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Commerial Road fund shortage,
Bank Hoops
and new emergency
Showcase on
services plan talked
tap here Sat.
Magistrates approve
Court bites bullet,
Game 1 (3:00): Rose Hill Christian vs.
coal severance funds
Lee County
digs into gen. fund
Game 2 (4:30): East Carter vs.
for radios for EMS
Game 2 (4:30): Red Bird
to pay rd. dept. bills
Game 3 (6:00): MCHS Lady Cougars
By Miranda Cantrell James
Game 3 (6:00): vs. East Carter Lady
Fiscal court members during a spe-
Game 3 (6:00): Raiders During its first regular meeting of
cial meeting on Monday afternoon
Game 4 (7:30): MCHS Cougars vs. 2008 on Jan. 9, the Morgan County Fis-
voted to transfer $80,000 from the
Game 3 (6:00): Magoffin County cal Court heard a budgetary report from
county’s general fund to the road fund
By David Patrick County Treasurer Tommy Phipps, who to pay the road department’s Decem-
warned magistrates of a rapidly dwin-
Some of the best teams and most tal- ber bills and to meet its payroll
dling county road fund.
ented players in Eastern Kentucky will through next two pay periods.
PHI Air Medical Flight Paramedic Greg Gullett is pictured above with one of “The road fund contains only $25,000
be in West Liberty Saturday evening for The special meeting was called af-
PHI’s medical helicopters. Gullett, a Morgan County resident, has been em- at this time,” Phipps said. “This is a tim-
the 4th Annual Commercial Bank Hoops ter County Treasurer Tommy Phipps
ployed at PHI’s Morehead base for four years, and has also been employed by ing issue – road aid funds will be com-
Classic. confirmed last Thursday that there
the Morgan County Ambulance Service since 1987. ing in March, but we don’t have them
“We’re proud of the showcase be- was insufficient money in the road
right now. Monies from the general fund
cause it features our local teams, as well Medical helicopters a fund to meet current bills.
reserve may need to be transferred to the
as other top teams from the area,” Com- Judge Executive Tim Conley said
road fund to pay some of the bills.”
mercial Bank President Hank Allen said the county is scheduled to receive its
Phipps also reiterated to magistrates
this week. “Coach (Matthew) Perry and last $225,000 county road fund allot-
that interfund monies borrowed to re-
Coach (Jeff) Brown have done a great vital service to citizens ment from the state for the 2007-2008
plenish the road fund must be repaid to
job with the basketball program here in fiscal year in March, but noted that
their original funds by the fiscal year’s
Morgan County. We look forward to the money transferred Monday from
end.
some exciting games and good crowds. the general fund to meet current road
“This is a reminder to the court that
This is certainly Kentucky high school By Miranda Cantrell James PHI Air Medical of Kentucky, part fund obligations will have to be re-
it has a problem,” Phipps said. “There
basketball at its best.” Emergencies can strike at any mo- of a worldwide corporation based in is a $320,000 deficit that needs to be paid to the general fund by July 1 and
Play will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Rose ment and render citizens to the care of Phoenix, Ariz., has for four years em- fixed. It has been over a year since court will have to come out of the final
Hill Christian going up against Lee local emergency services and hospital ployed local EMS stalwart Greg Gullett, members were made aware of this is- county road aid installment.
County. The Royals are led by 6’8” personnel following extensive traumatic of Malone, a flight paramedic who has sue, and it has not gone away since It is likely that the road fund will
sophomore center Dakotah Euton, who injuries, cardiac episodes and other also worked on the ground at the Mor- then.” be exhausted well before the end of
has already made a verbal commitment medical crises. gan County Ambulance Service since Additional financial items included the year without an infusion of new
to the University of Kentucky. Rose Hill Some conditions cannot be treated lo- 1987. the repayment of a $521,000 loan from money, Conley said.
also features 6’4”point guard Chad Jack- cally, however. Accident victims and “Being a flight paramedic can be very July 2007 to the Kentucky Advance Rev-
son, another division-1 college prospect. hospital patients may require immedi- challenging,” Gullett said. “The ultimate enue Program (KARP), which allows
“It’s an opportunity for our fans to ate advanced care at out-of-county hos- goal of caring for and transporting pa- counties to borrow money from the Ken- Citizen of the
see two of the top young players in the pitals, to which distance and travel time tients is the same as it is for ground am- tucky Association of Counties (KACO)
bulance crews (which carry air patients
See SHOWCASE Page 15 can become life and death factors. when helicopters are unavailable), ex- until state funds become available. Year Banquet
In these instances, nearby medical
ARH Community Health helicopter services are dispatched to ac- cept speed is even more crucial because In other business, magistrates dis-
air patients have more urgent needs.” cussed road clarification after guests Rex
cident scenes and hospitals to airlift pa- Sat. at MCMS
Fair scheduled Jan. 18 Gullett said each helicopter service and Dolores Wells, of Mt. Sterling, ques-
tients to various trauma centers such as
Morgan County ARH will be hold- the University of Kentucky Medical provides aircrafts outfitted with flight tioned the county’s maintenance of a
ing a Community Health Fair 11 a.m.-3 Center in Lexington, or Cabell-Hunting- nurses and paramedics, and speed capa- road near their property. Event sponsored by school
p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the hospital ton Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. bilities of 135 mph to reach Lexington The Wellses said that Pat Hoskins
lobby. Flu shots will be $5 for Medicare There are currently three medical and Huntington, W.Va., from West Lib- Road, located off Hwy. 844 on Stacy football team will honor six
and Medicaid paitents at no out-of- helicopter bases serving Morgan County, erty in approximately 20 and 35 min- Fork, is a part of their property for which andwillincludecateredmeal
pocket vcosts with a valid card. There including LifeNet Air Medical Services, utes. they did not give the county right-of-way
will also be blood sugar checks, blood in Mt. Sterling, King’s Daughters Medi- “That is a fast trip compared to land for a public road leading to the home Tickets are now available for the
pressure checks, diabetic shoe fittings cal Center Air Ambulance, in Ashland, travel for people who need emergency and heating/air conditioning business of 2007 Citizen of the Year Banquet being
sponsored by the Morgan County
and educational materials. and PHI Air Medical, in Morehead. See VITAL SERVICE Page 6 See FISCAL COURT Page 6
Middle Schoolfootball team. Nomina-
Proposed reductions in funding discussed at tions have been received for the honor
in the following categories: Educator,
Small Business, Community Service,
Lifetime Achievement, Religion, and
meet; board anticipates no raises for teachers Medical Provider.The nominations are
being reviewed by a special
committee.The winners in each cat-
egory, will be announced at the banquet,
By Miranda Cantrell James and all nominees will be recognized.
During its first regular meeting of Following is the list of nominees:Dr.
