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County and city officials sworn into office
Judge Exec.
speaks out on
investigation
In his regular column, nor-
mally devoted to informing the
public about what is going on in
county government, Judge Execu-
tive Tim Conley this week re-
sponds for the first time to rumors
and reports that have surrounded
and emanated from an ongoing
special grand jury investigation
that has targeted him for unspeci-
fied allegations of wrongdoing in
office.
Seated in September by Attor-
ney General Greg Stumbo amid
rumors that its purpose was to in-
dict Conley, who was running for
reelection, the special grand jury
has met three times, once before
James R. Perry
the election and twice since, and
has not returned an indictment,
Local banker leading to observations voiced in
some sectors that the investigation,
presided over by Special Prosecu-
James Perry tor Brent Turner of Prestonsburg,
may be turning into a “fishing ex- Photo By Sally Barker
pedition.” Officers elected in November sworn in by Judge Phillips
dies at age 72
In an earlier interview, Turner
predicted that the jury’s work County and city officials elected in November were sworn into office Friday evening, Dec. 29, in a ceremony attended by
would be concluded soon, but a large crowd of family members and friends at the West Liberty City Hall. Circuit Judge Rebecca Phillips administered
James R. Perry, 72, of West Liberty
died last Thursday at Morgan County noted that it is the grand jury’s re- the oaths of office. Shown giving their oaths above are from left, Magistrate Randy Cantrell, County Clerk Randy
sponsibility “to go where the tes-
ARH Hospital following a long illness. Williams, Judge Executive Tim Conley (just visible in back), Coroner Kenny ”Gravedigger” Perry, Sheriff Mickey Whitt,
timony leads.”
As president and chairman of the board Magistrate Denzil Potter, West Liberty Mayor Bob Nickell, Property Valuation Administrator Darrell Bradley, City Council
of Commercial Bank, he played an im- The panel is scheduled to be re- Member Vickie Henley, Constable Steve Pelfrey, City Council Member Belinda Jordan, Magistrate Stanley Riggsby, City
portant role, often behind the scenes, in called again this month for a Council Member Jim Rupe, Circuit Clerk Donna Pelfrey, and City Council Member Mark Walter.
most of this county’s important eco- fourth session.
nomic and community development In his response to rumors and
achievements of the past three decades, news reports about the special
Fire destroys
and played a key role in efforts during panel’s investigations, Conley says
the 1980s that led to West Liberty being he would welcome an opportunity
selected as the location of the Eastern to appear before the grand jury. residence on
Kentucky Correctional Complex, which
Conley’s column is on Page 2.
brought many jobs to the county.
Mr. Perry was a member of the West Pack Branch
Liberty United Methodist Church and
was a member of the Morgan County E-911 prankster’s
Appalachian Regional Hospital Board By Miranda Cantrell James
and the Gateway Area Development handset is traced The Highway 172 and Peddler Gap
Board. He was a member of the West Volunteer Fire Departments responded
Liberty Kiwanis Club and was found- to a housefire that destroyed a home at
and confiscated
ing chairman of the Morgan County 59 Pack Br. Dec. 27, with assistance
Chamber of Commerce. from the West Liberty Volunteer Fire
Survivors include his wife, Barbara The West Liberty Police Department, Department.
Patterson Perry of West Liberty; a which takes a dim view of prank calls, Highway 172/Peddler Gap Fire Chief
daughter, Sara Jim Blair of Lexington, this week announced that it has the tech- Charles Tharp said the home’s owners,
and a sister, Mrs. Pam Rose of West Lib- nology to trace such phone calls. Wayne and Debbie Perkins, were not at
erty. The obtuary appears on Page 4. On the evening of December 19, the home when their mobile home caught
West Liberty E-911 Center received 136
fire at approximately 8:00 p.m.
prank calls within a four-hour period
“A neighbor reported the fire,” Tharp
from a deactivated Trac Phone hand set.
said. “But by the time fire departments
In This Week’s Communications Director John reached the home it was fully engulfed.
Conley said wireless provider records,
It was a total loss.”
global positioning technology, and po-
Edition Tharp said about 12 firefighters —
lice department records led to identify-
including West Liberty Fire Department
ing and locating the handset that was
manpower — worked three hours to con-
▼ Judge Executive Tim Conley used to dial the prank calls. Morgan County Jailer James Easterling, left, shook hands with Lonnie Campbell,
tain the blaze, with Morgan County Am-
speaks out for first time on Director Conley said prank calls can Counties Branch Manager for the Governor’s Office for Local Development, at bulance Service also responding. The
rumors, special grand jury interrupt or delay responses to real life- a recent training session in Morehead for newly-elected county officials. fire’s cause is undetermined at this time.
threatening emergencies.
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“We take a dim view of 911 prank- “We would like to thank West Lib-
▼ Kels Nickell left Morgan in sters,” said Police Chief Kelse Hensley, Morgan County’s new erty Fire Department and Morgan
“and we will devote the resources nec- County Ambulance Service for the as-
1875 to join the U.S. Cavalry;
essary to track them down.” sistance they provided,” Tharp said. “We
fought in Indian Wars - Part 3 greatly appreciate the mutual aid even
Jailer goes back to class
of a series by historian Tony though we were not able to save the
Request for zoning
Adkins home.”
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change to be aired
Garbage pickup to be
MOREHEAD — Newly-elected ner.”
▼ Obituaries at public hearing Morgan County Jailer James Easterling At the training forum, KACo direc-
.........................................Page 4 recently headed back to class for a one- tors provided information about the on reg sced. next week
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PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER
The Best of Kentucky
The Licking Valley Courier
The Judge’s Corner
In the August 2005 edition of • Kentucky Product: Ale-8
P.O. Box 187 - West Liberty, Ky. 41472 - Phone [phone]
USPS Permit Number 312-040 By Tim Conley Kentucky Living, page 32-37, One, non-alcoholic. Maker’s
“Readers’ Choices for the Best of Mark Bourbon. I agree with Ale-
Morgan County Judge/Executive Kentucky,” 8 One. It is great
GREGORY KINNER EARL W. KINNER, JR. SUE H. KINNER
Associate Editor Editor & Publisher Associate Editor readers were with a little bit
I. B.(cid:213)s Column
asked to vote on of mushy ice in
POSTMASTER: Send charges of address and all forms to the above 18 Kentucky it, just starting
Hello from Judge Tim Conley: take the dozer back and I would
address. The Licking Valley Courier is published on Thursdays 51 weeks (Best Ofs) from to freeze. When
a year. Periodicals postage paid at the West Liberty Post Office. West Over the past six months, there get my brother-in-law to repair it, fishing spots, to antiquing, to bar- it is cold like that, it will almost
Liberty, Kentucky. Editor reserves the right to edit and/or omit all items have been a lot of rumors regard- then we would continue to repair becue. Here are some of their burst your teeth and it is so good
submitted to publication. ing a special grand jury and my- the road. The foreman said that choices; some of mine will fol- it will make your tongue slap your
self. I think it is time to let the he had already torn it down and low each category brains out. My pick for the alco-
people of Morgan County, which that he would get the pulley and • Annual Festival: Marion holic beverage would be that
– Agree or Not – I work for, know about the ru- put it back on the dozer. When he County Country Ham Days in “Good Ole Mountain Dew.” The
mored allegations. First of all, at ordered the pulley, by mistake the Lebanon. My pick was the Mor- last few years I would find a jar
Political Surprises this point these are only rumors. company billed the county gan County Sorghum Festival in of “shine” on my doorstep with
It is a shame that during an elec- $650.00. When the purchase or- West Liberty. The last full week- strawberries or grapes in it or just
In 2007? tlieogne dso wmreoonnge cdaoni ningd iacnadte sapne anld- dmeere ctainmge, athllr obuilglsh wtheer efi sacpaplr coovuerdt erandde i,n f oSoedp tbeomobthesr,, afertast uarnidn gc raa pftas-, pitl aisin g culaeraar.n Ateneyd wtoa yr ayioseu dar isnwke iatt,
thousands of dollars of your tax for payment. When I was notified sorghum and a rekindling of old on you, even in freezing tempera-
By Todd Duvall Harper, the wealthy owner of money investigating and seating of this error, I contacted the com- friendships. You might even make tures.
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Makes you also wonder what But then millionaire business- prior to being selected for the jury to spread rumors, then all that I a museum with mostly WWI, chicken cross the road?” Well, I
could possibly happen in 2007 to men have succeeded in winning that he would “see the Judge in- can say is POLITICS, POLITICS, WWII and Vietnam memorabilia. guess you will just have to ask
top 2006. the governor’s office in t he past dicted if it was the last thing that POLITICS. It is a great place to learn about him. Y’all come see now! Ya
If 2006 was the worst year – John Y. Brown Jr., Wallace he done.” Three weeks prior to its This is a politics-driven inves- the history of Morgan County’s hear!
possible for Ernie Fletcher, it also Wilkinson and Brereton Jones, seating, no one supposedly knew tigation and does not need to pull people. – I.B. Lowoften
had its up sides as well. After all, which says a lot about millionaire it was the judge being investi- our county down. The special • Horse Farm to Visit: Ken-
his nemesis, Attorney General businessmen as governors. gated. grand jury has met three times tucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Greg Stumbo, made Fletcher an Wilkinson won in large party Now on to what they are sup- and has not returned an indict- My pick would be JSW Miniature
offer he would have been crazy by proposing a state lottery at a posedly investigating. ment. Horse Farm in Wrigley, owned by
time when conventional political
to refuse, a plea agreement that wisdom held any kind of gam- When I took office in 2003, the I would like the opportunity to Jonathan Whitt. There are hun-
dropped indictments against bling was anathema to Kentucky road department did not have suf- go before the grand jury. I have dreds of miniature horses; some Your Hometown
Fletcher in exchange for the voters. It was not and the Ken- ficient equipment to do the day- nothing to hide, but I do have have won world Championships. Newspaper Since 1910
governor’s admission that tucky Lottery has been one of the to-day tasks that are necessary to work to do. I won an election by This is a fun place to take the kids
Stumbo’s investigation of merit nation’s most successful. maintain the county road system. over 63% margin and now, for for a day on the farm. Speaking Of And For
system violations was justified. Could 2007 be the year when Also, there was a four million political purposes, some in the • Kentucky Author: Jesse
Then Fletcher merrily contin- the governor’s office goes to the dollar total road bond debt left political arena are trying to tear Stuart. My pick would be the Morgan
ued dismissing the whole un- candidate with the political guts from the previous administration, me down through the court sys- Ghost of Winding Stair. I know
pleasantness as purely politics. to propose slot machines at race- which will not be paid off until tem with negative rumors and at- he is not as famous as Jesse The Bluegrass
And despite the Chinese wa- tracks or even, heaven forbid, 2019/2020. We had an ice storm tacks. It’s like poison ivy vine, we Stuart, but he does have potential
ter torture of leading state Repub- gambling casinos in the common- and flood in February 2003 and need to find the root of these al- if he would just learn what Pro- County
licans for calling him not to seek wealth? we had no equipment to work legations and dig it out and let it fessor Hicks is trying to teach
re-election – the David Koresh of Stranger things have happened with. I loaned my personal truck die. I will serve you for four more him, like developing paragraphs
the Kentucky Republican party no in Kentucky politics, as 2006 so and chain saws to the county for years, as I have over the past four and how to write informative re- Of The Mountains
less! – only little known Paducah clearly demonstrated. one week at no cost to clear road- years. ports.
businessman Billy Harper has And finally, if U.S. Rep. Ben ways in the Blairs Mill area. Then
filed to oppose Fletcher in the Chandler is as successful in lard- in the spring we had nothing to
2007 Republican primary for ing the Sixth Congressional Dis- mow the roadsides with, so again
governor. trict with pork from the House of I loaned my personal tractor (a
That could change, of course, Appropriations Committee as Ford 3930) with mower to the
before the filing deadline the end Rep. Hal Rogers has been in the county for one month, at no cost,
of January, but each passing day Fifth District, Central Kentucky in order to help mow our road-
that Fletcher gets to promise part may begin boasting that is a key sides for the safety of our school
of an ethereal $278 million bud- part of the Platinum Triangle in- buses and public traffic. In the
get surplus makes it less likely stead of the golden one. spring of 2005, we had a road that
Northup or Lt. Gov. Steve Pence This time a year from now, we required a dozer to repair it. The
or any other viable opponent will will have all the answers. In the county did not own a dozer and
get into the 2007 GOP family meantime, sit back and enjoy the instead of renting a very expen-
brawl. political theater season of 2007. sive piece of equipment, I loaned
my 450 dozer, at no cost, to re-
pair this road in the Ditney Ridge
Hatfield named to Baptist area. While using my dozer, the
road foreman broke a pulley on
the dozer. The road foreman came
Homes for Children board
to me and told me that they had
broken the pulley. I told him to
WEST LIBERTY, Ky., Dec.
