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Coroner retires after 27 years
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
Hi Hat man
•kille in
+wreck on
Route 122
Times Staff Report
1.
BUCKINGHAM - A
Floyd County man was
killed Christmas Eve in
a single-vehicle accident on Route 122.
Bryan Tackett, 30, of
Hi Hat, was driving west
shortly before 7 p.m.,
when he lost control of
his vehicle. His car ran
off the roadway and
struck an unoccupied
storage trailer.
Tackett was pronounced dead at the
scene by the Floyd
County Coroner's office.
Kentucky State .
Police Trooper Justin
Cornett is leading the
investigation into the
accident. He was
assisted at the scene by
Vehicle Enforcement
Officer Tommy
Gearheart, Left Beaver
Ambulance Service and
Southeast Fire
Department.
PRESTONSBURG - Roger Nelson has
held the position of coroner in Floyd County for
27 years, and on Tuesday, Dec. 30, his long
legacy of dealing with death as a county official
came to an end with his resignation, submitted
to Judge-Executive R.D. "Doc" MarshalL
Nelson said that the major factor in his decision to resign is a reduction in his retirement
benefits if he waited two more years before
leaving the position.
"I've tried my best since day one," Nelson
said. "I worked till the last day. I was out last
night. Above all, I value the fact that I a,lways
offered my honest opinions on cause of death. I
valued honesty above everything."
Through the years, Nelson has dealt with
death in an abundance of forms, from natural
deaths, to accidents, suicides, homicide~ and
more.
"I just wanted to make sure I did my job in
the best way possible despite the situation,"
Nelson said. "The winter is always a busy time
for coroners, also, with a lot of elderly people
dying because they tend to try and do too much
during this time period."
Nelson went on to talk about the training
program for coroners in Kentucky, crediting the
training as one of the main reasons that he feels
like he was successful at his job.
"The training program for coroners in
Kentucky is one of the top programs in the
nation," Nelson said. "That's why we were
asked to go to Louisiana after Hurricane
Katrina for assistance."
On the same day as Nelson's resignation, his
son, Greg Nelson, was sworn in as the new
coroner by Family Court Judge Johnny Ray
Harris.
Greg Nelson is a licensed funeral director
and embalmer, and currently works for Nelson
Frazier Funeral Home, whjch was founded in
Martin by his father in 1971.
, "I think I've instilled my' value of honesty in
NEW H 0 ME S FOR THE
(See NELSON, page seven)
photo by Jarrid Deaton
Floyd County Coroner Roger Nelson resigned from his position on Monday, and his son, Greg Nelson, was officially
sworn in as coroner by Family Court Judge Johnny Ray
Harris.
HOLIDAYS
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
3DAY FORECAST
photos by Sheldon Compton
Danny and Franceen Crum greeted visitors from the front porch of their new home Tuesday.
The Crums were among the most recent Floyd County residents to benefit from the LINKS
housing program.
High: 42 • Low: 27
Latest LINKS projects
are· a family affair
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
High: 38 • Low: 22
Get up-to-the-minute
weather forecasts at
floydcountytimes.com
Obituaries ..................... A2.
Calendar.......................A3
Opinion .........................A4
Sports ........................... A8
Classifieds .................. A11
Lifestyles ...................... B4
ARKANSAS CREEK - The
old homeplace. Three words
that can bring a smile to almost
any Eastern Kentuckian.
And for a region in which
the idea of home is a paramount
concern, preservation of the old
homeplace would be a top priority.
Tuesday afternoon, three
family members had the staff at
LINKS to thank for helping
them stay in the same place
where they were born and
raised.
LINKS, the Low Income
Housing Coalition of East
Kentucky, started work with
Danny and Francee n Crum
nearly a year ago to help them
tear down their old house and
build a new one on the same
land where Danny and his sister, Gladys, grew up.
Gladys Crum poured coffee in the kitchen of her new home
During that process, LINKS along Robinson Hollow Tuesday afternoon. The new home,
Director Eddie Patton said provided through the LINKS housing program, stands in
+--••
10
The Floyd County
Times Is printed on
100 percent USA
recycled paper
Gov' s appeal
to judges
falls short
(See LINKS, page seven)
roughly the same spot as her old hohleplace where she was
born and raised.
6 a.m.-11 a.m., Monday-Friday
(No Substitutions} Limited Time Only
(1) 2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage .........3.49 (4) Oatmeal & Toast ..........................2.79
Biscuits or Toast served w/Jelly
(2) 2 Pancakes, Bacon or Sausage .3.69
served wlbutter and syrup
•
(3) Country Gravy and Biscuits .......2.79
2 Buttermilk Biscuits and G
Fres~ cooked Oatmeal (good for heart)
served w::oast & Jelly
Addltlonalltems-$1.29 each
(1) Hash Browns
(2) Orange Juice or Tomato Juice
PRESTONSBURG - It
was a different town, but
the same message from
Beshear
Gov.
Steve
Monday as he again spoke
with local leaders about
using surplus coal severance funds to make steps
toward balancing the state's
budget.
Beshear met with several Eastern Kentucky judgeexecutives to pitch the plan,
which would see $17 million taken from the coal
severance fund and earmarked for the overall budget.
That pitch, for the most
part, fell on deaf ears.
Pike County JudgeExecutive
Wayne
T.
Rutherford was one of the
more outspoken officials,
saying he told Beshear if
the plan was to take $17
million, then, "We · are
going to fight you."
Coal severance funds are
taxes collected for every
ton of coal mined in
Kentucky. Much of that
money is then sent back to
coal-producing counties, to
be used for building new
infrastructure and other
projects aimed at local
(See BESHEAR, page seven)
KSP searching ·
for car involved
in Pike hit-and-run
by SHELDON COMPTON
S TAFF WRITER
STONE - A man who
police said was walking
along U.S. 119 in Pike
County Saturday night was
· killed after two vehicles
struck him.
· James R. Chapman, 62,
of Pond Creek Road in
MeVeigh, was pronounced
dead by Pike · County
Deputy Coroner Mike Hall
at approximately 7 p.m. ,
after he was struck by a
2004 Jeep Cherokee driven
by Crystal D. Blair of
Canada, state police aid.
According to reports
from state police, Chapman
was then struck by a second
vehicle, described only as
"light colored," which then
left the scene.
At the time he was
struck, Chapman was walking in the roadway along
U.S. 119 wearing dark
jeans and a dark shirt,
police said.
As of press time police
were still searching for the
second vehicle and its driver.
The accident remains
under investigation by-KSP
Trooper Brad Austin.
Austin was assisted at
the scene by Sgt. Randy
McCarty and Troopers
Randall Coots and Donald
White, as well as the Belfry
Fire Department.
Anyone with information about the unknown
vehicle should contact
Kentucky State Police Post
9 at (606) 433-77 11 or tollfree at 1-800-222-5555.
�A2 • WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER
31, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ObituaFies
'
Sparkle Hunter
Brown
Eula Mae Nelson
Conley
He was born January 27,
1938, in Bqldman, the son .o f
the late Clyde Daniels and
Eula Mae Nelson Conley, Bethel Hunt Daniels. He was a
Sparkle Hunter Brown, age
69, of Allen , died Thesday, retired employee of the Floyd
64, of Martin, passed away
December 23, 2008, at County School System, and he
Friday, December 26, 2008, at
Highlands Regional Medical was a mem},er of the Betsy
her residence.
Center, in Prestonsburg.
Layne Freewill Baptist Church
Born December 16, 1944, in
Born
May
6,
1939,
in
40 years.
for
Floyd County, she was the
Survivors include his wife,
daughter of the late Bert Prestonsburg, she · was the
Hunter and the late Willa Dean daughter of the late Bill and Maggie; four sons: Thomas
Hale Hunter Collins. She was Mary Ellen Conn Nelson. She Duane Daniels' and Deanie
a wife, mother, grandmother, was a retired businesswoman Gene Daniels, both of Betsy
Layne, Gary David Daniels of
homemaker, and former wait- at Allen.
her Flatrock, Michigan , and
Survivors
include
ress at Jerry's Restaurant for
daughters: LaNeva Conley 'Charles Darren Daniels of
25 years, and a'member of the
Hall and husband, Jeff Hall, of Betsy Layne; a brother,
Church of Christ, Arkansas
Allen, and Janet L. Conley and Franklin Gale Daniels of
Creek, Martin, since 1988.
husband, Tony Schmidt, of Ypsilanti, Michigan; two sisShe is survived by her husPrestonsburg; her brothers: ters: Glenna Adkins of
band of 48 years , Edgar
(Johnny) Brown. The were Thomas Ray Nelson of Huntington, Indiana, and
married on December 17, Pre~tonsburg, William Donald Judith Ann Garrison of Ft.
Nelson, Ronald Lee Nelson Wayne, Indiana; and five
1966.
and
Arthur Dean Nelson, all of grandchildren.
Other survivors include one
Banner,
and Paul Richard
Funeral services for Gary T.
son, Edgar Brown Jr., of
were conducted
Martin; four grandchildren: Nelson of Danville, Virginia; Daniels
her sisters: Dotty Gay Layne Friday, December 26, at 1:00
Kevin Brown, Misty Brown,
of Dana, Rosetta Hawkins of p.m., at the Betsy Layne
Dustin Brown, and Kaitlyn
Elkhorn, Betty Jo Newman of Freewill Baptist Church, with
Brown; and one gre'at-grandGrethel,
and Rita Kay Howell Clergymen Tracy Patton and
chi1d, Timothy Brown.
of Banner; her grandchildren: Bobby Adkins officiating.
In addition to her parents,
Rachell Taryn Hall, Stetson
Burial was in the Walter
she was preceded in death by
Kyle Hall, and Christopher L. Akers Cemetery, in Harold,
one son, Randy Brown.
Conley.
under the professional care of
Funeral services were conIn addition to her paren~. the Hall Funeral Home,
ducted Tuesday, December 30,
she was preceded in death by a Martin.
at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier
son, William Christopher
Visitation was at the church.
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Conley, and a sister, Alafa
(Paid obituary)
Roy Robinson and Ronnie
Mullins.
Samons officiating.
ODD
Funeral services were held
Burial was in the Martin
Saturday, December 27, at 11
Cemetery, Martin, under the
Green "Tanker"
at
Nelson-Frazier
direction of Nelson-Frazier a.m.,
Funeral
Home,
in
Martin,
with
Hamilton
Funeral Home.
Brother Earl Waugh and
Visitation was at the funeral
Green "Tanker" Hamilton,
Arnold Turner officaiting.
home.
(Paid obituary)
Burial was in the Davidson age 75, of Garrett, passed
DOD
Memorial Gardens, in Ivel, away Friday, December 26,
under the direction of Nelson- 2008, at King's Daughters
Robert Carlson
Medical Center in Ashland.
Frazier Funeral Home.
Born February 27, 1933, in
Robert Carlson, age 43 , of
Visitation was at the funeral
Pike
County, he was the son of
Seven
Springs,
North home.
(Paid obituary)
the late Sie T. and Ethel Meade
Carolina, passed away Friday,
DOD .
Hamilton. He was a retired
December 26, 2008, at
Highlands Regional Medical Gladys Skaggs Conn coal miner and a member of
Center.
Gladys Skaggs Conn, 93, of UMWA local No. 945.
He was twice· married, first
Born Feburary 21 , 1965, in Somerset,
passed
away
Omaha, Nebraska, he was the Monday, December 29, 2008, to Irene Hall Hamilton,
son of Frances Winans Carlson at Lake Cumberland Regional deceased; and later to Braska
Isaac Hamilton who survives.
of Goldsboro, North Carolina; Hospital in Somerset.
Other survivors include one
and the late John Edward
She was born in Elliott
Carlson. He was a disabled County, on No':'ember 24, son: Bobby Gates (Brenda), of
Army veteran of Desert Storm. 1915, the daughter of Frank Baltimore, Maryland ; four
daughters: Sue (Robert) Hurd
He is survived by his wife, and Cora Skaggs.
Monica Page Carlson.
She married Bryce Conn in of Langley, Debra (Paul)
Other survivors include 1938, and they had two sons: Kilburn of Martin, Brenda
three sons and three daughters, Gifford Conn (Brenda) of (Dean) Bates of Garrett, and
Danny Parker and John Searcy, Arkansas, and Kenneth Willa Dean Hamilton of
Marion, Ohio; one stepdaughCarlson, both of San Antonio, Conn (Janelle) of Somerset.
Texas; Cody Shelby of Seven
She is survived by both sons ter: Brenda (Sherrill) Slone of
Springs, North Carolina; and daughters-in-law, plus Knott County; 10 grandchilMichelle Gonzalas of San four granddaughters: Kristel dren, and numerous greatAntonio, Texas; Catherine Fryman (Greg) and Dina Lay grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and
Carlson of Germany ; and (Alvin) of Somerset; Jennifer
Tasha Akers of Banner; and Conn of Searcy, Arkansas; and first wife, he was preceded in
one sister, Renee Lethco of Jessica McElreath (David) of death by a stepson, Vernon
Kathleen, Georgia; and four Little Rock, Arkansas; as well Pafton, and eight brothers and
grandchildren.
as three great-grandchildren: sisters.
Funeral servics were conServices were conducted Kelby and Konnor Cowan,
ducted
Monday, December 29,
Tuesday, December 30, at l and Samuel Lay, all of
at 11 a.m., at Neson-Frazier
p.m. ,
at
Nelson-Frazier Somerset.
Funeral Home, Martin, with
She was preceded in death Funeral Home, Martin, with
Freewill Baptist ministers offi- by her husband, Bryce, and her Jimmy Hall and Paul David
ciating.
sisters: Nola Gibson of Kilburn officiating.
Burial was in the Greenbury
Burial was in the Conn Dayton, Ohio; and Clara
Hall Cemetery, McDowell,
Sammons Cemetery at Dana, Ferguson of Morehead.
under the direction of NelsonShe was orphaned at age 13 under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
and, with the help of. friends Frazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
Visitation was at the funeral and the Methodist Church, she
(Paid obituary)
home.
(Paid obituary)
home.
continued her education at
Erie School in Olive Hill,
DOD
ODD
Pfeiffer
College,
North
JoAnn Howard
Barry Ray Collins
Carolina; and Morehead State
JoAnn Howard, age 78, of
University.
She
taught
elemenBarry Ray Collins, age 30,
East Point, passed away
of Minnie, passed away tary school for thirty-six years $aturday, December 27, 2008.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at Prater Creek Elementary
Born July 17, 1930, in
School, where she touched
at Weeksbury.
Johnson
County, she was the
Born August 31, 1978, in many lives through four gener- daughter of the late Earl
Martin, he was the son of ati<'ms of students.
She was a lifelong member Nelson and Violet Bradley
Bobby Collins of Minnie, and
Nelson.
Ellen Mae Gilliam Derossett; of Sammy Clark Branch
She is survived by her husof Prestonsburg; stepfather, Freewill Baptist Church; the band, Reuben Howard; one
Tom Derossett; stepmother, Kentucky Education Associ- son, Timothy J. Howard of
ation; and the Kentucky
lillian Jones Collins.
Prestonsburg; one daughter,
Other survivors include: Retired Teachers.
Debra Hall of East Point; one
of
sympaAs
an
expression
Melissa Hurd Collins, his exbrother, Fred Charles Nelson
wife; two sons: Joshua Seth thy, the family asks that you of Grand Rapids, Michigan;
Collins of Minnie; and Logan give an extra offering to your one sister, Earlene Daniels of
Niklas
Collins
of local church.
Visitation will be Thursday East Point; one grandchild;
Prestonsburg; one daughter:
evening
from five to eight two stepgrandchildren; and
· Kaitlyn Nichole Collins of
five stepgreat-grandchildren
Prestonsburg; a half brother: o'clock, at Hall Funeral Home. also survive.
Funeral services will be
Isaiah Collins of Mione; a half
Furneral services were at
sister: Ashley Derossett of Friday morning at eleven I :00 p.m., Tuesday, December
Prestonsburg; two stepbroth- o'clock, with Bro. Bobby Joe 30, at the Little Paint First
ers: Anthony Michael Jones Spencer officiating.
Afterward, burial will be Church of God, with burial
and Jessie Morgan Chaney,
following in the Howardboth of Martin; one stepsister: held at the Bryce Conn Family Combs Cemetery on Little
Katie Autumn Marie Jones of Cemetery, at Dana.
Pallbearers: Greg Fryman, Paint.
Martin; and his aunt and uncle,
Visitation was at the church.
Alvin Lay, Charles Conn, Dale
Beth and Larry Compton.
Arrangements
were by the
Funeral services were con- Conn, Konnar Cowan, Kelly Phelps & Son Funeral Home.
Samuel
Lay.
Cowan,
and
ducted Monday, December 29,
www.phclpsHonorary pallbearer, Troy
at 1 p.m., at Nelson-Frazier
sonfuneralhome.com
(Paid obttuury )
Hall.
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
nnn
Paul Granger and others officiODD
ating; speaker: C.K. Dingus.
James Hobert
Gary T. Daniels
Burial was in the Drift
Gary T. Daniels, age 70, of
Howell'
Cemetery, under the direction
Betsy
Layne,
husband
of
James
Hobert
Howell, age
of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Maggie L. Meade Daniels, 60, of Lake Station, Indiana,
Home.
away
Monday, formerly of Floyd County,
Visitation was at the funeral passed
December 22, 2008, at St. husband of Dianne Howell,
(Paid obituary)
home.
Joseph, Hospice Care Center, passed
away
Tuesday,
Lexington.
December 23, 2008, at his residence.
He was born August 29,
1948 in Harold, the son of
Hobert Howell of Hammond,
Indiana, and the late Edith
Larthene Allen Howell. He
was a truck driver for Swift
Transportation.
Survivors include his wife,
Dianne; three sons, James W.
(Linda) Howell Jr., of North
Judson, Indiana; Marcus
Howell of Lake Station ,
Paul
(Jennifer)
Indiana;
Howell of Austin, Texas; a
brother,
Darrell
(Linda)
Howell of Delaware, Ohio; a
sister, Rosa Lee Thompson of
Hammond, Indiana; and 11
grandchildren:
Michelle,
Thomas, Joseph, Gabrielle,
Elizabeth, Matthew, Michael,
Brandon, Monika, Kendell,
and Hayley Howell.
In addition to his mother, he
was preceded in death by two
brothers: Jack Allen and
Dennis Howell.
Funeral services for James
Hobert Howell will, be conducted Wednesday, December
31, at 10:00 a.m. , at the Hall
Funeral Home Chapel, in
Martin, with Clergyman Joe
Meade officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Howell Family Cemetery in
Harold, under the professional
care of the Hall Funeral Home.
()'aid obituary)
DOD
Maggie T. Howell
Maggie T. Howell, age 81,
of Teaberry, widow of Emmitt
passed
away
Howell,
Saturday, December 27, 2008,
at her residence.
She was born March 9,
1927, in Craynor, a daughter
of the late Andy Lee and Effie
Jones Tackett. She was a
retired teacher from the Floyd
County School System.
She is survived by one
daughter, Mylessia (Paul)
Little of Minnie; one brother,
Winston Tackett of Stanville;
one sister, Cassie Tackett of
Teaberry; two grandchildren:
Misty (Chad) Fitzpatrick and
Nicholas Little; and one greatgrandchild, Kennedi Isabella
Little.
In addition t'o her parents,
she was preceded in death by
two brothers: Clifford and
Tony Tackett; and one sister,
Lula Mae Newsome.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 30,
at noon, in the Samaria Old
Regular Baptist Church, in
Teaberry, with Old Regular
Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial was in the Ike
Roberts Cemetery, in Grethel,
under the kind and professional care of the Hall Funeral
Home, in Martin. (Paid obituary)
ODD
Joe Innis
Joe Innis, 66, of Honaker,
died Tuesday, December 16,
2008, at St. Joseph Martin.
Born September 15, 1942,
in Pike County, he was the son
of the late William "Bill" and
Sarah Justice Innis. He was a
retired coal miner, and a member of the the Pikeville Old
Regular Baptist Church since
April 1972.
He is survived by his wife,
Joann Kidd Innis.
Other survivors include
three sons: Billy Joe Innis of
Pike County, Mack Freddie B.
Innis of Honaker, and Kelvin
Innis of Paintsville; a daughter, Della ' Innis of Betsy
Layne; a sister, Martha
Damron of Mouthcard; 11
grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a
son, Kelly Jackson Innis; four
brothers: Henry Innis, Nathan
Innis, Norman Innis, and
Robert Innis; a sister, Ella
Innis; and a halfbrother, Dave
Stevens.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 20, at 11
a.m., at the Pikeville Old
Regular Baptist Church, with
Old Regular Baptist ministers
officiating.
Burial was in the Kidd
Cemetery, in Honaker, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
, (Paid obituary)
William Lewis (Bill)
Miller
Justice; three sisters, Mary
Magaline Moore, Kizzie
Halbert, and Rebecca Dye.
Funeral
services
we.
Sunday, December 28, at ll
a.m. , at the First Baptist
Church at McDowell, with
Gene Bracken and others, officiating.
Burial was in the Lucy Hall
Cemetery, at McDowell, unde'f
the direction of
Funeral
Nelson-Frazier
'
Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church:
William Lewis (Bill) Miller,
age 75, of Prestonsburg,
passed
away
Saturday,
December 27, 2008, at his residence.
Born Feburary 16, 1933, in
West Prestonsburg, he was the
(Paid obituary)
son of late Linden and Lillie
Mae Elliott Miller. He was a
DOD
retired self-employed salesman, and a member of Third
Gloria Gaye Porter
Avenue Freewil1 Baptist
Gloria Gaye Porter, age 6 1
Church, where he was a dea- of Prestonsburg, died Tuesday,
con. for I 6 years.
December 16, 2008, at her resHe is survived by his wife, idence.
Born October 4, 1941, in
Mary Alice Calhoun Miller.
Other survivors include two Wheelwright, she was the
daughters and sons-in-law: daughter of the late Ollie P.
Fayetta and Carl Stumbo of and Grace Trustley Ellis. She
McDowell, and Connie and was a retired postal worker,
Bryce Krueger of Milwaukee, and a member of the
Wisconsin; two brothers and Tabernacle
irt
Church,
'
two sisters: Boyd Miller, Gary Prestonsburg.
Lynn Miller, Katie Owens, and
She is survived by her hus~
Norma Jean Shepherd, all of band, Clyde Porter.
'
Warsaw, Indiana; one grandOther survivors include twq
daughter and grandson-in-law, sons: Steven Gregory Portet
Jaynie and William Watts of and Clyde Ollie (Suzanne)
McDowell; and one great- Porter, both of Prestonsburg ; ~
grandson, Noah Watts of brother, Tilden R. (Vervie'
McDowell.
Ellis of Prestonsburg; and a
In addition to his parents, he sister, Betty Joe Hipster of
was preceded in death by two Lima, Ohio; two grandchil ~
brothers: Stewart Miller and . dren:
Gabrielle Victori~
Manis Miller.
(Brandon)
Spears
and
Funeral services were con- Christian Steven Porter; and
ducted Monday, December 29, great-grandchild,
Rachae1
at 1 p.m., at Third Avenue Madison Grace Spears.
Freewill Baptist Church in
In addition to her parents,
Prestonsburg, with Phillip she was preceded in death by
Ramey and Manford Fannin two brothers: Willie George
officiating.
and Ollie F. Ellis.
Burial was in the Richmond
Funeral services were held
Cemetery, Prestonsburg, under Friday, December 19, at 1
the direction of Nelson-Frazier p.m.,
at
Nelson-Frazi
Funeral Home.
Funeral Home, in Martin, witti
Visitation was at the chu,rch. Paul Aiken officiating.
(Paid obituary)
Burial was in Richmond
Cemetery, in Prestonsburg.
ODD
Visitation was at the funeral
home, with additional services
Dorothy Moore
each night at 7 p.m. (Paid obituary)
Dorothy Moore, age 84, of
DOD
McDowell, passed away
Gartha M. Stewart
Thursday, December 25, 2008,
Gartha M. Stewart, age 91,
at
Highland's
Regional
of Tram, passed away on
Medical Center.
Born March 19, 1924, at Hi Monday, December 22, 2008,
Hat, she was the daughter of at her residence.
She was born January 16,
the late Henry and Eddie
Thacker Justice. She was a 1917, in Johnson County, the
mother, grandmother, a home- daughter of the late James anQ.
maker, and a member of the Margaret Dale McClure. Sh~
was a homemaker.
Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by,
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Alvin Moore. her husband, Charles Thorn~
Survivors include four sons: Stewart, two sons, Charles
Henry Poston, of Flat Gap; Edward Stewart and Rex Allen
James Poston Jr., and Sherman Stewart, and a daughter, Lola
Poston, both of McDowell; Newsome.
'
Survivors include: four
and Ricky Moore · and wife,
Tracey, of Nicholasville; three sons : James T. Stewart of
daughters: Marie Gayheart, Betsy Layne, Paul D. Stewart
and husband, Billy, of of Ivel, and Kenneth Er
McDowell; Nadine Springer Stewart and Kent E. Stewa.r.£
and husband, Clinton, of both of Tram; four daughter
McDowell;
and
Lola Glenna T. Stewart of Tram
McClanhan and husband, Judy Adkins of Nankin, Ohi
Terry Lee, of Teaberry; one Ilene Clark of Harold; an
brother, Nathaniel Justice, of Sandra Collins of Drift; one.
Clyde, Ohio; 20 grandchil- sister, Verna Caldwell ol
dren, numerous great-grand- Wyandotte, Michigan; and
children, and one great-great- several grandchildren, greatgrandchild; one stepson. grandchildren, and greatJames Alvin Moore, of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were bel
Ypsilanti, Michigan; and one
stepdaughter,, Nancy Sue Thursday, December 25, a
11:00 a.m., in the Hall Funeral
Bailey, of Ironton, Ohio.
In addition to her parents Home Chapel in Martin.
Burial was in the Stewart
and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers,
(See OBITUARIES, page five}
Noah Justice and James
a
Card of Thanks
The fariuly of Ersha Deskins Layne would like to express
our appreciation to all who sent, food, flowers, or perhaps
said a kind word, and for the prayers that were spoken on our
behalf. We especially want to thank Clergyman Belmont
Johnson for his comforting words; the Sheriffs Department
for their assistance in traffic control; and the Hall Funeral
Home for their kind and professional care. All the acts of
kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you, and God bless.
THE FAMILY OF ERSHA DESKINS LAYNE
Card of Thanks
The fami{y of Shirley Vanderpool would like to humbly
thank each and everyone who helped in any way during our
recent loss; those who sent beautiful floral arrangements,
food or even words of encouragement. A special thanks to
Clergyman Jack Adkins for his comforting words; and the
Hall Funeral Home staff for making our loss a little easier to
bear. For anyone who may have helped in any other way, we
lovingly ,say, Thank you, and God bless.
THE FAMILY OF SIDRLEY VANDERPOOL
�THE .FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
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r
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basis as space permits.
Faith Freewill Baptist
Watch Night Service
:Night Watch Service at Faith
lftdependent Freewill Baptist
Church, located on South
J428,
Prestonsburg.
Wednesday night, Dec. 31,
s,tarting at 7 p.m.; Donnie
Patrick, Pastor.
Samuel May House
schedules Old Christmas
Please join us as we celebrate
Old Christmas at the Historic
Samuel May House, Sunday,
l.anuary 4, 2 p.m., to 6 p.m.
pntertainmentRefreshments-Tours. House
is located on North Lake
brive, Prestonsburg, across
from Pizza Hut and Wendy's.
,,
~Melvin
Goins Homecoming
honors troops and veter1
ans
~Melvin Goins Homecoming
concert in honor and tribute to
,_ ur troops and veterans.
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 7
p.m., at the Mountain Arts
Center. Featuring: Melvin
Ooins, Moron Bros., Charlie
~izemore and many more.
{\dmission: $20 in advance;
$22 at door. Tickets bn sale
now. 1-888-622-2787 or call
1-Q\¥?-.928-2121 for more
information.
I
,Auxier Community Center
•' Free GED classes, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, from
lO a.m.-12.
'. Autistic Children Support
~Group plans monthly meeting
~ Support
group
for
yuardians of Autistic Children
~i\1 meet the first Thursday of
every l'I\Onth at the Haven of
~est, 1601 Airport Road, Inez.
£:all 606-298-0520 for infor¥1ation.
VFW Post 5839, available
for meetings, celebrations
The VFW Post can be rented
for birthday parties, wedding
receptions, anniversary parties, meetings. We have a good
sound system. For more info,
call 606-297-5666, ask for
Paul nr 606-226-0187, ask for
Larry.
Free Bible Lessons
Write to: Bible Way
Outreach Ministry, P.O. Box
3371, Kingsport, TN 37664.
Lessons completely free of
charge to all interested.
Have an 'Out of this
World' birthday party!
The East Kentucky Science
Center is now offering a fun
and distinctive party venue for
kids of all ages. The Birthday
Party package includes rental
of a classroom and admission
to exhibits and planetarium
programs. Must be booked
two weeks in advance; limit 40
guests. Call 889-0303 for
more information.
Need Help With
Home Repairs?
The
Auxier
Lifetime
Learning Center can help! We
are now taking applications for
home repairs. If you, or someone you know, are low income
and need help with repairs on
your home, please call 606886-0709 for your application,
or stop by our office at 21
South River Street, Auxier.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
8-4.
For more information, call
Shirley Combs at (606) 4348400, or Tom Nelson at (606)
478-2836.
Hope in the Mountains
Hope in the Mm,mtains will
host public meetings on
Mondays, at 9 a.m.. at the
junction of U.S. 23 and Rt. 80,
on Water Gap Rd., behind the
Trimble Chapel Church.
Meetings focus will be to
offer infonnation in regard to
community resources available to women seeking freedom from drug abuse. Family
members are also welcome to
attend. The Hope initiative
proposes to help women break
free from addictive lifestyles
to become self-respecting contributing members of society.
Call 874-2008 or 788-1006
for more information.
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
meets, 12 noon to 1 p.m., at
Made From Country at Heart.
For additional information,
contact Chris Daniel, 8867354.
UNITE
The UNITE coalition of
Floyd County will meet on the
fourth Thursday of each
month, at 5:30 p.m., at the
New Allen Baptist Church.
All interested persons wei-
come to JOin UNITE's light
against drugs.
•"Living Free" - A support
group sponsored by the Floyd
County UNITE Coalition.
Group will meet weekly at the
old Allen Baptist Church, on
US 23 N., between Allen and
Banner, on Tuesdays, at I: 15
p.m.
Living Free is a faith-based
12-step support group open to
all who are searching for
recovery. There is no fee to
attend. For more info., contact
Shirley Combs at 874-3388 or
434-8400.
'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 7896515; Magoffin, call 3492217; Pike, call432-2775; and
in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
RIVER FILL 10
PIKEVILLE
ing expenses? Could you use
some extra <>pending money
but don't know how to get
back into the workforce?
Jf you are at least age 55, the
Senior Community Service
Employment
Program
(SCSEP) may be able to help.
Earn extra money, learn new
skills. and help your community at the same time! To find
out more, call: 886-2929
External Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 25
and olde1 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
(See CALENDAR, page five)
fa STRAND
Absher
Enterprises
Senior employment program
Are you a senior citizen on a
fixed income struggling with
soaring medical bills and liv-
31, 2008 • A3
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PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY
606-886-2696
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Wall·to-Wall Screens, Dolby Sound,
and Cupholders!
1/02/09 - 1/08/09
Cinema 1-He/d Over
MARLEY & ME (PG). Mon.-Sat. 7:009:00; Sun. (1:30) 7:00-9:00.
Cinema 2-Held Over
BEDTIME STORIES (PG). Mon.-Sat.
7:00-9:00; Sun. (1:30) 7:00-9:00.
Sunday Matinee-Open 1:00: start 1:39
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Tickets may be purchased 1n advance for any
show on the date of purchase.
Bargain Matinees Until 6 p.m.
1102/09 - 1/08/09
Cinema 1-He/cl Over
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
(PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 7:05-9:25; Fri. (4:25)
7:05-9:25; Sat.-Sun. (2:05-4:25) 7:05-9:25.
Cinema 2---i/eld Over
VALKYRIE (PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 6:55·9:15;
Fri. (4:15) 655-9:15; Sat.-Sun. (1:55-4:15)
6.55-9:15.
Cinema 3-Held Over
THE SPIRIT (PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 7:109:30; Fri. (4:30) 7:10-9:30; Sat.·Sun. (2:104:30) 7:10-9:30.
Cinema 4--Held Over
FOUR CHRISTMASES (PG-13). Mon.-Sun.
7"15; Fri. (4:30) 7:15; Sat.-Sun. (4:3l) 7:15.
TWILIGHT (PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 9:20; SatSun. (21ll0) 9:20.
Cinema 5-He/cl Oyer
YES MAN (PG·13). Mon.·Sun. 7:05-9:25;
Fri. (4:25) 7:05-9:25; Sat.-Sun. (2:05-4:25)
7:05-9:25.
Cinema 6-Held Over
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN
BUTION (PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 8:00; Fri.
(5:00) 8:00; Sat-Sun. (1 :50-5:00) 8:00.
Cinema 7-He/d Over
BEDTIME STORIES (PG-13). Mon.-Sun.
7:10-9:20; Fri. (4:20) 7:10-9:20; Sat.-Sun.
(2:10-4:20) 7:10-9:20.
Cinema 8=Held Over
MARLEY & ME (PG). Mon.-Sun. 6:55·
9:15; Fri. (4:15) 6:55-9:15; Sat.-Sun. (1:554:15) 6:55-9:15.
Cinema 9--Held Over
TALE OF -DESPEREAUX (G). Mon.·
Sun. 7:00; Fri. (4:15) 7:00; Sat.-Sun.
(2:00-4:15) 7:00.
ROLE MODELS (R). Mon.-Sun. 9:15.
Cinema 1~eld Over
SEVEN POUNDS (PG-13). Mon.-Sun.
6:55-9:20; Fri. (4:20) 6:55-9:20; Sat -Sun.
(1 :55-4:20) 6:55-9:20.
Democratic Woman's Club
meets at May Lodge
The
Floyd
County
Democratic Woman's Club
meets the second Monday of
each month at 6:00p.m., at the
May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State
Park.
Need help with addiction?
Lifeline of Floyd County
"Conquer
Chemicalt
Dependency" is a Christ-centered 12-step program offering
~upport to those who are coping with addiction and learning to live drug-free lives. The
support group meets on the
following schedule:
Mondays, at Minnie (beside
pharmacy), from 7-8 p.m.
Mondays, at Little Mud,
Spruce Pine School, from 7-8
p.m.
Tuesdays, in Prestonsburg,
in the Van Ark Building, from
2-3 p.m.
Tuesdays, at David, The
David School, from 3:30-4:30
p.m.
at
Allen
Wednesdays,
Baptist Church, from 7-8 p.m.
Thursdays, at Allen Baptist
Church, from 7-8 p.m.
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There is nothing worse than
aggressive stupidity.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
'l
Coneress sfia(( ;nafe no Caw resyectin8 an estaGfisfiment if re(itJion, or y_rofi
tfie free exercise tfierecif; aGriJBine rfie freedom if syeecfi, or if tfie
yress; or tfie nafit if tfie yeoyfe to yeaceaG(y assemGCe, arui to yetition tfie aavernmentJor a redress ifarievances.
-G u e s t
v
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Times require
new approaches
to retirement
FedEx, Motorola, General Motors.
Those are some of the large American companies that have
recently announced they are suspending contributions to employees' 40l(k) plans. Their announcements, and others, have come
since September as the global financial crisis worsened and, in
particular, credit markets seized up.
As companies struggle to find cash for operations, capital projects and debt service, it is understandable that they consider
trimming or eliminating the matching payments they make to
workers' self-directed retirement accounts- most typically 50
cents on the dollar up to a maximum of 3 percent of pay.
Such cuts, of course, are a blow to many workers' retirement
plans, already walloped by the stock market's precipitous decline
over the last 14 months.
Traditional pension plans - in which an employer promises a
defined benefit paid over time or in a lump sum - have been on
a path to extinction for some time. They have been replaced by
40l(k)s, named for the section of the tax code that authorized
them, which allow workers to invest pretax income, usually
accompanied by a company match, into a basket of stock, bond
and money-market funds. Workers then bear the burden of managing those investments, something that probably seemed
unthreatening to many until the arrival of the punishing bear
market.
In any case, with the disappearance of traditional pensions, the
government's paralysis on reforming Social Security and
Medicare and now the nascent trend toward reduced 40l(k) contributions, WQrkers are facing radical changes to the way they
m t plan for .retirement.
Our preference is that one reward of every long working
career be a secure retirement, through some combination of
employer contributions, Social Security and individual savings.
But market forces are at work here. If private employers judge
that 401(k) cuts are necessary to survive and thrive, so be it. In
fact, if such cuts allow them to avoid layoffs, that is to be welcomed in these difficult times. When the economy eventually
improves, we trust that many of these companies will be compelled to reinstate 401(k) matches and other retirement bend'its
or risk losing quality employees to those that do so.
In the meantime, workers looking toward their golden years
really have only one choice: self-reliance. As difficult as it may
be just now, they must save, and save aggressively.
Letters
Israel's
actions wrong,
self-defeating
I would like to share with your
readers an .e-mail I wrote to President
Bush and Kentucky's U.S. senators
about Israel's weekend air strikes on
Gaza, in Palestine, that killed so many
innocent people:
Israel's continued insistence on
attacking Gaza with all its- disproportionate might, killing hundreds of peo.
ple, is barbaric and self-defeating, for
if they really want peace they wouldn't do it. Nor would they build a partition wall on Palestinian territory. Nor
would they cut off electricity and
water to millions of Gazans. Nor
would they refuse to allow humanitarian aid (food, medicine and other
basic needs) into Gaza to help the
hundreds of thousands who are destitute as the result of their collective
punishment for having democratically
elected Hamas into their government.
No one dares to say it here in the
U.S., where few people understand
the truth about the history of the
Palestinian/Israeli conflict, but Hamas
is not a terrorist group. It is a national,
patriotic, humanitarian organization
which was voted in by Palestinians
because of all the good things they
have done for them and their dedication to defending them against a criminal occupation.
Since taking power in Palestine,
the Hamas leader has several times
extended an 0live branch of compromise 10 Israel with assurances that if it
ends the occupation, removes the illegal settlements and apartheid wall,
and withdraws to the 1967 borders, it
would be possible for the two entities
to live side by side in peace. Thes.e
overtures were ignored .. . even by
most in the American press.
Israel's ongoing violent occupation
speaks volumes about its intentions
for Palestine and its people. Yet, we
refuse to see it and effectively intercede. Such actions and America's
apparent blind support of them merely
serve to breed terrorism, not prevent
it. Is this what we want? Israel has not
learned that destructive air strikes in
Gaza, Lebanon, or anywhere else will
not quell the masses as it always
claims it will. Instead, it will foment
further hatred and indignation and
more generations of resisters will
undoubtedly emerge.
If, on the other hand, Israel is beidlJ
honest about wanting peace, then I
urge you to persuade its leaders to
cease with this continued, counterproductive policy of oppression and inhumane treatment of Palestinians and
the usurpation of their land by illegal
settlements and government land
grabs.
..,
If we don't take action, our country
is sure to go down in history as
Israel's biggest partner in extinguishing an entire indigenous population. Is
that what we want?
This is not a legacy that I as an
American citizen wish to share.
Please do something to stop these
air strikes on Gaza. These people ha+
already suffered beyond our comprehension.
·
Thank you for your time.
Elaine Shiber
.Van Lear
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
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House week
in review
~y
REP. HUBERJ COLLINS
The 2009 Regular Session starting
in less than a week will give state lawmakers the chance to address new
issues like rapidly dwindling reserves
in the state unemployment trust fund,
but "old" issues that we were unable
to address in session this year or in
past year~ will also likely crop up.
Some of these old issues are tied to
legislative successes this year, particularly last summer's reform of the
state pension system. You will
remember that last June we passed
major pension reform that extends the
years of service new state employees
are required to work, increases the
amount that emplOyees pay into the
overburdened st;He health insurance
system and makes other changes that
we expect will eventually save the
state retirement system nearly $500
million. Matter relating to state
retirement that were not able to be
addressed in the June special session
including impro ving system
investments and the possibility of
offering employees a defined contribution plan for retirement rather than
a traditi onal benefit plan onl y - have
either been under study by a state
working group this summer or are
found in leftover bills from 2008.
Besides considering any recommendations from the working group
that are drafted into legislation, lawmakers will likely revisit the idea of
extending what is called a "retirement
window" - or a timeframe that
allows employees to receive enhanced
benefits if they retire by a certain date
- for many state and county employees. Hundreds of employees have
taken advantage of the current retirement windows which expire on Jan. I ,
2009, leading some lawmakers and
state agencies affected by the retirements to seek an extension of the Jan.
1 deadline to keep experienced
'employees.
The issue was last addressed in the
2008 Regular Session through House
Bill 53 but never got out of committee. There could be a few reasons for
that. One reason could be concerns
among some lawmakers and others
that extending the window would not
save the ailing retirement system any
money and only temporarily delay the
loss of experienced employees.
Another issue is whether the bill is
really necessary: Based on recent data
from the retirement systems, fewer
and fewer employees are eligible for
the retirement window since so many
have already retired. As of late June,
only 3,800 total state employees were
eligible for the window, along with
I , 196 county employees.
Still, I believe we will at least
receive an introduced bill similar to
HB 53 to consider in the upcoming
session, whether or not it goes anywhere. Serious consideration of the
working group recommendations I
feel is more likely at this point.
In the area of education, at least one
issue we may consider is the need to
improve college access for nontraditional students (usually those over the
age of 24) in order to meet the state's
goal of doubling its number of bachelor' s degree holders by 2020. These
adults typically have to enroll parttime due to family duties and/or financial constraints and will need more
state assistance - financial, tutoring,
etc. - to get back into the classroom.
There are existing programs for these
students available through the
Kentucky
Higher
Education
Assistance Authority, but they are limited. With fewer avenues for success
available, lawmakers will likely be
called on to ramp up as i tance program for nontraditional student in
order to meet our 2020 goal. The current $450-plus million tate budget
shortfall will make that and the need to
increase general funding for education
at all levels difficult, but it is an issue
that likely will come before us.
Health issues like increasing physical activity in schools and including
vaccinations against the human papilIomavirus among school immunizations for young girls which have not
been resolved in past sessions are sure
to come before us again in January.
But they are not the only issues we
face in the health arena. Another issue
we may consider that is particularly
noteworthy is how involved the state
should be in expanding health insurance
coverage for
unin ured
Kentuckians.
Action taken by the governor last
month will help increase members ·
in KCHIP (state Children's Health
1
Insurance Progran1) by doing away
with a face-to-face interview requirement for enrollment, shortening the
application process and allowing a 30day grace period to renew participation in the program for uninsured children. This is a tremendous effort that
state lawmakers may build on in the
next session by making other changes
that increase the number of insured
Kentuckians.
Looking at the issue of safety, I
have little doubt that legislation to
restrict the use of cell phones while
driving will be raised again next s sion although such bill have be
unsuccessful in the past. Since state
Transportation Cabinet data shows
that cell phone use while driving is a
factor in less than one percent of all
traffic collisions, lawmaker may continue to turn down any proposed
restriction. We will have to wait and
see.
There will be much to report on
issue facing the 2009 Kentucky
General Assembly when we convene
next week after the New Year's celebrations have pa sed. That said, I hope
that 2009 bring good things to the
Commonwealth and to you and yours.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008 • A5
-Calendar
• Continued from p3
Carl D. Perkins Rehabilitation
Center, in Thelma, Mon. thru
Frf., with evening classes on
Thursday. EDP classes are
also held at the Mullins
Learning Center, in Pikeville,
on Tuesdays, from 4:30-8:30
p.m. Contact Andy Jones at
606-7 88-7080, or 800-4432187, ext. 186, or Linda Bell,
at ext. 160 to make an appointment.
OED classes are also available.
~-
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: lst Monday, 11 a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Dixie: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
p.m.,
Dixie
Community
Room.
~ David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m.,
, at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin:
1st Tuesday, 6
p.m., Martin Church of Christ.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown Learning
Center.
Cliff: 3rd Tuesday, 12 p.m.,
=+.
Community Center.
Prestonsburg:
2nd
Tuesday,
10:30
a.m.,
Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of
members (call 886-2668 for
info.)
Left Beaver: 2nd Tuesday,
10:30 a.m., Osborne Elem.
School Library.
Special interest groups:
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: 1st/3rd Wednesdays,
I 0 a.m. to 2 p.m., Extension
Office.
Newbees Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office. (The Newbees do not
meet during the months of
January and February.)
Looking for a Support
Group?
•Floyd County Alzheimer's
Support Group meets regularly at Riverview Manor
Healthcare Center. Call the
center for meeting times.
• Domestic
Violence
Support Group - The Big
Sandy Family Abuse Center
holds meetings each Tuesday
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The
meetings are free of charge.
Call 886-6025 for more infor
mation.
•Overeater's Anonymous Meetings
held
each
Wednesday at 6:30p.m., at the
old Allen Baptist Church,
located in Allen, just past red
light. Call 889-9620 for more
info.
•US TOO!
Prostate
Cancer Survivors Support
Grou p - 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, "Love Doesn't
Have to Hurt."
•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 intereMed 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
422-7927, 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
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Family Cemetery in Tram,
under the professional care of
Hall Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Justin
Boyd, Don Shephard, Charles
Newsome, Richard Lyon,
r- Dennis Hall, Jimmy Stewart,
~- Gary Adkins, and James
(Paid obituary)
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Paul Douglas
Stewart
Paul Douglas Stewart, age
' 55, of Ivel, passed away
Friday, December 26, 2008, at
1 his residence.
Born June 19, 1953, at Tram.
he was the son of the late
" Charles Thomas and Gartha
Mae McClure Stewart; he was
a self-employed contract
• laborer.
He is survived by his wife,
Brenda Keathley Stewart.
Other survivors include: one
' son and one daughter, Jimmy
Stewart of Tram, and Amanda
, Stewart of Ivel; three brothers
and four sisters: James
Thomas Stewart of Betsy
'I Layne, Kenneth E. Stewart
and Kent E. Stewart, both of
• Tram; Glenna Faye Stewart of
Tram, Judy Adkins of Ashland,
,... Ohio; Ilene Clark of Harold.
and Sandra Darlene Collins of
Drift; and five grandchildren:
Jordan Ray, Makayla, Elijah,
Shianna, and Andria.
In addition to his parents, he
< was preceded in death by one
.,, son and one daughter: Michael
Paul Stewart and Paula
Stewart; two brothers and one
Edward
sister:
Charles
Stewart, Rex Allen Stewart,
and Lola Patsine Newsome.
Funeral services were con" ducted Tuesday, December 30,
'J• at 11 a.m., at Nelson-Frasure
• Funeral Home, Martin, with
Bob Damron officiating.
~·
Burial was in the Stewart
' Family Cemetery at Tram.
Visitation was at the funeral
, home.
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Henry]. Wright
Henry J. Wright, age 76, of
Minnie, husband of Matifem
Martin Wright, passed away
Saturday, December 27, 2008,
at the King's Daughters
Medical Center, Ashland.
He was born August 14,
1932, in Drift, a son of the late
Roy and Rosie Kelso Wright.
He was a Korean War veteran;
a member of the UMWA; and
Left Beaver Re~cue Squa<I.
In addition to his. wife,
Matifern, he is survived by
two sons: Nathan Wright of
Martin, and Jeff Wright, of
Lexington; one daughter,
Cindy (William) Nantz. of
Lexington; four brothers:
Amos Wright of Sturgis,
Michigan, Andy Wright of
Emma, Johnny Wright of
Printer; and Dale Wright of
Prestonsburg; five sisters:
Katherine Newman of Martin;
Ruth Ann Striby of Cocoa
Beach, Florida; Phyllis Senyk
of Charleston, South Carolina;
Doris Armstrong of Fawn
River, Michigan; and Violet
Hurst of Prestonsburg; five
grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.
He was preceded in death by
his parents and one sister,
Imogene Castle.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 30,
at 11:00 a.m., in the Hall
Funeral Home Chapel in
Martin, with Ted Shannon and
Gene Bracken officiating.
Burial was in the K.F. Martin
Cemetery, in Minnie, under
the professional care of the
Hall Funeral Home.
Pallbearers:
Roy
Dale
Wright, Amos Wright, John
Wright, Matthew Martin,
Brandon
Hall,
Lenville
Martin, and Mallory Wright.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Legislator files bill to raise alcohol taxes, close loopholes in horse industry
FRANKFORT
Rep .
Rick Nelson will be filing a
bill to reduce the state's
reliance on cigarette taxes to
fill its $456 million revenue
shortfall, the representative
has said.
"Smokers and tobacco
users should not bear the entire
load of any tax increase," said
Nelson, D-Middlesboro. "If
we have to raise taxes, they
should be spread more evenly,
and we should close the loop-
holes that give a preference to
some citizens at the expense of
others."
Nelson's bill calls for
increasing the wholesale tax
on alcoholic beverages to 20
percent, up from the current 11
percent. "Advocates say that a
cigarette tax is important
because it will reduce the
number of youth smokers,"
Nelson said. "We should also
be doing everything we can to
prevent minors from accessing
The Highlands Regional
Medical Center Auxiliary is a
group of dedicated members
who volunteer their time and
services to support the mission of HRMC. To financially
support the hospital, this
group gives countless hours
and money toward various ·
projects throughout the year.
Besides their large gift to the
Highlands Foundation '.' Hope
for life" Campaign, this group
bought new furniture for the
Support Care Recreational
Area on the third floor .of
Highlands Regional Medical
Center this year. During the
recent annual Auxiliary
Ctlrlstmas event, new officers
were named for the 2009 year,
including Hollie Blanton, as
president; Ada Caudill, as vice
president; Marvin Sturgill, as
secretary; and Elizabeth
Ramey, treasurer. If you would
be Interested in volunteering
at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, please call Melissa
Vance, Director of Community
Development, at 886·7468.
beer, wine, and other alcoholic
beverages."
The bill would also eliminate several loopholes that
allow horse breeders and owners to avoid tax.es. Boarding,
training, and stud fees, as well
as horse sales, are currently
exempt from the state's 6 percent sales tax.. "I understand
that we have to keep our
equine industry competitive,"
Nelson said, "but it needs to be
on a level playing field with
other agricultural pursuits. Our
cattle farmers are a large component of our farm economy,
and they are seeing tough
times as well. We can't play
favorites when everyone is
struggling.''
Gov. Steve Beshear has
prop?sed a 10-ce~ts-per-pack
tax mcrease on c1garettes to
meet the commonweal th'~
needs. In order to cut costs, ho
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FRANKFORT - Jon E.
Draud, Kentucky's fourth
commissioner of education,
today announced that he would
resign the position effective in
early February.
"I have informed Joe
Brothers, chair of the state
Board of Education, that I am
resigning my pos1t10n as
Commissioner of Education
for the state of Kentucky,"
Draud said. "While I feel that I
have provided outstanding
leadership during my illness, it
has caused me to rethink my
priorities."
"Dr. Draud has distinguished himself as an educator
and a tireless advocate for education .over the past five
decades," said Kentucky
Board of Education Chair Joe
Brothers. "His service in various leadership roles. including
classroom teacher, principal,
superintendent, legislator and
cemmissioner, reflect an untiring commitment to public education in Kentucky. His decision to retire is a personal one,
and the entire board supports
him in that decision.
"We wish him well as he
enjoys his family and improving health in the coming years.
We shouldn't be surprised in
the future to find that Jon is out
there somewhere, advocating
for public education in his
retirement years."
Draud was selected as commissioner in November 2007,
after serving as a state legislator representing Kentucky's
63rd District. He was vicechair of the House Education
Committee. Draud .also served
director
of
as
School/University
Partnerspips at Northern
Kentucky University.
Draud was an associate professor at NKU; superintendent
of the Ludlow Independer•
school district; assistant supc
intendent of Lockland (Ohio)
Public Schools; member of the.
Kenton County Board of
Education; and a school principal and teacher.
In September, Draud suffered a mild stroke that affected his ability to walk. He is
currently engaging in physical
therapy to strengthen his leg
muscles and expects to make a
full recovery.
Brothers said that the board
will likely schedule a special
meeting in January to discuss
plans for the future, including
consideration of selection of
an interim commissioner and
the search process to fi II the
position for the long term.
tance and other emergency
services will receive additional help through local
nonprofit agencies, thanks to
a new emergency needs fund
announced today by Blue
Grass
Community
Foundation.
The fund, known as the
Blue Grass Collaborative
Assistance Relief Effort or
CARE, is being built through
private donations and corporate gifts from around central
and eastern Kentucky. It is in
response to the alarming
increase in requests for aid
by many individuals and
families in the region due to
the severe downturn in the
local economy.
"We became distressed as
reports from local nonprofits
poured into our offices about
shottages of money and supplies to help those in need in
our communities." said Anne
E. Nash, President and CEO
of Blue Grass Community
Foundation. which will manage the fund . "'We decided to
act quickly to establish a
fund to help as many individuals and families as possible
cope with this economy reality. We don't want anyone to
have to make a choice
between "heat or eat" when
we can do something about
it," added Nash.
Lexington Mayor Jim
Newberry
attended
the
CARE fund announcement
and urged the public to
donate to the fund to aid
local residents in this
unprecedented time of need.
"I was thrilled to learn of
Blue Grass Community
Foundation's leadership in
coordinating this collaborative response to aid our most
vulnerable citizens. CARE
will help local nonprofit
agencies on the front lines of
serving those in need continue their good work and deal
with the impact of these difficult times. I encourage individuals and other corporations to step up to the plate
and support this effort."
Several local organizations and corporations have
already pledged tD support
the fund, including Fifth
Third
Bank,
Keeneland
Association, Lane Charitable
foundation Fund at BGCF,
John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation
and
Toyota
Motor
Manufacturing
"During these difficult
times it becomes even more
important to reach out and
help your neighbor. Toyota is
please to reach out with other
community partners to support the CARE Fund for our
Central Kentucky neighbors," said Nita Wells of
Toyota Motor Manufactunng
Kentucky, Inc.
Eileen O'Malley of The
Nest, a nonprofit social service agency in Lexington.
said the community's need
has increased in the past year
and could grow even more
dramatic. "Parents come to
The Nest for free day care
services, counseling and parenting classes. Some haven't
eaten in two days. They can't
afford clothes, diapers. food.
A few months ago we were
seeing 10 to 15 people a day.
Now it has increased to 2530, a 100 percent increase.
There is tremendous need
here."
This story is not unique to
The Nest. Jack Burch of
Community Action Council
reports a 43 percent increase
in requests for help in their
energy assistance program,
77 percent of which are new
clients.
Similarly, Marian Guinn
of God's Pantry Food Bank
expressed her concerns.
" While fully prepared to
help, we continue to be startled by the overwhelming
increase in need from families in this community. We
have
experienced some
months where we have had
requests. for emergency food
assistance from more than
I ,900 households. which
more than doubles a longstanding average of 600 to
800 families served per
month. As startling as this
data related to Fayette
County is, we know that
other
member , agencies
across our 50-county service
area are seeing similar and
sometimes more dramatic
increases," said Guinn.
Blue Grass Community
Foundation, founded in 1967,
provides philanthropic leadership and support by connecting people who give to
causes they care about. The
Foundation has assets of $30
million and awarded over $3
million in grants in 2008.
The Foundation offers a variety of ways donors can meet
groups or issues. These
donors include families, individuals, companies and organizations that cherish making
a difference in our community.
For more mformation or
to make a tax-deductible
chantable contribution to the
Blue Grass CARE Fund visit
www.bgcf.org or contact
Blue Grass Co:qJmunity
Foundation, 250 W. Main St.
Lexington,
KY
40507,
859.225.3343
or
email
info @bgcf.org.
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resignation
charitable
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central and eastern has already been committed
hether supporting wide
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residents in need by the partners as a challenge ranging needs in our commu.COffiffilSSlOner ofKentucky
food, shelter, utility assis- to the community.
nity or focusing on specific
has also asked state agencies
to reduce spending by 4 percent on top of 12 percent cuts
from the previous year's bud-,
get. The governor has al so
suggested diverting more than,
$ 17 mi II ion in surplus coal l
severance money to the state's
general fund.
"We're facing tough times, ,
and that calls for tough decisions," Nelson said, "but all
Kentuckians should bear the
burden, not just smokers and
those from coal counties. We,
have to work together to find a
better sol ution, an_d I intend to
put forward my ideas."
·Nelson said economists
with the Legislative Research
Commission will review the
biii to evaluate the revenue
from the bill, with the infor-j
mation available to lawmakers
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when they return to Frankfort
in January.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008 • A7
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AG issues refund checks to donors misled by -purported veterans charity
FRANKFORT- Attomey
General Jack Conway last
week issued refund checks
totaling nearly· $10,000 to 558
Kentuckians who made donations to the American Veterans
~oalition.
Earlier this month, General
Conway announced a settlement with the Washington-
based charity that claimed to
raise funds to help pay veterans' expenses but ultimately
gave less than 1 percent of the
money raised to veterans.
"Kentuckians gave to the
American Veterans Coalition
with the belief that their contributions would help those who
have sacrificed so much for our
country. Unfortunately, they
were misled. I am pleased that
we were able to recover the
money and that we can now
return it to the families who
gave so generously," said
General Conway.
In the settlement announced
Dec. 10, American Veterans
Coalition and its principal
operators, Robert Friend, Jr.
and Shao Mei Wang, were
barred from soliciting contributions in the Commonwealth
of Kentucky for I 0 years. The
settlement also required the
charity to refund $9,927 .50,
the entire amount ratsed in
Kentucky, as restitution.
The Office of the Attomey
General alleged the American
Veterans Coalition violated the
Consumer Protection Act by
making false a'\d misleading
statements to donors about
how contributions would be
used. Investigators report that
the Coalition misled donors
into believing that a substantial amount of their donations
would be spent on providing
financial assistance . to veter-
ans. Of the $1,239,812 raised
nationally in 2006, the group
only spent $7,400 in financial
assistance to veterans.
Since taking office, General
Conway has announced five'
other settlements and recov- ~
ered $46,827.50 for the
Commonwealth and
consumers from charities or solicitors that have allegedly violated Consumer Protection laws.
Conway announces $1.1 inillion
set~lement with drug manufacturer
14tl FRANKFORT - Attorney
General
Jack
Conway
announced last week a settlement with Bristol-Myers
Squibb (BMS) resolving contentions that BMS violated
court orders in two earlier lawsuits blocking the company
from entering into collusive
agreements with generic drug
competitors.
In settling, BMS acknowledged its responsibility, agreed
to pay $1, I million, including
$14,421.52
to
the
Commonwealth of Kentucky,
and consented to court orders
~esigned to avoid future misconduct
"BMS's actions in violation
of express court orders denied
of
the
Commonwealth
Kentucky critical information
needed to guard against anticompetitive conduct," General
Conway said. "We are sending
a strong message to all companies that we will not tolerate
non-compliance with court
orders or failure to abide by
agreements made with the
Commonwealth of Kentucky."
In the two prior cases, BMS
had settled state charges that it
had unlawfully deprived consumers of cheaper generic versions of its drugs Buspar and
Taxol. Under those settlements, BMS paid the states
$150 million. The company
also agreed to two federal
court orders that required
BMS to avoid any future similar anti-competitive conduct,
to notify the states of any
patent litigation settlements
with generic drug competitors
and to provide the states with
yearly compliance reports.
In March 2006, BMS
reached a settlement with
generic drug manufacturer
Apotex, Inc. in a patent
infringement lawsuit involving BMS' blockbuster drug,
Plavix. The Plavix settlement
triggered BMS's notification
obligations under the earlier
Nelson
• Continued from p1
Greg," Nelson said. "I'll be
there for advice and assistance,
and I truly think that Greg is
the most and best qualified
person to serve Floyd County
as coroner."
Along with Roger and
Greg, a large part of the
Nelson family work in the
funeral business, including
Sandy Nelson, wife of Roger
Nelson. Another son, Roger
Nelson II, also serves as a
funeral director.
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court orders in the Buspar and
Taxol cases and was subject to
state approval.
According to the states, the
Plavix settlement that BMS
provided was inaccurate and
incomplete, as were BMS's
2007 and 2008 compliance
reports, because BMS failed to
disclose
non-documented,
"side" arrangements that a
BMS official had made with
Apotex. Kentucky and 49
other states contended that
BMS's failure to inform the
states of the secret arrange-
ments violated the Buspar and
Taxol court orders.
As a result of this investigation, BMS acknowledged
responsibility for making
incomplete and false statements to the states, and agreed
to pay the states $1.1 million.
BMS further agreed to revised
court orders extending its
reporting obligations to the
states and establishing harsh
monetary penalties for any
future violations of the Buspar
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progress and growth.
Beshear met with officials
recently in Hazard and said the
coal severance fund had seen a
surplus in collected taxes over
the past year. That surplus was
more than the state ever
expected to see, Beshear said,
adding that moving the excess
funds to the general budget
would do nothing to place any
approved projects in harm for
coal-producing counties.
The surplus was the result
of a higher price for coal over
the past year than anticipated.
Beshear has been traveling
the state in the last month
seeking support for his plan to
shore up a mounting $456 million budget shortfall. Other
issues have been the need for
jail reform and also highlighting the upcoming legislative
session.
Beshear has been met with
the same firm resistance at
other stops when mention of
taking the coal severance
funds has been brought to the
table.
In Hazard, the governor
pointed to a precedent for
diverting restricted funds, particularly the last session earlier
this year when approximately
the same amount was taken
from a tobacco settlement to
ease state budget woes.
In total, 11 judge-executive
from Eastern Kentucky attended the meeting in Prestonsburg
Monday.
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Gladys Crum was helping his
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she asked about the possibility
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"This was the first time we
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Crums' open house along
Robinson Hollow at Arkansas
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Danny and Franceen enter~ained guests at their new two~droom home while Gladys
invited friends of her own to
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"l' m so grateful to be able
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me."
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"I wish they were here to
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EK Miner Blackburn named CBA Plaver ot the Week
I
TIMES STAFF REPORT
ALBANY, NY The
Continental
Basketball
Association announced last
week week that Jermaine
Blackburn
of the
East
Kentucky Miners had been
named the first CBA Player of
the Week of the 2008-09 season. Blackburn, a Boise State
product, averaged 20.7 points,
8.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists
per game for the 6-0
('Miners as the second-year
professional basketball franchise played the first section of
its schedule against three differentABA teams in the CBA-
Floyd native
Slone provides
spark for UK
ABA Interleaguc Challenge.
Blackburn
earned
the
CBA's first quadruple-double
ever in the East Kentucky
Miners' 154-111 victory over
the American Basketball
Association's West Virginia
Wild Saturday, Dec. 20. In the
victory, Blackburn scored 22
points, dished out 14 assists,
stole the ball 10 times and
pulled down I 0 rebounds.
Blackburn followed this
unprecedented performance
one night later with a tripledouble against the san1e West
Virginia team. Blackburn had
22 points, 10 rebounds and 13
assists in only 31 minutes of
playmg time to wrap up the
CBA Player of the Week
award-winning effort.
"l' m very happy at what
Jermaine has brought to this
bask.ctball team," said East
Kentucky
Coach
Kevin
Keathley. "I !e has the ability
to play four different position
on the basketball floor and he
creates mismatch problems for
our opponents. I'm very happy
that the CBA recognized
Jermaine~ accomplishments
over the first six games of the
season."
Blackburn has been productive for East Kentucky
since the op~ning tip of the
20mHN season. In a season
opening
win
over
the
Kentucky Bison~, Blackburn
led East Kentucky in scoring,
finishing with a game-high 26
pmnts on a 12-for-19 shooting
effort.
Blackburn
etched
his
named into the basketball
record books w1th the recent
triple-double performance.
A Jist of professional and
college basketball players who
have earned quadruple-doubles follows.
NBA: Nate Thurmond,
October 18, 1974, Chicago
Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks; 22
points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists,
12 blocks.
Virginia Wild, 22 points, 14
Alvin Robertson, February assists, 10 rebounds, 10 steals.
18, 1986, San Antonio Spurs
USBL:
vs. Phoenix Suns; 20 points,
Darrell Armstrong, July 3,
11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 ·1992, Atlanta Trojans; 43
steals.
points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists,
Hakeem Olajuwon, March 10 steals.
29, 1990, Houston Rockets vs.
ABL:
Milwaukee Bucks; 18 points,
Debbie Black, December 8,
J6 rebounds, I 0 assists, J'l 1996, Colorado Xplosion v,
blocks:
Atlanta Glory, 10 points, 12
David Robinson, February assists, 14 rebounds, 'l 0 steals.
17, 1994, San Antonio Spurs
ABA:
vs. Detroit Pistons; 34 points,
Jamel Staten, February 2,
10 rebounds, I 0 assists, 10 2007, Minnesota Ripknees v. _
block~.
St. Louis Stunners, 29 points,
CBA: Jermaine Blackburn, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 10
December 20, 2008, East steals.
Kentucky Miners v. West
Lynn Camp·
too much for
South Floyd
CHAMPIONSHIP FORM
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
CORBIN- Lynn Camp gradually pulled away from South
Floyd Sunday in a tournament
matchup played as part of the
Cumberland Falls Invitational,
defeating its fellow Class A boys'
basketball team 76-60.
South Floyd exited the first
quarter with a 19-17 lead. The
early lead, however, proved to be
shortlived. Lynn Camp outscored
South Floyd 12-8 in low-scoring
second quarter. The Wildcats, a
former regiqnal football foe for
South Floyd, outscored the
Raiders 28-17 in the third quarter,
extending a lead that had been
established in the first half.
Sophomore Tyler Wagner led
Lynn Camp with a game-high 27
points. Wagner, a proven performer for the Wildcats, led a
quartet of four Lynn Camp scorers that reached double figures.
Senior Jonah Mitchell added 18
for the Wildcats.
Junior center Corey Paige led
South Floyd with 16 points.
Tommy Joe Hall - a versatile
player: who can play forward,
guard or center - joined Paige in
double figures fot the Raiders,
scoring 11 points.
A host of South Floyd players
dented the scoring column. Matt
Tackett and Chris Gibson scored
six points apiece for the Raiders.
Tyler Mitchell pushed in four
points while Brandon Marson and
Jordan Burke added two each.
Other teams playing in the
Corbin Falls Invitational included
host Corbin, South Laurel, Boyle
County and Knox Central.
LANDON SLONE
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
LEXINGTON - For a second straight game Monday
Ibight, freshman
walk-on
Landon Slone provided the
University of Kentucky men's
basketball program with a
&pi\1'~ off of the bench. Slone,
a Floyd County native who
starred at Paintsville High
.School, · scored eight points,
grabbed five rebounds and
dished off two assists as
Kentucky crushed Central
Michigan 84-52. Slone hit two
ot> four three-point field goal
attempts in 24 minutes
Monday night. The player
who came up through the
Mountain Christian Academy
(MCA) basketball program in
jllnior high, also played 20pl!>!S minutes Saturday.
• , "I was surprised he missed
his shots on Saturday because
he is a gu'y that can take us the
right way," said Kentucky
Coach Billy Gillispie said in a
postgame press conference
Monday night. "He doe~n't
get caught thinking a whole
lot. He is not catching and
shooting the ball thinking I
hope this goes in or I hope I
don't miss. He is going to
catch the ball" and shoot it. He
has obviously been coached
very well and comes from a
great basketball program. He
has played great for us the last
couple of days. I think he can
shoot it, and I think he can
score. He has been giving us a
great spark defensively. He
was the best guy in the first
part of the game when we
were down nine. He was the
best guy at pressuring the ball
and making some extra-effort
plays. He got us going a little
bit and they started missing."
Slone, who led Paintsville
to the 15th Region championship, received a standing
ovation from the Rupp Arena
crowd Monday night.
"I love playing in front of a
big crowd,'' said Slone. "It's
always been fun for me. I've
never played in front of a
crowd like this before but
when you get a standing ovation, it really means a lot."
Slone is hopeful to gain
more playing time as the season progresses.
"That's Coach Gillispie~s
decision, but I just have to
keep doing what I'm doing,"
Slone said when asked about
the possibility of playing
more. "I just want to keep
buildll1g my trust with coach.
He really does want guys to
compete out there. I think if I
keep doing that I'll have a
chance."
Adams players hoisted the championship trophy following a title game triumph in the Cougar Classic at Elkhorn City.
The Blackcats are scheduled to resume Floyd County Conference play next week.
Adams wins Cougar Classic
TIMES STAFF REPORT
ELKHORN ClTY - The
Christmas break usually
means some well-deserved
rest and relaxation for area
hoops teams, but for the
Adams Black.cats, the supposed holiday layoff brought
about a six-game marathon
over a two-day period in the
Elkhorn
Ctty
Cougar
Christmas Classic. The run.
ended in a championship as
Adams captured the tournament title.
Adams took the court on
Friuay in opening round play,
facing
Millard.
The
Blackcats raced out to an
early 17-5 lead and never
looked back en route to a 4526 win. After a three-game
break, the Blackcats would
take on Martha Jane Potter in
the second round. The
Cardinals from Letcher
County would come away
with a 51-40 win over the
Blackcats, sending Adams to
the losers bracket for day
two.
In order to win the tournament, Adams would have
to win four games on
Saturday. The Blackcats
opened the afternoon with a
37-22 win over Dorton. After
a one-game break, the Cats
would have a rematch with
Millard. A second game with
Millard would see Adams
race to a 44-8 lead after three
quarters. The Black.cats went
on 10 win 46-27.
Game three would pit
Adams against the host
Elkhorn City Cougar~. The
Blackcats would take a 27-13
lead into the half and go on to
win 47-35. The win over
Elkhom City would give
Adam~ the losers bracket title
and a second shot at Martha
Jane Potter for the overall
championship.
Adams took a 12-8 lead
after one quarter behind the
play of Bryson Williams. The
Blackcat point guard tossed
in five of his 13 points in the
first quarter. Adams held a
20-17 lead at the half. Martha
Jane would take the lead 2827 after three quarters. Both
teams exchanged baskets in
the final quarter and MJP
held a 34-33 lead with : 10
left in the game. After an
A<Jams timeout, Williams
took the inbounds pass and
raced the length of the floor.
A 10 foot jumper hit nothing
but the bottom of the net with
.OJ left to give the Blackcats
the tournament title.
Seventh grader Tyler
Keens finished the championship game with seven
points and 12 rebounds for
the Adams team. Gary Arnett
added nine points.
Adams Coach Jamie
Howell was pleased w1th his
team's performance.
'These kid'> have really
earned my respect after these
two days," Howell commented. "We had to win four
games in one day to win this
tournament and they told me
this morning they wanted
another shot at MJP and they
did it and I could not be more
proud of them."
Adams improved to 16-4
overall with the win. The
Blackcats will get some
well-deserved rest this week.
"We don't play again
until January 5, so the boys,
wi II get some time off,''
explained Howell. "We get
back to Floyd County play
on the Jan. 5 at Stumbo and
hope t() keep playing well
then.
"I can't say enough about
the play of guys like Derek
Newsome, Trey Stapleton,
Garran Newsome, Bryson
Williams, Gary Arnett, Tyler
Keens, Jacob Chaffins, Kody
Davis and JD Adams they
worked really well together
this weekend.''
Highlands
pounds P'burg
TlMES STAFF REPORT
Prestonsburg driver Blackburn turns in
fastest time in ARCA test session at Daytona
TIMES STAFF REPORT
DAYTONA BEACH Fla.
Steve
Blackburn ended the three-day ARCA
RE/MAX Series open test at Daytona
International Speedway just as he started tt on top of the speed chart~.
The Prestonsburg driver led the way
again late Sunday, Dec. 2 I during the
final drafting session with the fastest
lap of the day. Blm:k.burn, in bts own
Dodge Charger, circled the "World
Center of Ractng" in 4<J.952 seconds,
for an average ~peed or 182 246 mph.
"We put on a new set (of tires) and
they hooked up,'' said Blackburn, who
was also fastest in both sessions on
Friday. "The test was a real boost to nur
team; we can walk out of here with our
heads held high. Just hope we can
come back in February and do it
again."
Newcomers' JR Fitzpatrick.,
Parker Kligerman and Mikey Kile
followed on the Sunday afternoon
-;peed charts.
Patrick Sheltra, in the Saturday
afternoon drafting sess1on, posted
the overall quickest time of the
the three-dtl) test with a top speed
ol J 83.846 mph.
The three day open test was in
preparation tor the 46th annual
Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, LIVE
on SPEED, coming Saturday
afternoon, February 7th. 11 pretunble to the Budweiser Shoot Out for
the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
STEVE BLACKBURN
•i
MOUNT
STERLING
Highlands scored 21 points in each of
the first two quarters Sunday en route
to a 70-28 win over Prestonsburg in
the Gateway Holiday Classic at
Montgomery County. The Blackcats
struggled offensively and were held
to eight points or less in each of the
first three quarters.
Highlands
outscored
Prestonsburg 21-6 in the first quartec
and packed a wide 42-14 lead into
halftime.
A school known for its football
program, Highlands has claimed its
share of hardwood hardware. The
Bluebirds remained out in front
comfortably in the second half versus the Blackcats, . outscoring
Prestonsburg 18-3 in the third quarter.
Junior
guard
Stephen
Kowolonek led Highlands with a
team-high 13 points. Zach LOtheranother junior guard for the
Bluebirds- netted 12 points.
Senior Austin Gearheart led
Prestonsburg with 10 points.
Gearheart- one of the 15th Region's
most athletic players - was the lone
Prestonsburg Blackcat to reach double figures.
Michael Birrchett and Steven
Patrick had six points each for the
Blackcats. Seth Setser scored four
points and Jody Tackett added two
for Prestonsburg.
Scott
County
defeated
Prestonsburg 102-61 Saturclay. Tite ·
Blackcats broke back into the win
colwnn Monday, defeating Howell
Central, Mo., 57-55. Complete statistics from the Prestonsburg-Howell
Central game were unavailable at
press time.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008 • A9
It's official: Clay County elk hunter holds new state record
TIMES STAFF REPORT
FRANKFORT - Kelvin
Jackson of Clay County holds
Kentucky's new state record
for a non-typical bull elk.
Jackson's 8x8 bull, shot Oct.
4 in Harlan County, officially
scored 367 7/8 in the Boone
& Crockett Club's scoring
system. The bull beat the previous non-typical record of
349 3/8 held by Andy Kidd of
McCreary County.
"When I got drawn for a
bull permit, you can ask my
wife, I was like a kid,"
Jackson said. "That's the first
time I've felt that way since I
was seven years old."
Jackson decided not to
hunt in his home county, opting instead to try a county
with a larger population of
elk. He began scouting Harlan
County in July.
"I wasn't after a state
record or anything," said
Jackson, who had previously
hunted elk in Colorado. 'Tm
kind of a meat hunter- everything I harvest, I enjoy it."
Local residents helped
Jackson locate elk, and he
received permission to scout
and hunt on private land.
"I went to people in a little
place they call Greasy,"
remembered Jackson. "They
told me where they've been
seeing elk. When I found the
herd, there were 22 cows and
seven bulls. I stayed behind a
big mound of dirt to watch mits for the 2009-10 season.
them, up into August. I'd go The state's herd is now estithere once a week to watch mated at 9,000 animals.
them."
"Our restoration program
Jackson's work paid off. has reached a management
As he studied the herd's stage," Brunjes said. "It will
behavior, he prepared to take take the help of hunters, along
a long-range shot.
with sound, science-based
"They were in a field, and management decisions, to
if you approached them, they maintain the kind of elk herd
would leave," Jackson said. "I that produces such an exceppracticed shooting long-range tional bull."
because I figured I'd have to
So far this season, no
do that."
hunter has reported a typical
Jackson took the bull at bull larger than the 371 0/8
465 yards with one shot from elk taken last year by Greg
his 300 Remington Ultra Neff of Kenton County.
Magnum. The bull's antlers Archery season for elk, howhad to dry for 60 days before ever, continues through Jan.
official scoring could take 19, 2009.
place.
Elk lottery applications for
Jackson's elk is the largest the 2009-10 hunting season
non-typical bull officially are on s~e now through April
scored and reported to the 30 for $10 online at
Kentucky Department of Fish fw.ky.gov. Kentucky Fish and
and Wildlife Resources for Wildlife will conduct a ranthe 2008 season.
dom drawing in May to award
"This bull is an outstand- the quota hunt permits. The
ing example of what conser- department plans to issue 250
vation can accomplish," said bull and 750 cow elk hunting
Tina Brunjes, big game pro- permits.
gram
coordinator
for
Kentucky Afield Outdoors:
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Jerky making tips: Every year
"A little more than a decade I look forward to. making deer
ago, Kentucky had no wild jerky. The scent of spicy
elk. Today, we have a large, marinade fills my kitchen as I
healthy herd that consistently thaw, cut, soak and dry, gradproduces quality animals that ually emptying my freezer
any hunter would be proud to full of deer meat. I beam like
take home."
a kid on Christmas morning
Kentucky
Fish
and . when I lift the top of the dehyWildt ife intends to issue drator, revealing tray after
I ,000 quota elk hunting per- tray of perfectly dried strips
of venison. I pack the cooled
into plastic bags with
various marinade labels, and
can't wait to give them to
friends, family and co-workers.
If I seem over-enthusiastic
about making jerky, it's probably because I can't cook. My
attempts have led to small
kitchen fires, burnt breakfast
pastries and even my Mom's
classic dinner-table comment,
"Well, at least we have a good
dessert."
My point is, if I can make
jerky, anyone can.
Entire books are written on
this subject, and there are
many ways to do it well. But
there are a few things I wish
I'd known when I started.
Through trial and error I've
learned to use a lot of meat,
clean it well, cut it consistently, marinade it for just a few
hours, and dry it longer than it
seems to need.
It takes a lot of deer meat
to make a small amount of
jerky. Ever heard the saying
that our bodies are mostly
water? The same is true of
deer. Ten pounds of venison
becomes about two pounds of
jerky after drying. So set
aside plenty of meat if you
plan to share. It's amazing
how quickly your jerky Will
disappear. People love this
stuff.
The cleaner your meat, the
better your jerky will taste.
je~ky
SIXTH ANNUAL
ALL-BLUEGRASSPREPS.,COM.
FOOTBALL TEAM
LOUISVILLE - Junior
Brittany Pittman scored 20
points, grabbed lO rebounds
I for a double-double and
blocked seven shots as the
. Morehead State women's bas• ketball team held New
Hampshire to 27 percent
shooting, and the Eagles
made a season high 13 threepointers m winning 73-46
over the Wildcats Monday in
the Downtown Marriott
Cardinal Classic. The Eagles
1 improved to 8-5 overall.
"Defensively we were outstanding. That's probably the
best defensive game we
played all year. In the first
half, we rebounded well, we
got open looks and made
them, and we got our transition game going and that was
the key," said Morehead State
Coach Mike Bradbury.
The Eagles opened up a
40-19 halftime lead shooting
1 41 percent in the opening 20
minutes. Pittmqn had 14
I
..
DEFENSE
DL - Mister Cobble, Central
DL- Trevor Foy, Saint Xavier
DL - Roy Philon, Bryan Station
DL- Kody Rosenhagen, Highlands
LB - Josh Carter, Fort Campbell
LB - lchiro Chiba, Oldham County
LB - Jordan Whiting, Trinity
LB - Ridge Wilson, Central
DB - Courtney Dalcourt, Franklin-Simpson
DB - Justin Green, Male
DB - D. J. Hall, Saint Xavier
DB- Yante Williams, Owensboro
Ke~tucky
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Thanks
to a change of venue, the
University of Kentucky football team was on firmer footing during Monday's practice
as the Wildcats continue
preparations for the AutoZone
Liberty Bowl.
UK practiced for two hours
and 10 minutes at mid-day on
the artificial surface at
Memphis University School.
Because of a torrential rain
Saturday night, the Wildcats
had slipped and lid in muddy
conditions at Rhodes College
during Suoday's practice,
proO?pting the change 'of site.
Monday's practice saw the
arrival of quarterbacks coach
Randy Sanders, who had
missed Sunday's workout
because of kidney stones.
"It's important to have
Randy here and preparing our
quarterbacks," Coach Rich
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jordan Whiting, Trinity
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jeff Marksberry, Simon Kenton
points and seven boards by
Candace Williams led the
the break. Overall, the Eagles' short-handed Wildcats, who
defensive showing was a sea- only dressed eight players,
son best for lowest opponent with 17 points and 16
field goal percentage. MSU rebounds. Amy Simpson
also ·forced UNH to shoot 3- scored 11. The Wildcats did
of- 18 from three-point range out-rebounded MSU 50-46.
Hamilton, Bozeman, and
while MSU was hitting 13-ofMartin staked MSU to a quick
37.
Pittman, who has 75 9-2 lead four minutes into the
blocks in 13 games this year, game with trifectas each. The
has 198 for her career and is Wildcats cut the lead to 9-7 at
now just eight blocks away the 15:02 mark, but the
from breaking Tasha Gales' Eagles went on a 13-4 run and
MSU career record of 205.
led 22-11 with 10:30 left in
MSU also got a near dou- the opening stanza. Later, a
ble-double by freshman 12-4 run - capped by a
Ashley Martin. She was 5-of- Pittman 15-footjumper- gave
8 from the field for the second MSU a 20-point lead (37-17)
consecutive night, scoring 15 with 2:03 remaining.
In the second half, the
points and also grabbing nine
rebounds. Sophomore Chynna Wildcats never got to within
Bozeman notched 15 points, less than 21 points, and
and junior Tiffany Hamilton MSU's largest lead was 31
had 12. Both Hamilton and (73-42) with less than three
Bozeman knocked down a minutes left in the contest.
For the game, the Eagles
quartet of treys apiece.
Courtney Lumpkin handed a shot 39 percent and had 15
learn high six assists as the floor mistakes. MSU forc~d
Eagles had 20 total assists on · 21 UNH turnovers and scored
16 points off those miscues.
25 field goals made.
prepares for East C arolina
TIMES STAFF REPORT
ATHLETES
ATH -Antonio Andrews, Fort Campbell
ATH- Jordan Aumiller, Boyle County
ATH - Tevin Barksdale, Bowling Green
ATH- Jamarielle Brown, Lone Oak
ATH - Austin C.o llinsworth, Highlands
ATH - Channing Fugate, Breathitt County
ATH- Shenard Holton, Warren East
ATH - Dominic Mainello, Beechwood
ATH- Zack McCarthy, Bullitt East
ATH- Scott Radcliff, Trinity
ATH- Chase Richardson, Johnson Central
ATH - Tyrrell Willis, Calloway County
in marinade for a few hours to
overnight, depending on how
strong you want the marinade
flavor. Turn the meat several
while
it
soaks.
times
Marinating too long can overwhelm the taste or lead to
mushy, stringy meat.
'
An oven works just fine for
jerky making, and many people prefer this method. I prefer a dehydrator. It takes a lot
of the guess-work out of the
process. I know exactly how
long it will take to dry a quarter-inch thick piece of venison, and I know that every
piece is drying at the same
temperature. Besides, making
jerky is messy, and I can
throw my dehydrator racks in
the dishwasher. I'd rather
dress a deer than chisel dried,
caked-on marinade out of my
oven.
Dry the jerky a bit longer
than it seems to need. The
jerky's surface should crack
when you bend it, but the
piece should not break apart.
Moisture will build up during
storage, and pulling it too
soon will result in sticky jerky
within a day.
For marinade recipes, storage tips and more, buy a good
jerky-making book or search
online. There's plenty of
information out there to create this convenient, high-protein snack. Best of all, even
the worst cook can make great
deer jerky.
Eagles top New Hampshire,
in Cardinal Classic
TIMES STAFF REPORT
OFFENSE
QB- Mike Thomas, Elizabethtown
RB - Deuce Finch, Saint Xavier
RB - Tim Phillips, Trinity
RB- Miles Simpson, Simon Kenton
WR - Chris Gohman, Elizabethtown
TE - Daniel Vogelsang, Lexington Catholic
QL"":JAdam Dempsey, Highlands
OL - Seth Harvey, Saint Xavier
OL - Robbie Logan, Raceland
OL - Samuel Simpson, Henry Clay
OL - Larry Warford, Madison Central
P/K - Monte Merrick, Bell County
Remove the whitish membrane, or 'silver seam', from
the outside of the meat, as
well as all the gristle and
sinew that you can cut off. If
you don't plan to make jerky
right away, wrap the meat
tightly in butcher paper and
freeze it, then move it to the
refrigerator a couple of days
before you're ready to begin.
Meat that is still partially
frozen is far easier to cut than
completely thawed meat.
I use only the large muscle
groups like hams and shoulders for jerky. Large sections
of meat are easier to cut and
dry more consistently than
smaller, more irregularly
shaped pieces. Save the small
cuts for stew or hambu,rger
meat, and the tenderloins for
steaks.
Be consistent in your cutting, making all strips the
same thickness. It's a pain to
remove jerky from the oven
or dehydrator in shifts, but
that's exactly what you'll be
doing if your meat isn't a uniform thickness.
If you like brittle jerky, cut
across the grain. If you want
chewier jerky, cut with the
grain. Some people prefer to
tum their venison into hamburger first, then use a jerky
gun to make uniform strips. I
prefer the texture of cut jerky,
but either method can yield
good results.
Soak the cut strips of meat
Brooks said. "It's good to
have him here. There may be
some down time for him in the
next day or so and I hope he
doesn't have too much more
pain."
During a post-practice
news conference~ Brooks
announced that sophomore
tailback Moncell Allen will
not participate in the bowl
game. The third-team tailback, Allen has rushed for 202
yards and one touchdown this
season while catching five
passes for 39 yards and one
TD. He also made 10 tackles
in special-teams action.
Official bowl activities
began Monday afternoon
when several UK players visited patients at St. Jude's
Children's Hospital. The welcome party for the Kentucky
and East Carolina teams will
be held Monday night. On
Tuesday, the Wildcats will
attend the official bowl Jun-
cheon, followed by practice.
The 50th edition of the
AutoZone Liberty Bowl will
be played Friday at 5 p.m. EST
(4 p.m. CST in Memphis) at
Liberty
Bowl
Memorial
Stadium. The game will be
televised by ESPN and also
will be carried on ESPN
Radio, the Bi,g Blue Sports
Network (radio) and on
ESPN360.com.
Catwalk, Memphis Style:
Kentucky fans are invited to
participate in "Cat Walk'' on
Friday by cheering the players
when they arrive at Liberty
Bowl Memorial Stadium.
·Fans should be at the stadium by .1 :45 p.m. Central time.
The team buses will arrive via
Mississippi Avenue and stop
where the avenue dead-ends
(press box side of the stadium). The players will walk
past Gate 4 and enter the South
Tunnel of the stadium.
[
East Kentucky Miners,
team up for free youth
c~mp
· Lady Blackcats fall to host Belfry
Jan.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
25- 10 in a crucial second
quarter en route to a 46-36
win.
Prestonsburg failed to
recover from the dismal second period.
The Lady Pirates, which
improved to 3-5, snapped a
two-game losing streak after
defeating Prestonsburg. Belfry
TIMES STAFF REPORT
BELFRY - Linsey Fields
PIKEVILLE- The East Kentucky Miners professional basketbatl organization and UNITE Pike turned in a double-double of
have teamed up in the fight agamst drugs. The Miners and UNITE Pike will co-host the inaugural 19 points and 18 rebounds
Shoot 3 tube Drug Free camp on Saturday. Jan. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pikeville YMCA. Free to Monday but it wasn't enough
children ages 5- 15, the camp will feature instruction from former University of Kentucky Wildcat to lead Prestonsburg past host
Wayne Turner, Miners fan favorite Jason McLeish, Coach Kevin Keathley and the rest of the East Belfry in the Mountain
Kentucky professional basketball team.
Schoolgirl C lassic. Belfry
"We invite everyone ages 5-15 out to the Pikeville YMCA for this free camp," said Keathley,! outscored the Lady Blackcats
an Eastern Kentucky native. "This is an excellent opportunity for young player~ . We look forward
to seeing everyone at the camp."
Food and rcfresh'ments will be provided during the Shoot 3 to be Drug Free camp.
CONTACT THE FLOYD COUNTY
The Miners are 6-0 in the 2008-09 season. East Kentucky features some of the top talent in
minor league basketball.
For more information on the Shoot 3 to be Drug Free camp, contact Leigh Ann Hughes via
Phone: 886·8506
phone at 213-5032.
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dropped games to host Boyd
County and Knott County
Central in this year's KFC
Shoot-Out.
The
Lady
Blackcats
dropped to 2-6 following the
loss. Alexis DeRossett and
Kristian Waugh added seven
points apiece for the Lady
Blackcats.
TIMES SPORTS DEPARTME~T
Fax: 886-3603
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
MILESTONE: 500 columns and counting •••
by RICK BENTLEY
TIMES COLUMNIST
This whole mess started up
again nearly 10 years ago
when I got a call from Rob
Herbst, who had just assumed
the role of sports editor of the
Pikeville paper.
"So Bentley," he said, in
that way of nearly yelling but
not quite raising his voice
Herbst had about him, "about
this column. You want to write
it for us or not."
You may notice the final
sentence isn't a question,
because with Herbst, it never
was. I mean, this is the guy
who once came by the college
gym after covering a ditferent
game because of the postgflme spread we offered at the
ti!ne. He walked by me grinning, never quite making eye
contact, and returned moments
later with a couple of sandwiches and some dessert as if
he'd been here all night.
The answer to his com-
mand, though, was an easy
one. Of course I wanted to
write it for "us," with the "us"
in this case being the paper for
which I'd started writing 10
years earlier. After a couple of
years off I'd returned to journalism. this time as a parttimer, writing for the paper in
Williamson because they'd
offered me the space.
When the News-Express
came calling, T was thrilled to
come home.
It was the same with this
paper. I'd always had a lot of
respect for The Floyd County
Times. Around the time I
c;tarted as sports editor in
Pikeville, Ed Taylor was in
charge in Prestonsburg.
Shortly before the Pikeville
paper called, I was offered
space in Floyd County. They
didn't have to ask twice. I
jumped at the chance.
And today, I join you for
the SOOth time since my
return.
I'd love to tell you that,
like my namesake Mr. Reilly,
all of them have been stellar,
but the truth is that's just not
the case. Some have been well
above average, but most have
not been worthy of the back
page of Sports Illustrated.
But they've all been written with passion. That much
I'm sure about.
Among those 500 columns
have been odes to state championships, a couple of national titles for our local colleges
and more than a few from
state championship tournaments all across the commonwealth.
Along the way we've met
pro baseball players, big-time
coaches and a few of my
friends in the media.
We've Laughed until we
cried and you comforted me
when I lost my friend Brad
Lockard and my brother within 32 days of each other five
years ago last summer.
Some of the times you've
read . Sometimes, I'm sure,
you've skipped me for a week
or two. There've been times
I've hoped you mad but knew
you probably didn't, times I
hoped you overlooked me but
could tell from my inbox you
hadn't, and times we've just
plain not been happy with
each other.
But in the end, we've made
it through.
And thank God we have.
Sometimes I feel like
could walk away from this
space, turn it over to someone
who follows the sports you're
most passionate about - high
school games in general and
basketball in specific - a little
closer than I'm able to do
these days.
But then something will
happen - something like the
Pikeville College bowling
team winning a national titleand I feel like I'm the right
person for the job.
That's the thing about this:
You can't do it very well if
you don't have a certain
amount of ego. I could be excitement that comes over
wrong about it, but I believe me.
It could be the fear that I'll
on those days when Belfry has
played for the football title or not be able to put together a:
Pikeville College was in the proper sentence. It could be
final four of the basketball, that I have absolutely no idea
tennis or bowling champi- 'what I should write about.
Or it could be the feeling
onships that I was absolutely
the right man in the right often have that the words I'm
comfortable using aren't adeplace.
Of course, I could be quate to tell someone's story
properly. That they deserve
wrong about that.
In the world of sports, 500 better than T can do.
But if it's ok with you, next
is a magical number. Until the
steroids era brought baseball week will start the downhill
to its knees, 500 home runs march toward 1,000 columns
meant you were a lock for and see how close we can get.
Cooperstown. In coaching,
There are a lot of stories
500 wins is a milestone few left untold. A lot of championships 'left to win. A lot of
achieve.
I'm not ready to claim my heartbreak to help soothe.
place in anybody's hall of
If it's ok with you , we'll try )
fame just yet. We have a long for another 500. Maybe by.
way to go before that happens. then, we'll have a few mo
But I can tell you that when I titles under our belt, a few
sit in front of my blank com- more trophies on the shelf, a
puter monitor on Wednesday few more athletes we've made
nights, wondering which feel good about themselves.
words to use to fi II it up,
In the end, after all, that's
there's always a little bit of why we do what we do.
EK Miners guard Mike Dean
joins rare 50-10 company
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - The East
Kentucky Miners have been
on the road to success the. past
three weeks, as they are now
6-0 in the CBAABA Inter-League
Challenge. Part of
the reason for that
success has been
the play of guard
Mike Dean. Dean,
a 2005 graduate of
Middle Tennessee
State, is currently
averaging 27 points
a game on an
incredible
63 .7percent shooting
from the field clip.
Dean started the
season slowly with
only 10 points in
the Miners opener. From
there, Dean would put up 31
and 30 points against the West
Virginia Blazers. After a 15
point output against the
Kentucky Bisons, Dean hit for
26 point against the West
Virginia Wild.
ln a game for the ages,
Dean followed his 26-point
performance with 50 points
and 10 assists against the
same Wild. Dean was an
on January 6, 2006.
What makes Dean's performance even more extraordinary is the fact that he became
just the sixth player since
1975 to score 50 points while
dishing out 10 assists
in a professional
game. Dean JOms
such
names
as
Michael Jordan and
LeBron James to
accomplish this feat
since 1975.
$5 Fridays: Each
of the East Kentucky
Miners' Friday games
throughout
the
remainder of the
2008-09 season will
be known as $5
MIKE DEAN
Fridays. A fan can
watch a Miners game
for only $5 thanks to
amazing 20 for 27 from the 'the new promotion from the
field and 7 for 9 from the free East Kentucky professional
throw line in 41 minutes. basketball
team
and
Dean's 50 points was the first Appalachian Wireless. Hot
50-point ou,tburst in the CBA dogs will also be $1 each on
since Jimmie "Snap" Hunter $5 Fridays.
had 50 points
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CHAMPIONSHIP FORM: The Adams Middle School boys' basketball team recently capture
the Cougar Classic title.
Knott County~Sportsplex
Upcoming Events Schedule
January 2-4: BCI Boys & Girls Winter Shootout
~anuary 10·11: EKBAIYBOA Boyy and Girls Tournament
January 17·18: EKBAIY'BOA Boys State Preview Tournament
January 30-February 1: BCI Boys and Girls State Qualifier
February 7-8: EKYA/YBOA JV Freshman
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in antique & gift
shop. Must have
appreciation of old
things & new things
& clean. Benefits
depending.
References
required, experience necessary.
Call 886-9995.
Sandy
Valley
Transportation
Services Inc. (
SVTS ) is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Part time or Full
time receptioni st.
Senior citizens welcome. Benefits for
eligible employees
include,
health,
dental, life, vision
insurance, retirement plan, credit
union, holiday, sick
and vacation days.
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write to SVTS at
Resource Court,
Prestonsburg, Ky
41653-7850 for an
application
for
employment and
more information.
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01/02
Experienced
ONLY
Tower
Climber needed for
local work. Job also
includes two way
radios and car kit
installs. Must have
valid
driver's
license and pass
drug
screening.
Must have references! Excellent
benefits Package
avajlable. Please
send resume to PO
BOlt
873,
Pr~stonsburg, Ky
41653.Call
8863181.
News paper route
aVailable.
From
Allen
to
Wh eelwright
$1,200 profit potential. Must be able to
be bonded. Call 1800-274-7355.
Drivers needed.
Apply in person at
Papa
Johns of
PrestonsbUJg. Call
606-886-2800.
Accountant/ Tax
preparer. Full time
position preparing
individual
taxes
and payroll. Job in
Prestonsburg and
we provide and
excellent
work
environment. Call
606-889-0100.
Post office Now
Hiring! Avg pay
$20/hr, $57klyr, incl
Fed
ben,
OT.
Placed
by
ADSOURCE not
affiliated w/ USPS
who hires. Call 1866-668-5257.
Miller Bros. Coal,
LLC is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Surface
Mine
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
Competitive salary
and benefits package.
Interested
applicants should
send their resume
in confidence to
1801 Watergap Rd
Prestonsburg
ky
41653.Phone
inquiries
not
accepted.
Found 2 lost dogs!
Brown in color.
Either pit bulls or
boxers. Found in
Wilson Creek at
Maytown. Call 2853362.
For sale: AKC register labs. Blonde &
Red. 2 boys and 2
girls. $300 each.
Call after 5:00 606437-0367 or 7944077 before 5:00.
Miscellaneous
HAY FOR SALE
Grass hay for sale.
Located
in
Georgetown, Ky.
$4.00 per bale if
picked up and
$4.50 per bale if
delivered.
Will
deliver
to
Prestonsburg area.
Call 502-316-5277.
For sale:
Eight
pair of American
Eagle jeans & 3
pair
of
Levis
Jeans. All jeans
worn
approximately 2- 3 times
only. They were
purchased a few
months ago. Size
34 x 30. $10 each
or all of them for
$100. If interested
call
226-5345.
Leave message if
no answer.
· NEEDED:
Part
time house cleaner.
Must be animal
friendly. 9 miles
outside
of
Prestosnburg.
Toward
Salyersville. Call
606-886-8761.
Rentals
APARTMENT
2 Br apartment for
rent. With stove
and fridge . Call
886-2504.
Town house apartment for rent. 2 br,
1
bath,
stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $350 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758
2 Br, townhouse for
rent. Located on 4
miles
from
Prestonsburg.
Hardwood flooring
with all amenities..
No HUD accepted.
Call 358-9483 or
794-9484
2 BR apartment
for rent. Located in
Prestonsburg.
$700 per month
includes utilities.
Also a 2 br house
avaliable at Martin
for rent .$500 mth
plus deposit. Call
794-0249.
Renovated apartments for rent.
location .
Good
Downtown Martin .
Furnished or unfurnished.
Reasonable rent.
Call
358-3072
MondaySat.
9am-6
between
pm.
Quik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood
floors , 2 1/2 bath,
garage, screened
in porch. Extremely
nice. $850 monthly
plus deposit. NO
HUD. Also a 1 br
apartment for rent.
With garage, hard
wood floors very
upscale.
$550
monthly. Call 606285-9639 ' 606434-6516 or 606226-i925.
APT FOR RENT
Branham
height Apt
Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
applications for
one bedroom
Handicap accessible Apt. rent is
based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
House for rent:
1,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
bath fully furnished.
All utilities. Located
on US23 between
Prestonsburg
&
Pikeville.
$795
deposit & $795
month. Call 606422-1862.
2 .BR Duplex for
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile
North
of
Prestonsburg. No
pets,
references
and
security
deposi't required.
Call 889-9747 or
886-9007.
Mobile Homes
Nice 2 br Mobile
home for rent.
Located
in
Prestonsburg Call
874-0875 or 2263207.
Need a home. No
down payment. 1877-310-2577.
Owner
must
sell !! Lot and 2br
and 2 bath SW.
Priced for quick'
sale. Call 859498-7725.
Financing available. Low monthly payments.
Priced to sell!!
3 br, 2 bath double wide. Owner
financing available. If you have
land we'll finance
you. Call to prequalify. Call 859498-7725.
Social security. Disability. If
you
have a
house
hold
income of more
than
$1500.00
We can get you
financed on a
N ew or Used
home. Call 859498-7725 to prequalify.
New
federal
lending program for
landowners.
No
Year
End
down payment & Clearance!!! 15
low monthly pay- Display
Houses
Model
ments. Complete homes released
improvement pack- for
immediate
ages available. Will sale ! Many with
For rent- 3 br also remove exist- furniture
packhouse located 3 ing homes. Call ages! Call for an
miles from down- '866-597-2083.
appointm ent. Call
town Prestonsburg
888-736-3332.
on Stephens Br/
Land I Home Cliff
Rd.
$600 owner
financed .
deposit.
month plus utilities. $350
LEGALS
For information call Flexible payment
367-1047 or 606- plan. Call 859-623886-2416 after 7
9404.
COMMONpm.
WEALTH
$0 down, no
OF KENTUCKY
For Rent : 3 br closing costs !
FLOYD
house
above We will put in a
CIRCUIT
Eastern. $500 per new home. Call
month
$500 276-679-11 00.
COURT
deposit plus utiliDIVISION No. II
ties. No pets no
Special
FHA
Case No.
hud. References Finance Program
08-CI-00717
required. Call after $0 Down if you own · Matthew Castle,
5:00 pm 606-358- land or use family
single
land. We own the
4515.
Petitioner
bank
your
vs.
For rent: 2 br, 1 approved.
Call
Clarenda T.
bath
house. 606-474-6380.
Bailey/decease
Located at Martin.
LOTS FOR
$ 500 month plus
d ; and tbe
Dwale
$500 deposit. Call RENT
unknown heirs
478-5139 or 791- Mobile home Park.
of Clarenda T.
off US 23 near
9992.
Bailey;
Prestonsburg. Nice
OmaT.
Nice 4 br, 2 bath queit community.
Johnson/
house for rent. No Restrictions apply.
deceased and
smokers, no pets. 606-377-2357
the
Call 438-6104.
unknown heirs
Layaway Now
For Spring!
Santa Says,
"Ho Ho Ho,
Home for the Holidays!!"
Move in by December 31. 2008
Get your 1st Month Rent FREE!
m.= Security Deposit to be paid In full.
1~
Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.
'-'
is seeking candidates for
Rent Includes water, sewer, garbage pickup
Laundry Room on site
PRN Pharmacists
Call Jeanie at 606-886-0039
at
F . . "' Family Pharmacy - Salyersville
.lud Creek Clinic Pharmacy - Grethel
S•• ;by Valley Clinic Pharmacy- Pikeville
Equal Housing Opportunity
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Speech Language
Pathologist
McDov.-ell ARH Hospital has on 1rnmediate
openi ng fo r a Speech language
Pathologist.
Please opply online ot vvww.orhorg or
ser.d resume to Debbie Fugo~e 100 Airport
Gordens Rood, 1-iozord, K.Y
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, Prestonsburg.
Computerized
learning centers offer
sociaUeducational 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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of Oma T.
Johnson;
Arizona T.
Isaac/deceased
and the
unknown heirs
of Arizona T.
Isaac;
Hager Thornsbury/deceased
and the
unknown heirs
of Hager
Thornsbury;
and
Floyd County,
Kentucky
Respondents
NOTICE OF
COMMISSIONER' S SALE
BY VIRTUE OF
Amended Findings
of
Fact,
of
Conclusions
Law, Judgment and
Order of the Floyd
Circuit
Court,
entered on the 1Oth
of
November,
2008, in the Floyd
Circuit Court, in. the
above
styled
action, 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
15th
day
of
January, 2009, at
the hour of 9:30
a.m., the following
described surface
property, located
and lying in Floyd
County, Kentucky,
and more particularly de-scribed as
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Position Offers
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Mileage reimbursement
M ail, fax or email resume to:
Big Sandy Health Care, Inc.
1709 KY Route 321, S uite 3
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Fax: (606) 886-8548
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APPLICATIONS BEING
ACCEPTED FOR
1-BEDROOM
APARTMENTS FOR
PERSONS
62 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, TOO: 1-8()().
648-6056 or 711, 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, rell·
glon, sex, national origin, age, ~
familial status or
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the center of said
right hand fork as it
meanders to the
head of same;
thence a straight
line to a large rock
on top of the point
between
Reed
Branch and Beaver
Creek;
thence
down the point;
said beech being
marked with a knife
mark on the sides;
there also being a
large hole about
three feet from
ground on Beaver
Creek side of said
beech; thence turning to the (ight and
leaving the point a
straight line down
the hill toward
Reed Branch to the
beginning.
Being the same
land conveyed to
Marline Burchett
Elizabeth
from
Walker and Clifford
Walker by deed
dated January 30,
2007, and recorded
in Deed Book 532,
Page 252, records
of the Floyd County
Court
Clerk's
Office.
Being the same
land conveyed to
Marline Burchett
from Anna Doner
by deed dated
January 31, 2007
and recorded i
Deed Book 532,
Page 260, records
of the Floyd County
Clerk's
Court
Office.
Being the same
land conveyed to
Marline Burchett
follows:
A certain tract or
parcel of land, lying
in Floyd County,
Kentucky,
on
waters of Beaver
Creek, containi ng
seven acres more
or less.
Being the small
tract of land on
right hand fork or
Reed Branch a tributary
of
Right
Beaver Creek and
on the right hand
side of said branch;
beginning at an elm
standing on right
bank of branch
about 65 feet up
said branch from
Morgan Patton's
barn; thence up
center
of
said
branch with meanders thereof to a
point in said branch
where road that
runs up branch
come into branch ;
thence turning to
the right about five
feet to some small
willows on right
bank of branch;
thence up right
bank of branch to
small elm in upper
side of road where
road comes out of
branch; thence with
upper side of road
a straight line to a
stake in the center
of the first right
hand fork of said
branch; said stake
being about twenty
feet below a large
bunch of apple tree
sprouts;
thence
turning to the right
and running with
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Applications available at 1184 South
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
PREMIER ELKHORN
COAL COMPANY
Myra, KY
is now accepting applications for
the following position:
Survey Instrument Person with minimum of 3 years surveying experience.
Technical training in drafting and/or
surveying preferred. KY Undergrourtd
Mine Certification required.
Applicants will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
�A12 •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
from Nancy Walker
by
deed
dated
February 5, 2007,
and recorded in
Deed Book 532,
Page 256, records
of the Floyd County
Court Clerk's Office. ·
~eing the same
land conveyed to
Burchett
Marline
from Myra Slate by
deed
dated
February 2007, and
recorded in Deed
Book 532, Page
256, records of the
Floyd County Court
Clerk's Office.
Being the same
land conveyed to
Marline
Burchett
from Rose Isaac
and Graner Isaac,
by
deed
dated
February 2007, and
r~corded in Deed
BQok 532, Page
244, records of the
Floyd County Court
Clerk's Office.
Being the same
property conveyed
to Matthew Castle
31, 2008
from
Marline
Burchett
by
Quitclaim
Deed
dated
February
2007 and appearing
of record in Deed
Book 532, Page
268, in the office of
the Floyd County
Clerk.
As a further reference , see deed to
Cecil Thornsbury
and Linda Thornsbury, his wife from
Harvey Jr. Johnson
and Oma Johnson,
by
deed
dated
September
20, ·
1954 and recorded
in Deed Book 157,
Page 406, records
of the Floyd County
Court Clerk's Office.
As a further reference , see Affidavit
of Descent of Cecil
Thornsberry recorded in Deed Book
531, Page 469,
records of the Floyd
County Court Clerk;
and Affidavit of
Descent of Linda
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Thornsberry recorded in Deed Book
531 , Page 470,
records of the Rloyd
County Court Clerk.
Terms of Sale:
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the PlaintiH,
shall either pay
cash or 10% of purchase price, with
the
balance
on
credit for thirty (30)
days.
(b) The successful bidder shall be
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.
(c) 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, pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
2410
or
KRS
426.530.
(d) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay
all Floyd County,
Kentucky, real property taxes for the
y'ear 2007, 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.
(e) If the successful bidder is a party
to
this
action,
he/she shall be
Deals on
Wheels
given credit on the
balance of the purchase .price to the
extent of his/her.
ownership interest
the
above
in
described real property, subject to payment of sufficient
funds to satisfy the
costs of sale and
for
the
Master
Commissioner.
Any announcements made on
date of sale take
precedence
over
printed matter contained herein.
Hon. William S.
Kendrick,
Floyd County
Master
Commissioner
Plaintiff
vs.
Robert Jaime
Thelma Jaime,
et al.
Defendants
NOTICE OF
COMMISSIONER'S SALE
Thursday, the 15th
day of January,
2009, at the hour
of 9:00 a.m., the
following described
real estate, lying
in Floyd County,
Kentucky, and more
particularly
deBY VIRTUE OF scribed as follows:
Parcel No.:
Findings of Fact,
036-1 0-01-004.00
Judgment,
and
Legal Description: .
Order of Sale, referThe
following
ring
to
Master
Commissioner of described property,
the Floyd Circuit located in Floyd
Court, entered on County, Kentucky,
the 17th day of to-wit:
A certain tract of
November, 2008, in
the Floyd Circuit parcel of land, lying
Court, in the above in Floyd County,
styled action, in the Kentucky, on the
principal sum of Waters of Spurlock
$59,700.68, togeth-• Creek, and being
particularly
er with interest, more
COMMONcosts and fees, I described as folWEALTH
shall proceed to lows:
Being
Lot
OF
offer for sale at the
KENTUCKY
Old Floyd County Number 4, of Hall
Howell
FLOYD
Courthouse Door, and
Central Developing recordCIRCUIT COURT South
Avenue, Prestons- ed in Map File
DIVISION II
burg,
Kentucky, Number 541 , on
C.A. No.
(behind the new June 1983, in the
08-CI-00165
County Office of the Floyd
Deutsche Bank Floyd
Justice Center), to County Court Clerk.
National Trust
Being the same
the highest bidder,
Company
property
conveyed
at
public
auction,
on
as trustee
.-----------------------,
PUBLIC NOTICE
Send a photo with description, along with check or money order,
or credit card, for only $50, and your Deals on Wheels
will continue to run until Sold.
Contact: Donnetta Mullins, 606-886-8506, today, or mail to
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
The Housing Authority of Prestonsburg does not discriminate
in admission or access to, or treatment of, or employment in
subsidized housing on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or familial status.
Telephone: (606) 886-2717
800-648-6056 (For Hearing Impaired)
The Housihg Authority of Prestonsburg has decent, affordable
rental housing located in the Prestonsburg area for all
qualified applicants. Rent is based on income.
For more information, please call (606) 886-2717 or (606)
886-6423, or stop by the offices located in the complexes at
Green Acres, North Lake Drive, and Dixie in the GableRoberts Addition, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
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hitch, ladder rack,
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power windows
and steering.
$12,500.00
Surplus Property
Furniture and related items
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
The Floyd County Board of Education is now receiving
sealed bids for surplus property including, but not limited to
desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, book shelves and various other items. The items are located at the oki
Prestonsburg Elementaty, 236 · North Lake Drive,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653. To receive bid forms, submit bids,
and/or obtain copies of a complete listing of items declared
surplus, contact Mike Robinson prior to the time and date
specified for bid. opening by phone at 606-874-2435 ext.
5203, by e-mail at mike.robinson@floyd.kyschools.us or by
mail at:
Floyd County Board of Education,
Maintenance Department
23 Martin Street
Allen, KY 41653
Bids must be mailed or delivered to address listed above.
All enveljopes must be sealed and clearly be marked on the
outside of the envelope, "Surplus Property." Bids will be
accepted unti11 :00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Thursday,
January 15, 2009, at the Maintenance Buidling, located at
the contact address listed above. All bids must be received
by the time designated in the invitation, and none will be
considered thereafter. The Board of Education cannot
assume the responsibility for any delay as a result of failure
of the mails to deliver the bids on time. Bids will be opened
and read at the time and location stated above. You are
invited to be present at the bid opening. Items are to be
awarded to the highest bidder(s) meeting all specifications
and conditions, and subject to all other provisions of the
invitation to bid, an a per item basis, on a group basis, or on
a total basis, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest
of the Board of Education. Bids are scheduled to be awarded at the board meeting held at 6:30 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, January 26, 2009, at May Valley
Elementary School, 401 Stephens Branch Road, Martin,
KY 41649.
Open Road Auto
886-9220
Open Road Auto
886-9220
886-9220
2004 Ford
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2005 Dodge
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$10,800.00.
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$19,300. Local, 1-owner,
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& out, charcoal in color.
$9,999.00. NADA price
$12,000. Local, 1-owner,
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606-886-1922
606-434-5551
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NOTICE
(OF FINAL SETTLEMENT)
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
COUNTY OF FLOYD ... SCT
I, Douglas Ray Hall, Clerk of the Floyd District 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 January 31st, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Settlement Case Number
Estate Of:
Fiduciary
Date Filed
Martin Thomas. Hicks
Johnathan Shepherd
Tom Ed Music
Vanidan Ferrell Jr.
Thomas Ray Meade
Charles B. Hom
Lou Ann Hutchinson
Randall Hall
Donald R. Daniels II
Franklin Buskirk
Karla Conley
Robert E. Griffith
Alberta Turner
Julie Case
Tessie Bryant
Claude C. Osborne &
Virginia lijhitt
Marie Samons
Patricia Shepherd
Hope Blackburn
Ada Lou Hall
Patricia A. Miller
Danny C. Johnson &
Wanda M. Little
Edgle Moore Jr.
Dorothy Slone
Cathy Steffey
Herbert Gary Wright
Trudy Hall
Linda Little
Paul Jarrell
Kathryn Spurlock
Gary L. Perry
11-19-08
11-19-08
11-20-08
11-20-08
11-24-08
11-24-08
11-24-08
11-26-08
11-26·08
11-25-08
12·01·08
12·02-08
12·03·08
12·03·08
12-04-08
12·04·08
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
06-P-239
06-P-300
06-P-363
06-P-216
07-P-279
06-P-368
06-P-306
08-P-391
06-P-334
06-P-383
08-P-207
06-P-376
06-P-232
06-P·319
06-P-284
06-P·265
Elmer Slone
Marie Shepherd
Dorcus Montgomery
Linda C. Ferrell
Justine Meade
Celia B. Hom
Eugene R. Hutchinson
James Hall
Ruth Yvonne Daniels
Virginia Buskirk
Buford Conley
Lorene S. Griffith
Malta Akers Howell
Milford Case
Soley Bryant
Theodore R. DeRossett
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
06-P-259
07-P-4 ,
06-P-188
06-P-303
08-P·218
06·P·357
John B. Sammons
Clifford P. Childers
Curtis Blackburn
Tony Hall
Willie "Bear'' Little
Willia Faye Johnson
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
Final
06-P-209
06-P-361
06·P·218
07-P-126
06-P-316
08-P-227
06·P·342
08·P-213
06·P-79
Edgle Moore
Elmer Slone
Bill Woods, Jr.
Gary Lee Wright
Ruby N. Hall
William R. Little
Lassie Hart
Gracie Kilburn
lvel Okel Perry
12-04·08
12·04·08
12-03·08
12·05·08
12·05·08
12·08·08
12-08-08
12·09·08
12·09·08
11-26-08
12-15·08
12·16-08
12·17·08
12·18·08
12·19·08
to Robert Jaime and
Thelma Jaime, husband and wife , by
virtue of a deed
from Robert Jaime.
and Thelma
K.
Jaime fka Thelma
K. Fife, husband
and wife, dated
December
15,
2003, filed January
15, 2004, recorded
in Deed Book, 494,
Page 662, County
Clerk's Office, Floyd
qounty, Kentucky.
Parcel
#036-1 0-01-004.00
CaProperty
Address: 708 Jim
Potter Branch,
Prestonsburg,
KY 41653
Subject to all
restrictions, conditions and covenants
and to all legal highways and easements.
Commonly known
as: 708 Jim Potter
Branch, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Terms of Sale:
(a) At the time of
sale, the successful
bidder, if the other
than the Plaintiff,
shall either pay
cash or ~0% of purchase price, with
the balance on
credit for thirty (30)
days.
(b) The successful bidder shall be
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.
(c) 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, pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
2410
or
KRS
426.530.
(d) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
city and county ad
valorem taxes for
the year 2008, and
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Prestonsburg Housing Authority
would like to remind anyone who may
be making excavations near or on the
Housing Authority property, that it is
necessary to report to the Housing
Authority before doing any work and to
report any incidence of gas odor in the
Housing Authority community.
Phone numbers to contact:
Prestonsburg Housing Authority
(606) 886-2717-Daytime, 8:30 - 4:30
After Hours:
(606)226-2353 or (606) 226-2363
Invitation to Bid
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LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
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.
Attorney
Fiduciary
Date of Appointment
Case Number
Estate Of:
Anthony C. Davis
Darrin Dock Reynolds
11-24-08
08-P·439
Dock Reynolds, Jr.
Betty Porter
1-24-08
08-P·440
Joe Wallen
Ernestine Watkins
11-26-08
08-P-443
Ralph J. Watkins
Clyde Combs Jr.
Lois Jean Jarrell
12·01-08
08·P-444
John Irwin Jarrell
12-01-08 Guardianship 08-P-445
Guardian: Frankie George In Re: Haley N. George:
In Re: Michael B. George
12-01-08
08-P-446
'Guardian: Frankie Gorge
JoAnn
Joseph
12-02·08
08·P-447
Frank Prater
Merlene Jo Dingus
12·01-08
08·P-448
Frank Martin Jr.
12·02-08
08·P·449
Imogene Burchett Caldwell Jim Caldwell & Judy Curnutte Anthony Craig Davis
Pamela Sue Dutton
12-04·08
08·P·451
Anna Lou Patton
Roma Tuttle
Dwight S. Marshall
12·01-08
08·P-452
Aaron Tuttle
Pansy
Johnson
Stanley
Daniel
P. Stratton
12·05·08
08-P·454
Willard Stanley
Pluma Branham & Eulene Ratliff
12-08·08
08-P-456
Cecelia Hamilton
James D. Adams II
12-08·08
08·P-457
James Douglas Adams
Katie
Cordial, Donna Ray, and David Hamilton
12·10·08
08-P-458
Evelyn Hamillon
In Re:
Guardianship
Guardian:
Daniel Joseph Belcher
01-P·249
Temphra Williams Collins
12·04·08
Kevin P. Keene
Georgia Keathley
08-P-461
Chester
Keathley
12·11-08
Aubrey Odell
08-P-453
Jimmi Odell
12-18-08
Stewart R. Horne
08-P-460
Lorena E. B. Horne
12·10·08
Donald
Steven Hughes
08-P-462
Ruby
Lafaye
Hughes
12-11-08
08-P-463
Edna DeRossett Hammons Carol Holbrook
12·13·08
Paul E. Robinson
08-P-464
Eula M. Robinson
12·13-08
Arnold Turner, Jr.
Denise Stephens
08-P-465
Denver
Osborne
12·15·08
Patty
Ann
Justice
08-P-466
Aaron Justice
12-15-08
Bruce R. Bentley
Guardian: Glenda Ray
08-P-467
In re: Ronsheena Ray
12·15·08
Larry Slone
08-P-470
Ida M. Pritchard
12-18·08
Keith Bartley
Mattie Donta
07-P-134
James Edward Donta
12·15·08
Mae
Meredith
08-P-469
Amanda
Ellen
Miller
12-22·08
Melinda Gayheart
08-P-472
Brenda Faye Newsome
12-22-08
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
+
all
subsequent
years which are not
yet . due
and
payable. Any and
all delinquent city
and county ad val·
orem taxes will be
paid from the sale
proceeds.
(e) 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.
Hon. William S.
Kendrick,
Floyd Master
Commissioner
COMMON- ·
WEALTH
OF KENTUCKY
FLOYD
CIRCUIT
COURT
DIVISION I
C.A. No. 08-CI00384
First
Commonwealth
Bank
Plaintiff
vs.
Mabel Irene
Tuttle, et al.
Defendants
NOTICE OF
COMMISSIONER'S SALE
BY VIRTUE OF
Findings of Fact,
Judgment,
and
Order of Sale,
referring to Master
Commissioner of
the Floyd Circuit
Court, entered on
the 19th day of
November, 2008, in
the Floyd Circuit
Court, in the above
· styled action, in the
principal sum of
$5,275.36, 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 15th
day of January,
2009, at the hour of
9:15 a.m., the following described
real estate, lying in
Floyd
County,
and
.Kentucky,
more particularly
described as follows:
Said real property
is located in Floyd
County, Kentucky,
being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a
under
calvert
Kentucky
State
Highway and with
the line of J.M. &
Rosa Stumbo up
the branch approximately 70 feet to
within 10 feet of
Barn.
Thence
approximately 60
feet to the back of
building;
thence
approximately 70
feet to Kentucky
State
Highway;
thence with said
Highway back to
place of beginning,
so as to include all
inside this boundary.
Being the same
property conveyed
to Irene Tuttle (aka
Mabel Irene Tuttle)
from Russell Moore
and Goldie Moore,
his wife by Deed
dated June 14,
1963, of record in
Deed Book 182,
Page 575, 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 20°(o of
purchase
pnce,
with the balance on
credit for thirty (30)
days.
(b) The successful
bidder shall be
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.
(c) The property
shall be sold subject to any easements and restrictions of record in
the Floyd County
Clerk's Office, and
of
such
right
redemption as may
exist in favor of the
United States of
America and/or the
record
owners
thereof, pursuant to
28 u.s.c. 2410 or
KRS 426.530.
(d) The purchaser
shall be required to
assume and pay all
city and county ad
valorem taxes for
the year 2008, and
all
subsequent
years which are not
yet
due
and
payable. Any a~d
all delinquent c1ty
and county ad valorem taxes will be
paid from the sale
proceeds.
(e) 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.
Hon. William S.
Kendrick,
Floyd Master
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY
FLOYD
CIRCUIT
COURT
DIVISION NO.
II
Case No. 04CI-00818
Rosemary Hatl
Plaintiff
Weiss Supply
Co.) ·
Defendants
NOTICE OF
COMMISSIONER'S SALE
Ed Hall of record at
Deed Book 499,
Page 576, and
deed from Parilee
Hall to Rosemary
Hall
datei!l
K.
October 6, 2003,
and of record at
Deed Book 491,
Page 429, all in the
office of the Floyd
County Clerk.
BY VIRTUE OF
Amended Findings
of
Fact,
of
Conclusions
Law, Judgment and
Order of the Floyd
Terms of Sale:
Circuit
Court,
(a) At the time of
enered on the 26th
sale, the successday of Novembe(, ful bidder, if the
2008, in the Floyd other than
the
Circuit Court, in the Plaintiff, shall either
above-styled pay cash or 10°(o of
action, 1 shall pro- purchase
pnce,
ceed to offer for with the balance on
sale at the Old credit for thirty (30)
Floyd
County days.
Courthouse Door,
(b) The successSouth
Central ful bidder shall be
Avenue,
required to execute
Prestonsburg,
a bond with good
Kentucky, (behind surety thereon for
the new Floyd the unpaid purcounty
Justice
chase price of said
Center) to the high- property, if any,
est bidder, at public
bearing interest at
auctio.n,
on the rate of twelve
Thursday, the 15th percent (12%) per
day of January,
annum, from the
2009, at the hour of
date of sale until
9:45 a.m., the fol- paid, having the
lowing described
force and effect of
surface property,
a Judgment. .
located and lying in
(c) The property
Floyd
County,
shall be sold subKentucky,
and
ject to any easemore particularly
ments and restncdescribed as fol- tions of record in
lows:
the . Floyd County
Being a certain
Clerk's Office, and
tract or parcel of such
right
of
land, located and
redemption as may
lying in Melvin on exist in favor of the
Left Beaver Creek, United States of
in Floyd County, America and/or the
Kentucky,
and record
owners
more particularly thereof, pursuant to
bounded
and 28 u.s.c. 24 i 0 or
described as folKRS 426.530.
lows:
(d) The purchaser
On the east · by shall be required to
the lands of Andy assume and pay all
Little Hei~s; on the
Floyd
County,
north by the lands Kentucky,
real
of H.A. Johnson;
property taxes for
on the west by the the year 2007, and
C&O
Railway all
subsequent
Company.
years which are not
By deed dated
yet
due
and
September
17, payable. Any and
1973, and of record all delinquent Floyd
at Deed Book 491, County, Ketucky,
Page 94, in the real estate taxes
office of the Floyd
will be paid from
county Clerk, as
the sale proceeds.
more particularly
(e) If the successdescribed above, ful bidder is a party
. Marie Dermis, et al. • to' tliis
action,
conveyed to M.G. he/she shall be
Hall and Mary Hall given credit on the
the
abovebalance of the purdescribed
real chase price to the
property. Also see extent of his/her
affidavit of descent ownership interest
-of M.G. Hall of in
the
above
record at Deed described
real
Book 407, Page property, subject to
120, and affidavit of
payment of su~l
descent of Mary cient funds to satisHall of record at fy the costs of sale
Deed Book 407. and for the master
Page 118, Will of commissioner.
Charles L. Hall of
Any announcerecord at Will Book ments made on
H, Page 482, Will date of sale take
of Glennis Hall of precedence over
record at Will Book printed matter conY, Page 543, affi- tained herein.
davit of descent of
Han. William S.
Kendrick
Floyd County
Community & rechmcal College
·
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
. .
d
. . and direction for adrruss10ns, records an
Example of duties: Provid~ direct _supe;'JSI~n .
d enforcing graduation requirements,
registration, responsible for mterp~etmg, a:::ti~~~~~ ~:Osfer credit, assessing of tuition ~d
enrollment proce~s, ~rade processmg, ev d securit of student academic records, responsible
fees, course substitutiOns_ and accuracy an olicie~ for admissions, registration and records,
for interpreting, developmg and enforc~ngdp. ·ons records and registration and serves as a
responsible for overseeing the budget o a mRISSI . e'ments· Master's degree (Guidance and
P
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three years of related expenence or equiv en .
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER
Master
Commissioner
NOTICE OF
BOND
RELEASE
In accordance
with the provisions
of KAR 350.093,
notice is hereby
given that AEP
Kentucky
Coal,
L.L.C.,
251 B
Tollage
Creek,
Pikeville,
KY
41501, has applied
for Phase II and Ill
release on Permit
Number 877-5023,
Increment
#1,
which was last
issued on 12/4/01.
The
application
covers an area of
approximately
10.78
surface
acres, of whi<?h
8.02 acres have
been overlapped
by Frasure Creek
Mining, L.L.C. and
198.72 undisturbed
underground
acres, for a total of
209.50 acres. The
operation is located
2.6 miles south of
David in Magoffin
county. The permit
area is approximately 1 .0 mile
southeast . from
State Route 7's
junction
with
Brushy
Fork
County Road, and
located 1.0 mile
southeast of the
confluence
of
Brush Fork and the
Licking River. The
operation is located
on
the
David
U.S.G.S. 7 1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The latitude is
37Q33'33".
The
is
Longitude
822 54'19".
The bond now in
effect for 877-5023,
Increment #1, is
$23,000. All the
remaining
bond
amount is being
for
requested
release.
Reclamation work
performed
includes, grading
and seeding, completed on July 15,
2004, and tree
planting, completed oii December 7,
2005.
Written comments, objections
and requests for
public hearing or
informal
conference must be filed
with the Director,
Division of Field
Services,
#2
Hollow,
Hudson
u .S. 127 South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601,
by February 9,
2009.
A public hearing
on the application
has been scheduled for 9;00 a.m.,
February 11, 2009,
at the Department
for
Natural
Resources Floyd
County Regional
Office, 3140 South
Lake Drive, Suite 6,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653.
The hearing will
be cancelled if no
request for a hearing or informal conference is received
by February 9,
2009.
NOTICE OF
BLASTING
SCHEDULE
APPLICATION
NUMBER
898-0771
In
accordance
with the provisions
of 405 KAR 16:120,
section 3, notice is
hereby given ·that
Dusty
Diamond
Inc.,
Company,
7000 Highbridge
Road, Fayetteville,
New York 13066,
(304) . 549-1845,
proposes the following
blasting
The
schedule.
blasting site consists of approximately 15.0 acres
located
approximately 5. 7 miles
southwest · of
Pikeville and is situated in both Pike
and
Floyd
Counties,
Kentucky.
The
area is located
along KY Route
3416 approximately 4.6 miles southwest from the junction of KY Route
3416 and KY Route
1426 and is located
on Island Creek at
Latitude 37E25'16"
and
Longitude
82E35'54".
Detonations
of
explosives are proposed to occur
daily, sunrise to
sunset,
from
December
31,
2008 to December
31, 2009.
signal will consist
of a prolonged
blast sounded on a
siren
following
inspection of the
blast site. All roads
leading to or near
the
blast
site
(including publ~c
roads) will remam
closed until the all
clear signal
is
given. The all clear
signal will not be
sounded until the
area has been
inspected after t.he
blast. These Signals will be audible
over a minimum
distance of one half
mile from the blast
site. Events which
could lead to blasting at times other
than
scheduled
include but are not
limited to rain, lightening, or other
atmospheric conditions which involve
personnel, operc;ttional, or public
safety.
If conditions occur that
require blasting at
times other than
normally
the
scheduled blasting
hours (sunrise to ·
sunset), the audisignals
ble
described above
will be used to warn
the public of the
blasting activity.
31 2008 • ·A13
hour of 2:30 p.m,,
or as soon thereafter as same can
be heard before the
County
Floyd
Judge/Executive at
the Floyd County
Justice Center, 2nd
in
floor,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky.
The
Floyd
County
Judge/Executive
shall hear evidence
in support of or in
opposition to the
granting of the permit.
HON. KEITH
BARTLEY
FLOYD COUNTY
ATTORNEY
PUBLIC
NOTICE
Pursuant to KRS
231.040, application for a permit to
operate a place of
entertainment, has
been made by
Thomas G. McNeil.
The name of the
proposed business
of entertainment is
Eight Ball. The
nature of the business will be Pool
Tables and Video
M a c h i n e s '.
Pursuant to KRS
231.070, the Floyd
county
Attorney
shall
investigate
whether the applicant lacks good
' PUBLIC
moral character, or
NOTICE
whether the appli-,
Pursuant to KRS cant will obey the
231.040, applica- laws
of
the
tion for a permit' to Commonwealth ·in
operate a place of the operation of the
entertainment, has business,
or
been made by whether the appliChris McKinney. cant within the last
The name of the two '(2) years prior
proposed business to the date of filing
of entertainment is the application has
Seasons' Inn. The been convicted in
nature of the busi- Kentucky of mainness will be Live taining a public nuiMusic, Restaurant sance. Pursuant to
and
Motel.
KRS 231 .080, any
Pursuant to KRS person desiring to
231.070, the Floyd oppose the permits
Entry to the blast- County Attorney shall file with the
investigate county Clerk, no
ing area will be reg- shall
ulated by signs and whether the appli- later than Janu~ry
barriers. An autho- cant lacks good 22, 2009, in writing, 1
that
rized company rep- moral character, or allegations
resentative (flag- whether the appli- show cause as to
man) will prohibit cant will obey the why the application
of
the shall not be grantaccess
within laws
1,000 feet of the Commonwealth in ed. Said written
blasting area by the operation of the information shall be
or signed, dated and
unauthorized per- business,
whether
the
applireflect the current
sons at least ten
minutes prior to cant, within the last address of said
each detonation. two (2) years prior person providing
,
After personnel are to the date of filing the information.
Pursuant to KRS
cleared from the the application has
area, a pre-detona- been convicted in 231 .080, a hearing
tion warning con- Kentucky of main- has been sche~- .
sisting of a one taining a public nui- uled for January
minute series of sance. Pursuant to 22 ' 2009, at the I
long blasts on a .KRS 231.080, any hour of 2:30 p.m.,
siren will be given person desiring to or as soon therefive minutes prior to oppose the permits after as same can
the
blast. shall file with the be heard before the '
County
Immediately prior county Clerk, no Floyd
to detonation, a later than January Judge/Executive l:it ,
signal will be given 22, 2009, in-writing, the Floyd County
that Justice Center, 2nd
consisting of a one allegations
in
minute series of show cause as to floor,
short blasts on a why the application Prestonsburg,
The
siren. The all clear shall not be grant- Kentucky.
ed. Said written Floyd
County
information shall be Judge/Executive
signed , dated and shall hear evidence
American Heart •
reflect the current in support of or in
Associatiqn.
address of said opposition to the
person proviqing granting of the perthe information.
mit.
Pursuant to KRS .
HON.
KEITH
231 .080, a hearing BARTLEY
has been schedFLOYD COUNTY
uled for January
ATTORNEY
.P:::>A
22, 2009, at the
Ed~~tion S~ialis~ (C~t Pr::f:r;:,~eman leadership, promote
Example of duties: Teach rrurung elect;n~Ity, ":~n th%~ollege and coal industry. Minimum
Kentucky Coal Academy and se~e as a li~son
must ssess a current electrical card and a
Requirements: Underground mmm~ ~ertJ~cat:Ion, rtifiration smface mining certification and
high school diploma or equivalent. Mmm~ .orem~~e • $2 735 00
mine emergency technician preferred. Mirumum
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Student~ff:.~rs
SSIS
1 in for financial aid, calculate award
Example of duties: Detennine ehgibili~ of students af~~o;s and other documents; detennine
amounts process verifications, recalculatiOns, lo~ app ~ter work with technical and high school
and
the Return to Title IV ?f
aid,available; remain current and k:nowlcounselors to inform stud~nts of v~ous t~pe 1 . fmancial aid programs to srudents, instructors,
edgeable in financial affrurs to advise an dexp am ts or forms for outside agencies and serve as
counselors and colleagues and compl~te U:~~e~rements: Associate degree (related field) and
receptionist for InformatiOn an:a. Minim . al ~ Minimum Monthly Salary: $2,208.00
one year of related work expenence or eqmv en .
,
com~lete
smden:so~~n::al
Interactive TV Facilitator
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Residential & Commercial
Electrical Services
Home Improvements and Repairs
4().ft. Bucket Truck and
Bobcat for Hire
LICENSED and INSURED
Free Estimates • Reliabfe
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.
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Example of dutiesv Provide techmcal support m e agement systems train IT staff on features
students, train faculty, s~ and students on cours:n and rovide technical support for meetings
of distance learnin? eq_mpment wh~n ~e~deg~:nland e!emal), maintain inventory of supplies
e IT de artment as needed and other dunes as
and trainings held !n distanc_e le~ng a s
for distance leammg, prov_Ide assJstanAce to_! degree ~related field) and six months of related
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assign . .
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work expenence or equtv en .
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lications
are
available
at
Blg Sandy ommu. Y
Procedure for staff positions: Forma app
Johnson Administration B utldmg,
m:
Resou~ce\one· (606) 886-7370, or the web:
Room 110, via email: jackie.cecll@~ctcs.edu, s~~: Jic~tion.pdf. Applicants must subhttp'//www.kctcs.edu/employee/colleg~obs~~tcs.
p~ent resume with list of references,
-mit ,a letter of mterest,
.
cuall college transcnpts
.
f
and
to: J acIde B·
a completed staff appd Icatwn.
three original, current letters of recom~en ~~~~ Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, K~ntucky
Cecil, Director
of Human
positions are filled. Review of applications
41653.
Applications
wiU beResourc:s,
accepte un t~ethe
1
Call JOHN LEWIS, today
Ph: (606) 886-2785
Pager: (606) 482.0229
Mine Safety &
First Aid Training
& Technical College, Office of .Human
will begin January 13, 2009.
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Electrical Contracting
'
Newly Employed
24 hr. Class (surface)
40 hr. {underground)
a hr. refresher
(surface & under~round)
Also Drug Test1ng
285-0999
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
minorities are encouraged to apply.
JS
an equal opponu nity employer and education institution. Women and
Train at your convenience.
CAMPBELL'S
Tax & Accounting
Located at entrance
of StoneCrest
Refunds available
in 24 hours.
��Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
SECTION
Phone: (606) 886-8506
Fax: (606) 886-3603
Members:
Associated Press '
Kentucky Press Association
National Newspaper Association
INSIDESTU
Crossword. • page B3
College Goal Sunday • page B4
Hypothermia • page B4
Items taken from The Floyd County Times,
20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 years ago. page B3
"The
source for local and regional society news"
THROUGH THE LENS
The science
* of potholes
-t,J
by ERIC THOMAS
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What do potholes and rock falls
along our roadways have in common?
Ice. The solid form of water, ice has
some very unique properties. First and
foremost is
that as water
freezes
to
become ice it
expands. It is
the
only
known nonmetallic substance
that
does this.
As
ice
expands
it
exerts
an
incredible
Eric Thomas
amount
of
force. Have
you ever put a glass bottle of soda pop
in the freezer to chill it quickly and
accidentally forgot about it? I'll hazard a guess that when you came back
to the freezer you found a shattered
bottle and a little bit of a mess to clean
up.
This same force can burst an uninsulated water line, as I, like many
others can attest to. This is why on
really cold nights some people will
leave a faucet open to allow a little
trickle of water to escape. This can
prevent a waterline from bursting by
not allowing the water to freeze.
As water freezes, the water molecules go from being able to move
about freely into being locked rigidly
in place. When in a liquid state these
molecules are actually a little closer
together than when locked into ice.
When frozen, the water molecules line
up in a rigid pattern that scientists
refer to as a "crystal lattice". When the
ice melts, this lattice breaks apart
allowing the water molecules to move
about freely and move back closer
together.
Have you ever noticed that ice
always floats in your glass? What
about the fact that 9/10 of an iceberg is
underwater? This happens because the
expansion that occurs as ice forms
increases its volume by about 9%. ·
When you increase the volume of a
substance without increasing the
amount of the substance (scientists
call the measured amount of a substance its "mass") you decrease the
density. If the decrease in density is
enough, the object floats.
But what does this have to do with
potholes and rock slides? Ever wonder
why throughout the winter and spring
there are more rock falls along our
roadways? Why in the spring potholes
seem to sprout as fast as wildflowers?
This expansion of water as it freezes is
how nature breaks down rocks.
Known as "Ice Wedging" or "Frost
Wedging" water seeps into crack in a
rock (or pavement), freezes, and
expands forcing the rock apart. When
it melts, the crack in the rock (or pavement) is just a little wider than it was
before. The next time water seeps into
'the crack, since it is wider now, a little
more water is able to get in; it freezes,
expands, and opens the crack a little
more. Repeat this over and over and
eventually the rock breaks into smaller pieces.
Potholes get a little help in this
process from us. As we drive our cars
and trucks along the road, those tiny
cracks get a little extra pressure from
the weight of our passing vehicles.
This can cause the crack to flex and
open a little more than it would
through the natural ice wedging
process, accelerating the breakdown
of the pavement. To combat this you
may have noticed little lines of a tar
like substance on the roadway. This is
a measure taken by the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet to seal those
little cracks before they become a bigger problem. This preventive measure
means a longer interval between road
resurfacings and saves taxpayer dollars over the long run.
Ice Wedging is a part of winter's
"Freeze and Thaw" cycle and this is
(See LENS, page four)
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•
Bobby Lee Caudill, a singer and songwriter from McDowell, recently entertained students at McDowell Elementary
School with his brand of country music.
,
Musician plays music for McDowell Elem. students
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
A group of students at McDowell Elementary
were recently among the first ears to hear two
new songs from Bobby Lee Caudill, a local singer
and songwriter.
Caudill brought his acoustic guitar to the classroom and played the songs with a smile on his face
as his daughters, Jamaica and Desirea, also students
at McDowell Elementary, sang along with him.
"This is the second time that I have played
music for .the kids at McDowell," Caudill said.
"They really seem to enjoy it."
Caudill, 46, has been playing music and
singing songs since he was 6-years-old.
"My mother taught me how to play guitar,"
!;:audill said, winner of the first Prestonsburg Idol
contest. "I've opened up shows for country superstars, and I also do a lot of free stuff to help people that need it. You have to give back. If you
have a gift and you don't give back to the community, then you aren't using it the right way."
Some of the shows that Caudill has played
include a free benefit for the American Cancer
Society and a toys program at th~ Mud Creek
Clinic.
"It's really hard to get a break in the music
industry," Cauclill said. "I do my own song writing, and I'm trying real hard to get somebody to
pay attention to me, to listen to me, and to help
me. WMDJ has really been great, and they play a
lot of my music. It's nice when local artists get
support from people, businesses, and organizations in their home area."
A new Christmas CD featuring two songs by
Caudill is currently available, and he plans to
record a new country CD for release in the near
future.
To purchase albums by Bobby Cauclill, those
interested can contact Caudill by calling (606)
377-9221.
Postal Service offers inauguration souvenir
by MARILYN LOESER
According
to
the
U.S .
Constitution, only one thing is
required for the inauguration of a
president - the oath of office. "I do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will faithfully execute the Office. of
President of the United States, and
will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States."
On January 20, President-Elect
Barack Obama will take the oath,
becoming America's 44th president,
before delivering his inaugural
address.
In observance of the inauguration, the Postal Service is offering a
philatelic folio which includes a collectible stamped envelope with silk
portraits of Barack Obama and Vice
President-Elect Joseph Biden, and a
digital color postmark dated Jtmuary
20,2009.
The folio also includes photographs of the newly elected president and vice-president and biographical information, a brief history on inaugural tradition and the
presidential oath of office.
The commemorative folio is
$14.95. Pre-orders are now being
accepted at usps.cornlshop and will
be shipped starting Jan. 20, 2009.
Official sales begin Jan. 20 at select
Post Offices, usps.com or by calling
800-STAMP24.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ei
FAMILY FEATURES.
S
avor the Super
Bowl with a game day
party that really scores
with guests. Keep them
cheering with finger-friendly
food such as sausage roll ups, cheesy dip and
delicious, hot subs and hoagies. And introduce a
new all-star to the menu with a football pancake that's
sure to earn some extra points'
The entertaining experts at Johnsonville Sausage have
come up with a game-winning strategy that will help you make
your big-game party a champ.
Brat Super Party Sub
- . Game Day Party-P~anning Tips
Set the
Game Day Stage
Decorate vith fan favorites
by toppill£ the table with
a piece of artificial turf,
found at your hardware
store. Then, use white
athletic tape to add yard
lines and white selfadhesive numbers, found
at the craft store, to finish
your themed tablescape
with yardage markers.
Score
Send Your Guests Off
With Sweets
in Style
After the delicious
appetizers and
main entrees, don't
forget dessert.
Display cupcakes
on a platter and
add green "turf'
and "yard lmes and
markers" with
frosting.
Brat Super Party Sub
Cheesy Game Time Sausage Dip
Prep: 30 minutes
Grill 'Bake: 35 minutes
6 servings
.Sauce
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded,
and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
114 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, optional
Total Prep: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
1 package (16 ounces) Johnsonville Italian
All Natural Ground Sausage
2 pounds Velveeta processed cheese, cubed
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
114 teaspoon dried basil
Garlic toast
In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer
pink; drain. Place cheese in a large microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until
melted, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in salsa, seasonings and sausage. Microwave 2 minutes longer or until
heated through. Serve with garlic toast.
Tips:
• Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for a spicier dish.
• Serve garlic toast with diced tomatoes and chopped
black olives.
• To serve in a bread bowl, cut ~ff the top of a round
loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a
l-inch shell. Cube removed bread. Spoon cheese dip
into bread shell. Serve with bread cubes.
Sub
Chees)· Game Time Sausage Oip
Create sports-themed gift
bags for guestS, featuring
team-colored tissue paper
and small prizes, such as a
freezable plastic mug, bottle
koozies and a team bottle
opener or coasters. These
gift bags also make great
prizes for any contests you
have during the party, as
well!
I package (19.76 ounces) Johnsonville
Original Bratwurst
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 ~mall onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
[n a bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Cover and
refrigerate u11lil serving.
Grill brats according to package directions. When
cool enough to handle, cut into 1.'4-inch bias slices.
Slice bread lengthwise and transfer to baking sheel.
Arrange brat slices on bread bottom. Bake at 350°F
for l 0 minutes or until bread is lightly browned.
Remove from oven. Top with sauce, onion and
tomato. Cut sub and serve.
Cheesy Cheddar Roll-Ups
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
6 servings
1 small onion, thinly sliced
t tablespoon olive oil
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated
crescent rolls
2 ·tablespoons coarse ground
mustard
1 package (16 ounces) Johnsom·ille
Beddar with Cheddar Sausage
In a skillet, saute onion in oil until light golden brown;
cool slightly. Unroll crescent dough and separate into
triangles (bake or di. card two extra triangles). Spread
each with mustard and top with onions. Place one
sausage on wide end of each triangle; roll up. Place
on ungreascd baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 to
18 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Football Sausage Pancakes
Prep/Cook: 35 minutes
4 servings
1 package (12 ounces) JohnsonviUe
Breakfast Sausage Links
2-112 cups Hungry Jack complete pancake mix
1 teaspoon baking cocoa or cinnamon
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup
Cook sausage according to package directions; set
aside.
In a bowl, combine pancake mix and cocoa/
cinnamon. Stir in water and vanilla. Pour 1/2 cup
batter onto a hot greased nonstick skillet or griddle in
the shape of a football. Place one sausage link lengthwise down center of batter. Cui two sausage links
into thirds; arrange on sides of center link to form
football laces.
Using two spatulas, carefully turn pancake when
bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Cook until
second side is golden brown. (Trim edges to resemble
a football if necessary). Invert onto a plate, sausageside up. Repeat with remaining batter and sausage.
�THE FLOYD CoUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008 • 83
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10,20,30,40,50,60,
70 years ago.)
Ten Years Ago
(December 30, 1998)
Arlis Bates of Bevinsville received a New
Year's Cash Kentucky Lottery Instant Ticket
for Christmas from his daughter and son-in-law,
Rita and Michael Caudill. He didn't scratch the
ticket until the day after Christmas after watchting a basketball game with family members.
When he scratched it, he saw $900 next to the
matching symbol
Shirley Compton, 44, and Pearl Howell, 68,
both of Island Creek, were pronounced dead at
the scene, after their pick-up crossed the centerline on the Mountain Parkway and collided
with a Children's Hospital ambulance
The Floyd County Grand Jury will be in session on January 12, at 9 a.m .. on the second
floor of the Justice Center, according to
Commonwealth's Attorney John Earl Hunt
There will be no Friday paper this week. So
the staff of The Times takes this opportunity to
wish everyone a happy 1999
As with Christmas, most federal, state and
local government offices will be closed Friday
o celebrate the coming of the New Year, as will
anks and post offices. Garbage collection will
however, continue in both town and countyweather permitting
Charges against Jimmy Wolford, 42, of
Mouthcard, are to be changed from assault one,
to capital murder following the death Sunday of
Patricia Skeenes, 32, of Feds Creek. Skeens
died from complicatins from injuries she sustained on Sept. 29, when Wolford allegedly
threw a flammable liquid on her and then ignited it
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has
announced its priority routes for snow and ice
removal when the inevitable occurs. Roads in
the area with the highest traffic volume will be
ileared first, before moving to the less-traveled
state roadways
Herbert Ousley, a 77-year-old Maytown
native, and owner of Ousley Feed Store, runs it
much the same way he did when he stated it
some 50 years ago--the old-fashioned way
At the end of each year, many people ,throw
out those things from the past year that no
longer have any value. The Floyd County
Sheriff's Department yesterday disposed of
confiscated drugs and files no longer needed for
evidence
Taking pictures off the wall and packing
books and private papers into brown boxes, the
man who has been Floyd County's chief executive officer for three years declares he "can't
believe how fast this month has gone! The
tenure of Ben Hale as county judge-executive
ends tomorrow at midnight.. There died: Samuel
"Sam" Hale, 83, of West Prestonsburg,
Saturday, December 26, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Levi Conn, 70, of Martin.
Monday, December 28, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Elder Brodey Amburgey, 76,
of Prestonsburg, Tuesday, December 29, at Our
Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin; Lucy
Blackburn Burchett, 90, of Bowling Green, formerly of Prestonsburg, Friday, December 25, at
her residence; Beulah Faye Robinette, 71, of
Zebulon, Friday, December 25, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital; Paul V. Daniels, 75, of Van
Lear, December 22, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Eva Anna Mitchell Furman,
88, of Betsy Layne, Saturday, December 28, at
her residence; Velvia Justice Kidd, 76, of
Harold, Saturday, December 28, at Rockcastle
Hospital in Mt. Vernon; Randall Parsons, 64, of
Lima, Ohio, Sunday, December 27, at St. Rita's
Medical Center, in Lima; Joner Ousley, 63, of
Claypool, Indiana, Sunday, December 27, at
Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw;
Edna L. Madison McBurney, 83, of
Prestonsburg, Sunday, December 27, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center; Estie
Webb Brown, 86, of Prestonsburg, Tuesday,
December 22, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Prestonsburg; Cledith Howard, 65, of
King Crossword
ACROSS
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abbr.