2008 on Jan. 14, the Morgan County William Holbrook, Dr. E. Ward, Jimmy
Board of Education discussed reductions Adkins, Hershell Adkins, Mike Lindon,
in state funding for the 2008-2009 fis- Keith Holbrook, Jimmy Tharp, Sharon
cal year, with members presenting a con- Tharp, Kim Cox, John Conley, Wayne
servative draft budget. and Tammy Miller, John Whitt, Jonathon
Superintendent of Schools Joe Dan See CITIZEN Page 4
Gold said the district is preparing for a
CORRECTION
possible 12 percent cut amounting to
approximately $250,000-$300,000. A front page feature story published
last week about a new Morgan County
“The board doesn’t know exactly
Master Gardener calendar prepared by
what programs would be cut,” Gold said.
Sharon Wolfe-Tepsick and Linda Rose
“It is not yet clear what funds have been
mistakenly identified the art teacher
appropriated for education. No increases
whose students illustrated the calendar.
have been discussed, and that could
The teacher is Diane Phipps. We apolo-
force districts to make some personnel
gize for the error. —Editor
decisions.”
Gold said there are no budget reduc-
tions for the current school year.
In This Week’s Edition
The Kentucky Department of Educa-
tion recently suggested to Gov. Steve Superintendent of Schools Joe Dan Gold presented certificates to each school board member and the board attorney in Meetings/Announcements.... Page 8
Beshear that cuts could be made to state recognition of School Board Member Appreciation Month. Pictured left to right are Marshall Jenkins, Board Attorney News of Record.................. Page 12
SEEK (Support Educational Excellence Gary Conn, Jim Nunnery, Patty Hutchinson, Mike Dalton, Dolores Luke and Superintendent Gold. Opinion/Letters ..................... Page 4
in Kentucky) funding, which encom- Society.................................. Page 5
passes professional development, ex- no wage increases for certified and clas- ered when preparing the draft budget. Kim Barker was appointed Treasurer. Obituaries.............................. Page 7
tended school service, textbook and sified employees, except for those com- In other business, board members Gary Conn was rehired as the board Sports.................................. Page 15
safety programs. pleting rank and experience raise re- elected officers for 2008. Marshall attorney.
Classifieds/Legals................. Page 9
The board’s draft budget for 2008- quirements. Rising transportation, insur- Jenkinswas elected Chairman, Mike The board also scheduled meeting
Cable TV Guide ...................Page 11
2009 anticipates flat revenue rates with ance and utility costs were also consid- Dalton was named Vice Chairman, and See SCHOOL BOARD Page 6
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PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER
There’s Cash Flow
In Your Home
Vending machine thief caught on tape
West Liberty Assistant Police Chief Wayne Lewis is currently investigating the theft of money from
coin-operated machines (soft drink machines at West Liberty IGA and a city water vending ma-
chine on Riverside Drive) that netted thieves over $700. The thefts at IGA occurred Jan. 10 and
was captured on video surveillance tape. If you can identify the suspect, shown at right, or the
vehicle, left, contact Asst. Chief Lewis, phone [phone], or at www.westlibertypd.com .
Man dies in wreck; Deaton transported to the Ken-
WEST LIBERTY POLICE tucky River Medical Center in
DEPARTMENT driver is charged, Jackson and then airlifted to the
UK Medical Center in Lexington,
flees from hospital
where he was reported in stable
CAMPTON — A man was condition.
killed and the driver of the car in State Police said Sunday that
which he was a passenger was charges were pending against
injured early Sunday morning in Deaton, pending further investi-
Jan. 6 - Jan. 12 a one- vehicle crash on Ky. 2028 gation by Trooper Jay Perkins. A
(Flat-Mary Road). warrant was later issued charging
•If you see or have informa- State Police at Morehead said Deaton with murder in connec-
tion on any criminal activity, we the wreck occurred when Justin tion with the incident.Then on Local Decisions Fast Approval
ask that you call us at 606-743- Deaton, 24, of Nicholasville lost Monday, State Police issued a re-
4385 or www.westlibertypd.com. control of his Chevy Camaro lease stating that before the war-
We do not want your name, but about 1:57 a.m. The car dropped rant could be served, Deaton fled
we do want your information. off the shoulder, then rolled over the hospital while still under treat- Confidential Service
•The West Liberty Police De- several times. ment and was being sought by
partment will conduct safety A passenger in the vehicle, police.
checkpoints in addition to mov- Christopher Charles, 29, was Assisting Trooper Perkins at
ing patrols during the month of ejected from the car. He was pro- the wreck scene were the Wolfe Call today and make an appointment
January and throughout the re- nounced dead at the scene by County EMS and the Wolfe
mainder of 2008. Wolfe County Coroner Frank County Sheriff’s Department. with one of our friendly and
Porter.
Cases/Investigations
Opened knowledgeable loan officers today.
1 Theft by unlawful taking Carter County possession of cocaine and drug
over $300 paraphernalia charges (diverted to
1 Theft by unlawful taking drug court watch drug court); and one was dis-
under $300 missed.
1 Possession of controlled sub- gives first report Six were charged with second-
stance 2nd degree offense DUI, with three receiv-
1 Possession of controlled GRAYSON — Volunteer ing no jail time. Three were sen-
substnce 3rd degree courtroom observers with the tenced to pay costs and fines as Main Street
1 Controlled substance pre- Carter County Drug Task Force well as being sentenced to serve
scription not in proper container last week released its first report seven to 11 days in jail. One was West Liberty, Ky
1 Theft of prescription medi- detailing the results of drug cases amended to reckless driving and
606-743-3195
cine filed since September in fined, another was sentenced to
Arrests the county’s district and circuit pay costs, and another was dis-
2 DUI courts. missed after being rescheduled 20
8 Bench warrants The volunteers reported that times. (cid:210)Where Friendliness Prevails(cid:211)
3 Warrants Carter County courts reviewed One was charged with DUI on
1 Fugitive from another state 108 drug and alcohol cases. Of suspended license, third offense,
2 Controlled substance pre- those, 30 were closed, 10 were according to the report. The
scription not in proper container dismissed and more than half charge was amended to driving
1 Possession of controlled sub- were rescheduled an average of while license suspended and the
stance 2nd degree five times. One case was resched- subject was sentenced to pay
1 Possession of controlled sub- uled for the 20th time. costs and a $1,000 fine with an
stance 3rd degree Two cases involving the 18-month suspended sentence.
Citations issued — 22 manufacture of methamphet- The report, which was printed
Non-injury accidents — 0 amine were amended to lesser and circulated, stated, “This in-
Injury accidents — 0 charges, the report states, and four formation is not intended to criti-
of seven cases involving charges cize any members of our judicial
E-911 Calls for Service of trafficking in controlled sub- system. We understand that they
County Wide — 131 stances were dismissed. Six have a difficult job and we appre-
City — 48 charged in nine cases of posses- ciate all their hard work and dedi-
sion of controlled substances cation.”
