commitment," Earnhardt said. "I started
out the year relaxed and allowing those guys to get used to the
change first and with me in
there. I didn't want to push them
hard at the start.
"But we're starting to get
into the season. Me and Pete,
we're starting to work a little
harder and demand a little more
from ourselves around the racetrack. We're driving real, real
hard to get good fmishes for the
team and keep them going."
Earnhardt's resurgence was a
necessity for a team with high
expectations. Waltrip's recent
showing has been a somewhat
unexpected bonus.
But it's no surprise to
Waltrip, who was sure both
teams would prosper from the
crew swap.
"Pete and the boys that work
on the No. 8 car are smart, talented ·individuals," Waltrip said.
"I knew that when you put Dale
Jr. with them, they would have
Bristol Dragway offers new terrace level
, seating, suites, larger Thunder Valley Club
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If>
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Bristol
Dragway, one of the nation's
premier drag racing venues,
has undergone a major expansion prior to the 2005 NHRA
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals with an allnew, doubled-in-size Thunder
Valley Club, and a brand-new
terrace grandstand topped by
suites, including the revolutionary Bruton's Suite.
The expansion includes
3,400 seats in Thunder Terrace,
which rise above the previous
grandstand. This section features stadium-style, flip-down
seat with cqp holders and armrests. Ten c;orporate suites top
Thunder Terrace, including
Bruton's Suite, available to the
public with a spectacular vantage point available for fans.
The Thunder Valley Club also
doubled in size to nearly 1 ,000
seats.
Drag racing fans continue to
establish the Bristol's NHRA
O'Reilly Thunder Valley
Nationals as one of the nation's
top NHRA race weekends, sell-
ing out the event the previous
two seasons. Due to the
increased
ticket
demand
Dragway officials will meet
fans' requests for premium
grandstand seating.
"Bristol Dragway's continued growth made it evident that
we needed to expand and we're
proud to be the only Dragway
in the nation under going such
a vast expansion," said Bristol
Motor Speedway and Dragway
president Jeff Byrd. "As .
always, our fans and their comfort and needs are the first
things we consider. They wanted the same options available
to them that are available at the
Speedway, and in 2005 1 we
deliver.
"The new Thunder Terrace
offers premium seating and fans
also have the option of the
Thunder Valley Club seating as
well as Bruton's Suite, which sits
above Thunder Terrace and is
available to any fan, while availability lasts. These improvements
take America's best drag racing
venue another level higher."
Bruton's Suite offers individuals premier seating inside a
climate controlled environment
behind floor-to-ceiling windows and the ability to step outside to the seats under the covered veranda. In addition to the
indoor-outdoor seating options
the suite will offer the finest
cuisine available on a buffet at
no additional charge, as well as
a cash bar for beer and wine
coolers, along with private
restrooms and closed-circuit
television. Preferred parking
privileges accompany purchases of two of more tickets.
Thunder Valley Club access
offers premium pit side seating
at the start line, a private patio
next to the track, free breakfast
a~Q lunch on Saturday and
1
Suii.da'y and comp1irneritary
water, tea and lemonade, along
with a cash bar, private
restrooms, closed-circuit television and preferred parking
with the purchase of two or
more tickets.
Tickets for the 2005
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder
Valley Nationals, including all
new seating options, are on sale
now and may be purchased by
calling 423/764-1161.
O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series back in action
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
a
westward swing to Paducah
last Saturday, the O'Reilly
NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series presented by
Arizona Sport Shirts ventures
~ back to the central part of the
state with stop number four on
the 2005 season tonight at the
Richmond
Raceway
in
Richmond, and stop number
five this Saturday at the
Bluegrass
Speedway
in
Bardstown.
Tonight,
Richmond
Raceway will host a special
Friday night show for the
O'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series with a
$3,000 paycheck awaiting the
winner. It will be the lOth
appearance for the Battle of the
Bluegrass Late Models at the
James Stinnett and Bobby
Reed
promoted
"Action
Track". In the previous nine
races since 2002, Mike Marlar,
the 2003 BoB Champion,
leads the win list with three
wins including last season's
" Butterball"
Wooldridge
Memorial Race . Tracie'
nrd
holde. , M ike Jewell 1 dil<'
Hawley ~ach tuw '"'"")rdeJ
two wins at Richmond in
~O'Reill y NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass competition. Jesse
Jamt:s Lay, Greg Johnson and
Tyrel Todd have also entered
victory lane at Richmond in
O'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass action . For more
information you can visit
Richmond's
website
at
www.richmondraceways.net or
call the track office at 859/6239408. Richmond Raceway is
located off Highway 52 on
Greens Crossing Road in
Richmond.
On Saturday night, the
Bluegrass
Speedway
in
Bardstown will host their 8th
Annual "Spring Sizzler" paying $3,000 to win. It will be
the 11th appearance since 2002
for the O'Reilly NARA Battle
of the Bluegrass DirtCar series
at the David and Anita Ferrell
and
Charles
promoted
Hamilton owned high-banked
l/2-mile track. In the previous
10 sanctioned races, Don
O'Neal, Mike Jewell and
Darrell Lanigan have each won
twice with single wins over
that time going to Rick Corbin,
2002 BoB Champion Eddie
Carrier Jr., Tim Tungate and
Brad Neat. O'Neal has three
"Spring Sizzler" wins at
Bluegrass Speedway with
Mike Hawley, Terry English,
and Rick Corbin each garnering one victories in this event.
For more informati~n on
Bluegrass Speedway, go online
to
www.bluegrassspeedway.com or call the track
Afice
at
502/349-1241.
Bluegrass Speedway is located
at Exit 21 along the Bluegrass
Parkway just outside of
Bardstown.
Both night~ of racing will see
a complete show for the
O'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts
with Racing Optics Time Trials,
VP Fuels Makin' Powers Heat
Races, B-Mains, and the
O'Reilly Auto Parts A-mains
paying $3,000 to win each night.
So far, the 2005 season for
the O'Reilly NARA Battle of
the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
has seen three different winners in as many races. Rookie
of the Year candidate Rick
Combs cashed his biggest
career paycheck by winning
the season opening Spring 50
Tune-Up
at
Florence
Speedway. The following
night's Spring 50 saw Dan
Schlieper collect the win at the
112-mile-Union oval. In last
weekend's event at Paducah
Int'l Raceway, Scott James
nabbed his fourth career
O'Reilly
Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar.win.
Ninety-six different drivers
have competed with the
O 'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series with
Glasgow's Michael England
currently series point standings followed by Scott James,
Whitney McQueary, Mike
Jewell, and Rick Combs.
Cincinnati's Rick Combs is
also leading the Rookie of the
Year standings over Chris
Combs, Jordan Bland, Wayne
Chinn, and Blake Chinn.
For more information on the
O'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts
please log on to www.naradirtcar.com or call the series office
at 8591271-4501.
success. And I saw what Tony Jr.
and those guys did with Dale Jr."
Still, it took a while to get it
all together.
"If you can picture this,"
Waltrip said, "When we would
run last year with the No. 15 and
the race would be over and we'd
finish 16th or 17th, they'd look
at me like, 'What's wrong with
you?' and I'd look at them like,
'What makes you sure y'all didn't mess up?' And nobody
knows the answer.
"But, when I got in my car
this year, I look at my crew and
said, T m yours. Take me and
mold me. Make me one of you.'
I wanted those guys to pour their
knowledge on me and let me
suck it up and be one of them."
Waltrip said he also was sure
his former team would work
well with Earnhardt.
"I know Pete and those boys
looked at Dale Jr. and said,
'Take us to the promised hind.
We can do it, and you can lead
us there.' So it was two different
situations with the same basic
scenario," he said. "I believe it
will lead to the same results."
A top-1 0 finish in the standings would go a long way
toward helping Waltrip prove he
is more than just a guy the late
Dale Earnhardt put in one of his
cars because of friendship.
While
the
30-year-old
Earnhardt is one of NASCAR's
biggest stars - nearly an Elvislike icon to many- Waltrip, who
will tum 42 on Saturday, is often
an afterthought. That's a perception Waltrip would love to
change before his career ends.
Asked if criticism of his ability has been fair, Waltrip bristled.
"Your opinions are yours and
you write them down on a piece
of paper and share it with thousands of people," he said. "I've
been criticized enough where
y'all can't hurt me.
" You can't write anything
that's going to make my day any
worse, and you can't all of a
sudden tell me I'm smart and
great and make me feel any better," he said. "I'm just going to
keep on being me."
file photo by Steve LeMaster
DEl drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip look to be
back on a successful path in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
Riggs poised for more
superspeedway success
SPECIAL TO T HE TIMES
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The
anticipation of racing at
Talladega Superspeedway for
Sunday's Aaron's 499 has
Scott Riggs feeling upbeat.
The Valvoline driver has
enjoyed success on superspeedways during his two
years in the Nextel Cup Series
and posted a strong careerhigh fourth-place finish in this
season's Daytona 500 opener.
"We're taking the same
Valvoline Chevy to Talladega that
ran so well in Daytona," Riggs
said. "Our car came back from the
[Daytona] 500 pretty much
unscathed so we were lucky.
"This entire organization
has a history of excellent
superspeedway cars and barring any bad luck, I'm confident that we should have a
good showing this weekend."
But avoiding the misfortunes at NASCAR's biggest
track is the key for a successful finish.
"When you have 43 cars
running neck-and-neck at those
speeds something is bound to
happen," Riggs said. "The most
important part of restrictorplate racing is avoiding the
wrecks. Starting in front and
staying in front is the best way
to steer clear of trouble."
Riggs has proven that he
knows how to post strong qualifying runs on the monster oval.
He recorded two top-five starts
during last year's J'alladega
races and posted an 11th-place
finish in the fall event.
''I'm confident we'll have a
speedy race car," Riggs said.
