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January 26, 2013 HENDERSON, KENTUCKY © No. 23 , 129th year 75¢
Corydon auctions school building President’s
new agenda
■■sale brings $65,000; small profit cleared by city The bidding started out appearing
at $50,000, but stalled out
at $65,000 in less than a
By Frank Boyett but had paid $125,000 for sale of the building,” said best to keep moving for- minute, and auctioneer fairly liberal
[email protected] it when it purchased it Mayor Philip Brewster Jr. ward.” Kevin Herron sold it to
270-831-8342 from Corydon Mission- “It’s cost this community The building had been Brett Thurmond for that
ary Baptist Church in Oc- a lot.” He said he wishes the focal point of much amount. “I don’t know,”
The city of Corydon tober of 2010. The church the city could have kept controversy during the Thurmond replied when By Julie Pace
successfully auctioned its had bought the property it, but “it’s just too big and previous city administra- asked what he intends with Associated press
old school Friday, clear- for $21,000 from the Hen- the city of Corydon can’t tion. the property. He said one
ing a few thousand dollars derson County School Dis- handle this building. Corydon City Council possibility is allowing his WASHINGTON — From gun
more than it owed on the trict in September of 1994, “A heavy weight has members Brenda K. Gib- mother to hold wedding control to gay rights, Presi-
building. according to deeds at the been lifted off our back. son, Kristi Phillips, James receptions there. dent Barack Obama’s sec-
The city still owed Henderson County Clerk’s There are other things to M. Clement were also at Thurmond, an unsuc- ond-term agenda is shap-
$62,164 on the school Office. still conquer here in Co- the auction, which was at- ing up as an unabashedly
property at 635 Main St., “We’re happy with the rydon, but I’m doing my tended by about 50 people. See School, 8A liberal wish list.
In less than a week, he’s
vowed to tackle climate
Slick, icy roads plague area change and protect gov-
ernment entitlements. His
administration has lifted a
ban on women in combat
and expanded opportuni-
ties for disabled students.
Proposals for stricter
gun laws have already
been unveiled, and plans
for comprehensive immi-
gration reform, including
a pathway to citizenship
for millions of illegal im-
migrants, are coming next
week.
Obama’s full embrace of
such an agenda suggests a
president both freed for
See oBAmA, 8A
School’s
asbestos
situation
uncertain
■■test sample
results not back
Gleaner staff
As of Friday evening, it
was still uncertain wheth-
er asbestos exists in an old-
er wing at South Heights
Elementary School and
whether school would re-
PHOTO FUrNISHeD / KeNTUCKy TrANSPOrTATION CABINeT sume there on Monday.
A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Muhlenberg County crew truck slid off the road into a ditch while it was spreading salt on a slick spot on Kentucky According to Danielle
2551 in the Bremen area Friday morning. Another truck that attempted to salt the roadway to allow the first truck to be recovered also ended up in the Crafton, public informa-
ditch. tion officer for the Hen-
derson County School
■■numerous wrecks, slide-offs reported in school board 4x4 vehicles” to District, test results from
pick up students. samples taken at the
“Everyone who was trans- school Friday were not
Beth Smith classes were not canceled on to school. At 5:30 a.m., they ported by school bus or school yet back as of late Friday
[email protected] Friday. weren’t. At 6 a.m. (in Hender- board vehicles were transport- afternoon.
270-831-8334 “We had four individuals on son County) (road conditions) ed safely,” he said. Assistant Superinten-
the roads (beginning at) 3:45 started to deteriorate.” “It was a unique day ... I un- dent Marganna Stanley
Light freezing rain com- a.m.,” said Keegan O’Daniel, Friday classes were canceled derstand the frustrations, but said those with the En-
pounded by very cold tempera- director of transportation. for both Union and Webster it wasn’t a day taken lightly,” vironmental Protection
tures laid down enough ice on “We ran into situations that at counties. O’Daniel said. Agency and P.A.C.E. Field
many state, county and city 4 a.m., 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., the O’Daniel said many pre- As temperatures on Friday Services, a certified con-
roads early Friday morning in roads were wet but not freezing. cautions were taken to assist moved to above freezing, road tractor in Evansville, spent
Henderson County to cause The freezing didn’t start until Henderson County school bus conditions improved. most of the day Friday at
multiple vehicle crashes and around 6 a.m., and the buses drivers in transporting students However, Henderson County the school taking samples.
slide-offs. were already on the road.” safely to school. Sheriff’s Lt. Keith Berry said at She said they didn’t leave
No serious injuries were re- “We felt like since we have “We made sure that in no the height of the freeze, sher- until early afternoon on
ported. professional and safe driv- way the drivers did anything iff’s deputies worked roughly 12 Friday.
Henderson County School ers, that as long as they (trav- unsafe,” he said. vehicle accidents and motorist Crafton and Stanley said
District officials said the slick eled) slowly, it would be OK,” Some students, he said, were assists where vehicles slid off parents of South Heights
conditions occurred after O’Daniel said. “It just came in areas where the roads were the roads. students would receive a
school buses were en route down to timing. At 5 a.m., Union particularly treacherous. “So
to pick up students, therefore County students were going district administrators went out See WeAther, 8A See ASBeStoS, 8A
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deAths, 2A changes in the local
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with high in the taken place lately.
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upper 30s. Increasing
movie times, 5B spending on mental health Kentucky vs. LSU at home,
sports, 1B-4B cloudiness tonight, low care over the last four years. lots of Super Bowl prep
su(cid:31)doku, 5B near 20. Chance of rain But that trend may be heading information, Outdoors and
Sunday, high near 40. for a U-turn in 2013. Sports Sunday. KATHy MOOre / THe GLeANer
Story on 6A. ■ In Features — as winter
Full forecast, 8B Josh Cromer, operations director at the Humane Society of
continues to give us the
Henderson County, holds shelter cat Baby Girl while discuss-
cold shoulder — the timing
Printed partially couldn’t be better for a nice ing state animal-welfare laws earlier this week.
on recycled
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Law: Open-carry
Deaths
Billy W. Gooch Hooks will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
firearms allowed
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
Billy W. Gooch, 78, Henderson, died at 12:28 p.m. home.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at his home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of con-
He retired from the Kentucky State Police after 28 tributions to West Kentucky Childhood Foundation, PO in public facilities
years of service and the Kentucky Lottery after 15 years Box 555, Madisonville, KY 42431.
of service. Online condolences may be made at www.tomblin-
He was preceded in death by one son, Steven Wayne sonfuneralhome.com.
Gooch; and his parents, Walter Owen and Odie Marie ■■But local governments can
Donald “Cottie” Ray Coker
Heathcott Gooch.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Emma Marie UNIONTOWN — Donald “Cottie” Ray Coker, 66, Union- still ban concealed weapons
Beasley Gooch; one daughter, Lisa Gooch McConnell town, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Deaconess Gateway
and her husband, Mark, of Henderson; one son, Danny Hospital in Evansville. FRANKFORT — Firearms must be allowed at Har-
Gooch and his wife, Holly, of Madisonville; nine grand- He retired from Peabody Coal Co. after 32 years. He that are openly displayed din Memorial Hospital or
children, Renae Gooch Book and her husband, John, was a member of the UMWA and a U.S. Army Vietnam can now be carried into if it is exempt because it is
Adam Gooch, Maggie McConnell, Emily Gooch, Lacey veteran. facilities that are owned a health care facility.
McConnell, Jake McConnell, Michael Gooch, Angelina He was preceded in death by his parents, Welzie and by municipalities. Metro Louisville offi-
Gooch and Savanna Gooch; six great-grandchildren; Thelma Coker. The Courier-Journal cials are reviewing all poli-
nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Shirley Vine- reports that a revision to cies referencing firearms.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rudy-Rowland yard Coker; two daughters, Deana Coker of Uniontown state law approved last “We have serious con-
Funeral Home. The Rev. Bret Eblen will officiate. En- and Sheila McGhee of Sturgis; one son, Joey Pollard of year by legislators is now cerns about the safety im-
tombment will be in Fairmont Cemetery Mausoleum. Sturgis; five sisters, Sue Coker of Uniontown, Mary Jane subject to enforcement. plications for our employ-
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from noon Rust of Morganfield, Linda Burke and Peggy Burke, both The change specifies that ees of metro government
until service time Sunday at the funeral home. of Smith Mills, and Dolly Nelson of Uniontown; seven “local governments can’t and the public who comes
brothers, Kenny Mike Coker, Charlie Coker and David regulate firearms.” into these buildings,” said
Bunnie Sharon Shehorn Molt
“Dude” Coker, all of Morganfield, Larry “Tuffy” Coker, That means people can Jefferson County Attorney
Bunnie Sharon Shehorn Molt, 72, Henderson, passed Joe Coker and John Coker, all of Uniontown, and Tom openly carry the weap- Mike O’Connell, whose of-
away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Largo, Fla., while vaca- Coker of Smith Mills; and four grandchildren. ons into facilities that are fice making sure local poli-
tioning with her husband. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Whitsell Fu- owned by municipalities, cies comply with state law.
She was born in Wayne County, Ill., on Aug. 5, 1940, neral Home in Morganfield. The Rev. Jim Adams will such as libraries, parks, The city will allow those
to Earl and Wilma Shehorn. She was a officiate. Burial will be in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in the zoo and city halls. Lo- openly carrying guns into
bookkeeper and enjoyed traveling, read- Sturgis. cal governments can ban its facilities, but Chris
ing and sewing. She was an enthusiastic Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and after 10 concealed weapons under Poynter, a spokesman for
supporter of West Kentucky Childhood a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. another state law. Mayor Greg Fischer, said
Foundation. Bunnie was also a wonderful Expressions of sympathy may take the form of con- (The city of Henderson other weapons aren’t al-
and bountiful cook. tributions to the American Cancer Society. on Tuesday passed first lowed — “even though
In addition to her parents, she was reading of an ordinance you can bring guns, you
Connie Illene Benger
preceded in death by one sister, Yvonne that would ban concealed can’t bring knives,” Poyn-
“Punky” Berg; and one brother, Leon Earl NEBO — Connie Illene Benger, 55, Nebo, died Monday, carry of weapons inside ter said.
Shehorn. Jan. 21, 2013, in Madisonville. the local city building, but “We have concerns for
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James F. She sang at area churches. dropped the issue before the safety of our workers,”
Molt; two sons, Dirk R. Molt and his wife, Lesha, of Hen- She was preceded in death by her parents, William second reading on Thurs- said Poynter, who noted
derson and Heath B. Molt and his wife, Rachel, of New- and Katherine Blanchard. day, with officials saying that some people get angry
burgh; four grandchildren, James Chambers and his wife, Survivors include her husband, Jerry; two sisters, Em- more study on the issue due to the work of govern-
Jessica, Melissa Venter, Kirstie Blair and her husband, ily Parish and Edith Whitfield, both of Providence; one was needed.) ment officials. “To be able
Brent, and Dalton Molt; three great-grandchildren, Sa- brother, Shelly Blanchard of Nebo; and nephews. Guns are banned in to come to the office with
vannah M. Totton, Briley L. Totton and Michael R. Blair; Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones & Erdman some facilities under state a gun is disconcerting to
and two nephews, D. Chance Berg and his, wife, Mandy, Funeral Home in Providence. Interment will be in Rose law, such as schools, jails some of our employees.
and J.T. Berg and his wife, Megan, all of Fairfield, Ill. Creek Cemetery in Hopkins County. and prisons. In addition, But the law seems quite
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Tomb- Friends may call after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral private businesses can still clear on that.”
linson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel. Brother R.B. home. ban firearms. Louisville Zoo Director
The measure has caused John Walczak said signs
consternation in some ar- asking patrons to return
eas. any weapons to vehicles
Funerals
Hardin County Attor- have been removed and
ney Jenny Oldham says of- workers are being trained
Peter “Pete” Sturtevant Schofield Gordon Holeman Hancock Jr. ficials there have approved on how to monitor the
an ordinance to ban con- facility if a firearm is
Services for Peter “Pete” Sturtevant Schofield, 65, Services for Gordon Holeman Hancock Jr., 96, Onton, cealed guns from build- brought in.
