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Volume 109 - Issue 48 Serving Pendleton County SinCe 1907 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 www.falmouthoutlook.com $1.00 Heroin bill Historical Society sails through meeting dates state Senate The Pendleton County Historical and Genealogical Society By James Pilcher will be having their The Kentucky Enquirer January business meeting at 11 a.m. Sat- FRANKFORT -- Fixing Kentucky's urday, Jan. 17 The expanding heroin epidemic was the February 21 meeting state government's main topic through- will be at 11 a.m. In out the first week, January 5-9 of the March there will be opening session, with the state Senate two meetings. On unanimously passing a heroin bill March 21 they will Thursday. meet at 11 a.m. at SB 5, which was sponsored by Sen. their "homeplace" for Chris McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, would the business meeting. expand treatment and increase penal - We have no program at ties for traffickers. It includes more this time. At the than $13 million for treatment, but March 28 meeting more than half of that would go to they will be participat- county jails to treat addicted prisoners. ing in the Northern Ky. It as the first bill passed by the History Day programs Republican-controlled Senate, in a at NKU. Russ Conrad symbolic move that was geared at the will represent the His- Democratic-controlled House, which torical Society as a failed to pass similar legislation last guest speaker. year. They hope to see The Pendleton County High School Youth Assembly Delegation are pictured above front row, Zach "I'm proud, for the second year in a you at one or all of the Rogers. Middle row, from left; Holden Wolfe, Madison Sydnor, Kaylin Wells, Mikinley Grace Lustenberg, row, that this body, in a bipartisan meetings. Mackenzie Moore, Morgan McKinney, Alex Tillett, Cullen Beard. Back row, Kyle Ruber, Trey Roseberry, manner, has passed this as its first Seth Longworth. piece of legislation," said Senate Cooperative of Kentucky Youth Assembly Delegation visits Frankfort majority leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown. "This isn't going to Churches to completely cure the problem ... but we The Pendleton County High Capitol and avoided veto with Moore, was named as media edi- need to send the dealers the message meet School KYA (Kentucky Youth the mock governor (making it tor for next year’s KYA confer - that Kentucky is closed for business." Assembly) delegation performed mock law). Of all the bills pre - ence Media Corp program. The Pendleton with excellence during days of sented, approximately 25% PCHS sophomore Mikinley There are at least eight different County Cooperative of mock legislative debate in both make it to be heard in one cham- Grace Lustenberg was named HEROIN Page 3 Churches will hold its Louisville and Frankfort. These ber at the actual Capitol and if Outstanding Delegate and the bi-monthly meeting at students looked at issues as they passed then is heard in the sec - legislative bill authored by Seth Animal cruelty case 7 p.m. Thursday, Janu- relate to them and engaged in ond chamber. Of those, 12% and Gracie was named the Out - ary 15, 2015 at the research to help them better pass both chambers and avoid standing Bill for the entire con - dismissed against Blanket Creek Baptist understand each issue. Many of Governor veto to become mock ference. This is a first in Pendle- Church, 5080 Broad - Larry Browning the delegation speeches were law. PCHS was one of those. ton County KYA/KUNA history ford Road. very well prepared and others The PCHS premiere bill written and a major accomplishment. All churches of were impromptu but all were by freshman students, Cullen Advisor Michelle Lustenberg Larry Browning, 63, of DeMoss - Pendleton County are thoughtfully executed. KYA is a Beard and Alex Tillett, was pre- stated the she received many ville, was tried in two cases in the invited to attend. Bring very large assembly and only a sented at the Capitol Annex and compliments from Y-Staff and Pendleton County District Court on any prayer concerns small amount of awards are passed in the Senate but was other advisors at KYA on the January 6, 2015. The first case was 49 you may have. They given so each is to be cherished. defeated in the house. These performance of the PCHS dele - counts of disposition of carcasses will be glad to pray The PCHS legislative bill students presented very well, gation. Lustenberg says, “I can within 48 hours, first degree. The sec - with you. If you have written by Seth Longworth and especially as first time bill tell you in all honesty these stu - ond case was 15 counts of cruelty to information you would Mikinley Grace Lustenberg authors. dents represented Pendleton animals, second degree. Browning pled like to share with the passed both chambers at the PCHS junior Mackenzie County with greatness!” guilty per Alford Plea to the first four cooperative, or