Clinton County news, 2013-01-24

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One Section • 16 pages
Between Lake Cumberland & Dale Hollow Lake
Volume 63 • Number 15
Corps of Engineers announces last week
45-41 win over Glasgow
that work should be complete this spring
earns Clinton All ‘A’ regional title
Repair project at Wolf
‘A’ big win sends
Creek Dam nears completion
Dawgs to Frankfort
After seven years of construction work and for the upcoming summer tourism season by some
lower water levels on Lake Cumberland that 20 feet, to an elevation between 700 and 705 feet.
affected tourism commerce and even threatened The news was a welcome announcement to Rick
water availability for Albany Municipal Water Mercader, general manager at Grider Hill Marina,
For the third time in seven seasons, the Clin- “A” Classic State Tournament in Frankfort, customers, the Corps of Engineers announced last the only commercial marina in operation on Lake
ton County Bulldogs were crowned Champions Kentucky at the Frankfort Convention Center, week that the rehabilitation project at Wolf Creek Cumberland that is in Clinton County.
of the 4th Region in the Touchstone Energy All where they will compete against 15 other re- Dam is nearing completion. “It’s just great news,” Mercader told the Clinton
“A” Classic basketball system, earning them gional champions from across the state. The announcement came Thursday afternoon County News during a telephone conversation as
the right to continue in the tournament into this The Bulldogs are set to take on Knott County when marinas were notified of the situation and he was traveling to set-up a booth for Grider Hill
week’s state level finale of the event, the organi- Central of the 14th Region in a game that will was made official early Friday morning when the last week at the Cincinnati Boat Show.
zation’s equilalent of the Sweet 16. tip-off at 7:00 p.m. Central time on Thursday. Corps issued a press release from the Nashville Since construction to repair the leaking concrete
Clinton County picked up a 45-41 victory last Tickets to Thursday’s opening round contest are District Commander, Lt. Col. James DeLapp. and earthen Wolf Creek Dam began, water levels at
Saturday night in the championship game against being sold from the front office at Clinton Coun- That announcement contained two positive Lake Cumberland have been lowered in an effort
Glasgow, the same team that had defeated the ty High School during regular school hours. points, the first being that the project was expected to reduce the pressure created by the water against
Bulldogs in the 2012 championship game. The A complete rundown of last week’s All “A” to be completed early this spring several months the dam.
Bulldogs had earlier defeated Monroe County, Classic tournament action can be found this ahead of schedule, and that it was expected that the
54-39, in semi-final action to earn the berth in week in Sports. level of Lake Cumberland would likely be raised See DAM, page 11
Saturday night’s championship game. Congratulations to the team and coaches on
The Bulldogs will now advance to the All another 4th Region All “A” Classic title!
School back in session after flu
We Are Bulldogs!
cancels classes a second time
The flu-like viruses that have Bernard announced the cancella- 87 percent district-wide.
gripped most of the nation, espe- tion of classes for Monday and Classes resumed once again
cially since early winter, contin- Tuesday, January 14 and 15. on Tuesday of this week, January
ued to “hang on” here in Clinton It was hoped that the week- 22., and the additional time at
and surrounding counties last end period and two class days home apparently worked as dis-
week, prompting school officials would be enough time for the flu trict-wide attendance levels were
to again call off classes for two symptoms to be abated enough to reported to the Clinton County
school days. return to school. However, when News on Tuesday morning to be
Following low attendance a classes resumed last Wednesday, at about 91 percent.
week ago Friday, January 11, January 16, not only had the situ- Director of Pupil Person-
when more than 12 percent of the ation not improved, but atten- nel Julie York told the Clinton
students across the district--and dance numbers were even worse County News last Wednesday
reportedly some teachers--were than the Friday before, when the
absent, Superintendent Charlotte attendance rate was slightly over See SCHOOLS, page 5
Fiscal court meets, budget and
IDA issues discussed at length
Clinton Fiscal Court held its second meeting Board, including the reappointments Glenn Ray
of the year, and first regular session of 2013, last Smith and Randy Speck for three-year terms and a
Thursday evening, January 17 and all members new member to fill a vacancy, that being Chrystal
were present for the one-hour meeting, which in- Irwin for a two-year term on the board.
cluded a 40-minute closed session on personnel. Judge Huff also went on record as saying since
On separate motions, the court first approved there was a feeling among court members that
the monthly and quarterly treasurer’s reports and a board members (on all appointed boards) needed
list of fund transfers. Treasurer Dallas Sidwell not- to be changed occasionally to get new input and
ed that all transfers this month were expenditures ideas, that he would no longer appoint anyone to
only, or moving funds from one code to another to any board past two terms before recommending
meet the budget. they be switched out.
Three members were then appointed, upon During the discussion on appointment of board
recommendations by Judge/Executive Lyle Huff,
to the IDA (Industrial Development Authority) See COUNTY, page 5
Organ donor logo can now
be placed on driver’s licenses
Wearing shirts proclaim-
ing the All “A” Classic 4th
region championship title,
the Clinton County Bull- As of this Wednesday, January 23, you can add cense. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has
dogs are shown in the above a symbol that stands for hope and generosity on worked hand in hand with the Kentucky Circuit
photo hoisting the cham- something you carry with you everywhere: your Court Clerks and the Trust for Life to get the heart
driver’s license. Like Indiana, Ohio and several symbol added to driver’s license and ID cards.
pionship trophy in front of
other states, Kentuckians will now have the op- “This is an important advancement in Ken-
a home crowd of fans this
tion to have an organ donor heart printed on their tucky. The organ donor heart will emphasize that
past Saturday night.
license. it’s “not” about signing the back of your license
At left, senior guard Ryan
“For more than 20 years, the Circuit Clerks of anymore. It’s about saying ‘yes’ and joining the
Beard was within inches of
Kentucky have been educating communities about Kentucky Organ Donor Registry,” explained Shel-
a menacing Glasgow Scottie the life-saving mission of organ donation. Thou- ley Snyder, executive director of the Kentucky Cir-
pep section Saturday night sands of kids and adults are waiting for an organ cuit Court Clerks’ Trust for Life.
during an inbounds play transplant today. Now, Kentuckians can proudly Each day 18 patients die waiting for a life-
from the sidelines. show their support for these patients in need,” ex- saving organ transplant. Every 10 minutes a new
The Bulldogs travel to plains Clinton County Circuit Clerk Jake Staton. name is added to the waiting list. Only 35 percent
Frankfort to face Knott When renewing a license, deputy clerks ask of Kentuckians are registered organ donors.
all Kentuckians if they would like to be a regis- “Everyone who comes into my office for a
County Central Thursday
tered organ donor. Everyone who says “yes” will driver’s license or ID can add his or her name to
at 7:00 p.m. in the All “A”
have the option to have a small, blue heart with
State Tournament.
the words “organ donor” printed on his or her li- See DONOR, page 5
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Clinton County News
Page 2 Thursday, January 24, 2013
THINGS TO DO
S U B S C R I B E T O D A Y !
Elder abuse meeting Hearts for Hospice event
The regional meeting of the Lake Cumberland Area Development celebration dinner, dance
Joan S. DeForest District Elder Abuse Council will be on Thursday, January 31 at 10
Agent a.m. CDT in the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Con- Hospice of Lake Cumberland is having a semi-formal dinner and
Lakes and Land ference Room in Russell Springs. All public officials, law enforce- dance celebrating the opening of their Hospice of Lake Cumberland
Realty
ment officials, and concerned citizens against elder abuse are en- Jean Waddle Care Center.
112 Cumberland Street, Albany, KY 42602
Mobile: [phone] couraged to attend and become involved. If you have any questions, The event will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the Center
Office: 606.387.0020 please feel free to contact Joyce Martin or Carrie Frost at 1-800-264- for Rural Development in Somerset. It is set to begin at 5:00 p.m.
Fax: [phone] or 270-866-4200. 15-2 central time.
[email protected]
Klassic Tymes will be providing entertainment, Fatmans BBQ
www.countrylakesand land.com Relay for Life meeting
will be catering and there will be a silent auction. Please join us for
“Independently owned and operated”
Find Your Freedom® The Clinton County Relay For Life will meet Thursday, January this fun event, supporting Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
24 at 5 p.m. at the cafeteria of the Early Childhood Center. Anyone It is because of this community support that Hospice of Lake
interested in forming a team or joining a team is invited to attend. Cumberland can continue to provide quality end of life care to peo-
ple facing a life limiting illness, regardless of ability to pay.
LCADD Board of Directors
Please call 606-679-4389 for questions and tickets.
to meet SODA meetings
The Lake Cumberland Area Development District Board of Direc- The support group, SODA (Survivors of Domestic Violence),
tors regular scheduled meeting will be Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Clinton County Health Depart-
p.m. in the conference room of the ADD Office in Russell Springs. ment. For more information call 1-800-755-2017.
WEEKLY SPECIALS
On sale through January 28, 2013 Soil Conservation meeting AA / Al-Anon meetings
• Fresh Chicken Tenders $2.09 lb.
The Clinton County Soil Conservation District will hold a special AA and Al-Anon will be meeting each Thursday and Saturday
• Ribeye Steaks $7.99 lb.
call meeting Thursday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the conference night at 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Christian Church.
• Assorted Pork Chops $1.89 lb.
room of the FSA/NRCS office. The meeting is open to the public.
Gregory addresses senate
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Just 2 miles west of Monticello on Hwy. 90
group fitness classes
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone [phone] The following group fitness classes are being offered at the Twin
We reserve the right to correct printing errors. Lakes Family Wellness Center:
* Monday: Water aerobics, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; cycling, 3:30-4:30
p.m.; Ab Ripper, 4:30-5 p.m.; cycling, 5-6 p.m.; zumba, 6:15-7:15
p.m.