27 —Tim Hatfield, Community
Menifee gets funds
CEO of the Morgan County ARH
Hospital, has been given the for new health dept.
honor of serving on the Board for
the Kentucky Baptist Homes for FRENCHBURG — Menifee
Children (KBHC). County has received a $500,000
Board President Bill grant to help fund a new Health
Smithwick nominated Hatfield Department. The location for the
and his nomination was voted on new facility is still to be deter-
and approved by the Kentucky mined.
Baptist Convention at their No- The funding, announced by
vember 2006 meeting. Hatfield Gov. Ernie Fletcher, is from a $10
will serve a four-year term from million allocation set aside by the
2006 –2010 and will represent the 2006 General Assembly to create
Eastern Kentucky Region. the Local Health Department In-
Hatfield is a member of the frastructure Development Pool.
McVeigh Baptist Church and at- Local health departments will
tends McVeigh along with his use the funds for construction of
wife Joni and their daughter new facilities and to upgrade ex-
Tim Hatfield
Haley Grace. isting ones.
The mission for the Kentucky the state with the Morehead Cen- Fletcher announced that
Baptist Homes for Children is to ter being the closest. The Ken- Menifee County’s health depart-
provide care and hope for hurt- tucky Baptist Home for Children ment is one of 24 local health de-
ing families and children through Morehead Center is an all girls’ partments selected to receive a
Christ-centered ministries. school. This school provides care portion of the funds.
Since 1869, Kentucky Baptist for up to twelve girls and is lo-
Homes for Children has served cated at 2495 Cranston Road in Nine are arrested in
the children of Kentucky. Their Morehead, Ky.
Menifee drug sweep
ministry began in the mid-1800’s These life-changing ministries
as an orphans home for children for children and families have FRENCHBURG — Nine per-
affected by the Civil War. In re- seven residential campuses; over sons were arrested on drug
sponse to the overwhelming num- 100 KBHC supported foster charges during a roundup of sus-
ber of homeless orphans in Lou- homes, Pregnancy and Adoption pects in Menifee County. The ar-
isville following the Civil War, a Services, a Youth Support Cen- rests, conducted by the Menifee
group of women from the Wal- ter, and Cornerstone Counseling County Sheriff’s Department,
nut Street Baptist Church started services. Operation UNITE, and U.S. For-
the Orphans Aid Society. The KBHC is licensed by the est Service officers, completed a
Today, KBHC has become a Kentucky Cabinet for Health & six-month undercover investiga-
home for children who have been Human Services and is accredited tion of drug-related crimes in
abused, neglected or have some by the Joint Commission on Ac- Menifee County.
other family crisis. These pre- creditation of Healthcare Organi- During the roundup, seven
cious lives have been scarred by zations. KBHC is a member of homes were searched and a large
the physical, sexual, and emo- the National Association of Chris- amount of drugs and drug para-
tional abuse. Through all the ser- tian Child and Family Agencies, phernalia were confiscated. Ar-
vice areas, KBHC serve nearly the Children’s Alliance (Ken- rested were Timothy Terrill,
3,000 children and adults per tucky), and the Foster Family- Jimmaleen Toth, Anthony
year. Based Care Treatment Associa- Campbell, Sondra Schoonover,
It’s about the kids. In each of tion. Paul Schoonover, Frankie
the service areas at KBHC – from Hatfield said he is honored to Whisman, and John Paul Pill.
the training staff receives, to the serve on the KBHC board and The investigation is ongoing
support foster parents get on an states “If you would like to learn and more felony indictments are
ongoing basis and the way the more about KBHC or make a do- expected.
message of Jesus’ love is deliv- nation, please go to
ered – it is all for the sake of these HYPERLINK “http:// ASK A FIREFIGHTER
children that are brought to www.kbhc.org” www.kbhc.org or Can you guess how much the
KBHC. call 1-800-456-1386. You may yearly operating expenses are for
The KBHC has twenty pro- also call my office at 743-3186 your local Volunteer Fire Depart-
grams and offices located across ext. 109.” ment? Ask a firefighter
THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007 PAGE THREE
St. Claire Hospice & Spay/neuter voucher available
LIBRARY SHEETS BOOKKEEPING
Palliative Care to
CORNER for low-income pet owners & TAX SERVICE
host Remembrance
Your Morgan County MOREHEAD, Ky. – St. Kentucky pet owners with low Low-income pet owners may Do you prepare your
Public Library Claire Hospice & Palliative Care incomes again will be able to re- get a voucher application from • Payroll • Year End Reports • W-2s • 1099’s
151 University Drive has served more than 400 patients ceive vouchers from the Ken- participating veterinarians; by Let our staff save you time by preparing them for you.
West Liberty, Ky. 41472 this year. The community is in- tucky Department of Agriculture calling the KDA toll-free at 1-
Phone [phone] vited to attend a Service of Re- to help pay for spaying and neu- 888-297-9093, or by download- efiling available
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Library alize the lives of the patients who Richie Farmer has announced. www.kyagr.com. Applicants must 606-743-7080 ¥ 743-3914
Fiction passed away in the last year. The Animal Control Advisory return the completed application Jennifer M. Sheets and Staff
For One More Day, by The service will begin at 6 Board has budgeted $100,000 for to the KDA. Once they are ap- C-1-5-1T
Mitch Albom p.m. in the St. Claire Regional the program. A $100,000 appro- proved, participants will be re- Lord is never found by looking
Next, by Michael Crichton Medical Center cafeteria. It will priation for a pilot voucher pro- sponsible for a $10 co-pay per Inspiration down for Him. One may be down
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Sparks viduals who have been memori- right thing by spaying and neu- pet owners and 168 veterinarians His promises are to whosoever
Treasure of Khan, by Clive alized or honored with SCR holi- tering their pets,” Commissioner participated in the program in By Louise Winchip will
Cussler day luminaries will be read along Farmer said. “The voucher pro- 2005. The closing verse of this Psalm
Brother Odd, by Dean with those Hospice & Palliative gram enables more people to do The voucher program is is one to carry with us all day.
Koontz Care patients who have passed that. This program will reduce the funded with proceed from the sale In Memory of Earthly joy fade, plans fall apart,
Wild Fire, by Nelson away in the last year. number of unwanted animals in of spay and neuter license plates. Louise Lee Winchip money and positions are
DeMille For more information about Kentucky. That will reduce the The plates are available for an Previously printed in lost....but God remains faithful.
Lisey’s Story, by Stephen the Service of Remembrance or workload and expenses of local initial fee of $25 and an annual The Wolfe County New You may have read a poster that
King SCR’s Light to Remember lumi- animal shelters. It will also make renewal fee of $20. Vehicle own- Preserve me, O God, for in states” When all else fails read the
Non-Fiction naries, call [phone] or our communities safer. I am ers can get the spay and neuter Thee do I put my trust. David was instructions.” That may be good
email Robin Franklin, SCR direc- pleased to be able to reinstate this license plate by applying at their saying, protect me Lord, care for advice to follow. Read the Word
The Audacity of Hope, by tor of Hospice/Palliative Care, at important program.” county clerk’s office. me as you would a helpless child. and the Lord’s instructions. David
Barack Obama [email protected]. I am needy and helpless, but wrote. Thou wilt show me the
The Innocent Man, by John CHILD ABUSE - A Lord, I belong to you, I am your
Attention Nine are arrested in path of life: in Thy presence is
Grisham child.
MATTER OF FACT fullness of joy; at Thy right hand
Culture Warrior, by Bill Today with sadness, sorrow,
Menifee drug sweep there are pleasures for evermore.”
O’Reilly Travelers Child maltreatment falls in unemployment, sickness abound-
Marley & Me, by John FRENCHBURG — Nine per- one or more of four general cat- ing everywhere, we need the Holiday Special
Grogan sons were arrested on drug egories - physical abuse, sexual Lord’s protection. Some folks
The World is Flat, by Tho- Many people travel interna- charges during a roundup of sus- abuse, emotional abuse, and ne- face trials that are beyond their Menu
mas L. Friedman tionally during the summer vaca- pects in Menifee County. The ar- glect. There are clues to recog- human endurance. Broken homes
tions or as part of an educational rests, conducted by the Menifee nizing this maltreatment. Unex- bring heartache to many, espe- Glazed Carrots, Pears
To check the availability or program. These travelers are re- County Sheriff’s Department, plained burns may be an indica- cially children. In view of these & Cranberries
reserve a book, go to the li- quired to have a passport for Operation UNITE, and U.S. For- tor of abuse. Be especially alert difficulties, there is help. The Makes 6 Side Dish Servings
brary website: travel to and from the United est Service officers, completed a to cigarette burns. This type of Lord is ready to meet any and all
www.youseemore.com/mcpl States and effective Dec. 31, six-month undercover investiga- burn is circular, and often found who call upon Him, believing He 12 oz. fresh cranberries,
2006, passports will be needed tion of drug-related crimes in on the child’s palms, soles of feet, will respond. washed and sorted
Wolfe County to get for air and sea travel to and from Menifee County. genitalia or abdomen. Immersion The Sixteenth Psalm offers 1 15-oz. can Bartlett
the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada During the roundup, seven burns characteristically will pro- encouragement and assurance. pears, drained and juice reserved
new Family Court
and Bermuda. By December homes were searched and a large duce sharp lines of demarcation David was running at the time he 1 tablespoon fresh lemon
CAMPTON — Voters in the 2007, passports will be needed amount of drugs and drug para- and appear on the buttocks, geni- wrote this Psalm. He was running juice
39th Judicial District of Wolfe, for all land border crossings as phernalia were confiscated. Ar- tal area, or extremities. On the from his son. Such sorrow and 3⁄4 cup pear juice
Breathitt, and Powell counties well as air and sea travel. rested were Timothy Terrill, hands and feet, burns can produce humiliation he experienced. But 1 cup sugar
will select a Family Court judge To meet the passport and pass- Jimmaleen Toth, Anthony a “glove” or “stocking” effect. the importance of this Psalm is 1⁄2 pound cooked carrots
in this year’s election. port photo needs of folks who Campbell, Sondra Schoonover, On the buttocks, immersion burns to show that even in the midst of
The deadline for filing as a plan to travel abroad need: Paul Schoonover, Frankie will often be “doughnut shaped”. deep despair, David sought the In a small saucepan, combine
candidate for the post is Jan. 30. • Proof of U.S. Citizenship Whisman, and John Paul Pill. Oftentimes rope burns may indi- Lord. Would the Lord fail him? cranberries, pear juice, sugar and
The post is among nine new such a an original birth certificate The investigation is ongoing cate abuse, as well as burns in the Read on. “The Lord is the por- lemon juice.
judicial positions created by the or original naturalization certifi- and more felony indictments are shape of common household tion of my inheritance and of my Bring to boil and reduce to
Kentucky General Assembly last cate or old passport; expected. utensils or appliances. cup: Thou maintainest my lot. I simmer for about 4 minutes until
year. • Proof of identity that has To cause a report of child have a goodly heritage,” writes juice thickens.
The judge selected to the new your photo and was NOT issued WORDS OF WISDOM abuse or neglect to be made, or David. Fold in carrots and pears.
