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TThhee LLiicckkiinngg VVaalllleeyy CCoouurriieerr Morgan County’s Speaking Of and For Morgan, the Bluegrass County of the Mountains HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER Since 1910 (USPS 312-040) Morgan County Courthouse - Built 1912 50¢ Per $19.50 Year In County Volume 96 — No. 23 WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY 41472, THURSDAY, JAN. 11, 2007 $22.00 Year In Kentucky Copy $24.00 Year Outside Kentucky Moratorium Council urges burley could affect growers to not use projects here plants from Florida Democrat Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia is the new chairman of the Sen- ate Appropriations Committee. Byrd and Says blue mold in blue mold into Kentucky on tobacco his counterpart in the House have de- plants from Florida.” clared a moratorium on earmarks con- state in 2006 linked Wallace urges growers needing to tained in a number of leftover spending purchase ‘mini-plugs’ or plants to con- bills that the GOP- led Congress failed to Fla. ‘mini-plugs’ tact their county Extension Agents to to pass last year. find out where to buy Kentucky-grown It remains to be seen how long that plants. The Council for Burley Tobacco is will last since Sen. Byrd is known as the urging tobacco growers not to use “mini- Last year, growers in Morgan and “king of pork” for the multitude of fed- plugs” from Florida to plant this year’s Magoffin counties were the first in the eral spending projects he funnels to his burley crop. state to report blue mold. Five infected state through earmarking, a secretive crops were reported May 23 in Magoffin vote-trading process and a stock in trade “It has been well documented that the County and 14 infected plant beds were for legislators at all levels of govern- 2006 Kentucky blue mold epidemic was confirmed in Morgan on May 25. ment, in which projects are often tacked directly linked to ‘mini-plugs’ brought Shipments of plants arriving in Ken- onto spending bills at the last minute and into Kentucky from Florida,” said Dean tucky last year during the second or third with no debate. M. Wallace, the council’s Executive Di- week of April appeared to be those that Until the process is made more trans- rector. were contaminated, according to the parent and accountable, there will be no “This was the third year in a row that burley council. earmark projects for the next budget year blue mold was reported first in Kentucky either, say the Democrats, who now con- before any of the other burley produc- trol the Congress. ing state,” Wallace said. Reformers acknowledge that ear- “With blue mold being reported first marks, long a common practice, often in Kentucky strongly suggests that for fund useful and needed projects, but say the past three year years, blue mold was they have gotten far out of hand, with introduced into Kentucky from ‘mini- the number of earmarked projects in plugs’ or plants from Florida and not 2005 totaling 15,818 at a cost to the fed- Stately church sans clutter from wind blown spores,” Wallace said. eral treasury of $40.8 billion. It is estimated that the 2006 blue mold Among the earmarked projects that It is impossible to take a photo like this of the United Methodist Church at the epidemic cost Kentucky farmers at least could be affected by the moratorium in intersection of Main and Prestonsburg streets. The 85-year-old West Liberty $7.3 million dollars in lost production Kentucky are two in Morgan County. and/or in increased chemical costs to landmark immediately attracts the eye of motorists and passersby. But it is Mayor Robert Nickell said last week he combat the disease, Wallace said. virtually impossible to capture a photo that does justice to its stately Gothic is concerned that federal funding being “Less than 1% of our tobacco plants lines because of the hodgepodge of utility poles, power lines, phone lines, and counted on by the city to extend sewer were imported from Florida but that 1% traffic signs that crisscross and clutter the intersection. The picture above is by lines to serve the new Morgan Central put 100% of our growers at risk,” Elementary School at Greear could be Lynn Nickell, who plans to include it in a photographic history of the town that Wallace said. delayed or lost. The city has been work- he is preparing for publication. Using a digital camera and new computer and The Council for Burley Tobacco is ing with Congressman Hal Rogers on software, Nickell digitally (and painstakingly) removed the wires and other clut- urging farmers: “For 2007, don’t bring this project. ter from the camera image. His book, as yet untitled, will consist of what he And Judge Executive Tim Conley calls “classic” photos of West Liberty past and present. He said he is very much Board of Adjustments also is counting on federal funds to help interested in locating two photos for the book, one of a store building that once with construction of a downtown park- stood where the Bank of the Mountains is now located in Index, as well as a to consider requests for ing structure on Main Street. Conley has photo of the Mary Meadows house, which also was located in Index. worked closely with U.S. Senator Mitch conditional use changes Ashley Buchanan McConnell’s office to secure funds for Morgan County Junior Miss this project, which is planned as an in- The West Liberty Board of Adjust- Move to delay Wrigley tegral part of of a long-range improve- ments has scheduled two public hearings ment plan that includes the construction to consider Conditional Use Requests to Ashley Buchanan of a new judicial building (which will place mobile homes on two properties. be built with state funds). schl. closing defeated Both hearings will be held Thursday, competes in state The moratorium on earmarks serves Jan. 18, in the City Council Meeting two purposes for the Democrats in Con- Room. At 5:00 p.m., the board will con- Junior Miss pgm. gress. At a time of high deficits, it can sider a request by Jerry Trusty to place help divert spending to more popular Large delegation of was seconded by Jim Nunnery, another a doublewide home at 423 Wells Hill Morgan County’s Junior Miss, items on the Democrat agenda and it new board member, the board voted 3 Lane. At 5:30 p.m., the board will con- Ashley Kate Buchanan, will represent adds credibility to their pre-election Wrigley residents to 2 to close the school next year as sider a request by Barletta Elliott to place her county in the Kentucky Junior Miss pledge of fiscal responsibility. planned and move the students to West a mobile home at 350 Wells Hill Lane. Scholarship Program this weekend, Jan. President Bush also is stressing fis- disappointed by vote Liberty Elementary. Comments by adjoining property own- 12-13, at the Singletary Center for the cal responsibility. In a recent op-ed ar- ers will be considered. All interested ticle in the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Bush Among those who spoke on behalf property owners are urged to attend and Arts in Lexington. offered his own proposal for restraining The Morgan County Board of Edu- of the disappointed Wrigley residents the meeting is open to the general pub- Ashley will be spending the week liv- Congressional earmarking. He wants cation at its meeting Monday evening were Attorney Brian Underwood and lic. ing with her host family and participat- members of Congress to to disclose the heard from a standing-room-only del- Wrigley School Principal Sandy Pelfrey. ing in all activities and practices in- sponsor, the cost, the beneficiary, and the egation of Wrigley area residents who Underwood noted that while the New fiscal court meets, volved with the Junior Miss experience. pleaded with the board to allow the board’s position is that by agreeing four justification for each earmark. This, he Ashley will perform her monologue Wrigley Elementary School to remain years ago to accept two offers of assis- rehires employees, sets believes would cut down substantially 8:00 p.m. Friday12, with her fitness and open until the school to replace it is com- tance from the state Department of Edu- on “pork-barrel projects” that don’t meet self-expression categories being judged pleted. cation to build two new schools it is ob- new time for meetings muster. 1:00 p.m. Saturday. The final perfor- However, on a motion by new board ligated to proceed with its plan, any de- member Patty Hutchinson to delay the cision to change the plan remains with The new Morgan County Fiscal mance is 8:00 p.m. Saturday. Court met in special session Wednesday, Morgan County’s Junior Miss is one move until a new school is built, which See SCHOOL BOARD Page 2 Dec. 3, to rehire county employees and of 39 young ladies competing for the title In This Week’s set a meeting time. The court voted to of Kentucky’s Junior Miss. Morgan to share in Healthy meet on the second Wednesday of each Ashley is a senior at Morgan County Edition month at 5:00 p.m. County Judge Tim High School, and is the daughter of Tho- Conley also announced new office hours mas and Nellie Buchanan. Marriages pilot program ▼ Kels Nickell opts for Life for the Judge Executive’s Office, as fol- Letters and cards of support are al- low: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and ways appreciated and may be sent to the on the Plains - Part 4 of a Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and following address: Morgan County’s series by Tony Adkins Dennis Gulley, executive director, tionship skills, focusing on financial Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Junior Miss, Ashley Buchanan, Mr. and ----------------------------------Page 4 Gateway Community Services Organi- management and conflict resolution. Mrs. Stephen W. Stone, 113 Stirling ▼ Obituaries zation, has announced that Gateway will Two regional Financial Counseling Re- Lane, Versailles, Ky. 40383. be partnering with Kentucky River Foot- source Centers, two mobile counseling Deadline for news, Official florist: Best of Flowers, 807 ..............................Page 5 & 2-B hills Community Action on a newly- centers, and two traveling financial Chevy Chase Place, Lexington, KY ▼ News of Record awarded Healthy Marriage Demonstra- counselors will provide services in nine adv. noon Monday 40502. .....................................Page 7-B tion Grant. This five- year initiative is counties. Tickets: Singletary Center, 829-257- designed to strengthen and promote The project service area includes the Because of extremely tight print- 4929. ▼ Meetings & Annuncements happy marriages. Foothills Community Action counties of ing schedules, news items and ad- The Morgan County Junior Miss Pro- .........................................Page 7 The grant, totaling $490,680 annu- Clark, Estill, Madison, and Powell, and vertising submitted for publication in gram is sponsored by the Morgan ▼ Classifieds, Legals ally, was awarded by the Department of the Gateway service area counties of The Licking Valley Courier should be County Woman’s Club. Scholarships .........................................Page 6 Health and Human Services, Adminis- Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, submitted by Friday of the preced- presented at the local program are do- tration for Families and Children and and Rowan. nated by local businesses, civic groups ▼ Cable TV Guide ing week and must be in our office was one of only two awarded in Ken- All of the financial counselors will and citizens. Due to the generosity of .....................................Page 4-B tucky. complete a certified training course. before noon on Monday. the community, a total of over $4,000 Healthy Marriages will provide rela- See MARRIAGES Page 2 —Editor was presented to local category winners. Open 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekly Accept 625 Prestonsburg Street Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. SALEM (Selected Styles) Prices Good Jan. 9 Thru Jan. 15 6 Pack, 24 Oz. Bottles (Limit 4) 4/$1000 $2.00 OFF A CARTON Pepsi Products........ 12 Pack Faygo $229 Soft Drinks................ 2 Liter (Limit 5) $100 WINSTON (Selected Styles) Pepsi Products................. 11-13.5 Oz. Quaker 2/$400 2003 Chevrolet Z71 $2.00 OFF A CARTON Instant Oatmeal .... 28 Oz. Prego (Limit 2 w/$10.00 Additional Purchase) $100 Spaghetti Sauce................ Extended Cab, 4x4, LS, Loaded, 3 Lb. $100 TOPS SMOKING TOBACCO Chiquita Bananas..... 10 Lb. 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KINNER COMPLAINT By Tim Conley Associate Editor Editor & Publisher Associate Editor Judge Executive To the Editor: POSTMASTER: Send charges of address and all forms to the above My daughter, Destiney Taylor address. The Licking Valley Courier is published on Thursdays 51 weeks Hello from Judge Tim Conley has attended East Valley Elemen- a year. Periodicals postage paid at the West Liberty Post Office. West and staff. tary since kindergarten. For well Liberty, Kentucky. Editor reserves the right to edit and/or omit all items We have officially started our over two years, Destiney has been submitted to publication. new year and a second term in bullied by the same girl. I have office. Some of the large projects done nothing but complain to the that I would like to continue to — Agree Or Not — principal. He has not punished work on are our downtown park- this girl for the bullying or harass- ing structure next to Commercial What To Do With Great ment. Bank and a new courthouse The bullying has been terrible (scheduled for the state budget in for Destiney. One example is that Aunt Millie’s Check? 2008). Our current courthouse October of 2005, the girl held my will be 100 years old this year. We daughter down on the after school are open to any suggestions about Spend It Wisely bus while a boy beat her. We how you would like to celebrate knew instantly that something Honored for service on school board this building’s birthday sometime By Todd Duvall Carroll, D-Frankfort, who crafted was wrong when she got off the later this year. We are working The General Assembly came two state budgets during his term bus. We took pictures that Melanie Barker, who served two years as an interim member of with the City of West Liberty on to the Capitol last week, elected as governor. evening showing all the marks. the Morgan County Board of Education, was recently presented their sewer system upgrades, and its leadership, organized commit- Gov. Ernie Fletcher has been The next day, we took pictures of a plaque by the board recognizing her for her service to the board also a new fire station with some tees and promptly went home for going around the state holding the bruises that had developed and to the students of the county. Presenting the plaque is Su- type of inter local agreement be- a month. public forums (and campaigning from the incident. We went to perintendent of Schools Joe Dan Gold. Barker served on the board tween the county and city. for re-election) on how beset to East Valley the next day and from January 2005 through Oct. 2006. A key issue this year will be Not a bad week’s work. spend the $279 million. To their talked to the principal. He said the county-wide garbage collection. When legislators return Feb. 6, credit, people are not opting for a bus driver told him the boy “only Medicare drug program I would like to have your input however, there will be plenty of week on the beach, and so far leg- slapped” her and he had talked to as to how you would like to see work ahead of them. Some of it islators are not going that route the boy. After looking at the pic- us install a timely and clean gar- will be easy – what Kentuckian either. tures we had taken, he told us the hurting rural pharmacies bage collection system. I don’t can be against outlawing the The financial obligations boy would no longer be allowed necessarily like mandatory gar- slaughter of horses in the com- hanging over the General Assem- to ride the extended bus (still not bage pickup for a few reasons: It monwealth? Of course, there are bly involve key university build- disciplining the girl). A couple “What Wal-Mart once did to port. does not give you, the people, a