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* Thursday: Pilates/yoga, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; dancer-cise, 9:30-10:30
a.m.; ab ripper, 4:50-5 p.m.; cycling, 5-6 p.m.; water aerobics, 5-6
p.m.; zumba, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
* Friday: water aerobics, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
February Go All Month For Nutrition Education classes
$40.00 plus tax
Special Nutrition Education classes are being offered at the Clinton Coun-
ty Cooperative Extension Office on Tuesday of each week at 10 a.m.
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Clinton receives
Kentucky Ag funds
for Deceased Farm
Animal Removal
Our People,
Program
Our Community, Sen. Sara Beth Gregory, R-Monticello, is shown during last
Kentucky Agricultural Devel- week’s initial organizational period of the 2013 session as she ad-
Our Hospital
opment Board (KADB), chaired dressed the Kentucky Senate, requesting to co-sponsor legislation.
by Governor Steve Beshear, last Gregory is serving her first term in the Kentucky Senate, repre-
week approved $1,150 in fund- senting the 16th District which includes Clinton County.
ing for Clinton County for a De-
LRC photo
ceased Farm Animal Removal
Program.
The Deceased Farm Animal
Legislative Update
Removal Program serves as a
measure to facilitate the coordi-
Clinton County Hospital
nation of environmentally sound
and cost-effective disposal of by Kentucky Senator
deceased livestock for Kentucky
Sara Beth Gregory
producers.
is proud of the professionalism of its staff! In addition, the board also ap-
16th Senatorial District
proved $798,231 for 12 county
agricultural diversification proj-
2013 Session is in recess,
We would like to congratulate our Laboratory ects across the Commonwealth
Department for again completing their during its January board meet-
(CLIA) Certification. ing at the Kentucky Chamber of but it’s still a busy time
Commerce headquarters.
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement
The County Agricultural In- As you know, the General Assembly is in recess until February
Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 establishes
vestment Program (CAIP) is 5, but during this time we are busy with committee meetings, bill
quality standards for all applicable medical/
designed to provide farmers review, and meetings with constituents in our districts.
clinical laboratory testing to ensure the
with incentives to allow them to
On Monday, January 14, I chaired the first meeting of the Govern-
accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient improve and diversify their cur-
ment Contract Review Committee for the 2013 Session. It is a privi-
test results.Clinton County Hospital rent production practices. CAIP
lege to be the new Senate Chair of this important oversight commit-
Laboratory has met (CLIA) standards covers a wide variety of on-farm
tee. The committee is made up of a bi-partisan group of Senate and
since they were established in 1988. agricultural enterprises in its 10
House members to review all non-exempt contracts by and between
investment areas, including pro-
Pictured at right are: front row, left to right: state agencies, as well as non-state budgeted agencies like the Ken-
duction, marketing and value-
Omega West, MLT; Nicole Fulton, MLT; Pasty Walker, tucky Housing Corporation, state universities, the Kentucky Higher
added processing. Five CAIPs
MT. Back row, left to right: Stacey Piercey, MLT; Education Assistance Authority, among others.
Lisa Gadberry, Laboratory Supervisor MT; were approved by the board In other words, it’s our job to thoroughly examine state contracts
Sheila Buck, MT; Sarah Vincent, MLT; totaling $520,317 for Breckin-
to make sure the Commonwealth is getting the best value for taxpay-
Sherry Cope, MLT; and Lisa Rush, MT . ridge, Butler, Muhlenberg, Row-
ers’ money.
an and Russell counties.
During this particular meeting, members reviewed 190 contracts
In addition to these new ap-
Admitting and treating patients is but one aspect of a hospital’s job. Another is preventing the worth $92 million. Among the week’s review was a contract that pro-
provals, an additional $265,398
spread of infectious disease. The Housekeeping Department is the behind the scenes warriors of vides medical care to prisoners, as well as one that provides drug and
was approved to supplement
disease and infection control. They sweep, mop, and empty trash. They clean emergency rooms, alcohol screenings of applicants seeking to become certified miners.
existing CAIPs in the following
waiting rooms, and offices. They sanitize every facet of patient rooms to insure that the next patient Another item on the committee’s agenda was a contract amend-
counties: Cumberland, Mercer,
has a clean, sterile environment in which to enter. They also spend many hours mopping, waxing, ment with the Department of Community Based Services seeking to
Metcalfe, Owen and Shelby.
and buffing to keep the hospital new-looking. The Housekeeping Department hopes to take away provide additional funding for Community Action Agency services,
some of the worry about being in a hospital by maintaining a clean, safe, and infection-free facility. such as the LIHEAP program to help low income households pay
Sheriff’s Department
They take pride in their job everyday. their utility bills. At the December meeting, the committee had re-
activity report quested that the agency provide us with some examples of positive
The Clinton County Hospital would like to thank each one of them for a job well done!
outcomes from the use of these funds. After a presentation from
The Clinton County Sheriff’s
agency officials about success stories from the program, the contract
Department has released its ac-
amendment was approved without objection. This is just one ex-
tivity report for the period of De-
ample of how the committee works to ensure taxpayer dollars are
cember 15, 2012 through Janu-
put to good use.
ary 15, 2013 as follows:
The Government Contract Review Committee serves an impor-
Subpoenas, 38; domestics,
tant oversight function as the volume of contracts can increase dur-
10; drugs, two (plus one meth
ing biennium years, as it did this past fiscal year with more than
lab); civil summons, 77; crimi-
nal summons, 16; warrants, 26; 1,800 contracts scrutinized, which totaled more than $1.7 billion.
calls to the SO, 201; citations, I’m honored to serve as your Senator and will continue to keep
43; inspections, 15; motorist as- you informed as we go along on the work of this committee, as well
sist, 10; courtesy notices, 15; as other critical issues, like public employee pension reform and im-
cases opened, one; collisions, provements to HB 1, the so-called “pill mill bill.”
13; incident reports, 12; arrests, As always, your input is important to me, so please let me know
21; transports, two; mentally ill about any issues or concerns you may have. Please feel free to con-
Pictured left to right are: Phyllis R. Flowers, Pictured left to right are: Earl Polston, Ryan Bilbrey,
transports, three; funeral pro- tact me in Frankfort toll-free at 1-800-372-7181 or by email at sara.
Mary Lowhorn, Vannie Stinson, Kerry Ayers, David Flowers and Linnie Beaty.
cessions led, 14; court time, 39 [email protected]. For further information on pending legislation,
Joanne Smith, and Phyllis Flowers, Supervisor.
hours; DUI’s, 3; theft by unlaw- committee assignments, meeting schedules and more you can visit
Not pictured: Sharon Jones and Karrena Owens.
ful taking, one; other (alarms) 12. the Kentucky Legislature Home page at www.lrc.ky.us.
Clinton County News
Thursday, January 24, 2013 Page 3
PEOPLE
Miss Clinton County Library Notes
Fair wins fourth
What’s new at the Clinton Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly;
County Public Library. www. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
runner-up at Miss
clintoncountypubliclibrary.org. January is Forgiveness Month
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross at the library. Any overdue books
Kentucky County Fair by James Patterson; Notorious can be checked in without fines.
Christy Nuetzman Nineteen by Janet Evanovich; Now is the time to gather all
The Forgotten by David Bal-
Clinton County Extension Office overdue books up and bring them
Pageant in Louisville dacci; The Racketeer by John
in.
Preparing for tax Grisham; The Black Box by Mi-
The library is hosting basic
chael Connelly; Threat Vector
computer classes. Patrons will be
season is half the battle by Tom Clancy; Flight Behavior
helped at their own pace in using
by Barbara Kingsolver; Cross
the internet, creating an e-mail
Source: Jennifer Hunter, Roads by Wm. Paul Young; The
Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management Time Keeper by Mitch Albom; account, and the use of Microsoft
Now is the time when we start thinking about filing our income Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Kill- programs. These classes will be
taxes from the previous year. Even though it’s an annual event, it can ing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly; It held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. and
cause anxiety for many. By preparing now, you can ease the process Worked For Me by Colin Powell; Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please call
for yourself and your tax preparer. No Easy Day by Mark Owen; 387-5989 to sign up.
The Internal Revenue Service tracks everyone by their Social
Security number. Make sure you have your number and that of your
Check out our
spouses if filing jointly, plus the number(s) of your dependent(s). In
addition to your W-2 or like form, you want to include information
about any interest you earned from savings accounts, stocks or mutual
funds as these are also taxable. online version at ...
One of the largest deductions many people can claim is mortgage
interest. If you have a mortgage, you should get a 1098 form from
your lender specifying how much interest you paid in the last year. www.clintonnews.net
You will also want to remember any documentation for any additional
deductions you may have, such as property taxes paid and charitable
donations made within the past year. Common forms of documentation
for charitable donations include a cancelled check if you gave a
monetary donation or an itemized receipt if you donated clothes or
other goods.
Your goal should be to break even at tax time, which means you
don’t receive a big refund from the state or federal government or you
Kiss Them Goodbye
don’t have to write a big check to either or both.
Every year, thousands of taxpayers will get refunds. While some
consider overpaying in taxes on their paycheck a form of forced
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as building your personal savings or emergency fund, making an extra Clothing
house payment or paying off debt. To change your tax withholding,
606-306-2438
you will need to file a new W-4 form with your employer.
Many tax preparers advertise immediate money through tax refund
advance services. However, these may not be the best idea for many.
A fee is usually assessed in exchange for the quick cash. Tax refund
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website, annual percentages rates can range from 50 to 500 percent SOON ... Monday - Friday
on tax refund advances. A tax advance refund, or rapid refund, is a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
loan. If for some reason your refund is less than anticipated, you could
Saturday
end up paying the difference between the two and possibly additional
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
fees or interest. Perhaps a better way to get your refund quickly is to
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electronically file your taxes as early as possible and have it deposited
directly into your checking account. By doing so, you could have your
refund as soon as 10 days later.