"We just need to stay out of
trouble and with a little luck
we'll bring home that finish
we've been looking for. I'm
also hoping we can use this
weekend to help us climb back
up in driver points."
Riggs is currently 19th in
Cup series standings.
"This Valvoline team has
performed well but hasn't
brought home some of the
good finishes we should
have," Riggs said. "Ironically,
the races we've carried our
best car to are the ones where
we've had the worst results.
"I'm hopeful we can get on
track this weekend and start
working our way back toward
the top 10. I don't like to think
about where we could be if we
hadn't had those few bad finishes, but the only thing we
can do now is focus on getting
back to the front."
Riggs is hoping that journey will begin this weekend in
Talladega.
Lonesome Pine Raceway
set to host Food City 250
by TI M SOUTHERS
LONGS, SC- After experiencing a somewhat rough race
in their Hooters Pro Cup
Series Northern Division season-opener at South Boston
Speedway a couple of ·week
ago, the stars of the Northern
Division are ready for
Lonesome Pine Raceway.
The Food City 250 presented
by Greased Lightning will begin
at 7 p.m. Saturday night. The race
couldn't come at a better time for
veterans like Jeff Agnew.
Agnew, who finished second to Benny Gordon in the
season opener at South
Boston, always looks forward
to coming back to a track he
competed on quite frequently
during his late model days.
Agnew led 33 laps last year
and wound up ·finishing sixth,
while he also led laps in 2003
before getting caught in an accident ending his chances for a win.
The race has featured three
different winners over the past
three years with Mardy
Lindley hoping to repeat his
performance in 2002 when he
won at the uniquely-shaped
track located in southwestern
Virginia. Lindley is the only
full-time Northern Division
competitor to have won at
LPR pre-registered for this
weekend's race.
Last
season,
Danny
O'Quinn Jr. brought the crowd
to its feet as he collected his
first career Hooters Pro Cup
Series win in front of the
hometown fans.
The Food City 250 is also
an event that gets the community involved through the title
sponsor's Coeburn , Va. store
located just a stone's throw
from the track. The Seventh
Annual Hooters Pro Cup Food
City "Rev-It-Up" Party is
scheduled for today from 4-7
p.m. at the Food City in
Coeburn.
Hooters Pro Cup Series drivers, show cars, the Food City
Big Cart are just some of the
attractions for local fans to come
out and see at the annual event.
Free food samples will be
available while they last and
autograph cards and prizes
will be available to fans while
they last.
For more information on
advance tickets or the Food
City 250 presented by Greased
Lightning, contact Lonesome
Pine Raceway at 276/395-5001 .
�Friday, April. 29, 2005
FLOYD COUNTY
Features Editor
Kathy Prater
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
Members:
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SCHOOLNE
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Betsy L. Elem. • page B7
D Clark Elementary • page B7
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www.floydcountytimes.com
THROUGH MY EYES
That time of year
As most of you probably know
by now, I share my life with three
teenagers. I
guess I always
knew that life
was going to
get hectic as
these
three
youni'uns
grew,
but
never in my
mit Weddings • page B7
New Arrivals • page B7
~~ Birthdays • page B8
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ery, chemotherapy cur
most cases of Wilms tumor
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Wooton llonored
Hazard Community & Technical
College student Christopher Wooton of
Hazard, left, is congratulated by Tony
Back, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
instructor, for winning First Place in
Technical Drafting on the state level.
Wooton iN n full time tudent Jn tho CAD
program on the Technical Campus and a
member of SKILLS USA. Back is a professional member and advisor of SKILLS
USA. Wooton first competed at the
Regional Competition on the Technical
Campus with a fir~>t place finish and then
attended the 200S SKILLS USA State
Leadership Conference and Skills
Championship in Louisville. "i am very
proud of Chris and his leadership. Chris is
an excellent student and very knowledgeable in Computer Aided Drafting. I'd just
like to say 1thank you' to Chris for being
11uch IUl outstanding Atudent," BACk ald.
wildest
dreams could I
Kalhv Pratar ever imagine
Ulestvtesedhor how much.
Why, just getting the very
basic elements of life taken care
of is now one of the biggest challenges I face.
Tune! There is never enough time!
I keep trying, in vain, to set
aside a few hours to do important
things like pay the bills, take the
animals to the vet, myself to the
doctor and shave my legs. As of
now, the bills are, once again,
late; the animals have yet to be
"fixed; I've missed yet another
doctor's appointment; and people,
my legs are the horne of an overgrown forest where the "wild
ones" could easily live and play.
And, on top of all this, it's
"Prom-time." A trip to Lexington
resulted in Emily making it home
with a beautiful dress and shoes to
match, but Elliott still has to get
fitted for a tux and purchase a pair
of shoes. And the finishing touches are yet to come, ordering flowers, having the daughter's hair
(See EYES, page eight)
POSTSCRIPT
Giants in
the Earth
It belongs in the garden of a
race of giants. It would look like a
pumpkin if it were orange. It
would resemble an acorn squash if
it weren't so big.
I saw this oddity on an HGTV
show about unusual vegetables.
This unusual vegetable is
called a green squash. As with
pumpkins,
growers
now compete to see
who
can
cultivate the
largest specimen.
T h e
show took
us to arl
Iowa fa if
Pam Shlnular
where thJ
contrtbllllnu writer
biggest
g r e e n
squash tipped the scale at 928+
pounds.
The competition, by the way,
was announced by the ceremonial
dropping of a giant green squash
on a wrecked cru:. The squash, of
course. exploded on impact to
Top: 2004 School Art Winners, left; 2004 School Writing Winners. Middle: 2004 County Writing Winners, left; 2004 County Kindergarten
and Art Winners, middle; and 2004 Area Writing Winner, Robert Allen, Prestonsburg High School. Bottom: Mr. Ted George, Principal,
Prestonsburg High School, left, with Robert Allen, PHS student and area writing winner, and Michelle Goble, Floyd County Conservation
District Educator, left; and 2004 Kindergarten School Winners, right.
FCCD holds Annual
Conservation Awards Banquet
Article and photos submitted
The Floyd County Conservation District
held their Annual Awards Banquet on Friday
evening, March 25. Despite being held on the
Good Friday holiday, the beginning of Spring
Break, and, of course, a UK ballgame night,
the banquet was, nonetheless, a success with
nearly 200 guests in attendance. The banquet
is hosted annually as an event in which the
county winners of the Conservation Art &
Writing Contest are named and presented with
awards in recognition of their efforts .
Additionally, the District's Cooperator of the
Year is named, as well as Special Recognition
awards being presented.
NRCS
District
Chris
Slone,
Conservationist, presented James Shepherd
with the Cooperator of the Year award. Mr.
Shepherd has worked for several years with
the District, implementing numerous conservation practices on his farm.
Tony Grubb, FCCD Conservation
Technician, awarded Laura Dively, Forester of
the KY Division of Forestry, with a Special
(See FCCD, page eight)
(See POSTSCRIPT, page eight )
THINGS TO PONDER
Beauty can
be designed
"Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who is the
fairest of us all? Can you see that we are
pretty on the inside as well as on the out?"
In those early years of childhood, it was so
nice and pleasant to fantasize about what
kind of princess I might be. It was fun to
think about how I would grow up, go off in
the golden coach at midnight, and live happily ever after with the handsome, charming prince. However, over the years, I have
become aware, sometimes abruptly, that a
difference is made between and among
people based on "looks". But no one has
been able to define exactly what that certain special appearance is that most of us
are attempting to achieve. If we cannot
hide and/or cover up a major body flaw
with a secret formula from Elizabeth Arden
or an 18 Hour Control device, then there is
the BTG business of correcting Mother
Nature's mistakes via surgical means.
As in most hospitals decades ago and
now in doctors' flashy offices, there is the
striving enterprise of carving unwanted
body segments away via cutting and sucking procedures. I first became aware in the
early 1960's that individuals would go to
great lengths to make permanent changes
in one's appearance. While working in OR
that first year out of nursing school, 1 was
amazed that anyone would add to one's
chest with curved foreign objects, that felt
similar to "leather-like Jell-0". It seemed
to me all that time and pain to go from an
A to a B was just not necessary nor worthwhile. That same year, a fellow scrub
nurse assisted the #1 plastic surgeon of the
Palm Beaches, a female that made fine
stitches, do a complete face life. It took
about seven hours in all. Then, lo and
behold, my friend was on call that night
and had to go back in the wee small hours
of the morning for that same case. The
female patient had begun bleeding and
almost the whole procedure had to be
undone and re-sutured. Later, in the mid1970's and while working the night shift, a
little old lady, about 74, barely mouthed
that, if she had known how it would hurt
afterwards, she would not make the choice
to have plastic surgery. Her husband had
given her an "around the mouth" job so
that a lifetime of wrinkles could be pulled
away. Furthermore, it had been money out
of their pocket because insurance does not
pay for elective cosmetic surgery - not
medically necessary. A friend of my sister's had part of her face done. eyes and
mouth, and I thought that it looked so
unnatural . Sure didn't make a $4000 difference in her looks. in my opinior' 01
course, not all plastic surgeries go so )r
don't look right. Many marvelous tr
can be done now to help rehab a disfiguring injury so the petson can be more functional throughout life.
l
Mao El Rowe Lineberger,
Ph.D.
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
29, 2005 • 87
'l'few ~rrivafs
•
Apri119, 2005
•• A daughter, Breezy Ann Nicole Slone, to Ella Lynn Deslatte
.- A daughter, Sydney Lynn Faith Rogers, to Charity and Jason Rogers
.-A son, Levi Scott Hale, to Jessica Renee Webb
April20, 2005
.• A son, Aaron Bryce Ousley, to Jennifer and Gary Ousley
.- A daughter, Chelsea Renee Lewis , to TJ.ffany and Elmer Lewis
.- A daughter, Zoey Alana Ratliff, to Elisha and Travis Ratliff
.- A daughter, Olivia McKenzie Spradlin, to Angela and
Michael Spradlin
April 21, 2005
•• A daughter, Bailey Kadin Faith Maynard, to Riena Dannetta
and Shawn Maynard
.-A daughter, Keira Love Stephens, to Brandy and
Christopher Michael Stephens
.-A daughter, Judy Elizabeth Rife, to Angela Fay and Travis Rife
;\.