no horse slaughterhouses in the ings included in the budget passed days later, we found out that he rural downtowns, Medicare is “Walden says the problem is choice and some people will not commonwealth anyway, but facts last year and vetoed by Fletcher. had put the boy on another bus. doing to the rural drug store.” that seniors get Medicare cover- adhere to being told what to do. do not necessarily get in the way There are untold billions of dol- No one was punished over that That was how CBS correspondent age through private insurance However, I do like mandatory re- of new legislation. lars in unfunded liabilities in the incident either. Wyatt Andrews summed up a re- companies, which in turn, have porting, where you have a choice And some of the General retirement programs for state On Wednesday, Dec. 13, cent report on how the new Medi- lowered the fees and reimburse- of the county to pick up your gar- Assembly’s work will be difficult. employees and teachers. The Destiney had gotten off the school care Part D program for prescrip- ments they pay him.” bage or you can haul it to the There is some extra money in the state’s emergency fund is not as bus crying hysterically. Appar- tion drugs is hurting the small, in- Walden is resisting chain phar- proper disposal station. You treasury, and legislators will be large as it probably should be. ently, because of my daughter’s dependent pharmacies prevalent macies’ offers to buy his store, but would receive a receipt stating under pressure from every direc- Teachers are expecting a substan- speech problem, she had been in rural areas throughout the Andrews lists several that have that it has been properly disposed tion to spend that money in one tial raise promised them last year, subjected to malicious remarks. country. gone out of business: “Gone this of. way or another. and state employees will want the They told Destiney the reason she “My life’s earnings have gone year is the old Taylor Drug Store Please do not litter and let’s At least so far, sentiment 5 percent salary increase prom- talks the way that she does is “be- right out the window,” said Co- in tiny Granville, Ohio. There is make Morgan County the among controlling house Demo- ised them by statute. cause her mom dropped her on lumbus, Miss., pharmacist Don no more Centennial Merit Drugs cleanest county in Kentucky. crats and senate Republicans ap- Every area of education fund- her head.” The following day, I Walden, the focus of Andrews’ re- in Monte Vista, Colo. When Two other issues that I will be pears to be that the extra money ing – preschool through grad tried to talk to the principal but Randy Spainhour closed down writing about later on is our com- be spent conservatively and school – has been under funded he refused to discuss it. We tried School Board ... Penslow’s pharmacy in Holly mitment to Helping Hands for wisely. for the last three state budgets and to call the superintendent of Ridge, N.C., he mailed his license Animals with an animal shelter, We will wait and see whether even the entire $279 million schools on Friday but could not back blaming, the ‘low reim- and a preventative drug program, that holds true when lawmakers would not come close to meeting reach him. On Monday, we called (Continued From Page One) bursement of Medicare’.” which includes and encourages adjourn and go home. all those demands. the superintendent and he said the local board. A survey conducted by last more family activities, such as The amount of extra money So the extra money, the “sur- that he would talk to the princi- In an interview following the summer by the Kentucky Institute bowling, skating, indoor tennis, being bandied about is $279 mil- plus,” is a pittance when you look pal and call us back immediately. meeting, Supt. Joe Dan Gold ac- for Rural Journalism’s Rural Blog etc. If you would like to have lion, and there are any number of at all the many areas in which it He has still never called us back. knowledged Underwood’s point, of more than 500 community some input on any of these mat- things the General Assembly can would be wise and prudent to in- On Monday, Dec. 18, a lady but quoted an advisory to the pharmacists revealed that nearly ters or anything else, call me at do with it. vest it. from the East Valley FRC called board from the Department of nine out of 10 (89 percent) are 743-3897 or write to: Judge Tim Think of the situation like this: Complicating matters is that our home and said the principal Education pointing out that a de- getting less money and a third are Conley, 450 Prestonsburg Street, out of the blue, Great Aunt Millie the General Assembly will be in had referred Destiney for coun- cision to alter its plans “could considering shutting down since West Liberty, Ky. 41472, or e- sent you a generous check for session through a good part of the seling in order for her to continue raise accountability issues for the Part D started Jan. 1, 2006. mail [email protected]. Christmas. It is money you did gubernatorial primary campaigns. to ride the school bus. I asked her board.” “The survey found that more Our fiscal court meetings will not expect or budget for. You can Democrats are not going to do if the bully was referred for coun- Pelfrey said that the school’s than half (55 percent) of respon- be the second Wednesday of each go out and buy that flat-screen anything to help Fletcher. Many seling and she replied no. staff and faculty would prefer that dents said they have had to ob- month at 5:00 p.m. Office hours digital television you want so Republicans, including Senate Destiney’s dad and I went to East the school remain open until the tain outside loans or financing to are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, much or take the family to Ha- President David Williams, do not Valley that morning and took her planned new facility is complete. supplement their pharmacy’s cash and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 waii for a week in the sun. think Fletcher can be re-elected. out of school. Destiney is now She also noted that by delaying flow because of slow reimburse- p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to But you have credit card bills And apparently a lot of GOP fi- being home schooled. the move of Wrigley students to ment by health care plans,” ac- 1:30 p.m. fhooanrv tethh beee ehhnoo uplisudetat.i ynYsg o douuf fen n eseeowdo ngto.u tYpteoaruys noapniFncliioeanlt cs.huperp’osr treers- ealreec otfi othne csaamme- to aW laed cya lwlehdo F hraadn ktofoldrt uasn dth sapt otkhee Wfsaitleul,sa tat isoL pnilb atenhrnatety d w,E aolneu mlodve ernertcqaruroyiwr end ietnhxget cnoitry dA iPn hMga traomy t ah8ce i siNttesam Ati osisnnoa cTl iChaetoi omRnmu.rua-l theR Peemopelme.ber, we work for You, down debt to increase your credit paign reported collecting school system had to follow the use of temporary trailer class- Blog referenced a study that score in case you decide to refi- $555,000 to $600,000 in contri- rules in the “code of acceptable rooms until the new school is shows rural residents are paying Our salvation is in striving to nance the mortgage or buy a new butions the last three months of behavior.” The code states that opened could be avoided— a pe- more for drugs than urbanites un- achieve what we know we’ll never car. You have also been negligent 2006. Fletcher’s only opponent bullying and malicious remarks riod expected to be about two to der Medicare Part D prescription achieve. in contributing to the kids’ college for the nomination, Paducah busi- are a level 2 (serious behavior). three years. drug plan. The study by the Cen- —Ryszard Kapuscinski fund. nessman Billy Harper, spent four There has never been one incident Supt. Gold agreed that the in- ter for Rural Health Policy Analy- So Great Aunt Mille’s money times that much out of his own report filled out. In the “code of flux of students likely would re- sis of the Rural Policy Research also can be used in highly respon- pocket in the same period. acceptable behavior,” it states that sult in some overcrowding at Institute reported that average DO YOU HAVE sible ways as opposed to Hawaii Fletcher ought to have a bullying would result in suspen- West Liberty Elementary, but he monthly premiums for Medicare in February. Technically, it is a couple million sitting the bank sion, expulsion, or referral for said the trailers will not have to Advantage prescription drug AN OPINION? surplus of funds, but in reality it and more pouring in everyday. counseling. Instead, they have let be used for regular classes, but plans vary from $6 in urban New is a way of meeting other finan- And it is doubtful the General this girl think it is OK to bully my would be used for extra programs Hampshire to $53 in rural Hawaii. The Licking Valley child. They have tried to make it Courier welcomes your cial obligations that are hanging Assembly is going to allow him such as music, etc. And that, he out to be Destiney’s fault, even comments about current over you. to use the $279 million “surplus” though we have proof. This girl said, would be only until the pro- the number of extended days for events in the form of let- That is essentially the argu- to promote himself into re-nomi- is in the fifth grade while posed new school is built north staff. Under the plan, two instruc- ters to the editor. Letters ment being made by some legis- nation and a second term in of- Destiney is in the fourth. I have of West Liberty. tional days will be added to the must be signed and in- lators, including state Sen. Julian fice. complained for over two years The board’s plan, beginning school calendar — from the cur- clude the writer’s phone with the 2007-2008 school year, about the bullying and harass- rent 175 days this year to 177 number for verification. is to send a portion of students My Favorite And how Uriah Potts has raised ment. The bully has not been rep- from the Cannel City school dis- days next year. The number of Letters to the Editor A squash of wonderous size. rimanded, but he has gone so far trict who now attend West Lib- extended days currently allowed should be brief and to the Paper How Farmer Martin’s as to suspend Destiney for talk- erty Elementary to the new Mor- for administrators will be reduced point, no more than 500 daughter. Took first prize again ing. gan County Central Elementary from the current 55 to 53. words. 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That one I knew is dead Marriages ... new elementary school to replace A real old fashion paper Or find again some childhood the present WPA-built Wrigley 3-County Coverage From my little native town chum the second time was wed. (Continued From Page One) Elementary. After going into ex- Each week I hail its coming And so it goes and no one can The project is unique and in- ecutive session to discuss land And I never put it down know. novative, focusing on financial acquisition, the board returned to Till I’ve read its every column What memories sad and sweet management skills based on the open session and authorized Supt. Means A Classified Ad All the local news, you know Come back to me when I read results of a regional survey that Gold to acknowledge receipt of All the dear old folks I That homely little sheet.. overwhelmingly identifies finan- appraisals on two prospective In The Licking Valley LI nivoetde wwhitohs leo bnagr ang ios painted —SWuhbemni tateldl eblys eJ BfaSils, read the cmiaalr tiisaslu deiss tares stsh.e major cause of sKitye.s 7 l oacnadte dto o anr trhaen gnee wfo sre catno ra po-f Courier Carries A Whose cattle took the prize instructions. —Agnes Allen The program can be offered in praisal on a third prospective site located off Ky. 7 on Ky. 519. either a faith-based or commu- BIG PUNCH! The board received an update nity-based setting. Gateway ex- Gibson Auto Supply pects the program to be opera- on the new Central Elementary School at Greear. Installation of tional early this spring. 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They were Jim The world is blessed by men Write your classified/want ad as you want it to appear in Nunnery and Marshall Jenkins. the paper:________________________________________ who do things, and not by those Patty Hutchinson, who also was ________________________________________________ who merely talk about them. elected in November, was sworn ________________________________________________ —Leaves of Gold in earlier. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Premium quality steel wiper blades The board elected Marshall ________________________________________________ THE LICKING VALLEY Jenkins as chairman and Mike ________________________________________________ 695 Gardner Dr. • West Liberty, Ky. Dalton as vice chairman. (Phone number counts as one word) Trailer Brakes COURIER No. of words___________ Amount_______________ Now Available! 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(606) 743-3551 Morehead the school district’s C-1-11-3T Fax: (606) 743-3565 vendors list and voted to revise THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 PAGE THREE SHEETS BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE Do you prepare your • Payroll • Year End Reports • W-2s • 1099’s Let our staff save you time by preparing them for you. efiling available 210 Riverside Drive ¥ West Liberty, KY 41472 606-743-7080 ¥ 743-3914 Jennifer M. Sheets and Staff C-1-5-1T From left: SER Vice-President Phoebe McCoy and 2007 Mor- gan County Woman’s Club Officers: Treasurer Phyllis Keeton, Historian Linda Gevedon; Corresponding Secretary Leigh Ann Gunnell; Recording Secretary Bridget Murphy; Vice-President Mary Alice Oldfield and President Brenda Jones. Woman’s Club installs new Cheryl Cravens accepts Employee of the Month Award from officers at Christmas dinner Don Battles, Deputy Warden of Programs at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. The Morgan County Woman’s Vice-President Mary Alice Cheryl Cravens selected as Club held its annual Christmas Oldfield and President Brenda dinner and officer installation Jones. EKCC Employee of Month ceremony on Dec. 15, at the Members and guests partici- Community Center. Upon arrival pated in singing “The Twelve members and guests enjoyed hors Days of Christmas” and the Ms. Cheryl Cravens has been skills make the flow of adminis- devours while visiting with each “Left, Right Night Before Christ- selected as Employee of the trative tasks much more efficient. other and listening to a selection mas Game” where Christmas or- Month of December at Eastern Ms. Cravens began her career of joyous Christmas music. A de- naments were passed around and Kentucky Correctional Complex. in Corrections at EKCC in No- licious traditional Christmas din- exchanged. Warden John Motley said Ms. vember 1989 as a Secretary in the ner of turkey, dressing with the 2006 President Kim Barker Cravens, an Administrative Sec- Programs Department. She was Morgan Extreme All Star Cheerleaders showed EXCELLENT works was prepared and served would like to thank club members retary, was chosen for her “exem- promoted to Administrative Sec- performances this weekend at Bourbon County Middle School by Simple Elegance Catering. who helped decorate and clean up plary work ethic and profession- retary in September 2003, and is and the MSU Cheerleader Showcase. From left are, Skyler Members and guests were after the dinner and to all mem- alism evidenced by her ability to currently Secretary for the Lewis, Maria Negron, Kassondra Daughtery, Autumn Chaney, served pumpkin pie for dessert bers and guests that attended. maintain her existing workload as Deputy Warden of Programs. Carly Adkins, Coach Erica Gevedon, Chelsey Dorton, Shyanna while being entertained by sev- Also a big heartfelt thank you well as look forward to and an- Cambers, Samantha McGraw and Tuwania Conley. The squad’s eral members of the Morgan goes to Simple Elegance Cater- ticipate needs for the facility.” “She is a deserving recipient next performance will be January 20 at Winterfest in County High School Juniorettes ing for making the night wonder- “She is being commended for of the Employee of the Month Prestonsburg. Congratulations, girls, on a job well done! who performed various musicals ful and something to be remem- her dedication, commitment to Award,” Warden Motley said. selections and Christmas read- bered for a long time. excellence and hard work,” said Congratulations on a job well and Sarah Coder of West Liberty. ebrated her (5?) birthday January ings. The Morgan County Woman’s Motley. “Her knowledge and done. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross of 10. (I know, Brenda, but we won’t Phoebe McCoy, SER Vice- Club meets the third Thursday of Florida came to spend a few days tell . . .) President, installed the 2007 each month at 6:30 in the County Morgan County Woman’s Club Government Office Building. If and we were almost out of the with his mother (Myrtle). She I have been thinking of (and Twenty-Six Officers: Treasurer Phyllis you would like more information mall when this pretty black also received a special call from praying for) the Tobias family, Keeton, Historian Linda about the club or how to become woman, (curvaceous I’d reckon!) her nephew, S.T. Adkins, a min- who lost their precious little By Sherry Bailey Gevedon; Corresponding Secre- a member please contact 2007 walked by wearing a halter top Jan. 8 — Myrtle Anglin, of ister from Shelby, Ohio. Myrtle Madison (Maddy) a few days be- tary Leigh Ann Gunnell; Record- President Brenda Jones at 743- that didn’t hardly cover nothin, Morehead, had a nice surprise on would like a special prayer said fore Christmas. I can’t ever seem ing Secretary Bridget Murphy; 1246. and right where the the halter top December 20. Her cousin, for her daughter, Edith Vinson to get a call through on the phone, ought to be, there’s a word tattoo. Mildred (Ferguson) Mays, and who is in the hospital in Hazel but I want you to know we’re still Ghost of Winding Stair Hey, I swear I tried not to look, Mildred’s daughter, Marilyn, of Green, Alabama. praying for you. but them words kept sayin “Read West Liberty stopped by for a She also would like to wish Until later, God Bless you and Red neck in the city me! Read me!” Just as I turned visit. Myrtle and Mildred had not everyone a very Happy New Year. yours. Sherry my head and was squintin my seen each other in over 70 years. My husband, Bill Bailey, saw eyes to read whatever was on her Thanks to the Twenty-Six news, an ear-nose-throat specialist in REAL FRIENDS Somewhere in the Bible, I smile so pretty. Anyway, I didn’t chest, Peggy grabbed me by the they were reunited. Ashland on Thursday. He has still Friends, and I mean real think it was in Genesis, it says stay in there very long because it arm and yanked me around — During the Christmas holi- been experiencing dizzy spells. friends, reserve nothing. The something like “When God put don’t look too good for an old with authority. I mean I’ve been days, Myrtle received many visi- He goes for an ENG property of one belongs to the Wo on men that’s when all his gray bearded fat man with a due with that woman for 20 years and tors, calls, and cards. Her visitors (electronystagmogram) on Thurs- other. troubles started, which brings me rag on his head to be walkin’ I didn’t know she was that strong were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis day, January 11, which should —Euripides to the story. around a respectable place of . And what all she said to me I Skaggs, Mr. and Mrs. Terry give them a little more informa- Now, first of all, and I’ve run business like that without a can’t repeat — it would embar- Skaggs and daughter, Mr. and tion as to what is going on, and tmhiigs hpt aasst mweyl lw biefe u, pP efrgognyt, wsoit hI woman on his arm. They sorta rass a preacher’s son! She said, Mrs. Steven Barnette and four then help them devise a plan of Subscribe To you all, too. After all, honesty is acted a little funny, I thought. “Arson, you turn around right children, Adalene Havens and treatment. I would appreciate the best quality. Twenty-plus They must have suspected I was now. Who do you think you are. 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C-1-11-8T C-1-11-1T PAGE FOUR THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER Kels Nickell opts for life on the Plains At age 26, Morgan native had seen more tragedy and adventure than most people experience in a lifetime; Range wars would bring more tragedy - Part 4 of a series By Tony Adkins jor problem in the area and was costing the ranchers thousands of When Kels Nickell arrived at dollars in lost profits. They Camp Kearney, Nebraska, in banded together and decided to 1875 he had already decided he end the problem once and for all. would remain in the West after his Hired gunmen from Texas were discharge date came around in brought in to take care of the 1880. As he served on expeditions problem by killing or driving off in Wyoming Territory during his the rustlers. The resulting five year enlistment he continu- shootings and killings between ally looked for a good location to the two factions became known begin a homestead and ranching as the Johnson County (Wyo- operation. While on one patrol he ming) War. Two suspected rus- discovered a fine piece of land on tlers were killed near Kaycee and Chugwater Creek near Iron the public began to question the Mountain north of Cheyenne, the cattlemen’s methods. The hired territorial capital of Wyoming. guns were surrounded and cap- The land was thick with grass and tured at one of the ranches by had a stream running through it. some citizens and turned over to At the time Wyoming was the army. The U.S. Marshall ap- sparsely settled by whites and pointed a special deputy, Tom looked much as it had for centu- Horn, to investigate the deaths. Hazel Green Academy baseball team of 1898. Sitting: Isaac ries. The Plains Indians lived in He became an employee of the Cardwell, Milton Taulbee, (unknown), John Bays, Clay Brown, and roamed the vast expanses Pinkerton Detective Agency in Noah Cisco. Kneeling: Henry Ward, Wayne Long, John Cisco. hunting bison and warring with 1890 and worked under the alias Standing: Kelse Nickell, Professor C. C. Smith. other tribes. The Arapaho, Thomas Hale. He was born in Arikara, Cheyenne, Crows, Kiowa, Nez Perce, Shoshone, Missouri in 1860 and lived with kill or capture several members in the 1800’s. Mrs. Elizabeth Ute, Sioux and other tribes had his family until 1873. He tired of of Geronimo’s band that had not Stewart said that her dad was one called the Plains home for centu- an abusive father and headed west surrendered. In 1898, he was of the founders. They saw a pro- ries. The name Wyoming, to Arizona. His parents were hired by the army as a mule fusion of “very green” hazel “mscheweamiing” came from the Campbellites as were Kels’ but he packer for the expedition to Cuba bushes and decided upon that as Dakota language. It also was never took an active part in during the Spanish-American a name. This may not be the case translated as “at the big flats or church services. He became a War. While in Cuba, he con- but just as well could be. At the large plains.” After being dis- Kels and Mary Mahoney Nickell packer for the army and became tracted yellow fever and was dis- time Kels Patrick Nickell Jr. and charged from the service Kels fluent in Spanish. He was along charged September 6, 1898. He Julia enrolled at the Academy (ca. opened a blacksmith shop at enclosed with a barbed wire Isaac’s nephew, “Preacher” Joe on the expedition against and cap- returned to Wyoming and lived at 1898) the village of Hazel Green Camp Carlin, near Cheyenne. He fence, which did not set well with Nickell. Evidently Priscilla was ture of the Apache chief, John Coble’s ranch near Iron was the junction of four roads, kept busy repairing wagons, bug- the cattle ranchers in the area. in favor of the movement started Geronimo in 1885-86. He was Mountain while recuperating. He Campton Road, Mt. Sterling gies and farm equipment, being Kels began his ranching business by Alexander Campbell of instrumental in persuading him to was hired again to work on the Road, West Liberty Road and as handy at the work as his father with a few cows and one bull but Bethany, Virginia, and became a surrender and was known as rustling problem and resumed his Helechawa Road. The Helechawa had been. He was making far by the mid 1890’s his herd num- member of the White Oak Chris- “Talking Boy” by Geronimo. duties as a stock detective. Road was the most important as more money than the meager pay bered over 1,000. During the tian Church. Her name is listed While investigating a train Kels was always ready to try it led from the railway station lo- he earned as a private in the cav- summer months ranchers let their in the old membership book at the robbery in Wyoming for the new ideas even when they were cated there. Helechawa got its alry. cattle graze on the open range but church. It is not known if Kels Pinkerton Agency he became ac- not popular with his neighbors. In name from the daughter of the While running his business he feed had to be stocked for the ever became a member of any quainted with some of the large 1895 he began planning to bring first chief executive of the O & met Mary Mahoney, age 16. She harsh winters. He usually put up denomination but he was known cattle ranchers in the Iron Moun- sheep to his ranch. At that time K Railroad, W. D. Walbridge, was an Irish immigrant from Cork enough feed to last his herd to conduct his business in an hon- tain area. He was aware of the the mention of sheep in cattle Helen Chase Walbridge (Hele- County, Ireland. Her parents, through the winter without need- est manner and expected no less trouble between them and the country usually ended in a fight cha-wa). The railroad was started Patrick and Susan Duke ing to buy more. He became re- from others. At the same time he homesteaders and the loss of or killing. He believed that both in October 1899 and the first run Mahoney, had come west in the spected and known to be “well was known to fear no man and cattle to rustlers. He settled in the cattle and sheep could co-exist on was made on July 10, 1901. Uncle late 1860’s and her dad worked off” by his neighbors. Kels and would stand up for what he be- small town Chugwater a few the same range and many ranch- “Crock” Crocket Coldiron drove as a railway foreman. Kels and Mary had more children during lieved was right. The Nickells had miles north of Kels Nickell’s ers did so in later years. In 1890’s his two horse “hack” daily, deliv- Mary were married December 27, the first few years at Iron Moun- neighbors living one mile to the ranch. Horn would later play an Wyoming it was the same as ering mail and passengers from 1881, in Cheyenne. Two children, tain, William Willie), Katherine, north, the Jim Miller family. They important part in Kels Nickell’s pouring kerosene on a fire. He Helechawa. On bad winter days Julia and Kels Patrick, were born Alfred (Fred), Beatrix, Margaret, got along well at first and together family and future. The rustling finally made his decision in 1898 it sometimes took three hours to while they lived at Cheyenne. Ida McKinley and Hiram Harlan. built the Nickell-Miller School continued as courts and judges and took most of his cattle by make the six miles from the sta- Kels homesteaded the land near Kels had been born into a Prot- halfway between their ranches. were sympathetic mostly because train to Omaha and sold them. tion to Hazel Green. Iron Mountain and took posses- estant home and his mother hoped Jim Miller ran a sawmill and had of political concerns. Even the After selling the cattle, he trav- The streets were dusty in sum- sion in 1885. He filed for 480 that he would become a minister a small herd of cattle. They later governor, W. A. Richards, was eled back to Morgan County for mer and muddy in winter as were more acres of government land of the Campbellite Movement. fell out and became bitter en- losing cattle from his Bighorn a reunion with his family. He vis- most small towns of the day. The and bought it for $1.25 an acre. Kels’ uncle, Isaac Newton emies. They carried guns and County ranch. Trouble also devel- ited with his brother, James town was supplied with natural He built a six room log house with Nickell, donated land for the first threatened each other but the oped between the small ranchers Harlan and wife America (Davis) gas from a well just over the Mor- running water piped in from the church in Morgan County at trouble went no further for with fences and large ranchers Nickell, at Helechawa. After the gan County line. Homes were nearby creek. A barn and out White Oak. The White Oak awhile. who depended on the open range visit, Kels returned to Omaha and heated and lighted with gas and buildings were built and the land Christian Church was founded by Cattle rustling became a ma- to feed their herds. The patience bought 1,000 sheep and several gas lights lit up the streets at of the cattlemen had worn thin by rams. He traveled with them by night. At the time there were three 1895 but no solution was in sight. rail to Iron Mountain and was met churches, Christian, Methodist The governor had heard of Tom by Kels Patrick, Willie, a sheep and Presbyterian. Kels Jr. was a Horn and requested a meeting herder and two sheep dogs. They member of the Hazel Green with him. Horn guaranteed that he drove the sheep through town and Academy baseball team from could rid Wyoming of rustlers to their ranch a few miles from 1898-1902. He graduated in the saying, “When everything else town. The introduction of sheep class of 1902. There is no record fails, I have a system that never caused resentment from the of Julia attending and she was does.” He asked for $300 to buy cattlemen but no serious incidents back in Wyoming and married in two horses and equipment and were recorded during the first 1901.) $5,000 when the job was finished. three years. Kels and Mary trav- If not successful he would accept eled to Kentucky again and took (To Be Continued) no pay. The governor wanted no Kels Patrick and Julia with them. Next Installments: part of Horn’s solution. At first it They left the other children with was also turned down by the Mary’s brother, William Kels Nickell Cattlemen’s Association and the Mahoney. Kels Jr. and Julia were rustling continued. Later, Horn enrolled in Hazel Green Acad- Was An Eye Witness To The met with a few cattlemen at the emy, founded in 1880. After a Settling Of The West. ranch of John Coble and began a brief visit with family members, A Man Respected For His career as a “stock detective” with Kels and Mary returned home to Fearless Honesty And the Swan Land & Cattle Com- find the ranch in good order. They pany. It was a conglomeration of eagerly awaited a promised visit Success As A Rancher, His large ranches controlling 500,000 from James Harlan and America Life Was Touched And acres of land, mostly in Wyoming planned for the next summer — Shaped By Two Violent and Montana. His job was to rid 1901. Incidents, One In 1863 In the range of rustlers. Later that (Legend has it that Hazel Morgan County And One In year, two suspected rustlers were Green was named when some of found shot to death. Coble ranged the first settlers arrived in late fall 1901 In Wyoming his cattle as far east as Kels’ prop- erty and they had problems for years over the use of some of the land. In 1890, Coble and his ranch manager had come to Kels’ gate and called him out. Words were exchanged, a scuffle took place and Coble ended up being cut twice with a knife. He pressed charges against Kels in Laramie County but the grand jury decided the charges were unwarranted and dismissed the case. Tom Horn left Wyoming in 1896 to work for the army again in southwest Arizona. He helped Mountain Telephone is now accepting bids for the removal of six structures adjacent to the Mountain Telephone headquarters building located at 405 Main Street in West Liberty, Kentucky. The successful bidder must provide proof of general liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and automobile liability insurance. Bid specs can be obtained from Rick Pelfrey at Mountain Telephone on or after January 15, 2007. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a bid is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Bids should be submitted to Rick Pelfrey at Mountain Telephone. THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 PAGE FIVE AREA DEATHS Eula Mae Hutchins Clifford Nickell Herman H. Gullett Eula Mae Buchanan Hutchins, Lawrence E. Smith Clifford Nickell, 82, of Leba- 80, devoted wife, mother, and Herman Hurst Gullett, 81, de- non, Ohio, since 1941, died Fri- Lawrence Earl Smith, 78, of grandmother, of Hazel Green, parted this life on Sunday, Jan. 7, day, Dec. 22, 2006, at his home. Blairs Mill, died Friday, Jan. 5, Kentucky, passed away Wednes- 2007. Born in West Liberty, Ken- Novella Perry 2007, at his residence. day, January 3, 2007, at Morgan He was born November 20, tucky, on November 27, 1924, to Born February 16, 1928, in County Appalachian Regional 1925, at Helechawa, Kentucky, a Elbert T. and Bessie Blevins Novella Roxan Sargent Perry, Elliott County, Kentucky, he was Healthcare Hospital, in West Lib- son of the late Bessie Hollon Nickell, he served in the U.S. 81, of Blairs Mill, formerly of a son of the late John and Prudie erty, Kentucky. Mrs. Hutchins Gullett and C.P. Gullett, Sr. Army during World War II. Taylor, Michigan, died Thursday, Cassity Smith. was born August 16, 1926, in Jan. 4, 2007, at Life Care Center, Edna D. Gilbert In addition to his parents, he Wolfe County, Kentucky, and was Preceding him in death in ad- Before retiring in 1997, Mr. was preceded in death by one the daughter of the late R.E. dition to his parents were two sis- Nickell worked for several area in Morehead. Edna Dunigan Gilbert, 86, of daughter, Vickie Bolin, on Sep- Buchanan and Stella McClure ters, Ann Catherine Lacy and Vir- auto dealers during his 40 plus She was born May 22, 1925, Fairborn, Ohio, died Monday, tember 4, 2001; two brothers, Buchanan. She was preceded in ginia Melrose Walsh; two broth- year career and owned and oper- in Morgan County, Kentucky, a Jan. 1, 2007, in the Hospice of Hershel Smith and Joseph Smith; death by a brother, Roger E. ers, Ray Dalton Gullett and Sam ated Cliff Nickell Motors for daughter of the late James Nelson Dayton. and two sisters, Katherine Smith Buchanan. Henry Gullett. many years. He was a member of and Nanny Collins Roberts. She was born December 19, and Emma Adams. Mrs. Hutchins was baptized Survivors include two broth- Northside Baptist Church, a In addition to her parents, she 1920, in Cannel City, Kentucky, Lawrence was a retired car- April 7, 1957, at First Christian ers, Wilgus Davis Gullett and former member of Lebanon Elks was preceded in death by her hus- penter and former employee of Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, and enjoyed gardening and mu- a daughter of the late Berry Ran- Cecil Perry Gullett, and one sis- bands, Wayne Sargent and Packs, Inc. and was a longtime and faithful sic. som and Sarah (Maloney) ter, Irene Moore, along with many Charles Perry; three brothers, He is survived by his wife of member of the Hazel Green He was preceded in death by Dunigan. nieces and nephews, and a host Virgil Swim, Clifton Roberts, and 57 years, Leona Mae Reynolds Christian Church, Hazel Green, his parents; first wife, Bridget; Donald Roberts; and two sons, Edna was a member of Maple Smith; three sons, Arlie Smith, of Kentucky, where she volunteered of friends. son, Stephen; and 7 brothers and Gary Lee Sargent and James Avenue Church of God in Blairs Mill, Roger Smith and for many years as church secre- Blind from his teenage years, sisters. Fairborn. wife, Donna, of Morehead, and tary, served as a former Sunday Herman often sang of flying away Dorton (J.D.) Sargent. Survivors include his beloved In addition to her parents, she Timmy Smith and wife, Renee, of school teacher, and was active in to heaven to see the face of God, Survivors include her children, was preceded in death by her hus- Blairs Mill; one daughter, Elvona Christian Woman’s Fellowship. and now he sings with the angels. wife of 43 years, Bonnie Jenkins Linda Easterling, of Brownstown, band, Beecher Gilbert, in 1976; a Smith, of Sandy Hook; six grand- Mrs. Hutchins graduated from Herman was a gentle man, espe- Nickell; three sons and daughters- Mof icWheigsat nL, iIbremrtay ,a n Dd eLweaoynn Pe earrnyd, daughter, Linda Kay Myers, in cbhainldd,r eBnr, iOanl,i vJieas sGicloav Hera amnmd ohnudss- Htenazdeeld GMreoerenh Aeacda dSetmatey Uanndiv eart-- cially loved by the children and iBni-lllayw a, nSdc Motti cahnedll eJ uNliiec kNelilc, kaenlld, Teresa Sargent, of Dunlap, Ten- 1976; and 12 brothers and sisters. and husband, Scott, Jason Litton sity. She had served as a board grandchildren of his late brother, Tommy and Angie Nickell, all of nessee, Ray Sargent, of Wyan- Survivors include a son, Jerry and wife, Angel, Heather Smith, member of the Hazel Green Acad- Ray, and he will be sadly missed Lebanon, Ohio; two daughters dotte, Michigan, Tony and Donna Gilbert, and wife, Jeanette, of Ethan Bolin, and Kordell Smith; emy Former Students and Friends by all who knew him. and sons-in-law, Pamela and Gary Sargent, of Morgan County, Gail Leesburg, Virginia; seven grand- and two great grandchildren, Association. Visitation was held at Porter Allen, of Lebanon, Ohio, and and Mike Perry, of Morehead, children, Lynette Sewell, and hus- Madison Glover and Wyatt She is survived by her beloved and Son Funeral Directors at Gwendolyn and Kenny Chappell, Mark Perry, of Morgan County, band, Jay, of Woodstock, Georgia, Glover. husband of 59 years, John R. 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, of Morrow, Ohio; 15 grandchil- Mary and John Minton, of Fort Jaquenette Keady, and husband, Funeral services were con- (Jack) Hutchins of Hazel Green, with funeral services following at dren and 6 great grandchildren. McCoy, Florida, Roxan and Leon Matthew, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, ducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, Kentucky; two daughters and 1 p.m. A private burial was held Also surviving are one brother, Rigsby, of Menifee County, Michelle Snyder, and husband, at Northcutt and Son Home for sons-in-law, Pamela and Jim at the Wilson Cemetery. Funeral Arlie Nickell, of West Liberty; Johnny and Brenda Perry, of West Curtis, of Ocean View, Delaware, Funerals Memorial Chapel, with Hornbuckle of West Liberty, Ken- arrangements were entruted to and one sister, Martha Barker, of Liberty; one brother, Grenvil Ryan Gilbert, of Leesburg, Vir- Rev. Gary Madden and Rev. tucky, and Peggy and Ernie Huff Porter and Son Funeral Directors, Lebanon, Ohio. Roberts, of Xenia, Ohio; one sis- ginia, Melissa Miller, and hus- David Starcher officiating. Burial of Hazel Green, Kentucky; one in Campton. Funeral services were con- ter, Ruby Easterling, of West Lib- band, Rick, of Kettering, Ohio, followed in the Howard Cem- sister, Betty Lou Buchanan ducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, egrrteya,t agnrdan mdcahniyld rgerna,n dacnhdi lgdrreeant,, PCahurils tGy,r oegf oSrpyo tMsyylvearns,i aa, nVdir gwinifiea,, eCtoeuSrnyet,ry v.oinng Raos uptael l7b,e airne rEs lwlieortet SnLuiaaVn;da eurtgmwhenoi Berub ocrhof atFhnraeenrss na,on ,d GC Maelaoirfrgogare-- DCheuc.r c2h7. ,I natte rNmoerntht sfiodlel oBwaepdt iisnt great grandchildren. Jason Myers, of Huber Heights, Jason Litton, Brian Glover, ret, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Lebanon Cemetery with military Mrs. Perry was a homemaker Ohio; 10 great grandchildren; as Kendall Trent, Gale Thornsberry, James Bernard Buchanan and honors provided by Lebanon and beloved mother, grand- well as numerous nieces and Judge David Blair, Troy Wayne Billie, of Somerset, Kentucky; V.F.W. Funeral arrangements mother, wife, and sister. She was nephews. Howard, Scott Hammonds, and three devoted grandchildren: Jami were under the direction of of the Baptist Faith. Funeral services were con- Daniel Kegley. Melissa Hornbuckle of Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Funeral services were con- Morehead, Kentucky, Lauri Ann Lebanon, Ohio. ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, ducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. Lenville Rose Hornbuckle of Denver, Colorado, Memorial donations were sug- at Northcutt and Son Home For 4, in the Maple Avenue Church and Dr. John Arthur Huff of Lou- gested to Northside Baptist Funerals Memorial Chapel, with of God, 1352 S. Maple Avenue, awaLye Dnveiclleem Rboesr e3,1 a, g2e0 0864., Hpaes wseads isville, Kentucky. She is also sur- Church, or Hospice of Cincinnati. Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiat- Fairborn, Ohio, with Pastor James born on September 19, 1922, to vived by many special nieces, Online condolences available ing. Burial followed in the Day Clayton officiating. Interment fol- the late Asa B. and Delilah May nephews, cousins, and friends as at www.hoskinsfh.com. Cemetery, in Morgan County, lowed in Valley View Memorial (Taulbee) Rose in Wolfe County, well as her extended church fam- with Northcutt and Son Home For Gardens, Xenia, Ohio. Ky. ily. Funerals, of Morehead, in charge Memorial contributions, if de- In 1942, he moved to South Eula Mae Buchanan Hutchins of arrangements. sired, may be made to Maple Av- Ldeynoenr,, Manidc he.n Hjoey weda sc aarnin agv ifdo rg hairs- was known by many names: Eula Mae, Momma, Mammy, Aunt Grandchildren served as pall- enue Church of God, or Hospice lawn. He retired from Quanex in Mae, and Euly, and she wore them bearers. of Dayton. 1986. Mr. Rose was a very fam- all with love. Ruby H. McNabb ily oriented man. He was a lov- ing husband and father. Funeral services were con- Ruby Henry McNabb, of Come see us, Lenville is survived by his ducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. Middletown, Ohio, was born on Family Owned or we can wife for 62 years, Inez; his chil- 6, 2007, at the Hazel Green Chris- Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1914, at Licking dren: Sue Ann (Leonard) Boike tian Church with Pastor Lowell Since 1935 Come see you and Gary (Linda) Rose; two Fields and Pastor David Fields. River, in Morgan County, Ken- Porter Monument Sales brothers, four sisters, four grand- Burial in the Hazel Green Cem- tucky, a daughter of James (Jim) children: Michelle Bowen, Jason, etery, Hazel Green, Ky., with Her- and Hattie Lewis Henry. She de- Matthew and Renee Goetz; three ald and Stewart and Halsey Fu- parted this life on Thursday, Jan. great-grandchildren: Kasey, Mor- 2564 State Route 504 • Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164 gan, and Thomas. neral Home, of West Liberty, in 4, 2007, at Willow Knoll Retire- He was preceded in death by charge of arrangements. ment Community, at the age of 92 (Hogtown) near Elliottville two sisters and three brothers. Active pallbearers were Brian years, 11 months, and 1 day. A funeral service was held on Buchanan, Ralph Lockard, Sr., She was united in marriage to Calvin Rigsby 606-286-6065 Phone/Fax DAYTON PORTER, owner January 4, 2007. In lieu of flow- Ralph Lockard, Jr., Scott 606-286-5851 MARK PORTER, son ers, contributions may be made to Lockard, Tyler Phipps, and Doug Henry Melvin Wells April 20, Calvin Rigsby, 58, of West Fellowship Baptist Church, Wilson. 1946. He preceded her in death Liberty (Blairs Mill), died Tues- 10774 Nine Mile Rd., Whitmore Honorary pallbearers were in 1968. Two infant children, day, Jan. 2, 2007, at Central Bap- Lake, MI 48189. Arrangements Kendall Lawson and Bill Jack Linda and Raymond Wells, pre- tist Hospital, in Lexington. were by Phillips Funeral Home, Nickell. ceded her in death. Born Tuesday, April 27, 1948, South Lyon, MI. Ruby later was united in mar- at Zag, Kentucky, Calvin was a riage to William Elmer McNabb son of the late Arthur and Ivory on August 21, 1976, who pre- Weaver Rigsby. ceded her in death in 2001. He was a supervisor at East- She is survived by three sisters, ern Kentucky Correctional Com- Ruth (Tom) Adams, of Austin, plex, and a U.S. Army veteran of Texas, Norma Lee Cook, of Al- the Vietnam War. Calvin was a born again Christian and attended exandria, Virginia, and Jenna Vee Elliottville Baptist Church. “Jenny” Henry, of Huber Heights, www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com In addition to his parents, he Ohio; a niece, Jenna (John) Peace of Mind... was preceded in death by six Madura, of Melbourne, Florida; brothers, Willard Rigsby, Dale two nephews, Tommy Adams, of Rigsby, Allie Rigsby, Carl Rigsby, ....Today, more and more people are pre-arranging Austin, Texas, and David (An- Ira Rigsby, and Wilburn Rigsby; and pre-financing their own funerals in advance. gela) Adams, of Smithville, and two sisters, Joyce Reed and Texas; two great nieces, Nicole We as funeral directors with a back ground of many Pearl McKee. Adams and Tiffany Madura, of Survivors include his wife, years experience can explain to you the advantages Austin, Texas; and a host of cous- Betty Gean Perry Rigsby; two of the Pre-Need and Pre-Financing funeral services. ins and friends. daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia She was a homemaker, a seam- Mays and husband, Anthony, and This is one of the first steps in facing reality. Call or stress, and enjoyed making and Laura Riddle and husband, Tim, write: quilting quilts. She worked sev- of Blairs Mill; five grandchildren, eral jobs and retired from the Eric, Evan, and Emily Mays, and Herald & Stewart & Halsey Middletown Regional Hospital in Lee and Walker Riddle; one 1975. She attended the Church at brother, Paul Rigsby and wife, Mayfield. Linda, of Leesburg, Ohio; two sis- Funeral Home Funeral services were con- ters, Gail Rigsby, and Wilma ducted Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Miller and husband, Don, both of 367 Main Street • West Liberty, KY 41472 Breitenback-McCoy-Leffler Fu- Cedarville, Ohio. Funeral services were con- neral Home, with Pastor Rick Phone (606) 743-3151 Woodward officiating. Bural fol- ducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Potter Funeral Home Chapel, lowed in Woodside Cemetery with Bro. David Cook and Bro. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: with Breitenback-McCoy-Leffler Tim Rhodes officiating. Burial www.heraldstewarthalseyfh.com Funeral Home, of Middletown, followed in the Rigsby and Perry Ohio in charge of arrangements. Cemetery, Minor Road, West Lib- or E-MAIL US AT: Memorial contributions were erty, with Potter Funeral Home, [email protected] suggested to the Church at of West Liberty, in charge of ar- — Licensed Funeral Directors & Embalmers — Mayfield. rangements. Pallbearers were Rod Wells, Randy Halsey & Ryan Halsey See More Obituaries Raleigh Jenkins, Raymond — Licensed Lady Funeral Directors— Lumpkins, James Jennings, On Page 2B.... Jeanelle Y. Halsey & Patsy Brown Donald Cox, and Leon Rigsby. Military rites were conducted 24 HOUR OBITUARY LINE at the graveside by Morgan Call (606) 743-9300 24 Hour Obituary Line (606) 743-2230 Words Of Wisdom County D.A.V. If it weren’t for the last minute, Sign guest book at nothing would get done. www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com PAGE SIX THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER NOTICE OF Mrs. Keeton honored INTENTION TO MINE Everybody Watches The Attachment 3.2.A. with 90th birthday Pursuant to Application CLASSIFIED ADS Number 888-0085, Operator Change celebration Oct. 28th In accordance with 450 KAR 8:010, RATE: 30¢ Per Word ¥ $3 minimum notice is hereby given that Morgan County Leasing, Inc., P.O. Box 267, Hager MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE Hill, Kentucky 41222 intends to revise the permit number 888-0085 to change the operator. The operator presently ap- SUBSCRIPTION RATES: proved in the permit is Morgan County Leasing, Inc., P.O. Box 267, Hager Hill, $19.50 in County; $22 in Kentucky; $24 Out of State Kentucky 41222. The new operator will Poetry • Memorial Letters • Late Obituaries — $9 be Big D Mining LLC, 199 Trojan Powder Road, Salyersville, Ky. 41465. Card of Thanks — $8 The operation is located 1 mile North- THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER does not knowingly accept help wanted ads that include a pref- west of Moon in Morgan County, along erence based on age from employers covered by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. More the waters of Pasture Fork. The opera- information may be obtained from the Wage-Hour Office at 188 Fuller Building, 120 West Second tion is approximately 0.49 mile northeast Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Telephone 606-252-2312. Nor does THE LICKING VALLEY COU- from Route 172’s junction with Pasture RIER knowingly publish real estate ads that show a preference based on sex, national origin, race, Fork County Road and 0.49 miles North religion, etc. of Open Fork. The operation is located on the Dingus U.S.G.S. 7 1/2 minute quad- rangle map at latitude 37d 58m 57s, and longitude 83d 04m 03s. WANT TO BUY TIMBER — Free NEED WORK — Do you need The application has been filed for estimate. Walnut, Cherry, White Oak home leveled, deck or porch. Call public inspection at the Department for Natural Resources, Prestonsburg Regional Veneer and standing boundaries. Call 668-7531. Office, 3140 South Lake Drive, Suite 6, 606-738-5248. TFJBS Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653. Written 4TPD ROSE’S TRASH SERVICE — comments or objections must be filed Bessie Keeton with the Director, Division of Mine Per- FOR RENT — Three bedroom, two Pick up weekly at your home. mits, #2 Hudson Hollow, U.S. 127 South, A surprise birthday party was bath, 14x60 mobile home. Fraley Monthly rate change to $16. Call 606- Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. All comments given for Bessie Keeton at the Ridge. Call 738-9906. 