39th District’s new division 2 recently; Leadership is convincing to obtain information on how to Somehow in the midst of his For more delicious recipes,
bench will serve until 2014. • Passport fee of $67 to the De- people they can do something help prevent it, please call out problems, David looked up and along with nutritional informa-
partment of State (check or they shouldn’t be able to do. hotline number at 1-800-468- knew what the Lord was doing tion, visit www.eatcanned
School burglarized money orders only) plus $30 to – Al Roberts 8920. for him and Who God was. The pears.com.
the postal service (cash, check,
at Hazel Green
money order, credit or debit
HAZEL GREEN, Ky. — card); expedited service – add
Thieves who broke into Red $60 per application. The post of-
River Valley Elementary on the fice can make passport photos for
night of Wednesday, Dec. 27, es- $15.
caped with computers, digital If you have any questions,
cameras and other items after please contact West Liberty Post-
trashing the principal’s office. master Eddie Negron at 606-743-
RRVE Principal Brian Creech 4380.
said entry was gained to the
Sulphur Springs Ch.
building by breaking a window
in the rear of the building. The services Dec. 30-31
thieves attempted to break into There will be church services
the school’s lunchroom, but were at Sulphur Springs Enterprise
unable to break open the door to Baptist Church at Crockett 7 p.m.
the room, Creech said. Dec. 30. There will also be morn-
State Police and local officers ing worship 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
are investigating 31. Pastor Bro. Chris Baldwin
and Assistant Pastor Bro. Bob
Facilities meeting set
Williams invite everyone to at-
Jan. 10 at the high school tend and worship in spirit and
The Morgan County Board of truth. There will be refreshments
Education will hold a Facilities in the fellowship hall Saturday
meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10, at night.
5:30 p.m. in the library at Mor-
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New pgm. helps small firms
AREA
provide health insurance
DEATHS
ICARE designed to help program is open to small busi-
small business owners nesses with 2-25 employees that
have not offered health insurance
pay health ins. payments
for the past 12 months or those
ment Council and was also a Uni- FRANKFORT, Ky. — While that have an employee with a de-
versity of Kentucky Fellow. small businesses are the backbone fined high-cost condition. The
In 2006, Mr. Perry was named of Kentucky’s economy, it is a Kentucky Environmental and
Citizen of the Year by the West struggle for many of them to pro- Public Protection’s Office of In-
Liberty Kiwanis Club in apprecia- vide health insurance to employ- surance administers ICARE. Ap-
tion for his service to Morgan ees, a benefit needed to attract the plications are being accepted now
County. best workers and remain competi- with incentive payments to begin
He is survived by his wife of tive. in January for those determined
fifty years, Barbara Patterson Daisy Johnson Recognizing this, Governor to be eligible. The budget for the
Perry; a daughter, Sara Jim Blair Daisy Mae Potter Johnson, 78, Ernie Fletcher and the legislature first two years of the program is
and son-in-law, Proctor W. Blair, of Spaws Creek Road, West Lib- worked together during the 2006 $20 million, and applications are
of Lexington, and granddaugh- erty, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, General Assembly to create the accepted on a first come, first
ters, Amanda Marie Blair and at U.K. Medical Center, in Lex- Insurance Coverage Affordability served basis. Enrollment will be
Stacy Calihan Blair, Lexington; ington. and Relief to Small Employers limited to ensure the appropria-
one sister, Pam Rose; a nephew, She was born Thursday, Dec. (ICARE) program. tion is not exceeded.
David Osborne; and great 13, 1928, in West Liberty, Ken- Gary P. Blair This pilot project is designed Employers who would like
nephew, Jason Osborne, all of tucky, a daughter of the late Gary Pierce Blair, 48, of H.C. to help Kentucky small business more information may call 877-
James R. Perry WeFstu Lniebrearlt ys.ervices were con- Wtera.lter and Elizabeth Wright Pot- 8D1e,c .S 2an5d, y2 0H0o6o, ka,t dSite. dC lMaioren dRaey-, omwiunmerss fpoary w hoerakltehr si nbsyu rparnocvei dpirneg- ItCheA RE07W (8e7b7 -422-7s3i0te7 ) or visaitt
James Randolph Perry, died ducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, Daisy was a member of gional Medical Center, in a monthly incentive payment. The www.ICAREKY.com
Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 2007 at the MSU Center, at In- Bethany Enterprise Baptist Morehead.
Morgan County Appalachian Re- dex, with speakers, Rev. Kenneth Church, and was a homemaker. He was born April 1, 1958, in
gional Hospital, following a long Jett, Elder Jimmy Adkins, Hank In addition to her parents, she New Albany, Indiana, a son of Fred Riggsby
illness. He was born in West Lib- Allen, and Rev. Larry Nichols. was preceded in death by her step- Sharon Orth Blair, of
erty, Kentucky, on October 4, Burial followed the service at mother, Lizzie Potter Lacy; ten Ravenswood, West Virginia, and Fred Riggsby, age 80, of
1934, to the late James Morton West Liberty Memorial Gardens brothers and sisters, Jesse Potter, the late Phillip Blair. Fairborn, Ohio, passed away
and Dorothy Stacy Perry. and Mausoleum with Rev. David Elmer Potter, Marvin Potter, Anna Gary was a training coordina- Thursday, December 28, 2006, at
He graduated from Morgan Warner speaking at the graveside. Potter Gibbs, Ralph Potter, tor at Little Sandy Correctional Miami Valley Hospital.
County High School in 1952 Potter Funeral Home, of West Dewey Potter, Queen Elizabeth Complex, at Sandy Hook. He was He was born December 28,
where he lettered in basketball Liberty was in charge of arrange- Potter, Oma Potter McClure, Rob- a member of Hope Enterprise 1926, at Jeptha, a son of the late
and football. He played basketball ments. ert Potter, and Diane Potter Baptist Church, Sandy Hook. Asa and Virginia Burkes A pastor in Michigan wanted
at Eastern Kentucky University Memorials were suggested to Lykins. In addition to his father, he was Riggsby. to find a special way to mark his
and graduated from Morehead the West Liberty United Method- Survivors include her husband, preceded in death by his father- Fred was a member of Local 25th anniversary.
State University. He also attended ist Church, 237 Prestonsburg Wendell Johnson; five children, in-law and mother-in-law, Hazel 131 Cement Masons and Plaster- Since his friend preached the
the University of Louisville of Street, West Liberty, Kentucky Wendell Johnson, Jr. and wife, (H.G.) and Jessie Smith Young. ers in Dayton, Ohio. Retiring world’s longest sermon—60
Law. He was a member of Sigma 41472, or the Respiratory Depart- Judy, of Eminence, Walter Scott Survivors besides his mother from Danis-Shook Construction hours and 31 minutes—he de-
Phi Epsilon Fraternity. ment or Physical Therapy Depart- Johnson and wife, Susan, of include his wife, Carolyn Young as a cement mason. He attended cided to preach the shortest ser-
Mr. Perry began his banking ment at Morgan County Appala- Frenchburg, Jerrie Gail Johnson, Blair; one son, Phillip David Faith Hill Church of God in mon.
career in Louisville in 1963, chian Regional Hospital, P.O. Box of Winchester, Jeffrey Lynn Blair, of Sandy Hook; two broth- Fairborn, Ohio. Friends suggested one-word
working at both Bank of Louis- 579, West Liberty, Ky. 41472. Johnson and wife, Mindy, and ers, Mark Blair and Mike Schnell, He was also preceded in death sermons, such as Believe, Peace,
ville and Louisville Trust. After Active pallbearers were em- Jimmy Ballard and wife, Leisha, both of Ravenswood, West Vir- by his wife, Reva, in October; and Brotherhood.
the death of his grandfather, C.K. ployees of Commercial Bank-- both of West Liberty; 15 grand- ginia; an uncle, David Blair, of two brothers, Harold Riggsby But he spoke one single
Stacy, in 1969, Mr. Perry returned Brock Litteral, Darren Gillespie, children and 14 great grandchil- Sandy Hook; two aunts, Phyllis and Bill Riggsby; and one sister, word—love.
home to West Liberty to become Paul Kidd, Stanley Franklin, dren; sisters and brothers includ- Blair Murphy, of Marion, Ohio, Grace Keeton. There’s nothing sweeter than
President of his family owned Chris Caskey, Tommy Phipps, ing Lula Adams, Virgil Potter, and and Joyce Wright, of Surviving are one daughter, love, nothing stronger, nothing
Commercial Bank, which will Howard Elam, Hank Allen, Bob Johnny Potter, all of West Liberty, Ravenswood, West Virginia. Sheila and David Harris of Xe- better; for love comes from God.
celebrate its 100th year anniver- Martin, and Donnie Dye. Cletis Potter, of Cannel City, Funeral services were con- nia, Ohio; two granddaughters, Only those who have the God of
sary in 2010. Mr. Perry served as Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Potter, of Hazel Green, ducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. Charity and Dennie Arthur of love, have the love of God.
President for 34 years, as well as members of the Board of Direc- Gay Kennard, of Ohio, and 28, at Herald and Stewart and Xenia, Ohio and Brianna van de The Bible says, “Whoever
Chairman of the Board for more tors of Commercial Bank. Martha Arnett, of Salyersville. Halsey Funeral Home, with Bro. Sandt of Xenia, Ohio; three sis- does not love does not know God,
than 25 years. He continued to Sign guest book at Funeral services were con- Reggie Dickerson and Bro. ters, Dortha Ison-Wehr of Day- because God is love.”
serve as Chairman of the Board www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, Ronnie Mayse officiating. Burial ton, Ohio, Manda Moore of
and was active in this capacity 2007, at Bethany Enterprise Bap- followed in the Elliott County Fairborn, Ohio and Anna Keeton
until his death. Throughout his tist Church, with Rev. Rick Memorial Gardens, in Sandy of West Liberty; a special How To Be
banking career, he was active in A PRAYER FOR PEACE Pelfrey, Rev. Bob Williams, and Hook, with Herald and Stewart nephew, Steve Riggsby of Perfectly Miserable
the Kentucky Bankers Associa- Oh, God our help in ages last, Rev. Arlie Nickell officiating. and Halsey Funeral Home, of Kettering, Ohio; and other ex- 1. Think about yourself.
tion and the American Bankers our hope in years to be, Look Burial followed in the Potter West Liberty, in charge of ar- tended family and friends. 2. Talk about yourself.
Association and was selected down upon this troubled world Cemetery, Hwy. 460, West Lib- rangements. Funeral services were con- 3. Use “I” as often as possible.
Banker of the Year in 1972. and see our need of thee. For in erty, with Potter Funeral Home, Active pallbearers were Ryan ducted at 12:00 noon Wednesday, 4. Mirror yourself continually in
Beginning in the 1970s, Mr. this age of unrest, with violence of West Liberty, in charge of ar- Halsey, Chester Harris, Jr., Ricky January 3, 2007, at Belton-Stroup the opinion of others.
Perry became involved in the coal all around we need thy hand to rangements. Bear, Johnny Havens, Rodney Funeral Home, in Fairborn, Ohio, 5. Listen greedily to what
business, as a partner in Collins lead us to higher, safer ground, Pallbearers were Scott Gilliam, Channing Cantrell, with Pastor Tooney Easterling people say about you.
and May Mining Company. without thy help and counsel we Johnston, Gary Lynn Barker, Danny McGraw, Phillip officiating. Burial was in the 6. Expect to be appreciated.
Mr. Perry was a member of the are helpless to restore and safety Chad Johnson, Jeffrey Michael Bramblett, and Mike Howard. Byron Cemetery under the direc- 7. Be suspicious.
West Liberty United Methodist and security in our hearts and Johnson, Mikie Day, Jimmy Honorary pallbearers were tion of Belton-Stroup Funeral 8. Be jealous and envious.
Church where he was a member homes once more, and give us Cantrell, Scotty Hamilton, and family and friends. Home. 9. Be sensitive to slights.
of the administrative board and strength and courage to be hon- Bill Fannin. Color Guard by Little Sandy 10. Never forgive a criticism.
chairman of the finance commit- orable and true and to place our Sign guest book at Correctional Complex/Eastern My Favorite 11. Trust no one but yourself.
tee for many years. He was a trust implicity in unseen things www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com Kentucky Correctional Complex 12. Insist on consideration and
board member of the Morgan and you. Keep us kind and CERT at graveside. Paper respect.