If you owe the IRS money this year, you may want to consider
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changing your withholding status with your employer so more money
can be taken out throughout the year, so you’re not hit with a big
payment next year. If you owe taxes but don’t have the money to pay
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due to unemployment or a reduction in work in the past year, you may
Miss Clinton County Fair, Shelbie Danielle Pettey competed for
qualify for the IRS’s Fresh Start program, which may allow you to
the title of Miss Kentucky County Fair on January 11th and 12th at
repay your debt in installments without failure-to-pay penalties. There
the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. Miss Pettey received 4th Tanning Salon
are income and tax limits associated with this program. For more
Runner Up out of 91 girls competing for the title. The pageant is
information on it, visit http://www.irs.gov.
held each year during the Annual Kentucky Association of Fairs and Hottest
To get more information on family financial topics, contact the
Horse Shows winter convention.
Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service.
Pettey is the 19 year old daughter of James and Michelle Pettey
Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve
of Jamestown, KY. Shelbie said she was very honored to have the
all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or
national origin. opportunity to represent Clinton County. Valentine Special Ever!
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is the backbone of Kentucky’s their work to support Kentucky’s For a complete list of winners
economy,” said Rep. Hoover in business community during the and more information on how
accepting the award. “It is es- 2012 Regular Session. In ad- they voted on business issues
sential that we in government do dition to tracking the progress during the 2012 session, go to
what we can to allow business of bills related to business in www.kychamber.com and select
to grow and develop, which in the Commonwealth and how the Results for Business publica- The most common Stress & Your Health
turn allows them to create jobs members voted, the Chamber tion. symptoms
naturally include DEFINITION
headache, Traffic jams, paying bills, deadlines, pesky neighbors. These unpleasant
backache and or challenging situations create stress in our lives. So why is it some
people deal with these stress situations better than others? The answer is
fatigue as well as
complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather conditions,
cardiovascular
but an interesting study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological
disorders (high Therapeutics indicates that there is a relationship between chiropractic
blood pressure, and the effects it can have on dealing with stress situations in your life.
arteriosclerosis, This study revealed that nearly one in three patients viewed their lives
as moderately to severely stressful, and more than 50% felt that stress
etc.) digestive
has a moderate to severe impact on their health problems. Additionally,
problems (ulcers,
71% of the patients indicated that it would be helpful if their chiropractor
colitis, etc.) offered advice to help them cope with these stressful situations.
and sleeping Communicating with your chiropractor about dealing with stress is the
difficulties. starting point, and you might be surprised to find that your chiropractor
is full of sound advice on ways to effectively deal with stress in your life.
Most people know that improving nerve and spinal function has a dramatic
impact on improving emotional, mental and physical function. Getting the
most out of your chiropractic care may include talking to your chiropractor
about effective strategies to deal with the stress in your life, so be sure to
inform your chiropractor about your personal situation so your Doctor of
Chiropractic can help you improve your health and wellness at maximum
levels.
Source: JMPT, July/August 1999 (originally published in the PCD Chiropractic Newsletter).
TREATMENT
Chiropractic involves touch; this factor alone sets the stage for release of muscular tension. Your
chiropractor administers one or a series of manipulations (adjustments) to the spine and surrounding
musculature. The adjustments may help the fatigue or stress by removing nerve irritation, releasing
muscular tension and improving blood circulation. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you, call
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Clinton County News
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Kentucky’s jobless rate dropped to 8.1 percent in December
Kentucky’s seasonally ad- over-the-year basis, the state’s flat from November 2012 to business services have grown
Your daughter’s wedding.
justed preliminary unemploy- nonfarm employment has grown December 2012. Compared to a steadily on a year-to-year basis
ment rate dropped to 8.1 percent by 1.6 percent with the addition year ago, there has been a gain of for over three years. The recent
Your son’s graduation.
in December 2012 from a revised of 29,000 jobs. 1,100 jobs. decline is in temporary services
8.2 percent in November 2012, Nonfarm data is provided by Employment in the mining which may indicate that employ-
The birth of your grandchild.
according to the Office of Em- the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ and logging sector fell by 100 ers added more staff than neces-
ployment and Training (OET), Current Employment Statistics positions in December 2012. The sary in the fall and are now being
No one covers the news an agency of the Kentucky Edu- program. According to this sur- number of jobs in this sector has more cautious,” said Shanker.
cation and Workforce Develop- vey, four of Kentucky’s 11 ma- dropped by 1,200 or 5.5 percent The state’s trade, transporta-
that’s important to you like
ment Cabinet. jor nonfarm North American since last December. tion and utilities sector lost 2,400
your community newspaper. The preliminary December Industry Classification System Kentucky’s manufacturing jobs in December 2012. This is
2012 jobless rate was .9 percent- (NAICS) job sectors registered sector lost 800 jobs in December the largest sector in Kentucky
age points below the 9 percent gains in employment, while six 2012 compared to the previous with 377,800 positions, and ac-
your community. your newspaper. rate recorded for the state in De- declined and one remained the month. Since December 2011, counts for about 20 percent of
cember 2011. same. employment in manufacturing nonfarm employment. Since De-
The U.S. seasonally adjusted Kentucky’s leisure and hospi- has increased by 1,400 jobs. cember 2011, jobs in this sector
jobless rate remained at 7.8 per- tality sector grew by 1,100 jobs “Manufacturing hiring de- have increased by 9,600 or 2.6
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cent from November 2012 to in December 2012. Since De- clined across the board in De- percent.
[INSerT Your
December 2012, according to the cember 2011, the sector has ex- cember compared to the previous “None of the major sub-
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PN.e OW. SBpoaxp e3r60 U.S. Department of Labor. panded by 7,700 positions. This month. There were declines in categories in this sector posted
ANlbaamney o, rK Ylo 4g2o6]02 Labor force statistics, includ- sector includes arts, entertain- the fabricated metal industries, a month-to-month gain in De-
[phone] ing the unemployment rate, are ment, recreation, accommoda- motor vehicle manufacturing cember 2012, though compared
based on estimates from the Cur- tion and food services. and in apparel. This sector was to a year ago there was substan-
We’re your newspaper. rent Population Survey of house- “Accommodation and food affected by several companies tial gain in employment,” said
holds. It is designed to measure services comprise 90 percent of that had planned week shutdown Shanker. “For example, retail
trends rather than to count the ac- this classification. This compo- for retooling and maintenance in trade employment was up by
tual number of people working. nent posted job gains of 1,600 December, so it may rebound in 5,500 from the same period a
It includes jobs in agriculture and from a month ago,” said Shanker. January,” said Shanker. year ago.”
those classified as self-employed. The educational and health The government sector, which Civilian labor force statistics
In December 2012, Ken- services sector gained 500 jobs includes public education, pub- include nonmilitary workers and
Albany First
tucky’s civilian labor force was in December 2012. The sector lic administration agencies and unemployed Kentuckians who
2,091,629, an increase of 6,142 has posted a decline of 400 jobs state-owned hospitals, decreased are actively seeking work. They
individuals compared to the pre- since December 2011. by 800 jobs in December 2012. do not include unemployed Ken-
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vious month. Employment also The information sector rose The sector had 1,200 fewer jobs tuckians who have not looked for
grew with the addition of 6,961 by 400 jobs in December 2012. compared to December 2011. employment within the past four
Kingdom Kids jobs. This segment has 600 more po- The construction sector post- weeks.
“The expansion of the labor sitions compared to December ed a decrease of 1,100 positions Kentucky’s statewide unem-
force means people are re-enter- 2011. The industries in this sec- in December 2012 from a month ployment rate and employment
would like to invite the youth in the ing the job market because they tor include traditional publishing ago. Since December 2011, em- levels are seasonally adjusted.
see opportunities. In December, as well as software publishing; ployment in construction has Employment statistics undergo
community to come join them every
and for three of the last four motion pictures and broadcast- fallen by 2,000 positions or 3 sharp fluctuations due to season-
months, new job growth has out- ing; and telecommunications. percent. al events, such as weather chang-
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ket, driving down Kentucky’s tor added 200 jobs in December business services sector fell by openings and closings. Seasonal
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In a separate federal survey in finance, insurance, real estate includes establishments engaged serve statistical trends. However,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013 Page 5
for the coming year, with the mo- gency Services Lonnie Scott (at order to see how many of our precautions in order to keep the
tion passing by unanimous vote. different times) being present in students are impacted,” Bernard school as germ free as possible.
County Schools
Judge Huff then presented the the closed portion of the meeting. said. “I can’t go on based on “Right after we got back from
sheriff’s office budget, noting it After voting to go back into what I’m hearing. I have to have Christmas and there were a lot of
was about $2,500 more than last open session, judge Huff an- proof and data to back up my de- rumors about the sickness, I e-
year. nounced no action taken and the cision.” mailed the principals and asked
Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1
Sheriff Rick Riddle noted meeting was adjourned. Bernard said the first day back them to make sure and clean the
that most of that extra expense The judge also presented a re- after the Christmas break, the at- bathrooms good, students desk-
members, a magistrate inquired was the higher price of gas and cent press release from the U.S. afternoon that the decision to tendance was very high. tops and spray with disinfectant
about a rumor that IDA members fuel. While questioned about the Army Corps of Engineers Nash- cancel classes once again was “It was almost 94 percent and things like that,” Bernard
were receiving a stipend, or some sheriff’s salary and number of ville District pertaining to the made when attendance that day and it remained high throughout said.
type of expense allowance per personnel in the department, it Wolf Creek Dam repair project. was only 85.62 percent across that week,” Bernard said. “There Over the past several years,
month. Judge Huff said he had was noted that the county paid The letter, from Joanne Mann, the district. is not a magic number. I called Bernard said as a whole the at-
talked to one of the board’s mem- the sheriff’s salary and his of- Executive Assistant/Congressio- By school, the rates were: Al- around and asked some of the tendance has been improving
bers who had indicated the board fice personnel, which totals only nal Liaison with the Nashville bany Elementary, 85.28; Early superintendents in other counties from year to year. This year the
could be entitled to a monthly ex- three other than the sheriff him- District, reads, for the most part: Childhood Center, 85.08; Clin- and you get alarmed when your schools have been up about a half
pense account. self, through fees. “The Nashville District Corps ton County High School, 85.37 schools get in the 80s as far as percent from last year.