668-7892. or objections must be received within fif- MSU Center, in West Liberty, on 2TPD TFJBS teen (15) days of today’s date. October 28, 2006. C-1-11-1t 1992 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER FOR SALE — New home under She was surrounded by fifty of FOR SALE — Four-wheel drive. construction. Spencer Ridge Subdi- PUBLIC HEARING her family and friends to help her vision. 1-1/2 acre wooded lot. Call Conditional Use Permit Mechanically sound. Some body Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. celebrate. Bessie received many 606-668-6553. rust. $990. Call 738-6886. The West Liberty Board of Adjust- gifts, flowers, cards, and a beau- TFJBS ments will hold a Public Hearing Thurs- 1TPD tiful cake. day, Jan. 18, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m. in the West DRIVER’S WANTED — Local FOR RENT — Two-story farm- Liberty City Hall Council Room to consider Everyone enjoyed a good meal house. Grassy Creek area. Three bed- truck driving school training drivers a Conditional Use Request from Jerry together and remembering the for Werner Enterprises and Swift Trusty to place a Doublewide home at 423 rvoidoemds. , $o4n0e0 bdaetpho, saitp, p$l4ia0n0c ems opnrtoh-. Transportation. Dedicated runs out of Wells Hill Lane. All adjoining property Barkers announce birth “good ole days”. Family Dollar Distribution Center, owners and the public are invited to at- Thanks to all who helped make Call 502-545-2863. tend. All meetings are open to the pub- Morehead, Kentucky. Annual earn- of a daughter it possible, and a great day for her. 2TPD lic. ings of approximately $50,000 and C-1-11-2t (pd) CORN FOR SALE — Call 606- up. Home every weekend. Call 1-800- (Pub. Jan 11, 18) Dean and Cassondra Barker would like to announce the birth 743-4135 or 743-7723. 883-0171. of their daughter, Tori Lynn Barker, born October 18, 2006, at PROBATE NOTICE 4TPD TFJBS Notice is hereby given on this 5th day St. Joseph East Hospital, in Lexington. She was 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Strange But True FOR RENT — Large, two bedroom, FOR SALE — Brick house sits on of January 2007, that Barbara Spradlin and 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents ae Larry Gale and 39.57% of all statistics are one bath, mobile home. Large yard, five beautiful acres in Morgan County hBaesn nbye eSpnr aapdplinin Etestda tteh.e A Enxyeocnuet riinxd oefb tthede Carlene Hammonds. Paternal grandparents are Eddie and meaningless! city water. Prefer older couple. Call on Murphy Fork Road. Priced to sell. to said Estate should pay the undersigned Marlene Barker. 743-4317. Call 1-502-316-5008 or 1-502-316- immediately. Anyone having a claim of (pd) 2TPD 4563 for more information. any nature against said Estate should file 4TPD the same, properly verified, with the un- FOR RENT — Large, three bed- dersigned no later than six (6) months rooms, two baths, mobile home. FARM FOR SALE — 60 acres on from the date of this publication. Large yard, city water. Available Feb- KY-1010 near Maytown. Three bed- Barbara Spradlin Franklin, Myrtle Fannin, Nettie ruary 2. Call 743-4317. room house, big barn, 12x24 shop 459 Riverside Drive and Gerald Goodpaster, Annette West Liberty, Ky. 41472 2TPD building, blacktop driveway, big and Ringo Kimbler, Iva Leeper, Donald W. McFarland pond, pasture and much more. Call SQUARE BALED HAY FOR 171 Dixie Ave. Monteza and Gene Lykins, SALE — In West Liberty. Call 606- 1-502-316-5008 for more informa- P.O. Box 82 Sharon Lykins, Tre’ Duvall, West Liberty, Kentucky – Phone: 743-4711 tion. Salyersville, Ky. 41465 ARAGON 462-0543. 4TPD C-1-11-1t Norma Smith, Kim Sparkman, 3TPD Dee Jay and Chloe. Playing Nightly At 8:00 pm WORK WANTED — Brick, block. Admission: $4 All Seats FOR SALE — Six female Great Pyrenees puppies. Six-weeks-old. Free estimates. Call 606-668-9590 Cora Allen hosts 12th Our next meeting will be Janu- SUNDAY MATINEE ONLY $50 each. Call 738-6076. between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. West Liberty ary 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.in the January 14 — 2:00 pm 1TPD 6TPD annual New Year’s Homemakers Barry Keiger Building. We need THURSDAY IS BARGAIN NIGHT All Seats $3 FOR RENT — Two bedroom trailer FIREWOOD FOR SALE — dinner for her family On December 9, 2006, the new members--come on out and COMING SOON: on KY-519. $300 month. Call 743- Pickup or delivery. Call 668-9172 or West Liberty Homemakers had visit with us at our January meet- • The Pursuit Of Happiness 1239. 606-362-8710. It was the twelveth annual their annual Christmas Party at ing. See everyone at the January • We Are MARSHALL 5TPD • Charlotte’s Web 1TPD New Year’s dinner for Cora Faye the Barry Keiger Memorial Build- meeting. FOR RENT — Three bedroom Allen. The day got underway. Her ing. apartment. With washer/dryer LEGALS sister, Maudie Prater, was the first The meeting was called to or- hookup. Call 738-4342. to arrive. For a little while it der by the President, Norma MORGAN CHEVROLET- 3TPD seemed she might be the only Smith. MANLEY’S CARPET CLEAN- guest. Then one by one, the guests Nettie Goodpaster gave the PONTIAC-GMC TRUCKS! ING — Living room and hall spe- began to arrive: Joyce Short, Lola devotion entitled, “Grandma’s cial, $59.95. Includes deodorizing and Scotch Guard. Also will clean NOTICE POuFr sBuOanNtD t oRELEASE Faye Pugh, Mitchell and Judy Tea Cup”, closing with a prayer. “EAST KENTUCKY’S GMC upholstery. Call 522-3743. Permit No. 888-0081 Allen, Sylvia Allen, Tina The tables were decorated with 3TPD Increment 2 Overstreet, Dobbie, Dalton, and Angel, greenry and candles. TRUCK HEADQUARTERS” In accordance with the provisions of FIREWOOD FOR SALE — Sea- KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Jade Allen, Mary, Kevin, Sarah, The group enjoyed playing soned Oak and Hickory. Will deliver. Lost Creek Coal, Oil & Gas Leasng, Inc., Robert, and Andrew Fields, Ralph bingo, door prizes, and exchang- JANUARY SPECIALS Call 743-9927 or 743-3725. 167 Second Street, Pikeville, Kentucky and Lorrie Prater, Benny Allen, ing gifts. 1TPD 41501, intends to apply for a Phase I bond Ford F-150, 4x4, Red, Sharp Truck ............$5,295.00 release for increments 2 on permit num- Preston Crump, Dennis, Rebecca, Refreshments of ham and bis- 1992 MITSUBISHI TRUCK FOR ber 888-0081, which was last issued Feb- Tennyson Prater, and Kelsey cuits, cheeseballs, and sweets of Buick Lasabre, Low Miles, One Owner .....$4,995.00 SALE — Diesel engine. 18 ft. box ruary 17, 2006. The application covers an area of approximately 422.04 surface Palmer. all kinds were served to the fol- Pontiac Grand Prix, Good Car....................$3,495.00 bed. Call 606-584-5799. acres located 2.2 miles southwest of As always, the food was great lowing: Nell Adkins, Cricket 3TPD Silverhill in Morgan County. 1999 Chevrolet Malibu.................................$3,495.00 and everyone had themselves a Cantrell, Dulcene Carpenter, Ida The operation is approximately 1.1 FOR SALE — 10x50 office trailer. GMC Jimmy, 4x4..........................................$2,495.00 miles north from junction of the Lacey good time. Mae Elam, Betty Lou Elam- Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. Creek Road and the Mine Fork Road and Bailey, Julia Elam, Marie Ford Explorer, 4x4........................................$4,850.00 TF located north of Lacey Creek. The opera- tion is located on the Salyersville North FOR RENT — Two bedroom trail- COME IN AND BECOME A PART OF THE U.S.G.S. 7 1/2 minute Quadrangle map at RENTERS ers at Sandy Hook. Call 743-7061. latitude 37 degrees 57 minutes 02 seconds NEW FHA GROWING MORGAN CHEVROLET FAMILY!!! 4TPD and longitude 82 degrees 00 minutes 49 BRICK HOME FOR SALE — secoTnhdes .bond now in effect for Increment Finance WANTED 606-743-3116 800-260-3604 Three bedrooms, two baths, one acre #2 is a cash bond for $301,500.00 is in- Program On lot. KY-191 close to school and town. cluded in the application for release. Call 743-4323. cludRees:c lgarmadaitnigo,n s eweodrinkg p aenrdfo mrmulecdh ining-, Mobile Homes OWN TODAY! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 3TPD and successful establishment of the post- COMPLETE CAR WASH mining land use, which was competed Call For Pre- 2, 3, 4 & 5BR Available EbaQysU. ICPaMll E86N3T-4 —67 -6L5ik6e1 .new. Four AreuqguWuesrstit,ts t 2fe0on0r 6ac.o pmumbliecn htes,a roibnjge cotri oinnfso, ramnadl Approval LanPda yomr Menint iRmequumir Dedown AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA TF conference must be filed with the Direc- DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY tHoor,l lDowiv,i siFornan okff Foiretl,d K Seenrvtuicceksy, #420 H60u1d,s obny LUV LUV Highway 460 • West Liberty, KY — 80 acres, city limits, city water and March 5, 2007. sewer available. Elliott County, Ken- A public hearing on the application HOMES Hours: Mon.-Fri. — 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. tucky. Owner financing. Call 863- has been scheduled for March 6, 2007 at HOMES 467-6561. 9:00 a.m., at the Department for Mining Sat. — 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Reclamation and Enforcement’s TF Prestonsburg Regional Office, 3140 South Grayson, KY. SALES: 743-3116 PARTS/SERVICE 743-3153 FOR SALE BY OWNER — 30– Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky (606) 474-6380 (606) 474-6380 acres. Ideal hunting, camping, etc. 41653. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for a hearing or informal con- Deer, turkey, squirrel and grouse. ference is received by March 5, 2007. Morgan County, Kentucky. $29,900. C-1-11-4t Owner financing. Call 863-467- (Pub. Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1) 6561. REDUCED PRICE! PUBLIC HEARING TF Conditional Use Permit NURF BARS FOR SALE — For Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m. The West Liberty Board of Adjust- extended cab Chevrolet truck 1500, ments will hold a Public Hearing Thurs- 2001-2006 models. Call for price at day, Jan. 18, 2007 743-4979 or 606-356-4110. @ 5:30 p.m. in the West Liberty City Hall TF Council Room to consider a Conditional Use Request from Barletta Elliott to place FOR SALE — Two bedroom mo- a mobile home at 350 Wells Hill Lane. bile home, 12x60. Call 743-4272. All adjoining property owners and the TF public are invited to attend. All meet- ings are open to the public. LICKING RIVER VIEWS — C-1-11-2t Mobile homes and lots for rent. Call (Pub. Jan. 11, 18) 743-9993 or 606-495-5821. 10T $0 Down On FOR RENT — Two and three bed- room mobile homes and lots avail- Your Land Or GREAT BUY! able. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. TF Family Land. C & C CONTINUOUS GUTTER- ING — Five and six inch guttering Land FOR SALE: 7-1/2 Acres • 2,640 sq. ft. in a variety of colors. Leaf guard available. Free estimates. Call 606- Improvements & 743-7301. TF Utilities can also • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms PAWN SHOP — 595 Main Street, West Liberty, Kentucky. Instant cash be included 10.4 miles from West Liberty on Highway 7, Wrigley, KY on most anything of value. Call 743- 4190. CALL FOR TF FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: WORK WANTED — If you would DETAILS like to have any roofing or carpentry 743-7150 – Home • 483-1320 – Cell • 743-3303 work done before winter, please call (606) 474-6380 668-9561. TFJBS THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 PAGE SEVEN CPR class set for Services available to Horse show slated Natural Resources Conservation COMMUNITY Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 help reach career goals Saturday, Jan. 20 Service accepts applications for EQIP There will be a CPR class on Do you need a job, a better Lakeside Christian Academy BULLETIN January 10 and 17, 2007, starting paying job or just want to earn will be hosting a fund raising Fun The USDA Natural Resources range from 30 to 75 percent. Cost- at 4 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. your GED? If so, stop by the Horse Show on Saturday, Jan. 20, Conservation Service (NRCS) is share rates for beginning farmers BOARD It will only cost $5 for the class, MSU at West Liberty Adult Edu- at 10 a.m., at the MSU Farm In- accepting applications for Envi- and limited resource producers that is for your card. You have to cation and Career Center. The door Heated Arena. Classes for all ronmental Quality Incentives Pro- are 75 percent and 90 percent re- be present both days to receive Center offers services to help you breeds. Homemade food and des- gram (EQIP) at your local USDA spectively for all eligible prac- your CPR card. The CPR class reach career and educational serts will be available. There will Benefit for Emmitt will be held at the Wolfe County goals. Services offered are GED be no admission charge. For ad- Service Center or conservation tices. district office. All conservation practices are Head Start building. If interested and ACT prep, resume writing, ditional information phone (606) Payton set Sat., Landusers may apply for EQIP subject to NRCS technical stan- please call the Wolfe County math and writing classes to help 783-1049. Jan. 20, at Wrigley Ambulance Service at 668-7030 with employability test, and read- C-1-11-2t at any time. Applications received dards adapted for local condi- by January 31, 2007, will be con- tions. For applications selected and speak with Tina or Jennifer ing skills to become a better Circuit Court Clerk’s sidered for this (federal fiscal year for funding, an EQIP plan of op- to get your name on the list. reader in order to help your child with homework. The Center is office to be closed Jan. 15 2007) program year. Applications erations will be developed with Gateway Com. Services received after January 31, 2007 the landuser to identify appropri- open Monday, Wednesday, and The Morgan County Circuit bi-monthly meet. Jan. 11 Thursday, 8-4:30; Tuesday, 8-6; Court Clerk’s office will be will be held until the next evalu- ate conservation practices. EQIP ation period. practices in Kentucky include, Gateway Community Services and Friday, 8-3. For more infor- closed Monday, Jan. 15, for Mar- EQIP applications are evalu- but are not limited to, critical area Organization, Inc. will hold its bi- mation about our services you tin Luther King Jr. Day. ated and ranked using criteria set planting; pipeline and watering monthly board meeting on Thurs- may call 743-1599. day, January 11, 2007. The meet- C-1-11-4t Ezel Elem. CPTO forth by local work groups to de- facility; grassed waterway; diver- termine which applications pro- sion; and