any counts of disposition of carcasses with- other heart felt con - in 48 hours, first degree with the cerns you need to talk Toyota helps Pendleton Head Start buy a computer and remaining counts merged. The 15 over with the group, counts of cruelty to animals were dis - please bring them Child Development Software for classes missed by the Commonwealth with his when you come. guilty plea on the first case. He was Refreshments will The Northern Kentucky Com- “This computer,” says Head Start The iStartSmart software to ordered to pay restitution of $7,500 to be served following munity Action Commission Director Laurie Wolsing, “will be purchased for the Falmouth Pendleton County, without interest, in the meeting. received a $2,676 grant from make a great difference in these Head Start classroom offers com- monthly payments of $100 till paid in Toyota Engineering and Manu - children’s lives. We are always prehensive skills development in full. Review is scheduled for July 12, National Suicide facturing, North America, to sup- looking for ways to enhance the 18 essential areas and moves 2015. Prevention Lifeline port its Falmouth Head Start cen- learning experience, and by children through activities as An Alford Plea is a guilty plea of a ter. allowing our students to create a they are developmentally ready defendant who proclaims he is innocent Call 1-800-273- The money will be used to foundation of technological for each. The playful and pur - of the crime, and admits that the pros - TALK (8255). www. purchase an interactive computer skills, we are making a huge poseful activities are available in ecution has enough evidence to prove suicidepreventionlife- system for the classroom at the impact on their entire education- both English and Spanish and that he is guilty beyond a reasonable line.org Pendleton County Head Start. al career.” TOYOTA Page 3 doubt. Funding for Heroin overdose reversal kits Gov. Steve Beshear, The committee is pro - receive a prescription they first lady Jane Beshear and viding $105,000 to pur - likely never fill it because Attorney General Jack chase approximately 2,000 they cannot afford it. Nal- Conway announced that Naloxone Rescue kits for oxone is available in inject- heroin overdose reversal the University of Louis - able or nasal mist forms . kits will be purchased for ville Hospital, the Univer - The nasal mist form must Kentucky hospitals with sity of Kentucky Hospital still be approved by the the highest rates of heroin in Lexington, and the St. FDA. When it is approved, overdose deaths. Over - Elizabeth Hospital system health experts believe most dose patients will receive a in Northern Kentucky. The insurance companies and kit free of charge when kits will be provided free Medicaid will begin to they leave the hospital, so of charge to every treated cover it. they or a loved one can and discharged overdose “Narcan kits are criti - prevent another overdose victim at the pilot project cal, lifesaving tools that event and possibly save a hospitals. SATAC hopes to can help put people on the life. The funding is pro - expand the program to 17 road to recovery,” said vided through the Sub - more Kentucky hospitals Mrs. Beshear. “As Ken - stance Abuse Treatment or hospital systems. tuckians expand access to Advisory Committee “This project will allow mental health treatment, (SATAC). us to get this medicine into including addiction recov - “Heroin has harrowing the hands and homes of the ery, it’s more important impacts on people who use people who need it most – than ever to have commu - it, as well as on their fami- heroin users and their fam- nity access to tools like lies and their communities. ilies,” Attorney General Narcan. Often, an over - Two new school board members were sworn in along with the others at the school Many hospitals in Ken - Conway said. “Heroin and dose experience is what board meeting on January 8. Pictured above, from left: Superintendent of Schools tucky see multiple over - opiate abuse is killing Ken- finally drives people suf - Anthony Strong, newly elected board vice chairperson Mark Ross, newly elected board dose victims every day,” tuckians, and these kits fering from addiction to chairperson Tony Spence, newly elected board member Jolieen Bertram, newly elected said Gov. Beshear. “These will save lives and provide seek help.” board member Elmer Utz, student board member Courtney Moore, and board member kits, once in the communi- a second chance for people In 2013, 230 Kentucki - Shawn Nordheim. ty, can allow a friend or to seek treatment for their ans died from heroin over- Two new Pendleton County School family member to reverse a addictions. I hope the leg- doses. The final numbers heroin overdose almost islature will follow our for 2014 are not currently immediately. It’s a literal lead by putting partisan available, but officials do board members sworn in lifesaver as families forge politics aside and passing expect an increase in