4 Cripple
8 Poet
Teasdale
12 Prohibit
13 King of
Siam's friend
4 Mountaineer's
foothold
15 Censor's job
17 Canyon
comeback
18 Resells for a
big profit
19 McShane or
McKell en
21 Retainer
22 Gooseflesh
inducing
6 Stinky
29 Sweet potato
30 Vast expanse
31 Have coming
32 Western st.
33 Humpty's
perch
34 Actress
Joanne
35 Erstwhile
acorn
36 Paratrooper's
need
~7 Bashful
friend?
39 The girl
40 A/C meas.
41 "South
Pacific"
heroine
45 The gang
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Hueysville, Monday, December 28, at his residence; Joe M. Roberts, 61, of Prestonsburg,
Saturday, December 26, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg; Anna Mae Hall,
68, of Melvin, Saturday, December 26, at St.
Joseph Hospital, Lexington; Ruth Fairchild. 79,
of Prestonsburg, Saturday, December 26, at
Highlands
Regional
Medical
Center,
Prestonsburg; Ruth Stanley Roberts, 95, of
Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Floyd County,
Friday, December 25, in Lake Wales; Susie M.
Parsons, 60, of Lima, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 26,
at St. Peter Medical Center, Lima; Hatler Kiser,
79, of Harrison Newsome Branch, Tuesday,
December 22, at his residence.
GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15,2009 AT 11:00 A.MJ
AT THE SITE OF THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY HOUSE AND LOT
LOCATED AT 855 ABBOTT MOUNTAIN ROAD
PRESTONSBURG, KY 416531N FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY
This is a nice 3 bedroom home on public water and septic. It is well located in a quite neighborhood. It consis!s of 3 bedrooms,
living room, k~chen and 1 bath. This property is considered suitable for the Rural Development, Rural Housing Program. This
would be an excellent buy tor an investor interested in rental property or for resale after repairs.
The minimum acceptable bid for this property will be determined at a later date.
Payment of the current year's property taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Clear title to this property is not warranted. The U.S. Marshal's Deed is not a general warranty deed. Buyers are advised to have
the property's title examined. Written notification regarding encumbrances on the property must be made to the Paintsville Rural
Development Office within 30 days of the date of sale.
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'LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11 :00 am., at the property site, at 855 Abbott Mountain Road,
Prestonsburg, KY, in Floyd County, Kentucky, in order to raise the sum of $53,321.83 principal, plus interest credit subsidy in the
amount of $30,780.00, plus interest in the amount of $2,897.60 as of February 8. 2008 and interest thereafter on the principal at
$10.9565 per day from February 8, 2008, until the date of this judgment, plus interest to the date of judgment amount (principal plus
interest to the date of judgment) at the rate of 2.35% computed daily and compounded annually, until paid in full and for the costs of
this act1on, pursuant to Judgment and Order of Sale, being Civil Action No. 7:08-CV-58 on the Southern Division Pikeville Docket of
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, entered on July 9, 2008, in the case of the United States of
America vs Marsha A. Moore, et al., the following described property will be sold to the highest and best bidder:
House and Lot located at 855 Abbott Mountain Rd, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, KY. Being the same property conveyed by Deed
dated July 26. 1994, and recorded in Deed Book 379, Page 9 in the Floyd County Clerk's Office.
Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10o/o) of the bid price (in the form of a Certified Check made payable to the U. S. Marshal) on the day
of the sale w~h good and sufflc1ent bond for the balance, bearing interest at the rate of 2.35% 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 appraisal
value. If the purchase price is not equal to two-th1rds of the appraised value, the Deed shall contain a lien in favor of thedefendant(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 1n the local County Clerk's Office.
Inquires should be directed to:
Peggy T. Meade, Area Specialist
Rural Development
Paintsville, Kentucky
Telephone: 6061789-3766
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ANNOUNCING
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7 Miraculous
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Landscape,
sive
e.g.
50 Sheltered
5 1 Spuds' buds 9 Orbit
segment
52 S.A. nation
10 "Go, team!"
53 Rotate
11 Past
54 Withered
16
Sprite-like
55 Monterrey
20
Branch
monarch
23 Jacob's
DOWN
brother
1 Undergoes
24 Hit
· recession
repeatedly
2 Body powder
25
"Boola
Boola"
3 Neighborcampus
hood
26 G-men
4 Planned in
27 Count
detail, with
counterpart
"out"
28
Verifiable
5 Ouzo
29
Tie
up the
flavoring
phone
6 Hostel
48 Comprehen-
32 Horses
33 Puppy
35 Make up
your mind
36 It's said to
make you
smile
38 Jed Clampett
actor
39 Villainous
look
42 Prevaricator
43 Concerning
44 Like quiche
45 - de deux
46 Matterhorn or
Jungfrau
47 Floral
garland
49 Zee preceder
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
College Goal Sunday provides free help to students filing for financial aid
College Goal Sunday,
which provides free help to
families applying for college
financial aid, will take place at
2 p.m., Sunday, January 25, at
20 sites across the state. The
program begins promptly at 2
p.m., and most sites close at 4
p.m. Each site will hold a
Cold poses
more risk than
discomfort
drawing for a scholarship that
can be used at any Kentucky
school.
Locally, the event will be
held at Big Sandy Community
and Technical College in the
Postsecondary
Education
Building.
At College Goal Sunday,
financial aid professionals
from Kentucky will help students and families complete
the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA is the form students must submit to receive
federal and state student aid.
College Goal Sunday is
sponsored by the Kentucky
Association
of
Student
Financial Aid Administrators
(KASFAA). It is funded by the
Lumina
Foundation
for
Education, The Student Loan
People and the Kentucky
Higher Education Assistance
Authority (KHEAA).
"Submitting the FAFSA
can help students qualify for
thousands of dollars in financial aid and is the ticket to a
college education. It enables
students to receive a variety of
grants and loans that would
by WILL RUTTER
DEWEY LAKE PARK RANGER
The weather is beginning
to change and being on the
lake in the ·winter is an entirely different experience from
being out there in the summer.
Hypothermia is the cause of
nearly 700 deaths each year
and can easily be prevented.
Hypothermia occurs when
the body's temperature drops
below 95 degrees. As body
temperature drops, uncontrollable shivering starts, accompanied by progressive loss of
coordination, slurred speech,
combativeness and confusion.
If your body temperature
drops to about 80 degrees,
functions of the body will
stop. It only takes about 15
minutes in 35 degree water for
a fatal accident to occur.
Treatment for hypothermia
is gradual warming. The best
veatment is to seek medical
help immediately. You should
not rub the patient's body in an
attempt to warm them. Instead,
wrap the individual in warm
blankets or use your own body
heat to help in warming the
core of the body first. Also
warm, sweet liquids, will aid
in heating of the core of the
body. Dry the victim as best
you can. This will help to slow
heat loss. Always remember if
you fall into the water, get out
as quickly as possible. Even if
the air temperature is much
lower than the water temperaJUre, it is better to get out and
dry off than remain in water
colder than your body temperature.
Prevention begins with you
as you start on your adventures. Clothes that repel water
during hiking or fishing trips
keep you dry and help prevent
hypothermia. Keep your head
covered with a warm hat. Up
to 40 percent of your body
heat loss can occur through
your head. Wear your life jacket on or near the water. Your
life jacket can prevent heat
loss and keep you from drowning. Anytime you go out tell a
responsible individual where
you are going and when you
expect to return. When swimming always swim with a
friend! Outdoor and water
safety starts with you.
For more information on
hypothermia and water safety
feel free to contact the ranger
staff at Dewey Lake between
the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday at
606-886-6709.
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the initial. part of the bigger
process of erosion. The term
"Erosion" carries with it many
negative c onnotations. It is
thought of as destructive and
something that we need to control. If we (and by this I mean
people in general) are the
cause of the erosion then by all
means we must take action to
stop it and mitigate its effect
on the environment.
There is however, a natural
type of erosion that is constantly occurring. This is the
process that given enough time
will one day bring the Alps,
Himalayan
Rockies,
and
Mountains down to the heights
of the hills of Appalachia. It
will fill in lakes and seas and
tum rocks into soil and sand.
Try as we might we will never
be able to totally control this
type of erosion and I am not
sure we would want to anyway.
Eric Thomas is the Director
of East Kentucky Science
Center, a part of Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College and is located on
BSCTC's
Prestonsburg
Campus.
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otherwise be out of reach. The
financial aid experts at College
Goal Sunday can open the
door of opportunity for
Kentucky students," said
KASFAA President Jennifer
Cosens.
In Kentucky, grant and
scholarship programs help
some 93,000 students every
year. Students who file the
FAFSA before March 15 have
the best chance of receiving
these funds.
What to bring
Students are encouraged to
attend College Goal Sunday
with a parent or guardian.
They should bring their and
their parents' completed 2008
IRS 1040 tax return and any
other 2008 income and benefits information. If families
haven't completed their taxes,
financial aid professionals will
be able to help fill out the rest
of the FAFSA and give
instructions for the financial
portion. Everything else pens, pencils and FAFSA
worksheets- will be provided.
Demand continues to rise
According to KHEAA, participation in state aid programs
has more than quadrupled
since the 1990s. I.n the 20072008 academic year, KHEAA
awarded over $191 million in
higher education grants and
scholarships to almost 121,000
students.
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by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - An ongoing
lawsuit between Grizzly }>rocessing, a
Banner company that operated a coal
processing plant in that area for
approximately a year, and a group of
residents claiming the plant polluted
the area and caused damages to themselves and their property has now shifted rocus.
A countersuit filed in U .S. District
Court in Pikeville by Wausau
Underwriters Insurance Company, the
company with which Grizzly had
intended to cover them in the suit, is
denying the obligation to tlo so.
OP E NING
On Dec. 10, 2007, two Banner residents, Richard and Bonnie Crisp filed a
civil suit in Floyd Circuit Court against
Grizzly.
The complaint claims that the company operated the plant for nearly three
years and that the coal mining activities
caused their homes to contaminated
with coal dust and other pollutants and
SOON
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG A McDowell man is facing
~ criminal charges after
allegedly performing
some unwanted landscaping on property
belonging to German
Stumbo.
Basil A. Moore, 50,
was charged with thirddegree criminal trespassing.and first-degree criminal mischief earlier this
month.
According to the police
report, Moore destroyed
and damaged property
causing a loss of $1 ,000
tit or more when he dozed a
road and cut trees on
Stumbo's property on
Nov. 19.
Moore was ordered by
Floyd District Court
Judge James A. Allen to
have absolutely no contact with Stumbo, includIng contact by phone, in
person, or by third party.
Moore i~ scheduled to
be arraigned on the
charges on Jan. 21 .
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also asked for relief from the court for
"continuous and unreasonable poJJutants" caused by coal mining vehicles.
ln addition, the lawsuit alleged that,
aside from these two complaints, the
Crisps alleged "the continuous dust,
noise and contamination" interfered
(See GRIZZLY, page five)
Stumbo to
introduce
gambling blll
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
An artist's rendering of the new emergency department at Highlands Regional Medical Center, which
Is scheduled to open Jan. 5.
Hospital readies for
opening of new ER
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WAITER
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Volume 82, Issue 155 • 75 Cents
Insurer refusing to cover Grizzly lawsuit
briefs
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PRESTONSBURG
Highlands Regional Medical
Center announced plans Monday
to open its newly remodeled
emergency department after the
first of the year.
The hospital said Monday the
new emergency department will
officially open on Jan. 5, according to Stephanie Damron, director of marking and public relations at HRMC.
The move came as ·a n etl'ort to
speed the treatment of patients
and to offer additional pnvacy
and comfort through the new
design.
"The medical center saw the
need to expand the emergency
department te benefit our community," said HRMC Director of
Emergency Services Hollis
Whitehead, "and it has been one
of our most successful capital
projects."
The
multimillion
dollar
expansion will include a dedicat-
ed triage room to effectively
determine the nature and severity
of patients' injuries, while also
boasting new trauma rooms, private Fast Track rooms, a dedicated OB room, private emergency
rooms with doors. an expanded
work area for staff and a spacious
waiting area for patients and family.
Whitehead went on to say the
equipment that fills out the new
space was "phenomenal."
(See OPENING, page five)
FRANKFORT ~ State Rep. Greg Stwnbo has
said in the past week he will tile a bi1I for the pending legislative session that would put video lottery
terminals· in Kentucky's racetrc~cks and pour millions
into the horse racing industry and make huge strides
in easing budget shortfalls in general.
"I'm convinced if we don't do something, we're
going to lose our horse industry," Stumbo said in
interviews last week. "We may end up with just two
tracks."
The bill, which Stumbo said he will file regardless of the outcome in his race against House
Speaker Jody Richards for that position, would generate $15 to $20 million into the coffers of the racing
industry aJone.
ln addition, StutnbU said tbat in total Kentucky
Minnie man
killed in wreck
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF. WRITER
MELVIN - A Left Beaver man was killed
Tuesday after he lost control of the vehicle he was
driving along Route 466 at Melvin.
Minnie resident Barry Collins, 30, was pronounced dead by a deputy coroner early Tuesday
morning following a crdSh that occurred when police ·
said Collins left the road, recovered and struck a tree.
According to a statement from the Kentucky State
Police, Collins was traveling south on Route 466 at
Melvin when he lost control of his 2005 Scion.
At this time, investigators say it appears the vehi{See ACCIDENT, page five)
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HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PIKEVILLE - Reorganization
of the Transportation Cabinet
means changes at the local level as
well as in Frankfort. At Highway
District 12, Kevin Damron is still
chief district engineer, but several
members of his administrative
tcant are newcomers to their leadership positions.
A major reorganization of the
Transportation
Cabinet
by
Secretary
Joe
Prather
and
Governor Steve Beshear began on
June 16, 2008. Implementation is
now complete at District 12, which
includes Lawrence, Johnson,
Martin, Floyd, Knott, Letcher and
Pike counties.
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Damron' s management team
· includes Paul Thompson, Mary
Westfall-Holbrook, Sam Hale,
Darold Slone, and Greg Couch, PE.
"The average age of our top six
team members is just over 43,''
Damron said. "Despite its relative
youth, the team also has a combined total of more than 120 years
of professional engineering and
administrative experience."
He pointed out that four team
members are from Floyd County
and two, including himself. are
from Pike County.
"Many times people think that
highway department administrators
are from Frankfqrt,'' he said. "We
want people to know that all the
(See CHANGES, page tive)
Highway District 12's new administrative team, seated from left, Darold Slone, Mary
Westfall-Holbrook, Kevin Damron, Paul Thompson, Sam Hale and Greg Couch.
Standing are administrative support staff Karen Parsons, left, and Wilma Rice, right.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
TH
26, 2008
Obituaries
Beulah Mae Hall
Collins
Michael "Mike"
Edward Fannin
Honorary pallbearers: .lames
Douglas Adams, Jack Fanntn,
William T. Fannin, Gregory
Hat.elett, Henry E. Hughes,
Victor Osborn, and David
Underwood.
The family has entrusted
arrangements to the Carter
Funeral Home.
(Paid ohnuary)
Beulah Mac Hall Collins,
Michael "Mike" Edward
77, of Huntington, West Fannin, 59, of Wellington. for·
Virgmia.
passed
away merly of Prestons-burg, died
Saturday, December 20, 2008. Saturday, December 20, 2008,
She was born October 12, at his residence.
1931, in Melvin, a daughter of
Born October I 0,
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' the late Oliver Conwell Hall
West
1949, · in
and Victoria Collins Hall.
Prestonsburg, he was
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Ruth Bradley Moore
She was preceded in death the son of the late ,; ...
Ruth Bradley Moore. age
··
by her husband, Tommy Billy R. Fannin and
79,
of Auxier, was called home
Collins.
Dorothy Hughes Fannin. He
Monday,
December 22, 2008,
She is survived by three sis- was a former roustabout for
from
Highlands
Regional
ters:
Pearl
Berger
of Columbia Gas Company.
Medical
Center.
Bevinsville, Roberta Reeves
Survivors include two sons:
She was born to the late Joe
of Melvin, and Nancy Tipton Neil Fannin of Lexmgton, and
and
Pearlie Stephens Bradley,
•, of Pikeville; one brother, Jesse Nathan Fannin of Pikeville; a
January 26, J 929, in
on
Hall of Buffalo, New York; , brother, William T. Fannin of
and several nieces and Pikeville; and a sister, Nina L. Eastern.
In addition to her parents
nephews.
Fannin
Underwood
of
she
was preceded in death by
In addition to her husband, Lexington.
she was preceded in death by
Funeral services were held four brothers: Clyde Bradley,
Bradley, Gorman
two sisters: Katherine Wilson Tuesday, December 23, at 11 Harten
.
Bradley,
and
Clifford Bradley;
and Gladys Hamilton; and one a.m., at the Carter Funeral
and
four
sisters:
Susie Bradley,
brother, John Hall.
Home Chapel, with Bro.
Zada
Ratliff,
Clara
Parker, and
Funeral services were con- Bobby Joe Spencer and Calvin
Shirley
Haws.
ducted at l :00 p.m., Tuesday, Setser officiating.
Survivors include Arnold
December 23, at the Wallace
Interment was at Porter
Moore, her husband of 57
Funeral Home & Chapel, Cemetery, in Prestonsburg.
Active pallbearers: Nathan years; one daughter Susan
~- Barboursville, West Virginia.
Burial was in Highland Fannin, Neil Fannin, Corey Regina Ousley, her husband
Cemetery.
Fannin, Sean Fannin, Tyler Roy, of Prestonsburg; one
Visitation was at the funeral Hazelett,
and
Mitchell granddaughter Amanda Jo
Bush, her husband Jeeper, of
Underwood.
home.
(Paid'obituary)
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Hazard ; two ~istcrs, Wanda
Loutsc Howard, her husbund
Lawrence. of Htppo, and
Bonnie Jean Bradley of
Prestonsburg; three brothers:
Billy Joe Bradley, hb wife
Faye, of Bellefontaine, Ohio,
Francis Coy Bradley of
College Corner, Ohio, and
Bobby Bradley, his wife
Lema, of Langley; three greatgrandchildren:
Kristopher,
Jacob, and Elisabeth of
Hazard; and a special friend
Emma Jean Frasure of
Prestonsburg.
Services for Ruth will be
held Friday, December 26, at
noon, at the Hall Funeral
Home, Martin, with Clinton
(Deaner) Moore and Jimmy
Hall officiating.
Burial will follow at
Davidson Memorial Gardens,
in [vel, with Hall Funeral
Home, caring for those
arrangements.
Visitation, at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
Shirley Vanderpool
Shirley Vanderpool, age 86,
of McDowell, widow of Oscar
Vanderpool. passed away
Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks
The family of Teddy Ray Vanover would like to express our
appreciation to all those who sent, food, flowers, or perhaps
said a kind word, and for the prayers that were spoken on our
behalf. We especially want to thank Clergymen Roger Williams
and Gary Compton for their comforting words; Jackie Cotton
for the beautiful songs; the Sheriff's Department for their assistance in traffic control; and the Hall Funeral Home for their kind
and professional care. All the acts of kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you, and God bless.
The family of Sylvia Bon Cooley would like to humbly
thank each and everyone who helped in any way during our
recent loss. Than~s to those who sent beautiful floral arrangements. food or even words of encouragement. A special
thanks to the Regular Baptist ministers for their comforting
words: and the Hall Funeral Home staff for making our loss a
little easier to bear. For anyone who may have helped in any
other way. we lovingly say, Thank you, and God bless.
THE FAMILY OF
SYLVIA BON COOLEY
THE FAMILY OF TEDDY RAY VANOVER
Monday, December 22, 200H,
at
llighlands
Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg.
She was born l·ebruary II ,
1922, in Floyd County, the
daughter of the late Eli
Stumbo and Belle Gearheart
Stumbo. She wa<; a retired
school teacher, employed by
the Floyd County School
System, having taught at
McDowell Grade School. She
was a member of the Old
Beaver
Regular
Baptist
Church, in Minnie.
Survivors include two sons:
Mike Vanderpool, of Minnie,
and Danny Vanderpool, of
Henryville, Indiana; a daughter, Diane Skaggs of Pikeville;
a sister, Elilabcth Burton, of
Prestonsburg; six grandchil..
dren, and nine great-graqdchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December
24, at II :00 a.m., at the Hall
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Clergyman Jack Adkins officiating.
Burial was in the Stumbo
Cemetery, in Minnie, with the
Hall Funeral Home, caring for
those arrangements.
Visitation was at the funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
Merry Christmas
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Juanita Caldwell Morrill
1913- 2008
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless· Christmas trees in the world below,
Tiny lights like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ, this
year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so
dear,
But the sound of music can't compare, with the
Christmas choir up here.
.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me.
I see the pain inside your heart.
Daughter, Yolanda Henecker, and family
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Printed June 19th, 1927
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
26, 2008 • A3
For the Record
Marriage Licenses
If
Ollie LouAnn Hackworth,
33, of Middle Fork, to John
Zida Bartrum, II., 33, of
Middle Fork.
Shirley Ann Porter, 50. of
Kite, to Vernon Eugene Porter,
57, of Kite.'
Katherine Ashley Temple,
19, of Blue River, to Paul
Anthony Yanis, 19, of Blue
River.
Burrease Lynn Burchett,
19, of Prestonsburg, to Robert
Dougla
Ratliff, 20, of
Prestonsburg.
Civil Suits Filed
Community Trust Bank vs.
Jacqueline Cotton; complaint.
HSBC Mmtgage Services
Inc. vs. Shera Blackburn;
complaint.
Tonia 0. Slone vs. Womald
David Slone; divorce.
Brook Hall vs. Brian Hall;
motion for temporary custody.
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Buy Here Pay Here vs.
Victor Goble; complaint.
Warryn Reed vs. Joyce E.
Reed; petition for healthcare
in urance.
Jamie Collins vs. MaryLou
Howell; petition for child support and healthcare insurance.
Ky. Foster Care vs. Rachel
Newsome; petition for child
support and healthcare insurance.
Ky. Foster Care vs. Eric
Newsome; petition for child
support and healthcare insurance.
Barnett
vs.
Vanessa
Bradley Conn; petition for
healthcare insurance.
Small Claims Filings
Mark Davis vs. Citgo
Station; debt collection.
Thelma
Keath ley
vs.
Michael Puckett; debt collection.
Cash Express vs. April
Sword; debt collection.
Roger D. Marsillett vs.
Kevin Milligan; debt collection.
Della Dorthea Fitt:patrick
v11. Lonzo Bowling; debt collection.
Charges Filed
Billy J
Hunter, 47.
Prestonsburg; alcohol intoxication.
Jessica L. Hanington, 27 ,
Topmost; no or expired registration plates, possession of
controlled substance, use or
possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jessica Lee Brown, 27,
Langley; operating a motor
vehicle under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. failure of
owner to maintain required
insurance or security.
Rhoda Mae Hall, 37,
Teaberry; criminal littering.
Freddie D. Hunt Jr. , 34,
restraints, cloths used for food
and non food contact surfaces
not stored and rinsed frequently in water sanitizing solution,
food contact surface of equipment and utensils not clean,
sanitary towel or hand drying
device not provided at lavatory or handwashing si nk.
Score: 94.
Newman 's Shop A Lot,
Harold, regular inspection.
Violations noted: lack of
numerically scaled thermometer for checking cooking and
holding temperature of potentially hazardous food , food
not protected during storage,
proper waste receptacles not
provided, floors not in good
repair. Score: 94.
Stanville; theft by deception.
seatbelt, operating a motor
Donna M. McKinney, 34, vehicle under the influence of
Harold; criminal mischief.
alcohol or drugs.
Charles W. Allen, 24,
Ricky L. Crider, 2 t,
Banner; harassment.
Prestonsburg; possession of a
Claude Donald Isaac, 30, controlled substance.
Teaberry; alcohol intoxicaJoe
D.
Rose,
25,
·Prestonsburg; public i ntoxication.
Betty Jacobs Salyor, 38. tion.
Dema; theft by unlawful takJames A. Galloway, 37 ,
ing.
Harold; fleeing or evading
Robin A. Collins, 37, police.
Prestonsburg: fourth -degree
Lloyd
Salisbury,
47 ,
assault, terroristic threatening. Harold ; fourth-degree assault,
Bennett L. Blankenship, resisting arrest, menacing.
46, Teaberry; forgery. ·
Gregory Scott Arnett, 26.
Randall L. Akers, 32, Martin; fourth-degree assault.
Teaberry; alcohol intoxicaAnita G. Collms, 30, Allen;
tion.
harassing communications.
Robin K. Owens, 35,
David. Allen Music, 24,
Garrett; theft by unlawful tak- Prestonsburg; cruelty to aniing
mals.
Ricky
Crider,
21 ,
Prestonsburg; no in urance
lnspe.c tions
card, no · regi stration receipt,
David School. David, reguuse or possession of drug lar inspection. Yiolatrons
paraphernalia, failure to wear noted: lack of effective hair
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Later school start time cuts teens' car crash risk
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LEXINGTON -- Risks of
automobile accidents involving teen drivers could be
reduced through the institution
of later starting times for high
schools, according to a study
by two University of Kentucky
researchers.
The study, published Dec.
15 in the Journal of Clinical
Sleep Medicine, was conducted by Fred Danner, professor
and chair of the Department of
Educational, School and
Counseling Psychology in the
UK College of Education,
with Dr. Barbara Phillips, professor in the UK College of
Medicine and medical director
of the UKHealthCare Good
Samaritan Sleep Center.
"Our findings are consistent with everything we know
from laboratory studies about
the devastating effects of
chronic sleep deprivation on
daytime alertness," Danner
said. "They suggest that the
typical pattern of moving
school start times an hour earlier when kids move from middle to high school is not only
bad for their performance in
school but may also increase
their chances for motor vehicle
crashes."
Danner and Phillips looked
at the sleep habits of high
school students in Fayette
County before and after start
times were changed to an hour
later. Thh found that these
students were reporting an
increase in the amount of sleep
each night after the start time
was pushed back.
The study also compared
the number of motor vehicle
crashes per 1,000 drivers age
17-18 during the two years
before and the two years after
the change in start times. The
results in,dicate that after the
change the average crash rate
among
this
age group
decreased in Fayette County,
while the rate statewide where start times did not
change - increased over the
same period.
These findings suggest a
con-elation between later start
times and a decrease in automobile accident rates among
teen drivers, Danner said.
Phillips says this study
hints at the potential for additional research in adolescent
sleep deprivation .
"We now have some crosssectional prospective data that
suggests shortened sleep is
associated with obesity, in
teens more so than adults,"
Phillips said. "One important
study would be to see if the
prevalence of obesity would
fall if teens were able to get
more sleep by delaying their
school start times."
Phillips said researchers
uspect that sleep deprivation
could also play a role in mood
disorders, impulsive behavior
and attention deficit disorder.
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Luther Slone
PAINTSVILLE - Luther
Slone, registered respiratory
technician at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center, has
been notified of his passing the
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will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students
who have not pre-registered
should
report
to
the
Administration Building, first
floor.
Classes begin Wednesday,
Jan. 7.
For more information
about spring registration at
Pikeville College, call the
Office of Admissions at (606)
218-5251. A list of spring
class offerings, the course catalog and other helpful information is available online at
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Highlands announces nursing
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Highlands Regional Medical Center has announced that the three local students who will
receive the third annual Registered Nursing Scholarship Award Program. The three recipients are among students in tl'!eir second year of the RN program through Big Sandy
Community and Technical College. This group of nursing students will be in the graduating
class of May 2009. The recipients of the awards are Melissa Dalton, a Martin County resident
with past experience as a pharmacy tech; Kelly Hohenecker, a Johnson County resident who
has worked as an LPN at HRMC since April of 2008; and Johnna Maynard, of Johnson,
County.
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7:05·9:25; Sat-Sun. (2:05-4:25) 7:D5·9:25.
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Fri. (4:15) 6:55·9·15; Sat-Sun. (1 :55-4:15)
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Cinema 4---He/d Over
FOUR CHRISTMASES (PG-13). Mon.-Bun.
7:15; Fri. (4:30) 7:15; Sat-Sun. (4:30) 7:15.
TWILIGHT (PG-13) Mon.·Sun. 9:20; Sat.·
Sun. (2:00) 9:20.
Cinema 5-Starts Thursdav. Dec. 25
YES MAN (PG·13). Mon.·Sun. 7:05·9:25;
Fri. (4:25) 7:05·9:25; Sat.Sun. (2:05-4:25)
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BEDTIME STORIES (PG-13). Mon.·Sun.
7:10-9:20; Fri. (4:20) 7:1()..9:20; Sat.·Sun.
(2:10-4:20) 71()..9:20.
Cinema B=Starts Thursday. Dec. 25
MARLEY & ME (PG). Mon.·Sun. 6:55·
9:15; Fri. (4:15) 6:55·9:15; Sat-Sun. (1:55·
4:15) 6:55·9: 15.
Cinema 9---He/d Over
TALE OF DESPEREAUX (G). Mon.·
Sun. 7:00; Fri. (4:15) 7:00; Sat.·Sun.
(2.00·4.15) 7:00.
ROLE MODELS (R). Mon.·Sun. 9:15.
Cinema 1fCHeld Over
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6:55·9:20; Fri. (4:20) 6:55-9 20; Sat.-Sun.
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Slone completes
certification
examination for certification
of
Neonatal/Pediatric
Respiratory Care Specialist.
The Neonatal Pediatric
Specialty exam is designed to
objectively measure essential
knowledge, skills and abilities
required of respiratory therapists in this specialty area. The
140 scored items must be completed in three hours and are
distributed among three major
content areas: clinical data,
equipment and therapeutic
procedures.
Slone is a graduate of the
Big Sandy Community and
Technical College. He is married and has a six year old
stepdaughter.
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Cinema 2=5tarts Thursday. Dec. 25
BEDTIME STORIES (PG). Mon.·Sat.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
26, 2008
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Worth Repeating
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A committee is a
cul-de-sac ·down which
ideas are lured and then
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quietly strangled.
'Amendment '1
of
Conaress slia{{ mafe no {aw resyectin8 an esta6{isl1ment
reCiaion, orY.rofii6itin8 rfie free exercise thereof; a6ridfJin8 the freedom
yress; or tlie riaht tile petp{c to yeacea60f assem6(e, arid to petition tfie aovernmentJo!' a redress arievances.
of
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of
of speech, or of the
truly in the
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national interest
"It could send our suffering economy into a deeper and
longer recession. And it would leave the next president to
confront the demise of a major American industry in his first
days of office."
-President George W. Bush on the auto industry crisis
These are unprecedented times. America is engaged in two
major wars and experiencing what may be the most severe
economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
While all of this is going on, America's leadership is about
t0 change in a big way. It probably could not be a worse time
, for a presidential transition. But in 28 days, it will happen,
and few new presidents will have been better helped through
the transition by his predecessor than Barack Obama.
Whatever history might say about President Bush in other
areas, it almost certainly will lavish praise on him for his
efforts to help Obama prepare to lead this huge and complex
nation.
The modern formal presidential transition period began in
1952 when Dwight D. Eisenhower succeeded Harry Truman.
Towson State University political scientist Martha Kumar
told Voice of America recently that "(Truman) thought when
he was going out that it was very important that whoever
came in had a good sense of what wa~ going on in the government." Truman himself had not known about the development of the atomic bomb when he took office after the death
of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, she said.
Thanks to Bush, it's highly unlikely there will be such
gaps in Obama's knowledge. Even before the first votes were
cast in the November election, Bush had ordered the transition process under way. Intelligence legislation signed into
law by Bush in 2004 allowed for the early security clearances
of Obama transitions officials. Even before the elections,
Bush ordered high-level unclassified briefings on crisis areas
such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
But going beyond what other presidents have done, the
Bush White House has prepared more than a dozen contingency plans to help Obama transition to power. These plans
include possibilities such as a Korean nuclear explosion, a
cyber attack on American computer systems, a terrorist strike
on U.S. facilities overseas or a flare-up of violence in the
ever-volatile Middle East.
The Department of Homeland Security also has given crisis training to nearly 100 career officials so they can aid
Obama's appointees, either before they are confirmed by the
Senate or soon after they assume their positions. In addition
to other steps, the White House has drafted dozens of longterm policy memorandums on the status of certain issues and
suggested options for dealing with them.
President Bush also has invited Obama to attend a Jan. 7
lunch at the White House with former Presidents Jimmy
Carter, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Top that for a
power lunch.
Bush sees a smooth transition as an important part of his
legacy, and the nation should thank him for reaching out so
graciously and effectively to his successor.
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Guest column
House week
in review
by REP. HUBERT COLLINS
There has been a lot of speculation
about how, and when, Kentucky lawmakers will address the $450-plus
million shortfall that the recession
has left us to clean up this fiscal year.
One idea that is being floated from
Paducah to Pikeville is a proposed
increase in the state cigarette tax.
Since it was raised to 30 cents in
2005, many health advocates including more than a few lawmakers have
called for a larger per-pack tax on
cigarettes. Now the idea has the
backing of Gov. Steve Beshear, who
says he wants to increase the tax by
70 cents to one dollar a pack. A bill
that would accomplish that in the
upcoming 2009 Regular Session
beginning Jan, 6 was filed in early
December, and similar bills could be
on the way.
The big question on lawmaker '
minds, though. is when we will be
asked to consider the tax proposal.
One fly in the ointment is that the
2009 Regular Session, unlike the
2008 Regular Session, is not considered a budget session under the state
constitution. That means that, constitutionally, it will take a 3/5 majority
of both the House and Senate to
approve any increase in revenue next
session. Considering the Senate
majority has not expressed approval
of any tax increase, it is pretty much
assumed that getting 3/5 majority
would be nearly impossible.
There is another option: a special
session, which the governor has said
he might call sometime between Jan.
9 - when lawmakers end their fourday organizational part of the 2009
Regular Session and early
February when the second part of the
30:day Regular Session begins. The
problem is that the special session
option may have constitutional issues
of its own. Since lawmakers will be
on break during the last three weeks
of ' January and not officially
adjourned from the 2009 R~gular
Session, we will constitutionally still
be "in session" which s.ome say prevents us from being called into special session. Anything we do during a
special session in that time frame,
they say, could subsequently be challenged in court and thrown out.
Bottom line? The passage of a perpack tax hike will be difficult considering the constitutional and ideological challenges it faces.
Even if the proposal does manage
to pass, it is projected to only cover
half of the current shortfall. That
means more state funding cuts are
unfortunately on the way. The governor is asking most state• agencies to
cut their budgets by four percent as a
result, with part of that percentage
coming from a furlough plan that will
call on each state employee to take
three days unpaid leave by the end of
next June. The good news is that
basic K- 12 education funding and
state funding for mental health/mental retardation services and Medicaid
will not be cut, while additional cuts
to higher education - which has
already had its state fun.ds reduced by
six percent this year- would be limited to two percent.
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Although it only stands to reason
that agencies would suffer cuts when
the state falls on hard times, it is also
true that hard times is when agencies
need funding the most - and they
usually need more funding than they
received from the General Assembly
in recent budget cycles.
County jails are a great example
of government entities that rely on
state funding but do not have enough
revenue to cover their costs, which
the jails say have collec.tively
reached over $100 million annually.
Lawmakers continue to look at
whether we should increase funding
for state prisoners who counties are
now fiscally responsible for until
sentencing, or whether the state
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R[TllRNS
should take over the operation of
county jails altogether. Action taken
last regular session that would allow
more nonviolent Class D felons to be
released on bail along with changes
to increase the use of home incarceration and parole changes were
expected to help counties somewhat,
but many counties feel the latter
especially might actually reduce their
state inmate revenue.
Since the Kentucky County
Judge/Executive Association sued
the state a few months ago in hopes
of prompting state reimbursement to
counties for costs they incur from
pretrial incarceration of state prisoners, I do. not know how the 2009
General Assembly will choose to
handle the situation. r do not know
indeed if we even can address it
pending a lawsuit and a recession that
has forced our governor to propose
the furlough of state employees. I do
know that our counties are in fiscal
trouble and that the state needs to
increase funding to the jails if we are
going to continue to make counties
responsible for the pretrial care of
state felons. Doing otherwise makes
our "agreement" with the counties
seem a lot like those costly federal
mandates that threaten our state budget every two years.
Another thing I know going into
the 2009 Regular Session is that we
need to find ways to raise more revenue in the Commonwealth or mor
painful cuts will be leveled in future
sessions. How we raise that revenue,
whether it be from a cigarette tax
increase or other methods like combined repmting of corporate income
tax
income
(from
which
Massachusetts alone expects to reap
$331 million), is still undecided. We
have much to consider during the session beginning in two short weeks.
I'll go over education, health,
safety and state pension issues that
lawmakers will likely face in the
2009 Regular Session in my article
next week. Until then, have a won\1(11
derful Christma holiday!
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
26, 2008 • AS
Changes
.
management folks at District
12 are local people whose
family roots arc firmly
entrenched
in
Eastern
II' Kentucky.
• Continued from p1
Paul Norman Thompson,
Administrative Coordinator
served from 1993 until2007 as
the retail manager of Jenny
Wiley Village in Prestonsburg.
From 2001 until 2008, he also
served as an inspector with the
Cabinet's
Transportation
Motor Vehicle Commission. In
July 2008 he was named
Administrative Coordinator
for Highway District 12.
Mary Westfall-Holbrook,
joined Highway District 12 in
March 2001 as a project manager in what was then called
Prcconstruction (now Project
Development).
November
2005,
In
Holbrook
was
named
Construction Engineer and in
July
2007
Constructiop
Branch Manager. She assumed
her.new duties as branch manager of Project Development
on Sept. I, 2008.
Sam Hale is the district's
branch manager for Project
Pelivery and Preservation I.
This branch combines all construction and maintenance
functions. Because of the district's size. there are two
PD&P branches. The one
which Hale manages includes
Pike, Letcher, and Knott counHe
joined
the
ties.
Transportation Cabinet in
October 2001 as D-12's
Construction Engineer. In
February 2005 he was named
district Bridge Engineer, and
in mid-August this year he
accepted the newly-formed
post of PD&P branch manager.
Darold Slone, of Kimper, is
the district's second Project
Delivery and Preservation
Branch. Slone was formerly
branch
manager
for
Operations (Maintenance). He
assumed
the
post
of
Operations Branch Manager in
February 2003. He is now
branch manager for Project
Delivery and Preservation in
Johnson, Martin, Floyd, and
Lawrence counties.
Greg Couch, a native of
Wheelwright, is manager of
the newly-created Engineering
Support Branch. He joined
District 12 in December 1999
as Traffic Engineer, a post he
held until September 2008,
when he was named branch
manager for Engineering
Support. His branch includes
the departments of Equipment,
Materials (inspects and tests
matefials used by contractors
to ensure contract specifications are met or exceeded),
Traffic Engineering (signs and
signals), Permits, Structures
(such as bridges), and the new
Roadside
Environmental
Department.
Each member of District
12's management team has an
office at Highway District 12
headquarters on Loraine Street
in Pikeville. Each can be
reached by calling 606-433779 I or (toll free) 877-4337791. Normal office hours are
8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. The District
Office is open 24/7 during
weather events such as snow
and ice storms or flooding.
and exclusions in Wausau's
existing policies, according to
court records.
Now the insurance company has returned an answer
filed in federal court on Dec.
19.
In the insurance company's
answer, it maintains that policies known as Total Pollution
Exclusions and Absolute
Pollution Exclusions preclude
coverage for the claims against
Grizzly. More specifically, the
insurance company said in its
answer that the exclusions preclude coverage for defense and
indemnity for "any bodily
injury, personal injury and/or
property
damage
claims
against
Grizzly
asserted
Processing" for which the coal
company might be seeking
coverage.
In a second claim for
declaratory relief, Wausau
contends that their policies do
not provide coverage or relief
which does not constitute
damages within the meaning
of their policies.
Grizzly Processing plant
was owned and operated during the time 9f the allegations
against them by Frasure Creek
Mining, according to court
records.
Grizzly
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ward at Highlands Regional Medical Center on Tuesday. Robin Fitzpatrick, RN, was happy to
receive the donation of toys, saying that the children would love them.
Stumbo
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could see nearly $300 million
in revenue during a time when
it is desperately needed. That
money, he said, could be put
toward education and prison
funding in the wake of a longstanding budget shortfall.
The Lexington HeraldLeader reported Sunday that
Gov. Steve Beshear had
reviewed Stumbo's proposal
from which the bill stems but
had made no recommendations resulting from that
review. Likewise, the same
report stated a task force
appointed by Beshear had also
looked at the proposal, also
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shoulder of the road. When the
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by police, was transported to
nearby
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and released.
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failing to present recommendations.
A cornerstone to Beshear's
gubernatorial campaign was
the push to bring casino gambling to Kentucky.
Some specifics to Stumbo's
bill wfuld be to set aside 80
percent of the revenue generated by the video lottery terminals for what is being referred
to as purse enhancements f01
the racing industry, which has
shown a great deal of support
for the propo~ed bill.
However, the exact details
as to how that money might be
used has not been elaborated
upon.
Reports have indicated
from the Legislative Research
Committee that show estimates from that body saying
the proposed legislation could
see upwards of $400 million in
annual revenue for the state,
with about $110 million of that
replacing revenue from the
state's part of property taxes
on motor vehicles and boats.
Further
details
from
Stumbo's proposal suggest the
first round of funding from the
new revenue would be earmarked for the state's general
fund. Then 30 percent would
be returned to the tracks. Also,
IS percent up to $25 million
would be used for drug and
alcohol rehabilitation with
another 15 percent up to $25
million would be given out to
counties to cover the housing
of state inmates in jails across
the state.
Funding would also be generated to treat problem gambling, with 1 percent to be funneled into the PRIDE organization.
Any remaining revenue
would then be sent back to the
state's department of education, Stumbo has said.
with their ability "to enjoy and
use their residences."
But the complaints did not
end with the Crisps. By
January 2008, more than 90
other people were tacked onto
the suit in an amended complaint.
During the course of the
lawsuit, Grizzly filed a claim
against Wausau after the insurance company denied coverage· for the ongoing litigation.
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claimed the company was
bound to defend them in the
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Familiar tastes
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FAMILY FEATuRES
xpect to see flavors that help us reconnect with
time-honored favorites in modem, whimsical ways,
according to the McCormick' Flavor Forecast'"
2009, an annual prediction of the tastes that will
transfonn and inspire America's menus. Familiar·
ingredients will be reinvigorated with inspired new flavor
twists to create contemporary dishes.
"For example, combining global elements such as smoked
paprika and a trendy natural sweetener -agave nectar
can transform a sauce for pork ribs or chicken from· simple
and expected to hip and exotic," said Kevan Vetter, Executive
Chef at McCormick. "This pairing represents a modern
reinterpretation of sweet and smoky flavors, combined with
a desire for all natural ingredients."
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predicted to define the year. The forecast is punctuated with
a desire to recapture the joys of the dinner table ami find
pleasure, and a bit of playfulness, in the foods we eat.
The popularity of slow cookmg has inspired an entirely
new generation of recipes. Spicy Pulled Pork in Tart Cherry
Sauce with Vanilla Slaw is an innovative twist on the
traditional slow-cooked pulled pork sandwich. The Southeast
regional classic is updated with the addition oftwo antioxidantrich superfoods - cayenne and tart cherries
that bring a
slow underlying heat and satisfying sweet and sour balance.
Warm Rosemary Brie Cake with Peach Preserves
embodies the resurgence of just-like-grandma's fruit
preserves, rmmagined with a savory partner. The juicy
plumpness and intense, fresh-picked fruit flavors Juse with
rosemary's aromatic hints of pine and eucalyptus for a
progressive interpretation of familiar flavors. The pairing .
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Top 10 Flavor Pairings
Spicy Pulled Pork
in Tart Cherry Sauce
with Vanilla Slaw
Warm Rosemary Brie Cake
Peach Preserves
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Toasted Sesame & Root Beer
Cayenne & Tart Cherry
Tarragon & Beetroot
. Peppercorn Metange & Sake
Chinese Five Spice & Artisan~cured Pork
Dill & Avocado Oil
Rosemary & Fruit Preserves
Garam Masala & Pepitas
Mint &
~uinoa
Smoked Paprika & Agave Nectar
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW QI 4 hours on HIGH
1114 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast,
I teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection
trimmed
Crushed Rosemary
112 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
112 cup (I stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup cider vinegar
4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
114 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 round (8 to 10 ounces) Brie cheese
1 112 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet Collection
112 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection
Crushed Red Pepper ru: 1 teaspoon
'
Cream of Tartar
McCormick Gourmet Collection Ground
2/3 cup peach ru: apricot preserves, at room
Cayenne Red Pepper
temperature
1 teaspoon McCormick Goarmet CoUection
Saigon Cinnamon
I. Mix flam, baking powder. rosemary and salt in small
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection
bowl. Butter and flour 9-inch springform pan. Slice
Garlic Powder
Brie evenly into 3 horizontal layers. Place I layer,
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection
skin-side down, in center of bottom of prepared pan.
Sicilian Sea Salt
Cut remaining 2 layers in half. Place, skin-side down.
10 sandwich rolls (optional)
around Brie in pan so that most of the bottom of the
Vanilla Slaw (recipe follows)
pan is covered with Brie, leaving about 1/2-inch
uncovered around edge of inside of pan. Set aside.
I. Place pork, cherries and onion in slow cooker.
2. Beat butter and l/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl
Mix remaining ingredients except rolls and Vanilla
with electric mixer on medium-high speed 3 to 4
Slaw in medium bowl until blended. Pour over pork.
minutes or until lig ht and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl
Cover.
occasionally. Add egg yolks; beat on high speed until
2. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Remove
well blended, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
pork from slow cooker.
Beat 111 l/2 of tlour m ixture, milk and then remaining
3. Shred pork, using 2 forks . Return pork to slow cooker.
flour mixture on low speed until well blended,
Mix and heat with sauce before serving. Serve on
.
scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
sandwich rolls with Vanilla Slaw, if desired.
3. Beat egg whites in clean large bowl with electric
· Makes 10 servings
mixer on high speed 2 minutes or until soft peaks
Slow Cooker Tip: For best results, do not remove cover
form. Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cream of
during cooking.
tartar in small bowl. Gradually beat into egg whites.
Vanilla Slaw: Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, I tablespoon
Beat until stitT peaks fmm. Stir I /3 of the egg white
cider vinegar. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon
mixture into egg yolk mixture until well blended.
McConnick Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/4 teaspoon
Gently stir or fold remaining egg white mixture into
McCormick Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt in
egg yolk mixture. Pour and spread batter over Brie
large
bowl until well blended. Add 1 package (12 ounces)
to create an even cake layer.
broccoli coleslaw: toss to coat well. Cover. Refrigerate
4. Bake in preheated 325°F ov~n 30 to 35 minutes or
until ready to serve.
until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information Per One Serving P ulled Por k:
Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan
330 Calories, Fat 18 g, Protein 26 g, Carbohydrates 16 g,
to loosen cake. Cool about 30 minutes in pan on wire
Cholesterol I00 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 1 g
i·ack. Remove rim of pan. Spread top of cake evenly
with preserves. Serve warm. Refrigerate any leftover
Nutritional Information Per One Serving Vanilla
cake.
Slaw (about 1/3 cup): 44 Calories, Fat 4 g, Protem 0 g,
Makes 12 setTings
Carbohydrates 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 78 mg,
Fiber I g
To Make Ahead: Prepare and bake cake as directed
above. Cool completely. Cover tightly. Refrigerate.
Several hours before serving, remove cake from
refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Remove
rim of pan. Place cake on baking sheet. Spread top of
cake evenly with preserves. Heat in preheated 350°F
oven IS to 20 minute or until warmed through.
Nutritional Information Per One Serving: 290 Calories.
Fat 14 g, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Cholesterol
II 0 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Fiber 0 g
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Movies from the Black Lagoon: 'Beyond the Door'
by TOM DOTY
TIMES COLUMNIST
If you love special edition
DVDs of Hollywood classics,
then you may be surprised that
this Italian "Exorcist" ripoff
got the deluxe treatment rather
than something like "Citizen
Kane." Then again, if you're a
fan of artsy flicks with high
ideals and pompous actors·
emoting under way too much
make-up, you are probably too
busy
watching
some
"Merchant Ivory" snooze-fest
to read this column.
the rest of you should read
on, as this one is as ridiculous
as it gets but totally delivers on
all exploitation fronts.
The film begins with a new
introduction from star Juliet
Mills (TV's "Nanny and the
Professor"), who appears a little tipsy as she mistakenly
states that the film was
inspired by "The Omen". She
is politely corrected by the
disc's producer, who politely
refrains from noting that the
first "Damien" film wasn't
made until two years after this
cinematic concoction. Once
you get by the stilttd intro, it's
all downhill as the actual film
begins.
It all starts with a creepy
looking guy named Dimitri /
being accosted by a devilish
voice while driving on a
Pacific coast highway. Dimitri
is informed that he can buy
himself 10 more years oflife if
he helps deliver a baby which
this demon will possess.
Dimitri takes the deal and
immediately panics as the eyil
entity welshes on the bargain
and possesses his car long
enough to bash through a
guardrail and plunge into the
ocean.
Next up we meet the momto-be, Jessica, and she's a bit
of a car wreck herself. She
thinks nothing of parking her
convertible in front of a supermarket and leaving her grammar school-aged tykes unsupervised while she strolls the
aisles.
Her kids are no bargain
either and include a curly
haired son, who drinks his
Campbell's soup straight from
the can, and a precocious
daughter who curses like a
sailor on shore leave.
Her husband, Robert, is
glimpsed at work and he's no
prize himself. He appears to be
producing a record but his
method of drawing good
vocals from his musicians is to
harangue them with a steady
stream of expletives which at
least explains the potty mouth
on his daughter.
Into every life 'a little rain
must fall and this fractured
family gets a tsunami when
mom announces she's pregnant and, almost immediately,
begins exhibiting a broad
spectrum of possessed behaviors.
Here the movie kicks it up a
notch as we are treated too all
manner of satanic shenanigans
which include destroying a
fish tank and giggling as the
evicted pets flop about on the
carpet; barking at one's gynecologist in , the devil's voice;
levitating around the apart-
ment in Frederick's of
Hollywood lingerie; and eating discarded banana peels off
lOf the sidewalk. These antics
are sandwiched between plenty of other bizarre sequences,
which include a great one
where Robert is harassed on
the street by a gang of musicians, including a flutist who
uses his nose to blow out a
tune.
Just when things couldn't
get weirder, Dimitri returns
(hey isn't he dead?) and
Robert accepts that this com-
plete stranger is his only hope
to save his wife.
All in all, this one's a keeper, though its fragmented
structure and over use of montages might put off some viewers. The San Francisco locations add spark and the special
effects department turns in
some good work.
That said, the narrative is
barely enough to justify an
hour and 49 minutes, but you
can always hit the fast forward
button when you get tired of
the endless shots of characters
walking around the city.
If you like stupid endings
then you're in for a bonus treat
here, as the last shot of the film
is supposed to be shocking but
will only leave you scratching
your head and wondering if
you missed something. Trust
me, you didn't.
Best line: "I'm deeply
engrossed in the incredible
existences of fish, including
t~eir methods of reproduction."
1974, unrated.
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BlaCkcats to-p Pikeville, 68-49
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
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PAINTSVILLE
The
Prestonsburg Blackcats defeated
the Pikeville Panthers 68-49
Sunday in the Country Music
Highway Classic at Johnson
Central. Prestonsburg maintained
a lead over Pikeville throughout
most of the game.
Center Steven Patrick paced
the Blackcats with 16 points,
sharing game-high scoring honors with Pikeville guard Matt
Clevenger.
Four
different
Prestonsburg players reached
double figures in the scoring col-
umn, junior guard Michael
Burchett added 14 points for the
Blackcats. Austin Gearheart
added 10 points as the Blackcats
prevailed.
Alex Stumbo scored nine
points and Jody Tackett added
eight for the Prestonsburg boys'
basketball team. Seth Setser and
Hall rounded out the Blackcat
scoring with seven and four
points, respectively.
"Steven Patrick stepped up
and played big for us," said
Prestonsburg Coach Jack Pack.
"Our inside game is starting to
really come around. The entire
team is playing well."
The Blackcats led 20-17 when
the first quarter came to a close.
Prestonsburg led 37-25 at the
half.
The
Blackcats outscored
Pikeville 31-24 in the second
half.
Gatlin Clark added 13 !Joints
for the Panthers. Wes Rowe
scored eight points and Burchett
contributed seven for Pikeville.
The Blackcats enacted some
revenge against the Panthers.
Pikeville edged Prestonsburg 5755 in a season-opener.
Prestonsburg closed out play
in the Johnson Central tournament on a winning note Monday,
defeating Magoffi n County 7755.
Country Music Highway
Holiday Classic
at Johnson Central
Prestonsburg 68, Pikeville 49
Prestonsburg (3-4) -Patrick
16, Burchett 14, Gearheart 10,
Stumbo 9, Tackett 8, Setser 4,
Hall 7.
Pikeville (3-4) - Clevenger
16, Clark 13, Rowe 8, Burchett
7, Ratliff 2, Keene 2, Evans 1.
P'burg ........ 20 17 10 21-68
P'ville ........ l7 8 9 15-49
Junior
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in Prestonsburg's win over rival Pikeville.
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Deer harvest lll
2008 already
third highest
ever recorded
Bears blast
Mansfield
Ten different Pikeville
players provide scoring
TIMES STAFF REPORT
FRANKFORT - With several
weeks still left in the season, deer
hunters have already recorded one
of the state's highest harvest totals
ever.
Kentucky
hunters
telechecked 117, 124 deer as of
December 22.
''The late muzzleloader wasn't
so hot because of the weather, but
we are already at our third highest
harvest ever," said Tina Brunjes,
big game program coordinator for
the Kentucky Department of Fish
and Wildlife Resources. "We have
the free youth deer weekend comf ing up and also the January harvest and we should end up near
120,000. If we get good weather
this weekend and the archery and
crossbow hunters do well, we
could squeak into second place."
The all-time deer harvest
record is 124,752 set in 2004, followed by 122,233 in 2006.
'The free youth deer hunting
weekend is this coming weekend
and we encourage our youth to
participate," Brunjes said. "They
usually average about 970 deer
for that weekend, but we would
like to see it higher for this year."
Resident and non-resident
~ youth ages 15 and under who are
accompanied by an adult may
hunt Dec. 27 - 28 without a hunting license or deer permit. Deer
bag limits, zone and equipment
restrictions and telecheck requirements remain in effect.
"It is a great avenue to get
youth involved in hunting,"
Brunjes said. "Plus, it doesn't cost
anything."
For all hunters, crossbow season for deer closes on Dec. 31,
while archery season continues
through Jan. 19.
Smallmouth bass
fishing in snow is
highly productive
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FRANKFORT- We have
experiences in the outdoors that
can be transcendent, although the
conditions are rough. Catching
crappie after crappie in cold
March sleet, bagging your biggest
.. turkey ever in a chilling April
downpour or taking a limit of
ducks in weather so cold hot coffee quickly freezes on the rim of
your cup make great memories.
Although these encounters test
your mettle and enrich your life,
few outdoor pursuits compare to
December fishing for smallmouth
bass in the snow. The activity
seems incongruent - floating in a
boat on ice-free water with white
frozen snow lining the banks. You
seem completely out of place,
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
KENTUCKY COACH ~ILLY GILLI~PIE TALKED WITH LEADING SCORER JODIE MEEKS during Monday night's
home game versus Telnnessee S e. Meeks, who scored a career-high 46 points Saturday, picked back up the
high-scoring habit Monday night, scoring 32 points as Kentucky won 102-58.
Wildcats continue to prepare
for Liberty Bowl fllatchup
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - The
outside temperatures are
hardly summer-like, but
the Kentucky football
team had a flashback to
August with two-a-day
practices on Monday.
The Wildcats worked
out for 90 minutes
Monday morning in the
climate-controlled Nutter
Field House and then went
for another 90 minutes ·in
the afternoon.
"It's a little different
schedule, obviously, not as
much time before we
break
for
Christmas
because finals were later
this year," Coach Rich
Brooks said. ''That's why
we're having a two-a-day
today."
Brooks noted that how
th,t team approaches prac- . Keenan Burton and Steve
~,Jce is important when
Johnson each caught a
there is a month layoff touchdown pass. Burton
between the end of the reg- caught his first NFL touchular season and the bowl down for St. Louis, a 30game.
yarder vs. San Francisco.
"I think they continue Johnson snagged a TD in
win
over
to have fun with practice," Buffalo's
Brooks said. "Sometimes Denver, his second score
players take practice as of the season.
pure drudgery and maybe
The former Wildcats'
don't want to do it with success comes as no surenthusiasm. So far, the prise to Brooks.
"They got into a situaguys have taken it this
year the same way they've tion where they were able
taken it for two years, that to showcase their ability,"
it's an honor and a privi- Brooks said. "lf they stay
lege to be able to practice healthy, they're going to
at this time of year and it's be big-time players for a
exciting to go to
bowl lot of years in that league."
Another first-year NFL
game."
linebacker
Meanwhile, a couple of Wildcat,
Wildcat rookies in the Wesley Woodyard, totaled
N ati'onal Football League 45 tackles and an intercephad big moments on tion while starting a recent
Sunday as wide receivers six-game stretch when a
a
veteran was injured.
"Yeah, we had some
pretty good players last
year, didri't we?" Brooks
laughed when asked about
Woodyard. Brooks, whose
10 years in the NFL
included a term as head
coach of St. Louis, also
was asked how Woodyard
- the SEC's leading tackler in 2007- went undrafted.
"I was shocked he wasn't drafted," Brooks said.
"For some reason, they
just felt he was too small, I
guess, and it's hard to
judge the size of a guy's
heart as well as his desire.··
The team will gather in
Memphis on Dec. 27 and
begin final prep\lrations
for the AutoZone Liberty
Bowl, which will be
played on Jan. 2.
Lady Bears claim lOth
Daniels scores
14 points, grabs
six rebounds
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE
The
Pikeville College Lady
Bears were ready for the
Christmas break, but had one
last piece of business to tend
to before they left: Their
lOth win of the season.
It came in fine fashion
Friday night, knocking off
The Ohio State UniversityMaRsfield 86-50.
With the win, the team
that won only six times a
year ago went to the break
10-3.
The Lady Bears shot 52.1
percent from the field
despite going only 4-of-18
(22.2 percent) from the arc.
They won the rebounding
battle 49-31 and handed out
a remarkable 31 assists on
37 baskets.
Four Lady Bears reached
double digits, with three of
them coming off the bench.
Sophomore Lakia Bailey led
the way with 15 points to go
with six rebounds, three
steals and two blocked shots.
Senior Krista! Daniels, a
Betsy Layne High School
graduate, followed with 14
points, six rebounds and four
steals. Sophomore Ashly
•
Wlll
PIKEVILLE - Eleven of
Pikeville's 13 uniformed players
scored six or more points Friday
night as the team headed to the
Christmas break off a 116-42 win
over The Oh.io State Universit)IMansfield.
The Bears had some remarkable statistics in the win. Among
them: 37 assists on 47 baskets, 22
steals, only 13 turnovers and a +27
(57-30) rebounding advantage. In
addition, the home team ripped the
nets with 58.8 percent shooting,
including 42.3 percent from the
arc and 78.6 percent from the line.
Pikeville (10-3) raced out to a
35-2lead and held a 61-14 edge at
the break.
Sophomore Justin Hicks hacl
20 pojnts and eight rebounds, hdr
ting 6-of-8 from the arc in the win.
Senior Ewan Linton and sophomore Dan Penick followed with
14 markers each. Penick had six
rebounds and three steals, while
Linton added five rebounds in 12
minutes.
Senior J.B. Smiley recorded a
double-double with 11 points and
10 assists to go with five steals and
four rebounds.
Junior guard Adam Simmons
led the Bears with seven rebounds
to go with seven points; nine different Bears had at least four
rebounds.
Mansfield (1-13) got a doubledouble of its own from freshman
Sam Barnhill, who had 14 points
and 10 rebounds to go· with three
steals. Freshman Curtis Remy followed with 10 of his own.
Pikeville heads to the break
winners of five straight, and
returns to action in the Main Street
Classic in Wheeling, W.Va., Dec.
29-30.
Inside: Morehead State
past Kentuc!..y Christian.
of
Chandler followed with 10,
to go with sophomore
Meagan Johnson's 10.
Chandler
had
eight
rebounds and eight assists in
19 minutes of playing time.
Mansfield (2-5) had the
game's leading corer in
junior LaSha Ware, who
poured in 21 points to go
with
five
rebounds.
Freshman ·Ashley Finney
followed with I 3 to go with
five rebounds.
The Lady Mavericks
were 7-of-17 from the floo
accounting for seven of thei,r
I 8 field goals in the loss.
Veteran head coach Bill
Watson guides the Pikeville
women's basketball program. Watson is a former
Mid-South
Conference
Coach of the Year.
Pikeville will be back in
action on New Year's Eve
when it plays host to U.Va.Wise. Game time for that
one has been moved to 2
p.m.
~Bobcats beat Greenup, set record for three-pointers
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
RACELAND- Betsy Layne
set a Derby Classic record with
11 3-pointers in an 64-56 win
over Greenup County Monday
in the tournament being held at
Raceland.
The Bobcats doubled up
Greenup County 24-12 in the
fourth quarter to secure the
tournament win.
•
Bobcats Nathan Martin and
Adam Howell each hit four
shots from beyond the arc to
help lift Betsy Layne to the win.
The two Bobcats were also
the leading scorers for the winning team, Martin and Howell
combined for 29 points, hitting
six three-pointers in the fourth
quarter. Betsy Layne was redhot offensively late in the game.
Greenup County owned a
leacl at the end of each of the
first three quarters before the
Bobcats broke free and surged
out ahead in the final period.
Betsy Layne connected on
3-of-6 free throw attempts.
Chris Baker scored 18 points
for the Musketeers (4-2). Trey
Williams added 13 points and
Michael Hampton pushed in 12
for the Greenup County team.
The Musketeers hit 12-of-17
shots from the foul line.
Betsy Layne 64,
Greenup County 56
Betsy
Layne
(64):
Maldonado 2, Martin 16,
Stumbo 6, Tackett 7, Head 10,
Tibbs 7, Newman 1, Howell 12,
Johnson 3.
Greenup County (56): Baker
18, Williams 13, Hampton 12,
Prater 3, Adkins 4, Craft 3,
Justice 3.
BL....... l4 11 15 24--64
GC ....... l6 14 14 12-56
photo by Jamie Howell
FLOYD COUNTY NATIVE LANDON SLONE inbounded the
basketball during Kentucky's win over Tennessee State.
�82 •
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
26, 2008
[Betsy Layne defeats
Dayton Dunbar (Ohio)
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - Betsy Layne defeated Dayton Dunbar (Ohio)
61-36 Su~day in the Lexington Catho~ic Holiday Classic. Betsy!
Layne bu1lt an early lead over the Ohto team and cruised to the
tournament win.
Betsy Layne left little doubt as to who was in control outscor.1
ing Dayton Dunbar 24-9 in the first quarter. The Lady Cats heldl
payton Dunbar to 16 first half points. The Ohio team never!
scored more than 10 points in any single quarter.
Taylor Hott led Betsy Layne with a game-high 20 point!;.!
~ Megan Hamilton followed with 18 points for the Lady Cats.
ndie Meade scored ll points as three different Betsy Layne
players accounted for the majority of the Lady Cat scoring.!
Lindsey Martin scored five points, Taylor Watkins three and]
Courtney Burgess and Keleigh Wagner two apiece for the wintning team.
EK Miners set CBA
winning margin record
tn 172-70 victory
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - The East
Kentucky Miners - one of the
highest scoring teams in professional basketball - established
another record Sunday evening
at the East Kentucky Expo
Center. The Miners, a franchise
that set a single-game scoring
record of 194 points in a home
finale as part of the 2007-08
season, defeated the West
Virginia Wild 172-70 Sunday
in
another
Interleague
Challenge Game pitting a CBA
franchise versus an ABA franchise. The 102-point spread is a
CBA record .for winning margin.
Mike Dean led the Miners
with a game-high 50 points and
10 rebounds.
The Miners excelled offensively and defensively, holding
West Virginia to a 29-percent
shooting effort from the field.
"Mike Dean had a great ball
game," said East Kentucky
Coach Kevin Keathley. "We
played much better offensively.
Defensively, we didn't give up
100 points again like we did the
game before. Instead, we were
able to hold them to 29 percent
shooting. I'm proud of our
team and the tremendous effort
that was given."
Eight . different
East
Kentucky players scored 10 or
more points as the host team
' rolled.
Jermaine Blackburn, fresh
off of a rare quadruple-double
performance the night before,
• scored 22 points, handed out 13
: assists and pulled down 10
rebounds. Blackburn also
recorded a game-high four
steals for the Miners.
Delvin Thomas scored 20
points and hauled in nine
rebounds for host East
· · Kentucky. Joe Buck, one of the
Fishing
• continued rrom p1
casting a hair jig, the float and most of the year durlll • tlw duy,
fly or a shiner with snow in but snow Iall and u le:ult·rt hky
your eyelashes. You feel you bring thern up to feed .
should be at home; that it is
"I also think it is a pressure·
dangerous to fish in such related thing," said Ted
weather.
Crowell, former assistant direc·
Except it may be the best tor of fisheries for Kentucky
weather condition for catching Fish and Wildlife. "Snow
the largest smallmouth bass brings a)ong with it low barometric pressure. It is just like
you'll ever hold.
"On an overcast snowy day, when it rains in summer. This
light will be greatly diffused," turns fish on."
said Gerry Buynak, assistant
Crowell has spent many a
director of fisheries for the winter day chasing smallKentucky Department of Fish mouths at Lake Cumberland
and Wildlife Resources. "This and Dale Hollow. "It is unbebrings the smallmouths . up lievable, the fish you can catch
shallower and they can be easi- in December in the snow," he
er to fool. They are more likely said. 'There's nobody else on
to strike an artificial lure the lake. There's nobody in the
because of less light penetra- . parking lot. It's great."
Also, unstable weather
tion."
Anglers should take advan- places predators at an advantage of this. In our premier win- tage over prey. The changing
ter smallmouth lakes such as weather of a snow storm and
Lake
Cumberland,
Dale the cold of winter disorient
Hollow Lake and Laurel River baitfish and smallrnouth bass
Lake, anything than can get gobble up all they can. This is
smallrnouth out of their usual especially true for larger female
deep-water lairs is a blessing. smallmouths who must store up
These lakes are so clear you fat reserves for egg developcan see where you chipped ment in early spring. They need
paint from your jig head in I 0 to eat.
feet of water. This water clarity
The plummeting water tempushes smallrnouths deep for peratures of December also
top rebounders in the CBA,
scored 19 points and grabbed a
game-high 20 rebounds. Other
players who reached double
figures in the scoring column
for the Miners included Min
Crain ( 17 points), forme
University of Kentucky standout Wayne Turner (15 points),
Justin Taylor (13 points) and
Alonzo Hird (10 points).
iTIMES STAFF REPORT
Turner dished off a game-high
12 assists for the triumphant
OREHEAD
Six
East Kentucky team.
Galen Young scored six Morehead State University
points, dished off six assists players scored in double figand claimed three rebounds for ures, and the Eagles won the
rebound battle 55-to-25 in a
the Miners.
romp over Kentucky
99-39
East Kentucky dominated.
The Miners were on pace to Christian Monday evening in
reach 200 points after outscor- Johnson Arena.
The Eagle bench outscore~
ing West Virginia 50-12 in the
East the KCU bench 44-to-3, an~
opening
quarter.
Kentucky, which led West MSU's leading scorers were,
Virginia 86-25 at the half, never reserves Terrance Hill and
scored less than 36 points in a Derick Echols with 1'0 points
each. Starters Kenneth Faried
single quarter.
The Miners continued to and Robert Murry had 14
dominate in the second half, points each, and starter Maze
outscoring West Virginia 49-22 Stallworth and reserve Steve
Peterson added I 0 points each.
in the second quarter.
Echols hustled for I 0
East Kentucky shot 71 percent from the field and 84 per- rebounds and had the first double-double of his collegiate
cent at the free throw line.
Daniel Hicks led West career. Faried pulled down 10
Virginia with 26 points and rebounds, and combined with
eight rebounds.
CONTACT THE TIMES
East Kentucky will return to
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WEEK
$5 Fridays.
pork rind '" still the best trailer.
l•ind the <,mal lest pork rind pos~i blc or cut a bigger one i111hlf.
Although the soft plastic chunk
trailers prove much easier to
handle and take on and of"rth
hook, pork is still the best
choice in cold water.
Main lake points from
Beaver Creek down to the dam
are great places to try on a
snowy December day on Lake
Cumberland, while the Spruce
Creek area is tops for Laurel
River Lake. Try main lake
points and cuts near Phillips
Bend in the mouth of Wolf
River on Dale Hollow Lake.
You'll be fishing the same
waters that produced David
Hayes' 11-pound, 15-ounce
world record smallmouth bas
in 1955. Those cuts and point
closest to the old Wolf River
channel are best.
Don't let snowfall scare you
from chasing bronze this winter. Don some waterfowl hunting clothing or coveralls and a
pair of warm boots. Grab some
hand warmers, a thermos of
strong coffee and your fishing
rod. Five-pound smallmouth
bass are waiting for you if you
brave the elements.
'
Eagles roll past ·Kentucky Christian
Nathan Martin,
ONLINE:
www.ekminers. com
Betsy Layne
Taylor Hott,
Betsy Layne
SPORTS FAN
of Prestonsburg
ballf 1'>11 :-.uch fJ Hhad ()f
;tlcw•vc-; They swim in Circles
and qUJvcr as they ftght death .
This is why the float and fly
technique 1s so deadly in winter. A small, light craft hair or
duck feather jig suspended on
light line 8 to 12 feet deep perfectly imitates baitfish in their
death throes.
Another highly productive
technique is suspending a large
crappie minnow or mediumsized shiner under a bobber 6 to
10 feet deep off points. The
bobber flutters on top until it
abruptly torpedoes toward the
bottom. Smallmouth bass that
hit live bait in winter don't fool
around. They strike fiercely.
Both of these techniques
produce, because the baitfish
suspend in the water column in
tightly packed schools in winter. Smallmouth bass cruise
under these schools looking for
those alewives or shad acting
peculiar and pick them off.
A black l/8th to 3/8th-ounce
rabbit fur or bucktail jig swum
just above bottom and down
those main lake points produced winter smallmouths for
your grandfather and they do
the same today. The old~school
lri"'IH
OF THE WEEK
his 14 points, that gave him his
fifth consecutive double-double. He also added five assists
and four steals. Peterson handed out five assists and had
seven rebounds. Ten of the 11
MSU players that played
scored.
"Our kids were focused on
the game tonight even though
everyone is looking forward to
a nice three-day holiday
break," said MSU Coach
Donnie Tyndall. "The bottom
line was that we had to ~ake
care of business tonight, and I
thought we did that. We took
~dvantage of them inside with
Kenneth
(Faried),
Leon
(Buchanan)
and
Derick
(Echols) all doing some nice
things.
"I want to compliment
Kentucky Christian on how
hard they played. They're
short-handed right now, and
they will have several players
returning to their roster when
they play again in January."
The Eagles led 51-to-25 at
halftime and held KCU scoreless over the last 7:44 of the
game to spread the margin to
60 points.
The Knights were led by
Svetomir Illic and Kalen
Jones who scored 16 points
each. Illic pulled down 10
rebounds, and Jones handed
out five assists and had two
steals.
MSU is now 4-8 on the
season. The Eagles will travel
to East Tennessee for a 7 p.m.
EST on Dec. 30, then return
to Ohio Valley Conference
play with a two-game road
trip to Austin Peay (Jan. 3)
and Tennessee State (Jan. 5)
just after New Years.
ov<!
Murry earns second
Newcomer of the Week
honor:
Morehead
State
University · junior
guard
Robert Murry has been named
the Ohio Valley Conferen~e
Newcomer of the Week fur
the second time this se iOn.
He shares the honor this week
with Delrico Lane of ~T
Martin.
Murry, a native of Decatur,
Ga., hit five-of-1 0 shots and
scored 10 points in MSU's
home court loss to James
Madison last Thursday eDec~
18). He also had a rebound,
assist and two steals.
"Robert conlinues to ~how
improvement in practice,"
said MSU Coach Donnie
Tyndall. "And, that translates
into improved play in our
games. I'm pleased that he is
being honored for his effol'ts."
UK football program announces team aw3{(is
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON
Cornerback Trevard Lindley
(Hiram, Ga.), who leads the
Southeastern Conference in
passes defended, was voted
the top University of Kentucky
football team award for the
2008 season, Coach Rich
Brooks announced Saturday.
Lindley was voted the
Wildcats' most valuable player
in balloting of the Kentucky
team members, one of two
awards selected by the squad.
Lindley leads in the SEC in
defended passes with 15,
including 11 pass breakups
and a team-high four interceptions, increasing the junior's
career total to nine thefts. He
has started all 38 games of his
Kentucky career. Trevard
scored his second collegiate
touchdown this season with a
28-yard interception return
against South Carolina and
holds the UK record for pass
breakups with 34.
The winner of the other
award based on the team's
. vote, the squad's Most
Inspirational Player, is senior
tailback Tony Dixon (Parrish,
Ala.), who led the Wildcats in
rushing this season with 34 1
yards and seven touchdowns
this fall. He has amassed 1,299
yards and 15 touchdowns in
his Kentucky career.
Punter-kicker T\m Masthay
was the only team member to
win more than one medallion.
Masthay was bestowed with
the Jerry Claiborne Award as
the player who best exempli-
fies the ideals associated with
one of UK's most popular
head coaches, and was selected as the team' s most valuable
performer on special teams.
Masthay was honored for
his commitment to academics
and the display of a team-oriented attitude. In addition to
his outstanding work on kickoffs, he is currently ranked
fifth nationally in punting with
a 45.3-yard average, the second-best one-season mark in
Kentucky history. He was
also a first-team Academic
All-America selection based
on his 3.81 overall grade average
Two other seniors captured
top awards as selected by the
coaching staff. Dicky Lyons
(New Orleans, La.) was picked
as the most outstanding offensive player despite playing
only six games before suffering a season-ending knee
injury.
Braxton
Kelley
(LaGrange, Ga.) earned the
most outstanding defensive
player after leading the
Wildcats in tackles in 2008.
Lyons was the UK leading
receiver with 33 catches in his
six appearances and also averaged 12.4 yards on 20 punt
returns. Dicky finished his
career with 141 catches and 18
touchdowns. His reception
total is fifth all-time at
Kentucky. Kelley has notched
90 tackles this season and has
started 41 games in his UK
career.
Senior Garry Williams was
honored as the team's top
offensive lineman for the 2008
season, currently carrying a
mark of 38 starting a signments at left tackle. Williams
also won the award in 2006.
Senior cornerback Davil
Jones (Belfry HS) and funior
center Jorge Gonzalez (Tampa,
Fla.) shared the award as-the
squad's most improved players. Jones was the Wildcats'
regular starter at corner~ack
this season after starting only
twice in his previous three
years in the program, finishing
with a career-high 32 tackles
this fall. Despite nagging
injuries, Gonzalez pl~ ed
more than any member cit-the
Wildcats' offensive unit, logging 794 plays in the 12 con
tests.
Freshman receiver-quarterback Randall Cobb (Alcoa,
Tenn.) was honored as
Kentucky's top first-year_player. He accounted for 605
purpose yards and also threw
for 542 yards and two scores.
Cobb paced the Wildcats with
nine touchdowns, including a
team-best seven scores on e
ground.
1
Kentucky's honors for ihe
most valuable players on the
scout teams were presented to
offensive lineman Trrvin~
Woods (Athens, Ga.) and linebacker
Will
Johnson
(Nashville, Tenn.), bothrfu-styear freshmen. Wooqs is
expected to be a strong candidate at offensive tacklli in
2009 and Johnson will work at
linebacker and safety in preparation for next fall.
all-
Late run sinks MSU women at Toledo
TIMES STAFF REPORT
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its your lucky day!
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TOLEDO,
Ohio
Sophomore Chynna Bozeman
tallied a team high 15 points, and
freshman Ashley Martin pulled
down a game high and career
high 10 rebounds, but host
Thledo used an 11-2 run to end
the game and defeated the
Morehead State women's basketball team 78-69 at Savage
Arena Friday night.
MSU fell to 7-4 overall, while
the Rockets moved to 4-6.
Bozeman nailed four threepointers and scored in double figures for the fourth straight game,
while Martin grabbed four offensive and six defensive caroms
while also adding eight points.
· Junior Brittany Pittman scored
12 and added seven rebounds
and three blocks. Freshman
Courtney Lumpkin tossed in
nine points, and junior Erica
Coleman came off the bench for
a career-high six points.
Toledo got an extremely balanced offensive effort, including
five in double figures but none
with more than 12. Courtne
Ingersoll led the effort with 1
while Lisa Johnson had 11 points
and a team high 10 rebounds.
The Eagles shot 32 percent
for the game and grabbed 43
rebounds. Toledo shot 41 percent
and collected 47 boards.
Morehead State will return to
action On Dec. 28 against
Louisville in the Louisville
Downtown Marriott Cardinal
Classic.
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WELLNESS Q&A
Surgical
investment
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by ERNEST BREWER
~ r ,t[)IRECTOR OF WELLNESS
&
REHAB
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Question: I am scheduled to
have knee surgery in a few weeks.
What can I do to prepare myself
fo r it ?
'. ~ Answer: Undergoing an ortho; pectic type surgery can be. a major
.<
event m some. one's life. The
way that I like
to describe it
to patients is
as if it is an
investment. In
reality, it is an
investment of
time, money,
pain, function,
loss of time
; ' Ernest Brewer from work and
Helping you find disruption of
your life in
<>;'lu <:the answers
general.
In
~ • r to your health
return for that
~ 1· concerns
inv e stment,
,. cfiflU are hopeful that you will reap
· :some
significant
benefits:
.qecreased pain, increased function
~ , 1 ~ increase ability to perform
.; wqrk or leisure activities.
1
, The investment begins the
· moment that the surgeon recom- - mends the surgery and you elect to
., ~e it done. What you do to pre·pare yourself fOF the surgery can
xQnuve some significant impacts on
•: • the outcomes. One of the essential
, <fispects of preparation is being
"' ••W¢ll informed. Below I have listed
a sample of some valuable ques'.ti<llns to ask your surgeon before
u"'i t
Steven Stanley and Anthony Sellards, students at Betsy Layne High School, were recently awarded checks from the
Prestonsburg VFW for their Voice of Democracy essays.
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DINNER DIVA
~:'Christmas
•
morning
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The countdown has started and
., "'rt&w is the time to get the food
' re'ady for the Christmas holiday. I
·•
know
not
everyone celeb r a t e s
C hri s tm as
(and we're in
the midst of
Hanukk a h
right now), but
e v e ryon e
enjoys the festivities of a
}.
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celebration!
t ' ' • teanne Ely
C hri stmas
morning needs
·itS' own easy menu. Something
'" ~i\nple, easy and doable you get
"~ ri~dy in a snap the night before the
1
"big day with the. kids opening preld sehts.
:r }~ 0Here's what we do in my fami·
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Christmas Eve Shortcut
Cinnamon Buns
Makes 20 buns
These are made the night before
· ·~~:~d popped in the oven Christmas
. ,morning when the kids are attack7;iing their stockings!
~·il"cl20 unbaked frozen dinner rolls
· (Bridgeport is a brand I have used)
.,·· 1 cup brown sugar
I /4 cup instant vanilla pudding
•.. mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
,,
1/3 cup butter, melted
l~. , 1 Lightly grease a 10 inch bundt
·,~.~ake pan. Place frozen rolls into the
; pan and sprinkle with brown sugar,
the pudding mix, and cinnamon.
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you don?t have a bundt pan, you
(See DIVA, page four)
VFW awards winners of essay contests
by JARRID DEATON
F EATURES WRITER
nursing home in Hazard.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States. with its auxiliaries,
includes 2.2 million members in
approximately 8, I 00 posts worldwide.
Its mission is to "honor the dead
by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service,
national security and a strong national defense.
Annually, the VFW and its auxil-
thought about it for about ten minutes
and came up with something that
seemed very strange to my friend.
I told her I wanted to see a volcano
and the Grand Canyon up close one
day. That was all I coo ld think of at
the time. One day I ·will see them but
if my life were to end today; I would
not feel sorry for myself because I
had not seen them. I have no regrets
about an ything. Every decision l
have made in my life has ended up
being a good one even If at the time it
was not. I learned from my mistakes
and did not pine away my future by
beating myself up over past mistakes.
None of us are perfect and the sooner
we understand this and quit punishing ourselves for this lack of perfection the better off we will all be.
Perfecti oni sm keeps us stuck in
the pa!-.t so we are unabl e to function
in the present. Let's take that perfectionism bat you are beating yourself
up with on a daily basis and use it to fears do not make us less than. Fear
hit home runs. Each time you see per- of fail ure is nothing more than a lack
fec tionism throw ing you a curve ball; of love for you and your abilities.
Face your fears head
turn it around and hit it
on in thi New Year! Let
back to where it belongs;
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mind ! Perfectiomsm is
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don' t have to be perfect and that our
iary members contribute more than
13 million hours of volunteerism in
the communities that each ·post
serves, including participation in
Make A Difference Day and National
Volunteer Week.
Prestonsburg
VFW
5839
Commander Paul Edwards has had a
busy end of 2008, representing the
organization for various events and
accepting recognition from Gov.
• Steve Beshear.
"I want people to know just how
active their local VFW is," Edwards
said. "We participate in a lot of charitable events and also give awards to
students."
Earlier this month, Edwards visited Betsy Layne High School to hand
out checks to the winners of the Voice
of Democracy Essay Contest, and
also to Allen Central Middl e School
for the winners of the Patriot' Pen
Essay Contest.
When Gov. Beshear came to
Prestonsburg to have an early
Christmas dinner with the families of
the National Guard soldiers from the
area that are currently deployed overseas, the VFW was honored for their
service to the community in the form
of a declaration and a plaque.
"I accepted the plaque on behalf of
the Prestonsburg VFW," Edwards
said. "We all work together to help
the community."
In September, the VFW held a special fish fry for the families of all the
soldiers in the area, with all veterans
and families of veterans also invited.
Along with planning special
events, the VFA also donated $4,500
to Floyd County schools last year,
along with numerous flags , and Alle n Ce ntral Middle School s tudents Luke n Pa rsons and Caitlin Kidd received checks from the Prestonsburg
donates $500 per month to the VA VFW for their Patriot's Pen e ssays .
The New Year
Here it is a brand new year with all
the promise of a fresh start that
comes with it. At FlyLady we have
learned that new'beginn\ngs can happen any time we choose and it doesn' t take a new day, new week, new
month or even a new year to start
over. That doesn' t change the fac t
that we still love new beginnings and
starting fresh.
And even though we don't like
New Year's resolutions we still make
goals for ourselves. This is a healthy
thing to do. The other night a dear
friend ask me if there was anything I
had not done in my life that I really
wanted to do. This was a very tough
question for me. I am a happy person
and I get to do every day what God
put .me on this earth to do. There is
not much better than that! So I
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26,
2008
by TOM DOTY
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Men." Here the tale is pretty
tall and dnters on a CIA agent
who writes some poison pen
memOtrs, only to lose them.
They are found by a pair of
dimwitted personal trainers
who try to blackmail him and
the goofiness ensues. Fluffy
and often dumb, but they get
away with it due to a talented
cast that includes John
Matkovich , Brad Pitt, George
TiMES COLUMNIST
Three comedies and one
extremely heavy drama hit the
shelves this week, with mixed
results.
• "Burn After Reading"The Coen brothers return to
light comedy after their
extremely dark effort of last
year, "No Country for Old
Clooney
and
Frances
McDormand.
• 'The Women" - Meg
Ryan heads an all-star cast in
this lively, though not very
effective, remake of the 1939
screwball comedy of the same
name. Still there's plenty of
eye candy, with turns by Eva
Mendes, Anette Benning,
Debra Messing and Cloris
Leachman.
into letting him stage a musical sequel to "Hamlet" and the
hilarity begins, and holds
steady for almost two hours.
• "Savage Grace" - This
week's only drama plays like a
Greek tragedy but it's actual ly
based on a true story. The film
casts Julianne Moore as a
woman who marries above her
station to a plastics magnate.
Their marriage would sc~r
Burton and Taylor but things
only get worse. when they have..j
a son who grows up amidst
their hatred . Moore is okay but
thi s one fails to gi ve you any
characters you can care about.
Next week look for the
belated release of "Eagle Eye"
and check out Ricky Gervais
in "Ghost Town."
BY ANY OTHERi·
NAME 0 1
Diva
• Continued from p3
can use a muffm tin, but they
turn out better in a bundt pan.
Cover with a clean. damp
cloth and leave ovemight at
room temperature to rise.
In the morning, preheat the
oven to 350 degrees. Bake rolls
for 25 minutes, until golden
brown. Turn rolls out onto a
erving plate and dig in!
bite)
3/4 pound cheddar, shredded
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking
dish.
Make a ingle layer of bread
cubes in the bottom of the baking dish. Cover the bread evenly with the spinach. Then add
the chopped Provolone cheese.
Top with another layer of bread
cubes.
In a medium sized mixing
bowl, whisk together the eggs,
milk and seasonings. Pour over
the layers evenly making sure
that the entire top layer of
bread is moistened. At this
point, you have two options:
refrigerate it overnight or bake
for I hour (350 degree preheated oven)
When you hake it, watch it
starting at about 50 minute . It
shouldn't be reaqy to pull until
Christmas Morning Strata
Serves 6-8
1 loaf French bread, cubed
(either by hand or with a knife)
· 2 packages frozen chopped
spinach
thawed and
squeezed dry
3/4
pound
Provolone,
chopped
14 large eggs
2 l/2 cups mill<.
Salt and pepper- to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard
(optional, but adds a nice little
its puffed up a bit and just starting to get golden brown (you
don?t want it too brown).
If you want to test it, a knife
inserted in the center should
come out clean. While it is
cooling, top with the cheddar
cheese and allow it to melt by
itself. You might need to return
it for just a minute to the oven
to finish melting.
Makes
6-8
servings,
depending on how hun~ry you
are!
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Ely Used by pennission in this publication
Well ness
• Continued from p3
surgery. I recommend that you
write down your own list of
questions, and take the list
with you to use during the doctor's visit. Also, take something to write with you so you
can jot down his answers, or
you may want to record the
conversation.
• What are the risks
involved? How likely are
they?
• What complications can
arise after surgery? What are
the signs of complications?
• How much improvement
can I expect from this surgery?
•
Approximately how
many of these surgeries are
done each year at this hospital?
.
• What type of anesthesia
will be used? What are the
risks?
• What type of implant
will be used? What is the track
record for this type of prosthesis?
• Will I have to stop taking
any of my medications before
surgery?
• What options are available to avoid a blood transfu.
• "Hamlet 2"- Don't let
the bad box office keep you
away from this comedic gem
that's big on laughs without a
whole lot of plot to get in the
way. Steve Coogan (the ill
fated film director in this summer's "Tropic Thunder") stru·s
as a failed actor who is an even
worse high school drama
teacher. He talks his school
?
sum.
• How long will I have to
stay in the hospital? What criteria will be used to determine
that I am ready for discharge
home?
• How much pain is normal to expect and how long
will it last? Will I receive medication for the pain?
• When will I start ·physi
cal therapy? Will I need home
or outpatient therapy? Would
therapy be helpful to prepare
me for surgery?
• Will I need to arrange for
some assistance at home? If
so, for how long?
• What limits will there be
on activities - such as driving,
bathing, climbing stairs, or
work?
• How long will I need to
be out of work?
• How often will I need to
retum for follow up visits?
If the surgery is done on an
outpatient basis, and there is
no hospital stay, it would be
useful to ask what functional
milestones should be achieved
from the time of surgery until
the time of the follow-up visit.
For example, how soon should
partial and full weight beating
be performed, and what is the
expected range of motion
desired. If possible, it would
be useful for you to have a
general idea of some of the
long range projections for
functional abilities such as,
"When can I expect to begin
using a cane and then get rid of
the cane?" If, in fact, you will
be expected to utilize an assistive device, such as crutches, I
highly recommend that you
are fitted and instructed with
the device before your surgery
occurs.
Additionally, it is essential
that you have a clear understanding of what your responsibilities will be in terms of
caring for the injury after
surgery. For example. you may
need to know how to care for
the incision site and how often
to use cold packs or ace wraps.
If a brace will be utilized, you
will need to know under what
circumstances
you
may
remove it or unlock the hinges.
Because the surgery is such
an important investment, taking care of these issues and
getting clear instruction before
surgery is very wise. The
absolute worst time to try to
ask questions or try to learn
anything is immediately after
surgery. As you are sitting in
the recovery area being
revived from anesthesia, you
are not likely at your full
capacity mentally. So, take
care of your post-surgical concerns and questions before the
surgery takes place. If you are
already attending therapy,
your physical therapist can
help you prepare your question
list. It's worth the investment.
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1 Bert of "Rose
ary War
102 Literary
Marie"
hero?
contraction
59 Nest egg
103 A real
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glass
60 Madame
Swede guy
91ight
104 Nick of
Curie
14 Oven
"Cannery
62 Gelid
feature
63 Rock's Row"
19 Hodge·
107 "The- Man"
Maiden
podge
64 Word form
('72 song)
20 "Star Trek"
ft>r "center" 109 Most
navigator
laconic
65 Wrapped up
21 Really big
111 Vielnam's68 Gymnast
star?
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Van Thieu
71 Overdo a
112 Painter Paul
22 Florida city
23 Legendary
tan
113 Baker's
drummer?
72 Caravansary
appliance '
26 Boxer
73 Safe place? 114 Taradiddle
Roberto
75 Syndicated 115 Fall behind
27 Alpha
film critic? 117 Coup d'opposite
781izzy
119 Gary of
28 Use the
"The Buddy
79 Circle
microwave
section
Holly Story"
29- Pan
80 Paella
123 City on the
ingredient
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126 "I Dream of
channel
Webster
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82 Actor Reeves
star?
32 Vote in
34 Use a
84 Sprawl on 131 Flynn of
dagger
the sofa
films
38 Shadowy
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site?
image
Timothy
41 "La Traviata" 86 'Winter of 133 Poorly
tenor
Artifice"
134 Sundance's
44 Musty
author
sweetie
88 Terra 135 Stick
45 Family car
91 Aspin or
136 Violinist
46 Dutch
painter
Paul
Mischa
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singer?
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order
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credit?
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partner
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ears?
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90 Cousin's
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feature
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feasible
14 Director
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108 Graceful
Browning
rum inant
fabric
15 Hosp. area
57 Jack's place 110 Melodious
16 •captain
58 Mob
McEntire
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61 Squid's
111 Safe-cracksquirt
er's tool
17 Serengeti'
springer
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bombastic
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quaff
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care of your current health care· ·
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Friday, December 26, 2008
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C,enter for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty launches malaria initiative
''WASHINGTON, D.C. - Faith
ahd development leaders from
diverse religious backgrounds came
t~ether at Georgetown University
Miday, Dec. 12, to launch the first
initiative 'Of the newly formed Center
for Interfaith Action on Global
Poverty (CIFA). Meeting to discuss
ways to jointly combat malaria, the
, unprecedented meeting brought leaders from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish,
and Muslim groups together.
"I'm convinced that the faith community's role in providing services to
thb.world's less fortunate is underutilized, underappreciated, and underfuqded," said CIFA's Chairman and
Founder, Ed Scott. "We're here
KIM'S KORNER
Love affects
your giving
In "Today's Prayer," by
Joel and Victoria Osteen, it
was written, "Have you ever
thought about how love
affects your giving? I've
heard it said that you can give
without loving, but you can't
love without giving. Love,
God's love in us, prompts us
to give of ourselves- our
time, abilities, and resources.
In fact, God is love, and the
scripture tells us that the
t world
·
~ identifies ,..,.....,.~,----,;,..-----..-~
Christians
by their
love. That
m~ans the
wprld will
identify us
as
dmsfians
by our
g~nerous,
Kim Little Frasure
gi'iing
he s."
• ust last night, T.D. Jakes
w£ll; on TBN sharing a sermon
on-giving. He asked, "Why is
~ it 'that those who have the
most to give, give to those
who don't need it. And those
w~ are struggling continue
to: struggle, however ... it is
those who don't have it that
tehd to be the ones with the
most giving hearts.
Whoa, that was the exact
conversation Angie (a friend
of mine) and I had just finished having as we shopped
for a dear friend going
through a trying time.
I
There we were ready and
willing to fill that shopping
ca,rt with anything and everything our eyes could muster.
Tl).ere was just one problem.
N~ither of us had the wallets
to•match our giving hearts.
Angie said, "Kim if we
had the money we'd spend it
on everybody we know
wouldn't we?"
_::You better believe it," I
replied.
It is times like these when
that knot gets tighter in the
""stomach, when you want so
badly to give and "the
thought" most definitely isn't
tnough.
I Pastor Jakes told of how
he's seen the most prominent
l:hristians ~ess other "promi~ent" Christians in the conkregation while there were
}hose less fortunate sitting
}ight across their paths. How
lnind-boggling. How it seems
~ose with more tend to get
tnore and even get it free.
i.rake the movie stars or enterlainers for instance who
~}eceive boxes upon boxes of
hee designer clothes when
~here are those without they
could help so much.
' Definitely makes yoq go
bmmm doesn't it?
: Lord help us one and all to
.t love affect our giving.
ty we be conscious of those
need around us and ready,
:ll!fing and able to give!
ishing you a most
lessed Christmas.
'Til next week or the new
ll!• give with a loving heart.
because we believe the faith community is critical to bringing hope to the
33 million global citizens suffering
from HIV, the millions of children
who are orphaned by HIV, the 350500 million affected by malaria, and
the one million people who die each
year of malaria-85 percent of whom
are children under five in Africa."
Founded by Scott in September,
CIFA is led by Tim Shriver,
President, and Jean Duff, Executive
Director. Its board includes:
•
American Jewish World
Service, Ms. Ruth Messinger
• Catholic Relief Services, Mr.
Ken Hackett
•
Center
for
Global
Development, Dr. Nancy Birdsall
• CIDRZ Foundation, Ms. Dale
Hanson Bourke
• Compassion International: Mr.
David Dahlin
• General Conference of the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mr.
Rajmund Dabrowski
• Georgetown University, Dr.
John DeGioia
• Hope through Healing Hands,
Senator William H. Frist, M.D.
• Islamic Society of North
America, Dr. Sayyid Syeed
•
National Association of
Evangelicals: Mr. Richard Cizik
• World Conference of Religions
for Peace: Dr. William Vendley
• Religious Action Center: Rabbi
David Saperstein
• Tony Blair Faith Foundation
• Washington National Cathedral:
Dean Samuel T. Lloyd
• World Vision, United States,
Mr. Richard Stearns
At the event, key leaders from
faith-based development organizations including World Vision,
Catholic Relief Services, American
Jewish World Service, Islamic Relief
Worldwide,
the
Adventist
Development and Relief Agency,
Episcopal Relief and Development,
Lutheran World Relief, Saddleback
Church, the United Methodist
Church, the Tony Blair Faith
Foundation,
and
Compassion
International piedged to increase collaboration and information-sharing in
their efforts to eliminate malaria
worldwide.
The Berkley Center for Religion,
Peace, and World Affairs, which
cosponsored the event, produced a
new overview of faith-based activities against malaria entitled, Malaria:
Scoping New Partnerships.
CIFA (www.centerforinterfaithaction.org) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to improving the capacity
and effectiveness of the faith community in its collective effort to reduce
global poverty and disease.
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•
1964 Chevy Impala
for sale. 2 dr, HT,
327 eng, 3 spd.
Needs work , runs
great. $3,500. Call
478-4606.
Employment
: News paper route
available.
From
.• Allen
to
. Wheelwright
: $1,200 profit potential. Must be able to
• be bonded. Call 1800-274-7355.
Receptionist
• needed for tax
practice. Tax experience a plus I from
8 hr and up with
experience. Call
606-886-8299
Box
873,
Prestonsburg, Ky
41653.Call
8863181.
Prestonsburg
ky
41653.Phone
inquiries
not
accepted.
Full time employee wanted to work
in antique & gift
shop. Must have
appreciation of old
things & new things
& clean. Benefits
depending.
References
required, experience
necessary.
Call 886-9995.
Personal
Drivers needed.
Apply in person at
Papa
Johns of
Prestonsburg. Call
.
606-886-2800.
Accountant/ Tax
preparer. Full time
position preparing
individual
taxes
and payroll. Job in
Prestonsburg and
we provide and
excellent
work
environment. Call
606-889-0100.
Post office Now
Hiring! Avg pay
$20/hr, $571</yr, incl
Fed
ben,
OT.
Placed
by
ADSOURCE not
affiliated w/ USPS
who hires. Call 1866-668-5257
Looking
for·
nice lady. Between
the ages of 65 - 72
? Only serious
inquires
only.
Hoping to lead to
marriage. Call 8868660.
HAY FOR SALE
Grass hay for sale.
Located
in
Georgetown, Ky.
$4.00 per bale if
picked up
and
$4.50 per bale if
Will
delivered.
deliver
to
Prestonsburg area.
Call 502-316-5277.
9850.
NEEDED:
Part
time house cleaner.
Must be animal
friendly. 9 miles
outside
of
Prestosnburg .
T o w a r d
Salyersville. Call
606-886-8761
0
Two
cemetary
plots, below the
road on the south
end of Davidson
Memorial Gardens
@ $1,200 each (
606-789-8337 ).
Firewood for sale.
$75 a pickup load.
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood.Call
259-1356 or 8866848.
Sale or lease
Misc.
2 story block and
For sale or Trade.
2007 Rhino 660.
Low miles. Call
285-1004.
Hay for sale. $7.00
a bale. Cal 791-
with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard .
Lower level is 2 bay
service
garage.
Bank appraised at
$76,000.
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown.
Upper level is 3 br
8x12
living
room15x18 , dinning room 20 x 20
Great
Business
location for lease!
New construction,
2688 + Sq ft. Call
agent.
Rose
Mullins, Hensley
Dev & Real Estate
Services 606-6394151.
BEAUTY SHOPfor
lease.
Downtown
Prestonsburg.
One/ Two stations;
Utilities included$4~5 .00 Call 8861312.
RENTALS
APARTMENT
2 BR apartment
for rent. Located in
Prestonsburg.
$700 per month
includes utilities.
Call 794-0249.
Town house apartment for rent. 2 br,
1
bath,
stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $300 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758.
1 br apartment for
rent.
$300 per
month plus deposit.
No pets . Located
at Hueysville. Call.
358-4036.
NEW 1 BR, apartment
for
rent.
&
Uti lities
Appliances
furnished.
Located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Painstville.
No
pets. No parting.
per month
$525
$250 deposit. Call
791-6016.
Renovated apartments for rent.
Good
location.
0
0
Experienced
ONLY
Tower
Climber needed for
local work. Job also
' includes two way
radios and car kit
installs. Must have
valid
driver's
license and pass
drug
screening.
Must have references!
Excellent
benefits Package
• ·available. Please
send resume to PO
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Miller Bros. Coal,
LLC is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Mine
Surface
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
Competitive salary
and benefits package. . Interested
applicants should
send their resume
in confidence to
1801 Watergap Rd
WELDING
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
~;
~
I
EXCELLENT PAY.
Drug screen required.
Call Mol)day-Friday
between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
285-9358_
PREMIER ELKHORN
COAL COMPANY
~'
I·
Myra, KY
is now accepting applications for
the following position:
Survg~
Instrument Person with minimum of 3 years surveying experience.
Technical training in drafting and/or
surveying preferred. KY Underground
Mine Certification required.
Applicants will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Full-Time Delivery Technician
with a Progressive
Fast-Growing Medical
Equipment Company
•
•
•
•
Competitive Pay
Benefits
Experience helpful, but not necessary .
Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass CDL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Applications available at 1184 South
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KV 41653
\\Encourage your children to read anewspaper every day.
It Will make them stars in the
most important game of all~the game of life."
m{Je ij!tiftts
It all starts with~
Downtown Martin.
Furnished or unfurnished.
Reasonable rent.
Call
358-3072
MondaySat.
between
9am-6
pm.
Newly remodeled
furnished 1 br
Apartment
for
rent. Located 1
mile on old road
behind
Mountain
Arts Center. No
pets and no HUD.
Call 606-205-9510
or 606-263-4323.
Quik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood
floors, 2 1/2 bath,
garage, screened
in porch. Extremely
nice. $850 monthly
plus deposit. NO
HUD. Also a 1 br
apartment for rent.
With garage, hard
wood floors very
upscale.
$550
monthly. Call 606285-9639 ' 606434-6516 or 606226-1925 .
APT FOR RENT
Branham
height Apt
Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
applications for
one bedroom
Handicap accessible Apt. rent is
based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
Super nice 3 br
house for rent.
Contact J & A
Rentals. Call 358·
3469.
Houses
For rent: 2 br
mobile
honie.
Located at HaQer
Hill. No Pets, No
HUD. Call 886
3151 after 5 pm.
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
month
$500
deposit plus utilities. No pets ~o
hud. References
required. Call after
5:oo prri 6os-358·
4515.
Invitation to Bid
Surplus Property
Furniture and related items
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
The Floyd County Board of Education is now receiving
sealed bids for surplus property including, but not limited to
desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, book shelves and various other items. The items are located at the old
Prestonsburg Elementary, 236 North Lake Drive.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653. To receive bid forms, submit bids,
and/or obtain copies of a complete listing of items declared
surplus, contact Mike Robinson prior to the time and date
specified for bid opening by phone at 606-874-2435 e,q.
5203, by e-mail at mike.robinson@floyd.kyschools.us or~
mail at:
Floyd County Board of Education,
Maintenance Department
23 Martin Street
Allen, KY 41653
Bids must be mailed or delivered to address listed above.
All enveljopes must be sealed and clearly be marked on ttl~
outside of the envelope, "Surplus Property." Bids will ~
accepted until1 :00 p.m., Eastern Standard lime, Thursday
January 15, 2009, at the Maintenance Buidling, located a
the contact address listed above. All bids must be receivect
by the time designated in the invitation, and none will be
considered thereafter. The Board of Education cannot
assume the responsibility for any delay as a result of failure
of the mails to deliver the bids on time. Bids will be opened
and read at the time and location stated above. You are
invited to be present at the bid opening. Items are to be
awarded to the highest bidder(s) meeting all specificatio~
and conditions, and subject to all other provisions of the
invitation to bid, an a per item basis, on a group basis, or on
a total basis, whichever is deemed to be in the best interest
of the Board of Education. Bids are scheduled to be awarded at the board m~eting held at 6:30 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, January 26, 2009, at May Valley
Elementary School, 401 Stephens Branch Road, Martin
KY 41649.
~
Invitation to Bid
Surplus Property
Textbooks
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
c
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
The Floyd County Board of Education is now receiving sealed
bids for textbooks that have been declared surplus property. ~
The items are located at the Opportunities Unlimited, 11479
Main Street, Martin, KY 41649. To receive information on the
textbooks declared surplus, contact Roy Johnson prior to the
time, and date specified for bid opening, by phone at 606-8852354 ext 5507, by e-mail at roy.johnson @floyd.kyschools.us
or by mail at:
Floyd County Board of Education,
106 N Front Ave.
Prestonsburg, KY 41601
Bids must be mailed or delivered to Matt Wireman, Director of
Finance, Floyd County Board of Education, 106 North Front
Avenue Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653. All envelopes must
be sealed and clearly be marked on the outside of the envelope, " Surplus Property-Textbooks." Bids will be accepted
until1 :00 p.m., Eastern Standard lime, Thursday, January 15,
2009, and will be opened at 1:05 p.m., Eastern Standard ...l!
Time, Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the Central Office, locat- ~
ed at the contact address listed above. All bids must be
received by the time designated in the invitation, and none will
be considered thereafter. The Board of Education cannot
assume the responsiblity for any delay as a result of failure of
the mails to deliver the bids on time. Bids will be opened and
read at the time and location stated above. You are Invited to
be present at the bid opening . Items are to be awarded to' the
highest bidder(s) meeting all specifications and conditions,
and subject to all other provisions of the invitation to bid, on a
per item basis, on a group basis, or on a total basis, whichever is deemed to be in the best Interest of The Board of
Education. Bids are scheduled to be awarded at the board
meeting held at 6:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January
26, 2009, at May Valley Elementary School, 481 Stephens
Branch Road, Martin, KY 41649.
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
month $500 deposit
plus utilities.
No
pets
no
hud.
References
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-358' '
•
886-2416
pm.
after 7
deposit & $795
month. Call 606422-1862.
For
Rent:
3
Bedroom, 2 bath
located at Langley,
Ky $475 per month.
Call226-1138.
2 BR Duplex for
4br, 2 ba house for
rent. 1,800 sq ft.
4515.
Built in vacuum sysHouse for rent. tem. Stove, ref, with
Located at 230 w & d.Total electric
Francis
tourt, with high efficiency
Prestonsburg. 2 br, .Excellent
home.
2 full baths. $500 Private location in
mth plus utilities. Knott county with
Call 886-6362.
gated community,
security and more.
For rent- 3 br Call 438-6104.
house located 3
miles from down- House for rent:
town Prestonsburg 1,500 sq ft:2 Br, 1
on Stephens Br/ · bath fully furnished.
Cliff
Rd.
$600 All utilities. Located
month plus utilities. on US23 between
For information call Prestonsburg
&
367-1047 or 606- Pikeville.
$795
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile North
of Prestonsburg. No
pets,
references
and security deposit
required. Call 8899747 or 886-9007.
2 br house for rent.
Located in Langley
area. $450 mth plus
$250 deposit. Plus
utilities. Call 2851004.
Mobile Homes
New federal lending program for
landowners.
No
down payment &
low monthly pay-
ments.
Complete
improvement packages available. Will
also remove existing homes. Call
866-597-2083.
2004
Clayton
Mobile home for
sale. 3br, 2 ba and
fi(eplace. In excellent condition. Call
874-6312 or 7917480.
$0
down,
no
closing costs ! We
will put in a new
home. Call 276679-1100.
Special
FHA
Finance Program
$0 Down if you own
land or use family
land. We own the
bank
your
approved. Call 606474-6380.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
Own your land.
LOTS FOR RENT Need a home. No
Dwale Mobile home down payment. 1Park. off US 23 near 877-310-2577.
Prestonsburg. Nice
queit
community.
Owner must sell
Restrictions apply. !! Lot and 2br and
606-377-2357 .
2 bath SW. Priced
For rent: Small
furnished
mobile
home for rent. Just
off of Mountain
Parkway on old
114.Suitable for 1 or
2 people. Call 8868724.
$1 and Deed is all
you need to own
your new home.
Call for preapproval
877-310-2577.
Land and home
packages.
Easy
financing. Call for
preapproval.
Toll
free 877-310-2577.
for quick sale.
Call
859-4987725. Financing
available.
Low
monthly
payments.
Priced to sell! I
3 br, 2 bath double wide. Owner
fina11cing available. If you have
land we'll finance
you. Call to prequalify. Call 859498-7725.
Social security.
Disability. If you
have a house
hold income of
more
than
$1500.00 We can
get you financed
on a New or Used
home. Call 859498-7725 to prequalify.
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Free Estimates
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Pursuant to
Application
Number 8360342 NW
In accordance with
KRS
350.055,
notice is hereby
given that Frasure
Creek Mining, LLC,
4978 Teays Valley
Road, Scott Depot,
wv 25560, (304)
204-1455
has
applied for a permit
for a surface coal
mining and reclamation
operation
located 1.7 miles
northeast of Hippo,
Kentucky in Floyd
County. The proposed operation will
disturb 373.34 surface acres and will
underlie 4.92 acres,
and the total area
within the permit
boundary will be
378.31 acres.The
proposed operation
is approximately 0.8
miles south from KY
1210 junction with
Alum Lick Road and
located 0.2 miles
southwest of Caney
Creek.The
proposed operation is
located
on
the
Martin USGS 7 1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The operation
will use the moun-
taintop removal and
auger methods of
surface mining. The
surface area to be
disturbed is owned
by
George
Thornsbury, et. al,
Evie Thornsbury, et.
al,
Shade· and
Patricia K. Pitts, Loll
Ellen Pitts, et. al.,
Big Branch Holding
Company,
LLC,
Chris
Damron,
Danny
Ousley,
Rosie Reffitt, Craig
Ousley, et. al, Betty
Litsey,
Charles
Litsey,
Gordon
Ousley, Donald and
Brenda
Ousley,
Adrian
Bradley,
James and Rose
Marie
Bradley,
Ronald and Jackie
Bradley , Sally R.
Kessie, Charles E.
Bradley,
Amy
Bradley,
Abby
Bradley,
Adam
Bradley, Johanna L
Silveus,
Kenneth
Silveus, Earl and
Peggy
Stephens
and Sianna Risner,
Mont Ousley Heirs,
Edward L.
and
Sadie
Shepherd,
J .T. and Anna Lea
Thornsbury, Phyllis
Reffett, Glen HurdEstate, Curt and
Anna Howard and
26, 2008 • B7
Harrison D. Reff~.
The operation wlll
underlie land owned.
by
Shade
and
Patricia K. Pitts, Lou
Ellen Pitts, et. al.,
Big Branch Holding
Company, LLC and
Mont Ousley Heirs
The
app lication
has been filed for
public inspection at
the Department for
Surface
Mini11g
Reclamation
and
Enforcement ' s
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South LaKe
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653. Written comments, objections ,
or requests for .a
permit conference
must be filed with
the Director of the
Division of Permits,
#2 Hudson Hollow
Complex, U.S. 127
South,
Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601 .•
This is the final
advertisement
of
the application. All
comments, objections, or requests
for a permit conf.erence
must · be
received within 30
days of today's
date.
CAMPBELL'S
Tax & Accounting
Located at entrance
of StoneCrest
Refunds available
in 24 hours.
Call 886-ZOIO
Mine Safety &
First Aid Training
Newly Employed
24 hr. Class (surface)
40 hr. (underground)
8 hr. refresher
(surface & underground)
Also Drug Testing
285-0999
Train at your convenience.
Increase,Sales
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best of both worlds - local print circulation
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Deals on
Wheels _ ., .___
FIRES -
Send a photo with description, along with check or money order;·
or credit card, for only $50, and your Deals on Wheels
:
will continue to run until Sold.
Contact: Donnetta Mullins, 606-886-8506, today, or mail to
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
4 Out Of 5Americans Are Unaware That Home
Fires Are The Most Common Disaster Threat.·
Preparedness is your best defense against deadly fires.
Use these checklists to make your home safe and prepare your family.
To prevent fires before they start:
0 Never leave burning candles unattended
0 Keep fuel (paper, clothing, bedding) at least three feet
away from heat sources
To stay safe from fires:
[1 Create a home fire escape plan
D Practice your plan at least twice a year
0 ln~tall smoke alarms and escape ladders
0 Replac~ smoke alarm batteries at least once a year
0 Purchase and learn how to usa fire extinguishers safely
Visit www.redoross.org or contact your local American Red Cross chapter
today to learn more.
+
1994 Dodge 350
Extended Cab Van
All shelves, Reese
hitch, ladder rack,
new tires, and air
conditioning. A good
work van!
$1,995.00
Open Road Auto
886-9220
Red Cross
Air conditioning.
$5,995.00
Open Road Auto
2001 Toyota
Tundra
Extended Cab
Rino bedliner,
power windows
and steering.
$12,500.00
886-9220
Open Road Auto
886-9220
2004 Ford
Mustang
2005 Dodge
Ram 4x4 SLT
2002 Toyota
Sienna
$10,800.00.
40th Anniversary
Editon.
$1 7,900.00. NADA price
$19,300. Local, 1-owner,
4-door, · 4-WD, auto.
Looks brand new, inside
& out, charcoal in color.
$9,999.00. NADA price
$12,000. Local, 1-owner,
Carfax certified, champagne 1n color. Heated
leather seats with sunroof, V6, Gas Saver!!
Call AB Motors
606-886-1922 .
606-434-5551
Call AB Motors
606-886-1922
606-434-5551
V6, Gas Saver!!
Glossy Red.
American
Beautiful
1980 Corvette
T-Tops
Call AB Motors
606-886-1922 .
606-434-5551
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
26, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
"':his devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services.
PROMART
HOMICBflll
Highway 160 E.
1 (800) 511-1695
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 1
Roy Harlow, Minister.
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.
II) Victory Assembly of God, West Prestonsburg;
Sunday School, 10:00; Worship Service, 11:00 & 6:30;
Wednesday Evening, 6:30; Gary Stanley, Pastor.
New Bethel Assembly of Goo, Burning Fork Rd.,
Salyersville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam)
Smtth, Minister.
First Church
of God
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 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday,
6:30p.m.; J.M. Sloce, Minister.
BAPTIST
886-8511
5000 Kr Hwr. 321 Prestonsbulll. Kentucky 41653
Community Owned/Not For Profit
Member AHA and KHA
Accredited by JCAHO
Physician Relerral
886·7586
DILS & COMPANY
SERVICE AND SUPPLIES
437-4609
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Town Mt. Rd., Pikeville.Kentucky
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 Freewll Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 pm.; Thursday, 7
p.m.; Bobby Spencer, Pastor.
Ball Branch Regular Baptist Church, Mousey Ky;
Worship Service, 9:30; Every third Sat. and Sun. of each
month; Roger Hicks, Pastor; Ralph Howard, Asst.
Pastor. Contact Kermit Newsome 606-377-6881 for
more information.
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, Com 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.
Martin, Ky • 606-285-9261
:JVel:son-Prazier
Punera{Jfome
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.
Steven U 'Williams
Pt1$1Dr
Sunday SchooC
10:00 a.m.
Wership~
I!~Se"'ltCe
"~
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
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. Phillip
Ramey, Pastor.
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, 5:00p.m.;
Evening Service, 6:00 p.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, 1o 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 Community Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service,
2 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Cartos 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
a.m.; Saturday, 5
Our Fami(y Caring For rour Family
St. Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11 :15
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Two Locations :
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Church
every Sun. Morning 11:00 a.m.; Wed. evening Bible Study & Prayer
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; First Sat. evening Service, All Welcome 7 p.m.
Pastor Mark Hunt, 606·478·2698
Victory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams,
Minister.
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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. Bob Wireman.
Faith Freewill Baptist, 1/4 mile above Worldwide Eqpt. on Rt.
1428; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Elder Donnie Patrick, Minister.
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p,m.; Randy Osborne, Minister.
CHRISTIAN
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.
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First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Graydon
Howard, Minister.
Ph:nmacists: Cheryl little & Sam \Vaddle
First Baptist, Prestonsburg, 157 South Front Street; Sunday
School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed.,
6:30p.m.; Jerry C. Workman, minister.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Willie E.
Meade, 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.
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big Branch, P.O. Box 41 0,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
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.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary Mitchell,
Minister.
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Our Lady of the \VayHospital
11203 MainSt. Box 910 Martin, KY41649
Grethel Baptist, State Rt. 3379, (Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Garrett Regular Baptist, Route 550, Garrett; Worship Service,
10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Willie Crace,
pastor; Assist. Larry Patton. Phone 358·4275.
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.:
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p,m,; David
Garrett. Minister.
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Roger
Trusty.
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Chad Blair, Pastor.
Lackey Freewill Baptist, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
'Lancer Baptist Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday
School, 10:00 a,m. Morning Worship, 11 :00 a.m., Evening Woship,
6:00 p.m.• Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.;
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
Left Beaver Regular Baptist Church across from Garth School;
4th Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am, Odd Saturday 6:00 pm.; Gary
Compton, Pastor.
Liberty Baptist, Denver; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Merte Little,
Minister.
Ligon Community Freewill Baptist, Ligon Worship Service,
Sunday, 11 :DO a.m. Thursday, 7 p,m.
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Salisbury United Methodist, Printer; Sunday School,
10 a,m ; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p,m.;
Wednesday Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Bobby G. Lawson,
Minister.
Wayland United Methodist, Rt. 7, Wayland; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday,
6 p.m.; Jack Howard, Pastor,
Wheelwright 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, 7:00 p.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, Rt. 1428, Ea~
Point; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 1'1a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Buster Hayton,
Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 1 .p.m.;
Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m.; John •Jay" Patton,
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.
Martin (606)285-5155 • Hindman (606)785-9808
p.~~;
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday
Bible Study 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11 :00 a.m.,
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles up Toler Creek on right;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m, and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale Bush, Minister.
Weeksbury Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.mm.; Worship
Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
CHURCH OF GOD
Betsy Layne Church of God, Old U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10:30
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Judith Caudill, Minister.
Community Church of God, Arkansas Creek, Martin; Worship
Service, 11 a.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
First Church of God; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Steven V Williams,
Pastor.
Garrett Church of God, Garrett; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. ; Family Training Hour · Thursday 7 p.m., Bill B.
Tussey. Jr, Pastor
Landmark Church of God, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 :10 a.m. and 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth E. Prater, Jr., Minister.
Little Paint First Church of God, 671 Little Paint Road, East Point;
Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.. ; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
The Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Saturday Services, 7:00
p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service. 11 a.m.; Ralph Hall,
Pastor.
EPISCOPAL
Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, (Indian
Bottom Association) Services: 1sl Saturday & Sunday ofevery
month 9:30 a.m., 3rd Sunday 9:30 a.m., Odd Sunday 9:30 a.m.•
St. James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45 a,m.; Holy Eucharist
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 :1 5 a,m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James Healing 7:30 p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
(Red) Morris, Minister.
LUTHERAN
Martin Freewill Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Our Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; John L. Blair, Paintsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Minister.
Rolland Benlrup, Minister.
Maytown First Baptist, Main St., Maytown; Sunday School, 10
METHODIST
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a,m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bob
Auxier United Methodist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Varney, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Garfield Potter,
McDowell First Baptist, McDowell; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Gene
Betsy Layne United Methodist, next to B.L. Gymnasium; Sunday
Bracken. Minister.
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Middle Creek Baptist, Blue River; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Randy Blackburn, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; William L.
Allen Christ United Methodist, Allen; Sunday School, 9:45 a,m.;
Hunt, Minister.
Worship Service, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt. 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday Lemaster, Minister.
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
Commu~:~tty United Methodist, 147 Burke Avenue (off University
7 p,m,; Donald Crisp, Minister. home phone 285·3385
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
Pleasant Home Baptist, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday School, a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Glen "Sandy" Douglass, Rev.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, Rt 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
Mark Tackett, Pastor.
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smith,
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner; Sunday School, 10 a.m; Worship Minister.
Service. 11 a,m, and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; J,B. Hall, Pastor.
Emma United Methodist, Emma; Sunday School10 a.m., Sunday
Phone· (606) 874-3222.
·worship Service 11 a.m.; Paslor David Profitt.
Rock Fork Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.; First United Methodist, 256 South Arnold Avenue; Sunday
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Wendell Crager, School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:55 a.m.; Youth Service 6
Minister.
p.m.; Rev Jim Adams, Pastor.
Rock Fork Regular Baptist, Garrett; Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.;
Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday School, 10
Jerry Manns, Pastor; Willie Crace Jr., Assistant Pastor.
a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Mid·week Service, 7 p.m.;
Salt Lick United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship Service, Sunday Evening Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
2nd & 4th Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Pastor, Allen Chaffins, phone 946· month at 6 p.m.; Larry J. Penix, Minister.
2123.
Graceway United Methodist, Rt. 80, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
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, Rt. 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.; Thursj
7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church, Dwale; Services Saturday, 6 p.tn.;
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, 9:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. Rev. Vicki Poole, pastor.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Church Service, 9:15; Sabbath School, 10:45; John Baker, Pastor,
358·9263; Church, 886-3459, leave message. Everyone welcome!
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATIER DAY SAINTS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter·Day Saints; Sacramen~
Mtg., 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 11 :20 a.m.; Relief Society/Preist·
hood/Primary, 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
House address, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649i Meeting House telephone number: 285-3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
OTHER
Pastor Atha Johnson~elcomes 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, p:¥l p.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, Harkins Ave. , West Prestonsburg; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.;Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thurs. 7 p.m.
Randy Hagans, Minister. 886·9460.
Faith Fellowship, Allen, Ky. Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6 p.m.; Wed, 7 p.m..Cart & Missy Woods.,
Pastors.
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., 6:30 pm.; 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 ~osby, Minister.
Living Water Ministries Full Gospel Church, Rt. 3, just before
Thunder Ridge; 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.; Jol)n W.
Patton, Minister.
Spurlock Bible (Baptist), 6227 Spurtock Creek Rd., Prestonsburgj,
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 'r
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 Une:
358·2001; Dartene W. Arnette, Pastor
Taylor Chapel Community Church, formerly the old Price Food
Service building, located 1 quarter mile above Worldwi
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 Son Ministries, 114 Rising Son Lane, Prestonsburg, Ky
41653.; Sunday, 11:00 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.
House of Refuge, Rock Fork: Sunday Evening Worship 6 pm,
Monday Bible Study 7:30pm, Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30pm,
Bill B. Tussey, Pastor
506 Bucks Branch, Martin
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
HIGHSCHOOL
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Police say drug arrest a key victory
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
13 killed on
oadsin
past week
Preliminary statistics
indicate that 13 people
died in ten separate crashes on Kentucky roadways
from Monday, Dec. 15,
through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Twelve of the fatalities
involved motor vehicles
and eight of those victims
were not wearing seat
belts. The seat belt status
of one victim could not be
determined. Three crashes
involved the suspected use
f alcohol. Single vehicle
crashes occurred in
Graves, Hardin, Jefferson,
Letcher, McCracken,
Shelby and Simpson counties.
A quadruple-fatality
crash occurred in Jefferson
County. One pedestrian
fatality occurred in Fayette
County and the suspected
use of alcohol was a factor
in that crash.
Through Dec. 21, preliminary statistics indicate
that 788 people have lost
their lives on Kentucky
~-oadways during 2008.
his is 57 fewer than
reported for this time period in 2007. Of the 609
motor vehicle fatalities, 380
victims were not wearing
seat belts. Of the 89
motorcycle fatalities, 53
were not wearing helmets.
Twenty-three people have
been killed in ATV crashes
and 21 of those were not
wearing helmets. Sixtyone pedestrians have been
killed. A total of 167 fatalities have resulted from
crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
PIKEVILLE - A man investigators
have loilg considered a key player in
the area's drug dealing community is
now behind bars in Pike County.
Undercover police officers arrested
Roy Robinette, 59, of the Phelps area
in Pike County, following a controlled
buy this past weekend, ending an
investigation into Robinette's alleged
act\vity over the past several months.
During those months, deputies with
the Pike County Sheriff's Department
say they have traced numerous drugrelated incidents back to various drug
transactions with Robinette.
Among those related incidents have
been a variety of drug overdoses, theft
CHRISTMAS
and car wrecks involving individuals
found to be driving under the influence
of drugs.
Police believe that the Pike County
man was supplying cocaine and prescription drugs to several people
throughout Pike County with a focus
on sales to the younger population,
including teens.
In addition, it 1s alleged that
WISH
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
.
photo by Jarrid Deaton
Over BOO children from Floyd County were able to visit Santa Claus and pick up two gifts from
the Toys for Tots program at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center on Monday.
Toys for Tots serves
over 800 area children
.
Over 800 children were
selected by the family resource
centers at elementary schools
in Floyd County to receive gifts
from the Toys for Tots program.
The Carl D. Perkins JQb
Corps Center served as a drop
location for the Toys for Tots
program for two years before
becoming a host center in 2001.
"It's going pretty smooth
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES W~ITER
PRESTONSBURG - The
gymnasium at the Carl D.
Perkins Job Corps Center was
filled with wide-eyed children
on Monday waiting for their
chance to sit with Santa Claus
and get two wrapped gifts
handed to them by a cheerful
group of elves.
For up-to-the-minute
forecasts, see
floydcountytimes.com
STAFF WRITER
Obituaries .....................A2
Calendar.......................A3
Opinion .........................A4
.,_ Classifieds ....................A8
Sports ........................... B1
Lifestyles ......................B4
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The Floyd County
Times Is printed on
100 percent USA
recycled paper
this time around," said Paula
Davis, administrator with the
center. "It was complete chaos
the first time we served as a
host."
The toys for the program are
donated from local individuals,
businesses and the Marines,
who founded the Toys for Tots
program in 1947.
(See TOYS, page seven)
INEZ- A Martin County
house fire feft one Inez
woman dead and a 9-yearold child severely burned
over the weekend.
On Saturday, Dec. 20,
Martin
County
911
received a call at approximately 2 a.m. reporting a
structure
fire
along
Sweetwater Road in Inez.
As authorities arrived,
two of the six people inside
the the burning home 52-year-old Betty Luster
and 9-year-old Britncy
Luster - were transported
by ambulance to a landing
zone and then airlifted to
Cabell-Huntington Hospital
in Huntington, W.Va.
Betty Luster was pronounced dead upon her
arrival at the hospital by an
attending physician, while
Britney Luster was transferred to Shriner's Burn
Center in Boston, Mass.
Her condition was not
known as of press time.
Investigating
officer,
Kentucky State Police Det.
Ben Cramer, assisted in his
efforts by KSP Pikeville
Post 9 arson investigator
Don Parker has stated the
fire seems to have been
(See FIRE, page seven)
Fleeing suspect
gets Tasered twice
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
GALVESTON
A
Honaker man was Tasered,
arrested and charged with
multiple offenses earlier
this month after allegedly
running and hiding from a
police officer during an
attempted traffic stop.
Jarred Harvey,
28,
allegedly refused to stop for
an
officer with
the
Kentucky State Police who
observed him swerving on
the road with an ATV in the
back of his truck. Harvey
(See SUSPECT, page seven)
Motorcycle ~lub shows.brotherly love
by SHELDON COMPTON
i. n side
(See ARREST, page seven)
Inez woman
killed in
house ftre
2 DAY FORECAST
High: 43 • Low: 36
Robinette also acted as a significant
supplier to other, lower level dealers
throughout the region.
Commonly, Robinette dealt from
his vehicle in the Phelps area of Pike
County or near businesses and other
public facilities, police said. This
alleged approach was one of the rea-
PRESTONSBURG - A wind
chill factor that dipped below zero
wasn't.enough to freeze out three
members of the Brothers of the
Wheel motorcycle chapter early
Monday morning as the trio
dropped off more than 250 donated items at the Floyd County
Board of Education's central
office.
"It's an effort to try to take care
of the kids," said Deano Franklin,
chapter president. "It' s that simple."
But there's very little t~at is
simple about what members like
Franklin and fellow chapter members Ballard Plummer and Teddy
Click do to make this possible.
Throughout the winter season,
Brothers of the Wheel organizes
fundraisers to make Christmas
possible for preschool and head
start programs throughout the
region. Thi s year, their eighth
doing such charity, has been a
successful one, according to Ann
Hamilton, family services and
parent involvement worker for
Floyd County Schools.
"We have worked with
Brothers of the Wheel for the last
eight years to provide Christmas
for children in the head start· program," Hamilton said while sort·
ing through dozens of bags of
shoes, toys and treat bags labeled
for various county schools. "It's
not Christmas for the staff at head
start until we do our stops, compliments of Brotbers of the
Wheel."
During a recent fundraiser in
(See CLUB, page seven)
photo by Sheldon Compton
Brothers of the Wheel members Teddy Click, Ballard Plummer and Deano Franklin
unload bags of shoes, toys and treat bags in front of th~ Floyd County Bo~rd of
Education's central offices In Prestonsburg Monday mornmg. The some 260 Items
were donated for headstart students in the county.
6 a.m.-11 a.m.; Monday-Friday
(No Substitutions) Limited Time Only
(1) 2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage ..........3.49 (4) Oatmeal & Toast ........................... 2.79
Biscuits or Toast served w/Jelly
Fresh cooked Oatmeal (good for heart)
(2) 2 Pancakes, Bacon or Sausage ..3.69
served ~0'oast & Jelly
served wlbutter and syrup
Addltlonalltems-$1.29 each
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(3) Country Gravy and Blscwts ........2.79
2 Buttermilk Biscuits and G
(1) Hash Browns
(2) Orange Juice or Tomato Juice
Come in and register
for World's Largest
Christmas Stocking
To be given away
December 23rd.
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THURSDAY. JANUARY 1~ 2000 AT 1UJO A. Pl..
AT THE SHE OF THE BELOW DESCRiSED PROPam' HOOSE AND LOT
LOCAlsD AT 855 ABSOTT MOUNTAIN ROAD
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Community Calendar
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your community event, you
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The Floyd County Times
office, located at 263 S.
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Times,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653; or
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to:
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not be taken over the telet,Phone. All items will be placed
on a .first-come, first-serve
basis as space permits.
Faith Freewill Baptist
· Watch Night Service
Night Watch Service at Faith
Independent Freewill Baptist
Church, located on South
1428,
Prestonsburg.
Wednesday night, Dec. 31,
starting at 7 p.m.; Donnie
Patrick, Pastor.
Melvin Going Homecoming
honors troops and veterans
Melvin' Goins Homecoming
concert in honor and tribute to
our troops and veterans.
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 7
p.m., at the Mountain Arts
Center. Featuring: Melvin
Goins, Moron Bros., Charlie
Sizemore and many more.
Admission: $20 in advance;
$22 at door. Tickets on sale
now. 1-888-622-2787 or call
1-606-928-2121 for more
information.
Auxier Community Center
Free GED classes, Monday,
~ Tuesday and Wednesday, from
10 a.m.-12.
Autistic Children Support
Group plans monthly meeting
Support
group
for
Guardians of Autistic Children
will meet the first Thursday of
every month at the Haven of
Rest, 1601 Airport Road, ·Inez.
Call 606-298-0520 for information.
VFW Post 5839, available
for meetings, celebrations
The VFW Post can be rented
~for birthday parties, wedding
receptions, anniversary parties, meetings. We have a·good
sound system. For more info,
call 606-297-5666, ask for
Paul or 606-226-0187, ask for
Larry.
3371, Kingsport: TN 37664.
Lessons completely free of
charge to all interested.
Have an 'Out of this
World' birthday party!
The East Kentucky Science
Center is now offering a fun
and distinctive party venue for
kids of all ages. The Birthday
Party package includes rental
of a classroom and admission
to exhibits and planetarium
programs. Must be booked
two weeks in advance; limit 40
guests. Call 889-0303 for
more information.
Mondays, at 9 a.m., at the
junction of U.S. 23 and Rt. 80,
on Water Gap Rd., behind the
Trimble Chapel Church.
Meetings focus will be to
offer inf01mation in regard to
community resources available to women seeking freedom from drug abuse. Family
members are also welcome to
attend. The Hope initiative
.proposes to help women break
free from addictive lifestyles
to become self-respecting con-
tributing members of society.
Call 874-2008 or 788-1006
for more information.
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
meets, 12 noon to 1 p.m., at
Made From Country at Heart.
For additional information,
contact Chris Daniel, 8867354.
(See CALENDAR, page four)
Need Help With
Home Repairs?
The
Auxier
Lifetime
Learning Center can help! We
are now taking applications for
home repairs. If you, or someone you know, are low income
and need help with repairs on
your home, please call 606886-0709 for your application,
or stop by our office at· 21
South River Street, Auxier.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
8-4.
Democratic Woman's Club
meets at May Lodge
The
Floyd
County
Democratic Woman's Club
meets the second Monday of
each month at 6:00p.m., at the
May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State
Park.
Need help with addiction?
Lifeline of Floyd County
"Conquer
Chemical
Dependency" is a Christ-centered 12-step program offering
support to those who are coping with addiction and learning to live drug-free live$. The
support group meets on the
following schedule:
Mondays, at Minnie (beside
pharmacy), from 7-8 p.m.
Mondays, at Little Mud,
Spruce Pine School, from 7-8
p.m.
Tuesdays, in Prestonsburg,
in the Van Ark Building, from
2-3 p.m.
Tuesdays, at David, The
David School, from 3:30-4:30
p.m.
Wednesdays,
at
Allen
Baptist Church, from 7-8 p.m.
Thursdays, at Allen Baptist
Church, from 7-8 p.m.
For more information, call
Shirley Combs at (606). 4348400, or Tom Nelson at (606)
478-2836.
Hope in the Mountains
Hope in the Mountains will
host public meetings un
Free Bible Lessons
Write to: Bible Way
Outreach Ministry, P.O. Box
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Coal Academy, Interactive Digital Center win national aWards
carried by underground miners
and have been the major focus
of new safety legislation
requiring mbre training. The
interactive application provides the user with a hands-on
opportunity to visualize the
parts of the rescuer unit, the
daily inspection process, the 90
day inspection process, an
inte,ractive breathing demonstration and ultimately an innovative demonstration of the
donning procedure of this unit.
The
Kentucky
Coal
received award
From left to
right, KCTCS
Chancellor
Keith Bird
and Jamie
Justice,
KCTCS
Director of
VIsualized
Learning and
Innovation,
display
awards won
from the U.S.
Department of
Labor Mine,
Safety and
Health
Administration.
VERSAILLES
The
Kentucky Coal Academy
(KCA) and the Kentucky
Community and Technical
College System Interactive
Digital Center (IDC) recently
received awards from the U.S.
Department of Labor Mine,
Safety
and
Health
Administration for their entry
jn the annual trainin'g materials
competition.
They won in the following
categories:
• Mixed Media Public
• Grand Prize
The KCA funded the development of the. project through
plaques and will share a traveling trophy, presented to the
winning organization(s) for the
best overall contest entry.
The competition is part of a
three-day
TRAM/National
Mine Instructor Conference
hosted by the National Min~
Health and Safety Academy at
their facility in Beaver, West
Virginia.
Businesses, coal
mines, miners and others submit entries to showcase projects that have been developed
in the past year for the coal
industry.
the KCTCS IDC, who developed the simulation based
training application for the
CSE SR-100 Self-Contained
Self Rescuers. These devices
are essential safety equipment
Calendar
• Continued from p3
Floyd County will meet on the
fourth Thursday of each
month, at 5:30 p.m., at the
New Allen Baptist Church.
All interested persons welcome to join UNITE's fight
against drugs.
•"Living Free" - A support
group sponsored by the Floyd
County UNITE Coalition.
Group will meet weekly at the
old Allen Baptist Church, on
US 23 N., between Allen and
Banner, on Tuesdays, at 1: 15
p.m.
Living Free is a faith-based
12-step support group open to
all who are searching for
recovery. There is no fee to
attend. For more info., contact
Shirley Combs at 874-3388 or
434-8400.
'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 7896515; Magoffin, call 3492217; Pike, call432-2775; and
in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
Senior employment program
Are you a senior citizen on a
fixed income struggling witp.
soaring medical bills and living expenses? Could you use
some extra spending money
but don't know how to get
back into the workforce?
If you are at least age 55, the
Senior Community Service
Employment
Program
(SCSEP) may be able to help.
Earn extra money, learn new
skills, and help your community at the same time! To find
out more, call: 886-2929
External Diploma Prowam
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
Ct!nter, in Thelma, Mon. thru
Fri., with evening classes n•
Thursday. EDP classes a1
also held at the Mullins
Leaming Center, in Pikeville,
on Tuesdays, from 4:30-8:30
p.m. Contact Andy Jones at
606-788-7080, or 800-4432187, ext. 186, or Linda Bell,
at ext. 160 to make an appoint-
ment.
GED classes are also available.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: 1st Monday, li a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Dixie: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
p.m.,
Dixie
Community
Room.
David: 1st Monday, I p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin:
1st Tuesday, 6
p.m., Martin Church of Christ.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown Learning
Center.
Cliff: 3rd Tuesday, 12 p.m.,
Commuruty Center.
Prestonsburg:
2nd
10:30
a.m.,
Tuesday,
Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of
members. (call 886-2668 for
info.)
Left Beaver: 2nd Tuesday,
10:30 a.m., Osborne Elem.
School Library.
SpeciaJ interest groups:
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: lst/3rd Wednesdays,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Extension
Office.
Newbees Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office. (The Newbees do not
meet during the months of
January and February.)
Looking for a Support
Group?
•Floyd County Alzheimer's
Support Group meets regularly at Riverview Manor
Healthcare Center. Call the
center for meeting times.
•Domestic
Violence
Support Group - The Big
Sandy Family Abuse Center
holds meetings each Tuesday
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The
meetings are free of charge.
Call 886-6025 for more information.
•Overeater's Anonymous Meetings
held
each
Wednesday at 6:30p.m., at the
old Allen Baptist Church,
located in Allen, just past red
light. Call 889-9620 for more
info.
•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 6:30p.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
Call
Violence counselors.
886-6025, or 1-800-649-6605.
Remember, "Love Doesn't
Have to Hurt."
•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, intemational,
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, con-·
tact Dedra Slone, adoptive
parent liaison, at 432-41 tO or
422-7927, 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. Fjnd out more by calling Cheryl Endicott at 8861280, or 888-872-7227 (toll
free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
monthly meetings at the
Paintsville Recreation Center.
For more information, call
Tmdy at 889-9333, or 2975147. 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 €ook at
606-433-1119 or christophercook@ hotmail.com.
Merry Christmas
Anthony Paul Osborne
Feb. 19, 1987 - Nov. 10, 2006
Christmas In Heaven
I see the countless Christmas
trees, around the world below,
With tiny lights like heaven's
stars, reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please
wipe away that tear,
For I am spending CHRISTMAS
WITH JESUS CHRIST this
year.
I hear the many Christmas songs,
that people hold so dear,
But the sound of music can't
compare, with the
CHRISTMAS CHOIR up here.
I have no words to tell you, of the
JOY their voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to
HEAR THE ANGELS SING.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
But, I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So, be happy for me dear ones, for you know I'm spending CHRISTMAS WITH
JESUS THIS YEAR.
1 send you each a special gift. from my heavenly home above:
"MY UNDYING LOVE!"
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Can you just imagine CHRISTMAS WITH OUR SAVIOR. face to face'!
I ask Him to lift your spirit. as I tell Him of your love,
So then PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER, as you lift your eyes above.
So, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and wipe away that tear, please let your
hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing,
For I am spending CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. and I'm walking WITH THE
KJNG.
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We Love You, and Miss You More Every Day,
We Love You! Always!
Anthem.+.V.
Mom & Dad, and all the Family
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�THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008 • AS
Local jobseekers get 'certified' for work
a success in
pike, expanding to
Floyd and other counties
~Program
12/25/08 - 1/01/09
Cinema 1-5tarts Thursday. Dec. 25
MARLEY & ME (PG). Mon.·Sat. 7:00·
9:00; Sun. (1 30) 7:()()-9:00.
Cinema 2-Starts Thursc!av. Dec. 25
BEDTIME STORIES (PG). Mon.·Sat.
7:00·9:00; Sun. (1 :30) 7:00-9:00.
'CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE
OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Sunday Matinee-Open 1:00: start 1:30
by SHAWN HOPKINS
EKCEP INC.
Medical "Technician (EMT)
certification training. The registration deadline for the class
Pike County JobSight offi- is Jan. 16 and those interested
ials had reason to celebtale in applying should call the
ecently as a new job- re- Floyd County JobSight at 606l>aredness program got off to a 886-2948.
olid start with a 100-perrcent
The Pike County and Floyd
County JobSight locations,
ass rate for the first class.
So they threw a party, operated by Big Sandy Area
including cake, for the 13 Community Action Program
;graduates of the new Work (BSACAP), are part of the
JobSight network of' workertified program.
"We're really proud of what force centers administered in
~ou have done," Jim Stewart, 23 eastern Kentucky ~ounties
.the program' instructor told by
Eastern
Kentucky
the group a it gathered at the Concentrated Employment
~ig Sandy Community and
Program, Inc. (EKCEP).
Technical Center campus in JobSight "one-stop" workPikeville to enjoy, food apd fel- force centers give joq seekers
lowship and receive cards and employers access to over a
acknowledging them as gradu- dozen state and federal
ates of Work Certified.
employment and training proWork Certified is a free job- grams and employer services
reparedness program recog- through a single location.
Work Certified includes
ized by the United States
• epartment of Labpr. As information on job skills,
implemented by the Pike resume-writing instruction,
ounty
JobSight,
Work practice job interviews conCertified has an additional ducted by volunteers from
twist: those who are willing to local companies' human
work hard, attend classes and resource departments, and
study to pass the exit exam at many other activities that
the end of the three-week pro- tf4ach participants job search
gram earn free vocational and "first day" job skills that
aining.
will make them more attracBoth Certified Nul·se Aide tive than other job seekers in a
CNA)
trammg
and competitive job ;parket.
Commercial Driver's License
By the time · they receive
CDL) training were dffered to their Work Certified card,
raduates of this fiiist class. Stewart said, pahicipants have
tewart said he th01~ght this the advantage of knowing how
xtra incentive helped moti- to use resources like the
ate those who too~ part to Internet to seru;th for jobs and
ucceed.
1
• other information; how to
"They worked re<Uly hard, properly pre are a resume;
and it could not have kone any how to dress, prepare for and
f>etter,'' Stewart safd. ''We conduct themselves during a
'Started with 13 peor/Je in the job interview; and the basic
,<\
and all 13 Jim hed and
kills needed to get and kew a
asse the test. Eight are job, such as being on time,
going into CNA training, four dressing pr~perly and being
hre going into CI L training, respectful.
and one other person is probaUnfortunately, these skills
bly go_ing back to college."
are not commonly. found in
Stewart said the first class many of today's job seekers,
of the new Work Certified pro- Stewart said.
gram was so :mccessful that
"People nowadays are not
' he program is. expanding to prepared to go to work," he
additional coun,ties and adding said. Mastery of these basic
additional training programs.
skills means that the Work
A second 'Work Certified Certified employee will make
Class in Pike County is just a better frst impression and be
finishing up and Work more pr¢ductive and prepared
Certified is expanding into than mot, he added.
Floyd Com].ty with a class ' "They're going to be ready
starting J<yrl. 20th, Stewart to go o~ the first day," he said.
aid. Thos<1 who complete this "They'1l produce more quickly
class will t}e eligible for CDL and be more successfuL"
Stewart said that all a perlmd CNA training and will also
be eligible for free Emergency son n~eds to succeed in the
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the first class of a new Work Certified program at the Pike
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heresa Cleaver, Jonathan Mullins, Rachel Blevins and
;Aielsha Bryant. In the back row are (from left) Quincy Wright,
Jody Wolford, Jeanne Norman, Misty Hall, Brandi Howell and
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Rachel Blevins, center, and Misty Hall took part in. Work Certified is a job-preparedness program that mixes classroom instruction and hands-on activities to give participants the skills
they need to succeed in the job market. As an incentive those who complete the class and
an exit exam are eligible for additional free vocational training.
Work Certified class are basic
literacy skills and an honest
willingness to work and learn.
The first class was a bonding experience in which
friendships were made as participants pulled together to
help each other with projects
and assignments, Stewart said.
It was taken very seriously.
Essentially, the Work Certified
class was each student's "job"
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
five days a week. Stewart
acted as their boss and there
were hard and fast rules, such
as a limit on unexcused
absences.
Chris Abshire, 28, said
Work Certified sounded 1ike a
deal that was "too good to pass
up" when he and his wife
heard radio advertisements
that explained how program
participants 'could get free
CDL training.
Abshire said he had worked
in a steady, skilled job for several years at a United Parcel
Service (UPS) facility in
Louisville. However, he later
moved home to Pike County
for personal reasons.
Starting over has not been
easy for him, he said. He and
his wife are currently living
with relatives and have struggled to make ends meet.
"It's very hard to find a job
here," Abshire said. He added
that without the gas cards
Work Certified participants
can get to help them get to the
class if they need them, he
probably would not have been
able to afford to go.
The classes themselves
were interesting, Abshire said,
and were a good refresher
course for know ledge he
already had.
"It reminded me of what I
am capable of," he said.
Stewart said he believes
Abshire is capable of a lot. He
applied himself and studied
especially hard, and scored 98
percent on the Work Certified
exit exam, Stewart said.
"He only missed one question," he said.
Abshire has already started
CDL training and believes that
obtaining the Work Certified
Card will help him and his
wife rebuild their lives. He
said his wife plans to enroll in
an upcoming Work Certified
class and hopes to get a CDL
license as well.
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Tina Justice was the sole
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eye toward going into a field
like advertising.
As she picked up her card
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smd she believed the program
had helped.
"I think it's a good program. It is really confidence
building," Justice said, adding
she would encourage others to
look into getting Work
Certified.
For more information about
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Stewart at 606-218-2106, or
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Worth Repeating· ...
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There is nothing worse than
Gf?f?ressive stupidity.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Conaress sfia[[ make no Caw resyectina an esta6fisliment of refiaion, or
na tlic fra exer~i'e tlit'rfc1f a6ril8liilJ tlic freclom
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'Yes, Virginia,
there is a
Santa Claus'
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
Papa says, "If you see it in THE SUN it's so."
Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?
VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have
been affect~d by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do
not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing
can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.
All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's,
are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect,
an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless
world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable
of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you
know that they abounQ and give to your life its highest
beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if
there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there
were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith
then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and
sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world
ould be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not
believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to
watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa
Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming
down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus,
but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most
real things in the world are those that neither children nor
men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn?
Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there.
Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are
unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes
the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen
world which not the strongest man, nor even the united
strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear
apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push
aside that curtain and view anq picture the supernal beauty
and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this
world there is nothing else real and abiding. ,
'
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times
ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad
the heart of childhood.
- The New York Sun
Sept. 21, 1897
Letters
with fantasies about getting published
and becoming a big name author to
mostly relieve my financial insecurity.
With nothing really done and those
dreams not yet met, I become down
Isn't the imagination great? All of
hearted and get into a real mess. I forthe power of books and movies and got my imagination and writiQg is a
such that people come up with to feed gift from God and I should just be
the mind with great wonders and concerned with just doing it, if nothadventures to be had, of characters ing else for therapy and fun. Never
and places alien. foreign, and familiar mind the monetary gain. It is what it is
to be played out. My particular interright now and that's good enough for
est is science fiction. fantasy, horror.
.me.
and adventu1 ', although I <o depart
To not even try to approach my
into other realms of fiction from time wnting would be an insult to God in
to time.
-wasting this precious gift. I do have a
This is just one more reason to
few people to share it with as well and
appreciate and love the Lord God. It
that too is good enough· for me. I
was his imagination that created the
thank God for my gift now. ·
entire universe of stars, planets. and
If you do have a gift, a talent, thank
galaxies that goes on forever it
God for it and try at it.
absolutely boggles the mind. For
instance, people who entertain us with
Thomas W Elam
books and movies taking place in
Pikeville
outer space are playing in the fields of
the lord through their minds.
And look at our Earth and all of the
intricate life forms and sccner} that is
available -for us to enjoy. that as inherRecently, a gas pipe company that
itors of this world· we should be doing
builds gas lines through personal
a better job in taking care of.
property contacted me. Quickly, I
A lot of us abuse those gifts from noticed discrepancies in their story.
God in the way of destruction and dis- The telephone calls turned ugly and
missal. I myself have done such a threatening. I will sign away a portion
thing with my imagination, having of land that has been in the family for
.
squandered it and obsessing myself
Thank God
for your gifts
Ask questions
.
will
nearly 200 years, or they
make
things difficult for me down the road.
They would not elaborate.
They offered n miser's amount for
a right-of way on the land, and in
return, I sign a document giving them
complete freedo to do as they please
on the right-of-way, and at times any
of the I'imd they deem necessary, for
eternity. I could not get them to comment on safety issues, environmental
issues or any issut!. Sign the paper or
they will force ill\~ to court and .havt:
the property condemned under the
Jaws of eminent domain.
I contacted c 1t~zens in Knott
County, where the land is located, for
their input. I was to.\d, "One always
does what the gas and 1:oa~ companies
say to do. That is just 1\he way it is."
I question the way it is, because it
is dangerous for the );~ndowner and
the earth we live on for these companies to have so much f eedom, without any obligations. The way they do
business. in my opinion, as kept generattons of Kentuckians in poverty.
The politicians, the Environmental
Protection Agency, the at~.orney-gen
eral and every citi1en needs to cast a
magnifier on this subject f011 the good
of the people and the planet.