Henderson, who died Tuesday, will be at 2 p.m. today at who died Tuesday, will be at 1 p.m. today at Tomblinson ings owned by the county. Louisville Free Public
Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Brother Hal Branson will Funeral Home Sebree Chapel. Pastor Marty Robertson And she says officials are Library Director Craig
officiate. Burial will be in Schofield Family Cemetery in and the Rev. Danny Fireline will officiate. Burial will be seeking clarification from Buthod said he doesn’t
Whitesville. in Onton Cemetery. the state attorney general’s think the law will affect
Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at the funeral Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at the funeral office on whether guns that facility much.
home. home.
Adam Luz Marruquin Sue Gene Coil Brooks
Lotteries
Services for Adam Luz Marruquin, 41, Henderson, Services for Sue Gene Coil Brooks, 87, Madisonville,
who died Monday, will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Tomb- formerly of Slaughters, who died Thursday, will be at 3
linson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel. The Rev. An- p.m. Sunday at Tomblinson Funeral Home Slaughters- KENTuCKY 29-38
thony Shonis will officiate. Burial will be in Springdale Hanson Chapel. The Rev. Jay Shuck will officiate. Burial Cash Ball: 7-17-18-30 Pick 4-midday: 0-0-5-9
Cemetery in Sebree. will be in Slaughters Cemetery. Cash ball: 28 Pick 4-evening: 7-2-4-2
Friends may call after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral Kicker: 0-6-5-5-0 Pick 3-midday: 1-7-0
home. 5 Card Cash: 5D-6C-8C-KC-3H Pick 3-evening: 6-0-5
James “Buddy” Cline Pick 4-midday: 3-0-6-7 My 3-midday: 7-0-9
Services for James “Buddy” Cline, 84, Sturgis, for- Emma Gene Glunt Pick 4-evening: 5-4-9-2 My 3-evening: 5-5-9
Pick 3-midday: 0-6-5 Lotto jackpot: $4.4 million
merly of Uniontown, who died Thursday, will be at 2:30 Services for Emma Gene Glunt, 88, Conway, S.C., for-
Pick 3-evening: 0-3-4
p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. The merly of Henderson, who died Jan. 19, will be at 1 p.m. MEGA MILLIONS
Powerball jackpot: $130
Rev. Evan Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Union- today at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The Revs. Alan Numbers: 11-12-17-31-48
million
town City Cemetery. Chamness and Phil Hoy will officiate. Burial will be in Mega Ball: 1
Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at the church. Fairmont Cemetery. INDIANA Jackpot: $89 million
Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is in charge of ar- Friends may call after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Cash 5: 6-18-26-35-39
rangements. Daily 4-midday: 2-9-2-7
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THE GLEANER « Saturday, January 26, 2013 « 3A
Local & Regional
Kentucky court overturns Atmos Energy lawsuit
■■Most landowners’ claims found under their property once tions knocked $7 million off the selection and the admission of
a lease is signed — the product final judgment. evidence or at least it deserved a
belongs to the person who signed The case stems from a se- reduction in the amount of dam-
of unpaid royalties dismissed
the lease to drill. ries of gas rights deals signed ages.
“Therefore, landowners had by the landowners in southern The landowners also ap-
no ownership rights in the gas Kentucky. The landowners ini- pealed, saying they were entitled
By Brett Barrouquere Atmos Energy of Dallas failed removed from their property tially signed royalty contracts to a greater amount of punitive
Associated Press to pay promised royalties for and, to the extent that their con- with two attorneys and an en- damages.
drilling on their lands. The court version claim relates to that gas, tity known as Park City. Park Moore found that the land-
LOUISVILLE — The Kentucky ordered a new trial for the estate their claim against Atmos fails City later reached an agreement owners argued they did not
Court of Appeals on Friday over- of one landowner. as a matter of law,” wrote Moore, with Atmos Energy, which did receive the royalty specified in
turned a $24.7 million jury ver- Judge Joy A. Moore, writing who was joined by judges Donna the drilling and distributed the their oil and gas leases because
dict against Texas-based Atmos for the court, concluded that the L. Dixon and Glenn Acree. money. of the relationship between At-
Energy stemming from a lawsuit landowners failed to make a case An Edmonson County jury in Atmos overestimated the mos Energy and Resource En-
by landowners who claimed they against Atmos Energy on several 2010 awarded about $7.7 million amount of gas in the fields, ergy Technologies, one of the
didn’t get their rightful royalties fronts. The landowners argued to the landowners, and the rest which produced for about a year companies handling the drilling
from an oil and gas project. that they did not receive royalties to a company owned by Robert in 2008 and 2009, but not nearly and sold oil and gas to an arm of
A unanimous three-judge from the gas and oil produced on Thorpe, which acted as a third- in the quantities projected by the Atmos Energy.
panel dismissed most of the their lands. Moore noted that, party producer in the project. company. When the promised royalties
claims brought by the landown- under Kentucky law, landowners The jury initially awarded On appeal, Atmos argued didn’t come through, the land-
ers, including allegations that have no claim to own oil and gas $31.35 million, but post-trial mo- that there were issues with jury owners sued for fraud.
Briefs
Former high school on sexual abuse charges. Hatfield McCoy trail
Wilton Chief Heidi Wil-
coach enters plea acquires new sites
cox says officers arrested
44-year-old Jaime Johnson
HARTFORD — A former high at a relative’s home in town PIKEVILLE — New sites are
school basketball coach on Wednesday night. being added to the Hatfield
in western Kentucky has Maine authorities were McCoy GeoTrail in eastern
pleaded guilty to unlawful tipped off by Kentucky Kentucky and southwest
transaction with a minor. State Police, who say John- West Virginia for the sec-
The Messenger-In- son is wanted on 15 counts ond annual geocaching
quirer reports Nathan E. of sexual abuse. event in the area late this
Phelps, who coached girls’ Johnson was charged in summer.
basketball at Ohio County Maine as a fugitive from The GeoTrail website
High School in 2010 when justice. He is being held says the event is scheduled
he was accused by police at the Franklin County for Aug. 31. Last year, more
of having sexual contact Jail pending a bail hearing than 500 people from 20
with a 15-year-old girl, en- scheduled for Friday. different states attended.
tered the plea Thursday. Details of the allega- This year’s event will
The agreement calls for tions Johnson faces were again feature a “Stolen Pig
him to be on probation for not released by Maine au- Roast.” Some of the new
AssociAted Press
Kentucky transportation cabinet trucks pre-treat the roads with brine during an anti-icing two years. thorities. sites on the trail will be the
operation on U.s. 62 thursday in Winchester, Ky. Originally, Phelps faced It was unclear if he had grave of Ellison Hatfield
a felony charge of first- a lawyer. and Goldies Hardware.
Numerous wrecks reported degree unlawful transac- Elkton police officer The global pastime of
tion with a minor, illegal geocaching is a modern-
sex act, victim under age faces drug charges day version of treasure
16. He pleaded guilty to a hunting done with smart-
on slick state roads Friday misdemeanor. ELKTON — Kentucky State phones and other devices.
In addition to probation, Police have charged an The trail is a partner-
Phelps must receive psy- Elkton city police officer ship between the Tug Val-
chological counseling and with drug offenses. ley Chamber of Commerce
■■Portion of I-65 closed the 10-vehicle pileup south of town on cannot work at a school The KSP said the agency in Williamson, W.Va.,
I-65. without getting permis- got information Thursday and Tour Pike County in
due to unsafe conditions Kentucky Transportation Cabinet sion from the Common- that an Elkton officer tried Pikeville, Ky.
spokesman Chris Jessie in Elizabethtown wealth Attorney’s office. to buy narcotics while on Last year, it featured 15
said freezing rain continued to fall Friday duty. An undercover in- caches.
Explosion destroys
By Bruce Schreiner and Brett Barrouquere morning, compounding hazardous road vestigation was conducted
Maine distiller
Associated Press conditions. The hardest hit roads were in Kentucky home and Officer Russell Morris
Grayson, Hart, LaRue and Green counties. was arrested and charged moving to Kentucky
ELIZABETHTOWN — Wide swaths of Ken- Business was slow at a truck stop in NEWPORT — Fire officials with drug violations, en-
tucky were glazed with ice early Friday Hardin County in central Kentucky in northern Kentucky say hanced by having a gun, LEWISTON, Maine — A vod-
that caused numerous wrecks, including where roads were coated with ice. an apparent natural gas ex- and official misconduct. ka and rum distillery in
a 10-vehicle pileup and a Greyhound bus “We’ve got a few wrecks on I-65 north plosion and fire have lev- The drug wasn’t specified. Maine owned by the mak-
that slid off a slick interstate. Even walk- and south here at Glendale and the inter- eled a home in Newport. Morris was booked into er of Jim Beam bourbon is
ing was hazardous with sleet and freezing state is closed down both ways and prob- Newport fire Capt. Phil the Muhlenberg County closing down and elimi-
rain coating sidewalks. lems on some of the hills with trucks mak- Dietz says three people Detention Center. nating about 160 jobs.
A stretch of Interstate 65 was shut down ing them up on (US 31 West),” Loyall said. were in the house when the Beam Inc. announced
Fort Campbell plans
because of the hazardous conditions. Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley explosion ripped through Thursday that production
“It’s as slick as can be,” said truck stop said the front end of his vehicle slid into the structure about 4:30 color casing event at its Lewiston plant will
employee Bobby Loyall, whose usual the ditch as he tried to make his way on a.m. EST Friday. He says gradually be phased out
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slid off I-65 at Cave City when the driver out of his drive.” was in critical condition. emony as it prepares to expected to be complete in
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spokesman Timothy Stokes said. State po- County. Sheriff John Root said all of the Dietz says the home was The event is scheduled makes Pinnacle vodka
lice reported one injury that appeared to county’s roads were covered in ice, in- engulfed in flames when for Friday afternoon at the and Calico Jack rum. The
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Editorial
Congress sets
work schedule
to be envied
The new Congress has a lot before it — the
regular business of government, which in any
case it rarely finishes; debt reduction; tax re-
form; getting a grip on medical costs; realign-
ing our defense posture to meet new threats;
and reviving the economy to meet global com-
petition.
You would think these tasks would be enough
 LETTERS
to keep Congress working day and night.
You would be wrong.
Very wrong.
If you think they are on your side, crease murder crimes in America.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has pub- Bill Sheffer, Henderson well they are not. If the punishment for this crime
lished the House calendar for this year (Major- Wildcats fan has request I still say guns should never, ever, was carried out swiftly, it would not
be taken away from law-abiding be as costly as it is now by keeping
ityLeader.gov),
for local TV weatherman citizens. I see where the governor of these evil-doers on death row for
and using the
YOuR New York and the mayor of New York years!
word “leisure- This is a plea to that yappin’ TV passed a law for more gun control, of I believe in the death penalty, for
TuRN ly” is to inflict weatherman Wayne Hart, who nei- course they are anti-gun people also. I think the crime should be a swift
ther breathes nor shuts up as he People who own guns and have punishment to protect the innocent
an injustice on
yaps nonstop about the coming of permits to carry guns, who are law- and their families.
Do you have an opinion on the concept of
bad weather, which seldom even abiding citizens, the Second Amend- I know this might sound harsh
these or other issues? Send
lassitude. happens. ment guarantees this right. I am a to some people, but think about the
your letters to Editor, The
For what It’s bad enough to watch a losing member of the NRA and I am proud good for all the people! How do vic-
Gleaner, Box 4, Henderson,
Kentucky Wildcat game, especially to be a member. They stand up for tims feel? Can anyone bring back
comfort it’s
KY 42419 or email them to
when it’s a one-man beat up (this gun owners and are not bullies as their loved ones who are killed?