the a path toward recovery.” meaningful heroin legisla - number of heroin overdose By Ame Vanorio, Reporter and Mark Ross was elect- on the Monday during the Gov. Steve Beshear cre- tion that will stiffen penal- fatalities. ed vice-chairperson. Supt. week of the third Thurs - ated SATAC by executive ties for large scale traffick- First order of business Anthony Strong advised day as Strong will be out order to oversee the KY ers, increase treatment Early Deadlines at the January 8 Pendleton the Board of the history of of the district participating Kids Recovery grant pro - funding, provide for a for Martin Luther County School Board was the positions of Board sec- in statewide administrator gram and distribution of Good Samaritan defense, to swear in the new Board retary and Board treasurer conferences during those the $32 million in settle - and get Naloxone kits into King Holiday members Jody Bertram which are held by school times. ment funds that Attorney the hands of first respond - and Elmer Utz. Pendleton employees. Supt. Anthony Mark Ross recom - General Conway secured ers and limit the civil lia - In order for our printer County Circuit Clerk Strong is the board secre - mended the Board meet at from two pharmaceutical bility of those responders.” Mike Redden adminis - tary and Jan Johnston is to observe the Martin Lu- the various schools annu - companies. The judge Naloxone, which is also tered the oath of office. the treasurer. The Board ther King Holiday we will ally so that board mem - required the settlement known as Narcan, has no Emilie Bertram, a student ratified the continuation of have an early press day for bers could see the schools. funds be used to expand potential for abuse and at Sharp Middle School, these positions. the January 20 issue. Northern Elementary treatment in Kentucky . immediately reverses the read the mission state - School board meetings We will be going to press Principal Darrell Pugh and Attorney General Conway effects of a heroin over - ment. Bertram and Utz will continue to be held on Fri., Jan 16. chairs the committee and dose by physiologically were welcomed by fellow on the third Thursday of his team of teachers Amy first lady Jane Beshear blocking the effects of opi- NColoanss. iTfihedu rd.,e Jaadnli.n 1e5 board members and gave the month. In those Hurst, Jennifer Leising serves on the committee. ates. Right now, it is not Too Late Classify 9 a.m. thanks to family and vot - months with a fifth Thurs- and Robin Reis reported covered by Medicaid or Fri., Jan 16. ers for their elected offic - day the Board will meet to on Northern’s school test- many private insurance es. conduct extra business. In ing results. Overall test Ads deadline is 5 p.m. companies, which means Thur., Jan. 15 Tony Spence was elect- the months of June and scores were up 8.9 points even if users currently ed as the new chairperson July the Board will meet SCHOOL Page 3 4 - THE FALMOUTH OUTLOOK - January 13, 2015 www.falmouthoutlook.com Newly-elected Judge Fryman takes office Newly elected Family ducted the sessions and were nation of parental rights, Court Judge Heather M. also able to network with land dispute title cases and Fryman took office this week their newly elected col- contested probate cases. after being sworn in by Chief leagues.” Sessions for family court Justice of Kentucky John D. Each judge-elect was judges covered divorce, child Minton Jr. at a ceremony paired with an experienced support, child fatalities in Dec. 8, 2014, in the Supreme judge from a similar jurisdic- Kentucky, child custody and Court Courtroom at the tion through the new Transi- the interstate compact, ter- state Capitol in Frankfort. tions: Lawyer-to-Judge Men- mination of parental rights, Judge Fryman was sworn toring Program. The pro- adoptions and recent family in while in Frankfort to gram was created by the law cases. Family court is a attend the New Judges Ori- Kentucky Circuit and Dis- division of circuit court. In entation that the Adminis- trict Judges education com- counties with family court, trative Office of the Courts mittees to let mentor judges the court has primary juris- provided for Kentucky’s share successful techniques diction in cases involving newest group of judges-elect. with new judges and provide family issues, including The AOC Division of Judi- guidance about professional divorces, adoption, child cial Branch Education practices and the practical support, domestic violence worked with the Education application of general legal and juvenile status offenses. A-Team completes service learning project Committees of the Kentucky concepts. District court judges had circuit and district Judges Of the newly elected courses on probate, DUI, Sharp Middle School of the images were created ished product and then cre- associations to provide a judges, nine are district court small claims, evictions and A-Team students put their from cut construction paper ate the box that it would