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Akers-Newsome
fr
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Mr. and Mrs. Fonzo Akers, of Grethel, are pleased to
announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary
Francis, to Shannon Keith Newsome, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Newsome, aiso of Grethel.
Mary is a graduate of Betsy Layne High School and Morehead
State University. She is currently employed as a teacher at
John M. Stumbo Elementary School. She is the granddaugh·
ter of the late Lee and Verdie Akers, formerly of Grethel, and
the late Azzie and Goldie Tackett, formerly of Teaberry.
Shannon is a also a graduate of Betsy Layne High School, as
well as a graduate of Pikeville College. He is currently
employed by the Floyd County Board of Education. He Is the
grandson of Kelma Tackett, of Grethel, and the rate Tee and
Martha Newsome, formerly of Teaberry.
The couple will wed in a ceremony that will take place on
Saturday, April 30, 2005, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at
the Freewill Baptist Church, at Betsy Layne. A reception will
follow at the Mark II, in Pikeville.
Following a honeymoon trip to Tennessee, the couple will
return to reside at Grethel.
April 22, 2005
.-A son, Ashton Cole Hall, to Angela and Dorsey Hall
.- A son, Seth Michael Blackburn, to Tracy and Michael Blackburn
McHugh-Halbert
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McHugh, of Media, Pennsylvania and
Ocean City, New Jersey, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lee, to Jason H. Halbert, the
son of Dr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Halbert, of Pikeville.
Jessica Is a graduate of The Academy of Notre Dame de
Namur, VIllanova. She received her B.A. from Vanderbilt
University and Is currently a second year law student at
Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee.
Jason Is a graduate of Episcopal High, Alexandria, Virginia.
He received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and Is currently a third year law student at the University of Louisville,
Brandeis School of Law, Louisville.
Jason is the grandson of Mary Jo Halbert, of Martin, and the
late Herman Halbert, and the late Anderson and Hazel
Laferty, formerly of Prestonsburg.
An August, 2005 wedding Is planned, to take place In
Pennsylvania.
Old Photographs Restored
Have those
irreplacable
photos repaired
now, before
further delerioration.
Creases ,specs, tears,
and stains removed.
Also prints made
from photos.
Phone 886·1545
886·3562
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Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center
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• Nominations for Parent SiteBased Decision Making Council
Representatives will be accepted
through Friday, April 29th. Parents
wishing to make a nomination may stop
by the school office and fill out a nomination form .
• May 2 - Elections for SBDM
Parent Representative, 5-6:30 p.m., in
school library.
• Adams Middle School Youth
Services Center is open each weekday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center offers
services to all families regardless of
income. For more information about
any of the activities or services of the
center, please contact the center at 8861297. Center Coordinator - Michelle
Keathley; Assistant- Sheila Allen.
Allen Central Middle School
• April 30 - Money due in for Beta
Club trip.
• If your child has left any article of
clothing at school, please contact the
Youth Service Center office.
• The ACMS Youth Service Center is
open each day from 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.,
or later by appointment. For more information about the center, call LaDonna
Patton, coordinator, at 358-0134.
Registration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please
bring child's birth certificate, immunization certificate, social security
card, and KY eye and medical exam
forms (completed). Registration will
take place in the school gym.
B CBS is now accepting nominations for the election of parent members
to the school SBDM Council for the
2005-06 school year. Nominees must
have a child who will attend Clark
Elementary during the 2005-06 school
year. Nominations must be received in
writing by Monday, April 27, in the
school main office.
• May 3 - SBDM Council parent
representative elections, 6 p.m., in
school library.
• A nurse from the Floyd County
Health Dept. is in the center weekly
and sees WIC patients, does well-child
exams (birth-18 years) , and gives
immunizations. Currently scheduling
exams for students who will be in the
6th grade in the next school year. Call
for an appointment - 886-0815.
• The Clark Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the Clark Elementary
School building and can be reached by
calling 886-0815.
Duff Elementary
Allen Elementary and Family
Resource Youth Service Center
• May 16- SBDM Council election
for Parent Representatives, 6:30 p.m.,
in school library. Nominations may be
made in school office from April 27
thru May 13, until 3 p.m. each day.
•
Call now to learn about
Kindergarten registration at Allen
Elementary, 874-2165. AES is a "Great
Place to Learn ."
•
Call Allen Elementary Youth
Service Center at 874-0621 to schedule
your child 's Hepatitis B vaccination,
immunization s, and WIC appointments.
Betsy Layne Elementary
4
• The Betsy Layne Elementary
Family Resource Youth Service Center
is located in the 500 building of the
campus. The goal of the FRYSC is to
meet the needs of all children and their
families who reside in the community
or neighborhood by the school in which
the center is located. For further information, please contact the center at
478-5550 or 478-9751, ext. 310.
•
Brian H. Akers, Center
Coordinator;
Charlotte
Rogers,
Program Assistant II; Debra Hayes,
School Nurse.
Clark Elementary
•
May
6
Kindergarten
•
**School is currently engaged in a
fundraiser activity to help pay for bus
transportation for a week day camp at
Camp Shawnee. If you would like to
help with the Little Caesar's Pizza
Fundraising Program by ordering pizza
kits for your family, or by helping to
sell the kits, please call or stop by the
school 's Family Resource Center.**
• May 2, 3 , 4 - Kindergarten
Registration, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please
bring the following items: Child's
social security card, birth certificate,
immunization record, and completed
physical and eye examination form.
Without all of the above items, children
cannot be registered on the above dates.
For questions , call 358-9420 or 3589878 . Physical exam may be scheduled
at Duff with on-site health department
clinic - call for appointment.
• Floyd County Health Dept. is at
the school each Tuesday. Services
include 6th grade school entry physical; kindergarten, Head Start and wellchild physicals (age birth to 18 years);
T.B . skin test; T.D. boosters; and WIC
services. Please call 358-9878 for
appointment if you are in need of any
of these services.
• The J.A. Duff Elementary Family
Resource Center provides services for
all families regardless of income. We
are located in the tan metal building at
the rear of the school. Contact persons
are Judy Handshoe, coordinator, and
Ruby Bailey, assistant.
May Valley Elementary
• May 2- Fun Flatables.
• May 4 - V.I.P. Parent Support
Group Meeting, 1 p.m., in school
library.
• May 4-6 - PTO Flower Sale.
• May 5 - D.A.R.E. Day for 5th
graders.
• May 5 - Trip to MAC to see the
PHS Honor Choir, 4th graders.
• May 5 ,.6 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-06 school year, 8:30a.m.
to 2:30p.m . If possible, new students
should accompany their parents to the
registration process. For more information, call the school at 285-0883.
• May 9- Young Authors, K-5.
•
May 9
Hands-on Art
Workshops, 4th grade.
• May 10 - 4-H Project Day.
• May 16 - Puttin' on the Hits, K2nd,6 p.m.
• May 17- Puttin' on the Hits, 3rd5th, 6 p.m.
• May 20 - Dollars & Sense
Program, 5th grade.
• May 23 - Bugz Play, 6:30p.m.
• May 25 - Honors Day.
• May 25 - Regular SBDM meeting, 4:30p.m. Public invited to attend.
•
May 26
Kindergarten
Graduation (Mrs. Price - 8:30 a.m.,
Mrs. Burke, 9:30 a.m., and Mrs.
Hopkins, 10:30 a.m.)
• May 26 - Headstart Program,
11:30 a.m.
• May 26 - 5th grade Awards
Program, 1 p.m.
• For questions about any of the
above activities, call Donna at 2850321.
• Parent Lending Library is available to parents for video check-outs. A
variety of topics are available.
• Floyd County Health Dept. nurse
at school every Wednesday. Services
include Head Start physicals, kindergarten physicals, 6th grade physicals,
well-child physicals, immunizations,
TB skin test, WIC program, blood pressure checks, and more. Must call the
FRC at 285-0321 for an appointment.
McDowell Elementary and Family
Resource Center
• GED classes offered on Mondays
and Wednesdays, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.,
at the Family Resource Center. Call
377-2678 for more information.
• Floyd County Health Department
Nurse Joy Moore, is at the center each
Monday to administer immunizations,
T.B. skin tests, well-child exams, WIC,
prenatal and post-partum services, and
school physicals. Call 377-2678 for an
appointment.
Mountain Christian Academy
• Now accepting applications for
enrollment for Kindergarten for the
2005-06 school year. Call 285-5141
for more information.
Prestonsburg Elementary and
Family Resource Center
• May 24, 25 - Kindergarten registration for 2005-2006 school year, 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in school auditorium.
The following information is required
before enrollment: Student's birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, physical exam, and eye
exam. Please bring these documents
the day you register your child.
• The Family Resource Center is
open weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m ., and later
by appointment. Office provides services for all families, regardless of
income.
•
After School Child Care, 3-6
p.m., school days.
•
Call 886-7088 for additional
information regarding the Prestonsburg
Elementary Family Resource Center or
its programs.
South Floyd Youth Services Center
• May 4 • Parent meeting in regard
to the upcoming SBDM election for
both SFHS and SFMS, 6 p .m ., in
school foyer.
• April 29 - Child Abuse Awareness
information booth will be open for students, staff, parents, grandparents and
community, beginning at 10 a.m., in
school foyer.
• May 3- Pre-Prom Safety Activity,
at MAC, for juniors and seniors who
have field trip permission form on file
at school.