[email protected]. worth, no mem- time, thanks to Mr. Elston Turner); the media has portrayed them to be. Are we not caring enough to sup-
Letters must be signed and ber of Congress but then what happens? The screen Criminals and the mentally ill will port laws that are made to keep this
include a phone number for will die from blinks and here comes the yapper! get guns no matter how much the crime from happening? Do we not
verification. overwork this All Mr. Yapper needs to do is cut president and vice president want want justice in our land?
the drama and say severe weather more gun control. The states and Some people will say God says,
year.
is approaching Southern Illinois, the U.S. government have laws about “Vengeance is mine.” There is the
The average American works at his or her Southern Indiana and Western Ken- gun ownership, some of it is good, law of God and there is the law of the
real-world job just over 40 hours a week and tucky so grab your whatevers and some of it is bad. land. We are told we must obey the
48 to 50 weeks a year. hide under the bed, then Mr. Yapper I think the NRA had it right — law of God and obey the law of the
needs to get the yap out of sight. schools need armed professional government as long as it does not go
The House this year — the Senate tends to
Or run one of those annoying, guards, those who are qualified for this. against the law of God.
closely follow suit — plans to work 33 weeks, never-ending trailers at the bottom The Newtown citizens want jus- It is not against the law of God to
most of them four-day weeks (there are no five- of the screen. We Wildcatters do not tice. I understand this, but more gun make laws that call for justice in our
like any game interrupted, period. control is not the answer at this time. land. He approved of laws that would
day weeks on the calendar) for a total of 122
So Mr. Yapper, shut the yap up. Look at the gang shootings in Chi- punish evil-doers, for he calls for a
days. cago. The police are doing every- nation that loves righteousness.
This month the House will work one two-day thing they can to stop it, but it still A death penalty should be kept for
Wes Turner, Henderson
goes on and on. The gang members the worst and most violent crimes.
week and two three-day weeks.
and/or thugs are still getting guns This law would make a country strong
More gun-control laws
And the first day and last day of the weeks one way or another. with less crime and make more good-
tend to be half-days to give the lawmakers won’t help stop the killings So Mr. President/Vice President, if ness in our state and country.
you think passing more gun control is What is wrong with the death
more travel time.
I have been watching the going- going to help you, well it’s not ... penalty is that it is not done swift-
The House will decompress from its hercu- ons of the Newtown shootings and May God bless America. ly. There should not be anyone on
lean labors by working only eight days in No- related issues that have the country the death roll in prison for a year!
saddened and heartbroken. My heart This is the only thing that should be
vember and eight days in December.
Barbara Barr, Henderson
and prayers go out to all the families changed, a swift punishment!
(Good thing they’ll have some time during that went through this tragedy. God cares for the innocent people
Death penalty option allows
the holidays to rest up!) Now the president and vice pres- who are victims and so do I. That is
ident want more gun control, for justice for victims’ families why we need laws that protect the
That pales in comparison to August when
which I feel at this time is not need- innocent and will help to abolish this
the House plans two days of work before
ed. The president and vice president A bill that would abolish the death evil crime from happening over and
knocking off for the six weeks from Aug. 3 don’t want you to own guns to start penalty would be like taking justice over again. It will help us all to feel
with, they are anti-gun, have always away from the families of innocent safe with less crime.
to Sept. 9.
been, always will be. murder victims. It also would in- God bless America.
The House leadership likes to describe this
downtime as “district work periods” and they
are if you count fund-raising and getting a
 CITIZEN COLUMN
running start on the next election as work.
Rather inconveniently, the Founding Fa-
thers of this country and the Constitution Another of Armstrong’s victims: Postal Service
put the real work of Congress in Washington
and assumed the members would show up
By Roy Pullam out of the Henderson County popu- post office itself. Every time I go to
in the capital to do it and stay there until it
Special to the Gleaner lation can name another bicycle race the local one, I find a line backed up
was done. than the Tour De France. In the lean to the door with one service person
Yesterday on the Charlie Rose time when our postal system is los- most times at the counter.
show there were a panel of experts ing 5b per year, whose bright idea I wait as the various businesses
talking about the Lance Armstrong was it to sponsor an expensive team pick up their tubs of mail, get doz-
situation. Four of the five guests in splendid surroundings for ten ens of packages stamped, write
said that they do not think he could years? checks and take care of other de-
have ever won without blood dop- How could those managers raise tails. The line doesn’t move. We all
ing. They said he was a “so so” rider postage nearly every year, plead pov- get angry and frustrated, but it is
EditOrial PagE before exploding to world promi- erty, close offices, reduce staff and not at the right people. The indi-
nence just like Sammy Sosa did in pour money into a sport that few in vidual at the window is doing the
baseball. America enjoyed? Did they think best he can.
DAVID DIXON
Lance Armstrong was a wonderful the French would buy more postage So what should be done? Maybe
EDITOR
hero; he beat cancer to reclaim glo- stamps? the people who funded Armstrong
ry and the yellow shirt. Millions of In the darkness here on North Elm need to be fired. Maybe we ought to
Americans who did not give a fig for Street I look in the tired face of my sue to get some of our money from
CONTACT US bike racing were watching every leg mailman. My route is the second he the Armstrong team, the testing
Phone: [phone] of the race across the body of France. has run that day. It doesn’t matter agency and the international cycling
Even when he left the woman who that my street is one of the busiest association that turned a blind eye.
Fax: [phone]
nursed him back to health for Sheryl in Henderson, it doesn’t matter that Since it is a government agency,
Crow, America closed its eyes as the he has been forced to work another we might bring criminal charges for
OPINION POLICY pedestal began to crumble. killer shift and it doesn’t matter that fraud.
The Gleaner’s Opinion Page is an open forum for viewpoints — Well, finally he got caught and every time someone retires they nev- Getting the money back would not
yours, theirs and ours. The newspaper encourages comments from dishonored, but not just him, the er get replaced. get the egg off the faces of the postal
its readers, either through letters or more lengthy citizen columns. American postal system. With sweeping closing of mail ser- system, but it might say to the count-
Letters must include the signature, address and phone number of
At the height of his popularity, I vice offices, he has to be willing to go less workers who are so exhausted at
the writer. Only signed, verifiable letters will be published. Ques-
wondered why the USPS was spon- and not complain. By the way, he is the end of the day that the postal sys-
tions about newspaper viewpoints or the Opinion Page in general
soring him? an excellent public servant. tem can be taken serious when it asks
should be addressed to The Editor, The Gleaner, P.O. Box 4, Hender-
son, KY 42419. I bet a good total would a hundred Then there is the matter of the them to make so many sacrifices.

DOONESBURY
WRITING TO WASHINGTON
1st District U.S. Rep. U.S. Sen. A.M. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
Ed Whitfield “Mitch” McConnell 208 Russell Senate Office
2368 Rayburn Office Building 317 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515 Building Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: [phone] Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: [phone]
Local phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Web: www.paul. senate.gov
Web: www.house.gov/ Web: www.mcconnell.sen-
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DiD you know?
Nation &World
The first Liberty ship built, the Patrick
Henry, was sent to the scrap yard in October
1958.
Source: www.nps.gov
Chandra
Across the nation
Levy case
Flu cases declining ohio
except in West Case of teen rape
returns to
New government fig- could be open trial
ures show that flu cases
spotlight seem to be leveling off STEUBENVILLE — An attor-
nationwide. Flu activity is ney for one of two Ohio
declining in most regions high school football play-
By Eric Tucker although still rising in the ers charged with raping a
Associated Press West. 16-year-old girl withdrew
The Centers for Disease his motion to close the
WASHINGTON — A judge has Control and Prevention trial Friday, leaving the
been holding secret hear- says hospitalizations and judge to hear arguments
ings in the case of the man deaths spiked again last on the issue despite not
convicted in the 2001 kill- week, especially among having the motion before
ing of Chandra Levy, the the elderly. The CDC says him and not planning an
latest twist in a high-profile quick treatment with anti- immediate ruling.
murder investigation that viral medicines is impor- Defense attorney Walter
went unsolved for years tant, in particular for the Madison previously raised
and captured public atten- very young or old. The sea- concerns that an open tri-
tion because of the intern’s son’s first flu case resistant al could lead to potential
relationship with a Califor- to treatment with Tamiflu witnesses on his client’s
nia congressman. associated press was reported Friday. behalf being intimidated
The meetings, held spo- anti-abortion activists and supporters of legal abortion stand in Washington on the 40th an- Eight more children following intense publicity
radically behind closed niversary of roe v. Wade. thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators marched to the steps of have died from the flu, and social media commen-
doors at the courthouse the U.s. supreme court to protest the landmark decision that legalized abortion. bringing this season’s to- tary about the case. Madi-
over the last several weeks, tal pediatric deaths to 37. son said after the hearing
could signal potential prob- Roe v. Wade as divisive About 100 children die in that he believes the related
lems for the prosecution an average flu season. motion to move the trial
in a decade-long case that There is still vaccine out of Jefferson County to
seemed resolved with the available although it may reduce the possibility of
2010 conviction of Ingmar on its 40th anniversary be hard to find. The CDC witness intimidation or
Guandique. The illegal im- has a website that can help. harassment would address
migrant from El Salvador is his initial concerns about
District of columbia
now serving a 60-year pris- closing the trial.
on sentence in her death. By Eric Tucker “I just felt this 40th year with workshops, prayers Images of N. Korea
new york
Authorities acknowl- Associated Press marked a huge anniversary and calls for more limits on
indicate nuke test
edged at the outset of the for the law,” said one dem- abortion rights. And even Dolphin swims into
case that they had no DNA WASHINGTON — Thousands onstrator, Pam Tino, 52, of as Obama this week reaf-
polluted water, dies
evidence or witnesses of anti-abortion demon- Easton, Mass., who also par- firmed his commitment to WASHINGTON — Recent sat-
linking Guandique to the strators marched through ticipated several years ago. “reproductive freedom,” ellite photos show North
crime, building their case Washington to the steps of “Forty is a very important state legislatures continue Korea could be almost NEW YORK — A wayward
instead around a jailhouse the U.S. Supreme Court on year in the Bible as well, in to consider varied restric- ready to carry out its dolphin that swam into a
informant who testified Friday to protest the land- terms of years in the desert. tions on a woman’s ability threat to conduct a nuclear polluted New York City
that Guandique had confid- mark decision that legal- And I just felt like maybe to receive an abortion. test, a U.S. research insti- canal has died.
ed in him that he had killed ized abortion. this year that was going to Among the speakers at tute said Friday. The Riverhead Founda-
Levy. They also said the The annual event took be something miraculous Friday’s rally was Rick San- The images of the Pung- tion for Marine Research
attack on Levy fit a pattern on added significance for that might happen. We torum, the staunch abortion gye-ri site, where nuclear and Preservation says the
of attacks by Guandique on many in the crowd since it might see something going opponent who unsuccess- tests were conducted in dolphin died Friday eve-
other female joggers in the coincided with the 40th an- forward with the cause.” fully sought the Republican 2006 and 2009, reveal that ning. It doesn’t know how
same location where Levy niversary of Roe v. Wade, The large turnout reflect- presidential nomination. during the past month, the dolphin died.
went missing. the Supreme Court deci- ed the ongoing relevance of He recalled the love and roads have been kept clear In frigid weather, the
Guandique, who was sion that created a consti- the abortion debate four de- support the country showed of snow and that North dolphin wandered into the
already imprisoned for tutional right to abortion in cades after the decision. for his young daughter, Bel- Koreans may have been Gowanus Canal on Friday.
those attacks when he was some circumstances. The It remains a divisive la, who was born with a seri- sealing the tunnel into The dolphin appeared
accused in Levy’s death, demonstrators, carrying issue with no dramatic ous genetic condition. a mountainside where a to be about 7 feet long. It
professed innocence at his signs with messages such shift in viewpoint on ei- “We all know that death nuclear device would be surfaced periodically and
sentencing hearing. as “Defend Life” and “De- ther side; a new Pew Re- is never better — never bet- detonated. shook black gunk from its
Neither prosecutors fund Planned Parenthood,” search Center poll finds ter. Really what it’s about is But it remains difficult snout in the dirty water.
nor defense lawyers have shouted chants including 63 percent of U.S. adults saying is it would be easier to discern North Korea’s Experts had hoped the
revealed the purpose of “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Roe v. opposed to overturning for us, not better for her,” he true intentions, as a test dolphin would free itself
the meetings, which court Wade has got to go.” They Roe, compared to 60 per- said. “And I’m here to tell would be conducted un- from the area during the
records show have been packed the National Mall cent in 1992. Earlier this you ... Bella is better for us derground. evening’s high tide.