WORDS OF WISDOM served no time. Carter County Court Watch
Remember this: Your brain is Court observers watched 13 was organized to monitor and
not a museum for the past, or a cases of driving under the influ- evaluate the criminal justice sys-
lumber room for the present; it is ence charges. Of those, six were tem from the public’s point of
a laboratory for the future, even charged with first offense (three view, learn more about the crimi-
if the future is only fie minutes were fined and given 90 days sus- nal justice system and make a
ahead of you. pended license plus alcohol positive contribution to the com-
– John Frederick driver’s education; one was dis- munity.
Charles Fuller missed leaving a reckless driving (A similar drug court watch is
1878-1966 charge and resulting in a $100 operated in Morgan County
British Army Majori General fine; one was dismissed leaving Courts by Operation UNITE.)
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Lenox Bonny
By Estelle Caskey By Faye Ferguson
Jan. 14--Our deepest sympa- Jan. 14--Hi everyone. Hope
thy is extended to the family of everyone is feeling good in our
Lena Wrae Haney Walter. Miss New Year.
Lena was a lovely lady and a Virgil and I both aren’t feel-
great elementary teacher for ing good at all. Virgil went to his
many years in Morgan County. doctor and had some tests done.
We also extend our deepest sym- We both had to go to the eye doc-
pathy to all those who have lost tor and get new glasses, but thank
loved ones. God we’re living.
I hope everyone had a real
Estelle and Louise Caskey
good Christmas. We did. Every-
visited last Friday afternoon with
one was good to us. We got lots
Mrs. Ruby Caskey.
of Christmas cards. Most of all,
Mrs. Reva Hutchinson and
God was so good to us. He gave
Mrs. Joyce Ferguson had busi-
His only Son for everyone. That
ness in Morehead last Monday.
is what Christmas is all about.
Estelle had a phone conver-
Not Santa Claus at all. We must
sation with Mrs. Hester Caskey
thank God for his Son who died
one day last week and Hester ad-
for everyone and arose the third
vised that both she and Kedrick
day for everyone. He is our help
were doing fairly well.
for everything. We all need to
Mrs. Ulonda Elliston called
pray for our lost loved ones.
on Estelle and Louise Caskey last
To the Packs here at Bonny,
Wednesday. we heard about you losing your
Mrs. Janet Ratliff and Mrs. baby. We were so sorry. May God
Joyce Ferguson visited one day be with you and help you. We lost
First annual drive termed a huge success; prices and specific toys, but also cessful. We would like to take last week with Mrs. Della Banks our first one. It was six weeks old
for donating $250 to our cause,” this opportunity to thank all per- and attended a Mary Kay party and I know it is hard, but God
thanks extended to contributors Sgt. Adkins said. sonnel and volunteers who par- given by Della. knows best. He needed another
Members of the West Liberty Sgt. Scotty Adkins, who Wal-Mart’s donation was ticipated. Additionally, we would Miss Jody Patrick visited over angel. If you are saved you can
Police Department along with worked closely with Morgan added in along with donations like to thank all businesses and the weekend with Miss Jessie see it again.
U.S. Forest Service Officer Ken- County’s Department of Protec- from individuals and businesses individuals who made monetary Bates. To Virgil’s family every-
neth Scarberry and Deputy Jailer tion and Permanency, recieved a in and around West Librety as donations as well as those who Estelle and Louise Caskey where, hope you all are fine, also
Lowell Adkins traveled to detailed list of boys and girls who well as proceeds from the Police attended the ballgame. We would visited last Friday afternoon with my family, too.
Paintsville on Monday, Dec. 17 needed presents. vs. Fire charity basketball game. also like to note that throughout Mrs. Wilma Reed and Mrs. Reva I would love to hear from my
to purchase 137 Christmas pre- “Wal-Mart of Painstville was Said Sgt. Adkins, “This was 2008, WLPD will be hosting ac- Hutchinson. sister in Ohio.
sents to distribute to unfortunate very generous not only with their the first year for this program, tivities and fundraisers to spon- Mrs. Janice Bates and Jessie I had a telephone call from my
children in Morgan County. time in helping us with locating and it turned out to be very suc- sor the 2008 toy drive.” and Miss Jody Patrick visited last brother at Ezel. Said he was not
Saturday afternoon with Estelle feeling good at all.
and Louise Caskey. I also had a telephone call
Lower Elkfork the ground for Christmas. Happy New Year to everyone, and prosperity always. Also to Estelle conversed with her from our daughter, Sandra,
Barry and Dempsey good luck, happiness and suc- Janie and Miranda. great granddaughter, Mickie checking on us.
By Alpha Clevenger Clevenger came on Saturday and cess. No one knows what the I have watched the news on Bates Vance, of Port St. Lucie, To The Courier Office, I got
Dec. 31--Sympathy is ex- Dempsey did some work for me New year will bring. We hope it television about the 20 year old Florida on Sunday. Mickie re- your beautiful Christmas card.
tended to those who are be- in the bathroom. Thanks to him. will be a good one for all. The mother to be who was murdered ported that she and Shawn are Thanks. May God bless you all
reaved. Get well wishes to the Glad to have his help. best thing is that everyone be in North Carolina. It’s so sad to both very busy with their work through the new year.
sick and shutins. Joy came for a visit on Thurs- ready should the good Lord call watch all the news about people and like the Florida climate and A Happy New Year to all. May
Christmas Day guests were day. Good to have her visit for a for us. There’s so many in this killing innocent children and their new home. God be with everyone every-
Barry, Dempsey, and Rosie while. I wanted her to stay all world who think they will make adults. So much violence. No Household Hints where until next time.
Clevenger, Laura Clevenger, night with me, but she said she it, but the door of mercy will love in the world, so much ha- • An explosive situation and
Katie Collinsworth and Julie, of had to go back. Maybe she will close on them and they will be tred and jealousy, envy and strife. fire could occur because of the
Salyersville, Dale, Joy, Jade and stay longer next time. Barry and lost forever. The Bible is being fulfilled ev- collection of hydrogen gas in 71 Pints of blood
Jared, of Ezel. All enjoyed being Dempsey came today, Saturday, Alpha attended a few nights ery day. Someday the Lord will
together and eating a delicious Jan. 5th, and did some work for revival at Lick Fork Church with split the eastern skies and return your hot water pipes if you hae drawn at December
dinner. Pictures were taken. We me. Thanks you guys. you are Rev. Eugene Haney evangelist. A to earth to judge His people. I am not run your hot water faucets for blood drawing
hate that there was no snow on appreciated very much. good crowd and a good service so glad the Lord will be our judge several days. Hydrogen gas can
each night. and not people. accumulate in the pipes and catch The Morgan County blood
Sympathy is extended to the We all will be glad when fire or explode from a spark. So, drawing, held in December, net-
family of Dr. George Bellamy. spring arrives and we can get out when returning home, let all hot
ted 71 units of blood drawn with
Coming To Giovanni’s... May God bless and comfort his in the yard and plant flowers and water faucets run for several 78 potential donors registering.
sons and all relatives. He was a the sun and blue skies and birds minutes before using the water.