Charlette Koger told the The office collects four per- is ahead of schedule and making and Clinton County Middle percentages are concerned. Most “We are having an average of
Clinton County News on Friday cent of the total county tax col- plans to raise Lake Cumberland School, 84.36. of the schools were at about 88 94 percent attendance which is
afternoon following the court lections to help operate the office this spring as Wolf Creek Foun- York noted that since this percent and that was a concern to up from last year,” Bernard said.
meeting that to her knowledge, from year-to-year. dation Remediation Project nears past Monday was Martin Luther me. At that point it is the best for “We finished last year at 93.5
no Industrial Authority Board In both cases with the county completion. The barrier wall is King, Jr. Day and schools were students.” percent. When I see our percent-
member was receiving any type clerk’s and sheriff’s office bud- currently on track to be complet- going to be closed anyway, it Bernard said the janitors at ages get into the 80s, I think it’s
of monthly allowance. get, any excess fees collected ed by the early spring of 2013, would give students and faculty each school are taking extra time to turn out for a few days.
Another board member con- during a year are returned to the which is significantly ahead of a total of five days off, saying
tacted after the meeting in regards county. the previously planned comple- she hoped the extra day in which
to the issue also said they had Magistrate Patty Guinn made tion date in December 2013. The there were no classes anyway Robinson Computers
never received any compensa- a motion to approve the sheriff’s barrier wall is the most critical would give enough time for ev-
tion or monthly allowance of any office budget as presented, which component of the dam safety eryone to get well.
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type and the only thing a board passed 5-0 with Magistrate Rid- project and will have to be com- Clinton County Superinten-
member may be entitled to might dle abstaining. pleted prior to raising the lake dent Charlotte Bernard said in a Computer Diagnostics
be out-of-pocket reimbursement. Sheriff Riddle then presented level. This is a great news story brief interview Monday that the
and Repair
For example, if a board member the county with an excess fees for the Corps, the Region and the process for determining whether
spent their own money on Indus- check in the amount of $15,075. Nation.” or not school should be closed Virus Removal • Network
trial Authority business such as Also, in relation to his office, The next regular meeting of due to illness is based on atten- Installation • Wi-fi
attempting to attract industry or the sheriff noted the current con- Clinton Fiscal Court is sched- dance.
promote the county, they could sole in the office was in bad shape uled for Thursday, February 21 “I consulted with our Director Data Recovery and
submit receipts for the money and had been written up twice by at 5 p.m. at the courthouse and is of Pupil Personnel. She monitors Transfer - NEVER lose your
they spent out-of-pocket and get the insurance company for elec- open to the general public. the attendance from day to day,”
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In other court meeting related be allowed to purchase a new we have flu or a stomach virus Can build system to suit YOUR needs and budget
business, County Clerk Sheila console for $7,500.00. A motion Donor going around, we monitor the av-
606-387-8823, ask for Mathew
Braswell-Booher addressed the to allow the purchase was made erage daily attendance.”
court on the issue of this year’s by Magistrate Terry Buster and Bernard said each school Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
county clerk’s office budget. again passed 5-0 with Magistrate takes attendance early each
Booher, in presenting the Riddle abstaining. Continued from page 1 morning and York monitors the
2013 budget for approval, said Judge Huff then briefly dis- attendance throughout the day
her office covered all of its own cussed county employee health the confidential registry and re- when illness is a factor.
personal expenses from office insurance with the court mem- ceive the organ donor heart. Ev- “A lot of times if you are hav-
supplies, books, paper, pens, bers. He said the magistrates ery heart we print gives hope to ing a lot of sickness throughout
etc. She also noted that a cou- should begin thinking about the patients and families in need,” the day, a large number of the
ple of her full-time employees issue from now through early explained Staton. students will sign out and the
had health insurance elsewhere, February, when it is expected to Staton also added that if you reason they put will be sickness,”
which would help result in sav- be discussed at a conference that have already renewed your li- Bernard said. “That indicates
ings to the county budget. court members will apparently cense you must purchase a du- that you do have illness that mer-
Following a brief discussion, be attending. plicate license for $12.00 if you its watching.”
a motion was made by Magis- Employee health insurance, wish the heart logo to be present During the winter months, flu
trate Mickey Riddle to approve which is a major expenditure to or you can wait until you renew and other sickness can spread
the county clerk’s office budget the county government and has your license again, at which time throughout the school system,
been a topic of discussion in the regular renewal fee would bringing attendance numbers
months and years past, is expect- be charged. The cost is for the down. Bernard said she has to
Find ed to again go up this year and license renewal/duplicate. The have at least one day in school
the policy renewal comes up in cost to have your name on the for her to evaluate numbers and
March. registry, of course, is free. once the attendance percentage
us on
The court then voted to enter For more information on the gets to a certain point, she de-
into executive session to discuss new organ donor heart license, termines when school will be let
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REGIONAL NEWS
Cabinet for Health and Family She told the jury she put on two minors. Robertson said the fi nancial for permission to advertise in the
WAYNE CO. Services failed to properly pro- a movie for Kayden to watch, Dobbs testifi ed that she visited shape of the county govern- local newspaper those businesses
tect Kayden and his mother, who while Daniels went to the kitchen Branham’s home in Monticello ment is continuing to improve that have not paid the tax after
was only 14 years old then. He to get the boy some juice to drink. 10 days before Kayden died. She compared to the last couple of numerous attempts by her offi ce
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said there were concerns about She was putting on a nightshirt said the boy was there, but Alisha years, but that upcoming chang- to receive a reply.
Alisha’s mother, Melissa Bran- when she saw Kayden with the Branham was not. es threaten the security of the Garner said there were be-
Monticello
ham, using drugs, yet she failed cup. Alisha Branham said he had Dobbs said Melissa Branham county’s fi nances. tween 20 and 25 who have not
to show up 40 times when state already taken a drink. had acknowledged she had no While there were many par- complied.
social workers called to request “He grabbed his tongue as if electricity, but said she had been ticulars addressed, cost increases County Attorney Kevin
After deliberating for approx- that she take a drug test. he’d drank something hot,” Bra- staying at night with a relative and projects of varying degrees Shearer said he did not see a
imately eight hours on Friday, He said she took four tests, nham said. and giving Kayden baths there. of importance that will need to problem in proceeding with this
January 11, a Warren County passing one and failing one. The Alisha Branham ran to the Dobbs said Melissa Branham be addressed, his emphasis was course of action.
jury acquitted Bryan Daniels, other two samples were diluted, kitchen sink and tried to get the told her she had made arrange- on the effects of letting the oc- Garner said the publishing of
of Monticello, of murder, fi rst according to Stanziano. Alisha boy to drink cold water, but he ments to move to another resi- cupational tax rate return to the the names would not include an
degree substance endangerment Branham and her son were sup- was having trouble breathing dence with electricity. .25 percent of a couple of years amount due, and that if after a
to a child and engaging in orga- posed to live with Melissa Bra- and seemed afraid to drink, she Dobbs stated that if she had ago, instead of renewing the cur- deadline is not met, further ac-
nized crime. nham, according to statements testifi ed. received a report that Alisha rent one percent occupational tion may be warranted through
The not guilty verdicts came made last week. She, Daniels and her father Branham and Kayden were liv- tax rate, or according to his cal- the County Attorney’s offi ce.
after a week-long trial, held in But Alisha testifi ed that the then rushed Kayden to the hos- ing in an inappropriate place, cuations and with painful cuts, She said she has also had
Warren Circuit Court. electricity and water had been pital, where the boy died a short she would have asked a judge to at least a three-quarter percent some diffi culty in registering a
The charges against Daniels turned off at her mother’s home, time later. move them. tax rate. few new businesses that have
stemmed from the May 2009 so she and Kayden were living Wednesday, offi cers who Stanziano rested the defense’s Under the one percent oc- started in the past year. Shearer
death of his 20-month-old son in a trailer that her father, Larry investigated testifi ed the boy’s case on Thursday. cupational tax rate the county said he felt the best course of ac-
Kayden Branham, who offi cials Branham, rented so she could death provided testimony regard- After closing statements on raised $1,953,572.65 in 2012. tion in this case would be, if her
said drank drain cleaner that was keep milk for Kayden and take ing interviews they conducted Friday, the case went to the jury. Prior to addressing the pre- offi ce is not able to contact them,
used to make methamphetamine. care of him. with Daniels. Daniels is the fi rst of four de- dicament the county faced under would be to have the County
The trial was moved to Rus- On the day that Kayden died, Daniels told police that he fendants to be tried in connection varying tax rates, Robertson Attorney’s offi ce attempt to con-
sell County fi rst, because attor- people made meth in that trailer, thought the liquid in the coffee with Kayden’s death. addressed many funds, receipts tact, not requiring a publishing in
neys were concerned about the according to Commonwealth At- cup was juice. He stated that if he Also charged with murder and expenses, some of which the newspaper.