placed under seal by a and surrounding streets for week, abortion opponents and we are better because The latest image was
judge. the March of Life. marked the anniversary of Bella.” taken Wednesday. Wire services
Islamists in
Across the world
Mali blow
syria erupted in Anbar province
last month after the arrest
Offensive escalates
of bodyguards assigned to up bridge
against rebels Sunni Finance Minister
Rafia al-Issawi, who comes
near Niger
Syria’s army unleashed from the area. Anbar is a
a barrage of rocket and ar- former al-Qaida stronghold
tillery fire on rebel-held that saw some of the fiercest
areas in a central province fighting against U.S. forces By Rukmini Callimachi
Friday as part of a widening during the war. and Baba Ahmed
offensive against fighters Associated Press
norway
seeking to oust President
Bashar Assad. At least 140 3 missing hostages SEVARE, Mali — Islamic ex-
people were killed in fight- tremists based in the Ma-
dead in Algeria
ing nationwide, according to lian town of Ansongo have
activist groups. destroyed a bridge near the
The United Nations said OSLO — Norwegian energy Niger border, officials said
a record number of Syr- company Statoil ASA said on Friday, marking the first
ians streamed into Jordan Friday that three Norwe- use of explosives by the in-
this month, doubling the gian employees missing surgents since the start of a
population of the kingdom’s after a terror attack on a gas French-led military inter-
already-cramped refugee plant in Algeria have been vention two weeks ago.
camp to 65,000. Over 30,000 confirmed dead. The explosion shows that
people arrived in Zaatari in Statoil CEO Helge Lund the extremists remain a
January — 6,000 in the past said the three workers were associated press nimble and daunting enemy,
two days alone, the U.N. 58-year-old Tore Bech; egyptian protesters take cover as they clash with riot police, not seen, Friday near tahrir despite gains by the French,
said. Thomas Snekkevik, 35; and square in cairo. rallies in the nation brought out 500,000 supporters suggesting that opposi- who have recaptured three
The newcomers are most- 55-year-old Hans M. Bjone. tion to president Mohammed Morsi and his islamist allies is strong. towns from the insurgents
ly families, women, children Bech, who had worked and Friday pushed toward
and elderly who fled from for Statoil in Algeria since Protesters in Egypt angry the Islamist stronghold of
southern Syria, said Melissa 2006, was the stepfather of Gao, one of three provincial
Fleming, spokeswoman for Norwegian International capitals controlled by the al-
the United Nations High Development Minister Qaida-linked rebels.
with Muslim Brotherhood
Commissioner for Refugees. Heikki Holmaas. Djibril Diallo, the vil-
She said the UNHCR was Statoil gave no details lage chief of Fafa, located
working with the Jordanian about the victims or cir- 12 miles from the bridge,
government to open a sec- cumstances leading to their ■■Amending played out on the backdrop his Islamist allies is strong said by telephone on Friday
ond major camp nearby by discovery or identification. of a worsening economy. in a country fatigued by two that residents of his town
the end of this month. Two other Norwegian of constitution Rallies turned to clashes years of political turmoil, had called him to confirm
Statoil employees remain near Tahrir Square and out- surging crime and a free fall- that members of the Move-
iraq
missing from the Jan. 16 also demanded side the presidential palace ing economy that is fueling ment for the Oneness and
Protesters killed attack on the Ain Amenas in Cairo and in multiple cit- popular anger. Jihad in West Africa had
plant in the Sahara, which By Hamza Hendawi ies around the country, with Protests — and clashes traveled toward the border
amid rally violence
resulted in a four-day siege and Lee Keath police firing tear gas and — took place in at least 12 with Niger to the outskirts
by Algerian forces, Statoil Associated Press protesters throwing stones. of Egypt’s 27 provinces, of Tassiga on Thursday, be-
BAGHDAD — Iraqi troops said. An al-Qaida affiliated At least four people, includ- including several that are fore destroying the bridge
opened fire on stone-throw- organization has claimed CAIRO — Egyptians de- ing a 14-year-old boy, were Islamist strongholds. crossing into the town. The
ing Sunni demonstrators in responsibility for the at- livered an angry backlash killed in the day’s worst The immediate goal of rebel group, also known
the country’s restive west on tack. against President Moham- clashes, in the city of Suez, the opposition was to have as MUJAO, traveled from
Friday, leading to the deaths Norwegian Prime Min- med Morsi and his Muslim where protesters set ablaze a show of strength to push Ansongo, roughly 25 miles
of at least five protesters — ister Jens Stoltenberg Brotherhood on Friday, a building that once housed Morsi to amend the coun- from Tassiga.
the first fatalities in more conveyed condolences to marking the second anni- the city’s local government. try’s new constitution, Since France began its
than a month of anti-govern- the families of the dead, versary of the start of the More than 370 were in- which was pushed through military operation two
ment rallies. Two soldiers describing the attack as country’s revolution with jured nationwide, the Health by his Islamist allies and weeks ago with a barrage
also were killed, apparently “brutal ... and full of evil.” tens of thousands filling Ministry said, including rushed through a national of airstrikes followed by a
in retaliation. He added that it is unlikely major squares and streets five in Suez with gunshot referendum last month. land assault, the Islamists
The violence is likely to any more survivors of the around the country to call wounds, raising the possi- But more broadly, pro- have retreated from three
exacerbate tensions between attack will be found. for a new regime change. bility of a higher death toll, testers are trying to show cities in Central Mali: Dia-
the Shiite-led government Algerian authorities Two years to the day the state news agency said. the extent of public anger baly, Konna and Douentza.
and minority Sunnis angry have said at least 37 hos- that protesters first rose up Friday’s rallies appeared against the Muslim Broth- The Islamists still control
over perceived second-class tages and 29 militants died against now-toppled auto- to have brought out at least erhood, the organization the majority of the terri-
treatment and what they see during the terrorist attack, crat Hosni Mubarak, Egypt 500,000 opposition sup- Morsi hails from, which tory in Mali’s north, most
as unfair policies targeting and that five still were is entrenched in the new porters, a small proportion they say is acting unilater- importantly the three
their sect. missing. phase of its upheaval: the of Egypt’s 85 million people, ally and taking over the provincial capitals in the
Friday’s protest was part struggle between ruling Is- but large enough to suggest state rather than setting up north: Gao, Kidal and
of a wave of rallies that first Wire services lamists and their opponents, that opposition to Morsi and a broad-based democracy. Tombouctou.
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news
Wisconsin Gilda’s Club chapter keeps name after all
By Scott Bauer keep the name after an avalanche to make it happen.” husband, actor Gene Wilder. who has made a career out of
Associated Press of criticism in November when it The intention of changing to “We started receiving emails studying how generations view
announced it was switching to a broader name was honorable, right away,” said Lannia Stenz, the world differently, said he was
MADISON, Wis. — Stung by the the more generic Cancer Support Harris said. “In retrospect, we director of the Madison chapter. glad to know that Radner still
overwhelmingly negative reac- Community Southwest Wiscon- probably should have thought “For the most part it was simply resonates with people and has
tion to removing the name of sin, in part out of concern that that through or understood it asking ‘Why did you do this? not been forgotten.
original “Saturday Night Live” young people today were unfa- more,” he said. Please reconsider.’ It was really, But Nief also said he thought
cast member Gilda Radner from miliar with Radner, who died of Anger over the name change, truly passionate feedback. We had the decision to keep the name
a cancer support group’s title, a ovarian cancer in 1989. which was supposed to take effect some people who were angry but was more about securing future
Wisconsin chapter is borrow- “It really struck a chord with this month, came from members at the base of everything it was donations and less about honor-
ing one of the comedian’s catch folks and all of us agreed we want of the local Gilda’s Club chapter, the love of Gilda and her story.” ing Radner.
phrases for its next announce- people to come to Gilda’s and get fans of Radner who saw it as a Reaction to the news led to “They are an organization
ment: Never mind. the help that they need,” said slight to a woman who confronted a flurry of positive comments that does very good work and in
Gilda’s Club Madison will re- Wayne Harris, chairman of the cancer with dignity and humor, Wednesday on the Gilda’s Club order to do it they have to raise
main just that, group leaders told board for the Madison chapter. “If leaders of other clubs who reaf- Facebook page and on Twitter. money and the name is related
The Associated Press on Wednes- this is what it takes to make that firmed their commitment to keep- Ron Nief, a professor at Beloit to their ability to raise funds,”
day. The board voted last week to happen, we’re all as a group happy ing the name, as well as Radner’s College in southern Wisconsin Nief said.
After shootings, states rethink mental health cuts
By Thomas Beaumont cline, according to the Na- video conferencing. governors are having sec-
Associated Press tional Alliance on Mental Both Pennsylvania and ond thoughts, including
Illness. In a third of those Utah have put aside plans whether to reform mental
DES MOINES, Iowa — Doz- states, the cuts surpassed to scale back their mental health policies “to further
ens of states have slashed 10 percent. health systems. invest in the safety of their
spending on mental health As a result, nine state- And Kansas, which cut citizens.”
care over the last four run psychiatric hospitals mental health spending South Carolina elimi-
years, driven by the reces- were closed and another by 12 percent from 2008 nated 600 full-time case
sion’s toll on revenue and, 3,200 beds for mental to 2011, announced this workers and closed five
in some cases, a new zeal health patients were elimi- month a new $10 million treatment centers. That
to shrink government. nated, dramatically reduc- program aimed at identify- led to an increase in the
But that trend may be ing treatment options for ing mental health dangers. number of people with
heading for a U-turn in the poor and people in the “I don’t think we’re mental illness in jail in
2013 after last year’s shoot- criminal-justice system. well set as a state at all to Columbia — so much that
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ing rampages by two men- Thousands of patients be able to deal with these it now exceeds the patient Caseworker Cheryl Boone listens to a client during a therapy
tally disturbed gunmen. were turned onto the intensive cases” of men- total at the city’s public session at the Johnson County Mental Health Center Wednes-
The reversal is especial- streets. tal illness, acknowledged psychiatric hospital. day in Shawnee, Kan. Lawmakers across the nation are
ly jarring in statehouses Making matters worse, Kansas Gov. Sam Brown- “We’ve been unable to rethinking cuts in mental health care spending in the wake of
dominated by conserva- the cuts came as unem- back, usually an avid pro- maintain those preven- recent shootings.
tive Republicans, who ployment was rising, caus- ponent of downsizing so- tative measures to keep
aggressively cut welfare ing more people to lose cial programs. people out of jail,” said Bill last seen in 2008. tal health programs in 2010
programs but now find private insurance and forc- The sudden pause re- Lindsey, director of South In Kansas, under then- and 2011. But Republican
themselves caught in a ing them to shift to public flects anxiety from last Carolina’s National Asso- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Gov. Mary Fallin, a con-
crosscurrent of pressures assistance. year’s shootings in a Colo- ciation on Mental Illness. Democrat, state psychiat- servative elected in the
involving gun control, The steepest drop by rado movie theater and a During former Gov. ric hospitals began treat- GOP landslide of 2010 on
public safety and health percentage was in South Connecticut elementary Mark Sanford’s term, the ing only the most danger- a promise to cut spending,
care for millions of disad- Carolina, where spend- school. Although little is fiscal pressure was ines- ous cases. Caseloads at the reversed course last year
vantaged Americans. ing fell by nearly 40 per- known about the mental capable. The recession Johnson County Mental after grim warnings about
In many states, lawmak- cent over four years — an health of either gunman, cut state revenue by more Health Center near Kansas the effect on public safety,
ers have begun to recog- amount that Republican the attacks have shaken than $1 billion from 2008 City rose from the recom- and after several teen sui-
nize that their cuts “may Gov. Nikki Haley has state legislatures that un- to 2011. mended 15 per caseworker cides in Oklahoma City.
have gone too deep,” said called “absolutely im- til recently didn’t intend “It wasn’t really San- to more than 30 in 2010. “There just weren’t
Shelley Chandler, execu- moral.” to consider more social ford’s fault,” said former Tim DeWeese, the cen- enough resources,” said
tive director of the Iowa Now Haley, who took spending. In some cases, state Rep. Dan Cooper, Re- ter’s clinical director, said Harry Tyler, director of
Alliance of Community office in 2011, has pledged gun-rights advocates are publican chairman of the one of his patients who had the Mental Health Asso-
Providers. “People start to bolster a mental health seeking mental health re- House Ways and Means finished college and gotten ciation of Central Okla-
talking when there’s a cri- system that dropped case forms as an alternative to Committee. “There just a job and an apartment be- homa.
sis.” workers, closed treatment more gun laws. wasn’t enough money to came homeless after his Fallin approved a 20
About 30 states have centers and extended wait- Jon Thompson, spokes- go around.” doctor visits were cut off. percent budget increase
reduced mental health ing lists. She also wants man for the Republican Revenues have since “It came crashing down and has pledged to make
spending since 2008, when to expand remote access Governors Association, recovered somewhat, and all the way,” DeWeese said. mental health a priority
revenues were in steep de- to psychiatrists through said many budget-cutting are projected to be at levels Oklahoma also cut men- again this year.