The number of donors was
good doctor, friend, and neigh- singing and green grass, redbuds Do not light a cigrette or allow
much lower than in the past when
bor. He will be sadly missed and and dogwoods will be blooming any flame near the faucets.
All You Can Eat remarked. along with wild flowers. It’s such • Energy and money saver-- a record of 218 units of blood
were drawn.
Alpha has been on the sick list a beautiful thought and we pray Clean your windows in late fall
PIZZA, PASTA, SALAD BUFFET for a week or longer, but feeling we’ll still be living to see another Those giving doubles were
or winter. A clear window will
some better at the present time. spring and summer. Only God Melissa Cheek, Stephen
let in more sunlight and will save
(Dessert & Drink Included) She talked to Jewell Lewis re- knows it all and we are in His on your winter heating bill. Stoltzfus, and Edwin
cently and wished her a Happy hands. Klippenstien.
• Water and money saver--A
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. New Year. She was very well. I talked to Gayle Howard re- Earning medals at the Decem-
long hot bath is very relaxing, but
My sister, Enone Mays, of cently. She is a nice and friendly ber drawing were Donna Leach,
it takes approximately 50-60 gal-
Beginning Monday, Oct. 29 Sandy Hook, called recently. person. She and I talke walks at 6 gal.; Anthony Conley, 3 gal.;
lons of water. A 4 minute shower
Good to hear from ehr. She was the park sometimes, but I feel like Brenda Wilson, 1 gal.; and
takes approximately 8 gallons.
Come One, Come All! getting along very well. sometimes I’ll never take another Cassie Back, 1 gal.
How are you, Fairy Dean? walk at the park. • Unclog a sink drain by pour-
The next drawing is sched-
Hope you all had a good Christ- I talked to Glenda at church ing 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup
907 Prestonsburg St. - West Liberty, Ky. mas and I wish you a Happy New recently. She is a friendly person. of salt, 3/4 cup of vinegar down uled for Thursday, Feb. 7. Please
come, the life you save may be a
Phone: [phone] year. Alpha talked to Eileen the drain, let sit for approxi-
family member, a friend, or
We hear Rev. Vernon Lewis Gevedon recently. She is a mately 20 minutes and then flush
C-10-25-TF on the radio station each Sunday. friendly person. with 1 gallon of boiling water. neighbor.
He does a good job preaching.
Keep up the good work and all
others on the radio station. It’s INSULATING WINDOWS?
good to work for the good Lord.
I know how I feel when I do
something for the Lord. It’s a
good blessing.
PIZZA Reva Peyton, of Fairborn, Single pane glass windows are virtually thermal holes in your walls.
Ohio, called on Saturday
Having R-values of roughly 1, they allow 19 times more heat to escape
evening. I was so glad she called.
it was the first time she had called than an R-19 wall surrounding them. If you have lots of windows,
907 PRESTONSBURG STREET • WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY 41472 me. She said she had meant to
insulating them may be your best energy improvement. However, keep
Phone: [phone] call before and never got around
to calling. She is a very nice, in perspective how much you can improve them and still see through.
sweet, and friendly lady. She said
Winter Specials! she always reads the L.V.C. and
Adding another layer of
my column. Thank you for your
comment and call anytime. glass raises their R-value
Combo Meal
$799 Happy birthday and many to just over 2, meaning
more to my brother, J.D. Stevens,
Any Sub, French of Sandy Hook, on Jan. 18th, and now they are only losing
Fries & Drink (Plus Tax) Happy New Year to you all. 9 times as much heat as
In loving memory of my
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18’’ Extra Large Pizza,
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COMMENTARY
The Licking Valley Courier
America’s upper classes have gone AWOL
P.O. Box 187 - West Liberty, Ky. 41472 - Phone [phone]
USPS Permit Number 312-040
By Peter Gudmundsson “America is not at war. Its extreme of any debate. It is sim-
GREGORY KINNER EARL W. KINNER, JR. SUE H. KINNER
Reprinted From ply too difficult to separate hope
Associate Editor Editor & Publisher Associate Editor
The Christian Science Monitor military is” from fear and fiction from fact.
POSTMASTER: Send charges of address and all forms to the above During this presidential cam- What can we do to correct
address. The Licking Valley Courier is published on Thursdays 51 weeks paign, voters will hear much seem to be conspicuously absent. figures in context by declaring, course? To begin, America must
a year. Periodicals postage paid at the West Liberty Post Office. West
about the divergent economic A Navy admiral told me, “I was on the Western Front in find a way to reengage the
Liberty, Kentucky. Editor reserves the right to edit and/or omit all items
realities between “the rich” and “America is not at war. Its mili- the Great War; we could have lost nation’s elites with the satisfac-
submitted to publication.
“the middle class.” Yet there is tary is.” He was acutely aware many more on Omaha Beach. All tions and sacrifices of military
another partition in America that that a prominent segment of so- things considered, it seems that and national service. Leading
Guest Column is less visible, but no less trou- ciety had little but tax money in- they managed that campaign as colleges should reinstate ROTC
bling. The great divide between vested in the outcome. well as could be hop ed.” programs. Corporations should
Bill provides incentives to civilian and military communi- The civilian leaders with A society with veterans rep- emphasize postmilitary recruit-
ties leaves the nation and its elec- whom I traveled to the ship were resented at all levels of the com- ing. Likewise, professional orga-
torate ill-equipped to make in- clearly surprised by their expo- munity is better equipped to in- nizations such as bar associations
invest in renewable energy
formed judgments about military sure to young Americans who terpret accounts of inadvertent and business trade groups must
and international affairs. were seriously and stoically pre- civilian casualties, interrogation seek opportunities to attend mili-
Rep. Rocky Adkins, Sen. Robert Stivers I recently returned from a trip paring to deploy to a war from interpreted as torture, or prisoner tary expositions and demonstra-
to San Diego, during which I which some might not return. abuse. With the abdication of the tions.
played key roles in legislation’s passage toured the Marine Corps Recruit Concepts of duty, honor, and sac- upper classes from military ser- Just as America responded to
Depot and spent two days at sea rifice were simply not central to vice, most elites in the media, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik
By James C. Cobb perts agree controls on CO2 will with the officers and crew of the the life experiences of these ci- private sector, and government launch some 50 years ago with a
The Kentucky General As- be mandated. USS Nimitz. To say the lease, it vilians. America’s elites don’t service don’t have the intimate vigorous effort to strengthen
sembly deserves a great deal of The Department of Energy, renewed my respect for the pro- necessarily lack patriotism, but human context for the realities math and science education,
credit for the energy bill that states, and companies are inves- fessionalism, competence, dedi- precious few of these leaders of war. America today must overhaul its
passed in a special session in tigating permanent storage of cation and sacrifice of America’s have engaged in military service The debate about U.S. en- school history curricula to en-
August. This bill, HB 1, advances carbon in deep rock formations men and women in uniform. I themselves. They simply lack gagement in Iraq is at its core an gage students in military culture.
energy, science and economic and its use in rejuvenating oil and was deeply impressed by the reasonable reference points. estimate of whether America is And it must equip them to effec-
development for Kentucky. Rep. gas fields. These issues must be vigor and apparent confidence In the middle of the 20th cen- winning — or indeed can win, tively and skeptically evaluate
Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, investigated in Kentucky as well with which they attend to their tury, military service was near given the circumstances. The future military and political is-
was the prime sponsor of this bill and HB 1 takes a huge step in duties. universal for American men. fourth estate long ago declared sues in the context of past expe-
with Sen. Robert Stivers, R- doing this. A quick glance at the troops I While some used their privileged this war unwinnable. But how do rience.