fencing. ing will be held in Frenchburg at meeting set Jan. 12 2007 GED test vide the best environmental ben- Additional information may the Menifee County Community The CPTO will be having its Building and will begin at 6:30 dates announced regularly scheduled meeting Fri- efits and address the recourse con- be found at http:// cerns of their local area. www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov/programs. p.m. The public is invited to at- Morehead State University at day, Jan. 12, at 3:30 p.m., in the EQIP allows cost-share assis- To apply for EQIP, or for more tend. West Liberty Adult Education and library. We ask all concerned par- tance to persons engaged in live- information, please contact your Career Center has announced new ents and teachers to attend this AA meetings slated for stock or agricultural production local NRSC or conservation dis- 2007 GED test dates. Testing meeting. on eligible land. Cost-share rates trict office, 955 Prestnsburg St., each Sunday evening dates are January 12; February 9; AA meetings are being held March 9; April 13; May 11; and WLES Site Base vary by practice and generally West Liberty, Ky. 41472. each Sunday at 8 p.m. in the con- June 8. Registration is a MUST. Council meeting set Emmitt Payton Emmitt Payton, of Wrigley, ference room at the county gov- For more information you may West Liberty Elementary was severely injured in an auto- ernment building. For more infor- contact the learning center at 743- School Site Base Council meet- Natural Resources Conservation mobile accident on November 22, mation or directions, call 606- 1599. ing will be Tuesday, Jan. 16, at service accepting WHIP applications 2006. He suffered a broken back 743-1210. C-1-11-4t 3:30 p.m., in the library. C-1-11-tf and a crushed spine which has left Ministerial Assn. meeting Revival at Old Union USDA’s Natural Resources other wildlife. Restoring remnant him paralyzed from the waist Benefit bluegrass and set Wednesday, Jan. 17 Church begins Jan. 14 Conservation Service (NRCS) is prairies, planting native grasses, down. Mr. Payton is a son of Geneva Payton Barker and the country/rock music The Morgan County Ministe- Bro. J.C. Wright and Bro. Ben accepting applications for the shrubs, and trees, implementing late Wesley Payton. He is the step- rial Association will be having its F. Smith will begin a revival at Wildlife Habitat Incentives Pro- wildlife beneficial forest stand son of Willie Barker. show slated Jan. 27 regular monthly board meeting on Old Union Enterprise Baptist gram (WHIP) signup. Landown- improvements, and creating shal- A benefit has been scheduled A bluegrass and country/rock Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11:30 a.m. Church, located on Hwy. 437 ers may apply for WHIP at any low water areas are some of the for Saturday, Jan. 20, at Wrigley music show has been planned for The meeting will be held at (Williams Creek), on Sunday, Jan. time however, applications re- eligible practices for the program. Elementary School Gymnasium. Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 6 Bethany Baptist Church. Dinner 14. Services at 6 p.m. Sunday and ceived by January 31, 2007, will Excluding livestock from sensi- The event will take place from 5 p.m., at Red River Valley Elemen- will be provided by the ladies of 7 p.m. weeknights. The pastor, be evaluated and considered for tive streams and woodlands is to 10 p.m. There will be singing tary School. Proceeds from this the church. Brother Rick Pelfrey Bro. Tivis Ison, and congregation the 2007 program year. Applica- also important focus under by The McKinneys, True Gospel event will benefit Virginia Reed invites all ministers and associates invite everyone to attend. tions received after that date will Kentucky’s 2007 WHIP. Since Echoes, and possibly others. An Strange who is a cancer patient. to attend this meeting. be held until the next evaluation WHIP focuses on improvement to auction, featuring many different Bluegrass bands will include End Time Bible Study at period. wildlife cover, food plots are not items, is also being planned. Mike Havens and Blue Mountain MCHS Site Based Assembly of Faith Ch. WHIP provides landusers an eligible under the program. There will be chili and peanut Grass at 1 p.m.; Rick Bartley and meeting set Jan. 17 Assembly of Faith Church will opportunity to improve wildlife WHIP applications are evalu- butter sandwiches, hotdogs and Blackwater at 2 p.m.; Roland Our regular scheduled Site have an End Time Bible Study habitat. The program provides fi- ated and ranked to determine chips, and desserts available. Dunn and the East Kentucky Based Decision Making meeting each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Les- nancial incentives for installing which applications provide the All donations are greatly ap- Mountain Boys at 3 p.m.; and will be held on Wednesday, Jan. sons include The Rapture, The eligible practices on land they most beneficial habitats. preciated and may be made by country/rock bands including the 17, at 5 p.m., in the library. Dur- Antichrist, The Tribulation, The own or control. The landuser must To apply for WHIP contact contacting any of the following Blue Collar Band at 4 p.m.; and ing this meeting the council will Great Tribulation, Christ’s Re- devote at least 10 acres to eligible Marty McCleese, District Conser- people: Eva Elliott, 743-1944; Personal Opinion at 5 p.m. Ad- be reviewing the revised Compre- turn, The Millennium and The wildlife practices. vationist, USDA Service Center Mary Whitt, 743-9335; Collen mission to the event will be $10. hensive School Improvement New Heaven & New Earth. Ev- In Kentucky, the primary fo- at (606) 743-3194 or Derek Fannin, 738-9679; Kathy Whitt, Refreshments will be sold. Come Plan. All stakeholders are invited eryone is welcome! For more in- cus of WHIP is to improve early Beard, biologist with the Ken- 743-4483; Peggy Perry, 743- and enjoy an evening of good to preview and give feedback on formation please call Pastor successional and forestland habi- tucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife 1254; or Aileen Perry, 743-4219. music. the Plan during this meeting. Harold Davis at 606-743-7672. tats for declining species and Resources at (859) 498-8907. C-1-11-2t C-1-11-3t Addison Whitt, C-1-11-8T Principal Local artists’ Golden Girls joyed casseroles and snacks from work on exhibit at a festive table in the enjoy holiday Weddington’s sun room. Attend- Banana Tree Studio ing this occasion were Helen season brunch MANNING REALTY Two local artists, Ann Olson Wash, Pam Rose, Margaret Reed, “BUY, SELL OR TRADE” PHONE 738-5400 or 738-5995 and Elsa Salyers, currently have The Golden Girls enjoyed their Phyllis Keeton, Anita Hunley, works on exhibit at the Banana Christmas party at the home of Leota Sherman, Barbara Ison, Visit Our New Website: www.manningrealty.net Tree Studio and Art Gallery, in Pam Rose Wednesday morning, Brenda Finch, Betty Elam, Pam FEATURED HOMES Flemingsburg, Ky. Dec. 13. The potluck brunch was Rose, Sandy McKenzie and Mrs. The works are original paint- the focal point for the gathering; Weddington. ings and art prints by Elsa Salyers, the dining room table was beau- The family of the late Mr. and of West Liberty, and original pho- tifully decorated and laden with Mrs. Leonard Holbrook met at tography by Ann Olson, of Sandy food. the home of Tim and Brenda alHHoecnon r uNetm ssEhe aiW nurhk n EaeLtsltilI. niSo 4gSTt tB,iI t NCuRgaoG,a tu1r!e dn dFBet iyArno.s .n Eta xtr4icme3eal–e-. HBaE4pcdultou ele BisrcaNodcteRutEo hdtt,oWm ,i C nf1tcu o o oLl2OB u vIs–rSAneaea Trtk,lpn lyIe reNc qdcoinhvG uanfca ri!b hlctoRoiekonnus lmteaeiyn .ptcdes roR .ebsr osaciRat hcueidnk,--., Hho(3bpKoana YB sur -NntRLs1uoe,,E2 r wsW1re6iol e0ta Bulr)lnL aAi, ndSItM,Seg. agdoT na rfIodigsNen alLG hd3niec!s5 C ak.+ Fto G,aaRu cnrrnoermitaceaydes-t. 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I’d like to take this means to Hloo Nk EaWt tLhIiSsT gINreGa!t Sdteoapl . aLnod- Nn1e.o5wr+re iaHrs c a rmNdedE olWibotiti ol LenoI Sn hsT ioKItNumYaG-e7t!e 0dw6 iotinnhHsmtye lnNet E hWhoam rLedI,wS fTroeIoNsdhG fp!l aoRionartin,n lcagh-, H1.5 N sEtoWr yL hISoTmINe Go!n B3e+a auctirfeusl H NEW LISTING! Newer home lo- e2x0h0i6b.it the month of December MaArgtaternetd iRnege dth, eA bnriutan cHhu wnleerye, tchhaunrckh ,e Gverarcyeo Bneap itnisct,l uFdaiitnhg B mapy- cina tSeadn doyn HKoeoitkh, mWihniutlteeys Bfrlovmd. tChoeu Instoyn. v3illBeR a, re2a BoAf ,E lnlieowttmono vKee-iitnh c oWnhdiittlieoyn .B Llovdca.,t eind iCno Huonrttoyn, Flmatisn aurteeas o f Eflrloiomtt cHaotoedk ,o onn K eeinthd Wloht.it l3e yB BRl,v d1. ,B inA S, awnadlky Their works are on exhibit cur- Helen Wash, Phyllis Keeton, tist, of Caney, and First Method- Little Sandy Correctional Fa- shingle roof, gas log fire-Sandy Hook. 3 BR, 1 BA, Grayson Lake. 5 BR, 2 BA, out storage in basement area, living rently at the Banana Tree Gallery, Leota Sherman, Gerleen Nickell, ist, of Jackson. Especially my c$i6l5it,y0.0 0Nice subdivision. placRee, dcuacrepdo rTto, o$f4fi4c,e9.00 bsealsl eqbuoiacrkdly h. e$a6t5. R,5e0d0uced to above gro $u1n7d5 ,p0o0o0l, barn. room, kitchen$/6di5n,i9n0g0 room. the months of January and Feb- Marita Cain, Dorothy Traynor, family who stood by me through ruary, 2007, with a reception for Brenda Finch, Peggy hospital stays, chemo and radia- the artists on Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 Weddington, Betty Elam, Alberta tion. Thanks to those who brought p.m. The Banana Tree Gallery is Hutchinson, Anna Jean Allen, food to my home. For fear I located at 121 Electric Avenue, in Barbara Ison and Mrs. Rose. H NEW LISTING! Beautiful H NEW LISTING! Flemingsburg. Mrs. Rose also entertained her missed someone please know I Hu1p a NdcaErtWee dl Lo rItSa iTnnIc NhEGl hli!oo Btmte aeCu ootunifn uftllaylyt, rSHauonnrtncohyn B Fhrloaootmsk eR s oualboddc,i vainits eiEodlln io iotntf Bopeeanut ikfuitHlc rha NennEc/Whd h iLnoIiSmnTgeI ,Na 3Gr eB!aR, , m2 uBcAh,AoCwnonout oi3nqdtus4y e+.f o Sfraao rcmhmrueehn sotf iiuneisnglde. s M4,s i lotoBurtaRsgt, ea o1dnf HEplol ioNolt EtaW nCd oL uIdSnSeTtcyIkN, .OmG 3!i nBRuRatL,ne 2csh fB rDsAotm,y pl eti ochnwoincm awer ietinha banridd gael scolu bh olsatteerd tthhaet aMftearrngoaorent, lthoevye deiadc. hP laenadse e kveeerpy omnee ifno yr oaulrl cBiRty, 2lim BiAts, hoaf rSdawnodoyd H foloookr. s3. Cbuoiuldnitnyg. ,3 n BicRe, 1fl aBtA lo, ts.torage mCoournet.y .Sheepskin Road, ElliottBbuAi,ld 2in gb.arns, cellar, storage wmiatsht ebru siulti-tien w gitrhil lw, asltko-rina gcelo sbeuti.lding, Words Of Wisdom Stacy Circle the evening before. prayers. $185,000 $79,900 $79,900 $92,500 $85,000 How far is far, The Golden Girls gathered at Clara Fallen Finch How high is high? the home of Peggy Wedding for Cannel City, Ky. 41408 We’ll never know until we try. another Christmas brunch Mon- (pd) California Special Olympics day morning, Dec. 18. They en- HoCwo nuNenSdtEy.W ,L O oWcLeaILStlelTidnI DNgitnGo n!M oBarragenaank. Bo(Rneua i2un–t Hi Rfwu oNlo abEodrWd)i ce EkLdl/Il SirloToatItntN, c CGohon !hu o5nm5ty6e. 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Reduced to sell quickly $29,900 into three rental spaces. Great income po- Tract 2 – 5.96 surveyed acres, HE$l5l iN9o0tEt,W 0C0 Lo0IuS.nTtINy.G E!x 3c5e.l6le8n at chreusn otinn gH,u 8rr iaccanrees,HHRo Nu NtEeWE 5W 5L7IS .LT $IISN2T2G,I!5N 50–G0 a!c 9re–s, aEclliroetts C looucnatyte odn HEtelln ioNttitaE lCW $o 1uL5nIS5tyT,.0I NM0G0in!u 3te–s afrcormes toowffn H. $w1y3 5,55070, fbruoinldtisn gR osiuttees . 5$0240,, 0e0x0cellent Take an energy tour of your home to see where you might be HE$cs1le tN5aa9EtreeW,9sd ,0 L a0IbnSadTnI rNko Glol!inw Ngne. ewRdee,r di uhnco eRmdoe wt oina $n D5 oC2go,5wu0no0toyd. Hom$9n eN 0to,Ea0lWdl 0 bR0LutIS.i lT7dIN,i nGcgl!o, 3sc eBo tRno c rparnercitsheo nhfol.o mNoeir csien. aEH1lr1l ei0oNa–tE.t WaCEcxo rcLueIensSlt,lTy eIH.nN 1otG– r! dtm oeFnivil reeFs lfltora pottsimmm, eGCen artoar tnypes orom tCneao nrLutkanieakttlye.. TLroaccatt e3d – o 3n. 7R6ou atcer 5e0s,4 $, 1m5in,0u0te0s. able to save energy easily and efficiently. 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HCclou NudEneWdty. ,L$ I4eSx9TcI,N9e0lGl0e! n6t5 –h aucnrteisn,g E,l lisoet-t * Last, but not least, call us for an energy audit. l$o5t9s ,9o0f 0wildlife. In Elliott County. 7H0 6N, EEWllio tLtI SCToIuNnGty!. 1G4o–o da cbrueilsd ionngcchiaetryap tl.ei m$t,4 itn9se, o9wf0 Sr0oaonfd, yn Hewoo wk!i n2d BoRw,s 1, pBrAo,p naenwe Deborah L. Manning, There’s lots more you can do to use energy efficiently and wisely. H NEW LISTING! 49– acres, fronts spioten wd.i t$h2 c9ro,9p0/0pasture land, stockedHan dN EriWve Lr,I SFTaIrNmGe!r s4,2 R.1o6w aacnr eCso furonntyts. R At.l l8 t0il1l- owner/broker/auctioneer Just call on us, and we’ll be happy to advise you. owdinov iodKdeYe.- d5P,o5 ws6si.li dbEllixefec o.e w$lle7nn5etr,0 fh0ino0au.n sWcei nilslg es.autbs-, HSto Np EaWnd LtaISkeT IaN lGoo! kB aatn tkh iso wnenweder! aHgbr leNea.E t$W 7v 7iLe,I0wS0T.0 INCGo!u 3ld– uascree sa,s E lcloiomttm Ceorucnitayl., Office: 738-5400 • Cell: 776-1404 HEll io2t ta dCjooiunnintyg. loMtsin. uHteosrt ofrno mFla tnse iwn dOkiotwcuihnbeglnsev,w ilulietdi.l ei3t y B, oRfr,n o2 n BtH Apw, olyirv.ci nhg,3 r6doe ocmikn,. FHrSo nANts nELeWw ER t.L 7I,PS oTveEIrNloNoGks! gD7or5gIe .N a$c95rG,e90s0, RogeSAr LMESa AySsSeO,C 7IA3T8E-S5:076 Licking Valley RECC p$1ri2s,o0n0.0 Reduced to sell quickly. $H34 N,9E0W0 LISTING! 50– acres,MHo NrgEaWn CLIoSuTnINtyG. $! 640 B,0R0, 01-1/ Martha Bays, 738-5550 Ph: 743-3179 Own your own income producing stocked pond, small dock,2 BA on 5.69 acres, Horton Chuck Hurst, 209-3003 mobile home park with lots of excellent hunting, some Flats Road, Elliott County. RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE room to grow. Mobile homes are cleared. Neal Howard’s Close to Grayson Lake area. Deborah Gillum, 738-4190 To Report Outages currently HUD approved. 28.56 Creek, Elliott County. Nice 2-car detached garage. sEullriovtety Ceodu anctrye. s$ 2o5n0 ,b0u0s0y Rt. 7, in $64,500 $64,900 E.Mail: [email protected] MAIN STREET • WEST LIBERTY, KY. 41472 Call 743-7500 PAGE EIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER Wolfenbarger COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE University of Kentucky — College of Agricul- COURIER SPORTS leads Greenup Extetnurse ion Notes past Cougars Family and Consumer Sciences Nellie A. Buchanan Morgan County Extension Agent By David Patrick Cougars fend off late West Eight Greenup County players scored, led by 13 points from How Long To Keep Records Tyler Wolfebarker, as the Muske- teers beat visiting Morgan The start of the new year is a while they are in force are insur- Carter rally in district win County, 56-44. great time to organize records. ance policies. Home improve- The two teams played to an Here are some important tips on ment records should be kept as eight-all tie after one quarter be- how long and what records to long as property is owned. fore Greenup took a slim 17-16 keep. Permanent Records Montgomery hits game- Hollingsworth knocked down a buzzer hit nothing but backboard lead at the intermission. How- As you were organizing your Other records are permanent long three-pointer to cut the defi- as Morgan escaped with 51-50 ever, the Musketeers scored 20 receipts and records, here are winning free-throw with and should be kept indefinitely. cit to three. On his team’s next district victory. points in the third period while some guidelines for what to keep Health records, payroll stubs, so- :01 remaining in game possession, Hollingsworth mis- Katlin Haney led the Cougars holding Matthew Perry’s team to and what to discard. Generally, cial security contributions and fired on three-pointer that would with 16 points and 11 rebounds. a pair of field goals, as Greenup keep records as long as you need By David Patrick retirement contributions are ex- have tied the game – but managed Cameron Dunn had a season-high pushed its lead to double figures. them to prove a purchase or other Morgan County built an early to draw a foul on Morgan’s John 15 points, while Tyler Adkins The Cougars did win the activity. amples of these records. 