THE GLEANER « Saturday, January 26, 2013 « 7A
Business
New-home sales fell in December, but finished up for year
By Martin Crutsinger are still below the 700,000 level that and September were revised higher.
Associated Press economists consider healthy. And many buyers may have held off
The housing market began to re- last month because of uncertainty
WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. cover last year, roughly five years af- over taxes. The White House and
homes cooled off in December com- ter the housing bubble burst. Stable Congress reached a deal on Jan. 1 to
pared with November but for the en- job gains and record-low mortgage keep income taxes from rising on
tire year were the best since 2009. rates encouraged more people to buy most Americans.
The Commerce Department said homes. Prices have been rising on a “Take December’s drop with a
Friday that new-home sales fell 7.3 sustained basis. And builders start- grain of salt, especially given all
percent last month to a seasonally ed to increase work on new homes, of the uncertainty about what will
adjusted annual rate of 369,000. partly because the supply of homes happen to taxes in the new year,”
That’s down from November’s rate had thinned to extremely low levels. Lee said. “And with new mortgage
of 398,000, which was the fastest in Jennifer Lee, a senior economist applications already picking (up)
2 ½ years. at BMO Capital Markets, said the in the first three weeks of January,
For the year, sales rose nearly 20 December decline in sales of newly we should see a better report next
ElisE AmEndolA / AssociAtEd PrEss percent to 367,000. That’s the most built homes wasn’t cause for worry. month.”
A sign hangs in north Andover, mass., in december where a since 2009, although the increase is She still expects sales to improve The median price for a new home
house is under construction. sales of new U.s. homes cooled coming off the worst year for new- this year. rose in December to $248,900, up
off in december compared with november, but sales for the home sales since the government In a note to clients, she points out 1.3 percent from November and 13.8
entire year were the best since 2009. began keeping records in 1963. Sales that figures for November, October percent from December 2011.
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WHEAT (CBOT) CORN (CBOT) SOYBEANS (CBOT) Gold (troy oz) $1656.40 $1669.50 $1686.60 of consumers to mobilize
5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel plan to cut jobs
Mar 13 770.50 781.25 764.25 776.50 +8 Mar 13 725.25 727.50 717.50 720.75 -3.50 Mar 13 1438 1445 1426 1441 +5.75 Silver (troy oz) $31.180 $31.695 $31.902 online.
May 13 778.75 789 772.75 784.75 +7.75 May 13 725.25 728 718.75 721.50 -2.75 May 13 1426.50 1431.75 1412.75 1426 +2.25 Copper (pound) $3.6395 $3.6645 $3.6635 The petition on Change.
Jul 13 783.50 793 777.50 788.50 +6.25 Jul 13 715.75 720 710.50 712.75 -2.50 Jul 13 1420.75 1424.25 1405.50 1417.75 +.25 Aluminum (pound) $0.9193 $0.9285 $0.9087 org noted that the ingredi- Toy maker Hasbro said
Sep 13 792.25 801.75 788.25 797.25 +4.75 Sep 13 611 612.25 605.50 607.25 -1 Aug 13 1396.25 1396.25 1381.75 1391 -1.50
Dec 13 808.75 815 801.50 811 +4.25 Dec 13 588.25 589.25 582.75 584.25 -1.25 Sep 13 1346.50 1349.50 1335.50 1342.50 -3.50 Platinum (troy oz) $1693.90 $1682.30 $1672.10 ent, brominated vegetable Friday that its fourth-
Mar 14 816.25 826.75 816.25 823 +3.50 Mar 14 596.50 597.50 593 594.25 -1.25 Nov 13 1307 1309.75 1295 1303 -2.75 oil, has been patented as quarter revenue failed to
Palladium (troy oz) $740.25 $725.95 $722.00
May 14 820.75 824.50 820.75 824.50 +3.75 May 14 605.75 605.75 601.25 601.25 -1.25 Jan 14 1302 1311.25 1302 1306.25 -2.25 a flame retardant and is meet expectations because
Est. sales 160,980. Thu’s sales 73,206 Est. sales 346,911. Thu’s sales 244,570 Est. sales 319,047. Thu’s sales 151,141 Lead (metric ton) $2369.00 $2372.00 $2270.00
Thu’s open int. 456,922, -829 Thu’s open int. 1,205,818, +12,450 Thu’s open int. 553,765, +2,200 Zinc, HG (pound) $0.9330 $0.9371 $0.8951 banned in Japan and the of weaker-than-expected
European Union. demand over the holidays.
It plans to cut about 10 per-
NeW York
cent of its workforce and
Markets
Verizon sells consolidate facilities to
reduce expenses.
spectrum to AT&T
S&P closes above 1,500 for first time since 2007 The stock dropped more
than 4 percent in morning
Verizon Wireless said trading.
By Steve Rothwell The Nasdaq composite publicly traded company. traded places through that Friday that it’s selling Pawtucket, R.I.-based
Associated Press gained 19.33 points to Apple fell 2.4 percent to fall, until Apple surpassed space on the airwaves to Hasbro, whose brands in-
3,149.71. $439.88, following a 12 per- Exxon in early 2012. AT&T Inc. in exchange for clude Monopoly and Nerf,
NEW YORK — The Standard Procter & Gamble, cent drop on Thursday, the Stocks have surged this $1.9 billion and the trans- has about 5,500 employees
& Poor’s 500 index closed world’s largest consumer biggest one-day percentage month, with the S&P 500 fer of some airwave rights worldwide. A 10 percent
above 1,500 on Friday for products maker, gained drop for the company since advancing 5.4 percent. from AT&T. workforce cut would put
the first time since the start $2.83 to $73.25 after re- 2008, after Apple forecast It jumped at the start of The sale of spectrum about 550 people out of
of the Great Recession in porting that its quarterly slower sales. The stock is the year when lawmak- rights will let AT&T ex- work.
2007, lifted by strong earn- income more than doubled. now 37 percent below the ers reached a last-minute pand its capacity for wire- While Hasbro said con-
ings from Procter & Gam- P&G also raised its profit record high of $702.10 it deal to avoid the “fiscal less broadband in areas sumer demand was softer
ble and Starbucks. forecast for its full fiscal reached Sept. 19. cliff.” Stocks built on those that include Chicago, Los than it expected over the
The S&P 500 rose 8.14 year. Starbucks rose $2.24 Apple first surpassed gains on optimism that the Angeles, Miami, Oklaho- holidays, the season was
points to 1,502.96. It was to $56.81 after reporting a 13 Exxon in market value in housing market is recover- ma City and Cincinnati. expected to be tough. This
the eighth straight gain, percent increase in profits. the summer of 2011, grab- ing and the labor market is In return, it’s getting other was in part because retail-
the longest winning streak Apple continued to de- bing a title Exxon had healing. The Dow Jones is frequencies in Los Ange- ers were ordering inven-
since November 2004. cline, allowing Exxon Mo- held since 2005. The two up 6 percent on the year. les, Fresno, Calif., Phoenix tory more cautiously.
The Dow Jones indus- bil to once again surpass
trial average closed at the electronics giant as
13,895.98, up 70.65 points. the world’s most valuable WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY: By Gary Puryear
TREATS “REDEFINING”
Grains April platinum rose $11.10 to $1,694.90 Last week I presented some thoughts as to why there are changes taking place
per ounce.
Spot bids to producers at selected Traders were reacting to a report that among many religious groups. Have you noticed that if people can’t convince
barge loading terminals on the Ohio River:
Upper Ohio (Cincinnati-Owensboro) Russia’s stockpiles of both metals are others that their actions are acceptable they just set out to redefine what they are
expected to be smaller this year, accord-
Yellow corn ..............................$7.32-$7.42 doing. Take for instance the subject of marriage. When Jesus was confronted with
ing to Howard Wen, a precious metals re-
Soybeans..............................$15.01-$15.11
search analyst at HSBC. When a commod- questions regarding the putting away of a mate he responded with a statement that
Wheat .......................................$7.86-$8.10
Lower Ohio (Owensboro-Cairo) ity’s supply shrinks, its price tends to rise. was at least 4,000 years old. Jesus went back to the first couple and restated God’s
Palladium and platinum can trade
Yellow corn ..............................$7.28-$7.41 as industrial metals, so they were also plan for marriage. “And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he
White corn ...............................$8.46-$8.71
Soybeans..............................$15.01-$15.04 helped by the ongoing rally in stock prices. which made them at the beginning made them male and female,And said, For this
Both metals are used in catalytic convert-
Wheat .......................................$7.92-$8.02 Heart-Shaped cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they
ers for vehicles.
Sorghum .............................................$6.71
Other key metals were down and en- Cakes twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What
ChiCaGO BOard Of Trade ergy prices were lackluster, after the gov- therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” (Matthew 19:4-6). If
ernment reported that new-home sales (Varie~tyofFlavors)
CHICAGO — Grains futures mostly rose fell last month. God’s plan for marriage had not changed in 4,000 years why would anyone think
Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Gold for April delivery fell $13.30 to Decorated Cupcakes it has changed in the last 2,000 years since Jesus spoke those words. Regardless of
Wheat for March delivery rose 8 cents $1,656.60 per ounce. March silver fell 51.6
to $7.7650 a bushel; March corn fell 3.50 cents to $31.206 per ounce. March copper & Cookies howmenmayseektoredefinemarriageGod’sdefinitionwillremainthesame.The
cents to $7.2075 a bushel; March oats rose fell 2.45 cents to $3.652 per pound. question for this week is the same as last week’s point-Will we respect God’s way
2 cents to $3.63 a bushel; while March soy- Benchmark oil lost 7 cents at $95.88 (Iced~orSugared) or choose to follow the dictates of man? I urge all of you to answer as did Joshua
beans rose 5.75 cents to $14.41 a bushel. in New York. Brent crude, used to price
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From the cover
Court: Obama recess appointments violate Constitution
■■If ruling stands, it could nullify ment, but went even further, find- Under the court’s decision, The ruling also threw into
ing that under the Constitution, 285 recess appointments made question the legitimacy of
a recess occurs only during the by presidents between 1867 and Obama’s recess appointment
many board decisions in past year
breaks between formal year-long 2004 would be invalid. of Richard Cordray to head the
sessions of Congress, not just any The Justice Department hint- Consumer Financial Protection
informal break when lawmakers ed that the administration would Bureau. Cordray’s appointment,
By Sam Hananel of the labor board. If it stands, leave town. It also held that presi- ask the Supreme Court to over- made on the same date, has been
Associated Press it could invalidate hundreds of dents can bypass the Senate only turn the decision, which was challenged in a separate case.
board decisions over the past when administration vacancies rendered by three conservative Carney insisted the court’s
WASHINGTON — President Barack year, including some that make occur during a recess. judges appointed by Republican ruling affects only a single case
Obama violated the Constitution it easier for unions to organize. White House press secretary presidents. “We disagree with before the labor board and would
when he bypassed the Senate last When Obama filled the va- Jay Carney said the administra- the court’s ruling and believe have no bearing on Cordray’s ap-
year to appoint three members cancies on Jan. 4, 2012, Con- tion strongly disagrees with the that the president’s recess ap- pointment. Obama on Thursday
of the National Labor Relations gress was on an extended holi- decision and that the labor board pointments are constitutionally renominated Cordray for the job.