• May 5, 6, and 18th- CPR training
for 8th graders.
• School athletic physicals will be
available early in summer. Watch for
advertisements and flyers with date and
location times.
• Open House - To be held before
end of school year, date to be
announced. Watch school marquee for
posting.
• Committee sign-ups may be done
through the Youth Services Center
office.
• Walking track open to public.
• The center has a one-stop career
station satellite that is available to the
community as well as students.
• Anyone interested in Adult Ed
may contact the center for information.
• All new students and visitors,
stop by the Center, located on the South
Floyd campus, Room 232, and see
Mable Hall.
• For more information call 4529600 or 9607 and ask for Mable Hall,
ext. 243, or Keith Smallwood, ext. 242.
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Stumbo Elementary/Mud Creek
Family Resource Center
• May 2- Advisory Council meeting, 3:30p.m ., in Resource Center.
• May 4 - "Gear-Up" trip to
BSCTC-Prestonsburg campus, for 7th
and 8th grades.
• May 5 - DARE"field trip, Jenny
Wiley Spillway, 5th grade.
• May 9 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program), K-4.
• May 10 - Project Recovery
(Natural Disaster Program). 5-8.
• May 11, 12 - CPR class for 8th
grade students, presented by Our Lad;
of the Way Hospital.
• May 13 -Magic show, 1:30 p.m.,
for Headstart thru 3rd grade .
• May 16-20- Book Fair, in school
library.
• May 18- 4-H, 3rd and 6th grades.
• May 19 - Field trip to the
Kentucky Science Center, 4th grade.
• May 20 - "Dollars & Sense" pro-;
gram for Floyd County 5th grade stu-'
dents. To be held at the Martinj
Community Center.
:
• May 25- "Career Day," K-8th. '
• May 26, 27 - "PRIDE" presenta-,
tion, K-8th.
• , FRC monthly Advisory Council:
meetjngs will be held the first
We<h}esday of each month , at 4 p.m.
Call for more info.
• Lost & Found located in Family
Resource Center.
• Resource Center hours are 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents and community members are welcome to visit. For
questions, call 587-2233 - ask for
Tristan Parsons, Center Coordinator, or
Anita Tackett, Assistant.
W.O. Osborne "Rainbow Junction"
Family Resource Center
• May 5- DARE Day in the Park,
annual picnic for all fifth grade students, at Jenny Wiley Spillway. Sheriff
John K. Blackburn and Deputy Terry
Chaffins will be in charge of activities/events for the day.
• May 6 - Presentation in regard to
child abuse awareness, grades 4-6, in
gym, beginning at 1:30 p.m . Speaker
Lola Ratliff, Coordinator, Safe & DrugFree Schools.
• May 9, 10, 11 - "Good Touch,
Bad Touch," grades K-3, in individual
classrooms. Presenter: Lisa Hamil top,
Mountain Comp. Care.
• May 20 - Dollars & Sen-;e
Program, for all fifth grade students.
• "Lost & Found" is located in the
FRC. If your child ha lost any clothing
or other per onal items, please remind
them to check in the FRC . Items not
claimed within 2 week , become th
(See SCHOOL, page eight)
�88 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
29, 2005
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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most cases ofWilms tumor
Martha A simpson, n.o, M.RA
with this type of tumor often have no
complaints to suggest there is a problem. Rarely, some do complain of lowback pain or generally not feeling well.
A child who is found to have an
abdorrunal mass must undergo several
tests to determine the specific cause of
it. An MRI, CT scan, kidney X-rays
and biopsy are often used. Wilms
tumor has a characteristic appearance
on these tests, and the tissue sample
obtained from the biopsy shows a type
of cancer called "nephroblastoma."
Having a child stricken with cancer
is every parent's nightmare. Wilms
tumor treatment is one of the brighter
spots in that dark realm of cancer fears.
About 90 percent of those diagnosed
when the tumor is in one kidney (90
percent of cases) and has not spread
outside that kidney are
cured by surgery and chemotherapy.
Even those whose cancer has spread
into neighboring tissues have an 80 per-
Associate Professor
OfPSJ.mily Mellieine
Q
uestion: A few years ago, my
1-year-old son was diagnosed with Wilms tumor.
The o rs said it was stage I. The
kidney with the tumor was removed,
and this was followed by chemotherapy. He is now 5 years old and seems to
be doing fine. I'm worried, however,
that the cancer might return. After my
daughter was born, she was checked for
Wilms tumor and they said she was
fine. I would like to know more about
this disorder. Thanks.
A
nswer: Wilms tumor is a
type of cancer that usually
strikes children. The condi-
tion is named for Carl Max Wilhelm
Wilms, a 19th-century German surgeon
who recognized that the cancer develops from immature kidney cells.
Wilms tumor may arise in either kidney. Rarely, it affects both kidneys.
About 500 new cases are diagnosed in
the United States each year.
Wilms tumor is usually found during
a well-child examination as a lump what we physicians call a mass - deep
inside the abdomen. This cancer grows
from the kidney and, therefore, is located deep below the stomach, intestines
and other abdominal contents. Only in
unusual cases does the growth become
large enough to be noticed without
specifically feeling for it. Children
cent cure rate. Treatment is more complicated and less successful when
tumors occur simultaneously in both
kidneys or when the diagnosis is made
after the cancer is too widely spread for
surgical removal.
You have several things to be thankful for in your son's case. The fact that
his cancer was stage one is very good
news. This means the chances of a
recurrence are very remote. It is also
good news that he is doing well now,
several years after the cancer was diagnosed and treated.
Your daughter's test results are reassuring as well. I'm sure what they tested for was a defect on chromosome 11,
which is present in about 20 percent of
the cases of Wilms tumor. Since the
test was negative, this means that your
daugh•er, thankfully, does not have this
abnormality, which means she is at
very low risk of Wilms.
Family Medicine® is a weekly column. To submit questions, write to
Martha A. Simpson, D.O., MBA., Ohio
University College of Osteopathic
Medicine, P.O. Box 110, Athens, Ohio
45701, or via e-mail to readerquestions @jamilymedicinenews .org.
Medical information in this column is
provided as an educational service
only. It does not replace the judgment
ofyour personal physician, who should
be relied on to diagnose and recommend treatment for any medical conditions. Past columns are available online
at wwwfamilymedicinenews .org.
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No matter what we do and
we rub on, time, genetics, environment, and gravity join
together to be beauty's #I
enemy, sooner or later. "The
bones stay upright until you go
permanently horizontal . . . As
the soft tissue begins to sag off
the bones, the rosy cheeks of
childhood become the sallow
jowls of the elderly ... a jaw line
becomes a wattle. (Doesn't
Mother Nature play a cruel joke,
after so many years of hard
work!)" Basically, the "downfall" reflects the collagen and
elastin, in the second layer of
our skin, that begins to fragment, skin loses its elasticity,
then gravity steps in and all
become baggy. Then the ads
about plastic surgery, liposuction, and rub on cremes are
noticed even more, "making
yourself beautiful in one short
step" is often too hard to turn
down. Whether it is unnatural or
right or wrong, it's the world we
live in. What is the price we will
pay to be one of the "bright and
beautiful" or in hopes of any
change will make us "be happy".
Of.course, lots of people will
do anything to get what they
think they want. "According to
the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,
almost 3 ,000,000 cosmetic pro-
cedures were performed in the
United States in 1998. Baby
boomers (35 to 50 years old)
accounted for 42 percent.
(National Geographic, January,
2000)."
A
world-famous,
Brazilian plastic surgeon wrote
that in the 1970's men were 8
percent of his patients, while
they were recently 25 percent.
Another "trim-and-fix" surgeon
wrote, "Plastic surgery is exciting. We're lifting, tightening,
firming. We change people's
lives (with a different type of
laser for each procedure)." In
addition, these magic procedures are sought all over the
world. Some folks in London
and Sydney travel to Russia for
their cut-price plastic surgery.
An Australian magazine supposedly listed the six most popular
cosmetic surgeries:
penile
enlargements with men, nose
jobs, eyelid lifts, liposuction,
face-lifts, and ear corrections.
Plastic surgery is a booming
business in China, such as
Dreaming Girl's Fantasy. In
Brazil, women often prefer
small breasts and big derrieres;
"women get liposuction at I8
and breast reduction at between
In contrast,
16 and 22."
Americans chose big "chesties".
Get this - reportedly breast augmentations are given as gradua-
tion gifts in a Texan town. A
New Jersey "shaping" surgeon
said that most of his patients
worked and were in a competitive world. Liposuction was the
most popular request for him
with the face - eyes and double
chins being next. What about
Michael Jackson, who had the
money, time, and desire, to create his own body image; a close
associate responded, "It's no
different from choosing your
jewelry, your clothing, or your
hairstyle." What do you think?
Thought these quotes were
interesting: "Old age is not for
sissies", one of Bette Davis'
favorite lines; and the response
was, "No, no. Old age is not for
narcissists. If you are wrapped
up in yourself, you have nothing
but the potential for loss." The
story goes that Martha Graham,
a powerful woman and possibly
a great force in modern dance,
grew bitter, as she grew old. She
would call one of her dancers in
the middle of the night, saying,
"Die while you're young and
still beautiful," and hang up. Do
you think about what you wish
you could do to change the
impact of a lifetime on your
appearance? What's it worth to
you? Would you have plastic
surgery done, if you thought no
one would be suspicious?
School
Postscript
• CQntlnued from p7
• Continued from p6
cheers and applause from the
crowd.
This is illustrative of nothing, other than the kind of trivia that I continue to allow into
my cluttered brain.
Nevertheless, I guess the
show got me to thinking about
growing vegetables and trying to
keep myself bounded by reality.
This time of year I have a
hard time not buying more
plants than I can handle. I want
to put out the standard ones:
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions
and lettuce.