County Appalachian Regional
13. Demand agreement with
Hospital, the Gateway Area De- humble and fill our hearts with PRAYER There’s a little county paper your own views on everything.
velopment Board and founding love, which in the selfish, greedy Dear God, POEM That I love to sit and read 14. Sulk if people are not
Chairman of the Morgan County world man has so little of. For- Help me to realize that in your When you’re lonely I wish you A paper poorly printed grateful to you for favors shown
Chamber of Commerce. He was give our transgressions and help silence you are always working love, when you’re down I wish And behind the times indeed them.
a board member of the Kentucky us find the way to a better world for me. If you were to answer ev- you joy, when you’re troubled I With its pages small and 15. Never forget a service you
Mountain Laurel Festival, and for everyone where man is in ery single request that I made, wish you peace, when things are narrow may have rendered.
active in the Kiwanis Club. Mr. peace each day. then there would be no need for a complicated I wish you simple And ink inclined to spread 16. Be on the lookout for a good
Perry served several terms on the (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger) personal relationship with you. It beauty. When things are chaotic I And here a letter time for yourself.
University of Kentucky Develop- is through your silence that you wish you inner silence, when Gravely standing on its head. 17. Shirk your duties if you can.
things look empty I wish you
are molding me in your image. Or caps a bit erratic, 18. Do as little as possible for
hope.
(Submitted by Alpha Clevenger) Boldly popping into view others.
(Submitted by Alpha Clevenger)
In unexpected places 19. Love yourself supremely.
And knocking things askew. 20. Be selfish.
A real old fashion paper This recipe is guaranteed in-
From my little native town fallible.
Each week I hail its coming Gospel Herald
And I never put it down
Till I’ve read its every column
All the local news, you know If I Had My Child
All the dear old folks I To Raise Over Again
www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com Lived with long ago If I had my child to raise all
Peace of Mind... I note whose barn is painted over again,
Whose cattle took the prize I’d finger paint more, and point
....Today, more and more people are pre-arranging And how Uriah Potts has raised the finger less.
A squash of wonderous size. I’d do less correcting, and more
and pre-financing their own funerals in advance.
How Farmer Martin’s connecting.
We as funeral directors with a back ground of many daughter. Took first prize again I’d take my eyes off my watch,
years experience can explain to you the advantages this year and watch with my eyes.
And I stop and pause a bit I would care to know less, and
of the Pre-Need and Pre-Financing funeral services.
And feel a little queer know to care more.
This is one of the first steps in facing reality. Call or Remembering how in by-gone I’d take more hikes and fly
write: days more kites.
When life seemed made for I’d dtop playing serious, and
Herald & Stewart & Halsey mirth seriously play.
I thought this school girl’s I would run through more fields
mother. Was the sweetest thing and gaze at more stars.
Funeral Home on earth. I’d do more hugging and less
And now and then perchance I tugging.
read I would be firm less often, and
367 Main Street • West Liberty, KY 41472
That one I knew is dead affirm much more.
Phone [phone] Or find again some childhood I’d build self-esteem first, and
chum the second time was wed. the house later.
And so it goes and no one can I’d teach less about the love of
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— Licensed Funeral Directors & Embalmers — —Submitted by JBS Reality
Randy Halsey & Ryan Halsey Gripes and whining aren’t the
answer;
— Licensed Lady Funeral Directors— Quotable Quote The odds some face are worse
Jeanelle Y. Halsey & Patsy Brown All problems become smaller than bad.
24 HOUR OBITUARY LINE if you don’t dodge them but con- But we must play the hand
front them. Touch a thistle tim- we’re dealt.
Call [phone] 24 Hour Obituary Line [phone] idly, and it pricks you; grasp it And not the one we wish we
boldly, and its spines crumble. had.
Adm. William F. Halsey Art Buck
THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007 PAGE FIVE
Higher Vision to perform Benefit for Emmitt Junction Natural Resources Conservation
COMMUNITY
at Grassy Lick Church Payton set Sat., News Service accepts applications for EQIP
Gospel group, Higher Vision,
Jan. 20, at Wrigley
BULLETIN will perform at Grassy Lick Bap- By Kathy Bolin
The USDA Natural Resources range from 30 to 75 percent. Cost-
tist Church (Ky. Hwy. 705) on Jan. 1--Greetings from the
Conservation Service (NRCS) is share rates for beginning farmers
BOARD Sunday, Jan. 7. Services start at 11 Junction. Happy New Year!! I
accepting applications for Envi- and limited resource producers
a.m. Pastor Kenny Gevedon ex- hope that this is a healthy and
ronmental Quality Incentives Pro- are 75 percent and 90 percent re-
tends an invitation to all. Come prosperous New Year for you all.
gram (EQIP) at your local USDA spectively for all eligible prac-
and enjoy great music and fellow- I spent my New Year’s Eve at a
CPR class set for ship. For additional information wake at my church. Gene Peck Service Center or conservation tices.
district office. All conservation practices are
Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 phone [phone]. and his group was our evening
Landusers may apply for EQIP subject to NRCS technical stan-
There will be a CPR class on entertainment along with several
Herman V. Nickell VFW at any time. Applications received dards adapted for local condi-
January 10 and 17, 2007, starting others from the church. Around
at 4 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. Post 7225 to meet Jan. 7 10:30 we went to the basement for by January 31, 2007, will be con- tions. For applications selected
sidered for this (federal fiscal year for funding, an EQIP plan of op-
It will only cost $5 for the class, Herman Volney Nickell VFW refreshments and fellowship.
2007) program year. Applications erations will be developed with
that is for your card. You have to Post 7225 will meet 2 p.m. Sun- Then as the hour got closer we
received after January 31, 2007 the landuser to identify appropri-
be present both days to receive day, Jan. 7, in the basement of the went back upstairs and made a
will be held until the next evalu- ate conservation practices. EQIP
your CPR card. The CPR class City Hall building. Entrance and huge circle and prayed in the New
ation period. practices in Kentucky include,
will be held at the Wolfe County convenient parking in back off year. At the strike of 12:00, it was
EQIP applications are evalu- but are not limited to, critical area
Head Start building. If interested Trimble Street. All members are hug, hug, hug!!! Your church fam-
ated and ranked using criteria set planting; pipeline and watering
please call the Wolfe County urged to attend. ily you love just as much as you
forth by local work groups to de- facility; grassed waterway; diver-
Ambulance Service at 668-7030 Commander Billy Ratliff do your real family. I do anyway!
termine which applications pro- sion; and fencing.
and speak with Tina or Jennifer Quarter Master H.B. Rose Emmitt Payton Louis Cantrell, of Lick
vide the best environmental ben- Additional information may
to get your name on the list. Emmitt Payton, of Wrigley, Branch, has not been feeling to
Facilities meeting set efits and address the recourse con- be found at http://
was severely injured in an auto- hot lately. Just not the spring
Clarence Kelly band to Jan. 10 at the high school mobile accident on November 22, chicken he used to be. Hope you cerns of their local area. www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov/programs.
EQIP allows cost-share assis- To apply for EQIP, or for more
be at Fultz Music Barn The Morgan County Board of 2006. He suffered a broken back are feeling better, Louis! Also, last
tance to persons engaged in live- information, please contact your
Morgan County native, Education will hold a Facilities and a crushed spine which has left week Wayne and Debbie Perkins, stock or agricultural production local NRSC or conservation dis-
Clarence Kelly, and his band, meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10, at him paralyzed from the waist of Lick Branch< had a fire at their on eligible land. Cost-share rates trict office, 955 Prestnsburg St.,
NuCut Road, will be performing 5:30 p.m. in the library at Mor- down. Mr. Payton is a son of trailer. There was no one hurt but vary by practice and generally West Liberty, Ky. 41472.
at Fultz’s Music Barn Friday, gan County High School. Geneva Payton Barker and the the trailer burned to the ground.
January 5, beginning at 8 p.m. late Wesley Payton. He is the step- Such a sad experience to lose ev-
Fair Board meeting
Fultz’s is located at the junction son of Willie Barker. erything.
of Rt. 173, in Rowan County. For set Monday, Jan. 8 A benefit has been scheduled We were glad to have John and Natural Resources Conservation
additional information phone The Morgan County Fair for Saturday, Jan. 20, at Wrigley Ivy Leeper back home on Will- service accepting WHIP applications
783-9785. Board will meet Monday, Jan. 8, Elementary School Gymnasium. iams Creek. They spent the holi-
at 7 p.m., at the Extension Office. The event will take place from 5 days with family in Pennsylvania.
Gateway Com. Services All members and interested per- to 10 p.m. There will be singing Also, David Bailey has gone to USDA’s Natural Resources other wildlife. Restoring remnant
bi-monthly meet. Jan. 11 sons are urged to attend. by The McKinneys, True Gospel Indiana this weekend to pick up Conservation Service (NRCS) is prairies, planting native grasses,
Gateway Community Services Echoes, and possibly others. An his son, Kyle. Kyle will be fin- accepting applications for the shrubs, and trees, implementing
Organization, Inc. will hold its bi- auction, featuring many different ishing the remainder of the school Wildlife Habitat Incentives Pro- wildlife beneficial forest stand
monthly board meeting on Thurs- items, is also being planned. year here in Morgan County. The gram (WHIP) signup. Landown- improvements, and creating shal-
day, January 11, 2007. The meet- There will be chili and peanut Wrights had the pleasure of a visit ers may apply for WHIP at any low water areas are some of the
ing will be held in Frenchburg at butter sandwiches, hotdogs and from their sister, Maggie, who time however, applications re- eligible practices for the program.
the Menifee County Community chips, and desserts available. lives in Florida. She has been ceived by January 31, 2007, will Excluding livestock from sensi-
Building and will begin at 6:30 All donations are greatly ap- staying at Herbert’s and Helene’s be evaluated and considered for tive streams and woodlands is
p.m. The public is invited to at- preciated and may be made by which is the old home place. the 2007 program year. Applica- also important focus under
tend. contacting any of the following I have a couple of birthdays tions received after that date will Kentucky’s 2007 WHIP. Since
people: Eva Elliott, 743-1944; that need to be mentioned. Emily be held until the next evaluation WHIP focuses on improvement to
Morgan Co. Fair Board A boy begged his father for a Mary Whitt, 743-9335; Collen Bailey and myself will be cel- period. wildlife cover, food plots are not
meeting set Jan. 8, 2007 bicycle, and one day he gave him Fannin, 738-9679; Kathy Whitt, ebrating our birthday on January WHIP provides landusers an eligible under the program.
Slate of new members elected. a beauty. With joy he rode off to 743-4483; Peggy Perry, 743- 7th. We usually celebrate with a opportunity to improve wildlife WHIP applications are evalu-
Bob Martin, President; Quentin show it to his friends. 1254; or Aileen Perry, 743-4219. small get together for breakfast, habitat. The program provides fi- ated and ranked to determine
Murphy, Vice President; Paul He soon returned, and com- C-1-4-3t then we head out to Wal-Mart for nancial incentives for installing which applications provide the
plained tearfully, “George has a little shopping. Emily will be 10 eligible practices on land they most beneficial habitats.
Kidd, Treasurer; Tim Holbrook,
been given a bike, too. It’s better years old and I will be ?? I am own or control. The landuser must To apply for WHIP contact
Secretary; and Brad Kidd, re-
than mine.” SENIOR CITIZENS MENU dreading next year, its a “0” birth- devote at least 10 acres to eligible Marty McCleese, District Conser-
porter. Next meeting to be held Jealousy! It rages in the hearts
Monday, Jan. 8--Baked day. Also, Pam Pennington, of wildlife practices. vationist, USDA Service Center
January 8, 2007, at 7 p.m. of children and adults.
chicken, whipped potatoes, broc- Lower Sand Lick, had a birthday In Kentucky, the primary fo- at [phone] or Derek
Jealousy turned Lucifer into
AA meetings slated for coli, pears, roll, milk. on Dec. 23rd. Happy birthday cus of WHIP is to improve early Beard, biologist with the Ken-
Satan and angels into demons. It
Tuesday, Jan. 9--Navy Beans Pam! successional and forestland habi- tucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
each Sunday evening killed Abel and cast Daniel into
w/diced ham, hominy, seasoned Well, I guess that’s it for now. tats for declining species and Resources at [phone].