ability to seat a jury locally. torney Matthew Leveridge in his had known it contained poison, are James Hunt and Danny Ray follows. Confusion surrounding medi-
Last June, a mistrial was de- opening statement to the jury. he would have poured it out. Anderson II. Jail expenses totaled cal air transport that arose during
clared in Russell County, after Leveridge said that Danny Prosecutors fi nished with their The two men are also charged $1,780,549.95, of which last month’s fi scal court session
the effort to seat a jury there Anderson II, Alisha Branham’s case on Thursday, and Stanziano with manufacturing metham- $920,958.82 was reimbursed was reintroduced, with represen-
failed. At that point, the case was uncle, admitted that he put Liq- asked that Circuit Judge Vernon phetmine, controlled substance ($627,000 through keeping tatives of Air Evac, a member-
moved to Warren County. uid Fire in a coffee cup while Miniard, Jr. dismiss the charge endangerment to a child and en- state inmates). This left a cost ship driven service based out
Daniels, who has spent making meth at the trailer. of making methamphetamine gaging in organized crime. of $859,591.13 falling to the of Albany, and Air Methods, a
the last 44 months in custody, During her testimony on against Daniels. Miniard agreed Larry Branham, the boy’s county. It was mentioned that service based in Somerset, at-
hugged family members and his Tuesday, Alisha Branham de- to dismiss the charge. grandfather, is charged with con- with the keeping of state inmates tending the discussion.
defense team after Wayne Circuit scribed the death of her son. She Alisha Dicken, 24, who was trolled substance endangerment the new jail with a much higher Last month’s concern over
Judge Vernon Miniard, Jr. read told the jury that she and Daniels also a defendant early on in the to a child, complicity to manu- capacity actually cost less than utilization of air evacuation am-
the verdict. took Kayden away from the trail- case, was on the stand Thursday, facture methamphetamine and it did to maintain the old jail and bulance services were quickly
“I’m very happy, I’ve been er when others used it to make as the defense presented its case. engaging in organized crime. pay for housing to other counties put to rest as the court was in-
waiting for this for almost four meth. That was what the couple Dicken was fi rst charged with ************************ able to take overfl ow. formed that unnecessary calls
years,” Daniels told the Bowling did on May 30, 2009, according murder and other meth-related An informational meeting Robertson said the number were less than two percent stan-
Green Daily News following the to her testimony. charges, but entered a plea deal for the public is set for Tuesday, one question he receives from dard for the state, with the county
trial. “I’m ready to straighten my At some point that day, Alisha to reduced charges. She was January 29 regarding the pro- people are about road funds. comparing favorably lower than
life out and be a better person.” Branham said that she and Dan- sentenced to 10 years in jail, posed reconstruction of KY 90 Road funds are in no way con- many other counties in the re-
Daniels told the Bowling iels went back to the trailer and probabed for fi ve years and from Old Mill Springs Road to nected to the general funds, he gion. There were a total of 119
Green newspaper that he had not saw that the meth making had placed in pretrial diversion. the bridge at mile point 19.5. pointed out in his county address. requests for fl ight from January
been allowed to attend Kayden’s concluded. She said there was Dicken said on the stand that The meeting will be held from The amount is set by a state for- 1, 2012 through December 16,
funeral or to visit his grave. He fi nished meth on a plate in the she was a recovering meth ad- 5 until 7 p.m. Eastern Time at the mula that consists of gas tax, 2012 with a total of 69 fl ights
said that was the fi rst thing he bedroom. She testifi ed that she dict, but had not used meth in 14 ASPIRE Center. vehicle sales, county road miles occurring, according to informa-
planned to do. and Daniels used meth that day. months. She said she saw Ander- The format of this meeting is and population. tion given by Judge/Executive
“He knew I wouldn’t do any- Alisha Branham and Dan- son II make meth in the trailer informal, and the public will be In addition to regular fund- Robertson. Air Evac was respon-
thing to hurt him,” Daniels said iels left the trailer again, taking on the day that Kayden died. able to view maps of the pro- ing this year, we also received sible for 31 of the fl ights while
of his son, as he talked to the Kayden to stay with a relative. She said Anderson was in the posed alternates. $214,364 in Flex Funding, Air Methods was responsible for
newspaper. She said she made an effort to bedroom of the mobile home and Both oral and written state- $222,513 in Discretionary Fund- 38 of the fl ights.
Jury selection in Daniels’ trial clean up the trailer before they he used a two-liter bottle with the ments may be submitted during ing and an additional $31,900 in The second part of the dis-
began on Monday and by the end picked up Kayden and brought chemicals needed to make meth. the meeting, as well as at the emergency road aid. cussion centered on protocol in
of the day the 12-person jury had him back around 10 or 10:30 Also on the stand on Thurs- District Offi ce of the Kentucky Many other road projects contacting the different agencies.
been seated. p.m. day was Ashley Dobbs, a state Transportation Cabinet. were taken on and the county With Air Evac having approxi-
Opening statements in the She testifi ed that Kayden social worker who was assigned These statements will be completed building a new Mt. mately 4,000 members in their
case were heard on Tuesday, grabbed the coffee cup, which to monitor Melissa Branham’s made part of the offi cial meeting Eden bridge and has an applica- service in Russell County and
as was testimony by Kayden’s was sitting on a table in their bed- custody of Alisha Branham and record. tion in for a grant to fund another RC EMS making determination
mother, Alisha Branham. room. Daniels took it away from Kayden. Members of the Kentucky this year. as to which agency to call, based
In his opening argument, him but put it where Kayden Stanziano alleged during his Transportation Cabinet will be No funds from the occupa- primarily on which service is
Mark Stanziano, representing could still reach it, according to opening argument that the state present at the meeting to answer tional tax is used toward road closer for that part of the county,
Daniels, said that the Kentucky Branham’s testimony. failed to adequately protect the questions. expenses, he emphasized. according to EMS Director Terry
Everyone is encouraged to At a cost of $225 a month, Hancock, it appears that some
attend. Robertson says the county has patients might receive unex-
************************ been able to participate in the pected billing that could equal
Ken Upchurch has been se- Feeding America Commodities over $30,000.
lected as the Republican nomi- Program and has served an aver- There is no provision in the
nee for the upcoming special age of 188 people a month of the Air Evac membership plan that
election for 52nd District State last year. allows for payment to another air
Representative. The county’s recycle program evacuation agency that might be
The vacancy in the offi ce oc- continues to grow and with the called in their stead, potentially
curred after Sara Beth Gregory hire of two new full time em- leaving members of the plan still
was elected 16th District State ployees and an expansion to the responsible for their air trans-
Senator in December. A special facilities, the total receipts for the portation if the correct agency is
election to fi ll the representa- program is $74,208.46 with total not notifi ed. Representatives of
tive’s seat has been set for Tues- expenses of $122,926.16. Air Evac said this was laid out
day, February 12. The district Dispatch 911 Services re- in the terms and conditions of
includes Wayne and McCreary ceipts were $161,784.10 and the agreement, but that further
counties, as well as a portion of expenses were $286,327.96. The efforts could be made to make
Pulaski County. ambulance service as well as the sure the subscribers understand
Upchurch was selected during cities of Russell Springs and this, and that there are other air
a caucus of Republican leaders Jamestown contributed $25,000 ambulance services operating in
from all three counties included each to fund the service. the county.
in the 52nd District. The meet- The funding for the “Rocket County Attorney Shearer
ing was held at the Burnside Docket” program through the responded to an idea that Mag-
Fire Department on Thursday, Commonwealth Attorney’s of- istrate Ronald Johnson said
January 10. fi ce in the amount of $25,000 has had been introduced to him that
It is a position that Upchurch resulted in a savings of $161,304, Air Evac get the opportunity of
is very familiar with, since he Robertson said. fi rst refusal on calls for service.
previously served as 52nd Dis- Continuing the issue of the Shearer said that setting a pro-
trict State Represenative for 12 occupational tax and the con- tocol or policy interjecting the
years. sequences of it reverting to the county in the process could open
“I’m very honored,” said 2010 level of a quarter of a per- the county to liability issues that
Upchurch, as he talked about cent, Robertson said, “the court would need to be fully explored
the opportunity. “I am looking will need to take a broad look before coming to such a deci-
forward to it.” at several budget issues,” while sion.
Upchurch opted not to run for recognizing that the decisions The critical determination
re-election to the legislative seat will not be easy to make, but that in who will fl y patients must
two years ago, but when this op- “it is our job as elected leaders put the patients’ needs fi rst was
portunity came up he talked with to make sure Russell County is the primary message Hancock
friends and family before making in the best possible position for wanted to acknowledge as well
a decision to become a possible long term growth and prosperity. as Russell County Hospital CEO
candidate. Our decisions could very well Robert Ramey, who was also in
He feels that his 12 years of have long lasting implications.” attendance.
experience in the legislature is a A breakdown of estimated The issue was left with an
defi nite plus in this race. revenues under varying occupa- agreement that representatives
“I have the experience of be- tional tax rates, based on current of the agencies of the Russell
ing a representative and that is on year expenses, would look like County Fiscal Court, Russell
my side...I know my way around this, according to Robertson, County EMS, Russell County
the process,” said Upchurch. who said he had to do some re- Hospital and the two air evacua-
The campaign time will be fi guring after receiving word that tion agencies to attend a meeting
a short one for the special elec- large layoffs over the coming dedicated to working out an un-
tion, as candidates have less than year would result in tax losses derstanding of how to proceed,
four weeks to put together their equaling $137,207. as well as to keep the citizens
strategy. With the new information he of the county fully informed on
Upchurch said he has already presented these numbers: the issue.
been working to assemble a cam- * 1% - A budget surplus of
paigning structure and he has $381,067.
been busy contacting as many * 3/4% - A budget defi cit of
people as possible. He had an (-$73,023).
appearance planned in McCreary * 1/2% - A budget defi cit of
County earlier last week. (-$527,114).