Carol Moore
McLeans\·ilie. N.C.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008 • A7
l:nforcement efforts look to reduce holiday season fatalities
The month of December is
filled with joy in Kentucky as
Hanuk.l<.ah.
Christmas,
KwmMaa and New Year's Eve
are celebrated. Friends and
family will gather for holiday
., dinners, parties and other festivities.
Every year law enforcement
officials make a plea to those
who drink to stay off the roads.
While drunk dtiving is a horrible crime any day of the year,
statistics show that the holiday
season is by far the worst period for crashes involving alcohol.
KSP Commissioner Rodney
Brewer indicated that twentyfive people dted on Kentucky
roadways between December
20th and December 31 st last
year.
"Life is too precious to be
lost in a senseless tragedy that
causes indescribable hardship," said Brewer. "KSP has a
'no-tolerance' policy. If you are
caught driving under the influence, you will go to jail."
Brewer advised that KSP
will be boosting road patrols
and operating safety checkpoints statewide during the holiday period. For maximum
effectiveness, Troopers will
coordinate enforcement activities will} local polite to target
high-risk areas and use radar
and laser equipment to assist
their efforts.
Even though Kentucky is
experiencing a decline this year
in traffic fatalities, 778 individuals have already been killed in
motor vehicle crashes.
The
state reports that 167 of those
deaths were from alcohol-related crashes.
Much has been done over
the years to reduce impaired
driving in Kentucky and other
states - and more can be done.
Prevention starts with responsible hosts who do not allow
guests to leave a party and then
Club
• Continued from p1
Prestonsburg, Plummer was optimi:>tic
about the amount of donations the group
could gather before Christmas, saying they
~hoped to match the numbers from last
year's effort.
.
Those nvmbers were exceeded according to counts Monday. Some 260 items
t"' were bagged and dropped off at the school
board's central office.
Franklin and o(her members would not
finish their work Monday until late that
afternoon with planned visits to area housing projects where another 100 to 150 treat
bags would be handed out. Their holiday
rounds would then be finished with visits
to private familicl, according to Franklin.
The Brothers of the Wheel are an
American Motorcycle Association chartered club founded in 1997. The first chapter started m Milton, W.Va.
drive impaired. It continues prosecutes Driving Under the
with aggressive law enforce- Influence (DUI) cases in
ment strategies and courts that Madison county. He warns that
impose stern sentences autho- even first-time offenders will
incur hefty penalties.
rized by the Legislature.
"In my experience in
Contrary to what- many people think, most fatal crashes Madison County, a DUI subject
involving alcohol do no t with an alcohol level of .08 but
involve repeat offenders. The less than .18 can expect to incw
Insurance · Institute
for service sanctions including
Highway Safety says that in . fines , court costs and fees total2006, just seven percent of dri- ing approximately $750.00 to
vers in fatal crashes with high $1,050.00," said Fowles.
"Additionally,
first-time
blood-alcohol levels (0.08 percent or higher) had, previous offenders receive a license susalcohol-impaired driving con- pension of ninety days and
mandatory Alcohol and Drug
victions on their records.
Garrett Fowles, legal coun- Education (ADE) training,'·
sel for the City of Richmond, added Fowles.
The chmity work for the members
spanned Floyd, Pike, Johnson and Martin
counties, with the final push being .
Monday's efforts.
"This is the final push for this season,"
Franklin said as the three members finished arranging the bags for storage and
later shipment to county schools. ·:we'll
be seeing a few more families and then
we'll start looking forward to next year."
Suspect
• Continued from p1
allegedly stopped the vehicle
after traveling three-quarters
of a mile to the end of Adkins
Branch in Galveston, and then
exited the vehicle and ran
•\ around a residence.
According to the police
report, the officer gave chase
to Harvey and never lost sight
of him during the foot pursuit.
Harvey reportedly refused to
stop after verbal ·commands
were given and then climbed
under the bac.k porch of the
residence and refused to come
out.
The officer deployed the
Taser for the first time in the
altercation after Harvey's
alleged refusal to come out
from under the porch. After
using the Taser, one of
Harvey's hands remained
under the porch after the officer asked him to show both t>f
his hands.
The officer
deployed the Taser for a second time, reporting that the
"subject then showed me his
hands and was arrested without further incident."
After searching Harvey's
vehicle, the officer reportedly
located open containers of
beer and two marijuana joints.
The ATV in the back of the
truck was reported stolen in
Indiana in April 2007 .
The mission of the U.S.
Marine Corps Reserve Toys
for Tots program is to collect
new, unwrapped toys during
October,
November
and
December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas
gifts to needy children in the
community in which the campaign is conducted.
"It takes a lot of people for
us to pull this off," Davis said.
"The kids really love it."
~
The toys were handed out
to children from Floyd County
on Monday, and children from
Johnson County were able to
partake in the 'same sprit of
holiday giving on Tuesday,
visiting with Santa, getting
gifts, and enjoying milk and
cookies.
"This is a great program,"
said Thomas Rainey, director
of the center. "Toys for Tots
sees the need and they want to
help children. That's the
important thing."
Volunteers and students at
the center started handing out
toys at 11 a.m. on Monday, and
Davis said that no special time
was scheduled for the event to
end.
"We' re going to go until the
last gift is handed out," Davis
said.
• Continued from p1
Harvey was arrested .and
charged with operating a,
motor vehicle under the influence, two counts of firstdegree fleeing or evading
police, possession of an open
alcoholic beverage container
in a motor vehicle, menacing,
resisting arrest, failure to noti-
fy change of address, and
receiving stolen property over
$300.
Harvey's bond was set at
$10,000 cash and the case was
refeqed to the grand jury on
Dec. 17.
Arre-st
• Continued from p1
sons for his long-standing ability to avoid detection, deputies
added.
A trend investigators and
prosecutors across Eastern
Kentucky have pointed to for
the past several years has been
that of theft charges cropping
up in larger numbers.
Authorities have long considered many of these thefts to
be the end result of individuals
stealing to help supply their
drug habit. In Robinette's case,
investigators say their work
confirms, at least in this
instance, that this may have
been evident with people
apparently trading the stolen
goods for drugs.
Robinette is being held at
the Pike County Detention
Center in Pikeville on drug
trafficking charges, awaiting a
court date where he may find
additional charges pending
against him, prosecutors have
said.
Maddy's
PIZZA PALACE
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• Continued from p1
unintentional and n6 foul play
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Other agencies involved
and offering assistance at the
scene of the weekend blaze
were members of the Martin
County Sheriff's Department,
Inez Fire Department, Turkey
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FAMILY FEATURES
Man cannot live
by meat alone.
Surveys of eating
habits suggest that
men eat more meat
and far fewer fruits
and vegetables than
women do. Men
usually reach for
comfort foods that
are warm, hearty
and satisfying.
Men should be
eating better because
a bigger waistline
can hurt their heart
health. Is it possible
to eat healthy and
still get the satisfaction of "man
food"? The answer
is yes.
American
Heart
Association
Products displaying the
heart-check mark meet
American Heart Association
food criteria for saturated
fat and cholesterol for
healthy people over age 2.
heartcheckmark.org
Balancing Act
When it comes to
making meat choices,
there are two words
to remember: moderation and lean.
Moderation: The American Heart Association
recommends eating no more than six ounces
of lean meat or fish each day. A three-ounce
cooked portion of meat is about the size of a
deck of cards. Here are some examples:
• 1/2 of a skinless chicken breast or a chicken
leg with thigh
• 3/4 cup of flaked fish
• Two slices of lean roast beef
Lean: There are 29 cuts of meat that qualify as "lean." The·
American Heart Association has a list of extra-lean meat
choices certified to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
If you look for the American Heart Association's heart-check
mark on food packages, you' ll find a growing list of deli meats,
beef, chicken, bison, turkey, pork, seafood and more.
Shop smart!
Live well!
Look for the
heart-check
mark!
What to Eat
An overall heart-healthy eating plan is important. The
American Heart Association has simple recorn'mendations: '
• Eat a variety of foods from all food groups and choose
vegetables, fruits, whole-grain products and fat-free or
low-fat dairy products most often.
• Eat less j unk food, i.e., limit foods and drinks high in
calories but low in nutrients, and limit saturated fat, trans
fat, cholesterol and sodium.
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. This means an
average of one to two drinks per day for men.
All products bearing the
heart-check mark meet the
American Heart Association's
nutrition criteria per standard
serving size to be:
• Low in fat (3 grams or
less)
• Low in saturated fat
(1 gram or less) .
• Limited in trans fat
(less than .5 grams)
To find heart-healthy foods in the grocery store, start by
making your grocery list online. Visit heartcheckmark.org
to build your list from more than 800 products tanging
from meat and dairy to vegetables and snacks, all certified
by the American Heart Association to be low in saturated
fat and cholesterol. Print your list for future use, or access
it from your Web-enabled mobile phone or PDA at
mylist.heartcheckmark.org.
Men don't have to feel unsatisfied by eating healthy.
Eating well can be satisfying and delicious, even for a guy.
For more information on eating heart healthy visit
americanheart.org.
• Low in cholesterol
(20 milligrams or less)
• Moderate in sodium, with
480 milligrams or less for
individual foods
• Contain at least 10 percent
of the Daily Value of one
or more of these naturally
occurring nutrients: protein,
vitamin A, vitamin C,
calcium, iron or dietary
fiber.
Also:
• Seafood, game meat, meat
and poultry, as well as
whole-grain products, main
dishes and meals must
meet additional nutritional
requirements.
Tips for Eating at Steakhouses
Tex-Mex Chili Pie
Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups per serving
Perfect for wintry nights or while watching
sporting events, this hearty chili is accented
with crisp corn tortillas, fat-free cheddar
cheese and dollops offat-free sour cream.
This recipe is worth repeating, so save time
now by making a double batch and storing
the leftover chili in an airtight container for
up to 6 months in the freeze I:·
Chili
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added black
beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced
tomatoes, undrained
1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato
sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper,
chopped
112 medium green bell pep}1er, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt-free all-purpose
seasoning blend
Tortillas
Cooking spray
4 6-inch corn tortillas
Toppings
112 cup shredded fat-free cheddar
cheese
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
In large nonstick skillet, coo~ beef over
medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until
browned, stirring frequently to turn and break
up. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to 2to 3-quart slow cooker. Add remaining chili
ingredients to slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low
for 7 to 9 hours, or until omons and bell peppers are tender and flavors have blended.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly
spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Using sharp knife, cut each tortilla into
8 triangles. Place in single layer on baking
sheet. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray.
Bake for 8 to I 0 minutes, or until chips
are golden brown and crisp. Transfer baking
sheet to cooling rack. Let chips cool for
15 minutes.
When chili is ready, place 8 tortilla chips
with pointed end up around inside of each
rimmed soup bowL Ladle chili into bowls.
Sprinkle cheddar over chili. Top each serving
with dollop of sour cream.
.[\;utrition Analysis (per serving):
Calories 37 1, Total Fat 6.5 g. Saturated Fat
2.5 g, Trims Fat 0.0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat
1.0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 317 mg, Carbohydrate
40 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugars 12 g. Protein 39 g
Dit>tary Exchanges: 2 starch. 2 vegetable,
4 very lean meat
Recipe copyright c 2008 American Heart Association.
For more information on heart·healthy grocery shop-
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Can you eat steak on a heart-healthy diet? You bet, as
long as it's a reasonable portion of lean beef.
• Don't order king-sized cuts. About three ounces of
a· thinly sliced cut is perfect, or choose a six-ounce
steak and enjoy non-meat entrees the rest of the day.
• Steakhouses generally prepare your food to order, so
ask to have all visible fat trimmed before the meat is
cooked.
• \1any steakhouses do a superb job with seafoodlook for fish on the menu and ask your sener about
the catch 'of the day. Research shows that eating oily
fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., salmon,
trout and herring). may help lower your risk of death
from coronary artery disease.
Instead of
Fatty cuts of meat. such
as rib eye. porterhouse,
T-bone
Try
Leaner cuts, such as
London broil, filet mignon,
round or t1ank steak,
sirloin tip, tenderloin
french fried. au gratin or
'Scalloped potatoes
Baked potato or rice, easy
on the butter
Caesar or marinated salad
Green salad with dressing
on the side
Fried vegetables
Steamed vegetables
Pie and ice cream
Angel food cake, sherbet
or sorbet
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HAY FOR SALE
Grass hay for sale.
Located
in
Georgetown, Ky.
$4.00 per bale if
picked
up and
$4.50 per bale if
delivered.
Will
deliver
to
Prestonsburg area.
Call 502-316-5277.
Full time employee wanted to work
in antique & gift For sale or Trade.
shop. Mus~ have 2001 Rhino 660.
appreciation of old Low miles. Call
things & new things 285-1004.
& clean. Benefits .
depending. Hay for sale. $7.00
References a bale. Cal 791required, experi- 9850.
ence
necessary.
NEEDED:
Part
Call 886-9995.
time house cleaner.
Drivers needed. Must be animal
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Papa
Johns of outside
of
Prestonsburg. Call Prestosnburg.
T o w a r d'
606-886-2800.
Salyersville. Call
Accountant/ Tax 606-886-8761.
preparer. Full time
cemetary
position preparing Two
individual
taxes plots, below the
and payroll. Job in road on the south
Prestonsburg and end of Davidson
we provide and Memorial Gardens
@ $1 ,200 each (
excellent
work
environment. Call 606-789-8337 ).
606-889-0100.
Firewood for sale.
Post office Now $75 a pickup load.
Hiring! Avg pay Oak, hickory, and
$20/hr, $57klyr, incl beechwood.Cail
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Layaway
available. 3029 Rt
850 Middlecreek,
Ky. Call 886-0847.
Sale or Lease
2 story block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown.
Upper level is 3 br
8x12
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living
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with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard.
Lower level is 2
bay
service
garage.
Bank
appraised
at
$76,000.
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
Great
Business
location for lease!
New construction,
2688 + Sq ft. Call
agent.
Rose
Mullins, Hensley
Dev & Real Estate
Services 606-6394151.
NEW 1 BR, apartment
for
rent.
&
Utilities
Appliances
furnished.
Located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Painstville.
No
pets. No parting.
$525 per month
$250 deposit. Call
791-6016.
Renovated apartments for rent
Good
location.
Downtown Martin.
Furnished or unfurnished .
Reasonable rent
Call
358-3072
MondaySat.
between
9am-6
pm.
Newly remodeled
furnished - 1 br
Apartment
for
rent. Located" 1
mile on old road
behind
Mountain
Arts Center. No
pets and no HUD.
Call 606-205-9510
or 606-263-4323.
BEAUTY SHOP·
for
lease.
Downtown
Prestonsburg.
bnel Two stations;
Utilities included$435.00 Call 8861312.
House
Super nice 3 br
house for rent
Contact J & A
Rentals. Call 3583469.
For rent: 2 br
mobile
home.
Located at Hager
Hill. No Pets, No
H.UD. Call 8863151 after 5 pm.
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
month
$500
deposit plus utilities. No pets no
hud. References
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-3584515.
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
month
$500
deposit plus utilities. No pets no .
hud. References
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-3584515.
House for rent.
Located at 230
Francis
Court,
Prestonsburg. 2 br,
2 full baths. $500
mth plus utilities.
Call 886-6362.
Quik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood For rent- 3 br
floors, 2 1/2 bath, house located 3
garage, screened miles from downin porch . Extremely town Prestonsburg
nice. $850 monthly on Stephens Br/
plus deposit NO Cliff
Rd.
$600
HUD. Also a 1 br month plus utilities.
Rentals
apartment for rent.
For information call
With garage, hard 367-1047 or 606APARTMENT
wood floors very 886-2416 after 7
upscale.
$550 pm.
monthly. Call 6062 BR apartment 285-9639 ' 606Rent:
3
for rent Located in , 434-6516 or 606- · For
Pres.tonsburg. 226-1925.
$700 per month
includes utilities.
APT FOR RENT
Call 794-0249.
Branham
1, 2 3, 4 Bedrooms
Bedroom, 2 bath
located at Langley,
Ky.
$475
per
month. Call 2261138.
4br, 2 ba house
for rent. 1,800 sq
ft. Built in vacuum
system. Stove, ref,
with w & d.Total
electric with high
efficiency
.Excellent home.
Private location in
Knott county with
gated community,
security and more.
Call 438-6104.
House for rent:
1 ,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
bath fully furnished.
All utilities. Located
on US23 between
Prestonsburg
&
Pikeville.
$795
deposit & $795
month. Call 606422-1862.
2 BR Duplex for
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile
North
of
Prestonsburg. No
pets,
references
and
security
deposit required.
Call 889-9747 or
886-9007.
2 br house for rent.
Located in Langley
area. $450 mth
plus $250 deposit.
Plus utilities. Call
285-1004.
heigbt Apt
Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
applications for
one bedroom
Handicap accessible Apt. rent is
based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
POSITION AVAILABLE
Full-Time Delivery Technician
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• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
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• Must be able to pass CDL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Mobile Homes
landowners.
No
down payment &
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improvement packages available. Will
also remove existing homes. Call
866-597-2083.
2004
Clayton
Mobile home for
sale. 3br, 2 ba and·
fireplace. lrt excellent condition. Call
874-6312 or 7917480.
$0 down, no
closing costs !
We will put in a
new home. Call
276-679-11 00.
Special
FHA
Finance Program
$0 Down if you own
land or use family
.land. We own the
bank
your
approved.
Call
606-4 74-6380.
LOTS FOR
RENT
Dwale
Mobile home Park.
off US 23 near
Prestonsburg. Nice
queit community.
Restrictions apply.
606-377-2357
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
social/educational pro·
grams for children and
adults. Ail utilities
Included at Highland
Hgts., utility allowance
at Cliffside. Call (606)
886·0608, 886·1927, or
886-1 819. TOO: 1-800·
648-6056.
Highland
Heights and Cliffside
Apartments do not discriminate In admission
or employment in subsl·
housing
on
dlzed
account of race, color,
national origin, sex,
age, disability, religion
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and familial
PREMIER ELKHORN
COAL COMPANY
Myra, KY
is now accepting applications for
the following position:
Survey Instrument Person with minimum of 3 years surveying experience.
Technical training in drafting and/or
surveying preferred. KY Underground
Mine Certification required.
Applicants will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Social securl·
ty. Disability. If
you
have a
house
hold
income of more
than $1500.00
We can get you
financed on a
New or Used
home. Call 859498-7725 to prequalify.
$1 and Deed is
all you need to own
'your new home.
Call for preapproval
877-3102577.
NOTICE OF
BOND
RELEASE
Land and home
packages.
Easy
financing. Call for
preapproval. Toll
free 877-310-2577.
In
accordance
with the provisions
of KRS 350.093,
notice is hereby
given that PIA
Own your land.
Need a home. No
down payment 1877-310-2577.
LEGALS
Owner
must
sell !! Lot and 2br
and 2 bath SW.
Priced for quick
sale. Call 859498-7725.
Financing available. Low monthly payments.
Pr~ced to sell!!
3 br, 2 bath dou~
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financing available. If you have
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you. Call to prequalify. Call 859498-7725.
Company,
Inc.,
P.O. Box 1590,
Martin, KY 41649,
has applied for
Phase
I bond
release
on
Increments No. 1
and 2 of Permit No.
836-0340, which
was last issued on
August 3, 2007.
Increment No. 1
covers an area of
approximately
15.85 acres, and
Increment No. 2
covers an area of
approximatelv
28.92 acres, and is
located 5.70 miles
southwest
of
Harold, in Floyd
County. The sur-
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Applications available at 1184 South
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For rent: Small
furnished mobile
home for rent Just
off of Mountain
Parkway on old
114.Suitable for 1
or 2 people. Call
886-8724.
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APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
Town house apartment for rent 2 br,
1
bath ,
stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $300 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
New
federal
lending program for
Located behind Wendy's
and Plua Hut In Pres·
tonsburg. 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, TOO: 1-800.
648-6056 or 711 , 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, reli·
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Schools celebrate progress in
education and cancer research
LOUISVILLE
Representatives from Floyd
County Schools participated
with other educators from
across the state in the third
annual Dataseam Technical
week
in
Institute
last
Louisville. Three days of
workshops and training classes
were
highlighted
at
Wednesday's lunch attended
by over 100 superintendents,
technicians and university
leaders including University of
Louisville President, Dr.
James Ramsey.
Dr. John 0. Trent, Director
of Molecular Modeling at the
University of Louisville's
James Graham Brown Cancer
Center thrilled the crowd as he
described the results of
research completed by using
computers located in schools
across the state. According to
Dr. Trent 14 potential drug
compounds were discovered
and the computers were sup- Brian Gupton, outlined the
porting the work of 12 education and technical proresearch teams at the Brown grams supported by the nearly
10,000 school computers.
Cancer Center.
While Dr. Trent cautioned "New computers and associatthat the drug development ed programs help teachers preprocess is a long and uncertain pare students for careers in
process, he pointed out that Kentucky's 21st century econthis program was potentially omy," according to Gupton. "It
trimming years off the discov- is vital that we home-grow our
ery phase of the process. The next generation of scientists
Brown Cancer Center at the here in the state."
University of Louisville now
School
Superintendents
boasts one of the largest who attended the lunch earned
pipelines of potential new their school district five new
drugs of any cancer center.
computers to Support research
The
University
of and local education efforts in
Louisville has been using the the classroom. They also
Dataseam Grid, which con- learned about hundreds of
nects computers in 52 additional computers now
Kentucky school districts to being distributed to schools
help researchers accelerate along with information on a
important discoveries. Floyd scholarship program specifiCounty Schools participate in ·cally for schools participating
the program locally.
in the Kentucky Dataseam
In addition to the research, Initiative.
Dataseam Executive Director,
CONSOL Energy donations help
two Kentucky fire departments
The winner was chosen for a cow elk tag donated to two
Kentucky fire departments by CONSOL Energy. On hand for
the drawing at the Knott County Sportsplex were, from left,
Curtis Smith, secretary-treasurer of the Ball Creek Fire
Department; David K. Smith, chief engineer for CONSOL of
Kentucky; James 0. Childers, of CNX Land Resources, Inc.;
and Carl Gibson, chief of the Jones Fork Fire Department.
PITTSBURGH Two
Kentucky fire departments
were able to raise a CQmbined
total of $2,270 for their programs thanks to a donation by
tickets on the tag, which
resulted in the Jones Fork Fire
Department raising $1,035 and
the
Ball
Creek
Fire
Department raising $1,235.
The winner of the drawing was
Tony Pyatt, of Lizemores,
W.Va.
The new CONSOL of
Kentucky WMA opened in
October and is a mixture of
forested land and reclaimed
coal mine property. The area is
located near one of the original
release sites for Kentucky's
elk restoration project and supports a noticeable population
of elk.
The WMA is open under
statewide regulations for deer,
turkey, elk and small game.
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re including utritiona1 asses "'tnent,
are Ianning, •nonitoring, education.
an
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entucky tate Licensure is re uired.·
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ace area is owned
y The Elk Horn
oal Company.
The
proposed
peration is approximately 0.75 mile
outheast from KY
tate Route 2030's
·unction with Little
Mud Creek Road,
and located along
the
right
side
(ascending)
of
Morgan Fork of
b
Little Mud Creek.
The bond now in
effect for Increment
No. 1 is a surety in
the amount of twenty three thousand
and one hundred
dollars
($23,100.00).
Approximately sixty
percent (60%) of
the original bond
amount of $23,1 oo
is included in this
for
application
release.
The bond now in
effect for Increment
No. 2 is a surety in
the amount of ninety seven thousand
and nine hundred
dollars
($97,900.00).
Approximately sixty
percent (60%) of
the original bond
amount of $97,900
Invitation to Bid ·
Surplus Property
Textbooks
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
The Floyd County Board of Education is now rece1vmg
sealed bids for textbooks that have been declared surplus
p"roperty. The items are located at the Opportunities
Unlimited, 11479 Main Street, Martin, KY 41649. To receive
information on the textbooks declared surplus, contact Roy
Johnson prior to the time, and date specified for bid opening,
by phone at 606-886-2354 ext 5507, by e-mail at roy.john·
son@floyd.kyschools.us or by mail at:
Floyd County Board of Education,
106 N Front Ave.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Bids must be mailed or delivered to Matt Wireman, Director
of Finance, Floyd County Board of Education, 106 North
Front Avenue, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653. All envelopes
must be seqled and clearly be marked on the outside of the
envelope, "Surplus Property-Textbooks." Bids will be
accepted until 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Thursday,
January 15, 2009, and will be opened at 1:05 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the Central
Office, located at the contact address listed above. All bids
must be received by the time designated in the invitation,
and none will be considered thereafter. The Board of
Education cannot assume the responsiblity for any delay as
a result of failure of the mails to deliver the bids on time. Bids
will be opened and read at the time and location stated
above. You are invited to be present at the bid opening.
Items are to be awarded to the highest bidder(s) meeting all
specifications and conditions, and subject to all other provisions of the invitation to bid, on a per item basis, on a group
basis, or on a total basis, whichever is deemed to be in the
best interest of The Board of Education. Bids are scheduled
to be awarded at the board meeting held at 6:30 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, January 26, 2009, at May Valley
Elementary School, 481 Stephens Branch Road, Martin, KY
41649.
is included in this
application
for
release.
Reclamation work
performed includes:
backfilling, grading,
seeding
and
mulching. It was
completed
in
October 2008.
Written
comments, objections,
and requests for a
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
Director,
Division of Field
Services,
#2
Hollow,
Hudson
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601, by February
2, 2009.
A public hearing
on the application
has been scheduled
for
Tuesday,
February 3, 2009, at
9:00 a.m., or as
soon thereafter as
may be heard at the
for
Department
Mine Reclamation
and Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
This hearing will be
canceled
if
no
request for a hearing or informal conference is received
by February 2,
2009.
NOTICE OF
BOND
RELEASE
In accordance
with the provisions
of KAR 350.093,
notice is hereby
given that AEP
Kentucky
Coal,
L.L.C., 251 B Tollage
Creek, Pikeville, KY
41501, has applied
for Phase II and Ill
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Permit No. 8360332
In accordance with
the provisions of
405 KAR 16:120.
Section 3, FCDC
Coal, Inc., P.O. Box
Surplus Property
Textbooks
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
The Floyd County Board of Education is now receiving sealed
bids for textbooks that have been declared surplus property.
The items are located at the Opportunities Unlimited, 1147~
Main Street, Martin, KY 41649. To receive information on the
textbooks declared surplus, contact Roy Johnson prior to the
time, and date specified for bid opening, by phone at 606-8862354 ext 5507, by e-mail at roy.johnson@'floyd.kyschools.us
or by mail at:
Floyd County Board of Education,
106 N Front Ave.
Prestonsburg, KY 41601
Bids must be mailed or delivered to Matt Wireman, Director of
Finance, Floyd County Board of Education, 106 North Front
Avenue Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653. All envelopes must
be sealed and clearly be marked on the outside of the envelope, "Surplus Property-Textbooks." Bids will be accepted
J.mtil 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard lime, Thursday, January 15,
opened at ·1:05 p.m., Eastern Standard
T~=lft;tiljif;~f,
'15, '2009, at the central Office, locatJ
address listed above. All bids must be
received by the time designated in the invitation, and none will
be considered thereafter. The Board of Education cannot
assume the responsiblity for any delay as a result of failure of
the mails to deliver the bids on time. Bids will be opened and
read at the time and location stated above. You are invited to
be present at the bid opening. Items are to be awarded to the
highest bidder(s) meeting all specifications and conditions,
and subject to all other provisions of the invitation to bid, on a
per item basis, on a group basis, or on a total basis, whichever is deemed to be . in the best interest of The Board of
Education. Bids are scheduled to be awarded at the board
meeting held at 6:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, January
26, 2009, at May Valley Elementary School, 481 Stephens
Branch Road, Martin, KY 41649.
24, 2008 • A11
77, lvel, Kentucky
41642, telephone
number 606-8898441 , proposes the
following blasting
schedule:
The blasting site
consists of approximately
428.67
acres, located 3.0
miles southeast of
Printer, in Floyd
County, Kentucky.
The area is located
3.0 miles southeast
from
State
Rt.
2030's junction with
State At. 122, at latitude 371130' 40" and
longitude 822 43'14",
located •
along
Spurlock Creek and
Stonecoal Branch.
Detonations
of
explosives are proposed to occur from
sunrise to sunset,
throughout the following year.
In accordance with
805 KAR 4:125,
before each blast is
detonated, audible
warnings from a
siren loud enough
to be heard by all
persons in the danger zone around the
blast, and shall
have a sound distinctive enough to
be readily identified,
within a range of
one-half (1/2) mile
from the point of the
blast. Ten (10) minutes prior to detonation, access to the
blast area will be
controlled by com- '
pany
personnel.
Five (5) minutes
prior to detonation,
a one ( 1) minute
series of long blasts
of a siren will be
One
(1)
given.
minute prior to detonation, a series of
short blasts from a
siren will be given.
No
unauthorized
personnel will be
allowed in the blast
area until it is thoroughly checked. If
safe, an all-clear
signal of a prolonged blast of a
siren will be sounded. Events which
could lead to blasting at times other
than
scheduled
include, but are not
41tnited to, ratn, ;HotJIW-!!
ening,
or other
atmospheric conditions which involve
personnel, operational or public safety. If condition 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.
Deals on
Wheels ------Send a photo with description, along with check or money order,
or credit card, for only $50, and your Deals on Wheels
will continue to run until Sold.
Contact: Donnetta Mullins, 606-886-8506, today, or mail to
P.O. Box 390, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Awnerlc:en
ReciCroa•
T
Residential & Commercial
A public hearing
on the application
has been scheduled
9:00
a.m.,
for
February 11, 2009,
at the Department
for
Natural
Resol!rces
Floyd
County
Regional
Office, 3140 South
Lake Drive, Suite 6,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653.
This is the final
advertisement
of
the application. The
hearing will be cancelled if no request
for a hearing or
informal conference
is
received
by
February 9, 2009.
Invitation to Bid
Become a Kentucky
organ & tjssue donor.
For information contact:
1-800-525-3456, or
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0 Keep fuel (paper, clothing, bedding) at least three feet
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gle map. The latitude is 371133'33".
The Longitude is
821154'19".
The bond now in
effect for 877-5023,
Increment #1, is
$23,000. All the
rematn1ng
bond
amount is being
requested
for
release.
Reclamation work
performed includes,
grading and seeding, completed on
July 15, 2004, and
tree planting, completed on December
7, 2005.
Written comments, objections
and requests for
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
Director,
Division of Field
Services, •
#2
Hudson
Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601, by February
9, 2009.
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release on Permit
Number 877-5023,
Increment #1, which
was last issued on
12/4/01. The application· covers an
area of approximately 10.78 surface acres, of which
8.02 acres have
been overlapped by
Frasure
Creek
Mining, L.L.C. and
198.72 undisturbed
underground acres,
for a total of 209.50
acres. The operation · is located 2.6
miles south of David
in Magoffin County.
The permit area is
approximately 1.0
mile southeast from
State Rou;e Ts
junction with Brushy
Fork County Road,
and located 1.0 mile
southeast of the
confluence of Brush
Fork and the Licking
River. The operation
is located on the
David U.S.G.S. 7
1/2 minute quadran-
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Kentucky families·feel economic impact
• LEXINGTON - A new
University of Kentucky study
found that Kentuckians, like
other Americans, face economic uncertainty this holiday
season. Nearly 70 percent
reported a change in lifestyle
due to the economy with over
half of Kentucky's households
having trouble buying things
they want for themselves or
their children during this holiday season.
The studl, "The Impact of
Current
Economic
Circumstances on Individuals
and Families in Kentucky,"
was authored by professor
Claudia Heath and graduate
student Jennifer Hunter of the
UK Family Sciences Survey
Research Center in the
Department of Family Studies.
It was based on a statewide
random sample of 321
Kentuckians participating in a
telephone survey.
In short, the goal of the
research was to determine the
impact of the current economy
on households in Kentucky.
The survey began after
Election Day and concluded
the week prior to the
Christmas holiday, recognizing that this is a period when
many family rituals and expectations might place further
strain on already strapped individuals.
Some of the study's findings are detailed below:
• The current economic
situation is taking its toll on
families. When asked how
they were feeling about the
effects of the economy on
themselves and their family,
35 percent reported feeling
"okay for now, but do not like
it." Yet, 22 percent reported
"feeling sad, blue, or worried"
and 26 percent reported being
"unhappy or concerned."
Only 17 percent responded an
optimistic "think about it, but
know things are fine."
• A large majority of
Kentuckians are personally
feeling the effects of the economy, nearly 60 percent reported their financial well-being as
okay for now, but concerned,
while 22 percent are either atrisk of big financial problems
or desperate and not sure what
to do.
Twenty percent
described their financial wellbeing as fine and they believe
the economy will work out
okay. Furthermore, 48 percent
of the sample reported their
family as worse-off financially
than one-year ago, while 38
percent are in the same financial condition and 14 percent
better-off.
• Nearly 70 percent of
those responding reported a
change in lifestyle due to the
economy. Many families are
cutting back, only purchasing
necessities instead of luxury
items. The most commonly
reported cutbacks include
reducing the amount spent on
clothing, entertainment, travel,
hobbies
and
recreation.
Furthermore, many people
have reported eating out less
often, with 54 percent eating
less fast-food and almost 60
percent eating out less at a
restaurant compared to this
time last year.
• Fifty-three percent of
Kentucky households with
children reported having trouble buying things they want
for themselves or their children. With the holiday season
approaching, about 10 percent
indicated having trouble buying holiday gifts. However,
items such as groceries, insurance, clothes, and a college
education were cited frequently also.
• National attention has
focused on four primary fac-
tors affecting the economy,
including high gasoline and
diesel fuel prices, declining
stock values; limited credit
availability, and a failing mortgage loan market. To measure
the extent to which these problems are being felt in
Kentuc~, respondents were
asked if their families had personally experienced problems
as a result of each of these
issues.
Over 70 percent
responded they had experienced problems from high
gasoline or diesel fuel prices,
followed by 48 percent experienced problems as a result of
declining
stock
prices.
However, mortgage loan and
credit availability have had the
least impact, where 11 percent
and i4 percent experienced
problems, respectively.
For more information about
the study, contact Claudia
Heath at (859) 257-7737 or
Jennifer Hunter at (859) 5762593.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.Michael
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certified executive chef (CEC)
designation from the American
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Inc. Garahan is culinary arts
instructor at Carl D. Perkins
Job
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Center,
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including fish, salad and main
course. Chefs must adhere to
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Certified chefs in restaurants, hotels and other foodservice operations demonstrate
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certification(s) every five
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master pastry chefs.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
IGTMUJ
Steve LeMaster
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• UK Basketball • 82
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Betsv lavne announces toes
Bobcats to open
season at home
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BETSY LAYNE- Fresh off
• of the first postseason appearance
in school history, Betsy Layne is
already eyeing the 2009 season.
Betsy Layne has finalized its
schedule for the 2009 season. The
Bobcats are scheduled to open
the season at home and end the
Patterson
named to
Naismith
Watch List
campaign with back-to-back road Coach Jonathan Parsons. ''With
games. Betsy Layne finished the 90 percertt of the offense coming
2008 season 3-8.
back, we look to try to get into
The Betsy Layne fQotball playoffs again this year. After
schedule for the 2009 season the season ended, we took two
shapes up as follows: Week weeks off and have been in the
0-Bishop
Brossart;
Week weightroom ever since. With
1-Burch, W.Va.; Week 2-0pen; players playing basketball we
Week 3-Jackson County; Week have 22 10th-12th graders out
4-at Magoffin County; Week lifting. We have a great eighth
5-at Phelps; Week 6-South grade group coming up with realFloyd; Week ?-Paintsville; Week ly good numbers. The coaches at
8-Pikeville; Week 9-at Allen the grade school have prepared
' them to play at the high school
Central; Week 10- at Jenkins.
"Last year, we made the play- level."
offs, the next goal now is to
Betsy Layne Elementary is
file photo by Greg Moore
improve and work hard for a even the reigning Floyd County
Betsy Layne will open the 2009 season versus Bishop Brossart. The Bobcats earned a spot
better year," said Betsy Layne Conference champion.
in the 2008 Class A Playoffs.
EAST KENTUCKY MINERS: BRINGING THE ENERGY
for SEC All-;
Freshman Team
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - Rivals.com
has selected its Southeastern
Conference AU-Freshman Team
for the 2008 season and
Kentucky's Randall Cobb was
selected as tl'le team's quarterback and punt returner.
In addition to QB and punt
returns, Cobb also has seen
action at wide receiver in 2008.
His season statistics include:
Passing - 52 completions io
95 attempts, 542 yards, two
touchdowns; Rushing - 79
attempts for 316 net yards, tied
for the team lead with seven
rushing TDs; Receiving - 21
catches for 197 yards and two
touchdowns; Punt Returns - 11
for 92 yards, an 8.4-yard average.
This is the second post-season
honor for Cobb, a true freshman
from Alcoa, Tenn. He also was
elected the quarterback on the
Coaches' All-SEC Team.
Cobb played a key role in
Kentucky's SEC victories over
Arkansas and Mississippi State.
Against the Razorbacks, he
caught two touchdown passes in
the final4: 15 of the game to give
the Wildcats a dramatic 21-20
victory, tying the school record
for the largest fourth-quarter
comeback in UK history. At
Mississippi State, he made his
first collegiate start at quarterback and guided the Cats to a 1413 win. It is the first time that a
true freshman QB led Kentucky
to an SEC road win since freshmen became eligible in the early
1970s.
Cobb holds another distinction in being the only player in
the nation who is currently his
team's starting quarterback i}nd.,
primary punt returner.
.
It is uncertain, however, it
Cobb will be able to perfa(m
those roles in the AutoZ e
Liberty Bowl. He had arthl;'
scopic surgery to repair knee CMtilage on Dec. 2. He is liste<! as
doubtful to participate in the
bow1 game.
" ...,...
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON - University
, .of Kentucky sophomore Patrick
Patterson has been named to the
early watch list for the Naismith
Trophy a<; announced by the
Atlanta Tip-Off Club on
Thursday.
Patterson is one of 51 players
nationally and six players within the conference placed on the
watch list. The watch list was
compiled by the Atlanta Tipoff
Club's Board of Selectors,
- which based its criteria on player performances from the previous year and expectations for
the 2008-09 college basketball
season. The watch list does not
include incoming freshmen,
although those student-athletes
will be considered in the frrst
vote in Febmary, 2009. The
Naismith Trophy presented by
AT&T will be awarded at the
2009 NCAA Men's Final Four
in Detroit, Mich.
Patterson, who was named
the co-SEC Freshman of the
Year last season, currently leads
the Wildcats in rebounding
(9.1). The 6-9 sophomore ranks
._, third nationally in field goal percentage (71.4) and 46th nationally rebounding while also avetaging 17.6 points per game.
In Febmary, the Naismith
Trophy voting academy, comprised of leading basketball
journalists, coaches and administrators from around the country, will narrow its early season
list to the Top 30 players in the
nation. Those players, and others who distinguish themselves
throughout the season, will be
..& eligible for the final ballot in
"'March.
·c obb tabbed
1
photos by Ron Hamblin
WAYNE TURNER (5) AND JOE BUCK (32) are newcomers
to the East Kentucky Miners professional basketball organization. MIKE CRAIN (11) is in his second season with the
Miners. Turner is a former University of Kentucky Wildcat.
He played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.
Deep South Floy<l
team looking
to contend
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
photo by Matt McCarty/The Cats'
Pause
Floyd County native Landon
Slone is a freshman for the
Kentucky basketball team.
PIKEVILLE COLLEGE LADY BEARS
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Dec. 29 at Wheeling Jesuit, 8 p.m.
Dec. 30 at West Lib~rty State University, 6 p.m.
Jan. 10 Berea College, 4 p.m.
Jan. 15 Campbellsville University, 8 p.m.
Jan. 17 Lindsey Wilson College, 5 p.m.
Jan. 22 at Georgetown College, 8 p.m.
Jan. 24 St. Catharine College, 4 p.m.
Jan. 27 Temple Baptist College, 7 p.m.
Jan. 31 WVU Tech, 4 p.m.
photo by Jamie Howell
HEAD COACH JACKIE DAY CRISP is in his second season at the helm of the
~ Prestonsburg High School girls' basketball program.
HI HAT - Betsy Layne i-s•
again the team to beat in the
58th District girls' basketball
race. South Floyd Coach Tony
Isaac, however, hopes his team
will be able to continue to
improve and emerge as a capable challenger to the Lady 1
Cats. South Floyd was 1-3
ptior to opening 58th District
play Friday ni ght versus Allen
Central.
I.
"The g irls are really playing
hard ," said South Floyd Coach
. Tony Isaac. "I think it has, and
is going to, take some time for
the m to get use to the 10 player rotation. Even though these
g irl have been on the same
team, they have not played
together in the rotations that
we are using. I think that when
we do work that out that we
can compete with anyone."
So uth
Floyd
d efeated
Je nkins 63-48 in its seasonopener. She lby Valley. Hazard
and Pikeville dealt the Lady
Raider los cs after the ea onopener.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
photo by Thomas
Hendnckson
Kentucky set to face East Carolina
•
tn
f i fth !:otoZone Liberty Bowl
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MEMPHIS
The
University of Kentucky will
, play East Carolina University
in the AutoZone Liberty
Bowl's Golden Anniversary
game on Friday, January 2,
2009 at 4 p.m. (Central Time).
The game will be televised by
ESPN.
Kentucky (6-6) will be
' making its f1fst appearance in
' the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
•Memphis-area resident and
starting defensive end Jeremy
Jarmon leads the Wildcats'
defensive unit. The bowl trip
to Memphis marks a return trip
to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
for Kentucky head coach Rich
Brooks, who played in the
game for Oregon State in
1962.
"It's great that we're playing in the 50th anniversary of a
game that I actually played in
when the game originated in
Philadelphia," said Brooks. "I
think it's an honor to play a
conference champion, particularly one that was as hot to
start the season · as East
Carolina was, and the way
they finished the year will be a
great test for our program."
"We're excited to have
Kentucky in our game for the
first time in the Bowl's 50year history," said AutoZone
Liberty Bowl executive director "Steve Ehrhart. 'To have
Jeremy Jarmon lead the
Wildcats back to his home
town and to have a legendary
coach of Rich Brooks' stature
return to the Bowl after more
than 40 years is unique and
special as we celebrate the
Bowl's 50th anniversary."
East Carolina (9-4) will be
making its third appearance in
• the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
The Pirates earned their spot in
the game after winnjng the
Conference USA championship. East Carolina played
in the 1994 (vs. Illinois) and
1995 AutoZone Liberty Bowl
games, defeating Stanford in
the 1995 game 19-13.
''We are excited about the
opportunity
to
represent
Conference USA in the 50th·
iMSU LB named to
11th Annual FCS
· !Athletics Directors
!Association Academic
!All-Star Team
TIMES STAFF REPORT
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn .
.. -Morehead State University
~unior
linebacker
Wes
: McDermott has been named
to the 11th Annual Football
Championship Subdivision
Athletics
Directors
; Association Academic AllStar Team.
McDermott,
an
AllPioneer Football League
selection who led the MSU
• and the league in total tack-j
• les in 2008, is a native ofj
Louisville, and attendedj
Holy Cross High School. He
has a 3.46 grade point aver-~
• age (on a 4.0 scale) with aj
· major in business administration/marketing.
Prestonsburg High School
. graduate John Gilliam is a
member of the ,Morehead
State University coaching1
staff. Gilliam is the MSU
defensive coordinator. The
' PHS graduate briefly served
as Pikeville College head
coach before returning tol
: Morehead State University
where he was in place as
defensive coordinator before
• being tabbed to guide the
· Bears.
.
The 43 members of the
- Academic All-Star Team
• were announced today (Dec.
· 19)
at
the
Football
· Championship Subdivision
championship
in
Chattanooga.
Football players from all
FCS institutions are eligible
for selection. Each of the
• nominees were required to
· have a minimum grade point
_ average of 3.20 in under. graduate study and have beenJ
· a starter of key player withl
: legitimate athletics creden_l
: tials. He must have reached
• his second year of athletics
• and academic standing at the
. nominating institution and
~ have completed a minimum
• of one full academic year at
: t~at institution.
Anniversary of the AutoZone
Liberty Bowl," East Carolina
Head Coach Skip Holtz said.
"It's going to be a phenomenal
trip. This is what we've talked
al;>out beginning with the first
day of practice - the road to
Memphis and what we've got
to do to get there. I can't tell
you how excited we are as a
program and as a university to
be there. It's a fitting reward
for the team and the fans.
because they put it out there on
FLOYD COUNTY
LATE MODEL DRIVER BRANDON
KINZER claimed a
pair of feature
wins during the
2008 season.
Kinzer Is a veteran
driver. He races in
Kentucky and
numerous other
states.
the line too."
"East Carolina has great
fans and their pumJ?ed up for
the return trip to Memphis and
the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
after thirteen years," said
Ehrhart. "Nearly four thousand Pirate fans waited an
hour last night to welcome the
team back home, that's a sure
sign their dedicated and ready
to celebrate a championship
season in Memphis."
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2008 • 83
Cup champ Johnson to race Rolex 24 at Davtona
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DALLAS
Reigning
three-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will return
to GAINSCO/Bob Stallings
Racing for the 2009 Rolex 24
at Daytona, reuniting this
year's all -star lineup of
Johnson and fellow champions Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty
and Jimmy Vasser. The season-opening Grand-Am Rolex
Sports Car Series race takes
place at Daytona International
Speedway on Jan. 24-25.
GAINSCO's drivers finishel:i second in the 2008
Rolex 24 and will return in
2009 with the same team and
key crew personneL The team
is back with the No. 99
Pontiac Riley.
"To know the faces. the car,
the equipment, the teammates,
it makes those four days of the
race weekend so much easier," Johnson said.
"In Grand-Am, the biggest
race of the year is the first one,
just like NASCAR, so the
more refined you are and the
more well-oiled the machine
is, the better the experience. I
think that might make this
year my best experience ever
down there." .
.
Johnson likely will test
with GAINSCO on the final
day of the annual Rolex 24
Test Days, Jan. 3-5, in preparation for the Rolcx 24.
"When we left Daytona last
year, Bob asked if I'd like to
do it again," Johnson said. "I
said, 'If you guys have a spot,
count me in. ' So, I am excited,
happy and honored to be back
for a second run with the
team."
Johnson also finished econd in the 2005 Rolex 24 in a
Howard/Boss
Motorsports
Pontiac Crawford.
Stillman named crew chief
for Roush Fenway's No.- 60:
Roush Fenway Racing has
named Dan Stillman crew
chief for Carl Edwards and the
No. 60 Nationwide team.
"When the decision was
made
to
move
Drew
(Blickensderfer) to the Cup
shop, · Dan Stilman's name
came up pretty early in the
1process as a possible replacement," said Robbie Reiser,
general manager for Roush
Fenway.
"Dan's got the kind of
experience we' re looking for
and he was the best candidate
for the job. Carl is one of the
most talented drivers out there
so between the two of them
we look for a successful 2009
season with the No. 60 Roush
Fenway Nationwide entry."
Blickensderfer took over
crew chief duties on the No.
17 Sprint Cup team with Matt
Kenseth earlier this week.
Stillman, a Wisconsin
native, brings more than 25
years of racing experience to
the position. He served last
season as the crew chief on
DEI's No. 01 Sprint Cup
team, when~ he led Regan
Smith to the Raybestos
Rookie of the Year award in
2008.
"This is a championship
caliber team and I know it's
going to be a big challenge,"
Stillman said, "but it is also
going to be a lot of fun as well
and I'm really looking forward to it."
In
addition,
Stillman
served as crew chief for Paul
Menard on the No. 11
Nationwide team, where he
helped guide Menard to his
first career NASCAR victory
at the Milwaukee (Wis.) Mile
in 2006. Stillman also worked
as crew chief at Kevin
Harvick
[nc.
in
the
Nationwide Series for two
seasons.
The No. 60 team finish~d
second in the Nationwide
Series points last season.
Scotts Miracle Gro named
new sponsor of BMS spring
Nationwide Series race: The
Scotts Miracle-Oro Company
is the new sponsor of the
March 21, 2009 Nationwide
Series race at Bristol Motor
Speedway.
Scotts, the worldls largest
marketer of branded consumer
lawn and garden products, has
signed an agreement with
BMS as sponsor of the Scotts
Turf Builder 300, one of the
most popular Nationwide
Series races on the NASCAR
circuit.
"The Scott Company is
excited to be partnering with
Bristol Motor Speedway to
welcome spring with lush.
green grass from Scotts Turf
Builder products and the most
thrilling racirrg in the series,"
said Jim Shertzer, Event
Marketing and Sponsorship
Manager for Scotts. "Ever
since · I attended my first
Nationwide Series Race at
Bristol Motor Speedway, I
knew this was one of the best
tracks for a fan to experience
the thrills and competition of
NASCAR.
The Scotts
Company looks forward to
continuing the racing excitement at Bristol with the Scotts
Turf Builder 300!"
"Our partnership with
Bri~tol Motor Speedway is a
great match because our goals
arc the same - to offer consumers and fans the best product money can buy," continued Shertzer. ''With the current economy, people are
spending more time at home
and using their backyards as
extensions of thetr living
rooms and Scotts Turf Builder
products are making it easier
and faster for them to have a
great lawn to enjoy."
Bristol Motor Speedway
president Jeff Byrd feels that
Scotts and BMS have the
same philosophy where customers are concerned.
"We !)trive to be the very
best as does Scotts," said
Byrd. "We're a perfect fit
because we ' re both in the
business of giving our consumers the very best product
possible. We couldn't be more
excited to have Scotts as part
of the family.
"We've been fortunate in
that we've always had fantastic sponsors here at BMS and
Scotts is now part of that wonderful group. In what is an
economically
challenging
llme, we certainly appreciate
Scotts and their commitment
to Bristol Motor Speedway.''
The Scotts Turf Builder
300 takes th.c green flag
Saturday, March 21 at 2 :30
p.m. Tickets may be purchased at www.bristoltix.com
or by calling the Bristoi Motor
Speedway ticket office at 423989-6900.
\LOCALLY.•.
Prestonsburg is home
to the Ranier Racing
Museum, located
inside the Prestonsburg
Tourism office. The
museum is home to
1
various historic items,
including Daytona 500 1
trophies.
I
Battle of the Bluegrass Series
to honor drivers Jan. 23
during annual banquet
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LOUISVILLE - Battle of
the Bluegrass CEO Tom
McConnell, along with series
officials, have announced the
2008 Championship Awards
will be held on Friday, January
23, 2009 at the Ram ada
Conference
Center
in
Lexington. Th~ Lexington
hotel was also the site of the
2007 awards banquet.
The
January
23
Championship
Awards
Banquet will see the top 10 in
points with both the Battle of
the Bluegrass Modified Series
and O ' Reilly Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Super Late Models receive
their sea on-long awards,
along with other Special
awards and other contingency
awards in each division.
Letcher County driver
Chris Combs finished eighth
in the BoB Late Models division.
Festivities for the championship celebration on Friday,
Jan . 23 will begin at 6 p.m.
with a cocktail hour (cash bar),
followed by a buffet dinner,
which will be served at 7 p.m.
The main event of the eve ning
will be the awards ceremony
for both the Modified and
Super Late Model divi sion
racers beginning at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the 2008
Championship
Awards
Banquet will be $32 per person. The dress for the event is
semi-casual (no jeans). Tickets.
will need to be ordered in
advance and ticket request and
money can be sent to
Cornerstone Marketing, P.O.
Box 91947, Louisville, Ky.
40291 and interested parties
must RSVP by no later than
January 20. For more information on the banquet, call 502762-1606 or 502-931 -5068.
For more information about
the O'Reilly Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Super Late Models and Battle
of the Bluegrass. Modified
Series, go online to www.battleofthebluegrass.com.
..
photo by Ron Hamblin
HELPING HAND: East Kentucky Miners Jermaine Blackburn (21) and Delvin Thomas (22)
helped teammate Mike Crain (11) up from the floor during last Wednesday's game versus the
Kentucky Bisons .
Knott County S.p ortsplex
Upcoming Events Schedule
January 2-4: BCI Boys & Girls Winter Shootout
January 10-11: EKBAIYBOA Boyy and Girls Tournament
January 17-18: EKBAJYBOA Boys State Preview Tournament
January 30-February 1: BCI Boys and Girls State Qualifier
February 7-8: EKYAIYBOA JV Freshman .
Boys J3th, 14th, 15th Region Tournament
February 14-15: EKBA I YBOA Boys State Preview
February 27-March 1: BCI Boys and Girls Hardwood Hoopfest
March 7-8: EKBANBOA Boys State Tournament
March 14-15: EKBA/YBOA Girls State Preview
.
March 20-22: BCI Boys and Girls Mountain Preview
April4-5: EKBA/YBOA Girls State Tournament
April 10-12: BCI Boys and Girls Tri-State Invitational
April 17-19: BCI Boys and Girls Super Showcase
•
April 25-26: EKBAIYBOA Tournament
May 1-3: BCI Boys and Girls Appalachian Mountain Challenge
May 9-l 0: EKBAJYBOA Tournament
May 15-17: BCI Boys and Girls Northeast Super Regional
May 30-31: EKBA/Y~OA Tournament
June 6-7: EKBA/YBOA High School Boys and Girls Preview
June 13-14: EKBAIYBOA Girls High School State Tournament
June 20-21: EKBAIYBOA Boys High School State Tournament
DARIUS
MILLER
TIME
photo by Matt McCarty/The Cats'
Pause
Mason County High School
graduate Darius Miller Is In
his first season with the
University
of
Kentucky
men's basketball program.
Miller ranks as one of the top
freshman players In the SEC.
He Is the reigning Kentucky
Mr. Basketball.
photos by Jamie Howell
PRESTONSBURG posted its first win of the season earlier in the month, defeating the Plarlst
School. Senior Linsey Fields (33) leads the Lady Blackcats.
�Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
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THROUGH THE LENS
Keeping
the roads
clear
+
by ERIC THOMAS
Salt, or sodium chloride, is a versatile mineral. It is an essential in our
diets, used in the manufacturing
process of countless products, and it
tastes good on my french fries. But
have you ever thought about how it is
used in clearing our roads and walkways of snow and ice?
Last year, according to the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
website, road
crews used
more
than
250,000 tons
of salt to keep
the
state's
roadways
clear.
This
year the cabinet has over
320,000 tons
of salt and 2
million galEric Thomas
Ions of liquid
chloride
stockpiled for
use should winter weather conditions
require it. The KYTC uses three types
of salts to keep Kentucky's roads
clear; Sodium Chloride, Calcium
Chloride, and Brine.
Water freezes at 32 degree
Fahrenheit. Salt, or sodium chloride,
works to melt ice by lowering the
freezing point of water. As the salt dissolves in water it breaks 'into individual atoms of sodium and chlorine. The
sodium atom is positively charged and
the chlorine atom is negatively
charged. When atoms have an electrical charge they are call ions. These
ions moving in and around the water
molecules make it harder for them to
combine to form ice crystals.
When salt is applied to ice, a brine
solution forms and the freezing point
of the melt water is lowered. A solution of 10 percent salt and 90 percent
water lowers the freezing point of
water to 20 degrees. Add enough salt
to make a solution that is 20 percent
salt and 80 percent water and the
freezing point drops to 2 degrees. The
freezing point of water ca.n be lowered
as far as -6 degrees with the addition
of salt until the solution reaches 25
percent salt and 75 percent water. At
this point though, the addition of any
more salt will not lower the freezing
point any further.
While sodium chloride salt is
effective in melting snow and ice, in
practical applications, the rate of melting slows considerably as the road
temperature reaches around 15
degrees. Below this temperature a calcium chloride solution is used. As it
absorbs moisture, calcium chloride
releases heat which speeds up the
melting process. Calcium chloride
also dissolves into three ions, one of
calcium and two of chloride. Because
there are three ions, the melting rate is
not only faster, but calcium chloride is
able to lower the freezing point of
water more than sddium chloride,
melting ice and snow at colder temperatures down to -15 degrees.
The third salt product the KYTC
uses is brine. Brine is sodium salt dissolved in water and is used to pre-treat
the roadways when a winter storm is
expected. If the roadways are dry, this
salt water solution is applied prior to
the arrival of a winter storm and
appears as the light colored parallel
lines you sometimes see on the roads .
By pre-treating the roadway, snow
and ice are kept from forming a bond
with the pavement making removal
easier.
The trucks used to apply these salts
to the roads have' also gone high tech.
In talking with Sara George at the
KYTC District 12 office in Pikeville,
she informed me that the trucks now
use on-board computers to control the
rate that the salts are applied to the
(See LENS, page six)
photo by Jarrid Deaton
A large crowd of senior citizens came to the Wllkinson-Stumbo Convention Center on Wednesday for Highlands
Regional Medical Center's Senior Advantage Christmas Celebration.
h
Highlands program holds Christmas celebration
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
It was an informative Christmas celebration for
well over 200 senior citizens on Wednesday thanks
to Highlands Regional Medical Center's Senior
Advantage program.
"Senior Advantage is a membership to the hospital for those 55 years and older," said Stephanie
Damron, public relations director for Highlands.
"We meet monthly on the second Tuesday of every
month in meeting rooms A and B of the hospital at
9:30a.m. We focus on education, health, and even
entertainment."
·
Greg Reynolds, with the Social Security
Administration, spoke to the crowd about Social
Security benefits and updates on Social Security.
Also at the event, Donna Fraizer, who is retiring
from her position as director of aging at the Big
Sandy Area Development District, was honored for
her years of service to the community.
"We want to express our sincere appreciation to
the senior population of the community and hope
that we were able to help them enjoy a wonderful
holiday season," said Melissa Vance, director of
community development for Highlands.
Augusta Vanhoose, 72, of Johnson County, was
impressed with the size of the crowd and the information presented at the event.
"It eems like a great group to be a part of,"
Vahoose said. "I learned some things today about
Social Security that I wasn't aware of. On top of
that, the musical entertainment was wonderful. I
guess the easiest way to put it is that it's really like
a community."
The entertainment was provided by the father
and son duo of Ron and Chris Castle, with Ron
Castle serving as an Elvis impersonator. and Chris
Castle playing steel guitar.
According to in formation provided by
Highlands, the Senior Advantage program provides discounts on meals, health care services, and
more, along with recreation and entertainment
activities, and a chance to attend programs on topics including financial, lifestyle, health, and travel.
The event was held at the Wilkinson-Stumbo
Convention Center in Prestonsburg from 11 a.m.
until I p.m.
Watson completes doctorate in education
Patricia C. Watson has completed requirements for her Doctorate in
Education at the University of
Kentucky. Dr. Watson studied
Educational Leadership gaining a
perspective of the work of the superintendent, district instructional leaders, principal and of those who serve
as part of a school's leadership team.
Dr. Watson's dissertation. involves a
year-long concentrated study of the
work of the public school principal
and the on-going professional development needed to equip the principal for his/her work. Dr. Watson's
research will contribute to the
design of future district and university collaborative projects.
Dr. Watson attributes her interest
in pursuing a doctorate from her role
as one of Kentucky's Highly Skilled
Educators along with her work in
the Kentucky Leadership Academy.
Both areas led to her interest in
school improvement and the work of
the school leadership.
Dr. Watson, a native of Floyd
County, graduated from Clark
Elementary School and from
Prestonsburg High School. She has
studied extensively throughout her
career in education while working
full time. Some of her educational
pursuits include:
study in
Middlebury
Vermont at the
Breadloaf School of English ;
Endowment
for
National
Humanities Medieval Institute at
Western Kentucky; National Writing
Institute at Morehead State
University. Dr. Watson has completed numerous education certifications, and she holds Masters'
degrees in Administration, English,
and in Adult Education. She
received her Bachelor's Degree
from Berea College.
Dr. Watson has served on various
committees for the Kentucky
Department of Education in her
twenty-four years of public education. Some of these committees
include: State Writing Advisory
Committee, New Standards Project,
and Language Arts Content
Assessment Team where she helped
design the state's assessment.
Dr. Watson is a Kentucky
Colonel. Also, she is a member of
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International for women educators.
Dr. Watson is employed in the
Floyd County School District and
serves as the lead for the current
Curriculum,
Instruction,
and
Assessment (CIA) team, as Gap
Coach, as lead for district Writing
program , and as lead for children's
programs that include:
Young
Authors'
Program,
Christmas
Through the Eyes of a Child, and the
local Spelling Bee.
Patricia C. Watson
'
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008 • 85
(Items taken from . ' .
.
The Floyd County
...
Times,
10,20,30,40,50,60,
70 years ago.)
..
Ten Years Ago (December 3()-, 1998)
Arlis Bates of Bevinsville received a New
Year's Cash Kentucky Lottery Instant Ticket
for Christmas from his daughter and son-in-law,
Rita and Michael Caudill. He didn't scratch the
ticket until the day after Christmas after watching a basketball game with family members.
When he scratched it, he saw $900 next to the
matching symbol...Shirley Compton, 44, and
Pearl Howell, 68, both of lsl<f~d Creek, were
'liP pronounced dead at the scene, after their pickup crossed the centerline on the Mountain
Parkway and collided with a children's hospital
ambulance...The Floyd County Grand Jury will
be in session on January 12, at 9 a.m., on the
second floor of the Justice Center, according to
Commonwealth's
Attorney
John
Earl
Hunt. ..There will be no Friday paper this week.
So the staff of The Times takes this opportunity
to wish everyone a happy 1999... As with
Christmas, most federal, state and local government offices will be closed Friday to celebrate
the coming of the New Year, as will banks and
post offices. Garbage collection will however,
continue in both town and county-weather ·
permitting ... Charges against Jimmy Wolford,
42, of Mouthcard, ar~ to be changed from
~ assault one, to capital murder following the
'" ii death Sunday of Patricia Skeenes, 32, of Feds
Creek. Skeens died from complicatins from
injuries she sustained on Sept. 29, when
· Wolford allegedly threw a flammable liquid on
her and then ignited it... The Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet has announced its priority routes for snow and. ice removal when the
inevitable occurs. Roads in the area with the
highest traffic volume will be cleared fLrst,
before moving to the less-traveled state roadways... Herbert Ousley, a 77-year-old Maytown
native, and owner of Ousley Feed Store, runs it
much the same way he did when he stated it
some 50 years ago. the old-fashioned way...At
the end of each year, many people throw out
those things from the past year that no longer
~ have any value. The Floyd County Sheriff's
Department yesterday disposed of confiscated
drugs and files no longer needed for evidence...Taking pictures off the wall and packing
books and private papers into brown boxes, the
man who has been Floyd County's chief executive offLcer for three years declares he "can't
believe how fast this month has gone! The
tenure of Ben Hale as county judge-executive
ends tomorrow at midnight..There died: Samuel
"Sam" Hale, 83, of West Prestonsburg,
Saturday, December 26, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Levi Conn, 70, of Martin,
Monday, December 28, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Elder Brodey Amburgey, ?6,
of Prestonsburg, Tuesday, December 29, at Our
Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin; Lucy
Blackburn Burchett, 90, of Bowling Green, formerly of Prestonsburg, Friday, December 25, at
her residence; Beulah Faye Robinette, 71, of
Zebulon, Friday, December 25, at the Pikeville
Methodist Hospital; Paul V. Daniels, 75, of Van
Lear, December 22, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Eva Anna Mitchell Furman,
88, of Betsy Layne, Saturday, December 28, at
her residence; Velvia Justice Kidd, 76, of
Harold, Saturday, December 28, at Rockcastle
Hospital in Mt. Vernon; Randall Parsons, 64, of
Lima, Ohio, Sunday, December 27, at St. Rita's
Medical Center, in Lima; loner Ousley, 63, of
Claypool, Indiana, Sunday, December 27, at
Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw;
L. Madison McBurney, 83, of
1 Edna
Prestonsburg, Sunday, December 27, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center; Estie
Webb Brown, 86, of Prestonsburg, Tuesday,
December 22, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Prestonsburg; Cledith Howard, 65, of
Hueysville, Monday, December 28, at his residence; Joe M. Roberts, 61, of Prestonsburg,
Saturday, December 26, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Prestonsburg; Anna Mae Hall,
68, of Melvin, Saturday, December 26, at St.
Joseph Hospital, Lexington; Ruth Fairchild, 79,
of Prestonsburg, Saturday, December 26, at
Highlands
Regional
Medical
Center;
Prestonsburg; Ruth Stanley Roberts, 95, of
Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Floyd County,
It Friday, December 25, in Lake Wales; Susie M.
Parsons, 60, of Lima, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 26,
at St. Peter Medical Center, Lima; Hatler Kiser,
79, of Harrison Newsome Branch, Tuesday,
December 22, at his residence.
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Sammons of the stale highway department says of Martin, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital;
nearly 2000 tons of rock fell when a natural Linville "Shin" Hagans, 77, of Langley, at
high wall weathered and gave way... Airning for McDowell Appalachian Regional Medical
a smooth transition, Floyd County Judge- Center; George Goble, 76, of Auxier, at his resExecutive Paul Hunt Thompson had his new idence; Maxine Martin Caldwell, 56, of
staff in place before the beginning of the regu- Russell, formerly of Martin, at her residence;
lar work day on Monday. Thompson convened Annie Marshall, 82, of Hueysville, at her resia special meeting of the fLscal court at 7 a.m., dence; Arthur Lee Blankenship, 69, of Town
just seven hours after he officially took office, Branch, at Highlands Regional Medical Center;
to get the Floyd Fiscal Court's approval of his Bobby Henry Ward, 40, of Martin, at Pikeville
new staff and the continuing county govern- Methodist Hospital; Frank Collins, 45, of Kite,
ment staff...Floyd Countians started the new at Our Lady of the Way Hospital; Eunice
year with two to three inches of snow that blan- Stanley Morgan, 68, of Prestonsburg,. at
keted the ground and clung to the trees-with Mountain Manor Nursing Home; Jesse James
recurring dustings. The Weather Service in May, 26, of Stanville, in an accident near Allen;
Jackson says to expect some time more light Rhodina Newsome, 78, of Beaver, at the resisnow today with terpentine highs between 25 dence of her son; Martha·McKinney Mullins,
and 30 degrees ...There died: Lucinda Combs, 47, of Price, at her residence; Hatler Strong, 55,
100, of Ary, Thursday, December 31, at Hazard of Weeksbury, en route to McDowell Hospital;
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Ruth Fairchild, Hattie. Bentley, 46. of Wayland, at McDowell
79, of Prestonsburg, formerly of Old Springs, Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Saturday, December 20, at Highlands Regional
Forty Years Ago (January 2, 1969)
Hospital; Hassel Collins, 74, of Stanville,
Saturday, January 2, at Pikeville Methodist
A move begun in November, 1967, by eight
Hospital; Malta Hill Culbertson, 80, of Prestonsburg churches to provide rent-subsidy
Georgetown, Saturday, January 2, at the housing in this vicinity was won last Friday,
Extenda Care at Georgetown; Cynthia Hale when the Federal Housing Administration
Dove, 86, of Martin, Friday, January 1, at (FHA) approved a loan of $820,000 for the proHighlands Regional Medical Center; Clyde ject...Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the
Bailey, 74, of Hueysville, December 29, at grade school at Martin this morning
Knott County Nursing Home; Anna Lee (Thursday), a few hours before classes were
Calhoun Baumgarten, 84, formerly of Ashland, scheduled to be resumed after the holiday vacaFriday, January 1, at the Medical Central in tion... The holidays, generally, were quiet in
Mansfield, Ohio; Sallie H. Goble, 95, of Floyd County, with relatively little in the way
Prestonsburg, Monday, January 4, at Mountain of lawbreaking or serious accidents ...The shortManor Nursing Home; Max Randell Music, 59, age of vaccine to combat an expected Hong
of Prestonsburg, at his residence; Jean Wilcox Kong flu epidemic in Kentucky is expected to
Greer, 73, of Betsy Layne, Thursday, December be relieved, next week, with the arrival of a
31, at her residence; Luther Stephens, 68, of large shipment of vaccine to go to hospitals and
Endicott, Wednesday, December 30, at UK private physicians ... Born: to Mr. and Mrs.
Medical Center, Lexington; Jim Bob Tackett, Ernway Short, of Mousie, a son, December 19,
81, of Hi Hat, Sunday, January 3, at Highlands at the McDowell Appalachian Regional
Regional Medical Center; Silas "Tine" Patrick, Hospital; to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackworth, a
66, of Talcum, January 2, of Hindman, from daughter, Jill Renee, Nov. 22, at tli.e
injuries, received in an automobile accident; Prestonsburg General Hospital; to Mr. and Mrs.
Betty Jo Martin Rucks, 62, of Reynoldsburg, Martin Douglas May, of Lexington, a son,
Ohio, Sunday, January 3, at her residepce; Amy Andrew Martin, Oct. 23 at Lexington; to Mr.
Meade Martin, 99, of Galloway, Ohio, formerly and Mrs. Palmer R. Hamilton, of Marshall,
of Drift, Saturday, January 2, at the Ohio State Mich., a daughter, Pamela Denise, Dec.
University Hospital in Columbus; Carl Thomas 6:..There died: Lack Hunter, 77, Sunday, at his
Watson, 76, of Prstonsburg, Friday, January 1, home at Cow Creek;. Mrs. Martha Harris, 86, of
at his residence; Ernest Prater, 80, of Walbash, Prestonsburg, Saturday; Miss Arrninda Slone,
Indiana, January 1, at the Lutheran Hospital in 65, of Langley, Dec. 26; Radford McKinley
Fort Wayne; Hugh Ervin Naylor, 40, of Harold, Barnett, 72, of Martin, last Thursday, at the
Prestonsburg General Hospital; A.L. Brown,
Friday, Jan. 1, at his residence.
81, of Lackey, Friday, at the Prestonsburg
General Hospital; Mrs. Dolly H. Hyden, 89, last
Twenty Years Ago (January 4, 1989)
Two returning and one new board member Thursday, at her home at West Prestonsburg;
will face the prospect of asking the state to take Mrs. Inas Stephens, 36, formerly of Dock,
over Floyd County's school finances at the Monday, at the home of a brother at West
board's first meeting of the year...The advisory Prestonsburg; Mrs. Nizie Castle, 77, of
to boil water has not been lifted, but the Prestonsburg, Dec. 26, at the P~estonsburg
Wheelwright water situation "appears to be in General Hospital; Mrs. DulciH.ia budley, 75, of
pretty good shape," according to Audrey Yates Langley, Dec. 22, at Our Lady of the Way
of the Wheelwright, Utilities Comrnission ... A Hospital, Martin; Mrs. Callie Blair Howell, 81,
Hazard man and a Booneville, Arkansas, man of Allen, Dec. 24, at the Prestonsburg General
were killed in separate accidents in recent
weeks ... Kentucky State .P olice have filed
charges of two counts of murder against John
Jarrell, 21, of Banner, in the death of Roy
Adams, 43, of Grethel...There died: Dora
Moore, 66, of Wheelwright, December 28, in ACROSS
1 Slender
Indiana; Lucas Moore, 30, of Banner,
5 Clothing
December 30, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital;
Raleigh Shepherd, 85, of Gunlock, December
protector
21, at his residence; Carolyn Sue Hall Stephens,
8 Russian city
47, of Banner, December 24, at her residence;
Helper
Louis Jean Stepp, 52, of Price, December 27, at 12
Rowing tool
13
her residence; Laura Yates, 77, of Honaker,
January 1, at Highlands Regional Medical 14 Satyrlike
Center.
creature
Hospital; Dennis Mart!n, 67, Dec. 22, at his
home at Honaker; Talmadge Paul Martin, 51,
Dec. 22, at his home at Wayland; Mrs. Lottie
Hall, 75, of Topmost, Dec. 24, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Levi Henson,
63, of Orkney, Dec. 22, at the McDowelt ' _
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Willie Hall,
67, Dec. 23, at his home at Galveston; Elder
James Conn, 80, Dec. 24, at his home at
Osborn.
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Fifty Years Ago
Sixty Years Ago (January 6, 1949)
Seventy Years Ago (J.-nuary 5,
19~9)
.
Aunt Julia Meade, Abbott Creek, who says· ' :
she is 102 years old, crossed a mountain, and walked two miles to enjoy Christmas dinner
with her granddaughter, Mrs. Press Meade, and
other relatives ... Circuit Judge John Caudill , ,
acknowledged complaints about county officers- .,
collecting more than they should from persons' •.
jailed for drunkeness, and asked grand jurors to- ,
indict such officers "more than anyone else." · ,
Grand jurors began their session kneeling in ·
prayer...The new McDowell school will be ded- -.
(See YESTERDAYS, page six.) ~ •
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Thirty Years Ago (January 3, 1979)
Company is breaking the boulders up so they
can be removed from the highway. Hugh
4 Small
plateaus
5 Vaccine
supplement
6 Author
Fleming
7 · Staff of life
8 ATV's place
,
9 Nonsense
10 Fat
11 Leg part
16 Doppelganger
20 A billion
years
23 Resort
24 .Joan of25 Big name in
aircraft
27 Symbol of
intrigue
© 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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With the truck·mining industry at its- lowes. ~
ebb since it boomed with wartime fuel
demands, and many rail mine operations cur-.
tailed for lack of orders, the Ke~tucky State •
Employment Service office here is being~~
swamped with applicants for jobs and unemployment compensation, Glen S. Anderson,
office manager, said ...The bootlegging situation
in this county, admitted by citizens and officials
alike, to be bad, drew comment from two official sources this week, who called for stricter •
enforcement
of
the
county's
dry.' •
law... Seventeen coal companies in this county,
had, this week, not only the uncornforting ·
prospect of a slack run, but also the disquieting
word from the Department of Revenue,, .
Frankfort, that their assessment for 1948 tax
purposes had been increased to a figure barely
shy of a million dollars ...Last week, 31 years
after his death, grateful Texans paid to Willliarn
Leonilas Mayo, who founded one of the state's, _
great educational institutions, honor in tht}: county of his birth. He was born near Allen; • Nov. 3, 1861, the son of William J. Mayo and
Rhoda Martin Mayo ... Born: to Mr. and Mrs·:_
Otto Branham, Endicott, a daughter, on Jan. 1· :.
to Jailer and Mrs. Everett W. Collins, Dec. 31, a-·
daughter, Belva Jean; to Mr. and Mrs. G. A ?
Culbertson, a son, Glenn Arvil II, at Good'
Samaritan Hospital, Lexington ...There died:
Adis Pitts, 31, West Prestonsburg army veteran,
at Manton; Mrs. Maty Francis Thomas, 73, at
Prestonsburg General Hospital. She was the
widow of Prof. W.R. Thomas; Minerva Jane~
Hamilton, 40, Jan. 3, at Teaberry.
King Crossword
15 Pennsylvania, the Gov. Julian M. Carroll announced, last
State
Friday, in a telephone conversation with State
Representative James "Jitter" Allen, that he had 17 Run away
named a task force to investigate the condition 18 The Bushes,
of Prestonsburg High School and all other
to Henry
schools in Kentucky with regard to the problem
Hager
of asbestos ... Although Floyd County was not
Add carbon
19
listed by the President as one of the disaster
dioxide
area counties following the recent flooding
. which hit a wide settion of Kentucky, state and. 21 Perch
federal officials were here last week, seeking an 22 "Let's Make a
appraisal of the damages suffered by county
Deal" option
roads and bridges ...The observance of "Old
Christmas," which has b~come an annual event 23 Sando of
baseball lore
in the Prestonsburg area since its revival anum52 Morgan of
ber of years ago by folk music collector, Edith 26 Fresh
Ten Years Ago (January 6, 1999)
"Super Size
Frontier Night is Saturday at Jenny Wiley F. James, will be held Sunday at May Lodge, in 28 Unadorned
State Resort Park. You'll be buffaloed at the Jenny Wiley State Park... A 17-year-old Van 31 Support
Me"
buffet from 4 to 8 p.m...Former Floyd Circuit Lear youth was held Monday in Johnson
54 Gardener, at
Roulette
bet
33
Judge Hollie Conley has been honored by the County jail, charged with murder in connection
times
Floyd County Bar Association with a room with the shooting death of his brother-in-law, 35 "Whip It"
Dawn
55
group
night...There
died:
Charles
named for Hollie Conley. The courtroom in the Saturday
goddess
of
Garrett,
at
Highlands
Vanderpool.
63,
courthouse bears the designation of the Hollie
36 Capital of
Conley Courtroom, by order of the outgoing Regional Medical Center; Elliott B. Skeans, 73,
56 Actress
Ghana
Judge-Executive Ben Hale, who said the bar
Spelling
38 ''The Price Is
association requested the narning .... On New
57 Probability
guess
Right"
Year's Day, Hugh E. Naylor, 40, of Toler, lost
40 Archer's bow 58 Greek
his life in an early morning blaze that engulfed
consonants
wood
the trailer where he was reportedly spending the
Poker variety
59
night... What the Floyd County Board of
Money,
41
Education failed to do during its regularly
slangily
scheduled meeting on Dec. 21, it accomplished
DOWN
Moment
43
during the s.pecial meeting on Dec. 28: naming
.
1 H.H. Munro's
45 Some
the state manager Woodrow Arnold Carter, as
pseudonym
alcohols
secretary of the board and after an executive
Borrower's
2
session, going a step further and naming Carter
47 Reasons
as the interim superintendent...A rock slide on
burden
51 Algonquian
KY 1428 near Cow Creek has blocked traffic
3 Pastoral
language
since New Year's Eve. J & M Construction
piece
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(No entries for the first week of January are
listed due to holidays on that date.)
29 Leading
lady?
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30 NASDAQ
counterpart
32 Bedtime
recitations
34 Talk about
37 Every iota
39 Cherished
42 English
county
44 Devoted
groups
45 Reverberate
46 Trampled
48 Chimney
dust
49 Beige
50 Pallet
53 Luau bowlful
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Campbellsville University awards
13 7 degrees in ·fall commencement
'Tonight is about you," said
Dr. Bill Henard.
Henard is pastor of Porter
Memorial Baptist Church in
Lexington, and was the guest
speaker at Campbellsville
University's second December
commencement.
The commencement for 137
graduates was Friday, ))ec, 12 at
7 p.m. in the Ransdell Chapel.
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president
of
Campbellsville
University, said, 'This is a very
special day - it's a day you as
graduates and your families will
long remember."
Carter congratulated the students for their accomplishments
and for the sacrifices they and
their families have made to
"reach this important milestone
in your life and educational
career."
He thanked and welcomed
the faculty and staff, CU alumni
and friends of the university who
give of their time and resources
to "keep the university moving
forward."
He said, 'The theme 'Find·
Your Calling' is more than just a
marketing theme - it expresses
the very essence of what we do
and who we are as a community
of learners seeking to provide
quality Christian higher education to women and men of all
ages with an emphasis on servant leadership."
Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music, served as organist
during the ceremony; Dr. David
Morris, chair of the CU Board of
Trustees, gave the invocation;
Ymg-Huei Tmg, of Taiwan, and
Eldia Carla Farias, of Brazil, the
first two master of music in
piano pedagogy recipients of
CU, provided special music;
Leah Noe Magers, president of
Lens
• Continued from p4
road. Depending on the conditions, how much snow and ice
are present, and the temperature, the computer determines
how much rock salt or liquid
calcium chloride is applied and
this helps determine the speed
of the truck.
With winter upon us, you
will probably have several
opportunities to observe the
use of salt in keeping our roads
clear. But remember while
those snowplows and salt
trucks are moving slower than
we sometimes like, the
Kentucky
Transportation
Cabinet road crews are out
there when the roads are at
their worst working hard to
make them safe for you to
travel.
Eric Thomas is the Director
of East Kentucky Science
Center; a part of Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College and is located on
BSCTC's
Prestonsburg
Campus.
Yesterdays
• Continued from p2
icated Friday...John Scott, 34,
slain in Wheelwright, at end of
New Year's party... l938's
"biggest stories" in Floyd
County: Marriage of 10-yearold Rosi~ Columbus to
Fleming
Tackett,
34;
Abolishment of sub-district
trustee elections by school
board and subsequent litigation between Board and teachers recommended by trustees;
Fiscal court's delay to making
health dept. appropriation;
Death of tot 5, when mother
refuses to get doctor and
pleads to the "Healin' Power";
Commonwealth 's
attorney
O.C. Hall charges Floyd
County is "bloodiest soil in
Western Hemisphere"; John's
Creek darn proposed; Left
Beaver road started after many
preceding stories concerning
its condition; .Litigation over
proposed Martin school site ;
Lee Frasure, unassisted, builds
orphans' horne...Born: to Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Riffe, a daughter, Mary Carlene, on Dec. 30,
at Paintsville Hospital...There
died: Nick Salisbury, 36, of
Drift, electrocuted when mast
of truck contacted high-tension
line; John Laszlo,
59 ,
Wheelwright miner, native of
Hungary; John Flannery, 48,
C&O train dispatcher of West
Prestonsburg; Jack Miller, 82,
at home on May's Branch.
the CU Alumni Association,
installed the alumni; Dr. Jeanette
Parker, assistant vice president
for academic affairs and assistant professor of psychology,
gave the benediction; and Clint
Warf, a bachelor of music graduate from Greensburg, Ky., sang
the alma mater.
Both graduate and undergraduate students received their
degrees at the ceremony.
The graduates who received
degrees are as follows: 48 bach-
elor of science; 33 master of arts
in special education; 17 bachelor
of science in business administration; nine master of business
administration; eight bachelor of
arts; eight bachelor of social
work; three bachelor of music;
three master of arts in music;
two master of theology; two
master of science in counseling;
two master of music in piano
pedagogy; one master of music
in church music; and one associate of science.
Peter and Shawna Martin of
Allen, Kentucky announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Misty Don Martin,
to Coty Lee Williamson, Son
of Mitch and Pamela
Williamson of South
Williamson, Kentucky. Misty
Is a paralegal employed at
Kirk Law Firm in Pikeville,
Kentucky. Coty is a stud t
at Southern WV Community
and Technical College and
Is serving In the West
VIrginia National Guard. A
wedding is planned to proceed after Coty's services in
Iraq.
�Wednesday, December 24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Section C
A
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TRIBUTE
TO OUR
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24, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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Serving as pallbearers were
Christopher Bauell, Joshua
Miller, Nicholas Bazzell,
Chadwick
Ellzey,
Jack
Bazzell, Adam Harris, and
Steve Meeks.
Expressions of sympathy
may be viewed or submitted
online at: www.kentforestlawn.com.
(Paid obituary)
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Della Shepherd
Hamilton
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Adrian Ghlen
Gunnell
Adrian Ghlen Gunnell, 84,
of Panama City, Florida.
passed
away
Friday.
December · 19. 2008. with
Anna, his devoted wife of 58
years, holding his hand, after a
courageous eff011 to overcome
multiple health conditions.
He was born December 2.
1924, in Martin, the son of
James and Joda Gunnell, and
was preceded in death by his
seven brothers and two sisters.
He bravely served in WWII
as a Machinist's Mate Third
Class on the USS Stem in the
US Navy. He was awarded the
Victory Medal, American Area
Campaign Medal, Asiatic
Pacific Area Campaign Medal
(2 stars), the Philippine
Liberation Ribbon, and the
European African Middle
Eastern Campaign Medal.
The governor of Kentucky
commissioned him as a
Kentucky Colonel, and he was
a member of the International
Union of Bricklayers and
Allied Craftworkers.
He built many beautiful
homes and businesses in
Kentucky, and then in Panama
City, Florida, where he has
resided since 1958. He loved
to tish, watch baseball, and
tinker in his workshop. He was
an humble, hard-working man,
with an unmatched sense of
humor.
He is survived by his beautiful loving wife, Anna H.
Gunnell; his loyal and dedicated son, Roger Gunnell and
wife, Constance, of Panama
City, Florida; two faithful
daughters, Dianne Miller and
Hayward
husband,
Rev.
Miller, of Panama City; and
Judy Bazzell and husband, Dr.
Mark Bazzell, of Troy,
Alabama; his grandchildren,
Christopher Bazzell and wife,
Rachel, of Auburn, Alabama;
Joshua Miller and wife,
Melissa, of Panama City,
Florida; Nicholas Bazzell of
Florence, South Carolina:
Kristen Ellzey and husband,
Chadwick, of Panama City,
Florida; and Adrianne Bazzell
of Auburn, Alabama ; one
great-grandchild, Christopher
Mark Bazzell of Auburn,
Alabama, and many relatives
and friends, who were very
dear to his heart
Funeral services to cele'1 brate his life were held at 2:00
p.m., Monday, December 22,
'
at the Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home Chapel, with
Rev. Hayward Miller and Rev.
Danny Kirchoff officiating.
Interment was at Forest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery.
The family received friends
at the funeral home, from I :00
p.m., until service time at 2:00
p.m.
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Della Shepherd Hamilton of
Frankfort, went to Heaven on
Thursday, December 18, 2008.
She was the beloved and
devoted mother to Robert
Eugene Hamilton, Rita Ann
Hardin,
Michael
Ray
Hamilton, and Cindy Lynn
Hamilton.
She was born November 6.
· 1926, in Floyd County, the
daughter of the late Henry
Shepherd and Dona Stephens
Shepherd.
She is survived by two sisters, Peggy Patton and Susan
Richardson; and two brothers,
Rome Shepherd and Rueben
Shepherd.
She was preceded in death
by her husband , Howard
. Eugene Hamilton.
She was adored by her three
grandsons: Larry Eugene
Hardin, Michael Howard
Hardin, and Jeffery Robert
Hamilton: and two grandPamela
Ann
daughters,
Mosbey and Crystal Lynn.
Hamilton; her great-grandsons, Wade Vallbona, Joseph
Michael Eugene Hardin,
Robert Alexander Hamilton,
and Cayden Christopher
Hamilton; her great-grandHaley
Anay
daughters,
Hardin, Caitlyn Reann Hardin,
Ashley Hardin, Erjn Hamilton,
and Alayna Lynn Hamilton;
her
great-great-grandsons:
Bradley Isaiah Hardin, and
Aiden Hardin; and her greatgreat-granddaughter, Trinity
Hardin.
In addition to her huslxuid;
she was preceded in death by a
Connie
Lou
daughter,
Hamilton.
Funeral services were held
Saturday December 20•. at 2:00
p .m., at Clark Funeral HomeVer:-.ailles Road, Frankfort,
with Pastor Randolph Vaught
ofliciating.
Pallbearers were: Lany C.
Hardin, Frank Whitney, and
her grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers were:
Ancel Patton, Don Johnson,
and Bobby Shepherd.
Expressions of sympathy
may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be left at:
www.clarkfuneralchapels.com
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Alvin Ratliff
Alvin Ratliff, age 69, of
Indianapolis, Indiana, died
Thursday, Derember 18, 2008,
_at Community Hospital North
in Indianapolis.
Born May 10, 1939, in
Willard, he was the son of the
late Thomas Jefferson and
Elva (Allen) Ratliff. He graduated from Greenfield High
School in 1957, and worked
for Ford Motor Company for
more than 48 years before
retiring.
He was a member of the
UAW Local No. 1111. He
loved RC planes, automobiles,
motorcycles. airplmiles, and
was an avid gun collector. He
also enjoyed photography,
traveling, and spending time
with his friends.
Surviving him are his
daughters: Marla Kay (Lance)
Pickrell of Terre Haute, Amy
Jo (Drew Hutchison) Brown of
Lawrence, Linda Darlene
(Rob) Barnhart of Greent1eld,
and Rachael Elizabeth Ratliff
of Noblesville; his sisters:
Coretta (Gene) · Guinn of·
Georgia, and Verinda Ratliff of
NebrafM<.a; and his grandchildren: 'Eric, Aaron, Carrie,
Jan1ie, Adam, Gage, Olivia,
and Jessica.
In addition to his parents; he
was preceded in death by a
brother, Lennington Ratliff.
A celebration with family
and friends was held from5:00
until 7:00 p.m., at Erlewein
Mortuary in Greenfield, on
Monday, December 22.
A memorial service in honor
In Loving Memory of
Buster, Delphia,
and Harvey Patton
WHISPERS FROM HEAVEN
When I left this world withoUt yop, I know It made you blue.
Your teal'$ fell so freely, I watched; I know this fs true.
While you were weeping, days after I passed away1
While all was sllent within me, I saw y~u kneel to pray.
From this wonderful place called heaven, where all my
pain is gone,
I send a gentle breeze to whisper, "My loved ones, please
goon."
The peace that I halle foumt '.\~re, goes far beyond com-
.
tiO rain, rib clouqs, no $Ufferlng-Just t.-dVE from every·
par~ .
wl'lere,
You need not be troubled, just stay close to GOD in prayer,
Someday we'll be reunited, my love,
HIS love surrounds you always, EVERYWHERE!
Fr,om7• Your Family
of Alvin was held at 7:00p.m. ,
at the mortuary, with Pastor
Paul Enyart ofticiating.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Riley Hospital for
Children, 30 S. Meridian St..
Suite
200,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 46204. Friends may
sign the online guestbook at
www.erleweinmortuary.com
or e-mail condolences to sympathy @erlewei nmortuary.com
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In Loving Memory of
Dallas Garrett
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In Loving Memory of
Randall Garrett
4/3/52 - 9/25/08
Brother,
When they called for us that
night and said that you
were sick,
We hurried and we ruslied to
get there quick.
When they said uncon scious, I thought, a heart
attack,
A hospital stay, maybe even
surgery, and you would
bounce right back.
No time to say, I love you,
No time to say goodbye,
l just can't understand it, and
I can't help but ask God
why?
You were such a stong man,
with a stubborn wiH,
How could we have known
that you were so ill.
When we needed you, you
were always there,
For God to take you from us,
just doen' t seem fair.
There are times when it
doesn't seem real,
There are times when numbness is alll feel.
I love you, Randall, you are
one of a kind,
ueep hearing you ~ la~
and seeing yoti. lll m'Y
. mind.
The oldest of us six children,
one of Dall and Irene's
gang,
Without you here, dear
brother, things will never
be the same.
We love you, Randall.
Christmas is a time f or
families to be together; a
tradition my f amily has
done for years,
Something you take for
granted, until someone vou
love is no longer here. '
We still get together, and still
decorate our trees,
But it s just not the same, seeing the empty chair where
our Daddy used to be.
The things that seemed so
imponant before,
Just a ren 't that important
anymore.
Our Daddy was a simple
man, while he lived below,
But if he had something to
say, he'd be sure to let you
know.
" TfJo m uch pride, ,. I can still
here him sa_v.
.
Then he 'd give you a little
smile, in his own mischevious way.
Our hearts are still broken,
because he lutd to go away,
But slowly we a re realhing,
that he just couldn 't stay.
His bodv was tired, he need a
rest,
It was time for his reward, for
he had been put to the test.
He doesn 't live simp le anymore,
Now.
lives in a mansion.,
"Wi''l1 streets of gold outside
rte
hfS ;loor.
Heaven has a brand new
angel. to sing in thw sweet
.angel band,
And I know our Daddy is
waiting for us to join him.
in that beautiful Heavenly
land.
In Loving Memory of
GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE
Thurston Endicott
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 AT 11:00 A.M.
AT THE SITE OF THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY HOUSE AND LOT
LOCATED AT 855 ABB,OTI MOUNTAIN ROAD
PRESTONSBU
KY 416531N FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY
(October 21, 1933- December 25, 2006)
This is a nice 3 bedroom home on public water and septic. It is well located in a quite neighborhood. It consists of 3 bedrooms,
living room, kitchen and 1 bath. This property is considered suitable 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 will be determined at a later date.
Payment of the current year's property taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Clear title to !~is property is not warranted. The U.S. Marshal's Deed is not a general warranty deed. Buyers are advised to have
the property's title examined. Written notification regarding encumbrances on the property must be made to the Paintsville Rural
Development Office within 30 days of the date of sale.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Thurston Endicott of Endicott, Kentucky, passed away on
December ,25, 2006, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital after a
head injury he sustained from a fall on November 27, 2006.
He has been sadly missed by his wife, Delcie Endicott, his
son, John K. Endicott and daughter-in-law, Darlene Endicott,.
and family, friends and co-workers who knew him since his
passing on Christmas day. His work included the Kentucky
W.Va. Gas Company: fourteen years at Corning Glass in
Albion, Michigan; and then retired after twenty-t1ve years of
work from the City of Prestonsburg in 1991.
He was baptized into Christ at the Church of Christ of
Arkansas Creek in 1998, and remained a faithful member of the
Chmch of Christ.
He was deeply loved, and he will be continued to be missed
by his loved ones and all who knew him.
We know that we will never be reunited on earth again, but
we can be with you in Heaven.
You are sadly missed by:
Delde, John and Darlene Endicott
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11 :00 am., at the property site, at 855 Abbott Mountain Road,
Prestonsburg, KY, in Floyd County, Kentucky, in order to raise the sum of $53,321 .83 princip<\1, plus interest credit subsidy in the
amount of $30,780.00, plus interest in the amount of $2,897.60 as of February 8, 2008 and interest thereafter on the principal at
$10.9565 per day from February 8, 2008, until the date of this judgment, plus interest to the date ot judgment amount (principal plus
interest to the date of judgment) at the rate of 2.35% computed daily and compounded annually, until paid in full and lor the costs of
this action, pursuant to Judgment and Order of Sale, being Civil Action No. 7:08-CV-58 on the Southern DMsion Pikeville Docket of
the United States District Court tor the Eastern District of Kentucky, entered on July 9, 2008, in the case of the United States of
America vs Marsha A. Moore, et al., the following described property will be sold to the highest and best bidder:
House and lot located at 855 Abbott Mountain Rd, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, KY. Being the same property conveyed by Deed
dated July 26, 1994, andlecorded in Deed Book 379, Page 9 in the Floyd County Clerk's Office.
Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) of the bid price On the form of a Certified Check made payable to the U.S. Marshal) on the day
of the sale with good and sufficient bond for the balance, bearing interest at the rate of 2.35% 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.
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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 Ihe appraisal
value. If the purchase pnce is not equal to two·thirds ofthe appraised value, the Deed shall contain a lien in favor of the defendant(s)
reflecting the right of the defendant{s) to redeem during the period provided by taw (KRS 426.530). Under taw. the purchaser is
deemed to be on notice of all mailers affect1ng the property of record in the local County Clerk's Office.
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Rural Development
Paintsville, Kentucky
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FAMILY FEATURES
hen most people think of
"the hungry," they tend
to think of those in poor,
third-world countries.
Or the homeless. Or poor
people that live "somewhere else."
In reality, millions of Americans are going
hungry in every community in the country.
Families are living one catastrophe - such
as the loss of a job, a car repair or a family
illness - away from hunger.
Marci is a single mom living in Iowa with
a nine-year-old daughter. Marci had been a
manager at McDonalds for 13 years before
switching jobs to be a caterer at five Jo!m
Deere cafeterias. She works long hours at
her job, takes care of her daughter and
volunteers as the president of a neighborhood association. You might not think she
would have to deal with hunger.
But because her job change resulted in a
pay cut, Marci now needs assistance from
the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
"Consiaering the rising cost of food," Marci
said, "the food bank has been such a great
help. I now have food to. make my daughter
lunches to take with her to school.''
The woman waiting on you in a store, the
man cutting your lawn, the elderly neighbor
woman on a fixed income, the boy who sits
next to your child in school. These people
could be part of the estimated 35 million
Americans that are what is known as food
insecure. They may not talk about their
hunger problems, but for any of them, their
reality means:
• Not knowing where or when their next
meal will come from
• Only getting one meal a day because it's hard to
make ends meet
• Not having anything to eat for a whole day, or
several days at a time
• Feeding their children instead of themselves
Soaring food and gas prices, lost jobs and stagnant
wages mean that the number of people needing food
assistance is rising. Feeding America, fonnerly known
as America's Second Harvest, is a national non-profit
organization and the nation's largest food bank network.
Vicki Escarra, president and CEO, says that demand in
their food banks has risen 15 to 20 percent since 2007.
"We're seeing more and more people visiting food
banks for the first time," she said. "Many people are
living paycheck to paycheck. In big sections of the
country industries that had provided good wages arc
gone and there aren't enough good paying jobs left. So
people need help."
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WHAT YOU
CAN "DO
G
overnment pro~s and cor-o "
pora.te aid will not be enou~~
to feed huogcy A;merreans-~
It's going to take indivi<lual~ getting,
involved with time. fuod 1\lld mon~y;
And the good news ia there's .a lot
you can do.
Donate Time: Ending_
hunger in Am~rica depends on the
volunteer wurk of literally milljon$
ofAmerican& who know that they
can make a difference.
, ,,
You can help out Feedingi\m,¢ric_~
in your local community ~b.rough activities such as:
"' foT
• repackaging donated food
use at food pantries
• transporting food to charitabl~
agencies
,_
• doing olericatwork
Volunteers are also needed acto~
the country to support the Feeding
America network's co'.tllnUtJ:nent to
the stu;vivots of qi~ter·atteeted
communities. You can help out jn
your.local community through atti~
vities such as sorting, boxinglllld
repackaging donated .f.ood t() be
dir~ted where it"s needed most.,
Donate Food:
Ea®yeaY
the Feeding America national network offood banks and food-tesctte
organizations distributes twtl bit
pounds of food andgrof!eryp
to hungty and .ueedy,Americans ~n
communities actoss the wuntty. ,,
• Food drives are a' fun and
-easy way to snppo.rtyQ\If local
food bank or fooft..rescue organi~
.zation. By hosting a fo&l ({five,
yoo belp meet ~e p;eeds ofn:tjly
people in your c{}mmunitjr.
• lt'$ importa\}t tQ: und~and jUSt~
who your local food bank is
serving and what they need.
One fQod bank ll1aY sM\fe a'1~e "'
number ofseniors who necii low
sodium foOds white anotheiJhod
Who Are
the Hungry?
Children. More than
12 million children live
in food insecure homes. ·
Research has shown that
children are particularly
vulnerable to the effects
of food insecurity because
even mild undernutrition
can have adverse impacts
on behavior, school
performance, and cognitive development. Food
programs feed over
18 million children
each year.
Sefiiors. Feeding
America serves nearly
three million seniors over
age 65 each year.
Working families.
The latest government
data (for 2006) shows that
10.9 percent of households are food insecure.
An April 2008 Gallup
poll found that for one in
lO Americans who make
between $30,000 and $74,999 a year, rising food
prices were causing severe hardship that affected
their ability to maintain their current standard of
living. For those earning less than $30,000 a
year, that number jumps to 19 percent.
Food Banks
Local food banks have been a reliable helping
hand for millions of people each year, but they
are feeling the economic pinch as well. While
donations are stable on the national scale, some
areas arc struggling a lot more than others.
In a recent survey, Feeding America found that
more than 80 percent of its food banks reported
they could not meet the increased demand
without trimming operations or reducing the
amount of food they provide.
,
bank may serve ln.ore WOln.etr
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with qabies and small ~hililfim '
who have diffurent nutrition~
needs. A<:aH to yo\lt loca!.fQod , , ,
bank or a vi$it to their Wcm_§fte., .. ·
should tell you what .kmds.~f
·
shelf..stable foods-and s.uppliel
Volunteer sorting food at a food bank
"they need the most.
Donate Funds: Every do1Iar you donate to Feeding America b.elpsprovide
20 pounds of fO?d and grocery products to men, women and children facing hunget in
our country.
• Yo11 can make a tax-deductible donation to Feeding America's national office online
at FeedingAmerica.org, or by mailing donations to: FeedingAmeoca, 35 East W..cker,
Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601.
• To find and donate to the feeding America food bank that set:ves in your
'<isit
feedingamerica.org.
area,
Hunger in America is real and it affects people right where you live. It is a wgedy,but
it's one that you can help prevent
About Feeding America
Formerly known as America's Second Harvest, Feeding An1erica is a national non-1prqfi! ,
orgamzation dedicated to providing all Americans with access to food, lt bas an expanswe
network of food banks that serve all communities across all 50 states.
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Feeding America:
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• provides more than two billion pounds ?f.food
and grocery products each year to 25 mllhon
Americans at risk of hunger
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• has a network of 205 food banks that serve
63,000 food pantries, soup kitchens and other
agencies
• serves 9 million children and 3 million seniors each year
Visit fcedingamerica.org to find out how you can help today.
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Volume 82, Issue 153
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Drift
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by SHELDON COMPTON
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REGINA - Authorities
have in custody a man they
say is the suspect sought following the robbery of a variety store in Regina.
Jody Dotson, 26, of
Millers Fork Road in Steele
was arrested the day follow
ing the robbery at approximately 7 p.m. near Feds
Creek in Pike County.
The arrest came after
·warrants
obtained
by
Kentucky
State
Police
Detectives Kevin Newsome
and Gary Sykes. Dotson was
charged with first-degree rob·
bery.
The day prior to Dotson'
arrest, clerk's informed poli e
that a man wearing a blc¥:;k
hooded sweatshirt and b(Ue
jeans had entered the store at
about 4:30 p.m. and selected
several random items and
brought them to the counter.
According to those initial
reports, the man now
believed by police to be
Dotson, then placed the
items along the checkout
counter and produced a
knife, demanding the clerk to
give him all the money in the
register.
Clerks repqrted the man
then left the store on foot with
an undetermined amount of
money.
At the time of Dotson's
arrest, police said they found
four pocket knives on the 26year-old, adding that they
also recovered property at
the man's home that had
been reported from an unrelated, residential burglary.
Dotson was lodged at the
Pike
County
Detention
Center and is being held on a
$30,000 full cash bond.
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Gov. Steve Beshear was in Hazard Wednesday night to state his case for balancin g the state budget and to take feedback from those in attendance.
Beshear defends plan
to shore up budget
by CRIS RITCHI
HAZARD HERALD
HAZARD - Outlining his plan to
shore up the state's $456 million budget
deficit and seeking public input,
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear participated in a town hall meeting a1: the Hal
Rogers Forum in Hazard Wednesday
evening, one of four similar meetings to
be held across the state.
First on the governor's agenda was
his economic proposal, first made public last week, to cut government spending, create new revenue and use restricted funds to cut the deficit and balance
the state's budget. His plan has met with
opposition from some legislators. most
notably from state Sen. Brandon Smith,
R-Hazard, who said in a statement last
inside
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appr ed the current budget
Under his plan. the state would divert
those funds from coal counties. but all
other coal severance taxes budgeted to
counties under the current plan would
be left intact to fund projects already
approved by local officials.
"This money doesn't touch any of
those projects," Beshear said., "This is
money in excess of anything we expect-
eq."
Although coal severance was
designe.d to go back to the coal counties,
Beshear said there is a precedent for
diverting restricted funds such as these.
He pointed to the last session of the legislature where about $17 million of
tobacco settlement money was diverted
(See GOVERNOR, page three)
llOl.
Court takes care
of financial tasks
by JARRID DEATON
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week that he was ''disappointed" that
Beshear didn't consult legislators about
using $17 million in excess coal severance dollars to help close the shortfall.
In total, about $40 million of the
governor's plan takes into account the
use of restricted funds such as the $17
million in coal severance money, which
could be used to help fill the rest of the
gap.
Coal severance funds. which are
taxes collected for every ton of coal
mined in Kentucky, are by law supposed to go back to coal producing
counties to help fund infrastructure and
other projects. According to Be~hear,
due to the high price of coal the state
collected in excess of $17 million of
coal severance receipts than what lawmakers and himself had expected when
DRIFr - A bridge deemed
unsafe for even bicycles or
pedestrians in August of 2007
and now reopened at Drift.
Officials opened the bridge
back up to traffic Friday following an announcement from
Chuck
Childers,
acting
engineer
for
Wh1teburg
Highway District 12.
The old bridge was closed on
'Aug. 23, 2007, following an
inspection by Sam Hale,
District 12 bridge engineer.
Hale noted at the time that
one of the beams that served as
part of the riding surface on the
two-span bridge had broken. It
was Hale who then determined
the bridge wasn't safe for any
type bf travel and had it closed.
The contract for the new
bridge, awarded to Bush &
Burchett of Allen in Floyd
County,
amounted
to
$949,980.62. This included
tearing down the old bridge,
building the detour bridge and
construction of the new bridge.
Since that time until the
reopening Friday, motorists
have used a temporary detour
bridge located beside the site of
the old bridge during the construction process.
Considering the length of
time travelers have been using
this detour, Childers stressed
Friday the need for local citizens to familiarize themselves
with the new bridge and the
other details that brings along.
"People need to be alert to
this change," Childers said. "It
may take awhile to get used to
the new traffic flow pattern."
Part of this new flow pattern
will be replacing the stop sign
that has been in place in the past
along the county road making
way for through traffic of Route
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
The
Floyd County Fiscal Court spent the
majority of Friday's meeting passing resolutions to pay various bills
before the end of the year.
The first bill voted on by the
court ·was reimbursement to the
office of Floyd County Clerk Chris
Waugh for the 2008 election
expenses in the amount of
$48,478.12~ The court voted to
issue a check for $l8,681.23 for
election officers, $1,550 for polling
places, and $28,246.89 for printing
and related expenses.
In compliance with state law, the
court voted to set the maximum
amount that the Floyd County Clerk
mhy expend from fees for 2009 at
$6.75.000.
The court also voted to set the
maximum that the Floyd County
Sheriff's Department may expend
from fees during the 2009 calendar
year at $675.000, and then
approved an advancement of funds
to the sheriff's department in the
amount of $132,000. The 2008 budget for the sheriff's office was
amended to $1 ,273,607.
Along with paying the bills. the
court also voted to advertise and
accept sealed bids for a small wastewater plant currently stored in
Prestonsburg.
"It's a small sewage system that
can serve around 10 homes," said
Judge-Executive
R.D.
"Doc"
Marshall. "When the city told us
that they would like to have it
removed. I told them I would like to
sell it."
Marshall also received a check
(See COURT, page three)
photo by Jarrld Deaton
The Floyd County Fiscal Court voted to pay a long list of bills in its final regular
.meet ing of 2008 on Friday.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
A2 • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008
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Regional Obituaries
PIKE COUNTY
• John Anderson, 87, or
Regina, died Monday, Dec. 15.
Funeral services were held
Thursday. Dec. 18, under the
direction of Bailey Funeral
Home.
• Alpha Elswick. 81, of
Virgie. died Monday, Dec. 15,
at Pikeville Medical Center.
She is survived by her husb'and,
Willie Elswick. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec.
19, iunder the direction of Hall
& Jones Funeral Home.
• Roy Lee Green, 70, or
Bent Branch Road, died
SaLUrday, Dec. 13. at his home.
He is survived hy his wife,
Marcella Ray Green. Funeral
services
were conducted
Monday, December 15, under
the direction of R.E. Rogers
Funeral Home.
• Sarah Martin Hubbard,
63, of Virgie, died Saturday,
Dec. 13, at the University or
Kentucky Medical Center,
LexingLOn. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, Dec. 16,
under the direction of Hall &
Jones Funeral Home.
• Louise Deskin Jackson,
74, or Naugatuck, W.Va., died
Sunday, Dec. 14, at the South
Williamson
Appalachian
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Wedne. day,
Dec. 17, under the direction of
Chambers Funeral Services.
• Roger Dale Kendrick, 60,
of Pikeville, died Sunday, Dec.
14, at Pikeville Medical Center.
He is survived by his wite, Lois
Kendrick. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, Dec. 17,
under the direction of Thacker
Funeral Home.
• Richard Dwayne Kiser,
41, of Caney Highway, died
Friday, Dec. 12, at Pikeville
Metlical Center. Funeral services were held Sunday. Dec.
14, under the direclion of Lucas
& Son Funeral Home.
• Lilly Mae West, 84, of
Pikeville, died Saturday, Dec.
13, at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
Dec. 17, under the direction of
J.W. Call & Son Funeral Home.
• Genevieve "Jiggs" Keel
Wright, 93, or Pikeville, died
Saturday, Dec. 13, at her home.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, Dec. 16, under the
direction . of Thacker Funeral
Home.
Thursday. December 11, at his
residence. He is survived by
his wife, Kerri Meade Conley.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, December 14, under
the direction of Jones-Preston
Puncral Home.
• Chester Hinkle, 72, of
Adrian, Michigan, fom1erly of
Johnson County, died Sunday.
December 7, in Adrian.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 13, under
the direction of Preston
Funeral Home.
• Mary Jane Murry, 75, of
Meally,
died
Saturday,
December 13. at the Pikeville
Hospital. Funeral services
were
held
Wednesday,
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• Amanda Ellen Miller. 80,
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• Stella 0. Snuth, 98, of
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• Ersha Deskins Layne, 95,
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Jesse R. Brya~n, 60, of
Homer, Michigan, passed
away Wednesday, December
17, 2008, at Oaklawn Hospital
in Marshall, Michigan.
He was born February 29,
1948, in Floyd County, the son
of the late Oliver and Saide
BryanL.
On June 19, 1976, he married Cibble J. Garrett) wllo sur
vives.
He worked at Sharps
Evergreen Nursery for more
than 20 years, and had previously drilled water wells in
Ohio. He enjoyed gambling,
fishing, yard work, and all
kinds or sports. Most or all , he
loved and enjoyed his grandchildren.
Tn addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters:
Jennifer and Jake Blatter of
Homer; and Angie and Jason
Scott of Ohio; a son, J.R. and
Angie Bryant of Homer; six
sisters: Patty Lonsbury, D ebbie
Lawley, Charlotte McConnell,
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Fay Naugle, all of Ohio; and
Brenda Collins of Kentucky;
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Albion, Donald Bryant of
Homer, and Danny Bryant of
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20, at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral
Home, 811 Finley Drive,
Albion ,
Michigan ,
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fri ends will he from 12 p.m .,
until time of service.
Memorials arc suggested to
hi s grandchildren.
7 3, of Paintsville, died
Thursday, Decemher II, at his
residence. He is survived by
his wife, Alice Tackett.
Arrangements,, under the direction ol Preston Funeral Home.
•
Jcanctta
Gertn1de
VanHoose Williams, 90, of
River,
died
Saturday,
December 13. at Three Rivers
Medical Center, in Louisa.
Funeral services were held
Monday, December 15. under
the direction of Jones-Preston
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• John W. Pic!Jesimcr Sr..
91,
or Raceland, died
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Center, in Ashland. He is survived by his wife, Florence
Amelia Mason Picklesiuier. A
memorial service will be held
ar a later date Anangcments,
under the direction of the
Preston Family Funeral Home.
• Thomas Eugene Tackett,
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
2008 • A3
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Governor
Court
• Continued from p1
away from its original intent to said, adding that Lhe healthcare
for the state's most vulnerable
diversify the state's a!:,rricultur
al economy in order to balance and the education or the youth
the state's budget earlier lhis •arc his top primitics.
year.
But speeding cuts alone
"TI1at's not what it was sup- won't generate the $456 milposed to be used for. but we lion needed. Beshear said he
were in extraordinary times, so proposed the increased cigathese things do happen from rette tal<. to help preserve those .
time to time," he said. "You services he labeled as priorimay not like taking coal sever- ties that otherwise would have
ance money, and that's okay. I to be drastically scaled back.
"We've got to raise some
understand that, anc;l that may
not be what we end up doing." revenue from some place," he
Beshcar's plan includes said. "1 decided the most
spending cut<; on top of those acceptable place in my mind,
in
many
already approved by the legis- and T think
lature in the 2008 session of Kentuckians· minds, was to
the General Assembly. It also raise the tobacco tax."
Raising the state's cigarette
includes the usc of restricted
funds and a limited amount of tax from 30 cents to $1 per
new revenue, such as a pro- pack and a significant increase
po ·ed 70 cent increase of the on smokeless tobacco won't
put the slate up the national
~ cigarette tax. But he also laid
. out what he called p1imitics, average, Bcshcar said, but it
such the state Medicaid pro- could raise approximately
gram and a portionof the $145 million in a full fiscal
state's education funding, that year.
"lt doesn't fill the hole, but
would be spared cut<> under his
plan. Also spared are cuts to it helps:· he said. '1t helps by
the teach~rs' retirement sys- reducing what we would othtem, . student financial aid, erwise have to reduce:·
Jf the legislature approves
insurance lor school districts
and 'juvenile justice among the tax hike, it will leave about
three months on the current
others.
"We tried to carefully craft fiscal year that the state will be
that plan to preserve certain able to collect those taxes,
priorities that 1 think a<; gover- meaning the state will get an
nor are important, and I really initial $81 million to help balthink those priorities that T ance Lhe budget. Using that
$81 million and the state's .
~ think are important are shared
with most Kentuckians," he Rainy Day Fund will help to
reduce the delicit, and a full
year's collection in the next
fiscal year could repleni~h that
fund .
While new revenue will
account for a good portion of
the budget plan, spending cuts
will also he necessary. Bcshcar
noted that whtle he would not
cut the K-12 SEEK funding, a
formula used to fund about 87
percent of the ~chool dhtricts'
budgets, education will take a
hit under his plan. He proposed 2 percent cuts to all
other K-12 services and to
postsecondary etlucatton insututions. He is also proposing a
2 percent cut to the Kentucky
State Police as well. All other
areas of state government will
race a 4 percent cut.
An additional component
or the Beshear plan is a system
of furloughs where each state
worker will have tbree unpaid
leave days between now and
the end of the current ftscal
year on June 30. Beshcar said
the state could save about $8
million utiliting this system.
and while it's a sacrifice f<x
state employees he argued that
the alternative is more damaging lO the state's ability to provide services.
·'We're asking state work
ers to sacrifice there and I
knov. that, but ... the only
other option we had Is muss
layoffs, and to me that's much
worse," he ~aid.
Beshear said although he
thinks hi-; plan will close the
deficit and balance the budget
while preservmg certain pnoritics. he viev.·s his initial proposal as the first p1ece of dia
Iogue in a discussion that will
im:lude the legislature to ulti
mately lind a solution to the
cuncnt economic downturn.
'This i!-> a start, because
from here we've got ro <>it
down with tlie lcgislarurc and
we'\e got to start talking with
our legislators ahout a solution, and some of them may
have different priori~ics than 1
do, and I understand that." he
said. "But one thing we' \·e got
to do is be tlex:ible. and we've
got to be open lo new ideas,
we·ve got to be open to new
appro'achc:,, because in the end
wc·ve got to come together
and agree upon the solutwns."
• Continued from p1
from the court for completing
two training units from the
Office of the Governor
Department
for
Local
Government. The court voted
to cut a ch~ck in the amount of
$1.762.36 to Marshall for
completwn of the u·aining.
The Lei t Bca\ cr Rescue
Squad will abo recei"c some
money from the fi:scul c<iurl, as
the court voted to is~uc a check
totaling $15.000 to the squad
from
Local
Government
Development Fund.
The next meeting of the
Flo) d County Fiscal Court IS
scheduled for Jan. 19.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
The Floyd County Housing Authority will meet in a
special meeting on Monday, December 22, 2008, at 11:30
a.m., at the Warco site to address the investment of
Housing Authority Assets, Operating Subsidy, and
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2009.
The agenda is:
1. Minutes of November 12,2008 meeting.
2. Pest Addendum to the Public Housing Lease
3. Housing Authority Financials (Subsidy & Budget for
2009, Investments of Housing Authority Reserves.)
4. Other Business
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means lo the end of
lCichieving] a free society.
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•
1ew~
FDA passes
the buck.
If it wasn't clear before Monday"s di•mppointing kttcr
from the U.S. Food and Druu
... ;\dminislration. it "huuld he
clear now:
•
The FDA is punting. The agency sees no reason to ban. or
even restrict. the use of the chemical hisphenul A.
In the letter to its advisory board, the FDA said it \\mild
review more studies and du more. research on HPA. Unt1l
then, the chemical should be considered safe for an) one to
use, even babies.
Is this the FDA or the CYA?
The FDA has dithered for years. embracing studies that
found the ubiquitous chemical lobe harmless-- nearl) all
of which were paid fur by the chemical industry - \Vhilc
ignoring a much larger body ot mdependcnt research that
linked BPA to an anay of health problems. including diabetes and cancer.
BPA has been studied tu death. There is no need for further research to reach the conclusion that it "houldn't be 111
kids' products.
BPA is found in thousand" of consumer products. including hardened plastics such as water boule~. den(al sealant\
and the epoxy liners used to protect canned food from bacteria. The chemical, which mimics the hormone estrogen,
poses a risk of dismpting the human endocrine system. a
risk that increases in young children. who do not excrete the
chemical ru. rapidly as a<.lult....
That's why v.e favor a ban uf the chcuucal 111 prodtu.:h
intended for childre1~. A bill I hat Sen . l'har k-. Schumct. f)
N.Y., plans to introduce would dn that. Rcr. rdward J
Markey, D-Mass., plans to introduce separate lcgi..,latiun that
would ban BPA from food and drink. conlctincrs. Wlulc
we're sympathetic to Markey's concern..,, a! tht.: moment.·
there is no good alternative to BPA in food can liner'>. so it
might be difficult to do what he intends to ask.
But BPA in baby bottles'! Nu. There is no reason to ali<'V.
it. Yet this is what the FDA under the no-regula! ion-is-goodregulation Bush administration choose~ to Jo.
President-elect Barack Ohama should appoint an l-'DA
commissioner who believes in the agency's mission. \nd
Congress, led by Schumer and Markey. 'ihould move quick
ly to ban BPA from kids' products.
"BPA is a toxic chemical and should not br.: prc'ient in
products that childre~1 and aclults me exposed to una dail~
basis- especially children," Juvana Ruzicic. spokesv. oman
with Environmental Working Group. a health advocacy
group. told Journal Sentinel reporterc.,. ''There ic., enou'!h evidence out there already to take llllmcdiate acti0n ..
Unles1:., of cour~e. you like to punt.
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adherents of the relrgwns.
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AmctH.Iment right. But ltl uo o.,o wtlh
har.t.,:,ment and hatred un<.kr the
gm~c Ill flee sp.:e.. h Is dc-..ptcahk An
,mtr-rc!Jgrous po'it<'r l!lled v.llh ;;pile
ts 111 no \~a) equ.1llo a religiou<; -.vmbol. sud1 .l'> " Nattnt) "cene Where
arc lhc polittcal con·e..·tne'is police
whe11 rchgwu'i folh)wcr., rue the nc
ttms!
It -;uch words were \Vrttlen ,tgamst
an) suct,tl rmrwrrtv group, protests
Wllllld he uhrq11rtons. Bu1 ant1-rdi
grou<.; b1gutrv ic, in 'oguc ·these days.
beyond the
The Republican
Party is still
dumb
MrNUII-Mi\1~ Mf DIA
A ... t mcntroncd ,t Lllllpll.' flf\vceks
agu. Ill) column poi!lllllg out that th~!
Republican Parry ha~ become the
Party uf Dumb -.eetll'> to haYe struck a
ncne. E\er ... inn~ 11 .!ppcared, l ha\1.'
heeu gelling .tbu-.1\e llldtl hom out
fU/lCU Rcpublic<llb. Hen: arc ju'>t a
fc\\ CX.ltnplcs:
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Kurt B.
• "It IS tlu-. same ignorant hbeml
rant that \\.ill keep 111)-.clf and milllons of others ltke me, hghtmg ~ou
liberal burt(ll)OS and )lllll COITll'>I\C
rhcroric ... whv dt~n 't you go and
LTawl hack. into tltc lih~tal cave limn
whrch you O.:<ll11e diiU let Amcrrct
remain free and the lmman race 11011
tarnished h) the Iii-c-.; or yuu and )<lUI
ignorant cronic~. · Dr. (),den from
~ays
AI i/~111<1 .
• [\lark B. \\eighed in vvith "\Vh,H
an t\X)I1111Wn1hat) ou \qulc <Ill urtrdc
d.1iming your apparcnl cnc111ics c~rc
'stuptd' • et your l·olumn wa-; Vllld ut
any intelligent thought-.- -.;urd) IW(
any S) nerg11ed ulc.<J.., ..,
• And finally. lhl' classk' irttlC
reader rcsponc,c wa-.. dl'lt\'cred lw
Je1r\ I . ol Nutih Cawlm.t - "D1111
Kau.l'-. artidc calling all RepuhliL'ans
'duruh' 111 F11d.ty\ paper wa-, the
LAS'l straw. \\ c ha' c decided not to
rene\\ PUr -.uhc.,cllfllllll1 w )Our news
p.tpcr when the time t umcs ..
There were otheh. snmc olls~cn.:,
..,1111l1.' mcr..:l) vul!.!ar. Don t ll'el ~un,y
!'or me. I c.m rake it. (ln 111) dcfen'L'.
I wnnl('d
tn
one else of the absence of a being ,
'~ ho doe-.n't exi<;t'1
What profit would there he if 1
posted a retol1 that atheists are igmus
beeause they try to replace Christmas
\\Jlh '~ utlt!r '>Olslice celebrations,
\\hich arc ~tndent pagan l'cstivah
entrenched in polytheistic religions?
· \\'hat profit would
there he i r l posted that
atheism hides behind a
false pretense that it is
scientific when eminent
scientist Paul Davies the reno\\.ned Britishborn physici-;t. agnostic
and pwre~sl>r of cos- ~
mology. quantum field
theory and a<.trohiology
- once spoke against
the certainty ut alheism
Norris
ro Time maga7inc (in
the column ."Science, Gnd. and
Mun"): "Agnosllu~m - resen·ing
JUdgment about divine purpose remain., as defensible as ever, but
atheism - the confident .denial of
di' inc purpose - hecllf11es tricl.;ier.
If you admit that we can·t peer
behind a curtain, how can you he sure
there's nothing !here'1"
What profit would there he if 1
posted that atbeist'i cu·e totally blind
to the pristine beauty and ordered
complexity of creation. so they cannot see the hand or a Creator? As the
B1blo pointed out 2.000 years ago.
"For ~ince Lhe creation or the world.
God's invisible qualities
his eternal p11wer and drvine nature- hme
(See NORRIS, page six)
eltway - - - - - - - - - - -
by DONALD KAUL
,--- - - - - - -
Still, there is absolutely no ju~tilica
tion f"nr the~e athei-,ts written reYile.
A.ml if till:) w.mt to keep using !ldtcfilled language agamst thct<;ts
par
·tiurl.u·Jy Chri'>tians
then they
shnuldn't be 'lll p1ised \\ he11 the:
meet up \\ llh a ~ uletit.lc (\Hillen)
rumu.lhou:sc k_tck.
Am one can spew
tl!sdarn lor religion ..
but '' that whul
Amcuc.t's hlllnLkrs
created our nght c; for?
Just hccau"e they po'-t
such verbal \ um1l.
does that demun.,trate
mtelk..:tual '>Upclimity
(11 ·the type or m(lral
deL l'l1L y our founders
hoped we "'ould perpetu.Jtc')
\\'hat prufit \\ ould
Chuck
thcr · ht· tf I po-...tcd 1
1.tunl tlldf athL' I h had Ill 1 \ tt al par 1 in
the lt~unthn)!: ol our · courllf) '! \-...
BcllJ<IIltin T r.I11klrn noted 111 lm 17X7
pamphlet ltn Llll,se rn Europe thinking nl rdpeating to Ametica: ·To thi~
may lw trul) added. th<~t sent•us rcliginn , under it-. variou:-. Jcnomin.lltOns, rs not only tolerated hut
respected and pra<.:ticed Atheism i-.
unknown there ...
What profit would there be if I
posted a dum that atheists arc unA rnennw because they tl) to sup
press thcr ts . lrccdmn or rei igron by
the lal~e notwn o1 separa1 ion nt
church and stale!
\\hat profit would there he it 1
p1• ted the an:usauon thut aLhcists are
rmpnrdcnt because they cxlwust too
llllldl lllllt' II~ 111g to l'OJl\ lllCC eVCt)"
pn•\Hk' "<'llll' ..,, ncr"il d
the environment or the onrushing cri
~IS 111 unfunded Obi igntitm:;, of which
Medil:<u·e is merely the must critical.
The) hardly mention Mr. Bush.
U1etr gtt"l to us. They prefer to rail
a)!aiiN Burack Obama and the dark
pit of socialism into
which he'll throw us.
your own mu 'tngs for
They ignore the fact
~omc time. hut S.trah
that Bush is slill the
pu,hed the dumbing
pre'>Ident and it is he
down of the party
who is bringwg the
over the top!''
bountres t>f socialism to
And Lee S. , who
us in a desperate
·confesses to hcing a
allempl to rescue an
~.:ollege
professor.
economy. which has
pro,·idcu me this quofoundered on his watch
tation from the great
Already you can sec
l<)l.h Century English
signs
that
lhe
philosopher
Jolur
Republican Party is
stunrt
rv1 ill:
Donald Kaul
getting ready to blmne
'·Although it 1s nol
Obama for Lhe ewnomtrue that all con~en ati\"l'S clfC stupid people . it is true that lC hell that it left for him to cnnqucr.
Y(•U ''ant to t<\lk dumh'! When
mnsl stupid people arc consl'fntti' c"
t\ fill. hy the \Vay i:-; cono,;idcred the Obamu named Hillary Clinton hi-;
Secretary of State-designate, the
last man 10 knm\ eYcrything.
The rc~ponses do. hmn!H'r. Republican Nuuonal Commiuce put
d..:monstratc two tr.lih common to out n list of campaign sr:nemcnrs
hard core RcpubliL'<llls: I I Th~u Senator Clinton made during her priinahilily to accept constmcti w criti- mary fight with Ohama. lt asked
cism umi2J their rductance to look in \\ hethcr the <>enaror "still carries
the mirror and Sl'l' thcms~hl's as oth- tlw'>t' o.,ame. real concerns abolll
er' do. 'I he Republican P.u·t \. alter Prestdent clet·t Obama and Ins
all. is the part) of vituperatilm. Tt is stances t•n critical is..,ues confronting
the s.1fc hmhnr of Rush I imhaugh, the natton."
The country is coming apart althe
Hill O'ReillY nnd Ann O•ultcr !Tlw
Ugh Gtrl). ,\.nd th~y call my rhetoric <.cams ant.l the Rcpuhlican Panv is
-,Jill trying to undcrnune puhlic c~nh
t'OlTt\SI\L'' Ct'lllP<lrcd to 1he veJJOlll
dcnec in the man charged with saving
-.pewed 11\' 1h1t trio of r:~ncid right
\\Ingcrs. 111} .tttack" Olllhl.' ClOP ts a liS
No\~ Lhars \\hat T call dumb.
llWt' pncrn.
1 re\t my case.
Ant.l tiK"-.e RcpubhLaii'• take no
rcsp(lnsibrlitv I'm Gcmgc Bush. \\ho
Don Koul is a fH o-rime Pulirzer
has made incumpctcnce into .m art
f1'rm. He lt'<l'l's ollke \\tlh the econ- Prize-loving Washington cnrresponc/('llt 11/ro. h_r his f/11'11 at·count. is right
om) in .1 nn..,c-dl\ c, our intem.Itwnal
IliOn than he~· ll'IVIIg. Email him at
rcpul Ilton in ruins und nrtually nulh
mg done ;llwul the pwhkms \\ e f.K1.' clkaui2C(vwrthlink.nt t.
111 cduLLitlllll, utng~ llllkp\'ndencc,
tt.lea-;. but my ') netgizcr was at the
cleaners.) Besides. nt)l all olthc matl
was abust\e. Some of Jt was mtelli
gent. One gentleman. a Wrlliam l\1 .•
\\ n11e · \out
art ide \\as spot-on
and brutally hone:;t"! I han' Jhought
and fell the same as
ill
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:.That World
MOVIES FROM
THE BLACK LAGOO~
'2019: After
the Fall of
New York'
Editor~~
Note: For yeors, Floyd
Coumy Times founder andformer publisher Nonnan Allen
wrote a weekly column that
looked at Floyd County through
his eyes. His columns are heing
reprinted due to request.
by TOM DOTY
ONCE AGAIN...
This is the time of year when
in my case. sentiment becomes
threatened hy sentimentality. 1
would shun the maudlin of course,
but memories C.hrisunases
past--or those who have passed
with them, loved ones. deai
friends, the old. simple customs,
the delights of the Great Morning;
sights and sounds around the
hearth and its open fireplacethese are recollections which
make even these lines of cold type
warmer.
'TIMES COLUMNIST
or
1
DOD
OPEN HOUSE
Lest we get mired in nostalgia.
let me recall the yarn this guy
told. Big and loud, he was; there
seems to be one in every crowd. T
"" think he was lying, but he swore
, he hoped to drop if it wasn't the
uuth. Said he:
"You fellows think you didn't
have much for Christma<>, hack
then. Let me tell you about the
first Christmw> tree we ever put up
at our house. We set it up and
suung some popcorn balls on it.
but 1 can't remember a thing
under it. We had a log house and
the chinkin' had dropped out in
spots. It was so open that when
Old Lead woke me up, next
mornin' Twent in, and I hope T
may never, if he hadn'ttreed a
possum right in t~e top or thal
~ tree."
DOD
By way of Christmas greetings,
James Morell hao; sent me two
clippings within the week which
extol the fishing in Texas waters.
Could he be trying to tell me
something?
LJOO
Two newspaper friends have
died this month: Mary Sparks.
onetime editor of The Big Sandy
,. News at Louisa, and John Paul
Compton, the old pro at The Pike
County News. Mary Sparks, who
never presumed to be tl newspaperwoman, is remembered for her
goodness: John Paul, for his ability and his dedication to the job.
000
Marilyn, wife of Bernard
Burchell, wrote a note from
Lebanon, Tenn., the other daY: I
just naturally appreciated it
because it was a note of appreciation, and she closed with " ...and
thanks for taking my husband
home once a week."
.J
nnn
This being our last paper of the
year, Thave until January I, 1979.
to get together something for this
column. But 1 guarantee one and
all, that I'll have as little as usual.
photos by Jarrid Deaton
Children from John M. Stumbo Head Start came to see Santa at Gearheart Communications on Wednesday
as part of the businesses Angel Tree program. Each child received a wrapped gift and a stocking filled with
goodies.
GELS IN OUR IDST
Gearheart employees give back with Angel Tree program
FEATURES WRITER
HAROLD- Tl didn't take long
for the group of children gathered at
Gearheart Communications to get
excited on Wednesday as the familiar friendly bellow of Santa Claus
echoed down the hallway as he
approached the room filled with
gift.s.
The children were there for
Gearheart Communication's third
Angel Tree program, which is
entirely sponsored by Gearheart
employees. The Gearheart family
also provided stockings filled with
smaller gifts and various treats for
the children.
Each child received multiple
gifts, including the stockings, along
wilh the chance 10 tell Santa what
they wanted for Christmas.
Thirteen students from John M.
Stumbo Head Start and 16 students
from Martin County's head start
programs happily sat in Santa's lap
as his helpers reached unaer the
Christmas tree to get the presents
with the names of each child on
them.
"This is what it's all about," said
Teresa Arnett, an employee of
Gcmhcart Communications.
Arnett's eyes brimmed with tears
as she watched the children open
their gifts.
In keeping with the Christmas
spirit, the employees who were
.
Not like in the movies
by LYNN GRASBERG
"CHICKEN SouP FOR THE SouL: TEENS
TALK HIGH SCHOOL"
He was so cute, standing on my
front doorstep in his suit and his grin
- the boy taking me to my rirst formal dinner dance.
For months. T knew T had lo bring
someone to this special pa:rty for tl1c
Conlim1ation class graduates or our
Reform Jewish synagogue. But 1 felt
like an old maid at age 14
no date
and no prospects. 1 was doomed to die
of humiliation, sithng by myself at a
Kelsey Slone
calmly told Santa
what she wanted
for Christmas
during the Angel
by JARRID DEATON
table of matched couples.
I called a ·~irlfriend· who had a
·"' me out. He called
boyfriend to help
one of his friend~. and hallelujah!
Here he stood. From our phone call a
few days earlter, Tknew that his name
was Bart, and he was not Jewish.
I was not about to be picky. ·'Shut
up!" 1 yelled at one of my younger
sisters who immediately dubbed my
fantasy dale "Ban the Fart."
I answered the door with my family gathered behind me. My sister
<>nickered, "Bart the Fart 1" one more
Lime and ran out of the room. Bart and
Tree event at
Gearheart
Communications
on Wednesday.
helping to hand out the gifts wore
Santa hats, with one person going
so rar as to dress up in run el r
regalia to entertain the children.
The parents of some or most or
the children also attended tl1c event
and watched with s1\1iles as each
child tipped the v.rrapping paper
from their gifts with looks of wonder and delight on their faces,.
encouraging them· to approach
Santa and tell him what they want-
f pretended lO ignore her. while my
mother got her keys to drop us off at
the dance.
At the banquet. Brut and 1 exuded
"sophistication" as we maneuvered
ru·ound rhc fancy food and made small
talk. Bart mostl:y talked about basehall, and I mosrly nodded and listened
since r didn't know anything about
sports.
After much bragging and head
nodding, the band started playing and
everyone was invited to the dance
floor T looked hopefully at Bart.
"1 don't dance," he said.
''Oh," 1 counrered, trying not to
look entirely devastated.
"Let's go for a walk." he said.
1'0K," T replied. AL least we
wouldn't be sitting. alone at the table.
ed for Christmas.
Along with the gifts. the children
were able to enjoy a variety of
cookies as they waited for the
arrival or Santa.
The stated mission of Gearheart
Communications is lo promote,
educate, and advocate· to the public,
rural telecornrnunil:ations issues in
order to sustain and enhance the
quality of life within communities
throughout eastern Kentucky.
It was a beautirul, balmy spring
night. Bart took my hand as we
walked, and then put his
rum around my shoulden;. Tt was so
romantic , 1 could
hardly breathe. We
stopped beneath a
beautiful flowering tree and Bart
stopped talking
about
baseball
he
clo~cd my eyes and felt his
face approach mine. As our lips met,
suddenly there was this absolutely
horrible noise! Was it supposed to
Three excellent sci-ri epics are salvaged here, and stripped clean of aU
quality, as Director Sergio Martino
mixes clements of ''Mad Max,"
"Planet of the Apes" and "Escape
from New York."
Despite the quality of his inspirations, this flick is
rarely exc1tmg,
though it is fun if
you . like your
cheesy movies a
bit underdone.
It all starts
with a shot of
New York at
dawn. A narrator
(absolutely necessary as there's so
Tam Dotv
much exposition Times Columnist
here that
you
expect a test to follow) states that it has been 20 years
since ·the bombs were dropped when
America went to war with Eurac (an
alliance consisting of Asia, Afiica and
Europe). The camera pulls. back to
show that most or the "Big Apple" has
been baked and is now a cesspool for
mutants and street gangs.
Eurac is still on hand and we arc
treated to scenes o f mercenaries hunting down the citizenry with
flamethrowers, guns and a variety of
bladed weapons. The New Yorkers
fare poorly as they arc merely armed
with festering boils.
The narrator notes thar a rebellion
(calling itself the Pan American
Conl'ederacy, or PAC) is aclively
seeking a woman who can still have
children, as there hasn '1 been a birth
in 15 years. At this point the narrator
abruptly disappears and we're on our
own to follow the story.
To add to the confusion, we are
then treated to a scene that appears to
be a sporting event as two cars sporting all manner of armor allack each
other while overpaid extras cheer and
jump around waving their fists. Each
vehicle rocks a mounted gun as well
as rour passengers who shoot at the
opposing car.
Our hero, Parsifal, turns out to be
the driver of the car. which goes off a
cliff before bursting into less than
enthusiastic !lames. The other vehicle
stops and everyone pours out to gloat
over their win, which turns out to be
premature. as Parsifal has jumped
from his vehicle (technically impossible but this is science fiction) and proceeds to kill them all with some fancy
kick<; and gmms. ·
His prize for winning the contest is
a personal slave (a rather butch
brunette) and five tokens which represent a license LO kill (you'd of Lhoughl
that licenses for anything wouldn't be
manclaLory withoul a federal government to collect the hoory).
Parsifal frees his slave and even
gives her two free kill tokens from his
winnings before being hiJacked by
two astronauts that work for PAC.
They spirit him to the moon, where
(See LAGOON. page six)
sound like that'.' Didn't he know what
to do? I giggled. He pulled bat:k.
offended. "What's the mal. tcr?"
"Nothing."
He leaned in to
.ldss me again and
our mouths made
the same horrible
noise ... again. Tn
the movies, two
people
kissing
evoked the sounds
of violins, not l1atu-
�A6 •
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
'
21, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS
Social Security to be first government agency to use Nationwide Health Information Network
The
Social
Security
Administration announced today that
it will be the first government agency
to utilize the Nationwide Health
Information Network
(NHIN) .
Beginning in early 2009, Social
Security will receive medical records
for some disability applicants electronically through the NHIN gateway.
"Social Security is proud to be a
leader in the use of health information technology," said Michael J.
Astrue, Commissioner of Social
Security. "This safe and secure
method for receiving electronic medical records will allow us to improve
our service to the public by cutting
days, if not weeks, off the time it
takes to make a disability decision."
Through the NHIN, Social
Security will have instantaneous
access to medical records. This will
significantly shorten the time it takes
to make a disability decision and
make the process more efficient.
Social Security uses individual medical records when making a decision
for more than 2.6 million people who
apply for disability each year. To
make those decisions, Social Security
relies on doctors, hospitals, and others in the healthcare field to provide
Eat, drink and be merry!
by SANDY MILLER HAYS
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
SERVICE
Now that we're in the thick
of the holiday season, you're
probably being deluged from
all sides (and even from inside
your own head) with choruses
of "Don't eat that! You don't
need that! Put that down!"
For a change, today I'm
going to tell you about some
items you not only can have,
but probably should have,
based on the findings of the scientists of the Agricultural
Research Service (ARS).
• Say hello to hibiscus. Do
you worry about hypertension?
I do; it's rampant in my family.
In case you're not familiar with
the term "hypertension," that's
a condition in which blood
pressure is chronically high. If
you do have hypertension,
you' re a member of a very big
club; it affects one-third of all
U.S. adults.
The good news: In an ARSfunded study, drinking hibiscus
tea lowered blood pressure in a
group of pre-hypertensive and
mildly hypertensive adults.
The study involved 65 volunteers, aged 30 to 70 years,
whose systolic blood pressure
(the top number on your blood
pressure reading) was 120 to
150 mm Hg, and whose diastolic blood pressure (the bottom
number on your reading) was
95 mm Hg or less at the start of
the study. Blood pressur~ readings of 120/80 or greater are
considered a risk factor for
heart disease, stroke and kidney
disease.
For six weeks, half the
group was randomly selected to
drink three cups of hibiscus tea
daily. The others drank a placebo beverage. The results? The
volunteers who drank the hibiscus tea had a 7.2 point drop in
their systolic blood pressure,
compared to a 1.3 point drop in
the volunteers who drank the
placebo beverage.
The scientists also looked at
a subgroup of 30 volunteers
who had the highest systolic
blood pressure readings at the
start of the study-129 or higher.
They had an even greater
response to the hibiscus tea;
their systolic blood pressure
went down by 13.2 points and
their diastolic blood pressure
went down by 6.4 points.
• Oh, say can you C?
We've all heard that vitamin C
is supposed to help ward off
colds. But a new ARS-supported study shows that it's also
good at protecting older men's
bones:
Osteoporosis affects about
10 million people in the United
States, and low bone mass is a
public health concern among
another 44 million people aged
50 or older. The researchers
wanted to find out whether
fruit- and vegetable-specific
antioxidants such as vitamin C
could decrease the oxidative
stress linked to accelerated
bone loss.
In
the
Framingham
Osteoporosis Study, bone mineral density at the hip, spine
and forearm was measured in
344 men and 540 women with
an average age of 75. The
researchers took into account
the potential effects of vitamin
C intake from diet, supplements, and both diet and supplements.
Regarding bone mineral
density,
the
researchers
observed significant positive
associations for total vitamin C
intake-both dietary and supplemental-among men who never
smoked. And among a subset of
the participants, whose bone
mineral density was again measured after four years, total vitamin C appeared to be protective against losses in bone mineral density in two areas of the
hip among men with low calcium or vitamin E intakes. Break
· out the orange juice!
• Super-charged mushrooms. ARS scientists teamed
up with Monterey Mushrooms
of Watsonville, Calif., to boost
the vitamin D content of white,
brown and portabella mushrooms. Thanks to UV-B lightlike that in sunshine-the company's new Sun Bella line of
fresh mushrooms offers at least
100 percent of the recommended intake of vitamin D in each
medical records in a timely fashion.
The NHIN will help ensure records
are received timely by making it easier and less labor-intensive for medical professionals to submit records.
Social Sequrity is working with
MedVirginia, the North Carolina
Healthcare
Information
and
Communications Alliance, and
Kaiser Permanente to implement the
NHIN. In early 2009, the first real-
world use of the system will begin.
between Social Security and
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3-ounce serving.
Vitamin D is essential for
strong bones, properly functioning liver and kidneys, and a
robust immune system. Some
research suggests that vitamin
D may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, certain
cancers, and Alzheimer's disease. Yet an estimated 40 percent of Americans don't get
enough vitamin D.
The idea of using UV-B
light to enhance mushrooms'
vitamin D levels isn't new, but
the ARS scientists and their
collaborators were likely the
first to determine exactly how
to best use UV-B rays for commercial scale production of vitamin D-rich mushrooms.
Mushroom omelette, anyone?
the president tells him that he
must go to New York and
bring back the only fertile
woman on the planet. His only
other option is death so he
takes the job and is issued two
sidekicks named Bronx and
Ratchet. Their qualifications
are questionable as Bronx
claims to know the city like
the back of his hand (though
he is missing his own which
has been replaced with a hook)
and Ratchet is supposed to be
a tough guy but obviously lost
a fight with his barber.
The three amigos head into
the city, where they tussle with
gangs, rat eaters and mutants.
They are befriended by a
dwarf named Shorty (I guess
the nukes also wiped out original sounding nicknames) and
eventually team up with ape
people to rescue the last fertile
woman (who has been kept on
ice by her scientist dad, who
turns out to be dead by the
time they find him so there are
no explanations as to how this
woman stayed healthy-how
convenient).
The group now has only
five minutes until the film's
over, so a quick escape is
obtained via a fully stocked
station wagon left next to the
young lady's cryo-chamber.
That's pretty much it for
story but the film does deliver
on the action front and boasts
several fights and horrific
deaths which include multiple
decapitations,
plenty
of
flamethrowing and even one
case of dwarf tossing.
If you like this kind of thing.
then you have plenty o(O cheer'
about as this comes in a threepack with two other films from
this genre. The set is called
"Post Apocalyptic Triple
411
Feature" and also includes.
"1998: Bronx Warriors" (featuring Vic Morrow and Fred
"The Hammer" William son),
and "The New Barbarians"·
(which also takes place in
2019 and again features Free£
Williamson). You can find i~
for pretty cheap and it should'
please that oddball uncle who
is hard to shop for come the
Yuletide season.
Best line: "I'm one of the
Needle people. You're Big
Ape, right? I' ve heard a lot
about you in the sewers."
1984, unrated.
Buy a subscription to
The Floyd County Times as a gift,
and we'll accompany it with a
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been clearly seen, being under- the present day, when the very
stood from what has been term "Christmas" is being
made, so that men are without erased from every corner of
culture.
excuse."
As long as different disWhat profit would there be
if I posted the fact that atheists plays line the corridors of
denigrate every religion and Washington state's Capitol
prayer that ever has been like Christmas potpourri, let
offered? To say God doesn't me posit this last idea as a final
exist is to say every religious pre-Christmas posting. At the
leader in every age was delu- base of the bust of George·
sional at best. And it also is to Washington (which stands
say that hot one prayer on any between the atheists' winter
continent in any era of human solstice sign and the Nativity
history has been answered. scene in the Washington state
That premise alone rules athe- Capitol), I suggest the posting
of one more sign, which would
ism preposterous and foolish.
Finally, what profit would contain the wisdom from
there be if I posted that I agree George Washington's farewell
with
my
friend
Mike address: "Of all the disposiHuckabee, who said on his tions and habits which lead to
book tour via Fox News that political prosperity, religion
atheists shouldn't be fighting and morality are indispensable
for a holiday in December supports. [n vain would that
when they already have a holi- man claim the tribute of patriday: April Fools' Day (a holi- otism, who should labor to
day also grounded in sacred · subvert these great pillars of
happiness,
these
Scripture, "The fool says in his human
firmest props of the duties of
heart, 'There is no god"')?
We all know I would be men and citizens."
(Note: In the spirit of
labeled as an extremist; irrational and a bigot if I posted Christmas, Chuck is giving
any of the preceding ideas. Yet away a free chapter of his curatheists do and get away with rent New York Times best-seller, "Black Belt Patriotism." To
First Amendment murder.
yours,
go
to
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nation that it was only a short www.ChuckNorrisNewBook.c
time ago when Ronald Reagan om.)
freely spoke for the majority
DOD
by explicitly and passionately
To find out more about
conveying belief in Jesus
Christ during his presidential Chuck Norris and read feaChristmas addresses. Compare tures by other Creators
the message in his Dec. 23, Syndicate writers and cartoonvisit the Creators
1981,
speech ists,
(www. youtube.corn/watch?v= Syndicate Web page at
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Ra iders co~t1nue to Improve despite
suffering early-season losses
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HI HAT- The South Floyd
High School boys' basketball
team opened the 2008-09 eason in a convincing way Dec.
1, rolling past Riverside
Christian 103-30. Following
the season-opener versus
• River ide Christian, South
Floyd dropped game. to
Cordia, Johnson Central and
Knott County Central. The
Raiders managed to bounce
back and return to the win
column Dec. 9 in a road game
versus Jackson County. South
Floyd, however, slipped back
into the loss column Tuesday.
Hazard defeated the Raiders
77-33. Despite some lopsided
losses in the first half of the
first month of the season.
South Floyd has shown
promise. The tough early
games will help the Raiders.
"We have had a tough go
with some of the teams we've
played on the road - Johnson
Greenup
po unds
Paintsville
Central early in the season little older and more mature
there ami then on the road basketball wise."
with Knott Central and
The veteran South Floyd
HaLard at full strength," com- .coach has his team focusing
mented South Floyd Coach on 58th District competition.
Barry Hall. "We defeated
"I think Prestonsburg,
Jackson City there and they Betsy Layne and Allen
went on the road the other Central are teams that we
night and beat Owsley have to focus on and let the
County. We still have a ways other games serve as lessons
to go in getting where we learned," said Hall. "The
would like to be and the men- thing about lessons learned
tal mistakes are the hardest to are that they get awfully
deal with. This will all take tough at times. We'll get betcare of itself when we get a ter."
file photo
SOUTH FLOYD continues to climb. The South Floyd program captured the 2001 15th Region championship .
Knott Central
ON THE LINE
knocks off Hazard
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPO RTS ED ITOR
TIMES STAFF REPORT
GREENUP - Playing in its
third straight home game in as
many outings, Greenup County
dismantled visiting Paintsville
Thursday. The homestanding
Musketeers didn't have any
trouble getting past the Tigers.
Greenup County raced out to
an early lead. The Musketeers
outscored Paintsville 21-8 in
the opening qumter and never
looked back. Paintsville was
held to eight or fewer points in
each of the first three quarters.
Greenup County was solid
throughout,
defeating
Paintsville 61-41.
~
Paintsville dropped to 0-6
with the loss.
Chris Baker paced Greenup
County with a game-high 24
points. Baker was the only
Greenup County player to
reach double figures in the
scoring column. Ten different
Greenup County players provided scoring. Eric Craft
scored eight points, Trey
Williams tossed in seven and
Michael Hampton had six.
County
led
Greenup
throughout the game. The
Musketeers entered halftime
~ out in front 31-16. Greenup
County also controlled the
third
quarter,
outscoring
Paints ville 15-6.
The Tigers managed to
outscore Greenup County 1915 in the final quarter. But the
damage was already done.
Josh Green led Paintsville
with a team-best 12 points.
Brett Reynolds followed with
10 points for the Tigers.
Greenup County improved
to 3-0 following the triumph
over
the
Tigers.
The
!" Musketeers also own wins over
Russell and Bracken County.