But, I also flirt with the idea
of setting out all kinds of exotic peppers, along with eggplants, squash (little ones),
broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, beans, com and cabbage.
The other day while cutting
up some potatoes that had
begun to sprout, I even entertained briefly the thought of
planting a few potatoes.
Then, I said to myself,
Whoa! Don't even think it.
I have a tiny plot about 12
feet by three feet. This is the
time for conservatism, if ever
there was one.
So, I'll hold myself to the
usual and rely on the vegetable
market for the other vegetables
I love.
But, while I'm at it, I'd like
to suggest to local folks who
sell plants for sowing this time
of year to consider selling coldweather-hardy starters in
August and September.
My gardening family mern-
bers and friends and I wonder
as the normal crop wears out
why we can't buy cabbage
plants, onion sets, broccoli and
such to grow in the fall.
These plants can withstand
the cooling temperatures of the
fall and even a few frosts. They
allow us to use our plots, however small, much longer.
Think about it. Wouldn't it
be nice in N overnber to slice
open a firm cabbage that you
just harvested from your own
garden?
After all, pumpkins and
giant green squash are not the
only things that can grow into
October and November.
We eat all year. Wouldn't it
be fun to grow vegetables at
least most of the year?
property of the FRC.
• Rainbow Junction Family
Resource Center is located in
the W. D. Osborne Elementary
School. Hours of operation - 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, or later by appointment.
Call 452-4553 and ask for Cissy
or Karen. Parents/community
members free to visit any time.
Wesley Christian School
• Wesley Christian Daycare
and Infant!foddler Care accepts
infants and toddlers up to 2
years and Preschool age 2-4.
Daycare hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Monday thru Friday.
•
For addition~} information, call 874-8328. Summer
office hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1
Floyd County Adult Ed Class
Schedule
•
BSCTC, Prestonsburg
campus: Mon., Wed., Fri. - 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tue., Thur. 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Jason Cassell - 8863863, ext. 67219. Room m207
(second floor, Library).
• Auxier Lifelong Learning
Center: Tue., Thur. - 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Lucille
Fuchs - 886-0709.
Martin
Extended
•
Education Service Center: Tue.,
Thur. - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Vanessa Tackett - 2855111.
• Wayland EESC: Mon.,
Wed. - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Vanessa Tackett - 3583400.
• Wheelwright: Mon., Wed.
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Penny Fell - 452-4324.
• McDowell: Mon., Wed.8:30-11:30 a.m. Call 377-2678.
• For more information
about Adult Education class
schedules, contact the David
School at 886-8374. All classes
and materials free of charge.
FCCD
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are organizing the event.
The C!ltegories a.re:
Singing, age 1~12; instru~
mentf.l.l (all ages); Qest
female si.nger age T3 and
up; best group or erik.:rrt~
Recognition Award. This award
is presented annually to a person or organization who has
been instrumental in assisting
the District with its programs.
Ruby Akers, longtime FCCD
board
member,
presented
Virginia Artrip with a Special
Recognition Award, also, for her
contribution of a handcrafted
quilt piece to the Kentucky
Association of Conservation
Districts Auxiliary Scholarship
Program.
Nearly every
Kentucky Conservation District
submits a quilt piece to the
KACD Auxiliary, where each
piece is then quilted together.
The finished quilt is then raffled
off at the Annual KACD
Convention. The proceeds from
this work go into the KACD
Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Mrs. Artrip has taken her time to
hand sew a quilt piece for the
past five consecutive years.
The school winners of the
Conservation Art & Writing
Contest each received t-shirts,
certificates and trophies. First
place
county
winners
(Kindergarten, Art & Writing)
received trophies, certificates
and $50 savings bonds. For the
second year in a row, Floyd
County has named an Area
Writing Winner, Robert Allen, a
student from Prestonsburg High
School. Robert has been named
the Area 8 Writing Winner.
Area 8 includes 11 Eastern
Kentucky counties. For his outstanding · accomplishment,
Robert received a certificate, a
plaque and a $100 savings
bond.
For more information on
programs of the Floyd County
Conservation District, call the
District office at 889-9800, or
email
to:
conserve @rnikrotec .corn.
Mr. James Shepherd, 2004
Cooperator of the Year, Floyd
County Conservation District.
ble (alt .ages, includes
bands, choirs~ etc,); best
male singer age lit and
Eyes
up; 'i:UJ.d pest non-singing
ages,
-category
(all
i~ludes comic a<:t, magic
show, etc.). The entry fee
• Continued from p6
done and making travel arrangements to and from.
I can only imagine the scene
inside my home come May 6. I
better start loading up on the
Tylenol right now.
is $10 per act.
Prius Wlll be awarded
in each category and a
grand prize wilf he awarded. Por more information
caU Clttdi at S00-~7521, ext 73084 or 487~
~084. Or email her at
HCTCstars@hotmail.corn
Tickets will be sold to
the public at the door for
$5. P!lrt of the proce¢0$
will go to the American
Caacet Society.
***** ***** *****
Jacob is 3!
Jacob Lonzo Jervis turned three years old on March 7, 2005.
He enjoyed a "Dinosaur" theme birthday party, at his home,
with his family, Sunday School classmates, and ma~y friends.
Jacob is the son of Lonzo and Tammy Jervis, of End1cott.
Did I give my Mom as much
grief during Prom season when I
was in high school as my kids
are giving me now, I wonder as
I look back. I imagine, though
my memory is being stubbornly
selective of the moment, that I
most likely did .
Seems I can vaguely recall
traveling from store to store,
looking for the "perfect" dress
and being very picky about
shoes and flowers and making
sure that "everything" was a
picture of perfection.
I don't know how it happened, but somehow, thirty
years have managed to pass
since my own high school prom
days.
Looming on the horizon for
fall, 2005, is a Homecoming
Reunion.
If anyone reading happens to
be, or to know, a 1975 graduate
of Prestonsburg High School,
and they have yet to receive
information about the upcoming
event, you may contact me at
features@floydcountytimes .co
m and I'll gladly forward the
information.
We had a pretty big graduating class and some of our classmates have gotten off to parts
unknown. All help in locating
former classmates will be much
appreciated.
'Til next week, keep smilin.'
•
�FRIDAY, APRIL
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
·
-&480 - Miscellaooou~
11 o - Agricl$ure
115- ATV's
120- Boats
130- Cars
140- 4x4's
270
150 - Miscellaneous
160 - Motor>cycles
280 - Services
170- Parts
175- SUV's
180- Trucks
190- Vans
200 - EMPLOYMENT
lot
The FLOYD COUNTY TIMES does not
knowingly
accept
false or misleading
advertisements . Ads
which request or
require advance payment of fees for services or products
should be scrutinized
carefully.
AUTOMOTIVE
120-Boats
FOR SALE: 1987
Glass Port, $2,500
Call 606-422-5123
t
130-Cars
Hicks Auto Sales
David Road
1998 Windstar, 6
cyl., cold air, $2,995.
1997 Olds Bravada,
Like New, 60K Miles,
$6,500. 1995 Buick
LaSabre, Like New,
$2,500. Call 8862842 or 886-3451
"
FOR SALE
1993
Ford
Crown
Victoria.
138,000
miles. $,1200. call
606-874-0467
•
210 - <kJb Listings
220 - Help Wantec:t
230 -Information
250 - Miscellaneot.!t>
260 ' Part Time ..
FOR SALE 1991
Toyota
Corolla
needs work $800 firm
call
606-886-8339
after 5 pm.
FOR SALE: 1988
Pontiac Bonneville,
no title, good for parts.
$600 obo. Call 8744094.
140-4x4's
FOR SALE: Honda
'93
Fourwhee!er.
300
Honda
'97
Fourwheel
drive.
Looks good and runs
good. Call 886-0875.
FOR SALE: Honda
400 Foreman, 2,1 00
miles, excellent condition, also 1977
Jeep Cj5 V8 Call
874-9834
160-Motorcycles
FOR SALE 1998
YAMAHA YZ80 New
tires, pro-circuit pipe.
$1600. Call 606-452'1/f 9599 for more info.
180-Trucks
WANTED used full
size pick-ups 1998
thru 2003, will pay
cash call 800-7895301
EMPLOYMENT
When responding to
Empl6yment ads that
have reference numbers, please indicate
that entire reference
number on the outside of your enveReference
lope.
numbers are used to
help us direct your
letter to the correct
individual.
205-Business Oppt.
LOOKING
TO
START OR EXPAND
~YOUR BUSINESS,
or having trouble getting a loan? We can
help! No up front fee,
t
290 '· Work Wante~ :;,
,,:
,;;: '·
·*-'a -Electronics
445 - Furnitut& ,
''
:46o - Yard sale ·.· ··
\!ffO - Health & S~'~Lity
;:475 - Household
0<,
:\495 - WafltedTo Buy
lt!Ch B!NJAJ.S .
500 - REAL ESTATE
$H:i • Ap~ments
BW-$tW4!WI
Office Space
505 - Bu$lrle5S
510- Commercial
·<SQO - Appliances
~o - Lawn ~:~~ll
300 - fJNANCIAL
Qpportunity
330 i·f!i'or Sale
~0 - MERCHANDISE
410- Animals
~sales
31 0 -J:3usiness
,, 490 - Reomation
·
Property
530- Holri!i!$"
550- Lan~s ·
;:;s7o - Mobile !jowes
J sso - Miscwl~ll$
fast & easy approval Have Retail Store vidual for the position
on all types of loans, Mangement of Receptionist at
call toll-free 866-681- Experience.
Send our Pikeville Dental
1264
Resume to: Dollar O f f i c e .