15-point lead and then held off a Robert Henderson. The Comet scored 10. John Robert fourth period as Katlin Haney For credit card transactions, Additional permanent records late fourth quarter rally to beat guard then calmly sank all three Henderson scored six points, all scored seven of his 19 points in keep the individual receipts until include genealogy information, West Carter in Olive Hill, 51-50. free-throw attempts to pull his coming in the second half. Wes the final eight minutes. The se- the monthly statement arrives. church records for information on family members. The cougars led 19-8 after one team even at 50. Montgomery hit just four of eight nior also got help from point After check them against the quarter as Tyler Adkins and After a time-out, Cougar second half free-throws, but did guard Cameron Dunn, who hit a statement, they can be discarded. Records to Revise Annually Cameron Dunn combined for a Coach Matthew Perry took full convert with the game on the line pair of three-point baskets. But Keep the monthly credit card A list of credit cards with ad- trio of three-point baskets. Katlin advantage of West Carter’s full- to secure the victory. Greenup had enough offense to statements for seven years as dresses and phone numbers, and Haney scored eight of Morgan’s court press. Perry utilized his Hollingsworth hit 12 of 13 notch its eighth victory as proof of transactions and proof of the contents of a safe deposit box. 10 second period points as Mat- “press-break” – having Wes free-throw attempts on his way to Wolfenbarker, Justin Middleton, income tax deductions. Tax re- Once information has been thew Perry’s team maintained its Montgomery come toward the a game-high 28 points. Travis Wright, Eric Craft and turns should be kept for seven sorted as to what to keep and 11-point advantage at intermis- ball then reverse course and go Mitchell Brown all converted years also. what to discard, storage space sion. long down court for the pass. Morgan again struggled at the field goals to close out the 12- Bank records, copies of can- may be freed up for other thing. The Comets, however, began Montgomery was able to make charity stripe, converting only 12 point victory. celled checks and bank state- Remember to shred discarded their rally in the third quarter, the catch and draw the foul on the of 27 (44 percent). Brown, Middleton and B. J. ments can provide proof of pay- records that contain your name, outscoring Morgan 19-12, to get shot attempt with only one sec- The Cougars had to play with- Parrish each scored eight for ments for bills and tax claims. account numbers and social se- within striking distance heading ond remaining. Montgomery hit out the services of two starters Greenup, while Craft added These should be kept seven years. curity numbers so they are not to the final period. West Carter the first of two free-throws to give (Stephen Barnett and Brandon seven points. The individual deposit slips, and stolen and used for identity theft. trailed by six with under :30 re- the Cougars the lead. West Ferguson) due to injury and ill- Cameron Dunn and Derrick ATM slips need to be kept to Interested in Investing maining before Michael Carter’s three-quarter shot at the ness. Young scored eight and six check against the monthly state- points, respectively for the Cou- Request the leaflet, Investing ment. If the statement is correct, gars. Wes Montgomery and Tyler on a Shoestring or attend an ex- the individual transaction forms Lady Cougars split a pair Adkins tallied four apiece, with tension homemakers club meet- can be tossed. Adkins also collecting a team- ing in January for lesson materi- high 10 rebounds. John Robert Any items that are used for tax als. Henderson finished with three deductions, keep for seven years If you need additional infor- of games in district action points. in case of audit by the IRS. IRS mation on financial records, bud- only goes back seven years for geting and setting and achieving Rep. Adkins elected audits unless there is criminal ac- financial goals please contact tivity or bankruptcy. For bank- Nellie Buchanan, Morgan By David Patrick Burchett, to put the game out of Brown’s team cruised to a 70- 37 to a third term as ruptcy, records should be kept for County Extension Agent for West Carter - 54 reach. victory over Elliott County. 10 years. Family and Consumer Sciences Morgan Co. - 37 Fugate led Morgan County Hannah Fugate and Leslie Dem. Floor Leader Records that need to be kept at 743-3292. with 11 points, while Eagle and Eagle combined for 17 of their West Carter used a 16-point Kelly added nine. Curd finished team’s 23 points in the first pe- FRANKFORT — Rep. Rocky third quarter to blow open a 27- with five points. Alyssa Dulen riod as Morgan put the game Adkins, (D-Sandy Hook), was re- Morgan circuit clerk’s ofc. 21 halftime led enroute to a 17- scored all three of her points in away early. Eagle added another elected to his third term as House point win over Morgan County in the final quarter. five points in the second quarter Majority Floor Leader in the Olive Hill. Burchett led West Carter with as the Lady Cougars maintained House Democrat leadership races $1 donations above average After trailing by seven after 21 points, including a game- high their 20-point lead at intermis- held last week.Rep. Adkins was one period, the Lady Cougars got four three-pointers. sion. unopposed. Licensed drivers in Morgan live. field goals from Hannah Fugate, In 1986, Rep. Adkins was County showed their support of Currently more than 740 Ken- Leslie Eagle, Jacey Curd and Morgan County - 70 Morgan pushed its advantage elected to the 99th House District organ donation by being “above tuckians are on waiting lists for Kayla Kelly to keep close at i in- Elliott County - 37 to 38 points in the third period on at the age of 26, making him one average” in donating an extra dol- lifesaving organ transplants and the strength of 10 points from termission. But, the Lady Com- The Lady Cougars jumped out of the youngest members ever lar to the Kentucky Circuit Court many more need life-enhancing Alyssa Dulen, including a pair of ets rolled in the second half, led to a 20-point first quarter lead and elected to serve in the General Clerks Trust for Life when renew- procedures requiring donated tis- three-point baskets. Haley by 13 points from guard Charla never looked back as Jeff Assembly. Rep. Adkins quickly ing their driver’s licenses in 2006. sue like corneas, heart valves and Linkous, Gen Humphries and accumulated legislative responsi- veins. Many of these patients will Dulen combined for the Lady According to the Trust For bilities and has served on a num- die waiting. Cougars’ final six points to help Life, Morgan Circuit clerk Donna ber of influential committees, in- On the back of each Kentucky Morgan finish off the 33-point Pelfrey’s office collected the do- cluding the House Appropriations driver’s license is a place where win. nated $1 from 63.4 percent of & Revenue Committee and as drivers can sign to indicate their those obtaining their driver’s li- Eagle, Fugate and Dulen Chairman of the Budget Review willingness to be organ and tis- cense last year. The average num- paced Morgan with 19, 17, and Subcommittee on Transportation. sue donors. Licenses may be ber of drivers who donated $1 11 points, respectively. “It is an honor to be re-elected signed at the clerk’s offices or when they got their new or re- by my peers to this important later at home. Bright orange “do- newed license in Kentucky’s 120 leadership position,” said Rep. nor dots” are also available to be counties was 34.6 percent. Adkins. “As the Majority Floor placed on the front of the license. “Donna Pelfrey and her staff Leader, I have tried to be acces- Any Kentucky resident with a should be very proud of their ef- sible to all House members so we valid state driver’s license can forts in collecting the $1 dona- can work together on issues - edu- now make their wishes to be a tions,” Trust Executive Berkeley cation, infrastructure improve- donor known by registering on Scott said. “And a special thank ments, economic development - Kentucky’s new Organ Donor The Licking Valley Courier that make life better for all Ken- you should go out to all of those Registry. Anyone can access the from Morgan County who do- tuckians.” registry by visiting nated.” A native of Sandy Hook, Ky., www.DonateLifeKY.org The reg- Rep. Adkins is a graduate of The Trust for Life was created istration process is quick, easy Elliott County High School and by the Kentucky Circuit Court and secure. The clerks and the Morehead State University, Clerks Association and the state trust encourage everyone to tell where he also received his legislature in 1992 to collect the their families of their decision. master’s degree in secondary edu- $1 at driver’s license counters to For more information about AAllyyssssaa DDuulleenn cation. fund a year-round education and the trust and the Organ Donor promotion effort to encourage all Registry, call toll-free 866-945- Rep. Adkins is married to Leah Kentuckians to be organ and tis- 5433 or visit the website at McCormick Adkins. He has three sue donors so that others might www.trustforlife.org. children: Kristen, a graduate of MCHS Girls’ Basketball Team: Morehead State University; Bran- don, a student at Elliott County Free flowering trees Members also receive a sub- High School; and Victoria Elise, scription to the foundation’s bi- who is two years old. available fromArbor monthly publication, Arbor Day, This week’s athlete of the and The Tree Book with informa- Day Foundation week is junior forward Corn Hole tourn. tion about tree planting and care. Ten free flowering trees will To become a member of the set February 17 be given to each person from foundation and to receive the free Alyssa Dulen of the Kentucky who joins the National trees, send a $10 contribution to The Morgan County Commu- Arbor Day Foundation during Ten Free Flowering Trees, Na- Morgan County Lady nity Center and the West Liberty January 2007. tional Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Co- The free trees are part of the Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE Cougars basketball Ed Corn Hole Tournament Sat- nonprofit foundation’s Trees for 68410 by January 31, 2007, or go urday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the America campaign. online to arborday/org. team. Alyssa had 11 Community Center gym in West The ten trees are two white Liberty. flowering dogwoods, two flow- THE LICKING VALLEY points on 4-9 shooting The double-elimination tour- ering crabapples, two Washington COURIER nament is open to all ages and hawthorns, two American red- from the floor, each team requires one male and buds, and two golden raintrees. 242 Prestonsburg Street one female player to enter. You The trees will be shipped post- West Liberty, Kentucky 41472 including 2-3 three must have a partner to enter. paid at the right time for planting HOW TO REACH US The winning team will receive between February 1 and May 31 point field goals. $100, second place $75 and the with enclosed planting instruc- Mail: P.O. Box 187 third place team will receive $50. tions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are West Liberty, Ky. 41472 Alyssa also had 6 For more information, call guaranteed to grow or they will Phone: (606) 743-3551 606-743-4995, 743-4415, or 743- be replaced free of charge. Fax: (606) 743-3565 rebounds and 5 3897. Entry fee is $20 per team. MMOORRGGAANN CCOOUUNNTTYY defensive deflections in Legislators’ salaries the Lady Cougars will go up this year WWEELLLLNNEESSSS CCEENNTTEERR impressive 70-37 win FRANKFORT — Kentucky legislators got a raise in pay Jan. over Elliott County. 1. is having it’s own The daily pay for the average Congratulations to Alyssa legislator while the General As- sembly is in session or while at- Biggest Loser Competition and the Lady Cougars! tending interim committee meet- ings this year will jump from $175.28 to $180.54. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In addition to their salary, leg- Sign-up & information meeting islators will receive $108.90 a day for expenses during a legislative session and $1,715.57 a month for MONDAY, JANUARY 15 Whole Boneless Pork Loin.........$1.99 expenses when not in session. Lb. Boneless Chicken Breast...........$1.48 Also, House members will get Lb. @ 7:00 $250 and Senate members will 8 Lb. Navel Oranges Or Red Delicious Apples...$3.88 get $500 a session for stationary. 10 Lb. Idaho Potatoes.....................$2.99 Legislators also are paid a CCoommmmuunniittyy CCeenntteerr mileage rate of 48.5 cents for one 24 Pack Pepsi Products..................$5.99 Highway 191 & Highway 460 West Liberty, Kentucky round trip from home each week. Legislative leaders will re- For more information call 743-4995 ceive even larger increases, de- Prices Good 1-10 Thru 1-16 C-1-11-1T pending on their positions. C-1-4-2TNC THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 PAGE ONE-B Willie Isaac of White Oak submitted this photo, which had been printed in The Kentucky Explorer and shows a Sunday school class circa 1940 at Lacy Creek. The photo was submitted to The Explorer by Connie Spurlock, 211 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Apt. 4, Fairborn, Ohio 45324. Shown are: Front, from left, Henry Clay Haney, Dorothy Dalton, Betty Williams, Herbert Haney and Pete Elam in front; second row, from left, Marie Easterling, James Williams, Paul Elam, Norma Homeownership is the American Dalton, Pearl Elam; third row, from left, Tooney Easterling, Tony Easterling, Dave Elam, Rastus Pelfrey, Arkie Williams; fourth row, from left, Nora Easterling (Sunday school teacher), Ruth Amyx, We’re Your dream and we can help you get started Freida Williams, Archie Williams, Bonnie Lewis, Eldon Lewis, and Walter Brown. with a home mortgage loan. Getting a Morehead and Mardi Cantrell of home loan is fast and easy. Our “Real” West Liberty. friendly staff will work extra hard to The council also recognized 15 “friendly visitors” and certi- help local families like yours purchase fied volunteer ombudsmen for their weekly visitations to the Community the home of their dreams. During our residents in the seven Gateway nursing facilities. Visitors assist years of service we have touched the with activities as well as provide social interaction for many that lives of hundreds of local families don’t have regular visitors. Any- Bank! providing them with loans to purchase one interested in attending coun- cil meetings or being a visitor in homes they can call their own. We a nursing home may contact Cheryl Barber at 1-800-274-5863 offer highly competitive rates and or 784-8921 ext. 24. Ready and able great service on all of our home to help you loans. For complete information give Newspaper Juanita Vest, third from right, is a volunteer at West Liberty Nurs- today! us a call today. ing and Rehabilitation Center. Others in the photo are volunteers Advertising in the Gateway Area and Cheryl Barber, center, Gateway District Nursing Home Ombudsman. Pays! Long-term Care Council recognizes volunteers Advertise In Cantrell and Williams Cheryl Barber and focused on the needs and rights of nursing home The Licking are welcomed as new residents in Bath, Morgan, members from Morgan Menifee, Montgomery and Valley Courier Rowan counties. The Gateway Long-Term Care Discussed were new state West Liberty, Ky. • (606) 743-3141 Your Hometown Advisory Council met Dec. 14 at regulations that will allow li- the Kountry Kettle in censed nursing homes to have Newspaper Since Owingsville. The luncheon meet- Paid Feeding Assistants. The 1910 ¥ INDEX ¥ WEST LIBERTY ¥ EZEL ing was hosted by Gateway Dis- council also welcomed two new trict Nursing Home Ombudsman members, Sharon Williams of 24 PACK, 12 OZ. CANS 16 OZ. PEPSI KAHN’S PRODUCTS WIENERS $$559999 Stop By West Liberty Foodland Express 22//$$440000 This Weekend For Great Grocery Buys. I’LL SEE YOU AT FOODTOWN EXPRESS. 