, Paintsville was back on the
hardwood Saturday at home
versus Rowan County. The
Paintsville-Rowan boys' basketball game ended too late to
make this edition. Paintsville is
scheduled to host Rose Hill
Christian Monday before
beginning play Friday in the
Pikeville
Invitational
TournaiiJent. Other teams in the
Pikeville
Invitational
Tournament will include the
host Pikeville Panthers, Pike
~ County
Central, Jenkins,
Edmonson County, Woodford
County, Lawrence County and
Magoffin County. Paintsville is
matched up against Edmonson
County in the opening round of
the
storied
Pikeville
Invitational Tournament.
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file photo courtesy of FLW Outdoors
HAGER HILL NATIVE TfM MCDONALD kept busy during 2008. McDonald c ompeted in severa l major tournaments
staged in numerous states as part of his 2008 season.
Morehead Stat e third in
OVC Co mmissioner's Cu.p
race alte r fall sports
TIMES STAFF REPORT
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. After the completion of the
fall sport championships.
Morehead State University
is in third place in the 200809 Ohio Valley Conference
Commissioner's Cup allsport trophy standings; the
Cup is a· symbol of overall
athletic
excellence
in
Conference-s pon sore d
championships.
"We work very hard to
facilitate a well-rounded,
comprehensive athletics program," said MSU Athletic
Director Brian Hutchinson.
"After winning our fourth
straight OVC academic
achievement award and to be
in third place for the commissioner's cup competition
after the fall sports despite
not being able to count our
football team 's success, I
think there is clear evidence
that we are effectively working toward our goals. . My
hat goes off to all our coach-
es, administrative staff. and
most importantly, our student-athletes for focusing on
excellence in all facets ·of
our program."
MSU had a first place
(tie) finish in volleyball, a
third place finish in men's
cro~s country, a third place
(tie) finish in soccer and a
sixth
place finish in
women's cross country.
Eastern Kentucky is in first
place after claiming fir~t
place finishes for each men's
and women's eros country
and football ; they also
earned a second-place finish
in soccer to account for their
41 total points. Murray
State, who had a first-place
finish in soccer, is second
(35 .5),
followed
by
Morehead
State
(30),
Tennessee
Tech
(29),
Southeast Missouri (28.5),
UT Martin (26), Eastern
Illinois (24.5), Jacksonville
State (24), Austin Peay (22)
and Tennessee State ( 12.5).
The 2008-09 season
marks the first for there-formatted
Commissioner's
Cup, which was previously
known as the All -Sports
Trophy. The award (which
started in 1962-63 for men's
sports and 1980-81 for
women's sports) was previously divided into a Men's
All-Sport Champion and a
Women's
Al l-Sport
Champion. Points were
awarded for each of the 18
sponsored sports and · each
school was required to count
its totals from each sport in
its grand total.
Beginning this .year only
one trophy will be awarded.
Schools are requ ired to
count point totals for four
main sports (football, volleyball, men's basketball and
women's basketball) along
with their next eight highest
point totals from the remaining sports, regardless of gender. Because MSU competes
in the Pioneer Football
League, it is required by the
conference to count baseball
TIMES STAFF REPORT
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MSU B ASKET B ALL
EK Miners
set to host
WV Wild
Holiday Baseball
Clinic scheduled
PAINTSVILLE- Paintsville
Little League will host a 2009
Holiday Classic Baseball Clinic
Jan. 2. The baseball clinic is for
players ages 5-14 and will feature instruction from former
Major
Leaguers
Johnnie
LeMaster. Doug Flynn, Al
Oliver and Gene Bennett. the
Holiday Baseball Clinic will
feature instruction on httting,
infielding, pitching, catching
and outficlding. Cost of the clinic is $50 for per pm1icipant and
$30foreach sibl ing. For more
inf orma tion, call LeMaster
( 60'6-78 9-72(2) or Matt
Williams (60 6-789-8608 ).
as one of its four required
sports.
The points system for
scoring is as follows. For all
sports (except rifle, men's
indoor and men's outdoor
track - which do not have six
participating teams), the first
place team earns 10 points,
the second place team earns
9 points, etc. For rifle, men's
indoor and men's outdoor
track and field, the first
place team earns 10 points
and each subsequent place .
earns points equal to 2 less
than the team that placed one
position higher.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - The East Kentucky
Miners will return to action today at the
Expo Center, hosting the West Virginia
Wild in another lnterleague Challenge
game between the CBA and ABA. Tipoff for the game is set for 4:(}5 p.m. The
.
West Virginia team featu res former Mr.
....
.. ~-..--~
Basketball and Paintsv ille native J.R.
VanHoose. Ticket for the game remain
photo by Ron Hamblin available through TicketMaster and the
SECOND-YEAR EAST KENTUC KY MINER MIKE CRAIN eyed a free throw Expo Center Box Office.
during Wed nesda y's game versus the Kentucky Bisons. Crain was an AIICBA Rookie Team honoree last s e ason.
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HAZARD - In a 14th Region
showdown Thursday night, visiting Knott County Central managed to pull off an upset win over
Hazard. The Patriots managed to
remain undefeated, edging host
Hazard 54-52.
. Junior guard Tate Cox led
Knott County Central past the
Bulldogs. Cox recorded a double-double of 26 poin~ and 10
assists as the Patriots pulled out
the hard-fought two-point win.
The two longtime rivals
swapped leads throughout the
matchup. Knott County Central
enjoyed a slightly better start.
The Patriots outscored Hazard
16-12 in the opening quarter.
Cox, a transfer from nearby June
Buchanan. played the role of catalyst from the opening tip.
Hazard managed to battle
back in the second quarter and
eventually sent the game into
halftime tied 22-22.
Hazard, a team under the
guidance of former Perry County
Central Coach AI Holland, edged
Knott County Central 18-15 in
the third quarter. Entenng the
final quarter owning a two-point
lead, Hazard still had a fight on
its hands. Knott County Central
would not be denied, outscoring
the Bulldogs 16-12 in the final
quarter.
Stuart Stamper joined Cox in
double figures for the Patriots.
Stamper tossed in 17 points.
Jarrod Amburgey scored six
points. Logan Bartrum added
four and Braxton Ratliff netted
one on a free throw for the Knott
County Central boys' basketball '
team.
Before defeating Hazard,
Knott County Central had posted
wins over Jenkins (118-43),
South Floyd (98-34), Letcher
County Central (70-60) and
North Hm·din (69-55).
The Patriots defeated an athletic North Hardin team 60-48 in
the Farm Bureau Classic held at
the East Kentucky Expo Center.
Michael Campbell led Hazard
with 15 points. Josh Whitaker
follQwed with 10 points for the
Bulldogs. Josh Kidd added eight
points for defending 14th Region
champion Hazard.
Hazard, following the loss,
dropped to 3-2. Perry County
Central defeated the Bulldogs via
forfeit Dec. 9.
Knott County Central started
competing in the annual Hoopin'
It Up Classic in Laurel County
Saturday.
Adams defeats
Wesley Christian
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PRESTO SBURG
Protecting your home court is
always a top priority in Floyd
County Middle School hoops,
and on Thursday evening. the
Adams Blackcat did just that in
knocking off a good Wesley
Christian team. Adams remained
perfect
in Floyd County
Conference play with a 58-42
win over the Rider .
Adams
guard
Bryson
Williams led all scorer with 22
points. William also pulled
down five rebounds. Adams led
14-8 after one quarter and never
trailed in the game. Trey
Stapleton finished with LO point
(eight in the fourth quarter) for
the Blackcats. Garran ew orne
(See ADAMS, page two)
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
UPCOMIN
21, 2008
T HE f LOYD COUNTY T IMES
BOWL GAMES
Sunday, Dec . 2 1
New Orleans Bo wl
Payout: $32 5, 000
Troy (8-4) v s.
Southe rn Miss iss ippi (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
South Floyd to face Powell County
in Raceland Derby Classic
by STEVE LeMASTER
Wednesda~
one season at Betsy Layne
before moving on to Powell
County.
Hf HAT - South Royd is
Powell County was l -2
looking to get hack on track through its first three games
this weekend in Raceland altl1e under the guidance of the firstDerby Classic. For South year coach. The Pirates defeatFloyd basketball fans. the ed Jack::.on City 80-74. in a seaopposing coach in today's son-opener. Wolfe County and
game is a faffiiliar one. Former Whitley County have dealt the
Betsy Layne coach Brian Hull Pirates losses. in a high-scoring
will guide his new team affair, Wolfe County defeated
Powell. County - into a the Pirates 99-88. Estill County
ma£chup against the Raiders beat Powell County 76-50.
Lollay. Hall , a Floyd County·
Under the tutelage of head
native who played his high coach Kyle Lively, Powell
school basketball in McDowell County l1nisl1ed last season 15for t.):le Daredevils. lie spent 15. Lively stepped away from
SPORTS EDITOR
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Po·insettia Bowl
At San Diego
Payout: $750,000
B oise State (12 -0)
vs . TCU ( 10-2) , 8 p.m. (ES PN)
Dec. 24
H awai i Bowl
At +lon olu l u
Payout: $750,000
Hawaii (7-6 )
vs . Notre Dame (6 -6} , 8 p.m . (E SPN )
Friday, Dec. 26
Moto r City Bowl
At Detro it
Payou t: $750,000
Flori da At lanti c (6-6)
vs . Cen tral Michigan (8-4), 7;30 p .m. (ESPN2)
Saturday. Dec. 27
Meine ke Bowl
At C harlotte , N.C.
Payout : $1 mil lion
Nort h C a ro li na (8- 4)
vs . West Virgi nia ( 8 ~ 4) , 1 p. m. (ESPN)
Champs Sport s Bowl
At Orlando , F la.
Payo ut: $2. i 25 mill ion
Flori da State (8- 4)
vs. Wi sconsin (7~5); 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Emera ld Bowl
At San Francisco
Payout: A CC : $750,000 ; Pac-1 0:, $850,000
Californ ia (8-4) vs. Miami (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Su n day, Dec. 28
Indepe nden ce Bow l
At Shreveport , La.
Payout: $1 .1 million
l oui!tlana Tech {7-5)
vs. Northern tl l inois (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Mon day, Dec·. 29
PapaJohns.qom Bowl
At Birmingham, Al a.
Payout: $300,000
Rutge rs (7-5)
vs. Nort h Carolina Stat e (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN)
A lamo Bowl
At San Antonio
Payout: $2.25 mi ll ion
Northwestern (9-3)
vs. Missou ri (9·4), 8 p.m. (ESPN}
Raceland
Derby
Classic
include the host Raceland
Rams, Boyd County. Greenup
County, West Carter and
Lewis County.
Tip-off for the Soutl1 FloydRaceland game is set for 6:15
p.m. The Raiders were up
against host Raceland Friday
in an opening round matchup.
The South Floyd-Raceland
game ended too late to make
this edition. South Floyd is
scheduled to face Boyd
County
Monday.
The
Raceland Derby Classic i~
scheduled to run through
Tuesday.
Site o f new Little League
Head q uarters announced
TIMES STAFF REPORT
volunteers in the Soutbeast
"With back-to-back world
Region will find that the new champions and a strong pasThe
Little
League site will be convenient because sion for Little League, I cannot
International
Board
of of its more central location, imagine a beuer place than
Directors )las unanimously and the facilities will be first- Georgia for the Southeast
resolved to select Warner rate.''
Region Headquarters." Gov.
Robins, Ga.. as the site of the
The original field of 18 Perdue said. "Little League is
new
Southeast
Region cities in six slates was nar- a great program that T was
Headquarters,
il.
was rowed to Morganton, N.C., proud to be a part of during my
announced by Stephen D. and.
Warner Robins
in youth, and we will be honored
Keener, President and Chief November. Both cities were to host the regional playoffs
Executive Officer of Little represented by teams in the each year as the Southeast repLeague International.
Little League Baseball World resentative Lo the Little League
"On behalf of the Board of Series in recent years.
World Series is determined.
Directors, I want to thank
''We are gratel"ul as well to Little League is a world-class
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, Morganton, and in particular, organization and 1 am proud to
Mayor DonaldS. Walker. and Mayor Mel Cohen," Mr. welcome them to Georgia." ,
the leaders and citizens of Keener said. "This was an
The next phase in the
Warner Robins, for their part extremely difficult decision. process will be to reach a conin helping lo bring the new · which was undertaken with a tractual
agreement
with
home for the eight-state Little great deal of deliberation. Our ·Warner Robins. Upon comple
League Southeast Region to Board of Directors was very lion of that agreement, operaCentral Georgia," Mr. Keener impressed by both of the pro- tions. at the current Southeast
said. "\Ve trust our relationship posals."
Region
Headquarters
in
will continue to grow, and that
Little League teams from Gulfpon, Fla., a suburb of St.
the people of the Warner Georgia won the Lillie League Petersburg, will begin transRobins area will enjoy having Baseball World Setics in 2006 ferring to Warner Robins.
this important center of Little and again in 2007. The 2007
The Southeast Region
League activity in their com- winner was Warner Robins Headquarters serves as the
munity. And we know that our American Little League.
administrative center for Little
League Baseball and Softball
activities in Alabama, Flmida,
Georgia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee.
Virginia, and West Virginia.
The annual Southeast Region
Championship game (formerly
the
Southern
Region
Championship game) has hccn
televised nationally on ESPN
or ESPN2 every year since
1997.
As the site for the new •
Regional ' Headquarters is
developed in Warner Robins, it
will be necessary to play the
2009 Lillie League Baseball
and
Softball
Regional
Tournaments at an alternate
That
location,
location.
Ceredo Kenova, W.Va., to be
used only for one year, was
announced on Monday.
Liule League Baseball and
Softball is the world 's largest
organized youth sport~ program, with more than 2.6 million player.s and l million vol- .,
untcers in every U.S. state and
75 other countries.
EKU kicker named Second Team AP All-American
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, D ec. 30
Humanitarian Bow l
At Boise, Idaho
Pa)(out: $750,000
Nevada (7-5) vs.
Maryland (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl
At San Dieg o
Pa yout: $2.3 million
Okla homa State (9-3)
vs. Oregon (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESP N)
Texas Bow l
At Houston
; . Pay out: $750,000
Rice {9-3) vs.
Western Michigan {9-3), 8 p.m. (NFLN)
Wednes da y, Dee. 31
Armed Forces Bowl
At Fort Worth, Texas
Payout: $750,000
Houston (7-5)
·
vs. Air Force (8-4), Noon (ESPN)
ed 13 straight field goals
including the overtime gameRICHMOND
Senior winner against Austin Peay on
football player Taylor Long Sept. 27. Long then booted a
was named second team All- career-best 50-yard field goal
American by the Associated in the win over Eastern lllinois
Press pn Wednesday. Long, on Oct. 25.
Eastern Kentucky University's
Long. a tirst teamAll-OVC
place kicker the last four years. pick. converted 20-of-27 (74. 1
concluded his Colonel career percent) of his · field goal
as the program's all-time attempts this year and finished
leader in kicking points (2S5). second in the league in scor<
The Hopkinsville native ing at 7.3 points per game.
made 20 field goals thi~ year
Long shares the program
which ranks second. nationally . record lor lleld £oals made
at the NCAA Division T FCS (4<1) with Dale Da\~son ( 1983~
(Football
Championship 86) and owns the program
Subdivision) level. During one record in PATs (138).
stretch this fall. Long convertEastern Kentucky (8-4, 7-1
Adams
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Sun Bowl
At Ef Paso, Texas
Pa yout: $1 .9 million
Oregon State (8-4) vs.
Pittsburgh (9-3), 2 p.m. (CBS)
Music City Bowl
At Nashville, Tenn .
Payout: $1.7 million
Va nderbilt (6-6)
vs. Boston College (9-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Insight Bowl
At Tem pe, Ariz.
Payout: $1.2 million
Kansas (7 -5)
vs. Mi nnesota (7-5), 5:30 p.m. (NFLN)
Chick-fil-A Bowl
At Atlanta
Payout: $3 million
LSU (7-5)
vs. Georgia Tech (9-3), 7 :30 p .m . (ESPN)
T hursda y, J a n . 1
Outback Bowl
At Tampa, Fla. ·
Pay o ut: $3.2 mi llio n
Io wa (8-4)
vs. So uth Caro li na (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN)
Capita l One Bo wl
At Odando, F la. ·
Payo ut: ·$4 .25 mi llion
Georgia (9-3)
vs. Michi gan Stat e (9-3 ) , 1 p.m. (ABC)
Gator Bowl
At J ackso nvill e, F la.
Pay o ut: $2.5 mi lli on
Ne bras ka (8 - 4 }
vs. Cle mso n { 7-5 ), 1 p.m. (C.BS)
OVC) captured iLo;; 20th Ohio
Va11cy Conference title in
2008 and advanced lo the
NCAA FCS playoffs for a
record 19th time.
Anderson
named
Freshman All-American :
University of Louisville tail
back Victor Anderson has
added. to his list of awards by
being named the Sporting
News BIG EAST Freshman
of the Year and was also
tabbed lo the Freshmen AllAmerican squad. the organ ization announced Tuesday.
The honors anive after last
week he was tahhed the BIG
EAST's Rookie of ~he Year
and seconu team All-BTG
EAST.
Anderson, a reclshirt freshman from Louisville, was the
first Louisville player to earn
BIG EAST Rookie of the Year
honors after he finished fifth
in the conference in rushing
(87.2 yards per game).
Anderson ran for 1.047 yards
and eight touchdowns in .a ._
freshman season in wh.i~,;h he
had five 100-yard games. He
was the Cardinals· first 1.000yard rusher since Michael
Bush rushed for 1.143 yards
in 2005. Anderson also earned
second team All-BIG EAST
honors.
F·our MSC football studentathletes earn AFCA honors
tossed in nine point:, as Allams
claimed thc .win.
TIMES STRAFF REPORT
by the AFCA's NAIA AllAdams led 28-20 at the half
American selection committee.
and 42-28 at the conclusion of
LOUISVILLE - Four Mid- . Chilton, a Clearwater, Fla.
the third quarter.
Tyler Keens tossed in eight South Conference football stu- native. hit 7-of-9 field goals
points and pulled down 10 dent-athletes were named to and 18-of- 19 on PATs for the
rehounus. Kody Davis came the 2008 American Football season. He led the Bears wilh
off of the Adams bench and Coaches Associa£ion NAl A 39 points this season. Chilton
added live points. Gary Arnell Coaches' All-American team, was named to the MSC East
netted two points and Derek announced by · the AFCA on Division team as placekicker
and. punter. He was named
Newsome added one to round Monday.
Pikeville College junior MSC Special Teams Player of
~ut the Blackcat scoring. Tyler
Lewis and. Kannon Newsome placekicker Kyle Chilton, the Week four times this season
each finished with 12 poims Lambuth University senior · and was named NATA Player
for Wesley Christian. Dylan ·defensive lineman Cedric of the Week once.
Fisher, a Quincy, Fla.,
Campbellsville
Meade tosseu in 10 points and Fisher,
Michael Henson rounded out University senior running hack native, finished with 5-112
the Wesley Christian scoring Greg Fountain and Bethel sacl<.s on the season and averCollege senior offensive line- aged seven tackles per game.
with eight points.
Wesley Christian linished m<m Beau Weiss were selected He was named to the MSC
the game 13-of-23 from the
charity stripe. Adams ended.
the game four-of-five from the
foul line. The Blackcats
improved. to 10 3 overall <md
6-0 in the Floyd County
Conference.
West Division team and earned
MSC Defensive Player of the
Week once.
Fountain, an Owensboro
native, led the Mid-South
Conference in rushing. He ran
for an average of i56.9 yards
per game and scored 21 touchdowns. Fountain Vlas named to
the MSC Ea~t Di,·ision team
and earned MSC Offensive
Player of the Week once.
Weis!-1, a Chattanooga,
Tenn .. native. helped anchor an
offensive line that produced ~
175.7 rushing yards - which
ranks No. 21 in the NATA - per
game. Weiss was named to the
MSC West Division team.
NFL GLANCE
Sunday's Games
New Orleans at Detroit, 1 p.m. ·
Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Miami at Kansas Clty, 1 p.m.
Arizona a• New'Engtand, 1 p.m.
San Fran. at St Louis, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
•
Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
Houston at Qakland, 4:05 p.m,
Buffalo at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Minnesota, 4:15p.m.
Phlla at Washington, 4:15 p.m.
Carolina at N.Y. Giants, 8:15p.m.
photo courtesy of Michael's Photography/Steve Blackburn Motorsports
Monday's Game
Green Bay at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
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the program after two seasons
as its head coach. Hall inhelited
a team that lost five starters
from the 2007-08 season.
Senior guard David Crowe
(6-0), junior center Will Arvin
(6-5), senior forward Billy Rice
(6-4), and senior forwaru Da.vid
Hawkins (6-1) arc among the
top players for the Pirates.
South Floyd has showcased
a versatile group of players
early on in the 2008-09 season. Shannon Turner .anu
Brandon Marson continue to
lead. the promising South
Floyd boy~' ba~kethallteam .
Other teams playing in the
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VETERAN DRIVER STEVE BLACKBURN is scheduled to wrap up ARCA testing today at
Daytona International Speedway.
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Three-point shooting propels
James Madison past host
Morehead State
~Eagles
entertain
Bulldogs in rare
afternoon game
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD
Kyle
Swanston hit five-of-seven
lhree-pointers and scored 23
points to lead James Madison
Lo a 74-62 win over Morehead
State Thursday afternoon in
Johnson Arena.
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JMU, now 6-4, also got 14
' points from Juwann James and
10 poi nLS from Andrey
Semenov, both in reserve
roles. The Dukes hit eight-of10 from behind the arc in the
first half as they were building
a 34-22 intermission lead.
··James Madison is very
good," said MSU Coach
Donnie Tyndall. ·Their guards
controlled the game. Pierre
Curtis and Devon Moore each
played 30-plus minutes and
each had six assists and just
two turnovers. We couldn't
contain lhem. MSU is very
perimeter oriented, and today,
they shot it very well from the
OUt'\ide.
'·Kenneth Faried played
hard and with a swagger and
confidence. He had a good stat
line with another double-double and several steals."
Faried led the Eagles, who
arc now 3-8 on the season,
with 21 points and II
rebounds. He hit eighr-of-11
from the field, including the
first three-pointer of his college career, and had four steals
in 29 minutes. Robert Murry
had 11 points, and Leon
Buchanan added 10 points and
six rebounds.
Morehead State women
fall at Detroit-Mercy
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
DETROIT, Mich. - The
Morehead State University
women ·s basketball team shot
only 29 percent for the game
and let as much as a 13-point
lead go to waste Wednesday
night as the host Titans
outscored the Eagles 34-24 in
the second hal rand rallied pasl
MSU 60-54 at Calihan Hall.
The Eagles had a four-game
winning su·cak snapped and
fell to 7-3 overall. Detroit
moved to 3-6.
Morehead State had three
players reach double figures
. with sophomore Chynna
Bozeman's 15leading the way.
Junior Tiffanic Stephens came
off the bench for 13, and
Tiffany Hamilton totaled II.
But, Titan guard Brigid
Mulroy erupted for ·a seasonhigh 22 point<;, and UDM shot
42 percent in the linal half.
The Titans also got to the free
throw line 21 more times than
the Eagles and oulscored•them
there 12-6.
The Eagles did win the battle of the boards, 49-41. Junior
Brittany Pittman had a gamehigh 13 rebounds. She was,
however, held to just four
points. MSU had 17 offensive
rebounds.
MSU led 30-26 at the half
and had led by 13 ( 18-5 and
25-12) twice, hut the Titans
effectively took MSU out of its
offensive game and opened the
second half on a 14-4 run. At
the I 0:48 mark, UDM led 4034. The Eagles trailed for the
rinal 12 minutes and got
behind by as much as 10 (5343) with 3:26 left In the final
three minutes, the Eagles were
never to rrim the UDM advantage to lower than six.
MSU did hit 10 three-pointers for its fifth consecutive
game of 10 or more treys. The
Eagles launched 33 threeballs. Freshman Courtney
Lumpkin handed out a gamehigh six assists.
UK Gymnastics program
set to host 24th Annual .
Excite Night Jan. 10
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON
The
University of Kentucky gymnastics team hegins their countdown to the 24lh Annual Excite
Night versus Utah State· on
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. The
~ evening's festivities will kick
off at 5:45 p.m. in Memmial
Coliseum.
"Excite Night is so important because it is all the girls
talk about is the first meet or
the year," head coach Mo
Mitchell said. ··we love the ract
that we have such a big crowd
and il is so exciling for them
because like any athlete you
like to huve people appreciate
what you're doing. When they
sec six to seven thousand people in there and know these
"" people arc there to sec them
.,. and appreciate what they' re
doing, it is just so huge tor
them because.they can just feed
ofT the crowd.··
The 24th annual UK
Gymnastics Excite Night
brings in excellent gymnastics
talent, an amazing atmosphere
antllhrilling moments for many
fans in Central K<;ntYcky. This
year will be no different and
will be presented in Hollywood
Style versus the Utah State
Aggies. Catch your favorite
movie titles and well-known
music and dance moves from
Blues Brothers and High
School Musical to the Pirates of
the Caribbean.
For the fourth consecutive
season, the Wildcats expect this
year's Excite Night to be the
biggest and best in the history
of the event. Last season, the
WildcaL~ perfonned in front of
a season-record crowd of 5,448
Big Blue fans . More than
4,000 fans have attended each
ot' the past four Excile Ni ghts,
while 6,000 or more have been
in attendance at two of the last
lhree meets. The Wildcats, who
finished la<>t season 2 1st nationally, ended the year No. 10 in
the nation in attendance.
The doors to the event open
at 4:45 p.m. with activities
beginning at 5:45 p.m. A star
studded night begins with premeet special guest performances. Kentucky and Utah
State square otT at 6 p.m.
Numerous UK?ptizcs will be
given away throughout the
evening and the entire time will
sign autographs following the
meet.
R eserved
tickets
for
Gymnastics events are $5.00
each, regardless of age. General
Admission tickets are $5.00 for
adults, $2.00 ror Seniors and
Youth. Tickets can be pur
chased by calling lhe ticket
office at l -800-928-2287.
Tickets are also sold at the Joe
Craft Center Ticket Office on
the night of the event. Group
tickets (20+ people) arc available by calling the ticket office
in advance of the event
Cl..-uUHas Saltl
Going on NOW at the
E.P. Grigsby Store
Downtown Martin • 285-3025
9-5; Sunday, 12-5
For the game, JMU hit 54.2
percent (26 of 48) from the
field, including 10-of-16
three-pointers. After a coldshooting lirst half (33.3 percent), MSU w<mned up in the
second half and shot 42.6 percent (23-of-54) for the game.
The Eagles outrebounded
the Dukes, 34-to-23, bur had
18 tru-nover~ tO 14 for the WIDners.
JMU took the lead for good
on a Julius Wells three-pointer
that made the score 11 9 with
14:08 in the t'irst half. After the
Dukes had spurted our to a 22point leads, 55-33 with II: 15
left in the game, MSU battled
back to within 11 at the 7:23
mark but could get no closer.
MSU will play host to
Kentucky Christian at 7 p.m.
Monday.
1
photo•by Jamie I lowell
SENIOR LINSEY FIELDS (33) Is a veteran for the Prestonsburg High girls' basketball team.
Fields ranks as one of the 15th Region's top players.
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References
required. experience necessary.
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degree and experience
required.
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and benefits package.
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applicants should
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in confidence to
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Prestonsbutg
ky
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tnqumes
not
accepted.
Personal
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nice _
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marriage. Call 886- .
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Firewood for sale.
$7b a pickup load
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood .Call
259-1356 or 8866848.
2 story. block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown.
Upper level is 3 br
Hay for sale. $7.00 8x12
livtng
a bale. Cal 791- room15x18 , dinning room' 20 x 20
9850.
with 1 1/2 bath and
NEEDED:
Part fenced in yard.
ttme bouse cleaner. Lower levelts 2 bay
garag~ .
Must be antmal serv1ce
friendly. 9 mtles Bank appraised at
0 0 0
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of $ 7 6
P r e s to s n b u r g . · Conventiofl-<:!1 loan
T o w a r d at 80 I 20. Call for
at
Salyersville. Call appointment
606-886-8761
285-3191.
For sale or Trade.
2007 Rhino 660.
Low miles. Call
285-1004.
Two
cemetary
plots, below the
Jewerly
road on the south
end of Davidson •
Memorial Gardens - Macy's jewelry and
@ $1.200 each (
coach purses at
unbelievable
prices.
Layaway
available 3029 Rt
850 Middlecreck,
Ky. Call 886·0847.
$435.00 Call 8861312.
Town house apartment for renl. 2 br,
1 bath,
stove,
fridge, w/d hook up.
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $300 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758.
Great
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location for lease!
New constructton,
2688 + Sq ft Call
agent
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Dev & Real Estate
Servtces 606 6394151.
Rentals
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Downtown
Prestonsburg. One/
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Utilities included-
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rent. $300 per
month plus deposit.
No pets . Located
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358-4036
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for
rent.
&
Utilities
Appliances
furnished.
Located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Painstville.
No
pets. No parting.
$525 per month
$250 deposit. Call
791-6016.
Renovated apartments for rent.
Good
location.
Downtown Martin.
Furnished or unfurnished.
Reasonable rent.
(;all
358-3072
Monday- .
Sat.
between
9am-6
pm.
Newly remodeled
furnished 1 br
Apartment
for
rent. Located 1
mile on old road
behind
Mountain
Arts Center. No
pets and no HUD.
Call 606-205-9510
or 606-263-4323.
Quik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood
floors, 2 1/2 bath,
garage, screened
in porch. Extremely.
nice. $850 monthly
plus deposit. NO
HUD. Also a 1 br
apartment for rent.
With garage, hard
wood floors very
upscale.
$550
monthly. Call 606285-9639 ' 606434-6516 or 606226-1925.
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APT FOR RENT
Branham height
Apt Wheelright
KY, is now
accepting applications for one bedroom Handicap
accessible Apt.
rent is based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
,. Super nice 3 br
_, house for rent.
Contact J & A
Rentals. Call 3583469.
For rent: 2 br
mobile
home.
Located at Hager
Hill. No Pets, No
HUD. Call886-3151
after 5 pm.
Cliff
Rd.
$600 1,500 sq ft 2 Br, 1
month plus utilities. bath fully furnished.
For tnformatton call All utilities. Located
For Rent :... 3 br 367-1047 or 606- on US23 between
house
above 886-2416 after 7 Prestonsburg
&
Eastern. $500 per pm.
Pikeville.
$795
month $500 deposit
deposit & $795
plus utilities.
No For
Rent:
3 month. Call 606pets
no
hud. Bedroom, 2 bath 422-1862.
References located at Langley,
required. Call after Ky. $475 per month. 2 BR Duplex for .
5:00 pm 606-358- Call 226-1138.
rent, central heat
4515.
and a1r. 1 mile North
4br, 2 ba house for of Prestonsburg. No
House for rent. rent. 1 800 sq ft. pets,
references
Located at 230 Built in vacuum sys- and security deposit
Francis
Court, tem. Stove, ref, with required. Call 889Prestonsburg. 2 br, w & d.Total electric 9747 or 886-9007.
2 full baths. $500 with high efficiency
mth plus utilities. .Excellent
home. 2 br house for rent.
Call 886-6362.
Private location in Located in Langley
Knott county with area. $450 mth plus
For rent- 3 br gated community, $250 deposit. Plus
house located 3 security and more. utilities. Call 285·
miles from down· Call 438-61 04.
1004.
town Prestonsburg
on Stephens Br/ House for rent:
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sale 3br, 2 ba and Restrictions apply.
fireplace. In excel- 606-377-2357
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874-6312 or 791furnished mobile
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TtMES
Inactive car still good to go
by TOM and RAY
MAGLIOZZI
Dear Tom and Ray:
My rich old auntie recently
shed thi-s mortal coil and left a
1996
Toyota
Camry
Collector's Edition with
14,000 miles. Other than making only spotty trips to the
liquor store, the car has not
been used for the past two
years. It is a luxurious car, for
sure, but would I be asking for
trouble because of its inactivity? -Annie
·
TOM: Gee, when my aunt
died, all I got was a set of gasstation dinner plates. You, on
the other hand, have struck
pay dirt, Annie.
RAY: This is an excellent
car, and we see many of them
in the shop with 150,000 or
more miles on them still going
strong. So I think you'd do
very well to weasel it away
from any other covetous siblings who are eyeing it, and
pounce.
TOM: If the car's been used
occasionally during the past
two years, that means it runs,
which is great. So there's no
concern about internal engine
parts sticking or rusting
together.
RAY: Unlike, say, your
heart muscle, engines don't
weaken when they sit around.
In fact, the less they're used,
the longer they last. My brother's got a bunch of old cars.
The only reason they still run
is that most of time he can't
get them started.
TOM: The only parts that
DO wear out over time, even if
you don't use them, are rubber
parts. Rubber is broken down
by the ozone in the air. So,
even though the tires have
only 14,000 miles op. them,
they've been deteriorating for
a dozen years now and should
be replaced. The same is true
for the belts and hoses, including the timing belt.
RAY: But for $1,000 or so,
you can get all new tires, belts
and hoses, and have, essentially, a brand-new car that'll last
you for many, many years.
And for an extra $50, we'll
call your siblings and assure
them that it's junk.
energy on board. That's also
why they're not available yet.
We're waiting for a new generation of batteries to be ready.
RAY: Current hybrids use
nickel metal hydride batteries
(NMh). That was an impro:vement over the fust hybrids,
which used a boatload of
Eveready D-cells. But NMh
batteries are still too big and
heavy for practica:l plug-in
hybrids.
TOM: Within the next few
years, carmakers are anticipating the mass production of
lithium ion batteries (Li),
which are far more dense. Sort
of like my brother.
RAY: I'm a different kind
of dense.
TOM: In the case of batteries, "more dense" means they
store more energy in a smaller
package. So, with lithium ion,
instead of having to fill the
entire back seat of a Prius with
batteries, they can make a
plug-in hybrid that maintains
the interior room people
expect in a family car without
weighing the thing so far down
that it's too heavy to be moved
by its own batteries!
RAY: Perhaps the greatest
advantage of plug-in hybrids,
however, is that they'll allow
us to address our oil use and
pollution by focusing on a relatively small number of power
plants, rather than on 100 million individual cars.
TOM: Right. So, once cars
run primarily off of the electrical grid, we could add wind
power, solar power, nuclear
power, cow flatulence or anything we want to our power
grid, while retmng dirtier,
less-efficient plants. If we follow through with that, plug-in
hybrids would be a grea~ step
toward energy independence
and reducing pollution.
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Dear Tom and Ray:
Guys, what's the big deal
about plug-in hybrid cars? I've
read that various automakers
plan to come out with plug-in
hybrids in the next two to five
years. Isn't a plug-in hybrid
just a current hybrid (like a
Prius) with a battery charger?
Is there some additional technology here that rm missing?
-Bob
RAY: Well, I guess you
COULD put it that way, Bob.
TOM: But if I were to simplify it, I'd say that today's
gasoline-electric hybrids use
electricity to supplement a
gasoline engine, whereas
tomorrow's plug-in hybrids
will use a gasoline engine to
supplement electric power.
RAY: Cars like the Prius
have enough battery power on
board to power the cars up to
15 or 20 miles per hour and,
after that, to assist the gasoline
engine when nec~ssary. That
improves gas mileage significantly. You get twice as many
miles per gallon as the average
car, which is great.
TOM: But the Prius' batteries regularly need to be
recharged by the engine (they
never get plugged in), so the
gasoline engine still has to run
pretty frequently.
RAY: Plug-in hybrids alter
the balance. They carry a lot
more battery power, and use
the batteries to do much more
of the work of moving the car.
And instead of constantly
needing to be recharged by the
engine, they get most of their
recharging by being plugged
in at night.
TOM: So, it's not just the
recharge-ability; it's that plugin hybrids will store a lot more
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GETTING
FLOYD COUNTY
R E AD Y
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Tax lips tor
holidav
charitable
·hardship
by SHELDON COMPTON
giving
STAFF WRITER
IN DIANAPOLIS- The
spirit of giving seems to
grow during the holiday
season, and many donations are made to charita- ble causes at this time of
~ year. The IRS reminds taxpayers to keep some
important points in mind
when making donations
with the expectation of
deducting them on a federal tax return.
Taxpayers can deduct
donations only if they
make them to a qualified
tax exempt organization.
"Taxpayers can search
for many charitable organizations online at IRS.gov
with Publication 78," said
IRS spokesperson Jodie
1
Reynolds. "Qualified organizations include nonprofit
groups that are religious,
charitable, educational,
scientific or literary in purpose , or that work to prevent cruelty to children or
animals. Generally, organizations will be able to tell
you -whether they are tax
exempt under the Internal
Revenue Code and eligible
to accept tax-deductible
donations."
(See TAX, page three)
2 DAY FORECAST
High: 40 • Low: 24
photo by Jarrid Deaton
Marlow Tackett looks at a small portipn of the toys that will be given to children during his Christmas
event in Harold on Sunday.
Tackett prepares for
annual holiday bash
by JARRID DEATON
and beverages will be available
fot people to take home.
Ross Harris, the late businessma and close friend of Tackett.
stood on the freshly pamte~.ttlil~;.';~~~·ouraged him to hold the event
floor of his new Country Palace m Floyd County.
''I'm kind of doing this one in
on Wednesday and looked up at
the mountain of toys that stretched memory of Ross Harris," Tackett
down the wall of the right side of said. "He always wanted me to do
the building.
my Christmas event in Floyd
'"The toys are going to reach County, and he's always supportthe ceiling when we get them all ed what I do. It's not a Marlow
in here:· Tackett said. '"There's a Tackett deal. It's a lot of people
full tractor-trailer outside and two working together to help those
more on the way."
who need it."
Tackett. who has h o~ted
The event is scheduled to begin
Christmas events for the needy at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21.
smcc 1975, decided to move the Tackett hopes to have the doors
operation to Floyd County this open by 8 a.m. in order to let the
year at his new establishment in crowd · inside, where milk and
the completely remodeled former cookies will be provided for the
children. During the event, plenty
bingo hall at Harold.
"Tt\ been a real blessing," of musical entertainment will be
Tackett said. "We've had a lot of provided as the children roam the
support from Floyd County, and building selecting toys and pickthe people of Pike County have ing up special grab:bags put
been great as always. They are together by Tackett and his volunfamiliar with what we do, so there teers.
In order to ensure that things
are a lot of donations from that
area."
run smoothy as far as safety is
Along with the toys. plenty of concerned, officers from Floyd
canned food, fruits. vegetables and Pike counties will be on hand
fEATURES WRITER
to direct traffic and assist with
parking.
"It's wonderful how everybody
comes toget r for one cause,"
Tackett said. "Th officials from
Floyd County and the surrounding
counties have been so supportive."
While the actual event will
only take place on Sunday, Tackett
will continue to give out the toys,
food, and clothing items until they
are gone.
"I make sure to give it all
away," Tackett said. "It will probably take until the middle of
January before it is all gone. I
want to make sure that all of the ·
people that need the things that I
have to offer are able to get them."
Tackett hopes that this year's
event will be the most successful
one yet, and he is already looking
toward the future to continue the
sense of caring and giving for the
holiday season.
"I feel so honored to be able to
bring this event to Floyd County,"
Tackett said. "I want it to be the
biggest and best one ever. As long
as I am able to do it, I am going to
keep on doing it."
MARTIN - According to administrative consultants for Mountain Christian Academy, the Martinbased school may see a significant drop in private
funding that has left them with an unsteady outlook
on the future.
As of this week, MCA Consultant David Akers
said rising costs and funding cuts have school officials in early discussions about closing the school's
preschool program.
· "It's quite challenging to say the least," Akers
said earlier this week. "The situation all total is about
$104,000 that we need to make up."
On a smaller scale, but still pressing, Akers said
the school must at least raise $15,000 in the next
couple of weeks, or the preschool would be closed
next year.
Mountain Christian Academy has seen recent
surges in enrollment, by more than 30 percent
according to recent reports, but the grim reality
remains. ·
.
In an attempt for an eleventh-hour turnaround, the
school has sent out letters to a variety of local organizations - primarily businesses and churches asking for help in keeping the preschool available.
The program, which fell into discussions after the
school learned that its private funding from the
Christian Appalachian Project could soon be phased
out, depends on grants to assist a majority of parents
pay tuition costs.
The Christian school was first started in 1'983 and
now, 25 years later, offers a curriculum that includes
music, art, physical education, library, computer
education and Spanish courses.
•
Woman gets time
served for fatal escape
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
PIKEVILLE - Susan Witherspoon, the woman
indicted by a federal grand jury this past October for
helping an inmate escape from the Big Sandy
Regional Detention Center, was sentenced this week
in connection to that charge.
A federal judge sentenced Witherspoon to time
served and one year of supervised probation. She
was arrested on Oct. 7 following an two-count
indictment charging her with assisting escape and
possession of marijuana.
Federal agents arrested Witherspoon on Oct. 7
following an investigation leading them to believe
(See SENTENCE, page three)
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Math, science
focus of donation
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF W RITER
HAGER HILL- The Christian
Appalachian Project recently
accepted a $100,000 donation from
EqUitable Resources Foundation
Inc. at the organization ·s new faci lity at Hager Hill.
The new building, adjacent to
the organization's long-standing
warehouses
and
operational
offices, was the backdrop for what
CAP officials arc saying could
prove to be one of the most useful
donations the organin tion has
received in a long while.
The donation will be used,
according to CAP President Bill
Mills, for a math and science initiative that will, in cpllaboration with
local schools through the Big
Sandy Valley, target courses in
these two subjects in hopes of
preparing students for a wide range
of careers in these two fields.
The plan is to target students
Mills referred to a!> "at risk," and is
an expansion of CAP's children's
programming throughout the
region.
"We' re going to mi ss the target
(See DONATION, page three)
photo by Sheldon Compton
Equitable Resources gave a $100,000 donation to the Ch~i~tian Appalachian P~oje~t
Thursday. The money will be used, according to CAP off•~•als, to start a~d mamtam
a math· and science initiative for students around the reg1on. The plan Will be a collaboration with area schools.
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fRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Therapists plead guilty to Medicaid fraud.
FRANKFORT - Attorney
General
Jack
Conway
announced Monday a plea
agreement in the case of two
Kentucky therapists arrested
earlier this year on charges
they defrauded the Kentucky
Medicaid Program.
Vanessa Rouse. a speech
pathologist from Deane in
Letcher County, and JaniL:e
Fields. a developmental interventionist from Happy in Perry
County, pleaded guilty to
Medicaid fraud, a class D
felony, and were sentenced
Thursday, Dec. 11 in Jefferson
Circuit Court.
Under the terms of the plea
agreement, the court sentenced
each defendant lo one year in
the Kentucky Department of
Corrections, which will be prohated for a period of five years.
As a condition of their probation, each defendant was
ordered to pay restitution to the
Kentucky Medicaid Program
for a total amount of
$14,640.25 and to reimburse
the Attorney General" s Office
for investigative costs.
Rouse and Fields fraudulently billed the Kentucky
Medicaid Program for services
provided to children in First
Steps, a statewide early-intervention program for infants
<md toddlers with developmental disabilities. During 2006
<md 2007. the therapi!.ts billed
the stale fur services that were
not provided to children.
the state faces," Conway said.
..Through the hard work
In a related case, Rouse and
and determination of our Fields also pleaded guilty to
investigators and prosecutors, charges of bribing a witness in
we were able to obtain both a Perry Circuit Coun last month.
conviction and restitution for Following receipt of a tip,
the
Kentucky
Medicaid · investigators from the Ortice
Program. Our office will con- of the Attorney conducted surtinue its efforts to detect and veillance of Rouse and Fields.
prosecute Medicaid Fraud, On April 16, the pair was
which is especially important arrested. after investigators
given the current hudget crisis monitored a transaction in
which Rouse and Fields gave
$200 to a prosecution witness
in Perry County and instructed
the witness ~L'i to how to testify.
Under the terms of that plea
agreement, they will be
required to serve 30 days of a
one-year sentence, the remainder of which will be prc>bated.
Sentencing in that case is
scheduled for December 18 in
Perry Circuit Court.
Area students rank high in national job skills competition
by TOM DOTY
TiMES COLUMNIST
Three solid efforts and one
so-so remake provided plenty
of entertainment this week and
decent fodder as stocking
sluiTers.
• "Mummy 3: Tomb of the
Dragon Emporer" - Brendan
Fraser returns for the third outing in this revamped take on
the Universal Studios Mummy
pictures. Once again the focus
is on aclion and this nick
delivers a too of it as Fraser
and son must take on an Asian
warlord who seck~ immortality. The bad guy is essayed by
martial arts superstar Jet Li,
and that means there are plenty of great fight sequences
which get a lift when he's pitted against Michelle Yeoh
("Crouching Tiger, Hiuden
Dragon'"). 1l1ere aren't all that
many guys wrapped in gauze
here, but you do gel a Yeti as
well as a zombie army. Turn
off your brain and enjoy.
• '·Mamma Mia"' - A
young woman sets out to discover her rather's identity
when she becomes engaged in
this film version or the
Broadway show. What could
have been a dull three-hanky
affair get~ a major boost when
the entire tilm turns out to be
an excuse for a veteran cast to
sing selections from the 1970s
r<fk band Abba. Meryl Streep
leads an interesting cast.
which
includes
Pierce
Christine Baranski and Colin
Firth.
• "Generation Kill" - H
you have seven hours free,
then you'd do well to spend
them with this miniscties
about the early days of the Iraq
war. The series. which originally aired on HBO, follows a
reporter (from Rolling Stone
magazine) who is embedded
with a platoon of marines during the invasion of Baghdad.
It's a fascmating look at how
modem warfare is conducted
and all brought to you courtesy
of the same team that created
"The Wire."
• "Death Race.. - Another
1970s film gets reworked here,
but they drop the ball miserably. The original film was a
broad satire on consumerism
and overpopulation that was
wrapped around a high-speed
race that saw the participants
rack up points for running over
civilians. This outing loses the
satire and concentrates on the
racing sequences. They also
drop the ' idea of an ethically
challenged
hero
(David
Carradine in the original) and
cast Jason Statham as an innocent man who is blackmailed
into participating by an evil
prison warden (Joan Allen).
The racing sequences arc fine
but the script could have used
a lengthy pit stop before they
Obituaries
Marie Coburn
Mullins
Brenda Faye
Newsome
Marie Coburn Mullins, ~5,
of Garrett, passed away
Wednesday December 17,
2008, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center.
She was hom May 21. 1923,
in Garrett, a daughter of the
late Felix and Lula Frasure
Coburn.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by
two brothers, Elsworth "Bud"
Coburn and Garmon Edward
Coburn.
She was a retired home economics teacher from Garrett
and Allen Central High
Schools; a member of the
Wayland Chapter 434, Order
of the Eastern Star; and the
Lackey, Garrett, Wayland
Women·s Club.
She was a faithful member
of the Garrett First Baptist
Church, which she had attended for more than 60 years.
She is survived by a sister,
Marsella Bradley of Garrett; a
son, Paul E. Mullins of
Garrett; a daughter, Jennifer
(R,ick) Fyffe, and precious
granddaughter Natalie Grace
Fyffe of Ashland; several
nieces and nepp.ews; a special
friend Dr. Sujatha Reddy; and
all her extended "family" al
BMA Dialysis.
The funeral will be held
Saturday, December 20th, at
11 a.m., al the Garrett First
Baptist Church, with Edmond
Bolen officiating.
Burial will be at Davidson
Memorial Gardens in lvcl.
Friends may call, Friday
December 19th from 2-9 p.m ..
at the Hall Funeral Home in
Martin; and one hour hefore
the service at the church on
Saturday.
(Paid ohiruary)
Brenda Faye Newsome, 63,
of Beaver, died Monday,
December 15, 2008, at her residence.
Born June 25, 1945, in
Beaver, she was the daughter
or the late Victor and Mary
Alice Reynolds Ray. She was a
mother, grandmother, homemaker, and a member or the
Freewill Baptist Church al
Ligon.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Anderson
Newsome.
Survivors include her sons:
Charles Dwayne Newsome,
his
wife,
Lcanna
of
Prestonsburg; Phillip Dale
Newsome of McDowell: and
James Rufus Newsome of
Ligon; a daughter, Melinda
Gayheart of Ligon; her brothers: Larry Donald Ray of
Wheelwright; William Darrell
Ray of Beaver: Keith Allen
Ray of Ligon; and Eddie Dean
Ray of Beaver; her sisters:
Patricia Ray of Beaver; Jewel
Tackett of Teaberry; Wilma
Mullins or Price: and Bertha
Tackett of Hi Hat; 13 grand-,
children, and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents
and husband. she was preceded in death by three sons:
Timothy Paul Newsome, Carl
Edward Newsome, and Victor
Bradley Newsome; a brother
and two sisters: Roy Dean
Ray, Sherry Gail Ray, and
Glona Jean Ray.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, December j8, at II
a.m., at the Freewill Baptist
Church, in Ligon, with Matt
While, Denver Meade, and
Levi Akers officiating.
Burial was in the Ray
Family Cemetery, in Beaver,
under the direction of Nelson
Frazier Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation was at the church.
(Paid ohatunryl
rushed this one into production.
Next week look for the latest effort from the Cocn brothers "Burn after Reading·• and
another big action movie with
"Eagle Eyo."
FRANKFORT - At the
12th annual Jobs lor America's
Graduates National Student
Leadership
Conference,
Kentucky students won awards
in competitive events.
The conference was held
Dec. 3-7 in Washington. D.C.
Students from 30 states competed in a variety of events
designed to showcase their
workplace skills.
Brittany James, a student at
Sheldon Clark High in Martin
County, won first place in
Employability Skills. Holly
Turnmire, a student at Pike
Central High, finished third in
the Public Speaking competition.
Jobs
for
Kentucky's
Graduates (JKG) is an affiliate
or JAG, which operates in 30
states
and
the
United
Kingdom. JKG is a dropoutprevention school-based program for disadvantaged and atrisk youth, providing students
w1th resources and support to
attain a high school diploma
and/or postsccondruy education or training leading to a
career.
In Kentucky, JKG began in
1993-94 and was funded by the
JTPA (Job Training Partnership
Act) and local boards or education. Since 1999-2000, JKG
has been funded by WTA
(Workforce 1nvestmcnt Act)
funds and local school district
funds.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008 • A3
Tips for decorating safely fo:f the holidays
LEXINGTON - Holiday
decorations, especially candles
and electrical lighting, can be
fire hazards, and Safe Kids
Fayetle County reminds parents and caregivers to take a
few precautions when decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah,
Kwanzaa and other winter festivities.
"Never, never leave lighted
candl1s unattended," says
Sherri Hannan, Safe Kids
Fayette County coordinator.
"Don't put candles on a tree or
a natural wreath, or near curtains or drapes. Keep matches
and lighters locked out of
reach."
ln 2005, candles started
more than 15,000 home fires
in the United States, and the
top four days for candle fires
are around Christmas and New
Year's, according to the
National
Fire Protection
Association. Battery-operated
tlameless candles are an alter
native that docs not have a fire
risk.
"Decorative lighting should
be labeled with the seal of an
independent testing lab," says
Hannan . "Ir it's not labeled ror
outdoor use, don't use it out
doors:·
lf you decorate a tree. Safe
Kids Fayette County recom-
mends these precautions:
•
Never leave a lit
Christmas tree or other decorative lighting display unattend
ed. Inspect lights for expo)jed
or frayed wires, loose connections and broken sockets. Do
not overload extension cords
or outlet!> and do not run an
electrical cord under a rug.
• Natural Christmas trees
always involve some risk or .
fire, To minimize the risk, get
·a fresh tree and keep it watered
at all times. Do not put the tree
within three feet of a fireplace,
space heater. radiator or heat
vent.
• Decorate with children in
mind. Do not put ornament-;
that have small parts or metal
hooks, or look like food or
candy, on the lower branches
where small children can reach
them. Trim protruding branches at or below a child's eye
level, and keep lights out of
reach.
• Do not burn Chtistmas
tree bntnGhes, treated wood or
wrapping paper in a home fireplace.
Safe Kids Fayette County
also offers these tips to prevent
accidental poisoning:
• Keep alcohol (including
baking extracts) out of reach
and do not leave alcoholic
•I
drink'l unattended.
Color additives used in
fireplace fires are a toxic product and should be stored out of
reach. Ani ficial snow sprays
arc also harmful if inhaled.
• Holly berries, mistletoe
berries, poinsettias. amaryllis,
boxwood, Christmas rose,
Crown of Thoms, English ivy
and Jerusalem cherry are all
potentially harmful if eaten.
• For more information. or
to find out whether other decorative plants and producLc; are
hazardous to children, call the
Poison
Control
national
Center at (800) 222-1222.
For more information about
home safety, call (859) 323-
1151 or go to the fire prevention and safety tips pages at
www.usa.safekids.org.
Safe Kids Fayette County,
led by Kentucky Children's
Hospital, works to prevent
accident<}.! childhlJod injury,
the leading killer of children
14 and under. Its members
include health and educational
professionals and community
leaders. Safe Kids Fayette
County is a member of Safe
Kids Worldwide, a global network of organit.ations dedicated to preventing accidental
injury.
· Sentence
• Continued from p1
she had helped inmate Desmond Aaron
Greene escape two day earlier on Oct 5.
The original complaint that led to the
indictment was accompanied by a signed
affidavit from Special Agent Randolph
Copley.
In that sworn statement, Copley said
Witherspoon had checked into the Haven
of Rest, a nearby faith-based motel for
prisoner families, on Oct. 4.
Tn the early morning hours of Oct. 5, a
midnight head-count showed Greene present, Randolph said. Just over an hour
later, correctional officers reported hear, ing someone banging on an exterior door
. to the camp's housing uniL Witherspoon
was found crying and screaming for help
when the officers opened up, Copley said.
Greene was found in Witherspoon's car
in the camp's parking lot and was unre-
sponsive, according to Copley. and later
taken to Highlands Regional Medical
Center where he later died.
Federal officials said Witherspoon following the transport to the hospital and
later made "unsolicited" statements while
there.
According to Copley one of those
statements was that she 'just wanted to
hold her hushand in an unrestricted way
without supervision," and that she and
Greene were 'just tJying to work things
out."
Further investigation revealed that
Witherspoon had allegedly rented a room
at Lhe nearby HaYen or Re!>t, the night
before Greene's death, leading officials to
perform a blanket search of the unit.
Kentucky State Police oiTicers found
female personal items and clothing, along
with a cellular telephone charger, health
supplements, a six-pack or beer, a user
quantity of marijuana, rolling papers and
various candy and food items after the
search.
·
··1 know from my training and experience, and from speaking with numerou!>
Federal Bureau of Prisons employees that
inmates routinely auempl to obtain conn·aband items such as drugs, alcohol, cellular telephone equipment and health supplements from their visitors,'' Randolph
said of the evidence found at the rented
room.
Other interviews conducted following
the· incident revealed that Witherspoon
had placed two 911 calls ,at times prior to
the time when she came distraught to
pril:>on officials.
LORDY, LORDY,
LOOK WHO'S 40!!!
Happy 40th Birthday
on December 19th
Jimmy Cochran
Nightclub • Foxtrot • Cha Cha • West coast Swing
Give her a GIFT she woll't returll. ~-
DANCE LESSONS
Winter Session, January 12-March 16, 2009
M""'""" nights, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • $80 per person
Dance Etc.
Classes are at
98 Oak Ridge Court (off Cliff Ro~d) '
· Prestonsburg, KY
:.'i(p
Or call 886-8140 during business hours
Donation ·
• Continued from p1
if we just offer camps, which
are important, but it's greatly
important that we inspire
thinkers," Mills said just prior
to the check presentation
Thursday. "We want them to.
be able to say, 'This is an
opportunity for me."'
The key idea in with the
new focus on math and science
is to help studentc; to form
careers as scientists, engineers,
physicists and in other fields
they could then apply to an
economy in Eastern Kentucky
that is based in large part on
the energy industry.
Kentucky House Majority
Leader Rocky Adkins was in
attendance and applauded
CAP a'n d Equitable for giving
their energy and resources to
an initiative he says wi.ll be a
huge factor to the area's future
economic standing.
"This is pretty special,"
Adkins said, adding that he
and other legislators often turn
to CAP for many requests
brought to the Eastern
Kentucky Delegation by constituents. "For CAP to be able
to do what they do. you have
to have good corporate citizens who understand the peo
ple and resources. where they
work. Equitable plays a vital
role in our region and the ener-
gy industry is rhe backbone of
our economy."
The recent donation play);
into tl1e overall role corporations such as Equitable bring
to ~uch efforts, Adkins added.
"Our young people will be
etiucated in a field that will be
needed," contmued Adkins. "lf
we wrap our arms around the
idea of energy independence
then we cttn create an economy that will need people in
these fields. This donation set!.
a course for thi!> vision ."
Ke' in West, vice president
for legi~lative and regulatory
affairs
for
Equitahh:i
Production Company, also
spoke during the gathering
Thursday.
"ft's a real pleasure to support charitable projects, and
we're excited to a part of a
project like this," West told
those in attendance. "I don't
know il'there's been a day I've
been prouder of my employer.
The one day T can think or
when 1 might be more proud
will be the day we hire the first
person who benefited from
this initiative."
Tax
• Continued from p1
1J
'
Reynolds added that it is
necessary to me Form I 040
and itemize deductions on
Schedule A to receive a charitable contribution deduction.
Be sure to keep good records,
too.
To deduct any charitable
donation of money, a taxpayer
must have a bank record, credit card statement or a written
communication from the charity showing the name of the
charily and the date and
amount of the contribution. A
bank record includes canceled
checks, bank or credit union·
statements. Bank or credit
union statements should show
the name of the charity and the
date and amount donated.
Credit card statements should
show the name of the charity,
the transaction posting date
and the amount donated. Prior
law allowed taxpayers to support their donations of money
with personal bank registers,
diaries or notes made around
the time of the donation. Those
types or records are no longer
sufficient.
For all donations of property, including clothing and
household items, obtain from
the charity, a receipt that
includes the name of the charity, date of the contribution,
and a reasonably-detailed
description of the donated
property. 1f a donation is left at
a charity's unattended drop
site, keep a wriUen record or
the donation that includes this
infom1ation, as well as the fair
market value of the property at
the time of the donation and
the method used to determine
that value. To deduct charitable contributions or items valu~d at $250 or more you must
have a written acknowledgment from the qualified organization. To deduct charitable
contributions of iLems valued
at $500 or more you must
complete a Form 8283,
Noncash
Charitable
Contributions, and attached
the form to your tax return.
To be deductible, clothing .
and household items donated
to charity must be in good
used condition or better. A
clothing or household item for
which a taxpayer daims a
deduction of over $500 docs
not have to be in good used
condition or better if the taxpayer includes a qualified
appraisal of the item with the
return .
Hou~ehold
items
include furniture, furnishings.
electronics, appliances, and
linens.
More ipforrrration about
charitable donations can be
found in JRS Publication 526,
available online at IRS.gov. or
requested by calling, toll-free.
1-800-TAX-FORM.
is having a
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LOST:
TWO FEMALE ROTTWEILLERS·.
These dogs are family pets and have been spayed.
A large reward is being offered
for their safe return.
If you have any information or have seen
them, please call
.
87 4-9437 or 259-3539 or 422-2330
Anytime. If no answer,
please leave a message.
Thank you, and please help me bring
my dogs home for Christmas.
Maddy's
PIZZA PALACE
Hueysville, Ky.
14", One Toppin
$6.50
3 Med. 12" Pizzas, 1 Topping,
$5.00 ea. w/3 or more
20", 4 Toppings, 2 Liter Pop,
Bag of Chips, & Cinnamon
Sticks,
$25.95
Friday, Dec. 19th, through
VVednesday,Dec.24th
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Worth Repeating ...
A committee is a
cul-de-sac down which
ideas are lured and then
quietly strangled.
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the LOU~.
The case for a
higher federal
gas tax
Consumers are enjoying the lowest retail gasoline prices in years, a
welcome ray of light in an ever-darkening economic picture.
That's good news for financially strapped American families and for
Lhe domestic auLo industry, which has struggled to produce the highmileage vehicles consumers wanLed when gas prices spiked at more than
$4 a gallon over the summer.
But in the long run- as difficult as this is to accept- low gasoline
prices hurt America more than they help. They encourage continued
reliance on gas-powered vehicles and hrum the efforts to lower carbon
emissions that contribute to global warming. They discourage research
into new, nonpolluting transportation energy sources - the single greatest technological challenge of the 21st centmy.
Consider what happened during the eru·ly 1980s, when gas prices
soared to the then-unheard-of price of $1.38 a gallon. It triggered a surge
of research into alternative energy sources such as solar power and electric vehicles. But as soon as prices began to drop, as they did in 1982, so
did the rush of investment and research into alternative energy.
Adjusted for inflation. that previous average high gas price of $1.38
was the equivalent of $3.14 a gallon. We didn't see average retail prices
that high again until this year.
But when gas prices and investment in alternative energy tell in this
country in the 1980s, they didn't drop everywhere. In Europe and in
Japan, high gasoline taxes kept fuel prices relatively high. Thal encouraged conservation and provided investors with greater conlldence that the
money they pumped into developing new technologies would earn an
acceptable return.
The result was that Japanese car companies were the first to market
new hybrid cars, and European companies led the way in producing new.
cleaner diesel vehicles. American car companies, meanwhile, kept churn- ·
ing out large, gas-guzzling SUVs.
After years of failed attempts to increase mileage requirement~ for
new cars - efforts steadfastly opposed by American auto manufacturers
and their unions, Congress finally succeeded last year. As a result, U.S.
cars must average 35 m\les per gallon by 2020. European cars, in contrast. averaged 38 miles per gallon in 2006.
If increasing mileage standards bas been difficult, hiking gas taxes has
been unthinkable. Although the idea is floated occasionally (mos£ incongruously by then-Rep. Dick Cheney in the 1980s, who supported a plan
to tax imported oil), it never has received a serious airing. It should.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Oftice reported in 2004 that
increasing the federal gasoline tax - which has been 18.4 cents a gallon
since 1993- would reduce consumption faster and at less cost than
increasing mileage standards.
Obviously, it would nol be painless. Consumers would be paying significanOy higher prices, and the federal Energy Tnfonnation
AdministraLion predicts that as Lhe global recession abates, gasoline
prices will resume their upward climb.
•
Bul the impact or higher gas prices could be offset somewhat by
reducing other taxes or through a federal income tax rebate. Tn the meantime, it would reduce gas consumption significantly.
That would help undercut the financial strength of such countries as
lran and Russia that, armed with a surplus of petrodollars. have been
unfriendly .to U.S. interests. And combined with other tax incentives, it
would encourage U.S. investment in energy alternatives.
The nation that succeeds in developing and deploying new, green technologies will have a major economic advantage in the decades to come.
,
It's t:rucial that the United States be that nation.
Congress should raise the federal gas tax and push America toward
innovation and energy independence.
01;
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Guest column
House week
in review
by REP. HUBERT COLLINS
Well, we arc officially in a recession. The federal government has
reponed that 1.2 million jobs have
been lost so far this year and more
losses arc likely. Businesses nationwide are going bankrupt or closing
by the dot.ens, and the number of
people applying for state Medicaid
assistance here in Kentucky each
month ha<; tripled.
Add LO all this a $450-plu& million
hole in our current state budget that
will require financially-strapped state
agencies, schools and universilies to
cut their already meager state spending and you realize that tbe happenings on Wall Street have come to
Main Street. Not a good thing to happen any time or the year, but especially not at Christmastime.
Christmas is not about money, not
at all. But it is about giving, and traditions for many people will have to
change this year. Many arc having to
limit gift spending, change holiday
travel plans and even limit what they
give to charity. And, let me rell you,
charities are leeling the pinch.
Many charities across the state are
reporling either a slowdown in donations or a higher demand for scr-
vices- like food-as they get caught any of the groups listed here 1
up in the latest economic spiral. One . encourage you to call them at the
of the state's largest charities, the numbers listed:
Louisville Salvation Army, told the
Sandy Valley Habitat For
Courier-Journal in October that it
Humanity
was very concerned about maintain137 Main Street
ing services since donations are lagPikeville, K Y 4150 l
ging behind the cost of providing serPhone: (606) 437-401 l
vices. 1 am sure the same can be said
for charities large and small in every
United Way of Eastern Kentucky
region of the state.
508 Walnut Avenue
Those who have lost their johs, arc
Paintsville, KY 41240
afraid they might, or who are already
Phone: (606) 789-5632
overbudgeted with mortgages and
other debt obligations might not be
Big Brothers &Big Sisters
able to give much this year. Bul for
1505 Carter Avenue
those of us who arc fairly secure
Ashland, KY 41101
financially and are able to . give, we
Phone: (606) 329-8799
should
do
so-right
away.
Philanthropy may seem like luxury
American Red Cross
for those who don'l need charitable
313 Westminster Street
services, but it can mean life itself for
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
those who do.
Phone: (606)-886-8330
1f you celebrate Christmas a<; a
religious holiday as I do, then you
The Salvation Army
know very well the phrase "Jesus is
the reason for the season.. , Without
332 Main Street
Paintsville. KY 41240
Christ. there would be no Christmas.
Phone: (606)-788-8794
He was the first, and greatest,
01ristmas gift. Yet Christ made il
My Christmas wish for you and
clear in his teachings that we arc to
llelp those in need, even at great cost your family this year is twofold: That
you will have an enjoyable holiday
to ourselves. Now is the time.
Listed below are some local orga- and a healthy and pmsperous new
nizations that always need either year, and that you will give back
yolir financial gifts or your tin1e and some of all you have been given.
Merry Christmas, and Happy New
talents. You may have another group
in mind, hut if you ru·c interested in Year.
- The St. Louis Post·Dispatch
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FAMilY MEDICINE
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WELLNESS Q&A
Surgical
investment
by ERNEST BREWER
& REHAB
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS
HIGHLANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER
EBREWER@ HRMC.ORG
t)
A couple or weeks ago, many
of the managers at HRMC volunteered to take part in a program in
which we, basically. adopt a
patient room. Each work day, each
participant goes to his adopted
room
and
attempts
to
assist
the
patients there
in whatever
way possible.
This may
entail as little
a<; welcoming
them to our
hospital and
otlering them
Ernest Brewer a
business
Helping you find card with contact informathe answers
tion if a need
to your health
concerns
should arise.
or the participant may offer some fresh water or
a blanket. For the most part, the
primary purposes are to offer our
customers an additional outlet for
voicing concerns, complaints or
needs, and to better oiler our customers the level of service they
deserve.
. l've been participating in this
program for the past couple of
weeks, and, honestly, T've enjoyed
it. It is nice going into a patient's
room with no agenda other than,
"What can I do to help you
today?" However, something happened today that was different. Tt
tSee WEL LNESS, page seven)
DINNER DIVA
Simplicity
In our pursuit for saving money,
we find ourselves scouring the
world and the web lor ways to cut
comers and expenses. And
nowhere is that more apparent than
in our weekly quest to feed the
family.
We kill ourselves searching high
and low for coupons. We seek out
the bargains, willingly investing
our gas and
time to gel the
lowest prices,
even
ir it
means a big
drive. We?re
saving a lot of
money, we say
lO ourselves.
But what
about the concept of simpliLeanne Ely
fying? lt seems
to me that we humans have this
tendency to overcomplicate things
and make it harder than it has ro be.
It?s good to save money?especially
when it comes to your grocery budget, don?t get me wrong. But at
some point, there needs to be a line
drawn in the sand. Tt needs to make
sense, not just cents!
Twas thinking about this idea or
simplifying while 1 enjoyed my
wonderful breakfast this morning.
1t wasn?t fancy, hut it was simple.
Two lovely eggs, basted to my lik
ing, a nice piece of whole grain
bread, toasted just right with a little
whipped buller on the top. Very satisfying, very inexpensive and no
huge Mad ison Avenue ad campaign
behind any of that food, no
coupons, no nothing and yet it cost
me less than a dollar to have breakfast.
The take away lesson here is
that real food doesn?t usually have
a lot or hoopla and fanfare telling
you it?s there. Packages of dned
beans and hunches or rresh broccoli arcn?t advertised on TV. You
I love you, Santa!
Happy Holidays,
Shy Hall
Alyssa Goodman
Dear Santa,
1 have been a very good
little girl this year.
1 want Dora's Magical
Welcome
House
for
Christmas. I love you, Santa.
Love, Alyssa
Age: 1
Abby and Anna
Dear Santa.
Y..'e have been two very
good girls. We would both
like a new baby doll for
Chdstmas, please!
Happy Birthday. Jesus! .
Lova,
Abby and Anna
Kristian Goodman
Dear Santa,
I have been a good girl
this year. T want Biscuit, My
Loving Pup for Christmas. I
love you. Santa.
Love, Kristian
Age 3
Todd Prater
Dear Santa Claus.
My name 1s Todd. T am 2
years o1d. Thank you for the
blue ball and the blocks you
brought me last year.
I have been a very good
boy this year. My mom .;;ays
that I'm a really good helper.
This year ror Christmas I
would like to have a Thomas
the Tank Engine Roundhouse
with the turntable, a crossing
gate and the Sodor electri~:
·company trucks. Please bring
my big brothers Daniel and
Daryl some video games for
their Xbox and some clothes.
J will leave some rnilk and
cookies
on the coffee table
Kyle Sturgill
for you and some ~:arrots for
the reindeer. Have a safe nip.
Dear Santa,
Love,
My name is Kyle Steven
Todd Prater
Sturgill. I am 5 years old and
this is what 1 would like for
Dear Santa Claus
Christmas.
i all ways wanted a
I. Sorry Slidders
Hannah
Montana scooter and
2. Hulk Hands & The
of oz doll.
a
wizard
Brown Hands
From Grace Owen~
3. Play Station 3
4. A Bible
5. 1ron Man Car
6. Car Play Mat
7. Hulk Smash Car
8. Kung-Fu-Panda V.
Smile Game
Bring what you can on
your sleigh.
Twill be happy with what
you bring me.
Your friend,
Kyle Sturgill
From Betsy Layne
Dear Santa,
My name is Shy Hall. 1
am in the third grade at JMS.
Thave been a pretty good girl
this year, most of the time. I
only wan l three things for
Christmas. 1 would like to
have a pink Tdog, a blonde
Dallas Cowboy cheerleader
Barbie, and a plasma T.V. Be
careful Santa and don't fall
asleep driving your sled. I
will leave you milk and
cookies beside the fireplace.
(See DIVA, page six)
v
Whitney Castro
Dear Santa.
Hi! My name is Whitney
.Rcnae Cac;tro and I live at
Betsy Layne. rm in the third
grade at Betsy Layne
Elementary. and I •tm 8 years
old. 1 have been a very good
girl this }'ear. And I make
good gmdes. T woulJ l1ke for
you to please bring me some
nintendo DS games and some
ncopcts. Please. take care of'
my teacher Ms. Meade
because she had to have
surgery. Please take care of
Mrs. Davis too. T love you
Santa!
P.S. T will leave you some
milk and cookies.
Love,
Whitney
Dear Santa,
My name is Lauryn and 1
attend Kmdergarten at John
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
Johnson's room. Please bring
me a baby doll and pony. T
love you very much. Please
remember all the other children in the world.
Love.
Lauryn Watkins
Grethel. KY
Dear Santa,
My name is Logan Brandt
Lafferty. I am 9-months-old.
This will be my firs!
Christmas. I have been a very
good boy. Please bring me
some Mickey Mouse and
Handy Manny loys because T
like to watch them on TV. 1
have a Jot of cousins that I
Dear Santa,
play with so please bring
My name ts Jacob and I
them something nice also.
attend Kindergarten at John
My mommy and Daddy are
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
Dear Santa,
Lee and Barb Lafferty from
Johnson's room. Plea<>e bring
My name is Jordan and T Maytown. So please Santa
me train a.J?d chalk board. 1 attend Kindergarten at John don't forget 1 will leave you
love you very much. Please M. Stumbo m Ms. Freda some milk and cookies under
remember all the other chil- Johnson's room. Please bring the tree.
me a Bown Anow and BB
dren in the world.
Your litt.le buddy
Love,
gun. I Jove you very much.
Logan Lafferty
Jacob Hall
Please remember all the other
Grethel, KY
childref) in the world. ·
Dear Santa,
Love,
What I want for Christmas
Jordan Frazier
Dear Santa,
is:
Grethel, KY
My name is Landon and 1
• Play Station 3
• Xbox 360
allend Kinuergarten at John
Dear Santa,
• Any video games for
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
My name is Kyle and I them
Johnson's room. Please bring
me a Weii and BB Gun. 1 attend Kindergarten at John
• Drum set
love you very much. Please, M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
• Guitar
• Hauler truck
remember all the other chil- Johnson's room. Please bring
me a 22 Rit1e and bow &
dren inlthe world.
• Crane tmck
Love .
arrow. T love you very much.
• Dump truck
Please remember all the other
• Multicontrol bul1dozer
Landon Hall
Grethel, KY
childr~n in the world.
• Labtop
• Weight bench
Love,
And anything else that
Dear Santa,
Kyle Newsome
My name is Allie and T
you would like to bring me.
Grethel, KY
attend Kindergarten at John
Say hi to Mrs. Claus, the clfs,
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
Dear Santa.
and all the reindeer for me.
Johnson·s room. Please,
My name is Skylar and 1
By: Ka!Cb Scarberry •
bring me earrings and a neck- attend Kindergarten at John
Age: 10 years old
lace. T love you very much. M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
City: Martin
Pleaseremember all the other Johnson's room. Please bring
children in he world.
me a dog and Barbie doll. lDear Santa,
Love,
lovc you very much. Please
I love you very much.
Allie Akers
remember all the other chil- Would you plea:.e ...Get me
dren in the world.
avcntc·s c.vaulcd Skyr's
Grethel, KY
Love,
Bak:ugah.
a
Wavern
Dear Santa.
Skylar Hamilton
Bakugan, and a Gorum
My name is Caleb and I
Grethel, KY
Bak:gah, and one of each
auend Kindergarten at John
ventes Bakugan, T want a
Dear Santa,
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
couple of video games too.
Johnson's room. Please bring
My name is Dalton and T Like call of Duty Word at
me a Santa garne and spider- attend Kindergarten at John War, Malaggascar escape &
man. T love you very much. M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda Africa, Smackdown vs.
Please remember all the other Johnson's room. Please bting Rawl. 09, and one of each
me a BB Gun and work star wars Action figures.
children in the world.
Love,
boots. l love you very .much.
P.S. other people at school
Caleb Rose
Please remember all the other in my class don't believe
your real! But T belie\e in
Grethel, KY
children in the world.
Love,
vou.
- From your friend: Bry~e
Dear Santa,
Dalton Martin
My name is Colton and l
Moore
Grethel, KY
in the 4th Grade
attend Kindergarten at John
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
Dear Santa,
Dem· Santa Claus,
My name is Jason and I
Johnson's room. Please bring
1 know that you may have
me a BB gun and trans- attend Kindergarten at John
former. I Jove you very M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda a lot to do this Christmas.
much. Please remember all Johnson's room. Please bring ButT am writing this leiter to
the other children in the me a 4-wheeler and motorcy- tell you what I really want for
cle. T love you very much. Chrislmas. T bel you p-t>n' t
world.
Please remember all the other know? The one thing that 1
Love,
want ror Chrhtmas is for my
children in the world. ·
Colton Nichobon
family to he l13ppy and
Love,
Grethel, KY
healthy. But give me anyJason Hall
thing else that you would like
Grethel, KY
Dear Santa.
to give. t always 10\'e any gift
My name is Ethan and I
that I receive. Say hi to
Dear Santa,
attend Kindergarten at John
everyone
that you know for
My
name
is
Sophie
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
John 'ion's room. Please bring Swiger. I am 4 years old. And me.
By: Kennedy Stumbo
me hike and BB gun. r love 1 live at Eastern, Ky. T have
Age: 13 yean old
this
been
a
pretly
god
girl
. you very much. Please
City: Martin
remember all the other chil- year. So if its no trouble T
would like you to bring me a
dren in the world.
Dear Santa,
camera. guiwr, a dora house,
Love.
1
want a pet caJTicr for Ta
little
per
shop
brand
new
Ethan Dochcl
hone. Thanks.
and al 'O a tree like Nan·s.
Grethel. KY
Sarnucl C<moll
Thank you, Santa
Dem· Santa.
Dear Santa,
Dear Sanla,
My narne is Gabriel and I
My' wish list:
M} name is Kylea
attend K10dergarten at John
wish T will gel a Bull
T
Stewart.
T
am
2
years
old.
M. Stumbo in Ms. Freda
Johnson's room. Please, And 1 live at Martin, Ky., 1 Dog for Christmas. And if I
bring me a mario toy and have been a pretty good girl get a Bull Dog it will be the
green hulk. I love you very this year. lf it's not too much only thing. I rcall)' really
much. Plea~e remember all to ask, I would like my two really want and I've been
the other children in the front teeth because my den- extra good this year for you.
P.S. A cell phone.
tist look them. I would also
world.
Lo' e, a ver) very got)d
like a riding loy, lots or
Love,
boots, and a spongebob pil- girl.
Gabriel Parsons
low.
'
Grethel, KY
Thank you. Santa.
<See SANTA, page seYen)
�A6 •
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008
THE
FLovo CouNTY
TIMES
Son may have 'frostnip,' should ·
see doctor if symptoms persist
Martha A Simpson, no, M.BA
.AJ.rucia.te Professor
ofFa.mily Medicine
Q We had an early snowstorm this
year here in Minnesota where 1 Jive,
and my high-school aged son played
in the snow without proper clothing,
like hat and gloves. Thank goodness
he had a wrum coat on. Now he is
complaining that his ear i~ a little red
and slightly tender Lo Louch . Does he
have frostbite? Will his ear be permanently damaged?
A Frostbite is caused by exposure
of the skin and underlying lissues to
extreme cold. Frostbite occurs when
the deeper tissues have literally
become frot.en. Exposed area!> like
the hands, cru·s, nose and feet arc the
ri10'>t prone to l'rosthite Children are
more likclj to get frostbite than
young adults, but it is important for
everyone to dress properly when
going llUt in the cold, especially for
prolonged periods
time.
r:rostnip is an early stage of frust
bite that occurs when Ju:-.tthe ~urrace
layer of the skin is frozen. This i~
usually treated at home by rewarming
the area in slightly warm, not hot,
water.
or
True l'rosthile is a medil:al emergency and require<> treatment at the
nearest hospital emergency dep:n1
mcnt. Frostbitten ski n appears white
and waxy and feds harder than nor
mal. Tn the early '>tages of frostbite,
the sufferer feels a pnl:k.ly o;emation
in the affected area. As frostbite continues. It becomes numb as well as
throbbing and achy. Tn the later stnges
of frostbite as all of the deep <;tJuctures become frozen, you lose all sensation in the affected ru·ca.
In some cases of true trostbtte,
blisters will appear oYer the damaged .
area in a couple of days. Thi: is actu
ally a good s1gn and means that the
freezing wa~ not too severe. When
hli!:'ltenng docs not occur, hov.c\er,
the ti·osthitc may have caused enough
damage to rcqmre amputatwn of the
injured area.
Preventwn is the best treatment
Well ness
• . Continued from p5
shook me up a little, hut in a
good way.
I'm responsible for two
rooms, and this morning, I set
out Lo spend about I 0 minutes
and visit my two rooms.
Without going into all the
details, due to an odd chain of
events, I ended up spending
over 45 minutes and visited
with six patients. Each room
presented a .very common
theme - patients having pain
and rear.
Now, being a physical therapist, I see people who are
afraid and in pain evctyday.
That's not shocking. What
shook me today was my
response. I hope that I can
explain.
My dad passed away about
13 years ago. At the time, T had
been working in a hospital setting for several years, and had
experienced Code Blues and
the death of patients on numerous occasions. The week after 1
returned from his funeral, I was
seeing a patient in intensive
care, when a patient in an adjacent room suffered a heart
attack. Code Blue was called.
The team responded, but the
patient pa-;scd away. 1 remember vividly experiencing that
Code in a way 1 had never done
before. Today was similar.
When you work in any setting, you can become accustomed to the surroundings.
Whether you are a coal miner,
lion tamer, soldier, septic
cleaner, mother or small children or race car driver, with
time you adapt to your environment and arc ahlc to block
out the fears, discomforts,
smells and other stimuli to
focus on the task at hand.
This happens with health
care workers, too. It does not
take long to adapt your emotional sensitivity in a way that
enables you to tone down your
emotional responses so that
you can accomplish tl;le task of
caring for a patient
Today, as I encountered
each of the patients, T wasn' t
there as a therapist. I was there
as a friend, and in that role, my
emotional sensitJvity was different. As T was leaving the
floor, 1 recall feeling somewhat
overwhelmed by the suffering,
fear and grief being experienced by others.
However, T think it was nol
just what these six were experiencing. Tthink, at that moment,
1 r<;.alizcd how emotionally
desensllized Tcan be on a daily
basis. 1 also realized that, in
that state of increased emotional sensitivity, if 1 were to go
into 200 more rooms, I would
likely encounter equal amounts
of pain and fear in a very high
percentage of the rooms. ·
There's no denying, this world
l-ias plenty of pain and fear to
dish OUL
Going forward, 1 hope that
this experience transforms me
a bit when 1 am functioning a<;
a therapist. I hope that it helps
transform me in my non-work
life, too. I believe that the
experience that Thad following
my dad's death changed me, at
Campbell
celebrates
birthday
Joyce Campbell, or
Prestonsburg, celebrated
her birthday on Dec. 18
with her family.
them. in my hcru-r and mind, as
least for a while.
As far as how this applie::. to human.
your health and well ness ... I
Making a positive diiTerguess that's really up to you. ence in the hves around you
What T take rrom it all i!) this. H . can b~ ama1ingly simple. First,
would appear to me that peo- find a way to look around you
ple, on the whole, have become with a rrcsh perspective. and
desensitized to so much. One he sensitive to the needs and
cause of this is that there 1s a concerns of others trom their
wealth of pain, fear and hope- pomt of vicv. instead of your
lessness that surrounds us own. Second, offer a little of
today. H you were to spend 10 your ume. You don't have lo
mmutes worrymg about each do
an)' thtng
spectacular.
sad story around you, you Maybe just listening could
would accomplish nothing make all the difference in the
each day, and be an emOLional world. Lastly. allow yourself to
wreck. Based upon today·~ be a human connpcting with
experiences, there are som~ other humans.
positive things that you can do
lr could make a difference.
to make a difference,' howe.ver.
My re~ponse to each of the
Emes/ Brewer is a physical
six patients· needs was not therapi~·t and athletic trainer
earth shall~ring by any means . 1nth orer 20 year,s of clmical
1 merely offered my time to · experience. in acltlifion to his
each of them. T sat with them. I experiences in hospital. home
listened. 1 held their hand. I got health and outpatient settings,
them some fresh water. I got a he has pr01•ided sen·ices to
Kleenex. 1 accepted invitation~ high school, college and proto pray for them. I informed fessional spom includillR pro
nursing of their needs. T found rodeo. buller and basketball.
out about their interests. I He is the Director of Rehab and
sought ways lO be useful to Wei/ness at HRM('. You can
them. 1 allowed myself to be email him your questions at
human . I clearly recogni;ed ebre\rer@hrmc.org.
for frostbite and rro&tnip. Dressing in
layers and aYoiding extended exposure to the cold is where you should
start. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco
also helps your body retain heat. If
you have vascular problems and/or
take certain. medicatwns like beta
blocker<;, your chances or gelling
frostbite arc increased.
Aho, remember that the wind
lowers the effective temperature. It's
what weatheL forecasters L:al! the
"wind chill factor." That's why a very
wind] day can lead to damage of
exposed area!-, even 1f the temperature
didn't seem that low. Whatever. the
temperature, if you are out in the cold
and you strut getting numb or tingly
reeling in an extremity. your face or
your cars, get to a wann area as soon
a> possible.
Without examining your son, 1
can't tell for sure what's VvTong with
him. Some redness and pain as well
as a tingling or burning sensation in
the affected area is to be expected
after frosmip. This sounds like what
you ::u·e desctibing, because in ca'>es
or ~rue frostbite. these feelings are
usually very intense after the affected
area reaches room temperature. Tf
your son's symptoms don't improve
within a few days, however, you
should take him to your family doctor
for an evaluation to make sure there's
no pcm1ancnt damage.
::100
Famil~· Medicine(r) is a weekly
column. To submit questions, write
to Martha A. Simpson, D.O., M .B.A.,
Ohio
U11iversity
College
of
Osteopathic Medicine, P.O. Box IJO,
Athens, Ohio 45701. or via e-mail to
read erq ue s lions @jamilymedicinene~·rs.O rR.
____·Super Crossword
ACROSS
52 "- look at
1 '84 Daryl
me!"
Hannah film 53 Distinctive
7 Belfry
period
54 Irving
sound
. 11 Poetic
character
monogram 56 Holels
14 Uttle rascal fiT Prepare the
Parmesan
19 Bunch of
ballplayers 60 Toil
20 Fairy-tale
62 Dwelling
64 Trim a
fiend
photo
21 Spring mo.
65 Rotund
22 Forbidden
23 Start of a
66 Vitlle
stat1stics?
remar1< by
114 Across 68 He's got
plans lor
25 Teddy-bear
you
president
72 Skilled
27 Tut's
73 Pick-me-up
relative
28 Ganesh or 74 Sheet of
stamps
Hanuman
29 That's the
75 Big name in
spirit
kids' music
77 lV's
30 Building
"Starsky
wings
and-"
31 Level
78 Get on
33 Actress
80 Cougar
Welch
81 Viscount's
36 With 51
superior
Across.
'Wuthering 85 Put into
Heights"
service
86 Partially
author
38 Face lift?
open
88 ·summer
41 Anchored
42 Hot spot?
-· ('72 hit)
90 Mauna43 Part 2 of
remark
91 Augsburg
47 Aries animal
article
50 Important
92 End of
numero
remark
97 Wise guy?
51 See 36
Across
98 Bother
99 Uke
Hawaiian
shirts
100 Wails
102 Vicar's
assistant
103 Bend
105 Saucy
106 It gets
squirreled
away
108 Beastly
place?
109 Jacket
info
112 Gardener's
friend
114 Speaker of
remark
119 "- Gay"
120 Khan
opener?
121 Kind of
roast
122 He's left
holding the
bag
123 Enticed
124 Pewter
base
125 Cunning
126 Layers
DOWN
1 Blind part
2 Body·
builder's
prde
3Need
4Give it-
(try)
SBig-, CA
6 Reduce a
risk
7 Little lake
8 "Theand I"
('47 film)
9 Word with
folk or fine
10 Tenor
Slezak
11 Durham
denizen
12 Bobbin
13 Cupid, in •
Corinth
14 SaultMarie, Ml
15 Collapse
16 Ring(seem
familiar)
17 Aquarium
fish
18 Saucepans
24 Charged
atom
26 Witty Wright
29 Spiritual
guide
31 Ully of
pharmaceuticals
32 Do or die?
33 Takes a
break
34 Exercise
aftermath
35 Status37 Diner fare
38 Selfimportant
39 Btabby bird
40 Borodin's
'Prince-"
41 Sermon
subject
42 Woodwind
instrument
TIMBER LINE
44 The Furies, 87 Pieceful
e.g.
pursuit?
45 Toyota
88 Gravy
competitor
vessel
89 Finish the
46 Banned
lawn
pesticide
47 Defy a
93"The
Avengers"
dictator
48 Faced the
actress
9A Knitter's
day
49 Stallion's
need
sweetheart 95 Monk's
55 Lose control
title
57 Pulverize
96 Wicked
stuff?
53 Learning
method
97 Pay up
59 Mimic
100 Reeves of
61 Activist
"The Matrix"
Hoffman
101 Mistake
6315th
102 It's walked
at Windsor
president
64 Burn a bit 103 Watch
66 Animal that
pocket
roared?. 104 Crochet
units
67 Log
69 Pocket
105 Rind
protector? 107 Winter
wear
70Aitar
vessels
108 Off-the-wall
71 He keeps 109- carotene
lions in line 11 0 "Players•
actor
73 Heavy
111 Gumbo
blow
76 Disconcert
veggie
78 Bete noire 113 Possessed
114 North Pole
79 Nev.
neighbor
worker
115 Milne
80 Novel
language?
creature
82 Baseball
116 Cowboy
family
Tom
117 Bonname
(witticism)
83 Crucifix
118 "I'm
84 Tramp's
freezing!" ·
tootsie
Patrick and Deanne Burke, of Prestonsburg, celebrated their
ninth wedding anniversary of Dec. 18.
Be
an
Bobby and Dora Barnette will be celebrate their 50th
Wedding Anniversary at a dinner with family. They were
married December 26, 1958 in Wise, Virgina. Bobby lived
In weeksbury and Dora lived In Wheelwright Floyd county,
KY. They both attended Wheelwright High School. They are
proud parents of two children, seven grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Mr. & Mrs. Barnette is retied from
AT&T/Lucent Technologies in Columbus, Ohio.
I'
Become a Kentucky
organ & hssuc donor.
For mformatton contact:
1-800-525-3456, or
www.trustforJife.org
�THE FLOYD CouNTY TIMES
fRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008 • A 7
Diva
• Continued from p5
Megan Grace Smith
~
-Dear Sru1ta,
T want ;ero gravity micro.
speed racer cars, hclicoprcr,
cellphone, coat, remote control trantula, fire bolt Wii,
Mario Kart. 2 AA batteries.
Cadc Byers
Dear Santa Claus.
I want a new playstat10n
and the new crash bandy coot
game. If you get them for me.
Thank you.
D.J. Mar illctt
.
Dear Santa.
l have been very good for
my mom and dad this year.
Will you please bring me the
batcave, Darth Vader. and
games for my VSmile.
Blake VanHoose
Prestonsburg Elementary
1st grade, Mrs. Walker
Dear Santa.
Hmv many elves do you
have? How many remdeer are
there? T have been good. T
want all the big games Hunter
games.
Love, D<on Marshall
Dear Santa,
How many elf do you
have? How many reindeer do
you have? I have been good. I
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer?
How' s Mrs. Claus? 1 have
been good this year. I will
want a pink DS that is shiny.
Love. Montana Amburgey
Dear Santa,
How do your reindeer fl>r?
Where do you go?
T have been good this Xbox 360. Kittens, mother kitten.
Love. David Meade
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you
have? How many reindeer do
you have'! Thave heen good. T
want a game for my Ds. 1 want
a wii fit.
Love, Ahhy Shepherd
Dear Santa,
How arc your reindeer?
T hope they are gnod. How
old is Santa Claus and Mrs.
Claus. I have been good Santa
Claus. 1 want wii cell phone;
laptop.
Dear Santa,
How arc your reindeer?
How old is Rudolph? I haye
been good. T want 29 deer
hunting games for the wii.
Love, Patrick Tuttle
Dear Santa.
llow many elves do you
have? How old are you? How
is your wife doing? Do you
have eight reindeer? Santa,
what I want lor Christmas is
Rockband :2, Wii hunting
games and Big game hunter
2005.
Love, Mason Compton
Dear Silllta.
What 1 want the most is a
LaPetop and I what it is a P.M.
Diva
• Continued from p5
won?t see any cartoon characters on cans or tomatoes or
celebrity endorsements for
brown rice. Think about that.
And while you?rc thinking,
here?s a recipe using simple,
easy to find , healthy ingrcdienls. Enjoy 1
Crock-Nutty Chicken
Serves 6
1/3 cup peanut buuer
6 tablespoons soy sauce,
divided
3 1/2 teaspoons onion , linely chopped
2 cloves pres5ed garlic
Several drops Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken
breast halves
3 tablespoons honey
l/2 tablespoon butter, melted
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons com starch
Mix peanut butter, 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, onion,
garlic, tabasco and g inger.
Spread peanut butter mixture inside of each chicken
brcaqt hal\'cs piece. Fold in
half; close with sinal! skewer or
toothpick. Place in crockpol. In
a bowl, mix remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce with honey,
butter and broth and pour over
chicken. Cover and cook on
How are you?
When where you born?
I have been a good. I want a
razor Dundo Buggy and a
Nintendo.
Love, Beth Burchell
want all of the wii gmnes. I
want puuu games.
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low tor 4 to 5 hours.
Remove chicken
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croekpot and keep warm.
Transfer remaining cooking
liquid to a ~aueepan and heat to
a boil. In a small bowl. dissolve
cornstarch in small amount of
cold water illld stir into sauce.
Cook for about 5 minutes or
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Per Serving: 478 Calories;
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Carbohydrate; 2g Dietruy
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1/2 Grain (Starch): 5 l/2 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat;
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Love,
Kanryn Webb
First grade
Mrs. Walker
How are your reindeer and?
How is Mrs . Cl;aus? and T
been good.
Love. Emma Justice
Dear Silllta,
How may reindeer do you
have? Do you have any bm;k
up'! My behav1or has been
great this yem. I want for
Christmas is a DSA Hannah
Montana Guitara Amirican
girl doll.
Love,
Allison Campbell
Dear Santa,
How many reindeer do you
have?
How old arc you?
I have been good.
T want a psp for Christmas.
Bradyn Dove
First Graue
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Have your reindeer been
good ! How are you? I havve
been good. T want a pel shop
and I would like aDS.
Haley Meek
First Grade
Dear Santa.
Dear Santa,
How does Mrs. Claw, help
you and the elves? What do
you do at the North pole'? I
have hccn good. What l want a
DS and wii.
Hannah Montana
Dear Santa.
Does R udolph I have a girl
friend? P.S. How many rein~
deer do you have? 1 have been
good, what I want the most is
mini horses Pintos and the
Morgen mare and food.
Love, Luke Shepherd.
Dear Santa,
How many remdeer do you
have ? How millly elves do you
have? My behiavior has been
very good . T would love to
have a Playstation 2 game. It's
called Spiro
Love. Trey Layne
Dear Santa.
How is your wonderful
wife feeling? 1 bet she is workmg her little arms off! Are any
of your reindeers ~ick! Hope
they aren' t. I bet you want to
know how J have been? great.
What 1 want for Christmas is
video games .
Love, Jake
I hope Mrs. Claus ·and you
have been good? How do your
reindeer tly? I have been good.
T want a High School , Musical
Doll house and a Hannah
Montanna Doll house.
Love, Megan Williams
Dear Santa,
Does your reindeer have
g1rl friends'! Do you have a
hundred elfs? I have been
good . T want puppies.
Al iYia
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1he miracle of hope
At a time when most of the intact. Santa rushed to her side
stories we get to hear aren't so and gave her a warm hug. A
heartwarming and compassion- child the tender age of his own
ate along comes one such as the son - 9 years old - gazed up
Miracle of Hope and lets us at him with wonder and exciteknow the real reason for this ment.
Her skin was pale and her
season.
short tresses bore telltale bald
Grab a tissue, and read on.
Three years ago, a little boy patches from the effects of
and his, grandmother came to chemotherapy. But all he saw
see Santa at the Mayfair Mall in when he looked at her as a pair
Wisconsin . The child climbed of huge blue eyes. His heart
up on his lap, holding a picture melted and he had to force himself to choke back
of a little girl. "Who is
this?" asked Santa, .--- -- -tears.
"Your
Though his eyes
smiling.
friend? Your sister?"
were riveted upon
"Yes,
Santa,'
he
Sarah's face, he could
replied. "my sister,
hear the gasps and
Sarah, who is very
quiet sobbing of the
sick,'' he said sadly.
women in the room.
Santa glanced over
As he and Sarah began
at the grandmother
talking, the family
who was waiting nearcrept quietly to the
by and saw her dabbedside one by one,
bing her eyes with a Kim Little Frasure squeezing
Santa's
tissue. "She wanted to
shoulder or his hand
come with me to see you, oh, so gratefully, whispering "thank
very much, Santa!" the child you" as they gazed sincerely at
exclaimed. "She misses you," him with shining eyes. Santa
he added softly.
and Sarah talked and talked and
Santa tried to be cheerful and she told him excitedly all the
encouraged a smile to the boy's toys she wanted for Christmas,
face, asking him what he want- assuring him she'd been a very
ed Santa to bring him for good girl that year.
Christmas. When they finished
As their time together dwintheir visit, the Grandmother dled, Santa felt led in his spirit to
came over to help the child off pray for Sarah and asked for
his lap, and started to say some- permission from the girl's moththing to Santa, but halted.
er. She nodded in agreement
"What is it?" Santa asked and the entire family circled
warmly.
around Sarah's bed, holding
"Well, I know it's really too hands. Santa looked intensely at
much to ask you, Santa, but..." Sarah and asked her if she
the old woman began, shooing believed in angels. "Oh, yes,
her grandson over to one of Santa.. .! do!" she exclaimed.
Santa's elves to collect the little "Well, I'm going to ask that
gift which Santa gave all his angels watch over you." he said.
young visitors. "The girl in the Laying one hand on the child's
photograph ... ~y granddaughter, head, Santa closed his eyes and
well you ... she has leukemia and prayed. He asked that God
isn't expected to make it even touch little Sarah and heal her
through the holidays," she said body from this disease. He
through tear-filled eyes. "Is asked that angels minister to her,
there any way, s~nta, any possi- watch and keep her. When he
ble way that you could come see finished praying, still with eyes
Sarah? That's all she's asked for closed, he started singing softly,
"Silent Night, Holy Night... all is
Christmas is to see Santa."
Santa blinked and swallowed calm, all is bright..." The famihard and told the woman to ly joined in, sti11 holding hands,
leave information with his elves smiling at Sarah and crying
as to where Sarah was and he tears of hope, tears of joy for
would see what he could do. this moment, as Sarah beamed
Santa thought of little else the at them all.
When the song ended, Santa
rest of that afternoon. He knew
what he had to do. "What if it sat on the side of the bed again
were MY child lying in that hos- and held Sarah's frail small
pital bed, dying," he thought hands in his own. "Now,
with a sinking hears, ''This is the Sarah," he said authoritatively,
"you have a job to do and that is
least I can do."
When Santa finished visiting to concentrate on getting well. I
with all the boys and girls that want you to have fun playing
evening, he retrieved from his with your friends this summer
helper the name of the hospital and I expect to see you at my
where Sarah was staying. He house at Mayfair Mall this time
asked the assistant location next year!"
He knew it was risky promanager how to get to
claiming that to this little girl
Children's Hospital.
"Why?" Rick asked, with a who had terminal cancer, but he
"had" to. He had to give her the
puzzled look on his face.
Santa relayed to him the con- greatest gift he could... not dolls
versation with Sarah's grand- or games or toys...but the gift of
mother earlier that day. HOPE.
"Yes,
Santa!"
Sarah
"C'mon .. .I'll take you there"
Rick said softly. Rick drove exclaimed, her eyes bright. He
them to the hospital and came leaned down and kissed her on
inside with Santa. They found the forehead and left the room.
Out in the hall, the minute
out which room Sarah was in. A
pale Rick said he would wait out Santa's eyes met Rick's, a look
passed between them and they
in the hall.
Santa quietly peeked into the wept unashamed. Sarah's mothroom through the half-closed er and grandmother slipped out
door and saw little Sarah on the of the room quickly and rushed
to Santa's side to thank him.
bed.
"My only child is the same
The room was full of what
appeared to be her family; there age as Sarah," he explained quiwas the grandmother and the etly. ''This is the least I could
girl's brother he had met earlier do." They nodded with underthat day. A woman whom he standing and hugged him.
One year later, Santa Mark
guessed was Sarah's mother
stood by the bed, gently pushing was again back on the set in
Sarah's thin hair off her fore- Milwaukee for his six-week,
head. Another woman, who he seasonal job which he so loves
discovered later was Sarah's to do. Several weeks went by
aunt, sat in a chair near t~e bed and then one day a child came
with a weary, sad look on her up to sit on his lap. "Hi, Santa!
face. They were talking quietly Remember me?"
"Of course I do," Santa proand Santa could sense the
warmth and closeness of the claimed (as he always does),
family ad their love and concern smiling down at her. After all,
the secret to being a "good"
for Sarah.
Taking a deep breath and Santa is to always make each
forcing a smile on his face, child feel as if they are the
Santa entered the room bellow- "only" child in the world at that
ing a hearty "Ho, ho, ho!" moment.
"You came to see me in the
"Santa!" shrieked little Sarah
weakly as she tried to escape her hospital last year!"
Sarita's jaw dropped. Tears
bed to run to him, IV tubes
immediately sprang to his eyes
and he grabbed this little miracle
and held her to his chest.
"Sarah!" he exclaimed. He
scarcely recognized her, for her
hair was long and silky and her
cheeks were rose...much differ-
ent from the little girl he had visited just a year before. He
looked over and saw Sarah's
mother and grandmother on the
sidelines smiling and waving
and wiping their eyes.
That was the best Christmas
ever for Santa Claus. He had
witnessed ... and been blessed to
be instrumental in bringing
about...this miracle of hope.
This precious little child was
healed. Cancer free. Alive and
well. he silently looked up to
Heaven and humbly whispered,
"Thank you Father. 'Tis a very
Merry Christmas!"
"Jesus Is The Reason For
The Season"
Be blessed and have a very
meny Christmas.
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
IJSTRAND
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For the Record
Marriage Licenses
Amanda
Da\\ n
D,llc
Lindemuth, 20, of \lch in, to
Joseph Dwayne Newsome, 3 I,
of Weekshury.
Jerri Dawn l':larshall. 37. of
Allen, to Ke\ 111 I.. Nelson. 37,
of Allen.
Melissa
Reynolds
Anderson, -+-+. of Allen, to
Thomas C. Witt. 47. of Harold
Jessica Renac Jarrell. 22. of
Prestonsburg.
to
Shane
Edward Hatfield, 22. of
Prestonsburg.
Melissa McCo). 40. of
Pikeville, to Charlie Gene
Rose, 48. of Betsy Layne.
alcohol intoxication.
.l,1mcs E. Ward. 38. East
Point; alcohol intoxicatiOn.
Jimmy Ray Hunter, 49,
Way land: alcohol intoxication.
Frank L. Duncan. 35,
Hucys\ ille; alcohol intoxication, two counts fourth-degree
assault. endangering the welfare of a minor.
Sharon Johnson. age unlisted. Prestomburg; theft by
deception
18.
Kimberly
CarrolL
Teaberry: public' intoxication.
failure to wear seatbelts.
Lan-y D. Mitchell. 48, Hi
Hat: fourth-degree assault.
Carol Mitchell, 43, Hi Hat;
fourth-degree assault.
Loretta L. Perkins, 40,
Banner; ten·oristic threatening.
Roger George, 4 7, East
Point; harassing communications.
Randy C. Dotson Jr., 35,
Banner; theft of services.
Randall Napier. 54. Hazard;
theft by unlawful taking.
Amanda S .. Mullins, 26,
Beaver: l~ulure to wear seatbelts, failure to produce insurance card, no operator/ moped
license, criminal littering.
3 l.
Denzil • Howell.
Prestonsburg: alcohol intoxication.
Michael Joseph Waddles,
28, Prestonsburg; operating a
motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs,
possession of marijuana. one
headlight. rear license not illuminated.
Ricky Castellanos, 38,
Keaton; public intoxication.
Jeffere) C. Kimmel. 36,
Ivel; fomth degree assault.
Everette Salisbury. 59,
Harold: alcohol intoxication.
Shawna Kay Kimmel, 34,
Ivel: fourth-degree assault,
public intoxication.
Crystal Castle, 34, Mrutin;
harassing communications.
Civil Suits Filed
Foster Care vs. Nicholas M.
Conley; petition for child support and healthcare insurance.
Ky. Foster Care vs. Jamie
L. Glover; petition for child
support and healthcru·e insurance.
US
Bank,
National
Association, N.D. vs. David
Howell; complaint.
Linda Ritchie vs. Arthur
Ritchie; divorce.
Donna Sue Charles vs.
Kenneth Charles; divorce.
Billy J. Shepherd vs. Kayla
W. Shepherd; divorce.
Wendy Conn vs. Jerem)
Conn; divorce.
Festa D. SalisbUI) \S.
Monica Hall; complaint.
David L. Tackett vs. James
M. Martin; complamt.
Brenda Mullins vs. John P.
Mullins; divorce.
Brian Slone vs. Jeffery
Allen; complaint.
Capital Alliance Financial
vs. Phillip Ritchie; complaint.
Charges Filed
Deanna J.
Hall.
41,
Weeksbury; operating a motor
vehicle on a suspended license,
failure of non-owner operator
to maintain required insurance,
receiving stolen property.
Mindy L. Joseph, 24 ,
Royalton; second-degree burglary.
Josh Tackett, 22. Harold:
theft by unlawful taking.
Jamie Conn. age unlisted,
Allen; flagrant nonsupport.
Jeffery Turner, 46, Mmtin;
.
with broken or cracked tile,
found lockers in need of repair.
Score: 90.
Jenny Wiley State Park
l odge
Restaurant,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection. Violations noted: food not
protected during storage, food
not protected during service,
cloths used for food and non
food contact surfaces not stored
and rinsed frequently in water
saniti1ing ~olution, rood contact surface of equipment and
utensils not clean. non food
contact surface of equipment
and utensils not clean. sanitary
towel or hand drying device not
provided, garbage and refuse
containers not covered, floors
not clean, floors not in good
repair, cleaning and maintenance equipment not properly
stored. Score: 88.
Reno's
Roadhouse,
Prestonsburg. regular inspection. Violations noted: food not
protected during storage, food
not protected during service,
cloths used for food and non
food contact surfaces not stored
and rinsed frequently in water
sanitizing solution, food contact surface of equipment and
utensils not clean, non food
contact smface of equipment
and utensils not clean, sanitary
towel or hand drying device not
provided, floors not clean,
floors not in good repair, light
fixtures not shielded, unnecessary articles in or around the
establishment, cleaning and
maintenance equipment not
properly stored. Score: 88.
Papa
John's
Pizza,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection. Violations noted: food not
protected during storage, food
not protected during service,
cloths used for food and non
·food contact surfaces not stored
and rinsed frequently in water
sanitizing solution, food contact surface of equipment and
·utensils not dean, food contact
surface of equipment and utenln~pections
South Floyd Middle School. si ls not free of abrasive, saniHi Hat, regular inspection. tary towel or hand drying
Violations noted: found water device not provided, floors not
fountains in need of repair, all clean, walls, ceiling, attached
female stalls in restrooms in equipment not constructed
need of covered receptacles, properly. not 10 good reprur.
some areas in hallway found Score: 90.
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Alex Bailey to Phillip C.
Spencer and Vicki R. Spencer,
property not listed.
Nancy Bailey to Phillip C.
Spencer and Vicki R. Spencer,
property not listed.
Tracy Bailey to Phillip C.
Spencer and Vicki R. Spencer,
property not listed.
Charlene
Caudill
to
Christopher Caudill, property
not listed.
Glennis
Caudill
to
Christopher Caudill, property
not listed.
Kelly Elswick to Darryl
Elswick, property not listed.
Carol Goble to David
Garrett and Kristen Garrett,
property located at Daniels
Creek.
Greg Goble to David Garrett
and Kristen Garrett, property
located at Darliets Creek.
James Hall, Jr. to Veda
Blankenship, property not listed.
. Pamela Hall to Veda
Blankenship, property not listed.
Randall Hall to Veda
Blankenship, property not listed.
Deborah Ann Henderson to
Estill Johnson, Jr. , property
located at Wayland.
Roger Henderson to Estill
Johnson, Jr., property located at
Wayland.
Robert Terry Lee to Melisha
White, property not listed.
Deloris Martin to Verdie
Martin, property not listed.
Helen Metcalf to Veda
Blankenship, property not listed.
Kent Metcalf to Veda
Blankenship, property not list-
19, 2008 • 81
12119/08 - 12/25/08
Edward Ousley to Jason B.
Cinema 1 Starts Friday, Dec. 19
Zeller, property located at
FOUR CHRISTMASES (PG·13). Mon.Middle Creek.
Sat. 7:00·9:00; Sun. (1 :30) 7:00·9:00.
Peggy Ousley to Jason B.
Cinema 2-He/d Over
Zeller, property located at
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
Middle Creek.
(PG·13). Mon.·Sat. 7:00·9:00; Sun.
Johnny Dale Pack to Lenny
(1 :30) 7:00-9:00.
Hall, property located at Sunday Mat ~nee-Open 1:00; start 1:30
McDowell.
Sherri Pack to Lenny Hall,
property located at McDowell.
Greg Salisbury to Wade
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property located at Left Beaver
ff!ll 214 N. Pike 51.. Pikeville. Ky. ll!III
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Jason. Simone to Brian
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Tackett and Jillian Tackett,
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property located at Marvin
Bargain Mat,nees Until 6 p.m.
Heights.
12/ 19/08 - 12/25/08
Sarnira Simone to Brian ,
Cinema 1-He/d Over
BOLT (PG). Mort·Sun. 7:00.9:10; Fn. (4:10)
Tackett and Jillian Tackett,
7:00-9:10; Sat.·Sun. (2:0Q.4:10) 7:00.9:10
property located at Marvin
Cinema 2-He/d Over
Heights.
FOUR CHRISTMASES (PG·13). Mon.·
Ashley Slone to Eric J.
Sun. 7:15-9:30; Fri. (4:30) 7:15-9:30; Sal.·
Thomas, property located at
Sun. (2:15-4:30) 7:15-9:30.
Beaver Creek.
Cinema 3=Starts Frldav. Qec. 19
Ray Slone to Eric J.
CADILLAC RECORDS (R). Mort·Sun.
7:0D-9:20; Fri. (2:00·4:20) 7:0D-9:20; Sat.·
Thomas, property located at
Sun. (2:00·4:20) 7:00·9:20.
Beaver Creek .
Cinema 4-Held Over
Chris Smith to Veda
TWILIGHT (PG·13). Mcli1.-Sun. 6:55-9:25;
Blankenship, property not listFri. (4:15) 6:55·9:25; Sat.·Sun. (1:5D-4:15)
ed.
6:55·9:25.
Ruby Smith to Veda
Cinema Held Over
ROLE MODELS (R). Mort·Sun. 7:05·
Blankenship, property not list9:30; Fri. (4:30) 7:05-9:30; Sat.·Sun. (2:05·
ed.
4:30) 7:05·9:30.
Michael Sparkman to Mary
Cinema 6--Starts fridav, Dec. 19
McKinney
and
William
SEVEN POUNDS (PG·13). Mon.·Sun.
McKinney, property located at
6:55-9:20; Fri. (4:20) 6:55·9:20; Sat.-Sun. ·
Wayland.
(1:55·4:20) 6:55·9:20.
Lynn
Ramey
Teresa
Cinema 7-Starts friday. Dec. 19
YES MAN (PG·13). Mon.·Sun. 7:05-9:25;
Sparkman to Mary McKinney
Fri. (4:25) 7:05·9:25; Sat.·Sun. (2:05-4:25)
and William McKinney, prop7:05·9:25.
erty located at Wayland.
Cinema ~Starts Friday. Dec. 19
Harley Stevens to Chad
TALE OF DESPEREAUX(G). Mm.·&m.
Fleenor and Jennifer Fleenor,
7:00.9:15; Fri. (4:15) 7:00-9:15; Sat·Sun.
property located at Toler Creek.
(2:()().4:15) 7:00.9:15
Patricia Stevens to Chad
Cinema 9=Held Over
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
Fleenor and Jennifer Fleenor,
(PG·13). Mort·Sun. 7:05·9:25; Fri. (4:25)
property located at Toler Creek.
CltJ'isimas Saltl
Going on NOW at the·
E.P. Grigsby Store
Downtown Martin • 285-3025
Open: Monday-Saturday, 9-5; Sunday, 12-5
RIVER FILL 10
PIKEVILLE
7:05-9:25; Sat.·Sun. (2:05·4:25) 7:05·9:25.
Cinema 1CCHeld Over
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE (R). Mort·Sun.
7:05·9:25 .•
Cinema 1CCHe/d Over
MADAGASCAR 2 (PG). Fri. (t\:10); Sat.·
Sun. (2:1Q-4:10).
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FRIDAY, DECEMB~R
19, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
This devotional and directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night, 7 p.m.;
Roy Harlow. Minister.
First Assembly of God, Martin; Sunday School, 10
am:; Worship Selvice, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday,
7 p.m.; Lorie Vannucci. Minis1er.
Salisbury United Methodist, Printer: Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Bobby G. Lawson,
Minister.
In Victory Assembly of God, West Prestonsburg:
Sunday School, 10:00; Worship Service, 11 :00 & 6:30;
Wednesday Evening, 6:30; Gary Stanley, Paslor.
Highway 160 E.
Wayland United Methodist, Rt. 7, Wayland; Sunday
School, 10 a.m,; Worship Service, 11 a.m.: Wednesday,
6 p.m.; Jack Howard, Pastor.
.New Bethel Assembly of God, Buming Fol1< Rd.,
Salyersville: Sunday School, 10 am: Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Arthur (Sam)
Smith, Minister.
1 (800) 511-1695
Praise Assembly, t mile S of Prestonsburg, intersec·
liOf! 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.
886-85·11
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Accredited by JCAHO
PhYSician Referral
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SERVICE AND SUPPLIES
437-4609
Mark ll Wa{z,
Pastor
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.
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, Com Fork; Sunday School, 10 a!l1.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Roger Music,
Minister.
Calvary Southern Baptist, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 9:45
a.m.; Worsh1p Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Doug lewis, Minister.
·
Wefson-Prazier
Punera{Jforne
10:55a.m.
&:OOp.m;
Bait li!ranch Regular Baptist Church, Mousey Ky;
Worship Service, 9:30; Every third Sat. and Sun. of each
month; Roger Hicks, Pastor; Ralph Howard, Asst.
Pastor. Contact Kerm~ Newsome 606·377-6881 for
more information.
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.
Martin, Ky • 606-285-9261
9:45a.m.
Auxier Freewil Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; ~orship 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 F~ch. Minister.
Mon.· Fri. 7;30 a.m.-6:00p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. • 3:00 p.m.
Town Mt. Rd., Pfkeville,Kentucky
Vogle Day United Methodist Church, Harold; Sunday
School, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service. 11 00
a.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.. Dennis C. Love,
Pastor.
~ ~AiookiAvell:lll
BAPTIST
5000 KJ HwY. 321 Pmtonsburu,llenluckr 41653
Wheelwright United Methodist, Wheelwright; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p,m.; Bobby Isaac, Minister.
First United
Metlwdist
Community Freewill Baptist, Goble Roberts Add~ion; 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.; Nathoo Lafferty,
Minister.
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, Rt. 1428, East
Point; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Buster Hayton,
Minister.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, Weeksbury;
Sunday Sctioot. 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.:
Wednesday/Saturday, 7 p.m. ; John 'Jay' Patton,
Minister.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptlst, Dana; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday
Service. 10 am.; Worship Service, 11 am.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.
The Third Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worstlp Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Phillip
Ramey, Pastor.
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.; Chudl Ferguson, Minister.
Tom Moore Memorial Freewill Baptist; Cliff Road; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00p.m.;
Evening Service, 6:00 p.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, W<ner Gap: Sunday School, 10 am.: Morning Worship Service,
11 a,m. and Evening Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible
Study, 7 p.m., Youth Services 7 p.m.; Evetyone Welcome.
United Community Baptist, Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Service,
2 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Carlos Beverty, Mil)ister.
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist, Wheelwright Junction; Sunday
School. 10 am.; Worship Service, 11 am. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday.
7 p.m.; Louis Ferrari, Minister.
Free Pentecostal Deliverance, Ext. 46 off Mt..
Parl<way 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.'ll; Friday, 7 p.m.; Louis
Sanlan, Minister, David Pike, Associate Mln1ster.
Goodloe Pentecostal, Rt. 850, David; Worship Service, 6 p.m.;
Malcom Slone, Minister.
Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal, Floyd and Magoffin County
Line; ; Worship Service, 6:30 p,m.: Mike D. Caldwell, Minister. 297·
6262.
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; Se'Vices Saturday, 6 p.m.;
Sunday School, 10 am.; Services. 11 a.m.; No Sunday Night
Service.
PRESBYTERIAN
Drift
Presbyteria~,
Route 1101, Drift; Worship Service, 11 a.m
First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 am. Rev. Vicki Poole, pastor.
CATHOLIC
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
St Martha, Water Gap; Mass: Sunday, 11 :15 a.m.; Saturday, 5
Our Family Caring For 1bur Family
Daniels Creek Baptist Fellowship Church of God, Banner.
Services: Saturday night, 7 p.m.; Sunday morning, 11 am.; Sunday
night, 7 p.m.; Henry lewis, Minister.
Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Church Service, 9:15; Sabbath School, 10:45; John Baker, Pastor,
358-9263; Church, 886-3459, leave message. Everyone welcome!
Two Locations
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday. 6:30 p.m. Jim Fields, Minister.
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; S.unday School, 10 a.m.,
Worship Service, 11 am.; Jim Sherman, Minister.
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo; Sun. School, 10 am.; Church
every Sun. Morning 11:00 a.m.; Wed. evening Bible Study & Prayer
Meeting, 7:00p.m.; Rrst Sat evening Service, All Welcome 7 p.m.
Pastor Man< Hunt, 606-47B-2698
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
VictOJY Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams,
Minister.
Faith Bible Church, an independent Baptist Church, located on
1428. between Allen & Martin; Sunday Schoof. 10 a.m.; Sunday
Morning, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study
& Prayer, 6 p.m.; Pastor. Rev. Bob Wireman.
Betsy layne Church of Christ, Betsy Layne; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Tommy J. Spears, Minister.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Sacrament
Mtg., 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 11:20 am.; Relief SocietyiPreist·
hood/Primary, 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Church Meeting
House address. Hwy. 80, Martin. KY 41649: Meeting House tele·
phone number: 285-3133; Ken Carriere. Bishop.
Faith Freewill Baptist, 1i4 mile above Worldwide Eqpt. on R(
1428; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 am. and 6
p.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Elder Donnie Patrick, Mintster.
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.
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School, 9:45a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy Osborne, Minister.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold: Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Willie E.
Meade, Minister.
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Tackett Furniture
Superstore
Martin, Kentucky
606-285-0900
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Located past HRMC on left.
Convenient Drive-thru Service.
889-9003
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Phone: (606) 889-9609 or (606) 886·9563
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CHURCH OF CHRIST
Highland Church of Christ, RL 23, Hager Hill; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
First Baptist, Prestonsburg, t57 South Front Street; Sunday
School, 9;45 a.m.; Worship Service. 11 am. and 6:30p.m.; Wed.,
6:30p.m.; Jerry C. Wori<rnan, minister.
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chesler Varney,
Min1ster.
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big Branch, P.O. Box 410,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Sunday School. 10a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed.
Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.;
Lonie Meade, Minister.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10 a,m.,
Worship Service, 11 am. & 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 7: p.m.
Mare Creek Church of Christ, StanviHe; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10 am.;
Worship Service, 11 am. & 6;30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6;30 p.m.
Martin Church of Christ, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Serv1ce, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m. Gary Mitchell.
Min1ster.
Garrett Regular Baptist, Route 550, Garrett; Worship Service.
10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Willie Crace,
pastor. Assist. Larry Patton. Phone 358-4275.
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.;
Worship Serv1ce, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; David
Garrett, Minister.
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsville; Sunday School, 10 am.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Roger
Trusty.
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday Schoof,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Chad Blair, Pastor.
Lackey Freewill Baptist, Lackey; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p,m.; Johnny J. Col6ns, Minister.
(Next door to East KY Boof Truss Co.)
CHRISTIAN
First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.: Worship Service. 11
a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Graydon
Howard, Minister~
Grethel Baptist, State Rt. 3379, (Branham's Creek Rd.); Sunday
Scrool, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Office: (606) 874-2151
Toll Free: 800-826-7413
Fax: (606) 874-9136
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey Creek Rd .. Langley. Sunday
Bible Study 10:00 a.m., Sunday morning wOI'Ship 11:00 a.m.,
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles up Toler Creek on right;
Sunday Schoof, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m..
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale Bush, Minister.
WeekSbury Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 amm.; Worship
Servil:e, 10:45 am. and 6 p.m. Mike Han. Minister.
CHURCH OF GOD
Betsy Layne Church of God, Old U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10:30
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Judith Caudill. Minister.
Community Church of God, Arkansas Creek, Martin; Worship
Service, 11 a.m.; Friday, 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
First Church of God; Sunday School, 10 a.m.: Worship Service,
10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Steven V. Williams,
Pastor.
886-82 15
t
CATHOLIC HEALTH
INITIATIVES
Phone: (606) 2&3-6400
Fax: (6()6) lK5-640Y
www.olwh.org
Living Water Ministries Full Gospel Church, Rt. 3, just before
Thunder Ridge; 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 Spurtock 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 am except for first
Sunday in each month.; Worship Service. Sun. mom1ng 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 Creel<; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wright. Miruster,
Zion Deliverance, Wayland; Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Worshp
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Prayer Line:
358·2001 ; Darlene W. Arnette, Pastor
The Ligon Church of God of Prophecy, Saturday Services, 7:00
p.m.; Sunday School, 10 am.; Worship Service, 11 a,m.; Ralph Hall,
Pastor.
Taylor Chapel Community Church, formerly the old Price Food
Service building, located 1 quarter mile above Wortdwide
Equipment, Rt. 1428. Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Mom1ng
SeMce. 11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6:30 p.m. Kenny Vanderpool,
Pastor.
International Pentecostal Holiness Church, 10974 N. Mam St..
Martin; Rev. Ellis J. Stevens, Senior Pastor.
Uttle Rosa Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, (Indian·
Bottom A$sociation) Services: 1st Saturday & Sunday ofevery
month 9:30 a.m., 3rd Sunday 9:30a.m.. Odd Sunday 9:30a.m.
EPISCOPAL
St. James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45 a.m.; Holy Eucharist
11203 Main St. Box 910 Martin, KY 41649
Village Drive
Ughthouse Temple, Main St. and Hall St.; Worship Service. 12
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m.; Roy Cosby. Minister.
Little Paint First Church of God, 671 Little Paint Road, East Point;
Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p..: Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
Salt Uck United Baptist, Salt Lick, Hueysville; Worship SeiVIce,
2nd & 4th Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Pastor, Allen Chaflins, phone 9462123.
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7 13 SOUll1 lAKE DRIV£.. PRESTONSBURG, KY
Full Gospel Community, (formerly ol 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.
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 Baptttt, Ligon Worship Service,
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 7 p.m,
Our Lady of the Way Hospital
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Faith Fellowship, Allen, Ky. Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service,
11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6 p.m.; Wed, 7 p.m..Cart & Missy Woods,
Pastors.
Faith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship SeMce, 11
a.m.; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Buddy and Maude Frye, Minister
Landmark Church of God, Goble Roberts Addition; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11.10 a.m. and 7 p.m.:
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth' E. Prater. Jr., Min1ster.
Our Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
Pamtsville; Sunday Service, 11 a.m.; WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
METHODIST
~
Faith 2 Faith, Hari<ins Ave., West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thurs. 7 p m. Randy
Hagans, Minister. 886-9460.
Left Beaver Regular Baptist Church across from Garth School;
4th Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am, Odd Saturday 6;00 pm.; Gary
Compton, Pastor.
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., May1own; 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 Servtce, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; William L.
Hunt, Minister.
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt 1428, Prestonsburg; Sunday
Service, 10 a.m.; WOI'Ship Service, 1t 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.; Worsh1p Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Mark Tadlett, Pastor.
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.
P~one: (606) 874-3222.
Rock Forit Freewill Baptist; Garrett Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 am; 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.
YOUR GM CONNECTION
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prestonsburg; Sunday
Schoof, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Don Shepherd. Mtnisler.
Garrett Church of God, Garrell; Sunday School, 10 am.; Worship
SeiVIce, 11 a.m. ; Family Training Hour· Thursday 7 p.m., Bill B.
Tussey. Jr, Pastor
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Healing 7:30 p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross, Rector.
mB.)
Drift Independent, Drift; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30p.m.
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea marl<et), Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg, Pastor 889-D905.
Lancer Baptist Church; 71 Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday
School, 10:00 a.m. Moming Worship, 11:00 am., Evening Woship,
6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m..
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
Martin Branch Freewill Baptist, Estill; Sunday Service, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11:15 a.m. and7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; James
(Red) Morris, Min1ster.
IIIIIISII: .I;IIBTEB
OTHER
Pastor Atha Johnson welcomes everyone to attend services at the
CHURCH of GOD of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
school 10 am., Worship service 11 a.m.
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LUTHERAN
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, t 0 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Randy Blackburn, Minister.
Allen Christ United Methodist, Allen; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth
Lemaster, Minister.
Community United Methodist, 147 Burke Avenue (oil University
Drive and Neeley St.); Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m. and 6 p.m,; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Glen "Sandy" Douglass, Rev.
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, At. 979, Beaver; Sunday Scllool,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T. Smhh,
Minister.
Emma United Methodla~ Emma; Sunday School tO a.m., Sunday
Worship Service 11 a.m.; Pastor David Profitt.
Firat United Msthodla~ 256 South Arnold Avenue; Sunday
School, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:55 a.m.; Youth Service 6
p.m.; Rev Jim Adams, PaSior.
Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Sunday Morning Service, 11 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.; Larry J. Penix, Minister.
Gracewa United Method Rt. 80, Sund School 9:45 a.m:
The Taber1111cle, Rt. 321 (Old Planlation Motet). 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.
Rising Son Ministries, 114 Rising Son Lane. Prestonsburg, Ky
41653.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: D.P.
Curry.
Church of God of Prophecy, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship
SeiVIce 11 a·.m., Sunday Night · 6 p.m .. Wednesday Night - 6 p.m.
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Hazard handles South Flovd Girls
Tuttle scores
11 points in
Lady Raiders' loss
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STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HAZARD- Hosl Hazard dealt
South Floyd its third straight loss
Monday night, defeating the Lady
Raiders 69-45. The 'Lady Bulldogs
were out in front at the end of each
quarter.
Taylor Niece led the way for
Hazard, s~ming a game-high 27
points. Niece;: hindered visiting
South Floyd's .c hances or claiming
the non-region win iu both halves.
Ha:~.ard moved. to 4-0 al'ter
defeating the Lady Raiders.
The host Lady Bulldogs raced
South Floyd in their tirst non-14th
Region game of the season.
Hazard defeated Estill County,
Buckhorn and Lee County in em'li" er regular-season matchups.
As part of an impressive
Hazard offensive elTon, Tabitha
Frasure scored nine point<;. Jade
Fields tossed in eight points while
Ashley Hall and Brooke Sharpcy
scored seven apiece.
4
Hazard edged South Floyd 11-9
in the opening quarter. The Lady
Bulldogs were able to ·shake a
determined South floyd team. A
six-point haHlime advantage
turned into a 19-point lead at third
quarter's end for the Lady
Bulldogs.
'
Chelsie Tuttle paced South
Floyd with 11 points. Tuttle, one
of the 15th Region's top young
players, scored 11 points. Kayla
Hall narrowly missed double fig
ures for South Floyd, finishing
with nine points. Ashley Castle
scored six points and Gahby
Bailey pushed in five for the Lady
Raiders. Danielle Tackett scored
four points and Jessie Tackett
tossed
three for visiting South
Floyd.
in
iNSIDE THE SCORlNG
HAZARD 69,
SOUTH FLOYD 45
SOUTH FLOYD (45): Conn 1,
Kayla Hall 9, Jessie Tackett 3,
Danielle Tackett 4, Tuttle 11,
Damron 2, Dye 2, Castle 6, Kiana
Hall 2, Bailey 5.
HAZARD (69): Hall 7, Niece
27, Comhs 6, Jade Fields 8,
photo by Tony McGuire
Brewer 2, Frasure 9, Sharpey 7.
TRISTA DAMRON eyed a shot during South
Floyd's game Monday night versus Hazard.
Twas the
week. before
Christmas ..
EK Miners
Showcase set
for Saturday
TIMES STAFF REPORT
by RICK BENTLEY
-.:
PIKE\'ll._LE - The inaugural
East Kentucky Mirlers Basketball
Shmycase - to be held Saturday
(Dec. 20) at the East Kentuckv
Expo Center - will feature a high
school boys' ha~ketball game preceding what promises to be another exciting Miners matchup. In a
high school boys· basketball
game, two former 15th Region
champions will face olT in an
opener prior to the CBA's East
Kentucky Miners hosting the
ABA's We~t Virginia Wild in a
highly-anticipated
Tnterleague
Challenge game. Allen Central
captured the 15th Region championship in 1994. East Ridge- in its
tirst season- won the 15th Region
title in 2004. Tip-on· for the Allen
Central-East Ridge matchup is set
lor 5 p.m. The East KentuckyWest Virginia game is slated to
Lip-oJT at 7:05 p.m. West Virginia
features cun·ent Phelps High
School girls' basketball head
coach J.R. VanHoose. One of the
top players in Kentucky high
school history, VanHoose caplured
the state· s Mr. Basketball award in
1998. VanHoose enjoyed a stellar
college career not too far from his
home in Paintsville, starring at
Marshall University. He is a lormer NBA Developmental League
draft pick. VanHoose has played
in various professional leagues.
Allen Central and East Ridge
will each get a taste of the unique
Expo Center Center atmosphere in
hopes or making a return to the
state-of-the-cut facility in March
a5 a 15th Region Tournament participant.
East Kentucky is 4-0. The
Miners have defeated the West
Virginia Blazers and the Kentucky
Bisons two times each.
One ticket for the Miners-Wild
game will allow a fan tO Lake in
both games. Tickets remain available. For more infom1ation on
tickers, call the Miners office at
606/437-9715.
TIMES COLUMNIST
Seldom do we lead with
the NFL here in high-school
happy Eastern Kentucky, but
Sunday night's Giants/Panthers
game has everything a football
fan could want.
You've got the
big city team
against a comparable
one
Rick Bentley
stoplight town.
You've got Lbe
proven champ against a team
that nobody seems Lo be able to
get a grip on.
r.. can't imagine how bad
John Madden will be stuttering
if this one is right at the end of
the Lhjrd period.
- Speaking of the NFL, RJP,
Slingin' Sammy Baugh.
- Was 1 the only one who
noticed how Lough new CBS
analyst Greg Anthony was on
Kentucky freshman DeAndre
Liggins last Saturday? Anthony
was solid in my estimation. The
only other time I'd heard him
was in the studio with ESPN,
and because he largely talked
about the NBA, T hadn't heard
him a lot.
But r thought he was particularly tough on UK's mercurial
freshman, noting his shoot-first
mentality at point and that he
turned the ball over a lot (Good
thing he was talking about .it,
because Billy Gillispie scoffed
at its mention in a press conference, saying the win was all
that mauered).
Please notice l'm not saying
Anthony was (ital) too (ital)
tough on him, but it was unusual for a broadcaster to take such
issue with a player.
Perhaps Anthony will be the
analyst CBS has long been in
need of. And perhaps someone
will sit Liggins down and have
him give a · listen to Anthony's
honest assessment of his game.
- Want some NBA news?
Me neither.
- The only one of the six
football championship games I
was ·surprised at came in
Double-A,
where
Fort
Campbell knocked orr Newport
• ) Central Catholic.
- Regular readers or this
space know 1 don' t always get
to see many high school basketball games, but on Friday, 1
watched Shelby Valley totally
dismantle Henry Clay. The
Wildcats are legit, a very solid
team.
And make no mistake about
it, Elisha Justice can flat out
play. Hi~? understated performance that night, chiefly his
remarkable passing skills, was
nothing short of fantastic . l'm ·
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photos by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg junior Michael Burchett - pictured above, providing pressure on an inbounds pass - scored a
game-high 28 points for the Blackcats in the win over Betsy Layne. The Blackcats were able to hold off the
Bobcats in the district game.
'
Blackcats top Betsy Layne, take over
role of 58th District frontrunne.r
Burchett leads
P'burg with 28
points
Prestonsburg . scorer C0nncctcd on shots from various part of the noor. Senior
Jody
Tackett
helped
emerged as a valuable perfomlcr for the Blackcats,
added 12 points.
Betsy Layne, which
Prestonsburg to the win,
finishing with 15 points.
Alex Stumbo joined his
two Prestonsburg team
mates in double figures.
Stumbo, a player who has
droppep its first game .of
the
season
on
Prestonsburg's home noor,
managed only 19 points in
the second half.
Betsy Layne enjoyed
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG
Prestonsburg took over
sole possession of the
58th
District
lead
Tuesday night following
a 66-49 win over longtime rival Betsy Layne.
The Blackcats held
Betsy Layne on offensive
possessions
throughout Lhe second
half.
Junio·r Michael Burchell
continued an exceptional
scoring pace. BurchelL
now in his second season
as a full-time starter for the
Blackeats, scored a gamehigh 28 points. The
some early success. The
Bobcats
· outscored
Prestonsburg 30-26 in the
first half.
Prestonsburg
hit it<> stride in
the second half.
Prestonsburg
rolled in the
fourth quarter,
nailing Betsy
Layne 21 -9 in
the last period.
0 t h e r
Prestonsburg
scorers included
Steven Patrick
(6),
Austin
Gearheart (3)
and Seth Setser
(2).
Nathan
Martin ·scored
11 poinrs and Bryant Tibbs
10 for the Bobcats. Rkhie
Tackell and Bryce Adkins
scored eight points apiece
(Sec BLACKCAlS, ~gc two)
•
TODAY: East Kentucky Miner
Wayne Tumer and orhcr members
of the pro basketball team will
sign autographs from 1-3 p.m. at
Prestonsburg Wal-Mart.
Runnin' Rebs fall to Johnson Central
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PAiNTSVILLE - Allen
Central's early-season woes
continued Tuesday n.ight on
the road at Johnson Central.
In a battle of former 15th
Region champions - and
two teams headed in differ
ent directions - Johnson
Central
handed
Allen
Central its worst loss or Lhe
season to date, defeating the
Runnin' Rebels 79 '36.
Rising sophomore Cody
Parker led the Eagles.
Parker. a IWO-sporl athlete
who also stars on the baseball diamond, led Johnson
Central with a game-high 27
points. Allen Central dido 't
have an answer for the athletic Parker.
Johnson Central claimed
the early momentum and
ne Yer relented in its pursuit
of the win. The Eagles
cracked open the non dis
trit:t case. Johnson Cen tral
started strong and finished
stronger. Each quarter,
Johnson Central enjoyed an
even wider scoring margin
over the R ebels.
After leading 14-9 at the
end of the first quarter,
Johnson Central went into
halftime
ahead
20- 15.
While scoring over 20
points in each of the last
two
qu-arters,
Johnson
Central truly saved its best
for last. The Eagles scored a
season-high 29 points in the
fi nul quarter.
JK Hall scored 10 points
and Mike Dale and Tan
Welch finished with eight
apiece in the convincing
win
Allen Central backcourt
members Chris Stumbo and
Justin Jackson scored nine
points apiece. Seth Jarrell
scored eight points and
Blake Sali ·bury added tour.
Austin Woods, Brandon
Meade and Mil:ah Harlow
rounded out the Allen
Central scoring effort as
each player scored two
points .
Allen Cenu·al dropped to
0-4 while Johnson Central
improved to 4-l .
The Runnin' Rebels will
be back on the hardwood
Saturday at
the East
Kentucky Expo Center in
the Ea!>t Kentucky Miners
Basketball Showcase versus
East Ridge. Tip-off for the
Allen Central-East Ridge
game i!> set for 5 p.m.
(Sec BEFORE, page two)
14th Region Boys: Patriots push back June Buchanan
TIMES STAFF REPORT
HTNDMAN - Tn a home
game Tuesday night, host
Knott
County
Central
outscored Jt,me Buchanan 4426 in the second and third quarters combined and kept the
Crusaders at a distance in the
second half, eventually winning 69-55. Richard Caudill led
Knoll County Central with a
doublc-<louble of 15 points and
12 rebounds. Tate Cox, one of out in front 34-26. A 14th
the state's top junior boys· bas- Region title contender. Knoll
ketball players, added 13 points County Central outscored June
Buch<man 22-14 in the third
for the Patriots.
June Buchanan hung in with quarter. pushing the game oul or
'
Knott County Central in the the Crusaders· reach.
Logan Barlrum added I 0
first half, outscoring the Patriot"
14-12 in the first quarter. Knott points for the Patriots, giving
County Central's fortunes ,Knott County Central three
turned around in the second players m doublc figures in the
quarter. the Patriots outscored sconng colunm.
Brent
Hall
led June
June Buchanan 22- 12 in the
second period to enter halftime Buchanan with 17 points. Clint
Stepp scored 11 points for the
Crusaders.
Knoll
County
Central
improved to 5-0 following the
win. The Patriots were hack in
action Thursday on the road at
Hazard. The Knoll County
Central-Hazard game ended too
lute to make this ediuon.
June Buchanan dropped its
first game of the season with the·
loss to Lhe Patriots. The
Crusaders ure now 3 1.
photo by Jamla Howell
BETSY LAYNE upended host l?restonsburg Tuesday night in
a 58th District/Floyd County Conference girls' basketball
game.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Keselowskt heads II·St o
most popular drivers
Before
• Continued from p1
TIMES STAFF REPORT
not sure how dominant ractsm, but you've got to
they'd be without him, hut admit finding a reason
with him, they're top line.
Auburn chose Gene Chizik
- Back Lo the football over Buffalo's Turner Gill is
playoffs for a second. While pretty difficult to do.
Trinity wore out Simon
- I know a lot of people
Kenton in the Six-A game, arc second-guessing retireyou have to give it to the ment right now with the
Pioneers. They were a lour stock market as it is, but isn't
seed coming out of their dis
this Joe Paterno thing a little
trict and managed to make it ridiculous? He'll be 80-frigall the way to the champi- • gin-5 when that contract
on&hip game in Lhe toughest expires.
of the six classes.
- 1 didn · t have a vote, but
- I really wish bullies like if I would have, I'd have reEd Werder would stop pick- elected Tim Tcbow as
ing on poor ol' Terrell Reisman Trophy winner. I'd
Owens.
do so even iJ' T did have to
- I hate it when people cry look up the correct spelling
Saturday night at the lin a I awards banquet of the 2008 season,
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ted Christopher
was also honored as the series' most popular driver.
He was the last of eight drivers to receive the honor via firsttime fan voting on NASCAR.COM and through
www.nascarhometrack~.C(lnl, the official NASCAR developmental series Web site. The most popular driver award wasn't
revealed until each series' season-ending banquet
More than 253,000 vorcs were cast for 258 drivers in the
Nationwide Series, Crai'Lsman Truck Se'ries and each of
NASCAR"s six national touring series.. Voting began July 7 and
closed for each senes as its season ended.
In addition, many track and team/driver Web sites throughout
.NASCAR earned the hnks to voting on NASCAR.COM.
Brad Keselowski. the most popular driver tn the Nationwide
Series. led all dl.ivers with 59,300 votes. Fans casfl31,875 votes
for drivers in the Nationwide Series, Lops among the eight series.
Every fan vote was cmcial, cspccia1ly in one series. The closMl battle was in lhe Camping World Series West where Moses
tSmith won tl1e award hy percentage points over Austin Cameron.
Of the 7,612 votes tallied, Smith earned 1~.409 percent while
.
,Cameron totaled 15.151 percent.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
' Two series champions were also voted as most popular dri-'
vers - Christopher and Johnny Benson (Truck Series). BuL the
PIKEVILLE - Seven difother six winners were drivers inside- and outside - their series' ferent players reached double
·nnal championship top 10, illuslrating the fans' passion for their figures in the scoring column
favorites regardless of ranking.
Wednesday night as the host
East Kentucky Miners defeated the Kentucky Bisons 132
106 at the East Kentucky Expo
Center in another CBA-ABA
. malchup played as part or the
• Continued from p1 historic 1ntcrlcague Challenge.
as Betsy Layne faltered. tournaments. Prestonsburg East
Kentucky,
which
Jordan Newman pushed in will ~;tar! play in the Country outscored Kentucky in each of
seven point~. Casey Adkins Music Highway Classic today the first three quarters, shot
collected three and Dylan at Johns~m Central versus Lhe 63-pcrccnt from the field en
Maldonado dumped in two for host Eagles. Tip-off for the route to the win.
the visiting Betsy Layne team. Prestonsburg-Johnson Central
Bench play helped to push
Prestonsburg improved to game is set for 5 p.m.
the Miners over the top.
Betsy Layne will begin Reserves Jason McLeish and
2-1 overall and 2-0 in the 58th
DisLricl/Floyd
County play in the Raceland Derby Delvin Thomas led East
Conference as a result of the Classic Saturday in a game Kentucky in scoring ·with 21
versus West Carter. The Betsy points apiece. Mike Crain,
win over the Bobcats.
Both Prestonsburg and Layne-West Carter game is another reserve, followed with
Betsy Layne are heading into slated lo lip al 2 p.m.
20 points for the Miners.
Crain, East Kentucky's leading
long-range
shooter,
drained two of three attempts
double-double' of his career from behind three-point line.
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jcrmainc Blackburn scored
with 13 point and 10 a~sists,
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -ln marking the first time a 17 points, Joe Buck pushed in
a game in which both teams Marshall player registered a 16, Wayne Turner tallied 13
shot 60 percent from the floor, double-double utilizing assists and Mike Dean conttibuted 15
the Marshall University men's since A.W. Hamillon accom- as East Kentucky scored over
basketball team hung on for a plished the feat with l1 points 100 points for the fomth
thrilling 73-68 win over Ohio at and I 0 assist<> versus Morehead straight lime in as many outthe Cam Henderson Center on State (MU defMSU, 85-71) on ings this season.
The Miners handed out 28
Wednesday.
Nov. 29, 2003.
assists
while committing 17
Ohio ( 4-6) scored the conLutz nailed his fourth and
test's initial field goal for a final 3-pointer of the game (4- turnovers.
East Kentucky outscored
quick 2-0 advantage, but for-7) after coming orr a Tyler
Marshall (5-4) went ahead on a Wilkerson (Lexington) s<.-Teen
CONTACT THE TIMES
Damier Pitts (Charlotte, N.C.) when Pill~ round the Purdue
3-pointer and held the lead for transfer open on the wing. ·sPORTS DEPARTMENT'
the next 38 minutes until Lutz's outstanding foot work Emait:
DeVaughn Washington's layup allowed him to quickly square
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guard Chris Lui:t. (Bedford, goal of the young season.
N.H.) then hit the game's
Pikeville College graduate
ATHLETES
biggest shot, sinking a go- Donnie Jones guides the
ahead 3-pointcr on MU's ensu- Marshall men's basketball
OF THE
ing possession with I :13 team.
WEEK
remaining on Pitts' lOth assist.
Marshall will complete its
Michael
Burchett,
Pitts, a freshman, would go three-game homestand on
Prestonsburg
4-for-4 from the free-throw line Saturday when it welcomes the
(6-for-7 for the game) down the No. I team in the country in
stretch Lo send Marshall to its NAlA play, the University of
Chelsie Tuttle,
third straight victory. The Herd The Curnberlands. Tip-off is
South Floyd
point guard posted the first scheduled for .7 p.m.
of his name.
- Here' s a ~>hock : Breu
Favre isn't sure if he'll play
next year. Wake me up when
this one's over.
- Here's one for you:
Amongst the 32 active NFL
head coaches, which one has
the most wins in his career?
I'd have had quite a few
guesses before T remembered
Mike Holmgren in Seattle,
who has woTl' 173 gameo:;
heading into Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets.
(Bullet) This is the last
column before Christmas
rolls around, so indulge me
for a moment as we leave
sports to the side.
Sports has been very good
to me, has paid my bills nearly all my adult life and has
provided me many friends.
Today I wish you all a Merry
Christmas, apd if you'll all
do me one favor, I'd ask that
it be this: Keep in mind what
the holiday is really about.
and please. lei's stand up and
not 'X' Christ out of
Christmas.
Merry Chlistmas, everybody, and God bless you all.
EK Miners 132, Kentucky Bisons 106
Blackcats
Herd defeats Ohio, 73-68
SPORTS FAN
.of Prestonsburg
OF THE WEEK
the visiting team 35-27 in the
opening quarter. The Miners
carried a corrunanding 65-45
lead into halftime.
East Kentucky s.tretched its
lead in the second hal r,
outscoring the ABA squad 3529 in the third quarter.
"Overall, we played well in
the :second. and third quarters,"
said East Kentucky Coach
Kevin Keathley. "We didn't
take care of the basketball like
we should have at times.
Obviously, we're happy to be
on
the
winning
side.
Offensively, shooting-wise,
we're right where we want to
be."
Kenny Jones led the Bisons
with a game high 31 points
and 10 rebounds. Jones. who
recorded the game's lone double-double, registered his
game-high totals in 26 minutes. Teco Dickerson scored
17 pol.nts, Boris Siakim
pushed in 16 and Thad Key
collected 15 for the visiting
ABA team.
East Kentucky will host the
West Virginia Wild Saturday
and Sunday. The Wild feature
Kentucky high school ba<>ketball legend J.R. VanHoose. A
former
Kentucky
Mr.
Basketball, VanHoose is a
Paintsville native.
Tip-off for the Saturday.
Dec. 20 Tnlerleague Challenge
game pitting the Miners
against the Wild is set for 7:05
p.m.
Coach Keathley
Show moving to
Friday night for
one episode
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE- The Coach
Kevin Keathley Show scheduled to air Saturday, Dec. 20
will instead air Saturday, Dec.
27. The scheduling change
was made due to the East
Kentucky Miners home game
slated for the same day of the
show. The highly-popular
show featuring East Kentucky
Miners head coach Kevin
Keathley made the debut in a
second season during the
month of November on the
Hazard, Ky.-based TV station.
Each episode or the Coach
Kevin Keathley Show is available live on WYMT's off'icial
website
www.wymtnews.com. A banncr that serves as a link for the
Show goes up on the WYMT
site five minutes before the
start of each show. The banner
is locaLed al the Lop of the
WYMT website.
The Dec. 20 episode of the
Coach Kevin Keathley Show
will featured an inside look at
a Miners practice, an interview
with
second-year
East
Ken tucky
player
Jason
McLeish and highlights from
the team's rirst home game.
WYMT-TV sportscaster
Derek Forrest is. a~ongside
Keathley on the show·s set as
host of a second season.
East Kentucky is 3-0
through its first three games of
Lhe 2008-09 season.
EK MINERS SO FAR ...
(AI
Dec. 11:
EK Miners 102,
Kentucky Bisons 94
Dec. 14:
EK Miners 140,
WV Blazers 94
Dec. 15:.
EK Miners 119,
WV Blazers 87
..
Dec.17:
EK Miners 132,
Kentucky Bisons 106
photos by Jamie Howell
HOST PRESTONSBURG
split a 58th District/Floyd
County Conference doubleheader with Betsy Layne
Tuesday
night.
The
Blackcats won the boys'
game. Betsy Layne prevailed
in the girls' matchup.
•
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photo by Tony McGuire
SOUTH FLOYD LADY RAIDER GABBY BAILEY chased down a 1oose ball during Monday's
game versus Hazard.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19, 2008 •
as
MSU Cheerleading Showcase slated for Jan. 1 1
Area cheer squads
to participate in
Morehead State event
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Morehead
State Univer~ity's coed aml
all-girl chccrlcading squads
will
host
the
MSU
Checrlcading Showcase on
Sunday, Jan. 11, beginning at 4
p.m. at MSU ' s AcademicAthletic Center.
Area high school, all-star
and other collegiate squads
also will perrorm.
Both MSU cheer squads
will present their routines
before heading off to compete
in the UCA College National
Chccrlcading Championships,
Jan. 16-19. in Orlando, Fla.
The Universal Cheerleaders
Association will sponsor the
competition. which will be
held at Wall Disney's Wide
World of Spmts.
TI1c coed and all-girl cheerleading squads placed lirst in
the country in their division in
the qualifying round , which
consisted of a cheer video and
a two minute video that
demonstrated
the
teams'
stunts, pyramids, basket tosses
and tumbling ~kills.
This is a return trip for both
I,.'l"oups. In the 2008 competition, the coed squad won its
seventh consecutive national
title. They have won a total or
18 national championships
overall. The all-girl squad
placed second in the highly
competitive All-Girl Division
1. The all-girl squad has won a
total of six national championships.
·'Placing first in the qualifying round with hoLh teams is a
huge accomplishment for us,"
said Tony Nash, MSU spirit
coordinator. "This is the fifth
year in a row that both teams
have achieved this. We set this
a:. one of our team goals at the
beginning the )•ear," he said.