Mart, 270 Dog Patch Requirements
for
Center, London, KY
position
are:
40741 Attn: Bruce
210-Job listing
Excellent communication
skills, computJOB
OPENING
TEACHERS
er
skills,
pleasant
FOR
A NEEDED for small
personality,
and
preDISPATCHER, private school in
vious
professional
Please
Apply
in Floyd County. Grades
Person at Universal 5-8. Certification pre- office
experience.
Well Service, 5252 Rt. ferred but not
Preference will be
1428, Allen, KY or call required. Contact Kay given to those who
874-3487
Stone 889-9594 days have
previous
or 349-3718
Dental Office experience.
We offer
W A N T E D - evenings.
COMPUTER
desirable
hours
and
220-Help Wanted
DRAFTSPERSON.
great
benefits
which
Walturn Engineering
STONE
CREST include
Medical
seeks a Computer
GOLF
COURSE
insurane,
paid
holiDrafting Tech. profiMaintenance
Dept.
is
days,
paid
vacation,
cient in Autocad &
taking applications
individual retirement
Survcadd
Experienced
with for seasonal workers. plan and paid continExcel, WP & MA Aplly between 9am- uing education for full
Word helpful. 40-50 2pm Monday-Friday time
employees.
hrs./wk.,
BC-BS at the Pro-Shop.
Please
forward
Health ins., Delta
resume, references,
Dental, Paid Vacation, EVERCARE, LLC. IS
recent photograph
Paid Holidays. Work SEEKING
APPLIsalary requireand
would include all CANTS for full and
maps for mining per- part time employment ments to the address
below. Incomplete
mits. Pay based upon
in Knott, Pike, Floyd
applications will not
qualifications. Office
and Martin County
be considered. All
located at Hueysville
near Garrett. Call areas working with responses are kept
-with
606-358-4481 or 358- individuals
strictly confidential.
developmental
dis9127 for more info.
Dental Office
abilities. Paid vacaReceptionist
tion. Certified Nurse
P.O. Box 444
WANTED- Aide a plus, but not a
Allen, KY 41601
EXPERIENCED requirement.
All
P E R M I T training
provided.
TECHNICIAN. Send letter of interest M E D I C A L
SECRETARY
Walturn Engineering
and/or/ resume to :
Needed to work
seeks Experienced
Evercare, LLC.
Mon.-Fri., 4-Spm and
Pernit Tech. capable
of doing any/all KY Attn: Wilma Slone every . other Sat. ,
P.O. Box 818
DNR, COE and relatalternating between
ed permit apllications. Hindman, KY 41822 Prestonsburg
and
Must be familiar with or call 606-946-2078 Martin Office, prefer
Autocad
and
some Secretarial and
Survcadd, REAME,
Billing Experience.
SEDCAD.
40-50 OIL
FIELD Call 886-1714 or
hrs./wk.,
BC-BS COMPANY
has
_
Health Ins., Dleta openings for hard 285 9000
Paid
Dental,
working responsible
WANTED: Laborer
Vacations,
Paid
drivers. Must be of to work in truck
Holidays. Pay based
upon qualifications. age 21 or older. Must garage. Salary negoOffice located at have COL with HAZ- tiable upon experiHueysville
near MAT and tanker ence with coal trucks.
Garrett.
Call 606- endorcements, good Flexible hours. Apply
358-4481 or 358- driving record and by phone at 606-87 49127 for more info
some
mechanical 0139, 606-874-1213,
or 606-791-3383
Please
apptitude.
WE ARE LOOK- apply in person at:
lNG FOR SOMEONE Universal
Well
WANTED: An experiwho is interested in
Services, Inc., 5252 enced welder. Coal
learning about finance
and sales. No experi- Rt. 1428· Allen , KY truck experience a
606- 874 - must.
Excellent
ence is needed, look- 41601
Flexible
ing for someone 3487,
Accepting wages.
Apply
by
immediately. Please applications
Mon. hours.
phone
at
606-285come in and speak to thru Fri. between the
Greg Clevinger at the hours of Sam and 0139, 606-874-1213,
or 606-791-3383.
Prestonsburg Cycle 4pm.
Center, No Phone
OTR TRUCK
MOUNTAIN
Calls Please.
MANOR
of
DRIVERS NEEDED, Paintsville is taking
A-PLUS RENT TO 3 Years Verifiable applications for a
Experience, Hazmat LPN, 7pm-7am posiOWN CO. is seeking
Excellent
dependable
hard Endorsement, Clean tion.
wages
and
benefits.
Driving
Record.
Must
working individuals.
Apply
in
person
at
be
Able
to
Pass
DOT
Duties include collection of past due Physical and Drug 1025 Euclid Avenue,
accounts by phone Test. Call 606-358- Paintsville, KY from
and in field and deliv- 9268 and Leave 8:00 am to 4:30
pmMon-Fri
ery/pick-up of furni- Message.
ture, appliances and
RAY'S BARGAIN
other home furnishDRIVER CENTER
TRUCK
New
&
ings.
Must have POSITION Available,
Used
excellent driving his&
tory and communica- apply at: Big Sandy Furniture
tion skills. We offer Wholesale.
445-Furniture
competitive pay Blue
!~MEDIATE
Cross/Blue
Shield
Appliances @ unbeOPENING
and 401 K program,
lievable
prices. Come
RECEPTIONIST
apply in person at Ain today for incredible
Plus Rent to Own,
FULL TIME
savings. Shop At The
144 Collins Circle,
RECEPTIONIST
Little Furniture Store
Prestonsburg,
KY
PART TIME
&
Save!!
Route.
41653
DENTAL OFICE
#122, McDowell. Call
PIKEVILLE, KY
606-377-0143.
RETAIL
MANAGMENT-Need We are seeking a
Experienced Manager highly
motivated,
For Dollar Store, Must honest, flexible indi-
·. 630 - Htll,ls~s
;- ~·till'\'~
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;:··:::~~;~~~t~~~,i~;l . .,
.
.iM • SERVICES
~o
29, 2005 • 89
• Miscellaneous
~r:t- P~rso!'l;lls
g7o- o+ ServiCe&
~()-- t.~gal$
105 • COnstn.fctrof'\
71(1 - Sduna!fonal
71 a .. Ctliki-Gare
715-E:Iti!~~ '
72Q ' Healfu & BeautY
7~0 • Lawr & G!>rden
'~-~';,:~
FOR SALE: 8 ft' deli 886-1309 ask for
cooler, $950 and Gas Becky.
oven,
BIG BIG YARD convection
SALE,
366
N. $450. Call 606-88690 ACRES FOR
Highland
in 2367.
SALE
at
Prestonsburg, May
Allen/Banner Road,
FOR
SALE: Building
Sites
2nd, 3rd &4th, Rain
for
or Shine. From 9am- Medical Equipment, 2 Suitable
Bedside Development, Can
Walkers,
5pm.
Potty,
Go-Go Divide, City Water on
MOVING SALE-April Scooter, Jet Chair Property, Call after
29 & 30 at the inter- Call 478-8139 or 6pm 859-885-4605
for an appointment.
section of KY RT 80 478-8536
and US 23 on
Watergap
Rd.,
PALLETS
FOR
LAND FOR SALE:
beside
Trimble SALE Call 874-9100 Approximately 103
Church.
Chapel
acres in Floyd Co.
COAL FOR SALE: b e t w e e n
Queen Size Water
&
Bed
w/Mattress, 50 acres of coal on Prestonsburg
Weight Bench and Laurel
Fork
of Salyersville on Rt.
other
Exercise Quicksand in Knott 114 with building site.
Equipment,
Men, County. Call 260- For Sale sign on
property,
asking
Womens
and 347-0259
$48,000.
Call
517Childrens Clothing ,
882-0973
or
517KAY'S
WALLPAPER
Lots of Toys, Several
pieces of 14K gold 205 Depot Road 420-7085
Paintsville,
Ky.
Jewelry.
Hundreds of Patterns 570-Mobile Homes
Wallpaper
&
SIX FAMILY YARD of
3 BR , 2 BA
SALE: First time Borders. All under
MOBILE
HOME FOR
ever. RT 11 00 Little $10.00. Open Tues with
3 acres of
SALE
Paint Road at East Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
land,
new
roof and
Sat.1
0
a.m
to
3
p.m.
Point. Little bit of
everything. Watch for Closed Sun. & Mon. new vinyl siding. Call
886-6227
signs and balloons. 606-789-8584.
May 2-3 Starting at
Final
clearance
9:00 am until ?? 8869923
2004 lot models and
2005 models now
available!
If you are
SALE :
YARD
530-Homes
serious about purcarpet,
Oriental
Oriental
vases, HOUSE FOR SALE chasing a new home
clothes, pictures, & in
Prestonsburg, you need to be with
furniture. Across from 3BR, Some furniture experienced staff to
the
new
Porter included, $45,900, get the right home at
Electric 47 Dogwood Call anytime 889- a great price. The
Home Show-South
Lane 10:00 am NO 9821
William son, Inc. US
EARLY BIRDS
HOUSE FOR SALE: 119, Belfry, Ky. 41514
4
FAMILY YARD 3 BR Brick Home 606-353-6444 or toll
SALE: 520 N Arnold with 7 acres of land, free 877-353-6444
LR,
DR,
Ave
Prestonsburg Large
All Drywall, Dutch
behind Papa John's Kitchen & Utility
Room,
Located with 2x6 walls,and
Pizza May 2, 3, 4.
between the mouth of 5/12 roof pitch, ultiArkansas Creek and mate kitchen pack470-Health&Beauty Finance Hollow on age, glass block winRt. 1428, Call 874- dow, and many more
WOLFF TANNING
9790 or 285-1179 for extras, Set up for
BEDS
viewing. For details
Financing available, more information.
call 606-353-6444 or
Free delivery & set
toll free 577-353550-Land/Lots
up within 75 miles of
6444 the home show
London, KY. Bulbs,
50 ACRE FARM
Parts, Lotions at
Wholesale
Prices. FOR SALE with
2,000 sq.ft. Double
Call 888-554-0058
Wide on Rt. 201 at
61 0-Apartments
Sitka in Johnson
F 0 R S A L E
Sunquest Pro 20 SX County Call 2652 BR APARTMENT
Wolf Tanning Bed. 9953 after 5pm.