AA meetings are being held the den of lions. It put a crown of
greens, peaches, corn bread, milk.
each Sunday at 8 p.m. in the con- thorns on the head of our Lord
Wednesday, Jan. 10--Beef
ference room at the county gov- and nailed Him to the cross.
macaroni casserole, corn, brussell Free flowering trees
ernment building. For more infor- There’s no profit or pleasure Lacy Creek Nicholas were shopping in
sprouts, banana, corn bread, milk.
mation or directions, call 606- in jealousy, only pain. available fromArbor Morehead Friday night and Sat-
743-1210. Let’s pray, “Lord, keep me Thursday, Jan 11--Pork cutlet, Jan. 1--Joyce LeMaster, urday.
C-1-4-tf from jealousy, and keep jealousy baked potato, green beans, tropi- Day Foundation Nicholas Blackburn and Sharon Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Williams,
from me.” cal fruit, wheat bread, milk. Ten free flowering trees will be Lewis were shopping in Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Lewis, of
given to each person from Ken- Morehead last Thursday. Dan and Ohio, visited here last Tuesday
Did You Know? tucky who joins the National Ar- Joyce LeMaster, Kennell and with Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Nickell
McKenzie’s Fifty percent of America’s bor Day Foundation during Janu- Leova Lewis, George and Jeanie and Marie Franklin. They also
population is within a day’s drive ary 2007. Robbins, Bear Brooks, Essie visited some cemeteries.
of Indianapolis, Indiana. The free trees are part of the Conley, Darrell and Ella Mae Mr. and Mrs. Randy Nickell
ROOK TOURNAMENT nonprofit foundation’s Trees for Nickell attended the viewing of and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne
America campaign. Ollie Boyd McGuire last week at Nickell and children had Christ-
.DP T1-4-1-C The ten trees are two white Potter’s Funeral Home. Joyce mas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 23,
JANUARY 5 & 6 nellA flowering dogwoods, two flower- LeMaster visited last week with with Mr. and Mrs. Darrell
ing crabapples, two Washington Cindy and Mary Lewis. Recent Nickell. Jonathan and Charity
Sign-up Begins At 6:30 pm hawthorns, two American red- visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nickell spent Monday night with
buds, and two golden raintrees. LeMaster, Jr. have been Kim Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Nickell.
ettolrahC
Play At 7:00 pm At The trees will be shipped post- Mabry and Tanner, Libby Cordle Randa and Shelbi Nickell spent
paid at the right time for planting and Kendra, Jenny Lewis, Bill Monday and Tuesday night with
McKENZIE’S POOL ROOM between February 1 and May 31 and Sharon Lewis. Dan and Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Nickell.
with enclosed planting instruc- LeMaster visited last week with Other visitors of the Nickells have
tions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Nickell. been Linda Garrison and friend,
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
dlO-raeY guaranteed to grow or they will Kennell and Leova Lewis, Will- Jim.
DONNIE McKENZIE AT 743-3832 be replaced free of charge. iam Dan LeMaster, Tom, Athena Darrell and Ella Mae Nickell,
Members also receive a sub- and Nicholas Blackburn spent Jimmy Bailey and Brian Houston
scription to the foundation’s bi- Christmas Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Cox visited last week with Mr.
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monthly publication, Arbor Day, Dan LeMaster, Jr.. William, Tom, and Mrs. Arlie Nickell.
and The Tree Book with informa- Athena and Nicholas ate Christ- Kennell and Leova Lewis vis-
tion about tree planting and care. mas breakfast with Dan and Joyce ited with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
fo emoH To become a member of the LeMaster. Joyce LeMaster, Stapleton and Jerrica recently.
foundation and to receive the free Athena Blackburn and Nicholas Lucy Romans visited recently
PIZZA were shopping in Pikeville Tues- with Leova Lewis.
Pick up, trees, send a $10 contribution to
Delivery Ten Free Flowering Trees, Na- day. They also visited with Jewell Everyone in the Lacy Creek
Dine In Young, and Kim Mabry and Tan- neighborhood sends Eldon Lewis
tional Arbor Day Foundation, 100
907 PRESTONSBURG STREET • WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY 41472 ytrebiL tseW Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE ner. Nicholas Blackburn and get well wishes.
Phone: [phone] Joyce LeMaster visited recently
68410 by January 31, 2007, or go
with Sharon Lewis. Joyce
online to arborday/org.
LeMaster, Athena Blackburn and LOWER ELKFORK
- Now Open On Sunday - Sophie Blevins, of Grant Park,
Illinois, called me recently. She
is doing very well at the present
15’’ Large 3 Toppings
YOU’VE GOT THE POWER time. I was glad to hear from her.
Happy New Year, Sophie.
Pizza, 7 in. bread
$1899 TO SAVE ENERGY! --Alpha Clevenger
sticks w/cheese
large bag chips *
** Take an energy tour of your home to see where you might be
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Extra Large 18’’ 2 Toppings
*
Replace old appliances with new energy efficient ones.
Pizza, 12 in. $1899 * Insulate your house, your attic, the water heater.
bread sticks * Use a water-efficient shower head.
w/cheese * * Close drapes to keep out sun in summer, open them in
**
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12’’ Pizza w/3 Toppings * Last, but not least, call us for an energy audit.
7 in. bread sticks $1599 There’s lots more you can do to use energy efficiently and wisely.
Happy 26th
w/cheese, large Just call on us, and we’ll be happy to advise you.
bag chips *
Birthday
**
(** Pickup, dine-in, or delivery) (*Sales Tax Not Included) Licking Valley RECC
Ph: 743-3179 Brandon Elam
PICKUP ONLY!
On Dec. 31st
RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Extra Large 18 in. Pizza w/4 Toppings, To Report Outages
7 in. bread sticks w/cheese, $2099 MAIN STREET • WEST LIBERTY, KY. 41472 Call 743-7500 From
Dad & Mom, & Jenny
2 liter soft drink.......................................
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PAGE SIX THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER
Cannel City Memories Growing At Grace honor to you. We ask your
Everybody Watches The blessng on Pastor Mike Lindon
Grace Baptist Church has
and his wife, Debbie, as they take
many thoughts and prayers for the
CLASSIFIED ADS By Hazel Bach Craft pened that Ova O. Haney, our su- some time to relax and travel this
new year, our prayers are with all
The first memory I have of perintendent, stopped by and in- last week of the year, watch over
of the men and women who stand
RATE: 30¢ Per Word ¥ $3 minimum Cannel City School was in June, formed the group not to worry then and return them safely to us.
in a very dangerous place in this
1938. Wardie and I had been mar- that we would be transferred to Our prayer is that each one
world to defend and protect our
MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE ried just a few days, when we vis- the Cannel City High School. who reads this will hae a truly
country. We ask God’s special
ited their graduation exercises. I’ll What a change! Moving from a blessed and happy new year!
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: grace and love for their families
never forget what an impressive well kept, well organized school Grace Baptist is located on Rt.
who have to live without the ones
$19.50 in County; $22 in Kentucky; $24 Out of State speech Forest Lacy made. The to one that will be hard to de- 191 in Malone. We love having
they love for months at a time and
Poetry • Memorial Letters • Late Obituaries — $9 school had only been in session scribe. guests and everyone is welcome!
wonder if their loved one is still
Card of Thanks — $8 for around two years. In 1936 the There was a room for Wardie
safe, and we pray especially for
THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER does not knowingly accept help wanted ads that include a pref- new building was finished and the but none for Hester and me. It
the families who have a forever-
erence based on age from employers covered by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. More old school was moved from the took a couple of days to prepare
information may be obtained from the Wage-Hour Office at 188 Fuller Building, 120 West Second vacant place in their lives. We ask
Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Telephone [phone]. Nor does THE LICKING VALLEY COU- top of the hill where Wardie a room for Hester and me. While that God guide and direct our
RIER knowingly publish real estate ads that show a preference based on sex, national origin, race, graduated in 1928. The first awaiting the erection of our room
religion, etc. nation’s leaders and help them to
graduation was in 1916 with three at the rear of the auditorium, one
always make the right decisions
graduates: Miles Henry Ferguson, thing that I did was clean up the
and to lead us in the way God
Bill Johnston, and Lester Stacy. outside restrooms. What a mess
FOR SALE — Six female Great FOR SALE — New home under would have us go.
When Franklin D. Roosevelt they were! The floors were cov-
Pyrenees puppies. Six-weeks-old. construction. Spencer Ridge Subdi- We have so much to be thank-
$50 each. Call 738-6076. vision. 1-1/2 acre wooded lot. Call was elected president in 1932 and ered with human feces. At that ful for it’s hard to know where to
2TPD 606-668-6553. Ova O. Haney was superinten- time the building was heated with begin. We thank you Lord for the A couple called a neighbor to
FOR RENT — Two bedroom trailer TFJBS dent, big changes started taking pot bellied stoves, no library and many blessings which you bestow extend birthday greetings. They
on KY-519. $300 month. Call 743- DRIVER’S WANTED — Local place in Morgan County. The floors covered with black oil. on us, the blessings which we take dialed the number and sang
1239. truck driving school training drivers WPA was organized along with That was the beginning of my for granted so much of the time, “Happy Birthday” into the tele-
2TPD for Werner Enterprises and Swift other organizations for the better- many years at Cannel City. I phone.
help us to have a mind that is truly
FOR RENT — Three bedroom Transportation. Dedicated runs out of ment of Morgan County and other taught most grades 1-6 during my When they finished their
apartment. With washer/dryer Family Dollar Distribution Center, Eastern Kentucky counties. Un- stay at Cannel City. I have many grateful. We thank you for the offkey song, they discovered they
hookup. Call 738-4342. Morehead, Kentucky. Annual earn- der the direction of the WPA, four fond memories of this grand old opportunity to be born and live in had the wrong number.
4TPD ings of approximately $50,000 and this great country where we have “That’s o.k.,” said the
schools were built in Morgan school. Now I meet some of my
up. Home every weekend. Call 1-800- the freedom to worship you, to stranger. “You need the practice.”
MANLEY’S CARPET CLEAN- County: Cannel City, Morgan students--some I know and some
ING — Living room and hall spe- 883-0171. praise you, and to acknowledge Life has given everyone a staff
cial, $59.95. Includes deodorizing TFJBS County, Crockett, and Wrigley. I don’t. you as our Lord and Savior, to and scale of notes. The song you
The Cannel City High School After Dorsey Benton, Thelma
and Scotch Guard. Also will clean AVON CALLING — Need extra acknowledge you as the almighty, sing is of your own fashioning.
upholstery. Call 522-3743. cash to pay that Christmas bill? Look- lasted until 1953 when the last Patrick’s brother retired, Wardie all powerful creator of everyhing, The world will listen if it’s
4TPD ing for five people interested in sell- graduation was held consisting of became principal in 1952. Edwin where we could stand on a street sweet. They won’t if it’s bitter.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE — Sea- ing Avon. Call 606-666-5961, 606- twelve students: Sue Mounts, Benton reported what a struggle and pray without danger of being If your song is of the Lord, it
soned Oak and Hickory. Will deliver. 693-0447 or 1-800-377-0600. Norma Perkins, Imogene Craft, they had reoving the black oil arrested or worse, a nation which will lift others.
Call 743-9927 or 743-3725. 1TPD Gloria Salyer, Carleen Lacy, from the floors. He said that he, was established on the principles The Psalmist said, “He has put
2TPD FOR SALE — Brick house sits on Lucille Litteral, Naomi Benton, Wardie, and several others of the Bible and help us to remem- a new song in my mouth...Many
WANTED — Used freezer, upright five beautiful acres in Morgan County Smith Whitt, Gary Cooper, scrubbed and scrubbed with ban- shall see it, and shall trust in the
ber and return to those principles,
or chest. Dulen’s Taxidermy. Call on Murphy Fork Road. Priced to sell. Jimmy Bailey, Lloyd Ross, and ner lye soap to remove the mess Lord.”