Manchester, in the Senate. HB 1 directs the Kentucky met immediately revealed a status to escape arduous or risky we know that? How can they? It is only with an experienced
Both House and Senate lead- Geological Survey to investigate broad representation of duty, society as a whole come No electorate can make in- and knowledgeable citizenry that
ership were deeply involved permanent storage of CO2 and America’s ethnic groups — a di- together in the common cause of formed decisions about the exer- we as a nation can prosecute
making this legislation bipartisan enhanced oil and gas recovery versity that’s typical thrughout national defense. As a result, cise of military power in a far- sound strategy to achieve U.S.
and nearly unanimous. As state using CO2. KGS will partner America’s armed forces. Statis- America was full of veterans who off theater if it lacks a reaonable policy goals while avoiding the
geologist of Kentucky, director with industries and other agen- tics reveal high standards of edu- could place “news from the measure of collective experience pitfalls of failure and their atten-
of the Kentucky Geological Sur- cies for this research/ Very few cational attainment and the near front” in context for friends and with military matters. And any dant human, financial, and d
vey, and an energy scientist for wells have been drilled into the nonexistence of illegal drug use neighbors. society that restricts its informa- iplomatic costs.
over 30 years, I applaud these very deep rock formations that or criminal backgrounds. Many For example, to the extent that tion and analysis to the sound (Peter A. Gudmundsson, a
efforts as vital for Kentucky’s are being considered for carbon come from families in which the American family received bites of “embedded” journalists former U.S. Marine field artil-
future. HB 1 provides incentives storage. The potential of these military service is a common ex- accurate estimates of casualties and political pundits will find it- lery officer, is CEO of Dallas-
for investments in renewable en- rocks for storing CO2 cannot be perience. Yet I can’t help con- from the Normandy landings in self highly susceptible to the based Beckett Medio LP. Re-
ergy, coal, and research on car- tested without samples. KGS will cluding that the upper and upper- 1944, a nearby uncle or father manipulations of partisan politi- printed from the Ashland Inde-
bon dioxide (CO2) storage. drill, sample, and test these for- middle or “elite” social classes would have been able to put those cians and interest groups at either pendent.)
Coal is our most abundant mations in both eastern and west-
energy resource responsible for ern Kentucky as a first step in
92 percent of electrical power in assessing the potential for geo- provide the agenda. All magis-
Kentucky, but it is also the larg- logic storage or carbon in Ken- The Judge’s Corner trates have the right to call me Voter
est producer of CO2, a green- tucky. and have issues put on the
house gas. Kentucky power Carbon dioxide will be in- agenda. If this is an issue you Information
plants generate 88 million tons of jected into old and abandoned oil By Tim Conley want to see on the agenda for dis-
CO2 each year. To keep coal a fields to test how oil can be lib- cussion, call your magistrate and December 31, is the dead-
viable energy resource, research erated while trapping the CO2. Morgan County Judge/Executive ask him to have it added onto the line to change political party
must be done or Kentucky and Tests on the feasibility of storing court meeting agenda. Remem- affiliation and be eligible to
the nation will remain too depen- CO2 while producing natural gas ber that we, the court, are sup- vote in that political party
dent on uncertain imported oil will be conducted on the Devo- posed to represent you, the affiliation’s primary election.
and limited in the use of our most nian shale of Kentucky. This Hello from Judge Tim Conley 5005-165 for the county people. Jan. 29, 2008, is the last date
abundant energy resource — shale underlies two-thirds of the and staff. attorney’s office staff was a raise You may contact me at 606- for a candidate to file to run as
coal. This is important because state, is our most prolific natural Following is a letter that I re- of $10,000.00. Now a couple of 743-3897, e-mail a candidate in the 2008 primary
our economy is based on low- gas producer, and can absorb ceived on my e-mail from a con- court members had asked me last [email protected] or write me election.
cost electricity from coal plus the CO2. cerned citizen of Morgan County. fall when the county attorney at 450 Prestonsburg Street, West April 21, 2008, is the dead-
jobs and revenues from coal in- “Judge Conley, would get this money and I told Liberty, Ky. 41472. Thank you line to register to vote in the
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nationally and internationally to tant one for our future. ney issue. First I agree with ev- the agenda for approval. Citizen ...
cut global carbon emissions prin- erything you stated in the news-
The vision shown by Repre-
cipally from coal burning. A bill paper and back you fully on this However, it is still in the bud-
sentative Adkins, Senator Stivers
requiring a 70 percent reduction issue. I would like to bring up an get. So in December 2007, the (Continued From Page One)
and the Kentucky General As-
in carbon emissions recently issue that has everyone around court passed a $600.00 a month Whitt, Brenda Morgan, Frankie DO YOU HAVE
sembly deserves our
passed the U.S. Senate Environ- town buzzing but that I haven’s rent to be paid to the county at- Oldfield, Pam Holbrook, Eliza-
mental and Public Works com- acknowledgement for a job well seen addressed in the newspaper. torney for a job that he should be beth Anderson, Jonell Tobin, AN OPINION?
done.
mittee. “The county surveyor runs his doing for the county anyway. If Kristi Collins, Melinda Blair,
The U.N. Climate Conference James C. Cobb is state geolo- private business from a county he refuses, let’s hire a private at- andBonnie Ruth Lewis. The Licking Valley Cou-
ended recently with an agenda gist and director of the Kentucky office. If you look up his private torney. We would not have to pay The banquet will be held at rier welcomes your comments
for a timetable for drastic cuts in Geological Survey at the Univer- appraisal company in the phone a private attorney’s rent and the Middle School this Saturday, about current events in the form
CO2 emissions worldwide. Ex- sity of Kentucky. book it has the courthouse listed would only pay him on monies January 19, at 4:00 p.m.Ticket of letters to the editor. Letters
as the address. Does he pay rent that he collects. If he collects price is $30.00 per person ($20 must be signed and include the
for use of the county’s office nothing, he would not receive if you are a nominee).The ticket writer’s phone number for verifi-
years had died from smoke and space? If not, he should, using the anything. I wish he could collect cost will cover admission, a ca- cation.