FOR RENT with CHA,
424-8750
located
in Harold, KY.
PROPERTY FOR
Call478-1510
or 478SALE at Wayland ,
480-Mi scella neous KY (known as Glo 4055
Hill) in Floyd County.
FOR SALE: 8 ft' The estate of the late DUPLEX FOR RENT:
refrigerated deli case, Jack and Mary Ratliff. 2 BR Central Heat &
$1000, small pizza Some flat and some
oven, $400, small hill side, house seat,
juice cooler, $150, old barn and 3 garwasher & dryer, $150 den spaces. Asking
pair. Call 606-886- $45,000 firm . Call
606-434-6832, 6062367.
886-6463, or 606-
460· Yard Sale
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
New 2 & 3 BR
Townhomes Rt. 7
South. ASK ABOUT
OUR
MOVE IN
SPECIAL.
Rental
Assistance Available!
Stave, Re~ri dgerator,
or 886-9007
Dishwasher,
WID
FOR RENT: 4 Room Hook Ups. Call 349Apartment
near 7000
Prestonsburg
&
Jenny Wiley Lake. 1 BR FURNISHED
Real Nice, Clean, APARTMENT ,
Fully Furnished, AC, Including Utilities. 2
Private,
Roomy, BR Unfurnished.
Ready to' move into. Call 886-8366
Air, Total Electric,
Excellent Condition.
On US 23 North, 1
Mile
From
Prestonsburg,
No
Pets. Call 889-9747
Suitable for Working
2 BR 1 1/2 BATH
People. Call 886 - TOWNHOUSE also 1
3941
bed room furnished
or unfurnished localNOW RENTING Park ed in Prestonsbu rg
Place Apartments in ,NO PETS call 606Prestonsburg , 8868991
Available for immedi1
ate occupancy. Rent - FURNISHED
BR/$
,
BED
ROOM
APT.
2
1
309
Central heat & air.
BR/$345 ·
ASK Rent starting at $375.
ABOUT OUR MOVE month,
+ $300.
IN SPECIAL,
Call deposit water includ886-0039
ed. Located near
606-889HRMC.
RENTING 9717.
NOW .
Pinewood
Townhomes, Brand
---------------
RN /LPN
If you seek the advantages offered by
Extendicare, a national leader in
healthcare, we have an outstanding
opportunity for you. We are currently
hiring for open RN or LPN full-time
positions. We offer a $1 ,500 sign-on
package, 12-hour shifts, excellent
benefits and competitive wages,
including a special PRN Rate. Call or
stop by for a tour and interview to
join our caring team.
Salyersville Health Care
571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
RN-STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR
Salyersville Health Care Center is
now recruiting for a SDC. This candidate should have long-term care
expereince with excellent leadership
skills. Responsibilities include CNA
training and oversight, infection control monitoring and tracking, and staff
scheduling. If interested, please call
or stop by for a tour and interview.
Sa1Jersville Health Care
j571 Parkway Drive
(606) 349-6181
E.O.E./A.A.P.
EXPERIENCED
DOZER OPERATORS
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
DAY SHIFT
A growth oriented, community bank
is looking for an
enthusiastic, self-motivated,
individual for the position of
Johns Creek Area of Pike County
Branch Manager Trainee
Must Pass Drug Testing
Responsible for assuming duties and activities from
a variety of different positions, which Include filling
in for Level 2 and Level 3 Branch Managers and acts
as an assistant to the Branch Manager, assuming
both CSR (new account) and consumer lender
responsibilities as needed.
Train in all areas of responsibility-teller, CSR,
Credit Administration and Application and
Compliance (policies, procedures, loans) as it
relates to branch operations.
Good Pay and Insurance
Call:
Major Elkhorn Mining
P.O. Box 1590
Education:
A BS/BA degree from an accredited college
or university or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Martin, KY 41649
Apply at any CNB location, or
email to Humaoresource@cnbonllne,com or mail to
Citizens National Bank
Attn: Human Resouces
P.O. Box 1488, Paintsville, KY 41240
606-285-9472
1·800-788-37 44
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
(Between 8:00·5:00, M·F)
�810 • FRIDAY,
APRIL
Apartment
for
Rent: 1 BR Apt.
Utilities paid. W/D
furnished . No pets.
$425 month. $150
deposit.
Located
between
Prestonsburg & Allen
on 1428 Winchester
Apartments. Phone
226-0999
29, 2005
3 BR, 2 BA MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT,
located at lvel. Call
859-358-6322
FOR RENT: Trailer,
Quiet Neighborhood,
3
miles
from
Prestonsburg
on
David Rd., Call 8863902
FOR RENT: 2 BR
located on
bath, kitchen, dining Spurlock Creek in
Call
for Prestonsburg, Call
room .
889-9825 and leave
appointment.
M-F
message.
9:00-5:00 874-9300.
After 5:00- 874-9897. FOR RENT: Nice 2
Must have refer- BR
Trailer
in
ences.
Prestonsburg, Call
874-4478
2 BR APT: CH/A, full Trailer
FOR RENT: Office
Suite,
New
Construction.
900
ft .
Ample
sq.
Parking , Can be
Convenient Location,
New Office Behind
Sav-A-Lot
in
Prestonsburg. Call
886-1515 for info.
For Lease Finished
Office Space for
lease in prime location near BSCTC,
(PCC) and the new
Food City •• 21 00 -·
sq. ft. Ground floor
location with up to
five private offices,
conference
room ,
kitchen, bath, parking
lot call Today 606424-2690 or 2262266
FOR RENT: 900
Sq.
Ft.
Office/Commercial
Space located next to
Reflections beauty
salon, 3 quarter miles
south of Martin on Rt.
122 across from the
Garth Tech. School.
Call 285-9112
630-Houses
HOUSE FOR RENT:
239 Francis Court,
Prestonsburg. 2BR 2
Bath 1400 Sq. Ft. ,
Suitable for office,
small business or
residence. Not suitable location for chil·
dren or pets. $500
per month + utilities.
886-6362
2 BR HOUSE FOR
RENT: $400 per
month, $300 deposit,
located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Paintsville, 3/4 mile
from US 23, No Pets,
R eferneces
Checked, Call 606791-5761
3 BR House for
Rent:
124
Schoolhouse Hollow.
David, KY 886-9246
House & Trailer for
rent : 2 BR house and
2 BR trailer William's
Branch of Abbott
886-9479
HOUSE FOR RENT:
4 BR, 1 BA, garage,
barn, garden. RT 80
from Martin to RT 7 to
Lick Fork of Salt Lick.
Paved Road. $200
month. (865) 6754148
640-Land/Lots
Trailer lot for rent
on old U.S. 23
between
Prestonsburg and Paintsville
call 606-886-9007 or
889 9747
TRAILER
LOT
FOR RENT, Large
Yard. Call 886-8366
For Rent : newly
constructed Mobile
Home Lots in new
All e n,reference
required call 606874-2212
650-Mobile Homes
14X70 MOBILE
HOME FOR RENT, 3
BR, Excellent
Condition, $400 per
month + Utilities,
Security Deposit and
References
Required. 874-2802
FOR RENT: 2 BR
Trailer-City Utilities,
$375 per month. 1
1/2 Miles on Corn
Fork. 874-0262
660-Miscellaneous
Especially For You
has Memorial Day
flowers,
wreaths,
candles,
baskets,
and lots of other
items at discount
prices. Across from
KFC. Call889-0122
SERVICES
770-Repair/Services
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Ellis and Bruce Little,
Dave
and
Leila
Harvey, Earl Edward
and Mary Webb,
Earnest
Hayes,
Mabie Willis, Minnie
Irizarry et al., Delbert
Glen Goins, Marion
Jr.,
and
Cludia
Hayes, Sidney Jean
Hayes, Virgil and
Sandra
Moore,
Mander Moore, C. M.
and
Edith Wise,
Marie
Stelbasky,
Gordon Neil and
Belinda
Carrol,
William B. and Debra
Hagans,
Leo C.
Harmon, and Joey
Wells-Adams.
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections
or
requests for a permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
CARPENTRY
WORK
all types.
New construction or
remodeling .
Garages, decks, etc.
Concrete work & sidLEGAL NOTICE
ing. Free estimates.
Benita J . Riley,
Call 886-8896.
Attorney at Law, 106,
West Graham Street,
P.O.
Box
1350,
Prestonsburg ,
812-Free
Kentucky, has been
appointed Warning
FREE PALLETS: Order Attorney by the
can be picked up Floyd Circuit Court to
behind The Floyd notify The Unknown
County Times.
Spouse of Barbara A.
Porter, of the nature
and pendency of a
815-Lost & Found
certain lawsuit filed
on or about March
REWARD: Lost in the 17, 2005, in Floyd
Betsy
Layne Circuit Court in which
Pike/Floyd
Hollow The
Unknown
area-female
black Spouse of Barbara A.
lab, 1 yr old, recently Porter was named as
spayed, wearing a a defendant.
blue collar, answers
Said suit has been
to ''Buffy". any infor- filed in Division No. I
mation call478-4269. of the Floyd Circuit
Court and the case
leave message
caption is Civil Action
No.
05-CI-00288,
900-Legals
America's Wholesale
Lender v. Barbara A.
NOTICE OF
Porter, et al.