'·Now that we have meL our
initial goal of qualifying first
or
Logano, Davis, Fischer
scheduled to test at
Daytona for Venturini
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DAYTONA BEACH Fla.Joey Logano is one of three drivers li<;tcd under the Venturini
Motorsports banner to participate in the ARCA RE/MAX
Series open test this weekend
(Dec 19-21) at Daytona Tnt'!
Speedway.
Logano. who won in his
career-first RE/MAX Series
start at Rockingham Speedway
back in May. is a development
driver for Joe Gibbs Racing
(JGR). Logano is slated to run
the full NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series schedule in 2009 in the
no. 20 JGR Toyota. But first, the
Middletown, Connecticut driver
will put in a liule more seaL-time
in the ARCA 200 at Daytona in
preparation for his ascent to the
Cup division. Logano also ran
the ARCA RE/MAX Series
race at Talladega in October,
2008, finishing second to
ARCA champ Justin Allgaier.
Marc Davis, another development driver for JGR, is also
scheduled to test with Venturini
Motorspmts this weekend at
Daytona. as is Canadian Ryan
Fischer. Fischer has already
announced his plans to run the
full ARCA RE/MAX Series
schedule in 2009 driving for
Vcntmini Motorsports.
Other multi-car efforts on
the way down for ARCA testing at Daytona include Bobby
Gerhart Racing with four
entries already listed. Gerhart, a
five-time Daytona winner, is
entered in a no. 5 Chevrolet
along
with
veteran
AJ
Henriksen and new comers
Jonathon Gomaz and Joey
Coulter.
Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR)
is also scheduled to test with
multiple drivers including
Craig Goess and Tim George,
Jr., both
whom have already
announced full programs with
ESR m 2009 in ARCA
REJMAX Series competition.
Other
entries
include
Daytona Beach native Alll
Owens in a D'Hondt Racing
entry and Will Kimmel in a
Frank Kimmel Racing entry.
Will is the son of Frank's brother Bill Kimmel. Bill Kimmel
served as Fnmk's crew chief for
eight of Frank's nine national
championship titles. Will. a former Salem Speedway late
model champion, made his
ARCA RE/M~"{ Series debut
at Nashville Superspeedway in
2008, subbing for his uncle
Frank.
On-track activity is scheduled from 9 to 5 each day with
an hour break lor lunch. Tn
addition to continual coverage
from all the activity surrounding
the
open
test.
arcaracing.com will also reature Jive timing and scoring
rhroughout the three-day test.
or
Reds announce spring
• training schedule,
report dates
TIMES STAFF REPORT
CINCINNATI - Two-game
ticket packa.gcs for Cincinnati
Reds 2009 Spring Training
games at Ed Smith Stadium in
Sarasota, Florida will go on sale
at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January
17 at the complex box olllce,
on-line at reds.com and by
phone at (877} 647-7337.
Tickctc; for all individual games
will go on sale a! 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, Januru.y 24. Fans also
can order season tickets via
rcds.com or hy calling (941)
954-4464.
Tn 2009 the Reds will tmin at
the City of Sarasota Sp01ts
Complex for the 12th and final
season. Pitchers and catchers
are scheduled to report
February 14 and position players on February 17. Beginning
in 20 I 0, the team will train at its
new complex in Goodyear,
Arizona.
Thi<; spring there will be six
Premium games at Ed Smith
Stadium, including afternoon
exhibitions against the World
Series champion Philadelphia
Phillies (February 27), New
York Yankees (March 1, March
3 1) 'a nd Boston Red Sox
(Mru.·ch 25) in addition to home
night games againc;l the Red
Sox (March 19) and Minnesota
Twins (March 26).
From Saturday, January 17
tlu·ough Ftiday. January 23 fans
only can purchase <my or all of
five two-game ticket packages-
Lhat
include
the Twins
(February 26) and Phillies
(February 27); Yankees (March
1) and Pirates (March 5); Red
Sox (March 19) and Pirates
(March 21); Toronto Blue Jays
(March 23) and Red Sox
(March 25) and Yankees
(March 31) and Pirates (April
2). All single-game tickets will
go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 24.
On January 17, tickeL'> will
be sold at the third base ticket
booth on the east side or the
hallpru.·k, located at 12rh Street
and Tuule Avenue in Sarasota,
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Beginning
January 19. the ticket booth will
be open Monday through
Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m ..
The ticket booth is closed
Sundays, except on gameday.
Tickets also can be purchased
any time online at reds.com or
by phone at (877) 647-7337.
For more information, call
(941) 954 4464.
Ticket prices are $ 16 ror box
scat<;. $14 for reserved scats and
$Y for general admission. There
is an additional $2 charge per
ticket for each ol the six
Premium games. The Reds· 36game spnng training schedule
opens February 25 and include:,
16 games at Ed Smith Stadium.
including a March 4 contest
against the Netherlands' World
Baseball Classic entry, and an
exhibition hosled by their new
Cla<;s AAA affiliate in Carolina.
in the country. our focus
changes to a national championship. The competition in
Division I continues to
become more difficult every
year and both teams m-e chal
lenged every year in Florida.
We understand that the target
is on our hack. ~o we try to put
that aside and concentrate on
what we have to1do as a tearn."
Members of the ~oed squad
arc:
Joseph
Arkansas,
Charlotle, N.C.
senior; Pat
Ballew, Callahan, Fla., junior;
AlexlU
Chapparone.
Escondido, Calif., junior;
Stephenic Crites. Ashland
freshman; Tony Crump. San
Marcos, Calif.. JUmor; Enuly
Ever~ole. Morehead junior;
Brandon
Garvey,
Independence
sophomore;
Mike Hay, Isonville freshman;
Meaghan Huffman, Ludlow
sophomore;
Brittany
Kaczetow, Centereach, N.Y.,
junior, Shawn Meyer, Eaton
Ohio. sophomore; Miranda
Noel. Waverly, Ohio, seni~>r ;
O'Shea
Parker,
Bowlmg
Green senior; Justin Pope,
Lexington freshman; Sarah
Jayne Ram~ey , Whitesburg
freshman;
Dave
Ranck,
M orehead senior; Guillermo
Rod1iguez, Escondido. Calif.,
~enior;
Brittany
Rogers,
Richmond sophomore; David
Schuch. Traverse City. Mich.,
graduate !>tudenl; Rachel
Scriver, Union Grove, Wis.,
freshman; Kelsey Simpson,
Lexington senior; Greg Terlau,
Sharonville, Ohio, sophomore;
Jefr Van Horn, Fort Collins,
Colo.. graduate student.
Members of the all- girl
squad arc: Kcri Adami,
Snell ville. Ga., sophomore;
Michelle Barton, Florence
sophomore: Ashley Bek.kcn,
Muskego. Wis., l'rcshman;
Ashley Benjamin, Folsom,
Cali f. , freshman ; Cryslal
Courtney, Orlando. Fla.,
senior;
Kelsey
Davis,
Madison. Ala., freshman;
Gabrielle Davis. Madison,
Ala ., freshman; Katelyn Ellis.
Verona sophomore; Stephanie
Fciulconer. London freshman;
Sara Folwell, Atlanta, junior;
Danielle
Garone.
North
Massapequa, N.Y.. senior;
Isabella Glinski, Franklin,
Tenn., freshman; Brianna
Gordon, Madison. Ala., freshman;
Joncsheia
Hall,
Lexington frestunan; Anesha
Her~ey, Lexington freshman;
Terresia High, Cambridge,
Ohio, junior; Amanda Lewis,
Olive Hill senior; Mallory
Mingus, Brentwood, Tenn.;
sophomore;
Erica
New,
B loomington, lnd., freshman;
Jerica Patrick, Ashland freshman; Hayley PcttapicccPhillips, Pickenng, Canada.
freshman; Tracie Prickett,
Newnan, Ga.. sophomore;
Leslie Pulley, Post Falls,
Idaho, senior; Knstt Randel.
Orangevale, CaliL, seni or;
Tory Roberts, Richmond
freshman; Billie Sue Rowe,
Appleton, Wis., c;cnior; Krista
Sanders, Millbury, Ohio,
sophomore; Holly Stromgren,
Sammamish, Wash., sophomore; Alison Tinsley, Fenlon,
Mich., sophomore.
Additional information on
the cheerleading showcase is
available by calling Nash at
(606) 783-9495 or hy sending
a message to t.nash(a>morehcadstatc.cdu .
Kentucky Winter
Wildcat Baseball
School moved
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON -The 2008
University Kentucky Winter
Wildcat BasebaU School, set
for Dec. 22-23. has been relocated from the Nutter Field
Hou!)e, to the Champions
Sports Complex located in
NidlOlasville, UK head coach
Gary Henderson announced.
The camp, designed for
ages 6-14, offers young players the opportunity to prepare
for the spring season in a fun
and positive lcaming atmosphere . The camp includes
baseball fundamentals. drill
work and slffiulated g<~:~ne situ1
ations.
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AUTOMOTIVE
Wheels/Mise
1964 Chevy Impala
for sale. 2 dr, HT,
327 eng, 3 spd.
Needs work , runs
great. $3,500. Call
478-4606.
Full time employee wanted to work
in antique & gift
shop. Must have
appreciation of old
things & new things
& clean. Benefits
depending .
Referen ·c es
required, experience
necessary.
Call 886-9995.
Employment
Drivers needed.
Apply in person at
Papa
Johns of
Prestonsburg. Call
606-886-2800.
Accountant/ Tax
preparer. Full time
position preparing
individual
taxes
and payroll. Job in
Prestonsburg and
we provide and
excellent
work
environment. Call
606-889-01 00.
Post office Now
Hiring! Avg pay
$20/hr, $57k/yr, incl
Fed
ben,
OT.
Placed
by
ADSOURCE not
affiliated w/ USPS
who hires. Call 1866-668-5257.
Miller Bros. Coal,
LLC is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Surface
Mine
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
Competitive salary
and benefits package.
Interested
applicants should
send their resume
in confidence to
1801 Watergap Rd
Prestonsburg
ky
41653.Phone
inquiries
not
accepted.
Personal
Looking
for
nice lady. Between
the ages of 65 • 72
? Only serious
Inquires
only.
Hoping to lead to
marriage. Call8866860.
Misc.
HAY FOR SALE
Grass hay for sale.
Located
in
Georgetown, Ky.
$4.00 per bale if
picked up and
$4.50 per bale if
delivered.
Will
deliver
to
Prestonsburg area.
Call 502-316-5277.
9850.
NEEDED:
Part
time house cleaner.
Must be animal
friendly. 9 miles outside
of
Prestosnburg.
Toward
Salyersville. Call
-606-886-8761.
Two
cemetary
plots, below the
road on the south
end of Davidson
Memorial Gardens
@ $1,200 each (
606-789-8337 ).
Firewood for sale.
$75 a pickup .load.
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood . Call
259-1356 or 8866848.
REAL ESTATE
Houses
2 story block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown .
Upper level is 3 br
8x12
living
room15x 18 , dinnmg room 20 x 20
with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard.
Lower level is 2 bay
serv1ce
garage.
Bank appraised at
$76,000.
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
Jewelry
Macy's jewelry and
coach purses at
unbelievable
prices.
Layaway
available. 3029 Rt
850 Middlecreek,
Ky_ Call 886-0847.
Sale or lease
Great
Business
location for lease!
New construction,
2688 + Sq ft. Call
agent.
Rose
Mullins, Hensley
Dev & Real Estate
Services 606-6394151.
BEAUTY SHOPfor
lease.
Downtown
Prestonsburg.
One/ Two stations:
Utilities included$435.00 Call 8861312.
RENTALS
APARTMENT
Town house apartment for rent. 2 br,
1
bath,
stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $300 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758.
1 br apartment for
rent. $300 per
month plus deposit
No pets Located
at Hueysville. Call
358-4036.
NEW 1 BR, apartment
for
rent.
Utilities
&
Appliances
furnished.
Located
between
Prestonsburg
&
Painstville.
No
pets. No parting.
$525 per mon~h
$250 deposit. Call
791-6016.
Renovated apartments . for rent.
Good
location.
Downtown Martin.
Furnished or unfurnished.
Reasonable rent
Call
358-3072
MondaySat.
between
9am-6
pm.
Newly remodeled
furnished 1 br
Apartment
for
rent. Located 1
mile on old road
behind
Mountain
Arts Center. No
pets and no HUD.
Call 606-205-9510
or 606-263-4323. ·
Quik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood
floors, 2 1/2 bath,
garage, screened
in porch. Extremely
nice. $850 monthly
plus deposit. NO
HUD. Also a 1 br
apartment for rent.
With garage, hard
wood floors very
upscale.
$550
monthly. Call 606285-9639 ' 606434-6516 or 606226-1925.
APT FOR RENT
Branham
height Apt
Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
applications for
one bedroom
Handicap accessible Apt. rent is
based on
1ncome. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
Houses
Super nice ·3 br
house for rent.
Contact J & A
Rentals. Call 3583469.
For rent: 2 br
mobile
home.
Located at Hager
Hill. No Pets, No
HUD. Call 8863151 after 5 pm.
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
$500 ·
month
deposit plus utilities. No pets no
hud. References
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-3584515.
For
Rent:
3
Bedroom, 2 bath
located at Langley,
Ky.
$475
per
month Call 2261138.
4br, 2 ba house
for rent. 1,800 sq
ft. Built in vacuum
system. Stove, ref,
with w & d.Total
electric with high
ef.ficiency
.Excellent home.
Private location m
Knott county with
gated community,
security and more.
Call 438-6104.
House for rent:
1 ,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
bath fully furnished.
All utilities. Located
on US23 between
Prestonsburg
&
Pikeville.
$795
deposit & $795
month. Call 606422-1862.
2 BA Duplex for
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile
North
of
Prestonsburg. No
pets , references
and
security
deposit required.
Call 889-9747 or
886-9007.
2 br house for rent.
Located in Langley
area. $450 mth
plus $250 deposit.
Plus utilities. Call
285-1004.
Mobile Homes
New
federal
lending program for
landowners.
No
down payment &
low monthly payments. Complete
improvement packages available. Will
also remove existing homes. Call
866-597-2083.
2004
Clayton
Mobile home for
sale. 3br, 2 ba and
fireplacQ. In excellent condition. Call
874-6312 or 791·
7480.
SO down, no
closing costs !
We will put in a
new home. Call
276-679-11 00.
Special
FHA
Finance Program
$0 Down if you own
land or use family
land. We own the
your
bank
approved.
Call
606-47 4-6380.
L.OTS FOR
RENT
Dwale
Mobile home Park.
off US 23 near
Prestonsburg. Nice
queit community.
Restrictions apply.
606-377-2357
For rent: Small
furnished mobile
home for rent. Just
Mine Permit Technician or Engineer
Lexington Coal Company is seeking a Mine Permit
Technician or Engineer. Responsibilities include
preparing surface coal mine permits, revisions,
renewals, as-built certifications, and bond releases; .
planning & cost analysis of reclamation and contract
mining projects in WV & KY. Must be proficient in
AutoCad, SurvCad, Excel, and Word. Minimum five
years experience. Licensed Professional Engineer in
KY & WV a plus. Position based in Lexington or Martin,
KY. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Application deadline: January 9, 2009.
Send resumes to: Lexington Coal Co., 200 W. Vine St.,
Ste. 300, Lexington, KY 40507. Attn: Human
Resources, Fax 859-246-1748, or e-mail resume to:
dmcquady@ lexingtoncoal.com
For sale or Trade.
2007 Rhino 660.
Low miles. Call
285-1004.
Hay for sale. $7.00
a bale. Cal 791-
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Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is seeking a
Crew Laborer for the Weatherization Program in Floyd and
Pike County. Duties include, hut arc not limited to:
performing energy saving fum;tions to existing structures
which, include air infiltration, duct repair, insulation, roofing, ceiling repair. wall and lloor repair, window and door
replacement, and heat system installation.
Weatherization Crew Laborer
Tv,;o years of carpentry and construction experience that
indudes a wide range of general skills and knowledge is
required.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Fuii.:Time Delivery Technician
with a Progressive
Fast-Growing Medical
Equipment Company
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass CDL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Applications available at 1184 South
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
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The -;uccessful candidate musL possess the abilily to
lift/move heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.), bend, stoop, crawl,
climh, and pclform work in various weather conditions .
Cundidute must have knowledge of uccupationul ha:t.ards,
·atety pre.:auttans, and be proticient in the proper use and
care or _pov.er and hand Lools. The posilion will require a
valid dri \'er's license and ti'equent travel throughout the
five-county service area.
Qualified applicants may submit a resume and letter of
application to Big Sandy Community Action Program
ATTN: Human Resources Manager, 230 Court Street,
Paintsville, KY 41240. Closing date for applications is
Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.
An equal opportuuity employer.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
made
by
the
Deparment
for
Natural Resources,
Division of Mine
Perm1ts with respect
to applications to
conduct
surface
coal mining and
reclamation opera.tions
in
Floyd
County:
Wolverine
Resources Inc
836-0329
11/05/2008
FCDC Coal, Inc.
off of Mountain free 877-310-2577.
Parkway on old
Own your land
114.Suitable for 1 or
2 people. Call 886- Need a home. No
down payment. 18724.
877-310-2577.
$1 and Deed is all
you need to own
Legals
your new home.
Call for preapproval
PUBLIC
877-310-2577.
NOTICE
Land and home
packages.
Easy
financing. Call for
preapproval.
Toll
Pursuant to 405
KAR 8:010, Section
16(5). the following
is a summary of
permitting decisions
/'"
836-0332
11/25/2008
FCDC Coal, Inc.
836-5498
11/20/2008
FCDC Coal, Inc.
836-5505
11/13/2008
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Pursuant to
Application
Number 8360342 NW
In accordance with
KRS
350.055,
notice is hereby
given that Frasure
Creek Mining, LLC,
4978 Teays Valley
Road. Scott Depot,
25560. (304)
204-1455
has
applied for a permit
for a surface coal
mining and reclamation operation
located 1.7 miles
northeast of Hippo,
Kentucky m Floyd
wv
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
County. The proposed operation will
disturb 373.34 surface acres and will
underlie 4.92 acres,·
and the total area
w1thin the permit
boundary will be
378.31 acres.The
proposed operation
is approximately 0.8
miles south from KY
1210 junction with
Alum Lick Road and
located 0.2 miles
southwest of Caney
Creek The
proposed operation is
located
on
the
Martin USGS 7 1/2
minute quadrangle
map The operation
will use the .mountaintop removal and
auger methods of
surface mining. The
surface area to be
disturbed is owned
by
George
Thornsbury, et al,
Evie Thornsbury, et.
al,
Shade
and
Patricia K. Pitts, Lou
Ellen Pitts, et. al.,
Big Branch Holding
Company,
LLC,
Chris
Damron,
Danny
Ousley,
Rosie Reffitt, Craig
Ousley, et. al, Betty
Litsey,
Charles
Litsey,
Gordon
Ousley, Donald and
Brenda
Ousley,
Adrian
Bradley,
James and Rose
Marie
Bradley,
Ronald and Jackie
Bradley , Sally R.
Kessie, Charles E.
Bradley,
Amy
Bradley,
Abby
Bradley,
Adam
Bradley, Johanna L.
Silveus, Kenneth
Silveus, Earl and
Peggy
Stephens
and Sianna Risner,
Mont Ousley Heirs,
Edward L. and
Sadie
Shepherd,
J.T. and Anna Lea
Thornsbury, Phyllis
Reffett, Glen HurdEstate, Curt and
Anna Howard and
Harrison D. Reffet
The operat1on will
underlie land owned
by
Shade
and
Patricia K. Pitts, Lou
Ellen Pitts, et. al.,
Big Branch Holding
Company, LLC and
Mont Ousley Heirs
The
application
has been filed for
public inspection at
the Department for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation and
19, 2008 • 87
Enforcement ' s
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Dnve,
Suite 6 ,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653. Written comments, objections
or requests for a
permit conference
must be filed with
the Director of the
Division of Permits.
#2 Hudson Hollow
Complex, U.S. 127
South , Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601.
This is the final
advertisement
of
the application. All
comments, objec·
tions, or requests
for a permit conference
must · be
received within 30
days of today's
date.
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24 hr. Class (surface)
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Wednesday; December 17, 2008
Wheelwright eyes coal camp fest
by SHELDON COMPTON
-'Pillwav
closing
to· cars
lor winter
PRESTONSBURGThe U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers at Dewey
Lake will close entrance
gates to the
Downstream Recreation
rea Jan. 2. Entrance
gates to all day use
areas will reopen March
STAFF WRITER
-The
WHEELWRIGHT
Wheelwright Historical Society will
soon begin work to organize a Coal
Camp Days Festival in the city.
And though scheduled for this coming summer, the actual work, or perhaps more accurately the abstract
work, has already started in the form of
relentless efforts to secure grants to see
the festival become a reality.
Lisa Perry, executive director of the
Wheelwright Historical Society,
announced this week that one of those
many efforts seeking funding has paid
off.
The city was awarded $6,750 this
week, the first round of funding resulting from an Appalachian Regional
Commission (ARC) grant administered
by the Brushy Fork Institute at Berea
College.
The funding will not be used, however, to organize the festival, but to
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STI L L
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train residents in this form of event
planning, said Perry.
According to Perry, the festival will
be unique in that a plan is in place to
see that it be run in part by local
youths.
"The Wheelwright Historical
Society youth program is designed to
provide classroom and experiential
training for 28 students from South
Floyd High School to assist in the
development of the festival to celebrate
the heritage and culture of coal towns,"
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16.
Visitors and fishermen who wish to
access the Downstream
Recreation Area from
January to March are
welcome. Park officials
recommend parking in
the parking area located
just off Route 302,
4ocated on top of the
dam.
This action is necessary due to reduced
operating budgets to
llelp prevent vandalism,
ensure public safety
and support physical
security of the area.
For more information
on Dewey Lake activities and events contact
the Resource Manager
at Dewey Lake at (606)
789-4521 or (606) 8866709, or visit
http://www.lrh.usace.ar
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Times is printed on
100 percent USA
recycled paper
(See FESTIVAL, page ten)
Couple sought
for .robbing
tobacco store
bY SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
photo by Sheldon Compton
The sign posted along the off·ramp for the East Point weigh station told truckers Tuesday the
facility was still closed, though it had been scheduled to be operational in September. Officials
say now It may be after the first of the year before the station is opened.
Software pushes weigh station
opening until after new year
said equipment, specifically
computer-based
systems,
STAFF WRITER
remains the focus as the agency
EAST POINT - Though works to open the station now
officials said this past summer with September two months
the weigh station located just gone.
"Right now they're still
on the Floyd County line at
East Point had an expected working on the computer proopening date some time in gram," Collins said. "Where
September, that 'date has came most scales at facilities have to
deal with only one weight, we
and gone.
At the time, officials with deal with two - coal trucks
the Kentucky State Police and regular trucks that haul
Division
of
Commercial· general freight."
Vehicle Enforcement, an entity
This difference sees officers
formed when the Kentucky who will ultimately monitor the
State Police and the Kentucky station checking for a maxiVehicle Enforcement recently mum weight for coal trucks of
merged, had been working on 80,000 pounds and freight
various equipment relating to trucks with a maximum weight
of 120,000 pounds. Collins said
the station.
Tuesday, Sgt. Jamie Collins the computer system that is
by SHELDON COMPTON
High: 52 • Low: 48
Perry said.
The students will work under the
leadership of South Floyd teacher
Bobby Akers and Perry, as well as historical society board member Sam
Little Jr., while receiving training from
Pikeville College business faculty in
addition to their training in festival
planning and organization.
Few could argue that the choice for
a coal camp festival could find a bener
being created would enable the
station to be manned by only
one officer.
"When the computer system
is fixed, we'll be able to operate it sitting in our vehicles,"
said Collins. "We can also
operate it from the station
itself, but the result will be that
the station can be operated by
one officer."
Collins said if the weigh station were to be made operational today, it would take five
or six officers to maintain,
adding that the program itself
for weighing the two types of
trucks is operational with the
exception of enabling the system to be monitored from an
(See OPENING, page ten)
WARFIELD
Kentucky State Police officials are looking for two
individuals who robbed a
Martin County discount
tobacco store over the
weekend.
Police say that the alarm
at Fast Lane Discount
Tobacco at Warfield activated at just before 8:30
p.m. Saturday night. Local
sheriff's deputies responded to the alarm and then
advised state police that an
armed robbery had taken
place.
According to reports
State police are looking
for a man and woman
who robbed the Fast
Lane Discount Tobacco
in Warfield Saturday
night. The couple was
caught fleeing the store
by a security camera.
(See ROBBERY, page ten)
Pike bank may get
stimulus money
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
PIKEVILLE - A capital
purchase program offered
U.S.
through
the .
Department of Treasury
might soon see a local
banking chain doing its part
to help boost the national
economy.
A statement released this
week says Community
Trust Bancorp, Inc. has
received
preliminary
approval to participate in
the treasury department's
Capital Purchase Program,
a voluntary program with a
specific design, according
to
Community
Trust
Chairman, President and
CEO Jean R. Hale.
"This
program
is
designed to help healthy
institutions build capital to
support the national economy," Hale said Tuesday.
"Since we have these very
healthy higher levels of
capital already, we made
the decision to apply."
(See BANK, page ten)
Board says goodbye to departing members
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG -Monday's meeting
of the Floyd County Board of Education
was tinged with a sense of appreciation and
sadness as the board gave a farewell to two
departing members, including one that has
been on the board for a decade.
Carol Stumbo, who was elected to the
board in 1998 during the tumultuous time
when the school system was taken over by
the state, has served longer than any of the
current members. She decided to not seek
reelection earlier this year, citing the
progress made by the board during her
tenure as the main reason behind her decision to not return to her seat.
"It was a critical time for Floyd County
schools when I decided to run for the position," Stumbo said. "The board is ready to
move forward now at a different speed."
At the meeting, Stumbo, a former
teacher, was praised for her dedication to
the school system by her fellow board
members and the principals in District 5
that Stumbo represents.
"I learned a lot from Carol," said Dr.
The Floyd
<;ounty Board of
Education said
goodbye on
Monday to board
member Carol
Stumbo, who
decided not to
seek reelection.
Stumbo served
on the board for
a decade.
photo by Jarrid Deaton
(See BOARD, page ten)
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guished military student and
distinguished military graduate. As a senior he was a company commander in the VA
Tech Cadet Corps.
He was a member of the varsity wrestling team three
years. wrestling in the unlimited weight class. He was team
captain of the 1953 team; won
the Southern Conference
championship iri the unlimited
weight division; and participated in the 1953 NCAA
wrestling meets.
He remained a "Hokie"
· throughout life as a huge VT
Jack Bittinger
sports fan and member of the
McNicol
"Hokie Club" and Alumni
Jack Bittinger McNicol, 77,
Monogram Club.
: of Lester, West Virginla,
He graduated .from Virginia
passed
away
Thursday,
Tech with a BS degree in elecDecember 11, 2008, in
trical engineering in June
Beckley, West Virginia.
1953. He was then employed
Born July 20, 1931, in Oak
by Appalachian Power Co. as
• Hill, he was the son of the late .
an electrical engineer until
Amos Porter and Elizabeth
entering the US Army in
Ellen McNicol.
February 1954 as a 2nd Lt. He
He is survived by Nola Trail
attended
Basic
Infantry
McNicol, his wife of 54 years,
Officer's Course at Ft.
the daughter of the late
Benning, Georgia, where he
Thomas and Mary Trail of
graduated at the top of a class
Lester.
of 200 fellow officers. He was
Survivors, in addition to his
retained at the Infantry School
wife, include two sons: Jack ·
as an instructor in the
M. McNicol of Newark
weapons. He was honorably
Delaware; and Mark G.
discharged from the U.S.
McNicol of Lester, West
Army as a tst Lt. in February
Virginia;
daughters-in-law
1956, when he returned to
,Ruth Neal
of Newark
work for Appalachian Power
Delaware,
and
Deborah
Co.
McNicol of Palm Harbor
In April 1957, he was hired
Florida; and grandchildren:
by Allied Chemical Corp.
Mary Franqes McNicol of
Semet 'Solvay Division, as an
Beckley West Virginia, and
electrical engineer with the
Thomas J runes and Catherine
coal group, During a 23-year
Jane McNicol of Newark,
career at Allied Chemical Jack
Delaware.
held positions of electrical
He was very proud of his
engineer; technical assistant to
two sons, both of whom folthe supertendent; asst. s uperinlowed him to Virginia Tech.
tendent; mine superintendent
Jack
Michael
attended
Tralee Mine; mine superintenVirginia Tech, graduating with
dent Shannon Branch Mine;
a BS degree in mechanical
manager of operation services,
engineering, and then attended
director of mining operations,
Northwestern
University,
and vice president of Allied's
6btaining a masters degree in
Coal Group. He retired from
biomedical engineering. Mark
Allied in 1980, when Allied
Gregory attended Virginialeft the coal business., and then
Te h, raduating with ;). BS
joined a small coal company
degree in business administraas vice president and later
tion.
company president. He passed
' He resided at Summerlee,
engineering examinations to
Prosperity, Sprague, and
become a registered profesBeckley, West Virginia, during
sional engineer in 1960. In
bis youth. He graduated from
July 1981, he was hired by
Woodrow Wilson High School
Industrial Fuels Corp. as vice
in 1948. During 1948 and
president-general-manager of
1949 he attended Beckley
Chapperal Coal Corp. He was
College while working as genlater appointed to vice presieral labor in area coal mining
dent of Industrial Fuels Corp.
He entered
operations.
East Kentucky operations and
Virginia Tech in January 1950,
a successor company, Costain
~s a student in electrical engiCoal Corp. In December 1995,
rteering. He was a member of
he retired from the coal
the West Virginia National
Industry and returned to his
Guard Company F, 150th
long held home near Lester,
Infantry, at Beckley, from
West Virginia. During his
1946 through 1950. He was a
retirement he obtained his
member of the Virginia Tech
pilot's license and enjoyed flyCadet Corps while a student at
ing as a ·recreatiC!n. During
YA Tech and was a distinretirement he enjoyed riding
his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, flying, boating and water
sports, playing golf, gardening, Virginia Tech sports, and
being with his family. He was
a member of the Church of
Christ; worshipped at church
at Lester, West Virginia.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, December
13, in the Calfee Funeral
Home Chapel with Fred
Dinkier officiating.
Interment followed
in
Sunset Memorial Park.
Family and friends served as
pallbearers.
On line condolences may be
left at www.ca.lfeefh.com
In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations to the Jack
B. McNicol scholarship fund
(account 860338) at Virginia
Tech. Donations arc to be sent
to
the
Virginia
Tech
Foundation at Virginia Tech,
University
Development
(0336),
Blacksburg,
VA
24061.
(Paid obituary)
Amanda Ellen Miller
Amanda Ellen Miller, 80, of
Prestonsburg, died Sunday,
December 14, 2008, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center, in Prestonsburg.
Born April 3, 1928, in
Prestonsburg, she was the
daughter of the late Millard
and Eva Adams Prater.
She was a mother, grandmother, homemaker, and a
member
of
the
West
Prestonsburg Freewill Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Morris Miller.
Survivors include a daughter, Mae Elizabeth Meredith of
Prestonsburg; a sister, Cynthia
Pearlie Holbrook of Warsaw,
Indiana; eight grandchildren,
17 great-grandchildren, and a
stepgreat-grandchild .
In. addition to her parents
and husband, she was preceded
in death by a daughter, Mary
Ellen Hall; three brothers:
DOD
Herbert Prater, Hoover Jay
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Prater, and Raymond Prater;
Ersha Deskins
and five sisters: Emma Mae
Layne
Holbrook, Gracie Adams,
Ersha Deskins Layne, age Susie Miller, Nervie Miller,
95, of Prestonsburg, passed and Ocie Prater.
away Tuesday, December 16,
Funeral services will .be held
2008, in Highlands Regional Wednesday, December 17, at 1
Medical Center.
p.m., at Nel&OI\.-Frazier Funeral
She was .b orn April 22, Home, in Martin, with Irvin
1913; at John's Creek, the Allen and Russ Taylor officiatdimghter of the late Harvey ing.
and America Pinson Layne.
Burial will be in the Adams
She was a homemaker.
Cemetery, Ray Branch, in
She .was preceded in death Prestonsburg, under the direcby her parents; her husband tion of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Arthur L. Layne; and daugh- ·Home.
ter, Connie Shae Layne; her
Visitation is at the funeral
grandson, Jeffrey Bryon home.
Layne; her brothers, Thurman,
ODD
Lanzo and Fred Deskins; and
Taylor Reffett
her sisters, Grace Williams,
Mattie Dulco, and Lokie
Taylor Reffett, 78, of Clark
'
McGlown.
County, husband of Dorothy
Survivors include her son, Thomas Reffett, passed away,
Douglas (Dottie) Layne of Saturday, December 13, 2008,
Dana; a daughter, Susan Akers at his home.
of Prestonsburg; her grandHe wa~ bothMl'l.fch 7, 1930,
children:
Bridgett
Shae the son of the late Malcolm and
Marcum, Kimberly
Kay Kathryn Miller Reffett. He was
Marcum, Sheny Lynn Collins, retired from the U.S. Air Force
and Malisa Ann Collins; her
great-grandchildre~:
Adam
Collins, · Zackery Collins,
Ashley Prater, Bill Curtis
Collins, Shonda Honeycutt,
and Dustin Collins; and her
great-great-grandchildren:
Carston Collins, Audrey
Prater, Madelyn Collins, and
Andrew Collins.
Funeral services will be held
Friday, December 19, at 11:00
a.m., in the Hall Funeral Home
Chapel, Martin.
Burial will be in the Layne
Cemetery at Harold, under the
professional care of Hall
Funeral Home.
(Paid obituary)
in 1969, after 20 years of service; and retired from the
Bluegrass Army Depot in
1985. He enjoyed working on
his small farm and playing
golf.
Survivors, in addition to his
wife, include two daughters:
Renee
Reffett
Diodonet
(Hector) of North Carolina;
and Judith Reffett Stabel (Tim)
of Iowa; four grandchildren,
and one great-granddaughter.
In aqdition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by a
son, Mark Reffett in 1999.
Visitation will be held 6:00
to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec.
17, at Scobee Funeral Home
Winchester.
Funeral services will be private.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to: Hospice East,
407 Shoppers Dr., Winchester,
KY 40391 .
An online guestbook is
available at:
www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com
and a 24-hour obituary line can
be reached by calling 859-7442122,
(Paid obituary)
Clt.-isUHas Salq,
Going on NOW at the.
E.P. Grigs(?y Store
Honor To Whom Honor Is Due.
At most churches the preacher goes to church
. the earliest on Sunday morning to open the
church doors. The preacher turns on the lights, air
conditioning and furnace.
At Martin 1st Assembly of God, a gentleman by
the name of Dick Wohlford did these duties. If
health permitted, he was in church 51 Sundays
each year. He would miss one Sunday to see the
Cincinnati Redlegs lose a baseball game.
Dick went to ct)urch early each Sunday to open
the doors. He had the church nice and warm or
cool as the weather permitted.
Brother Wohlford was the Sunday School
Superintendent and Secretary of the Adult Bible
Class. He saw that each Sunday School class had
their literature for that Sunday.
Brother Dick was promoted to heaven last week.
We are not saved by works, but we are saved unto
good works. I believe he has heard the Lord say,
"Well done good and faithful servant."
Pastor Lorie Vannucci
1st Assembly of God
Martin, KY
ANNOUNCING
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Area students rank high in
national job skills ·competition
FRANKFORT - At the
12th annual Jobs for America's
Graduates (JAG) National
Student
Leadership
Conference, Kentucky stu·dents won awards in competitive events.
The conference was held
Dec. 3-7 in Washington, D.C.
Students from 30 states competed in a variety of events
designed to showcase their
workplace skills.
Brittany James, a student at
Sheldon Clark High in Martin
County, won first place in
Employability Skills. Holly
Tvmmire, a student at Pike
Central High, finished third in
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lfappy Birthday, Cret
For a very .special man whom I have
loved for a long time and who I will
always love and will never forget. It's
been two years that your birthday has
come and passed. But I haven't forgot
you- I send you a special birth'day wis'h
and a little prayer, a gift from my heart to
yours, and a gift that will always belong
to you. I sit by your gravt<side with tears
only wishing you were here. Tears flow from my ~yes every
day and night. I can't get you off my mind. I will always love
you. I had the best man that God could have given me, but
you had to go away, and now I am all alone with no one, but
good memories of me and you in the past, and I will never
forget them. You gave me life, you gave me hope, you gave
me something that no one will ever take away- your love.
But there ru·e days I don 't think I can hold on, and then I look
back at the good times we had. You gave me hope every day
to get out of bed and strength to hang on. You could never be
replaced. So I ~ust hope you' rc that special star in the sky
that stays bright through the night. I will always love you.
Happy Birthday!
Written by your loving girlfriend, Annie
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W EDNESDAY, D ECEMBER
17, 2008 • A3
Community Calendar
Calendar items will
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not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on a first-come, first-serve
basis as space pennits.
Left Beaver Fire & Rescue
Annual Santa Claus Run
Sunday, December 21
12:00 Across from Drift Ball
Park;
12: 15 Minnie Ball Park
12:30 Left Beaver Creek
Townhouse;
12:45 McDowell ARH;
1: 15 Left Beaver Fire &
Rescue
Station No. 2
1:45 Pilgrim Rest Church, Hi
Hat
2:00 Little Nancy Church, Hi
Hat
2: 15 Foot of South Floyd High
School Hill
2:30 Old Bud Reynolds Store,
Ligon
Town Branch Church
Christmas Clothing giveway
The Town Branch Church
will be giving away new
women and children's clothing
on December 11, 12, and 13
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
First Baptist Church
Christmas Program
The Children and Youth
Christmas Program will be
held Sunday, December 14, at
6:30 pm., at the First Baptist
,Church,
(Irene
Cole
Memorial).
Auxier Community Center
Department Station No. l (the
old fire department) to have
our clothes, etc., give-away to
everyone in need. The days are
Friday, December 5, from 4
p.m. til 9; Saturday, December
6, from 9 til 5; Monday,
December 8, from 9 til 5; and
Thursday, December 11, from
3 til 9.
Then
on
Saturday,
December 13, from 12 til 6,
Santa will be here, and that is
when we are giving out the gift
bags with toys, etc., this year.
Everyone is invit~d. Hope to
see you, there.
Autistic Children Support
Group plans monthly meeting
Support
group
for
Guardians of Autistic Children
will meet the first Thursday of
every month at the Haven of
Rest, 1601 Airport Road, Inez.
Call 606-298-05.2 0 for information.
home repairs. If you, or someone you know, are low income
and need help with repairs on
your horne, please call 606886-0709 for your application,
or stop by our office at 21
South River Street, Auxier.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
8-4.
Democratic Woman's Club
meets at May Lodge
The
Floyd
County
Democratic Woman's Club
meets the second Monday of
each month at 6:00 p.m., at the
May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State
Park.
Need help with addiction?
Lifeline of Floyd County
"Conquer
Chemical
Dependency" is a Christ-centered 12-step program offering
support to those who are coping with addiction and Jearn-
ing to live drug-free lives. The
support group meets on the
following schedule:
Mondays, at Minnie (beside
pharmacy), from 7-8 p.m.
Mondays, at Little Mud,
Spruce Pine School, from 7-8
p.m.
Tuesdays, in Prestonsburg,
in the Van Ark Building, from
2-3 p.m.
Tuesdays, at David, The
David School, from 3:30-4:30
p.m.
Wednesdays,
at
Allen
Baptist Church, from 7-8 p.m.
Thursdays, at Allen Baptist
Church, from 7-8 p.m.
For more information, call
Shirley Combs at (606) 4348400, or Torn Nelson at (606)
478-2836.
junction of U.S. 23 and Rt. 80,
on Water Gap Rd., behind the
Trimble Chapel Church.
Meetings focus will be to
offer information in regard to
community resources available to women seeking freedom from drug abuse. Family
members are also welcome to
attend. The Hope initiative
proposes to help women breW:c
free from addicti vc lifestyles
to become self-respecting contributing members of society.
Call 874-2008 or 788-1006
for more information.
(See CALENDAR, page 14)
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would like to
thank all his customers
and to invite all his
friends, family, and
everyone to stop by and
take advantage of the
low, affordable prices on
top-of-the-line vehicles
available at
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Hope in the Mountains will
host public meetings on
Mondays, at 9 a.m., at the
874-6844
VFW Post 5839, available
for meetings, celebrations
The VFW Post can be rented
for birthday parties, wedding
receptions, anniversary parties, meetings. We have a good
sound system. For more info,
call 606-297-5666, ask for
Paul or 606-226-0187, ask for
Larry.
Free Bible Lessons
Write to: Bible Way
Outreach Ministry, P.O. Box
3371, Kingsport, TN 37664.
Lessons completely free of
charge to all interested.
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World' birthday party!
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Center is now offering a fun
and distinctive party venue for
kids of all ages. The Birthday
Party package includes rental
of a classroom and admission
to exhibits and planetarium
programs. Must be booked
two weeks in advance; limit 40
guests. Call 889-0303 for
more information.
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Home Repairs?
The
Auxier
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Learning Center can help! We
are now taking applications for
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Tuesday and Wednesday, from
10 a.m.-12.
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17, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Worth Repeating
It is unbecoming
for young men
to utter maxims.
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-Aristotle
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Congress sfia(( maf.e no (aw resyecting an esta6Cisliment
religion, or
tlie free exercise tfiereoj, a6ridging tlie freedom
yress; or tlie riglit tlie yeoy[e to yeacea6f:i assem6(e, ana to _petition tfie government Jor a redress grievances.
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We lose when
lawmakers play
foolish games
If a knowledgeable sports fan were told that a bill had
been introduced in Congress to force a college football
playoff, he would make an instant guess that" the sponsor
was from Texas.
He would be right. Legislation introduced this week by
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of the Lone Star state seeks to make it
a violation of federal trade law to market a postseason college football game as a "national championship" contest
unless it was the culmination of a playoff.
The current system used by the National Collegiate
Athletic Association, in which the title contenders are determined by ·polls and computer ratings, "consistently misfires" and thus deprives some worthy school of millions of
dollars in bowl revenue in a given year, Barton says.
Left unspecified was one of this year's also-rans, the
University of Texas, whose partisans are complaining it
should have made the big game ahead of archrival
Oklahoma. Instead, the Longhorns will trudge to a different
major bowl, where millions also will be made as feuding
fans across America refresh the bulging coffers of big-time
college sports.
And this is a cause for Congress? Did we miss the resolution of the Big Three crisis and the conquest of terrorism?
Should we let out an old-school cheer that our servants
have knocked off the boring chores and earned the leisure
to micromanage scholastic entertainment? Not to mention
keeping student-athletes performing and out of the classroom for several additional weeks?
We ought to be used to this sort of grandstanding.
Whether it's the innocent indulgence of presidents welcoming sports champions to the White House or the embarrassing spectacle of congressional hearings into steroid use by
baseball players, the urge to play to crowds and take a
break from their real job can prove irresistible to elected
officials. This is especially true when the fortunes of the
home team are at stake- and when, as in the case of
Texas foqtball, devotion to that team approaches religious
worship.
'Lest we single out Barton for this latest episode, please
note that the high-ranking Republican has bipartisan support. He can even claim the Democratic president-elect, an
ardent sports fan who pledged during a "60 Minutes" interview last month to "throw my weight around" on behalf of
a college football playoff. And we thought Barack Obama
had a lot on his plate.
The bully pulpit is available for this pressing issue, we
suppose. On the other hand, mandating internal changes by
the NCAA, a private entity, is probably a non-starter, constitutionally speaking. Whatever the politicians do, they're
playing games when there's work waiting. The big show is
doing fine without their sideshow.
- The Indianapolis Star
Letters
Left with
the mess
It seems to me that greed and special interests have led our leaders in
Washington down a road of mistrust
and fear, by most Americans and the
world. Their greed can be compared
to children turned loose in a candy
store. Naturally they gorge themselves
with candy; then they get sick, and
yell help. We try to help them, and
they throw up on our shoes. We are
left to clean up the mess, while they
are out playing.
Cl!ff Barker
Morehead
Where was
Sen. Shelby?·
Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby has
expressed his outrage at the proposed
bailout for U.S. automakers. Could it
be because of his anti-union animus
towards labor unions in general, and
the United Auto Workers in particular? It is apparent that Sen. Shelby is
interested only in protecting the interests of the union-free foreign auto
manufacturers in his state.
The $14 billion bailout package
proposed for the Big Three U.S. auto
manufacturers pales in comparison to
the open-ended $700 billion bailout
package given to mortgage lenders. At
least there are payback provisions
attached to any bailout for the
automakers. Given the alternatives,
the automaker bailout seems to be the
best bang for the buck.
It's also obvious that Sen. Shelby's
record of working against the interests
of union members demonstrates his
obvious contempt for collective bargaining, rationalizing that union
workers make too much money.
Really? I wonder if Sen. Shelby also
believes that corporate executives are
making too much money.
Where was Sen. Shelby's expressions of outrage when corporate
CEOs were (are) raking in millions
upon millions of dollars in annual
wages, stocR options and bonuses?
Where was his outrage at the Lions of
Commerce and Industry when they
got paid this outrageous compensation
while at the same time leading their
corporations into an economic abyss?
Where was Sen. Shelby when the
mortgage~lending shell game was
being played out?
Paul G. Jaehnert
Vadnais Hts., Minn.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
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AG settles claims of fraud against
purported veterans .charity
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FRANKFORT - Attorney
Jack
Conway
General
annoui1ced Wednesday a set
tlement with a Gig Harbor,
Wash.-based charity that
claimed to raise funds to help
pay veterans' expenses but
ultimately gave less than l
percent of the money raised to
veterans.
The
agreement,
filed
Wednesday in Franklin Circuit
Court. bars the charity.
American Veterans Coalition.
and its principal operators,
Robert Friend, Jr. and Shao
Mei Wang, from soliciting
contributions in Kentucky for
10 years.
In the settlement, Friend
and Wang, who are husband
and wife, also agreed that no
other charity operated by them
will solicit contributions in the
Commonwealth of Kentucky
for 10 years. The settlement
requires the chatity to pay the
Commonwealth of Kentucky
$10,000 and to refund
$9,927.50, the entire amount
raised in Kentucky, as restitution ..
''Given the tremendous sacrifice made by the thousands
of Kentucky soldiers who are
serving or who have served in
places of great danger, I welcome any charity that seeks to
assist our veterans and their
families," General Conway
said. '·However, organizations
that defraud consumers and
deny much needed assistance
to our military men and
women will not be toleq:tted in
the
Commonwea-lth
of
Kentucky."
The Office of the Attorney
General alleges that the
American Veterans Coalition
Consumer
violated
the
Protection Act by making false
and misleading statements to
donors about how contributions
would
be
used.
Investigators report that the
Coalition misled donors into
believing that a substantial
amount of their donations
would be spent on providing
financial assistance to veter-
ans. Of the $1,239,812.00
raised nationally in 2006, the
Coalition only spent $7,400 in
financial assistance to veterans. The American Veterans
Coalition and its operators dispute the allegations. The
Assurance
of
Voluntary
Compliance is not an admission or finding of a violation.
Since taking office, General
Conway has filed five other
settlements and recovered
$46,827.50
for
the
Commonwealth and consumers from c:;harities or solicitors that have allegedly violated Consumer Protection laws.
"There are many reputable
charities and responsible solicitors that do a great deal of
good in our communities, but
there are also fraudulent organizations that deprive those in
need. 'Particularly during this
holiday season, I encourage
Kentuckians to give generously, but wisely, to the causes
and organizations of their
choice," said General Conway.
Questions to ask before
making a charitable donation:
• What is the full name,
address and phone number of
the charity?
• Do you work for the
charity or are you a paid fundraiser?
• How much of my contribution will go to the charity
and how much to the solicitor?
• What will the charity use
my contribution for?
• Is my contribution tax
deductible?
• Is the charity registered
with the Office of Attorney
General?
• ls the solicitor registered
with the Office of Attorney
General?
• What percentage of its
total income does the charity
spend on its charitable purpose?
• Can I obtain a copy of
the charity's IRS Form 990 or
other financial statement
showing the percentage of
donations spent on fundraismg
and administrative expenses?
Red Flags
Some charitable solicitations send messages or "red
flags" that might lead a person
to question whether this is an
organization worthy of support
or even whether it really is a
charity:
• The solicitor pressures
you to make a donation. Hang
up on aggressive or pushy
solicitors.
• The person refuses to
send you written material or
financial information.
• The charity send~ you an
invoice or statement that indicates a payment due for a contribution you never pledged.
• The organization's name
and logo closely resemble
another charity with a similar
charitable purpose.
• lf solicited by mail, the
full name, address and phone
number of the entity soliciting
is not disclosed in the material.
Tips to prevent fraud:
• Never g1ve your credit
card number to someone solicIting by phone.
• Never g1ve cash. Always
make the check payable to the
charity and ask for a receipt.
• Never respond to emails
requesting personal information, mcluding your name,
address. date of birth, place of
birth, :sooial security number
or your mother's maiden
name.
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17, 2008
PCSOM dean participates
in global health summit
'Boyd R. Buser. D.O., vice president and dean of the Pikeville
College School of Osteopathic
Medicine, traveled to Beijing, China,
to participate in the World Health
Organization's
Congress
on
Traditional Medicine
Nov. 7-9.
A member of the
Board of Trustees of the
American Osteopathic
Association
(AOA),
and representing the
Osteopathic
InterAlliance
national
(OIA), Buser served as
both a presenter and
advocate for the osteopathic medical profession.
Boyd R.
The summit focused
on the role of traditional medicine and how it has been integrated into health care systems globally. The meeting also commemorated the 60th anniversary of the World
Health Organization (WHO), hosting
1 ,000 attendees from around the
world, including physicians, government officials and representatives of
non-governmental
organizations.
Participants shared information on
policy, regulation, research, education and the practice of traditional
medicine.
Buser gave two presentations on
osteopathic medicine. highlighting
the history, philosophy and unique
features of the osteopathic approach.
and addressed the status of osteopathic medicine throughout the world,
including education, regulatory and scope of
practice issues.
"Osteopathic medicine is a patient-centered
approach that encompasses the best of modem medicine and a traditional hands-on approach
to patient care," said
Buser. "The principles of
osteopathic medicine are
in concert with the
WHO's initiatives m
Buser
expanding access to
health services around
the world and I was honored to represent my profession at this important
conference:"
An expett in osteopathic manipulative treatment and manual medicine, Bu er has represented the AOA
and the OIA for a number of years at
the World Health Organization's
meetings and has played a key role in
the development of the WHO's
"Guidelines on Basic Training and
Safety in Osteopathy," which is
expected to be published in 2009.
The Floyd County Chamber Of Commerce recently held the opening 'session of the 2009 Leadership Floyd
County Program. Pictured is state Sen. Johnny Ray Turner with this year's participants: Eric Thomas, of East
Kentucky Science Center; Talila Kldd, of First Commonwealth Bank; Liz Kestner, of First Commonwealth Bank;
Bonita Dove, of Big Sandy Community and Technical College; Stephanie Salyer, of Citizens National Bank;
Joyce Wilcox, of Big Sandy Community Action Program; Jimmie Slone, of Carl D. Perkins Job Corps; and
Angela Duncan, of Floyd County Schools. Not pictured is Trish Williams, of McDowell ARH.
Calendar
• Continued from p3
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
meets, 12 noon to 1 p.m., at
Made From Country at Heart.
For additional information,
contact Chris Daniel, 8867354.
UNITE
The UNITE coalition of
Floyd County will meet on the
fourth Thursday of each
month, at 5:30 p.m., at the
New Allen Baptist Church.
All interested persons welcome to join UNITE's fight
against drugs.
•"Living Free" - A support
group sponsored by the Floyd
County UNITE Coalition.
Group will meet weekly at the
old Allen Baptist Church, on
US 23 N., between Allen and
Banner, on Tuesdays, at 1: 15
p.m.
Living Free is a faith-based
12-step support group open to
all who are searching for
recovery. There is no fee to
attend. For more info., contact
Shirley Combs at 874-3388 or
434-8400.
'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 7896515; Magoffin, call 3492217; Pike, call 432-2775; and
in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
Senior employment pro• gram
Are you a senior citizen on a
fixed income struggling with
soaring medical bills and living expenses? Could you use
some extra spending money
but don't know how to get
back into the workforce?
If you are at least age 55, the
Senior Community Service
Employment
Program
(SCSEP) may be able to help.
Earn extra money, learn new
skills, and help your community at the same time! To find
out more, call: 886-2929
External Diploma Program
Kentucky residents age 25
and older can earn a high
school diploma by demonstrating skills learned op 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. EDP classes are
also held at the Mullins
Learning Center, in Pikeville,
on Tuesdays, from 4:30-8:30
p.m. Contact Andy Jones at
606-788-7080, or 800-4432187, ext. 186, or Linda Bell,
at ext. 160 to make an appointment.
GED classes are also available.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: 1st Monday, 11 a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Dixie: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
p.m.,
Dixie
Community
Room.
David: 1st Monday, 1 p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin:
1st Tuesday, 6
p.m., Martin Church of Christ.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown Learning
Center.
Cliff: 3rd Tuesday, 12 p.m.,
Community Center.
Prestonsburg:
2nd
Tuesday,
10:30
a.m.,
Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m .. Home of
members (call 886-2668 for
info.)
Left Beaver: 2nd Tuesday,
10:30 a.m., Osborne Elem.
School Library.
Special interest groups:
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: 1st/3rd Wednesdays,
lO a.m. to 2 p.m., Extension
Office.
Newbees Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office. (The Newbees do not
meet during the months of
January and February.)
Looking for a Support
Group?
•Floyd County Alzheimer's
Support Group meets regularly at Riverview Manor
Healthcare Center. Call the
center for meeting times.
•Domestic
Violence
Support Group - The Big
Sandy Family Abuse Center
holds meetings each Tuesday
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The
meetings are free of charge.
Call 886-6025 for more information.
•Overeater's Anonymous Meetings
held
each
Wednesday at 6:30p.m., at the
old Allen Baptist Church,
located in Allen, just past red
light. Call 889-9620 for more
info.
•US TOO!
Prostate
Cancer Survivors Support
Group - For all men with
prostate cancer find 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, "Love Doesn't
Have to Hurt."
•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
422-7927. or email to:
doslone @' eagtky. net.
•PARENTS!
Contact the
Big Sandy Area Community
Action Progran1. Inc. to find
out .about child care services in
your urea, the STARS for
KIDS NOW I icensing 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 8861280. or 88~-872-7227 (toll
free).
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•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
Homeschoolers -Will hold
monthly meetings at the
Paintsville Recreation Center.
For more information, call
Trudy at 889-9333, or 2975147. 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.
Card of Thanks
The family of Dr. James D. Adams wishes to express sincere
appreciation to the many friends for the kind expressions of
sympathy shown upon "Doc's" passing.
Thanks to Hall Funeral Home, Reverend Jim Sherman, and all
who made the service ~pecial. The prayers. visits, funeral
attendance. food, flowers. and contnbutions to the Middle
Creek Sportsman's Club are greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to the physicians, nurses,' and other medical
. staff who provided treatment and care for Dr. Adams during his
illness. We will alway be grateful.
Card of Thanks
HOLIDAY CUSTOMER
APPRECIATION SALE!
The family of Hollie Barnett would like to express our appreciation to all those who sent, food, flowers, or perhaps said a
kind word, and for the prayers that were spoken on our behalf.
We especially want to thank Clergymen Jim Stephens and
Jerry Manns for their comforting words, the Sheriff's
Department for their assistance in traffic control: and the Hall
Funeral Home for their kind and professional care. All the acts
of kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you. and God bless.
Celebrating 38 Years of Business
THE FAMILY OF HOLLIE BARNETT
5050 Ky. Rt. 114,
.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653 • 606-886-6061
JOIN US FOR HOT CIDER AND HOMEMADE CANDY.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, thru Friday, Dec. 19
Start Your Year Off With A New Look!
Bed Ensembles
Card of Thanks
25o/o Off
The family of Ruby LaFaye Hughes would like to humbly
thank each and everyone who helped ~n any way during our
recent loss. Thanks to those who sent beautiful floral arrangements. food or even words of encouragement. A special
thanks to Pastor Randy Osborne for ~s comforting words;
and the Hall Funeral Home taft for making our loss a little
easier to bear. For anyone who may have helped in any other
way. we lovingly say, thank you and God bless.
Christmas Decor
20o/o Off
Candles and
Gift Baskets
10o/o Off
All Custom
Draperies
and Window
Treatments
THE FAMILY OF RUBY LaFAYE HUGHES
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Card of Thanks
·Individuals without Group Coverage
·Independent Contractors
·Dependents and Students
·COBRA/ Alternative
·Self-Employed
·Small Businesses
We. the family of Bobby Jay Meade, would like to sincerely say thank you to all of our wonderful friends and neighbor ,
who helped to comfort our family during this difficult time;
those who sent flowers and food, or came by to share our loss.
Thanks to Clergyman Chuck Hall his comforting words; the
Sheriff's Department for providing us with an escort to the
graveside; and to the staff at Hall Funeral Home for their kind
and professional service. To all we thank you. God bles ..
THE FAMILY OF BOBBY JAY MEADE
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Card of Than~s
The family of lmogenc 13. Caldwell wishes to express our sincere
appreciation to all who qmc to our side after the passing of our loved
one lf you sent flower~. food or just dropped by to share our sorrow,
we say. thank you. A special I hanks to Clergyman Jerry C. Workman
for his comforting words; the First Baptist Churchflrcnc Cole
Memorial for all the lmc and support that wa~ shown to our family;
the SIH.:riff's DepaJtment for their assistance in traflie control; and to
the Hall Funeral Home for the kmdncss at a time whcn it meant the
most. For those who helped in any way. if only a gentle handshake,
we ~a) thank you. and God blcs~ .
THE FAMILY OF IMOGENE B. CALDWELL
�• THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
17, 2008 • A7
Child safety seats are a
must for holiday travel
LEXINGTON
With the "Car rental companies might
busy holiday travel season not have reliable car seats
right around the corner, car available and checking your
seats are an important safety child's seat as baggage could
device both on the ground and result in damage. Your kids are
in the air.
better off in their own car
"Air turbulence can be dan- seats."
gerous and can appear suddenChildren who have outly without warning," said grown car seats should sit
Sherri Hannan, coordinator of directly on the airplane scat
Safe Kids Fayette County. and, like all passengers, keep
"Infants and toddlers on air
the lap belt buckled across
planes are safest in a car seat their thighs or hips.· Booster
with a harness. A child who seats~ are not allowed on airl/tdes in a car seat on the planes, because they require
gf·ound should ride in that car shoulder belts and airplane
seat on a plane."
seats have only lap belts.
Not all car seats can fit on
The FAA advises travelers
standard airplane seats, which with small children to reserve
are typically about 16 inches a pair of seats by a window.
wide, but Safe Kids Fayette Car seats are not allowed in
County and the Federal aisle seats or exit rows, where
Aviation
Administration they could block emergency
strongly recommend u ing a escape routes; they must be
car seat in an aircraft whenever ' installed at a window seat.
possible. As in cars, babies
Parents cannot rely on there
under a year old and 20 pounds being empty seats onboard an
are best restrained in a rear-fac- aircraft, especially during the
ing car seat, and a forward-fac- busy holiday travel season.
ing car seat can protect tod- Holding a child on an adult's
dlers up to 40 pounds or more. lap is not the safest option.
Make sure your child's car seat Whenever possible, buy a
labeled "certified for use in child his or her own seat to
motor vehicles and aircraft."
ensure an approved car seat
"You need your child's car can be used. Most airlines
seat to travel to and from the offer a discount for children
airport anyway," said Hannan. under 2.
Adult air travelers should
buckle up, too. "You're a role
model;·
says
Hannan.
"Children learn safety behavior by watching parents and
caregivers. Also. children who
ride in car seats on the ground
appear to be more comfortable
and better behaved when using
one on a plane."
For more infmmation about
aircraft child passenger safety,
visit
the
"Flying
with
Children"
page
at
www.faa.gov/passengers. For
information about car seats
and child passenger safety in
general,
visit
www. usa. safekids.org.
Safe Kids Buckle Up, the
child passenger safety program created by Safe Kids
USA and General Motors in
1996, teaches families how to
keep children safer in and
around vehicles. Chevrolet
became the lead brand in the
partnership
in
2004.
Nationwide, more than 19 million people have been exposed
to the program through handson educational activities, car
seat checkup events and community outreach programs and
more than one million car
seats have been inspected for
proper installation.
Cruise into the holiday
spirit with a good book
~
LEXINGTON- Whether
looking to relax and unwind
during the holidays or to give a
book as a special holiday surprise-the University Press of
Kentucky (UPK) may have
just
what
you
desire.
Cun;ently, the press is in the
midst of its annual holiday
book sale, which runs through
Feb. 15.
The UPK book sale has discounts ranging from 20 to 75
percent for a variety of old and
new books from the press. The
selection includes fiction titles
~s well as books on nature, the
Civil War, music, history and
folklore.
The sale also includes a
wide variety of works from the
fall 2008 catalog that highlight
the Bluegrass state, including
"Uneven Ground-Appalachia
Since 1945" by Ronald D.
Eller, which tells the complex
and often contradictory role
that Appalachia played in the
unfolding of American history.
"Blue Ribbon Cookbook"' by
Jennie C. Berledict, a classic
cookbook that examines more
than 400 timeless recipes from
the state, has been re-issued
for readers. Another popular
book found on the regional
holiday sale list is "Kentucky
Horse Country: Images of the
Bluegrass,"
in
which
renowned photographer James
Archambeault captures the
natural beauty of Kentucky's
Bluegrass region and the thoroughbred industry.
To peruse the UPK books
on sale this holiday season,
visit the sale online at
www.kentuckypress.com/upk
holiday_2008.html. If you prefer to order by phone or h~ve
questions, call UPK at (800)
839-6855. A print version of
the holiday sale mailer is
available upon request.
Kentucky residents will be
charged 6 percent sales tax on
their order. For those purchasing books as gifts, orders made
by Dec. I 0 are ensured
Christmas delivery.
UPK publishes works by
authors from around the globe
and is the scholarly publisher
for the Commonwealth of
Kentucky, serving all of the
state universities, five of its
private colleges and two historical societies. Offices for the
administrative, editorial, production and marketing departments of UPK are found at the
University of Kentucky, which
provides financial support
toward the operating expenses
of the publishing operation.
The Eastern Kentucky Branch of the National Association of Social Workers, serving the
counties of Perry, Leslie, Letcher, Pike, Magoffin, Martin, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence and
Knott, presented wooden toy boxes for the DCBS office in each county. Soliciting donations
of materials, the members and volunteers built the wooden boxes hoping to provide the
county offices with a place to store toys and games for families as they visit. The toy boxes
were presented to the DCBS offices on Dec. 9 in plenty of time to enjoy them while having
Christmas visits. For more information about the Eastl!rn Kentucky NASW Branch activities,
please contact Deirdra Robinson, Branch Chair, at drobi3@email.uky.edu or 606 233 3400.
HRMC
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PRESTONSBURG
Alliant
Purchasing
Corporation recently presented
the Food and Nutrition
Services
Department
at
Highlands Regional Medical
Center with the Highest
Utilization of Committed
Manufacture Contracts Award.
Alliant Purchasing. the outreach
arm
of
1\orton
Healthcare for affiliation with
Premier, offers materials management services and programs to healthcare providers.
Eric Fleming, Director of ·
the Food and Nutritional
Services at HRMC. was on
hand to accept the award at
Alliant's Customer Business
Meeting.
"I received thts award for
utilizing the contract purchasing procedures in a way that
allowed us to receive a higher
percentage
of
rebates ,"
Fleming said. "This in turn
helps Highlands Regional
Medical Center control costs
and pass on that savings to our
patients."
Highlands
Reg ional
Medical Center was the only
hospital
in
the Alliant
Purchasing membership to
receive this award. The honor
demonstrates Highlands" contmued commitment to managing their financial resources
effectively, while prov iding
sustamed value to the community.
MS U offers free courses
to high school seniors
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Due to the Christmas holiday,
The Floyd County Times will
only be printing two issues
next week, our regular
Wednesday paper and a
weekend edition to replace
our usual Friday and Sunday
editions. To accommodate
the holiday, the deadline for
ad copy in either issue is
Friday, Dec. 19.
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MOREHEAD
High
school seniors who want to get
a he~d start on their college
career may enroll in a class at
Morehead State University.
Seniors with a cumulative
grade point average of at least
3.0 may take up to six hours of
college courses tuition-free in
the 2008-09 academic year.
~. Students may choose from
roo or 200 level courses on the
class schedule. Classes will be
offered online, as well as at the
Morehead, Mt. Sterling and
West Liberty campuses.
Students are responsible fur
textbooks and course fees.
Textbooks for the classes are
available from the University
Bookstore, located in the
Adron
Doran University
Center on the Morehead campus.
Orders may be placed by
calling (888) STORE-OS or via
the Internet at www.bookiJ:ore. morehead state .ed u.
Purchases will be shipped to
the address specified by the
student.
Classes at MSU for the
spring semester begin on
Monday, Jan. 12, at all loca
tions. The term ends May 8.
Additional information and
application forms are available
by calling Tina Stafford,
MSU's distance education
director, at (800) 585-6781,
option #3 ; MSU at Mt.
ose
We!ght
a1n
ealth
Sterling, (859) 498-0780 or
(866) 870-0809; or MSU at
West Liberty, (800) 648-5371
or (606) ?43-1500.
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8x12
living
room15x18 , dinning room 20 x 20
with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard.
Lower level is 2
bay
service
garage.
Bank
at
appraised
$76 , 000.
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
at
appointment
285·3191.
learning style and
helping them to
reach their greatest
potential. If you
would be interested
my
in seeking
assistance for your
child, please feel
free to call Tonya at
606·230-0235 or
email
me
at
tonya1 @hotmail.co
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AUTOMOTIVE
Furniture
Jewei,.Y
Wheels/ Mise
1964 Chevy Impala
for sale. 2 dr, HT,
327 eng, 3 spd.
Needs work , runs
great. $3,500. Call
478-4606.
EMPLOYMENT
Drivers needed.
Apply in person at
Johns of
Papa
Prestonsburg. Call
606·886·2800 ..
RQst office Now
Hjring! Avg pay
$20/hr, $57klyr, incl
Fed
ben,
OT.
Placed
by
ADSOURCE not
affiliated w/ USPS
who hires. Call 1·
866·668·5257.
AVON
Sign up for 10.00
and Receive Free
gift. Earn pocket or
career money, you
decide. Call Jency
at 886-2082
Miller Bros. Coal,
LLC is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Surface
Mine
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
Competitive salary
and benefits pack·
age.
Interested
applicants should
send their resume
fn confidence to
1801 Watergap Rd
ky
Prestonsburg
41653 . Phone
inquiries
not
accepted.
ALLEN
FURNITURE
ALLEN,KY
Furniture, used
appliances, living I
bedroom
suits,
bunk beds, and lots
Call 606·
more!
874·9790.
Macy's jewelry and
coach pmses at
unbelievable
prices.
Layaway
available. 3029 Rt
850 Middlecreek,
Ky. Call 886-0847.
Miscellaneous
Sale or Lease
For sale or Trade.
2007 Rhino 660.
Low miles. Call
285·1004.
Great
Bus.iness
location for lease!
New construction,
2688 + Sq ft. Call
agent.
Rose
Mullins, Hensley
Dev & Real Estate
Services 606-639·
4151 .
Hay for sale. $7.00
a j:)ale, Cal 7919850.
•
NEEDED:
Two
cemetary
plots, below the
road on the south
end of Davidson
Memorial Gardens
@ $1 ,200 each (
606· 789·8337 ).
BEAUTY SHOPfor
lease.
Downtown
Prestonsburg .
One/ Two stations;
Utilities included$435.00 Call 886·
1312.
Firewood for sale.
$75 a pickup load.
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood . Call
259·1356 or 886·
6848.
Rentals
APARTMENT
'
Real Estate
Ouik Silver town
house's now has
available 1 br with
hard wood floors w/
garage. $550 per
month plus deposit.
Also a 3br house
with 2 1/2 bath .
With garage and
hard wood floors.
Extra nice. $850
House
2 story block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown~
Upper level is 3 br
B&K
Janitorial
Service is looking
for offices to clean,
we can supply ref·
erences and cleaning materials. Call
606·791-7830.
NEED A TUTOR
FOR
YOUR
CHILD? I have ten
years experience
teaching children
aged 2-18, have
successfully
tutored
children
with both emotional
and learning dis·
abilities and have
assisted a child
with autistic spec·
trum disorder. I
believe in finding
each child's unique
Beautiful . 2 br
unfurnished apart·
ment
for
rent.
Hardwood floors
and
fireplace .
Located
across
from new food city.
$500 per month.
No HUD and No
PETS.Call
8863565.
Town house apartment for rent. 2 br,
1
bath , stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
city limits at US 23
& Hwy 80. $535
mth plus utilities
with $300 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758
2 BR apartment
for rent. Located in
Prestonsburg.
$700 per month
includes utilities.
Call 794·0249.
1 br apartment for
rent.
$300 per
month plus deposit.
No pets . Located
at Hueysville. C.all
358-4036.
NEW 1 BR, apart·
ment
for
rent.
Utilities
&
Appliances
furnished.
Located
betw-een
Pre&.tonsbu rg
&
Painstville.
No
pets. No parting.
$525 per month
$250 deposit. Call
791-6016.
between
pm.
9am-6
Ouik Silver townhouse- now has a 3
br house for lease.
With hard wood
floors, 2 1/2 bath,
garage, screened
in porch. Extremely
nice. $850 monthly
plus deposit. NO
HUD. Also a 1 br
apartment for rent.
With garage, hard
wood floors very
$550
upscale.
monthly. Call 606·
285-9639 • 606·
434-6516 or 606·
226· 1925.
APT FOR RENT
Branham
height Apt
Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
applications for
'one bedroom
Handicap accessible Apt. rent is
based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
Houses
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
$500
month
deposit plus utili·
ties. No pets no
hud. References
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-358·
4515.
For
Rent:
3
Bedroom, 2 bath
located at Langley,
Ky.
$475
per
month. Call 2261138.
Renovated apartments for rent.
Good
location. For rent: house on
Downtown Martin. · riverside drive in
Furnished or unfur- Prestonsburg. Call
n i s h e d . 226·7411. $650 per
Reasonable rent. month plus deposit,
Call
358-3072
MondaySat. 4br, 2 ba house
POSITION AVAILABLE
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for rent. 1,800 sq
ft. Built in vacuum
system . Stove, ref,
with w & d .Total
electric with high
effic i ency
.Excellent home.
Private location in
Knott ·county with
gated commu nity,
security and more.
Call 438-6104.
House for rent;
1,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
bath fully furn ished.
All utilities. Located
on US23 between
&
Prestonsburg
Pikeville .
$795
deposit & $795
month. Call 606·
422·1862.
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass COL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 l,bs.
Applications· available at 1184 South
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41603
A Career Opportunity
Due to expansion into this area, we have
full-time positions available. Applicants
ml!st be sharp and have a sincere desire
to work.
Those selected will have excellent
advancement opportunities with our
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• We offer $40k·$60k 1st year potential
• Cash bonuses
• Incredible incentives
• Great retirement plans
• 5 days work week
Serious inquiries only; please call1·866·
534-6174, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to
request an Interview. Sorry, no phone
interviews. Ask for Marty Wilhoite.
new home. Call
276-679-1100.
Special
FHA
Finance Program
$0 Down if you own
land or use family
land. We own the
your
ban k
approved.
Call
606·474·6380.
LOTS FOR
RENT
Dwale
Mobile home Park.
off US 23 near
Prestonsburg. Nice
queit community.
Restrictions apply.
606·377·2357
For rent; Small
furnished mobile
home for rent. Just
off of Mountain
Parkway on old
11 4.Suitable for 1
or 2 people. Call
886-8724.
2 BR Duplex for
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile
North
of
Prestonsbu rg. No
pets , references
Land and home
and
security
deposit require d. · packages.
Easy
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preapproval. Toll
886·9007.
free 8T7 -31 0·2577.
2 br house for rent.
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Located in Langley
area. $450 mth Need a home. No
plus $250 deposit. down payment. 1Plus utilities. Call 877-31 0-2577.
285·1 004.
Mobile Homes
New
federal
lending program for
landowners.
No
down payment & · •
low monthly payments. Co mplete
improvement packages available. Will
also remove existing homes . Call
866-597·2083.
LEGALS
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Spurlock
Creek.
The operation iS;
located on the.
Harold U.S.G.S. 7-1
Operator Change
In
accordance 1/2 minute quap-.
. with
405
KAR rangle map.
The application
8 :010 , notice is
hereby ·given that has been filed for;
FCDC Coal, Inc., public inspection at.
587 North Lake the Department of
D r i v e , Natural Resources
Prestonsburg, KY Prestonsbu r
Offic
41653, intends to Regional
revise permit num- 3140 South Lake
ber 836-5505 to· Drive, Suite 6 ,
. add an operator. Prestonsburg, KY
Writtert
The
operator 41 653.
on
presently approved comments
in the permit is objections must ba
with
the
FCDC Coal, Inc., filed
587 North Lake Director, Division of
D r i v e , Mine Permits, No.
Prestonsburg , KY 2 Hudson Hollow,
41653. The opera- U.S. 127 Soutll;o
KY>
tor
presently Frankfort,
approved in t he 40601. All com;.
permit is Cheyenne ments, or objecw
must
be
Elkhorn
Coal tions
Company. In addi· received within fif..,
tion at Cheyenne teen (15) days o
Elkho rn
Coal today's date.
Company, the new
NOTICE OF
operator will be S &
SALE
B Energy, Inc. , P.O. ·
On the 1Oth da'/
Box 129, Dana, KY
of June, 2008, the>
41615.
The operation is City Commission of>
City
ot
loc<Jted 1.5 mile the
southeast
of Wa yl and l
Printer, in Floyd Kentucky, adopted
Ordinance'
County. The ope ra- an
tion is approxi· directing the sal e ~
mately 0.2 mile at public outcry, of
electric
city
northeast from KY a
2040's
junction power franch ise ,
with Big Branch- The Ordinance is in'
Honaker Rd., and words and figures•
located adjacent to as follows:
Pursuant to
Application
No. 836-5505
$0 down, no
closing costs !
We will put in a
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
1, 2 3, 4 Bedrooms
FOR LEASE- Lease as existing business or
change to suit your needs; S-cur'Ve property with
2 adjoining lots for huge road frontage, close to
courthouse: may consider
606-791-3663.
Services
Merry Christmas
from
B&K
Leathers. We currently have leather
jackets at reasonable prices, also
we have other
motorcycle apparel
to choose from and
accessories. Give
the gift of leather
this Christmas.Call
606-791·7830.
per month plus
deposit. Call 606·
226·1925 o.r 606·
434-6516
leave
message.
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
soclaUeducatlonal pro·
grams for children and
adults. All utilities
included at Highland
Hgts., utility allowance
at Cliffside. Call (606)
886·0608, 886-1927, or
886·1819. TDD: 1-800·
648-6056.
Highland
Heights and Cliffside
Apartments do nof dis·
criminate in admission
or employment In subsi·
dized
housing
on
accou·nt of race, color,
national origin, sex,
age, disability, religion
and familial
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APPLICATIONS BEING
ACCEPTED FOR
1-BEDROOM
APARTMENTS FOR
PERSONS
62 AND OLDER
Located behind Wendy's
and Pizza Hut in Prestonsbu(g. All utilities are
Included and the rent is
based upon gross monthly
income. Several activities,
such as line dancing, crafts,
bingo, movies, hair salon
a'nd 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, TOO: 1·800.
648·6056 or 711, or come by
the office for an application.
Highland Terrace does not
discriminate In admission
or employment In subsl·
dlzed housing on account
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, nation·
al origin, age, ~
familial status or
disability.
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Mine Permit Technician or Engineer
Lexington Coal Company is seeking a Mine Permit
Techn ic ian o r Enginee r. Responsi bilities include
preparing su rface coal mine pe rmits, revisions ,
renewals, as-bu ilt certifications , and bond releases;
planning & cost analysis of reclamation and contract
mining projects in WV & KY. Must be proficient in
AutoCad, SurvCad, Excel, and Wo rd. M inimum five
years experience. Licensed Profess ional Engineer in
KY & WV a plus . Position based in Lexington or Martin ,
KY. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Appl ication deadline: January 9 , 2009.
Send resumes to: Lexington Coal Co., 200 W. Vine St. ,
Ste. 300, Lexington , KY 40507. Attn : Human ·
Resources, Fax 859-246-1748, or e-mail resume to:
dmcguady@ lexingtoncoal.com
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Weatherization Crew Laborer
Big Sandy A rea Community A ction Program is seek ing a
Crew L aborer for the Weatherization Program i n Floyd and
Pike County. Duties include, but are not lim ited to:
performing energy saving functions to exi sting tructures
which, include air infiltration, duct repair, insulation, roofi ng, ceiling repair, wall and floor repai r, window and door
replacement, and heat system installation.
Two years of carpentry and construction experience that
i ncludes a wide range of general skills and knowledge is
required.
The successfu l candidate mu t pos ess the ability to
I ift/movc heavy obj ects (up to I 00 lbs. ), bend, stoop, crawl,
climb, and perform work in various weather condi tions.
Candi date must have knowledge of occupational hazards,
safety precautions, and be proficient in the proper use and
care of power and hand tool . The position will require a
valid driver's license and frequent travel throughout the
f ive-county servi ce area.
Qualified applicants may submit a resume and letter of
application to Big Sandy Community Action Program
ATTN: Human Resources Manager, 230 Court Street,
Paintsville, KY 41240. Closing date for applications is
Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.
An equal opportunity employer.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
ORDINANCE NO.
2008-01
An Ordinance of
the
City
Commission of the
City of Wayland,
Kentucky, providing
for
the
Advertisement and
le of a Franchise
Authorizing
. the
Owner Thereof To
wn,
Maintain,
Cbnstruct
and
Operate
Electric
P
o
w
e
r
Transmission and
Distribution Lines
Upon, Along, Over
and
Under
the
Streets,
Thoroughfares,
Alleys, Sidewalks,
Bridges,
Public
Ways and Other
Public Places of
Said City.
•t!flWHEREAS, the
City of Wayland,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, is incorporated under the
provision of the
entucky Revised
tatutes,
and
desires to grant a
franchise for an
electric power company to own, maintain, construct and
operate its electric
power
transmis.sions and distribution lines upon,
along, over and
under the streets,
Jlj"loroughfares,
~lleys, sidewalks,
bridges, public ways
and other public
places of the City of
Waylar)d,
Floyd
County, Kentucky;
an\:j,
WHEREAS, there
exists
a
public
necessity for adequate service of
efelctric power and
energy to the citizens of the City of
Wayland,
Floyd
8ounty, Kentucky,
and
~WHEREAS,
it
appears that it is in
the interest of the
public that a franchise be advertised
and sold, granting
and entitling the
grantee to use the
streets, thoroughfares, alleys, sid"
walks, bridges, public ways and public
places for the erection, operation and
maintenance
of
lines for the transmission and distribution of electric
power to the citi~-ens of Wayland,
loyd
County,
entucky, and to
ersons, firms and
orporations
~
beyond the limits of
the City of Wayland,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky.
rTHE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WAYLAND,
FLOYD
COUNTY,
KENTUCKY,
DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
That there be sold
at public auction, to
the
highest and
best bidder, the
franchise, privilege,
right' and authority
to acquire, maintain,
construct and operate
in,
above,
under, across and
along the streets,
thoroughfares,
alleys, sidewalks,
bridges, public ways
and other public
places (as the same
now exist or may
hereafter be laid
out) of the City of
Wayland,
Floyd
County, Kentucky,
lines, poles, and
equipment for the
distribution of electric energy, either by
means of overhead
or
underground
conductors, with all
necessary or desirable appurtenances
for the purpose of
supplying electric
energy to said City
and the inhabitants
thereof, and persons and corporations beyond the
limits thereof, for
light, heat, power,
and other p~rpose
or purposes for
which electric .energy is now and may
hereafter be used,
and for the transmission of the same
within, through or
across said City.
SECTION 2
Said lines and
appurtenances shall
be constructed so
as to interefere as
little as possible
with the traveling
public 1n the use of
the streets, thoroughfares, alleys,
sidewalks, bridges
and public places.
SECTION 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 4
The grantee of this
franchise shall save
the City harmless
from any and all lia-
b1lity arising, in any
way, from negligence
of
the
grantee in the erection, maintenance
or operation of said
lines and appurtenances.
SECTION 5
The grantee of this
franchise shall have
the right and pnvilege to take up such
portion or part of
any pavement and
make such excavation in the streets,
thoroughfares,
alleys,
sidwalks,
bridges, public ways
and other public
places of the City of
Wayland, 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 to 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 6
Wherever in this
franchise, either the
City of Wayland, 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 7
The grantee of this
franchise 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 electric services as shall
be fair and reasonable.
The
said
grantee shall render
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service under said
franchise of like
quality that is adequate, efficient and
reasonable to that
now being rendered
in said City.
SECTION 8
The consideration
paid by the suecessful bidder for
the franchise, privilege,
right
and '
authority provided
for herein shall be
complete compensation and consideration for said franchise, privilege and
right, and for the
use and occupancy
of
the
streets,
avenues,
alleys,
sidewalks, bridges,
public ways, and
other places of the
City in lieu of any
street
or
alley
rental, or to the
charge for the use
or occupancy of
said
streets,
avenues,
alleys,
sidewalks, bridges,
thoroughfares, publie ways or public
places of said City
and in lieu of any
pole tax or meter
tax.
SECTION 9
Sharon Anderson,
City Clerk of the
City of Wayland,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, is hereby
appointed Special
Co'mmissioner to
sell said franchise,
privilege, right and
authority
hereby
ordered sold, and
said
Special
Commissioner
is
directed to offer said
franchise for sale at
public auction and
shall sell same to
the highest bidder
at the front door of
the City Building in
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, at 10
o'clock a.m., on
Dec. 22, 2008, after
she has advertised
the time, terms,
conditions
and
place of sale, pursuant to law, by
inserting a Notice of
Sale in the Floyd
County
Times,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, a newspaper of general circulation in Wayland,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, once a
week for three (3)
consecutive weeks
prior to the date of
said
sale,
said
advertisement
to
include
this
Ordinance.
SECTION 10
Bids and proposals for the purchase
and acquisition of
the franchise, privilege,
right
and
authority
hereby
granted shall be in
writing and shall be
delivered to the
Mayor upon the
date and at the time
fixed by the Special
Commissioner
in
said advertising for
receiving
bids.
Thereafter,
the
S p e c i a I
Commissioner shall
report and submit to
the
City
Commission at the
time and place of its
next regular meeting said bids and
proposals for its
approval, and said
City
Commission
reserves the right
for and on behalf of
the City of Wayland
to refuse any and all
bids for said franchise,
privilege,
right and authori1y.
In the event the bids
reported by the
S p e c i a I
Commissioner shall
be refused by the
said
City
Commission, it may
direct, by resolution
or ordinance, said
franchise, privilege,
right and authority
to be again offered
for sale from time to
time, until a satisfactory bid therefore
shall be received
and approved. Each
bid shall be accompanied by a deposit,
and each bidder
shall post bond in
accordance with the
and
provisions
requirements
of
KRS
96.020.
H·owever
such
deposit and bond
need not be made
by a corporation or
person
already
owning in or adjacent to the City of
Wayland,
Floyd
County, Kentucky, a
plant· and equipment sufficient to
render the service
required by this
Ordinance.
SECTION 11
Each bidder for
said franchise, privilege and right shall
file, as part of his
bid, a certified copy
of a Certificate of
Convenience and
Necessity from the
Public
Service
Commission
of
Kentucky,
issued
under the authority
of KRS 278.020(3).
SECTION 12
The
ordinance
granting this franchise
shall
be
accepted by the
grantee
thereof
within sixty (60)
days from the date
of its passage.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
Harold, in Floyd
County. The surface
area is owned by
The Elk Horn Coal
Company.
The
proposed
operation is approximately 0.75 mile
southeast from KY
State Route 2030's
junction with Little
Mud Creek Road,
and located along
the
right
side
(ascending)
of
Morgan Fork of
Little Mud Creek.
The bond now in
effect for Increment
No. 1 is a surety in
the amount of twenty three thousand
and one hundred
dollars
($23,100.00).
Approximately sixty
percent (60%) of
the original bond
amount of $23,100
is' included in this
application
for
release.
The bond now in
effect for Increment
No. 2 is a surety in
the amount of ninety seven thousand
and nine hundred
dollars
($97,900.00).
Approximately sixty
percent (60%) of
the original bond
amount of $97,900
is included in this
application
for
release.
Reclamation work
performed includes:
backfilling, grading,
seeding
and
mulching. It was
completed
in
October 2008.
Written
comments, objections,
and requests for a
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
Director,
Division of Field
Services,
#2
Hudson
Hollow,
NOTICE OF
U.S. 127 South,
BOND
Frankfort, Kentucky
RELEASE
40601, by February
In accordance with 2, 2009.
A public hearing
the provisions of
KRS
350.093, on the application
notice is hereby has been scheduled
given
that
PIA for
Tuesday,
Company, Inc., P.O . . February 3, 2009, at
Box 1590, Martin, 9:00 a.m., or as
KY 41649
has soon thereafter as
applied for Phase 1 may be heard at the
bond release on Department
for
Increments No. 1 Mine Reclamation
and 2 of Permit No. and Enforcement's
836-0340
which P r e s to n s b u r g
was last issued on Regional
Office,
August 3, 2007. 3140 South Lake
Increment No. 1 Drive,
Suite
6,
covers an area of P r e s t o n s b u r g ,
a p p r 0 x i m ate 1 y Kentucky
41653.
15.85 acres, and This hearing will be
Increment No. 2 canceled
if
no
covers an area of request for a heara p p r o x i m at e 1 y ing or informal con28.92 acres, and is ference is received
located 5.70 miles by
February
2,
southwest
of 2009.
Approved this 9th
day. of December,
2008.
TOMMY
ROBINSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
S H A R 0 N
ANDERSON, Clerk
Introduction and
First Reading, May
13, 2008.
Second Reading,
June 10, 2008.
Pursuant to the
direction of the City
Commission of the
City of Wayland,
Kentucky, as set
forth in the foregoing Ordinance, the
undersigned will, on
the 22nd day of
December, 2008, at
the front door of the
City Building in the
City of Wayland,
Floyd
County,
Kentucky, at 1 Q
a.m., offer for public
sale, at public outcry, to the highest
and best bidder, an
electric franchise on
the public streets
and thoroughfares
of the City of
Wayland, Kentucky,
which electric franchise shall be in
terms set forth in
the
foregoing
Ordinance, and said
sale shall be made,
in all respects, in
accordance with the
Ordinance set forth
above, and all bidders will be required
to comply with the
terms
of
said
Ordinance.
WITNESS,
Sharon Anderson,
City
Clerk
and
Special
Commissioner, this
9th
day
of
December, 2008.
Sharon Anderson,
City Clerk and
Special
Commissioner
Deals on
Wheels
~IS OUR
NOTICE OF
BOND
RELEASE
In accordance
with the provisions
of KAR 350.093,
notice is hereby
given that AEP
Kentucky
Coal,
L.L.C., 251B Tollage
Creek, Pikeville, KY
41501, has applied
for Phase II and Ill
release on Permit
Number 877~5023,
Increment #1, which
was last issued on
12/4/01. The application covers an
area of approxi-mately 10.78 surface acres, of which
8.02 acres have
been overlapped by
Frasure
Creek
Mining, L.L.C. and
198.72 undisturbed
underground acres,
for a total of 209.50
acres. The operation is located 2.6
miles south of David
in Magoffin County.
The permit area is
approximately 1.0
mile southeast from
State Route 7's
junction with Brushy
Fork County Road,
and located 1 .0 mile
southeast 9f the
confluence of Brush
Fork and the Licking
River. The operation
is located on the
David U.S.G.S. 7
1/2 minute quadrangle map. The latitude is 37~33'33".
The Longitude is
82254'19".
The bond now in
effect for 877-5023,
Increment #1, fs
$23,000. All the
rema1n1ng
bond
amount is being
requested
for
release.
Reclamation work
performed includes,
grading and seeding, completed on
July 15, 2004, and
tree planting, completed on December
7, 2005.
Written comments, objections
and requests for
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
• Director,
Division of Field
Services,
#2
Hudson
Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601, by February
9, 2009.
A public hearing
on the application
has been scheduled
for
9:00
a.m.,
February 11, 2009,
at the Department
for
Natural
Resources
Floyd
County
Regional
Office, 3140 South
Lake Drive, Suite 6,
KY
Prestonsburg,
41653.
The hearing will
be cancelled if no
17, 2008 • A9
request for a hearing or informal conference is received
by February 9,
2009.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Pursuant to
Application
No. 836-5422,
Amendment
No.1
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 an
amendment to an
existing
underground .coal mining
and
reclamation
operation, located
1 .0 mile north of
Dana,
in
Floyd
County. The proposed operation will
disturb 0.0 surface
and
will
acres,
underlie an additional 374.0 acres
making a total area
of 806.96 acres
within the amended
permit boundary.
The
proposed
amendment area is
approximately 0.2
mile southeast from
Johnson
Fork
Road's junction with
Cecil Branch Road,
and located within
Johnson Fork.
The
proposed
amendment is located on the Harold
U.S.G.S.
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minute quadrangle
map. The amendment will underlie
land owned by J.R.
Randy
Conn ,
Hayes, et al, Junror
Williams,
Keith
Williams
and
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Fuels
Minerals Company.
The amendment
application
has
been filed for public
inspection at the
Department
fof
Natural Resources,
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
31 40 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
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17, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
·Tax tips for holiday charitable giying
INDIANAPOLIS - The
spirit of giving seems to grow
during the holiday season, and
many donations are made to
charitable causes at this time
of year. The IRS reminds taxpayers to keep some important
points in mind when making
donations with the expectation
of deducting them on a federal
tax return.
Taxpayers can deduct dona. Lions only if they make them to
a qualified tax exempt organization.
"Taxpayers can search for
many charitable organizations
online at IRS.gov with
Publication 78," said IRS
spokesperson Jodie Reynolds.
"Qualified
organizations
include nonprofit groups that
are religious, charitable, educational, scientific or literary
in purpose, or that work to prevent cruelty to children or animals. Generally, organizations
will be able to tell you whether
they are tax exempt under the
Internal Revenue Code and
eligible to accept taxdeductible donations."
Reynolds added that 1t ts
necessary to file Form 1040
and itemize deductions on
Schedule A to receive a charitable contribution deduction.
Be sure to keep good records,
too.
To deduct any charitable
donation of money, a taxpayer
must have a bank record, credit card statement or a written
communication from the charity showing the name of the
charity and the date and
amount of the contribution. A
bank record includes canceled
checks, bank or credit union
statements. Bank or credit
union statements should show
the name of the charity and the
date and amount donated.
Credit card statements should
show the name of the charity,
the transaction posting date
and the amount donated. Prior
law allowed taxpayers to support their donations of money
with personal bank registers,
diaries or notes· made around
the time of the donation. Those
types of records are no longer
sufficient.
For all donations of property, including clothing and
household items, obtain from
the charity, a receipt that
includes the name of the charity, date of the contribution,
and a reasonably-detailed
description of the donated
property. If a donation is left at
a charity's unattended drop
site, keep a written record of
the donation that includes this
information, as well as the fair
market value of the property at
the time of the donation and
the method used to determine
that value. To deduct charitable contributions of items valued at $250 or more you must
have a written acknowledgment from the qualified organization. To deduct charitable
contributions of items valued
at $500 or more you must
complete a Form 8283,
Noncash
Charitable
Contributions, and attached
the form to your tax return.
To be deductible, clothing
and household items donated
to charity must be in good
used condition or better. A
clothing or household item for
which a taxpayer claims a
deduction of over $500 does
not have to be in good use
condition or better if the taxpayer includes a qualified
appraisal of the item with the
return. Household items
include furniture, furnishings,
electronics, appliances, and
linens.
More information about
charitable donations can be
found in IRS Publication 526,
available online at IRS.gov, or
requested by calling, toll-free,
1-800-TAX-FORM.
Board
• Continued from p1
Festival
wide often called "the town
built."
The
that
Jack
Wheelwright of this prosperous time boasted its own
library, hospital, hotel, ninehole golf course, movie theater, bowling alley and department store.
The exact dates set for what
will be the city's and the
region's first festival of this
kind has been tentatively set as
June 4-6. Perry says more
information about the festival
will be announced at a later
date.
Chandra Varia, board member
for District 2. "I don't know
what we are going to do without her."
Stumbo, with a slight smile
on her face, was quick to
respond to Varia's statement.
"You'll do fine," Stumbo
said.
Stumbo is well-known for
posing questions to school
administrators and the board
1tself, and Prestonsburg High
School Principal Ted George
addressed Stumbo based on
her infamous questionings on
Monday.
"I know a lot of principals
base their presentations on
what Carol might ask," George
said. "It makes us all work
harder, and I really appreciate
that."
In true Stumbo fashion, she
then proceeded to ask questions about George's presentation on Prestonsburg High
School, and also praised the
school for heading in the right
direction, a trend that Stumbo
hbpes will continue in all the
schools of Floyd County.
Supt. Henry Webb gave
thanks to Stumbo and Sherry
Robinson, board member for
District 5, who also decided to
not run for reelection this year.
"On behalf of the kids of
two fled from the scene on foot
with an undetermined amount
of cash.
As of Tuesday, police were
still searching for the suspects,
What this could mean for
and the 'case in under investi- Community Trust customers
gation by Kentucky State would be a potential $68 milPolice Trooper Brad Austin.
lion offered from the bank in
Anyone with information senior preferred shares and
to
purchase
they feel could be of use to warrants
investigators should contact Community Trust common
the state police at (606) 433- ·Stock.
.
Whether this funding is
7711.
received or not has yet to be
determined, Hale said, but
added that discussions about
Hiking part in giving the economy a boost in what is a
healthy environment for the
bank was discussed early on.
"When the program was
PSA
first released we began looking at that time," Hale said. "It
was a developing program
theo and we did not immediately apply for the funding."
Hale stressed that the decision to apply for the program
was voluntary, saying that
Community Trust is currently
enjoying an "excellent" economic climate and adding that
this reflects directly back to
the reasons for applyip.g in the
first place.
As
of
September,
Community Trust was listed as
having a "significantly higher"
level of capital than required
by regulatory authorities to be
designated as "well-capitalized."
In mid-October, the treasury department announced
the program, which saw officials approve the purchase of
up to $250 billion to be made
available for U.S. controlled
banks, savings associations
and certain bank and savings
and loan holding companies
engaged only in financial
activities.
The deadline to have
applied was Sunday, Nov. 14.
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home.
In the 1930s the coal camp,
which at the time was owned
and operated by Consolidated
Coal Company, received a
shock when the town and its
mining operations were sold to
Inland Steel. However, the
transaction would prove to be
in
seeing
the
catalyst
Wheelwright become a standard for the nation's coal camp
towns.
Inland Steel placed E.R.
"Jack" Price in as manager of
coal operations after the sale,
but Price, a welfare capitalist,
soon spread his attention from
coal operations to the town
itself, paving streets and renovating existing homes.
The result was a booming
coal town considered a
"model" for its time nation-
Robbery
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from Kentucky State Police
Post 9 in Pikeville, deputies
informed troopers that a man
produced what they say was
most likely a revolver at the
scene.
The
man
has
been
described has wearing black
mask, red hoodie with a black
eagle design and blue sweat
pants.
Accompanying the man
was a female, police said. The
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Floyd County and all of our
staff, I want to say a special
and sincere thank you to each
of you for your years of service," Webb said. "Our district
has made tremendous progress
during your tenure, and we are
deeply appreciative of your
leadership and service."
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officer's vehicle.
The station was scheduled
to officially open to traffic on
Sept. 15, but Collins says now
it may be after the first of the
year. Despite this, he remains
optimistic.
''We haven't heard anything
specifically about a certain
date, but we have been doipg
testing and things are progre~s
ing well," he said.
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P'burg police·chief appointed to Law Enforcement Council
RICHMOND
Two
Kentucky police chiefs recent«ly were appointed to serve as
members of the Kentucky Law
~ Enforcement Council. Gov.
Steve Bcshear appointed both
Owensboro Police Chief Glenn
W. Skeens and Prestonsburg
Police Chief Michael Ormerod
to join the 21-person council.
Ormerod was hired in 1982
as an auxiliary officer with the
Prestonsburg
Police
Department and became a fulltime patrol officer in October
of the following year. During
his service to the department,
Ormerod has been assigned as
an investigator, patrol supervisor and collision reconstruc.W tionist. He was appointed in
2001 to serve as the department's director of public safety
before being named chief in
.t- 2003.
In addition to his service to
the KLEC, Ormerod serves his
home community as a member
of a golf advisory board, which
oversees the operation of
Stonecrest, as well as the emer-
Michael Ormerod
gency management council for
Floyd County schools. Married
to his wife Della for 37 years,
Ormerod is father to one
daughter, Kristen.
Ormerod is pleased to serve
the council, and accepted the
apppintrnent, "mainly due to
the fact that the Justice
Cabinet,
Department
of.
Criminal Justice Training, the
efforts that they have made
over the years in making
Kentucky the forefront in law
enforcement trainl.ng in the
country," he said. "I just hope
that I can contribute to the
council in their efforts to
advance law enforcement in
the state."
He is serving the KLEC certification committee. Ormerod
also will serve the ouncil until
July 1, 2012.
Owensboro Police Chief
Glenn W. Skeens as appointed to a four-year term expiring
July 1, 2012. He is serving the
KLEC curriculum committee.
Skeens is a 20-year veteran of
the
Owensboro
Police
Department, rising hrough the
ranks to become chief last year.
Prior to being named chief,
Skeens served as the deputy
chief, responsible for the day
to day operations of the department, he said.
A former marin,e and veteran of the Persian Gulf war,
Skeens is a native of
Owensboro. Skee earned his
bachelor's degree in criminal
justice from Roger Williams
University and then a master's
degree in criminal justice from
Eastern Kentucky University.
He also is a graduate of the FBI
National
Academy,
of Criminal
Department
Justice Training's Criminal
Justice
Executive
Development and the School
of Strategic Leadership.
A certified Kentucky Law
Enforcement Council instructor, Skeens also serves as an
adjunct faculty member for the
Owensboro
Community
College. He is active in numerous Owensboro boards and
panels and serves local youth
as both a baseball and football
coach. He and his wife of 17
years, Kelly, have three children- Logan, 12, Luke, 9, and
Will, 7 .
"I think it is very important
and I am very appreciative and
humbled to have been given
the opportunity to serve on the
curriculum committee. And as
a career law enforcement officer being familiar with the
Kentucky Law Enforcement
Council, I am aware of the
The
Kentucky
Law
council's work and the impact
it can have on law enforcement Enforcement Council governs
throughout the common- training for all of the state's
wealth: I was certainly very law enforcement. The council
humbled and excited to have is charged with certifying or
been given the opportunity to approving Jaw enfor ement
serve the KLEC and Kentucky training sch~ols, training
instructors and curriculum, as
law enforcement."
"Glenn Skeens is a new and well as administering the
upcoming chief who is pro- Peace Officer Professional
gressive in law enforcement," Standards (POPS) certification
said KLEC Executive Director process and monitoring the
Larry Ball. "He is a.very ener- Kentucky Law Enforcement
getic, young chief and will be a Foundation Program Fund
leader in law enforcement for (KLEFPF), as prescribed by
many years to come. Mike KRS 15.310 to 15.370._The
Ormerod is a veteran police voting body of KLEC is made
chief and has done an excellent up of members appointed by
job in Prestonsburg. He is a the governor for four-year
critical representative of south- terms, as well as a variety of
eastefl,l Kentucky and really others who are members by
helps us."
virtue of their offices. The 11
"We want to be sure that the appointed members always
communities in which these include a city manager or
men work recognize that they mayor, three Kentucky shercontribute well beyond their iffs, a member of the Kentucky
official paid duties to improve State Bar Association, five
law enforcement in the state of chiefs of police, and a
Kentucky," Ball said. "We are Kentucky citizen who doesn' t
just tickled to have men of fit one of the aforementioned
their stature on the council."
classiftcations.
.
KSP oHers winter driving tips to motorists
~
With the onset of winter
and the possibility that
motorists may have to' drive in
inclement
weather,
the
Kentucky State Police are
offering safe driving tips. .
"Winter provides new challenges and responsibilities to
the public and the Kentucky
State .Police," said KSP
Commissioner
Rodney
'-.13rewer. "We ask that drivers
be prepared to meet the challenges of the upcoming winter
eason in Kentucky. Plan
ead, mak;e sure everyone in
e ' ' vehicle is properly
estrained, drive defensively
d be sure the vehicle is proprly maintained to handle the
ffects of cold temperatures."
KSP reported that slippery
roads were the contributing
factor in 12,175 crashes and
67 fatalites in 2007.
Highway Safety Branch
Commander, Captain Tim
Lucas offers a word of caution
about braking on snow covered roads. ·
' "Know what kind of brakes
your vehicle has and how to
1 use them properly. Ill general,
if y0u have anti-lock brakes,
7. apply firm pressure, if you
have non anti-lock brakes,
pump the brakes gently," said
Lucas.
"If you find yourself in a
skid, stay calm and ease your
foot off the gas while carefully
steering in the direction you
want the front of your vehicle
to go. This procedure, known
as "steering into the skid," will
bring the back end of your
vehicle in line with the front,"
added Lucas.
The
Highway
Safety
Branch has posted these additional safe driving tips on their
website:
Winter Safe Driving tips to
follow:
• Be cautious about travel
• Listen for radio or television reports of travel advisories issued by the National
Weather Service.
• Avoid traveling on icecovered. roads if at all possible.
• If you must travel, let
someone know your destination and when you expect to
arrive. Ask them to notify
authorities if you are late.
• Check and restock the
winter emergency supplies in
your car before you leave.
• Never pour water on
your windshield to remove ice
Equip your vehicle with
these items:
• Cell phone and charger
• Blankets
• First-aid kit
• A can and waterproof
matches (to melt snow for
water)
• Windshield scraper
• Booster cables
• Road maps
Prepare Your Vehicle For
• Compass
Winter '
• Tool kit
• You can avoid many dan• Paper towels
gerous winter travel problems ·
• Bag of sand or cat litter
by planning . ahead. Have (to pour on ice or snow for
maintenance service on your added traction)
vehicle as often as the manu• Tire chains (in areas with
-heavy snow)
·
facturer recommends.
• Have the radiator system
• Collapsible shovel
• High-,calorie canned or
serviced, or check the
antifreeze level yourself with dried foods and a can opener
an antifreeze tester. Add
• Flashlight and extra batantifreeze, as needed.
•
Replace windshieldwiper fluid with a wintertime
mixture.
• Replace any worn tires,
and check the air pressure in
the tires.
• During winter, keep the
gas tank near full to help avoid
ice in the tank and fuel lines.
or snow; shattering may occur. exhaust pipe-this will reduce
• Never rely n your car to •the risk of carbon monoxide
provide sufficient heat; the car poisoning.
may break down.
• As you sit, keep moving
your arms and legs to improve
• Always dress warmly.
• Always carry clothing your circulation and stay
appropriate for winter condi- warmer.
tions.
• Do not eat un-melted
snow it will lower your body
temperature.
What To Do If You Get
Stranded
Staying in your vehicle
when stranded is often the
safest choice if winter storms
create · poor visibility or if
roadways are ice-covered.
These steps will increase your
safety when strar.lded:
• Tie a brightly colored
cloth to the antenna as a signal
to rescuers.
• Move anything you need
from the trunk into the passenger area.
• Wrap your entire body,
including your heali, iri extra
clothing, blankets, or newspapers.
• Stay awake. You will be
less vulnerable t«) cold-related
health problems.
• Run the motor (and
heater) for aboul: 10 minutes
per hour, opening one window
slightly to let air in. Make sure
that snow is not blocking the
teries
• Canned compressed air
with sealant (for emergency
tire repair)
• Brightly colored cloth
Citizens can contribute to
highway safety by reporting
erratic drivers to the Kentucky
State Police toll-free at 1-800222-5555. Callers will remain
anonymous and should give a
description of the vehicle,
location, direction of travel
and license number if possible.
Winter Survival Kit For Your
Vehicle:
Four d~uble-fatality ~rasJJ_es
reported on state roads last week
1
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FRANKFORT - Preliminary statistics indicate that 15 people died in nine
separate crashes on Kentucky roadways
from Monday, Dec. 8, through Sunday,
Dec. 14.
All of the fatalities involved motor
vehicles and eight of those victims were
not wearing seat belts. The seat belt status
of three victims could not be determined.
Three crashes involved the suspected use
of alcohol. Single vehicle crashes
occurred in Allen, Knott, Meade and
Taylor counties.
A triple-fatality crash occurred in Pike
County and alcohol was suspected as a
possible factor. A total of four doublefatality crashes occurred last week. These
crashes were reported in Harlan, f . art,
Jefferson and Nicholas counties.
Through Dec. 15, preliminary stati ·tics
indicate that 772 people have lost •their
lives on Kentucky roadways during 2008.
This is 59 fewer than reported for this
time period in 2007.
Of the 595 motor vehicle fatalities, 371
victims were not wearing seat belts. Of
the 88 motorcycle fatalities, 52 were not
wearing helmets. Twenty-three pe ple
have been killed in.ATV crasl).es and 2 of
those were not wearing helmets. S xty
pedestrians have been killed. A total of
165 fatalities have resulted from crashes
involving the suspected use of alcohol.
Motorists can contribute to high,¥ay
safety by reporting erratic drivers to the
Kentucky State Police toll-free at (800)
222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous
and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel 'and
license number if possible.
These statistics are still preliminary as
KSP waits for all local law enforcement
agencies throughout the state to report any
crashes and fatalities that may have
occurred in their areas.
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Miners defeat West Virginia team in home opener
East Kentucky roDs
to 140-94 victory
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - Six players
reached double figures in the
scoring
column
Sunday
evening as the host East
Kentucky Miners defeated the
West Virginia Blazers 140-94 in
a
CBA-ABA Interleague
Challenge
game.
East
Kentucky, which defeated the
ABA's Kentucky Bisons in a
season-opener on the road
Thursday, Dec. 11, improved to
2-0 following the win over the
Blazers.
Mike Dean nailed 10-of-15
shots from the floor and 11-of12 free throws to lead East
Kentucky with a game-high 31
points. Jermaine Blackburn netted 22 points is his home debut
for the Miners. Delvin Thomas,
playing out of a reserve role,
turned in a double-double effort
of 17 points and 14 rebounds
for the East Kentucky professional basketball team
"Overall, it was a great run,"
said East Kentucky Coach
Kevin Keathley. "This is a great
group of players and an excellent passing team. We need to
make sure that they stay consistent. Tonight's game was a good
indicator that we know how to
keep leads." ·
East Kentucky sprinted out
to a 15-0 lead and never looked
back. After outscoring West
VIrginia 33-21 in the opening
quarter, East Kentucky carried a
commanding 56-39 lead into
the intermission.
All 12 East Kentucky players made it into the scoring column. Former University of
Kentucky Wildcat Wayne
Thrner scored 16 points from
his starting point guard position. Jason McLeish scored 15
points and Galen Young added
11 for the host Miners. Mike
Crain and Justin Taylor added
eight points apiece for East
Kentucky in its first home game
of the 2008-09 season. Crain
paced the Miners from beyond
the arc, connecting on each of
his two three-point field goal
attempts.
East Kentucky led 93-65 at
the conclusion of the third quarter.
As a team, East Kentucky
shot 64.2-percent from the field
and 82.9-percent from the free
throw line.
Desi Crisp led West Virginia
(0-2) with a near double-double
of 26 points and nine rebounds.
Corey Love added 25 points ·
and five rebounds for the
Blazers.
West VJrginia shot 39.3-percent from the field in the interleague matchup.
The Miners will host the
Kentucky Bisons tonight in
another CBA-ABA game on the
East Kentucky Expo Center
hardwood. Tip-off for the East
Miners-Bisons game is set for
7:05p.m.
PC kicker
Chilton named
All-American
TONIGHT
EK Miners. host
Kentucky Bisons,
7:05p.m.
Sainarco
shoots Bears
past KCU
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~Postseason
accolades
continue to roll in for
Pikeville junior
TIMES STAFF REPORT
WACO,
TEXAS
Pikeville College specialist
Kyle Chilton has been named
All-American by the American
Football Coaches Association.
Chilton, a 5-ll, 170-pound
junior from Clearwater, Fla.,
was named All-Mid-South
~ Conference East Division twice
last month in a vote of league
coaches, both as a place kicker
and as a punter. He was honored
by the AFCA for his kicking talent.
P
to b
J 1
photo by Tony McGuire
"We're very proud of Kyle
res ns urg un or guard Michael Burchett worked to move the basketball against Perry County Central late last
and what he's been able to
week. The host Commodores defeated Prestonsburg. More on the game will appear In Friday's edition.
accomplish for us," said Coach
Mac Bryan. "We've said all
along we thought he is the best
kicker in the country, and the I
football coaches have now said
it for us."
For the season, he hit 7-of-9
field goals, including h~s last
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five in a row. His season long
• was 49 yards, a dozen shy of his
LOUISVILLE - Central defeated Breathitt County 40~
by STEVE LeMASTER
outscoring Allen Central 20school-record 61-yarder. He
19 Friday in the Class 3A championship game, winning its
SPORTS EDITOR
11 in the third quarter.
was also 18--of-19 en PATs for
second straight state title. The Yellowjackets beat the'
Logan Crowder led Allen
the season. His 39 points led the
Brea~hitt Cou~ty team in front of 3.917 fans at Papa John's:
EASTERN
Betsy
Layne
Central
with
18
points.
Chris
Bears in scoring this seao;on.
Cardmal Stadmm - home of the University of Louisville
remained perfect, and in the Stumbo added lO points for
As a punter, Chilton averfootball
team. Chance Hughes rushed for 169 yards and
process,
kept
58th the Rebels. Seth Jarrell and
.aged 39 .I yards on 64 punts. He
two touchdowns to lead Central to the
l
DistricUFioyd
County
Justin
Jackson
aided
the
had a long of 65 yards and
championship. Chris King passed for one touchdown
Conference
rival
Allen Allen Central offf'nsive
buried opponents inside the 20
and ran for another, aiding a balanced Central offensive
Central winless Friday night. effort, scoring seven points effort.
17 different times.
·
The visiting Bobcats leCI at apiece. Hunter Crowder and
Chilton was honored named
King was a catalyst for Central, mshing eight times for
the end of each quarter en Chad Helson scored five
MSC Special Teams Player of
27 yards and completing five of 11 passes for 130 yards.
route to a convincing 52-55 points ·apiece while Blake
the Week four times this season,
As a team, Central rushed for 323 yards. The!
districUconference win at J.E. Meade added three to round
and was named NAJA Player of
Yellowjackets prevailed, despite fumbling six times and
Campbell Arena.
out the Allen Central scoring.
the Week once. In his amazing
losing two of the dropped footballs.
Betsy Layne outscored
Betsy Layne improved to
i career, he has been honored by
In a game-changing play, Central intercepted a pass
Allen Central 10-18 in the 4-0 following the win over
~the MSC seven times and by the
from Breathitt County junior quarterback Jade Haddix and
NAJA three times. It's the sec- ' opening quarter and entered the Rebels. Allen Central retumed it 87 yards to the Bobcats' 1-yard line with only1
halftime out in front 34-28.
slipped to 0-3 as a result of
ond time he's been named alltwo seconds remaining in the opening half. Tim Pattersonl
Bryant
Tibbs
tossed
in
a
the districUconference setconference, and was honorable
pounded it into the end7one from there for thej
game-high 23 points and led back.
mention once.
Yellowjackets, pushing the Louisville team out in front 21·
Betsy Layne past its longtime
Chilton is one of four players
7 at the intermission.
nemesis. Three - almost four
representing the Mid-South
Junior running back Channing Fugate rushed for 1331
-Bobcats reached double figConference on the AFCA Firstyards and one touchdown on 18 catries for the Bobcats.
ures in the scoring column.
BETSY LAYNE 72,
Team All-American Team, joinFugate led Class 3A in rushing and scoring during the reg-;
Nathan
Martin
was
the
secALLEN
CENTRAL 55
ing Bethel's Beau Weiss (offenular .season. He entered the contest averaging 208.5 yards
Betsy Layne (4-0) - B.
ond-leading scorer for the
sive line), Campbellsville's
rushmg per game.
!
Rebels, finishing with 18 Adkins 10, Martin 18,
Greg Fountain (running back)
Haddix rushed for I 13 yards and one touchdown via 131
points. Bryce Adkins tallied Newman 6, Tibbs 23, Tackett
and Cedric Fisher (defensive
carries. He completed. 9 of 18 passes for 100 yards and onej
10 points for Betsy Layne. 9, C. Adkins 2, Newsome 2.
line) of Lambuth.
touchdown with two interceptions.
Richie Tackett narrowly
Allen Central (0-3) Breathitt Collnty finished the season 12-3,
missed netting double figures Stumbo 10, H. Crowder 5,
INSIDE:
Meade
3,
L.
Crowder
18,
for the Bobcats. Tackett
tossed in nine points for the Nelson 5, Jarrell?, Jackson 7.
UK Football
INSIDE: Hazard falls to Beechwood,
BL.. .. 20 14 20 18-72
winning team.
.
PageB2
Betsy Layne opened its
AC. .. 18 10 11 16-55
lead up in the second half,
I
Bobcats
Allen Central
Central beats Breathitt for
second straight state title
1
Adatns runs past
Allen Central
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photo by Roy Harlow
ALLEN CENTRAL GUARD JUSTIN JACKSON made a move to the basket when Allen
Central visited Prestonsburg earlier In the month.
PRESTONSBURG- After falling in the opening round
of the Pikeville College Middle School Tournament,
Adams was looking to get back on the winning track last
week against a talented Allen Central team. After trailing 76 to start the second quarter, Adams would go on a 18-6
second quarter run and take a 24-13 lead at the half. Garran
Newsome ultimately led all scorers with a game high 16
points ( 15 coming in the second half). Adams would hold
a 36-26 lead after three quarters and go on to post the 5136 win. Gary Arnett pitched in ll points for the winning
team while Bryson Williams added 10. Tyler Keens finished with six points and 10 rebounds for the Adams basketball team. Trey Stapleton to sed in four points and
Derek Newsome added three as Adams improved to 7-3.
Junior Handshoe with led Allen Central with nine
points.
PIKEVILLE - Junior Josh
Samarco poured in seven threepointers en route to 37 points to lead
Pikeville College to an 84-66 win
over Kentucky Christian University'
on Saturday afternoon.
Samarco was 7-of-13 and 14-of23 overall in "leading the Bears to
their ninth win in 12 games. In addition, the 6-1 guard had five rebounds
and four steals.
Kentucky Christian (2-12) scored
the fust six points of the game before
the Bears came to life. Pikeville
scored the next 11 points and eventually built to a 26-11lead after a free
throw by senior Ewan Linton with
9:26 remaining in the half.
The halftime edge was 40-22.
The teams played even in the second
half.
Samatco's big night was supported by senior Haakim Johnson's
17. Senior J.B. Smiley came off the
bench to hand out eight assists.
Junior Anthony Smith had lO
rebounds to lead the Bears to a 3525 advantage on the glass. Pikeville
had 15 offensive rebounds.
Samarco fell one point short of
his season-high, which he has
reached on two occasions this year.
The Bears will play once more
before departing for Christmas,
hosting Ohio State-Mansfield in
the back end of a doubleheader
next Friday night at 8 p.m.
Lady Bears
hold off
Ky. Christian
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PIKEVILLE - S ophomore
forward Whitney Compton
scored 20 points and pulled down
13 as Pikeville College ended a
three-game losing stream with a
59-54 win over Kentucky
Christian University Saturday
aftemoon.
Pikeville had opened the season with eight straight wins
before dropping three straight.
Kentucky Christian fell to 104 aftr absorbing the setback.
The Lady Bears led by 15
early in the second half, when
sophomore Lakia Bailey scored
inside with 1&51 remaining. But
KCU went on an 11-4 run, and
when
sopho~ore . Cheryl
Rutherford had a layup with
14:10 left, the lead was down to
39-31.
The 1,-ady Knights continued
to battle, and when junior Kristin
Hecht sank a free throw with
4:27 remaining, the score was
tied at 48.
Pikeville settled down from
there, and thanks to hitting all
four free throws in the final 25
seconds, pulled out the win.
Bailey joined Compton in
double figures with 16 points,
starting for an injured Natiera
Hinton. Pikeville turned it over
only 11 times and had 13 steals to
go with six blocked shots.
Hecht and junior Heather
Stacy had 11 points apiece for
Kentucky Christian. Hecht and
sophomore Meredith Reed had
seven rebounds each for the Lady
Knights, which won the rebounding battle 39-30.
Pikeville will go to the
Christmas break after playing
Ohio State-Mansfield in the
opener of a doubleheader on
Friday night at the Pikeville
College Gym.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
17, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
UK football teatn returns to practice in preparation for bo-wl
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXING'fON - After four
days off, the Kentucky football
team got back to work Friday
morning with a two-hour practice in Nutter Field House.
"We're rotating everybody
through, getting some good
fundamental work with some
of the young guys and the guys
who are going to play in the
(bowl) game," Coach Rich
Brooks said. "That's one of the
real advantages of bringing
your program along is getting
those young people extra work.
The teams that are in bowl
games get a huge advantage on
~at. It's like having two spring
practices."
From the end of the regular
season until the AutoZone
Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2,
Kentucky will have 17 practices, three of which have been
completed already, plus the
game itself. Teams have 15
workouts allotted during spring
practice, including the spring
game.
Brooks is excited about taking his team to a third-straight
post-sea on appearance following victories in the 2006 and
2007 Gaylord Hotels Music
City Bowl.
"It's a real great thing for
them, the young players who
have never experienced a bowl
trip of any kind, the seniors
who have been to two successful ones," Brooks said. "Now
they' re going to a different
environment and different
game. I'm not sure how many
bowl games can say they've
been in business for 50 years
like the Liberty Bowl and all
the great players, coaches and
teams that have been in those
games. This is a historical thing
in my mind for the University
of Kentucky, the very first
appearance in a bowl game
that's been around for 50
years."
Brooks was asked if the
Liberty Bowl had a special
place in his heart, given that he
played in the fourth edition of
the contest - a 6-0 win for
Oregon State over Villanova in
1962.
"It really does," Brooks
said. "It was a meaningful
experience for me, my only
bowl game, and it was a successful one. It was my last college football game, so it was a
good way to go out."
Wildcats formally
accept Liberty
Bowl invitation
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LEXINGTON Kentucky
football
The
team
received the formal invitation
to participate in the 50th
AutoZone Liberty Bowl on
Saturday afternoon, at Rupp
Arena during halftime of the
Indiana at Kentucky men's
basketball game.
Perry Winstead, Chief
Financial Ofticer of the Liberty
Bowl, was on hand to make the
invitation, which was accepted
by Coach Rich Brooks and the
Wildcats. The team received a
standing ovation from the
Rupp Arena crowd.
Kentucky, with a 6-6
record on the season, will take
on East Carolina on Jan. 2, in
Memphis, Tenn. The Pirates
are 9-4 and qualified for the
bowl
as
champion
of
Conference USA. This game
will mark the 50th edition of
the Liberty Eowl
Earlier
in
the
day,
Kentucky put in a two-hour
practice at the Nutter Field
House, with continued empha-
sis on fundamentals and the
development of the younger
Wildcats.
"It was good energy, good
practice, we got a lot done,"
Brooks said. "They (the more
inexperienced players) get a
jumpstart on spring ball, on
getting playing time next year.
(They get ) A lot more fundamental work, improving their
technique and knowing what
they have to work on in the
weight room, in conditioning or
agility going into spring practice."
Brooks reiterated that freshman quarterback Randall Cobb
continues to go through rehabilitation after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on 'Dec. 2.
His status for the bowl game
remains uncertain, with a decision expected to be made the
week of the game.
BASKETBALL - Harris
to
improve:
continues
Ramon Harris began rehabbing his neck and back less
than two weeks ago. His
neck brace was removed on
Friday. He will be re-evaluated early this week by the
UK medical staff.
The pain in his neck and
back have decreased enough
to no longer require a protective neck brace but he
continues to experience
muscle soreness.
Further
testing
was
administered last week and
all results were normal.
Once the current muscle
soreness subsides he can
return to basketball activity.
Harris and teammate
Michael Porter collided during the Dec. 3 game against
Lamar after chasing after a
loose ball. Porter received
10 stitches to a laceration
over his left eye, while --r
Harris suffered a blow to the
back of his head.
Haz·a rd falls to Beechwood
in Class A State Finals
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photo by Roy Harlow
ALLEN CENTRAL REBEL CHAD NELSON went up for a shot during the Allen CentralPrestonsburg game played at the PHS Fieldhouse less than two weeks ago.
LOUISVILLE - Beechwood dominated the
firs't half Friday and held off a late Hazard rally,
defeating the Bulldogs 14-7 in the Class A state
championship game. The Tigers found the endzone twice, before entering halftime, en route to
its llth state championship. This year's Class A
championship game was played in front of
3,316 fans.
·
The Beechwood offensive unit showed its
versatility in the title tilt. Junior quarterback
Matt Rigdon rushed for a touchdown and
passed for another in the Beechwood triumph.
Senior running back Nieco Teipel rushed for
128 yards and caught Rigdon's scoring pass.
The championship victory was the second
straight
for the Tigers (14-1). During the regular-season, Beechwood dominated numerous opposing
teams.
Hazard scored a touchdown late to make the
game interesting in its final minute.
Senior quarterback Tyler Olinger scored the
only touchdown for the Bulldogs (11-4). The
Hazard senior signal-caller, however, tossed a
late interception as the Bulldogs were driving.
Olinger scored on a 1-yard touchdown run
with four minutes remaining to pull Hazard
within a score of th.e Tigers.
The Bulldogs outgained Beechwood 134118 in the second half. Olinger, who didn't
complete a pass in the first half, proved to be
more accurate in the second half. The Bulldogs
quarterback completed 10 of 19 passes for 99
yards and rushed 10 times for 28 yards in the
second half.
Hazard finished the season 11-4.
BEECHWOOD 14,
HAZARD 7
B-Matt Rigdon 6 run (Cullen Burke kick);
B-Nieco Teipel 3 pass from Rigdon (Burke
kick); H-Tyler Olinger 1 run (Austin Delpont
kick).
Hazard ..........O 0 0 7-7
Beechwood ....7 7 0 0-14
Records: Hazard 11-4; Beechwood 14-1.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
17, 2008 • 83
ladv Colonels tall to Houston Baptist
Cole scores
career-high
• 21 points
TIMES STAFF REPORT
RICHMOND - Eastern
Kentucky
University's
women's basketball team
allowed Houston Baptist
University to shoot 57.1 percent in an 81-69 loss today at
McBrayer Arena in Richmond.
Junior Colette Cole scored a
career-high 21 points for the
Lady Colonels (3-5). Cole is a
.- Breathitt County High School
graduate. The Huskies (3-6)
were led by Fallon Thomas
-=t- with 19 points.
Cole made 10 of her 11 shot
attempts and added seven
rebounds. Freshman Kayla
Drake scored 14 points, all in
the second half. She also
grabbed eight rebounds and
dished out five assists while
only making one turnover in
27 minutes on the court.
Megan Green made three of
five three-point attempts and
finished with 18 points for
HBU.
The Huskies shot 28-of-49
from the field for the game.
Houston Baptist made 12 of 19
second half shot attempts for
63.2 percent. EKU shot 40.3
percent (27 -of-67) for the.
game.
After Houston Baptist
scratched the scoreboard first
with a jumper .in the paint by
Jelela Simpson, Cherie White
knocked down a three-pointer
fro!T) the left side to give the
Lady Colonel an early 3-2
lead. White intercepted a pass
on HBU's next possession and
raced down court to convert
the transition lay-up and give
Eastern a 5-2 lead with 18:25
to play in the first half.
However, back-to-hack threepointers by Green and Raquel
Jones put the Huskies back in
front 8-'5.
Houston Baptist stretched
its run to 11 unanswered with
an old-fashioned three-point
play by Simpson and a jumper
by Green which put the visitors on top 13-5 with 15:45
remaining· in the first half.
The Huskies made five of
their first seven shots from the
field.
Eastern Kentucky answered
with even straight points as
part of a 9-2 run that cut the
deficit to a single point.
Jasmine Lewin hit a pair of
jumpers and Ilona Muszak
knocked down a three pointer
during the run. Lewin's second jumper made it a 15-14
game with 12:16 to play
before intermission.
After Nadia Mossong hit
the first of two free throw
attempts with 5:57 showing
on the clock to make it a 2522 game in favor of HBU, the
Huskies went on to end the
half on a 13-2 run. Thomas
scored six points and Green
contributed another trey during the run. A steal and lay-up
by Thomas as the first half
ended sent Houston Baptist to
the locker room with a 14point lead, 38-24.
The Huskies shot 53.3 percent (16-for-30) in the first
half. HBU went 4-for-9 from
behind the arc. Eastern
Kentucky made 10-of-27
shots for 37 percent.
The Lady Colonels scored
the first four points of the sec-
ond half to cut the deficit to
10. Tt took Houston Baptist
more than three minutes to
score in the second half.
The Huskies led by 1l, 4433, after a three-pointer by
Simpson.
A 9-2 run engineered by
Cole and Drake got EKU to
within six. Cole scored the
first four points and Drake
accounted for the next five.
Her off-balance jumper, after
an old-fashioned three-point
play, made it 44-38 with 13:47
left in the game.
The Lady Colonel run
ended with six straight points
by HBU that doubled the
Husky lead to 12, 52-40. with
11:15 to play. Another 6-0
Houston Baptist run, including four points by Jamie
Spriggs, push the visitors to a
15-point lead, 62-47, with
7:48 showing on the clock.
Six unanswered by the
Lady Colonels cut the deficit
to single digits. Cole scored
back-to-back baskets and
Mossong made two free
throws with 2:58 left in the
game to bring EKU to within
eight, 66-58. However, the
Huskies scored the next four
points to end the threat.
Back-to-hack three-pointer by Drake and Muszak with
a minute and a half to play got
Eastern back to within eight,
72-64. The Huskies made 7of- LO free throws down the
stretch to secure the victory.
Mossong finished with 11
points, seven rebounds and
four assists for Eastern.
Simpson finished with 11
points and eight rebounds for
Houston Baptist.
Next up for the Lady
Colonels is a game against
24th-ranked Oklahoma State
on Dec. 22 in Stillwater, Okla.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Colonels hold off Ball
State for 71-58 win: The
Eastern Kentucky University
men's basketball team tallied
its third straight win thanks to
a 71-58 victory over host Ball
State Saturday afternoon at
Worthen Arena. The Colonels
move to 7-3 while the
Cardinals fall to 4-5.
Junior Josh Taylor recorded a season-high 16 points, 12
of which came in the first half,
to lead all Colonel scorers.
Junior Papa Oppong added 1L
points and nine rebounds·
while junior Dayvon Ellis
chipped in with 11 points and
six assists.
For Ball State, Anthony
Newell posted a game-best 17
points.
Taylor jump-started the
EKU offense with three early
three-pointers to give the
Colonels a 12-6 lead. The
Cardinals later rolled off six
straight points, highlighted by
a' Newell dunk, to level the
score at l 9-all.
From
there,
Eastern
Kentucky responded with a
16-3 run to take control of the
game. Six different Colonels
contributed points during that
stretch, including a pair of
lay-ups from freshman Jorge
Camacho. Camacho carne off
the bench to finish with eight
points and six rebounds
Eastern shot 55.6 percent
(15-of-27) from the field and
63.6 percent (7-of-11) from
behind the arc in the first half
and took a 41-30 lead into
halftime.
EKU will be back in action
on Saturday, Dec. 20 at
Cincinnati. This will be
Eastern's first meeting with
the Bcarcats in I 0 years.
~Eagles
lASCAR
fall to undefeated
Keselowski heads list ol
host Illinois State
2008 IDOSI POPUlar drivers
'
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~
NORMAL, Ill. - Champ
Oguchi scored 25 points to
lead undefeated Illinois State
(9-0) to a 76-70 win over
Morehead State Sunday afternoon.
ISU also got 18 points from
Lloyd Phillips and 13 points
from Emmanuel Holloway.
Morehead State (3-7),
which had a three-game winning streak stopped, was led by
Robert Murry, who scored 20
points in a reserve role. Leon
Buchanan and Kenneth Faried
scored 12 points each and
Demonte Harper added 10
points. Faried had a gamehigh 14 rebounds and a gamehigh five blocked shots.
"We played very hard
against a very good lllinois
State team," said MSU Coach
Donnie Tyndall "But, again
turnovers were the difference
in the game. We won the
rebound battle and we shot the
ball better, we've just got to
quit turning the ball over."
Illinois State led 38-37 at
halftime. Oguchi scored 14
points for the Redbirds. MSU
got 12 points in a reserve role
from Murry. The Eagles shot
56 percent (14-of-25) in the
first period.
For the game, the Eagles hit
45 percent to 39 percent for the
Redbirds. MSU out-rebounded ISU 45-to-33. The Eagles
had 17 turnovers to only seven
for lllinois State
The Eagles will play host to
James Madison at noon EST
on Thursday (Dec. 18). The
special noon start will allow
many area school groups to
TIMES STAFF REPORT
attend.
out of the Missouri Valley
Conference, has won four
Saturday night at the final awards banquet of the 2008 season, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
games on a current five-game champion Ted Christopher was also honored as the series' most popular driver.
home stand: Nicholls State
He was the last of eight drivers to receive the honor via first-time fan voting on NASCAR.COM
(75-65), Winston-Salem (53- and through www.nascarhometracks.com, the official NASCAR developmental series Web site.
he most popular driver award wasn't revealed until each series· season-ending banquet.
33), UC Santa Barbara (87-59)
·More than 253,000 votes were cast for 258 drivers in the Nationwide Series, Craftsman Truck
and Bowling Green (78-65).
On the road, the Redbirds have Series and each of NASCAR's six national touring series. Voting began July 7 and closed for each
wins over Wright State (69-61) series as its season ended.
1
In addition, many track and team/driver Web sites throughout NASCAR c¥fied the links to votand SMU (84-73). ISU also
defeated Alabama State (77- ting on NASCAR.COM.
Brad Keselowski, the most popular driver in the Nationwide Series, led all drivers with 59,300
71) and Houston Baptist (10770) in SMU's Tipoff Classic in votes. Fans cast 131,875 votes for drivers in the Nationwide Series. tops among the eight series.
Every fan vote was crucial, especially in one series. The closest battle was in the Camping
Dallas.
Last season, lllinois State World Series West where Moses Smith won the award by percentage points over Austin Cameron.
tied a- school record with 25 Of the 7,612 votes tallied, Smhh camed 15.409 percent while Cameron totaled 15.151 percent.
Two series champions were also voted as most popular drivers - Christopher and Johnny
wins (25-10). The Redbirds
lead the series with MSU two rBenson (Truck Series). But the other six winners were drivers inside- and outside- their series'
final championship top 10, illustrating the fans' passion for their favorites regardless of ranking.
games-to-one.
MSU -wotnen outlast
,. Houston Baptist, 70-62
had seven assists in the first 20
minutes with Bozeman being
the beneficiary of most.. The
Eagles also got eight points
and nine boards by junior Deja
Watson and eight points, six
rebounds
from
Tiffany
Hamilton.
Houston Baptist was led by
Raquel Jones with 14 points,
while Fallon Thomas had 13.
Jelela Simpson had a team best
five assists, scored six and
grabbed eight rebounds.
Morehead State made up for
a 21- 12 edge not in their favor
in turnovers by out-rebounding
the athletic Huskies, 49-28.
MSU had 14 offensive
rebounds, leading to 12 second-chance points, and . the
Eagles made HBU's 12 mistakes count, scoring 17 points.
The Eagles finished the day
shooting 39 percent (23-of-59),
including a 12-for-31 effort
from three-point range. In the
last four games, MSU has
drained 42 treys. MSU also
was efficient at the free throw
line, hitting 12-of-14.
The Eagles opened up a 206 after a Bozeman three-pointer at the 12:27 mark of the first
half. But, Jones caught fire and
hit three straight three-balls to
OBI
Miners take game one of Interleague Challenge
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bring the Huskies back to withOWENSBORO- TheABA-CBA Interleague Challenge tipped off Thursday night in as the East
in 23-17 with 9:12 left. MSU
Kentucky Miners traveled to the Owensboro face the ABA's Kentucky Bisons. The Miners featured
MOREHEAD - Sophomore
kled by 10 on two other occaformer CBA MVP Galen Young and University of Kentucky star Wayne Turner as they looked to
Chynna Bozeman posted her
sion but could not shake the
take on a new state rival. The Miners ran out to a 23-20 lead and took a 51-45 lead into halftime.
second straight career high 27pesky HBU team. At the 1:09
lthe
Bisons battled back to win the 3rd quarter 30-27, but the Miners held on to capture the first
point game, junior Brittany
mark, the Huskies took their
interleague game with the ABA, 102-94. The Miners take game one of 42 in the Inter1eague
Pittman tallied a double-doufirst lead (37-36). Lumpkin hit
ble with 10 points, a season
a trey with eight seconds left, Challenge.
Leading the way for the Miners was Jermaine Blackburn with 26 points on a 12-for-19 shoothigh 16 rebounds and seven
and the Eagles went to the
ing effort. Joe Buck netted 17 points and pulled down a game-high 18 rebounds. Young had his
blocks, and freshman point
locker room with a 39-37 lead. usual balanced game of JO points, 1 t rebounds and seven assists. Thrner had a game-high nine
guard Courtney Lumpkin
~n the second half, a Watson
assists for the Miners.
layup gave MSU a 43-38
handed out a career high 10
advantage with 18:02 left, but
~ assists - all to help the
Morehead State women's basit was more of the same for
HBU. They rallied back with
ketball team fend off Houston
an 11 -3 run and pushed ahead
Baptist, 70-62, Sunday, at
49-46 at the 14:25 mark.
Johnson Arena. The Eagles
Bozeman hit her seventh baswon their 1Oth straight home
ket from long range with 12:29
game and improved to 7-2
left, and MSU never relinoverall, while the Huskies - a
quished its lead after that.
school in its second year of an
The Eagles led 63-59 before
NCAA Division transition
Hamilton nailed a trey at the
period - fell to 3-7.
2:1:3 mark. MSU then forced
Bozeman, who raised her
HBU top miss its next five shot
season scoring average to a
attempts as the Huskies went
team-high 15.3, hit her first six
more ~han two minutes without
three-point attempts in the first
a field goal. MSU was 4-for-4
half and finished 7 -of-10 from
son in Memorial Coliset,~m Monday at the Joe Craft
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THROUGH THE LENS
All about
snow
by ERIC THOMAS
The start of winter is just a few
days away and already we have had
several episodes of snow. I thought
with the winter season upon us, I
would switch from the Astronomy
related topics I have written about
lately and look at some things that are
a little closer to our everyday lives.
Why not start
with snow?
We
all
know
that
snow
is
frozen water
in the form of
crystals, but
how
does
snow develop? Contrary
to some popular beliefs
snow is not
Eric Thomas
"frozen rain
drops", rather
snow begins to form high in cold
clouds where water vapor is deposited
onto a very cold speck of dust or ice
crystal. The water vapor freezes forming a crystal and depending on the
temperature and the humidity in the
cloud different types of snow crystals
fOllJl.
.
,
Here in Kentucky we u~ually see.
snow in some basic forms; snowflakes
and snow pellets. Snowflakes start out
as individual, flat, star shaped, six
Paul Patton, former governor, spoke to the graduates of Big Sandy
Community and Technical College on Dec. 8.
Judi Patton, wife of former Gov. Paul Patton, was honored at the Dec. 8
graduation ceremony of Big Sandy Community and Technical College.
Pictured are Dr. George Edwards, president of BSCTC, Judi Patton, and
Randall Roberts, Interim dean.
(See LENS, page six)
POISON OAK
A_winter's-day
memory
228 graduate during BSCTC winter commencement
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
by CLYDE PACK
It's been years and years since I've
eaten snow cream. But what with all the
pol~utants in the air these days, that's
probably a good thing. However, when I
was a kid, I loved it. Problem was, it
didn't much care for me because when
I'd swallow a big spoonful, I'd be in
pain for hours.
There's probably a scientific name
for what would happen, but I don't
know what it
is. All I know
is that when
the
sudden
coldness
would freeze
the roof of my
mouth,
it
would
give
me a headache
the likes of
which
I'd
never experie n c e d
Clyde Pack
before ... or
since, except
once when I bought a big orange slush.
Anyway, what prompted this particular memory of my winter days as a kid
in an eastern Kentucky coal camp was
an article I came across in a newspaper
that gave the recipe (or at least a recipe,
since there seems to be several) for
snow cream.
Actually, it was my older sister,
Mary Jean, who would begin the
process by gathering up a bowlful of
new-fallen snow. Her favorite collection
spot was the top of a little lean-to shed
that Dad had tacked on to the back of the
smokehouse. She'd only get the very
freshest snow, because after it lay there
for a couple of hours it would be dirty
from soot falling from neighborhood
chimneys. Most everybody in the camp
had a fireplace and burned coal.
Anyway, Mary did all the work and I
enjoyed the fruits of her labor.
Since we can' t make snow cream
(See OAK, page six)
PAINTSVILLE - "Don't forget the people
who helped you reach this milestone," said Big
Sandy Community and Technical College
President Dr. George Edwards, addressing 228
graduates of the college on Dec. 8. "Remember
to thank the parents, friends, teachers and others
who made it possible for you to go to college and
succeed."
The graduates gathered in the Mayo
Auditorium on the Mayo campus of the college in
Paintsville.
The atmosphere for the event was festive, as
Christmas decorations adorned the auditorium,
with music provided by Laura Ford Hall, BSCTC
director of music and drama.
Along with the graduates, the college honored
Judi Patton, the wife of Paul ~atton, former governor of Kentucky, for her work with women and
chi ldren.
"I feel honored to have been the voice for
thos~ little children whose voices were too small
to be heard and those women whose voice have
been taken away through domestic violence,"
Patton said. "1 have seen the abuse and neglect
that can result from poverty, ignorance and prejudice and it has been my mission to work toward
correcting those wrongs."
Paul Patton served as the commencement
speaker at the graduation, speaking abouf the
importance of communities and how the accomplishments of each graduate will benefit everybody in the community where they live and work.
'Tam extremely proud of the accomplishments
I made in post-secondary education while I was
governor of Kentucky," Patton said. ''Education
is the key to your success."
More than 500 graduate from MSU
'
MOREHEAD - Killlberly F.
Valerio of Frenchburg and more than
500 other Morehead State University
students were rejoiceful Saturday
when they participated in the
University's Winter Commencement
exercises at MSU's AcademicAthletic Center.
There were smiles, cheers and
lots of photographs taken as the
newest alumni took the ceremonial
walk across the.stage, signifying the
completion of their college degrees.
They were greeted by MSU
President Wayne D. Andrews who
offered a congratulatory handshake
to each of those completing graduate
and undergraduate degrees.
Valerio, a candidate for a
Bachelor of Arts degree in the
College of Education, was an honors
graduate. She completed a degree in
elementary education, preschool
through fifth grades, and special education, learning and behavior disorders (LBD) P-12.
,
A Hazard native, Valerio earned
an Associate Degree of Applied
Science in human sciences from
Hazard Community College. After
six years of working as an extended
services coordinator for a public
• school system, she returned to college at MSU.
Valerio recently completed back-
.
From left,
Sylvia Lovely,
chair of MSU's
Board of
Regents, Dr.
Geroge M.
Luckey Jr. and
Dr. SueY.
Luckey, honorary degree
recipients,
and Dr. Wayne
D. Andrews,
MSU president.
all
be proud."
to-hack student teaching assign
A husband-and-wife team of facments at Botts Elementary School
ulty mernhcrs with a total of 82 years
and Menifee County High School.
of
service to MSU were also hon
"It was difficult to say the least to
go back to college. I must admit I orcd. Sylvia Lovely. chair of the
had second thoughtS:' smd Valeno. MSU's Board of Regents, presented
"I was quite aware that going back to . D~. George M. (Mac) Luckey Jr.,
co llege at this Lime of my life was professor emeritus of philosophy,
going to be a major transition. and Dr. Sue Y. Luckey, professor
Today, we reached our goal and can emeritus of business. each with
Doctor of Public Service degree for
their distinguished academic careers.
The Luckeys live in Morehead
much of the year and remain active
in MSU events.
Following the ceremony, the
ncwc ·t gtaduates were inducted into
the MSU Alumni Association Inc. by
its president, Patricia Dorton
Whitaker of Cincinnati.
�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
17, 2008 • 85
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10,20,30,40,50,60,
70 years ago.)
Ten Years Ago (December 18, and
December 23, 1998)
Contrary to what some may think, folks at
The Floyd County Times also get into the holiday spirit. Today- Friday-the office is closed
for a staff gathering. Next week, there will be
no Friday paper so the staff can spend
Christmas Eve Day and Christmas with family
and friends .. .lt's hard to tell what's fall and
•what's winter, but, according to the calendar,
Winter officially begins Monday, with the winter solstice ...The Prestonsburg Senior Citizens
Center
is
changing
its
hours
of
operation ...Yesterday, parents of students at
W.D. Osborne Elementary School gathered at
the Bevinsville school to support Paul Tackett,
and to learn reasons for his dismissal as principal...The
Mine
Safety
and
Health
Administration has amended its report of a
mine, fatality investigation two years ago at a
Honaker mine and added two citations against
the mine owner...ln 1926, John M. Stumbo Sr.,
and his wife, Della, deeded a parcel of land at
Harold to the Floyd County Board of
Education, and now their heirs want it back. In
late October, W.C. Stumbo of LaGrange, acting
on behalf of the other children and grandchilil'.dren of the late John M. Sr., and Della Stumbo,
presented a check for $500 to the board, and
asked that Harold Elementary School be
returned to them ...Ellis Martin, a resident at
Riverview Manor Nursing Home, no doubt, has
seen more than nearly anyone around. On
Monday, December 28, Martin will celebrate
101 years of enjoying Christmases and other
holidays ... Yesterday
was
Interim
Superintendent Mike King's last day with the
Floyd County Board of Education. King has
been with the system , working on a 100-day
contract, since March 2 ...Christmas, or at least
a portion of it, came early for about 300 parents
and children at D.W. Osborne Elementary
School on Saturday night. Curtis Anderson and
'Jhis Manna Outreach Program used the occasion
to tell the children and parents about the importance of having God in their lives, and to distribute Christmas goodies .. .Elected officials
and local citizenry weathered the cold rain to •
take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony,
Saturday, for the new Right Beaver Community
Park at Garrett. Some work remains to be done
on the county-owned park. District 2 Magistrate
Jackie Owens said the park was "a couple of
weeks from being finished." ... Three of the five
members of Floyd County Fiscal Court participated in their last meeting, Friday. JudgeExecutive Ben Hale, will leave office at the end
of the year, as will District 3 Magistrate Elmer
Johnson, and District 2 Magistrate Jackie
Edford Owens ...Chris Howell of John M.
S tumbo Elementary, Vonnie Kelley of
Prestonsburg Elementary and Wesley Crager of
Duff Elementary shopped with Kentucky State
Police Troopers Mickey Watson and Todd
Wheeler during Friday's, Shop-with-a-Cop program at Wal-Mart in Pikeville ...The Floyd
County Board of E ducation in the past, has had
board meetings that ran far into the night.
M onday night's regularly scheduled meeting,
which had several items on the agenda- plus
parent representation from Osborne Elementary
where a principal · had been dismissed- was
over almost as soon as it started. Board chairman Terry Dotson announced that interim
superintendent Mike King had left the system,
~nd , since King had left, the board secretary
position, whi ch is traditionally filled by the
superintendent, was open. By state law, a board
meeting cannot be held without a
secretary...Remember how it was to go into a
country store and look, feel and smell the merchandise in jars, barrels, and sacks? And how
each country store had its own· distinct personality? Lynda Spurlock of Printer, is trying to
achieve that look and feel in her new store with
an old look, Beaver Creek Mercantile ...There
died: Malcolm Little, 74, of Clay City, formerly of Price, Thursday, December 16, at St.
Joseph Hospital, in Lexington; Darlene Clay
Angel, 42, of Dandridge, Tennessee, Saturday,
December 12, at the Park West Hospital in
~noxville, Tennessee; Gene Turner, 52, of
Oklahoma City, formerly of Garrett, Saturday,
December 19, at the Hillcrest Hospital in
Oklahoma; Alkie Marie Akers Burton, 79, of
Albion, Michigan, formerly of Floyd County,
Saturday, December 5, at Oaklawn Hospital in
Marshall, Michigan; Janice Arnett Haywood,
77, of Johnstown, Ohio, formerly of Floyd
County, December 12, in Columbus; Beulah
Mae Hughes, 89, of Hueysville, Saturday,
December 19, at Our Lady of the Way Hospital,
Martin; Clarence Lee Hinkle, 6 1, of Stanville,
Sunday, December 20, at Our Lady of the Way
Hospital, M artin; B allard M oore, 89, of
Plymouth, Ohio, Dec. 16, at Mercy Hospital, in
Willard, Ohio; Effie Tibbs Hamilton, 93, a resident of Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Pikeville ..
~riday, December 18; Virginia B. Adkins, 66, of
Lima, Ohio, December 16, at St. Rita's Medical
Center.
Twenty Years Ago (December 21, 1988)
In a special meeting, last week, the Floyd
County Board of Education approved the sale
of $3.5 million in construction bonds for the
new
Right
Beaver
(Garrett-Wayland)
Elementary School... The body of a 33-year-old
Prestonsburg woman, Sharon Kay Robinson
Spradlin, was found lodged in the window
opening of the Wildcat Lounge early T hursday.
The woman apparently died of suffociation
while trying to climb out the window... A 2 1year-old Hager Hill man died Thursday after-
4
noon, after being struck by a train at a crossing
in Dwale; Aster L. Hill Jr., who was trimming
trees in the area for his employer, Asplundh,
was pronounced dead at the scene by Floyd
Coroner Roger Nelson ... Wheelwright City
Council members were told that residents
should be using water from the new source on
Jack's Creek by mid-week, but that the new
supply was only a "short term solution."...There
died: Louverla Bryant Adams, 34, of Grethel,
Dec. 17, at UK Medical Center; Carl Akers, 75,
of Harold, Dec. 15, at his residence; Mary Hall
Bolen, 74, of Garrett, Dec. 13, at Central
Baptist Hospital in Lexington; Edith Sharon
Mullins Boyd, 45, of St. Mary's Ohio, formerly
of Wheelwright, Dec. 3, at St. Rita's Medical
Center in Lima, Ohio; Earnest "Cattail"
Campbell, 60, of Prestonsburg, Dec. 18, at
Highlarfds Regional Medical Center; James
"Jim" Brennan Donahoe, 77, of Prestonsburg,
Dec. 18, at his residence; Ella Mae Hall, 78, of
Beaver, Dec, 19, at the Fleming County
Hospital in Flemingsburg; Lucy Hall, 87, of
Kite, Dec. 17, at her residence; Minnie
Thompson Hall, 87, of Harold, Dec. 14, in
Riverview; Mich.; Eli Hicks, 99, of Minnie,
Dec. 20, at McDowell Appalachian Regional
Hospital; Tom Ratliff Jr., 51, of Prestonsburg,
Dec. 17, at his residence; Lucian Rice, 83, of
Goldsboro, N.C., formerly of Floyd County,
Dec. 20, in Wayne Memorial Hospital; Buell
Courtney Spears, 64, of Langley, Dec. 15, at his
residence; Opal Spears, 72, of Bametts Creek,
Dec. · 18; at her residence; Raymond Harvey
Spears, 56, of Emma, Dec. 18, at his residence; ·
Sharon Kay Robinson Spradlin, 33, of
Prestonsburg, Dec, 15; Robert Stephens, 65, of
Pierceton, Ind., formerly of Floyd County,
recently at Whitley County Memorial Hospital;
Charlie Tackett, 71 , of Grethel, Dec. 16, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center; Otis Lee
Jamup Wallen, 49, of Prestonsburg, Dec. 19, at
Highlands Regional Medical Center; William
Younce, 59, of Melvin, Dec. 15, at his residence.