Letters heat. It had destroyed our home. logic used to allow the county a half a million dollars a year. If tered three course dinner with Letters to the Editor should be
It just tore us apart. That was attorney to receive rent for his he did he could say he was just table service, and a liveacoustic brief and to the point, no more
our only home we had lived in space. Also, who pays the phone, doing his job. The point is, he music set for the evening’s en- than 500 words. The Courier re-
where we could be warm when electric, and heating bills for the works for us. We should not bow tertainment. serves the right to edit all letters
needed and cool when needed. surveyor’s office? I would very to his demand. It will be a great opportunity for publication.
After we arrived and saw how Letters should be sent to:
A THANK YOU AND AN much like to receive an answer Now on to the question about to get out and socialize with
bad it was, and to see how badly The Licking Valley Courier
APOLOGY to these questions, but since I the county surveyor. I raised this friends, celebrate our commu-
our boys were taking it, me and P.O. Box. 187
wish to remain anonymous, I same question about four years nity, and have an exquisite din-
Dear Editor, my neighbor tried to stop Dean West Liberty, Ky. 41472
thought that e-mail would be the ago when I first came into office, ner.
My husband, Dean, and I from going in. After entering,
best way to address them. and NO, he does not pay any rent To purchase tickets, call Opinions expressed in letters to
would like to thank the 519 Vol- nobody was in danger but Dean “Thank you in advance for for office space, heat, AC, elec- Brian Turner at , 743-8102 or at the editor or guest editorials are not
unteer Fire Department for their himself. After the police came he necessarily those of the publisher.
your assistance. tric. He does not pay for any wa- home 743-7426.
quick response to try and save went to the hospital and stayed
“A Concerned Morgan ter or maintenance on parking lot
our home on Dec. 26, 2007. We overnight for an emotional break-
“County Citizen.” or for snow removal. He does not
would like to apologize to every- down. He is still being treated for
one who felt their lives were in this. First of all, let’s talk more receive any pay from the county
danger. Everything we had worked all about the county attorney’s to be surveyor. However, it is an
My husband has been sick for our lives for was gone. All the $600.00 monthly rent check and elected position, and to my
a couple of months with stomach boys had was gone. Christmas $550.00 for utilities. The state knowledge, all of the work that
problems along with his back, this year was already bad enough mandates that county govern- he does for the county is paid for
which he hurt three or four years for us. ment take care of the county jail by the county.
previously. He goes every two to We did not have homeowners’ issues. As the county attorney, it Agree or disagree on county
three months to Lexington, insurance due to flood damage a looks like it would be his job to issues, it takes the majority of the
where he has approximately 15 few years earlier. This January do whatever the fiscal court fiscal court to pass or enact any-
to 30 shots at a time in his back. we could have picked it back up. deems necessary. In May 2006, thing. A county judge’s vote is
The man you saw or heard Then we thought the bank loan he requested a $22,000 pay raise equal to a magistrate’s vote in the
about that night was not my hus- was covered, but they said due and the entire fiscal court — all meetings. As the county judge, I
band. I see and know on a daily to changing insurance companies six members — refused to grant am the chairman of the court and C-4-5-TF
basis that he is a kind and caring in August we did not have any. the raise. The county attorney
man who would go out of his way The home does not look bad retaliated and stopped collecting

to help anyone. He took care of from the outside, but take a walk the jail recoupment. In Decem- GET A BRAND NEW DISH NETWORK
me and our kids when I was sick inside and it is a different story. ber 2006, on the way out the
and in the hospital for two and a The boys’ computer was de- door, the majority of the court SATELLITE SYSTEM INSTALLED
half years with Crohn’s Disease. stroyed; it got so hot it melted passed a rent check for the county
The boys were two and three everything in it. We had a 52-inch attorney. In January 2007, again FREE OF CHARGE!!
years old then; I don’t know how projection television in the living the court put this rent on hold. In
he did it. He also took care of my room melted to about two feet May 2007, I put on the agenda
uncle for three years, and was high now. (and you can check the agenda) LOCAL CHANNELS NOW INCLUDED!!
with him the last year at the nurs- Someone thought we were to hire a private attorney on a $0 DUE UPFRONT
ing home everyday to make sure still living there, but it is so bad percentage basis, to pay him only
he was taken care of. we have tried to see what we if he collects. This got tabled by
The reason for writing about could save. There was just noth- the fiscal court and was never JUST PAY A ONE TIME FEE OF $30 IN FEB
him taking care of me, our boys ing much left; the heat and smoke discussed again. Then all of a
and my uncle is to let you know destroyed everything. We were sudden, the county attorney THEN $35 PER MONTH STARTING IN MARCH
he is not a bad person like some lucky enough to find a box of pic- started collecting jail recoupment
people may think he is. Leading tures, and someone grabbed my again. NO CREDIT CARD NEEDED!
up to the night our home burned, chest that had stuff that belonged I knew something was up, and
someone had cut our trampoline to my parents who had passed sure enough, through our budget
NO BANK ACCOUNT NEEDED!
down, our pool liner and stilling away. discussion when we were cutting
staff. We had the police out sev- A computer and television are everything else, line item #01-
eral times to look for prowlers at teenage boys’ lives, other than NO MONEY NEEDED UPFRONT!
different times. That is why we their dogs and home, which they helped a lot with the boys and
had mentioned arson. miss the most. minor things. We thank you.
We were in Lexington the We would like to extend a spe- We still need financial help to NO DEPOSITS, NO HIDDEN FEES!
night of the fire. It took about one cial thanks to my nephew for let- pay off the bank so we can find
and a half hours to get home. We ting us live with him. Everyone us a house of our own. I know
were told on the way home the who knows us realizes that we winter is tough on everyone, but

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Mays announce birth Growing at Grace
Pastor Mike Lindon of Grace
of first child Baptist Church always presents
inspiring and informative ser-
mons. The sermon he preached
just before Christmas was espe-
cially awesome and timely. The
title was; Christmas Shopping
101, and dealt with selecting the
perfect gift. (1) Select a personal
gift; it needs to fit the person to
which it is given. God gave the
perfect gift and it was given only
one time and will last forever. (2)
Give a practical gift; God gave
something everyone could use,
Salvation. (3) He gave a pleas-
ing gift, something one will never
want to be without. (4) He gave
a permanent gift, something you
can keep and it will never fade
or wear out. (5) He gave a pur-
chased gift, purchased by the
West Liberty Church of God, on Glenn Avenue, has awarded Certificates of Completion to eight spilled blood of Jesus Christ, the
members of the Sunday School Class taught by Zula Johnson, for completing the fourth annual sacrifice God gave to us as a per-
Kayden Garrick May
Bible Reading Program. Pictured above are Zula Johnson, who received the award for Joseph fect gift.
Fred and Shelania May of Ezel, and Steve May, of Johnson, Roberta L. Phillips, Program Coordinator and recipient, and recipients Wilma Bennett, We were blessed to have
proudly announce the birth of Woodsbend. Kayden is the great Pearl Cornett, Jessie Murrell, Penny A. Wright and Sherman W. Wright. Not pictured is recipient Brother Rufus Smith be our
speaker the last Sunday in De-
their first child, Kayden Garrick grandson of Mary Ann Niece, Charles Conley. Since the program began in 2004, 24 people have read the entire Bible for a total
cember while Pastor Mike and
May, born Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, Jean May, Millard and Beulah of 40 times.