Board, a federal appeals court day break. But GOP lawmakers would continue to conduct busi- sound,” the statement said. The case challenging the re-
ruled Friday in a far-reaching de- gaveled in for a few minutes ness as usual, despite calls by The court acknowledged that cess appointments was brought
cision that could severely limit a every three days just to prevent some Republicans for the board the ruling conflicts with what by Noel Canning, a Washing-
chief executive’s powers to make Obama from making recess ap- members to resign. some other federal appeals ton state bottling company
recess appointments. pointments. The White House “The decision is novel and courts have held about when that claimed an NLRB decision
The decision of the U.S. Court argued that the pro forma ses- unprecedented,” Carney said. “It recess appointments are valid, against it was not valid because
of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sions — some lasting less than a contradicts 150 years of practice which only added to the likeli- the board members were not
marked a victory for Republi- minute — were a sham. by Democratic and Republican hood of an appeal to the high properly appointed. The D.C.
cans and business groups critical The court rejected that argu- administrations.” court. Circuit panel agreed.
Former River House to become Comfort Inn Weather top of us. So one minute
we were fine and the next
from 1a
minute” roads were cov-
ered with ice.
By Carol Wersich “The (proposed) rebirth “It started about 6 a.m.,” Henderson County ex-
Scripps Newspapers of the iconic structure is he said. “The Audubon and perienced some rough
welcomed activity for the Breathitt/Pennyrile park- road conditions, but other
The former River House Downtown.” ways were very slick.” areas of western Kentucky
Hotel at 20 Walnut St. in The new Comfort Inn & Berry said some of the faced much worse, he said.
downtown Evansville will Suites is expected to create accidents involved vehi- A crash involving sev-
become a Comfort Inn & between 40 to 50 full-time cles hitting icy spots and eral vehicles and a semi in
Suites under new owner jobs. flipping. Ohio County shut down a
George Yerolemou when Greg Wathen, president “The county roads portion of Kentucky 54 for
the six-story facility re- and chief executive officer (were) slick as well, but several hours on Friday.
opens in 2014, expanded of the Economic Develop- we didn’t have too many Also, the eastbound lanes
and fully remodeled. ment Coalition of South- issues” with accidents, he of the Western Kentucky
Yerolemou said prime west Indiana, said, “Hav- said. Parkway were closed due
aspects of proposed reno- ing more people working Trooper Corey King, to icy conditions, Todd
vations include: Downtown helps the suBmitted By donovAn & donovAn public information officer said.
■■Getting rid of exterior Downtown overall.” An artist’s rendering shows the proposed new comfort inn & with the Kentucky State In Muhlenberg County,
balconies for expanding The main building’s top- suites hotel at the site of the former river House in downtown Police Post 16 in Hender- two state department salt
some of the guest rooms. floor restaurant space, for- evansville. son, said troopers worked trucks slid off the road, and
■■Adding a guest swim- merly operated as Bernie “multiple” wrecks and power lines were down in
ming pool to the first floor. Little’s Sunset Restaurant, GAGE (Growth Alliance the former River House incidents with vehicles Hopkins County, accord-
■■Adding an exercise known for its expansive for Greater Evansville), last May from Seymour, sliding off the roads Fri- ing to information provid-
room to the second floor. views of the Ohio River, assists the design review Ind.-headquartered Centra day morning in Hender- ed by the transportation
■■Refurbishing the ex- no longer will operate as committee. Credit Union for $475,000, son County. King said at cabinet.
terior with a stucco-like a dining facility. Yerol- He said some minor after the property had sat least one of the accidents Todd said road condi-
material and faux brick emou said Comfort Inn’s tweaking to add historic empty for some time. involved injuries. Further tions improved as tem-
and stone. guidelines do not allow significance to the exteri- Yerolemou, an Evans- information was immedi- peratures improved, how-
■■Making major land- for a restaurant. He plans or plans may be done, with ville resident the past 22 ately unavailable. ever, motorists were urged
scape improvements. to lease the 8,000-square- approval by Yerolemou years, said “I have always Henderson Police Of- to drive with caution.
■■Renovating the 40 foot space for offices. and Comfort Inn. believed in downtown, ficer Jennifer Richmond, The National Weather
guests rooms contained in “Restaurants don’t make Donovan & Donovan and I wanted to make the public information officer Service in Paducah on Fri-
a second building, which money for hotels,” he said. Architects of Vincennes, purchase ... I was attracted for HPD, said some roads day said the precipitation
is part of the hotel, located The remodeling is ex- Ind., is the project’s archi- to the location for its six in the city Friday morning that fell on the area was
across Walnut Street from pected to begin in mid- tectural firm. floors, plus basement. were very slick. “light” but caused serious
the main building. April or May and take a Yerolemou currently “I’m excited to get the “We’ve called out the problems.
Those rooms, plus 46 year to complete. also owns the Econo Lodge project done,” he said. state road crews to treat “We had accidents re-
in the main building, will The exterior plans were & Suites Evansville at 1930 He was uncertain what overpasses, particularly ported up into Indiana,”
give the hotel a total of 86 approved recently by the Cross Pointe Blvd., which the cost of the remodel the Cloverleaf,” she said. said Meteorologist Chris
guest rooms. Evansville Metropolitan is a part of the Comfort Inn will total. Despite the pre-treat- Noles. “(The precipita-
Christy Gillenwater, Development Design Re- chain. He is a former partner ing by crews with the tion) was very light, but
president and chief ex- view Committee. The 44-year-old native in the Acropolis Greek Kentucky Transportation very problematic.
ecutive officer of the Shance Sizemore, of the island nation of Cy- Restaurant, located across Cabinet, state highways “We had the perfect
Chamber of Commerce of economic development prus, in the eastern Medi- Green River Road from and bridges iced over Fri- temperatures for this sce-
Southwest Indiana, said, programs manager for terranean Sea, purchased Eastland Mall. day morning causing prob- nario. They were in the
lems in Henderson County mid to upper 20s and they
and even bigger problems didn’t move,” he said. “In
obama in areas such as Daviess, fact, they started to fall.”
McLean, Hopkins, Ohio The forecast shows a
from 1a
and Muhlenberg counties, steady climb of tempera-
according to Keith Todd, tures beginning Sunday,
action by his re-election public information officer. thanks to a chance of rain.
win and seeking to capi- “(Pre-treating) helped As for today, the high is
talize on it. in the early hours, but be- expected to be 34 degrees
“There is a deep rec- tween 5 and 6 a.m. we got with mostly sunny skies.
ognition that he has a heavier bands of rain that Sunday’s high tempera-
short period of time to washed off the pre-treat- ture increases to the lower
get a lot done,” said Jen- ment (solution),” Todd 40s; Monday’s to 59 de-
nifer Psaki, Obama’s 2012 said. grees and Tuesday’s high
campaign spokeswoman. A unique aspect of this to the mid-60s. There is
“The American people weather system, he said, a chance of rain all three
are seeing a man who is “It developed right on days.
determined to finish what
he started in his first term,
pushing through his agen- asbestos indicate the presence of
da without the burden of from 1a asbestos.
running for re-election.” During a news confer-
But following through ence on Thursday, Stanley
and winning approval for One Call notification no said the carpet was being
his proposals will require later than Sunday night replaced due to a leak in
cooperation from a Con- AssociAted Press and hopefully earlier, tell- the school’s roof and ceil-
gress that is nearly as di- in this Jan. 14 file photo, President Barack obama speaks during his final news conference of ing them whether school ing which caused water
vided now as it was before his first term in the east room of the White House in Washington. will be in session on Mon- damage in a classroom
the November elections. day. utilized by third-, fourth-
“If the president pur- he would pursue if he won the nation’s journey is not sive issues that eluded him Stanley said she’s hope- and fifth-graders.
sues that kind of agenda, a second term. His most complete until “our gay during his first term. His ful that the results will be She said the classroom
obviously it’s not designed specific campaign pledge brothers and sisters are supporters have also cre- back early in the weekend hasn’t been used since the
to bring us together,” said was to let George W. treated like anyone else ated a campaign spin-off so the next step can be leak occurred. However,
Senate Minority Leader Bush-era tax cuts expire under the law.” organization to support planned and people noti- Stanley said for the safety
Mitch McConnell of Ken- for the wealthiest Ameri- Progressive groups his second-term agenda. fied. of students and staff, class-
tucky, who calls the start cans, a step he was able to welcomed the president’s The outside group, Or- Classes were canceled es were canceled on Friday
of Obama’s second term “a achieve during the “fiscal rhetoric, but made it clear ganizing for Action, will Friday for South Heights as samples were taken
new era of liberalism.” cliff” negotiations in late that words alone would employ many of the same Elementary students after from the classroom which
And it’s not just congres- December. not be enough. people who led Obama’s crews tearing up carpet on sustained the water dam-
sional Republicans who That’s why many of Adam Green, co-found- two presidential bids and Wednesday found some- age, a hallway and some
could stand in Obama’s his strongest supporters er of the political action will have access to his thing they thought might surrounding classrooms.
way as he seeks to make were surprised — some group Progressive Change campaign’s voter and do-
good on his pledges. Sen- pleasantly — by the issues Campaign Committee, nor data. The new group is
ate Democrats from con- he raised in his inaugural said that if the president’s expected to focus on back- school The area where the
servative-leaning states address, particularly his inaugural address does ing his positions in legisla- auction was held includes
from 1a
— who, unlike Obama, call for tackling the threat become a template for his tive battles, including gun a kitchen and cafeteria,
still face future elections of climate change, a topic second-term governing control and immigration. which has been used as
— may have reservations that garnered little atten- strategy, “that will allow Some of what the presi- cessful candidate for gathering room in recent
about backing a liberal tion during the campaign. the president to win big dent may pursue, particu- sheriff in 2002, at one time years.
agenda in the lead-up to And after campaigning victories and secure a larly when it comes to owned the old school at The oldest portions of
the 2014 midterms. on a balanced approach to legacy of bold progressive climate change, may be Spottsville before it was the building itself date
Democratic resistance deficit reduction, includ- change that helped mil- through executive branch razed, where he operated from the 1950s, but the an-
is already proving to be ing making tough choices lions of Americans.” actions that don’t need a salvage yard. nex where the auction was
a problem for some of on entitlement programs, “We hope he goes that congressional approval. The event at noon Fri- held is much newer, and
the toughest gun control Obama used his inaugura- route, and we will proudly The Pentagon this day also included separate more recently has been
measures that Obama pro- tion to extol the virtues of rally to his side if he does,” week acted on its own to auctions for items from in- used for church services as
posed ahead of his inaugu- Medicare, Medicaid and Green said. lift a ban that kept female side the old school. Those well as city council meet-
ration in response to the Social Security. He made It remains to be seen service members out of sales covered furniture, ings.
elementary school shoot- just one reference to the how vigorously Obama combat positions. And church pews, kitchen “This addition here cost
ing in Newtown, Conn. huge federal deficit. pursues the agenda items the Education Depart- equipment, musical instru- $700,000,” auctioneer
An assault weapons ban, Obama has previously he outlined in his inaugu- ment unilaterally ordered ments, toys and other as- Mike Herron said. “Some-
in particular, appears to said he’s willing to put gov- ral address. White House schools to include students sorted knick-knacks, such body is getting a bargain.
be in jeopardy, with Sen- ernment entitlements on officials have already with disabilities in sports as a box of old school tro- It’s got new windows in it
ate Majority Leader Harry the table as Washington struggled this week to programs or provide equal phies, some of which dated and a new roof.”