fit comprehensive orientation judges and 23 are circuit mental health cases. District talents to work for a very and others were computer in. The packaging was creat- program for the 32 judges court judges (14 in the fam- court judges handle juvenile special service learning proj- generated. Mrs. Lustenberg’s ed from flat pieces of card- who were elected to Circuit ily court division). The 2014 matters, city and county ect. Students from Mrs. Pol- gave a brief lesson in sewing board which students had to and District courts in the election marked the first ordinances, misdemeanors, lard’s and Mrs. Maddy’s and the A-Team students measure, cut, glue, and paint November 2014 election. All time in eight years that all violations, traffic offenses, classes at Southern Elemen- took the 2D images and cre- to create packaging complete the newly elected judges 116 district court and 146 probate of wills, arraign- tary created 2D images of ated 3D stuffed toys. with a viewing window to see took office Monday, Jan. 5. circuit court judicial seats, ments, felony probable cause creatures which their teach- This was only the begin- the toy. The judges-elect partici- including 51 family court hearings, small claims ers sent to GATES teacher, ning of the lesson. Students This was an excellent pated in judicial education judgeships, were on the bal- involving $2,500 or less, Michelle Lustenberg. Some then had to measure the fin- combination of Math and courses on such topics as lot. All seats statewide come civil cases involving $5,000 Art skills as well as a wonder- contempt of court, pretrial up for election once every or less, voluntary and invol- ful way to bring joy to oth- release and bond, domestic eight years based on the untary mental commitments ers. The toys were delivered violence, judicial writing, eight-year term of a circuit and cases relating to domes- to Mrs. Pollard’s and Mrs. ethics and courtroom tech- judge and four-year term of tic violence and abuse. Maddy’s students just before nology. They also attended a district judge. The judges-elect also attend- Christmas Break. Pictured above A-Team sessions on managing court- In addition to general ed an AOC Vendor Fair dur- Group, front row, from left: rooms, being on call after sessions, the orientation ing the orientation, which Cody Dawson, Abby Claire hours and working with offered courses for each allowed them to work with Hall, Mason Schneider, criminal justice partners. group of judges. AOC staff to decide on Anna Baxter, Alexis Magee, “It’s important for new Circuit judges learned office space, order computer Michael English, Nathan judges to get off to a good about civil and criminal equipment and judicial Taylor. Back row: Saleen start and the New Judges rules procedures, jury man- robes, learn about court Schulze, Allie Moore, Kirk- Orientation program was agement, evidence-based resources and complete per- land Brannen, Rebecca Best, designed to let them know practices, appeals, capital sonnel paperwork. Marian Rice, Holly Bow- what to expect when they cases, evidentiary issues and Judges who had been man, Brett Bonar, Morgan take office,” Chief Justice trial, docket and case man- serving by appointment England, Emily Bertram, Minton said. “They benefit- agement. Circuit court is the prior to the election and Chase Meadows and Derrick Brearton enjoy the gifts that Maggie Burgemeir, Jayden ed from the expertise of the court of general jurisdiction retained their seats in the were made for them by A-Team members. Hartman. experienced judges who con- that hears civil matters election were also invited to involving more than $5,000, participate in the orientation capital offenses and felonies, program. These judges took divorces, adoptions, termi- office immediately. This week at the State Capitol Though regular sessions Sen. David Givens, of the Kentucky General R-Greensburg, was selected Assembly are yearly events, in as Senate President Pro Tem- many ways each one signals a pore. Rep. Jody Richards, fresh start. D-Bowling Green, - a former That was clear this week House Speaker - was chosen as the 2015 legislative session to serve as House Speaker convened with numerous Pro Tempore. new faces in both the House Democratic and Republi- and Senate. The larger-than- can caucuses also announced usual freshmen class includes their leadership lineups in six new senators (two of each chamber. whom previously served in In the Senate, leaders are: the House) and 11 new Majority Floor Leader House members (one of Damon Thayer of George- whom previously served in town; Minority Floor Leader that chamber.) Ray Jones of Pikeville; Major- The beginning of the ses- ity Caucus Chair Dan Seum sion also started anew the of Louisville; Minority Cau- BRENDA GILKISON journey scores of bills will cus Chair Gerald Neal; Gilkison retires after 50 years New dance and fitness center follow toward become state Majority Whip Jimmy Hig- law. The starting line is the don