522-3450. Call 1-502-316-5008 or 1-502-316- Ray Terrell. from the floors. The grounds were and give us the courage to speak
1TPD 4563 for more information. The 10-12 grades were moved also improved under the supervi- up to defend our faith.
5TPD Most of all we thank you for $0 Down On
FOR SALE — 1994 Ford Ranger, to Morgan County High School sion of the Federal Government
extended cab; 14x70 mobile home FARM FOR SALE — 60 acres on in 1953--only nine grades re- land grants. Trees were planted, your love, the love you have for
with washer, dryer, range and refrig- KY-1010 near Maytown. Three bed- us that led you to send your Son Your Land Or
mained now known as the Can- flowere were sowed, venetian
erator; wood stove; five-year-old room house, big barn, 12x24 shop to be born, to live, to tell of your
saddle horse. Call 606-738-4305. building, blacktop driveway, big nel City Junior High School, with blinds were placed at all the win- love, to suffer and die, and to be Family Land.
1TPD pond, pasture and much more. Call Dorsey Benton as principal. dows, which are still in place. raised on the third day so that we
1-502-316-5008 for more informa- Wardie followed Dorsey as prin- Also a small library was started. Land
FOR RENT — Two bedroom trailer tion. cipal which was terminated when After Wardie retired in 1969, the can live with you and for you for-
at Bruin. All electric. Porches and ever!
outbuildings. Call 738-5584 or 738- 5TPD we took over the Mountain Ha- school continued to improve. In Thank you for leading us to Improvements &
6312. WORK WANTED — Brick, block. ven Children’s Home, in Letcher a later write-up more about the
establish a church in the Malone
1T Free estimates. Call 606-668-9590 County, where we taught the improvements. Also a list of all Utilities can also
between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. community and we ask your
FOR RENT — Farmhouse on Gor- 7TPD Smoot Creek School for two the principals will be listed. blessings on each family, indi- be included
don Ford. Light farm work. Call 743- years, later returning to Morgan Now the school is under the
vidual, and home here. We pray
7316 after 5:00 pm. FOR SALE — Square baled hay. County where he later became supervision of Mrs. Whitt as the
1TPD Delivery available. Call 725-4053, principal until his retirement in principal. On two occasions I that our vision as a church whose CALL FOR
leave a message, will return call. quest is to spread your gospel will
1992 MITSUBISHI TRUCK FOR 1969. talked to some of the students.
1TPD continue to be realized. We ask DETAILS
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FOR SALE — 10x50 office trailer. pets. Call 668-7708. moved to West Liberty, leaving cious memories as was shared in
Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. 1TPD only five grades plus kindergar- the recent Christmas celebration.
TF ten, now known as the Cannel
So many memories were re-
FOR RENT — Two bedroom trail- City Elementary School. This
ers at Sandy Hook. Call 743-7061. Aerobics classes coming September 2007, the freshed. The students and those MORGAN CHEVROLET-
who worked so diligently to put
5TPD school will no longer exist when
scheduled at MSU on the performance. Thanks PONTIAC-GMC TRUCKS!
WANTED TO BUY — Old hand- it will be transferred to the new
Jimmy Jones for mentioning
hewn log house or barn. To be pool in January school at Greear.
“EAST KENTUCKY’S GMC
moved. Call 859-336-9321. Wardie and some of his perfor-
Now, I want to mention some
1TPD MOREHEAD, Ky. — mances.
things i know about Cannel City TRUCK HEADQUARTERS”
BRICK HOME FOR SALE — Morehead State University’s School. In 1945 Wardie, Hester Hopefully more people will
Three bedrooms, two baths, one acre McClure Pool staff and the Arnett, and I were teaching the express their feelings of this
lot. KY-191 close to school and town. Rowan County Extension Service Caney School with about 100 stu- grand old school. JANUARY SPECIALS
Call 743-4323. are sponsoring water aerobics dents when a great calamity oc- I want to sincerely thank Ford F-150, 4x4, Red, Sharp Truck ............$5,295.00
4TPD classes.
curred. Our beloved school Edwin Benton and others for their Buick Lasabre, Low Miles, One Owner .....$4,995.00
COMPLETE CAR WASH The free classes, which begin
burned to the ground in less than help in preparing this letter. More
EQUIPMENT — Like new. Four January 8, will be offered on Pontiac Grand Prix, Good Car....................$3,495.00
45 minutes which left the three will follow, also some great pic-
bays. Call 863-467-6561.
Mondays and Wednesdays from
TF teachers and around 100 students tures connected with the school. 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.................................$3,495.00
noon to 1:00 p.m.
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Classes will be held in watching the school that meant so Precious memories, how they GMC Jimmy, 4x4..........................................$2,495.00
— 80 acres, city limits, city water and McClure Pool, located in the Aca- much to all of us with flames sur- linger. Ford Explorer, 4x4........................................$4,850.00
sewer available. Elliott County, Ken- rounding the flag. It just so hap-
demic-Athletic Center. Parking is
tucky. Owner financing. Call 863- COME IN AND BECOME A PART OF THE
available in the lot to the east of
467-6561. NEW FHA
TF the building. GROWING MORGAN CHEVROLET FAMILY!!!
FOR SALE BY OWNER — 30– Participants will need to com- Finance 606-743-3116 800-260-3604
plete a health waiver before tak-
acres. Ideal hunting, camping, etc.
Deer, turkey, squirrel and grouse. ing the classes. Waivers may be Program On
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Rated PG
2001-2006 models. Call for price at
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SUNDAY MATINEE ONLY
783-5316, or Martha Perkins, Hours: Mon.-Fri. — 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
FOR SALE — Two bedroom mo- January 7 — 2:00 pm
bile home, 12x60. Call 743-4272. Rowan County Extension Agent THURSDAY IS BARGAIN NIGHT HOMES Sat. — 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
for Family and Consumer Sci- All Seats $3
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ences, at 606- 784-5457. COMING SOON: SALES: 743-3116 PARTS/SERVICE 743-3153
LICKING RIVER VIEWS — • The Pursuit Of Happiness [phone]
Mobile homes and lots for rent. Call • We Are MARSHALL
743-9993 or 606-495-5821. • Charlotte’s Web
A Funny
11T
The penniless artist was cor-
FOR RENT — Two and three bed-
nered by her landlord, who de-
room mobile homes and lots avail- GREAT BUY!
manded several month’s back
able. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620.
rent.
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“Just think,” the artist pleaded.
C & C CONTINUOUS GUTTER- “Some day tourists will be point-
ING — Five and six inch guttering
ing at this building and say, ‘The
in a variety of colors. Leaf guard
great abstract painter Susan
available. Free estimates. Call 606-
Krechevsky used to live here.’”
743-7301.
The landlord shrugged. “And
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if you don’t pay up, they can come
PAWN SHOP — 595 Main Street,
by tomorrow and say that.”
West Liberty, Kentucky. Instant cash
H. Aaron Cohl
on most anything of value. Call 743-
4190.
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RENTERS
WORK WANTED — If you would
like to have any roofing or carpentry
CHECK IT OUT!
work done before winter, please call WANTED
668-9561.
TFJBS
OWN TODAY!
NEED WORK — Do you need
home leveled, deck or porch. Call FOR SALE: 7-1/2 Acres • 2,640 sq. ft.
2, 3, 4 SBR Available
668-7531.
TFJBS Land or Minimum Down
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms
WILL DO WORK — Underpin- Payment Required
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Morgan Co. Food Drive, community Local Red Cross chapter seeking
support make good things happen
new volunteers and donations
Morgan County Christian
Social Services wishes to thank By Miranda Cantrell James Brandt also said the Junior “There are a lot of people who
everyone who participated in the The Mid-East Kentucky Red Cross program fosters future don’t realize there is a Red Cross
5th Annual Morgan County Food American Red Cross chapter is adult volunteers. chapter in this area,” Brandt said.
Drive. We collected a total of currently seeking new volunteers “High school members can “We try to raise consciousness
6,162 items and 620.00 dollars. and donations to assist local become certified in adult Red through mailers, newspaper
MCCSS serves approximately disaster victims and military Cross courses,” Brandt said. articles, television coverage
300 families a year during personnel, and to initiate “When students are old enough, (WYMT), etc. We want to
difficult times through our food preparedness education programs they can contact the Red Cross promote ourselves in a positive
pantry. locally. and become full adult members. way to interest people in what we
Chapter Executive Brenda Their previous training will help do.”
The Morgan County Food
Jones said the Mid-East Kentucky them to further advance in the Jones said the group also
Drive, a month long event was
chapter – which includes Morgan, organization.” distributes safety and prevention
held the first two weeks of
Menifee, Wolfe and Perry Red Cross courses and prices brochures for fires and natural
November this year. School
counties – currently boasts over include standard first aid, $40; disasters, and is available for
classrooms vie to take top honors
250 volunteers, with 150 from standard first aid with AED, $45; presentations to civic groups and
as do some business departments
Morgan County. adult CPR with AED, $35; adult schools.
in collecting the most food to
“We have a lot of great CPR with infant CPR, $35; adult/ “Our goal is to teach people
donate to our pantry.
volunteers throughout the chapter infant/child CPR, $40 (recert preparedness,” Jones said. “We
This year West Liberty Mountain Telephone employees unload donated food items. area,” Jones said. “But we can $30); first aid, $25; adult/infant/ want people to be ready for the
Elementary School brought in the always use more. Volunteers can child CPR and first aid, $45; unexpected. Sometimes families
most donations for the school have a great impact on the bloodborne pathogens, $20; HIV/ can’t prevent or avoid disastrous
district. In the business category, community, and we truly AIDS prevention, $20; sports situations, but we can help them
the departments of Mountain appreciate their services.” safety training, $40; CPR for the begin to rebuild their lives.”
Telephone wanted to make their Assistant Chapter Manager/ professional rescuer, $55 (recert Jones said service is the most
mark in the county and again Executive Peter Brandt said $35); babysitter’s training, $25; rewarding aspect of volunteer
attained top honors. volunteer services are limitless. pet first aid, $25; workplace work.
MCCSS wishes to thank every “When most people think of modules, $15; instructor training “You get back more than you
school, business, organization the Red Cross, they think mainly (first aid, CPR, AED), $200; and give through helping people,”
and person who made or sent of disaster work,” Brandt said. lifeguard training, $200 (recert Jones said. “It is a great feeling to
donations. We look forward to “But there are many ways for $150). know you have done something
helping the families in our county local people to volunteer their Jones said students who good for someone, to offer a
with these generous donations. time, including media work, cannot afford course prices can personal touch to others in times
MCCSS is open every casework, program instruction, apply for a discounts and of need. Together we can make a
Tuesday and Thursday between etc. We don’t want to tie scholarships. difference.”
the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 volunteers down; they can work “We try to help our students Donations may be sent to the
p.m. for the public to shop at our at their own pace.” as much as we can,” Jones said. Mid-East Kentucky American
clothing pantry which stocks The chapter also emphasizes “Many courses are also online, so Red Cross chapter at 450
gently used clothing at very Costodial staff at West Liberty Elementary help sort contributed youth activities. pupils can take training at home. Prestonsburg St., West Liberty,
reasonable prices. MCCSS will items. “There is a Junior Red Cross These classes are convenient and KY 41472, or PO Box 69, West
accept donations any time partially set up in Morgan can be completed in 15 days. It is Liberty, KY 41472. All donations
throughout the year. For items; Prince of Peace, $200.00; School, 710 items; Standafer County,” Brandt said. “The group a great way for busy people to get are used locally. Please specify if
information you may contact Morgan County ARH, 1,296 Builders, $100.00; Cannel City is for middle and high school necessary hours.” you wish to donate to a national
Vicki Stacy at 743-7261 or Kim items; Chamber of Commerce, Elementary School, 386 iems; students, but it needs an adult Brandt said lack of awareness or international Red Cross fund
Standafer at 743-8432. $200.00; West Liberty Mr.and Mrs.Paul Franklin, sponsor to provide leadership and sometimes hinders the (Hurricane Katrina, 9/11,
Donations collected during Elementary School, 912 items; $20.00; East Valley Elementary guidance. Junior Red Cross organization, however. Tsunami, etc.)