Reid of Nevada among the seeks to reduce the deficit, back up his rhetoric with alternative options. back to 1929. “You’ve got a solid, solid
Democrats yet to voice and aides say his inaugural specific policy proposals White House officials The building includes building right here,” Kevin
support. address doesn’t change that. Still, people close to the are scouring rule books eight classrooms, each Herron said in kicking off
Obama’s tilt to the left Obama also became the president say he feels em- for other actions the West with its own heating and the auction. “An excellent
follows a presidential cam- first president to use the boldened since winning Wing and government air conditioning, six bath- 3 and a half acre lot right
paign that left open ques- word “gay” in an inaugu- re-election and wants to agencies can take on their rooms, a large gymnasium here in the heart of Co-
tions about what policies ral address, asserting that act quickly on progres- own. and stage. rydon.”
Saturday, January 26, 2013 Section B
n Blue Hen with the
golden arm: Joe Flacco
will be the second former
Sports Delaware quarterback to
start in the Super Bowl. 3B
Lady Cols roll past Bravettes
Henderson Co.
vs. Collins
Site: Shelby Co. High
School, Shelbyville
Tipoff: Varsity, 1 p.m.
Records: Henderson
n Fruit and Co., 18-2; Collins, 12-6
Henderson Co. Directions: Take I-64
Outlaw lead vs. apollo from Evansville through
Louisville to Exit 35 in
Site: Apollo High School,
Henderson Shelbyville. Turn left on
Owensboro
Kentucky 53. Proceed 2
Tipoff: Junior varsity 2
in 79-39 win miles then turn right on
p.m., varsity 3:30 p.m.
U.S. 60. The school is 1
Records: Henderson
mile ahead on the left.
Co., 16-1; Apollo, 10-11
By Kevin Patton Directions: Take the
[email protected] Audubon Parkway to
270-831-8350 the U.S. 60 bypass in
Owensboro. Take the Cols will visit
MORGANFIELD — Ellie Fruit second exit off the
and DeAsia Outlaw led an bypass onto Carter
impressive shooting night Road. Turn right onto Collins today
for Henderson County, Carter Road. Proceed
which beat Union County approximately 1/2-
in potential
79-39 on Friday. mile and turn left onto
Repeatedly getting Tamarack Road. Proceed
approximately 1 mile, the
shots around the basket, Sweet 16 duel
school is on the right.
the Lady Colonels (16-1)
made 21 of their 30 field-
goal attempts in the first
half to jump out to a 49-21 from the field for 65 per- Gleaner staff
halftime lead. cent. Union County was
Fruit scored 20 of her 13-of-32 for 31 percent. Henderson County will
game-high 26 points in Henderson County won face Eighth Region con-
the first half, while Out- the junior varsity game 49- tender Collins today in
law scored a career-high 9. Alisha Owens led the JV a potential preview of a
18 points with 16 in the first Lady Colonels (11-0) with first-round matchup in the
half alone. 14 points. Malaysia Martin Sweet 16.
Fruit’s good start was added 10 as all 12 players The Colonels (18-2) are
infectious to the rest of the scored. Randi Dae Conway riding an 11-game winning
team, Henderson County scored all nine of the Bra- streak, while Collins (12-
coach Jeff Haile said. “She vettes’ points. 6) is one of the favorites
played with a lot of inten- Henderson County vis- to win the Eighth Region.
sity,” he said. “That car- its Apollo today with the The Titans have already
ries over to the rest of our junior varsity game begin- played another of the Sec-
team.” ning at 2 p.m. followed by ond Region’s top teams,
The senior forward re- the varsity contest at 3:30 losing to Hopkinsville 59-
peatedly put the ball on the p.m. 58 in the first round of the
floor and drove to the bas- King of the Bluegrass on
HeNDeRSoN 79, UNioN 39
ket. She was 11-of-14 from DARRIN PHEGLEY/THE GLEANER Dec. 19.
Henderson Co. (16-1)
the field with one 3-pointer Henderson County’s DeAsia Outlaw, left, battles with Union County’s Kiara Campbell, right, Carter 0 0-0 0; Wallace 3 2-4 8; Brown The Eighth Region and
and was 3-of-5 from the for possession during their game in Morganfield on Friday night. 3 0-0 9; Fruit 11 3-5 26; Outlaw 9 0-0 18; the Second Region were
free-throw line. Jacobs 1 0-0 2; Chester 0 0-0 0; Cooper 0 matched up in the first
0-0 0; Tapp 2 2-2 6; Owens 2 2-2 6; Gilbert
Outlaw was 9-of-13 from of finishing around the points for Henderson with a 17-5 run after break- 1 2-3 4. Totals: 32 11-16 79. 3-point goals: round of the state tour-
the field and grabbed a basket tonight, getting County on three 3-point- ing a 5-5 tie and had con- 4 (Brown 3, Fruit 1). Rebounds: 34 (Outlaw nament as pairings were
6, Fruit 5, Gilbert 5). Turnovers: 18. Fouls:
team-high six rebounds. key rebounds and block- ers. trol the rest of the way. 18. Fouled out: Tapp. drawn on Friday. Pairings
The sophomore forward ing some shots,” Haile Ayla Hendrickson They scored 27 points in Union Co. (7-11) for both the boys and girls
continues to show im- said. “She was a JV player topped Union County (7- the second quarter to in- Campbell 0 0-0 0; Thompson 4 3-5 11; tournaments appear on
Wright 2 1-3 5; Smith 2 2-6 7; A. Hendrick-
provement as she gains last year primarily and 11) with 12 points, while crease the margin to 28 by son 4 4-8 12; Greenwell 0 0-0 0; Warmack Page 4B.
experience, Haile said. we threw her right into a Mikayla Thompson scored halftime and engaged the 1 0-0 2; Bickett 0 1-2 1; Conway 0 0-0 0; Henderson County and
Bealmear 0 0-0 0; Roberson 0 0-0 0; Ben-
“She’s doing better in starting role. She’s getting 11 points, all in the second 35-point mercy rule by the nett 0 1-2 1; Ratley 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 12-26 Collins will play in the
practice and in each game more experience and more half. end of the third quarter. 39. 3-point goals: 1 (Smith 1). Turnovers: second game of the Tom
22. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None.
she’s been getting a little confidence.” The Lady Colonels For the game, Hender- Creamer Classic at Shelby
Henderson Co. 22 27 24 6 — 79
better. She did a good job Maci Brown added nine closed the first quarter son County was 32-of-49 Union Co. 10 11 15 3 — 39 County. Collins and Mer-
cer County girls will play
at noon. Shelby County
Murray outlasts Federer to reach final and Beechwood will play
a boy-girl doubleheader
beginning at 4 p.m.
Four Murray
n He predicts helped obviously mental- tralians Ashleigh Barty
ly,” he said. “I think going and Casey Dellacqua 6-2,
State athletes
pain when he through a lot of the losses 3-6, 6-2.
that I’ve had will have That was a prelude to
faces Djokovic helped me as well. Obvi- the night match, where suffer injuries
ously having won against 15,000 people packed Rod
for Aussie title Novak before in a Slam fi- Laver Arena, including
nal will help mentally.” the great Laver himself, to in bus crash
Djokovic will not be the see if Federer could reach
By John Pye only defending champion a sixth Australian final.
Associated Press this weekend playing for The 31-year-old Swiss has The Associated Press
another title. Victoria Aza- won four of his 17 titles at
MELBOURNE, Australia — Andy renka will face China’s Li Melbourne Park. EVANSVILLE — Police say a
Murray was sucking in Na on Saturday night for He showed flashes of bus carrying the Murray
deep breaths, trying to re- the women’s crown. his customary genius, State University women’s
cover from his exhausting Azarenka hasn’t added but also rare bursts of an- track team rolled over on
win over Roger Federer. ANDREW BROWNBILL/ASSOCIATED PRESS a major title since her ger. Murray showed his icy Interstate 69 in south-
Pain was very much on Britain’s Andy Murray reaches for a return to Switzerland’s breakthrough in Austra- frustration as well. The west Indiana, injuring four
his mind. Roger Federer during their semifinal match at the Australian lia last year. She’s com- crowd started to turn on people.
The U.S. Open cham- Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday. ing off a semifinal victory him after he challenged Murray State spokes-
pion defeated Federer 6-4, Murray won and will face Novak Djokovic in the final. over American teenager a call in the eighth game woman Sherry McClain
6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 in a Sloane Stephens in which of the fourth set, booing says the team was travel-
four-hour Australian Open — that’ll mean it’s a good Murray ended a 76- she had to answer a torrent each time he complained ing in two minibuses from
semifinal Friday night. It one.” year drought for British of questions over her nine- to the umpire. His un- the college in Murray, Ky.,
was Murray’s first victory Murray had a 10-9 re- men at the majors when minute medical timeout forced error into the net to a meet at Indiana Uni-
against the 17-time major cord against Federer, but he beat Djokovic in five after wasting five match on the next point prompt- versity in Bloomington
winner at a Grand Slam had lost his three previous sets in the final at Flush- points and then dropping ed a huge cheer. Friday morning when one
event. Grand Slam matches to the ing Meadows. serve in the next-to-last In the 12th game of the of the buses hit a patch of
But with the clock about Swiss star. One of those He’s hoping the step-by- game. fourth set, Federer ap- ice and turned on its side.
to strike midnight, Murray defeats came at Wimble- step manner in which he Li, who is seeded sixth, peared to yell across the She says four students
was already thinking about don last year. Murray says has crossed career mile- lost the 2011 Australian net after Murray stopped had minor injuries and
Sunday’s final against two- the disappointment of that stones off his to-do list final before claiming her momentarily behind the two were taken to a nearby
time defending champion loss triggered his run to will continue Sunday. He first major title months baseline during the rally. hospital for observation.
Novak Djokovic, who is on the gold medal at the Lon- lost four major finals, in- later at the French Open. Murray shrugged it off Murray State athletics
a 20-match winning streak don Olympics, and then cluding two in Australia, She made the final with and seemed to dig in. He’d director Allen Ward says
at Melbourne Park. This his drought-breaking tri- before winning a Grand less commotion, beating won that point but lost the the team still plans to par-
will be a rematch of their umph at the U.S. Open. Slam title. He lost three No. 2 Maria Sharapova in game and was taken to an- ticipate in the IU Relays
U.S. Open final. “You know, I’ve obvi- times to Federer in a major straight sets. other tiebreaker, which he Friday and Saturday.
“Every time we play ously lost some tough before beating him. Even The first title of the 2013 lost. Ward says the bus was
each other it’s normally matches against him in then, he wasted a chance Australian Open, women’s “We were just checking carrying nine members of
a very physical match,” Slams,” Murray said. “So to serve out in the fourth doubles, was decided Fri- each other out for bit,” Fe- the track team.
Murray said. “I’ll need to to win one, especially the set Friday night as Federer day when top-seeded Sara derer said. “That wasn’t a Bloomington, Ind., is
be ready for the pain. I way that it went tonight, rallied. Errani and Roberta Vinci big deal for me — I hope about 200 miles from Mur-
hope it’s a painful match yeah, was obviously nice.” “Those matches ... have of Italy beat unseeded Aus- not for him.” ray, Ky.
Lady Trojans ousted by New Cath at All A Classic
n Webster County falls 55-35 in of-16 from the free throw sively in the second half will face Bishop Brossart 36 in Friday’s other games.
line. Keirnan also grabbed (8-of-34) but still finished in today’s first semifinal at The championship game
state tournament quarterfinals a team-high 15 rebounds. with an 18.6 field-goal per- 9 a.m. Central time. Bishop will be Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
Webster County (17-3) centage for the contest. Brossart (18-4) advanced
NewpoRT CaTH. 55, webSTeR 35
struggled to score, mak- They did cut the lead to 10 with a 41-40 over Frank-
Newport Catholic (17-4)
Gleaner staff overcome in Friday morn- ing just 12 percent of its before Newport Catholic fort Friday morning.
Mayes 6, Lewis 7, Kiernan 31, Ware,
ing’s 55-35 All A Classic field goal attempts in the ended the third quarter Gallatin County (19-2) Zimmerman 3, Davenport, Seibert 4,
FRANKFORT — Between quarterfinal loss. first half to fall behind the with a 7-0 run. and Owensboro Catholic Lankneit 1, Schack, Neace, Lohr 2, Mat-
teoli 1, Hoover.