and Minority Whip After fifty years of faithful service to Kentucky Farm same for all bills: introduc- Julian Carroll. at Training Ground Studio Bureau, (KFB), of Pendleton County, Brenda Gilkison, shown tion in a legislative chamber. The House lineup above with her farewell cake and flowers, retired on December That starting line was a includes: Majority Floor 30, 2014. Immediately after graduation in 1963, Brenda The Training Ground Studio offers a variety Group Fit- crowded place this week with Leader Rocky Adkins of started work with KFB in the office located in downtown Fal- ness classes, dance classes, and massage in between El Paso more than 250 bills filed in Sandy Hook, Minority Floor mouth. At that time Les and Arnold Conrad were the agency and Cash4U in Falmouth. Loran Brown of Falmouth is the Senate and House com- Leader Jeffrey Hoover of managers. When Arnold passed away Veldon Boggs took his excited to bring formal dance classes back to the commu- bined. Jamestown; Majority Caucus place. "At that time we did everything by hand, now it's with nity this winter for a 16 week session! Sign your child up Political observers often Chair Sannie Overly of Paris; computers and things are constantly changing," says Brenda. A now for ballet/tap, and/or Hip Hop! You can sign up on pay particularly close atten- Minority Caucus Chair Stan lot changed in her personal life during those fifty years as well. January 15 at the Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. or online tion to the first few bills filed Lee of Lexington; Majority She married her husband, Mike Gilkison, and had two daugh- at www.loranb.com. Group Fitness Classes offered: Zumba® in the House and Senate - a Whip Johnny Bell of ters, Jana Smith and Julie Wood and was blessed with four Fitness, Piloxing, Piloxing Barre, Tabata, Step Aerobics, and good sign of measures are top Glasgow; and Minority grandchildren, Kristen, Jonah, Hunter and Alex. A major Yoga. Come join us for a class! Class times can be found on priorities of chamber leaders. Whip Jim DeCesare of Bowl- change at work was when the office relocated to the new Farm the website as well, or posted on the front door. In the House, a proposed ing Green. Bureau building in 1968. During her days there, Brenda has constitutional amendment The first week of the ses- seen times of tragedy, tornadoes and floods. "The best part of Glaucoma Awareness Month that would allow local - sion also brought House and my work is being able to help people," she says. "I never dread- option sales taxes was filed as Senate members together for ing going to work. I enjoyed every day I worked." Steve Ammerman has worked with Brenda for 26 years. "Brenda's Glaucoma affects 2.7 know that a person’s race House Bill 1. The measure a joint session in which they very dedicated," he praises her. "She can't be replaced. You million people in the United increases their chances for would let voters to decide on heard Gov. Steve Beshear’s can't teach what she knows, her knowledge of fifty years. I've States and is the second lead- developing the disease. a constitutional amendment final State of the Common- learned more from her than anyone." For Brenda, the best part ing cause of blindness, yet According to the Glau- to help permit communities wealth address - a one-hour of her job was associating with the people and that she will understanding and aware- coma Research Foundation, to implement a temporary speech with a signature line miss, but she has a busy life outside the office. Her husband ness of the disease is low. glaucoma is six to eight sales tax of a penny or less to declaring: “Kentucky is back, retired after 39 years with CSX and together they raise a big In fact, 72 percent of times more common in Afri- raise money for a specific and we’re back with a ven- garden, enjoy going to auctions, and run a couple of farms Americans don’t know that can-Americans than Cauca- project. geance.” where they raise beef cattle. "I felt I'd been there long enough," glaucoma typically has no sians. Additional factors that At the other end of the The governor outlined Brenda offered. No one can argue that point, half a century is early warning signs or symp- put someone at greater risk Capitol, Senate Bill 1 got off his goals for the legislative a sufficient time of service. toms, according to a nation- for glaucoma include those to a fast start by earning session in his speech, just as al survey from the American who have a family history of approval of the Senate just numerous lawmakers have in Optometric Association. glaucoma, diabetes or hypo- days after its introduction. talks throughout the state That’s why, during Glau- thyroidism; are over age 60; The measure would make and in meetings and inter- coma Awareness Month in or have had severe eye trau- Kentucky a right-to work views since they returned to January, the Kentucky ma. state, meaning that people Frankfort this week. One Optometric