Davis, 82, Zebulon, Pike County, formerly of
Floyd County at the Methodist Hospital,
Pikeville. She was a daughter of David and
Mattie Stevens McKee; Bill Vanderpool, 90, at
his home at Garrett. He was a son of Robert and
Kathy Allen Vanderpool; Mrs. Maggie Hall
Hopkins, 78, of Minnie, in the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Thomas B.
Blackburn, 75, formerly of Floyd County, at
Hot Spmgs, Arkansas. He was a son of Levi and
Malissa Stanley Blackburn.
Fifty Years Ago (December 18, 1958)
County Judge Henry Stumbo wired
Governor Chandler, this week, asking that
Floyd County be declared an emergency
area ...Eleven Floyd Countians touring Boyd
County farms and hatcheries found the commercial egg and poultry production at its best in
the area, according to County Agent Robet M.
Jones ...Floyd County's tree-planting program
may have received a setback at the recent practices formulating meeting of the county ASC
Committee last week, persons interested in
reforestation say. The local group voted to limit
the number of acres allowable for payment to
five ...County Judge Henry Stumbo said, this
week, that the State Highway Department has
rejected bids submitted on construction of a
bridge across Beaver Creek at Allen, to supplant the span which partially collapsed last
year...Wednesday brought a break in the winter
weather which has held this section, and a large
part of the country, in a tight grip for the last 10
days. Local temperatures hit a reported low of
6. The river and Dewey Lake were
frozen ... Born: to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Herald, a
daugh\er, Rhonda, at the Prestonsburg General
Hospital...There died: Otis Fitzpatrick, 48, of
Garrett. He was a son of the late G.C. and
Fanny Watkins Fitzpatrick; Anna Hamilton, 80,
daughter of Granville and Martha Artist Rice;
Oscar Hayes, 70, former Lackey merchant at
his home in Holly Hill, Florida. He was a son of
Madison' and Rebecca Martin Hayes.
Thirty Years Ago (December 20, 1978)
Sixty Years Ago (December 16, 1948)
A water shortage which began December 7,
with heavy rainfall and flooding of streams
which caused line breaks, and a pump failure,
was almost ended, Sunday, when service was
restored to hundreds of customers ...Warrants
were issued, last .Friday, for three persons
charged with selling marijuana ...One of the
early blood donors at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Santa Claus, is a busy man this
time of year...Bodies of two Mud Creek residents were found early last Wednesday morning
in an automobile in Teaberry...Born: to Mr. and
Mrs. Jeff Stewart of Morehead, formerly of
Langley, a son, Thomas Edwin, Wednesday,
Dec. 9 ...There died: Elder Crofford Mosley, 79,
of Dema, at U.K. Medical Center; Lucy Hyden,
75, of Van Lear, at Highlands Regional Medical
Center; Mary Newsom Smith, 96, of Martin, in
Lexington; Leonard "Dock" Bryant, 65, of Hi
Hat, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington; Miles
Moore, 82, at his home in McDowell; Lorraine
Turner, 74, of Minnie, at the McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital; Tennis S.
Hatfield, 60, of Emma, at the Charleston
Medical Center in W.Va.; John Paul Compton,
59, managing editor of the Pike County News,
in Pikeville.
The Inland Steel Company proposed, this
week, to construct a steel and concrete bridge at
Bucldngham, if the county will contribute
$5,000 on the project. The project was accepted
by the fiscal court at its meeting, Monday. Total
cost of the span was estimated, at
$15,000...Democrats of the county put in a busy
few hours, Saturday, with legislative district
party leaders being named by precinct chairman. Tax Commissioner Clive Akers, of Drift,
was named county chairman, and John Allen, of
Prestonsburg, secretary... Six murder cases are
docked for trial during the January term of the
Floyd Circuit Court, which convenes Jan.
3 ...With the approach of a new session of
Congress, interest probably mounted higher
here, this week, in Big Sandy River canalization, than at any previous time. Part of this
heightened interest stemmed from the doldrums
Forty Years Ago (December 19, 1978)
The groundbreaking ceremonies to mark the
beginning of a $ 1,386,276 construction...project
was made in rain and mud. The project will add
to the P.C.C. campus here, a two-story academic building, and a one-story student activities
structure ... U.S . Department of Agriculutre
aided 183,48 1 needy persons during October, in
77 counties ...The first check due, under a contract with the Kentucky Department of
Libraries, which may, over a 20-year period,
benefit Floyd County in excess of $ 140,000 is
expected to be received here shortly by the
Floyd
County
Library
Board ...Clark
Elementary on Middle Creek, is one of the few
schools in Eastern United States originating a
new method of teaching 75 early-age school
children, Charles Clark, superintendent of
Floyd County schools, said this week ...The new
sanctuary of the Prestonsburg Church of Christ,
under construction at Lancer, is expected to be
completed and ready for occupancy by Feb. 1,
, the minister, Bennie Blankenship, said this
week ...There died: Mrs. Ethleen Woody, 43,
formerly of Floyd County, at Ridge Osteopathic
Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Mrs. Rebecca
Jacobs, 87, daughter of the late Billy and
Catherine J acobs Sparkman, at Mountain
Manor Convalescent Home; Mrs. Nannie
Newsome, 60, of Teaberry, at the Appalachian
Regional Hospital. She was a daughter of the
late Bmt and Cindy Hall Newsome; Pearl
eastern Kentucky's coal industry
is
facing ...Enforcement of the state health code
regulation, requiring ftrst-grade pupils to undergo physical examination, is giving Callia S.
Branham, health coordinator. Floyd County
Board of Education, recurring headaches ...The
Floyd County Fish and Game Club will spend
$3,370 next year, if the club membership
approves the budget planned by its board of
directors here, Friday night...The Princess
Elkhorn Coal Company is looking out for its
"family" again this Christmas, and it is spendin,g in excess of $7,000 to see that all 600 members of the family-those ·on the payroll-have
Christmas turkey... Born: to Mr. and Mrs.
Denver Sammons, their first child, a son,
Stephen Dennis, Dec. 2, at Prestonsburg
General Hospital ; to Mr. and Mrs. James
Carnicia, a daughter, Katherine Hodges, Dec. 7,
at the Prestonsburg General Hospital ...There
died: Marion Martin, 53, of Jack's Creek, son of
C.C. and the late Cordelia Martin; Pvt. Henry
Holbrook, 22, Middle Creek road, while conducting a search for wounded Americans in
Italy; Richard Bingham, 28, in Sicily, son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Bingham, of Lancer.
Seventy Years Ago (December 15, 1938)
With an "almost undreamed-of-goal" in
sight-the convening of a Floyd Grand Jury
without a slaying to investigate--three murder
warrants were issued last week, marring the
county's longest "peacetime record," in approximately 15 years ...The fight for two positions
on the Floyd County Board of Education was
resumed, last week, as both John Coburn and
Wesley Campbell, defeated candidates, flied
suits ...Unreasonably slow driving speeds on the
highway are more and more being recognized
as a traffic menace by legislators, and already
22 states have adopted minimum speed
laws...For the benefit of drug store coaches and
"cracker barrel second guessers," Walter Price,
local athletic official, gave out his selections for •
an all-time all-Prestonsburg High gridiron
team. Russell Rice, current All-Big Sandy
Conference tackle, is the only member of this
year's squad to be placed on Price's all-time
team, which includes: Backs- Harkie Mayo,
now playing for Navy, whose booming punts
will long be remembered here, Frank "Red"
Branham, bone-crushing full-back, who could
toss a football like a baseball. Price's linemen,
each a tower of strength, are Tom Marshall,
center; Harold Williamson and Jim Dotson,
guards; Victor Hale and Russell Rice, tackles.
For ends be chooses Wendell Spurlock and
John Hunley, who perhaps is best remembered
for his backfield work...There died: Mrs.
Drendy Slone, 69, mother of Dr. C. R. Slone, of
Prestonsburg; Mrs. Nancy Nelson Campbell,
95, who died at her home at Water Gap, was
probably Floyd County's oldest woman; James
Hackworth, 51 , of Bonanza, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Henry. Hackworth.
King CrosSword
ACROSS
1 Trounce
6 Blunder
9 Recipe
meas.
12 Pack animal
13 Chit
14 H look-alike
15 "He's nowhere man
"
16 Conjectured
18 Minimal
20 Begged
21 "Monty
Python"
opener
23 Feedbag
morsel
24 Sitcom
surname
25 Busy one
27 Spandex
material
29 Tranquilize
31 Knob
35 Its
participants
must form a
line
37 Confederate
soldiers
38 Harold of
"Ghostbusters"
41 Upper limb
43 Lamb's
mama
44 Sheltered
45 Overuses the
mirror
47 Holy
49 Shocking
weapon
7
52 Wager
53 "The Raven"
8
writer
54 Each
9
55 Office
holders
10
56 - Arbor,
11
Mich.
57 Marsh plant 17
DOWN
1 Biz deg.
2 "- Town"
3 Ironed ·
4 Kazakhstan
river
5 Target of the
Salk vaccine
6 Septuagenarian's
next
milestone
19
21
22
24
26
28
30
Defeat
soundly
Wish
otherwise
Magnetic flux
unit
Trusty horse
Rice field
Arose
suddenly
Greek
physician
Picks out of ~
lineup
Pirouette
pivot
Support
system?
Hydrophobia
Entry on a
to-do list
"- . the
season ... "
Not naked
Legislation
Storm center
Eden, for one
Shul VIP
Early
"Tonight
Show" host
Steve
40 Is introduced
to
42• Apportions
45 Toiler
46 Basilica
section
48 Hot tub
50 Work unit
51 Catcher's
place
32
33
34
36
38
39
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
17, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Lens
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sided snow crystals. As these
snow crystals fall, they can
combine with other snow cry -
tals to form the fluffy
snowflakes we are accustomed
to.
Snow pellets on the other
hand form when super cooled
water drops come in contact
with a snow crystal and form a
ball shaped pellet. Snow pellets can al so occur when a
snowflake melts about half
way then refreezes as it falls .
Snow pellets are crisp and will
crush and break apart easily
when pressed. More often than
not, snow pellets fall in shower form, either before or
together with snow, and usually does not account for significant amounts of accumulation.
When it snows in Kentucky
it seems to either be very
heavy snows that make good
snowballs or a snow that is
very dry and powdery. When I
was younger, it was always the
heavy snows I looked forward
to, as these were that ones that
resulted in days off from
school. The heavy snows
occur when a winter storm
system pass to the south of us
over Tennessee. These storms
allow cold air to move into
Kentucky and the moisture in
the system has the opportunity
to form snow. These events,
when the conditions are just
right, usually bring our snow
storms with significant accumulations.
Dryer snows occur when
the low pressure systems originate to our north in Canada.
These lows swoop down on us
and the really fast moving
ones are sometimes referred to
as Alberta Clippers. These
lows usually do not have
access to the mo isture that
southern lows do so the' snow
they produce tends to be a lot
dryer and will hardly fonn a
snowball at all let alone make
a good snowman.
These days I s till enj oy
snow, just not nearly as enthusias tically as when I was
younger. I still like the way it
crunches under my shoes, the
way it blankets everything
changing the bleak, leafless
end of autumn landscape into a
(if you will pardon the cliche)
winter wonderland. I especial-
ly liked snow wh'en I was
young though; it meant unexpected days off from school,
sledding and tubing, snowmen
and snowball figh ts, all of
which I thoroughly enjoyed.
give a thought to drinking out of
the creek, if we got thirsty from
running the hills, or even eating
a snowball.
But while pollluted snow
wasn't a problem for me in
those days, winter in .general
was. Simply stated. winter hated
me. Just as soon as it arrived, I'd
get sick with a cold or the "flulike symptoms" they're always
talking about on TV these days.
(Not then, of course, because
TV hadn't made its way to
Muddy Branch yet.)
I'd have a snotty nose, lowgrade fever, or nagging cough
until spring, and Mom would
spend the entire winter trying to
keep me in good enough shape
to stay in school. Vick's salve
rubdowns were her specialty,
and many is the night I'd fall
asleep with a hot towel draped
over my puny little chest with
Vick's salve fumes penetrating
my bqdy and clearing out my
sinuses. Her cure must have~
worked, though, for I can't
remember ever having been laid
up for any amount of time due
to colds and fever.
Isn't it odd how a recipe in a
newspaper can conjure up so
many half-century-old memories?
Eric Thomas is the Director
of East Kentucky Science
Center, a part of Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College and is located on
BSCTC's
P restonsburg
Campus.
Oak
• Continued from p4
The oldest relative attending
the Hicks Family Reunion
was Hargis Hicks, grandson
of Smith Hicks, who turned
99-years-old in Nov. He lives
in Xenia, Ohio and was
accompanied to reunion by
his daughter, Omalee Agnor
and Angela George and their
families from Xenia.
nowadays, though, or at least I
can't imagine anyone wanting
to. I won't reprint the recipe I
saw. I guess it's pretty much
accepted that we'd probably
glow in the dark if we ate snow
or drink rain water.
But, I'm speaking of a time
in the 1940's, when we'd not
The Hicks Family Reunion was held Saturday, Sept. 6. at May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State Park. As usual, it was a great gathering of relatives and friends of William and Oma Reffett Hicks.
We have all had great pleasure seeing old friends, meeting and making new friends, and sharing loving memories making
us all become one big wonderf4l family.
Delphia Hicks did a wonderful job In planning the reunions for the past 10 years with the help of her husband, Don and
Paulene H. Allen.
The group enjoyed musical entertainment by Rachael and Will Hayes, children of Dr. Stan and Krista Hayes, and great-greatgreat-grandchildren of Smith Hicks.
We have seen and met friends and relatives from Mich., Ohio, Ind., Ky. Ga., and W.Va. over the past 10 years. We look f~r
ward to our next reunion on Saturday, Aug., 15, 2009 which will be under new management.
Submitted by: Edna, Wanda and Loyce, (great-granddaughters of Smith Hicks).
Alex Joseph Begley celebrated his fourth birthday on Nov. 8,
with a Mickey Mouse party held at Gatti's. ~lex is the son of
Larry Joe and Rhonda Begley. He is the grandson of Donald
and Freeda Horne, of Lackey, and Larry and Suzette Begley,
of Hazard.
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Thttle indicted for ·m urder of brother
Man~
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by JARRID DEA'fON
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FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
The alleged refusal of an
East Point man to remove
his hat at the Heritage
House led to a scuffle
with security and a
Prestonsburg police officer over the weekend.
Roger George, 47, was
arrested and charged with
alcohol intoxication in a
public place, third-degree
criminal trespassing, second-degree
disorderly
conduct and resisting
~ arrest.
According to the police
report, George was at the
Heritage
House
in
Prestonsburg when he was
asked by security to
remove his .hat. George
allegedly cursed security,
prompting them to contact
a police officer in an
attempt to get the situation under control.
After
refusing
to
remove his hat a second
time, the officer asked
George to step out in the
~ lobby or outside of the
facility and speak with
him. According to the
report, George told the
officer that he "wasn't
going anywhere" and
reportedly became combative and started fighting
with the officer, with both
of them falling to the
floor.
During the confrontation, George was allegedly screaming and cursing
repeatedly while threatening to sue the officer.
George was reportedly
• asked to leave the bar several times by security and
at least four times by the
officer before he was
placed under arrest.
FORECAST
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - A McDowell
man arrested on an assault charge following the fatal shooting of his brother
in late November was indicted on one
count of murder by a Floyd County
grand jury Thursday.
The single-count indictment was
returned following a presentatiOn from
Pike
County
Commonwealth's
Attorney Rick Bartley. Bartley was
appointed as special prosecutor in the
case by the state after Floyd County
According to police Terry Tuttle became upset when his
brother borrowed his truck without permission. The
argument escalated and David Tuttle was
shot in the head with a pistol.
Commonwealth's Attorney Brent
Turner cited a conflict of interest in the
case.
"The grand jury returned the indictment to (Floyd County Circuit) Judge
John David Caudill late yesterday
charging Terry Tuttle with murder in
relation to the death of his brother,"
Bartley . aid Friday.
Tuttle was originally charged with
first-degree assault, but after his brother, 43-year-old David Tuttle, later died
of a gunshot wound to the head,
Bartley said the murder charge then
became a possibility.
In addition to Bartley's presentation
Wintery weather weekend
High: 52 • Low: 32
Get up-to-the-minute
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See Murder, Page A3
Drug court
funding
gets OK
SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
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inter weather blanketed the mountains of Floyd C unty with !Mow
on Friday and caused treacherous
driving conditions in the early morning
hours. Temperatures are expected to rise by
.
Monday and rain -is predicted for most of the
week, with a high of 54 degrees on
W~dnesday.
Alleged murderers plead not guilty
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
Today
to the grand jury Thursday, others were
present to offer testimony in the case.
Among those offering testimony were
Kentucky State Police Det. B.J.
Caudill, who led the initial investigation that started in November, and also
from Karen Tuttle, David Tuttle's
widow.
The events leading up to Tuttle's
indictment began with an argument
between the two brothers at their mother's apartment at Hope Hills, a housing
unit for the elderly located near
McDowell.
HINDMAN - The three
Hueysville
residents
charged in connection with
the death of Gregqry Allen
"Google" Shepherd last
month pleaded not guilty to
complicity to commit murder in Knott Circuit Court
on Thursday.
Tommy A. Crum, 20,
Susan L Morgan, 41, and
Tina L. Adkins, 33, all of
Hueysville, were arrested
after police interviewe_d
them as part of the missing
person investigation involving Shepherd. The three sus-
Crum
Adkins
Morgan
pects allegedly agreed to
give the location of the
body, and led officers to
Shepherd's body in the Elk
View Point area of Knott
County.
Shepherd, 38, was reported missing by his family last
month after he returned
home from a hunting trip
and got in an argument
before leaving again.
Police officers located
Shepherd's body in Knott
County on an ATV trail five
days later.
According to police,
Shepherd's body showed
multiple signs of trauma
and possible stab wounds.
' Crum, Morgan, and
Adkins were indicted in
Knott County on the
charges of conspiracy to
commit murder on Nov.
24 and were transferred
to the Perry County
Detention Center with
bonds being set at $1 million
for each.
A motion to lower the
bond for Tommy Crum on
Thursday was denied.
The three alleged murder
conspirators are scheduled
to return to court on Feb. 20.
PRESTONSBURG - Since
working diligently to see a drug
court established in Floyd
County four years ago, Floyd
County District Court Judge Eric
D. Hall has graduated class after
class and continues the work
started at that time.
However. the drug court has,
like many organizations, been
battling for funding and have
now received the promise of help
from county officials for that
need.
Members of the Floyd County
Fiscal Court have approved
$50,000 in funding to the local
drug court from coal severance
tax money, stipulating that the
money will be in hand to be provided as funds become available.
In the meantime. District 2
Magistrate Jackie Edford Owens
has in the past several meetings
of the court discussed with fellow county officials a plan to
somehow find the means to provide the court with smaller
stipends when possible to curb
costs until the $50,000 arrives.
"I just wanted to mention
again about maybe getting them
some money of some kind while
they're waiting on this," said
Owens, who has advocated the
measure often over the course of
the last few months.
Floyd
County
JudgeExecutive R.D. "Doc" Marshall
and others on the fiscal court
have agreed with Owens, saying
there have been discussions with
Hall to find ways of perhaps
helping during the wait for coal
severance money. '
"We may help with emergency funds in small amounts in
the meantime," Marshall said.
"We just can't ay when the
money will be here from
Frankfort."
The funding would be focused
on drug rehabilitation projects
with the drug court,' according to
a resolution presented by the tisSee Drug Court, Page A3
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Regional Obituaries ...... A2
Opinion .......................... A4
Lifestyles ....................... A5
Sports ............................ B1
Classifieds..................... B4
School district, health department make flu shots available to students
FOR THE FLOYD COLUNTY TIME$
Superintendent Henry Webb
is pleased to announce that
Floyd County School Distric~ in
cooperation with the Floyd
County Health Department is
making available an opportunity for students to receive flu
shots at their local schools. The
week of Dec. 8 to 14 marks the
third annual National Influenza
Vaccination Week that takes
place nationwide. The pmpose
is to remind those who have not
been vaccinated that there is
still time to do so and that vaccine is still available.
' This year Floyd County
School District will be supporting this opportunity for student
vaccinations with flu shot clinics, made available by the Floyd
County Health Department,
which will be offered in each
school during the period of
December 15-17, 2008.
The Floyd County Health
Department will bill Medicaid;
all other students will be asked
to pay $ LO for the cost of the
immunization. No child will be
denied a flu shot because of
payment. Children under 35
months of age cannot get a shot
at school. It is recommended
that children 3 years to 8 years
of age take another shot in 4-6
weeks if they did not take a ilu
shot last year. The schedule is:
* Monday Dec. 15 from
8:30-11 a.m. at
Allen
Elementary, Adams Middle Floyd Middle and High School
* Wednesday Dec. 17 from
SchooL
Betsy
Layne
Elementary. Duff/Allen Central 8:30-11:00 a.m. McDowell
Opportunities
Middle and Prestonsburg Elementary,
and
Stumbo
Unlimited
Elementary.
* Monday Dec. 15 from 1- Elementary
Parents must be present and
3:30 p.m. Betsy Layne HS.
sign a consent form before the
Prestonsburg HS.
* Tuesday Dec. 16 from shot will be given and should
8:30-11 am
May Valley call the school to make an
Elementary,
Osborne appointment. For more infor. mation, contact the Floyd
Elementary
* Tuesday Dec. 16 from 1- County Health Department at
3:30 Allen Central HS, South 886-2788.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
14, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Regional Obituaries
FLOYD COUNTY
Tda Rogers Akers, 94, of
Toler Creek, Harold~ died
Monday, December 8, at her
residence. Funeral services
were
held
Thursday,
December 11 , under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
tion of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
12, under the direction of
Nelson-Fra:t.ier Funeral Home.
Ethel Marshall Lovely, 94,
of Hueysville, died Monday,
November 24. Funeral services were held Saturday,
November 29, under the direction of Hindman Funeral
Services.
Ruth
Slone,
66, or
McDowell, died Wednesday,
December I 0, al McDowell
Appalachian
Regional
Hospital. Funeral services will
be held Sunday, December 14,
at 11 a.m., at Pilgrims Rest
Old Regular Baptist Church,
in Hi Hat, under the direction
of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
Sylvia Bon Cooley, 82, of
Jonesboro, Arkansas and formerly of Floyd CounLy. died
Tuesday, December 9. at the
Craighead County Nursing
Center
in
Jonesboro.
Graveside funeral services
were held Saturday, December
13, under the direction of Hall
Funeral Home.
·
Edith Mae Miller, 92, a
Floyd County native, formerly
of Claypool, Indiana, died
Tuesday. December 9, at the
Peabody Hcalthcarc Center,
John
Samuel
(Dick)
North Manchester, Indiana. Wohlford, 81, of Martin; died
Funeral services were held · Friday, December 5, at his resThursday, December 11. under idence. He is survived by his
the direction of DeLaughter- wife, Rosa Patton Wohlford.
McKee Mm1uary,
North Funeral services were held
John Coleman Jr., 52, of Manchester, Indiana.
Sunday, December 7, under
Weeksbury, died Wednesday,
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Robert Steven Miller, 45, of Funeral Home.
Dec. 3, at the McDowell
Hospital. He is survived by his Martin, died Wednesday,
wife Betty Hughes Coleman. December 10, in Martin. He is
PIKE COUNTY
Funeral services were con- survived by his wife, Debra
Beau Zacharial1 Caudill, 6,
ducted Tuesday, Dec. 9, under Bailey Miller. Funeral services son of Christian Caudill and
be
held
Sunday, Toni Holland Caudill. of
the direction of the Lucas and will
Son Funeral Home.
December 14, under the direc- Pikeville, died Wednesday,
Lion or Nelson-Frazier Funeral December 10, in Pikeville, the
D auell St ott Damron 11, Horne.
result of injuries suffered in an
20, of McDowell , died
automobile accident. Funeral
Thursday, December 4, in
Larry Lawrence Mitchell, services were held Saturday,
Richmond Hill. Georgia. 65, of Bartlett , Illinois , a December 13, under the direcFuneral services were held McDowell
native,
died tion of J . W. Call & Son
Tuesday, December 9, under Monday, December l, at St. Funeral Home.
the direction of Nelson-Fra1.ier Alexius Medical Center,
Funeral Home.
Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He
Ernest "Ernie" Johnson. 4 7,
is survived by his wife, Margie or Pikeville, a native of
Marion Cecil Goble, 89, of lsaac Mitchell. Funeral ser- Martin, died Wednesday,
Mans lield, Ohio, formerl y or vices were held Saturday, December I 0, al Pikeville
Floyd County, died Saturday, December 6, under the direc- Medical Center, the result of
November 22, at his home in tion of Nelson-Frazier Funeral injuries suffered in an automoMansfield, Ohio. He is sur- Home.
bile accident. Funeral services
vived by his wife, Lena
were held Saturday, December
Vernon Pauon , 52, of 13, under the direction of
(Harless) Goble. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Lawrenceburg, formerly of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home.
November 25, under the direc- Floyd County, died Friday,
William Henry Matthew,
tion of Barkdull Funeral December 5, in Woodford
. County, from injuries received M .D ., 65, of Pikeville, died
Home, Shelby.
in an auto accident on 1-64. He Thursday. December 11, at
Edna Hammons. 86, of is survived by his wife, Parkview
Nursing
and
Prestonsburg, died Monday, Blanche Clay Patton. Services Rehabilitation
Center,
December 8, at her residence. were held Tuesday, December Robinson Creek. He is surFuneral services we re h eld 9, under the direction or vived by his wife, Clyda
Thursday, December 11, und~r Ritchie & P each Funer al Everman Matthew. Funeral
services were hdd Saturday,
the direction or Nelson-Frazier Home.
December 13. under the direcFuneral Home.
Paul David Shepherd. 44, tion of J.W. Call & Son
Ernest (Ernie) Johnson, 47, of Prestonsburg, died Sunday, Funeral Home.
of Pikeville, died Wednesday, December 7, at Bad Cannstaff,
Randy Lee "Pugs" Sparks,
December 10, at the Pikeville Germany. He is survived by
Medical Center. Funeral ser- his wife, Jessica Holbrook 42 , of Rockhouse, died
vices were held Saturday, She pherd . F uneral se.rvtces Wednesday, Dec. 3. at the
December 13, under the direc- will be held Priday, December Pikeville Medical Center.
Obituaries
Shirley Lafferty
son of the late Roscoe and Herbert Robinson. Both preShirley Lafferty, 60, of Lizzie Mc Kee Roberts. He was ceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons
Prestonsburg, died Wednesday, a retired coal miner.
Survivors include his wife, and four daughters: Clyde
December 10, 2008, in
Ne l1ie Te rry Roberts; two Slone o f' Manchester, Indiana;
Pr~tonsburg.
Rita
(John) Claude Jr. Slone of Lackey ;
Born Marcb 23, 1948, in daughters:
Donaldson
,
and
Cleme
ntine Alberta Caudill, Lida Bentley,
Dwale, she was the daughter of
the late Wayne and Pearl (Ronald) Tackett; one son, and Lora Slone, all of Lackey;
Mable
Medina
of
Vaughn Blanton. She was a Leonard (Dotti) Roberts Jr,; and
wife, mother, grandmother, a two sisters: Helen Collins and , Prestonsburg; three brothers
former special education teach- . Brenda Warren ; four brothers: and four sisters : Cash Slone of
e rs aide at Prestonsburg O scar, Donald, Woody and Fletcher, Ohio; Graden Slone
Elementary School, and a Larry Roberts; five grandchil- of Nicholasville; Breman
me mber of the Ka ty Friend dren: Kevin and Tony Roberts, Slone o f Norwalk, Ohio; Lola
Freewill Baptist Church , in Brian and Brent Tackett, and Caudill and Rose Dingus of
Lori Ann Flinner; and eight Martin ; Yvonne Burton or
Prestonsburg.
She is survived by her hus- grcat~grandchildrcn , Courtney, Castoria, Ohio; and Bernice
Chad and Travis Roberts, Eddie Viock or Sandusky, Ohio; 15
band, Dennis Lafferty.
Other survivors include her and Hunter Flinner and Laccay, grandchildren, 27 g reat-grandchildre n, and several greatsons: Paul Lafferty, his wife, Jenna and Dylan Tackett.
Services were held in great-grandchildren.
Teresa or Prestonsburg; Mark
In addition to her parents
L afferty, his wife Tina of Rogers Funeral Home in
Frankfort
on
Saturday,
husbands, she waos precedand
Lexington; and Greg Lafferty
of Winchester; a daughter, December 13. He was buried ed in death by a son, R.D.
Slone; rour brothers and rour
Jamie LaiTerly Adkins, her hus- in the Frankfort Cemetery.
sisters:· Daffy Slone, Fanis
(Paid
obitumy)
band, Aaron of Lexington; her
Slone, JeiT Slone, Trton Slone,
grandchildre n: Brett, A idan,
Lealie Caudill, Ocie Caudill,
Griffin and Mason; her brothDaily
Slone
Robinson
Ora
Thornsberry, and Sadie
Blanton
of
ers:
Billy
Daily
Slone
Robinson,
90,
Alafita;
and a grandchild.
Prestonsburg; and Doc Blanton
F uneral services will be
of Dwale: her sisters: Joan or L ackey, di ed Thursday,
Howard of Warsaw, Indiana; Decem ber 11 , 2008, at St. held Monday, D ecember 15, a!
11 a.m., at N elson-Frazier
Sue Slone of Pikeville; Mary Joseph-Martin Hospital.
Born Febmary 17, 19 18, in Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Taylor o f Allen ; a nd Carol
Hollyhush, she was the daugh- Roger Hicks and Ralph
Howard of Warsaw, indiana.
In addition to her parent<:, ter or the late Silas and Nannie Howard officiating.
Burial will be in the Lackey
she was preceded in death by a Gibson Slone. She was a
mother, grandmother, sister Cemetery, at Lackey, under the
brother, Tommy Blanton.
Funeral services will be held and a homemaker, and attend- direc tio n of Nel son -F ra~:i e r
Sunday, December 14, at noon, ed the OLd Regular Baptist Funeral Home.
Visitation i s after noon,
at Ne lson-Frazier Funeral Church.
She was twice married, first Saturday, at the funeral home.
Home, in Martin, with Chad
(P~id obituary)
· to Cla ude Slo ne. and later to
Blair officiating.
B urial will he in the Jim
Lafferty Cemetery, Left Fork.
Bull Creek. Prestonsburg.
Visitation is at the funeral
We, the family or Randy Dillon,
home.
wi
sh to express our g ratitude and
(Paid obituary)
thanks to all the friends , family and
neig hbors, who sent flowers or
brought food. We thank you for just
Leonard Roberts
being there with us at the time. in
Leonard Milford Roberts,
the loss of our loved one. We wish
80, of F1·ankfort, formerly or
ro thank Bro. George D avid Gan·ctt
Aoyd County, died Thursday,
L-- - - - - --' and Bro.Gordon Fitch fo r the ir comDecember 11 , 2008, in the
forting words; and Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home for their
Golden Living Health Care
kindness. We thank you so much .
Center in Frankfort.
Born in Wayne County, on
Joe, Pat, and Ryan Dillon
February L2, 1928. he was the
Funeral services were CORdueled Sunday, Dec. 7, under
the direction of the Bailey
Funeral Home.
Willard Trilby Tackett, 74,
of Virgie, died Thursday,
December 11. at Pikeville
Medical Center. He is survived
by his wife, Maxie Tackett.
Funeral services will be held
Sunday, December 14, at 1
p.m., under the direction of
Hall & Jones Funeral Home.
Martha Taylor, 76, of
Sidney, died Wednesday,
December 10, at Signature
Health Care Center, Pikeville.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 13, under
the direction of Hatfield
Funeral Chapel.
Lora Varney, 91, formerly
of Stone, died Thursday, Dec.
4, in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral
services were conducted
Saturday, Dec. 6, under the
direction of the Thacker
Funeral Home.
MARTIN COUNTY
Elijah Collins, 73, of
Pilgrim, died Wednesday,
November 26. He is survived
by his wrt·e, Madgie Jude
Collins. Funeral services were
held Friday, November 28,
under the direction of Phelps
and Son Funeral Home.
James Everette Hale, 69, of
Pilgrim, died Friday, November
28, at Highlands Regional
in
Medical
Center,
Prestonsburg. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, December
2, under the direction or Phelps
and Son Funeral Home.
Mitchell Hom Jr., 57, of
Tomahawk, died Wednesday.
December 10. He is survived by
his wife, Patricia Fraley Horn.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 13, under
the direction . or Phelps & Son
Funeral Home.
Jewell Howell, 65, of
Lovely,
died
Sunday,
November 30, at her home.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, December 2, under
the direction of Richmond-
Callaham Fuheral Home.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Ballard Blake Ratliff, 77, of
Van Lear, died Thursday,
December 4, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center, in
Prestonsburg. Funeral services
were held Sunday, Dec. 7,
under the direction of the JonesPreston Funeral Home.
Donna! Ray Tackett, 64. of
Paintsville,
died
Friday,
December 5, at Paul B. Hall
Regional Medical Center, in
Paintsville. · Funeral services
were held Sunday, Dec. 7 ,
under the direction of tl1e
Preston Funeral Home.
Harold Vernon Honeycutt
Sr.. 76, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Knoll County, died
Monday, November 17, at
home. He i!> survived by his ,
wife, Mary Elizabeth Adkins
Honeycutt. Funeral services
were held Thursday, November
20, under the direction of
Herald and Stewart Home For
Funerals of Mt. Sterling.
Burt Messer,
37,
of
Hindman, died
Saturday,
November 21), at his home.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, December 3, under
the direction of Hindman
Funeral Services.
Dicic VanHoose, 76, of
Denver,
died
Thursday,
December 4, at her residence.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, December 7, under the
direction of Phelps & Son
Funeral Home.
Sheldon Mosley, 64, of •
Hindman, died November 27,
at the Knoll County Nursing
Home, at Hindman. Funeral
services were held Sunday,
Nov~mbcr 30, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, Hindman.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Haley Penix Crum, 97, died
Wednesday. November 26.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, November 30, under
the direction of Wilson Funeral
Home, Louisa.
Clyde Sturgill. 70, o f
Hindman,
died
Tuesday,
November 25, al home. Funeral
services were held Friday,
November 28, under- the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home, Hindman.
Richard
Lee
"Ricky"
McKen1,ie, 57, or Louisa, died
Monday. December 8, at his
residence. He is survived by his
Spence
wife,
Roberta
McKenzie. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of
Young Funeral Home.
Irene Summer Turner, 68, of •
Danville, formerly of Sa<>safras,
died Monday, December 1, at
Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center at Danville.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, December 4. under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Charlotte Spradlin, 53, of
Louisa,
died
Tuesday,
November 25, at her home. She
is survived by her husband.
Michael Spradlin. Funeral services were held Friday,
November 28, under the direction of Phelps and Son Funem.l ·
Home.
KNOTT COUNTY
Oliver Ritchie Estep, 80, ·of
Bulan,
died
Thursday,
November 27, at Jack<:on
General Hospital, Jackson,
Tennessee. Funeral services
were held Sunday, November
30,. under the· direction or
Hindman Funeral Services.
Glen Wallen , 60, of Mousie,
died · Friday, November 28, at
home. Funeral services were
held Monday. December I,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
MAGOFFIN COUNTY
Woodford Conley, 82, a
Mago!Tin County native. died
Tuesday, December 9, at St.
Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
He is survived by his wife,
Audrey Conley. Funeral services were held Friday.
December 12, under the direction of Jones-Preston Funeral
Home.
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Fiscal court 0 Ks final
funding for sewer
project in Wheelwright
SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
WHEELWRIGHT - The
plan is in place, and now the
final round of funding has
been
approved
for
Whcclwtight's sewer project.
The ~ounty gave the nod for
a final round or funding in the
amount of $35,000 to US
Rental & Construction, the
company overseeing work for
the city's sewer project, an
undertaking that parallels
other projects relating tQ city's
water and sewer systems.
According to an invoice
from the Frankfort-based company presented to county this
week, was for $82,217.75. The
county only last month transferred $310,000 in a series (.)f
local development grants to
Wheelwright's urilities commission.
The city also has projects to
improvement the water system
and the water plant.
Some 200 to 300 residents
will benefit from these projects, seeing cleaner water and
better sewer systems, according to District 3 · Magistrate
Donnie Daniels.
The projects will not officially get underway until next
year and will carry a cost of
approximately $1.4 million.
The city has in the past
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
Drug Cf\u_rt__
• Continued from p1
cal court earlier this week.
The Hoyd County Drug
wa~ started m 2004 and has
graduat~d seven classes. Only
recently, Hall praised the most
recent graduates, a class of
nine people, who make up the
large~( class to date.
"There's nothing that comes
close to drug court us far as
success," Hall said at the time.
"We've had zero felopy convictions from the people that
have graduated drug court."
Hall has often referred to
those graduating from the pro·gram a~ "fantastic people" who
arc working hard to make it
through what is, by design, a
challenging program to begm
with. The three stage program
takes an average of 15 months
to complete.
And the success or drug
courts also ripples statewide.
Statistics show that since the
photo by Sheldon Compton
The Floyd County Fiscal Court met in special session Thursday and approved, among other programs began in 1996. there
business, funding for Wheelwright's water and sewer· project and the Floyd County Drug have been 2.148 participants
graduate across the state.
Court.
Some 200 to 300
residents will benefit
from these projects,
seeing cleaner water
and better sewer
systems, according to
District 3 Magistrate
Donnie Daniels.
been receiving water from
mines, said Brenda Powers,
who is administering the
grants through the Big Sandy
Area Development District
"This is one of the few
places I know of where this is
being done," Powers said
using mines as a water source.
"But the engineers are working
on designs ~o provide more
options for citizens."
The money received or late
for the city are the result of
bonds through the Kentucky
infrastructure Authority.
Although exact plans have
not yet been dctrulcd beyond
the city's planmng tables,
upgrades to the water treatment plant and additions in
services 10 Golf Hollow will
make up $1.17 million of the
total project, estimated at
$1.46 million, according to
Powers.
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Murder• Continued from p1
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14, 2008 • A3
Det. Caudill reported following his taking custody of Terry
Tuttle that the 50-year-old stated he had been "holding the gun
when it went off."
The argument, according to police, apparently started after
Terry Tuttle became upset when his brother borrowed his truck
wilhout permission, according to Floyd County Sheriffs Lt.
Gary Tackett, one of the first officers on the seem;. The argument escalated and David Tuttle was shot in the head with a
pistol later taken as evidence at the scene.
Tackett and fellow officer. Floyd County Deputy Sheriff
Delmas Johnson, secured the scene until state police arrived.
Tackett and Johnson, reporting then that the mother of the two
men had witnessed the shooting, said preliminary statements
from a blood-soaked and crying Terry Tuttle saw Tuttle apparently maintaining concern for his brother shortly after the
shooting.
"He just kept crying and saying that he didn't want his
brother to die," Tackett said at the time.
David Tuttle was first transported to nearby McDowell
Appalachian Regional Hospital and then later moved 10
Cabcll-Huntington Hospital were he was later pronounced
dead.
· Tcny Tuttle was detained at the Floyd County Detention
Center after the shooting on a $100,000 cash bond and held on
the single charge of rirst-degree assault. He is now free on
bond, Bartley said Friday, but will be scheduled some time
next week to return to court for arraignment on the murder
charge.
Floyd County Bar Association
gives more to food pantries
than other previous years
TiMES STAFF REPORT
PRESTONSBURG - An annual tradition for the Floyd
County Bar Association to gather donations for local food
pantries saw success that tops all previous years Friday.
Meeting al the Floyd County Justice Center, ~epresenta
tives from the county's 14 pantries. members of the bar association and numerous others supporters gathered to raise
money and total figures .
As or Friday afternoon , bar association member John
Rosenberg said donations had already exceeded S12,000, the
largest ever collected by the effort.
"This is the largest we've ever collected," Rosenberg said.
"It exceeds anything we've done before."
As in previous years, the bar association as a collective
entity offered a donation of $2,500, and Rosenberg said the
complete total had yet to be tallied, citing one large donation
in particular that would add significantly to the already
record-breaking amount.
The donations are distributed across the county's 14 rood
pantries.
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14, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
resston
Freedom of the press is
not an end in itself but a
means to the end of
[achieving] a free society.
- Felix Frankfurter
Guest v iew--
The .storm
-at hand
There had been a sense for months that a storm was gathering over the American economy. The clouds darkened
more than a year ago, when the housing market fell in on
itself, followed by the implosion of investment houses such ·
as Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers and the serial bailouts
of AIG, Citigroup and the rest.
Now, average Americans are caught in this maelstrom,
too, and it looks to be a nasty one that will require a strong
hand from government.
The Labor Department says non-farm payrolls plummeted
533,000 in November- the largest decline since December
1974. In just three months, the economy has shed 1.2 million jobs. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7 percent, which vastly underestimates the pain; if the underemployed are counted, the rate is more than 12 percent.
Congress sho~ld craft a far-reaching economic stimulus
package that President-elect Barack Obama can sign upon
taking office. That package should include increased aid for
food stamps and the unemployed, aid to states and generous
spending on jobs-producing infrastructure projects -the
roads, bridges and rail links that need to be replaced or
refurbished anyway - a-; well as clean energy project-;.
There are steps that can be taken before that. The government should move to rework the mortgages of deserving
borrowers who are in trouble. A stunning 10 percent of
home borrowers were either delinquent or in foreclosure in
the third quarter.
.
And the government can set strict guidelines for the
Detroit Three automakers. They likely will be back for more
money in March, even after what appeared to be a deal
between Congress and the White House on Monday to
release $15 billion of previously committed loans.
The government should attach real conditions to any help
- not gimmicks such as demanding cuts in executive pay
or the like, which do nothing to force change. Before receiving aid, the companies first should file for a prearranged
bankruptcy, be required to meet higher fuel-efficiency standards and be put under an independent advisory board. Top
management must go.
Obama has been cool and steady as the tempest has
swirled around him. He quickly assembled an experienced
team of economic advisers, forcefully advocated for a stimulus bill and sketched its broad outlines. But it will be six
weeks before he takes office, and there is little else he can
do but wait out the ±mal days of a debilitated administration
that even now seems to deny the seriousness of the storm at
hand.
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lines in Iraq
There's no better feeling for
American military personnel in faraway lands than the one they get
when they receive letters rrom loved
ones. But this is close competition.
It's an "insider" letter to you, me and
all Americans from a senior officer in
our armed forces on the front lines in
Mosul -his third tour in Traq.
God bless you, Capt. Bowers, and
all who serve lhis Christmas season!
-Your friend, Chuck Norris
December 2008
Dear Families, Friends cmd all
Americans,
During this Christmas season, I
would like lo Lake the tim'e to express
my deepest thanks for your wishes,
praises and concerns lor our troopers
here in Mosul, lraq.
During this past week, Chuck
Norris' syndicated column ("The
Most Overlooked Nc,ws Story of
2008") spoke of the success in Iraq,
what the reality of it is, and how it is
portrayed in the media. Some media
outlets only portray the violence of
Iraq, and that is fine. but I want to teU
you that there are far more nonviolent
acts than there are violent ones. There
are daily meetings with local sheiks,
civic leaders and politicians, as well
as humanitarian aid and civil affairs
missions that have helped shape
- beyond the
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Mosul into· a better place today for ly between the Iraqi army and police.
the civilians. Our troop has conduct- When our unit arrived in h·aq, our
ed more civil affairs and humanitmi- mission was to provide security to the
an aid missions during my current civilians while at the same time ridtour in Iraq than I can ever recall hav- ding the city ot insurgents. Although
ing done here in my two previous the city is not totally free of insurgents, the number ot them and their
tours.
freedom lo conduct
Let me be the first
to tell you, as a cavalry
attacks arc severely
hampered. With Iraqi
troop commander on
the ground. that we
anny al1d police forces
have been very sucin the lead, we have
cessful here in Mosul.
been ahlc to establish a
very competent security
Success ctm be meaforce for Mosul. The
sured in many ways. T
Iraqi army and police's
measure the success of
ability to plan and conmy ground cavalry
duct operations with
troop by the day-toU.S. forces in a follow
day
dealings
and
and support role has led
patrols that we conduct
ro this success.
with the Iraqi ~rmy,
This aforementioned
police and, most of all,
Chuck Norris
success was obviously
local civilians. Since ·
we arrived here in November 2007, not something that happened
we have seen a drastic difference in overnight. This success is the result
Mosul. When we lirst arrived in of many man-hours and sacrilices
Mosul, there were very few Iraqi made by not only our coalition force
army and police units conducting soldiers but also all Traqi security
operations, civilians did not move forces. We have spent countless
about the city freely, and most of all, hours hciping them to construct new
the total number of daily incidents of trarlic control points, outposts all
insurgent attack<; was outrageous. over the city, as well as joint operations. We have also developed relaThis is not true today.
When people traverse the city of tionships with not only the lSF leadMosul now, they notice the number ers but also the local leaders and
or civilians that are moving freely civilians. They . have our trusl and
about the city. This is because they know that the ISF will prevail in the
now feel safe and have had security overall mission, even after coalition
provided to them by their own Iraqi forces pull out of lraq.
This success is what T wish that
securily forces. Allacks are way
down compared with this time last everyone could sec. It is not nearly as
year, and now a large majority of ISF
(Sec NORRIS, page six)
operations arc being conducted joint-
~eltway
Can retreads get
us out of this?
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by DONALD KAUL
Published Sunday, Wednesday and Friday each week
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~AND TUtv SAY I lJAvtN1 00~ tNOUG\l TO REDUCE Gif.tNROUS~ GAS EMISSIONS."
These arc confusing times. Hardly
a day goes by wiLhouL yeL another
huge company getting the promise of
a huge government check. 1\ventyfivc billion here, a 100 billion there, a
trillion on the way and. to paraphrase
Sen. Everetl Dirksen, prelly soon
you're talking real money. Frankly, I
don't know what real money is anymore. Just a few months ago, we were
talking about the scandal of $18 billion in wasteful earmarks. John
McCain seemed to think rhat if we
got 1id of them, he could balance the
budget.
Ha!
lf a corporation came to
Washington these days, asking for
$18 billion, it would be laughed out
of town and labeled not worthy of
rescue. Eighteen billion dollars is
chump change, or so it seems.
The reason we·re passing out all or
this money we're told, is to save the
economy. And Lord. does it ever need
saving. If the economy were a boat, it
would be the Titanic. An airship, the
Hindenburg. And if it were a foolball
team, it would be the Detroit Llons.
The idea is that i r we lhrow enough
money aroupd to enough institutions,
things will geL beuer.
(This is the famous economic theory pur forth in the Bible: "Cast thy
bread upon the water; for thou shalt
find it after many days." As my Uncle
Walt used lo say: "That is also a good
way to make your bread ·oggy.")
Will it work? T haven't the slightest idea. (1 seem to have misplaced
my Nobel Prize in economics.)
People who are supposed to know
believe it will. Probably.
There arc dissenters. of course.
Rock solid free-markeleers who think
that government action will simply
prolong the Qlisery
rather than end it. Let
the markets do their
work. they say. If you
need
investment
banks, they will rise
up out of the rubble
of the resulting crash.
Yeah, say the other
guys, but they'll be
Japanese and Chinese
banks. The fear is that
Jelling our finall'Cial
system and our auto
Donald
industry
collapse
would throw us into a
Dellation, which would mean a 10year Depression during which time
our world economic leadership would
become a quaint memory. like the
Studebaker.
The situation is made even more
confusing by the fact tbat we seem. at
the moment, to bave two presidents.
Every lt~w days, the real pre~ident, a
glum~loolang George W. Bush,
comes out to announce that everything is going to be OK, while Hank
Paulson , his Treasury Secretary,
stands behind him wearing an expression that says: "Fire! Run for your
lives!"
Then Barack Obama, sounding
cool, calm and collected,· holds a
press conference announcing yet
another genius pick for his Cabinet.
You don't know whether to be scared
or reassured.
So far, Obama's choices have gotten unqualified h1gh marks from the
people we call experts. This has been
particularly true of hi · economic team
-Paul Volcker, Lawrence Summers, '
Timothy Geithner- each of whom is
accustomed to being the smartest guy
in the room.
Thave two things to ~ay about lhat:
1. 1 remember when Presidentelect George Bush
announced his national
security team - Dick
Cheney, Don Rumsl"t:ld,
Colin
Powell.
A
"Dream Team," the
experts called it. Which
is what it turned ouL to
be, if your dreams
resemble a Stephen
King
novel.
Even •
geniuses can Ulake stupid mistakes.
2. Most of his
Kaul
appointments so rar are
retreads
from
the
Clinton administration and carry lhe
baggage of thal association. True, but
that's the inevitable result of having
been out in Lhe cold for a long lime. Tf
you want cxpetienced Democrats in
your administration, the Clinton
administration is the only source you
can look to.
All of which gives one pause, perhaps, but not much. The important
thing in any nedgling administration, •
and particularly one that faces such a
raging sea of troubles, is to get competent people of proven ability who
know the territory and ctm bit the
ground sprinting.
That, as nearly as I c<m tell, is what
Obama is doing.
Thope it works.
Don Kaul is a hro-time Pulitzer
Pri:.e-losing lVashington correspondentwlw, by his own accoullf, i.v right
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That sound you heard may
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when danger of the dam break in
Johnson Cou.nty passed. After all,
that ctisis may have served a good
purpo e. People were drawn closer logether as 1hey shared a common problem and the JohnsonFloyd county line was pretty we11
erased.
Have an idea that if you can't
sympathize with people in that
sort of trouble, trouble will find
you.
by TOM DOTY
TIMEs CoLUMNIST
Public Information a! Frankf011
has a writer whose name in the
by-line should get a second glance
from editors. lt's Rip Rhorer.
CHANGE FOR THE WORSE
I recall the late-evening, a summer or so back, when a friend,
home from another Stale !'or a
visit, stopped by to tell me of the
wonderful feeling it was to be able
to walk Prestonsburg streets at
dusk. as she had, without fear of
molestation. She spoke of the
relief from the city. the locked
doors, the watchdogs, the fear that
ofLen kept her inside. And now
here, such a great feeling of security.
1 regret now to tell this friend
that in these few years her homedown has lost its innocence, that
there arc those who--galiant
souls!- will attack an· elderly
woman for a few dollars.
"THE SEASON..."
Watt Hale called today to
report on his recem visitor. Said
he thought at fusr, it was an ~pli
cal illusion hut finally discovered
it was nothing more harmful than
Lenna Moore.
"The dog rared and pitched
around somethin' fierce, but r
finally got him inside," he
recalled, "and after some or this
and that we went into what you
might call executive session. You
know, the su·angc thing about our
conversation was, we put on trial
this acquaintance and that, and
finally got around to you- and
neither or us said anything bad
about anybody."
The pause at the other end or
the line indicated that Watt was
still wondering about this failure
of the two together to nail somebody's hide to the barn door.
'·Well," he concluded, '·it must be
!he Christmas spirit that's got
us."
With some effort T spare you
the record of our conversation following that remark, dwelling on
the delights of one log stick of
peppermint candy at Cluistmas,
and pitying the poor rich children
of today who have so much on the
. daily menu that there's nothing
(Sec ALLEN, page six)
photo by Jarrld Deaton
The photography of Brett Bentley is currently on display at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.
I
"I really just do it as ahobby more than anything"
I
i
tures every chance 1 get. 1 mainly
do landscapes, and a lot of my stu IT
ends up being streams and water- ·
falls."
PRESTONSBURG :_ The simple
. For his first attempts at taking
family outings that made up Brett
picture-; after returning home from
Bentley's childhood spurred his
<;ollege, Bentley used the same
interest in photography and nature,
camera that his father used in those
and now his work is on display in
wonderful outings that led to his
the gallery of the Mountain Arts ·
interest in both nature and photogCenter for the entirety of this
raphy.
month.
''You will be amazed by the
Brell Bentley, a resid~nt or appreciation of nature itself.
"T really just do it as a hobby artistry exhibited in each photo and
Allen, started his his photo project
as a hobby that originally grew more than anything. As I started how he captures the character and
from watching his father snap pic- taking rictures, T realized lhal T mood .of what he sees and brings
tures during camping, hunting, and• needed to do frames. l>O 1 started thal personified image to any one
fishing trips with the family. making them my~elr," Bentley said. who views it," said Khrys Varney,
According to his biographical infor- "l've been doing it about three director of an education at the
mation provided by the Mountain years, and I really like sharing it Mountain Arts Center. ''Each photoArts Center, Bentley began taking wilh other people. I like to show graph is like a treasmed memory;
pictures with no intent for anything what we have here in the something you wanL to think about
more than self satisfaction and Appalachians. I go out and take pic- and visit again and again."
by JARRID DEATON
FEATIJRES WRITER
Brett Bentley> a resident
ofAllen> started his his
photo project as a hobby
that grew from watching
his father snap pictures
during trips with
the family.
The collection basket
by JAN K. COLLINS
"CHICKEN SouP FOR THE SouL: TALES
OF GOLF AND SPORT"
My mother wa~ my, dad's grand
passion in life. One or my fondest
childhood memories was watching
my father !lip on the radio each
morning before he left for work. then
whirl my molher around the kitchen
floor in a joyous dance.
' But second only tq'my mother in
the love department was my father's
adoration or golf. My dad , a Michigan family bills ror decades, numbers
dentist named Cy Collins, cherished now mystified him. Once he took the
the game. He was a den player, regu- . ramily car out for a drive and became
Jarly shooting in 'the low 70s for 18 lost. stopping only when he ran out of
holes. He played whenever he could, gas many miles from home. But
at home and on vacation in Hawaii, Dad's love of golf lived on. He couldScotland and other locales. Golf was n't remember many things, but he
remembered perfectly how to play
u·uly his nectar of the gods.
In the early 1980s, we began the game. His drives and his putts
noticing the early signs of the were as good as ever.
And this is the part of the story
Alzheimer's disease that eventually
took his life. Dud became confused where Dad's love or golf and genand forgetful. Though he had paid the erosity of spirit converged in the most
touching way. A few years herore he
died in the small northern Michigan
town where they had a summer
home. Mom and Dad went to Sunday
Mass ar> usual. Dad smiled and shook
hands with friends and neighbors.
then listened attentively to the
priest's sermon. And when the collection basket was passed down his pew,
Dad very deliberately reached into
his pocket and placed in the basket
the most preciou~> girt he could imagine: three golf balls.
Most "director's cut" DVDs arc
jusl longer versions of the original
film. which include extended scenes
and deleted ones
which
usually
slow the whole
thi ng down. This
DVD, however, is
the real deal and
offers the original
. version or Brian
Helgeland's modern noir effort,
which proved too
dark
for
Tom Dotl
P a r a m 0 u n t Times Catumnlst
Pictures.
The
studio
liked most of the film, but found it too
dark so they brought in producer/star
Mel Gibson, who shot I 0 davs of
additional scenes which made th~ film
more marketable by giving it a happy
ending and a new chief villain (which
created a role for Kris Kristofferson,
who doesn't appear here).
This was all done with no animosity from Helgeland who owed the gig
to Gibson and didn't feel the need to
step in and make another version of
his owri film. It all worked out welL
with Gibson's cut earning big bucks
and now fans of the film can sec the
original version maintains a dark tone
and offers a gritty, unhappy and very
realistic flnale.
The film opens with a guy named
Porter (Gibson) blowing back into
town after recovering rrom a near
fatal shooting. He's no charmer and
prompt! y grabs some cash from a
homeless panhandler before picking a
yuppie's pocket <md rmlXing out his
credit card. Then Porter pays a visit to
his junkie wife, Lynn. and earns even
fewer points by smacking her around
and barely batting an eye when he
finds her dead rrom an overdose in the
morning.
Via flashbacks we learn that Poner
was betrayed by Lynn and his partner
Val (a smarmy Gregg Henry who
went on to pcifcct smarmy a~ a small
town mayor in ·'Slither") after robbing bag men for the Chinese mob. Tl
was actually Lynn who shot him and
one begins to understand Porter's
plight.
Then you learn that Porter just
wants his share of the money form the
robbery and one starts to wonder how
we're supposed to fepl ahout this guy,
as he is not concerned with revenge.
It's this sort of moral ambiguity that
probably scared off the studio but it
comes orr as ultra-realistic and even
more satisfying.
Val turns out to be broke, as he
gave all of the dough to the mob to
buy his way into the org<mization.
Porter fails to collect from the conniv·ing Val and goes over his head (after
putting a big hole in it) by approaching the mob and asking for his share
(See LAGOON, page six)
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
14, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
A 'burping' fuel pump is a dying fuel pump Lagoon
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Dear Tom and Ray:
My husband and I have been
married for two months.
Recently I found' out that his
1997 Dodge Dakota has been
having a problem. He says,
"You just have to burp it sometimes." What doe that actually
mean? He reports that his fuel
pump gets "bubbles" in it, so he
bangs on the fuel tank until the
fuel can run again. Last
Saturday when we were running errands, it happened twice.
It was very embarrassing. He
was initially using a long-handled wood splitting maul, but I
told him it was not a good idea,
so he upgraded to a rubber mallet. Please tell me exactly how
long he can get away with this
before his car will blow up -- or
just die. We are NOT in a financial crisis; he can purchase a
new vehicle. He does not plan
to have his fuel pump replaced.
He says he'll drive his truck
until it really dies this time.
Please tell me the correct phrase
other than "Not safe, honey," or
"Please get a new truck." These
are not working. Winter is coming -- I don't want him to freeze
to death under his tJ.uck with his
rubber mallet. Thankfully
yours. -- Courtney
RAY: Oh, Courtney, you
poor thing. You unknowingly
married a cheapskate. You
made the same mistake that all
of my brother's ex-wives made.
TOM: The guy's trying to
save a few bucks! Give him a
break! What would you rather
have, Courtney, a new fuel
pump, or a trip to Hawaii?
RAY: How about both?
TOM: Your husband has a
failing fuel pump, Courtney. It
has nothing to do with bubbles.
It's just dying. And sometimes,
before a fuel pump dies completely, you can get it going
again temporarily by hitting it.
RAY: Because the fuel pump
lives in the fuel tank, he's banging the tank with a mallet to
of what Val paid them.
The second-in-command
takes the meeting and is sorry
he did when Val opts to shoot
him after learning he can't
approve payback. This act
insures the next guy up will
approve the deal and he does
after watching Porter blow a
hole though his fancy alligator
luggage, which prompts him
to mutter, "That's just mean."
It all leads to a tense money
drop sequence that finds Porter
staking out a subway station
and ceremoniously picking off
every patron who appears to
be a mobster. It's a great finale
temporruily jolt the fuel pump
back to life.
TOM: But the fuel pump's
days are numbered. In fact, in
the time it took for your letter to
get to us and for us to answer it,
he already may have frozen to
death under his truck. If so, disregard the rest of this answer,
Courtney.
RAY: What he's doing is not
tenibly dangerous, as long as
the wheels are chocked so he
doesn't get run over.
TOM: And a long as he isn't
smoking any El Productos
while he's whacking the fuel
tank with that wood splitter.
but nobody walks away from it
unscathed, which proves the
adage that crime doesn't pay.
Too bad the studio didn't agree
because their version practically advocated violence by
allowing Porter to kill the top
mafia dog and walk away
clean while this story ends on
a more somber, yet entirely
appropriate, note.
Cheers to Mel Gibson for
helping this version see the
light of the day. The film in all
its incarnations was blessed
with great work from Gibson
and Henry. You also get great
performances from a solid cast
that includes William DeVane
and James Coburn, as mobsters, and Maria Bello, Lucy
Liu and Debra Kara Unger, as
a trio of tough dames right out
of an old RKO gangster film.
If you like a crime drama
that's lean and mean, then you
have to check this one out. It's
raw, dark and uncompromising,
which means that, according to
the studios, mass audiences
could neJer accept it. Prove
them wrong and check it out.
Best line: "You're a sadist.
You lack compunction. That
comes in handy."
2005, unrated.
Allen
• Continued from p5
new left over to appreciate at
this great season of the year.
AND SO UNROMANTIC!
For generations now, people in odd comers all over this .
country of ours have referred
to eastern Kentucky's feuds,
and have expressed some
wonder about the HatfieldMcCoy differences.
After learning via TV's "60
Minutes" that Los Angeles,
Calif., alone has 20,000 gang
members who have feuded for
two or three generations now,
so long that none of the survivors know what the fighting's all about. I've decided
that the famed mountain feuds
were mere peccadillos and that
those old boys who tried their
best to kill each other off, and
then buried the hatchet, ·set an
example that some of this
enlightened era in.ight well
emulate.
In Memory of
Randy Dillon
Son, it has been one
month- but what a long
month.
We miss you so much,
and will go on loving
you.
A part of our hearts are
broken, and will never be
mended. You were my
baby, and always will be.
I love you so much. ·
Your Mom, Pat,
and Family
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sports Editor:
Steve LeMaster
FLOYD COUNTY
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test session In preparation for '09
TIMES STAFF REPORT
. In addition to the hustle
and bustle of the holiday season, December is a busy
month for the ARCA
RE/MAX Series. And with
the official crowning of Justin
Allgaier as the 2008 ARCA
RE/MAX Series driving
hampion earlier in the month
at the Northern Kentucky
Convention Center, it's time
to start looking ahead to the
next chapter in the world of
ARCA, set to take on its 57th
consecutive season of competition in 2009.
Prestonsburg driver Steve
Blackburn will participate in
ARCA testing later in the
week at Daytona International
Speedway.
Thoughts of Daytona are
first and foremost when the
focus turns to the 2009 ARCA
REIMAX Series. Since 1964,
the ARCA RE/MAX Series
has opened each season with
Dayt<;m a
International
Hay.wood .
claims another
coach of the
year award
Speedway. The 2009 season
will be no exception when the
46th annual ARCA 200 'at
Daytona goes off live on
SPEED Saturday, Feb. 7.
Actually, the 2009 season
i already underway as series
officials and teams prepare
for the annual three-day open
test at Daytona coming
December 19, 20 and 21.
There are already 45 entries
for the test with some very
interesting names on it,
including Joe Gibbs Racing's
Joey Logano and five-time
ARCA 200 winner Bobby
Gerhart.
.
Past ARCA 200 winners at
Daytona include Iggy Katona,
Jack
Bowsher,
Benny
Parsons, Jim Sauter, Kyle
Petty, Tim Richmond, Rick
Wilson, Joe Ruttman, Grant
Adcox, Jimmy Horton, Jeff
Purvis, Mike Wallace, Andy
Hillenburg, Kenny Irwin,'
.
photo courtesy of Steve Blackburn Motorsports
Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch,
STEVE BLACKBURN (69) is heaeded into a test session at
Gerhart and Michael Annett.
famed Daytona International Speedway.
PRO BASKETBALL
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BELFRY - Legendary
Belfry coach Philip Haywood
has claimed another coach of
the year award. Haywood,
who coached Belfry to another regional championship,
claimed the district coach of
the Year award.
Belfry senior Ivan Lee and
Sheldon Clark senior Ryan
Kelly were named co-players
of the year.
A breakdown of the AllDistrict team and honorable
•mention selections follows.
All-District Belfry:
Charlie Dotson, Andrew
Elkins, Casey Whetstone,
Thomas Varney, Chancey
Cisco,
Corey
Coleman,
Randy Webb, Gary Hall.
Sheldon Clark: Dustin
Meade, Matt Slone, Channing
Smith, Casey Delong, Brad
Stafford, Cody Slone, Roger
Damron.
Pike
Central:
P.J.
Hampton, Hadley Maynard,
Cody Meade, Tyler Roeznik,
Michael Chandler, Jordan
Taylor.
4 Magoffin County: Seth
· koward, Josten Helton,
Montana
Bailey,
Casey
Adams.
East Ridge: Tyler Pigg,
Tommy Bingham, Bryan
Casey, Payton Ratliff.
Honorable Mention
Sheldon Clark - Chris Slone,
Dustin Burchett, Kevin Sites,
Austin Stepp, Ian Bertling,
Mike Moore, Jared. Waller
Belfry - Timmy Lovern.
Pike
Central-Zack
Johnson,
Cory
Gannon,
11A.aron McGuire, Brandon
Boyd, Cody Ford and Kevin
T.ackett
Magoffin - Zach Linum,
Nathan
Bradley,
Colby
Howard, Richie Gray, Dylan
Keeton.
East Ridge
Tyler
Bentley, Tyler Ratliff, Matt
Kendrick, Andrew Ratliff.
Paintsville LL
to host clinic
T•ME$ STAFF REPORT
PAINTSVILLE - Majo
leaguers will be a part of the ·
staff during the 2009 Holiday
Baseball Clinic Presented by
Paintsville Little League Jan.
2, 2009. Former Major League
Baseball players and coaches
such as Johnnie LeMaster (San
rancisco Giants)~ Doug Flynn
(Cincinnati Reds); Al Oliver
(Pittsburgh Pirates) and Gene
Bennett (Cincinnati Reds) will
provi~ instruction during the
clinic. Players ages 5-14 may
participate in the clinic. The
outh baseball event will run
from 9 a.m.-3: 15 p.m.
Cost of the camp is $50 per
player and $30 for each additional sibling. Lunch will be
provided and each participant
will receive a T-shirt. Hitting,
infielding, pitching, catching
and outfielding will be covered
during the clinic. For more
information on the clinic, call
Johnnie LeMaster (6-6-7897272) or Matt Williams (606789-8608).
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Jackson City
rolls past Piarist
photos by Dusty Layne/l::ast Kentucky Mtners
MIKE DEAN (above), JASON MCLEISH (below, middle) AND MIKE CRAIN (below, bottom) are back for the East
Kentucky Miners. East Kentucky will open the season today at home versus the West Virginia Blazers.
EK Miners to
host wv Blazers
in home series
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - The East
Kentucky Miners will make
their home debut Sunday,
Dec. 14 at the East Kentucky
Expo Center versus the West
Virginia Blazers in a CBAABA interleague matchup.
West Virginia is a first-year
ABA team.
East Kentucky posted a
26-22 regular-season record
during its debut season,
reaching the CBA Playoffs.
The Miners roster is comprised of Wayne Turner,
Jason McLeish, Mike Crain,
Mike Dean, Galen Young,
Jermaine Blackburn, Alonzo
Hird, Emmanuel Little, Joe
Buck, Will Holloman, Justin
Taylor, Delvin Thomas and
Mario Boggan.
McLeish, Crain and Dean
each signed to return to East
Kentucky for a second season
with the CBA team. Turner is
a former University of
Kentucky standout who holds
the NCAA record for most
games played in a career.
Coach Kevin Keathley is
back for a second season as
Miners head coach.
West Virginia features the
following players: Maurice
Davis; Joey Preast; Melvin
Rodgers; Justin Bennett;
Brian Kidd; DeNelle Hale;
Travon Carr; Corey Love;
Chawn
Martin;
A.J.
Leftwich; Chris Nichols; Neil
Rasnake and Desi Crisp.
Former Mr. Basketball
J.R. VanHoose is scheduled
to appear at Sunday's game.
A
Paintsville
native,
VanHoose has played in several professional leagues.
Head coach Tony Web ter
guides the West Virginia
team.
Sunday's game at the East
Kentucky Expo Center will
be played under CBA rules.
The CBA-ABA series is
scheduled
to
continue
through mid-January. East
Kentucky will host West
Virginia for a second straight
game Monday night, beginning at 7:05p.m.
Tip-off for the East
Kentucky-West
Virginia
game is set for 4:05 p.m.
Letcher Central
levels Belfry
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Panthers fall late versus Phelps
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PHELPS - Junior forward Austin
Campbell delivered three crucial points
late to help send Phelps past Pikeville
Thursday night in a Pike County boys'
high school basketball matchup.
Campbell led Phelps, finishing with 16
points.
Pikeville outscored Phelps 2 i- 16 in
the opening quarter. The Panther
found themselves out in front 35-33 at
the intermission.
Phelps played some of its best basketball near the end of the game,
outscoring Pikeville 18-11 in the final
quarter.
Matt Clevenger led Pikeville with a
game-high 23 points. Nine different
Panthers provided scoring in the earlyseason matchup.
Pikeville dropped to 1- l after suffering the loss. The Panthers opened the
season victonous over Prestonsburg
Friday, Dec. 12. Pikeville edged
Prestonsburg 57-55 in a season-opener.
East Ridge handles Hurley: East
Ridge
ophomore center Jake
McClanahan is developing into one of
the 15th Region's top players.
McClanahan scored 10 points and
pulled down 11 rebounds in less than
two quarters of playing time Tuesday
JACKSON
Freshman
guard Brittany Curtis scored a
game-high 27 points to lead
Jackson City past visiting
Piarist School Thursday night in
a non-region matchup. Curtis,
one of the 14th Region's top
young girls' basketball players,
drained four of seven threepoint field goal attempts.
Eighth-grade guard Ashlee
Daughtery followed with 21
points, nine assists and five
steals for the Lady Tigers as she
nearly recorded a double-double for the host team.
Jackson City took an early
lead and held an advantage over
Piarist at the end of ·each quarter. The Lady Tigers outscored
Piarist 19-10 in the opening
. quarter and carried a 42-25 lead
into halftime.
Jackson City and Piarist are
longtime girls' basketball rivals.
Eight different Jackson City
players broke into the -;coring
column.
Jackson City outscored
Piarist 20-7 in the third quarter.
Two
different
players
reached double figures for
Piarist in the Thursday night
game. Haley Dyer paced the
Lady Knights with 23 points.
Jackson City finished strong,
outscoring Piarist 22-14 in the
final quarter.
Earlier in the season, Piarist
set a single-game scoring record
in a victory over Riverside
Christian. Head coach Kevin
Tackett leads the Lady Tigers
program.
night when the Warriors hosted Hurley,
Va., a regional rival. East Ridge
outscored Hurley 11-7 in the opening
quarter and limited the visiting team to
just four points in the second quarter en
route to a convincing 67-34 win.
Twelve different players provided
scoring as East Ridge improved to 4-2.
East Ridge rolled into halftime out
in front 35-11. The Warriors, under the
direction of head coach Eric Ratliff,
maintained a lead throughout the second half.
Hurley dropped to 0-3 following the
loss.
One Hurley player reached double
figures in the scoring column.
WHITESBURG - Letcher
County Central improved to 4-0
Thursday night, defeating host
Belfry 72-40. The Lady Cougars
owned wins over Harlan County,
Phelps_and Owsley County prior
to claiming the victory Thursday.
Eleven different Letcher
Central players provided scoring.
Sharaye Kincer led Letcher
County Central with 18 points.
Myrika Begley aided the Letcher
Central offensive effort, finishing with 10 points. Brittany
Sexton and Haley Whitaker
added seven points apiece for the
Lady Cougars.
Letcher County Central set
the game's tone early on. After
outscoring Belfry 15-9 in the
opening quarter. Letcher County
Central limited Belfry to 11
points combined over the next
two quarters.
Jillnell Bevins paced Belfry,
scoring a game-high 22 points.
The Lady Pirates were able to
outscore· Letcher County Central
20-13 in the final period after
being held to single digits in each
of the first three quarters.
Bel fry dropped to 1-3 as a
result of the etback.
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Sunday, Dec. 21
New Orleans Bowl
Payout: $325,000
Troy (8-4) vs.
·
Southern Mississippi (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Poinsettia Bowl
At San Diego
Payout: $750,000
Boise State (12-0)
vs. TCU (10-2), 8 p .m. (ESPN)
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Wednesda~
Dec. 24
Hawaii Bowl
At Honolulu
Payout: $750,000
Hawaii (7-6)
vs. Notre Dame (6-6), B p.m. (ESPN)
Friday, Dec. 26
Motor City Bowl
At Detroit
Payout: $750,000
Florida Atlantic (6-6)
vs. Central Michigan (8-4) , 7:30
Ormerod claims SEC·
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community honor
p.m.
(ESPN2)
Saturday, Dec. 27
Meineke Bowl
At Charlotte, N.C .
Payout: $1 million
North Carolina (8-4)
vs. West Virginia (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Champs Sports Bowl
At Orlando, Fla.
Payout: $2.125 million
Florida State (8-4)
vs. Wisconsin (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Emerald Bowl
At San Francisco
Payout: ACC: $750,000; Pac-1 0: $850,000
California (8-4) vs, Miami (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Sunday, Dec. 28
Independence Bowl
At Shreveport, La.
Payout: $1.1 million
Louisiana Tech (7-5)
vs. Northern Illinois (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Monday, Pee. 29
PapaJohns.com Bowl
At Birmingham, Ala.
Payout: $300,000
Rutgers (7-5)
vs: North Carolina State (6-6), 3 p.m . (ESPN)
Alamo Bowl
At San Antonio
Payout: $2 .25 million
Northwestern (9-3)
vs. Missouri (9-4), 8 p .m. (ESPN}
Tuesday, Dec. 30
HumanitaFian Bowl
At Boise, Idaho
Payout: $750 ,000
Nevada (7-S) vs.
Maryland (7-5), 4 :30 p.m. (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl
At San Diego
Payout: $2.3 million
Oklahoma State (9-3)
vs. Oregon (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Texas Bowl
At Houston
Payout: $750,000
Rice (9-3) vs.
Western Michigan (9-3), 8 p.m . (NFlN)
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Armed Forces Bowl
At Fort Worth, Texas
Payout: $750,000
Houston (7 -5)
vs. Air Force (8-4), Noon (ES~N)
Sun Bowl
At El Paso, Texas
Payout: $1.9 million
Oregon State (8·4} vs.
Pittsburgh (9-3), 2 p.m. (CBS)
Music City Bowl
At Nastrville, Tenn.
· Payout: $1.7 million
Vanderbilt {6-6)
vs. Boston College (9-4), 3:30 p.m . (ESPN)
Insight Bowl
At Tempe, Ariz.
Payout: $1.2 million
Kansas (7 -5)
vs. Minnesota (7·5), 5:30 p.m . {NFLN)
Chick-fil-A Bowl
At Atlanta
Payout: $3 million
LSU (7-5)
vs. Georgia Tech (9-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, Jan. 1
Outback Bowl
At Tampa, Fla.
Payout: $3.2 million
Iowa (8·4)
vs. South Carolina (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN)
LEXINGTON- Univer~ity
of Kentucky women's ha~ket
ball player Carly Ormerod
(Louisville) has been named
the Southeastern Conference
Community Service Player of
the Week, it was announced
Tuesday. The SEC sponsors a
Conununity Seryice Team for
all 20 league sponsored sports.
This is the II th ~car for the
team in men's and women 's
basketball. The team recognizes the accomplishments of
student-athletes in the community and in the classroom.
Ormerod , a senior point
guard, has been very active in
the "Cat~ That Care" service
program during her four years
as a Wildcat. She has volunteered
at
Kentucky' s
Children's
Hospital
Pediallic Clinic, coordinated
UK Athlelics' canned food
drive, helped organize a food
drive to benefit God's Pantry,
volunteered at a local elementary school's Jog- AThon , volunteered as a hellringer for the Salvation
Army, and been a frequent
visitor to area hospitals. She
currently participates in Cats
Cultivating Character, where
student-athletes teach character lessons once a month to
third grade students at a local
elementary school. She also
serves as president of SAAC
(Student Athlete Advisory
Committee) at UK for the
second consecutive year.
Ormerod graduated Cum
Laude with a degree in biology in May of 2008, an entire
year ahead of schedule. She
is working on a second
degree in human nutrition
with plans to enter physician's assistant school after
basketball. She is a three-
time SEC Academic Honor
Roll selection and was an
SEC All-Freshman Team
pick in 2005-06. Because of
her dedication on and off the
court, she. was named to
UK's Frank Ham Society o f
Character last year, an honor
recognizing student-athletes
for their exceptional commitment to academic excellence,
athletic participation, and
personal development, being
a role model , and career
preparation. It's the highest
honor the . UK Athletics
Department bestows on its
stud.e nt-athletes.
Cobb natned to All-Freshtnan Team
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yards,
two
touchdowns;
Rushing 79 attempts for 316
LEXINGTON - Randall net yards, tied for the team
Cobb was named to the lead with seven rushing TDs;
Southeastern Conference All- Receiving - 21 catches for
Freshman team selected by 197 yards and two touchthe league coaches, the SEC downs; Punt Returns - II for
Oflice announced Thursday.
92 yards, an 8.4-yard average
Cobb, a true freshman frotp.
Cobb played a key role in
Alcoa, Tenn., was named as Kentucky's SEC victories
the team's quarterback, but he · over Arkansas and Mississippi
also has seen action as a wide State. Against the Razorbacks,
receiver and punt returner in he caught two touchdown
2008. His season statistics passes in the final 4: 15 of the
include: Pac;sing - 52 comple- game to give the Wildcats a
tions in 95 attempts, 542 dramatic 21-20 victory. At
Mississippi State, he made his
.first collegiate start at quarter
back and guided the Cats to a
14-13 win. It is the first time
that a true freshman QB led
Kentucky to an SEC road win
since freshmen became eligible in the early 1970s.
Cobb holds another distinction in being the only
player in the nation who is
currently his team·s f>larting
quarterback and primary punt
returner.
lt is uncertain, however, if
Cobb will be able to perform
those roles in the AutoZone
Liberty Bowl. He had arthro
scopic surgery to repair knee
cartilage on Dec. 2. He is listed as doubtful to participate
in the bowl game.
.Practice resumes; Coaches
Recruiting: The Kentucky
football team resumed practice on Friday, Dec. 12.
During the week, the coaches
are on the recruiting trail. The
players are continuing their
academic work as they wrap •
up the semester (exams Dec.
15-19).
UK CB Lindley named All-America
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LEXINGTON - University
of Kentucky cornerback
Trevard Lindley has been
elected second-team AllAmerica, the Walter Camp
Football
Foundation
announced Thursday.
Lindley, a junior from
Hiram, Ga.. has four interceptions and 11 pass breakups
this season. He leads the
Southeastern Conference and
ranks 14th nationally in total
passes defended per game. A
consensus first-team All-SEC
honoree. he also was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe
Award as the nation's top
defensive back.
Additional highlights of
Lindley's season include a 28yard interception return for a
NFL GLANCE
Thursday's Games
Chicago ZT, New Orleans 24, OT
Sunday's Games
Bl..lffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
TennesseeatHouston, 1 p.m.
Seattle at St J.ouls, 1 p.m.
Tampa eay at Attama, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at Miami, 1 p.m.
Delr(Jit at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Washington at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Green Bay at JacksonVille, 1p.m.
Minnesota at Arizona. 4:05 p.m.
Denver at Ceroi!OO> 4:15 p.m.
NE at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.
Pitt at Baltimolv, 4:15 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:15p.m.
Monday's Game
Cleveland at Phila., &:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18
kdaiqxisat~&15p.m
Saturday's Games
Baltimore at Dallas, 8;15 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21
New Orleena at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Mlaml at Kansas City, 1 p.m.
Arizona at New England, '1 p.m.
San Francisco at St. Loul$, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Tampa Bay. 1 p.m.
Cincinnati at Cleveland, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Seatlle, 4:05 p.m.
Houston at OaJdand, 4:05 p.m.
Buffalo at Denver, 4:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Minnesota. 4:15p.m.
Phila. at Washington, 4:15 p.m.
touchdown vs. South Carolina
and an interception of Tim
Tebow, one of only two pickoft~ the HCisman Trophy winner has had this year. Lindley
also had an interception in
season opener at Louisville
and returned it to the two-yard
line, setting up a Kentucky
touchdown . He had three pass
breakups at Alabama, in the
process selling the UK career
record for PBU.
Lindley has provided outstanding
pass
defense
throughout his career. He has
started all 38 games during the
last three seasons and his
career record
ror
pass
breakups currently stands at
34. He has nine interceptions
as a Wildcat, tied for seventh
in school history.
Lindley has made numer-
ous game-changing plays dur- Haven, Conn .. the home of
ing his career, helping the Yale
University.
The
team win more games in a Foundation is named after
three-year stretch since the Camp. the former Yale player
1954-55-56 seasons. Here are and coach nicknamed "The
crucial plays Lindley made in Father of American Football"
big Wildcat wins in 2006-07:
for his role in shaping the
Game-clinching intercep- sport during its early years.
Voting for the Camp Alltion vs. Georgia in 2006;
Acrobatic end-fone intercep- America Team is done by
tion plus a fumble recovery in Division I head coaches and
2006 bowl win over Clemson; sports information directors.
interception and long return Lindley is UK' s first Allon first play or 2007 win over American since 2003, when
then-No. 9 Louisville: 66-yard Derek Abney was sccol,ldfumble return for a touchdown team All-America by The
in 2007 win at Arkansas; Associated Press.
Lindley is UK's first Walter
Fourth-quarter interception in
2007 win over No. I LSU; . Camp All-American since
Caused a fumble and had 2 002, when kick returner
three pass breakups in 2007 Derek Abney was a firs t-team
selection and punter Glenn
bowl win over Florida State.
The Walter Camp Football Pak.ulak. a second-team honFoundation is based in New oree.
Union turns
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BARBOURVILLE - Union
College's Jan1es Johnson posted his 11rsl career double-double as the Bulldogs held on for
a 76-70 win over Alice Lloyd
College Tuesday.
Johnson finished the game
with 12 points with 12
rebounds. The 12 rebounds are
a career high lor the st1phomore
from Lexington. The 12
rebounds are the most by a
Bulldog this season.
With the win, the Bulldogs
improved to 6-7 overall. Alice
Lloyd, a member of the
Kentucky
Intercollegiate
Athletic Conference went to 74. Since the start of the 2002-03
sea<>on, Union hac; won seven
straight home games against
Alice Lloyd.
After owning a double-digit
lead early in the second haJf.
Alice Lloyd trimmed Union's
advantage to eight. The
~ack
Alice Lloyd *
Bulldogs answered with eight
straight points to own their
largest lead of the game, 52-36
with 12:23 left.
The Eagles would not be
grounded as Alice Lloyd tlew
back. Eventually Union's leau
shnmk to two with 49 seconds
lei!. Corey Hairston knocked
down a three to make the score
70-68. Four Union free throws
and a Clinton Dixon basket
proved to be enough for the
Bulldogs.
The game started with
Union going 1-for-12 from the
field. The Bulldogs went 14for-22 the rest or the half.
Dixon put Union in front, 4-3,
with a basket 5:24 into the contest. Union went on and wa~ the
first team to 10 points, at the
8:27 mark.
After the Bulldogs took the
lead~ the advantage grew to 14
points a~ the halftime score was
34-20 in favor of Union. The 20
points allowed tied the season
low in a half by the Union
defense.
Hester finished the game
with a team-best 13 points
along with six assists. Kearney
Demus added II poinL'> .
Beau Brown scored seven
six
points and . dished
assists.
Will Dillard led Alice Lloyd
with 20 points.
Union finished the gan1e
with a 43.8 field-goal percent- •
age (28-for-64) while Alice
Lloyd shot 38.5 percent (25for-65). Alice Lloyd stayed in
the game with help at the freethrow line. The Eagles wac; 17for-21 (81.0 percent) at the line.
The Bulldogs owned the
rebounding advantage 46-39.
The 46 total rebounds are a season-high for Union and the
third time the Bulldogs have
·grabhcd 40 or more rebounds
in a game.
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Cerollr'la at N.Y. Glarita, 8:15 p.m.
Monday, l)aC. 22
Capital One Bowl
At Orlando, Fla.
Payout: $4.25 million
Georgia (9·3)
vs. Michigan State (9·3), 1 p.m. (ABC)
Gator Bowl
At Jacksonville, Fla.
Payout: $2.5 million
Nebraska (8-4}
vs. Clemson (7-5), 1 p.m. (CBS)
Grecwt Bay at Chicago, 8:30p.m.
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STEVE BLACKBURN (69) will return to the pavement later In the week at Daytona
International Speedway during a test session.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
14, 2008 • 83
Kentucky Business
Conservation Partnership
award winners announced
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FRANKFORT - Three
Kentucky businesses recently
won Kenrucky
Business
Conservation
Partnership
Awards for 2008 from the
Kentucky Department or Fi<;h
and Wildlife Resources for
their e.ffons to help manage
wildlife on their property.
' Through sound management of our wildlife re!>ources,
these three businesses exemplify the goals of the KenLucky
Business
Conservation
4t\ Partnership Program," said
Ben Robinson, small gah1c
biologist for Kentucky Fish
and Wildlife.
More than 200 businesses
joined in partnerships with
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
si nee the inception of the
Kentucky
Business
Conservation Partnership in
1997. Each year, Kentucky
Fish and Wildlife honors the
best business in each wildlife
region that exemplifies the
goals of the program.
The Kentucky Business
Conservation
Partnership
formed when seven businesses
in Daviess and Hancock counties approached the KDFWR
regarding habitat projects on
their property. A statewide
partnershtp program grew out
of these interactions to promote practices by businesses,
churches and city governments
that positively impact wildlife
and the environment.
This year's winners:
Overall State and Southeast
Region - Clint Voils: Yoils
practices precision agriculture
on his 2,400 acre property in
Russell County and utilizes
multiple Farm Bill programs.
He cooperates with the
Kentucky Division ol' Forestry
to manage woodlots on his
property. Voils also educates
local farmers on ways to incorporate
wildlife
habitat
improvements into production
farming. His Kentucky Fish
and Wildlife. private lands
biologist is Chris Mason.
Purchase
Region:
Tradewater Outfitters:RusseU
Edwards
of
Tradewater
Outfittets implemented multiple federal programs to
improve wildlife habitat on
3.300 acres in Crittenden and
Webster counties. Tradewatcr
Outfitters enrolled 175 acres
into the Wetland Reserve
Program to improve scarce
•
Gun care tn
wet conditions
.
.. proves ·to be vital
TIMES STAFF REPORT
The
FRANKFORT
upcoming late muzzleloadcr
deer season may be a wet one
for hunters. With rain in the
forecast and waterfowl seasons also open. hunters should
get ready to deal with wet
mua.leloaders and shotguns.
"1 always make sure my
gun is good and oiled beforehand if I'm expecting rain,"
said Dave Frederick, a deer
and waterfow1 hunter as well
as a wildlife biologist with the
Kentucky Department of Fish
and Wildlife Resources. "You
can save yourself a lot of work
by making sure it's well-oiled
before hunting."
Frederick cautions hunters
not to over-oil their guns, as
this can cause the action to
stick. But.a light coating of oil
will help protect a gun from
the elements.
"I use a good oil with
Tellon, to help bead up the
water and protect the metal:'
he said. "Afterwards, usually
when fm duck hunting in the
rain, I' 11 pull it apart and dry it
off.''
Muzzleloader hunters who
leave the field with a wet gun
should pull the stock and barrei apart and dry both. Water
can get between the stQGk and
barrel and quickly lead to rust.
Hunters should not put a wet
gun in a case.
'That will cause the gun to
rust that much faster," said
John Brunjes, a waterfowl
' ' hunter and Kentucky Fish and
Wildlife migratory bird biologist. "Not only that, your gun
case will also gel wet Then
you'll be gcuing the gun wet
over and over when you put it
in the case."
Guns can sometimes get
completely submerged in
water during a waterfowl hunt.
Tlus is one instance .when a
wipe down with light oil won't
get the job done.
"Jf you drop your gun down
in water, you need to quickly
take it apan and clean il,"
Bnmjcs advised. "lf irs just a
light rain or a splash, you can
wait until you get home to
break it down."
It's a good idea to wipe
down a wood gunstock, using
Lhe same lightly-oiled rag used
for the barrel. Wood stock<; arc
linished with a ~ealant, but
over time the sealant will
break down.
"If you keep a thin layer of
oil on the stock, it will help
keep
water
out."
said
Frederick. "I always wipe my
stock down. You're just adding
oil to the wood to give it a httle bit of water resistance."
Synthetlc gunstocks don't
need any special care when
they get wet. Hunters who
spend a lot of time in wet con
ditions may want to go n step
further and consider having
their entire gun dipped in a
synthetic coating. Fof'less than
$150, you' ll end up with a gun
that is practically waterproof.
Late muzzleloader deer season nms Dec. 13-21 statewide.
Zone 4 deer hunters shoulcl
note that only antlered deer are
legal for harvest Dec. 13-18 in
that deer zone, while either sex
deer may be taken Dec. 19-21.
For complete deer hunting regulations, including bag limits.
equipment restrictions and
hunter education requirements, pick up a copy of the
2008-09 Kentucky Hunting &
Trapping Guide.
Most waterfowl seasons are
currently open. For complete
waterfowl hunting regulations,
including season dates, zones
and bag limits, check the
2008-09 Kentucky Hunting
Guide
for
Waterfowl.
Regulation guides are available wherever hunting licenses
are sold.
~Fish
and
Wildlife
ireminder ·
The Fish and Wildlife
Commission recommends all
tbunting, fishing and boating
regulations for approval by the
General
Assembly
and
approves all expenditures by
the Kentucky Department of
'Fish and Wildlife Resources.
All recommendations must be
approved by legislators before
they become law.
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hotlomland hardwood habitat.
Edwards
participates
in
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife's
Dove Lease Field program.
His Kentucky Fish and
Wildlife Private Lands biologist is Philip Sharp.
Bluegrass
Reg10n,
Kentucky Utilities
Tyrone
Power Plant: The Kentucky
U tilitics Tyrone P0wer Plant
manages
280 acres in
Woodford County. The business converted 50 acres of fescue into native wam1 season
grasses and conducted timber
stand
•
improvements.
Kentucky Utilities allows
Kentw.:ky Fish and Wildlife lo
usc the property for educational and other uses. The company's private lands biologist is
Joe Lacefield.
photo by Dusty Layne!East Kentucky Miners
THE DIAMOND GIRLS DANCE TEAM will return to entertain fans today during the East
Kentucky Miners' home opener of the 2008-09 season versus the West Virginia Blazers.
Diamond Girl Jill Brown Vickery is pictured.
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14, 2008
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great. $3,500. Call
478-4606.
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with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard.
Lower level is 2 bay
service
garage.
Bank appraised at
$76,000 .
Conventional loan
at 80 / 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
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285-9358
Lexington Coal Company is seeking a Mine Permit
Technician or Engineer. Responsibilities include
preparing surface coal mine permits, revisions,
renewals, as-built certifications, and bond releases;
planning & cost analysis of reclamation and contract
mining projects in WV & KY. Must be proficient in
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KY. ·Competitive salary and benefits package.
Application deadline: January 9, 2009 .
Send resumes to: Lexington Coal Co., 200 W. Vine St.,
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$525
per month
$250 deposit Call
791-6016.
263-4323.
APT FOR RENT
Branham. height
Renovated apart- Apt Wheelright
ments for rent. KY, is now
Good
location. accepting applicaDowntown Martin. · tions for one bedFurnished or unfur- room Handicap
nished. Reason·able accessible Apt.
rent. Call 358-3072 . rent is based on
MondaySat. income. Contact
between 9am-6 pm. Ashely. 452-4777
Newly remodeled
furnished 1 br
Apartment for rent.
Located 1 mile on
old road behind
Mountain
Arts
Center. No pets and
no HUD. Call 606205-951 o or 606-
For rent: 2 br
mobile
home
Located at Hager
Hill. No Pets, No
HUD. Call886-3151
after 5 pm.
House for rent.
Also 1 br & 2br
apartments for rent.
All located in downtown Prestonsburg.
No pets & no children. Call 886-8000
or 886-9466.
For Rent : 3 br
house
above
Eastern. $500 per
month $500 deposit 4br, 2 ba house for
plus utilities.
No rent. 1,800 sq ft.
pets
no
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required. Call after w & d Total electric
5:00 pm 606-358- with high efficiency
4515.
.Excellent
home.
Super nice 3 br
Private location in
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Rent:
3 Knott county with
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3469.
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1,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
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All utilities. Located
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$795
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Houses
month. Call
422-1862.
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rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile North
of Prestonsburg. No
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references
and security deposit
requrred. Call 8899747 or 886-9007.
2 br house for rent.
Located rn Langley
area. $450 mth plus
$250 deposit. Plus
utilities. Call 2851004.
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Rt 7 at Salt Lick.
474-6380.
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3 br Mobile home
Prestonsburg. Nice for rent. $400 per
queit community. month plus $400
Restrictions apply. deposit. Must fur606-377-2357
nish
references.
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furnished mobile
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Legals
oH of Mountain
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NOTICE OF
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8724.
TO MINE
$0
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Double wide for
Application
rent. Located at
No.
860-5310
Auxier. All city utiliIn accordance with
ties.
$600
per
the provis ions of
month
$200
KRS
350.055,
notice is hereby
given that Consol of
Kentucky Inc., P.O.
Box 130, Mousie,
Ky. 41839, has
applied for a permit
for an underground
coal mining and
reclamation operation affecting 7.00
w1ll
acres, and
underlie an additional
1,059.99
acres, located 1 0
mile west of Raven
in Knott. and Floyd
Counties.
The
proposed
operation is approximately 0.3 mile
east from Terry
Branch Road junetion with KY Route
899, and located in
Caney Fork.
The
proposed
operation is located
on the Wayland
U.S.G.S.
7-1 /2
minute quadrangle
map. The operation
will use the standard underground
methods of minrng.
The surface area is
owned. by Knott
Floyd
Land
Company Inc. The
operation will underlie surface area
14, 2008 • 85
owned by CONSOL
of Ke ntucky Inc ,
Miller Bros. Coal
LLC, Knott Floyd
Land Company Inc.,
Ruby Gibson, Alex
and Helen Ritchie,
Freddie
Ma rtin
Cemetery, Gladys
Totten,
Thomas
Kelly Ritchie, Vimus
and A lli.e Gibson,
James and Elaine
Sparkman,
Larry
Randall and Mary
Jacqueline Slone.
The
application
has been filed for
public inspectron at
the Department tor
Natural Resources,
Division of Mine
and
Reclamation
E n f o rc e m e n t ' s
Pres t onsbu rg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653. Writtencomments , objections,
o r requests for a
permit conference
must be filed with
the
Director.
Division of Permrts.
#2 Hudson Hollow,
U.S 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass COL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
We want to help you
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Applications available at 1184 South
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Pager: (606) 482-0229
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Tips for
Stress-Free
Entertaining
.
Cranberry
Cheese Bars, MakeAhead Party Mashed
Potatoes and Salmon
Pastries With Dill Pesto
FAMILY FEATURES
W
ith so many things to do and
events to attend, the last thing
anyone needs is more holiday
stress. So when it's your tum to host a holiday
meal, take advantage of these tips and recipes
so you can enjoy it as much as your guests do.
• Make lists.
Writing things down will help you stay
organized and not leave anything out.
• Keep it simple.
Don't wear yourself out trying to decorate
every inch of the house or by cooking a
complicated four-course meal you've never
tried before. A simple wreath, some pretty
candles, and a menu of tried and true favorites are all you need.
• Use short-cuts.
Why chop two pounds of carrots when you
can get them pre-cut at the store? When
you buy things such as bagged lettuces and
bottled dressings, you're also buying yourself some time.
• Make ahead.
Choose a menu that includes some items
that you can make a day or two in advance
such as Make Ahead Party Mashed Potatoes
or Cranberry Cheese Bars. You want to be
out of the kitchen and ready to enjoy your
guests when they arrive.
Here are some recipes to help you start
planning your menu. Any one of these
easy-to-make dishes is a delicious addition
to your stress-free holiday meal. For more
delicious recipes, visitwww.crisco.com,
www.hungryjack.com and www.eaglebrand.com.
Salmon Pastries With Dill Pesto
This recipe was a $5000 categ01y winner in the 43rd
Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest
Servings: 24 appetizers
Prep Time: 25 minutes
112 cup lightly packed chopped fresh dill weed
113 cup Crisco" Light Olive Oil
114 cup Fishe~ Chef's Naturals" Chopped
Walnuts
114 cup fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, if desired
3/4 pound salmon fillet, thawed if frozen
and patted dry
1 package (15 ounces) Pillsbuif
refrigerated pie crusts, softened as
directed on box
Dill weed sprigs
Heat oven to 400°F. In food processor bowl with
metal blade or in blender, place chopped dill weed,
oil, walnuts, lime juice, garlic, mustard, 1/2 cup of
the cheese, the salt and pepper. Cover; process,
stopping once to scrape side of bowl, until smooth.
If salmon has skin or bones, remove them; rinse
fillet and pat dry with paper towel. Cut salmon into
24 (l-inch) cubes.
On cutting board, roll! pie crust into 12-inch
round. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows to make 12
(4 x 3-inch) rectangles. Repeat with remaining
crust. (Rectangles cut at edge of crust will have
rounded side.)
Spoon 1 level teaspoon dill pesto onto cerlter of
each rectangle; top with 1 salmon cube. Bring 4
corners of each rectangle over filling to center and
pinch at top; pinch corners, leaving small openings
on sides to vent steam. (For rectangles with rounded
side, bring 3 points together at top, pinching to seal.)
On ungreased large cookie sheet, place pastries
1 inch apart.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Place remaining pesto in small re ealable foodstorage plastic bag. Cut small tip off 1 bottom comer
of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle pesto over serving
plate. Place pastries on serving plate. Sprinkle
pastries with remaining cheese and garnish with
dill weed sprigs. Serve wann.
Make-Ahead Party
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry
Cheese Bars
Servings: 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Criscot Original No-Stick
Cooking Spray
6 cups water
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons onion salt
2 (8-ounce) packages cream
cheese, cubed and softened
2 cups milk
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
Paprika
1 (15.3-ounce) package Hungry
Jac~ Mashed Potatoes, flakes
(9 cups)
Cooked bacon, chopped
(optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch
oven safe casserole with no-stick cooking
spray; set aside. Heat water, butter, garlic
salt and onion salt to boiling in a 6-quart
Dutch oven. Remove from heat. Add cream
cheese, milk and sour cream, stirring until
cream cheese is dissolved.
Stir in potato flakes, mixing until all
ingredients are well con}bined. Spread
mashed potato mixture into prepared pan.
Sprinkle with paprika and bake I hour
or until bubbling around edges and golden
brown. Top with bacon and parsley, if
desired.
Tip: Before adding paprika and baking,
potato mixture can be covered and stored
in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Sprinkle with paprika and bake as directed
above.
Servings: 2 dozen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
2 cups Pillsbury Bes~
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespOO!J. firmly
packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or
margarine, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,
softened
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle BrantP
Sweetened Condensed Milk
(NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16-ounce) can whole berry
cranberry sauce
Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar and
butter; mix until crumbly.
Reserving 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture,
press remainder firmly on bottom of
greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 15
minutes.
In small bowl, beat cream cheese until
fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk
until smooth; stir in lemon juice. Spread
evenly over prepared crust.
In small bowl, combine remaining
1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch;
stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon evenly over
cream cheese layer. Top with reserved
crumb mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until
golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into bars. Store
leftovers covered in refrigerator.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
FLOYD COUNTY
__. . . road track bandit indicted on three counts
SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
Accident claims
life of teacher,
seven-year-old
Perry County man
also among deceased
SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
PIKEVILLE - A man federal prosecutors say
stole and then sold railroad track and other other railroad materials from a West Virginia company was
indicted in U.S. District Court Thesday.
Jonathan G. Watson was indicted on three counts
Thesday in U.S. District Court in Pikeville. The
indictment alleges one count of conspiracy to defraud
the United States while the remaining two counts are
the interstate transportation of stolen goods.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment on
Dec. 3.
According to prosecutors, on several date!>
between July 2004 and November 2004 Watson stole
The indictment says the company
suffered losses ofapproximately
$190, 000 due to the alleged thefts.
railroad tracks and other materials from the company
Norfolk Southern Railroad Company in Kermit in
Mingo County. W.Va.
The indictment says the company suffered losses
of approximately $190,000 due to the alleged thefts.
Watson is accused of stealing the materials from
Kermit and then taking them to Salyersville and
Prestonsburg to sell as scrap metal to facilities not
named in the indictment.
Over the course of the four months that Watson
is said to have conspired to do this, the earliest date
named by federal prosecutors was July 20, 2004. It
was on this date, the indictment says Watson sold
$2,000 worth of tracks and materials in
Salyersville.
Allegedly, Watson returned to Salyersville three
more times in 2004 on Aug. 17, Sept. 22 and Oct. 25,
selling similar material from the Kermit company for
$7,800, $8,000 and $10,000, respectively.
A fifth trip related in the indictment places Watson
in Prestonsburg for a fifth transaction on Nov. 11 at
which time prosecutors say he sold items for approximately $1,200.
Watson, who was arrested on the indictment
Tuesday, has retained Pikeville attorney Stephen
Owens to represent him in the case.
\
PIKEVILLE - A fourcar collision officers have
said was one of the worst
accidents in recent memory
in Pike County has left a
Pikeville teacher, a sevenyear-old child and a Perry
County resident dead.
Ernie Johnson, 47, a
teacher at Pikeville High
• School, Christian Beau
Caudill, 7, a student at
Pikeville Elementary were
killed when their vehicle
was struck by a Jeep
Cherokee.
The Cherokee, driven by
34-year-old Andrew Scott
Smith of Dwarf, who was
also killed in the accident,
crossed the median along
U.S. 23 at approximately 10
p.m. Thesday and struck
Johnson's vehicle.
Four others were injured
in the accident - Elizabeth
Stacy, 34, of Vicco and
Smith's passenger, Christian
Caudill, the father of
Christian Beau Caudill and
Caudill other two children.
The four were transported to
Cabell-Huntington Hospital
after the crash.
Four vehicles in total
were involved in the accident, according to Pikeville
police officers, but no treatment was sought for the drivers or passengers of the
two other vehicles.
Early reports indicated
that one vehicle left the
scene of the accident, saying
only three vehicles were
located
when
police
responded to a call informing there had been an accident. The vehicle was later
found and it was determined
that it had only been struck
by debris from the wreck
and had not been at fault.
Johnson was reportedly
on his way back from officiating a sporting event in
Floyd County while police
have said Smith and Stacy
were on their way from an
event held at the East
Kentucky Expo Center.
As of presstime, Stacy
was listed in critical condition at Cabell-Huntington
and investigators have
described the juveniles as
having serious mJunes
resulting from the crash.
The accident remains
under investigation by
Bruce Collins, an accident
reconstructionist with the
Pikeville
Police
Department.
Drive-thru flu
by SHELDON COMPTON
S TAFF W RITER
by Jarrid Deaton
_
Close to 100 people pulled up in their automobiles from 9 a.m. untll1 p.m. at the Floyd County Health
Department to get flu shots in drive-thru fashion on Tuesday.
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
T
he whole thing took
less than two minutes.
Drivers stopped to
sign their names on a clipboard,
then pulled up to the tent outside of the Floyd County
Health Department to take
advantage of the drive-thru flu
shots on Thesday. A quick swab
of the arm and stick of the needle completed the entire
process, and then it was time to
put the automobile back in
drive and exit the parking lot.
"It's all part of a prepared
ness effort to deal with pandemic flu," said Jane Bond,
with the Floyd County Health
Department. "This is kind of
the way that we would set it up
in order to run people through
as quickly as possible."
Workers with the health
department started giving shots
around 9 a.m. on Tuesday and
continued until 1 p.m., inocu- .
lating close to 100 people without even having them get out of
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PRESTONSBURG- Officials are gearing up for
the next census in 2010 and Floyd County JudgeExecutive R.D. "Doc" Marshall is sending out word
to enlist temporary employees to assist in the area.
The positions need to be filled for spring 2009
and early 2010, Marshall said.
"It is very important that Floyd County have an
accurate count in the upcoming census," Marshall
said Monday. "Population counts derived in the census will determine our state's apportionment of delegates in the House of Representatives, the drawing of
state legislative districts, sites for new businesses
and the amount of funding our area will get from
many government programs."
According to Richard Estep, Floyd County's census representative, the Census Bureau is looking to
fill between 40 to 50 temporary positions.
Among these positions would be census takers,
crew leaders, crew leader assistants, recruiting assistants arid census clerks.
"If you are a good worker and want to be part of
a stimulating and challenging opportunity which will
have a direct impact upon your community, please
apply to be a census worker," Marshall urged.
According to Marshall's office, pay for the temporary positions is "competitive" and is distributed
on a weekly basis, while work hours are described as
"flexible."
See Census, Page A2
Doc's Storytime
their automobiles.
Although the original plan
was to charge $10 per shot, the
health department decided to do
the entire operation for free.
"In the case of an outbreak,
we wouldn't be charging for the
shots," Bond said. "This was
the best way to conduct the
drive-thru."
Many of the drivers
expressed their surprise at just
how simple it was to get the flu
shot. and employees of the
health department had to
explain to some of them that
they could remain in fheir automobiles the entire time.
"We just have to make sure
that they put their cars in park,"
Bond said. "We want everything to be both efficient and
safe. It's the same things we
would focus on during an outbreak of pandemic flu."
Accotding to the Kentucky
Outreach Information Network,
pandemic flu is caused by a flu
virus that the public have not
been exposed to before.
Fiscal Court approves funding aimed at veterans
SHELDON COMPTON
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PRESTONSBURG - The Floyd County Fiscal
Court voted Thursday to approve funding earmarked from anticipated coal severance funding
that will be provided to a number of Disabled
American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars
chapters through the county, as well as a chapter of
the American Legion.
County officials approved the funding during a
special-called meeting that will see funding in the
near future for three DAV chapters. one American
Legion post and one VFW post.
A total of $5,500 will be handed over to !he
county's American Legion Post #283 for 2008-09,
while three separate DAV chapters was awarded
money when funds become available through
House Bill 410 or the coal severance tax bill.
Those DAY chapters and the amount of funding
approved for various projects Thursday were:
• DAY Post #I 8- $8.000.
• DAY Post #128- $5,000.
• DAY Post# 169 - $8,000.
In addition to these approvals for funding. fiscal
court members also gave a green light for the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5839 to receive
$3 ,000 for. planned projects.
All members were present for Thursday's meeting.
Photo by Sheldon Compton
Judge-Executive R.D. "Doc" Marshall read
Christmas stories to residents of the
Prestonsburg Rehabilitation and Care Center
Wednesday. Marshall said he has visited several
centers around the county in recent weeks.
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12, 2008
THE FLOYD CouNTY TaMES
Obituaries
Darrell Scott Damron ll
Darrell Scott Dmnron II,
20, or McDowell, died
Thursday, December 4, 2008,
in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
Born August 13, 1988, in
Martin, he was the son of
Darrell Scott Damron of
McDowell,
and
Patty
Herrington
Howell
of
McDowell; and the stepson of
Tim Howell of McDowell.
In addition to his parents
and stepparent, survjvors
include a brother and sister:
Taylor O'Neal Damron and
Nikita Lasha Dann·on, both of
McDowell; his grandmothers:
Donna Hall and Diana
HelTinbrton; two double first
cousins:
Ellery "Bubby"
Herrington and Tracy Lynn
Herrington; nine aunts, live
uncles and 16 cousins.
He was preceded in death
by his grandfathers: Clinron
Damron
and
Lloyd
Herrington.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, December 9, at I
p.m..
at
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Ted Shannon officiating.
Burial was in the Howell
Cemetery, in Orkney, under
the direction of Nelson Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral home.
(Paid obituary)
Edith Mae Miller
Edith Mae Miller, 92, formerly of Claypool, Indiana,
died Tuesday, December 9,
2008, -at
the
Peabody
Healthcare Center, North
Manchester, Indiana.
Born June 11, 1916, in
Floyd County, she was the
daughter of the late James
Dixon and Julia (Green)
Dixon.
She was a homemaker; and
attended Pleasant Valley
United Baptist Church, rural
Silver Lake, Indiana.
She was married to Jack
Miller on December 22, 1939,
at Water Gap. He died January
18, 1972.
Survivors include a son,
Gruy Ray Miller of Claypool,
Indiana; her daughers: Mrs.
Don (Julia Ann) Bartley of
Enterprise, Alabama, Linda
Sue Blanton of Claypool.
Indiana, and Mrs. Chris
(Connie) Gates of Claypool,
Indiana; her brothers: Jimmie
Dixon and Johnnie Dixon,
both of Prestonsburg; a sister,
Mrs. Smith (Sulie) Marsillett
of Prestonsburg; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren:
and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents,
she wac; preceded in death by
one son, one brother, and one
great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, December 11, at 11
a .m., at DeLaughter-McKee
Mortuary, North Manch'ester,
Indiana, with Elder Harold
Vance officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery, in Silver Lake,
Indiana.
Memorials are suggested to
Alzheimer's Association, 50
E. 9lst Street, Suite 100,
Indianapolis, TN 46240.
Condolences
may
be
emailed to:
delaughte1mckce.com
(Paid obituary)
Ernest (Ernie) Johnson
Ernest (Ernie) Johnson, 47,
of Pikeville. died Wednesday,
Decem her I 0, 2008, at the
Pikeville Medical Center.
Born September 19, 1961,
in Martin, he was the son of
Leo Johnson of Hi Hat; and
the late Bonnie Castle
Johnson. He was a teacher at
Pikeville
Independent
Schools.
Survivors, in addition to his
father, include a brother, Roy
Earl Johnson of Frankfort;
three sisters: Robin Berry
Fojas of Arkansas. Connie
Day of Bypro, and Alice
Childers of Cleveland, Ohio;
and seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
held Saturday, December 13,
at 11 a.m., at the Pikeville
High School auditorium, with
Louis Ferrari officiating.
Burial will be in the Boyd
Cemetery, Hi Hat, under the
direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, Martin.
Visitation, after 3 p.m .. on
Thursday, at the funeral home,
and after 9 a.m., on Saturday,
at Pikeville High School auditorium.
(Paid obituary)
Ida Rogers Akers
. Tda Rogers Akers, 94, of
Toler Creek, Harold, died
Monday, December 8, 2008. at
her residence.
Born March 5, 1914, in
Galveston, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary
Hall Rogers. She was a mother, gramdmother, homemaker,
and a member or the Toler
Creek Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons:
Steve Akers of Hru·old, and
Leslie Franklin Akers or
Elizabeth, Indiana; two daughters : Lorraine Porter of
Prestonsburg,
and
Mary
Bautista of Harold; a sister,
Birdie Justice of Harold; 19
grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several greatgreat-grandchildren.
Tn addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by a
son, Eugene Akers; four
daughters: Clara Basham,
Darlene Jones, Ida Jean Lynch
and Shirley Akers; nine brothers and two sisters: Earl
Rogers, Curtie Rogers, Assie
Rogers, Virgil Rogers, James
Edward
Rogers,
Rastus
Rogers,
Charlie
Rogers,
Russell Rogers, Cody Rogers,
Louise Keathley, and Francis
Hall.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, December 11, at 11
a.m., at the Upper Toler
Church of Christ. in Harold,
with Tommy Bush ol'ricialing.
Burial was in the Akers
Cemetery, in Toler Creek,
Harold, under the direction of
Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home,
in Martin.
Visitation was at the
church.
(Paid obituary)
James Wesley Culver Sr.
James Wesley Culver Sr.,
72 of West Portsmouth, Ohio,
died Tuesday December 9,
2008, at his home.
He was horn April 22,
1936, in Quincy, (KY), a son
of the late Charles Edward and
Nancy Carver Culver. He was
retrrcd from Empire Detroit
Steel.
He is survived by his wife,
Eunice Prater Culver, a native
. of Preslonsbutg, whom he
married on June 12, 1956; two
sons: James Wesley Culver Jr.
(Julie
Ellis)
of
West
Portsmouth, Tim Culver of
Denver, Colorado; a daughter,
Connie (Alan) Slocum of
Westerville; a brother, William
Culver of Po1tsmouth; two sisters: Belly Hubbard of
McDermott, and Carolyn
Osborn of Waverly; two
granddaughters:
Marissa
Culver (Mike Hall) of
Portsmouth, and Vanessa
Slocum of Worthington, along
with a great grandson Brody
Hall of Portsmouth.
Funeral services will be
1:00 p.m., Friday December
12, at the Roger W. Davis
Funeral Home in West
Portsmouth, with Dick Mayer
officiating.
Interment will be m
Mershon Cemetery.
Friends may call at the
funeral home from S to 8:00
p.m., on Thursday, and 1 hour
prior to the service on Friday.
The family requests that
donations be made to St.
Jude's Children's Research
Hospital in James' name.
Condolences may be sent to
www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com
Paul David Shepherd
Paul David Shepherd, 44,
of Prestonsburg, died Sunday,
December 7, 2008, in Hyden.
Born December 7, 1964, in
Bad Ca,nnsta!T Germany. he
was the son of Rose Ann
Medina Shepherd of Stockton,
California, and the late Ralph
Wheeler Shepherd.
He was a husband, father,
grandfather and the owner of
J&P Equipment Cleaning, Inc.
He is survived by his wife,
Jessica Holbrook Shepherd.
Survivors, in addition to his
wife and mother. include a son
and daughter-in-law: Jeremy
Paul
and
Jessica
Ha:I
Shepherd of Prestonsburg; a
daughter, Courtney Alison
Shepherd of Prestonsburg; two
brothers: Ralph Shepherd of
Richmond, and John Shepherd
of Lexington; a sister: Mary
Cummins of Danville;
his grandmother, Elizabeth
Shepherd of David; a granddaughter: Haley Madison
Shepherd; and aunts, uncles
and cou~ins.
In addition to his father, he
was preceded in death by his
grandfather, Ashland Shepherd; and two special uncles:
Henry Clark and Russell
Shepherd.
Funeral services will be
held Friday, December 12, at
11 a.m., at Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Anthony Lafferty officiating.
Burial
will
be
in
Gethsemane Gardens, in ·
Prestonsburg, under the direction of Nelson-Frazier Funeral
Home.
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations
be made to the Russell
Shepherd Scholarship Fund.
(Paid obituary)
of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Floyd County. passed
away on Tuesday, December
9, 2008, at the Craighead
County Nursing Center in
Jonesboro.
She was born November
11, 1926, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Watt and Gracie
Mosley Conley.
She was a retired beautician, and was of the Baptist
faith.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by
her brothers: Hauley C9nley
and Lloyd Conley; and a sister,
Flossie Hunt.
Survivors include a son,
Chris Cooley of Jonesboro,
Arkansas; three brothers: Arvil
Conley of Louisville, Glen
Conley of Sandusky, Ohio;
and
Elmer
Conley
of
Michigan; three sisters: Alma
Burris and Ann Sparks, both of
Prestonsbug, and Bonn ie
Petrovich of Mascautah,
Illinois; and her grandchildren: Eric Cooley and Jason
Cooley.
Grave~ide funeral services
will be held
Saturday,
December 13, at 1:00 p.m., at
the Richmond Memorial
Cemetery at Prestonbshurg,
with Old Regular Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial will be in Richmond
Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be from
10:00 a.m., until 12:20 p.m.,
Saturday, at the Hall Funeral
Home, Martin.
(Paid obituary)
Sylvia Bon Cooley
Sylvia Bon Cooley, age 82
Card of Thanks
The family of Evelyn Emogene Hamilton would like to express
our appreciation to all who sent, food. t1owers, or perhaps said a
kind word, and for the prayers that were spoken on our behalf.
We especially want to thank Clergymen Tommy Spears and
Alhon Meade for their comforting words; the Aoyd County
Sheriff's Department for their a-;sistance in traffic control; and
Hall Funeral Home for their kind and professional care.
All the acts of kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you, and
God bless.
THE FAMILY OF EVELYN EMOGENE HAMILTON
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A11 applicants should be
U.S. citizens, at least 18 years
old, have a valid Social
Security number and in some
instances have a valid driver's
license for certain positions. ln
addition, applicants will be
subject to a background check
and must pass a written test of
basic skills.
Another requirement when
showing up for testing or to
apply is for interested individuals to bring an acceptable
form of identification for the
session, county officials said.
The 30-rninutc test consiRts
of 28 multiple choice ques
tions measuring various clerical, reading, number, organiza
tional and interpretational
skills. It is administered at various times, dates and locations.
For more information, or to
schedule a testing session. the
public may call the Census
Bureau at it!> toll-free number
(866) 861-2010.
Card of Thanks
The family of Margurctt A. Bentley would like to humbly thank
each and everyone who helped in any way during our recent loss.
To those who sent beautiful floral arrangements, food, or even
words of cncourugcmcnt. A spcciu1 thanks to Clcrgymun Earl
Waugh for his comforting words; the Sheiiff's Department for
their assistance in traffic control; and the Hall Funeml Home staff
for making our loss a little cusicr to bear.
For anyone who may have helped in any other way. we lovingly say, thank you, and God hless.
THE FAMILY OFMARGARETT A. RENTI,EY
Card of Thanks
We, the fanlily of Frank Prater, would like to sincerely say
Thank You to all of our wonderful friends and neighbors
who helped to comfort our family during this difficult time.
Those who sent flowers and food, or came by to share our
loss. To Clergyman J ..M . Sloce for his comfortitig words; the
Sheriff's Dept. for providing us with an escort. to the graveside: and to the staff at Hall Funeral Home for their kind and
professional service. To all, we thank you. God bless.
THE FAMILY OF FRANK PRATER
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The family of Denver Oslx1me would like to express our sincere
appreciation to all who came to our side after the passing of our loved
one . If yo~1 sent flowers, food. or just dropped hy to share our sorrow,
we say Thank You . A spt!cial thanks to Clergymen Arnold Turner Jr.,
Bohhy Isaac:. and Roy Flanary for their comforting words; the
Wheelwright United Methodist Church for all the love and support that
was shown to our family. the Sheriff's Department for their assistance
in rraffic control; and to the Hall Funeral Home for the kindness at a
time when it meant the most. For those who helped in anyway if only
a gt!ntle handshake, we say thank you, and God bless.
THE FAM1LY OF DENVER OSBORNE
Card of Thanks
The family of Lydia ·Marie Ro~rts R~)hineue Steele acknowledges with sincere appreciallon, the comforting message~. Ooral
tributes and other ex.pre~~ions of kindness during our lime of sorrow. We especially want to thank Clergyman Tommy Spears for his
comforting wordh; the Betsy Layne Chttrch of Chris( for all their
kindnes::. that was shown LO our family; and lO the Hall Funeral
Home directors and staff fm their professional services. All your
thoughtfulness will never be forgollen. Thank you, and God bless.
THE FA:vtlLY OF
LYDIA MARIE ROBERTS ROBINETTE STEELE
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To our patients and friends:
Each year during the holiday season, we take
great pleasure in setting aside our regular work
·and sending a heartfelt message to all our best
friends and patients.
How blessed we are that this time has come again
to extend to you our sincere gratitude, because it
is good friends and patients like you, who tna,ke
our practice possible.
May your holiday be filled with joy, and the
coming year be overflowing with all the good
things in life.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our
seventh annual patient appreciation week and
food drive, December 8th, through December
23rd.
• Patient Appreciation Gifts
• Grand Door Prize
Please bring a canned item that will be donated
to a local pantry. Also, we have another drop off,
located at the Prestonsburg Speedway, for your
convenience.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
12, 2008 • A3
II STRAND
For the Record
En:~f:es
TWIN
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Charges Filed
Sam Hall, 46, McDowell;
theft by failure to make
required disposition of proper-
ty.
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Erin S. Burke, 33, Langley;
attempt to obtain controlled
substance by fraud or false
statement.
David Brent Symon, 26,
Martin; possession of a controlled substance, prescription
not in proper container.
Justin K. Carroll, 19,
Prestonsburg; second-degree
assault.
Brandi
Lewis,
19,
Prestonsburg; public intoxication, possession of a controlled
substance, prescription not in
proper container.
Barry Collins, age not listed, Prestonsburg; criminal
mischief.
Karen Lynn Waugh, 47,
Martin; harassing communications.
William
Gussler,
43,
Paintsville; criminal mischief,
criminal trespassing.
Jonathan B. Shepherd, 23,
David; alcohol intoxication,
disorder! y conduct.
Wesley
Hall,
18,
Prestonsburg; possession of
alcohol by a minor.
Cassandra Patton Ramey,
36, Garrell; public intoxication.
Jackie E. Hall Jr., 36,
Garrett; public intoxication,
operating a motor vehicle
without a license.
Travis B. Baker, 20, Carrie;
minor entering premise for the
purchase of alcohol.
Darin
Blackburn,
35,
Pikeville; public intoxication.
Randall L. Akers, 32,
Teaberry; criminal trespassing,
menacing.
Shonda Music, 24, Blue
River; theft by unlawful taking.
Angela K. Powell, 26,
Winchester; theft by unlawrul
taking, public intoxication.
Michael Crum, 35, Martin;
terroristic threatening, criminal mischief.
Ron
Blackburn,
52,
Prestonsburg; alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct.
Eric D.
Jarrell,
25,
Prestonsburg; one headlight,
inadequate silencer, failure to
wear seatbelt, operating a
motor vehicle while under the
inlluence or alcohol or drugs,
failure to notify transportation
department of change of
address, failure to produce
insurance card, no or expired
registration receipt, possession
of a controlled substance.
Dcwayne Bevins Jr., 23,
Banner; alcohol intoxication.
Lisa Marie Ward, 38,
Pikeville; alcohol intoxication.
Donald Gene Rose, 34,
Martin; alcohol intoxication.
Corbett Stephen Grigsby,
38, Martin; following another
vehicle too closely, license to
be in possession, operating a
motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs,
possession of marijuana, usc
or possession of drug paraphrenalia.
Timothy J. Bellamy, 30,
Eastern; possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, prescription
not in proper container.
Randy D. Terry, 40, Hi Hat;
harassing communications.
Randy Bentley, 41, Allen;
etiminal trespassing, criminal
mischief, terroristic threaten-
ing.
Hamilton,
59,
Reao
Teaberry;
fourth-degree
assault.
Tommy Newsome Jr., 37.
Bevinsville; parent or custodian send child to school.
Dancn Lee Green, 40, Hi
Hat, second-degree sexual
abuse.
WiUis E. Tackett Jr., 27, Hi
Hat; public intoxication.
Charles E. Stephens, 41,
Blue Creek; terroristic threatening.
Health Inspections
Opportunities Unlimited,
Martin, regular inspection.
Violations noted: lack of
numerically scaled thermometer for checking cooking and
holding temperature of potentially hazardous food, lack of
accurate thermometers in all
refrigeration and freezing units
stming potentially hazru·dous
foods, food contact surface or
equipment and utensils not
clean, sanitary towel or hand
drying device not provided at
lavatory or handwashing sink,
Jloors not in good repair.
Score: 94.
Jenny Wiley State Park,
Prestonsburg, regular inspection. Violations noted: cloths
used for food and non food
contact surfaces not stored and
rinsed frequently in water sanitizing solution, cleaning and
maintenance equipment not
properly stored. Score: 98.
The
Perfect
Setting.
McDowell, regular inspection.
Violations noted: lack of effective hair restrainL~, cloths used
for food and non food contact
surfaces not stored and rinsed
frequently in water sanitizing
solution, cloths used for wiping non food contact surfaces
being used for other purposes,
improper dispensing of singleservice articles, improper storage or single-service articles,
toilet facility not accessible,
garbage and refuse containers
not covered as required. Score:
91.
Mountain
Christian
Academy, Martin, regular
insp((Ction. Violations noted:
lack of numerically scaled
thermometer for checking
cooking and holding temperature of potentially hazardous
food, lack of accurate thermometers in all rerrigeration
and freezing units storing
potentially halardous roods,
food contact surface of cqmpment and utensils not clean,
improper storage of single-service articles, improper dispensing or single-~ervice articles, sanitaJ)' towel or hand
drying device not provided at
lavatory or handwashing sink,
garbage and refuse containers
not coYered as required, lloors
not in good repair, floors not
constructed properly, unnecc~
sat)' ru1iclcs in or around the
establishment. St.:ore: 90.
The Piarist School, Martin,
regular inspectiOn. Violations
noted: countcrtops in female
restrooms found in need or
repair, floors in some disrepair. not easily cleanable.
Score: 94.
Marriages
Stephanie Denise Johnson,
27. of Prestonsburg, to Robc1t
Ryan Castle, 29. of Langley.
Ogulgcrck Ahagcva, 30, of
Wittensville, to Alex Ryan
Castle, 26, of Wittensville.
Jennifer Lynn K.Idd, 30, of
Prestonsburg, to Richard Estill
Lewis, 41, of Prestonsburg.
Amanda Sadie Johnson, 22,
of Wheelwright, to Jarrod
Hall, 23. of Wheelwright.
Amanda Michelle Rose, 24,
of Prestonsburg, to Branden
Edward
Hurt,
22,
of
Prestonsburg.
Kelly Sue Dickerson, 43, of
Prestonsburg. to Aru·on B.
Ratliff, 29, of Prestonsburg.
Property Transfers
Arthur N. Lewis, property not
listed.
Edna E. Conn ro Sabrina
Hall, properly located at Toler
Creek.
Paul T. Conn to Sahrina
Hall, property localed at Toler
Creek.
Otis Hansel Cooley to
Timothy Lee Branham. property not listed.
Sarah Frances Cooley to
Ti!nothy Lee Branham, prop
erty nol listed.
David R. Gerth to Douglas
Newsom and Wanda Newsom,
property not listed.
Shirley J. Gerth to Douglas
Newsom and Wanda Newsom,
property not listed.
John G. Hein:re, Jr. to
Wesley A. Wright, property
located in Prestonsburg.
Rhonda Heinze to Wesley
A. Wright, properLy located in
Prestonsburg.
J amic L. Hereford to Lewis
Knoll and Lucy Knoll. property located at Meadows Branch.
Thomas M . Hereford. IV. to
Lewis Knott and Lucy Knott,
property located at Meadows
Branch.
Civil Suits
Glynddora Akers vs. Wade
Akers; property settlement
agreement.
Michael D. Tackett vs.
California Casually Tdemnity
Exchange; complaint.
Greta Stephens vs. Saver
Group. Inc., Saver Systems,
Cadbury
Schweppers
Holdings. Pepsi Bottling
Company. Dr Pepper Snapple
Group and Dr Pepper/ Seven
Up. Inc.; complaint.
_ McDowell
Appalachian
Regional Hospital vs. Lori
Johnson; complaint.
Chuck Allen vs. Dennis
Ray Allen; complaint.
Scarlet King vs. Frasure
Creek Mining; complaint.
FTA Card Services vs.
Melissa Reynolds; application
to confirm arbirtration award.
Jennifer R. Patton vs.
Darrell R. Patton; petition for
heallhcare insurance.
Jack Johnson vs. John Mru·k
McKenzie
and
Retta
McKenzie: complaint.
Terry Hamilton vs. Mary
Hamilton: divorce.
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Brownie Allen to Anthony
Ray Tackett and Eugenia
Tackett, property located at
Mays Branch.
Jere Allen to Anthony Ray
Tackett and Eugenia Tackett,
property located at Mays
Branch.
William E. Allen to
Anthony Ray Tackell and
Eugenia Tackett, property
located at Mays Branch.
Woodro'W W. Allen to
Anthony Ray Tackc.tt and
Eugenia Tackell. property
located at Mays Branch.
Kathy Burchett to Jennifer
Rice and Jeremy Rice, property located at Jacks Creek.
Madelyn S. Burchell to
Arthur N. Lewis, property not
listed.
Stanley R. Burchett to
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12, 2008
Worth Repeating ...
A committee is a
cul-de-sac down which
ideas are lured and then
quietly strangled.
~mem(ment ~
Conarcss sfiaa- :nalic no G1w respecting t:m esta6fisfimcnt of re{igi~n; or y_rofii6itina tfie fr~ exe rcise tfierc~f, a6ridfJina tfic freedom (lf ~peecli, or of tfie
_press;. or the ngfi.t tfi.e yeoy(e to yeaceaG(y nssem6(e, mic( to yettHOll the govemmcnt for a redress cftJrievaHCCS.
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Reformer needed
for education
secretary
In recent days, President-elect Barack Obama has been
racking up Cabinet nominations. He has filled the "big four":
Treasury, Defense, State and attorney general. But there is
one post he hasn't filled, one that is also important: secretary
of education.
So much of our nation's economic, social and cultural
well-being over the next few generations will depend on how
effective we are in educating the children of today. We need
well-educated and productive workers who can compete for
jobs in the global arena. In 20 years, with most of the baby
boomers in retirement, these needs will only intensify.
And while the nuts and bolts of the public school system
are best left to local district-;, President George Bush taught
Americans that the federal government can play a role in setting high standards, measuring performance and holding
teachers accountable with reform laws such as the sweeping
federal law called No Child Left Behind.
Teachers· unions despise NCLB because it lifts the curtain
and reveals what sort of job their members are doing in educating our children. And so they're determined to kill it.
Unfortunately, they might actually have a shot at doing that
with a Democrat in the White House and a Democratic-controlled Congress. The only thing that could stand in the way
of achieving this dreadful goal is having a strong, capable
and persuasive leader at the Department of Education. We
need someone who is as relentless in defending the interest-;
of children as the unions are in serving their own.
A fine candidate would be Michelle Rhee, Washington,
D.C., schools chancellor, a tough and visionary refmmer
whom Obama called "wonderful" dunng the campaign. Since
taking over the school system last year, Rhee has gone to war
with the Washington Teachers Union for the right to fire bad
teachers, raise standards, and instill more accountability.
Maybe Rhee deserves a promotion. And, if she's that good,
the country deserves nothing less than having someone like
her a-; education secretary.
-The San Diego Union-Tribune
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power does not directly emit carbon believe we are going to see major
dioxide-our primary greenhouse gas- (mostly federal) enhancements in the
and already comprises 20 percent of electricity grid over the next 20
the U.S. electricity market. Nuclear years." Tf imprqvements aren't made,
technology and safety have also been he said, '·not only are we not going to
by REP. HUBERT COLLINS
greatly ilnproved over the past 30 meet Kentucky's electricity needs,
we aren ·r going to he able to meet
years. according ro the plan.
Examining the u:,e of nuclear
Peters said Kentucky should at any electricity needs in that regard."
power to generate electricity in least begin talking about nuclear
Other strategies in the energy plan
Kentucky-part of a seven-point energy power and wh<tl it can do to help are improving energy efficiency in
strategy unveiled by the Governor's meet our cncrg:,- needs over the next buildings and transpon fleet~.
Office recently-drew both interest and 15 years and beyond.
increase renewable energy sources,
concern from some members of the
Most slates surrounding Kentucky ·increase production of biofuels,
General Assembly's Energy subcom- already use some form of nuclear develop a coal-to-liquids industry to
mittee earlier this montJ1.
power as part of their energy portfo- replace gasoline and other petroleSome lawmakers were especially lio, Peters said, telling lawmakers it um-based liquids, improve natural
concerned by the mention of nudear is considered part of the national gas production, and more aggressivepower in the energy plan, knowing energy solution.
ly pursue carbon capture/sequestrathe very idea of nuclear power is
Peters also assured lawmakers that tion projects related coal-generated
fearful to many Kentuckians. That nuclear utilities or any electrical util- elcctricily.
led Energy and Environment Cabinet ity will not move into a community
Governor
Steve
Bc~hcar
Secretary Len Peters to assure law- "where they are not wanted."
announced during the plan's unveil
makers that there arc no euiTcnt plans
"That's fundamental. The clccnic ing that it will not only reduce emisto locate nuclear power plants any- utilities have faced that issue in sions and help meet energy demands.
where in the stale and that the stale Marble Hill (in Indiana) and else- but will create around 40,000 energywill not proceed with any plan to where for some time... They aren't related jobs in Kentucky and place
bring nuclear power to Kentucky even going to propose a plant in the state fim1ly in the position as an
without in-depth discussion on the (those communities).'' Peters said. "lf energy leader.
issue with citizens and all other the conununity is not supportive of it,
As a supporter of major energy
stakeholders.
T can assure you the administration legislation in recent year::. that stale
At the same time, however, the will not he supportive of moving into lawmakers designed to ramp up clean
coal technology research, increase
energy plan clearly states that even that particular community."
with increased energy efficiency. betThe energy mix that Peters spoke energy efficiency in building and
ter utilization of alternative fuels and about, which also includes renewable construt:tion and ultimately make us
the usc of clean coal technology, ''we energy and alternative fuels, would less reliant on imported oil, I am
still will not be able to achieve the not only lower emissions but meet an eager to work with Secretary Peters
projected energy Jemands in 2025 estimated 40 percent increase in the and fellow lawmakers to see our state
along with meaningful greenhouse . state's energy needs, and elecllit.:ity positioned in the leader's spot. But,
rest assured-T will also make sure !hal
gas emissions (GHG) reductions." needs, by ~025.
Peters said Kentucky will need
When asked if the state's energy our citi?ens have a voice in how the
another form or clean energy to do grid will be able to handle a 40-per- plan is carried out. including any
that, and nuclear power could be part ccnt increase in electricity genera- move toward nuclear power.
That way, we can truly say this is
of that diverse energy mix.
lion, Peters said the state has not
Based on the energy plan, nuclear aduressed that issue, but that "we an energy plan that benefits us all.
House week
in review
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DINNER DIVA
The hallowed
crockpot
Ahhh, the crockpot. What an
ironic appliance! lL saves you
time, but takes all day. Js there a
more wonderful conundrum?
Whatever you call it, it?s a
lovely contraption, with the discipline of a drill sergeant and the
cooking prowess of a chet. Add to
those qualilies, that your rriend the
crockpot never complains, whimpers or whines?can it gel any better than that?
Yes, as a
matter fact. it
does. Warm
and wonderful
comfort foods
are made in
there. So are
healthy
and
hearty soups
and
stews.
After battling
Leanne Ely
the day in cold
weather,
it
instantaneously litts the spirits of
exhausted, cold rolks upon coming in contact with the smell of a
warm winter?s dinner cooked
while the family was away. All
together now, WE LOVE YOU
CROCKPOT 1
And to celebrate the crockpot?s
many wonderful qualities, 1?vc
got two comforting recipes that
will totally do the trick, keeping
your family?s spirits in tact and
keeping your kitchen chores Lo a
minimum, enjoy!
Crock Asian Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
6 skinless boneless chicken
thighs
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger,
minced
2 tablespoons dry sherry
I /3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
toasted
2 tablespoons green omons.
thinly sliced
In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, add the chicken and
brown on both sides till nicely
browned.
Transfer the chicken to the
crock cooker. Add the remaining
ingredients, except the boisin
sauce, lime juice, sesame seeds,
and green onions and stir thoroughly.
Cover; cook on low for 5 to 6
hours or on high ror 2 to 3 hours
(depending on your crock cooker.
Age and brand and size all make a
big difference).
In the middle of cooking. stir to
coat chicken with the sauce, but
.don?t do this regularly or you will
disrupt cooking time. Remove
chicken from the crock and
reserve I /4 cup of the cooking liquid. Combine this liquid with the
hoisin sauce and lime juice and
drizzle over the chicken. Sprinkle
chicken with toasted sesame seeds
and green onions, and mix to coat
evenly, then serve.
Crackpot Cabbage Rolls
Serves 6
1 cabbage
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 egg, beaten
I onion, chopped fine
I carrot, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
114 cup cider vinegar
I 12 cup brown sugar
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
toothpicks
Drop cabbage in boiling water
and simmer for 5 to I 0 minutes;
cool (unless you?ve done the Do
Ahead Tip).
ln the meantime, in a bowl mix
ground turkey, rice, egg, onion,
carrot, salt and pepper. Tn another
bowl mix. together vinegar. brown
sugar and tomato sauce.
When cabbage has cooled suf-
(See DIVA, page eigh1)
photo by Jarrid Deaton
Lillian Baldridge and Sally Allen, with the Democratic Women's Club, brought around 50 handmade bears to Family
Court Judge Johnny Ray Harris on Tuesday. The bears will be given to children th(lt were placed in foster care.
Democratic Women donate teddy bears to Family Court
by JARRID DEATON
F EATURES WRiTER
PRESTONSBURG Family
Court Judge Johnny Ray Harris
walked out of his oftice in the Floyd
County Justice Center on Tuesday
with a bag overflowing with white
teddy bear" m his anm. At fir~l
glance, it might be a strange sight to
see a judge in his robes coming down
the hall with a bundle of stuffed animals teetering on the edges uf a colorful bag, but it's all for a goml cause.
The power
of a tune
Did you ever get a tune caught in
your head and you couldn't get rid or
it! It plays over and oYer like a stuck
record for those or you who are old
enough to remember those. We have
tunes like that stuck. in our heads too.
They arc those ncgatiYc words that
have been preached at us for years.
You know those ugly words that you
have used to beat yourself up with
long ai'ter they have come O lll or a "s(l
called" loved one's mouth'
The song lyric that is ~luck in my
head is a new song written by Taylor
Swift. She performed Love Story at
the CMAs the other night. Taylor is
like every young woman and the
lyrics or her song'> speak to our innocence and the desire to be rescued by
a man and live happily e\'er after.
Jennifer Nettles won an award for her
The bears were all handmade by
members of the Floyd County
Democratic Women's Club. and they
will be given tO foster children to
provide a sense of comfort and
belonging in a time when they may
feel out of place, lost. and on their
own.
'The Democratic Women's Club
i!> a great organization and I've
always supported them," Harris SO[lid.
''These bears are a great gift for the
kids that have been pul in roster
care."
Harris accepted the donation of
around 50 bears on Tuesday from
Lilh~Ul Baldridge and Sally Allen,
members or the Democratic Women\
Club that also serve on the bear-creating commillee.
'·We also want to encourage as
many other clubs as possible to get
involved in helping the foster children," Allen said. '·We have been
doing it for years and it's very
rev.-ard.ing."
Along with the donation of bears,
other organizations have given back-
song Stay. It's me. sage is about a
woman begging a man to stay. "Don't
1 give you what you need!'" in the end
she realized she doesn't need him.
Canie Underwood sang her new song
too. Those lyrics were stuck in
Michele's head, "Just a dream!"
When we arc babies we dream of
having the perfect love story. we JUSt
want to he JoYed. Then we wake up
one day and we can't believe our Jove·
-;tory is a bad dream. We have the
power ro wake up from that bad
dream and change' T am nol talking
about divorce either. We can he loYed
and 1he tirst step comes from lovmg
you. Because when we arc FLYing,
we re~cue ourselves. LoYing yourself
is like shining your sink. Are you gi,·ing yourself what you need?
We have the ability to change the
wa} we talk to ourselves. We can usc
music to do this! Music has the
power to build us up! lt can evoke a
good memory or it can make a new
one. The tunes can get your feet moving or they can calm you! You are in
charge of your playlist!
I have songs that bring a -;mile to
my race when 1 hear them. With
iTunes we can build our own play lists done without you nagging!
Music is a tool to reach the other
ror all types of moods. I love mood
music! You don't have to have an side of your brain. It helps to replace
the negativity t1oating
iPod to use iTunes to manaround in the thinking
age your music.
part of your head. Music
1 have built playlists
FLYs right into mind in
for all types of moods.
a fun way to empower
This is one of the reasons
you! You don't even
that we have produced
reali/.e it is happening.
music for you! Our first
What have you got to
CD FLY was composed
lose? Why Not Today!
by Amy Lacey. The songs
As 1 typed those words
arc peppy and give you
my iPod roulelle played
hope! Tsn't that all that
this song. 1 think that is ,
any of us need to keep us
a God Breeze for you
gomg! Hope for a better
and me that 1 am on the
day'
right track with my
For our second CD, we
wanted to help you give 19:K01 FtvLoovAIR!QI-tsR,_._ e:,say! Why Not Today!
your children the tools
DOD
that they would need to FLY! We
For more help getting rid of your
wanted them to grow up with routines. The beauty or these ~ongs is CHAOS: ('/ieck out her website and join
that they help us replace those nega- her free mentoring group ut
tive words with lyrics that pick you WII'H:F~vLody.net or her book, Sink
up and fill your heart with love for RejlectionJ published by Btmtam and
you! At the same time they get you her New York 1imes Best Selling book,
doing things! The songs give you Body Clutter published by Fireside.
direction as well as give your chil- Copyright 2007 Marla Cilley Used by
dren fun v.ays to gel their routines permission in this publication.
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packs. quilts, and clothing items to
the family court in order to be handed out to the children who need them.
Arter receiving the bag full of
bears. Harris thanked Baldridge and
Allen for all or the support that !he
Democratic Women's Club ha<; provided to the family court system and
the children that have been placed in
foster care.
"We really appreciate everything
that you do," Harris said, smiling and
stuffing an errant bear back in. the
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Praise Assembly, 1 mile S. of Prestonsburg, intersecUon of At. 80 and U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10 am.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Wednesday,
6:30p.m.; J.M SloCe. Minister
Graceway United
Methodist
Roy Harlm\
Minister
Allen First Baptist, Allen; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday. 7
p.m.; Arnold Tumer, Minister.
9:45a.m,
Sunday School
Worship Selvice 11:00a.m.
Wednesday
7:00p.m.
Auxier Freewil Baptist, Auxier; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 pm., Thursday, 7
p.m.: Bot>t>y Spencer, Pastor.
Ball Branch Regular Baptist Church, Mousey Ky;
Worship Service. 9 30; Every third Sat. and Sun. of each
month; Roger H1cks, Pastor; Ralph Howard, Asst.
Pastor. Contact Kermit Newsome 606-377-6881 for
more information.
Benedict Baptist, Slick Roc)< 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.: Worsh1p SefVIce, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.: Wednesday. 7 p.m.:
Tracy Patton, Minister.
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.
We/Son-Prazier
Punera{Jfome
Wayland United Methodist, At. 7, Wayland; Sunday
School, 10a.m.: WorshipService,11 a.m.: Wednesday,
6 p.m.; Jack Howard, Pastor.
BAPTIST
Big Sandy Community and Technic;~! College Baptist Student
Union, J 102; Wednesday, 11.30 am.; Vera Joiner. 886-3863, ext.
67267.
Martin, Ky • 606-285-9261
Salisbury United Methodist, Prin1e~ Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worship SefVIce, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday Bible Study, 6 p.m.; Bobby G. Lawson,
Minister.
In Victory Assembly of God, West Prestonsburg;
Sunday School, 10:00; Worship Service. 11 00 & 6:30;
Wednesday Evening, 6:30: Gary Stanley. Pastor.
New Bethel Assembly of God, Burmng 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.
Brandy Keg Freewill Baptist, Com 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.. Worsh1p SefVIce. 11 am. and 7 p.m.· Wednesday. 7 p.m.;
Doug Lewis, Minister.
Community Freewill Baptist. Goble Roberts Add~ion; Sunday
SChool, 10 am.; 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 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Nathon Lafferty,
Minister.
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Wheelwright 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
am.; Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 p.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, Min1ster.
Free Pentecostal Church of God, At. 1428, East
Point; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.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,
M101ster.
Sammy Clark Branch Freewill Baptist, Dana; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 11 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Stephens Branch Missionary Baptist, Stephens Branch; Sunday
Servi<X>, 10 am.; Worship Service, 11 am.; 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 Phillip
Ramey, Pastor.
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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, 10a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00p.m.;
Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; No Service the 1st Sunday of each
month; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Jody Spencer, Mimster.
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 Evemng Worship SefVIce 6 p.m.; Wednesday B1ble
Study, 7 p.m. Youth Services 7 p.m., Everyone Welcome.
United Community Baptist. Hwy. 7, Hueysville; Worship Serv1ce.
2 p.m.: Friday, 7 p.m.: Cartos Beverly, Mirlster.
Wheelwright Freewill Baptist. Wheelwnght Junction; Sunday
School 10 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday.
7 p.m.; Lows Ferrari. Mintster.
CATliOLIC
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, Mimster, David Pike, Associate M1nister.
Goodloe Pentecostal, At. 850, David; Worship
Malcom Slone, Minister.
Ser~ice.
6 p.m.;
Parkway First Calvary Pentecostal, Royd and Magoffin County
Une: , Worship Service, 6:30p.m.; Mike D, Caldwell, Minister. 2976262.
Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Main St., Mart1n; Sunday
School, 10 a.m.; Worship Ser~ice. 7 p.m.• 2nd SaL. 7 pm., Thurs..
7 p.m.; Elllis J. Stevens, Minister.
Free Pentec,ostal Church, Dwale; SefVIces 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 am.
First Presbyterian, North Lake Drive; Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. Rev. Vicki Poole, pastor.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
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Seventh-Day Adventist, 5 miles West on Mountain Parkway;
Church Service. 9:15; Sabbath School, 10:45; John Baker, Pastor,
358-9263; Church, 886-3459, leave message. Everyone welcome!
Our Family Ca1ing F()r Your Family
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.
St. Martha, Water Gap: Mass: Sunday, 11:15 a.m.; Saturday, 5
p.m.; Sunday.; Father Robert Damron, pastor.
Two Locations
Drift Freewill Baptist, Drift; Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 6:30p.m.; Thursday. 6:30p.m. Jim F1elds, Minister.
First Christian, 560 North Arnold Avenue; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Jim Sherman, Minister
Endicott Freewill Baptist, Buffalo: Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Church
every Sun. Morning 11:00 am; Wed. evening Bible Study & Prayer
Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Rrst Sat. evening Service, All Welcome 7 p.m.
Pastor Mark Hunt, 6Q&.478-2698
Faith Bible Church, a1 independent Baptist Church, located on
1428, between Allen & Martin; Sunday School, 10 a m.; Sunday
Moming, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study
& Prayer, 6 p.m.; Pastor, Rev. Bob Wireman.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Victory Christian Ministries, 1428 E.; Sunday School, 11 :30 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m; Sherm Williams,
Minister.
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.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Sacrament,
Mtg., 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 11:20 a.m.; Relief Society/Preisthood!Primary, 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 5 p.m. Church Meeting
House acklress, Hwy. 80, Martin, KY 41649: Meeting House telephone number: 285-3133; Ken Carriere, Bishop.
Faith Freewill Baptist. 114 mile above Worldwide Eqpt on At.
1428; Sunday Serv1ce, 10 a.m.; Worship Service. 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Elder Donn1e Patrick, M1nister.
Prestonsburg Church of Christ, 88 Hwy. 1428; Worship Service,
10 am. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; R1chard Kelly and Nelson
Kidder, Ministers.
First Baptist, Garrett; Sunday School, 9:45am.; Worship Service,
11 a.m and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Randy Osborne, Minister.
Harold Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; W~lie E.
Meade, Minister_
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CHRISTIAN
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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First Baptist, Martin; Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Graydon
Howard, 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.
Pharmacists: Checyi Little & Sam \Vaddle
First Baptist, Prestonsburg, 157 South Front Street; Sunday
SChool, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service. 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wed.,
6:30p.m.; Jerry C. Woil<man minister
Hueysville Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Chester Vamey,
Minister.
Fitzpatrick First Baptist, 1063 Big Branch, P.O. Box 410,
Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Sunday School. 10 am.; Worship Service,
11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Tommy Reed
Lower Toler Church of Christ, Harold; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m.; Wednesday. 6:30 p.m.;
Lonle Meade, Minister.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 1oa.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed'lesday, 7: p.m.
Mare Creek Church of Christ, Stanville; Sunday School, 10 a.m.,
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Free United Baptist, West Prestonsburg; Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30p.m.
Martin Church of Chris~ Martin; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gary MHchell,
Minister.
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School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
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Garrett Regular Baptist, Route 550, Garrett; Worship Service,
10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Wime Crace,
pastor, Assist. Larry Patton. Phone 358-4275.
Highland Avenue Freewill Baptist; Sunday School, 9:50 a.m.;
Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; David
Garren. Minister
Jacks Creek Baptist, Bevinsvllle; Sunday School, 1oa.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Pastor Roger
Trusty.
Katy Friend Freewill Baptist, 2 miles up Abbott; Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Chad Blair, Pastor.
Maytown Church of Christ, 66 Turkey Creek Rd., Langley. Sunday
Bible Study 10:00 am., Sunday morning worship 11:00 a.m.,
Evening Worship 6:00p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Upper Toler Church of Christ, 3.5 miles up Toler Creek on right;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Tommy Dale Bush, Minister.