31 points from Newport Kiernan, a 5-10 junior Thoroughbreds 28-13 at Mariah Herrera topped (14-5) play in the other semi- webster Co. (17-3)
Central Catholic’s Nicole forward, nearly outscored halftime as Kiernan had Webster County with 11 final. Gallatin County beat Papineau 2, Edens 4, Herrera 11, Mc-
Nary 5, Townsend, Pritchett, Henry, G.
Kiernan and a poor shoot- the Lady Trojans by her- already scored 20 points. points. Bailey Townsend Louisville Holy Cross 57-41, Keeney 2, K. Keeney 7, Davis, Dame, K.
ing performance, Webster self. She made 10 of 15 field- The Lady Trojans im- had seven rebounds. and Owensboro Catholic Duncan 2, Johnson, M. Duncan, Baxter 2.
County had too much to goal attempts and was 11- proved somewhat offen- Newport Catholic (17-4) topped Monroe County 53- Newport Catholic 19 9 17 10 — 55
webster Co. 6 7 11 11 — 35
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SportS
Butler is doing it again Wall makes
Briefs
A-Rod could miss first start
the entire season
■■Ninth-ranked Bulldogs reaping benefits of the building process
as Wizards
NEW YORK — Yankees gen-
eral manager Brian Cash-
man says it’s possible that By Michael Marot
top Wolves
third baseman Alex Rodri- Associated Press
guez could miss the entire
season while coming off INDIANAPOLIS — The ban-
hip surgery. ners hanging from Hinkle
Cashman says “there’s Fieldhouse’s dusty rafters Wire reports
no guarantees” that Ro- are a constant reminder of
driguez will be able to play achievement at Butler. John Wall had 14 points
this year. More national champi- and five assists in his first
Cashman made his re- onship game appearances start of the season, and the
marks Friday on WFAN than any school in Ameri- no-longer-last Washington
radio in New York. ca over the last three years. Wizards finally hit double
The 37-year-old Rodri- The first Indiana school to digits in wins Friday night
guez had surgery on his reach back-to-back Final with a 114-101 victory over
left hip last week. The Fours. Four trips to the the Minnesota Timber-
team said the recovery regional semifinals in the wolves.
time was expected to be last decade. Wall, who came off the
six months, which would It’s enough to make the bench for the first seven
sideline the star slugger even the best-known bas- games after his return
until the All-Star break. ketball programs jealous from a knee injury, had as-
and the Bulldogs are at it sists on the Wizards’ first
Armstrong to help
again. two baskets in a game in
‘clean up cycling’ After beating three which Washington never
top 10 teams for the first trailed. He wowed the
AUSTIN, Texas — An attor- time in school history and crowd with a nice spin
ney for Lance Armstrong moving into the top 10 this move for a layup late in
told the U.S. Anti-Doping week for the first time in AJ MAST/ASSOCIATED PRESS the first half and went 6
Agency the cyclist will nearly five years, Butler is In this Jan. 19 file photo, Butler forward Roosevelt Jones celebrates hitting the game-winning shot for 10 from the field in 21
cooperate with efforts to trying to show the college against Gonzaga in a game in Indianapolis. Butler won 64-63. The banners at Hinkle Fieldhouse minutes, his playing time
“clean up cycling,” though basketball world that beat- speak to Butler’s achievements. This, after all, is a school with more national championship game still limited after missing
it’s the sport’s governing ing the big boys, winning appearances than anyone else the last three years. And the Bulldogs aren’t finished yet. 33 games with a stress in-
body and world anti-dop- games late and making the jury to his left knee cap.
ing officials who should impossible look plausible miles north of downtown ard borrowing a shoelace money offered by even big- The Wizards are 5-3
take the lead. isn’t all that unusual any- Indianapolis: from Emerson Kampen for ger schools. since Wall’s return after
In letters sent this week more around here. ■■During the 2003 one game, players attend- This season stories in- going 5-28 without him.
between attorneys for “I think you can teach NCAA tournament, for- ing classes the day of the clude having a walk-on ■■Cavaliers 113, Bucks
Armstrong and USADA, what Butler is teaching, ward Joel Cornette trad- national championship make a spinning 6-foot 108: Kyrie Irving scored 35
and obtained by The As- but I think more goes into ed shoes with teammate game and Howard hav- jumper to beat No. 1 In- points and the Cleveland
sociated Press, USADA it than just teaching it. It’s Rob Walls after chasing ing the presence of mind diana, a sharp-shooter Cavaliers rallied from a
attorney William Bock the entire environment,” a loose ball out of bounds to actually set a pick that bank in a 3-pointer to beat 20-point deficit in the third
requested Armstrong tes- said Todd Lickliter, the and knocking over a water gave Gordon Hayward an Marquette and Roosevelt quarter to defeat the Mil-
tify under oath by Feb. 6, coach who led Butler to cooler during an upset of open half-court heave that Jones’ incredible steal with waukee Bucks 113-108 on
but the cyclist’s attorney, the regional semifinals Louisville. The next day, nearly beat Duke. 3.5 seconds left and his 14- Friday night.
Tim Herman, responds in 2003 and 2007 before Cornette and two other ■■ The next season, as- foot floater to upset No. 8 Irving, voted an East-
that Armstrong cannot ac- taking the Iowa job. He seniors were selling tick- sociate head coach Mat- Gonzaga last weekend on ern Conference reserve
commodate that schedule. is now at nearby Marian ets to their own regional thew Graves wound up national television. It’s not for next month’s All-Star
University, a NAIA school, semifinal game at a folding replacing coach Brad Ste- even February yet. Game in Houston on
Dr. Phil books first
and watched one of col- table in the front hallway vens for Senior Day fes- The Bulldogs don’t win Thursday, scored 16 points
‘hoaxer’ interview lege basketball’s plays of of the fieldhouse. tivities after Stevens was them all, as Wednesday in the third quarter to help
the year from the stands ■■Four years later, after forced to leave late in the night’s loss in the closing Cleveland get back in the
NEW YORK — Dr. Phil Mc- last Saturday when Butler returning to the regional first half with what was seconds at La Salle proved. game.
Graw has booked the first knocked off Gonzaga on a round, shooting guard A.J. later diagnosed as a cor- But those around the Butler ■■Heat 110, Pistons 88:
on-camera interview with buzzer beater. Graves was asked wheth- neal edema. In the sec- program understand this is Dwyane Wade scored 29
the man who allegedly con- “As a coach, you send er the deep background ond round of the NCAA more than just good luck. points and sparked a piv-
cocted the girlfriend hoax messages with everything inside St. Louis’ Edward tourney, Howard drew an “We believe that our otal run to help the Miami
that ensnared Notre Dame you do in the program, Jones Dome might be a inexplicable foul with 0.8 strength lies in the group Heat earn their fourth
football star Manti Te’o. from the top down,” he problem for the Bulldogs. seconds left and made a and not the individual victory in a row Friday by
A “Dr. Phil Show” said. “The message Butler Graves, who grew up in free throw to beat Pitts- parts,” Butler alum and beating the Detroit Pistons
spokesperson confirmed has sent is that it has fierce Switz City, a rural Indi- burgh, spurring Butler’s athletic director Barry 110-88.
on Friday the interview competitors who have a ana community of less second straight improb- Collier said. “We had to LeBron James had 23
with Ronaiah Tuiasoso- joy for competition and a than 300 people about 85 able Final Four run. work our way up to the points, seven rebounds
po, the man accused of joy for the game. Let me miles southeast of Indy, Stevens, of course, is only upper division by trying and seven assists.
creating an online per- tell you, nobody had more explained he was com- around now because he quit to have a winning season, ■■Hawks 123, Celtics
sona of a nonexistent joy in the game than Butler fortable with deep back- a promising business career then having a winning 111: Kyle Korver scored
woman who Te’o said did the other night.” grounds because he grew with Eli Lilly, a pharmaceu- conference season, then 27 points and the Atlanta
he fell for without ever Somehow no program up around fields that tical company based in Indy, being in the champion- Hawks overcame a 27-point
meeting face-to-face. seems to have more stretched for miles. to become a volunteer coach ship hunt, then winning a deficit in the first half to beat
charming stories than ■■ Butler’s 2010 tourney at Butler in 2000 and then championship and being in Boston 123-111 in double-
Ganassi’s team
this little school just a few run included Matt How- walked away from the big the NCAA tournament.” overtime on Friday night,
shakes up lineup handing the Celtics their
sixth straight loss.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Off Tiger surges into lead at Torrey Pines ■■Bulls 103, Warriors
the podium a year ago, 87: Kirk Hinrich scored
Chip Ganassi Racing re- a season-high 25 points,
turned to the Rolex 24 at hitting six of seven three-
Daytona determined to pointers in the Chicago
collect another victory Wire reports Phil Mickelson strug- Bulls’ 103-87 victory over
watch. gled to keep his hands dry the Golden State Warriors
But the blueprint for Tiger Woods made it in the wet weather and fin- on Friday night.
getting back to Victory look easy on a dreary day ished bogey-bogey on the ■■Grizzlies 101, Nets 77:
Lane required a shake-up. at Torrey Pines and wound South for a 71 to make the Marc Gasol had 20 points
Juan Pablo Montoya was up in a place he hasn’t been cut on the number, though and nine rebounds and the
moved from the No. 02 car in five years. his work isn’t over. Memphis Grizzlies built a
— sometimes referred to He had the 36-hole lead There were 87 players 30-point lead in the second
as the “star car” because by himself at one of his fa- who made the cut at 1-un- half en route to a 101-77 vic-
of its famed driver lineup vorite PGA Tour stops. der 143, meaning there will tory over the Brooklyn Nets
— to the overshadowed Woods didn’t miss a be another cut to top 70 on Friday night.
No. 01 car that competes shot during a four-hole and ties Saturday. ■■Rockets 100, Hor-
full-time in the Grand-Am stretch around the turn ■■Qatar Masters: Eng- nets 82: First-time All-
Series. on the North Course that land’s Chris Wood shot an Star James Harden had 30
included a 5-iron to 5 feet GREGORY BULL/ASSOCIATED PRESS 8-under 64 to take a three- points and the Houston
Butler expects
for eagle and a wedge that Tiger Woods hits out of a bunker on the sixth hole of the north stroke lead over New Zea- Rockets broke out of their
top scorer back one-hopped off the pin to course at Torrey Pines during the second round of the Farm- land’s Michael Campbell worst slump of the season
set up birdie. It carried ers Insurance Open golf tournament on Friday in San Diego. and two others after the by beating the New Or-
INDIANAPOLIS — Butler is him to a 7-under 65 on Fri- third round of the Qatar leans Hornets 100-82 on
expected to have its top day and gave him a two- ing into the weekend. He 600 yards shorter — on Masters. Friday night.
scorer back on the court shot lead in the Farmers had a 74-0 edge in PGA a day of light rain, a late Wood had a 15-under 201 ■■Spurs 113, Mavericks
Saturday against Temple. Insurance Open. Tour wins against the next breeze and soft conditions. total. Campbell had a 68 107: Tony Parker returned
Guard Rotnei Clarke Woods was at 11-under seven players behind him. Brad Fritsch, a rookie to match England’s Simon from a cut above the same
has missed the last three 133 and had a two-shot lead Horschel, who had to go from Canada, had a 67 on Khan (64) and Sweden’s eye he injured in a night-
games with a severely over Billy Horschel, with back to Q-school to get his the South Course to lead the Alexander Noren (66) at club incident last sum-
sprained neck. Team six other players two shots card last year, had a 69 on group of six players at 8-un- 12 under. mer and scored 23 points
trainer Ryan Galloy says behind. Already a favorite the South Course. der 136. The others were Spain’s Sergio Garcia to lead the San Antonio
Clarke has been cleared with seven wins as a pro at Woods caught a break Casey Wittenberg, Steve (70) and South Africa’s Spurs to a 113-107 victory
for the game after return- Torrey Pines, Woods had in the draw by playing the Marino, Jimmy Walker, Josh Branden Grace (67) were over the Dallas Mavericks
ing to full-contact practice even more in his favor go- easier North — it’s about Teater and Erik Compton. 11 under. on Friday night.
Thursday and remaining
symptom free.
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