INTENTION
The basis of the suit
TO MINE
is a complaint against
PURSUANT TO
the defendants for
APPLICATION
collection of a debt by
NO. 836-5466,
foreclosure of a mortRENEWAL
gage.
in accordance with
The
Unknown
KRS 350.055, notice Spouse of Barbara A.
is hereby given that Porter shall have 50
DFM, inc., P.O. Box days from March 17,
Ky. 2005, to appear and
367,
Allen,
the
41601 , has applied answer
filed
for renewal of a per- Complaint
mit for a surface coal against him . If the
mining and under- Unknown Spouse of
ground mining and Barbara A. Porter
reclamation opera- does not appear in
tion, located 1.1 mile the suit and defend it,
south of Langley, in a judgment may be
Floyd County. The entered at the discreproposed operation tion of the Court.
will disturb 10.13 surAnyone
having
face acres, and will information concernunderlie
504.00 ing the identity of or
acres, and the total the current address
area within the permit of 1 The Unknown
boundary will be Spouse of Barbara A.
Porter, should con514.13 acres.
The proposed oper- tact Hon. Benita J.
ation is approximate- Riley at (606) 886ly 0.9 mile south of 9313.
Hon. Benita J.
KY 80's junction with
Riley
KY 777, and is locatRiley & Allen,
ed 0.1 mile east of
P.S.C.
Turkey Creek. The
106 West Graham
latitude is 37°30'59"
Street
and the longitude is
P.O. Box 1350
82°47'13".
Prestonsburg, KY
The proposed oper41653
ation is located on
the Martin U.S.G.S. 7
112 minute quadrangle map. The operaNOTICE OF
tion will use the conINTENTION
tour
and
underTO MINE
ground methods of
PURSUANT TO
mining. The surface
APPLICATION
area to be disturbed
NUMBER
is owned by Harold
836-0302
Ray Hagans and
AMENDMENT
William B. and Debra
#1
Hagans. The operaIn accordance with
tion will underlie land
owned by Harold Ray the provisions of KRS
Hagans, J.B. Ellis, 350.055, notice is
Charles and Joyce hereby given that
Branch
Gibson, Lynn M. Parsons
43
Parrish, Jerry Donald Development,
Street,
Hagans, Larry Edgar Village
Oakie Pikeville, KY 41501,
Hagans,
Shepherd, Stephen has applied for a perD.
and Deborah mit for an amendBailey, Teddy Gibson, ment to an existing
Lovel and Cendia surface coal mining
reclamation
Hall, James and and
located
Stumbo, operation,
Melinda
NOTICES
3.0 miles southwest
of Harold, in Floyd
County. The amendment will add 0.98
acre of surface disturbance and will
underlie an additional
181 .89 acres, making
a total area of 184.55
acres within the
amended
permit
boundary.
The
proposed
amendment
is
0.7
approximately
mile west from KY
Route 979's junction
with Parsons Branch
Road, and is located
along
Parsons
Branch of Big Mud
Creek. The latitude is
37°30'07". The longitude is 82°39'35".
The ,
proposed
amendment is located on the Harold
U.S.G.S.
7-1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The surface
area to be affected by
the amendment is
owned by Parsons
B r a n c h
Development. The
will
amendment
underlie land owned
by Ed Kidd, Daniel
Akers,
Colimous
Lawson,
Eddie
Palmer
Akers,
Hamilton,
E.J.
Parsons,
Parsons
B r a n c h
Development, Ruthie
Hall and Clark Heirs.
The operation will
use the face up/deep
mine method of mining. The operation
will affect an area
within 100 feet of
Parsons
Branch
County Road. The
operation will not
involve
relocation
and/or closure of the
Parson
Branch
County Road .
The
amendment
application has been
public
filed
for
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface Mining and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky
41653.
Written comments,
objections,
or
requests for permit
conference must be
filed with the Director,
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow.
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601 .
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
PURSUANT
TO APPLICATION
NUMBER 8365435
OPERATOR
CHANGE
In accordance with
405 KAR 8:010,
notice is hereby
given that Motts
Branch Coal, Inc.,
P.O.
Box
2765,
Pikeville, Kentucky
41502, intends to
revise permit number
836-5435, to change
the operator. The
operator presently
approved in the permit is Star Coal
Trucking, Inc. , P.O.
Box 78, Grethel,
Kentucky 41631 . The
new operator will be
Solar Coal Company,
LLC, P.O. Box 4266,
Pikeville, Kentucky
41502.
The operation is
located 1.5 mile
southeast
of
McDowell, in Floyd
County, and is located 1.5 mile southeast
from Route 680's
junction with KY
Route 1929, and
located in Hall Fork.
The operation is
on
the
located
McDowell U.S.G.S. 7
1/2 minute quadrangle map, at latitude
37°26'58" and longitude 82°42'00".
The application has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional Office, 3140
South Lake Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg ,
Kentucky
41653141 0. Written comments or objections
must be filed with the
Director, Division of
Permits, #2 Hudson
Hollow, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601 . All
comments or objections
must
be
received within fifteen (15) days of
today's date.
This is the final
advertisement of this
application. All comments, objections, or
requests for a permit
conference must be
received within thirty
(30) days of todays
date.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
FOR THE
PROJECT
TITLED:
STUDENT
RESTROOM
RENOVATION
ALLEN CENTRAL
HIGH SCHOOL
EASTERN,
KENTUCKY
KDE BG 04-152
Floyd
County
Schools will receive
sealed
proposes
from qualified contractors
for
the
Student
Restroom
Renova-tion, Allen
Central High School,
until 2:00 p.m., Local
Time, May 3rd, 2005,
at the offices of Greg
Adams, located at 23
Martin Street, Allen,
KY 41601 . Bids
received after this
time shall not be
accepted and will be
returned unopened to
the bidder. The provisions of KRS 337 relative to the prevailing
wage rates shall be
applied as required .
Liquidated damages
will be assessed per
the specifications.
The work consists
of renovating two student toilets at the
high school.
The Instruction to
Bidders, Form of
Proposal, Form of
Contract, Plans and
Specifications, and
Forms of Bid Bond,
Performance
and
Payment Bond and
other contract documents may be examined at the following
locations:
McGraw Hill Con-
struction Dodge/
A.G.C .,
2321
Fortune Drive, Suite
11 2-A, Lexington, KY;
McGraw Hill Construction Dodge/
A.G.C., 1717 Alliant
Drive, Suite
10,
Louisville, KY;
ABCIReed
Construction Data, 1300
New Circle Road,
Bldg. B, Suite 112,
Lexington, KY;
Reed Construction
Data, 1812 Taylor
Avenue, Louisville,
KY;
Builders Exchange,
2300 Meadow Drive,
Louisville, KY;
JRA
Architects,
3225 Summit Square
Place, Suite 200,
Lexington, KY;
Adams-FrazierAnderson , Inc., 715
Westland
Drive,
Lexington, KY.
B i d d i ng
Documents, including Drawing and
Specifications, may
be purchased for the
non-refundable
amount of $35.00 per
set, payable to Lynn
Imaging. Documents
may be obtained
from the distribution
department of Lynn
Imaging , 328 Old
East Vine Street,
Lexington, KY 40502,
(859) 255-1 021. If
documents are to be
mailed, an additional
non-refundable
charge of $15.00 set
is required, made
payable directly to
Lynn Imaging. The
successful bidder is
responsible for the
purchase of any additional sets they may
require. The issuing
of partial sets is not
permitted.
Bids must be submitted on Form of
Proposal included in
the Project Manual.
Mailed Bids shall be
addressed to the
Owner's
office.
Faxed bids will not be
accepted.
Immediately following
the scheduled closing time for receiving
the bids, all proposals that are completely filled out and have
been properly submitted with the appropriate attachments in
accordance with the
Contract Documents,
will
be
publicly
opened and read
aloud.
All bids shall be
accompanied by a
Bid Bond of not less
than 5% of the
amount of the total
bid.
A
100%
Performance Bond
and Payment Bond
shall be required of
the
successful
Bidder. All bonding
and
insurance
requirements
are
contained in the
to
Instructions
Bidders and/or the
General
and
Supplementary
Conditions of the
Contract. The award
of the contract shall
be made on the basis
of the lowest and
best bid in the interest of Floyd County
Schools. No bidder
may withdraw his/her
bid for a period of
sixty (60) days after
the date set for the
bid opening. The
Owner reserves the
right to waive informalities and irregularities, and shall
have the right to
reject any and all
bids.
Submission of a bid
shall be construed as
confirmation that the
bidder has visiterl the
site and satisfied
himself as to the
extent
of
work
required. No changes
to the contract will be
considered based on
misunderstandings of
the scope of the
work, if such misunderstandings could
have
been
addressed by a site
visit.
A pre-bid meeting
will be held at the
office of Greg Adams,
23 Main Street, Allen,
KY 41601 , on April
26, 2005 at 2:00
p.m , local time.
All questions during
bidding penod shall
be submitted via feesimile or mailed to:
Mr. Joseph E. Jones,
JRA Architects, 3225
Summit
Square
Place. Suite 200,
Lexington, KY 40509.
Fax No. (859) 2555483. All questions
shall be submitted no
later than four (4)
days prior to the
established bid date.
The list of current
plan holders during
the bidding period will
be made available at
the
distribution
department of Lynn
lmagi~g and posted
on their website at
www.lynnimaging.co
m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The counties of the Big Sandy Area Development District
which includes Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike,
are having a Regional Water Management Planning Council
meeting in order to establish a Regional Water Management
Plan as required by KRS 224A and by SB 409. The meeting
will be held on the 5th day of May 2005, at the Office of the
Big Sandy Area Development District, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, at 12:30 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to address community wastewater planning efforts in order to complete the Wastewater
Sections of the Big Sandy Regional Water Management
Plan, update information regarding Legislative projects, and
update system information regarding existing and proposed
services within the region .
Public attendance is welcomed . Further meetings concerning planning goals and objectives will be scheduled and publicly announced.
For further information, please contact: Neil Parsons at the
Big Sandy Area Development District at (606) 886-2374.
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