* 1/4% - A budget defi cit of
(-$981,206).
The occupational tax debate
TIMES will continue through the coming
months as a rate will have to be
JOURNAL determined by April of this year.
Further information on Follow us on
the budget projects is avail-
Russell Springs
able on the county’s website at Facebook for
www.rckygov.com or by search-
ing Russell County Fiscal Court community
Judge-Executive Gary Rob- on Facebook.
ertson presented all assembled In a related issue, Occupa- announcements,
with a State of the County Ad- tional Tax Administrator Bobbie
dress at the regularly scheduled Garner asked the court how to weather reports
meeting of the fi scal court on proceed with noncompliance
& sports!
Monday, January 14. businesses. She asked the court
Clinton County News
Thursday, January 24, 2013 Page 7
SPORTS
Dawgs win All ‘A’ Region
The Clinton County Bulldogs the finals of the 4th Region All the floor a minute later and the winner of Region 14, Knott
won the 4th Region All “A” “A” Classic Tournament, 45-41. found Ryan Beard who knocked County Central which has a re-
Tournament Saturday night and As the ball went up to start the down a three pointer to take the cord of 18-3 going into Thurs-
will make its third trip in seven game it was tipped and went out 3-2 lead. A defensive stop by day’s game.
years to compete for the All “A” of bounds. The referees couldn’t the Bulldogs saw Keifer Dalton Individual scoring for Clinton
state title. determine which of the two play- score to extend the lead to three County was:
The Bulldogs defeated Mon- ers touched the ball last, so a de- points, 5-2. Langford .................................21
roe County in the semi-finals, termination of a jump ball was Glasgow matched with a three Beard ........................................9
54-39, and Glasgow in the finals, called. With no clear possession pointer to tie the score at five, but Davis ........................................7
45-41, to be crowned 2013 4th for either team, the two players a three pointer by Joe Davis gave Dalton .......................................4
Region All “A” Classic Cham- who went after the ball on the Clinton County an 8-5 lead with England ....................................4
pions. initial jump, squared off at center 4:35 on the clock.
court for a second jump ball. The Bulldogs then added to
Clinton County 45 Glasgow controlled the sec- the run with a basket by Colby Clinton County 54
Glasgow 41 ond tip and after a minute of go- Langford and a field goal by Da- Monroe County 39
ing up against Clinton County’s vis for a 12-5 lead.
defensive set, the Scotties finally Glasgow got back in the game
The Bulldogs’ trip to Frank- The Bulldogs didn’t pull off
got a ball to go through the net to with a three pointer, but Lang-
fort, KY. this week first came two impressive wins this past
take a 2-0 lead over the Bulldogs. ford was there to answer from
with the cutting of the nets at The week by hitting every shot they
Clinton County came down the top of the circle to lead, 15-8.
Castle after defeating Glasgow in attempted. Rather defense was
The Scotties finished the
the key factor in Clinton Coun-
quarter with a field goal to cut
ty’s 4th Region Championship
the lead to five points, 15-10, at
title.
the end of the first period.
Against Monroe County
Both teams were battling dur-
Friday night, Clinton County
ing the second quarter.
missed its first five shots, allow-
Glasgow cut the lead to three
ing Monroe County to take the
in the opening minute, but Lang-
lead with the first basket of the
ford hit two foul shots for a 17-
game at the 5:59 mark.
12 lead.
At 5:40, Colby Langford
A three point play by the
made a jumper to put Clinton
Scotties cut the lead to two
County on the board. Monroe
points, 17-15, but a basket by
County would score on its next
Davis pushed the Dawgs away
possession to regain a two point
by four, 19-15.
lead, but a three pointer by Joe
Another three point play cut
Davis gave Clinton County a one
the Dawgs’ lead to one point,
point lead with 4:15 remaining in
but again Langford was there as
the first quarter, 5-4.
he made a basket with 1:15 and
Monroe County took the lead
was fouled on the next trip, mak-
on a field goal with 3:59 on the
ing both free throws, for a 23-18
clock and Clinton County’s de-
lead.
fense was turned up a notch.
Glasgow finished the quarter
The Bulldogs spent the fi-
with a field goal to trail the Bull-
nal four minutes of the quarter,
dogs, 23-20 at halftime.
holding Monroe County to zero
As the third quarter was un-
points, while adding six baskets,
derway, Beard opened up with
two from Keifer Dalton and one
another three pointer to give the
from Langford, to finish the
Dawgs a 26-20 lead.
quarter, 11-6.
Glasgow answered and tied
During the second quarter,
the game with back-to-back Colby Langford put up a shot during the second half against
Monroe County scored a quick
three pointers, 26-26, but Beard Glasgow Saturday night in the championship game of the 4th Re-
basket, 11-8. Two free throws
came through again with a three gion All “A” Classic Tournament. Langford finished the game with
and a basket by Dalton pushed
pointer to lead, 29-26. 13 points.
the Bulldogs’ lead to seven, 15-8,
As the speed of the game
then Monroe County put together
quickened, both teams were add-
an 8-1 run to tie the score at 16
ing points to the board. Glasgow
with 2:45 remaining in the half.
took its first lead since the be-
Clinton County stepped back
ginning of the game at the 1:29
Joe Davis went up for a layup during Clinton County’s semi-final up quickly and drained two three
mark, 32-31.
game against Monroe County on Friday. Clinton County defeated pointers, one by Langford and
Clinton County’s next series
the Falcons, 54-39, and Glasgow on Saturday night for the champ- one by Lance Claywell, to get a
of shot attempts didn’t fall, giv-
sionship, 45-41. Davis finished the game with eight points. five point lead with 1:36 on the
ing Glasgow every opportunity
clock, 22-17.
to extend its lead, but Clinton
Monroe County cut the lead to
County’s defense held up and
two points on a three pointer, 22-
kept Glasgow from scoring.
20, but the Bulldogs finished the
As seconds ticked off in the
quarter with two field goals for a
third quarter, Langford made a
26-20 halftime lead.
shot and was fouled, sending
During the third quarter Clin-
him to the line. He made the free
ton County continued to add
throw and gave the Bulldogs a
to its score with two field goals
two point edge to end the quar-
back-to-back to gain a 10 point
ter, 34-32.
lead, 30-20.
At the beginning of the fourth
Monroe County then hit a
quarter, Glasgow tied the score three pointer to cut the lead to Above, Frank Engalnd, Keifer
at 34. Langford again stepped up seven, 30-23, but a three point Dalton and Colby Langford were
and knocked down a three point- play by Frank England put the selected to the 4th Region All
er for a three point lead, 37-34. Dawgs up by 10, 33-23. Tournament Team during Satur-
Glasgow came back and tied The Falcons made two bas- day night’s awards ceremony.
the score again with a field goal kets to cut the lead to six points Right, Ryan Beard was named
and a free throw, but two free midway through the period. to the 4th Region All Academic
throws by Dalton gave the Daw- England gave the Dawgs an Team Saturday night after the
gs a two point edge, 39-37, with eight point lead on a field goal conclusion of the championship
4:56 remaining in the game. with 3:20 on the clock and then game played at Lindle Castle
With 4:10 showing on the Clinton County’s defense re- Gymnasium. The Dawgs will
clock, Glasgow tied the score at ally kicked in. The Bulldogs held move on to the All “A” Classic
39 and more than two minutes Monroe County scoreless for State Tournament in Frankfort,
later, Frank England hit a five the remainder of the period, for KY., Thursday where Clinton
foot jumper in the lane to take an eight point third quarter lead, County will face Knott County
the two point lead. 35-27. Central at 7 p.m.
After a defensive stop, the
Bulldogs went into stall mode
During the fourth quarter the
with 1:29 remaining.
Bulldogs’ defense really picked
With 23 seconds remaining,
up and held Monroe County to
Langford was hit with a back-
only 12 points for the final pe-
door pass and made a huge bas-
riod.
ket to put the Bulldogs up by
Clinton County added to its
four points, 43-39.
lead throughout the period by
Glasgow’s attempt to cut into
scoring 19 points in the final pe-
the lead failed on its next posses-
riod, to move into the finals with
sion and Clinton County gained
a 54-39 win.
control of the rebound. With six
seconds on the clock, Glasgow
Individual scoring for Clinton
scored its final points to get to
County was:
within two of the Dawgs, 43-
Langford .................................13
41. As time ran out, Glasgow
Dalton .....................................12
fouled Langford, sending him to
England ..................................11
the line for two shots with four
Davis ........................................8 Clinton County celebrated Saturday night after the conclusion
seconds remaining. Langford hit
Claywell ...................................3 of the 4th Region All “A” Classic Championship game as Clinton
both for a four point lead and ul-
Cook .........................................2 County defeated Glasgow 45-41.
timately the game winning free
Anderson ..................................2
throws that ended the chances of
Beard ........................................2
Glasgow taking the lead, 45-41.
Nelson ......................................1
The Bulldogs’ win was the
teams’ 13th of the year and
Clinton County will play
brought the program as a whole
Thursday night at the Frankfort
to the .500 mark. Convention Center in the first 1014 Cross Street
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Clinton County News
Page 8 Thursday, January 24, 2013
SPORTS
Lady Dawgs defeat Russellville, drop out of All ‘A’
The Clinton County Lady Coach Darrell Thompson said fourth quarter.