7.25 OZ. KRAFT’S 20 OZ. NATURE’S OWN 100% WHEAT OR 22//$$330000 15 OZ. LUCK’S HONEY WHEAT BREAD .................. MACARONI & PINTO CHEESE DINNERS 5 QUART UNITED VALLEY $$449999 BEANS ICE CREAM PAILS ................................ 22//$$110000 22//$$110000 16 OZ. MUELLER’S SPAGHETTI $$110000 OR ELBOW MACARONI....................... 64 Oz. Foodland $100 15 Oz. Delmonte 2/$100 Apple Juice................ Canned Vegetables. 15 Oz. Van Camp 2/$100 15 Oz. Country Crock $100 Pork & Beans ....... Margarine ............... 25 Oz. Pillsbury 2/$500 Fresh New York $499 Frozen Biscuits .... Strip Steaks ........... Lb. 3 Lb. Bag $100 3 Lb. Fresh $100 Yellow Onions ....... LOCATED CORNER Green Cabbage...... PRESTONSBURG & BROADWAY STREET Vine Ripe (Packaged) $100 Fresh Crisp $100 Tomatoes ................ PHONE: (606) 743-1524 Head Lettuce ......... Lb. 5 Lb. Bag $100 Prices Good Thursday, January 11 Thru Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Fresh Baby $100 Russet Potatoes ....... Open 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekly Accept Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Peeled Carrots.......... Limit 2 w/$10.00 Additional Purchase 7.25 Oz. Stove Top $$110000 10 Lb. Navel Oranges, Tangelos, $$449999 5 LB. BAG SELF RISING Stuffing Mixes ....................... Tangerines Or Lee Fruit ....... MARTHA WHITE 12-16 Oz. Peas, Corn, Green Beans, Broccoli $$110000 12 Oz. San Georgio $$110000 FLOUR Birdseye Frozen Vegetables .... Light n’ Fluffy Noodles ......... $$110000 16 Oz. United Sour Cream Or 22//$$330000 Washington State Ex-Fancy Red Or 22//$$110000 French Onion Dip............ Yellow Delicious Apples....... BONELESS FRESH FRESH FARMFRESH PORK STORE PACKED WHOLE GRADE A SIRLOIN CHOPS BACON FRYERS TURKEYS $$116699 $$113399 $$110000 8899¢¢ Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. We Accept WIC Vouchers And USDA Food Stamps! We Have The Right To Limit All Quantities! Not Responsible For Typographical Errors. PAGE TWO-B THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER Elliot M. Brooks IN MEMORIAM CARD OF THANKS AREA The family of Ollie Boyd Injured Elliot Marvin Brooks, 59, of McGuire would like to express Indian Creek Road, Frenchburg, our sincere thanks to all those that DEATHS died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at expressed their sympathy in so By A Careless Driver? Mary Chiles Hospital, in Mt. Ster- many ways during the sickness K ling. and death of our husband, dad, IRK Born March 31, 1947, in grandfather, and great grandfa- Wolfe County, Kentucky, Elliot ther. Thanks to all those that was a son of the late Edward L F brought food, sent flowers, came AW IRM Madella S. Burton J. Charlie Perkins Brooks and Lola Bailey Brooks. to visitation at the funeral home, Mr. Brooks was a disabled la- Jessie Charlie Perkins, of Ezel, attended the funeral, and for the Paintsville, Winchester borer. He attended Bethel Baptist Ky., departed this life Friday, Jan. Church. beautiful sympathy cards we re- Ashland, Prestonsburg 5, 2007, at the age of 68 years, 2 ceived. Special thanks to Rev. Joe Survivors include his wife, Pikeville, Inez months, and 11 days. Jenkins for his comforting words, He was born at Peyton, in Juanita Clifford Brooks; four Bro. Tim Conley for his song and McDowell sons, Gregory Brooks and Nathan Morgan County, Kentucky, on Brooks, both of Frenchburg, Vic- In Loving Memory reading of the obituary, to the Will help you: October 25, 1938, to the late Of My Sister, pallbearers for their special part tor Brooks, of Flemingsburg, and Calvin and Beatrice Stidham Aileen Elam in the service, and to the Morgan Get lost wages Kevin Brooks, of Bath County; Perkins. 1929 • 2006 County DAV Chapter for their Get a Rental Car eight daughters, Eva Brooks, He was a mechanic and at- Janet Brooks, Leslie Brooks, Aileen Elam, of Wheelrim beautiful service, and West Lib- Get Paid for Doctor tended the Pekin Pentecostal Road, Hazel Green, Ky., passed erty Police Department for the Crystal Brooks, and Myra Get Paid for Injuries Church, at Ezel. away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at escort to the cemetery. Thanks so He is survived by three sons, Brooks, all of Frenchburg, the age of 77 years, 8 months, and much to the East Kentucky Vet- Get Paid for Suffering LaDonna (Timmy) Smith, of Jessie Paul Perkins, of Lexington, 17 days, at Appalachian Regional erans Center, Hazard, Ky., for the Get Medical Treatment Morehead, Fredia Gerrish, of Larry Hall, of Gillmore, and Hospital, at West Liberty. excellent care the nurses and staff Remember, Wellington, and Jennifer Brooks, Wayne Hall, of Salyersville; three Aileen was born on Sunday, gave to him for the 4 1/2 years he of Montgomery County; six Madella Stacy Burton, 97, brothers, Floyd Perkins and wife, March 31, 1929, in Middletown, was there, and the comforting We Do Not Represent brothers, Gene Brooks, Alvin passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, Lois, of Owingsville, Thomas Brooks, and Zendel Brooks, all Ohio. She was the daughter of the care they gave the family during Insurance Companies. 2007, in El Paso, Texas, follow- Perkins and wife, Janice, of late Vaughn and Vergie Risner his sickness. Thanks to Potter Fu- of Trent, Lee Brooks, Benny Phone: 297-5888 ing an extended illness. She was Marion, North Carolina, and Elam. Aileen was a very devoted neral Home and their staff for Brooks, and Wayne Brooks, all of born November 5, 1909, in Mor- Robert Perkins and wife, Sue, of Christian and of the Pentecostal their caring and efficient service, This is an advertisement. Ohio; one sister, Olean Creech, gan County, Kentucky, a daugh- Malone; two sisters, Margaret faith. She attended the Bethlehem and to all that had us in their of Trent; 10 grandchildren and 2 ter of the late Renny and Nancy Conley and husband, Junior, of step-grandchildren. to Calvary Church of God when thoughts and prayers. BIRTHDAY Stacy. Grassy Creek, and Maurine Funeral services were con- she was able. Marie McGuire, REMEMBRANCE Madella graduated from Berea Perkins and husband, Dennis, of ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, Aileen was preceded in death Wanda and Tommy Arnett, (Mother) Normal School and continued her Marion, North Carolina; 3 grand- at Taul Funeral Home, with Rev. by one infant brother, Paul Elam, Wilma McGuire, In Loving Memory of our dear education by attending college children and 1 great grandchild. Tim Rhodes officiating. Burial and her mother and dad. Diane and Paul Perkins, mother, Cynthia Stevens, on her throughout Kentucky. She was a In addition to his parents, he followed in the Brooks Family She is survived by her loving Kellie Burns, birthday, Jan. 13th. She passed teacher, librarian and homemaker was preceded in death by his Cemetery, with Taul Funeral and devoted sister, Eva Elam Christopher Trent, away June 22, 19__. who participated in many wives, Ruby Jean Perkins and Home, of Frenchburg, in charge Dunn, of Wheelrim; two neph- Haley and Karley Perkins To one who bears the sweet- churches and civic organizations Imogene Bates Perkins; four of arrangements. ews, Roger Dunn and wife, (pd) est name, and adds a lustre to the before her illness. She was a brothers, Monroe Perkins, Paul Active pallbearers were Lynnis, of Hazel Green, and An- same, who shares my joys, who member of the United Methodist Ed Perkins, Orville Perkins, and Nelson Clifford, Donald Clifford, thony Dunn and wife, Della, of cheers when sad, the greatest Church, West Liberty, Kentucky. Arthur Perkins. Hank Clifford, Insko Clifford, Campton; two nieces, Marilyn friend I ever had. Long life to her In addition to her parents, she Funeral services were con- Eddie Gerrish, and Tommy Risner and husband, Larry, of THE for there’s no other, can take the was preceded in death by her hus- ducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. Smith. Hazel Green, and Sherri Wheeler LICKING VALLEY place of my dear mother. band, Carl Burton; sister, Jean 8, at Porter and Son Funeral Di- and husband, Mike, of Happy birthday dear, sweet Phipps; infant sisters, Geneva, rectors, with Rev. David Hinton Geneva Fallen Staffordsville; four great neph- COURIER mother up in heaven. We all miss Estelle and Hildreth; and infant officiating. Burial followed in the ews, Roger Lee Dunn II, Jason you here on earth. Some day we brother, Hobart. Perkins Cemetery, at Buskirk, Geneva Fallen, beloved Allen Risner, Jared Michael 142 Prestonsburg Street will meet you up there and we’ll Survivors include daughter, with Porter and Son Funeral Di- widow of the late Jesse Miles Wheeler, Anthony Paul Dunn II; West Liberty, Kentucky 41472 never have to part. You were such Janice Murphy, of El Paso, Texas; rectors, of Campton, in charge of Fallen, departed this life on Fri- one great niece, Melissa Risner • a good and wonderful mother and granddaughter, Karen Baker, of arrangements. day, Jan. 5, 2007, at the age of 85 Craft; and one great, great Morgan County’s Hometown taught your children right from Leavenworth, Kansas; grandson, years and 12 days. nephew, Gavin L. Craft. Newspaper Since 1910 wrong, and worked so hard for all Jim Caudill, of Dallas, Texas. Carolyn Leet She was born at Daysboro, Funeral services were con- • your family. We all love you Also surviving are her great Carolyn Leet, 83, died Friday, Kentucky, on December 24, ducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. HOW TO REACH US dearly. God bless you in heaven. granddaughter, Jessica Oertel, of December 22, 2006, at Lexington 1921, to the late Green and Nancy 20, 2006, at Potter Funeral Home This poem was given to me by Overland Park, Kansas; great Country Place. Born in Lexing- Smith Miller. Chapel, with Bro. Johnnie Reed Mail: P.O. Box 187 my brother, Addie Earl Stevens, grandsons, Nate Baker and Ben ton, she was the daughter of the Geneva was a loving wife and officiating. Burial followed at the West Liberty, Ky. 41472 a long time ago and wrote it when Brungardt, of Leavenworth, Kan- late Walter and Gertrude Leet. homemaker. Elam-DeBord Cemetery, Phone: he was in the Air Force, stationed sas, and J.T. and Joey Caudill, of She was the retired manager She is survived by two step Wheelrim Road, Hazel Green, (606) 743-3551 at Salt Lake City Air Base, Salt Dallas, Texas. of Leet Furniture and Manager brothers, Wicker Morris, of Ezel, Ky. Fax: (606) 743-3565 Lake City, Utah. Funeral service was conducted and co-owner of Walter and Son and Marion Morris, Jr., of Visitation 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Submitted by her daughter, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, Wooden Door and Furniture Florida; one sister, Venatta Vest, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. Alpha Clevenger 2007, at Herald and Stewart and Stores, and a member of Central of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two step- Pallbearers: Roger Dunn, An- Halsey Funeral Home, West Lib- Christian Church. sisters, Christine Gillispee, of thony Dunn, Michael Wheeler, erty, Kentucky. Survivors are a daughter Su- Dayton, Ohio, and Freda Debord, Larry Risner, Jason Risner, and GUN Pallbearers were family and san Grant (Jimmie) Moore, of Florida. Roger Lee Dunn II. Campton, Ky.; five grandchil- friends. In addition to her parents, she Honorary pallbearers: Jared dren, Sarah, Rebecca, Courtney, Herald and Stewart and James and Montana; two great- was preceded in death by her hus- Wheeler, Anthony Paul Dunn II, SHOW Halsey Funeral Home, West Lib- grandsons, Adam and Andy; two band, Jesse Miles Fallen. and Gavin L. Craft. erty, Kentucky entrusted with all sisters, Geraldine (Curtis) Funeral services were con- Aileen is sadly missed by her arrangements. Northcutt and Betty (Robert D.) ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, sister, nieces, nephews, and Bell. She was preceded by a at Porter and Son Funeral Direc- friends. A special friend, Misty January 13-14 Ky. vets can sign brother, Walter Leet, Jr. tors Chapel, with Rev. Charlie Williams, and her only aunt, Funeral Services were held Glover officiating. Burial fol- Daisy Elam DeBord. We loved Saturday 9-5 & Sunday 9-4 up for voucher Tuesday, December 26, at Kerr lowed in the Fallen Family Cem- Aileen dearly but God picked a pgm. until Jan. 11 Brothers Funeral Home, Main etery, on Fallen Road, at Hazel special rose to bloom in heaven MOREHEAD CONFERENCE CENTER Street, Lexington, Ky., by the Green, with funeral arrangements this Christmas and forever more. Agriculture Commissioner Rev. Michael Mooty and Rev. Jan entrusted to Porter and Son Fu- (pd) (111 EAST 1ST ST) Richie Farmer reminds Kentucky Ehrmantraut. neral Directors, in Campton. WORDS OF WISDOM BBBBBUUUUUYYYYY ----- SSSSSEEEEELLLLLLLLLL ----- TTTTTRRRRRAAAAADDDDDEEEEE veterinarians that they have until Jan. 11 to sign up to participate Use your imagination not to INFO: (563) 927-8176 scare yourself to death but to in- C-1-4-2T C-W-E in a program that provides vouch- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ spire yourself to live. ers to low-income Kentuckians to ALLERGY, help with the cost of spaying and EVERY neutering their pets. MOREHEAD F.O.P. “This program will help re- ASTHMA & CAVE RUN BINGO duce the number of unwanted ani- mals in Kentucky,” Commis- FRIDAY NIGHT sioner Farmer said. “This is good IMMUNOLOGY for public safety and for pet own- ers’ peace of mind. I hope all Ken- $$$$$$$$$$$ tucky veterinarians will get on board.” CLINIC Veterinarians may participate by calling the Kentucky Depart- ment of Agriculture at 502-564- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 - $1000 GAMES 5126 or toll-free at 1-888-297- Dr. Iraklis Livas is Visit us at our 9093. a Board Certified in Campton Clinic Pet owners with low incomes Allergy, Graduate of $5000 TOTAL PAYOUT must fill out and return an appli- Medical Arts Building cation with proof of low income Johns Hopkins 40 Main Street • Suite 1 to the KDA in order to participate. University. or MULTIPLE PICKLE JARS Voucher applications are avail- Are you experiencing able from participating veterinar- Visit us at our any of the following ians, by calling the KSA toll-free Morehead Clinic Cave Run Bingo Bldg. DOOR PRIZES at 1-888-297-9093, or by down- symptoms: Sneezing, 280 Stone Street loading the application off the wheezing, trouble FAVORITE PULLTABS department’s website, breathing, itchy watery Cornerstone Plaza www.kyagr.com. Once they are (Next to Mustard 6950 U.S. 60 W. Morehead SEPARATE SMOKING eyes, runny or stuffy approved, participants will re- nose, headaches, Seed Bookstore) Doors Open 5:00 P.M. ceive a maximum of three vouch- NON-SMOKING ers to go toward the cost of spay- cough, congestion, sore PHONE: Early Birds 6:30 ing or neutering their pets. Par- throat, hives or other ROOMS ticipants will be responsible for a skin rashes. 606-668-9076 REGULAR GAMES 7:00 $10 co-pay per procedure, to be WE CAN HELP OR 1-800-640-0246 606-784-5174 606-776-0551 paid to the veterinarian. F.O.P. MOREHEAD LIC # ORG 0001720 The KDA reported that 1,002 pet owners and 168 veterinarians participated in a pilot voucher program in 2005. “For over a decade, Kentucky’s leader in accelerated The voucher program is degree programs for working adults.” funded with proceeds from the sale of spay and neuter license plates. The plates are available for Earn Your Organizational Management Degree “Midway’s adult-friendly format an initial fee of $25 and an an- and convenient schedule You Can Complete the Major in 18-24 Months nottheuwrea nillr ei rccreeson nucesnawent ya pg lcl eaflteet heerk t eob’ sfys po $aaf2fpy0ip c.a leVny.dien hngiec uale-t adaleflfoegwcr—eteiend Jg wem mistehsy oit cofuaa t em Mnaieluryngl b aometrir vymrey yly job.” OnAec-ocenl-eOranteed a Cndla sSsmesa Mll eGetr oOunpe I Entveernaicntgio an Week Opportunity Institution laeTlal HdNosfOo, u t Uhsm etGoaret Hpt ieusTr th oFwte Ouh preRo lrit eevT neHttshi aEienl twDfoui AtptuhYerirne- LearnC aMllo rfeo:r Jmanourea rinyf 2or5m, 6at:0io0n p o.mr t.o; BscShCedTuCl-ePP arnes taopnpsobinutrmg ecnaCtm-1.-11-p3Tus. Midway College is an Equal spective and strive to make the 1.800.755.0031 www.midway.edu greatest impact we can possibly make – through gestures of love.

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