November: Frederick and May , School, 329 items. projects are unlimited.”
Mountain Telephone, 1,703 $100.00; Ezel Elementary
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Cougars’ struggles continue at
COURIER SPORTS
at Paintsville Holiday Tourney
Lady Cougars capture title in
Morgan drops 2 of 3 games; Haney
scores 18 in lone win
Bath Christmas Tournament
By David Patrick ished with three and two points, of-seven shooting from the field.
respectively. Dunn and Tyler Adkins each
Bullitt East – 55
Morgan wins four straight; Eagle, Fugate Morgan Co. – 40 Morgan Co. – 72 scored nine, while Stephen
Lawrence Co. – 57 Barnett finished with eight. Der-
Robert Troutman scored 22 rick Young scored two and
and Dulen named All-Tourney points and grabbed 10 rebounds Cougar coach Matthew Perry handed out as many assists.
to lead Bullitt East past Morgan got a combined 32 points from
County in the opening round of seniors Katlin Haney and Wes Louisville Moore – 61
By David Patrick while Kayla Kelly and Howard Eagle led Morgan with 15 the Paintsville Holiday Tourna- Montgomery as Morgan County Morgan Co. – 36
Morgan County - 50 both scored six. points, while Fugate scored 12. ment, 55-40. picked up its second win of the Louisville Moore led 13-5 af-
Menifee County - 26 Morgan County - 58 Alyssa Dulen finished with nine. Troutman scored six of his season, 72-57. Morgan led 12-11 ter one quarter and stretched that
Lewis Cunty - 51 Jacey Curd and Meghan Howard team’s eight points in the open- after one quarter before the Cou- advantage to 11 points at inter-
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Menifee County. Lewis County, 58-51. Morgan County - 61 The Cougars enjoyed a 14- The Cougars maintained their Lopez scored 18 and 13 points,
Five players scored in the first Morgan jumped out to a 10- Fairview - 23 point third quarter, which was lead and then some in the third respectively, for Louisville
eight minutes, led by six points point lead after one quarter and Morgan County Coach Jeff highlighted by eight points from quarter. Consecutive three-point Moore. The Cougars were led by
from senior guard Jacey Curd. maintained a 31-22 advantage at Brown was able to rest his start- Stephen Barnett, as Matthew field goals by Katlin Haney, Wes 10 points and five rebounds from
The two teams scored nine apiece intermission. Eagle scored 10 of ers for much of the game as the Perry’s team trimmed the deficit Montgomery and Cameron Dunn point guard Cameron Dunn.
in the second period as Jeff her 15 points in the opening half. Lady Cougars cruised to a 61-23 to 10. led a 19-point effort to make it an The Mustangs finished the
Brown’s squad maintained its Lewis County’s Jessi Marth victory over Fairview. But Bullitt East closed the deal 18-point game. Montgomery hen game converting an even 50 per-
double figure lead heading to in- and Emily Lykins combined for “Our bench played the major- in the final eight minutes, converted four more baskets in cent from the field while Hold-
termission. nine points in the third quarter as ity of the game,” Brown said. “I outscoring Morgan 15-10, to post the final period, including another ing Morgan to just 39 percent; in-
Curd and Leslie Eagle com- their team pulled within six points was impressed with the defense the convincing victory. Barnett three-pointer, as the Cougars cluding two of nine from three-
bined for 11 points in the third heading to the final eight minutes. of our young players. They finished with a team-high 17 closed out the 15-point victory. point range. The Cougars
quarter to help Morgan blow the But six Lady Cougars scored in played at least 10 of the 16 min- points for Morgan County, while Haney led Morgan with game- struggled from the free-throw line
game open with a 26-point advan- the fourth period, led by four utes in each half.” Wes Montgomery added eight. high 18 points and five rebounds. as well, hitting only eight of 17
tage. Meghan Howard scored the points each from Fugate and Geri Humphries and Tessa Tyler Adkins and Katlin Haney Montgomery then scored 15 and (47 percent).
Lady Cougars’ only four points of Eagle, as Morgan closed out the Henry led the Lady Cougar re- each scored five. Brandon pulled down six boards. Brandon Louisville Moore won the
the final period making for the 50- 58-51 victory. serves with five points apiece. Ferguson and Cameron Dunn fin- Ferguson had 11 points of four- battle on the boards, 28-24.
26 final. Unlike Menifee County, the Monica McCowan finished with
Menifee County was held to Lady Lions posted double-figure four.
no more than nine points in any scoring in all but one quarter. Alyssa Dulen led all scorers Changes proposed to state
UK Korner
quarter. Chelsea Williams, who Morgan earned the win despite with 12 points. Leslie Eagle,
came into the game averaging seven converted three-point field Hannah Fugate and Kayla Kelly hunter education law
well over 20 points per game, was goals by Lewis County. all finished with eight, while David
held to a relatively quiet six points “As good as our defense was Jacey Curd added seven. Haley
by the Morgan defense. against Menifee, that’s how much Linkous and Lara Hembree Patrick At its quarterly meeting held 9, which gives the young hunter
“This game was all about de- we struggled against Lewis,” scored two each. on Dec. 8, the Kentucky Fish and three years to successful pass the
fense,” Brown said. “Hannah Lady Cougar Coach Jeff Brown Morgan County - 50 News Reporter Wildlife Commission proposed course if needed, before it is le-
Fugate and Shay Williams did an said. “It was our third game in Bath County - 31 modifications to the state’s man- gally required.
unbelievable job on (Chelsea) three nights and I think our legs datory hunter education law. The proposal would allow
Leslie Eagle and Jacey Curd
Williams. Our kids are under- were about gone. After the game Commission members also voted youngsters more time to take the
combined for 23 points as Mor-
standing where to be on defense was over Hannah (Fugate) told to open the ruffed grouse season free 10-hour course, which in-
gan beat host Bath County, 50-31,
and how to rotate. That’s helping me that even though we won, she sooner next year. cludes in-class and live fire in-
to capture the tournament cham- Andre’ the
us play well.” wasn’t satisfied with our perfor- The commission recommends struction. Hunter education
pionship.
Eagle and Curd led Morgan mance. It’s good to know that all hunting, fishing and boating would remain mandatory before
Morgan led by nine at the half Great
with 11 points each. Fugate and your kids expect a lot from them- regulations for approval by the doing any type of hunting for
and ran away with the game in the
Alyssa Dulen had eight apiece, selves.” General Assembly and approves anyone born on or after Jan. 1,
third and fourth quarters to close It was 22 years in the making.
all expenditures by the Kentucky 1975, and required to have a
out the 19-point victory. Not since Kentucky claimed vic-
Department of Fish and Wildlife hunting license.
Alyssa Dulen scored nine tory over Wisconsin in the 1984
Even a bird brain won’t befoul it’s Resources. In related business, the com-
points for the lady Cougars, while Hall of Fame bowl had the Wild-
Starting July 1, 2007, the com- mission also proposed that a new,
Hannah Fugate finished with cats tasted post-season success.
own nest! mission is recommending that $5 one-time permit be available
eight. Kayla Kelly had seven, That all changed last Friday.
any youth hunter required to have next July that would allow any
with Lacy Eagle and Shay Will- Andre Woodson put up Tim
a hunting license in Kentucky hunter who is subject to hunter
iams scoring two and one point, Couch-like numbers but accom-
must obtain a hunter education education law to be exempt for a
respectively. plished what “The Deuce” could
course completion card before one-year period after purchase.
Eagle was named the not do — win a bowl game.
turning age 12. The current law This exemption permit would
tournament’s most valuable Woodson completed 20 of 28
requires a hunter to pass a state- be available online only via the
player after scoring 46 points dur- passes for 299 yards and three
approved hunter education course agency’s website. Those using
ing her team’s four wins. The touchdowns as Kentucky beat
So how smart does that make you when you sophomore guard was joined on Clemson in the Music City Bowl, by age 10. the exemption permit would also
Under the new proposal, a be required to hunt only when ac-
throw trash out on the side of the road? the all-tourney team by Fugate 28-20.
hunter would be eligible to take companied by a legal, adult
and Dulen. Woodson’s trio of touchdowns
the hunter education test at age hunter. After the yearlong exemp-
brought his season total to an
tion expires, the hunter would
amazing 31 — joining Couch as
then have to complete the hunter
the only UK quarterbacks to ever Watch for elk
education course, obtain the card
top the 30 TD mark. All this after
and carry in the field as proof of
throwing for just six scores a year on southeastern
complying with the hunter edu-
ago and even being demoted to
cation law.
second-string in the spring. Ky. highways
“The intent of these changes
The only thing more memo-
is to allow both adults and youth
The Licking Valley Courier rable than Woodson’s first touch- Motorists in southeastern more opportunities to try hunting
down pass was the play that set it Kentucky should watch out for
with a mentor before having to
up. Faced with a fourth and long elk in the road during the next
take hunter education,” said Bill
deep in in its own territory, Ken- few months, as animals move to
Balda, hunter education supervi-
tucky pulled off a bit of trickery lower elevations in search of
sor for Kentucky Fish and Wild-
as punter Tim Masthay threw for food.
life.
a first down. Woodson followed “Considering the number of
“If they try hunting and enjoy
that shocker with one of his own elk we have, there aren’t many
it, they could then complete the
— throwing a perfect 70-yard collisions,” said Law Enforce-
SStteepphheenn BBaarrnneetttt strike to DeMoreao Ford for a ment Capt. Keith Amburgey of course and the time it takes to do
so would be worthwhile. They
touchdown and a 14-6 UK lead. the Kentucky Department of Fish
may have even a better under-
Woodson notched his second and Wildlife Resources. “Drivers
standing of the materials after
touchdown on a 24-yard pass to need to observe the speed limit
MCHS Boy’s Basketball Team: Dicky Lyons midway through the in areas where we’ve had colli- some actual experience in the
field,” Balda added.
third period. Jacob Tamme was sions before, and cautiously ease
“Parents and students are very
the recipient of Woodson’s last through if they see elk. It’s im-
busy with many other interests,
touchdown throw early in the portant to watch for other traffic
This week’s athlete of the fourth quarter; one that essen- at the same time.” and we want to give those with
an interest in hunting consider-
tially put the game away. Roads with the highest num-
ation in making time for hunting,
week is 6’4” Junior Woodson’s emergence as pro- ber of elk-vehicle collisions dur-
and the hunting-related learning
caliber quarterback was recog- ing the pat few years include KY
we now require,” Balda con-
nized when he was named All- 7 in Knott County, KY 583 in
Forward Stephen cluded.
SEC two weeks ago. His perfor- Knott and Floyd counties, KY
The commission also pro-
mance in the Music City Bowl 476 in Perry County, U.S. 421 in
posed to begin the ruffed grouse
Barnett. Stephen confirmed it. Leslie County and KY 66 in Clay
season Nov. 1. This coincides
Don’t be surprised when you County.
with the opening of rabbit and
had a game high 17 see Woodson’s name mentioned “The vast majority of elk-ve- quail season, and simplifies the
in the pre-season publications in hicle collisions happen from
regulation.
2007. Not only as an All-SEC and Thanksgiving through April,”
points and 6 All-American candidate, but also said Tina Brunjes, big game pro- The next Kentucky Fish and
Wildlife Commission meeting
as a Heisman Trophy hopeful. gram coordinator for Kentucky
will be held at 8 a.m. Eastern
rebounds Judging by his improvement from Fish and Wildlife. “Motorists
time, Friday, March 9, 2007 at #1
last year to this one, that honor is need to be aware that elk move a
Sportsman’s Lane off U.S. 60 in
NOT out of the question. lot this time of year.”
vs. Bullitt East in Frankfort. Persons interested in
Just ask Couch. Elk are most likely to move on
addressing the commission must
nights when the moon is full.
notify the Kentucky Fish and
the Paintsville “They can move all night during
Wildlife Commissioner’s office
a full moon,” said Karen Alexy,
WEST LIBERTY POLICE in writing at least 30 days in ad-
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s re-
Tiger Hoops Classic DEPARTMENT vance to be considered for place-
search program coordinator.
ment on the meeting agenda.