Faith 2 Faitil, Harkins Ave., West Prestonsburg; Sunday School. 10
a.m.; Worship ser~ice, t1 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thurs. 7 p.m. Randy
Hagans, Minister. 886-9460.
Faith Fellowship, Allen. Ky. Sun. School. 10 a.m.: Worship Service,
11 a.m.; Sun. Evening, 6 p.m.; Wed, 7 p.m..Car1 & Missy Woods,
Pastors.
Feith Worship Center, US 460, Paintsville; Worship Sewice, 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
evenng, 6:30p.m.; Wed., 6:30pm.; lavonne Lafferty, M1nlster.
Ughthouee Temple, Main St. and Hall St.; Worsh1p ServiC8, 12
p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday/Friday, 7 p.m.; Roy Cosby, MiniSter.
Uving Water Minlstriet Full Gospel Church, Rt. 3. just before
Thunder Ridge; 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.
Betsy layne Church of God, Old U.S. 23; Sunday School, 10:30
am.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.;
Judith Caudill, Minister.
Spurlock Bible (Baptist), 6227 Spurlock Creek Rd.. Prestonsburg;
Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Serv1ce, 11 a.m.: Wednesday, 7
p.m.; Jim Stephens, Min1ster. 886-1003.
Community Church of Qod, Ai1<ansas Creek, Martin; Worship
Servire, 11 a.m.; Friday. 7 p.m.; Bud Crum, Minister.
Town Branch Church; Sunday School 10 a.m ex~t for ~rst
Sunday in each month.; Worship Service, Sun morning 10:00 am.;
Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; No Sunday night services on
first Sunday of each month. Tom Nelson. Minister.
Left Beaver Regular Baptist Church across from Garth School;
4th Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am, Odd Saturday 6:00 pm.: Gary
Compton, Pastor.
Landmark Church ot God, Goble Roberts Add~ion; Sunday
School. 10 a.m.; Worship SefV1ce. 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.:
Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Kenneth E Prater, Jr, Minister.
liberty Baptist, Denver: Sunday Service, 10 ~.m.; Worship
Service, 11 a.m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6. p.m.: Merle Little,
Minister.
Little Paint First Church ot God, 671 Little Paint Road, East Point;
Sunday School, 9:45 am.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p..; Charles Heater Jr., Minister.
Ligon Community Freewill Baptist, ligon Worship Service,
Sunday, 11:00 am. Thursday, 7 p.m.
The Ligon Church of God of PropheCy, Saturday Serv1ces, 7:00
p.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m.: Worship Service, 11 a.m.: Ralph Hall,
Pastor. .
EPISCOPAL
st James Episcopal; Sunday Service, 9:45 a.m.; Holy Eucharist
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, Mintster.
11:00 a.m. Wednesday Study Group 6:00p.m., Holy Eucharist &
Healing 7:30p.m. Father Johnnie E. Ross. Rector.
Martin Freewill Baptist, Mart1n; 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. andi p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Gene
Bracken, Minister.
Middle Creek Baptist, Blue River: Sunday School, 10 a.m.;
Worship Serv1ce, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m; Wednesday, 7 p m.· Wilham t
Hunt, Minister.
Lighthouse Baptist, 2194 KY Rt. 1428. Prestonsburg; Sunday
Service, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, t 1 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday.
7 p.m.; Donald Crisp, Minister. home phone 285-3385
01.1' Savior Lutheran, Sipp Bayes Room Carriage House Motel,
Paintsville; Sunday SerJice, 11 a.m.: WKLW (600 am) 12:05 p.m.;
Rolland Bentrup, Minister.
METHODIST
Pleasant Home Baptist, Water Gap Road, Lancer; Sunday School,
10 a.m.; Worsh1p Service. 11 a.m. and 6 p m., Wednesday. 7 p.m.,
Mark Tacken, Pastor.
Prater Creek Baptist, Banner: Sunday School, 10 am: 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 am 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,
2nd & 4th Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Pastor, Allen Chaffins, phone 9462123.
Faith Deliverance Tabernacle, West Prest()(lsburg: Sunday
School, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.: Don Shepherd, Min1ster.
Old Time Holiness, 2 miles up Arkansas Creek. Martin; Sunday
School, t1 a.m.; Worship Service, 7 p.m.; Friday. 7 p.m.; John W.
Patton, Minister.
Lancer Baptist Church; 7t Cooley St., Prestonsburg, Sunday
School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:00 am., Evening Woship,
6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.:
Pastor Bobby Carpenter
Little Rosa Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, (Indian
Bottom Association) Services: 1st Saturday & Sunday otevery
month 9:30 a.m., 3rd Sunday 9:30 a.m.. Odd Sunday 9:30am
Drift Independent, Dnft; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Grace Fellowship Prestonsburg,(next to old flea market), Sunday
School, 10 a.m Worship, 11 a.m. Bill Stukenberg. Past.or889-0905.
Weeksbury Church of Christ; Sunday School, 10 a.mm.; Worship
Service, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mike Hall, Minister.
CHURCH OF GOD
First Church of God; Sunday School, 10 a.m.: Worship Service,
10:45 am. and 6 p.m.: Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Steven V. Williams,
Pastor.
Garrett Church ot God, Garren; Sunday SChool, 10 am.; Worship
Service, 11 am. ; Family Training Hour • Thursday 7 p.m., Bill B.
Tussey. Jr. Pastor
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Lackey Freewill Baptist, lackey; Sunday School. 10 a.m.; W01ship
Service, 11 a.m.: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Johnny J. Collins, Minister.
OTHER
Pastor Atha Johnson welcomes everyone to attend ser~ices at the
CHURCH of GOO of PROPHECY TRAM KENTUCKY. Sunday
school10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m.
LUTHERAN
Auxier UniteCI 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 Blackbum Minister
Allen Christ United Methodist, Allen: Sunday School. 9:45 a.m..
Worship Service. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Kenneth
Lemaster, Minister
Community United Methodist, 147 Burke Avenue (off University
Dnve and Neeley St.): Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11
a.m and 6 p.m., Wednesday. 7 p.m.; Glen "Sandy" Douglass. Rev.
Elliott's Chapel Free Methodist, Rt. 979, Beaver; Sunday School,
10 a.m: Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Philip T Sm1th,
Minister
Emma United Methodist, Emma. Sunday School10 a.m., Sunday
Worship Service 11 am.; Pastor David Profitt.
First United Methodist, 256 South Arnold Avenue; Sunday
School 9:45 a.m.· Worship Service. 10:55 a.m.- Youth Service 6
p.m. Rev Jim Adams, Pastor.
Horn Chapel Methodist, Auxier Road, Auxier, Sunday School. 10
a.m.; Sunday Moming Service. t1 a.m.; Mid-week Service, 7 p.m.;
Sunday Even1ng Service held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
month at 6 p.m.; I arry J. Perix, Mir1ster.
Graceway United Methodist, AI. 80, Sunday School. 9:45 a.m.;
The Father House, Big Branch, Abbott Creek; Sunday School, 10
a.m.; Worship Service, 6 p.m.; J.J. Wtiftlt, Minister.
The Tabernacle, At. 321 (Old Plantation Motel), Christian Educator,
10:00; Sunday Moming, 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:
358·200t. Darlene W Arnette, Pastor
Taylor Chapel Community Church, forme~y 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 Pasto1.
Rising Son Ministries, 114 Rising Son Lane, Prestonsburg, Ky
41653.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.: Wednesday, 6:30 p.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 N1ght - 6 p.m.
Pastor Glenn Hayes. West Prestonsburg.
House of Refuge. Rock Foil<: Sunday Evening Worship 6 pm,
Monday Bible Study 7:30 pm, Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm,
Bill B. Tussey, Pastor
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cabbage leaf. Roll up, envelope style, and secure with
toothpick. Place seam side
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Child safety seats are a must
LEXINGTON - With the
busy holiday travel season right
around the comer, car seats are
an important safety device both
on the ground and in the air.
"Air turbulence can be dangerous and can appear suddenly
without warning," said Sherri
Hannan, coordinator of Safe
Kids Fayette County. "Infants
and toddlers on airplanes are
safest in a car seat with a harness. A child who rides in a car
seat on the ground should ride in
that car seat on a plane."
Not all car seats can fit on
standard airplane seats, which
are typically about 16 inches
wide, but Safe Kids Fayette
County and the Federal Aviation
Administration strongly recommend using a car seat in an aircraft whenever possible. As in
cars, babies under a year old and
20 pounds are best restrained in
a rear-facing car seat, and a forward-facing car seat can protect
toddlers up to 40 pounds or
more. Make sure your child's car
seat is labeled "certified for use
in motor vehicles and aircraft."
"You need your child's car
seat to travel to and from tl}e airport anyway," said Hannan. "Car
rental companies might not have
reliable car seats available and
checking your child's seat as
baggage could result in damage.
Your kids are better off in their
own car seats."
Children who have outgrown
car seats should sit directly on
' the airplane seat and, like all passengers, keep the lap belt buckled across their thighs or hips.
Booster seats are not allowed on
airplanes, because they require
shoulder belts and airplane seats
have only lap belts.
The FAA advises travelers
with small children to reserve a
pair of seats by a window. Car
seats are not allowed in aisle
For more information about
seats or exit rows, where they aircraft child passenger safety,
could block emergency escape visit the "Flying with Children"
routes; they must be installed at page at www.faa.gov/passena window seat.
gers. For information about car
Parents cannot rely on there seats and child passenger safety
being empty seats onboard an in
general,
visit
aircraft, especially during the www.usa.safekids.org.
busy holiday travel season.
Safe Kids Buckle Up, the
Holding a child on an adult's lap child passenger safety program
is not the safest option. created by Safe Kids USA and
Whenever possible, buy a child General Motors in 1996, teaches
his or her own seat to ensure an families how to keep children
approved car seat can be used. safer in and around vehicles.
Most airlines offer a discount for Chevrolet became the lead brand
children under 2.
irt the partnership in 2004.
Adult air travelers should · Nationwide, more than 19 milbuckle up, too. "You're a role lion people have been exposed
model," says Hannan. "Children to the program through hands-on
learn safety behavior by watch- educational activities, car seat
ing parents and caregivers. Also, checkup events and community
children who ride in car seats on outreach programs and more
the ground appear to be more than one million car seats have
comfortable and better behaved been inspected for proper instalwhen using one on a plane."
lation.
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FLOYD COUNTY
Sports Editor:
Steve LeMaster
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Ladv Rebels defeat P'burg tor first win
Shepherd leads
Allen Central
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG
Two
games into her career as a head
coach, Tiffany Turner has her first
win. Turner, the new head coach at
Allen Central, guided the Lady
Rebels to a win over longtime 58th
District/Floyd County Conference
rival Prestonsburg Tuesday night.
Allen Central outscored the Lady
Blackcats 24-15 in the third quarter
and evenmally won 66-63.
The young Allen Cenu·al team
featured a host of underclass who
stepped up and provided offensively. The Lady Rebels evened their
record to 1-1 thanks to the victory.
Amber Shepherd was the catalyst for Allen Central in the district/conference game. Shepherd
scored a team-high 19 points and
also contributed in the assist and
rebound categories. Caitlin Kidd
added 15 points and ranked as Allen
Central's second-leading scorer.
Megan Jones pushed in 13 points
for the Lady Rebels.
Jaimie Mullins netted eight
points and Brandi Brown scored six
to help Turner claim the first victory of her career as a head coach.
The two teams swapped more
than one lead during the
district/conference contest. Allen
Central enjoyed the better start of
the two teams, outscoring
Prestonsburg 21-16 in the opening
quarter. Prestonsburg was able to
make Allen Central miss on several
offensive possessions in the &econd
quarter, taking a 31-30 lead into
halftime.
Sarah Kinney and Ericka Moore
rounded out the Allen Central scor-
ing with one point each.
Allen Central managed to regain
the lead in the second half, outscoring Prestonsburg 24-15 in the third
quarter.
f)enior Linsey Fields continued
her role as a leader for
Prestonsburg, scoring a game-high
23 points. Kristian Waugh finished
with 16 points for the Lady
Blackcats Alexis DeRossett, a talented sophomore, scored 13 for the
host team. Tiffany Wertz scored
four points Carie Burchett added
four ·and Cassie Burchett contributed two.
photo by Jamie Howell
Prestonsburg fell to 0-4 after los- Visiting Allen Central pulled off a win over host
Ing to the Lady Rebels.
Prestonsburg Tuesday night.
Staggs has
been steady
on gridiron
Tackett leads
Cats past AC
by RICK BENTLEY
PRESTONSBURG - Jody
Tackett drained four three-pointers
and scored a game-high 28 points
points
Tuesday
night
as
Prestonsburg turned back Allen
Central back 63-52.
Tackett hit five field goals and
made good on six of seven free
throw attempts.
Michael Burchett hit a teamhigh six field goals and drained
one of Prestonsburg's three-pointers on his way to tallying 15 points
for the Blackcats. Burchett nearly
recorded a double-double, exiting
the game with nine rebounds.
Steven Patrick and Austin
Gearheart added six points apiece
for the Blackcats.
The Blackcats outrebounded
the Rebels. Prestonsburg won,
despite committing 21 turnovers.
Each team entered the game
winless through one outing.
Prestonsburg was outscored in
each of the first two quarters
before heating up and righting its
course. Several Prestonsburg players are playing with each other for
the first season. Many Blackcats
aie ·also making the move from
football back to basketball.
Allen Central (0-2) edged
Prestonsburg 13- 11 in the first
period. The Rebels owned a 32-29
lead when the teams entered the
locker rooms at the break.
"I thought we played hard with
a lot of intensity," said
Prestonsburg Coach Jack Pack.
"We haven't had a whole lot of
practice time together. Everyone is
giving a great effort and there are
a lot of positives. There was a lot
of a improvement from the last
game. Everyone is working hard
and corning in and contributing."
Prestonsburg owned the second half, outscoring Allen Central
34-20.
Logan Crowder hit six field
goals and led Allen Central with a
team-best 14 points. Justin
Jackson· scored 12 points and
Hunter Crowder added 10 for the
Rebels. Christ Stumbo and Seth
Jarrell added six points apiece for
VISltmg Allen Central. Chad
Nelson and Blake Salisbury
rounded out the Allen Central
scoring with two points apiece.
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
TIMES COLUMNIST
Let's just say Robert Staggs
knows how to go out in style.
I'm not sure when Rob
Staggs began officiating football. I wonder if he knows. I
wonder if he
remembers
when the journey began, on
which field he
stood, which
pos1t10n
he
called. I wonder if it was a
Rick Bentley
~ high school game or little league
or freshman ball, all of which
he's officiated in his tremendous
career.
One thing I don't wonder:
Where it will end. It will come to
an all-too-soon conclusion, he
says, on Saturday evening in
Papa John's Cardinals Stadium
in Louisville when the KHSAA
contests its Six-A championship
game.
I don't know where or when
or even why it began. But one
thing I'm pretty sure of is that it
didn't happen on a turf field with
schools roughly the size of the
city of Pikeville in a stadium
with 60,000 or so seats.
But he says he' ll call his last
game tomorrow night in what he
figures to be the brutal cold of
the city on the Ohio River.
Why? "It's time," he's told
me.
Coaches in Eastern Kentucky
may take umbrage with that. All
due respect to the other officials
in our area, but in my estimation,
Rob's the best. He's the best
high school football official I've
ever seen.
.,
Why? Simple. He understands that in his entire career,
nobody - not even his spectacular wife Nanette - has ever paid
to watch him officiate.
Rob has a solid understanding
of the job. He is to insure that a
winner is fairly determined and
that no one gets hurt. That's it.
He's not there to make a spectacle of himself; he's not there to
be seen.
Rob is there to keep the game
flowing at a steady pace. He
does it sensationally.
~
One thing I've never heard
~ said of Rob, or his crews, for that
matter, is that they throw too
many flags. It's not what he's
about. If a player is running
around the left end and the right
tackle has a hold, Rob will try to
get him to knock it off. If it doesn't affect the play, there's no reason to throw the flag.
I'll pause for a moment while
young officials read that last sentence again.
Rob believes in this to the
point that he's been known to
send a young official out to work
Bertha Wright (pictured above with Willard Kinzer) enjoyed the 2008 race season with her nephew Graham
Burchett and grandson Landon Lee Wright. The raceteam is pictured below.
2008 Kinzer Motorsports Motorcycle
Race Team Season in Review
TIMES STAFF REPORT
The
2008
Kinzer
Motorsports Motorcycle
Race Team - starting a
new season with two
new riders - got off to a
great
start.
Bertha
Wright, 45; her nephew
Graham Burchett; and
her grandson, Landon
Lee Wright, 3, were anxious to get started. They .
were especially appreciative of Willard Kinzer
of Kinzer Drilling for
his dedication and his
love for the sport of
motorcycle hillclimbing .
Being a multipl etime pro national hillclimb champion, Kinzer
is the team's idol in the
sport. He has now discovered his love for speed,
drag racing cars. At the age
of 80 and sitting behind the
wheel of his black Corvette
known as "The Black
Bull," Kinzer has already
conquered what most drag
racers only dream of. In a
how he felt," said Bertha
Wright. "I can only imagine how he felt. That, my
field of 350 racers and
their cars at Bristol
Dragway earlier in the
year, Kinzer and The Black
Bull overcame all and fi nished first.
"I can only imagine
friends, is what determination is made of. We love
you Willard! "
Bertha Wright, aboard
her CR500R, finished second nationwide in August
at the 2008 AMA Nationals
held in Waterford, Ohio;
first in the Indiana State
Championships held in
Nashville, Ind.;
and third in the
Kentucky State
Championships
held at the
Copperhead
Extreme
Hillclimb
at
Bull Creek in
Prestonsburg.
Having a bad
crash on the
Friday night of
the event kept
her fro m competing the following day in
the Ohio State
Championships .
Finishing the racing season
with a bruised tibia bone
and two tears in her rotator
cuff and a torn bicep muscle, she still finished the
(See KINZER, page two)
Raiders battle back, defeat Jackson City
Turner drains
four treys, leads
South Floyd
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
JACKSON - The South
Floyd Raiders got back into
the scoring column Tuesday
night, defeating Jackson
City 55-48 in a road game.
South Floyd shook a
slow start en route to the
win over Jackson City.
Early on, Jackson City
made its presence known
from the out<;ide, hitting a
pair of first quarter threepointers. The Tigers took a
12-9 Jead out of the opening
quarter. Jackson City carried a 27-2 1 lead into halftime before South Floyd
heated up in the second half.
The Raiders owned the second half - especially in the
final quarter. South Floyd
outscored Jackson City 1911 in the final period to pull
out the win.
Shannon Turner drained
four three-pointers and
paced South Floyd with a
team-best
18
points.
Brandon Marson scored 16
points and Dakota Hall
added 12 for the Raiders.
Dylan Langdon scored five
points as part of a balanced
South Floyd scoring effort.
Tommy Joe H~ll and Corey
Paige netted two points
apiece for the Raiders .,
The R aiders hit five
three-point field goals. The
South Floyd squad finished
eight-of-12 from the free
throw line.
Derek
Goff
paced
Jackson City with a gamehigh 19 points. Goff drilled
four three-poii}t field goals
in the Jackson City setback.
The jackson City scoring
effort was also balanced.
Gentry Hughes scored 14
points. joining Goff in double fig ures. Pedro Lierra
pushed in nine points. narrowly missing double figures for the Tigers. Zack
Gayheart scored five points
while Brian Combs and
Gary Brewer tossed in two
apiece for host Jackson
City.
. As a team, Jackson City
hit nine-of-13 free throws.
(See STAGGS, page two)
BOYS' BASKETBALL AT THE DOME: Bobcats turn back Paintsville
Martin leads Betsy
Layne over Tigers
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
BETSY LAYNE - The
Betsy Layne Bobcats continue to win under the g uidance
of head coach Junior
Newsome. Betsy Layne
•
remained
undefeated
Tuesday night, beating famil iar foe Paintsville 60-54 at
the D.W. Howard Fieldhouse
- commonly known as the
Dome. The Bobcats battled
back and were successful in a
comeback bid. Paintsvi lle,
however, owned the game's
momentum in the first half.
Nathan Martin paced
Betsy Layne. Martin one of
the region's most promising
'
sop homores,
scored
18
points. Bryce Adkins added
14 points a~ Betsy Layne regi~tered the non-district win.
The Tigers broke free
from a 14-14 first quarter tie.
Paintsville outscored Betsy
Layne 14-9 in the second
quarter. Despite lead 28-23 at
the intermission period ,
Paintsville failed to maintain
an advantage in the third
quarter. The combination of
young team and playing on
the road could have gotten to
Betsy Layne in the second
half.
·
Betsy Layne heated up in
the third quarter, outscoring
the Tigers 18-14.
Seven different Bobcats
provided scori ng. Richie
Tackett scored eight points;
Bryant Tibbs tossed in
seven; Dylan Maldonado and
Adam Howell collected five
apiece and Case Adkins contributed three for host Betsy
Layne.
The Bobcats played some
of their best basketball of the
season in the fourth quarter,
outscoring Paintsville 19-1 2.
For Paintsville, eighth
grade standout Trevor Tiller
cored a team-high 15
points. Brett Reynolds followed Tiller in the Tiger
scoring list as he netted 12
points. Josh Green, an
emerging scorer for the
Tigers, finished with 10
points. Zack Vialpando narrowly missed double figures
for Paintsville, finishing
with nine points. Dustin
Caldwell scored five points
and Shey Spencer added
three for the Tigers.
Betsy Layne improved to
3-0 while Paintsville slipped
to 0-3.
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fRIDAY, DECEMBER
12, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Five Wildcats named Coaches' All-SEC
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Staggs
LEXINGTON - Five Kentucky Wildcats were named to the
All-Southeastern Conference team selected by the league's head the second half of a game
without a flag. That' not his
coaches, the SEC Office announced 'TUesday.
Cornerback Trevard Lindley, linebacker Micah Johnson and word; I've been in the locker
punter Tim Masthay are first-team All-SEC, with offensive tack- room when he collected it.
le Gany Williams and defensive tackle Myron Pryor named to Hazing, you ask? Not in the
the second tean1. Only divisional champions Alabama and least. He's teaching them a
Florida had more players on the All-SEC first tean1 than valuable Jesson. Learn how to
effectively work a game withKentucky.
Lindley, a junior from Hiram, Ga., has four interceptions and out a flag. It's possible, you
11 pas breakups this year. He ranks second in the SEC and 15th know.
A good official is just like a
nationally for total passes defended. Lindley set the school
good
coach: He's a teacher.
record for pass breakups in a career with 34.
Masthay, a senior from MutTay, leads the SEC and is fifth Rob Staggs has a Ph.D. in
nationally with an average of 45.3 yards per punt. As the team's football officiating.
Another thing Rob does
kickoff man, he is second in the league with 20 touchbacks. He
well
is tell stojies about his
al o is the team's holder for placekicks.
Johnson. a junior from Fort Campbell, ha& made 87 tackles time on the ~eld. They're
despite missing two games because of injury. He ranks third in tremendous. All are funny.
the SEC in tackles per game. He leads the Wildcats with 11.5 Some could even be told here,
tacklec;; for loss and has led the team jn tackles in eight of the 1,0 like the time he let a veteran
coach chew him out royally in
gan1es in which he has played.
·
Williams. a senior from Louisville, has given up only one the middle of a game because
quarterback sack this season. He was named the SEC Offensive he knew he'd messed up.
When the lecture finally
Lineman of the Week in UK's win over Western Kentucky.
ended,
he turned ... and found
Pryor, a senior from Louisville, has been a dominant presence
himself
nose to nose with the
in the defensive line. He has 29 tackles this season, including I 0
for loss and 4.5 quarterback sacks. He was named SEC
Defensive Player of the Week for the Louisville game when he
returned a fumble for a touchdown and cau ed another fumble
• Continued from p1
opposing coach, working his
first game at a mountain
school.
"You gonna let him talk to
you like that!" the coach
screamed.
"Yes I am," Rob said, much
like the "Coach Kriz-Krewski" character in those old
commercials during March
Madness. "And when you've
been coaching around here as
long as he has, I'll let you do
it when I mess up."
There are certain things I
look for when covering a high
school game, and these things
date back to my time as sports
editor when 90 percent of the
events 1 covered were high
school athletics. One of them
is a solid officiating crew.
If, say, Ancie Casey was
working a basketball game I
was covering, I figured I was
at the right place: He was the
best, so he usually got good
assignments.
I say the same for Rob.
He's the best.
I look forward to his war
stories. The thing about Rob's
is they aren't about the guys
on his crew; Rob usually
makes himself the butt of the
joke.
One thing he isn't, though,
is the butt-end of the officiating society.
Tomorrow in Louisville,
he'll call his fourth state
championship game. He'll be
there when Trinity plays
Simon Kenton for the bigschool title.
And, unless he changes his
mind, he'll be there for the last
time.
That's too bad, too.
Officiating will take a hit
when he walks off the field for
the last time on Saturday.
And, to be honest, so will
the stories we' 11 hear around
the office. And for me, that's
just as sad.
STATE FOOTBALL FINALS
at Papa John's Cardinal
Stadium, Louisville
TOD.AY'S GAMES
CLASS A
Beechwood-Hazard, 11 a.m.
CLASS 3A
Central-Breathitt Co., 3 p.m.
CLASS 5A
Christian Co.-Highlands, 7 p.m.
Bobcats race past Wesley Christian
Kinzer
• Continued from p1
season with numerous first-,
second-, and third-place finishes. She finished second in
points at the Copperhead
Extreme Hillclimb. Bertha
Wright will undergo surgery
in January and miss the first
month of racing in 2009.
Burchett finished eighth
natiomyide on the same hill
where the 2008 Ohio State
Championships, which he
won, were held. If it would
have been the Nationals - the
time in the micro class for
Burchett was 12.938 and the
closest to that effort was Luke
Cipala of Minnesota in 16.360
-he would have also won the
65 class. His time was 12.933
and the next rider closest to
his time was 12.993, then
13.038 for the next rider. He
could have been holding two
national title. But that i the
sport of hillclimbing. It is so
unpredictable and one never
knows what kind of ride
they'll have from one foot to
300 feet. On board his KTM50
SX, Burchett finished the season in the Micro Mini Class
and the 65 Class with six first' six second- and four thirdplace finishes. He also won
the· High Points Award at
Copperhead
Extreme
Hillclimb. Burchett had just
started riding a 4-Stroke 50
around the yard last spring
and already has advanced to a
2-Stroke.
Bertha Wright is proud of
young Graham Burchett.
"He listens to me when I
say practice, practice, prac-.
tice," said Bertha Wright.
Landon •Lee Wright, 3,
started his year with the
toughest fight of his life.
"Losing his precious dad,
March of last year, and then
the tragic accident we had at
home was more than most
adults could tolerate," said
Bertha Wright. ''He has the
most braveness I have ever
seen in a little man. He was
only two when that happened.
I love to hear those little feet
running through the house,
saying, "MeMe, where you
at?" When I introduced
motorcycles·to him it was like
it gave him something he really loved and enjoyed and that
big hear just opened up. He
loves to watch boxing and has
always liked to say the phrase,
"Let's Get Ready to Rumble,"
and that's what he started
announcing at the hillclimbs
to get the races started.
Landon Wright
rides
aboard a CRF50 with training
wheels. He finished the season with a second-place and a
fourth-place and other special
awards.
"I know one day these little
boys will take my place in
hillclimbing, but not for a
long while," said Bertha
Wright. "I still have that need
for speed in my heart and I
hope I am able to do what
Willard is doing now when I
am his age. I know they will
make me more proud than I
am right now. We would like
to thank our dads, papaws,
mothers and mamaws and our
families and friends traveling
on the road to our competitions."
Betsy Layne claims
second tourney
title ofseason
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ALLEN - After claiming a
Right Beaver Classic title,
Betsy Layne wa.s looking to
add tournament number two to
an already impressive list of
accomplishments in the 200809
season. Coach Mike
Howard's Bobcats have a huge
advantage over most teams
with size and talent. Three
starters for the Bobcats are at
least six feet tall nd the roster
is talent-heavy. Betsy Layne
opened the Shag Campbell
tournament with a 59-50 win
over South Floyd, but the
Bobcats raced to a 24-0 lead
after the first quarter and never
looked back. A talented
Wesley Christian team awaited
Betsy Layne in the finals of
the
Shag Campbell
Tournament, but again the
Bobcats would prove too be
much and pull away late for ·an
easy win. Tyler Daniels got the
Bobcat off and running in the
first quarter, scoring 6 points
in the first 3:00. The Bobcats
took a 15-10 lead after one
quarter and pushed the lead
out to 29-22 at the half. Dylan
Hamilton pumped in 12 of his
game-high 21 points in the
second and third quarters as
the Bobcats built a 43-29 lead
after three quarters. A 16-7
fourth quarter scoring advantage gave Betsy Layne a 59-36
win and · a second tournament
title in the young season.
Han1ilton led all scorers with
21 points. Tyler Daniels added
10 points and Peyton Case
tossed in nine. Blake Spencer
finished with eight points for
the winning team. Betsy
Layne remained unbeaten following the Allen tournament.
Kannon Newsome led
Wesley with 12 points. Dylan
Meade and Michael Henson
scored seven points in the
championship game. Tyler
Lewis flipped in six points for
the Wesley team.
Adams claims
third place in
Shag Campbell
Tournament
ALLEN - After falling to
Wesley Christian in the semifinals of the Shag Campbell
Tournament, Adams was looking to get back on the winning
track in the consolation game
of the event versus Paintsville.
The Blackcats were able to get
back on track, defeating
Paintsville 37-28.
A slow start for Adams
gave the Tigers an early lead
after one quarter, 11-10. Both
teams had trouble finding the
basket in the second period as
Paintsville again outscored the
Blackcats 4-3 to take a 15-13
lead into halftime. Adams
came out with more intensity
in the third qua1ter, outscoring
the Tigers 14-4 to take a 27-19
lead into the final quarter. The
Blackcats edged Paintsville
10-9 in the final quarter
Bryson Williams and Gary
Arnett led Adams with 11
points each. Tyler Keens
tossed in six points and pulled
10
down a game-high
rebounds for the winning
team. Kody Davis came off if
the Adams bench to add three
points. The trio of Garran
Newsome, Trey Stapleton and
Jacob Chaffins finished with
two points each.
Brad Nprdin led the Tigers
with 11 points.
Adams also claimed the
tean1 free-throw award, shooting 68-percent for the tournament. With the win, Adan1s
improved to 6-2.
~
Coaches: Fax your team's
scoresheets to The Times at
886-3603.
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OF THE
WEEK
Shannon Turner,
South Floyd
Amber Shepherd,
. Allen Central
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of Prestonsburg
OF THE WEEK
LADY BLACKCAT HOOPS
The
Prestonsburg Lady
Blackcats fell to the Allen
Central Lady Rebels Tuesday
night in a 58th District/Floyd
County Conference game.
Above: Prestonsburg assis·
tant coaches Don Compton
(left) and Bobby Hackworth
(right) watched the action
along with Lady Blackcat
senior Linsey Fields. Left:
Coach Jackie Day Crisp
talked with his team during a
timeout.
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free 8-inch ice cream cake of your choice, rodeemuble at
DAIRY QUEEN 0 PR TONSBURG. When claiming yout· ice cream
cake, pre ent thi newspaper.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
L XINOTON • A limit d
number of slnale anmo tickets
romnln for the University of
Kentucky men' bn ketbull
toum's next six opponents in
Rupp
Aronu,
includ!ni
Saturday's game ugnlnst
Indinno. Fans cun ordel' tickets
by calling the UK Ticket
Office ( 1.800.928.2287), the
Rupp Arena Box Office
(859.233.3535) or by going to
UKathletics.com
or
Ticketmaster.com.
Tickets ul o remain for
Tennos!leo State (0 c. 22),
Florida Atlanta (Dec. 27).
Central Mlchlgun (Dec. 29),
Vanderbilt (Jun. l 0) und
Auburn (Jun. 21). Tickets for
these event. can also be
ordered ut the UK Ticket
Office located at the Joe Craft
Center in person or over the
phone during regular busine s
hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday-Friday.
In addition, eRUPPtion
Zone tickets (.tanding room
only) wlll be uvuilnble for th
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Atluntic und entrnl Michigan.
gume , They will be sold duy
of gume only ut the Rupp
Ar nu Box Office with u limit
of one ticket p r per on bn, ed
upon avnilability. Price will be
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
12, 2008 • 83
NASGAR Toyota All-Star Showdown set for January
TIMES STAFF REPORT
The sixth edition of the
NASCAR Toyota All-Star
Showdown will feature two
days of exciting action among
some of the nation's greatest
short-track
drivers
in
NASCAR Camping World
Series and NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series competition.
The prestigious postseason
event, the 'Daytona 500 of
short-track racing,' is slated
for Jan. 23-24, 2009 at Toyota
Speedway
at
Irwindale
(Calif.).
In
addition
to
the
NASCAR Camping World
Series, which is NASCAR's
top developmental series, the
NASCAR
Whelen
AllAmerican Series will be featured in Late Model and
Super Late Model competition. The series is the weekly
racing, grassroots foundation
ofNASCAR.
Both nights of all-star
action will be aired live on
SPEED, which has broadcast
the event in each of its first
five years. Broadcasts will
begin at 7 p.m. PT each night.
It will be part of a packed
weekend on SPEED that
includes the Rolex 24 at
Daytona sports car event.
A full day of on-track
activity kicks off · for the
NASCAR Camping World
Series on Friday, Jan. 23 with
practice and qualifying, leading up to the 250-lap feature
race on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Thirteen drivers have each
already secured a spot in the
NASCAR Toyota All-Star
Showdown by winning a
NASCAR Camping Wor!d
Series race this year. In addition, champions of each of
NASCAR's developmental
series also earned secured
spots in the event.
Other positions in the starting lineup will be determined
through time trials, which are
slated for 6 p.m. on Friday,
and limited provisionals for
NASCAR Camping World
Series regulars. Rounding out
Friday's activity for the
NASC AR Camping World
Series will be a "Last Chance
Open" race at 9:10 p.m. that
provides drivers one final
opportunity to make the final
40-car starting grid for
Saturday's feature race (all
times listed Pacific Time
Zone).
The NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series Super
Late Models will also be featured on Friday, with qualifying at 4 p.m., and the 150-lap
Super Late Model race set to
go greel'l at 7:35 p.m.
NASCAR Whelen AllAmencan Series Late Model
action. meanwhile, gets
underway Friday afternoon
with practice. Qualifying is
set for 1 p.m. on Saturday,
leading up to a 75-lap Late
Model race that is scheduled
to start at 7:12p.m.
The NASCAR Toyota AllStar Showdown weekend will
be capped off with a 250-lap
feature
event
for
the
NASCAR Camping World
Series, with the 40-car field
set to take the green flag at
8:31p.m.
O'Reilly BoB Series
banquet slated
for jan. 23
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LOUISVILLE - Battle of
the Bluegrass CEO Tom
McConnell, along with series
officials, have announced the
2008 Championship Awards
will be held on Friday Jan. 23,
2009
at
the
Ramada
Conference
Center
in
Lexington, which was also
the site of• the 2007 awards
banquet.
The Championship Awards
Banquet will see the top ten in
points with both the Battle of
the Bluegrass Modified Series
and O"Reilly Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Super Late Models receive
their season-long awards,
along with other special
awards and other contingency
awards in each division
Festivities for the championship celebration will begin
at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail
hour (cash bar), followed by a
buffet dinner, which will be
served at 7 p.m. The main
event of the evening will be
the awards ceremony for both
the Modified and Super Late
Model division racers beginning at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the 2008
Ch~mpionship
Awards
Banquet will be $32 per person. The dress for the event is
semi-casual
(no
jeans).
Tickets will need to be
ordered in adv·ance and ticket
request and money can be
sent
to
Cornerstone
Marketing, P.O. Box 91947,
Louisville, KY 40291 and
interested parties must RSVP
by no later than January 20.
To call about more banquet
information, interested parties
can contact (502) 762-1606 or
502-931-5068.
For more information
about the O'Reilly Battle of
the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Super Late Models and Battle
of the Bluegrass Modified
Series, visit the series website
on the internet by logging
onto www.battleofthebluegrass.com.
1,000 quota elk
hunting permits
proposed for
next season
TIMES STAFF REPORT
FRANKFORT - Kentucky
Fish and Wildlife Commission
members voted last Friday to
raise the number of quota elk
permits to 1,000 and proposed
additional firearms season
days for elk hunters for the
2009-10 season. Commission
members at Friday's quarterly
meeting in Frankfort also proposed
standardizing
the
muskellunge minimum size
limit •at Cave Run, Buckhorn
and Green River lakes.
Nash named USA Cheer
National Head Coach
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Morehead
State
University
Spirit
Coordinator Tony Nash has
been named a head coach of
the USA Cheer national team.
The USA Federation for
Sport Cheerleading, also
known as USA Cheer, has
begun the process of selecting
two national teams to represent the United States at the
International Cheer Union's
2009 World Cup. Sixty top
cheerleaders will be chosen to
form an all-girl and a coed
team.
Nash was named head
coach of the national teams
along with James Speed, head
coach of the University of
Louisville
cheerleading
squads, and Jomo Thompson,
head coach of the University
of Kentucky cheerleading
squads.
"This is a tremendous
opportunity for the cheerleading industry,"' said Nash. "I am
excited to be a part of this
event to help promote and
cpach Team USA. We will
work with some of the best
athletes from all across the
United States, and I think it is
an honor to represent our
country at the international
level," he said.
The announcement of the
USA Cheer national team will
be made on Jan. 18 during the
2009 College Cheerleading
and Dance Team National
Championship at the Wide
World of Sports Complex in
Orlando, Fla.
Nash is in his fifth year as
the head cheerleading coach
and spirit coordinator at MSU.
He has led the MSU teams to
six national championships.
MSU has won an unprecedented 24 UCA College National
Championships.
UK \VOtnen set to
host ETS.U today
Big Blue Sports
Network, FSN
South to cany game
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON- After a sixday break from action, the
University
of
Kentucky
women's basketball team
returns to Memorial Coliseum
to play host to the Lady
Buccaneers of East Tennessee
State University Friday at 7
p.m. It marks only the second
meeting between the programs
since 1982. The game will be
broadcast live on the Big Blue
Sports Network (radio and
television) and FSN South. It
also will be shown on tapeddelayed on CWKYT-TV at 11
p.m. EST.
Single-game general
admission tickets are available
for $5 adults/$2 senior citizens and children 6-18. Ages
five and under are admitted
free. UK students, faculty and
staff are admitted free with
valid identification based on
availability. For ticket information, log on to ukathletics.com or call the UK ticket
office at 859-257-1818 or 1800-928-CATS (2287).
The Wildcats (5-3) are
coming off a commanding 7 435 win over Furman in their
last game. Four players scored
in double-figures led by junior
Amani Franklin's (Stone
Mountain, Ga.) game-high 15
points and eight rebounds.
The 39-point win was the
largest margin of victory in
the Matthew Mitchell era.
"We have had a productive
week of practice just working
on the things we need to do to
be a better team," UK Hoops
Coach Matthew Mitchell said.
"This weekend will be a good
test for us as we play a solid
East Tennessee State team on
Friday followed by a matchup
with
nationally-ranked
Louisville on Sunday."
forward
Sophomore
Victoria Dunlap (Nashville,
Tenn.) leads UK in both scoring and rebounding this season, averaging 12.1 points and
7.6 rebounds per game. Senior
center
Eleia
Roddy
(Columbus, Ohio) follows
close behind in the rebounding
category with 7.5 rebounds
per game. Franklin also averages double-digit scoring with
10.8 ppg.
Senior point guard Carly
Ormerod (Louisville) remains
doubtful to play as she continues to feel pain derived from
sesamoiditis and turf toe in her
left foot. She also sat out the
Western
Kentucky
and
Furman game. She missed 16
games last season with the
same injury.
East Tennessee State, located in Johnson City, Tenn., is 15 overall this season after
falling at Mercer in its conference opener last week, 77-61 .
Junior guard/forward Sierre
Evans leads the team in scoring and rebounding with 14.7
points and 8.2 rebounds per
game. Junior guard TaRonda
Wiles follows with 13.8 ppg.
This is the second meeting
between Kentucky and East
Tennessee State but the teams'
first matchup since 1982. UK
defeated the Lady Buccaneers
m Memorial Coliseum on
Dec. 11, 1982. Kentucky is 81 all-time vs. teams from
ETSU's
Atlantic
Sun
Conference.
Fans are encouraged to
park in Parking Structure 5
located next to Kennedy"s
Bookstore on Limestone
Avenue.
Parking
within
Parking Structure 5 will be
available free of charge. A
shuttle bus service also will be
provided and begins one hour
prior to game time until one
hour
after
the
game.
Additional game day parking
is available in the E lots surrounding Memorial Coliseum
including the Martin Luther
King Parking Lot and the
Student Center Parking Lot.
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Wheels/Mise
1964 Chevy Impala
for sale. 2 dr, HT,
327 eng, 3 spd.
Needs work , runs
great. $3,500. Call
478-4606.
Full time employee wanted to work
in antique & gift
shop. Must have
appreciation of old
things & new things
& clean. Benefits
depending.
References
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Miller Bros. Coal,
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Surface
Mine
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
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and benefits package.
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applicants should
send their resume
in confidence to
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Prestonsburg
ky
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Services
Merry Christmas
from
B&K
Leathers. We currently have leather
jackets at reasonable prices, also
Needed office personnel. Must have
office
Exp.
Or
degree in business.
Please call 606·
478-9501. 8:00am
to 5:00pm. Mon Fri.
H&R BLOCit
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TAX PREPARER
Kentucky Oil now
hiring for the following positions: maintenance and truck
drivers. Those
Post office Now
Hiring! Avg pay
we have other
motorcycle apparel
to choose from and
accessories. Give
the gift of leather
this Christmas.Call
606·791· 7830.
B&K
Janitorial
Service is looking
for offices to clean,
we can supply references and cleaning materials. Call
606-791-7830.
NEED A TUTOR
FOR
YOUR
CHILD? I have ten
years experience
teaching children
aged 2·18, have
successfully
tutored
children
with both emotional
and learning disabilities and have
assisted a child
with autistic spectrum disorder. I
believe in finding
each child's unique
learning style and
helping them to
reach their greatest
potential. If you
would be interested
in seeking my
assistance for your
child, please feel
free to call Tonya at
606-230-0235 or
email
me
at
tonya1 @hotmail.co
Maytag washer &
dryer for sale.
Bought new in
January 06 only
used nine months.
$500 OBO. Call
520-304-3268.
Firewood for sale.
$75 a pickup load.
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood.Call
259-1356 or 8866848.
REAL ESTATE
Misc.
m.
Houses
Animals
For sale: Cockatiel
bird with cage. Also
has a full stock yellow lab puppy free
to good home. Call
226-0159.
Fdr sale: AKC register labs. Blonde &
Red. 2 boys and 2
girls. $300 each.
Call after 5:00 606·
437-0367 or 7944077 before 5:00.
Appliances
Hay for sale. S7.00
a bale. Cal 7919850.
NEEDED:
Part
time house cleaner.
Must be animal
friendly. 9 miles
outside
of
Prestosnburg.
Toward
Salyersville. Call
606-886-8761.
cemetary
Two
plots, below the
road on the south
end of Davidson
Memorial Gardens
@ $1,200 each (
606-789-8337 ).
2 story block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown.
Upper level is 3 br
8x12
living
room15x18 , dinning room 20 x 20
with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard.
Lower level is 2 bay
service
garage.
Bank appraised at
$76,000
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
Jewelry
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass COL.exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
Houses
Great
Business
location for lease!
New construction,
2688 + Sq ft. Call
2 br apartment for
rent. Located by
Dewy Lake. $600
per month. Utilities
included. Call 226-
2 br apartment for
rent. With w/d hook
up,
stove and
fridge. Located 5
miles from Martin
on Rt 1210. $350
month plus $200
deposit. Call 2853641.
Quik Silver town
house's now has
available 1 br with
hard wood floors w/
garage. $550 per
POSITION AVAILABLE
Big Sandy Area Development District has a full-time
position available for a GIS Specialist/Highway Safety
Coor~inator. Under general administrative direction,
this position will organize and facilitate cooperative
regional efforts aimed at reducing highway crashes in
BSADD's Kentucky counties, assist with organizing and
facilitating public involvement in the transpo'rtation planning process; as well as assorted duties in the GIS
department. Must have working knowledge with assorted computer programs and experience with GIS a
must. Geography degree preferred, but not required.
If interested, please send resume and letter of intent to
Ms. Terry Trimble, 110 Resource Court, Prestonsburg,
KY 41653, no later than December 15, 2008.
Credit Analyst
Call 1·866·891-1950
Full-Time Delivery Technician
with a Progressive
Fast-Growing Medical
Equipment Company
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Prestonsburg,
Martin, & Williamson
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but not necessary
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available. 3029 Rt
850 Middlecreek,
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month plus deposit.
Also a 3br house
with 2 1/2 bath. With
garage and hard
wood floors. Extra
nice.
$850
per
month plus deposit.
Call 606-226-1925
or
606-434-6516
leave message.
Beautiful
2
br
unfurnished apartment
for
rent.
Hardwood
floors
and
fireplace.
Located
across
from new food city.
$500 per month. No
HUD
and
No
PETS.Call
8863565.
Apartment
for
rent. Located above
Unisign on US 23 at
lvel. 2 br, 1 bath.
$400 month plus
$400 deposit. 1
year lease. No pets.
Call 606-4 78-8100.
Town house apartment for rent. 2 br,
1/12 bath, stove,
fridge, w/d hook up,
dw, city limits at US
23 & Hwy 80. $650
mth plus utilities
with $350 deposit.
No pets. 1yr lease.
606-237-4758.
2 BR apartment for
rent. Located in
Prestonsburg. $700
per month includes
utilities. Call 7940249.
1 br apartment for
rent.
$300
per
month plus deposit.
No pets . Located at
Hueysville.
Call
358-4036.
Renovated apartments for
rent.
Good
location.
Downtown Martin.
Furnished or unfurnished. Reasonable
rent. Call 358-3072
MondaySat.
between 9am-6 pm.
1 Br apartment fo
rent. 4 miles west of
Prestonsburg on At
114. $475 month
includes
utilities.
Call 886-6061.
Newly remodeled
furnished 1 br
Apartment for rent.
Located 1 mile on
old road behind
Mountain
Arts
Center. No pets and
no HUD. Call 606205-9510 or 606263-4323.
APT FOR RENT
Branham height
Apt Wheelright
KY, is now
accepting applications for one bedroom Handicap
accessible Apt.
rent is based on
income. Contact
Ashely. 452-4777
Houses
Super nice 3 br
house
for
rent.
Contact J & A
Rentals. Call 3583469.
For rent: 2 b~
mobile
home.
Located at Hager
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
Hill. No Pets, No
HUD . Call 886-3151
after 5 pm.
rent. 1 ,800 sq ft.
Built in vacuum system. Stove, ref, with
w & d.Total electric
For Rent : 3 br with high efficiency
house
above .Excellent
home.
Eastern. $500 per Private location in
month $500 deposit Knott county with
plus utilities.
No gated community,
pets
no
hud. security and more.
References Call438-6104.
required. Call after
5:00 pm 606-358- House for rent:
4515.
1 ,500 sq ft. 2 Br, 1
bath fully furnished.
For
Rent:
3 All util ities. Located
Bedroom, 2 bath on US23 between
located at Langley, Prestonsburg
&
Ky. $475 per month. Pikeville.
$795
Call 226-1138.
deposit & $795
month. Call 6064br, 2 ba house for 422-1862.
NOTICE TO PRESTONSBURG CITY'S UTILITIES
NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS
NATURAL GAS FACTS
Natural gas is lighter than air, non-toxic and contains no poisonous ingredients. Breathing natural gas is not harmful as long as there
is adequate air to breath along with it. Natural gas will not burn by itself. Combustion can occur only when there is a mixture of gas
and air containing between 5 percent and 15 percent natural gas and between 95 percent and 85 percent air. Because of its unique
qualities of being lighter than air with a narrow band of combustion, natural gas is one of the safest energy sources available. It is also
one of the most economical sources. Understanding and following safety procedures will make natural gas an even safer choice.
2 BR Duplex for
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile North
of Prestonsburg. No
references
pets,
and security deposit
requ ired. Call 8899747 or 886-9007.
2 br house for rent.
THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF NATURAL GAS
Gas accidents can be avoided if you understand the potential hazards.
(1) FIRE
Natural gas can be a fire hazard, if you let it. Don't let it. A very hot stove, open flame or pilot light c!n ignite any combustible
materials that happen to be near. Keep paper, curtains, paints, solvents, etc., away from gas applicances.
(2) EXPLOSION ·
Natural gas can be ignited by open flames or sparks. That's why unburned natural gas should never be allowed to escape into
a room. A spark, flame, lit match or cigarette, even the flick of a light switch, may be enough to cause an explosion.
(3) CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Even though natural gas itself isn't poisonous, gas burners that aren't adjusted propertly can produce deadly carbon monoxde.
You can't see or smell carbon monoxide, but it's a killer. To avoid its dangers, always make sure that any natural gas appliances
in your home are properly adjusted and vented to the outside ... so they'll burn safely and efficiently.
(4) SUFFOCIATION
Natural gas can cause suffociation if it replaces air containing oxygen. (Only air that has oxygen can sustain life.) This is
another reason why natural gas should never be allowed to leak from appliances or build up in an enclosed area or room.
FOLLOW THESE COMMON SENSE SAFETY RULES ... IT'S UP TO YOU TO USE SAFE GAS APPLIANCES AND TO USE
GAS APPLIANCES SAFELY!!!
(1) KEEP COMBUSTIBLES such as papers, fluids, paints, curtains and rags away from furnaces, water heaters, gas ranges
and dryers.
(2) TEACH CHILDREN never to light or play with the controls of any gas appliances.
(3) KEEP PILOT LIGHTS of your gas range lit. If you put them out to save energy, a dangerous gas build-up can occur if some·
one acc!dentally turns on the range.
(4) KEEP GAS RANGE CLEAN- make sure burner bowls are free of used matches, grease, paper, etc.
(5) AND, NEVER USE YOUR GAS RANGE to heat your home or apartment; this practice creates a serious fire hazard and
puts you and your family at risk from dangerous carbon monoxide fumes.
(6) MAkE SURE APPLIANCES ARE VENTED-Natural gas needs air containing oxygen to burn safely and efficiently.
Without enough air, dangerous carbon monoxide is produced. For this reason, always make sure that your gas furnace
and water heater are vented to the outside of the building. If you're not sure your appliances are vented properly, have
them checked by a qualified heating contractor or plumber.
(7) KEEP FLUES AND CHIMNEYS CLEAR-Have your fluepipe and chimney checked to make sure they're not blocked
· with debris, such as nests, branches, or ivy. (Your heating contractor can inspect and clean fluepipes for you.)
(8) SIGNS OF POOR FLUE VENTILATION-Indoor wetness (condensation); unusual smell in your home that doesn't
go away; sick houseplants; yellow or wavering appliance flames; soot in your home; pilot light that keeps going out.
CERTAIN OLDER GAS CONNECTORS MAY BE DANGEROUS!
Gas connectors are corrugated metal tubes used to connect gas appliances in your home to fuel gas supply pipes. Some older
brass connectors have come apart, causing fires and explosions, resulting in deaths and injuries.
These older brass connectors have a serious flaw in the process used to join their tubing to their end pieces. Over time, the end
pieces can separate from the tubing, and cause a serious gas leak, explosion, or fire. To our knowledge, these dangerous uncoated
brass connectors have not been made for more than 20 years, but many of them are still in use. The older these connectors get, the
greater the possibility of failure.
.
Although not all uncoated connectors have this flaw, it is very difficult to tell which ones do. Therefore, any uncoated brass connector should be replacced immediately with either a new plastic-coated brass or a new stainless steel connector. Connectors can
wear out from too much moving, bending, or corrosion. Connectors should always be replaced whenever the appliance is replaced or
moved from its location.
Warning: Only a qualified professional should check your connector and replace it if needed. Don't try to do this yourself!
Moving the appliance, even slightly, whether to clean behind it or to inspect its gas connector, can cause the complete failure of
one cf these older weakened connectors, possibly resulting in a deadly fire or explosion.
DO NOT MOVE YOtJR APPLIANCE TO CHECK THE CONNECTOR!!
HOW DO I KNOW IF A GAS HAZARD EXISTS???-YOUR SENSE OF SMELL SHOULD TELL YOU.
(1) A GAS LEAK IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS!!-Gas may leak from faulty appliances, broken pipes or
broken mains. Make sure all members of your family know what to do if they smell gas.
(A) IF THE ODOR IS STRONG:
1) Do not light matches.
2) Do not turn lights on or off.
3) Do not operate any controls or pull any plugs from outlets.
4) Do not use the telephone
5) Notify everyone in the bulding or house to leave immediately, and leave the door open.
6) If possible, ventilate the building by opening doors and windows, starting where the odor is strongest.
Do not re-enter the building for this purpose.
7) Call the utility company or fire department from a nearby building or house. Do Not use the telephone in your house.
8) Do not re-enter your home until the utility company or fire department has released you to do so.
9) Never take chances! If your safety is threatened, get out quickly.
PRESTONSBURG CITY'S UTILITIES COMMISSION
Phone Number-606-886-6871, Day or Night
Phone Number-606·886-2900, Day or Night
HOW TO RECOGNIZE A GAS LEAK OUT-SIDE HOUSE OR BUILDING-Gas leaks out·side are uncommon, but it is a good idea to
know how to recognize them. Comm"on signs include:
1) A gas odor.
2) A blowing or hissing sound.
3) Dirt being blown or thrown into the air.
4) Water bubbling or being blown into the air at a pond.
5) Fire coming from the ground or burning above the ground.
6) Brown patches in vegetation on or near gas pipeline.
If you detect any signs of a gas leak outside, call Prestonsburg City's Utilities Commission immediately.
NOTICE TO PRESTONSBURG CITY'S UTILITIES COMMISSION
NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES
1. Prestonsburg City's Utilities Commission does not maintain customers' service lines beyond the gas meter setting.
Customers are responsible for properly maintaining and repairing their service lines.
2. If customers' buried piping is not maintained, it may be subject to the potential hazards of corrosion and leakage.
3. Buried gas piping should be:
I. Periodically inspected for leakage.
II. Periodically inspected for corrosion, if piping is metallic.
Ill. Repaired, if any unsafe conditions are discovered.
IV. Repaired, located, inspected and maintained by plumbers or heating contractors.
4. When excavating near buried gas piping, the piping should be located in advance, and the excavation done by hand.
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Legals
NOTICE OF
BOND
RELEASE
In accordance with
the provisions of
KAR 350.093 notice
is hereby given that
AEP KENTUCKY
COAL, L.L.C. , 251B
Tollage
Creek,
Pikeville, Kentucky,
41501 , has appl ied
for Phase Ill release
on Permit Number
836-5433,
which
was last issued,.on
12/2/02. The application covers an
area of approximately 4 acres ,
located 1 mile south
of Est ill, in Floyd
County. The permit
a rea is approximately 0.5 mile
northwest from At. 7
junction with KY At.
1086, and located
0.2 mile southwest
of Right Fork of
Beaver Creek.
The
remain ing
bond in effect for
836-5433 is $2,800.
The remaining bond
is being requested
in the release.
Reclamation work
performed includes,
grading and seeding, completed on
1/22/03.
Written
comments, objections
and requests for
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
Di rector,
Division of Fie ld
Services,
#2
Hudson
Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601, by January
14, 2009 .
A publ ic hearing
on the application
has been scheduled
for
10:00 a.m. ,
January 15, 2009.
The Department for
Surface
Mining
Reclamation
and
Enforcement, Floyd
County
Regional
12, 2008 • 85
Office, 3140 South
Lake Drive, Su ite 6,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653.
The hearing will
be cancelled if no
request for a hearing or informal conference is received
by January
14,
2009.This is th e
final advertisement
of the application.
comments,
A ll
objections ,
or
requests for a permit conference must
be received within
30 days of today's
date.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Pursuant to
Application
Number 8360842 NW
In accordance with
KRS
350.055 ,
notice is hereby
given that Frasure
Creek Mining, LLC,
4978 Teays Valley
Road, Scott Depot,
wv 25560, (304)
has
204-1 455
applied for a permit
for a surface coal
min ing and reclamation
operation
located 1.7 miles
~;.ortheast of Hippo,
Mntucky in Floyd
County. The proposed operation will
disturb 373.34 su rface acres and will
underlie 4.92 acres ,
and the total area
within the permit
boundary will be
378 .31 acres.The
proposed operation
is approximately 0.8
miles south from KY
1210 junction with
Alum Lick Road and
located 0.2 miles
southwest of Caney
Creek.The
proposed operation is
located
on
the
Martin USGS 7 1/2
minute quadrangle
map. The operation
will use the mountaintop removal and
auger method.s of
surface mining. The
surface area to be
disturbed is owned
by
George
Thornsbury, et. a l,
Evie Thornsbury, et.
Shade
and
a l,
Patricia K. Pitts, Lou
Ellen Pitts, et. al.,
Big Branch Holding·
Company,
LLC,
Chris
Dam ron ,
Danny
Ousley,
Rosie Reffitt, Craig
Ousley, et. al, Betty
Litsey,
Charles
Litsey,
Gordon
Ousley, Donald and
Brenda
Ousley,
Adrian
Bradley,
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Weatherization Crew Laborer
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is seeking a
Crew Laborer for the Weatherization Program in Floyd and
Pike County. Duties include, but are not limited to:
performing energy saving functions to existing strucn1res
which, include air infiltration, duct repair, insulation, roofing, ceiling repair, wall and floor repair, window and door
replacement, and heat system installation.
1\vo years of carpentry and construction experience that
includes a wide range of general skills and knowledge is
required.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to
lift/move heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.), bend, stoop, crawl,
climb, and perform work in various weather conditions.
Candidate must have knowledge of occupational hazards,
safety precautions, and be proficient in the proper use and
care of power and hand tools. The position will require a
valid driver's license and frequent travel throughout the
five-county service area.
Qualified applicants may submit a resume and letter of
application to Big Sandy Community Action Program
ATTN: Human Resources Manager, 230 Court Street,
Paintsville, KY 41240. Closing date for applications is
Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.
An equal opportunity employer.
Safety comes first with Prestonsburg City's Utilities Comn;'ission. Below are some of the steps taken by Prestonsburg City's Utilities
Commission to insure the safety of our employees and customers.
1. Continuous patrolling of gas system.
2. Monitoring pressures at various points in gas system.
3. Annual/semi-annual leak surveys.
4. Immediate response to any reported problem.
5. Proper operation and maintenance of system.
·
6. Continuing education of gas pipe line employees, including emergency response to gas emergencies/ accidents.
Together, with the help of our customers, we can maintain a safe and reliable gas system.
NOTICE TO ALL CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION COMPANIES
In accordance with federal and state regulations governing natural gas pipeline safety, Prestonsburg City's Utilities Commission is pursuing a damage prevention program to minimize accidents and/or disruptions that could invo.lve. its underground pipel!ne .facilities. If
you observe any type of construction or excavation, or if you plan to do any work reqUJnng d1gg1ng near a company pipeline, please
call the Prestonsburg City's Utilities Commission so that we can send qualified personnel to locate and properly mark the exact location of the pipeline. Knowing the exact location of the underground pipeline Will reduce the possibility of property ~nd/or personal and
financial loss to both parties.
David M. Ellis, Superintendent
Prestonsburg City's Utilities Commission
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
James and Rose
Marie
Bradley,
Ronald and Jackie
Bradley , Sally R.
Kessie, Charles E.
Bradley,
Amy
Bradley,
Abby
Bradley,
Adam
Bradley, Johanna
L. Silveus, Kenneth
Silveus, Earl and
Peggy Stephens
and Sianna Risner,
Mont Ousley Heirs,
Edward L. and
Sadie Shepherd,
J.T. and Anna Lea
Thornsbury, Phyllis
Reffett, Glen HurdEstate, Curt and
Anna Howard and
Harrison D. Reffet.
The operation will
underlie
land
owned by Shade
and Patricia K.
Pitts, Lou Ellen
Pitts, et_ at., Big
Branch
Holding
Company, LLC and .
Mont Ousley Heirs
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, KY
41653.
WrittEfn
comments, objections, or requests
for a permit conference must be filed
with the Director of
the Division of
Permits,
#2
Hudson
Hollow
Complex, U.S. 127
South, Frankfort,
Kentucky 40601.
This is the final
advertisemeRt of
the application. All
comments, objections, or requests
for a permit confer·
must
be
ence
received within 30
days of today's
date.
12, 2008
Commonwealth in
the operation of the
business,
or
whether the applicant, with1n the last
two (2) years prior
to the date of filing
the application has
been convicted 10
Kentucky of maintaining a public nui·
sance. Pursuant to
KRS 231.080, any
person desinng to
oppose the permits
shall file with tho
County Clerk, no
later
than
December
18,
2008, in writing,
allegations
that
show cause as to
why the application
shall not be grant·
ed. Said written
information shall be
signed, dated and
reflect the current
address of said
person providing
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Signature
HealthCare, LLC,
d.b.a.
Riverview
Health
Care
Center,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky,
is
licensed in the
state of Kentucky
as a nursing facility.
All persons qualifying for nursmg
facility care shall be
admitted, regardless of race. color,
creed, national origm, handicapping
condition, age or
religious
preference.
Patient referrals
can be made to the
79
facility
at
Sparrow
Lane,
Prestonsburg, KY
41653, or by phone
606-886-9178.
Melissa J Allen,
Administrator
NOTICE TO
THE GENERAL
FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY
ORDINANCE # 08-001
Amendment #1
AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual budget and amendment thereof the first reading to be done at
the Regular Meeting of the Floyd County Fiscal Court on December 19th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.. in the
County Courtroom located on the Second Floor of the old Floyd County Courthouse, 149 South
Central Avenue, Prestonsburg, Kentucky: Whereas the County of Floyd will be receiving realized
unbudgeted receipts pertaining to the LGEA concerning the states portion of House Bill 410 projects.
Be tl ordained by the Fiscal Court of the County of Floyd, Commonwealth of Kentucky:
SECTION ONE. The Budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009 is amended to:
Increase the receipts of the LGEA fund by $52,000.00 to include unbudgeted receipts
Description
Account Code
04-4506
Amount
KY State Treasurer
Coal Severance Tax
52,000.00
Increase the expenditure accounts:
04-5340-507
DAV Posts
52,000.00
SECTION TWO: The amounts added to the revenue and expenditure accounts in Section One are for
Social Service Purposes.
Approved by the Fiscal Court of Floyd County, Kentucky this the 19th day of December 2008.
Motion by: _ _ _ _ _ __
Seconded by: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Robert D. Marshall
Floyd County Judge/Executive
Approved as to Form and Classification this the _ _ day of _ _ _ _ _ _, 200
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Nottce is now given that the proposed Ordinance will be considered for passage at the Regular
Meeting of the Floyd County Fiscal Court to be held on January 16th at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the
County Courtroom located on the Second Floor of the old Floyd County Courthouse, 149 South
Central Avenue, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. A copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available
for public Inspection at the Office of the Floyd County Judge/Executive located on the Second Floor of
the old Floyd County Courthouse, (606) 886-9193.
Thts Budget Ordinance amendment was duly adopted by the Fiscal Court of Floyd County, Kentucky,
this the 16th day of January, 2009.
Motion by:----~---
Seconded by: _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Call JOHN LEWIS, today
Ph: {606) 886-2785
Pager: (606) 482·0229
Robert D. Marshall
TRIPLES
CONSTRUCTION
a
Residential & Commercial
PUBLIC
NOTICE
Pursuant to KRS
231.040, application for a permit to
operate a place of
entertainment, has
been made by
Wendy
Tackett.
The name of the
proposed business
of entertainment is
Marlow's.
The
nature of the business will be Music
and
Dancing.
Pursuant to KRS
231.070, the Floyd
County Attorney
shall
investigate
whether the appli·
cant lacks good
moral character, or
whether the applicant will obey the
laws
of
the
PUBLIC
the information.
Pursuant to KRS
231.080, a hearing
has been scheduled for December
18, 2008, at the
hour of 2:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as same can
be heard before the
Floyd
County
J udge/Execut1ve,
at the Floyd County
Justice Center, 2nd
floor,
·in
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky.
The
Floyd
County
Judge/Executive
shall hear evidence
m support of, or in
opposition to the
grantmg of the permit.
Hon. Keith Bartley
Floyd
County
Attorney
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�FLOYD COUNTY
Friday, December 12, 2008
'
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Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace
by PASTOR AL EARLEY
We read in gaiah 9:6, "For
unto us a child is born. to us a
son is given. Authority rests
upon his shoulders ~ and he is
named Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God. Everlu~ting
Father, Prince of Peace.'' As
Christians, we helieve the
child Isaiah was talking about
was Jesus Christ.
At
Cluistmas one of the names
we like to use for Jesus is
Prince of Peace. What does it
mean to call Jesus t11e Prince
of Pea<.:e'!
,lt means there is a power, a
mighty power, moving in our
midst, bringing peace on earth
and good will to all people.
When we look at the world
day-to-day, it may seem that
the power of the Prince of
Peace is not very stmng. We
see stories about the hurricane
devastation in New Orlc~Uls
and Galveston, continued tensions, tetTorism, and bloodshed in the Midille East. and
the tragedy of urban decay and
rising murder rate in our
nation's dlies.
But when I think about the
powerful changes for peace
that have occuned in my short
life T ~ee a mighty power.
moving in our midst, bringing
peace on earth. I remember an
amazing event on Dec. ll,
1993 when the news showed a
man make public confession
of the past sins of his nation,
and ask God's guidance for his
people as they embarked on a
new future of equality. The
man was F. W. DeKierk, then
president of South Africa.
Standing beside him was
Nelson Mandela, co-Nobel
Peace Pri~:e winner. That day
they were brothers, even if
their skin color had Ji vided
their families all their lives.
Just a rew months later they
were rivals in the first free
elections, ending 500 years of
institutional oppression of the
blacks of South Africa.
On the same day lhe
Hungarian Army notified all
the churches that the army
would re-institute chaplains.
This was but another dramatic
e\ent among many since the
collapse
of
Communist
Atheism in the Soviet Union.
a<; new democracies arc
emerging all over Eastern
Europe and Asia. And as we
continue to witness these dra
marie changes. faith in the
Prince of Peace t1ounshes in
these newly freed lands.
I remember living daily
with the threat of Lola! nuclear
annihilation of life on earth.
With the fall of the Soviet
Union there is no more talk of
doomsday clocks, and the abil
ity to destroy the world len
times over. Twenty two years
ago we stood on the hrink or
nuclear suicide. but today our
arsenal sits quiet. One day
they may become useless
monuments to the power of the
Prince of Peace.
A person can reason that
these events are simply the
workings of a world maturing
in the High-lech age, and they
were going to happen because
we humans would rather learn
to live together than destroy
each other and our planet.
Now, having read those word!)
do you believe they are tme?
This was !he common belief
earlier in this century before
worldwide depression and two
world wars taught us that our
human way of solving per
plcxing problems is not to
choose peace and life. but
death and destruction. As we
read in the first paragraph
ahove, the human ability to
kill and do evil reveals quite
the opposite to be true.
N:->! lf there was nor a
power, a mighty power. mov-
ing in our mid~t to bring peace •.
I am quite certain we would
have found a way tO destroy
ourselves, when it was a~ easy
as pushing the nuclear bullon.
People still find many ways
to irrtlict inhuman treatment on
one another. The news records
such activity quite clearly on a
day-to-day basis. But the big
picture is one of life, renewal,
hope, and peace. This i!> God's
world. and God has sent Jesus
Christ, Lhe Prince ol' Peace. to
establish peace in our world
and in our lives.
KIM'S KORNER
Sometimes words
can strike a chord
lt is amazing at times how
conversations can take place, or
we may hear a sem1on and then
something will happen and we
go whoa that's conlirmation_
Such just took place very
recently as <;orne friend!> and T
were discussing faith. it wasn't
but only a day that had passed
when the following email from
Ptime Time with God written by
Os Hillman arrived. Tt was way
too good not to shm-e,
so please keep reading.
Anemic Faith
''For we also hare
had
the
gospel
preached to us, just 0.1·
they did: hut the message they heard was of
no value to them.
because those who
have a living faith.
God spoke to John. the apostle. through a vision and told him
about some Christians who were
part or the church in Laodicea:
'To the angel of tlze chunh in
l.andicea write:
won/.~
17~.ese
are the
of the Amen, the faithful
and tme witness, the mler c>f'
God's creation. I knmv your
deeds. that you are 11either cofd
nor hot. l wish you were either
one or -the other! So,
because you are fuke-
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hea1d did nor combine Kim little Frasure blind and naked. l
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The apostle Paul described them eyes. so you con see" (Re~ • 3:14when he said "these people have 18).
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our Lord. We are all susceptible
power."
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anemic. faith') When you no our faith. Today, ask God to
longer pray about decisions, you re' ive your heart and to restore
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relationship with God, you have ac tiYc faith that impacts the
anemic faith. When you're kingdom of darkness.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER
12, 2008 • 88
Lean lamb a~d potatoes a smart start
for flavorful meals
fAMll.Y rE\fURJ:S
here's nothing more mouthwateling than a succulent
leg of lamb roasting in the oven, surrounded by
potatoes with crispy, browning edges. Somehow, a
dinner featuring a showpiece roast just feels special.
Yet a memorable meal needn't be hard on the cook.
Now is the time of year when it's easy to get tired from hectic
schedules and short days. Count on lean lamb and wholesome
potatoes to restore your energy reserves and land some "oohs''
and "ahhs" at the table in the process.
Starting a meal with lamb make good nutlition sense. Lamb
is a lean, nutrient rich, flavorful meat that delivers vitamins and
minerals - such as the important B vitamins and iron - that
help the body produce energy. Iron from red meat is more readily
absorbed by the body than iron from plant sources. The leanest
cuts of lamb include the leg and loin. Even better, most cuts tend
to have less marbling than other meats.
Of course, the perfect pairing tor any meat is potatoes, particularly those grown in Wisconsin, America's heartland. Skin-on
potatoes contain more potassium than a banana and arc a source
of fiber. A 5.3-ounce potato is fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free,
and contains nearly half your daily value of vitamin C for just
110 calories. And its complex-carbohydrates provide the ideal
efficient energy source tor the body.
Another bonus for weary cooks: the roasted lamb and potato
dish provides plenty ofleftovers to serve as the base for two quick
meals later in the week. How's that for energy conservation?
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Windowsill Herb Garden
Lamb and Potatoes
Lamb Pitas With Cucumber Mint Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Mi11t Tzatziki
3/4 cup plain nont"at yogurt
112 cup peeled, coarsely grated cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juicl!
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
Lamb Pitas
4 whole wheat pita bread rounds
2 cups chopped or shredded romaine lettuce
I 112 cups small bite-size pieces leftover roasted boneless leg of lamb
3/4 cup chopped tomato
l/2 cup thinly slivered red onion
Stir together all tzatziki ingredients in small bowl; set aside. Cut each pita round
in half. Open carefully and fill with lettuce, lamb, tomato and onion. Serve with'
Mint Tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition per serving: 333 calories, 7 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 52 mg
cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 6 g tiber, 25 g protein, 40%
daily value for vitamin A, 26% daily value for vitamin C, 21% daily value for
iron, 13% daily value for calcium, 17% daily value for potassium
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: about I 1/2 hours
Makes 8 servin!,>s
1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (rosemary,
thyme, marjoram)*
8 clo"es garlic, minced
1 boneless leg of lamb (about 3 pounds)
4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into
l-inch cubes
I 1/2 cups frozen, thawed pearl onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lemons, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Freshly ground kosher or sea salt and
pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together herbs and
garlic in small bowl; set aside 2 tablespoons.
Remove tics or netting from lamb. Using a
small sharp knife, make slits deep into lamb,
,spacing 112-inch apart. Rub the larger amount
of herb mixture over surface and into center of
lamb, pressing mixture into slits. Tie in 2 places
with kitchen string to secure.
Place potatoes, onions. oil, lemons and reserved
herb mixture in large roasting pan with shallow
sides and toss well to coat. Nestle Jamb into tht!
center and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is
cooked to your liking (145°F for medium rare,
160°F for medium and 170°F for well done),
stirring vegetables every l/2 hour.
*May be substituted with 2 teaspoons each dried
rosemary, thyme and marjoram.
Nutrition per serving: 463 calories, 14 g total fat,
5 g saturated fat, 120 mg cholesterol, 107 mg
sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 6 g dietary fiber, 40 g
protein, 82% daily value for vitamin C, 27% daily
_value for iron, 39% daily value for potassium
Harissa Potatoes
Get more from potatoes and lamb: the dynamic duo
Wisconsin potatoes are goodness unearthed
Lean on lamb for healthy meals
• For additional super spud recipes visit www. wisconsinpotatoc.q. • In general, lamb should be cooked to 145"F for medium rare,
160"F for medium and 170"F for well done. Ground lamb
com, or order the ''Wisconsin Potato Sensations Cookbook"
should always be cooked to 160"F.
by sending a check or money order for $8.00 to Wisconsin
Potato Sensations, Dept. FF. P.O. Box 327,Antigo, WI 54409. • Lamb chops, roasts, steaks and legs are perfect tor cooking
methods that usc dry heat, such as grilling, roasting or broilAllow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.
ing.
Stew meat and shanks are perfect fot moist heat cooking,
• Growers in Wisconsin have been recognized nationally for
such as braising and stcwmg.
environmentally friendly production practices and their
• Plenty more great Jamb recipes and cooking rips can be found
Healthy Grown potatoes. Also, because they are centrally
at w1vw.leanonlamb.com.
located. they can guarantee quick turnaround ume for maximum freshness.
'
Prep time: I 0 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings
4 cups leftover cubed roasted potatoes
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
.
1 teaspoon each: paprika, ground cumin and ground coriander
112 teaspoon ground cara1~ay seeds
114 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher or sea salt to taste
Preheat oven to 350"F and spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Place potatoes. bell pepper and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir together remaining ingredients in small bowl and sprinkle over potatoes; toss welt to coat.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cook for :20 minutes or until potatoes
are bot and slightly cnsp on the edges. Season to taste wtth salt.
Tip: 1o give these potatoes a bit more cnsp. gi\'e them a coat wirh olive oil
cooking spray half\vay through the cook rime.
~utrition per serving: 156 calories. 2 g total fat, 0 g anrrated !at, 0 mg cholesterol. 13 mg odium, 33 mg carbohydrate, 5 g dietary tiber. 4 g protem. Q9°·o
daily value for vit-amin C, 17% daily Yaluc tor vitamin A, 23% ilaily yaJuc for
potassium
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HIGHSCHOOL
BASKE1BALL
-PageA9
briefs
City making plans for old school
by SHELDON COMPTON
peeder
arrested
after stop
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG -A
Prestonsburg man originally pulled over for speeding
found himself charged with
multiple offenses on
..Sunday after the arresting
'lft>fficer noticed needle
marks on the man's arms
and other signs of intoxicaticn.
Ricky Crider, 21, was
pulled over by an officer
with Kentucky State Police
for allegedly going 106
miles per hour in a 55mile-per-hour zone.
According to the police
report, Crider had a strong
smell of alcoholic beverages on him, his speech
was slurred and he was
"unsteady on his feet, con'~used and belligerent."
Crider allegedly admitted to drinking beer, and
the officer noticed fresh
needle marks on his arms.
Crider also reportedly
failed multiple sobriety
tests.
According to the report,
the officer located rolling
papers, a needle and a
spoon with a burned bottom used for heating drugs
in the passenger floor
board. When questioned
about the needle, Crider
allegedly said that he had
"went on the wrong path."
a
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
(See ARREST, page eight)
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STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - The
buildings and grounds that
once made up Prestonsburg
Grade School in the city's
downtown area will soon be
sold, city officials said
Monday.
Prestonsburg Mayor Jerry
Fannin attended a meeting
called by the Prestonsburg
Planning
and
Zoning
Commission for the ~ole purpose of hearing his plans in the
wake of this news.
Fannin spent the better part
of an hour explaining that the
old grade school and the
roughly four acres of land on
which it is situated would soon
be catagorized as surplus property by the Floyd County
Board of Education.
"I spoke with Henry
CHRISTMAS
The downtown
building that once
housed
Prestonsburg Grade
School has sat
empty for more than
a year. City officials
are now Interested
in obtaining the
property and using
it to form a community center.
(Webb, superintendent of
Floyd County Schools) a little
while ago and he said it would
be up for sale," Fannin told
commission members Frank
Fitzpatrick, Dwayne Branham,
Randy
Burchett,
Bobby
Carpenter and Dixon Nunnery.
"A lot of community type
things can be done with it. The
city has wanted a community
photo by Sheldon Compton
(See SCHOOL, page eight)
PARADE
Governor
visits National
Guard ArmorY
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG
Gov. Steve Beshear came to
Prestonsburg on Sunday for
a Christmas dinner at the
National Guard Armory to
show his support for the
area's troops that are serving overseas.
"I take great joy and
pride when visiting with
• these
true
Kentucky
heroes," Gov. Beshear said.
'·Not only our heroes in uniform, but I believe the
loved ones who provide
support and care when military families are separated
by war are heroes as well."
Gov. Beshear and First
Lady Jane Beshear visited
pholos by Ralph B. Davis
Santa Claus was the guest
of honor during and after
Prestonsburg's Christas
parade Saturday night. After
riding into downtown
aboard a fire engine, at
right, and presiding over the
lighting of the city's
Christmas tree, St. Nick was
swarmed by youngsters
eager to share their holiday
wishes.
In addition to the jolly old
elf, the parade also featured
several floats decorated in
holiday lights. This year's
winners for the Best
Christmas Parade Floats
were Archer Park, Highland
Avenue Freewill Baptist
Church, First Christian
Church, First Presbyterian
Church and Kenneth Leslie.
Each winner will receive a
monetary award and a
plaque honoring their commitment to the evening's
festivities.
multiple National Guard
family members across the
state over the weekend,
stopping in Prestonsburg at
noon to meet with the families of the 106 soldiers
deployed to Afghanistan.
"Being apart from your
family during the holidays
can be the toughest time for
our troops,'' Jene Beshear
said.
"I
hope
all
Kentuckians will take the
time to express their gratitude and appreciation for
their service."
The Beshears joined
Adjutant General Edward
W. Tonini in visiting the
families of the deployed
soldiers,
starting
in
(See GOVERNOR, page eight)
Census Bureau
looking for workers
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - A
Wayland
man
was
arraigned on numerous
charges Tuesday in Floyd
County District Court, after
it was alleged he held a
woman against her wi 11,
forced her to cut herself and
threatened to shoot her son.
Todd Michael Gayheart,
23, of Stamper Branch in
Wayland, pleaded not
guilty to terroristic threatening,
fourth-degree
assault, first-degree wanton
endangerment and firstdegree unlawful imprisonment Tuesday.
The charges are the
result of a complaint filed
by the woman on Monday,
Dec. 1, which says that on
Nov. 24, Gayheart held her
against her will by holding
a gun to her head.
The complaint further
alleges
that Gayheart
grabbed the woman's hair
and forced her to cut her(See CENSUS, page eight)
inside
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Opinion ......................... A4
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Times is printed on
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Pikeville College names new president
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF W RITER
PIKEVILLE - In early October, four
people visited Pikeville College's campus. The four people were finalists for a
job as the college's president.
On Friday, Dec. 5, the choice was
made, and now current president, Hal
Smith, w111 step aside after 12 years at the
post and make way for his successor, Dr.
Michael M. Looney.
Looney had been serving as the
provost and vice president for academic
affairs at Schreiner University in
Kerrville, Texas. He will take the helm at
Pikeville next month.
Looney said he is looking forward to
working with the team at Pikeville
College and that he is excited about the
opportunities, but adds there i work to be
done.
"There is a lot of work to be done over
the next few years," Looney said in an
announcement Friday. "When I started
looking for a president's position, I was
looking for a college just like Pikeville."
Looney said that top on his list of priorities in seeking the position was clear
for him from the beginning.
"Most importantly, I was looking for
an area that wanted to help the local community become more highly educated,"
added Looney. "I have found that place in
Pikeville College."
With three degrees in chemistry and
past experience as a professor of chemistry at Schreiner, Looney said the college's osteopathic medical school was "a
great draw."
The search for a new president formally began last spring following President
Hal Smith's announcement of his planned
(See PRESIDENT, page eight)
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1 0, 2008
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
<Obituaries
Darrell Scott
Damron II
Darrell Scott Damron II,
20, of McDowell, died
Thursday, December 4, 2008,
in Richmond Hill, Georgia.
· Born August 13, 1988, in
Martin, he was the son of
Darrell Scott Damron of
McDowell,
and
Patty
Herrington
Howell
of
McDowell; and the stepson of
Tim Howell of McDowell.
In addition to his parents
and stepparent, survivors
include a brother and sister-inlaw: Taylor O'Neal Damron
and Nikita Lasha Damron,
both of McDowell; his grandmOthers: Donna Hall and
Diana Herrington; two double
first cousins: Ellery "Bubby"
Herrington and Tracy Lynn
Herrington; nine aunts, five
uncles and 16 cousins.
He was preceded in death
by his grandfathers: Clinton
Damron
and
Lloyd
Herrington.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, December 9, at 1
p,m.,
at
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Ted Shannon officiating.
Burial was in the Howell
Cemetery, in Orkney, under
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funerP:ud obituary)
al home. (
DOD
Edna Hammons
Edna Hammons, 86, of
Prestonsburg, died Monday,
December 8, 2008, at her residence.
Born September 4, 1922, in
Water Gap, she was the daught~r of the late Will and Lunata
qrisp DeRossett. She was a
mother, grandmother, homemaker, and a member of the
First Baptist Church at Allen.
She had been a member of the
church since January 11 , 1998.
. She married John Hammons
July 13, 1946, and he preceded
her in death March 18, 1987.
•Survivors
include
her
•
d~ughters and sons-in-law:
Otirol Sue and Joe Holbrook of
Water Gap, Wanda and Roy
BJ:owning of Lexington, and
Peggy Jean and Vernon Duty
of Water Gap; a brother and
sister-in-law: Medon and Ann
DeRossett of Water Gap; a sistat and brother-in-law: Aileen
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conta i n:~ e~~bon
Mitchell of McDowell, and
Harmon Mitchell of Romulus,
Michigan; his sisters: Judy
Barton of Taylor, Michigan,
Elsie Hamilton of Springhill,
Tennessee, Ola LeSage of
Allen Park, Michigan, Loretta
Sue Newman of McDowell,
Brenda Lou Paige of Teaberry,
and Barbara Ann Mitchell of
McDowell; and 11 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by
his brothers and sisters: John
William
Mitchell,
Larry
Douglas Mitchell, Golda
Tackett, Delpha Elliott, Alpha
Hamilton,
Elva
Elliott,
Magaline Horne, Stella Parks,
Betty Jean Mitchell and Mary
Francis Stone.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, December 6 , at
noon, at the First Baptist
Church, in McDowell , with
Baptist ministers officiating.
Burial was in the Isaac
Cemetery, Honey Camp, Jacks
Creek, Bevinsville.
Visitation was at the
church.
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral
Home, in Martin, was in
charge of arrangements
(Paid obituary)
DOD
DOD
Larry Lawrence
Mitchell
Larry Lawrence Mitchell,
65, of Bartlett, Illinois, a
McDowell
native,
died
Monday, December 1, 2008, at
St. Alexius Medical Center,
Hoffman Estates, IIlinois.
Born May 5 , 1943, in
McDowell, he was the son of
the late Harmon and Sara
Elizabeth (Frankie) Elliott
Mitchell. He was a self
employed printer.
He is survived by his wife,
Margie Isaac Mitchell.
Other survivor:; include his
sons: Mark (Carol) Mitchell of
Bartlett, Illinois, Kelly (Terry)
Hall of Sherwood, Illinois,
Joseph Mitchell and Cody
Mitchell, both of Bartlett,
Illinois; a stepson: Michael
(Shelia) Hall of Bartlett,
Illinois; his brothers: Ernest
Michell of McDowell, Arthur
Mitchell
of
Wyandotte,
Michigan, Thurman Mitchell
of Freeport, Illinois, William
(Bill) Mitchell of Taylor,
Michigan, Foster Mitchell of
Grethel , Lark Mitchell of
Taylor, Michigan, Phillip
m')n<lX·do!'.
CigJr ..,lf" s;,,, ut., ..
of Unit 1 sustained fatal
injuries. All subjects involved
in this vehicle crash were
wearing seatbelts and no drugs
or alcohol is suspected at this
time.
Daniel Campbell, Jessica
Ingram and Wesley Ingram
were all part of the Bell
County High School Air Force
Jr. ROTC and were on their
way to march in the Christmas
parade in Harlan.
A double-fatality crash
occurred in Woodford county.
The victims were not wearing
seat belts and the suspected
use of alcohol is a factor in this
crash.
State, and served in the U.S.
Army and National Guard.
He is also survived by
Blanche Clay Patton, his wife
of 22 years; stepchildren,
Wendy Lou (Gary) Rainey of
Tampa, Florida, Richie Dean
Elkins of Corbin, Kenneth Ray
(Marie) Elkins of Melvin, and
James Michael Elkins of
Prestonsburg; seven grandchildren: John Morgan Rainey,
Mariah Lynn Roberts, Shanna
Hall, Cassie Dawn Elkins,
Kimberly Ann Elkins, Kyle
Ray Elkins, and James Dean
Elkins; a sister, Brenda Patton
(Sherrill) Slone of Lackey; and
nephews: Dustin and Nathan
Slone.
He was preceded in death by
a step-daughter, Debra Elkins
Rainey.
Services were held at 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, December 9, at
Ritchie & Peach Funeral
Home in Lawrenceburg, with
Bro. Jeff Eaton officiating.
Visitation was at the funeral
home.
(Paid obituary)
Or:JO
John Samuel (Dick)
Wohlford
John
Samuel
(Dick)
Wohlford, 81, of Martin, died
Friday, December 5, 2008, at
his residence.
Born September 25, 1927,
in Martin, he was the son of
the late John Carl and Mae
Osborne Wohlford. He was a
retired postmaster for Martin;
a member of John W. Hall
Lodge No. 950, F&AM, for 50
years; a member of National
Association of Postmasters; a
member of the Praise
Assembly Church of God, in
Martin; and a United States
Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife,
Rosa Patton Wohlford.
Other survivors include a
son and daughter-in-law: John
Elick (Tara) Wohlford of
Lexington; a brother, William
Thomas Wohlford of Martin; a
sister, Margarette Conn of
Martin; and a grandson,
William Lijie Wohlford.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by a
son,
William
Everett
Wohlford; and his brothers:
Warren Carl Wohlford and
Robert Vernon Wohlford.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, December 7, at 3
p.m.,
at
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home, in Martin, with
Lorie Vannucci officiating.
Burial was in Davidson
Memorial Gardens, in Ivel,
under the direction of NelsonFrazier Funeral Home.
Visitation was at the funeral
(Paid obituary)
home.
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Vernon Patton
Vernon Patton, 52, of
Lawrenceburg, formerly of
Floyd County, died Friday,
December 5, 2008,
in
County,
from
Woodford
injuries received in an auto
accident on I-64.
He was the son of Braska
Isaac Hamilton and her husband, Green. of Garrett, and
the late Vinnon Patton.
He was born April 28, 1956,
in Knox, Indiana. He worked
as a technician for Goalie
Entertainment, a graduate of
I. T. T. Tech in Washington
teens killed in highway crashes last week
FRANKFORT
pteliminary statistics indicate
tlrat 13 people died in nine
scyarate crashes on Kentucky
madways from Monday, Dec.
1. through Sunday, Dec. 7
All of the fatalities
iitVolved motor vehicles and
fwe of those victims were not
~aring seat belts. Four of the
ctashes involved the suspected
use of alcohol. Single vehicle
cClshes occurred in Gallatin,
Jefferson, Jessamine,
Lewis,
.
U>gan,
Madison
and
Woodford counties.
A quadruple-fatality crash
itfvolving four teenagers
oycurred in Bell County.
K-entucky State Police Post 10
Harlan
and
Commercial
vehicle Enforcement received
a, call about a two-vehicle
ctash on US 25E in Pineville,
J<!;y. Unit 1, a 2007 Toyota
Yillis was traveling south on
Us 25E. Unit 2, a 2008
P~terbilt coal truck was travelirtg northbound on US 25E.
J::tbe to inclement weather, the
of)erator of Unit 1 lost control
of the vehicle and crossed into
tilt< northbound lane of US 25E
a(!d was struck by Unit 2.
The operator of Unit 2 was
Dwight Robinson Jr., age 34 of
1)-ner. The operator of Unit 1
w.as Jonathan Miracle, age 18
of Miracle. The three passeng~rs of Unit I were; Jessica
Ingram, age 16 of Pineville,
Wesley Ingram, age 16 of
Pineville
and
Daniel
Campbell,
age
15
of
Blackmont. All four occupants
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and Robert Hughes of Berea;
four grandchildren: Cori
Michelle, Jonathan Bradley,
William Douglas and Michael
Paul; a great-grandchild,
Noah; two stepgrandchildren:
Clint and Dori; four stepgreatgrandchildren: Logan, Taylor,
Seth and Haley.
In addition to her parents,
and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers
and one sister: Edward Allen
DeRossett,
James
Dee
DeRossett and Willie D. Petry.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday, December 11, at 11
a.m.,
at
Nelson-Frazier
Funeral Home in Martin, with
Arnold Turner officiating.
Burial
will
be
tn
Gethsemane
Gardens,
Prestonsburg.
Visitation is at the funeral
home.
Pallbearers: Michael Paul
Duty,
Jonathan
Bradley
Holbrook, Stephen Coleman,
Roger Nelson II, Gregory
Scott Nelson, and William
Edward Petry.
In lieu of flowers the family
has requested that donations
be make to the First Baptist
Church at Allen.
(Paid obituary)
Through Dec. 7, preliminary statistics indicate that 755
people have lost their lives on
Kentucky roadways during
2008. This is 61 fewer than
reported for this time period in
2007. Of the 578 motor vehicle fatalities, 361 victims were
not wearing seat belts. Of the
88 motorcycle fatalities, 52
were not wearing helmets.
Twenty-three people have
been killed in ATV crashes and
21 of those were not wearing
helmets. Sixty pedestrians
have been killed. A total of 161
fatalities have resulted from
crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
Card
of Thanks
We, the family of Oliver Tackett, wish to
express our gratitude and thanks to the
friends, family and neighbors, who sent
flowers and brought food during our time of
sorrow.
Thank you from the sons, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
brother of Oliver Tackett.
Card of Thanks
The family of Gary Keith Mullins would like to
thank everyone who came to our side during the
recent loss of our loved one.
Thanks to the sheriff's department for their assistance in traffic control; Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home
for all of their kind words; and also Tommy Reed for
his kind words to everyone.
We also express our thanks for everyone who sent
flowers and food. Thank you.
THE FAMILY OF GARY KEITH MULLINS
Interstate natural gas pipelines are America's safest transportation networks. We have
achieved this safety record through the diligent efforts to the pipelines industry working closely
with the state and federal agencies, and the public. Natural gas is flammable. If it's released and
not controlled, it could result in a fire or an explosion. As an industry, our goal is to improve
public safety by continuing to improve our safety record. You can help. How? Simply following
these steps:
• Be aware ofpipelines in your area
• Call East KY Utilities Inc. before you dig
• Report unusual conditions
• Know what steps to take in an emergency
PIPELINE AWARENESS
Because natural gas pipelines are underground, the public often are unaware of their
presence. Pipelines may be in your neighborhood, or even on your own property. How do you
know?
One of the easiest ways to locate a pipeline is to recognize pipeline markers. East KY Utilities
uses high visibility yellow markers at valve locations and other points along the pipeline right
of way. The markers identify the pipeline company and include the phone number to reach the
company representative.
Before you begin any type of excavation, please call East KY Utilities. This will help prevent
damage to gas lines in your area. East KY Utilities will respond within a rea~onable amount of
time. Every effort will be made to mark the line directly above the pipe, but could vary up to
three feet in either direction. Depth is not usually indicated, requiring extreme caution when
excavating in the close proximity of the marked facility. It is highly recommended that
pipelines be exposed by hand digging.
REPORT UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
You can be an important addition to a company's safety program by being alert to conditions
or situations that could threaten the integrity of pipelines in your neighborhood. Here are some
examples of potentially dangerous situations. Please contact East KY Utilities at (606) 8862431 or (606) 886-6807 if you encounter any of these, or need additional information.
• Accidental hit of a pipeline. Occasionally a plow, post-hole or other excavation
equipment could strike a pipeline. While the impact may not seem significant, damage to
the pipe could be caused by stress to the surrounding area. The company would like to
inspect the pipe to make certain that there is no damage to the pipeline.
• Washout of soil can expose pipeline to damage from machinery or elements.
• Suspected pipeline leak. There are several signs that can indicate a leak is present.
• Distressed or dead vegetation in the pipeline right-of-way. This can be caused by a small
amount of gas.
• Hissing sound or odor of gas in the pipeline right-of-way.
STEPS TO TAKE IN AN EMERGENCY
If you encounter a leak or a suspected leak, you should take steps to protect yourself and
others in your area.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Leave the area immediately.
2. Warn others.
3. Don't light a match, or start an engine, use a telephone (in the area), operate a light
switch or do anything that could create a spark.
4. From another location, call 911 or East KY Utilities, Inc.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
If you smell a faint odor of natural gas inside your house or business: Investigate
Immediately
If the source of the odor cannot be located, call East KY Utilities or the local fire department
immediately (24 hours a day). A representative will come to your home or business and make
an inspection at no charge to you.
If a strong or persistent odor of gas is present in your home or business, or if you hear a
hissing sound of escaping natural gas, follow this procedure:
• Get everyone out qf the home or business immediately. Leave door open.
• Use a neighbor's phone or cell phone (outside your building).
• '/JQ.nQJ. operate any electrical switches, appliance controls, or pull any plugs from outlets.
• Do not use the telephones in the building.
• Close the gas shut valve on the gas meter and DO NOT TURN IT BACK ON.
•If possible, ventilate the building by opening doors and windows at top and bottom. Start
where the odor is strongest. Do not re-enter for this purpose.
EAST KENTUCKY UTILITIES
P.O. Box 408, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
{606) 886-2431 or (606) 886-6807
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
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
P.O.
Box
390,
Times.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653; or
fax to 606-886-3603; or email
to:
.features@floydcountyrJimes.com. ln.formation will
not be taken over the telephone. All items will be placed
on a first-come, first-serve
basis as space permits.
Left Beaver Fire & Rescue
Annual Santa Claus Run
Sunday, Dec. 21
12:00 Across from Drift Ball
Park;
12:15 Minnie Ball Park
12:30 Left Beaver Creek
Townhouse;
12:45 McDowell ARH;
1:15 Left Beaver Fire &
Rescue
Station No. 2
~1:45 Pilgrim Rest Church, Hi
Hat
2:00 Little Nancy Church, Hi
Hat
2: 15 Foot of South Floyd High
School Hill
2:30 Old Bud Reynolds Store,
Ligon
Rummage Sale
There will be a rummage sale
at the Annex Building,
Community Freewill Baptist
Church,
Goble-Roberts
Addition,
Prestonsburg,
December 6, from 9 a.m. to 3
~.m.
First Baptist Church
Christmas Program
The Children and Youth
Christmas Program will be
held Sunday, December 14, at
6:30 pm., of the First Baptist
Church,
(Irene
Cole
Memorial).
Auxier Community Center
Free GED classes, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, from
10 a.m.-12.
Attention! Attention!
Another year for the Middle
Creek
Volunteer
Fire
Department Station No. 1 (the
old fire department) to have
our clothes, etc., give-away to
everyone in need. The days are
Friday, December 5, from 4
p.m. til 9; Saturday, December
6, from 9 til 5; Monday,
December 8, from 9 til 5; and
Thursday, December 11, from
3 til 9.
Then
on
Saturday,
December 13, from 12 til 6,
Santa will be here, and that is
""when we are giving out the gift
'fl>ags with toys, etc., this year.
Everyone is invited. Hope to
see you, there.
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Autistic Children Support
Group plans monthly meeting
Support
group
for
Guardians of Autistic Children
will meet the first Thursday of
every month at the Haven of
Rest, 1601 Airport Road, Inez.
Call 606-298-0520 for information.
Free Bible Lessons
Write to: Bible Way
Outreach Ministry, P.O. Box
3371, Kingsport, TN 37664.
Lessons completely free of
charge to all interested.
Have an 'Out of this
World' birthday party!
The East Kentucky Science
Center is now offering a fun
and distinctive party venue for
kids of all ages. The Birthday
Party package includes rental
of a classroom and admission
to exhibits and planetarium
programs. Must be booked
two weeks in advance; limit 40
guests. Call 889-0303 for
more information.
Need Help With
Home Repairs?
The
Auxier
Lifetime
Learning Center can help! We
are now taking applications for
home repairs. If you, or someone you know, are low income
and need help with repairs on
your home, please call 606886-0709 for your application,
or stop by our office at 21
South River Street, Auxier.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
8-4.
Democratic Woman's Club
meets at May Lodge
The
Floyd
County
Democratic Woman's Club
meets the second Monday of
each month at 6:00p.m., at the
May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State
Park.
Need help with addiction?
Lifeline of Floyd County
"Conquer
Chemical
Dependency" is a Christ-centered 12-step program offering
support to those who are coping with addiction and learning to live drug-free Jives. The
support group meets on the
following schedule:
Mondays, at Minnie (beside
pharmacy), from 7-8 p.m.
Mondays, at Little Mud,
Spruce Pine School, from 7-8
p.m.
Tuesdays, in Prestonsburg,
in the Van Ark Building, from
2-3 p.m.
Tuesdays, at David, The
David School, from 3:30-4:30
p.m.
Wednesdays,
at
Allen
Baptist Church, from 7-8 p.m.
Thursdays, at Allen Baptist
Church, from 7-8 p.m.
For more information, call
Shirley Combs at (606) 4348400, or Tom Nelson at (606)
478-2836.
Hope in the Mountains
Hope in the Mountains will
host public meetings on
Mondays, at 9 a.m., at the
junction of U.S. 23 and Rt. 80,
on Water Gap Rd., behind the
Trimble Chapel Church.
Meetings focus will be to
offer information in regard to
community resources available to women seeking freedom from drug abuse. Family
members are also welcome to
attend. The Hope initiative
proposes to help women break
free from addictive lifestyles
to become self-respecting contributing members of society.
Call 874-2008 or 788-1006
for more information.
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
Prestonsburg Rotary Club
meets, 12 noon to 1 p.m., at
Made From Country at Heart.
For additional information,
contact Chris Daniel, 8867354.
UNITE
The UNITE coalition of
Floyd County will meet on the
fourth Thursday of each
month, at 5:30 p.m., at the
New Allen Baptist Church.
All interested persons welcome to join UNITE's fight
against drugs.
•"Living Free" - A support
group sponsored by the Floyd
County UNITE Coalition.
Group will meet weekly at the
old Allen Baptist Church, on
US 23 N., between Allen and
Banner, on Tuesdays, at 1:15
p.m.
Living Free is a faith-based
12-step support group open to
all who are searching for
recovery. There is no fee to
attend. For more info., contact
Shirley Combs at 874-3388 or
434-8400.
'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 7896515; Magoffin, call 3492217; Pike, call 432-2775; and
in Lawrence, call 638-4067.
Senior employment program
Are you a senior citizen on a
fixed income struggling with
soaring medical bills and living expenses? Could you use
some extra spending money
but don't know how to get
back into the workforce?
If you are at least age 55, the
Senior Community Service
Employment
Program
(SCSEP) may be able to help.
Earn extra money, learn new
skills, and help your community at the same time! To find
out more, call: 886-2929
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. EDP classes are
also held at the Mullins
Learning Center, in Pikeville,
on Tuesdays, from 4:30-8:30
p.m. Contact Andy Jones at
606-788-7080, or 800-4432187, ext. 186, or Linda Bell,
at ext. 160 to make an appointment.
GED classes are also available.
Floyd County Extension
Homemaker Club Meetings
Allen: lst Monday, 11 a.m.,
at Christ United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall.
Dixie: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
p.m.,
Dixie
Community
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David: 1st Monday, I p.m.,
at St. Vincent's Mission.
Martin:
I st Tuesday, 6
p.m., Martin Church of Christ.
Maytown: 3rd Thursday, 6
p.m., Maytown Learning
Center.
Cliff: 3rd Tue day, 12 p.m.,
Community Center.
Prestonsburg:
2nd
Tuesday,
10:30
a.m.,
Extension Office.
South Prestonsburg: 3rd
Tuesday, 7 p.m., Home of
members (call 886-2668 for
info.)
Left Beaver: 2nd Tuesday,
10:30 a.m., Osborne Elem.
School Library.
Special interest groups:
Nimble Thimble Quilt
Guild: 1st/3rd Wednesdays,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Extension
Office.
Newbees Quilt Group: 4th
Thursday, 6 p.m., Extension
Office. (The Ncwbees do not
meet during the months of
January and February.)
Looking for a Support
Group?
•Floyd County Alzheimer's
Support Group meets regularly at Riverview Manor
Healthcare Center. Call the
center for meeting times.
•Domestic
Violence
Support Group - The Big
Sandy Family Abuse Center
holds meetings each Tuesday
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The
meetings are free of charge.
Call 886-6025 for more information.
•Overeater's Anonymous Meetings
held
each
Wednesday at 6:30p.m., at the
old Allen Baptist Church,
located in Allen, just past red
light. Call 889-9620 for more
info.
•US TOOl
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 6:30p.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, "Love Doesn't
Have to Hurt."
•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
(See CALENDAR, page 14)
AUTHORIZED SINGER®
REPAIRS & PARTS ON ALL BRANDS
Repairing all brands Sergers, Sewing
Machines and quilting Machines
SPECIAL HOUDAY PRICING!
Singer
Embroidery
with Computer
Scan Hookup.
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Early Times
~19'~9 112-gal.
Community Calendar
VFW Post 5839, available
for meetings, celebrations
The VFW Post can be rented
for birthday parties, wedding
receptions, anniversary parties, meetings. We have a good
sound system. For more info,
call 606-297-5666, ask for
Paul or 606-226-0187, ask for
Larry.
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Pattern Quilter
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Personalized 1nstruct1ons w1th all mach1nes.
LB & .J Designs
D.B.A. Janie & Ulllans
581 SOIIIh lake Drive
Prestans 11111. IY
Warranted
Singers
$199.96 & up
,
HOLIDAY HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30; Sat., 10:00-4:00; Sun., 1:30-4:00
(606) 886·6219
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Cinema 1-Held Over
TWILIGHT (PG-13). Mon.·Sat. 7:00·
9:00; Sun. (1 :30) 7:00·9:00.
Cinema 2-Starts Friday, Dec. 12
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
(PG-13) Mon.-Sat. 7:00-9:00; Sun.
(1:30) 7:00·9:00.
Sunday Matinee-Open 1:00: start 1:30
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Tickets may be purchased in advance for any
show on the date of purchase.
,
Bargain Mat<nees Until 6 p.m.
12/12108 - 12/18/08
Cinema 1-He/d Over
AUSTRALIA (PG-13). Mon.·Sun. 8:00; '
Fri. (4:45) 8:00; Sat.-Sun. (1:304:45) 8:00.
Cinema 2-He/d Over
BOLT (PG). Mon.·Sun. 7:~9: 10; Fri. (4:10)
7:~9:10; Sat-Sun. (2:004:10) 7:~9:10.
Cinema 3=He/d Over
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE (R). Mon.·Sun.
7:05-9:25; Fri. (4:25) 7:05-9:25; Sat.-Sun. ,
(2:05-4:25) 7:05-9:25.
Cinema 4-Held Over
MADAGASCAR 2 (PG). Mort-Sun. 7:109:10; Fri. (4:10) 7:10-9:10; Sat.-Sun. (2:10. •
4:10) 7:10-910.
Cinema 5-Held Over
ROLE MODELS (R). Mon.·Sun. 7:059:30; Fri. (4:30) 7:05·9:30; Sat.-Sun. (2:05·
4:30) 7:05-9:30.
Cinema Htarts Fridav, Dec. 12
DELGO (PG). Mon.-Sun. 7:~9:10; Fri.
(4:10) 7:~9: 10; Sat.-Sun. (2:004:10) 7:~
9:1 0.
Cinema 7-Held Over
FOUR CHRISTMASES (PG-13). Mon.Sun. 7:15-9:30; Fri. (4:30) 7:15-9:30; SatSun. (2:154:30) 7:15-9:30.
Cinema 8-=Starts Friday, Dec. 12
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
(PG-13). Mon-Sun. 7:05-9:25; Fri. (4:25)
7:05-9:25; Sat.·Sun. (2:05-4:25) 7:05-9:25.
Cinema !!=Held Over
TWILIGHT (PG-13). Mon.-Sun. 6:55-9:25;
Fri. (4:15) 6:55·9:25; Sat.-Sun. (1:50-4:15)
6:55-9:25.
Cinema 1crtfeld Over
QUANTUM OF SOLACE (PG-13). Mon.·
Sun. 7:00; Fri. (4:20) 7:00; Sat.-Sun. (4:20)
7:00.
Cinema 1crtfeld Over
TRANSPORTER 3 (PG-13). Mon.•Sun.
9:25; Fri. 9:25; Sat.·Sun. (2:05) 9:25.
Family Pack
Pork Chops Cube Steak
. LIVE DRIVE-THROUGH NATIVITY
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
105 Methodist lane, Allen, Kv., on CHURCH PARKING lOT
ucome, go back to the night when Jesus was born in
Bethlehem. Experience the wonder of that special
night from the comfort of your own car."
December 13th and 14th, 2008,
from 6:00 'till 9:00 p.m.
Rain Date: December 15th
December 14, during Sunday Morning 11 a.m.
Worship Service, the Chancel Choir will
present their Christmas Cantata
"0 Come, Let Us Adore Him"
December 24, at 8 p.m.,
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
,
1 0, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
....
Worth Repeating
•••
It is unbecoming
for young men
to utter maxims.
-Aristotle
'Jlmenament IJ
Coneress sfia{( ;na~e no {aw resyectin8 an esta6{isfiment of refiaion, orY-rofi
tfic .free exercise tfiereof, a6ricfaina die jreeaom 1 s_peecfi, or 1 tfie
yress; or tfie nafit 1 tlie yeoy[e to yeaceaG(y assem6fe, ana to yetitlon tfie aovernment Jor a rearess 1arievances.
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Gifts from home
keep on giving
Holiday shopping is always stressful, but never more
so than during an economic recession.
Times are tough all over, and with Christmas on the
horizon, it's understandable that many people are feeling the pinch between wanting to be generous with
loved ones, and needing to save money in anticipation
of an uncertain future.
, In this era of chain store giants and comparison&opping websites, it's easier than ever to find the lowe t prices for the items on your gift list. But sometimes
a; ow price isn't always the best deal.
One thing to remember as you shop this year is that
every time you spend a dollar, your wallet is not the
only thing affected. In a very real sense, you're betting
for or against your community.
Your dollar is an investment in wherever it winds up.
When you spend it locally, that dollar remains in the
community, where it contributes to local economic
growth. That dollar doesn't stop once it reaches the
store's cash register. It is used to pay a neighbor's
wages. That neighbor then uses it to pay his mortgage.
The bank then loans the dollar to an entrepreneur, who
uses it to open a new business and hire new workers.
And so on, and so on.
On the other hand, if you drive to the malls in
Lexington or Huntington, you are placing a bet on the
economic growth of those communities. Likewise, if
y u spend a dollar online, you may be betting on New
York or Honk Kong or Timbuktu.
Another way of looking at it is that every time you
~end a dollar, you are planting that dollar somewhere,
attd it will grow wherever you plant it. If we want our
~ommunity to be sprouting dollars, then we need to
plant them in our community.
But times are tough, and it is understandable that
most people are going to be looking everywhere possible to find bargains. But in the quest for a good deal,
let us not sell our own community short.
When you are crossing items off your Christmas list
tliis year, try to make it a point to do a little bit of that
crossing with a local retailer.
When you do, you'll not only be buying a gift for a
loved one; you will be giving back to your community,
your neighbors and yourself.
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- Letters - - - 'Right to Repair'
needed more
than ever
Reuters reports that the number of
U.S. car dealerships closing is expected to increase into 2009. with as many
as 3,800 dealerships at risk of closure
because of dwindling sales and tighter
credit, according to a newly released
study by Grant Thornton LLP.
With so many car dealerships in
America projected to close next year,
the need for the Motor Vehicle
Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR
2694) is even more critical to car owners than ever before.
The fact is that there already aren't
enough dealerships in all the right
places to keep every motor vehicle
serviced, repaired and operating safely. Now it appears that this situation is
going to become worse. Without the
Right to Repair Act, millions of
motorists may be forced back to fewer
dealers for service, making convenient and affordable local auto repair a
thing of the past. In addition, many
motorists may forgo important vehicle
repairs due to the added costs of fuel
and travel time because there is no
dealership in the area.
The Right to Repair Act was introduced in Congress to protect vehicle
owners by making it illegal for manufacturers to withhold safety alerts and
repair information from car owners
and their trusted repair shops.
Please visit www.righttorepair.org
to send a letter to each of your congressional representative5o, urging
them to support the Right to Repair
Act by adding their names to the
growing list of co-sponsors.
Aaron Lowe
Vice President, Government Affairs
Automotil'e Aftermarket Industry
Association
Bethesda, Md.
The trunk is no
longer safe
I am writing this letter because I
want the people in your area to be
aware of an incident that occurred on
Friday,
Nov.
21,
at
the
Middlesboro/Prestonsburg Football .w
game.
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Thinking it would be a safe thing to
do, r put my purse in the back of the
car and locked the doors. After the
game was over I went to get my purse
and it was gone. I called the police
and they came right away.
Another lady several cars from me
was looking frantically for her pqr ~.
which had heen stolen as well.
The police officer said that this was
a problem in the Prestonsburg area.
He stated that cars were being
unlocked by remotes/devices purchased from the internet and even flea
markets.
The message I would like for
everyone to h.now is it is no longer.-;
safe to lock your purse in your trunk.
Even the police chief in Prestonsburg
told me, "We used to tell everyone to
lock their valuables inside the trunk."
This IS no longer true.
Please pass this information on to
your readers, so that others do not fall
victim to this crime.
Sheila Smith
Middlesboro
- The Floyd County Times
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Published Sunday, Wednesday and Friday each week
263 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE
PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY 41653
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
10, 21108 • AS
Research enriches classroom experience, expands ecological perspective
Pikeville College students Kim Williams and Jennifer Rose
captured mice last May on a reclaimed site in Pike County,
collecting saliva and taking measurements in order to identify the mice to the species level. Williams and Rose are
recipients of the Appalachian College Association's Lee B.
Ledford scholarships, a fund that supports research experiences for students.
EMPLOYEE
OF
PIKEVILLE - For Pikeville College students Kim
Williams and Jennifer Rose.
the world outside their classroom has been transformed
into a place of learning.
Since last summer, they
have been studying the population, habitat and DNA of
white-footed mice and deer
mice found in Eastern
Kentucky and Northwestern
Minnesota. As biology majors,
opportunities to conduct
research will serve both well
in their future plans to attend
medical school.
Williams, of Prestonsburg,
and Rose , of Ransom, are
recipients of the Appalachian
College Association's (ACA)
Lee B. Ledford scholarships
and each has been awarded a
stipend of $6,120, a portion of
which was earmarked for
research equipment. The
Ledford scholarship fund supports research experiences for
students at ACA colleges with
preference going to those from
Harlan and surrounding counties in Kentucky.
The students were guided
in their efforts by Joe
Whittaker, Ph.D., associate
professor of biology at
Pikeville College. In the classroom, Whittaker teaches students about the ecological
impact small mammals have
as far as eating insect pests,
dispersing seeds and controlling vegetation.
Beyond the classroom
experience, the students' projects have the potential to shed
light on important ecological
information. The mice are
similar, but one species
appears to be declining while
the other seems to be expanding its range. Williams and
Rose, along with Whittaker,
used a variety of research
methods
in
identifying
species, including comparing
cranial characteristics, body
measurements and saliva
THE
Highlands Regional Medical Center recently named Teresa
Justice as the December Employee of the Month. Justice has
worked at Highlands Regional Medical Center for over 20
years and Is currently a billing clerk In the laboratory. She is
noted for her positive attitude and impeccable work ethic.
Nominating comments from her peers included, "Teresa
treats patients and her fellow workers with great respect and
courtesy. She will stop at nothing until her work is complete.
Teresa puts heart and soul into her work."
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group for all adoptive parents
(public, private, international,
and kinship care), foster parents and all others interested m
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 42211' 7927,
or
email
to:
doslone@eastky.net.
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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 call-
ing Cheryl Endicott at 8861280, or 888-872-7227 (toll
free).
•East Kentucky S.T.A.R.S.
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Paintsville Recreation Center.
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Trudy at 889-9333, or 2975147. Everyone welcome.
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analysis using a molecular
technique known as cellulose
acetate electrophoresis. The
students presented their findings during the ACA's annual
fall conference and at the
annual meeting of the
Kentucky Academy of Science
at the University of Kentucky.
"Both Williams and Rose
arc planning on going to medical school and this experience
will give them a unique, insider understanding of research in
general and provide them with
skills enabling them to be
actively involved in biomedical research in the future,"
said Whittaker. "Doctors need
to be able to critically evaluate
research and there is no better
way to learn to do so than
actually conducting an original research project."
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
1 0, 2008
' THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Commissioner says proposed cuts could be devastating to education
FRANKFORT After
gathering input from the
state's public school district
uperintendents, Education
~omrnissioner Jon E. Draud
says that a proposed four per~ent reduction in funds would
~ave devastating short- and
~ong-term
effects
on
l\-entucky's P-12 education
system.
"As part of the request from
the State Budget Director's
Office to develop a plan and
;Jnalysis of the effects of a
funding cut, I asked the state's
superintendents to share the
potential repercussions for
their districts," Draud said.
"The responses that I received
indicate that a cut of this magnitude would severely limit
every district's ability to proyide high-quality learning
experiences for students."
• A four percent reduction to
fue state's P-12 education budget would amount to approximately $132 million. If the
reduction includes the Support
Education Excellence in
Kentucky (SEEK) funding
formula, school district superintendents indicated that they
would have to make difficult
choices.
• Even though it is very
<;lifficult to reduce staff after
~e school year has begun, 36
districts indicated that they
would reduce staffing levels
tor the current school year.
this would include hiring
freezes and layoffs of classified staff in some cases.
• 142 districts indicated
that they expect to reduce
staff for the 2009-10 school
year, because many of them
will be entering that school
year with very low contingencies and will be forced to
reduce staffing and programs
to balance their budgets for
the year.
• 33 districts indicated that
they would be forced to reduce
Flexible Focus programs such
as extended school services,
safe schools, professional
development and other related
programs. These reductions
are in addition to reductions
already in place in the enacted
budget.
• 41 districts indicated that
they will curtail or eliminate
maintenance expenditures for
the remamder of the fiscal
year. Failure to maintain our
school buildings will shorten
the expected life of those facilities and result m greater costs
in the future.
• 28 districts indicated that
they would defer major cquipmenJ: items, including school
buses, for the remainder of the
year. Districts are encouraged
to implement a replacement
schedule for buses to ensure
that children are safely transported to and from schools.
The decision to defer these
purchases will result in greater
costs in the future as well.
• 23 districts indicated that
they would reduce technology
and equipment purchases, and
some indicated
that they
would be unable to match their
offers of assistance under the
Kentucky
Education
Technology System (KETS)
program.
• 5 districts indicated that
they would have to consider
reducing their full-day kindergarten programs to half-day
programs. Currently, state
funding only covers half-day
kindergarten, but a majority of
districts provide full-day services with monies from their
general funds.
• 3 districts indicated that
they would suspend their
facility plans and halt construction on new schools.
Other state-funded programs would experience
extreme limitations under a
four percent reduction, including:
• career and technical education
• assistance to low-performing schools
• leadership and instructional support
• educator quality and
diversity
• preschool
• safe schools
• textbooks
• gifted and talented
• technology
One challenge facing
school districts is that approximately 80 percent of their budgets are committed to personnel and, due to contract restrictions, they have little or no
ability to alter contracts at this
point in the school year. As a
result, a mid-year reduction of
four percent is the equivalent
of a 20 percent reduction of
the portion of their budgets
that they can alter nearly
halfway through the fiscal
year. The majority of districts
have reported that their contingency and general fund balances will be reduced significantly as a result of the proposed reduction.
"One very troubling trend
is evident in the responses of
51 districts that indicate they
will be below the two percent
threshold established by state
law as a minimum contingency balance," said Draud.
"An additional 32 districts
indicated a concern that the
proposed four percent reduction may cause them to end the
year in deficit. Districts in this
situation will struggle to provide the services that their students need to succeed and
progress toward proficiency.
This also will dramatically
increase the number of districts for which the Kentucky
Department of Education is
required by law to provide
management assistance, as the
department's ability to offer
technical assistance also will
be reduced."
The operations budget for
the Department of Education
was reduced by approximately
$1.3 million in July of this
year. Staff has reduced travel,
delayed filling vacant positions and deferred operating
expenditures to meet that
reduction. An additional four
percent reduction would
require further cuts totaling
$984,500. Since 2001, the
Kentucky Department of
Education has lost 219 positiOnS, a 28 percent reduction in
the agency's workforce.
Draud said that perceptions
about public education and
funding have been misinformed over the past few
years. "There has been a perception that public education
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The Floyd County
Farm Bureau was recognized for outstandIng membership and
program achievement
during the recent 89th
Kentucky Farm Bureau
annual meeting in
Louisville. Here, Eddie
Akers, center, accepts
the award from David
S. Beck, right,
Kentucky Farm Bureau
executive vice president and Roger L.
Simpson, executive
vice president of
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Insurance Companies
during a December 5
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awards program.
has been 'spared' the budget
reductions faced by other state
agencies over the years. Over
a number of years , funds
appropriated
to
the
Department of Education have
lapsed to the credit of the stat
General Fund, even whei
there have been program needs
that have gone unmet as a
result.
"I encourage budget officials to consider the full 1
impact on the state's public
school system as they work to
meet the demands of this tight
budget,"
said
Draud.
"Kentucky has shown great 1
progress since the 1990s, and
strong, steady funding is the
1
key to maintaining that
progress and getting all
schools to proficiency."
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~genda for upcoming session
, LOUISVILLE
Kentucky Farm Bureau offifials say that expansion of the
state's renewable fuels industry will be a primary focus of
he organization during the
~009 session of the Kentucky
peneral Assembly.
The group will also ask
lawmakers to deal with critical
livestock issues and environmental concerns, and will
work to protect private property rights for farmers.
Farm Bureau's voting delegates adopted dozens of pages
of policy statements during the
closing session of the group's
89th annual meeting in
Louisville and the Board of
Directors approved condensed
lists of priority issues for the
year ahead.
Protecting
agriculture's
programs and services during
the upcoming session of the
General Assembly will be
challenging, says KFB Public
Affairs Director Laura Knoth.
"Kentucky's farming industry has just come off a growth
year and is one of our state's
bright spots in an otherwi'''
strained economy," Knc 1
said. "We will want to male
sure that progress is allowed to
continue."
With forecasts of continuing declines in state revenues,
the Farm Bureau directors said
allocation of half the state's
tobacco settlement funds to
finance agricultural diversification will continue to be a top
priority.
Recent studies have indicated that the funds have produced posltl ve economic
results, boosting job numbers
and increasing farm income.
The ag development program got an important
endorsement at a Public
Affairs Breakfast held earlier
in the day. State Rep. Tommy
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of
Representatives Banking and
Insurance Committee said he
suppmts earmarking the funds
for farm projects.
"We need to make sure
those moneys continue to go
there, because we've seen the
benefits," Thompson said.
"We're getting dividends for
those funds going to promote
diversification."
Other state legislative priorities include:
• Limit local governments'
ability to enact farming regulations that are more stringent
than state rules
• Achieve reductions in
wildlife populations to reduce
crop losses and combat higher
numbers of vehicle-animal
collisions and the resulting
damage and potential for
injury
• Protect farmers' ability to
raise livestock using approved
agricu I tu ral practices
• Ensure that steep increases in prope1ty taxes are subject
to voter referendum
On the national level, Farm
Bureau plans to closely monitor the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's implementation
of the new farm bill through its
mle-making process.
The group will ask
Congress to eliminate a new
mandate that producers purchase crop insurance to establish eligibility for crop disaster
payments.
Fam1 Bureau is asking for
increased oversight of commodity markets to reduce
manipulation of cash markets
and the resulting artificial
price swings.
The group also plans to
work with Congress and federal agencies to ensure that environmental restrictions growing
out of concerns over climate
change do not adversely affect
ag producers.
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
10, 2008 • A7
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
Justice-Moore to Wed
Pikeville College Upward Bound students from Floyd and Martin counties recently toured the campuses of Duke University
and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The campus visits provide students with an oppo'1unitY. to explore a variety of colleges and to broaden their educational goals. To learn more about the Upward Bound program visit upwardbound@pc.edu or call (606) 218-5707.
Recalls make shopping
or toys more stressful
With
LEXINGTON more than 65 percent of the
toys bought in the United
States between the Friday after
Thanksgiving and Christmas,
parents and caregivers are
heading into the country's
busiest toy-buymg season.
But with millions of toys
being recalled because of dangerous lead paint and magnets,
toy shoppers need to remember
at that number is a small
fraction of the overall number
of toys - approximately 3 billion - sold in the United
States every year. "Shoppers
need to be even more informed
than usual to make sure they
buy safe, age-appropriate toys,
said Sherri Hannan. Safe Kids
Fayette County coordinator.
"Even though most toys in the
U.S. today are considered to be
safe, it doesn't mean we should
throw caution to the wind.'"
E-mail Alerts Keep
Shoppers Up-to-Date on
•)
Recalls
Each year, approximately
217,000 toy-related injuries
are treated in hospital emergency rooms nationwide. But
on average, only 15 children
under the age of 14 die from a
toy-related injury.
To stay informed, Hannan
recommends that parents sign
up for e-mails that will keep
them up-to-date on recalls.
"It's too difficult to get your
information piecemeal from
TV or the newspaper," said
annan. "So if you get the eails sent to you each time a
recall happens, you'll be upto-the-minute and won't have
to worry."
To sign up for recall emails, go to www.cpsc.gov
and chck oh "Sign up for Email Announcements."
Parents and caregivers
shouldn' t hesitate to report
defects or design features that
seem dangerous. "If your child
has a close call, the next child
might not be so lucky," says
Hannan. "Report safety conems about toys to the
~ns umer Product Safety
Commission at (800) 6382772 or www.cpsc.gov. Your
experience could be part of a
pattern that might lead to a
recall."
Avoid Second-Hand Toys
Hannan reminds parents
that most toys are safe, especially if you buy from a repUtable retailer. "That doesn't
mean you have to go to a ' big
box' store, but if you shop a
locally-owned toy store, make
sure that the owner is aware
d vigilant about getting
ecalled items off the shelves.
And avoid used toys, which
could have been recalled and
not removed from circulation."
"If you buy toys second-
hand or get hand-me-downs,
visit www.cpsc.gov to make
sure the toy hasn't been
recalled for safety reasons,"
says Hannan. "If a new toy
comes with a product registration c.ard, mail it in right away
so the manufacturer can contact you if the item i:> ever
recalled."
Other Precautions to Take
Safe Kids Fayette County
also recommends these precautions:
• Make sure to buy ageappropriate toys. All toys are
clearly marked if they have
small parts; do not buy toys
with small parts (or allow a
child under age 3 to play with
tho e kinds of toys belonging
to an older sibling).
• Identify dangerous small
parts. To be sure of a toy's
size, use a small parts tester
(available in quantity from the
Safe Kids Resource Catalog).
Do not let small children play
with anything that can fit into
one of these cylinders.
• Inspect toys to make sure
they are in good repair. Do not over the open chest: if a chest
let young children play with does not have safeLy hinges,
toys that have straps, cords or remove the lid.
strings longer than 7 inches,
For more information about
due to the risk of strangula- toy safety, protective equipment and choking, call (859)
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or
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Caregivers should www.usa.safekidli.org.
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electrical or battery power. accidental childhood injury.
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supervision means keeping the County is a member of Safe
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• Practice proper storage. ed to pre\'enting accidental
Teach children to put toys injury.
away after playing, to help
prevent falls and unsupervised
play, and make sure toys
intended for younger children
are stored separately from
those for older children. Toy
chests should be equipped or
retrofitted with safety hinges
that prevent the lid from closing on a child who is leaning
Joshua Jeremy Douglas Justice and Jessica Shea Moore
would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming
marriage.
Joshua is the son of Dwight and Sue Justice of Emma, Ky.
He is a 2001 graduate of Prestonsburg High School and a
2006 graduate of Morehead State University. He is employed
by King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Ky. , as a MRI
Technologist.
Jessica is the granddaughter of the late Jesse and Erma
Johnson of Prestonsburg, Ky. She is a 2005 graduate of
Prestonsburg High School and attended Big Sandy
Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg. She will
be employed by Progress Rail in Russell, Ky.
The wedding will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008,
at 5:30 p.m., at the Prestonsburg Church of Christ. The
gracious custom of an open church wedding will be
observed. The reception will be held at the Pines Building at
Jenny Wiley State Park immeditely following the ceremony.
The couple will reside in Ashland, Ky.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
1 0, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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photo by Jarnd Deaton
A single-vehicle accident on Route 80 in Martin stalled traffic for over an hour on Monday.
School
• Continued from p1
center for a long time and on community events such as
we'd been kicking this idea theater performances and a
around for awhile and thought location for basketball games
u· we'd bring it before you."
and other sporting events.
The need would be for a
Likewise. it has been sug. mapping zone amendment in gested that the current
' ; the event the city were able to Prestonsburg Tourism and
purchase the existing buildings Convention Bureau could be
and grounds. Fannin said there moved from its current locahave been appraisals complet- tion in the old post office
, ed on the property, but did not along South Avenue to the old
• have figures available to show school, while classrooms
might be used by any number
the commission a:t this time.
There are current'ly two of things.
"You could use the classbuildings standing that once
formed
. Prestonsburg rooms for individual tourism
• Elementary School, which was ..,draws like NASCAR-related
shut down more than a year things, a sports museum or
ago when a new facility was anything like that in each of
built to replace it. The oldest the rooms."
Though many suggestions
building was constructed in
the 1930s and the newer of the were made about the possibilities Monday, they arc, for the
two was added in the 1960s.
Fannin said the two build- time being, only suggestions
ings, especially the school's until city officials can deterold auditorium and gymnasi- mine what the process will be
um, could be utilized in anum- for purchasing the property.
' ber of ways that would focus The property could be bid out
or there may be options that
could see a private sale
between the school board and
the city.
'T d hate to see the city lose
the property," Nunnery said, a
sentiment
shared
by
Fitzpatrick and everyone else
in attendance for the specialcalled meeting.
Fannin agreed to speak
with Webb about what the
options might be and then
heard
frQlll
Carpenter,
Branham and others as to the
logistics of bringing the buildings and grooods. which rest
in the floodplain and have
been unused for more than a
year, back into everyday use.
According to Carpenter, if
Census
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p
Looney and his wife will be a
good fit for the college and the
community as a whole."
Looney is active in a number of education, civic and
community
organizations,
including the Texas Faculty
Development Network, the
Council
on
Independent
Colleges and the Texas
Academy of science, where he
was named a fellow in 2004.
He has also served on the
boards of the Kerrville chapters of the American Red
Cross and YMCA, is a
Rotarian and an Elder in the
Presbyterian Church.
Governor
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Louisville and Shelbyville on
Saturday. On SuiJ.day, the
group visited families in
Ashland and Cynthiana before
heading to Prestonsburg.
' Despite the tight schedule
that listed Beshear's time at the
armory from 12 p.m. until
12:30 p.m., the visit proved to
be both encouraging and sup-
Kevin Wayne Cain
monitor his daughter's activi ,
· ties online. When he learned
that Cain was having inappropriate conversations with his
daughter and attempting to
meet with her, he notified the
Kentucky State Police. KSP, in
conjunction with the Bowling
Green Police Department,
acted quickly to obtain a warrant and search Cain's residence and computers. The
findings of the search resulted
in Cain's prosecution.
Cain will be formally sentenced on Feb. 12.
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President
retirement. Smith will assist in
the transition through the
spring
semester,
college
~ministrators said.
The search comrni ttee to
find a new president was
appointed by the board of
trustees, working with the
search firm Korn!Ferry, headed by trustee co-chairman Roy
Palk and Greg Hazelett.
"They have done an outstanding job of securing a
' 9uality, new president to con' tmue the good works of
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Pikeville in its service to the
region," said Terry Dotson,
I chairman of Pikeville's board
' of trustees. "Dr. Michael
the buildings, which have been
used. a a depot for discarded
computers since being closed,
have been vacant for more
than six months, then the
buildings can't go back into
their original uses without
resubmitting to come up to
current building codes. If the
buildings have been vacant for
more than a year, '·they have to
be treated like new buildings''
as far as coding was concerned. Carpenter said.
Fannin has suggested organizing some public meetings
to gain input from citizens
would be advisable if tangible
moves were made in using the
property.
FRANKFORT- Attorney
General Jack Conway and his
Otlice of Special Prosecutions
announced Monday the conviction of a former Russe11ville man for using the Internet
to attempt to induce a minor to
sexual activity and for the pos. session of child pornography.
"The prosecution of crimes
involving children is a top priority for my office," Conway
said. "I am pleased that there
are parents who follow our
office's regular advice - to
keep their children safe by taking measures to know who
they are communicating with
online. Also, we are pleased
that our Office of Special
Prosecutions was able. to offer
assistance to local taw
enforcement in this serious
case."
Kevin Wayne Cain, 40, ·
entered a plea of guilty today
in Logan County Circuit Court
to use of electronic means to
induce a minor to engage in
sexual activity and possession
of material ponraying a sexual
performance by a minor. The
charges are Class D felonies
and a sex offense, carrying up
to five years in prison, a minimum $1,000 fine and registry
as a sex offender.
The victim's father used a
program called Spector Pro to
portive for the families that are
missing their loved ones who
made the decision to enter the
armed forces to fight for freedom.
The Charlie Company 20 l st
Combat Engineer Battalion
from Prestonsburg 's Army
National Guard deployed to
Afghanistan in May.
self with a razor during this
time and also threatened to put
the gun in her son's mouth to
make her stay with him.
Gayheart was arrested on a
criminal summons Tuesday,
the day after the complaint
was filed, at his home on
Stamper Branch.
A criminal background
check of the 44-ycar-old
revealed that he was found
guilty in Floyd County of firstdegree burglary in Janu~ry
2006. He was sentenced to I 0
years in prison with seven
years probated and fi vc years
of supervised probation, in
additiOn to 200 days of credit
for time already served.
Gayheart is currently being
held at the Floyd County
Detention Center on a $5,000
cash bond and has been
ordered to stay at least 1,000
feet away from the alleged victim or her family.
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Crider was arrested and
transported to the Floyd
County Detention Center
where he allegedly offered to
perform a sex act on the officer
if he could be let go.
The officer also allegedly
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Pikeville team
matched up with
Owensboro squad
in season-opener
TIMES STAFF REPORT
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PIKEVILLE
Professional basketball is
returning to East Kentucky. In
an historic partnership that was
recently finalized, the East
Kentucky Miners and other
Continental
Basketball
Association (CBA) teams have
agreed to play teams from the
American
Basketball
Association (ABA) during the
first month of the 2008-09 regular-season. The CBA, the
world's oldest professional
basketball league, currently
consists of four teams. East
Kentucky will tip off the 200809 season Thursday, Dec. 11 in
a road game versus the ABA's
Kentucky Bisons at the
SportsCenter in Owensboro.
The Bisons feature several
players with Kentucky ties.
East Kentucky will return
home to host the West Virginia
Wild Sunday, Dec. 14 and
Monday, Dec.
15 at the East
Kentucky
Expo Center in
its first two
home games of
the season in
additional
CBA-ABA
interlcaguc
contests.
"For the good of the game it
was important to form this type
of partnership and continue the
continuity,"
said
East
Kentucky Miners Co-Owner
Demetrius Ford. "The CBA is
65 years old. This is done in
the very
best interest of our
league,
our franchise and
our fans.
We'll continue
to
provide
E
a s
t
Kentucky Miners fans with
quality entertainment and basketball."
CBA teams Albany, Minot
and Lawton-Fort Sill will also
play ABA teams.
Any
East
Kentucky
Miners-West Virginia Wild
matchup will make for an
immediate intriguing game
given the proximity of the two
professional basketball franchises.
Former Kentucky Mr.
Basketball J.R. VanHoose is a
member of the West Virginia
Wild team. VanHoose, a
Paintsville native, starred at
Marshall University. He is a
former NBDL draft pick.
The East Kentucky Miners
opened training camp earlier
in the week. Among those in
training camp for the Miners is
legendary
University
of
Kentucky Wildcat Wayne
Turner.
In the CBA-ABA interleague games, the home
team's league rules will apply.
Tip-off for Sunday's East
Kentucky-West Virginia game
is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.
Start time for Monday's
matchup is slated for 7:05p.m.
Tickets for each of the upcoming East Kentucky Miners
home games remain available.
For more information on tickets, call the Miners office at
Bears blast
Temple Baptist
Bobcats edge
East Ridge
TIMES STAFF REPORT
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTSEDrTOR
PIKEVILLE - Five Bears
reached double figures in the
scoring column as Pikeville
College rolled past Temple
B?.ptist
College
102-54
Saturday afternoon.
Pikeville (8-3) won for the
third straight time and headed
into a week off for exam week
on a high note. They return to
action next Saturday, hosting
Kentucky Christian in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m.
The Bears ran out to a 4915 lead at recess thanks to hitting 51.4 percent from the
floor. But in the second half,
the shooting heated up to 60.6
percent to finish at 55.9 percent for the game.
Temple Baptist (0-4), on the
other hand, had hit only 20
percent of its first-half shots
and was only 1-of-13 from the
arc.
Junior Josh Samarco led the
Bears with 17 points and handed out eight assists in only 19
minutes of playing time.
Senior Ewan Linton tossed in
14, playing only nine minutes.
Three players - junior
Adam Simmons, sophomore
Dan Penick and freshman
Chris Puckett - came off the
bench to toss in 12 points each.
Penick and freshman Kane
Belcher had seven rebounds
each.
Seniors Haakim Johnson
and Robbie Spears had eight
rebounds each for the Bears,
who dominated the glass 5128, as six different Bears had
at least five rebounds .
Sophomore Justin Hicks handed out seven assists for the
Bears, who had 26 assists on
38 field goals.
Temple Baptist was led by
Jamal Charles with 22 points
and six rebounds. Rick
Trimble followed with 13
_, points and nine rebounds.
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MSU players
honored
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photo by Christopher Webb
BETSY LAYNE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE KRISTAL DANIELS is in her senior season for the Pikeville College
women's basketball team.
Wildcats headed to
Men1phis, tradition! rich Liberty Bowl
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TIMES STAFF REPORT
- The
LEXINGTON
University of Kentucky football team will be trying for a
school record third-consecutive bowl victory as the
Wildcats have accepted an
invitation to play in the
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
against the East Carolina
Pirates, the Conference USA
champion.
The game will be Friday,
Jan. 2, at 5 p.m. EST (4 p.m.
CST in Memphis) at Liberty
Bowl Memorial Stadium and
the game will be televised
nationally on ESPN. The
Liberty Bowl is celebrating
its 50Lh year, but will be playing host to Kentucky for the
first time.
"We are honored to be
selected to participate in the
AutoZone Liberty Bowl,"
said Mitch Barnhart, UK
Director of Athletics. "This is
a great opportunity for our
young people to experience
the hospitality of the city of
Memphis.
"Our experience in backto-back bowls shows the
tremendous fan support given
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to Kentucky athletics, and
specifically to Kentucky football. I congratulate Coach
Rich Brooks, our seniors and
all of the Wildcats as we try
for a third-consecutive bowl
win."
Three-straight bowl wins
is something never accomplished in school history. The
Wildcats
knocked
off
Clemson, 28-20, in the 2006
Gaylord Hotels Music City
Bowl, and then followed with
a 35-28 win over Florida
State in the 2007 Music City
Bowl.
Just by playing in the
game, the Wildcats duplicate
a feat done only once before
in school annals - participating in a third-consecutive
post-season game. The 194950-5 1 teams played in the
Orange, Sugar and Cotton
bowls respectively, winning
the last two .
This will be the 13th postseason appearance in school
history, with the Wildcats carrying a 7-5 record in bowl
games.
Kentucky comes into the
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HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
STATE SEMIFINALS
CLASS A
Beechwood 34, Crittenden County 0
Hazard 28, Lexington Christian 21
CLASS 2A
Fort Campbell 34, Monroe County 18
Newport Central Catholic 26, Corbin 7
CLASS 3A
Breathitt County 14, Belfry 12
Central 49, Union County 21
CLASS 4A
Bell County 17, Boyle County 15
Bullitt East 52, Calloway County 49
CLASS 5A
Christian County 35, John Hardin 29
Highlands 42, Whitley County 16
CLASS 6A
Simon Kenton 28, Male 10
Trinity 28, St. Xavier 21
STATE FOOTBALL FINALS
at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium,
Louisville
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
CLASS A
Beechwood-Hazard, 11 a.m.
CLASS 3A
Central-Breathitt County, 3 p.m.
CLASS 5A
Christian County-Highlands, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
CLASS 2A
Fort Campbell-Newport Central Catholic,
11 a.m.
CLASS 4A
Bullitt East-Bell County, 3 p.m.
Trinity-Simon Kenton, 7 p.m.
photo by Greg Moore
THE ALLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM opened the 2008-09 season last week versus Pikeville. The Lady Panthers defeated Allen Central In the opener.
BETSY LAYNE- Betsy Layne
improved to 2-0 Saturday, defeating
15th Region rival45-43. The Bobcats
opened the season Thesday, Dec 2
with a 66-59 win over Magoffin
County. Former head coach Junior
Newsome is back at his old post as
Bobcat mentor.
Nathan Martin led Betsy Layne to
the victory over East Ridge. Martin, a
member of a talented Betsy Layne
sophomore class, tossed in a team-high
14 points for the Bobcats.
Martin was one of two Betsy
Layne players to score 10 or more
points. Bryce Adkins followed with 10
points in the low-scoring contest
Betsy Layne won after battling
back from behind East Ridge limited
Betsy Layne to just seven points in
each of the first to quarters. The
Waniors Jed 25-14 at the half before
outscoring East Ridge 31-18 in the second half.
Bryant Tibbs scored eight points,
Jordan Newman netted seven and
Ritchie Tackett and Casey Adkins contributed three apiece.
Betsy Layne was back in action
Thesday night on the road at
Paintsville. More on the Betsy LaynePaintsville game will appear in
Friday's edition.
Patriots pourtd
South Floyd
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HINDMAN - Fourteenth
Region title contender Knott
County Central had too m;pty
weapons for the visiting South
Floyd Raiders when the f~O
teams met Saturday. Knott
County Central never allowed
South Floyd to score more tl'Jan
11 points in any one quarter. The
Patriots outscored South Floyd
38-8 in the first quarter and
cruised to a convincing 98-34
victory.
Knott County Central's highprofile backcourt duo led a balanced attack.
Stuart Stamper scored 27
points and Tate Cox contributed
13 as the Patriots prevailed.
Five different Knott County
Central players reached double
figures in the scoring column.
Twelve different Patriots provided scoring in the non-region
matchup.
The Patriots wasted little time
in jumping out in front of visiting
South Floyd. Knott County
Central entered halftime ahead
58-19.
The Patriots kept up their
high-scoring was in the second
half, outscoring KCC 27-6 in the
third quarter.
Dylan Langdon scored a
team-high 12 points for the
Raiders. Brandon Marson and
Corey Paige joined Langdon in
double figures for South Floyd
with 10 points apiece. Dakota
Hall rounded out the South Floyd
scoring with two points.
Following the loss, South
Floyd dropped to 1-3. Johnson
Central topped the young
Raiders 94-59 Friday night.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
1 0, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
NASCAR: Eour teams
hit Vegas for two-day
Goodyear test session
Costner,
NASCARform
partnership
for 2009 season
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The
LAS VEGAS
defending race champion, a
veteran with a new team and
two of NASCAR's young
guns are scheduled to take
part in a two-day Goodyear
tire test Wednesday and
Thursday at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway.
Carl Edwards, who won
this year's Sprint Cup event at
LVMS, will be joined by Mark
Martin, Brian Vickers and
David Stremme for testing
this week. For Martin, it will
be a chance to get acquainted
with Hendrick Motorsports'
No. 5 Chevrolet, which he
will pilot in the 2009 season.
Vickers will be in the Red Bull
Toyota, and Stremme will be
in his new Penske Dodge.
Stremme has replaced Ryan
Newman in the No. 12 car for
next season.
"These two days in Vegas
are going to be, quite possibly,
the two most important days
of our 2009 season," said Alan
Gustafson, crew chief for
Martin. "With NASCAR's lat-
est no testing rule, we are very
fortunate to have been invited
by Goodyear to this test. This
gives us two extra days on an
intermediate track that only
three other teams are getting.
We need to maximize that
time all we can."
Goodyear and race teams
will be testing in preparation
for the March 1 Shelby 427
Sprint Cup Series race.
The test will be closed to
the public.
NASCAR, Costner partner
for year-long mmauves:
NASCAR and actor Kevin
Coster have announced a yearlong partnership that will utilize see the Academy Award
winner participate in several
NASCAR initiatives, including narration of a new
NASCAR movie and the
exclusive debut of the latest
music video for Kevin
Costner and Modern West on
NASCAR.COM.
Costner also appeared at
the Sprint Cup Series awards
banquet on Dec. 5, and narrated a special tribute to the 60th
anniversary of NASCAR.
"As a long time NASCAR
fan, I'm very excited about
this
partnership,"
said
Costner, who has starred in
several sports-themed movies.
"They have tremendous fans,
which are truly the most passionate in all of sports."
Additionally, Costner and
his band, Modern West, will
debut the video for their
newest single, Backyard,
on
exclusively
NASCAR.COM
(watch
video). The video was produced by NASCAR Media
Group and the song is part of
the band's debut album,
Untold Truths, which was
released on Nov. 11. Backyard
is featured in the movie Swing
Vote and was performed during a pre-race concert before
the Coke Zero 400 at
Daytonain July.
"Kevin's body of work
speaks for itself, and 'we are
fortunate to work with a great
American talent our fans really appreciate," said Brad Ball,
vice president of entertainment
and
marketing,
NASCAR Media Group. "We
have a terrific program lined
up for Kevin, which we
believe will be well received
by our fans. With Kevin, we'll
build it, and they will come."
Costner also will serve as
the voice of the Latest
NASCAR film. The Ride of
Their Lives is a first-person
account of the history and
heroes of NASCAR brought
to life through the men and
women who lived the dream.
The film includes exclusive
interviews with Richard Petty,
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff
Gordon, Bobby Allison and
Darrell Waltrip, and tells the
story of how family dynamics
weaved a thread through a
half-century
of
racing.
Produced by CMT Films and
NASCAR Media Group, The
Ride of Their Lives premieres
Dec. 13 on CMT.
Blackcats
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl with a
6-6 record, marking the first
time since 1954-55-56 that the
Wildcats have won six games
in three consecutive seasons.
The Wildcats overcame massive graduation losses from
last year and injuries to key
players this season in qualifying for a bowl game.
UK will enter the bowl with
a 13-game non-conference
winning streak, the thirdlongest active streak in the
nation behind Boston College
(21) and Louisiana State (18) . .
The 13-game streak is the
school's longest since a 17game non-conference win
stretch from 1954-60.
This will be the second
meeting between Kentucky
and East Carolina. The
Wildcats defeated the Pirates,
6-3, in Lexington in the 1993
season. Ironically, it was that
victory that gave UK its sixth
win of the year and put the
Wildcats into the '93 Peach
Bowl.
East Carolina has a 9-4
record this year. Coach Skip
Holtz led his team to seasonopening victories over ranked
foes in Virginia Tech and West
Virginia. The opening stretch
put the Pirates among the
nation's top-25 ranked teams.
East Carolina closed the regular season with three consecutive wins, including a 27-24
triumph at Tulsa on Saturday
in the Conference USA championship game.
Kentucky Coach Rich
Brooks will be participating in
his third Liberty Bowl. He
played in the game as a senior
in 1962, helping Oregon State
to a 6-0 win over Villanova. In
1976, in his last game as a collegiate
assistant
coach,
Brooks' UCLA squad was
defeated by the Paul "Bear"
Bryant-coached
Alabama
Crimson Tide, 36-6.
"It's great that we're playing in the 50th anniversary of a
game that I actually played in
when the game originated in
Philadelphia," said Brooks. "I
think it's an honor to play a
conference champion, particularly one that was as hot to •
start the season as East
Carolina was, and the way
they finished the year will be a
great test for our program.
"East Carolina is an outstanding team," Brooks continued. "They had two of the
most impressive wins that anybody had all year when they
beat Virginia Tech and We8t
Virginia back-to-back, and
they beat a very good Tulsa
team in their championship
game. They've got an outstanding defense and an experienced quarterback. We'll,.
have to play very well to have
a chance to win the game."
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Hamilton earns third straight OVC
Newcomer of the Week honor
TIMES STAFF REPORT
MOREHEAD - Morehead
State junior guard Tiffany
Hamilton earned her third conOhio
Valley
secutive
Conference Newcomer of the
Week honor on Monday
She ran her streak of double-figure scoring games to
seven, averaging 15.0 points
against UT Martin and Murray
State last week. She totaled 14
points, four rebounds and six
assists in an 84-76 overtime
win against Murray State.
Seven of her 14 points came in
overtime and she was 4-for-4
at the free throw line in the
fmal minute to help seal the
victory. She hit four threepointers and scored 16 points
in 28 minutes in an 82-54 win
against UT Martin.
State
The
Morehead
women's
team has
now
earned six ave weekly honors in 2008-09, including all
four Newcomer of the Week
awards.
The Eagles are idle during
this week for final exams, and
then return to the court at
home Sunday (Dec. 14)
against Houston Baptist at 2
p.m.
Harper natned OVC
Co-Player of the Week
TIMES STAFF REPORT
· MOREHEAD - Morehead
State University point guard
Demonte Harper, who led the
Eagles to back-to-back Ohio
Valley Conference wins over
UT Martin (80-71) and
Murray State (79-74) last
week, has been named CoPlayer of the Week in the
league. He shares the honor
with Austin Peay's Drake
Reed.
Harper averaged 21.5
points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5
assists and 3.0 steals in the two
league wins. The sophomore
from Nashville, Tenn., (Whites
Creek High School) led MSU
in scoring, assists and steals as
the Eagles defeated the two
teams picked one (Murray
State) and two (UT Martin) in
the OVC's preseason poll.
"Demonte is beginning to
play in games the way he does
in practice which is with a lot
of confidence," said MSU
Coach Donnie Tyndall. "He
was a huge part of our two
wins last week and is certainly
deserving of this honor. I am
very proud of his progress and
believe he will only continue
to improve."
The Eagles are off this
week for final exams and will
return to action at 3:05 p.m.
EST on Sunday (Dec. 14)
when they travel to Normal,
Ill., to take on Illinois State.
Christmas With
The Eagles Camp
set for Dec. 23
TIMES STAFF REPORT
The
MOREHEAD
Morehead State University
Men's Basketball program will
present a one-day, "Christmas 1ij
With The Eagles" camp from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 23 in Johnson
Arena of the AcademicAthletic Center. The cost is
only $35 and lunch will be
provided. The MSU coaching
staff and players will serve as
instructors while parents can
get a short holiday break and
maybe do their last-minute
Christmas shopping.