Debbie took a short holiday. We
at Central Baptist Hospital, in Whitt, and Everett and Ruth
are truly blessed to have two such
Lexington, weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. Burke. Proud maternal great,
outstanding and talented preach-
and 20 inches long. His maternal great granddad is Asa Campbell, String Along Guild
ers in our church family. We pray
grandparents are Shannon Yerian, of Ezel. Kayden is surrounded by
enjoy Christmas for those in our church family
of Ezel, and Regina Yerian, of love and is a welcome addition to
who have been sick recently and
Morehead. His paternal grandpar- everyone’s family. meeting Dec. 18 continue to remember those who
ents are Scott and Sheila Bolin,
are still ill.
Members of String Along
The first event to begin the
Quilt Guild met Tuesday, Dec. 18, new year for our Youth Group
Isons announce birth of new son for their Christmas (and final) was a lock-in that was held Fri-
meeting of the year 2007. day, January 11, from 7 p.m. un-
The meeting opened with til 8 a.m. the following morning.
President Libby Hammonds lead- Everyone agreed they had a great
ing the group in the Pledge to the time with plenty of pizza, snacks,
American Flag. drinks and games to entertain
A brief business meeting in- them. Two of the youth,
McKenna Conley and Clay
cluding the reading of minutes
Adkins, prepared and lead the
and the treasurer’s report fol-
devotionals. The leaders, Gary
lowed.
and Raquel Gilliam, although
Upcoming guild activities
suffering from lack of sleep,
were reviewed and will include agreed everyone had a good time
the annual quilt block competition with only a couple of kids who
among members during the Janu- actually succumbed to sleep dur-
ary meeting, a briar stitch mini ing the whole night. The next
lesson taught by Sharon Peyton event they are anticipating will be
during the February meeting, and ice-skating in February.
a fabric exchange was set for the Patty Ceschini, who recently
March meeting. returned from a short mission trip
Linda Perry asked the blessing spoke Sunday night about her
on a bountiful carry in Christmas experiences while there and
Brody Slade Ison
meal. Members enjoyed a variety showed pictures of different parts
Jennifer and John Ison are proud to introduce their latest addition, of dishes including fried chicken, of her trip. She expressed her ap-
Brody Slade Ison, born on December 31, 2007, at Central Baptist ham casserole, croissant sand- preciation to the church for fi-
Hospital, Lexington.He weighed 8.5 pounds and was 22 inches long! wiches, cole slaw, corn, sweet nancing and all the people who
Brody has a big brother, Brennan Layne, 51/2,who helped give Brody donated money and needed items
potato casserole, bread sticks, a
his name. Brody is thegrandchild of Paul and Barbara Ison of West that were given to the people to
variety of salads, cherry cheese
whom they ministered. She wit-
Liberty and Alex and Polly Spence ofBoynton Beach,Fla.He is the
cake, red velvet cake, peanut but- nessed about a child who was
great-grandchild of Woodrow and Georgia Stamper of West Liberty,
Kristian Phillip Barnett and Kally Kappes ter cookies, date nut pinwheels, healed, a woman who was con-
the late Earl Wayne and Harriet McClure of Boynton Beach, Fla., the
cranberry bread, and more. verted, children who were given
late Alex and Minnie Spence of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Isaac Miss Kappes, Mr. Barnett Everyone enjoyed exchanging reasonto hope for better condi-
and Leota Isonof Moon, Ky.
Christmas gifts before the meet- tions, and she also talked about
to wed Saturday, Feb. 2 ing was adjourned. seeing a problem there, which is
A very special guest at this also a common problem in this
DUNNS ANNOUNCE Cora Faye Allen meeting was member Connie part of the world, alcohol abuse.
BIRTH OF BABY GIRL
hosts annual New Kristian Phillip Barnett, of Brigham Young University. She Lewis’ tiny grandson, Ethan Grace Baptist Church is lo-
West Liberty, are engaged to be is a sales representative for RBS Connor Lewis. Others attending cated on Rt. 191 in Malone. We
Year’s Day dinner married Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Lynk. in addition to Connie and Ethan love having guests and everyone
Once again Cora Faye Allen, Morehead Conference Center at Kristian is a 2000 graduate of were Sandi Adkins, Blanche is welcome!
2:30 p.m. She is the daughter of Morgan County High School, and
of Mount Sterling, hosted her an- Black, Myrtle Fannin, Libby
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confetti slaw, oat bran muffin,
her family began rolling in. Those Kally is a 2001 graduate of Morehead. Friends and relatives Nickell, Linda Perry, Sharon
peaches in pudding, skim milk.
attending were Joyce Short, Rowan County Senior High are invited to attend the wedding Peyton, Blondell Williams,
Wednesday, Jan. 23--Chicken
Benny Allen, Maudie Prater, School and a 2005 graduate of and reception. C-1-17-2t Sandra Tyree, and Janie
and dumplings, mashed potatoes,
Mitchell and Judy Allen, Mary, Collinsworth.
spinach, oat bran muffin, baked
Kevin, Sarah, Robert, and An-
apples, skim milk.
drew Fields, Ralph and Lorrie NOTE OF APPRECIATION Everybody Reads
Thursday, Jan. 24--Meat
Prater, Dennis and Tennyson Early Monday morning, Nov.
Prater, Sylvia Allen, Tina 26, we lost our home and most sauce, spaghetti, tossed salad/
Overstreet, Mike, Martha, Jay all its contents to a house fire. Had The Licking Valley Courier! dressing, whole wheat roll, man-
and Lucy Short, Marty Joe Short, it not been for Mr. William Henry, darin oranges, skim milk.
who saw fire coming from our
and Carrol Pugh.
home, stopped and awakened us,
As always, Cora’s cooking
we may have perished in the blaze
Camryn LaShae Dunn was great and she had enough Oh Heaven
as well. We are deeply indebted
John and Tish Dunn, of food cooked for an army. Every- to Mr. Henry. Thank you to so
Look Who
Daysboro, are proud to finally one enjoyed their day. many friends who came to our aid
announce the birth of their baby by giving clothing, household Turned 7
girl, Camryn LaShae. She was WORDS OF WISDOM items, and monetary gifts as well
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Vital medical helicopter service requires School Bd. ... Fiscal Court ... cation. Many emergency person-
nel volunteers and ambulance
service employees are currently
close cooperation with local agencies... (Continued From Page One) (Continued From Page One) using ancient equipment that can-
dates for the second Monday of Pat Hoskins. not be upgraded.
each month at 6:30 p.m., with “I bought the property where “The group would like assis-
(Continued From Page One) members to convene at different Pat Hoskins Road is located in tance in purchasing new mobile
surgery, etc.,” Gullett said. schools throughout the district. 1961,” Rex Wells said. “I never and handheld radios for each
“Flight crews also have more Morgan County High School agreed for a road to be built on it, agency and volunteer. We would
freedom to treat patients because Asst. Football Coach Jody Castle and I paid to have a lawsuit filed also like to implement a county-
they can administer blood and a and several football players ap- regarding this issue in 1988. Why wide radio channel in which all
larger variety of drugs.” proached the board to express should the county maintain a road emergency responders can com-
support for Head Coach Jeff that only one person lives on any- municate with each other during
(To perform such procedures,
Norman, who recently submitted way?” large-scale crises.”