Bulldogs moved to 9-11 on the at the beginning of the year that With less than 10 seconds re-
year after Monday night’s game both teams are going to try and maining in the game, Bree Boils
with Russellville saw the Lady hold this date and make it a tra- hit two free throws to put the
Dawgs pull out a seven point dition to play on the birthday of Lady Dawgs up by six, 61-55.
win, 63-56. Martin Luther King, Jr. After Russellville went to the
The Lady Dawgs stepped up line for two shots, only making
Clinton County 63 early in the game and picked up one of the two, Clinton County
Russellville 56 a 20 point lead in the first half. was then put back on the line
The Lady Dawgs led the Lady with 6.9 seconds remaining.
Panthers 38-20 at halftime, but Ansley Stalcup hit both free
Clinton County’s game
a slow second half for Clinton throws to seal the deal for the
against Russellville came on
County saw Russellville get to Lady Dawgs and add win num-
Monday, January 21, which was
within four points late in the ber nine to the season, 63-56.
also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Individual scoring for Clinton
County was:
Stalcup ....................................22
Elmore ....................................12
Dicken ......................................8
Boils .........................................7
Beard ........................................7
Campbell ..................................5
Polston......................................2
Clinton County 43
Monroe County 65
The Clinton County Lady
Bulldogs lost its first game of the
All “A” Regional Tournament
to the potential regional winners
Monroe County Friday night, 65-
43.
Clinton County made it to the
semi-finals of the tournament by
drawing a first round bye, for be-
ing the host team.
Monroe County defeated
Metcalfe County in the first
round, got past Clinton County
in the semi-finals and defeated
Glasgow in the finals to be the
4th Region representative in this
week’s All “A” Classic State
Tournament held in Frankfort.
The Lady Dawgs had its work
Tara Elmore tied up the ball during the first half against Monroe County in the semi-finals of the All
cut out for them with Monroe
“A” 4th Region Tournament.
County being the favorite with
a record of 13-3 before Friday
night’s game.
Even though the Lady Dawgs
Ansley Stalcup went up for a shot against Monroe County in the
were “against all odds,” Clinton
semi-finals Friday night of the 4th Region All “A” Classic. Clinton
County was not going to roll over
County lost the game, 65-43.
and hand it to the Lady Falcons
as Kayla Dicken took an early
lead with the first basket of the
game, 2-0.
Monroe County got on the
board with a field goal, followed
by another bucket by Dicken.
The Lady Falcons then
stepped up its game and found
a rhythm by scoring nine unan-
swered points to take an 11-4
lead.
Dicken stopped the bleeding
when she made a basket and was
fouled and hit the free throw for
a three point play, 11-7.
Monroe then scored back-to-
back baskets for a 15-7 lead, but
at the 3:15 mark, Tara Elmore hit Above, Alex Beard was se-
a field goal to cut the lead to six, lected to the 4th Region All
15-9. “A” Acadamic Team during the
Clinton County would only awards ceremony Saturday night Ansley Stalcup and Kayla Dicken were selected to the 4th Re-
score three more points to fin- after the conclusion of the girls’ gion All “A” Classic All Tournament Team during Saturday night’s
ish out the quarter while Monroe 4th Region All “A” Classic fi- awards ceremony. The Lady Dawgs were defeated in the semi-finals
County scored six, 21-12. nals. round against Monroe County, which eventually won the champion-
During the second quarter, ship, 65-43.
both teams struggled to find
points to add to each respective TURNOVERS
side of the scoreboard.
At the half, Monroe led the
by Alan B. Gibson
Lady Dawgs, 33-20, only scor-
ing 12 points in the quarter com-
pared to Clinton County’s eight. Headed to our state’s Capitol group of the brackets.
As the third quarter got un- It’s been a few years, but we’re headed back to All in all - our Bulldogs certainly have their work
derway, Monroe County again the All “A” State Tourney thanks to a closer than I cut out for them this week in Frankfort, but realisti-
found some momentum and preferred win Saturday night by our Bulldogs over cally, their goal of reaching Sunday’s championship
scored at will against the Lady the Scotties of Glasgow in the All “A” Classic 4th game is certainly very “do-able”.
Dawgs, picking up 19 third quar- Region boys’ basketball tournament held here in the One thing the Dawgs need is plenty of fan sup-
ter points and extending its lead Lindle Castle Gym. port, and with that being said, the call goes out to Big
by 21 over Clinton County by the Saturday night’s win was a big one for our pro- Blue fans to make the trip north to our state’s Capitol
end of the period, 52-31. gram, and a nice piece of revenge for the Big Blue Thursday afternoon for the game that night.
after suffering that heartbreaking loss in the 4th Re- A few more particulars about the upcoming All
To make it to the finals, all gion tourney last year to the Scotties - a loss that kept “A” appearance:
Monroe County had to do was us from going to the state level of the All “A” in that While the Bulldogs have been twice before, this
coast for the final eight minutes 2011-2012 season. will be our first trip since the event moved to Frank-
of the game. Monroe County Looking at a little history in the All “A” Classic fort, so remember, we are headed to the Frankfort
outscored Clinton County by one for our boys’ program: Convention Center in the old part of the city, just
point in the final period, but the Although our Lady Bulldogs have a significant across the Kentucky River from the Capitol Build-
damage had already been done. history with the All “A” tourney, having captured ing.
Monroe County moved to the fi- the state championship twice (2003 and 2004) and a Tickets for Thursday night’s game are available
nals by defeating the Lady Daw- runner-up title (2005), our Bulldogs have only found locally at Clinton County High School during regular
gs, 65-43. themselves playing on the state tournament level school hours at the front office and are $8. Game
Whitney Bookout got inside to put up a shot during Friday night’s three times, including this year’s upcoming trip, time Thursday night is set for 7:00 p.m. local time
game against Monroe County in the 4th Region All “A’ Classic semi- Individual scoring for Clinton since the tournament went state-wide in 1990. (Central).
finals game. Clinton County lost the game, 65-43. County was: All three of those 4th Region All “A” Champion- Bottom line - put on the blue and head north and
Stalcup ....................................15 ship titles have come under the leadership of Coach get behind our Bulldogs in this first game against the
Dicken ....................................14 Todd Messer - 2007 - losing in the quarter-final Patriots. Congrats to the Dawgs and the coaching
Elmore ......................................6 round, 2009 - losing in the opening round, and now and support staff on last week’s win - and as always
Beard ........................................3 in 2013. . . .
Boils .........................................2 Looking ahead at the 16 teams headed to Frank- Go Big Blue - We Are Bulldogs!
Langford ...................................2 fort this week, and what the Dawgs are planning for:
Bookout ....................................1 Clinton County heads to Frankfort with a nice Back to .500
The Lady Dawgs played at 13-6 overall record this season, faces the champions Another tidbit about last Saturday night’s game in
home Tuesday night, too late for of Region 14 (53rd District), the Patriots of Knott the 4th Region All “A” Classic Championship.
press deadline, against McCreary County Central, a school making it’s first appearance Since records have been researched beginning in
Central with the tip off set for 7 in the All “A” Classic state tournament. 1940, the 45-41 victory over Glasgow set the all-time
p.m. The Patriots will take an 18-3 record into Thurs- Clinton County boys’ basketball record back to the
Clinton County will also be day night’s game against Clinton County. .500 mark at 933-933.
on the road Saturday with a game An overview of this year’s state bracket shows When Coach Messer arrived in Clinton County
against Bethlehem, depending on Knott Central is the second highest ranked team seven years ago, the Bulldog overall record was be-
the boys’ status in the All “A” among the 16, with Newport Central Catholic being hind with an 810 - 860 mark. Since that time, Clin-
Classic State Tournament this the topped ranked. Clinton County comes in at sev- ton County has gone 123-73 under Messer, bringing
week. enth, and is the third highest ranked team in the lower us to the .500 status once again.
Clinton County News
Thursday, January 24, 2013 Page 9
SPORTS
rities and sports stars. For what the vanquished. WORTH REPEATING
Sports in Kentucky
Manley has brought to the state, And ... Finally, a report from Bleacher
by Bob Watkins he should have been inducted • Dick Vitale being inducted Report about candidates for col-
into the Kentucky Hall of Fame to the National Broadcasters lege hoops John Wooden Award
Sports is less about pomp and final long ago. Never mind the KH- Hall of Fame brought a reader for player of the year included
SAA. to write, “somebody clue me in this: “Dominant teams like Flor-
LOW LIGHTS? on HOW, or maybe more aptly, ida, Arizona and Butler are not
scores than about ‘The Spread’
• In one interview Lance Arm- WHY, Vitale has been allowed to represented on this list, because
strong tried to explain away 20 grace air waves all these years. they don’t have star players on
years of lying. He’s a self-proclaimed basket- their roster(s). Their high merit
• Heisman Trophy runner-up ball expert and horrid commen- has been a result of balance.”
Final scores have never in- games in the backyard, are going from Big Brothers Big Sisters
Manti T’eo tried to explain also tator. He sure fooled somebody Comment: A college hoops
trigued me. The element that to Super Bowl XLVII. of Greater Charlotte to attend
while Notre Dame did damage at ESPN.” team being disqualified for team-
stays on after scoreboards are Task: Keeping cameras out of last Saturday’s game against the
control. T’eo, whom Dick Vitale Comment: And laughing all ness? A pattern? The coaches –
turned off is The Spread. the faces of the coaches’ proud Sacramento Kings. One of Ken-
gushed over ad naseum during the way to the bank. Billy Donovan, Sean Miller and
Time spread, how the drama parents. tucky’s all-time favorites, Kidd-
Kentucky’s game at Notre Dame Brad Stevens.
builds then plays out from pre- Good stuff. Gilchrist, when he heard more
November 29, was having to And so it goes.
game pomp to first whistle to final • 20th anniversary. Western than 300 children in the program
man-up, deal with a blizzard of
buzzer and what happens after. Kentucky honored its 1992-93 have no mentors and are on a
hoax jokes. Some of them quite
How athletes and fans and media basketball team (26-6) last week- waiting list, remembered the
clever.