“This time of year, some of the
last week. Stephen’s elk move down from the re- People who are hearing impaired
and plan to attend the meeting
claimed mines in search of food.”
should contact the Kentucky Fish
17 points were a If drivers encounter an elk in
and Wildlife office at least 10
the road, they should slow down
days in advance and the agency
and cautiously move past the ani-
career high as well. will provide a translator. To re-
mal. Drivers should not turn their
Dec. 24 - Dec. 30 quest to address the commission,
vehicle’s headlights off. “Ani-
write to Kentucky Fish and Wild-
Congratulations mals freeze when confronted
Activity Report life, Commissioner Jon Gassett,
with bright lights,” Brunjes said.
Arrests “But if you turn the lights off, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort,
to Stephen! • Assualt 4th they begin moving and you can’t KY 40601.
•Disorderly conduct see them, which can be danger-
Cases/Investigations ous.” Herman V. Nickell VFW
Opened Kentucky began restoring
Post 7225 to meet Jan. 7
free-ranging elk to southeastern
•Assault 4th
Kentucky in 1997. The state’s Herman Volney Nickell VFW
•Domestic violence
herd now numbers about 5,700. Post 7225 will meet 2 p.m. Sun-
Citations Issued — 1
However, even with the growing day, Jan. 7, in the basement of the
Non Injury Accidents — 2
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West Liberty, Kentucky Words Of Wisdom “Elk aren’t as prone to dart out
Trust, like the soul, never re- in front of cars as deer are,” said Quotable Quote
turns once it is gone. Brunjes. “But it’s still a good idea Friends may come and go, but
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become successful adults,” nated by Andrea Aragon and Will or fencing cattle away from
Sparkman said. “But for various Noble, seventh grade teachers at creeks and thickets. The incentive
reasons, some students occasion- the school. program helps pay for these im-
ally fail to give academic work If a student fails to attend tu- provements. To participate, you
the attention it deserves, leading toring on Monday, the zero will must own or control he property
to missing assignments and fail- stand, and he/she will not be given and be willing to improve 10
ing grades.” further opportunity to complete acres or more. Since the program
To address this issue, the the work. is about growing a home for wild-
middle school will be implement- “We believe our shared com- life rather than feeding animals,
ing a No Zero Policy after Christ- mitment to education will pro- food plots are not eligible.
mas break. The particulars of the duce positive results for our stu- Funding for projects is com-
program, approved by the Board dents, both now, and in future,” petitive, with the best applica-
of Education on December 11, said Sparkman, “and we ask for tions considered first. Anyone in-
2006, are as follows: parents and students’ cooperation terested in the 2007 incentives
•If a student has a zero in any and understanding if minor ad- program should apply by Jan. 31. MEN(cid:213)S & WOMEN(cid:213)S
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tified by phone and/or by mailed gram, call 743-8102 and speak ment of Fish and Wildlife Re-
communication on Thursday or with Mr. Sparkman, Mrs. Aragon, sources toll-free at 1-800-858-
Friday of the week prior to the or Mr. Noble. 1549 and ask for the name of the Select Select Men(cid:213)s
student being required to attend private lands biologist serving
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With Gen. George Crook on the Rosebud
Discharged at age 26, Kels Nickell had seen more tragedy and
adventure than most people experience in a lifetime - Part 3 of a series
The well known and much- their families camped in the val- account of the 5th Regiment’s fall
written-about Battle of the Little ley. The point where the last fight- 1876 campaign (Campaigning
Bighorn occurred eight days af- ing took place became known as With Crook) was written by Cap-
ter the Rosebud battle. Here “Last Stand Hill.” It is well tain Charles King, 5th Regiment,
Custer made two fatal decisions, known there was no human sur- in 1880.
first to attack a day early without vivor from Custer’s men to tell Kels continued to serve under
the support of Terry and Gibbon, what took place in the space of Crook and took part in other cam-
and second to divide his com- some thirty minutes. Captain paigns and skirmishes before be-
mand into three columns. He kept Miles W. Keogh’s horse, ing discharged on September 2,
companies C, E, F, I and L with Comanche, survived the battle 1880 at Ft. Laramie, Wyoming
his headquarters section. He had with seven bullet wounds. It was Territory. By that time, many of
13 officers and 200 enlisted men never ridden again and remained the Sioux warriors had been killed
and a few civilians. Captain the 7th’s mascot until its death. or starved out and forced to sur-
Fredrick Benteen took H, D and Kels said that Crook got word, render. The survivors were con-
K companies numbering five of- possibly from a Crow scout, of a fined to reservations and the way
ficers and 110 enlisted men and big battle some 50 miles to the of life for a proud people came to
scouted the ridgeline south of the north of their camp on Goose and end. War chief Sitting Bull
Little Bighorn River. Major Creek, but had no details. Kels surrendered a few months after Geocities.com
Marcus Reno was given A, G and said that he and another trooper Kels was discharged, ending the Lt. Col. George Armstrong
M companies and told to attack were sent north to find out where bloody Plains Wars. In the late Custer
the large Indian village in the val- the other columns were and if a 1880s, the “Ghost Dance” began
problems during his service. He
ley (known as the Greasy Grass battle had taken place. They ar- to be practiced on the reservations
was 26 years of age and had seen
by the Sioux) through which the rived in the vicinity of the Little across the west. The different
more tragedy and adventure than
Little Bighorn River ran. He had Bighorn after midnight on the tribes believed that by praying,
most people experience in a life-
11 officers and 130 enlisted men. 27th of June. Kels said that the dancing the Ghost Dance and
time.
The pack train with all spare am- smell of the dead was indescrib- singing songs related to the dance
munition was left behind with able but in the darkness they were they would be permitted brief (To Be Continued)
Company B (two officers and 130 not sure of what had happened. glances of the world to come, a
Next Installments:
enlisted men and numerous pack- The next morning they met troop- world free of pain, sickness, want,
ers) under Captain Thomas ers from Gibbon’s column and death and above all free of white
Kels Nickell, One Of First
McDougal. It was late in the af- were some of the first on the people. The Indian agents and
To Reach Custer’s Slain
ternoon on Sunday, June 25, battlefield. Custer, his family public in general became fearful
1876. Major Reno began attack- members, 13 officers and 200 en- of the activities. The army was Troopers After Battle Of
ing in the direction of the village listed men of Companies C, E, F, sent into restore “order” and more The Little Bighorn,
but was nearly overwhelmed be- I and L, along with some civil- Courtesy of Wyoming Department of Cultural Resources Native Americans died, including Was An Eye Witness To The
fore reaching it. He ordered a re- ians lay on the grassy slopes Pvt. Kels Nickell the great war chief Sitting Bull. Settling Of The West.
treat across the river and dug in above the Little Bighorn River in Company K, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Another “battle” was fought in
along some high bluffs. the hot Montana sun. The exact circa 1875-80 1890 at Wounded Knee, South A Man Respected For His
He lost several men in a run- number with Custer varies in dif- Dakota. The army was sent to es- Fearless Honesty And
ning fight through the valley and ferent accounts. American Indian was labeled a “Boots and Saddles.” The order cort the Sioux back to the Pine Success As A Rancher, His
crossing with hundreds of Indi- Newspaper reporter Mark “massacre.” came to lead into line and each Ridge Agency (reservation) from
Life Was Touched And
ans coming from the village. To Kellogg had gone along to cover Crook received official word man stood by his horse as offic- their camp in the valley along
Shaped By Two Violent
say that Custer had underesti- the expedition and write a “big” of the battle on 10 July and issued ers did a quick inspection of men Wounded Knee Creek. Ironically
mated the number of warriors in article about Custer’s exploits for orders for the 5th Regiment to and equipment. The early morn- the unit sent was Custer’s old 7th Incidents, One In 1863 In
the village is more than an under- his papers, the New York Herald join his column as soon as pos- ing stillness was shattered as the Cavalry. Some of the warriors did Morgan County And One In
statement. An estimated 3,000 to and Bismark Tribune. He decided sible. They were delayed by a bugler sounded “Mount.” Twenty not want to give up their rifles and 1901 In Wyoming
4,000 lodges were set up along to accompany Custer knowing battle with some 800 Indians at officers and five hundred enlisted a scuffle ensued and a shot rang
the river with as many as 4,000 that would be where the action War Bonnet Creek on 17 July. men swung into their saddles out. During that bitter winter day Sources:
warriors gathered there. was. He dramatically stated “I go Their colorful scout, “Buffalo amid the creaking of leather and of December 29, 1890, 150 Na- Mrs. Ruie Nickell
Captains Benteen and with Custer and will be at the Bill” Cody, was the victor in com- the metallic jingle of equipment. tive Americans died, among them Frontier Regulars - Utley
McDougal made their way to the death.” He lay among the blue bat with the Cheyenne sub-chief They headed into the valley of 62 women and children. The fight Wyoming Magazine Oct.-
bluffs and joined Reno, probably clad troopers never having had Yellow Hand during the action. Prairie Dog Creek and crossed the claimed 25 officers and enlisted Nov. 1977- Dennie T. Nickell
saving him from meeting the the chance to finish his writings. The entire 5th Regiment finally Tongue River at mid-day. The men of the 7th Cavalry. This was Little Bighorn Campaign-Sarf
same fate as Custer. Custer’s They had been laying there as joined Crook at his Goose Creek next several days were repeats of the last major incident between Genealogy of John & James
command moved down Medicine they had fallen the evening of the camp on 4 August 1876 and Kels the first. The Indians appeared to the U.S. Government and the Nickell-Joe Nickell, Kansas 1932
Tail Coulee and along a ridge 25th. The 7th troopers were given was reunited with Company K. have scattered into small bands Native Americans. At last the Hanging Justice - W. Lynn
above Deep Coulee toward the a hasty burial on the 28th where Crook ordered the column to set but Crook pushed on. They pur- army had broken and humiliated Nickell
Little Bighorn but never made it they lay. A few inches of dirt were out in pursuit of Indians still sued the fleeting bands through- a mighty nation. Wyoming Tales & Trails
across. Indians guarding the ford scooped over them and then cov- roaming the territory. All tents, out the fall but were never suc- Kels had taken the Oath of Campaigning With Crook -
turned them back with an intense ered with sage brush. The place camp equipment and baggage cessful in cornering them. One Allegiance on September 2, at King
rifle fire. His troopers fell back was known as the Custer National were loaded into supply wagons battle at Slim Buttes resulted in Cincinnati, Ohio, for an enlist- National Archives
and up the ridge falling from ar- Battlefield for decades. A few to be left behind. Each trooper several casualties on both sides. ment term of five years. His dis- Kels Nickell picture - Wyo-
rows and bullets as they went. years ago, it was rightly re-named carried only weapons and such Severe weather conditions put the charge stated that he was 5 feet ming Department of Cultural Re-
The survivors gathered at the the Little Bighorn National personal equipment as necessary. column under many hardships. seven and three quarters inches sources
crest and fought on for a few min- Battlefield. In most accounts of As dawn broke crisp and clear on Supplies became nearly non-ex- tall, had gray eyes, red hair and a George Custer picture -
utes before being overwhelmed the Indian Wars, a successful out- the morning of the 5th the troop- istent and finally the troopers ruddy complexion. The discharge Geocities.com
by thousands of Sioux, Cheyenne come by the U.S. Cavalry was a ers ate a hearty breakfast, broke were forced to eat many of their also stated that he was of good George Crook picture - Arling-
and other tribes fighting to save victory but a success by the camp and awaited the signal for horses to survive. A very good character, with no mention of ton Cemetery website
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