Registration will begin at 8
a.m. for this great Christmas
gift for a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter or any
youngster who deserves this
neat opportunity.
The camp is for boys and ,•
girls, kindergarten through
eighth grade. NCAA rules
prohibit high school students
from attending.
For more information, contact Joe Zimmerman at 606783-5398.
Shot at :03 sinks Blackcats
Pikeville tops
P'burg, 57-55
by JAMIE HOWELL
CONTRIBUTING WRiTER
PRESTONSBURG - The
2008-2009 high school basketball season got underway
last week. But for
the
Prestonsburg
Blackcats and the
Pikeville Panthers,
the new season started later than normal. Both schools'
gridiron units had
just
completed
extended
football
seasons, and one had
to wonder
how
those players just
getting into the basketball season would
respond.
Prestonsburg
not
only has some new players
on the floor, but a familiar
face has returned to pace the
Blackcat sideline in Jack
Pack. Pack and Jackie Day
Crisp switched roles for the
new season as Pack returned
for a second stint as the boys
'head coach and Crisp
returned for a second round as
girls coach. The Blackcats
returned two starters form last
season in Michael Burchett
and Jody Tackett. Pikeville is
led by three year starter Matt
Clevenger. The trio would
prove to be the leaders in this
matchup, which came down
to a thrilling finish that ultimately catapulted Pikeville to
a 57-55 win.
Prestonsburg jumped in
front early, taking a 20-18
lead after one quarter of play.
Burchett and Tackett paced
the Blackcats in the first quarter. Burchett and Tackett
tossed in eight and six points
respectively. The Blackcats
outscored Pikeville 13-12 in
the second quarter, taking a
33-30 lead to the locker room
at the half. The Blackcats
knocked down seven threepointers in the first half, but
were held without a trey in the
second half. Prestonsburg will
look to 6-5 center Steven
Patrick in the middle this season for an inside threat.
Patrick was saddled with foul
trouble on Friday and was
forced to leave the game with
3:00 remaining in the first
quarter after picking up his
third foul.
Clevenger led all scorers
with a game-high 23 points.
The Pikeville sharpshooter
connected on six field-goals
and was 11-of-16 from the
charity stripe.
The Panthers outscored
Prestonsburg 11-9 in the third
quarter to come within 42-41
after three quarters. Borh
teams seemed to exchange
baskets in the final stanza.
Prestonsburg had possession~
of the ball and the score was
even at 55-55 with :55
remaining when the Cats
looked as though they may
play for the final shot.
Burchett found an open lane
to the basket with :12 remaining and drove to the
hoop. It looked as
though Burchett would
take the shot, but he
instead attempted
to
pass off to Camer<m
Tincher. The pass went
off of Tincher and out of
bounds,
g1vmg
th~ ~
Panthers a last shot
attempt. Taylor Ratliff
got a shot off from the
free-throw line with :03
left, the shot went in, and
the Panthers escaped
with a two-point (55-57)
win.
Floyd County
native Devin Burchett tossed
in 11 points for Pikeville.
Michael Burchett led the
Blackcats with 17 points.
Tackett followed with 15
points for the Blackcats. Alex
Stumbo added 10 points in
Prestonsburg's short effort.
Pikeville finished the night"'
16-of-30 from the charity
stripe, while Prestonsburg
ended the game 12-of-27.
INSIDE THE SCORING
PIKEVILLE 57,
PRESTONSBURG 55
Pikeville - Clevenger 23,
Burchett ll, Keen 6, Rowe 6,
Ratliff 5, Hamilton 4, Cecil 2.
Prestonsburg - Burchett
17, Tackett 15, Stumbo 10,
Patrick
6,
Tincher
4,
Gearheart 3.
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
~Fish
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
10, 2008 • Af1
and Wildlife Commission proposes 1,000 elk hunt permitg
TIMES STAFF REPORT
FRANKFORT - Kentucky
Fish
and
Wildlife
Commission members voted
today to rai e the number of
quota elk permits to 1,000
and proposed additional
firearms ~eason days for elk
hunters for the 2009-10 season. Commission members at
Friday's quarterly meeting in
Frankfort also proposed standardizing the muskellunge
minimum size limit at Cave
Run, Buckhorn and Green
River lakes.
The Fish and Wildlife
Commission recommends all
hunting, fishing and boating
regulations for approval by
the General Assembly and
approves all expenditures by
the Kentucky Department of
Fish and Wildlife Resources.
All recommendations must
be approved by legislators
before they become law.
In wildlife-related busipess, the Commission voted
to increase the number of
quota elk hunting permits to
1,000 for the 2009-10 hunting
season, up from 400 quota elk
permits awarded in 2008-09.
The total number of permits
will include 250 permits for
antlered elk and 750 permits
for
antlerless
elk.
Commission members also
voted to allow drawn elk
hunters the option of paying
for their quota elk permit
online. These changes do not
affect regulations and therefore do not require approval
from legislators.
The Commission proposed
adding a second week of
firearm quota antlered elk
hunting to the current oneweek season. Under t.he proposal, drawn hunters who
receive an antlered elk permit
would be assigned to either
the first or second week of
the season. If approved, the
two-week
antlered
elk
firearm season would run
Oct. 3-16, 2009. Hunters with
a Landowner Cooperator or
Special Commission permit
would be allowed to hunt
during both weeks of the
firearms season. Archery and
crossbow season framework
for quota antlered elk hunting
would remain unchanged.
However, the proposal would
move the opening of antlerless elk archery and crossbow
seasons to Oct. 17, 2009, one
week later than the current
season framework.
Commission members also
proposed additional hunting
days for drawn quota antlerless elk hunting. Under the
Commission recommendation, drawn quota antlerless
elk hunters would be permitted to hunt antlerless elk during the modern gun deer season in November, in addition
to the existing two-week
firearms antlerless elk season
in December. If approved, the
change would allow quota
antlerless elk hunting Nov.
14-23 and Dec. 12-25, 2009.
The Commission proposed
a special youth elk hunt and
drawing for 2009. Under the
recommendation, five eithersex elk permits would be
available to youth ages 15 and
under. The permits would be
valid for a special youth hunt
on Paul Van Booven Wildlife
Management Area Sept. 2628, 2009. If approved. youth
hunters could apply for the
hunt by purchasing a $10 elk
lottery application April 1-30,
2009.
Youth hunters may still
purchase a separate $10 elk
lottery application to enter the
regular elk quota hunt drawing. Two youth permits, one
antlered and one antlerless.
are already awarded through
the lottery, and will remain
available for the 2009-10 elk
season. These permits are
valid during the regular elk
season only.
In fisheries related buSIness, the Commission recommended standardizing the
m1n1mum si7e limit on
muskellunge at 36 inches at
Cave Run Lake, Green River
Lake and Buckhorn Lake.
Previously, Cave Run Lake
and Green River Lake had a
30-inch minimum size limit
for the species and Buckhorn
Lake had a 40 inch minimum
si7e limit.
Fisheries
regulations
voted on by the Commission
at Friday's meeting would
take effect in March 2010.
The Commis~ion also recommended implementing a
9-inch minimum si1.c limit on
crappie at Fishtrap Lake and
removing yellow bass from
the statewide aggregate daily
limit of 15 fish for white,
hybrid striped and yellow
bass. There will be a 30 fish
daily creel limit on yellow
bass. Lick Creek in Simpson
County and East Fork Clarks
River m Calloway County
will be removed as seasonal
catch and release trout
streams. Lick Creek wjll still
be stocked with trout in the
summer months.
The Commission also recommended discontinuing the
practice of using a tooth
patch as the regula tory
method for identifying spotted bass. Anglers use a tooth
patch as a means of differentiating spotted bass from
largemouth bass. However,
many largemouth bass also
pos~ess this
tooth patch,
which leads to confusion.
The next Kentucky Fish
and Wildlife CommissiRn
meeting wi 11 be held at J~8
a.m., Friday, March 6, 2009
at No. I Sportsman's Lane
off U.S. 60 m Frankfort.
Persons
interested
1n
addressing the Commissi,<?n
must notify the Kentud'y
Fish
and
Wildlife
Commissioner's office in
writing at least 30 days in
advance to be considered for
placement on the meeting
agenda. People who are hea'ring impaired and plan to
attend the meeting should
contact Kentucky fish and
Wildlife at least 10 days in
advance and the agency will
provide a translator. To
request to addresl'i the eo~
mission, write to Kentucky
Department of Fish and
Wildlife
Resources,
Commissioner
Dr.
Jon
Gassett, No. 1 Sportsman's
Lane, Frankfort, Ky.. 40601!.
)Teater finishes 62nd at PGA Tour Powell holds off Lady Blackcats
National Qualifying tourney
. FormerMSU
golfer in pursuit
ofpro career
T~ESSTAFFREPORT
LA QUINTA, Calif. Former Eagle golfer Josh
Teater had a rough stretch of
holes on the final round, shooting a one-over par 73, and fin-
ished at 12-under par, tied for
62nd in the PGA Tour National
Qualifying Tournament.
native
of
Teater,
a
Lexington, has been a regular
on the NGA Hooters Tour for
the past few years and has also
qualified for some PGA and
Nationwide events. He will
play the Nicklaus Course on
Saturday.
The 163 golfers competing
in the 108-hole were a part of
an unusually strong field this
year at the Q-School final
stage with 20 players who had
combined for 48 PGA Tour
victories on hand. The low 28
players for the six rounds will
receive PGA Tour Cards. The
next number of players closest
to 50 will earn exempt status
on the Nationwide Tour. The
remaining players who have
made in through to the final
stage get conditionally exempt
status on the Nationwide Tour.
~Six Wildcats named
AP
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
PRESTONSBURG- The Prestonsburg Lady Blackcats had their moments Monday night but
couldn't get past visiting Powell County and claim a first win in the 2008-09 season. A pair'of
talented veteran players Kendra McFarland and Stevie Rogers led Powell County to a 5043 win over the Lady Blackcats.
McFarland led Powell County with a game-high 23 points. Rogers followed with 21 points
for the Lady Pirates.
Powell County built a 10-point lead in the opening quarter and held off a spirit~d
Prestonsburg second half run.
The Lady Pirates outscored Prestonsburg J 8 8 in the opening quarter. Powell County limited Prestonsburg in the first half, outscoring the Lady Blackcats 31-14.
Kristian Waugh led Prestonsburg (0-3) with 13 points. Linsey Fields followed with I I po111'ts
for the Lady Blackcats. Alexis DeRossett scored seven points in Prestonsburg's non-district
game.
Prestonsburg made the game close late, outscoring Powell County 19-l 0 in the final quarter.
The Lady Blackcats were back in action Tueliday night at home versus Allen Central. A full
recap of the Prestonsburg-Allen Central game will appear in Friday's edition.
All-Southeastern Conference
Lindley, Masthay
make first team
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON
Six
Kentucky Wildcats
were
named to the All-Southeastern
Conference team selected by
The Associated Press voting
board of media members from
the region.
Cornerback
Trevard
Lindley and punter Tim
Masthay are first-team AllSEC, with offensive tackle
Garry Williams and defensive
tackle Myron Pryor named to
the second team. Defensive
end Jeremy Jarmon and linebacker Micah Johnson are
yonorable mention.
Lindley, a junior from
Hiram, Ga., has four intercep~ pons and 11 pass breakups this
· year. He ranks second in the
$EC and 15th nationally for
total passes defended. A semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe
r\ward (nation's top defensive
back), Lindley set the school
record for pass breakups in a
career with 34.
- Masthay, a senior from
Murray, leads the SEC and is
fifth nationally with an average of 45.3 yards per punt. As
~e team's kickoff man, he is
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second in the league with 20 Wildcats with 11.5 tackles for
touchbacks. He also is the loss and has led the team in
teari).'s holder fqr ,Pl,acekicks.
t~J.Ckl.es ,!n, "~ight 9~ t1!)e .~p
- Williams, a senior from games in which he has played.
Louisville, has given up only
one quarterback sack this sea- UK basketball
son. He was named the SEC
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Week in UK's win over
TIMES STAFF REPORT
Western Kentucky. As a team,
UK ranks fifth in the nation in
LEXINGTON Jerseys
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similar
to
those
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by the
and eighth nationally for
UK
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long
time
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- Pryor, a senior from
Louisville, has been a domi- manager Bill Keightley will be
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- Jarmon, a junior from
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terback sacks and five pass rstaff at Sunday's victory over
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- Johnson, a junior from Keightley Scholarship which
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ranks third in the SEC in tackles per game. He leads the
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by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
LADYCATS: The Betsy Layne High School girls' basketball team is under the guidance
first-year head coach Devon Reynolds (not pictured).
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Big Sandy Valley Football
Conference eyes '09
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PAINTSVILLE
- The
Big Sandy Valley Middle
School Football Conference
recently wrapped up another
successful season. Letcher
County claimed the Large
School championship with a
win over Sebastian. Ha/ard
claimed a Small School fol lowing a win over Adams.
Longtime conference commissioners Ronnie Wells and
Dip Stafford have announced
they will be stepping down
after a successful st10t in
organizing and running the
conference. Jamie Howell
and John Doug Miller will
assume the role of co-com missioners for next season.
Schools part1ci pati ng in the
conference \\ill include
H:nard, Adams, Paintsvill ,
Pikeville. Sebastian MiddlC:.
Letcher County. Johnsoo
County,
Perr)
County.
Martin County and BelfrY..
The Conference has divided
into a small and large ~chool
div ision during the past sea
son and will also look to
send a representati vc to th
middle school state playoff
in 2009.
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rent, central heat
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North
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Prestonsburg. No
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references
and
security
deposit required.
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886-9007.
Mobile Homes
New
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landowners.
No
down payment &
low monthly payments. Complete
improvement packages available. Will
also remove existing homes. Call
866-597-2083.
Double wide for
rent. Located at
Auxier. All city utilities.
$600
per
month
$200
deposit. Call 3671169 or 789-8881 .
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and church services. The
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LOTS FOR RENT month. Located on
Dwale Mobile home Rt 7 at Salt Lick.
Park. off US 23 near Call 358-4524.
Prestonsburg. Nice
3 br Mobile home
queit community.
Restrictions apply. for rent. $400 per
month plus $400
606-377-2357
deposit. Must furreferences.
For rent: Small nish
.rrurnished mobile Call 358-4303.
home for rent. Just
off of Mountain
LEGALS
Parkway on old
114.Suitable for 1 or
2 people. Call 8868724.
LEGAL
Mobile home lot
for rent. 5 min from
Highlands hospital,
about 8 min from
Porter grade school.
5 min from Dewy
lake. Call 614-8764516.
NOTICE
Geoffrey
D.
Marsh, Attorney at
Law,
112 West
Court Street, Suite
100, Prestonsburg,
Kentucky, has been
appointed Warning
Order Attorney by
the Floyd Circuit
$7500.00
Tax Court
to
notify
~redit
for
new Donnie Childress of
homebuyer!! Call the nature and pen276-679-11 00 for dency of a certain
details.
lawsuit, filed on or
about October 7 ,
Land and home 2008,
in
which
packages.
Easy Donnie Childress
financing. Call for was named as a
preapproval.
Toll Defendant. Said suit
free 877-310-2577.
has been filed in
Division Number II
of the Floyd Circuit
2- Mobile homes Court, and is reprefor rent. References sented by Civil
& deposit required. Action Number 08Call 889-0363.
CI-01235. The basis
of the suit is a
2004
Clayton Complaint against
Mobile home for the Defendant for a
•sale. 3br, 2 ba and debt collection.
fireplace. In excelDonnie Childress
lent condition. Call shall have fifty (50)
874-6312 or 791 0- days from the date
7480.
of the Warning
Order, which Order
Mobile home for was
filed
on
rent.
$300
per November
26,
2008, to file an Harold, in Floyd
Answer with the County. The surface
Floyd Circuit Court area is owned by
Clerk if he/she The Elk Horn Coal
desires to do so. If Company.
he/she does not
The
proposed
appear in the suit operation is approxand defend it, a imately 0. 75 mile
Judgment will be southeast from KY
entered at the dis- State Route 2030's
cretion of the Court. junction with Little
Anyone
having Mud Creek Road,
information
con- and located along
cerning
Donnie the
right
side
of
Childress, please (ascending)
contact
Hon. Morgan Fork of
Geoffrey D. Marsh Little Mud Creek.
The bond now in
at (606) 886-1 020.
Geoffrey D. Marsh effect for Increment
Attorney at Law
No. 1 is a surety in
112 West Court
the amount of twenStreet
ty three thousand
Suite 100
and one hundred
Prestonsburg, KY d o l l a r s
41653
{$23,100.00).
Approximately sixty
percent (60%) of
NOTICE OF
the original bond
BOND
amount of $23,100
RELEASE
In accordance with is included in this
for
the provisions of application
release.
KRS
350.093,
The bond now in
notice is hereby
given
that
PIA effect for Increment
Company, Inc., P.O. No. 2 is a surety in
Box 1590, Martin, the amount of nineKY 41649, has ty seven thousand
applied for Phase I and nine hundred
bond release on d o l l a r s
Increments No. 1 ($97,900.00) .
and 2 of Permit No. Approximately sixty
836-0340,
which percent (60%) of
was last issued on the original bond
August 3, 2007. amount of $97,900
Increment No. 1 is included in this
for
covers an area of application
approximately release.
Reclamation work
15.85 acres, and
Increment No. 2 performed includes:
covers an area of backfilling, grading,
and
approximately seeding
28.92 acres, and is mulching. It was
in
located 5.70 miles completed
October
2008.
southwest
of
'We '1Nant to help yoa
inc..ease you.. sales!
Written
comments, objections,
and requests for a
public hearing or
informal conference
must be filed with
the
Director,
Division of Field
Services,
#2
Hudson
Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601, by February
2, 2009.
A public hearing
on the application
has been scheduled
for
Tuesday,
February 3, 2009, at
9:00 a.m., or as
soon thereafter as
may be heard at the
Department
for
Mine Reclamation
and Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6,
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky
41653.
This hearing will be
if
no
canceled
request for a hearing or informal conference is received
by February 2 ,
2009.
PUBLIC
NOTICE
Pursuant to KRS
231.040, application
for a permit to operate a place of entertainment, has been
made by Wendy
Tackett. The name
of the proposed
business of entertainment
is
Marlow's.
The
nature of the business will be Music
and
Dancing.
Pursuant to KRS
231 .070, the Floyd
County
Attorney
shall
investigate
whether the applicant lacks good
moral character, or
whether the applicant will obey the
laws
of
the
Commonwealth in
the operation of the
business,
or
whether the applicant, within the last
t..vo {2) years prior
to the date of filing
the application has
been convicted in
Kentucky of maintaining a public nuisance. Pursuant to
KRS 231.080, any
person desiring to
oppose the permits
shall file with the
County Clerk, no
later
than
December
18,
2008, in writing,
allegations
that
show cause as to
why the application
shall not be granted. Said written
information shall be
signed, dated and
reflect the current
address of said person providing the
information.
Pursuant to KRS
231.080, a hearing
has been scheduled
for December 18,
2008, at the hour of
2:30 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as
same can be heard
before the Floyd
C o u n t y
Judge/Executive, at
the Floyd County
Justice Center, 2nd
floor,
in
Prestonsburg,
Kentucky.
The
Floyd
County
Judge / Executive
shall hear evidence
in support of, or in
opposition to the
granting of the permit.
Hon. Keith Bartley
Floyd
County
Attorney
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
the prOVISIOnS of
405 KAR 16:120
Section 3 , McCoy
Elkhorn
Coal
Corporation, 1148
Long Fork Road,
Kimper, Kentucky
41539-9703, telephone {606) 8352233, proposes the
following blasting
schedule:
The blasting area
proposed
under
Amendment
Number
4
is
approximately 9.88
surface acres, located approximately
0.95 mile due north
of the community of
Broad Bottom in
Pike County. The
proposed operation
is located approximately 1 .33 mile
of
northeast
Harmonds Branch
confluence
with
Levisa Fork, and
located
approximately 0 .74 mile
northwest
of
Kinnikinick Branch
Road's junction with
Ky Route 80, at a
Latitude
of
37 2 32'53" and a
Longitude
of
82 2 35'33" .
Detonations
of
explosives are proposed to occur from
sunrise to sunset,
Sunday
through
Saturday.
The
blasting
schedule is for the
period from sunrise
to sunset. Entry to
the b lasting area
will be controlled by
signs , and before
each blast is detonated,
audible
warnings from a
siren will be given.
Ten {1 0) minutes
NOTICE OF
prior to detonation,
BLASTING
access to the blast
SCHEDULE
area
will be conPermit
trolled by company
No. 836-5396,
personnel. Five (5)
Amendment
minutes prior to detNumber 4
onation, three (3)
In accordance with long soundings of a
siren will be given.
From the time of the
five (5) minute signal, warning signal,
to the one (1)
minute
signal,
shooting signal, the
proposed blast area
will be checked for
equipment,
livestock and people.
One (1) minute prior
to detonation, two
(2) additional long
soundings from a
siren will be given.
Immediately prior to
detonation, one (1)
additional long blast
will be sounded. No
unauthorized personnel
will
be
allowed in the blast
area until it is thoroughly
checked.
The access control
will remain in effect
until such a time as
no unusual circumstances, such as
unexploded
charges or imminent slides exist,
and travel can safely resume. If safe,
an all-clear signal of
a series of short
siren blasts will be
sounded.
Events
which could lead to
blasting at times
other than scheduled, include but are
not limited to rain,
lightening, or other
atmospheric conditions which involve
personnel, operational or public safety. If conditions
occur that require
blasting at times
other than the normally
schedu led
blasting hours, the
aud ible
signals
described above will
be used to warn the
public of the blasting activity.
NOTICE OF
INTENTION
TO MINE
Pursuant to
Application
No. 836-5528
1 0, 20('~ • A13
Eastern, Kentucky
41622, intends to
revise Permit No.
836-5528 to add an
operator. The operators
presently
approved in the permit
are
DBJ
Mineral, LLC , P.O.
Box 3427, Pikeville,
Kentucky
41502,
and Allen Mining', •
LLC, P.O. Box 971,
A llen,
Kentucky '
41601. The opera·
tors will be DBJ
Mineral, LLC, P.O.
Box 3427, Pikeville,
Kentucky
41502, 1
Allen Mining, LLC, ,
P.O. Box 971 , Allen,
Kentucky
41601 ,
and B & K Coal Inc., •
963 Laurel Fork
Road, Hueysville,
Kentucky 41640.
The operation is
located 1.2 mi le '
east of Garrett, in
Floyd County. The
operation is approximately 1.3 mile
southeast of State
Route 80's junction
with State Route 7,
and located along
Goose Creek. The '
operation is located
on the Wayland
USGS 7 1/2 minute
quadrangle map, at
latitude 372 29'00" "
and
longitude
822 48'36".
The
application
has been filed for
public inspection at
the Department tor,
Surface
Minin~
Reclamation
and
Enforcement's
Prestonsburg
Regional
Office,
3140 South Lake
Drive,
Suite
6, •
Prestonsburg , •
Kentucky
41653.
W ritten comments
or objections must
be filed with the
Director, Division of
Mine Permits, #2
Hudson
Hollow,
U.S. 127 South,
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601.
All comments or objections
must be received
with in fifteen (15)
days of today's
date.
J
Operator
Change
In accordance with
the provisions of
405 KAR 8:010,
notice is hereby
given that Goose
Creek Energy, Inc.,
P.O.
Box
226,
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new tires, and air
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$1,995.00
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throughout the United States utilize
this safe, reliable, energy-efficient fuel
for heating and cooling.
You can help us make it even safer
by promptly notifying MIKE LITTLE
GAS COMPANY of any suspected gas
leaks or construction activities on or
near any of its facilities.
If you plan to do any work requiring
digging near a company pipeline or, if
you observe any type of construction
or excavation, please contact us so
that we can send qualified personnel
to locate and properly mark our underground piping.
A lthough natural gas pipelines have
the best safety record in the transportation industry-gas leaks do
occur. You can help us by reporting
any of the following occurrences:
(1) A strange or unusual odor in the
vicinity of a gas pipeline.
(2) A hissing or roarirm sound
(caused by the escaping of
natural gas).
(3) Flames originating from an opening in the ground.
(4) Dead or discolored vegetation in
the vicinity of a gas pipeline.
If you encounter a pipeline leak,
leave the area immediately. Avoid creating sparks and sources of heat which
would cause the gas to ignite or burn.
DO NOT LIGHT A MATCH, OPERATE
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH , OR
START AN ENGINE. Go to a telephone away from the leak area and
call the gas company.
If you do not know who the gas line
belongs to, call the local fire, police, or
sheriff's department, or the state
police, and advise them of the nature
and location of the emergency.
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THROUGH THE LENS
., More tnoons
by ERIC THOMAS
Last week we took a look at the
'loons of the inner planets of our solar
::.ystem. The moons of Mars and the
Earth while interesting, are fairly
bland when compared to some the
moons of the outer planets. This week
I want to take a little time and look at
some of the more interesting moons in
the outer solar system.
Let's start with the largest planet in
the solar system and the current title
holder for most moons, Jupiter. Of
Jupiter's 63 moons, only eight have
lilt) formed in place around the planet, the
remaining
moons
are
thought to be
captured
asteroids. Of
these eight
regular
moons
we
will look at
four in particIo,
ular,
Europa ,
Ganymede ,
and Callisto.
Eric Thomas
These four
moons were
originally viewed by Galileo in the
early 1600s and have since been
referred to as the Galilean in moons.
Io is the only moon in the solar system to be volcanically active. It is
caught in a tremendous tug-of-war
between Jupiter and the other moons.
The gravitational pull on Io causes its
surface to heave over 300 feet as it
rotates on its axis. This flex.ing keeps
the interior and allows sulfur belching
volcanoes to erupt on its surface. The
(See LENS, page two)
POISON OAK
Like frost on
the windshield
Hall writes memoir of growing up in Eastern Ky.
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
Ralph Hall has plenty of stories to tell,
and his new book, "Why Daddy Sold Old
Betsy," evokes a nostalgia for his childhood
that he hopes readers will identify
with.
"Why Daddy
Sold Old Betsy" is
a memoir dealing
with Hall's childhood growing up in
the coal mining
mountains of eastern Kentucky, and
it also contains
original poems.
Hall was born in
1936 in Melvin,
the oldest of stx.
children in the
family.
"I had three
brothers and two
sisters. At the end of the Great Depression,
my father worked for a government program called the WPA. His pay was lO cents
an hour. My mother was a homemaker who
took care of our little family," Hall said. "I
dropped out of high school to join the Air
Force in 1954."
After his stint in the Air Force, Hall
returned to high school and graduated in
1956. After graduating, Hall worked multiple jobs in surrounding states before coming back home to attend college.
"I went back to school at the age of 40
and
graduated
from
Prestonsburg
Community College," Hall said. "From
there, I went to Pikeville College and got a
degree in psychology. I taught school for 22
years at Wheelwright High School, in
.
•
Wheelwright, Kentucky, and at
South Floyd High School. I
worked for 11 years as a substitute teacher and 11 years as a
special education teacher. I did
graduate work at Morehead
State University
and I retired from
teaching
in
1997."
While he has
been writing for
almost as long
as he can
remember,
Hall
only
recently started composing stories
based on his
clrildhood.
"I have
been writing poetry
most of
my life.
In 2004. I started writing stories about my
life when I was a
child," Hall said.
"Writing has taken
me places I never
thought I would go.
To me life is journey. I never know
where life will
take me. I am
enjoying the ride.
To me writing is
;~::::::~---
I write because I
life. stop."
just
way ofmyself
can'ta make
To order "Why Daddy Sold Old Betsy,"
visit http://www.ralphhallbooks.com.
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by CLYDE PACK
"Just whose boy are you, anyway?"
the old man asked.
"Bill Pack was my father," I told
~him.
"Where was he raised?" he asked.
"His family was from over in Martin
County," I answered.
He studied the floor for a second or
two as if processing the bit of data I'd
just given him, then inquiring further,
asked about
my grandfather and greatgrandfather. A
bit
embarrassed, I told
him I had no
idea
about
them, beyond
their names,
no clue as to
whether or not
they had sibClyde Pack
lings, or even
where they
had lived. He
sort of sighed, shook his head, and as he
walked away, muttered something like,
"I was just wondering."
As I watched him begin a conversation with another man who appeared to
be about my age, wondering if he was
asking him the same questions he had
asked me, I realized that, except for the
few individuals who devote time
researching courthouse records and
dusty family bibles, when it comes to
our personallristories, ~just wondering"
is about all a lot of us can say.
Regretfully, more often than not, we're
completely oblivious of long-ago relatives; relatives who might have been
Revolutionary War heroes, wealthy
entrepreneurs, or even horse thieves.
It occurred to me that generations of
eastern Kentucky families are sort of
like the heavy ti·ost that had covered my
windshield a few mornings ago. Later
in the day, as the sun finally made its
(See OAK, page two)
Pictured, from left, are the members of Serenade: Director Laura Ford Hall of Pikeville, Rachael Hayes of Martin, Lindsey Holliday of Salyersville,
Haley Isaac of Salyersville, Jerica Blair of Martin, Tierra Fonner of Phelps, Stephanie Prater of Prestonsburg, Kara Mills of Inez, Melanie Stapleton
of Paintsville, Ashley Fleming of Elkhorn City, Nicole Pennington of Pikeville and Paige Newsome of Pikeville.
Serenade headlines Christmas concert
PRESTONSBURG - Serenade, the elite, all-female singing group from
Big Sandy Community and Technical College will be the featured act
among the three groups performing in "An Evening of Christmas," on
Friday, Dec. 12. in Prestonsburg.
The Christmas concert will feature favorite carols and new Christmas
pieces in exquisite harmony for the entire community to enjoy. The singing
will come to a close with a journey back in time to Jesus' birth.
Other groups performing are The Big Sandy Singers, and InHarmony, the
all-female mass choir from BSCTC.
Serenade is an auditioned group comprised of Big Sandy Idol participants, student , and community members.
The concert will be held in Gearheart Auditorium in the Pike Building on
the BSCTC Prestonsburg Campus. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Doors open
at 6:30p.m., and admission is $5. Group sales can be reserved by contacting Director Laura Ford Hall at (606) 424-2498.
Visit the music program online at www.bigsandysingers.com.
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10, 2008
THE fLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Lens
• Continued from p1
numerous volcanoes and the
red and yellow coloration of
the surface has earned it the
1Jle oldest relative attending
ttte Hicks Family Reunion
was Hargis Hicks, grandson
of Smith Hicks, who turned
99-years-old in Nov. He lives
jn Xenia, Ohio and was
accompanied to reunion by
his daughter, Omalee Agnor
and Angela George and their
families from Xenia.
nickname "pizza moon".
Europa while not having
active volcanoes is geologically active. Stressed in the same
manner as lo, Europa. while
covered with thick layers of ice
has a warm water layer underneath. The surface of Europa
shows signs that the ice has
fractured and moved around in
the past just as we see here on
Earth m the Arctic and
Antarctic regions. This ice rafting also allows water to tlow
onto the surface from between
the cracks and create new fresh
ice on the surface. Sctentists
estimate that there is almost
twice as much water on Europa
as on Earth. Europa also interests scientists because the
warm water interior could harbor life. Life exists on Earth in
some very inhospitable places
such as under the Antarctic ice
and at volcanic vents deep in
the oceans where no sun I ight
ever reaches.
Ganymede is the largest
moon in the solar system, larger than the planet Mercury.
Covered m icc Ganymede has
distinct dark and bright
regions. The dark regions are
heavily cratered indicating
they are very old while the
bright regions have many
fewer craters indicating the ice
here is relatively young. The
NASA Galileo spacecraft
made six close tlybys of
Ganymede between 1995 and
2000 and from the data it
returned scientists were able to
determine that Ganymede generates its own magnetic field,
the only moon to do so.
The fourth of Jupiter ' s
Galilean moons is ice covered
Callisto. The third largest
moon in the solar system, it is
just slightly smaller than
Mercury. Callisto is covered
with craters indicating that the
surface is very old. Unlike the
other three of Jupiter's moons,
Callisto does not show any
signs of surface activity.
As we leave Jupiter and
move on out through the solar
system, our next stop will be
Saturn. The ringed planet
comes in a close second to
Jupiter in the moon count with
60.
Twenty-two of Saturn's
moons believed to have
formed in place with the
remainder being captured
asteroids or comets.
Saturn's moons range from
Mimas which has a large
impact crater that is 1/5 the
diameter of the moon giving it
the appearance of the "Death
Star from the movie Star Wars
to Enceladus whose active ice
geysers may supply material
for one of Saturn's rings. But
the moon we want to focus on
is Titan
As the second largest moon
in the solar system, Titan is the
only moon known to have an
atmosphere. Compo~ed mostly
nitrogen with traces of
methane, the atmosphere produces a smog-like haze that
hides the surface from observatton by telescope. Titan is
also unique in that it is the only
body in the solar system other
than the Earth that has liquid
on its surface. Surface of Titan
is so cold though that this is not
liquid water, but rather liquid
methane and liquid ethane.
We also now know a little
bit about what the surface of
Titan looks like thanks to the
Huygens probe that was
dropped from the Cassini
spacecraft in 2004. As the
Huygens descended by parachute through the atmo<;phere,
a small onboard camera took
photographs which revealed a
cold, rocky environment. The
Cassini spacecraft is also
imaging Titan but using radar
instead of a camera. The use of
radar allows the Cassini spacecraft to see through the clouds
and use altitude data to create
maps of Titan.
The next stop on our solar
system tour are the moons of
Uranus. Named for the most
part after characters from
Shakespeare, Uranus' moons
are not nearly as varied and
exciting as the moons of
Jupiter, or as massive and
interesting as Titan is at Saturn.
There are however a couple of
Uranus' 27 moons that are
worth noting.
Miranda for example has
extremely deep canyons, much
deeper than the Grand Canyon
here on Earth. Umbreil is the
darkest of Uranus' moons, with
a surface that is extremely old
and scarred with many craters.
Ariel on the other hand is the
brightest moon with very few
large craters indicating its surface is probably very young.
As we move on through the
solar system we come to our
last stop, Neptune. Having the
lowest moon count at 13, there
is one moon in particular we
want to focus on, Triton. This ~
icy world averages -400°F. It ~
is so far from our Sun that is
one of the coldest places in our
solar system. Triton is similar
to one of the inner solar system
moons though in that it orbits ' '
Neptune backwards. It is this
retrograde orbit that will eventually spell out Tritons demise.
As Triton orbits, the gravitational pull of Neptune slows
Triton down pulling it ever
closer to the planet. Eventually,
millions of years from now
Triton will be tom apart its
material scattering to form a ~
new ring.
t*j
I hope you enjoyed our tour
of the moons of our solar system. There are several places
you can get more detailed
information, including several
NASA websites. It's hard to do
justice to these interesting and
diverse objects we are still
learning about in the space of
this column, but I hope it may
intrigue enough to do a little
"exploring" on your own.
Eric Thomas is the Director
of East Kentucky Science
Center, a part of Big Sandy
Community and Technical
College and is located onlfl
BSCTC's
Prestonsburg
Campus.
Oak
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·The Hicks Family Reunion was held Saturday, Sept. 6. at May Lodge, Jenny Wiley State Park. As usual, it was a great gathering of relatives and friends of William and Oma Reffett Hicks.
We have all had great pleasure seeing old friends, meeting and making new friends, and sharing loving memories making
us all become one big wonderful family.
Delphia Hicks did a wonderful job in planning the reunions for the past 10 years with the help of her husband, Dan and
Paulene H. Allen.
The group enjoyed musical entertainment by Rachael and Will Hayes, children of Dr. Stan and Krista Hayes, and great-greatgreat-granddaughters of Smith Hicks.
-we have seen and met friends and relatives from Mich., Ohio, Ind., Ky. Ga., and W.Va. over the past 10 years. We look forwar(! to our next rellnlon on Saturday, Aug., 15, 2008 which will be under new management.
Submitted by: Edna, Wanda and Loyce, (great-granddaughters of Smith Hicks).
way into the deep hollows, the
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replaced a morning or two later
with another thick layer of sublimated vapor. People are like
that. We'll dominate the landscape, revelling in our importance for three-quarters of a
century, or so, then melt away
to be replaced by others. After a
couple of generations, just as I
couldn't tell the old man who
my ancestors were, neither will
our own great-great-grandchildren be able to recall our
names, where we lived or what
we did for a living.
We ·n pass on our steel-blue
eyes or red hair or big noses,
but three or four generations
from now those sporting those
distinct features will have no
clue as to where they got them.
Although I wish I could
have given the old gentleman
more information about my
genealogy, I realize there's no ~.
reason to beat myself up over '
the fact that I couldn't. It just (fll.)
seems to be human nature to
procrastinate, to wait until it's
much too late before we even
start "wondering" about stuff
like that. It just seems that, for
whatever reason, we wait until
those who could have answered
many of our questions are
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THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
10,
2~;)8
• 83
(Items taken from
The Floyd County
Times,
10,20,30,40,50,60~
70 years ago.)
Ten Years Ago
(Dec. 11 and 16, 1998)
The Floyd County Board of Education get
some news from the auditor at Tuesday's special-called meeting that members are not accustomed to seeing-all positive fund balances.
Roger Combs, a represenative of Kelley,
Galloway and Company, said the audit report
reflected financial stability for the school year
ending June 30, 1998
Prestonsburg High School graduate Emily
Damron makes her directorial debut, Monday,
at 7:30 p.m., at Transylvania University's
Coleman Recital HalL A Transy senior, Damron
will direct "The Role of Della," a one-act play
by John J. Wooten as her final project in a play
directing class
The Allen Central High School chorus has
been invited to participate in the 11th annual
Christmas chorus, Tuesday, at Rupp Arena in
Lexington
The Middle Creek Volunteer Fire
Department is sponsoring a clothing giveway
today and next Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday
The classic ballet "The Nutcracker" comes
to life, Tuesday night, at the Mountain Arts
Center. Dozens of local dancers from Dance,
Etc., under the direction of Jody Shepherd, will
perform
The US Department of Agriculture, through
its Rural Development Organization, has
awarded $540,000-half loan, half grant-to
the City of Prestonsburg for a Buffalo Creek
water project
At Tuesday night's special-called meeting of
the Floyd County Board of Education, Inte1im
Superintendent Mike King said the screening
committee to select a new superintendent is
almost complete
Children from throughout the area had the
opportunity to visit with Santa Claus, last
Saturday, at Prestonsburg City Hall. The
appearance of Santa marked part of the official
beginning of the holiday season in the downtown
Persons residing within the Prestonsburg
city limits who don ' t know their correct
address, or who have forgotten it, need to call
City 911 coordinator Gary Dotson. Dotson sent
out address nofication letters with correct
addresses for the city's enhanced 911 system
earlier in the year, but not all residents know
their address, he said
The Town Branch Church will conduct its
annual Christmas clothing distribution program, beginning at noon Saturday, December
19
New vehicles and extensive remodeling are
in the works for four Floyd County senior citizens centers, thanks to a $200,000 gift for the
state. Centers at Betsy Layne, McDowell, Mud
Creek and Wayland, are receiving $50,000 each
through the Floyd Fiscal Court. The money
comes from the state's budget surplus
Ethel Williams, Goldie Mae DeRossett and
Nina Howell of the Mud Creek Seniors Citizens
took part in a chair aerobics class conducted by
Trina Rogers from the Wellness Center at
Prestonsburg Community College
The Left Beaver Fire Department and
Rescue Squad will have its annual toy giveaway for needy children in that area of the
county on Saturday
The Prestonsburg Blood Donor Center,
located in City Hall, is sponsoring its
"Donorama" Dec. 26-30
Jeffery Marshall, 25, ofMagoffin County, an
escapee from the Big Sandy Detention Center,
who sought medical attention for a gunshot
wound in the leg, got more treatment than he
was after. He was taken into custody by the
Kentucky State Police at Paul B. Hall Medical
Center
Kevin Hopkins, 33, of Shelbiana, used an
STP gas treatment bottle in his attempts to rob
three Pike County convenience stores early
Friday morning. He reportedly put the bottle
under his shirt, pretending it was a gun
Mayor Jerry Fannin and the eight members
of the Prestonsburg City Council swore
Monday night that they have not participated in
a duel and will not do so while in office. Floyd
County Judge John David Caudill adminitered
the state's official oath of office to the city leaders, all of whom were re-elected in November
Archer Park has added numerous light displays for this year's Christmas season
Larry Adams, fire marshal for the City of
Prestonsburg, has placed the bleachers at
Prestonsburg High football field off limits to all
persons other than the contractors, until further
notice, and issued an order to remedy, which
would require the Floyd County Board to repair
or remove the bleachers
Floyd County Clerk Carla Robinson Boyd,
who was indicted by a local grand jury last
month, will have another four weeks in which
to prepare her response to the charge of theft by
failure to make required dispostion, a Class D
felony. The arraignment that was scheduled for
Dec. 14, was rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 8
Members of the Calvary Southern Baptist
Church took turns portraying Biblical characters in a live nativity scene at Betsy Layne this
week. Pastor Troy Tackett, Barbie Bow, and
Beatrice Jacobs took their turns, respectively, as
Joseph, Mary and a shepherd in the nativity
scene
District Judge Eric Hall told a group of men
before him on abuse charges, that they cannot
possess a firearm-even for hunting-if they
are under a domestic violences order
There died: Rev. James A. Dickerson, 89, of
Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Prestonsburg,
Tuesday, December 8, at his residence; Palmer
Scutchfield, 88, of Wimore, formerly of
Prestonsburg, Tuesday, December 8, at
Kentucky Veterans Center in Wimore; Myrtle
Cooley Baisden, 98, of Prestonsburg, Friday,
December 4, at Highlands Regional MediCal
Center; Mildred Ryan, 74, of Prestonsburg,
Monday, November 23, at Riverview Manor
Nursing Home, Prestonsburg; Dennis Eric
Bentley, 48, of Chesapeake, Virginia, formerly
of Garrett, Monday, December 7, at the
Chesapeake General Hospital; Harold Junjor
Joseph, 62, of Prestonsburg, Saturday,
December 5, at Highlands Regior1al Medical
Center; Kathryn Elizabeth Akers, 76, of
Stamping Ground, Sunday, December 13, at her
residence ; Omar Mathews, 78, of Oak Grove,
Saturday, December 12, at St. Thomas Hospital,
Nashville, Tennessee; Darlene Clay Angel, 42,
of Dandridge, Tennessee, December 12, at the
Park West Hospital, Knoxville; James E. Carter,
67, of Pikeville, December 8, at his residence;
Ailene Burris McDowell, 81, of Lexington,
Monday, December 7, at Highlands Regional
Medical Center; Ada Maggard Meade, 84, of
Prestonsburg, Sunday, December 13, at her residence; Jay Conley Jr., 70, of Mousie, Dec. 6, at
Our Lady of the Way Hospital, Martin; Grace
Handshoe Shepherd, 73, of Hope, formerly of
Magoffin County, Dec. 13, at St. Claire Medical
Center, Morehead; Noma Jean Ousley, 66, of
Gunlock, Thursday, Dec. 10, at Central Baptist
Hospital, Lexington; Dorothy Goble Crum, 78,
of Ashland, Thursday, Dec. 10, at her residence.
King Crossword
Dr. Michael B. McCall, President of KCTCS(Ieft) accepts presentation of "Kentucky Unbridled
Spirit and Beauty" by Chuck Summers from Dr. George D. Edwards, President of
BSCTC(right).
KCTCS president visits BSCTC
PRESTONSBURG - Dr.
Michael B. McCall, President
of the Kentucky Community
and Technical College System
(KCTCS), visited the campuses of Big Sandy Community
and Technical College on Dec.
2.
A day that started early with
leadership group meetings and
presentations by faculty and
staff at the Mayo Campus,
continued through the evening
at the Prestonsburg Campus.
McCall toured some of the
programs at the Mayo Campus
including Auto Body, Auto
Tech
and
Visual
Communications. He also
was escorted by Dr. George D.
Edwards. BSCTC President,
on a site visit to the latest construction project, a house
being built by the Mayo
Campus students.
McCall met with the
BSCTC Board of Directors
and the Big Sandy College
Educational Foundation Board
on Tuesday evening.
He
facilitated an orientation for
the Board of Directors and the
evening concluded with dinner
with
both
boards.
Entertainment was provided
by the BSCTC all female
singing ensemble "Serenade"
under the direction of Laura
Ford Hall.
ACROSS
1 Frau's mister
5 Conger or
moray
8 Impale
12 "It's a Sin to
Tell - "
13 Twisted
14 Carry on
15 1991 De Niro
movie
17 Tourney
format
18 Jack
19 Exit
21 Pound of
poetry
24 Peculiar
25 Employer
28 Wheelbase
terminus
30 "Cabaret"
lyricist Fred
33 Easy as 34 Earlier
35 Bill's partner
36 Round Table
title
37 "-Flux"
38 Old card
game for
three
39 Put on a
show
41 Contemptible
43 Go up
against
46 "You canhorse ... "
50 Burpee buy
51 Peanut butter
enhancer
54 Earring
9 CD player's
ancestor
55
1 0 A long time
56
11 Stein and
57
Stiller
58
16 Shriner's cap
59
20 Active one
22 Exceptional
23 Words to live
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by
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25
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2 Verve
26 Sapporo
3 Philbin
sash
co-host
4 "Hollywood- 27 Manage
somehow
land" subject
29
Unescorted
5 Ram's fan?
31 Feathery
6 Detergent
accessory
brand
32 Automaton,
7 Muse's
for short
musicmaker
34
Margarine
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location
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Author Grey
Cameo stone
Witness
Former
mates
servings
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symptom :·
40 Ancient
manuscript
42 Jungfrau, for
one
43 Norway's
capital
44 Drudge
45 Coop
collection
4 7 Trojan War
warrior
48 Hamlet was
one
49 Iowa city
52 Regret
53 Noshed
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Volume 82,1ssue 147
FLOYD .COUNTY
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· -page 81
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Prosecutors
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by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
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PIKEVILLE - Pike
County Judge-Executive
Wayne T. Ruthertord has
sent a proposal to Gov.
Steve Beshear to reinstate
toll charges along two
Kentucky highways.
Ruthertord says the tolls
would help in the recent
efforts to bring improvements to widen and
expand the Bert T. Combs
Mountain Parkway and the
Hal Rogers Parkway.
The toll fees would help
in paying for these
improvements, according
to Ruthertord, who said
~earlier this week that the
projects for the two highways could mean hundreds
of jobs for people in the
region.
"Why don't they try it
with jobs from the bottom,
in the infrastructure,"
Ruthertord said, referring to
the recent talks of bailouts
in Washington, D.C. "
In his prof)osal,
Ruthertord gave no exact
amount for toll fees, but
has said he would be willing to pay fees to see projects move forward.
\Wfl In 2003, tolls were lifted
on the Hal Rogers
Parkway, formerly known
as the Daniel Boone
Parkway. U.S. Rep. Hal
Rogers successfully introduced legislation in
Congress to make an
appropriation to pay off the
bonds on this and another
toll booth - along the Louie
B. NurrrfCumberland
Parkway - ahead of schedule.
(See TOLLS, page three)
if
2 DAY FORECAST
High: 38 • Low: 25
Get up-to-the-minute
weather forecasts at
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STAFF WRITER
photo by Sheldon Compton
The Floyd County Emergency and Rescue Squad accepted a donation from Equitable Resources Thursday tor $25,000.
The money will be used to purchase various equipment, training and tor bills.
Rescue squad receives
$2 5K from Equitable
by JARRID DEATON
FEATURES WRITER
PRESTONSBURG -Floyd County
Emergency and Rescue Squad Cpt. Tim
Cooley told his crew the order they
needed to respond in should an emergency call come across their pagers during a meeting on Thursday evening.
It would have appeared like it was
business as usual, but representatives
from Equitable Resources, some who
flew in from Pittsburgh, were also in the
room to give the squad a check for
$25,000, and Cooley and his squad prepared a large breakfast for dinner spread
in honor of the donation.
The money, which came only one
day after CSX donated $15,000 to the
squad, will be used to purchase three
boat motors, training, and to pay bills.
The squad previously used money
accrued from the annual radio auction in
order to pay bills and purchase equip·
ment.
"We've been real blessed this year,"
· Cooley said. "It has been a long tlml'
coming. I don't think EquitableResources knows what they have done.
This is history for us."
David Spigelmyer, with Equitable
Resources, said that all the of the thanks
and recognition should go to the rescue
squad.
"We're here to thank ·you,"
Spigelmyet said. "Each time that we
have had an incident or an issue, you
guys were there for us. It is a very humbling thing to be here and be able to present you with this check."
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Regional Obituaries ......A2
Opinion ..........................A4
Lifestyles .......................AS
Sports ............................ B1
Classifieds .....................B4
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(See CUTS, page three)
Winter roads pose
challenge for schools
by SHELDON COMPTON
The Floyd County
Times Is printed on
100 percent USA
recycled paper
After Dinner, Cooley thanked
Equitable Resources 'for the donation
and told them about the unique existence of the Floyd County Emergency
and Rescue Squad, citing the fact that it
was able to exist without being funded
by taxpayers.
"All of the equipment you see here is
paid for," Cooley said. "That's such a
rare thing when it comes to rescue
squads." ·
The Floyd County Emergency and
Rescue Squad was founded in 1958
after the school bus accident took the
lives of 26 children and the bus driver.
Another important event is also on
the horizon for the rescue squad, with
the organization's annual banquet
scheduled for 6:30p.m. at the Mountain
Arts Center on Dec. 18.
A budget reduction plan for
both commonwealth's and coun-'
ty attorneys was sent to Gov.
Steve Beshear's office Friday
that will call for a 4 percent overall reduction across the state.
The Prosecutors Advisory
Council submitted the plan following a special meeting
Wednesday that dealt with
options for addressing the proposed budget cut, a meeting that
was attended by some 80 prosecutors.
The council voted to give
elected prosecutors the option of
reducing staff salaries by 14 to
16 percent, furloughing employees in one-week increments or
laying off employees to meet the
targeted
budget
reduction
amount.
If the Unified· Prosecutorial
System is not exempted from this
budget cut, prosecutors' offices
could be required to begin choosing from one of the three options
as early as January.
Floyd County Attorney Keith
Bartley said Friday there would
only be one option for nis office,
which endured a 3.5 percent
reduction in salaries for his
employees only five months ago.
"For me it's impossible to
imagine anything other than an
reduction,"
across-the-board
Bartley said. "Furloughs causes
problems for u.s in covering the
court system, which have to be
covered every day."
Bartley, who just hired an
assistant county attorney in late
October, said now he has to tell
that same employee and his oth~rs that cuts could be coming
again.
"I just gave reductions on
June 16 and now, five months
later, they're taking out another 4
percent," said Bartley. "So everybody in my office will be making
7.5 percent less in salary than
they were making six months
ago."
Confused and not a little concerned about recent reports that
STAFF WRITER
PRESTONSBURG - In the last couple of
weeks, there have been several .school days
called off due to inclement weather conditions.
The total number for the current year is four
days called for weather.
Floyd County Schools Supt. Henry Webb
said just before what has been forecast as a
wintry weekend on Friday that the sole criterion when making the decision to call off school
is simple.
"Obviously our frrst priority and foremost
concern is keeping our kids safe," said Webb.
"We take a lot of things into consideration and
have a committee that makes decisions on
this."
Karen Johnson, the Director of
Transportation for Floyd County Schools,
· chairs that committee and is a close advisor to
the school board in making final recommendations, but there are many involved at several
levels, says Webb.
"We're out on our roads every morning by
4 a.m. and 4:30a.m. checking the roads in this
district," Webb continued. "We do this to try to
make the best decision fQr our kids."
But there can often be confusion among
parents or others in the community as to why
school is canceled one day and not the next.
Geographically, says Webb, the roads in
one area of the county might seem fine, while
in others there can be extremely dangerous
conditions. Most often the more unsafe roads
are located in the many hollows throughout the
county.
.
"In our district, some places in the county
can be unsafe to travel for buses and other.
parts of the county can be fine," Webb said,
adding that the public is frequently involved in
the information process involved with calling
snow days. "I was talking with a parent this
morning who was concerned about the roads
in the county."
Webb said this sharing of information from
(See WINTER, page three)
photo by Jariid Deaton
Children who want to get their wish list to 01' Saint Nick can
drop them off in a special box in Prestonsburg near the city's
Christmas tree to ensure quick delivery to the North Pole in
time for the holiday.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008
THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Regional Obituaries
FLOYD COUNTY
Nov. 26, at Pikeville Medical Home.
• Jasper Baker, 73, of Center. Funeral services were
• Rylea Micah Hannah,
Huntington, West Virginia, a held Fiiday, Nov. 28, under the native of South Williamson,
Floyd County native, died direction of Baiiey Funeral the one-month-old daughter of
Wednesday, November 26, at Home.
Randy and Easter Whitt
Cabell Huntington Hospital.
• Truly J. Adkins Arneue, Hannah. Funeral services were
He is survived by wire, Stella. 91, of Frozen Creek, died held Thursday, December 4,
Funeral services were con- Sunday, November 30, at her under the direction of Hattleld
ducted Wednesday, December home. Funeral services were Funeral Chapel.
held Thursday. December 4,
3, in Warsaw, Indiana.
• Paul Randall Hatfield,
the direction
of 57, of Pikeville, died Saturday,
• Hollie "Dick " Barnell, under
72, of Martin, died Saturday, Community Funeral Home.
November 29, at St. Joseph
November 29, at the Pikeville
• Effie Potter Bartley, 85, Hospital, London. He is surMedical Center. Funeral ~er of Elkhorn City. died Friday, vived by his wife. Debby
vices were conducted Tuesday, . November 28, at her home. Daniels Hatfield. Funeral serDecember 2. under the direc- Funeral services were held vices were held Wednesday,
Wednesday, December 3, December 3, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.
• Tmogene B . Caldwell, under the direction of Bailey tion of Community Funeral
88, of Prestonsburg, died Funeral Home.
Home.
Tuesday, November 25, in the
• Marie Belcher, 88, of
• Winfield Hazelell, X4, of
Cabeii-Huntington Hospital. Jenkins, a retired Pike County Pikeville, died Wednesday,
Huntington, West Virginia. teacher, died Tuesday, Nov. Nov. 26, at Pikeville Medical
Funeral servkes were con- 25, at her home. Funeral ser- <:;:enter. He is survived by his
ducted Saturday. November vices were held Friday, Nov. wi l'e, Zelma "Dee~' Ramey.
29, under Lhe direction of Hall 28, under the direction of Funeral services were held
Lucas & Son Funeral Home.
Saturday, Nov. 29, under the
Funeral Home.
• Alicia Claudee Keens
• Harrison Bentlcy, 62, of direction of J. W. Call & Son
Mullins Caudill, 29, of Speight,
died
Sunday, Funeral Home.
Melvin ,
died
Friday, November 30, al his home. He
• Kathleen Hensley. 79, of
l'{ovcmbcr 28, at the Pikeville is survived by his wife, Inez Hardy, a Martin County
Medil:al Center. Funeral ser- Johnson Bentley. Funeral ser- native, died Tuesday, No\'. 25,
vices were held Tuesday, vices were held Wednesday, al Belfry, the result of injuries
December 2, under the direc- December 3, under the direc- suffered in an automobile accition or Nelson-Frazier Funeral tion of Lucas & Son Funeral dent. Funeral services were
Home .
held Saturday. Nov. 29, under
Home.
• Janie Hamilton, 71, or
• Leeman Chapman, 78, of the direction of Hatfield
Banner,
died
Thursday, Phyllis,
.
died
Friday, Funeral Home.
November 27, at her resi- November 28. at his home.
• Phyllis Howard, 71 I or
dence. She is survived by her Funeral services were held Pikeville. died Wednesday,
husband, Leo
Hamilton. Monday, December I . under Nov. 26, at her home . Funeral ·
Funeral services were held the direction of Community services were held Saturday,
Nov. 29, under the direction of
Sunday. November 30, under Funeral Home.
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
•
Freddie
Schaus Thacker Funeral Home.
Funeral Home.
Chapman, 50, of Pinsonfork,
• Ivai E. Hunt, 64. of
died
Sunday,
• Kevin Foley Hicks, 28, died Monday, December I, at Kimper,
of Garrett, died Wednesday, his home. Funeral services November 23, at Pikeville
November 26, at his residence. were held Friday, December 5, Medical Center. Funeral serFuneral services were held under the direction of R.E. vices were held Saturday,
November 29, under the tlirecSunday. November 30, under Rogers Fune_ral Home.
the direction of Nelson-Frazier
• John Coleman Jr., 52, of tion of Community Funeral
Weeksbury, died Wednesday, Home.
Funeral Home.
• Charles M. Jones, 82, of
• Ruby Lafaye Bamer Dec. 3, at · the McDowell
Hughes; 72, of Garrett, died Appalachian
Regional Frazeyburg, Ohio, a native of
Friday, · November 28, in Hospital,
McDowell. Virgie,
died
Monday,
Highland Regional Medical Arrangements, under the November 24, at Licking
Center,
Prestonsburg. di1:ection of Lucas & Son Memorial Hospital. He is surGraveside services were con- Funeral Home.
vived by his wife, Gutheria
ducted Mongay December l,
•
Sammy
Douglas Jones . A private inte1111ent was
under the direction of Hall Compton, 59, of Wyandotte, held Saturday, November 29,
Michigan, a
native or under the direction of CrissFuneral Home.
• Mildred Johnson, 86, of Pikeville, died Thursday, Scboedingcr Funeral Home.
Weeksbury. died Thursday, November 27, at Toledo
• Phyllis Jean Osborne, 72,
November
27,
at
the (Ohio) Hospital. Funeral ser- of Pikeville. died Tuesday,
McDowell
Appalachian vices were held Tuesday. December 2, at the Pikeville
Regional Hospital. Funeral December 2, under the direc- Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Greely
services were held Sunday, tion of Robert Funeral Home.
Novemher 30, under the direc• Lorna Louise Parsons Osborne. Funeral services
tion of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Damron, 57, or Shelby Gap, were held Sunday, December
died Tuesday, December 2, at 7, under the direction of J.W.
Home.
• Bobby Jay Meade, 57, of Jenkins Community Hospital. · Call & Son Funeral Home.
Hi Hat, died
Monday, She is survived by her hus• Carrolyn Branham Ray,
December 1. at the Hazard band, Elbert Damron. Funeral 55, of Left Fork or Joes Creek,
Appalachian
Regional services were held Friday, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, at her
Hospital. Funeral services December 5, under the direc- home. She is survived by her
were conducted Wednesday, tion of Lucas & Son Funeral husband, Larry Ray. Funeral
services were held Saturday,
December 3, under the direc- Home.
tion or Hall Funeral Home.
•
Sarah Booth Hunt Dec. 6, under the direction of
•
Larry
Lawrence Dandurand, 84, of Belfry, died Community Funeral Home.
Mitchell, 65, of Bartlett, Friday, November 28, at the
• Ricky Reed Jr.• 30, of
lllinoi~. formerly of Floyd
South
William$On Turkey Creek, died Tuesday,
25,
in
the
Regional November
County,
died
Monday, Appalachian
of
Kentucky
December 1, at St. Alex ius Hospital. Funeral services University
Medical Center, Hoffman were held Tuesday, December Medical Center, Lexington.
Estates, TIIinois. Funeral ser- 2, under the direction of R.E. Funeral services were held
Saturday, November 29, under
vices were held Saturday, Rogers Funeral Home.
December 6, under the direc• Clyde W. Dotson, 98, of the direction or R.E. Rogers
died
Saturday, Funeral Home.
tion of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Phelps,
• Raymond Christian Rice,
November 29, at his home.
Home.
.
• Denver Osborne, 80, of Funeral services were held 16, of Canada. a son of Mike
Hi Hat, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, Wednesday, December 3, and Mary Ellen Rice May,
at his home. Funeral services under the direction of Phelps died Sunday, November 30, at
Huddy. Funeral services were
were held Saturday, Nov. 29, Funeral Services.
under the direction of Hall
• Willie Aaron "WoWo" held Thursday, December 4,
Funeral-Home.
Elkins, 27, of Ashcamp, died under the direction of R.E.
• Lydia Marie Roberts Tuesday, December 2, at his Rogers Funeral Home.
Robinette Steele, 74, of residence. Funeral services
• Leonard Scott, 89, of
died
Saturday,
Harold, died Tuesday. Nov. 25, were held Friday, December 5, Hardy,
at her home. Funeral services under the direction of Bailey November 29, al Pike vile
Medical Center. Funeral serwere heJd Friday, Nov. 28, Funeral Home.
under the direction of Hall
• Hargis Fleming, 67, of vices were held Tuesday,
Virgie, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, December 2, under the direcFuneral Home.
at his home. He is survived by tion of R.E. Rogers Funeral
his wife, Ann Fleming . .Home.
PIKE COUNTY
• Phyllis Marie Varney
• !vis Adams, 85, of Funeral services were held
Pikeville, died Wednesday, Saturday, Nov. 29, under the Smith, 72, of Hardy, died
Dec. 3. at Pikeville Medical direction of Hall. & Jones Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the
South
Williamson
Center. He is survived by his Funeral Home.
Regional ·
Appalachian
•
Brooksey
Hackney,
76,
wife, Elmo Adams. Funeral
services were held Saturday, of Mouthcard, died s ·unday, Hospital emergency room.
Dec. 6, under the direction of November 30, at Pikeville Funeral services were held
Medical Center. She is sur- Saturday, Dec. 6, under the
Thacker Funeral Home.
• Jane K. Adams, 69, of vived by her husband, Henry direction of R.E. Rogers
Pikeville, died Tuesday, Dec. R. Hackney. Funeral services Funeral Home.
•
Randy Lee ..Pugs··
held
Thursday.
2, at the University of were
Sparks,
42, of Rockhouse,
December
4,
under
the
direcKentucky Medical Center in
died Wednesday, Dec. 3, at
Lexington. She is survived by tion of Bailey Funeral Home.
• Conard Hall, 83, of Pikeville Medical Center.
her husband, Lones Adams.
Funeral services were con- Perkins Apartment~ and Tndian Funeral services were held
ducted Friday, Dec. 5, under Creek, died Monday, Nov. 24, Sunday, Dec. 7, under the
the direction of the Thacker at Lonesome Pine Hospital, direction M Bailey Funeral
Big Stone Gap, Va. Funeral Home.
Funeral Home.
• Lakie Bertha Stiltner. 82,
• Bradley Ryan Adkins, services were held Friday,
infant, son of Bradley Shawn Nov. 28, under the direction of of Steele. died Wednesday,
Dec. 3, at Pikeville Medical
and Abby Renee Robinson Hall & Jones Funeral Home.
Center.
Funeral services were
•
Hoyle Hall, 71, of
Adkins, of Pikeville, died
Thesday, December 2, at Lhe Pikeville, a Floyd County held Sunday, Dec. 7, under the
died
Saturday, direction of J.W. Call & Son
Pikeville Medical Center. native,
Graveside services were con- November 29, at Good Funeral Home.
• Justme Stone, 75, orTvel,
Hospital,
ducted Thursday, December 4, Samaritan
under the direction of Roberts Lexington. Funeral services died Tuesday, December 2, at
were
held
Wednesday, his residence. Funeral services
Funeral Home.
• Greg Anderson , 55, of December 3, under the direc- were held Friday, December 5,
Elkhorn City, died Wednesday, tion of Pikeville Funeral under the direction of Lucas
and Son Funeral Home.
• Bobby Swiney, 72, of
Pikeville.
died
Monday,
December I , :.u Pikeville
Medical Center. He is survived
by hi!> wife, Teresa Justice
Swiney. Funeral services were
held Thursday. December 4,
under the direction of Lucas &
Son Funeral Home.
• Sharlene Williamsofll, 6n,
of Varney. died Sunday,
November 30. at her home.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, Dece mber 3.
under the direction 'of J .W.
Call & Son Funeral Home.
• Larry Michael Wolford,
39, of Phelps, died Thursday,
November 27, at his home. He
is survived by his wife. Joann
Gearles ·wolford. F uneral services were held Sunday,
November 30, under the direction of Phelps Funeral
Services.
MARTIN COUNTY
• James Everett Hale, 69,
of Pilgrim, died Friday,
November 28, at Highlands
Regional Medical Center in
Prestonsburg. He is survi\'ed
by his wife, Rose M . Hale.
Funeral services were held
Monday, December 1. under
the direction of Phelps & Son
Funeral Home.
• Benjamine Muncy, 76. of
Fort Gay. West Virginia, a
native of Mrutin County, died
Saturtlay, November 22, a t
Three Rivers Medical Center,
In Louisa. Funeral serY1ces
were held Friday. November
28. under the drrection of
Phelp~ and Son Funeral Home.
JOHNSON COUNTY
•
James
Lawre nce
Baldwin, 68. or Leander, died
Monday, December 1, at his
residence. Funeral ser vices
were
.held
Thursday,
December 4, under the (iirection or Painhville F uneral
Home.
· • Charles Blankenshi p, 62,
of Van Lear, died Friday,
November 28. at his residence.
He is sur~ivcd by his wife,
Brenda Bowling Blankenship.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, December 2, under
the direction of Phelps & Son
F uneral Home,
• Carolyn Faye Bryant, 49,
or Fort Worth, Texas, d ied
Saturday, November 22.
Arrangements, u"lder the
direction of Preston Funeral
Home.
• Johnic lsahcllc Charles.
82. of Nippu. died Thursday.
November 27, a t Paul B. Hall
Reg10nal Medical Center tn
Pai nl~·vi ll e. F uneral ~ervice~;
were held Sunday, November
30. unde r the di rectiOn of
Preston Funeral Home .
• Olga Kerns. 9~. of Tutor
Key, died Tuesday. November
~5. at her residence. Funeral
services were held Saturda},
November 29. under the three
Lio n o f Paintsville F uneral
Home.
• Sandra Lynn Pennington
Osborne, 51, of Flat Gap, died
Tuesday. 1 ovembcr 25 , at
C.K. Metllcul C\!nter. in
Lexington. Funeral servtces
were held Saturday. N~1vemhe r
2tJ, under the direction of
Jones-Pre ton l-'uncral Home "')
• Elmo Dewey Slone, 84.
of Hager Hill, died Monday,
Ncwcmber 24. 'at Mountain
View Health Care in Elkhorn
City Graveside servil:es were
held Wedne:-.ay. November 26,
under the direction pf Jone~
Prc<aon Funeral Home .
.•
Vearlissin Cantrell
Y<~nHoosc, 70, 'of Nippa. died
Monday, December l, at
Highlands Regional Medical
Cen'ter. m Prestonsburg. She is
survi\Cd by her husband,
Kermit C. VanHoo-.;e. Funera
~ervices were held Wedne-.da ,
December 1. under the dlrcctiun uf Jones-Preston Funeral
Home. ·
�THE FLOYD CoUNTY TIMES
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008 • A3
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Carbon monoxide
Each year. nearly 5,000 people in the United States arc
treated in hospital emergency
rooms for carbon monoxide
(CO) poisonirlg. This number
is, however, believed to be an
underestimate· of those poisoned because many people
exhibiting !he symptoms or CO
poisoning mistake these symptoms ror the tlu or are misdiagnosed.
Why is co the silent cold
weather killer?
CO is a colorless, odorless,
the silent, cold weather killer
toxic gas. It ts produced by the
incomplete combustion of
"solid, liquid, or gaseous fueh.
Appliances fueled with gas, oil,
kerosene, or wood may pro
ducc CO. lf such appliances arc
not installed, maintained, and
used properly, CO may accu-
LIHEAP deadline approaches
by SHELDON COMPTON
STAFF WRITER
Time is mnning out, at least
for the tune being, for the first
round or heating assistance
through the Big Sandy Area
Community Action Program
~ for locals to get help with heat'ling costs in the area.
The
program
works
through applications for the
subsidy phase of the Low
Income
Home
Energy
As!>islance
Program
(LIHEAP).
Approvals for the assistance will be cut off Friday,
Dec. 12, !hough applications
will still be accepted at the
BSACAP office Monday
through Friday between R a.m.
and 4:30p.m.
However, after Dec. I 2 and
until Jan. 5, the application
period will be down. Tt will be
at this time that the agency
will begin taking applications
for what is they refer to as the
"ctisis phase."
The crisis component provides eligible households
assistance with remedying service discontinuation or a lack
o r fuel. The maximum crisis
benefit allowance for electricity and natural gas will be
increased from $250 to $400,
which wtll bring that benefit
level more in line with the
benefit available for bulk fuel.
This phase helps consumers
who are in danger of having
their heating source disconnected or may be running out
of heating ruel.
The program got off to a
quick start last month when
offices in Prestonsburg and
Wheelwright opened with
hundreds of families seeking
assistance.
According to BSACAP
Executive Director Mike
Howell, in the first three days
the offices were open 2,228
applications and more than
$233,000 in benefits were sent
out across Floyd, Pike,
Johnson, Magoftin and Martin
counties.
Additional funding from
the state to the tune or $75 million last month helped in meet
Tolls
• Continued from p1
During a ceremony on June
or a
bulldozer at the London toll
ftl plaza and knocked down one
or the toll booths. l11e event
led to the renaming of the section or Kentucky road to the
Hal Rogers Parkway.
9, Rogers took the wheel
Kentucky originally had 10
toll roads, and before the clm:ing of the tolls along the Hal
Rogers Parkway, the tolls
ended along the Bert T Con1bs
Mountain Parkway in 1985
and 1986.
Winter
• Continued from p1
the public is more than welcomed at the school board as
far as making sure that as
much knowledge as possible is
learned about road conditions.
•
"We welcome all information," said Webb. '1f parents
have information about the
road conditions that could be
helr.ful, we encourage them to
caii our office. We all work
together, and we have to
remember to talse it one day at
time."
Those who might have
infmmation that could be helpful should call the Floyd
County Board of Education at
(606) 886-2354.
Cuts
• Contlnued from p1
prosecutors' orfices had been
immune to rollbacks such as
the one proposed Friday,
Bartley said the reverse it the
IIJ Ieal story.
"There has been reports in
the Lexington-Herald Leader
saying essentially that we've
been protected from budget
cuL<;," he said, adding that he's
,already been told to expect
another round of rollbacks in
July. "Having already faced
one rollback. this doesn't hardly seem fair. In fact, I would
call it employment discrimination by the state of Kentucky."'
Another issue, says s•artley,
is that talented employees fac
• ing yet another round or cuts in
.,.salary might opt to find jobs
elsewhere in the legal field and
that he could lose employees,
some of whom have been with
him for decades.
Floyd
County
Commonwealth's Atwrney
Brent Turner was out of town
Friday and was not available
to otTer a response 10 'the news.
Attorney General Jack
Conway, who chairs the
Prosecutors Advisory Council,
voiced his own concerns over
this last round of budget cuts.
"Prosecutors arc unique
because their budgets are personnel driven," said Conway.
"Therefore, these proposed
cuts in reducing !he number or
prosecutors, increasing case
loads, delaying courL proceedings and potentially compromising public. safety."
Bartley has the same concerns, saying he worries that
the public might ultimately get
the short end of the stick when
the smoke dears.
"What happens
when
someone comes in to report
the drunk qriver who ran ov~r
one of the their family members or any number of other
possibilities and we don't have
the employees to take care of
this person because we lost
them to better paying positions?" Bartley said.
Conway has asked Beshcar
to consider exempting critical
components or public sarety
such ~s prosecutors from these
proposed cuts. ·
....
:JJa,p" ~t Bu.~
Br ookie
December 7, 2008
Brooklyn Paige Lewis, is celebrat·
ing her first birthday at Gattis In
Pikeville.
For your birthday, Brookie, we
would like to wish you the best of
luck, because you're NeNe's pride
and joy, Wayneo's side kicker,
Sissy's favorite dance partner, and
Bran's love bug.
Love, Your great Aunt and Uncle, David and Bonita Johnson,
Your second cousins, Brittany and Brandi Johnson
ing those needs, Howell said.
The funds are disbursed by
Kentucky's Cabinet ror Health
and Family Services to
Community Action Kentucky
which then processes applications from families askmg for
help and contracts with vendors for delivery of fuel.
The phone number for
BSACAP for those interested
in learning mor~ about this
recent infom1ation or for further information aboul assistance is (606) 789-3641.
mulate to dangerous and even
fatal levels in cars. homes, or
poorly ventilated areas.
CO poisoning can kill without warning as your farmly
sleeps. Because CO gas has no
odor warning properties even
at toxic or lire threatening levels, it is considered a silent
killer. And, since so many
deaths occur as the Iesult of
defective or poorly operated
home heating devices, CO has
been termed the "silent, cold
weather k!ller.'"
Where Does CO come from?
CO is produced hy products
that burn fuels. Therefore, any
ruel-buming applilmce in your
home is a potential CO source.
Electrical heaters and electric
water heaters, toasters, etc., do
nol produce CO bccau-;e they
don't mvolve combustion of
fuels. Under normal circum
stances, CO levels in the typical
home or workplace should oot
be above levels f()und outdoors.
When appliances are kept in
good working condition and are
properly vented, they produce
lillie CO. Improper in~tallation,
opertltion, or poorly vented
appltances can produce elevated
- or even fatal - CO concentrations in your home. Likewise.
using kerosene heaters or charcoal .grill~ indoors or running a
cur in a garage (;an cau~e levels
high enough to result in CO poisoning.
Common sources of CO
include the iollowwg:
• Room heaters (nul radiant
or clcctnc)
•Furnaces
• Charcoal grills
• Cooking range:-. (not electnc)
• Water heaters (not electP.c)
• Automobiles run in closed
garages
• Fireplaces
• Portable generators
• Wood burning stoves
Who is at risk of CO poisoning?
Any person or animal in a
space shared with a device capable of generating CO should be
considered at risk of CO pOISOning. CO exposures er.;pecially
affect unborn babies, infants,
and people with anl'mia or a history of heart disease. Breathing
low levels or the chemical can
cause fatigue and increase chest
pain in people wnh chronic
heart disease.
Allhough not always experienced, the initial symptomr.; of
CO poisoning are sirnihrr to the
tlu. hut without the fever. TI1ey
in dude:
•Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Hea<jache
• Nausea
• Irregular Breathing
It is critical to note that d~lh
from CO poisoning can occur
quickly or when sleeping, with
some or all of tl1csc symptoms
never being experienced, in
which case, the qvcrexposed
victim becomes unconscious
and never regains consdousne<>s.
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7, 2008
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Big 3 offer painful
but realistic path
to revival
The Big Three automakers revealed what the future of the domestic
auto industry will look like in the business plans they submitted Tuesday
to Congress. What they envision are smaller, more nimble and more
competitive companies.
Congress should take a careful look at these plans. They map om a
path to revival and survival for th_e domestic industry. But it is a painful
path.
lt is now clear that General Motors Corp., an icon of American industrial might, is undergoing a near death experience. It has bluntly told
Co_ngress it ~eeds $4 billion by the ~nd or the year to stay all oat and
ulumatcly will need $18 billion in federal loans.
Ford Motor Co. appears to be in better shape and is seekino- a total of
$9 billion as a line or credit in case the recession is deeper or longer
than expected. Chrysler says it needs $7 billion by the end of the year.
But all tt_rree companies have offered up a, blueprint for becoming
heallhy agam, and Congress should respond by approving the bridge
loans they so desperately need.
The plans call for the companies to cut costs by closing facilities and
laying off workers. They also include the largely symbolic gestures or
dumpi~g corporate jets, eliminating bonuses and cutting pay for top
execunves.
.
The firms announced plans for a dramatic cutback in their product
offerings with the sale or elimination of a number of their brands.
Thousands of dealerships would also be shuttered.
All of these steps are necessary and ·have been delayed for too long.
Even after the planned elimination of dealerships outlined in their
survival plans, GM and Ford would both have more than Toyota. But
slate laws have made cutting unprofitable dealerships extremely diflicult
for the manufacturers. Those laws ought to be addressed.
The auto tirms are taking the kinds of steps typically seen in a formal
bankruptcy proceeding- restructuring, cutting costs, eliminating jobs·
and reopening contracts.
The tirms vowed to seek more concessions from the United Auto
Workers union. Even after the dramatic labor concessions of last year's
contract, the domestic firms' labor costs arc higher than forcio-n-owncd
firms operating here. The U.S. tirms have promised to bring iliem in line
by 2012. So in effect, a Democratic Congress, if it approves the loans on
the basis of the companies' survival plans, will be helping the UAW face
economic reality.
The advantage of this process is that it is being undertaken voluntarily and with an eye to the long-term survival of the firms - albeit in
smaller form. But as the auto company CEOs have repeatedly pointed
out•. an actual bankruptcy would stigmatize their vehicles, sending buy
ers mto the showrooms or their foreign competitors.
Both Ford and GM warned in their presentations that a sudden
default or bankruptcy by a major domestic producer would dcunage the
other carmakers and .the interdependent network of suppliers that serve
all of the automakcrs.
As it is, the promised elimination of thousands of auto dealers will
have a jolting effect on communities across the nation. As East Lansing
economist Patrick Anderson nmed Tuesday, each dealership is itself a
separate corporation ~'ith dozens to hundreds of employees and millions
of dollars in inventory, and each has a significant local economic footprint.
Ultimately, the web of uncompetitive labor contracts, work rules,
dealer franchising laws and all of the other impediments will have to fall
by the wayside if the Detroit Three automakers arc to survive.
Even if they survive, this city and state will have a dramatically different economy with smaller auto firms and fewer suppliers.
Any company must be profitable to stay in business. It's regrettable
that it has 'taken a major crisis for the manufacturers and the U AW to
come to grips with their unsustainable costs.
But the economic impact of the domestic auto industry is hug~. lt is
rectifying its mistakes and coping with the additional regulatory costs
that have been placed on it by Congress.
GM, Ford and Chrysler deserve a chance to put their plans in place.
Failure of any one of these companies would devastate an already hurting national economy, spreading the pain far beyond Detroit and
Michigan.
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-·Chuck~ orris
The most
O'(erlooked news
story of 2008
by CHUCK NORRIS
CREATORS SYNDICATE
Have you noticed lately that mainstream media are giving less auention
to the war in Iraq. especially concerning our troops' progress? Who doesn't recognize by now that we live in a
lime in which there's liule, if any,
publishing space for positive military
stories about the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan?
.
CNSNews.com recently reported:
"There were only two front-page
New York Times stories that mentioned ·'Iraq' in the headline in
October 2008 - there were 11 in
October 2006 and 17 in October
2004. - The Washington Post ran
four front-page stories that had headlines using the word 'Iraq' in October
2008 - in October 2006 there were
17 stories, and 27 stories in October
2004.''
In July, The Times, a newspaper in
the U.K., ran a column that commended American and Iraqi forces in
making significant progress in
Mosul, Iraq, and reaching the "final
purge" of al-Qaida in Iraq. Investor's
Business Daily echoed the same sentiment but sharply criticized
American mainstream media for
completely overlooking that military
success. The media indictment
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- became so widespread on the Internet
that it leli the global audience wondering whether such an oversight was
an urban legend. .
TruthOrFiction.com. an urban legend-debunking Web site, affirmed
this media Mosul omission by ~ay
ing: "At the time of our
investigation,
US
media reports of this
were hard lo find but
we did manage to t'ind
a report of Iraqi Prime
Minister Nouri aiMaliki's
announcement on the Fox News
site: For the most part,
it appears the mainstream .q1edia missed
this one.''
Here's \\hat they
Chuck
missed
Durmg the surg~ in
2007 and early 2008. US. lorccs
futensificd efforts in Mosul b) pushing out into small neighborhood
bases - a srratcg} that proved successful in routing insurgents from
other large cnies in 1he country.
ln Fcbmary 2008, Col. Michael A.
Bills, commander of the 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, predtcted that
U.S. and haqi troops would be in filii
control of the city by the end of July.
By March 2008. Brig. Ge11. Tonv
Thomas, <>econd in command
coalition forces in northern lraq,
already was reporting: "So. again. we
can go an:whcrc we want LO in
Mosul - and we're now forcing the
enemy- hoxing them in , if you will
-into areas that thev otherwise had
rree play in the city. so we've sei1ed
t;r
<See NORRIS, page six)
beyond the b eltway
The Depression
is starting
to look good
by DONALD KAUL
Minuteman Media
I don't know what kind of
Thanksgiving you had, but things
were pretty mellow at our house. We
had family and rriends over for dinner, then gathered around the fire and
sang old songs.
"Brother, Can You Spare A
Dime?" "Nobody Wants You When
You're Down and Out," '·Can 1 Sleep
In Your Barn Tonight Mister?" - the
gold~n oldies. They don't write songs
like that anymore. I suppose they
haven't needed to, until now.
My wife cooked the meal. Thrkey
with all the fixings. Technically
speaking, T suppose, it wasn't a
turkey - more of a Cornish game
hen - but it was good, T'll tell you
that. And we were grateful for it. (lt's
amazing how filling cranberry sauce
can be if you have enough of it.)
So OK, things were a little thin
this year; 1 admit it. The past few
weeks have taken a toll on my 401K.
T'm considering giving il to my
paperboy as a Christmas tip. But you
know, T've always thought that this
country had become too materialistic,
too interested in "things."
Well, George W. has taken care of
that, hasn't he? And to be honest, it
wasn't just George W. Bush. He had
Dick Cheney to help him. When they
said they were going lO undo the
excesses of the Clinton years, they
weren't kidding. 1 jusl didn't think
they were talking about excess
,
income.
Not that 1·m complaining. fh~rc s
still a lot to be thankful for.
Only last summer people wc1c
gnashing their teeth about S-l-a gtdlon
ga~oline. They couldn't afford the gas
to drive In their jobs.
they said.
You don't hcnr
much of that anymore. Gas is about
$1.75-a-gallon and
they've lost their
jobs. Problem solved.
Same thing with
the high cost of liv
ing. p'rices ar.e. going
down. You walk into
a store this Christmas
sea-;on and the sales
Donald
people faJI upon you
like wolves on a stray
sheep, touting sale items.
Wanna buy a car? Have \\e got a
deal for you. Same witb houses
(Although it helps if you can pay for
them in cash, small bills preferred.) 1
The people I feel the most en"iou-;
or are the young people "ho are
inheriting the en\ ironment v. c vc cr~
ated. T~'O "vars. Et·onomic crisis
Galloping unemployment. A budget
deticit that threaten~ to block our the
sun. A planet drying up with increasing speed. Sarah Palin.
'Gn~aleq
The
so-called
Generatwn" was the greate<.;t became
of the challenges it mel - !'he Oreal
Depression and World War U.
The CLirrent generation ~ll youngsters might very well face .:halkngcs
that make those ot the GG look like a
victory lap. Our youngsters ·have a
real chance at being "The Even
Greaterest Generation."
I only wtsb 1 could ltve long
enough lO see it hut I doubt I "''II. I'm
~)
f
the initiative, and we·~e slowly but
surely eliminating their toehold in the
Clt) ."
By June 2008, this city or 2 million people had 14lraqi army battalions, 10,000 Iraqi police and 4,000
coalition force soldiers. And they
were utilizing the "Sons
of Iraq'' (paid volunteers by the U.S.) to
control neighborhoods
better. And it was working.
Despite the fact that
July 2008 saw an
increase in insuf.!~Cnt 1
l
activity, Lt. CoL Robert
Molinari reported tbat it
•vas really "nothing out
or the norm." A senior
Iraqi commander added:
''We've 1imited their
Norris
movements with chcckpoinb They are doing -small. attacks
and trying big ones, but they're most.ly not succeeding." American and
lraqi forces clearly were getting the
upper hand . demonstrated then
through the dip in the number of U.S.
casualties to the lowest number since
the start of the war - ll deaths in the
entire country.
Overall, attacks in Mosul and in ~ '
Ninevah province have declined from
50 a day at the start of the year to the
present number or 10 a day- almost
the same as the number was in 2006.
Open street tightmg is a rarity. That is
why Maj. Ra'ad Jalal, an Iraqi officer, said: "The sectUity situation in
Mosul is imprm ing. It's sale here
afraid my health insurance will be
cancelled when Medicare goes broke
and I won't be able to get a replacement because of a pre-existing condition - old age. That's ail right,
!hough. Like the old blues song says:
"I have had my fun. if I
don't get well no
more." (1 understand
that the blues is making
a comeback. 1 wonder
why.)
r d like to clear up
one more thing. A couple or weeks ago, T
wrote
that
the~
Republican Party had
become· the Party of
Dumb. Many people
objected to that. (TwoKaul
thirds
of
them
Republican, one-third
dmnb.)
Let me say right now that I never
intended to imply that all Republicans
are dumb. Some of my best fr1ends
are Republicans and I know or many,
m,.my others (in the low two figures)
who art' ol average intelligence or
better. l merely meant that the
Rcpuhlium Party. (l\er the years, has
crafted its message to appeal mainly ~J
to the dumb, ignorant and uninformed. 1f you arc a smart
Republican. you have a qmurel with
) our parly, no! me
I hope that makes thi11gs better.
I have to go now, dinnerlime.
we· rc having game hen leftovers
with A LOT or cranht>rry sauce.
Happy Holidays.
Donald Kmtl is a flA.'o-time Pulitzer
Pri.:.e-losing l-lk1 hington correspondent who. by his own account, is right
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MOVIES FROM
THE BLACK LAGOON
That World
'Johnny Was'
Editor :'i Note: For years, Floyd
Countv Times founder andfol·mer publisher Nonnan Allen
wrote a weekly columtl that
looked at Floyd County rhmugh
hi.~ eyes. His columns are being
reprinted due to request.
by TOM DOTY
TIMES COLUMNIST
This weather as avy fool can
plainly sec, is not all that some of
the forecasters cracked it up to be.
The evening grosbeaks which
stormed us last winter, apparently
haven't read the forecasts and
have decided a trip south isn't
worth the trouble. The redbirds are
doing so well on their own that
they're turning up Lheir bills at
feeder fare. And just outside our
window. Mr. and Mrs. George
Brown's garden is alive with mustard. kale, lettuce and turnipsStill, one week in December does
not a winter make.
GOOD ADVICE
Time was when householders
used mottos pretty freely for wan
decorations, and 1 wouldn't be
surprised if it wasn't a pretty
sound idea, although I've been
pretty remiss in the motto department. The ancient Jews used the
frontlet and phylactery to good
effect, 1 recall. This motto which
hangs in District Judge Stumbo's
office, would do for a starter.
Talent is God-given. Be humble.
Fame is man-given. Be grateful.
Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
3 Doors Down will be at the East Kentucky Expo Center on Dec. 9.
HOT STOVE LEAGUE NOTE
Pete Rose is in Philadelphia.
Sparky Anderson is temporarily in
limbo. And it's a caution where a
lot of fans are saying that fellow
. Wagner should be.
ANSWER PENDING
Was reminded recently by u
friend who lor some Lime now has
"followed" my ramblings in this
space that he has ha_d enough of
reading my confessions that as a
fisherman, or salesman, or dancer,
or singer, or just about anything
else: I'm a No. T washout.
"You've told the failures-now,
what about the successes?" he
insisted.
1 seem to remember- give me
a few months to recall one, and
r ll admit it.
ALL MIXED UP
This newspaper does not
expect to endorse any candidate
for stale office nexl year, and T do
not propose to hand out a lot of
free publicity to any of them, but
we cannot resist this statement by
Bill Cox in re the governor's race.
Speaking at a fund-raising dinner
in his behalf as a candidate for
lieutenant governor. Cox said.
"The governor's race is more
confused than a family reunion .at
the dog pound. Nobody knows
who belongs to whom."
ADD TALL TALES
AfLer it had been bruited about
that Gladding, a fishing line man(Scc ALLEN, page six)
Setting up a meeting between
Popular group to appear next week
at East Kentucky Exposition Center
by JARRID DEATQN
FEATURES WRITER
J Doors Down will be bringing
their popular brand of hard-driving
rock to Pikeville next week, and
fans in the area are ready to hear
their favorite tunes in person.
"A lot of people don't know that
3 Doors Down have been around
for over 10 years," said Robbte
Hall, of Harold. "T' ve been a fan nt'
them since I was in high school and
I think they just keep getting hetter."
Brad Amo\<.1, lead singer of 3
Doors Down.. will he belting out
songs from the band's new album,
along with the familiar hit.~ from the
past.
"What it took was for us to take
sonw real time off, go home, and
The hug of a child
by VICTORIA HARNISH BENSON
"CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL:
CHRISTIAN KIDS"
As we 'irove across town, I pre
pared my two children ror what they
were about to see. A lady from our
new church was dying or cancer, and
1 had volunteered to help her with the
housework. "Annie has a tumor in
her head, which has disfigured her
face," I cautioned them.
Annie invited me to bling my ehil'iren with me one day, as I had told
her so much about them. "Most chil-
Direct-to-video titles continued
their upward trend with the release of
thi~ Iitle, which mixes elements or the
best British thlillcrs like "Get Carter"
and "The Crying Game."
The best thing about lower budgeted films (this was made for less than
$10 million, so "believe it or not" it
qualifies· as such in today's sagging
economy)' is that they take chances
and offer meaty roles for those actors
who don 'l command a hefty paycheck
but bring plenty
of talent tO the
table.
This
effort
offers prime roles
for an eclectic
cast and the lower
budget
means
that anything can
happen ·since the
story is not under
any pressure to
ram Detv
appeal to mass
audiences. That Times ColumniSt
works out well for
the viewer here, a& they are treated to
fully developed characters and a realistic story that never rings false.
Vinnie Jones (who often props up
mega-budgeted lilms, like ··x-Men
3," as a convenient villain due to his
hulking stature) stars as Johnny. He's
a wounded soul hiding out in Brixton
(think Engtand's version of the south
side or Chicago) and Hcking his
wounds after a stint as an Irish terrorist.
Johnny just wants some peace and
to stay olT the radar of his old cronies,
but that's never gonna happen, as his
apartment is wedged between a faux
Jamaican drug dealer and a pirate reggae o;tation .
His troubles. however, come from
another sector when his old conu·adc,
Flynn. arrives on his doorstep after
breaking out of prison and killing a
guard. Flynn is tllso traveling with a
young protege. Michael, who had the
misfortune to injure his knee in the
breakout.
dren are frightened by my appearance.'' she said. "So I will understand
if they don't want to meet me."
1 struggled for the words to
describe Annie's appearance Lo my
son and daughter. Then 1 remembered
a movie I'd seen two years earliet:
with my son, when he was I 0. 1 wanted him to understand that disabled
people are like anyone else - thetr
feelings can be hurt, too.
"David. remember the movie
'Mask,' about the boy with the facial
defom1il) '!"
"Yes, Mom. 1 think 1 know what to
then gather again as the hand we
know how Lo be." Arnold said. "TL
was so appropriate to self-title the
album. because after taking what
amounted to almost a year-long
break, we were hungry for each
other's company. A s<1ng like ·Jcs
Not My Time.' kind of sets the stage
for what we' ve been through. T've
known Mall and Todd and Cln·is
since grade ~chool. With a foundation like that, we were secure
enough to take the time necessm')',
to make us want it."
Chris Henderson. rhythm guitarist. helieve5 that hanl Wl>rk and
dedicatiOn led to the band's success.
"We're not a band that just goes
through the motions,'' says Chris.
"We go at everytliing l}ard. What
rm mosl proud of about Lhe new
album is we left ourselves a way
out. Everybody hit the proverbial
brick wall. Everybody fell down
and everybody got hack up, then we
all went back in the room and, what
was great, was we found all these
different paths to go down."
3 Doors Down will be at the East
Kentucky Expo Center on Dec. 9.
The concert is scheduled to start at
-?p.m.
"Tt's awesome lhatlhey are coming to Pikeville," said Alicia Hill, or
Paintsville. "For a band as popular
as they arc. you usually have to
drive to Lexington or Cincinnati. It
really shows how much they. care
about their fans to come to nu·al
areas and play shows." .
For information on directions
and ticket'>. visit http://www.eastky
expo.com/
expect." Hi<> tone told me it was time
to stop mothering him so much.
"What doe~ a tumor look like?'"
Diane asked me.
Answenng my 9-yeur-old daughter would be tricky. In order to prevent Dtane·s revulswn when. she met
Annie. l needed to prepare her just
enough but not too much. I didn't
want to frighten the ~hild.
"Her tumor looks like the skin on
the in)>ide or your mouth. It stiCks out
from under her tongue and makes it
hard for her to talk. You'll see it a~
soon as you meet her. hut there's
nothing h> he afraid of. Remember.
don't stare. I know you'll want to
look at it ... that's all tight ... just
don't stare." Diane nl>dded. T knew
<;he was trying to ptcture a tumor in
her mind.
can.
Diane nodded
and tried to reassure me. "Don't
worry. Mommy.
not scared.''
'We entered lhe
living room, where
Annie was sitting .in her
recliner, her lap covered with
note~ards lor her friends. I stood
acro;;s the room with my children.
uware that aJI) !lung could happen
between Flynn and the gangsters who
have worked with them in the past
proves easy enough, but the problem
is that said thugs want noLhing Lo do
.with Flynn and are more than happy
to sell him out to the police. This
places Johnny in a tough spot as he
must gel rid or Flynn before he threatens to open up old wounds.
The 'irug dealer down~tairs, Julius,
is willing to help after Flynn promises
to belp him out by cutting his heroin
for him. Flynn. howe\er, wouldn't
know heroin from hair gel and it falls
to Johnny to help him out.
Things arc further complicated hy
Johnny's affections for Julius' girlfriend, Rita, who's an ex-nurse that
got busted for raidwg the hospital's
dmg supply. Can Johnny help out
Flynn and manage to save Rita before
she's as destroyed as he is'! Irs not
going to be. easy when Flynn poisons
Julius· dope and addicts stan dropping like flies. lt sure won't help that
the gangsters are ready to kill Flynn
themselves and the police arc closing
in on everybody.
This one really works and it i-, all
(See LAGOON, page si~)
nexl.
At the sight of my children,
Annie' face brightened.
"Oh .. 1· m so glad you
came to visit," she
said, dabbing a tissue at the drops of
saliva that c~;caped
from her twisted
mouth.
Then it happened. T watched
rm
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7, 2008
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Norris
• Continued from p5
• Continued from p4
now. I'd be happy to come
here even without all of this
protection."
Of course, assaults continue. But they don' t diminish the
momentous progress. Capt.
Hunter Bowers, who presently
is serving on the battlefield in
Mosul, ummarized his upbeat
thoughts about their progress
to me by e-mail Monday: "We
have had some great success
here and a lot of it has to do
with the integration of the
Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police."
Unfortunately, instead of
reporting these substantial
advances being made in
Mosul, mainstream American
media have chosen to ignore
them, favoring to continue to
report only negative news
from the war zones or repeated
jabs by Democratic leaders
about the unfounded grounds
for the war. (I've been sadly
amazed and gravely amused
how often progress in war is
played out not on the battlefield, but in the backrooms of
news broadcasting studios.)
With another Pearl Harbor
anniversary approaching and
in a Christmas season when
the acrifice of our troops is
accentuated by their absence
from loved ones, it's fitting to
honor, not overlook, those
who fight for freedom. Find
ways to commemorate their
courage anti commitment.
Admonish others to watch
positive and honorable tributes
to our service members, such
as those on the Military
Channel and those created by
director Mike
Slee of
Zaragoza Picmres, a documentary filmmaker whose mission
also is to capture the progress
of our troops - including
those in Mosul. (See his Mosul
footage
at
http://homepage.mac.com/zar
agozapictures/iMovieTheater9
9.html.)
The fact is American coalition forces have reduced the
number of al-Qaida fighters in
Iraq from roughly 12,000 to
1,200, have cornered them in
Mosul, and are successfully
gaining the upper hand on
their remaining strongholds.
That is why Gen. James
Conway, the head of the
Marine Corps and a member
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
summarized, "Iraq is now a
rear-guard action on the part of
al-Qaida." In fact, he says that
security is so good around the
country that for the first time,
it "smells like victory," adding
that next year, as many as
20,000 Marines currently
deployed will return home.
And just in time for
President-elect Barack Obama
to begin his withdrawal of our
troops- an act that likely will
be a signal broadcasting victory in Iraq and likely will earn
the new commander in chief
credit for military success.
Now there's a 2009 news story
that America's mainstream
media will be guaranteed to
run over and over.
(In the spirit of Christmas,
Chuck is giving away a free
chapter from his current New
York Times best-seller, "Black
Belt Patriotism." To obtain
yours, ·
go
to
www.ChuckNorrisNewBook.c
om. "Black Belt Patriotism"
m'akes a great Christmas gift
for anyone!)
To find out more about
Chuck Norris and read features by other Creators
Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators
Syndicate Web page at
www.creators.com.
Allen
• Continued from p5
ufacturer was sponsoring a tall
tales contest, this showed up
from the pen of an anonymous
liar.
It was a dirty trick, I admit,
but I had heard this Jake
Mosher tell lies about the
monster bass he was losing
out of the Swirl Hole till I was
sick. It may have been
because I hadn' t had a chance,
all season, even to lose a big.
fish; anyway, I was up to here
with his tales. SoWhen Jake showed up at
the Swirl Hole this Saturday
morning, as I knew he would,
I was already there with my
diving outfit-mask, oxygen
tank, and all- well under the
water of his fishing spot. The
second cast he made, I caught
his line, gave it a vicious yank
and took off.
I can't truthfully tell all that
happened ashore, for I was
downstream from Jake, couldn't see or hear him. But,
knowing him as I do, I can see
the wild look that came in his
eyes, see him brace himself,
then take off through the rocks
and willows, along the river,
trying to keep up with his fish.
This must have gone on
five minutes or longer. Finally,
I wound up behind a big rock
in the river, and, taking a
chance on being seen, I surfaced and peeked out from
behind the rock.
Jake was a sorry spectacle.
He had lost his cap, his face
and hands were tom by briars
and rocks-he had frozen, his
rod almost bent double, and
was yelling for help.
That was when I made my
mistake. To see this blow-hard
reduced to such a state,
imploring an empty riverside
to come to his help, was too
much. I cracked up, so to
speak, and dropped the line.
Feeling the line go slack,
Jake let out a whoop and started running backwards, falling
at least twice, all the while
reeling in wildly to take up the
slack. That was when I felt the
hook of his Lazy Ike touch me
at the rear.
Now, the tables had been
turned, for sure. I wasn't
hooked too badly, but I knew
the situation could get serious
if I let old Jake catch up with
that slack and really set the
hook. Unable to reach back to
free myself, I took off in
Jake's direction at something
more than my normal speed.
I might have made it, but I
ran into some underwater
weeds which slowed me up to
the point that I could feel that
hook digging deeper. Up I
shot out of the water and
yanked at my mask so that I
could ask for mercy.
And that's how the
Monster of the Swirl Hole was
born. Jake took off like a shot,
leaving his rod behind, and
when I got myself cleared of
his hardware and got into
town, he was there shaking,
and white-faced, declaring
that he hoped to die, if he didn't fight that Thing two hours,
and that it broke water, right
there in front of him, and that
he had eyes as big as saucers.
And what hurt me worst
was, I couldn't tell him he was
a liar.
and said, ''I'm happy to meet
you."
Just when ·I didn't think I
could be more proud, Diane
copied her big brother and
gave Annie the precious,
accepting hug of a child.
My throat tightened with
emotion as I saw Annie's eyes
well up with grateful tears. I
had nothing to worry about.
Lagoon ·
• Continued from p5
due to solid scripting and a
host of naturalistic performances by a seasoned cast.
Jones makes for a solid lead
and his anguish over accidentally killing an innocent
woman for his terrorist friends
is etched on his face through
the course of the film.
Eriq La Salle (''ER") also
turns in some fine work as
Julius, who is so mean he
could kill you with his eyebrows.
The real treat here, though,
is Patrie Bergin's performance
as Flynn. It's the best part he's
had since he menaced Julia
Roberts in "Sleeping with the
Enemy." Bergin does a fantastic reveal here when the audience realizes that the charac-
ter's passion for the Irish cause
masks a true sadist who only
got into the work because he
enjoys inflicting misery on
everyone in his orbit. He 's that
true villain who is most dangerous to those he calls
friends. to Bergin's credit he
plays the character as if doing
harm to others was an ·instinct
akin to scratching one's nose.
This is great stuff and there
are enough gunfights, betrayals and tough guy dialogue to'
make it all marketable as a
crime drama, though it reaches
much further- and succeeds.
Best line: "This is Rita.
She's taking care of Michael.
He had a wee humpty dumpty."
2006, rated R.
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.,Kentucky to honor legacy of 'Mr. Wildcat' Bill Keightley
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON
The
University of Kentucky will
honor the legacy of former
equipment
manager
Bill
Keightley, also known as Mr.
Wildcat, at the KentuckyMississippi Valley State basketball game today.
Keightley's family consisting of his widow Hazel, daughter Karen Marlowe and son-inlaw Alden Marlowe, will be
~honored in a ceremony at halftime at which time his jersey
will be retired a fmal time in
RuppArena.
A representative of Mr.
Keightley's family will be the
first of a season long program
that will reflect Mr. Keightley's
legacy and his well-known
respect for Kentuckians from
all walks of life. Beginning
Dec. 7, fans can register at
UKathletics.com for an opportunity to sit in Mr. Keightley's
seat on the Kentucky bench
from pre-game through the first
media timeout of a game.
The game program as well
as the game ticket will honor
Mr. Wildcat.
"We all have been lucky
enough to have someone like
Mr. Keightley to show us what
having the spirit of life means
and he celebrated life on a daily
basis", said Kentucky head
Coach Billy Gillispie. "He
influenced each of us, and he
was a great example of someone who loved his University
more than anything. To honor
his legacy through our fans
would have made him proud."
The Mississippi Valley State
game will serve as the culminatiop of the University's tributes
to Mr. Wildcat which includes:
a permanent spot on arena floor
in front of Mr. Wildcat's seat on
the bench, embellishments on
the basketball uniform including black "K" of Kentucky and
silk ribbon touting "Mr.
Wildcat", Mr. Wildcat Catspy
award presented annually to an
individual
reflecting
Mr.
Wildcat's
qualities;
the
Keightley Classic annual golf
tournament; the Mr. Wildcat
Bill Keightley scholarship fund
awarding scholarship funds to
UK men's basketball managers.
In addition, UK Athletics along
with the UK President's Office
made financial contributions
towards the William B.
Keightley Oral History Project.
The collection gives the public
a unique opportunity to not only
hear the legend, but to search
his own words for topics and
other key basketball figures he
Samarco leads
Bears past rival
Alice Lloyd
speaks about in the interviews.
Tip-off between UK and
Mississippi Valley State is
scheduled for 4 p.m. The game
will be televised on Fox Sports
South.
: Harris released from hospital: University of Kentucky
men's basketball player Ramon
Harris has been released from
the hospital and is listed as dayto-day.
,
Harris
and
teammate
Michael Porter collided during
Wednesday night's game
against Lamar after chasing
after a loose ball. Porter
received 10 stitches to a laceration over his left eye, while
Harris suffered a blow to the
back of his head. He was taken
to UK Chandler Hospital where
he remained under observation
over night until being released
this afternoon.
Tickets: A limited number of
single game tickets remain for
Kentucky's against Mississippi
Valley State.
Mississippi Valley State is
coached by former UK basketball standout Sean Woods.
Fans can order tickets by
calling the UK Ticket Office
(1.800.928.2287), the Rupp
Arena
Box
Office
(859.233.3535) or by going to
UKathletics.com
or
Bobcats beat
Betsy Layne
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
TIMES STAFF REPORT
PIKEVILLE - Three players posted double-doubles and
one matched his career high as
f. Pikeville College knocked off
mountain rival Alice Lloyd
College 105-84 Thursday
night. •
Pikeville (7-3) got 38 points
from junior Josh Samarco,
who was 5-of-5 from the arc in
the first half en route to matching his career-high. He finished 7-of-10 from downtown,
part of his 13-of-21 night.
The double-doubles came
from senior Haakim Johnson,
the
reining
Mid-South
Conference player of the week,
Wjwho had 25 points and 11
rebounds to go with six assists;
senior Charles Bronson (18
points, 12 rebounds); and
senior Ewan Linton ( 10 points,
13 rebounds).
Alice Lloyd (6-3) - which
has suffered two of its three
losses to the Bears - scored to
cut the lead to 66-52 before the
Bears turned the game into a
rout. Five different players
scored in a 17-4 run that featured consecutive dunks by
Bronson, Johnson and Linton,
and when freshman Kane
Belcher scored, the Bears led
• 83-56 mid-way through the
second half.
Sophomore Justin Hicks
had nine assists for the Bears,
who had 20 compared to 12
turnovers.
Pikeville shot 50.6 percent
from the floor and 47.4 (9-of19) from the arc. The Bears,
who entered the game hitting
only 53.7 percent from the
Jine, finished 18-of-24 for 75
percent.
Alice Lloyd had four players of its own in double figures. Senior Will Dillard led
the way with 25 on 9-of-13
shooting. Senior Rodney
Mitchell followed with 18
points, while senior Eric
Mullins and sophomore Corey
Dixon followed with 13.
The Eagles lost despite
turning the ball over only eight
times.
CORDIA- Taylor Hott scored
a game-high 30 points Thursday
night but it wasn't enough to lead
Betsy Layne past defending 14th
Region champion Breathitt
County in the opening round of
the Queen of the Mountains Tipoff Classic at Perry County
Central. Betsy Layne played well
at times against an experienced
Breathitt County team. Bre;tthitt
County jumped out in front early
on, outscoring the opposing
Ladycats 16-5 in the first quarter.
In the end, Breathitt County prevailed 58-48.
The two· teams played to a
near stalemate after the opening
quarter.
Brianna
Deaton
paced
Breathitt County with a teamhigh 19 points. Deaton was the
only Breathitt County player to
reach double figures in the scoring column. Eight different
Breathitt County played dented
the scoring column as Kendall
Noble netted nine points and
Kristen Bowling chipped in eight.
Breathitt County carried a 2815 lead into halftime.
Lindsey Martin added 14
points for Betsy Layne in the
tournament game.
Betsy Layne (0-2) provided a
push late, outscoring Breathitt
County 17-12 in the final quarter.
Lady Eagles
rout Cordia
photos by Jamie Howell
Betsy Layne defeated Wesley Christian 5936 Thursday in the championship game of
the Shag Campbell Tournament at Allen. In
the consolation game, Adams beat
Paintsville 37-28. Betsy Layne standout
Dylan Hamilton (pictured) won the individual free throw award. Adams shot 68-percent from the charity stripe and claimed
the team free throw award.
Adams won the cheerleading award. Allen
Central finished runner-up in the cheerleading competition portion of the Shag
Campbell Tournament.
Bluegrasspreps.com 1
Boys' Basketball Poll
1. Scott County
2. Holmes
3. Jeffersontown
4. Elliott County
5. Ballard
6. Dupont Manual
7. Paul Dunbar
8. Corbin
9. George Rogers Clark
10. Hazard
11. Christian County
12. Lexington Catholic
13. Warren Central
14. Shelby Valley
15. Fairdale
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16. North Hardin
17. Mason County
18. Owensboro
19. Bryan Station
20. Male
Coming Wednesday.~
Recaps of boys' high
school basketball games,
including Friday night~
Prestonsburg-Pikeville
matchup.
TIMES STAFF REPORT
CORDIA - Defending 15th
Region
champion
Johnson
Central rolled past Cordia
Thursday night in the Cordia
Invitational. The Lady Eagles
wasted little time in proving the
point of as to who was the superior team. Johnson Central
outscored Cordia 22-2 in the first
quarter on its way to a convincing
61-32 win.
Young led Johnson Central
with a game-high 18 points.
Chelsey Salyers and Breanna
Salyers followed with 10 points
apiece for the Lady Eagles.
Johnson Central, which placed
eight different players in the. scoring column, dominated from the
opening tip, cruising into halftime out in front 32-16.
After doubling up Cordia in
the first halftime, Johnson
Central outscored the Lady Lions
19-6 in the third quarter. Johnsof)
Central limited Cordia to 10
points or less in three of the four
quarters.
For Cordia, Tabitha Slone
scored 13 points and Alyssa Pratt
added 10. Janice Miller chipped
in five points for the Lady Eagles.
Lady Crusaders upend KCC
by STEVE LeMASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
HINDMAN Sheena Slone
scored 13 points and Maris Hovee had
12 as June Buchanan pulled off a 4439 upset win over Knott County
Central Thursday night. The Lady
Patriots were held to 10 or fewer
points in three of the game's four
quarters.
June Buchanan enjoyed balanced
scoring. Short narrowly missed double figures for the Lady Crusaders,
finishing with nine points. Centers
scored six points and Griffie added
four in the June Buchanan victory.
June Buchanan maintained a lead
over Knott County Central in each
quarter. The Lady Crusaders led 2117 at the half. Exiting out of the third
quarter, June Buchanan was out in
front with a 28-25 lead.
The 53rd District game- a seasonopener for both teams - featured
numerous lead changes. Senior forward Kendra Thomas • led Knott
County Central, scoring a team-high
12 points. Thomas was the only Knott
County Central player to reach double figures in the scoring column.
Sophomore center Shandra Thomas
and sophomore guard Keisha Perkins
scored six points apiece in the season-opening setback for the Lady
Patriots.
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ALLEN CENTRAL met up with Piarlst during a panorama game at the
J.E. Campbell Arena.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008
State ro Is
tp ast UT Martin
~Morehead
TIMES STAFF REPORT
,
MOREHEAD - Four of' the five starters for the
(Morehead State University women's basketball team
1~eached double l'igures, and another tallied dQuble dig.-'
ltts off rhc bench as the Eagles opened Ohio · Valley
[Conference play with an emphatic 82-54 win over UT
)Martin at Johnson Arena Thursday. MSU {5~2/1-0 OVC)
;won its eighth straight home game and its sixth straight
OVC home opener. UTM fell to 1-5 and 0-1 in the
eague.
.
The Eagles led by 17 at Lhe half (41-23) and only '
~r.ailed in the game during the opening fo.ur minutes.:
f;vtSU saw UTM trim Lhe deficit to 14 (62-48) wilh 8: 19:
!left in the contest, but a 15-0 run saw the MSU advan-'
tLage balloon to as much as 30 (78-48) with 2:34 remainfing. The Eagles used a three-point barrage (11-of-23 for
~the night) ro post their highest margin of victory (28) in;
a conference game in head coach Mike Bradbury's two:
seasonS.
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Junior transfer Tiffany Hamilton ·hit four !reys and
led the Eagles with 16 points. Sophomore Chynna
Bozeman registered 14 points on a 5-for-1 o· shooling
'effort. while freshman Courtney Lumpkin and junior
Lransfer THfanie Stephens h.ad 13 apiece. Stephens was·
-for-4 from three-point range, while Lumpkin also
dished out a team-high and career-high si.x assists.
Junior Brittany Pitman rounded out the double figure
parade with 12 points. She also added a ·career high six
teals and five blocked shots. All 14 MSU players•in
uniform saw action.
The Skyhawks were led by senior Ph.yllisha Mitchell,
who nearly missed another double-double wi'th a game
high 22 points and nine rebounds. Maryam Kirk. tossed
[tn 12 points, and Sienna Forney, one of the shortest
~layers on the floor at 5~6, led all. athletes with 12
[rebounds.
The Eagles' defense limited UTM to only 29 percent
po-of-68) from the field and just 3-of-17 from beyond'
the three-point arc, UTM also committed 25 turnovers. ·
MSU, meanwhile, shot a season-high 55 percent (3 tof-56) from the field, including 59 percent (17-of-29) inl
Lhe first halt.
A jumper by Kirk gave the Skyhawks a 3-2 lead Withi
.16:45 left' in the opening half, but MSU constructed ~
12-0 run- capped by a Stephens' three-pointer at 13:48;
'to move on top 14-3. The Skyhawks ollly cut the MSU.
!down to single digits once more (28-19 with 6:43 left in'
the first half). A 13-3 run to end the half. highhghted by'
1
,Lumpktn's· running jumper at the bu:tzer, gave the.
!Eagles the 41-23 lead.
·
In the second, UTM cut the lead as low as II (41-30),
!with 17:251cft, but a 7-0 MSU scor.ing flurry pushed the
margin back out to 18 after two Bozeman free throws at!
the 15:56 mark. The Skyhawks were never able to inch:
any closer than 13 in the final 16 minutes.
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Colonels fall
Murray
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State. lll ovc opener
TIMES STAFF REPORT
RICHMOND
The
Eastern Kentucky University
men'~; basketball learn re11 to
visiting Murray State, 58-50,
on Thursday night in both
schools' OVC openers as the
Racers held EKU to just five
points in the last I0 minutes of
the contest. With the loss, the
Colonels drop to 4-3 (0-1
OVC) while Murray State
improves lo 5-1 ( 1-0 OVC).
EKU labored through its
worst shooting night of the
season on Thursday, shooting
just 19 percent from threepoint range, including 0-forll in the second half. The
Colonels were also outrebounded by Murray State,
40-25.
Junior Papa Oppong led all
scorers with a career-high 19
points on 6-of-9 (66.7 percent)
shooting. He also recorded
five rebounds. Junior Josh
Taylor came off the bench to
score II. EKU's leading scorer, senior Mike Rose, netted
only two points on jusl 1-of-6
(16. 7 percent) shooting. 1t was
Rose's lowest points Lo!al
since his freshman year.
Three Murray State players
scored in double figures.
Sophomore Jeflery McClain
led Lhe way, recording a double-double with 12 points and
II rebounds. JuniQJ' Danero
Thomas and sophomore Isaac
Miles both chipped in with 11.
After Murray State started
the game on a 12-3 run, Taylor
nailed two consecutive threepointers t<.l slice the deficit to
three wi!h 14 minutes lef! in
the first half. Two consecutive
buckets by Murray State then
ballooned the Racers' lead to
16-9 before Oppong cul Lhe
lead to one with a three-pointer followed by a three-point
play.
Following a Murray State
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run in which Lhe Racers' lead
f
was stretched to nine, junior
MOREHEAD- Demonte Harper scored a cal'eer-h)gh Dayvon Ellis brought the
;22 points to lead Morehead State to an 80-71 Ohio' Colonels back to within four,
rValley Conferenee win over UT Martin Thursday 31-27, with a layup and a
~evening in Johnson Arena.
.
three-point play before halfThe Eagles (2-6, 1-0 OVC) have now won two in a
!row after' opening Lhe season wilh six con sec uti ve loss:cs. UT Martin is now 2~4 overall, 0-1 in the league. .
~ Harper also had game-high totals of five assists, two.
by STEVE LeMASTER
!blocked shots and four steals. MSU also got 16 points
SPORTS EDITOR
[and eight rebounds from Leon Buchanan, 13 points from:
jMa:t.e Stallworth and 10 points and a game-high 12
LOUISA - Lawrence
,rebounds from Kenneth Faried.
UT Martin was led by Lester Hudson who scored a Counly made !he mosl of a
(game-high 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as he matchup versus a young,
ltur.ned in . a double-do~ble. Marquis Weddle. had 13: inexperienced Paintsville
ipomts whllc Benzor Stmmons scored 12 pomts and; team Thursday night. In a
district matchup, visiting
1pulled down eig.Qt rebounds.
w ..I lhouglH it was a very physical game for this eartyj Lawrence County gradually
!in the season," said MSU Coach Donnie TyndalL pulled away from the
:"You've got to commend UT Marlin, they were physical! Tigers. Randy Anderson!and forc~d us into some costly turnovers in the firs(
ihalf. And, even lhough we got lhe win tonight, that's;
fsomcthing we're going to have to correct if we're going,
k Thursd8y•s Game
ito get where we want to as a team.
i "Demonte (Harper) played well. He had 22 points,
sftn Diego 34, <lakland 7
jf ive assists and four steals, but he had too many1
:turnovers and he's going to have cut down on those. We.
Today's G8ffl&S
Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m.
~witched defense, and we got some nice baskets in tran-'
Cleveland at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
lsilion. Their guards are so good, we had to find a way
Houston at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
ito keep them off balance."
i
Atlanta at New Orleans. 1 p.m.
[ MSU led early, but the Skyhaw'ks recovered and led
!bY as many as seven points in the first half. The Eagles: ,. Jacksoll\tille at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
1battled back and scored the final five points before·
!intermission to send the teams to the locker rooms tied
Cincil'll'lati at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
135-35.
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Miami vs. Buffalo
at TQ!'Onto; 4:05 p.m.
The final lie
the game came aL 67-67 wilh 4:49
New England at Se<l~, 4:05p.m.
)left. The Eagles then finished the game on a 13-4 run to
».V.JetsatS!Il Aalclsco,4:05p.m.
iwin by nine points.
Kansas City at Denver, 4:05p.m..
Neither team shot well, MSU 39.7 percent (25~of-63)
Dallas at Pittsburgh, 4:15 p.m.
!and UT Manin 37. J percent (23-of-62). The Eagles,
Sl Lollis at Arizona, 4:15p.m. ,
won the rebound battle, 47-to-40, and both teams had 1?
1
Washi1gton atBallimore.8:15 pJTI.'
turnovers.
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After hilling lheir first four
three-pointers of the game, the
ColoneLs went just 1 for 11
during the remainder of the
first half and entered halftime
shooting just 33 percent from
behind the arc.
Oppong led all scorers at
halftime with 1 J points on 4or-5 (80 percent) shooting.
Rose finished the first half
with zero points on only two
shot attcll)pts.
McClain paced the Racers
at halrlime with eight points
and eight rebounds.
A bucket and a foul shot by
Oppong and a layup from
Ellis gave the Colonels their
fir'\t lead of the game, 32-31,
just seconds into the second
stanza. With 15:37 showing
on the clock, freshman
Deveyon Ht!nler converted a
three-point play to give EKU
its second lead or the game at
39-38.
EKU mainlained its slim
advantage until, with 6:31
remaining in the game,
Murray State junior Tony
Easley hit two free throws to
give the Racers a 47-45 lead,
their first since ·early in the
second hal r. A nother bucket in
the paint by Easley extended
Murray State's lead to four
with just over five minutes left
in the game.
A free throw by Oppong
with just over a minute left
drew the Colonels to within
six, 52-46. and snapped a
nine-minute scoring drought
by EKU. The Colonels had
not scored since 10:18
remaining in the game. With
30 seconds showing on the
clock, freshman Mike Lewis
hit a layup and was fouled,
but he missed the ensuing free
throw that would have pulled
EKU to within three.
Lady Colonels' comeback
bid falls short against
Racers: Eastern Kentucky
trailed by 16 points in the first
half and 12 points early in the
second half. but closed the
deficit to two with just over
five minutes remaining before
falling to Murray State, 73-61 game hrought 11 back to five
in a women's college basket- but that is as close as EKU
ball game, Thursday at would get. A three-pointer by
Pa1gc Guffe) capped a 6-f
McBrayer Arena.
Sophomore
Nadia run and gave the visitors an
Mossong led the Lady 11-point lead. 62 51. with
Colonels (2-4, 0-1 OVC) with 2:24 showing on the clock. '
MSU shot 50 percent (25- ·
21 points. Ashley Hayes
scored a game-high 25 points of-50) for the game. Amber
for the Racers (4-3. 1-0 Guffey. Paige Guffey and
Luckett each ;-,cored I 1 point:, .
OVC).
After exchanging baskets Hayes added eight rebounds
in the first minute of the sec- and three steals to her point
ond half. Munay State led by total. ·
12, 37-25. Eastern Kentucky
Mossong
had
eight
~cored seven straight, includrebounds and five assists to
ing a three-pointer by go along with her 21 po.ints.
Mossong, to gel within five Drake made a pa1r of threewith 16:53 remaining in the pointers in the fin<Jl two min~
game.
utes to lini,.,h with 11 points.
After the Racers pushed Junior Colette Cole grabbed a
back m front by double digits, game lugh 10 rebounds and
42-32, on a three-pointer by · scored seven points.
The Lady Colonels scored
Mallory Sl:hwab and a jumper
by Haye~, Mos~ong and the first basket or the game,
Kayla Drake knocked down but the Racers rolled off 12
back-to-back three-pointers to straight. With a pair of buckctit the deficit to four with ets in the paint and a block,
Angela Mullins scored four of
12:38 logo.
After shooting 28.6 per- MSU's first eight points.
cent in the first half and com
Back-to bm:k baskets by
mining i 1 turnovers, EKU Hayes gave Murray State a
made 14-of-29 second half 12-2 lead with 15:05 remainbaskets for 48.3 percent and ing in the l'irst hal r.
Two more consecutive
turned the ball over only eight
jumpers by Hayes exrende
times.
MSU pushed its lead back the Racer lead to 20-6 wit
to nine on back-to-back bas- 10:43 before intermission.
kets by Hayes and a free Jasmine Lewin answered for
throw by Amber Guffey, but the Lady Colonels at the other
the Lady Colonels made end with her first career threeanother run. Ilona Muszak pointer to close the gap ro 11.
scored five straight, on a trey
After another jumper by
and a jumper for a 47-43 Hayes pushed jt to a 22-9
game with 9:28 showing on game. both teams went nearly
four minutes without scoring.
the clock.
.
Murray Stale scored three A three-pointer by Luckett
straight to move hack in front ended the drought and gave
by
seven. but Muszak MSU a 16-point lead with
knocked down another three- 6: 12 left in the first half. A
pointer from the right wing three-t1ointer by Hayes kept
ami Cherie White scored on a the Racers m front by 16 with~
driving lay-up to make it a 50- 2:56 before the break.
48 game with 5:38 remaining. Schwab's jumper with four
The Lady Colonels would seconds on the dock sent the
gel no closer. Mallory Lucke!L visitors !o the locker room
knocked down a· (rcy on the ahead hy 12. 35-23.
Hayes scored 15 of Murray
other end and a jumper by
Hayes put the Racers back in State's 35 first half points.
front by eight. 56-48, with MSU shot 51.9 percent from
3:53 to play. Mossong 's the field while EKU went 8fourth three-pointer of the for-28 (28.6 percent)
57th ·District: Bulldogs pull past Paintsville
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coached Lawrence County
outscored the Tigers. 18-10
in the rhird quarter en route
to a 75 -58 win.
Josh Wilks and Wage
Skaggs
led
Lawrence
County in scoring with l 5
points apiece. Four different
Lawrence County players
reached double figures in
the scoring column. Michael
Thompson was the second-
leading scorer for Lawrence
County. Thompson nelted
13 points in the wm over
Paintsville. Lucas Frasher
pushed in 10 points as eight
different Bulldogs scored.
Lawrence
County
outscored Paintsville 15-14
in the first quarter and led
33-28 at the break.
The Bulldo!!s Jed 51-38
when· play st;rtcd in the
fourth quarter.
La\-\rence ·County. which
defeated Sheldon Clark 7976 in double overtlme earhcr ·in the v. eck, improved to
2cQ following the win.
Paintsville dropped to 02 as a result of the setback.
The .Ttgers fell 10 Perry
~ounty Central c·arlicr in the
-..veek in a season-opener.
58TH DISTRICT .BOYS' BASKETBALL
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Tampa Say at Oarolina, 8:00p.m. '
Golden Eagles hold off
district foe Sheldon Clark
stellat four-year football
career, added 18 points for the
Go!den Eagles.
Johnson Central slipped
PAINTSVILLE
Sophomore Cody Parker out of the first quarter out in
scored a game-high 22 points ·front 19-18. The Golden
and senior Mike Conley con-· Eagles led 36-30 when halftributed a double-double of 10 lime arrived.
Sheldon Clark, under the
point~> and 10 rebounds lo
lead host Johnson Central past tutelage ot' head couch Roger
Sheldon Clark Thursday nlghl HarlcR!;, outscored John~on
by STEVE L.e~ASTER
SPORTS EDITOR
in an all-important 57th
Dl~trlcl m11lchup.
ThL! JfimO ~orvcd filii fi Mefio
IWH4lpener for the Colden
le~M ·rlum nno woek
Uftilf fh~ 1Yhfl!Wil C~ntfltl
rutllbnll l~um hud wrupputlllf)
ltll II{IU8Yfi,
Johnson Cenlrnl
un~
Stlglell
Sheldon Clark wot•e deod·
lol.lkod ~0-~() uL lhe c.mnclu·
81on of the thil'd quartcJ',
Iun Welch, fre h off of ll
Central 20 14 in the third
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to l 0 while Sheldon lat·k
dwpped lt1 0-2.
Thursday, Dec. 11
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Sunday, Dee. 14
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Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
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Tenne$See at Houston, 1 p.m.
Seattle at Sl Louis, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
San Francisco at MUunl; 1 p.m.
Detroit at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.
San Diego at Kantat City, 1 p.m.
Washington at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Green Bay at Jacbonvllle, 1 p.m.
Mlnn110ta at Arlzonaf 4:05 p.m.
Dtnvtr It Cerolln•, 4:111 p.m.
NeWinfllal'ld.~4:1tp.m.
Pltttb\II'Ghltllldmn,4118p.m.
N.Y. Olanttot Oottat. 11111 p.m.
PRESTONSBURG (ABOVE) AND SOUTH FLOYD (BELOW) are due to meet later in· the month
during a key 58th District boys' basketball matchup.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008 • 83
Six UK Wildcats
named All-SEC
TIMES STAFF REPORT
LEXINGTON
- Six
Kentucky Wildcats were named
· ~to
the
All-Southeastern
Conference team selected by Phil
Steele's College Foothall.
Cornerback Trcvard Lindley
is a first team All-SEC pick. with
offensive tackle Gany Williams,
defensive tackle Myron Pryor,
defensive end Jeremy Jarmon,
and linebacken; Braxton Kelley
and Micah Johnson named to the
second team.
Lindley. a junior !'rom Hiram,
Ga., ha<~ four interceptions and 11
pass breakups this year. He ranks
second in the SEC and 15th
• nationally for total passes
derended. A semi linalist for Lhe
Jim Thorpe Award (nation's top
derensive back). Lindley set Lhe
school record for pa~s breakups
in a career with 34.
Wi11ian1s, a senior from
Louisville, has given up only one
qurutcrback sack this season. He
was SEC Offensive Lineman of
the Week in UK's win over
Western Kentucky. As a team,
UK ranks lifth in the nation in
fewest tackles for loss allowed
i
and ninth nationally for fewest
sacks allowed.
Pryor, a senior from
Louisville, has been a dominant
presence in the defensive line.
He has 29 tackles this season,
including I 0 ror loss and 4.5
qmuterback sacks. He was
named SEC Defensive Player or
the Week for the Louisville game
when he returned a fumble lor a
rouchdown and caused another
fumble that was returned for a
touchdown.
Jarmon, a junior from
Collierville, Tenn., totaled 33
tackles. nine for loss, 3.5 quarterback sacks and five pass
breakups this season. He rank<; in
the top live players in school history for sacks.
Kelley, a senior from
LaGrange, Ga., leads the team in
tackles with 90 stops. He also has
6.5 tackles lor loss. three sacks,
two pass breakups, two fumbles
caused and one rumble recovery.
Consistency hac; been his hallmark, with at least three tackles
in 24 suaight games.
Johnson, a junior from Fmt
Can1phcll, hac; made 87 tackles
despite m1ssmg two games
because or injury. He mnks third
in the SEC in tackles per game.
He leads the Wildcats with ll.5
tacldcs for loss and ha~ led the
temn in tackles in eight of the 10
games in which he has played.
Practice· resmne, coaches
recruiting: The Kentucky toolball team will resume practice on
Saturday and Sunday.
DUiing the week, the coaches
are on the re<-nliting trail. The
players arc continuing their academic work a<> they wrap up the
semester (exams De<.:. 15-19).
Bowl
Game
Ticket
Applications Due Dec. 7: The
deadline for the University of
Kentucky Athletics Ticket Onice
to receive advance bowl-game
ticket applications from UK season-ticket holders is Sun. Dec. 7.
UK season ticket holders
have three options for filing their
bowl-game applications: Fax to
the ticket onice aL859-323-1269;
Take to the ticket office at the Joe
Crafl Center (open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.);
On the Internet at www.ukathletics.com
Scott Zipadelli nan1ed crew
~chief for Leffler's No. 38 car
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
addition to our team and I'm
really pumped up about what
MOORESVj.LLE, N.C. - he is going to bring to this
Braun Racing announced team ," Lerner said. "T think it
Friday that Scott Zipadelli has is going to be a great fit. 1 am
joined the organization to already impatient to get to
• serve as crew chief or the No. Daytona and to start a new
38 team with driver Jason season with Scott leading this
Lefller.
team."
Bringing with him a wealth
Zipadelli first came to
of experience, Zipadelli has NASCAR in 1999, starting out
more than 12 years in the as a general mechanic at
~ industry and has worked with TnnovaLi ve Motorsports. He
championship winning organi-· quickly made a name for himzations. A native of East self and within two years made
Haddam, Conn., he most the move to Evernham
recently served as crew chief Motorsports.
In 2002, Zipadelli joined
at JTG Racing wilh driver
Kelly Bires.
his older brother Greg at Joe
'T m very excited about the Gibbs Racing 'where he
opportunity to join Braun watched Greg lead Tony
Racing," Zipadelli said. "This StewarL to his first Cup Series
is a team that has proven that championship. Scott Zipadclli
they have all of the necessary moved into the role of plate
tools lo go out and contend ror setup manager for the No. 18
car, driven by Bobby Labonte.
wins each and every week"
Leffler, who has driven for Additionally, he served as the
Braun Racing since 2005, is chassis setup specialist and
._excited about the fresh per- was later promoted to car chief
spective Zipadelli brings with lor the Learn. In rive seasons
him to the organization.
with the No. 18 team,
·•scott is going to be a great . Zipadelli and his• crew saw
Victory Lane three times and
earned nine pole positions.
Zipadclli returned to the
Nationwide Series and joined
JTG Racing as crew chief of
the No. 47 team, first with driver Jon Wood and then with
newcomer Kelly Bires. In two
years, Zipadelli proved to have
the knack as he helped Wood
and Bires, a rookie driver, LO
numerous impressive finishes.
Bires had eight [op-1 0 linishes
the last two seasons
Now, Zipadelli looks for a
new challenge with Braun
Racing where he will work
with a new driver, a new car
manufacturer and a new crew.
"T look forward to helping
to add to their success and
working together with this
core group of guys who have
been together for a number of
years to win more races and
contend for a championship,"
Zipadelli said.
photo by Jam1e Howell
ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL won the cheerleading championship of the Shag Campbell
Tournament held at Allen.
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photo by Greg Moors/South Floyd
THE ALLEN CENTRAL LADY REBELS were dealt their first
loss of the season Thursday. Pikeville defeated Allen Central
68-49.
Follm1-· NASCAR in the
pages of The Floyd County
Times.
for
Last minute gift. ideas
.
the outdoors enthusiast ·
.
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
• FRANKFORT - If you are
like a lol of us. you have n't
bought a single Christmas gift
yet. Don't despair. Many last
minute gifts exist for the procrastinator who needs a present for an outdoors enthusiast.
A rangefindcr is one of
those gifts that you h.a te to
spend the money on for yourself, but would consider it one
of the be~>t gifts ever. Deer and
elk hunters will find a
rangellnder a useful tool for
.,.sighting in their rifles or determining
shot
distance.
Reloading enthusiasts testing a
new bullet and powder grain
combination find a rangelinder
handy.
Basic rangefinders start
around $150. and rise in price
to nearly $1,000. Some models
combine high-end binoculars
with a rangcfindcr and cost a
couple or thousand dollars.
Waterfowl hunters walking
to a blind, pit or pond bank in
the pre-dawn darkness or night
anglers needing to retie their
lure will find a hat clip light
indispensable. Hat clip lights
arc about the size of a silver
dollar and attach to the bill of
your cap or other hat. The best
ones have both a red light and
a while light. A red light does
not impact a human's night
vision, bul a while light will
make the eyes rccalibralc and
lose night vision for another
30 to 45 minutes. Using a red
light to tie a knot, consult a
map or walk to a deer stand or
waterfowl blind in the darkness doesn' t impact night
vision. A good one costs just
$10 or so.
A GPS unit is invaluable
for hunters and anglers. You
can mark tree stand sites,
waterfowl blinds or ptts, deer
bedding areas or underwater
brush piles with a GPS unit
and relurn to the exact spot
later. They also keep a hunter
walking out of the woods after
dark or an angler returning to
the ramp in the rnitklle of the
night from gelling losl. The
price of GPS units ha<; fallen
dramatically in the last couple
of years.
A great stocking stutTer is
located in the middle fold of
Kentuc.b.-y Afield magazine. It
is a subscription envelope.
One year costs $10 and two
years is $18. With a one-year
subscription, you get four
issues of the nationally awardwinning magazine and the
popular Kentucky Afield calendar. The calendar alone c;clls
for $10.
A Sportsman's License,
available to Kentucky resi
dents only, is a girt that any
angler or hunter will appreciate. but is especially beneficial
for the serious outdoors person
who hunL<; and fishes. With the
Sportsman' s License, the gift
receiver gets a combination
annual hunting and fishing
license, trout permit. spring
and fall turkey permits,
statewide deer permit and a
Kentucky waterfowl permit,
which also includes doves and
other migratory bird hunting.
That is a savings or $50 over
buying them scpatatcly.
An annual resident hunting
and fishing combination
license is also a good gift.
They cost $30, a savings of
$1 0 over buying each separately. There aren't many
bunters or angle1s who would
object to receiving one as a
gift. It is a useful, appreciated .
gift, unlike fl. lie or a new robe.
Also. log on to fw.ky.gov
on the Interne! and click on the
''Kentucky Afield Store'' hox.
Many mce stockings stuffers
arc available for under $20
~uch us "Kentucky Afield''
Lelevision ·s deer processing
video, which makes the lnmsiLion from lleld to free:t.er for
your venison much · easier.
Also, several Kentueky Afield
logo hats arc available as well
as the award winning 2009
Kentucky Afield Calendar.
These gifts should warm
the heart of any hunter or
angler on your Chri~tmas list.
The Sports.m an's License and
other licenses are avai lable by
calling 1 877 598 2~01 or on
the Internet at fw.ky.go, .
photo by Jamie Howoll
ADAMS MIDDLE captured
third-place in the Shag
Campbell Tournament held
at Allen. Floyd County middle school and elementary
school teams have several
games scheduled over the
course of the next couple of
weeks prior to the holiday
break.
photos by Roy Harlow
ALLEN CENTRAL FELL TO PIKE COUNTY CENTRAL
Tuesday In a season-opener played on the road. Above:
Senior Josh Prater {23) saved a ball from going out of play.
Mark Martin (pictured below) is in his first season as Allen
Central head coach.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
.
7, 2008
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applicants should
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ky
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not
accepted.
Services
"Big
Sandy
Community and
Technical College
now offers an AAS
Wheels/Mise
Degree
in
Motorcycle
Technology.
1964 Chevy Impala Earn a Degree in
for sale. 2 dr, HT, Motorcycle Repair
327 eng, 3 spd. or
Motorcycle
Needs work , runs Retail
or
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in
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Motorcycle Repair.
· Contact
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AUTOMOTIVE
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Hiring! Avg pay
$20/hr, $57klyr, incl
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ben,
OT.
Placed
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who hires. Call 1- •
866-668-5257.
Miller Bros. Coal,
LLC is seeking
qualified applicants
for the position of
Surface
Mine
Planning Engineer.
Mining Engineering
degree and experience
required.
Competitive salary
and benefits package.
Interested
NEED A TUTOR
FOR
YOUR
CHILD? I have ten
years experience
teaching children
aged 2·18, have
successfully
tutored
children
with both emotional
and learning disabilities and have
assisted a child
with autistic spectrum disorder. I
believe in finding
each child's unique
learning style and
helping them to
reach their greatest
potential. If you
would be interested
in
seeking my
assistance for your
child, please feel
free to call Tonya at
606-230-0235 or
email
me
at
tonya1 @hotmaiLco
Animals
NEEDED:
Part
time house cleaner.
Must be animal
friendly. 9 miles
of
outside
Prestosnburg.
Toward
Salyersville. Call
606-886-8761.
For sale: Cockatiel
bird with cage. Also
has a full stock yellow lab puppy free
to good home. Call
226-0159.
Two
cemetary
plots, below the
road on the south
end of Davidson
Memorial Gardens
@ $1 ,200 each (
606-789-8337 ).
m.
For sale: AKC register labs. Blonde &
Red. 2 boys and 2
girls. $300 each.
Call after 5:00 606437-0367 or 7944077 before 5:00.
Firewood for sale.
$75 a pickup load.
Oak, hickory, and
beechwood. Call
259-1356 or 8866848.
Appliances
Sale or Lease
Maytag washer &
dryer for sale.
Bought new in
January 06 only
used nine months.
$500 OBO. Call
520-304-3268.
Government funds
available for home
buyers who own
land. Call toll free
877-310-2577 for
preapproval.
Misc.
2 story block and
brick home for sale.
Built in 1981 located in Maytown.
Upper level is 3 br
8x12
living
room15x18 , dinning room 20 x 20
with 1 1/2 bath and
fenced in yard .
Lower level is 2 bay
service
garage.
Bank appraised at
$.76,000.
Conventional loan
at 80 I 20. Call for
appointment
at
285-3191.
BEAUTY SHOPfor
lease.
Downtow · n
Prestonsburg. One/
Two
stations;
Utilities included$435.00 Call 8861312.
Rentals
APARTMENT
for rent. Located in
Prestonsburg.
$700 per month
includes utilities.
Call 794-0249.
PREMIER ELKHORN
COAL COMPANY
Myra, KY
is now accepting applications for
the following position:
Mechanic with 5 years experience
as a heavy equipment mechanic on
a surface mine job. Requires COL
and KY Surface Mine Certifications.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment SeNices
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company is an EOE.
, ,
pets. Call 606-478- · 2 Br, townhouse
for rent. Located on
Beautiful 2 br . 8100.
At. 1428. Newly
unfurnished apartNo
ment for
rent. Town house apart- renovated.
Hardwood floors ment for rent. 2 br, HUD accepted.
and
fireplace. 1/12 bath, stove, Call 358-9483 after
Located
across fridge, w/d hook up, 6pm.
from new food city. dw, city limits at US
$500 per month. 23 & Hwy 80. $650
APT FOR RENT
Branham
No HUD and No mth plus utilities
PETS.Call
886- with $350 deposit. height Apt
3565 . .
No pets. 1yr lease. Wheelright KY, is
now accepting
606-237-4758.
applications for
Apartment
for
rent.
Located 1 Br apartment fo one bedroom
above Unisign on rent. 4 miles west Handicap accesUS 23 at lvel. 2 br, of Prestonsburg on sible Apt. rent is
1 bath. $400 month Rt 114. $475 month based on
plus $400 deposit. includes utilities. income. Contact
Kathy 452-4777
1 year lease. No Call 886-6061 .
~~HIGHLANDS
!!*ii\l§R E G I 0 N A L
1be MEdical Center of Eastern Kentucky.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Come grow with us ! !
2 - FT - REGISTERED NURSE'S
7:00 P.M. • 7:00A.M.
4th FLOOR • MED-SURG. UNIT
(Week-ends, holidays and nights required)
Highlands Regional Medical Center has openings in the Med. Surg. Unit on
4th floor. It is the responsibility of the R.N. to assess lhe patient's condition
and nursing needs sets goals and prescnbes appropriate nursing actions to
meet those goals. Implements and documents elements of the nursing
process tn order to prov;de the htghest quality \}f care based on assessed
pahent needs. Assist team members 'n giving care to patients or administers
direct care when professional nurstng skills and judgment are indicated.
Graduate of accredtted nurstng program and currently licensed in the state
of Kentucky Must have successfully completed HRMC's RN staff nurse
orienlalhn program. Must be able to stand or walk for long
periods .•-tea·'Y lifting required.
* Ntne (9) Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life lnsurance
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
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for an interview.
Applications available at 1184 South
Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Lab Sample Prep Person needed to
collect and prepare coal samples.
Must also perform float sinks, screens,
and grinds. Coal lab experience
required. Must have KY Surface Mine
Certification.
Applications will be accepted at:
Kentucky Department for
Employment Services
138 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Quik Silver town
house's now has
available 1 br with
hard wood floors w/
garage. $550 per
month plus deposit.
Also a 3br house
with 2 1/2 bath.
With garage and
hard wood floors.
Extra nice. $850
per month plu~
deposit. Call 606226-1925 or 606·
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Myra, KY
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2 br apartment for
rent. With w/d hook
up, stove
and
fridge. Located 5
miles from Martin
on At 1210. $350
month plus $200
deposit. Call 2853641.
TAX PREPARER
Full or part-time
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits
• Experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must be 21 years of age with good
driving record
• Must be able to pass CDL exam
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
PREMIER ELKHORN
COAL COMPANY
rent. Located by
Dewy Lake. $600
per month. Utilities
included. Call 226
0159.
2 BR apartment
POSITION AVAILABLE
Full-Time Delivery Technician
with a Progressive
Fast-Growing Medical
Equipment Company
2 br apartment for
_ ·__
Call us at 606·886-8506
Bi sandv
Community & lechnicdl College
Cw;todial Worker 11-(Pikeville campus-1st shift)
Example of duties: Maintain grounds (weed eating, planting. watering, picking up trash and snow removal); clean restrooms, chalkboards and glass; sweep and vacu!Jm floors, stairs and stairwells; dust,
pick up tr.c;h, change light bulbs and check supplies in restrooms and
classrooms: operate fork lift and lawn equipment and setup for special
events. Minimum Requirement~: High School diploma plus six
months of related work experience or equivalent. Minimum Monthly
Salary: $1,486.00
·
Maintenance Worker-(Prestonshurg campus-2nd shift)
Example of duties: Provide HVAC monitoring/maintenance, install
receptacles, switches. breakers, ballasts, replace light fixtures, power
equipment repairs, waterline repairs, valve repair~. dmin line maintenance, rerform dry walling, painting. door repair, insta.llation of partitions, installation of ceiling and noor lile, perfom1 ground maintenance, abtllty to operate a fork lift, backhoe and rractor. ability to lift
100 pounds and perform general custodial duties. Minimum
Requirements: High School diplomu!GED plus one year of related
work experience or equivalent. Minimum Monthly Salary:
$1.801.00
Procedure: Fonnal applications are available aL Big Sandy
Community & Technical College, Office of Human Resources,
Johnson Administration Building, Room 11 0, or via email request:
jackie.ceciJ@kctcs.edu, or by phone: (606) 8S6-3863 Ext.. 67370.
Review of applications will begin December 17,2008. Application~
accepted until position<; arc tilled. Applkl:lnL must submit a completed application to: .Jackie B. Cecil, Director of Human
Resources, Big Sandy Community & Technical College, One
Bert Combs Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653.
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�THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
2 Br, 1 bath Apt for All located in downrent. Central heat I town Prestonsburg.
air refrigerator & No pets & no chilstove included. Also dren. Call 886-8000
washer I
dryer or 886-9466.
hook-up. No pets
and
No
hud. 2 br house for
Located at · Harold rent: Located at
US
23. lvel, Ky. $ 600 plus
near
Suitable for working utilities Call 606men or couples. 424-1150. NO HUD
$500 per month.
or NO PETS.
rent, central heat
and air. 1 mile North
of Prestonsburg. No
pets,
references
and security deposit
required. Call 8899747 or 886-9007.
MobileHomes
$0 down,
no
closing costs I We
For rent: 2 br, . 1 will put In a new
bath
house. home. Call 276Houses
Located at Martin. $ 679-1100.
500 month plus
$500 deposit. Call
Special
FHA
For Rent : 3 br 478-8139. or 791- Finance Program
$0 Down if you own
house
above 9992.
land or use family
Eastern. $500 per
month $500 deposit 4 br, 2 ba house land. We own the
your
plus utilities. No for rent. 1,800 sq ft. bank
pets
no
hud. Built in vacuum sys- approved. Call 866References tem. Stove, ref, With 597-2083
required. Call after w & d.Total electric
5:00 pm 606-358- with high efficiency
LOTS FOR RENT
4515.
.Excellent
home. Dwale Mobile home
Private location in Park. off US 23 near
3 BD 2BA, Log Knott county with Prestonsburg. Nice
Home in Oaklawn, gated community, queit community.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008
· THE FLOYD COUNTY TIMES
Studded tires not .necessarily safer in winter
by TOM and RAY
MAGLIOZZI
Dear Tom and Ray:
I have a car question, about
which I am sure I'm correct,
but I need one of you to point
that out to my husband - and
if I am by chance wrong, then
he never needs to know! We
live in Colorado, and as such,
take occasional trips to the
mountains with our kids to ski
or snowshoe - we plan on
taki~g only a few trips this
year, so for winter tires, I don't
think it's necessary to get studded tires. We get about 300
days of sunshine a year, and if
it does snow, it usually melts
in a day (two at the most), and
we have dry roads again. I say
we get the best winter snow
tires without studs, and just be
extra careful when going up to
the mountain to ski - the
roads usually are snow-packed
but not icy. My husband says it
only takes losing control of the
car and driving off the mountain once to prove I'm wrong,
so he's sticking with the studded-tire option. Just agree with
me and get it over with ...
Thanks! - Kristen
RAY: It's over with,
Kristen. We agree with you.
TOM: The problem with
studded tires is that while
they're good on ice, they're
lousy on everything else. And
the vast majority of the time,
you' re driving on something
else.
RAY: If your tires are lousy
for 99 percent of the winter
driving you do, you're taking a
lot of risk to be safer that other
1 percent of the time.
TOM: Fortunately, there
are other options for when you
actually encounter ice. One is
to stay home. I mean, skiing
and snowshoeing are great, but
so is joining NetFlix and renting "Downhill Racer."
RAY: Or, you can get a set
of temporary tire chains. Keep
those in the trunk, and if you
ever encounter deep snow or
ice, pull over, kick your husband out of the car and tell him
to put the chains on.
TOM: You can get a set that
goes on without having to jack
up the car. He can do it by the
side of the road. And while he
freezes his knees off, breathes
in the car's exhaust and gets
splattered by passing Ford
Expeditions, you and the kids
can play animal, mineral or
vegetable. And try to guess
which one Dad ends up being.
RAY: Seriously, temporary
chains or cable chains will
give you as much, if not more,
traction th'an studs will on icy
roads, and they spend most of
the winter off the car, where
they belong.
TOM:
Unfortunately,
Vicky, your mechanic is
absolutely right.
RAY: Your timing belt
should have been changed by
now, and if it breaks, your
valves are going to be crushed
like the ice cubes in one of my
brother's
pineapple-salami
breakfast smoothies.
TOM: He's also right that
you should change the water
pump. That pump is run by the
timing belt. So if the pump
seizes, that can also break the
belt. And you'd hate for that to
happen after you went through
the trouble and expense of
installing a new timing belt.
So, we always replace them
both at the same time.
RAY: The same goes for the
timing-belt tensioner. That's a
cheap little device that keeps
the- belt tight enough. If thit
fails, your engine's a goner,
too. So, be sure your mechanic
replaces the tensioner as well.
TOM: Unfortunately, this is
one of those times when you
have to get creative and come
up with some cash somehow.
This might be the time to pull
out the old credit card. Or a
new credit card.
RAY: Or if you've been a
longtime customer of this
garage, maybe they can put
you on some sort of payment
plan where you can pay for the
parts upfront, and then pay off
the labor over a few months.
TOM: Right. With freshbaked chocolate-chip cookies
as interest.
RAY: Or maybe you have a
kid who can help you out, in
exchange for keeping the lid
on some embarrassing naked
baby - or high-school- pictures?
TOM: But you're right not
to drive the car until you fix it.
If you think $600 is a lot to
come up with, imagine having
to come up with $3,000 to
rebuild the engine. Good luck,
Vicky!
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Timing belt is crucial for car
to run
Dear Tom and Ray:
You guys always make me
' laugh! And now I'm desperate
for some car advice I can trust.
I have a '98 Volvo V70 with
112,000 miles. A mechanic
just told me I'm on bogowed
time, as I have not changed the
timing belt. He said it should
have been done at 105,000
miles, and could break and
screw up the engine at any
time. Also, he said I should
replace the water pump, as it
would save the labor cost later
on. I am afraid to drive the car
at all ... the quote was $600,
which I just can't do right now.
I am a widow, so I don't have
a "hubby's car" to drive
instead. Thank you for your
time, and keep up the laughs!
-Vicky .
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