... handle it. What intrigues me end. Coach Ralph Willard (who New Jersey neighborhood from
• New England Patriots coach
most is how media spins “what had the best job he ever quit) was whence he came, and stepped up.
Bill Belichick ducked out on the
it all means.” Then, how fans on hand at Diddle Arena along • Inducted into Baseball’s
media after his team lost to Balti-
synthesize what they’ve seen and with stars Mark Bell and Darnell Hall of Fame at Cooperstown
more. Who cared?
how they read a result. Mee. Conspicuous by his ab- this summer? Nobody. The
• Baltimore Ravens lineback-
When we pause to examine sence, a sophomore on the 1993 Baseball Writers created a nice
er Terrell Suggs cheapened his
the level of our passion for win- team and future Hilltoppers head pause from tiresome rewrites
team’s win over the Pats by wast-
ners and those who don’t, isn’t it coach, Darrin Horn. on bad boy Barry Bonds, Roger
ing time (and venom) kicking on
curious how seldom we remem- • Billy Donovan’s Florida Clemens and the rest. Humble
ber a score, but how often we re- team gave its coach his 400th ca- pie is a good thing.
count in detail turning points, the reer win. Donovan gave it back. • Ex-NBA star Charles Bar-
“we wuz robbed” element, the “All those individual things, as kley told Kentucky fans what Turkey
high and low lights? (they) relates to coaching, it’s some (grudgingly) already know
Examples ... much, much more a reflection of – none of the 2012-13 Wildcats
• Stan Musial died last week- players I’ve had to coach here,” is NBA ready. Barkley didn’t harvested
end. The Man was one of base- he said. At 42, Donovan isn’t stop there. Because a rule has
ball’s icons, seven batting titles only the dean of SEC coaches, a loophole or gray area (for
and three MVP awards, Hall of but by a good margin based on 18-year-olds), does not justify a
Famer. More, he married his high conviction to doing it the right coach violating its spirit.
school sweetheart, had a fam- way consistently, is among best “I love John Calipari,” he
ily, is remembered for wit and of the best nationally. said, “but I hate the one-and-
kindness, smiled alot and, at the • Syracuse and Jim Boeheim done thing.”
slightest invitation, playing the did more than defeat top ranked Best of the best?
harmonica. And, if the Cardinals Louisville last Saturday. The • Close to home: Montgom-
ever tried to trade him, he said he Orange handed Rick Pitino a ery County High School officials
would quit the game. tactical gift. No coach wants did a wonderful thing last week.
Musial was remembered by a his team atop the rankings in For dedicating four decades of
fellow hall of famer as “Every- January when tournament seeds his life to WMST radio play-by-
body loved Stan. The guy had are awarded in March. Too, be- play for boys’ and girls’ games,
no enemies in baseball.” What ing beaten at Yum Center puts broadcaster Dan Manley discov-
higher tribute? the mute button down on play- ered his name had been painted
• The Harbaugh brothers. Un- ers with tendency to wag their onto the gymnasium floor.
precedented, John and Jim have tongues. Classy. Lesser known, Man-
arrived at the summit of their More good stuff? ley has entertained listeners M.H. “Blackie” Brown, 80,
careers together and on opposite • Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. around Mt. Sterling for decades, killed a hen with his crossbow on The Clinton County Thunder placed third this past weekend in
sidelines. Men who were boys As part of National Mentoring interviewing an incredible list of January 18, 2013, while hunting the Monroe County Tournament held on January 19 and 20.
who competed at baseball board Month, he paid for 14 children Hollywood and national celeb- in Clinton County.
Last Week’s Winners
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Third Place: Lloyd Bowlilng - 14 Correct Picks - 2nd Tie Breaker
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Clinton County News
Page 10 Thursday, January 24, 2013
DEATHS
Holli Theele Robison
Holli Theele Robison, 39,
Albany and formerly of Villa
Find us on Facebook! Hills, Kentucky, passed away
Friday, January 18, 2013 at her
Our home. She was a member of La-
tonia Baptist Church and Cresent
sympathy Springs Baptist and was preced-
ed in death by her grandparents,
Ted and Gerry Ward, Art and Al-
Death notices are published at no charge and include basic goes out to
ice Theele and an aunt.
information about the deceased as well as immediate family sur-
She is survived by two sons,
vivors and funeral arrangements. The information is generally fu- those who Clayton and Camden Robi-
nished by the funeral home. A photo can be published with the son; her parents, Mike and Pam
death notice for a nominal fee of $5. have Theele, all of Albany; a brother,
Nick (Heather) Theele, Villa
More detailed obituaries contain additional information about
Hills, KY; also several aunts and
the life and family of the deceased, and are published as a paid lost loved
uncles.
notice at a cost of 20 cents per word. Photos are published at an Funeral services were held Jedediah Thane
additional charge of $5. ones. Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Robert Shelley Criswell
Paid obituary information can be submitted to the Clinton Coun- at 11 a.m. at Swindler and Cur-
rin Funeral Home in Covington, Robert Shelley, age 91, Wis- Jedediah Thane Criswell, 22,
ty News office at 116 N. Washington Street in Albany during normal
Kentucky with final resting place dom Dock Rd., Albany, passed Byrdstown, Tennessee and for-
business hours.
in Highland Cemetery. Arrange- away Friday, January 18, 2013 merly of Monticello, Kentucky,
Both have a deadline of 10:00 a.m. Tuesday of the week of pub- ments were made through Swin- at Clinton County Hospital. passed away Wednesday, Janu-
lication. dler and Currin Funeral Home. He retired from the U.S. Postal ary 16, 2013 in Byrdstown.
Memorials are suggested to Service after 28 years, was a He is survived by his father,
the American Cancer Society’s member of Cedar Hill United Danny Criswell, Monticello,
Hope Lodge, 1504 College Way, Methodist Church and veteran of KY; his mother and step-fa-
Lexington, Ky. 40502; Hospice World War II. Hewas preceded ther, Rebecca and Eric Riggle,
of Lake Cumberland, 100 Park- in death by his wife, Sallie Mae Byrdstown, TN; a brother, Ja-
way Dr., Somerset, Ky. 42503, Butler Shelley. son Criswell; a sister, Chasity
or Pink Ribbon Girls, P.O. Box He is survived by two sons and Criswell, both of Monticello,
58420, Cincinnati, Ohio 45258. daughters-in-law, Clement and KY; special friend, Hope Piercy;
Online condolences may be Mary Shelley, Albany; Wayne also two nieces, two nephews
made at swindler-currinfh.com. and Charlene Shelley, Corydon, and several aunts and uncles.
IN; four grandchildren, Patty Funeral services were held
(Richard) Crouch; Charlotte Ber- Sunday, January 19, 2013 at 3
Cindy Ann Feekes nard; Adam (Shannon) Shelley; p.m. at Campbell-New Funeral
and Sharla (Brent) Elliott; also Home with Bro. Donny Reagan
Cindy Ann Feekes, 52, Rad-
nine great-grandchildren. officiating. Final resting place
cliff, Kentucky and a native of
Funeral services were held in Memorial Hill Cemetery in
Albany, passed away Wednes-
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2 Clinton County. In lieu of flow-
day, January 16, 2013 at her
p.m. at Cedar Hill United Meth- ers, the family would appreciate
residence. She was the daughter
odist Church with Bro. Donnie contributions to help pay funeral
of the late Grady Conner and a
Shelley, Bro. Dewey Aaron and expenses. Arrangements made
member of Valley View Baptist
Bro. Bob Thrasher officiating. through Campbell-New Funeral
Church.
Final resting place in Cedar Hill Home of Albany. Online con-
She is survived by her hus-
Cemetery. Arrangements made dolences may be made at www.
band, Bill Feekes; a son, Cody
through Talbott Funeral Home of campbell-new.com.
Feekes, both of Radcliff, KY;
Albany.
her mother, Rosie Lee Conner,
Albany; two brothers, Bill Con-
Anderson wins house
ner, Knoxville, TN; Wendell
Conner, Elizabethtown, KY; a
sister, Drendy Summers, Eliza-
decoration contest
bethtown, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at
11 a.m. at Valley View Baptist
Church. Final resting place in
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery
Central in Radcliff. Arrange-
ments made through Coffey and
Chism Funeral Home of Vine
Grove. Online condolences may
be made at www.coffeyand-
chism.com.
Barbara A. Matthews
Barbara A. Matthews, 71,
Albany, passed away Wednes-
day, January 16, 2013 at Clin-
ton County Hospital. She was a
member of Peolia United Meth-
odist Church.
She is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Michael and
Christy Matthews, Albany; two
sisters, Lena Alice Stockton and
Mary Dean Anderson; a brother,
Gene Craft; also two grandchil-
dren, Haley and Nathaniel Mat-
thews.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at
11 a.m. at Talbott Funeral Home
with Bro. David Stearns and Bro.
Larry Martin officiating. Final
resting place in Tuggle Cemetery. Chamber of Commerse Vice-President Willard Johnson presented
Arrangements made through Tal- Betty Anderson with a $100 prize for winning the chamber’s Christ-
bott Funeral Home of Albany. mas Decoration Contest. Betty and Todd Anderson’s house was se-
lected by judges during the Christmas Holiday.
Guffey receives accommodation for
patrol duties with Albany Police
Albany Police Officer Jim Guffey, center, was presented with the Governor’s Award for his duties as
a police officer. The award is an accommodation for the apprehension of impaired drivers. Guffey had
14 D.U.I. arrests from May through October. Presenting Guffey with the award was Mayor Nicky Smith,
left, and Albany Police Chief Ernest Guffey.