Association Treatment for glaucoma could work at unionized issue all seem to be talking (KOA) is urging people take includes prescription eye shops without paying dues to about is the toll heroin is tak- control of their eye health drops and medication to an organized labor group. ing on Kentuckians. Mem- through early detection to lower pressure in the eyes. In Supporters argue that right- bers of both the House and help minimize the risk of some cases, laser treatment to-work states have a strong Senate have looked at developing the disease. or surgery may be effective edge in job creation while approaches in dealing with Often referred to as the in reducing pressure. opponents question the qual- this issue, with one approach “sneak thief of sight,” glau- In addition to yearly, ity of life in right-to-work already put into the form of coma is a group of eye disor- comprehensive eye exams, states. SB 1 now goes to the legislation approved in a leg- ders that can damage the the Kentucky Optometric House for consideration. islative chamber during the optic nerve and impair Association suggests the fol- Although numerous bills first week of the session. peripheral vision. If left lowing tips to help maintain started moving through the SB 5, approved by the untreated, glaucoma can overall eye health and clear, legislative process this week, Senate, calls for stronger lead to complete loss of comfortable vision: there was also much atten- punishments for heroin deal- sight. Although the disease Eat green, leafy vegeta- tion on what’s known as the ers as well as better support does not have a cure and is bles and foods rich in nutri- “organizational” work that for treatment programs. The From left: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary not preventable, it is treat- ents like beta carotene, vita- takes place in the first week bill also provides for adminis- Mike Hancock presented Elmer Polley of Falmouth with an able and can be detected in a min C and zinc to protect of odd-year sessions. Com- tration of naloxone, a medi- award recognizing him as Road Master in District 6. comprehensive eye exam. eyes from disease. mittee assignments were cation used to counter the KY Road Scholars and “A common misconcep- Cut down on bad habits made, rules of procedure effects of an overdose, by first tion is that glaucoma only such as smoking and con- were adopted and chamber responders and provides Road Masters honored affects older adults when, in suming alcohol or excessive leaders were selected. immunity for those individu- reality, it can happen at any caffeine, which can all be There was a mix of both als and their employers when age,” said Dr. Joseph Ham- harmful to the eyes. change and continuity in the drug is administered. The The Technology Transfer Program of the Kentucky Trans- mond, an optometrist in Practice the 20/20/20 leadership elections. The top legislation now goes to the portation Center is proud to announce that 178 Roads Scholars Louisville. “In fact, it’s most rule if you work in front of a leaders in both the Senate House for consideration. and 160 Road Masters have completed the 2014 Kentucky commonly detected in peo- computer: every 20 minutes, and House remain the same The Kentucky Legislature Roads Scholars/Road Masters Training Program. To honor their outstanding efforts and commitment to quality roads, graduates ple in their 40s. The key is to take a 20 second break and with this week’s re-election of Home Page, www.lrc.ky.gov, were honored Dec. 3 at the Center for Rural Development in identify and diagnose the look at something 20 feet Senate President Robert Sti- provides information on each Somerset, and Dec. 9 at Embassy Suites in Lexington. Honored disease early in order to away to help avoid digital vers and House Speaker Greg of the Commonwealth’s sen- in Lexington was Elmer Polley, KDOH District 6 as a Road promptly treat and slow the eye strain. Stumbo to their leadership ators and representatives, Master. He was presented the award by Secretary Mike Han- progression of vision loss.” Wear sunglasses with posts. But there were changes including phone numbers, cock, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The Roads Scholar/ Americans are also large- UV-A and UV-B protection in each chamber’s “pro tem” addressees, and committee Road Master Training Program consists of nine and seven full- ly unaware of the factors that year-round. positions - the leadership assignments. The site also day courses, respectively. The combined programs total 96 train- put them at greater risk for To find a doctor of spot with duties to preside provides bill texts, a bill- ing hours and serves individuals from local and state transporta- developing glaucoma. Only optometry in your area, visit when a chamber’s top leader tracking service, and com- tion agencies as well as private businesses. 13 percent of Americans www.kyeyes.org. is absent or unavailable. mittee meeting schedules.