PHI nurses and paramedics are
a letter of resignation to MCHS Judge Executive Tim Conley Following Lacy’s presenta-
required to pass flight exams
Principal Addison Whitt. said the county has maintained tion, the court voted to apply for
within two years of employment,
“The players asked that they the road for approximately 20 coal severance funds totaling
with continued clinical training in
be consulted in the hiring of years. $71,000 to purchase 120
emergency and operating rooms,
Norman’s replacement,” Gold Judge Executive Tim Conley handheld radios for $48,000, and
as well as neo-natal, intensive
said. “The team was informed said the county has maintained 25 mobile radios for $13,125, as
care, cardiac and OB/GYN units.)
that the board has no role in per- the road for approximately 20 well as $9,875 to repair a defunct
PHI of Kentucky Business De- sonnel issues. They also re- years. Wrigley firetruck.
velopment Manager Billy Dukes, quested an upgrade of our foot- “You [the Wellses] are asking Lacy was also appointed to the
of Lexington, said the company ball facilities.” magistrates to fix something that county ambulance board to fin-
purchases new aircrafts un- Adjustments were made to the happened two decades ago,” ish resigning member Mark
equipped for over $4 million current school calendar, which Conley said. “It is my under- Walter’s one-year term. Current
apiece, with regular maintenance will require students to attend standing that the county has taken board members Betty Blanton
and an hourly part replacement Flight crews work closely with local rescue squad and ambulance school on President’s Day. care of this road since before any and Tom Steele were also re-ap-
rate despite rising operating costs. service personnel, who secure landing zones and prepare pa- “There will be classes during of the current court members pointed to two-year terms.
“PHI has a very safety-ori- tients for air travel. President’s Day on Feb. 18,” were elected. None of us knew Magistrates also allotted
ented program,” Dukes said. “In- Gold said. “We have missed five until recently there was a ques- $2,500 from surplus funds to the
stead of replacing parts when they days of school, which puts the tion about the status of Pat Gateway Senior Citizens pro-
go bad, we replace them after a closing day for students up to Fri- Hoskins Road.” gram to fund a meal delivery
set amount of flight hours to en- day, May 23. Closing day for Conley also said the road may driver until July, when they will
sure there are no mechanical fail- teachers will be Tuesday, May have been informally taken into revisit the issue if additional mon-
ures while in the air. 27.” the county road system prior to ies are requested.
“Operating and fuel costs have (Closing dates are subject to the establishment of regulations Before adjournment, the court
increased in recent years, but change.) requiring deeds. approved the 2008 budgets for the
safety is still our first priority. We Board members decided to “Issues like these are why the offices of Sheriff Mickey Whitt
also invest quite a bit of money dispose of surplus items at fiscal court needs adequate road and Clerk Randy Williams of
in training our crews, because we Wrigley, Cannel City and West clarification,” Conley told court $301,465 and $2,850,452.70 re-
want our patients to receive opti- Liberty elementary schools in- members. spectively as wholes and subject
mal care.” cluding filing cabinets, desks and Magistrates moved to table the to audit, with the court returning
other supplies through sealed subject of Pat Hoskins Road un- excess fees of $67,983 to the sher-
Dukes also said flight crews bids, which the board will adver- til February to review legal re- iff for office operation.
must work closely with local tise for at a later date. search by County Attorney Steve Court members present were
emergency personnel from the The board also awarded a bid O’Connor, who said the issue magistrates Denzil Potter, Randy
rescue squad and ambulance ser- on a surplus Chevrolet pickup seemed to be a civil matter. Cantrell, Stanley Riggsby,
vice to secure landing zones and truck Eulas Hammons for $101, The court also requested deed Frankie Spencer and Burton
prepare patients for airlift. and declared several MCHS com- clarification for a road near Stacy, Judge Executive Tim
“PHI has a great working re- Photo By Kent Nickell puters surplus items. Crockett off Fannin Fork known Conley, Treasurer Tommy Phipps
lationship with Morgan County Picture above is a medical helicopter responding to an accident as Paul Jones Road, on which and Attorney Steve O’Connor.
EMS,” Dukes said. “All local that ocurred last fall near Mize. Before adjournment, board resident Paul Jones requested that The next fiscal court meeting
EMS agencies are a huge asset to members approved the following a damaged county-installed will be at the regularly scheduled
us, because they are always the personnel actions: wooden bridge be replaced. time of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,
first on the scene. They help en- Three charged in Employment Magistrates also heard a pro- Feb. 13, in the court room at the
sure that patients receive the best Signers are still Wanda Barker, substitute posal from Asst. Rescue Squad county government building.
possible care.” Rowan County cook, district; Brittany Griffitts, Chief Mike Lacy regarding the
newly-formed Morgan County
Ambulance Service Director needed to insure substitute teacher, district;
Subway robbery Public Safety Workgroup, which
Mike Elliott said EMS personnel Amanda Wright, substitute
is requesting funds for a county-
receive approximately 127 emer- new water lines teacher, district; Marsha Bartley,
Three Rowan Countians were wide emergency personnel radio
gency calls each month, with 8- custodian, MCHS; Gary Harper,
arrested on Jan. 7 in connection communications upgrade.
10 of those requiring air transpor- boys’ track coach, MCHS; Keith
The Morgan County Water to an alleged armed robbery at the The group, which is com- Your Hometown
tation. Linkous, girls’ track coach,
District still needs residents to Subway restaurant located on prised of representatives from all Newspaper Since 1910
MCHS; and Steve Gullett, boys’
“The medical helicopters help come into the office and ap- Slone Street in Morehead. seven county fire departments,
freshman basketball coach,
us out a lot,” Elliott said. “We ply for water on the follow- Morehead police officials said rescue squad and ambulance ser- Speaking Of And For
MCHS.
have used all of the companies at ing roads to insure that they Justin P. McKenzie, 18, of vice, was formed by local volun-
some time or another. If the first will be included as part of the Morehead, allegedly walked into MCHS/MCMS 21st Century teers through the Homeland Se- Morgan
service we dispatch is not able to Phase 12 Water Line Exten- the restaurant around 9:35 p.m. Nathan Frederick, instructor. curity program in November to
help us, they contact other ser- sion Project: wearing mask and holding a knife Resignations address issues concerning all The Bluegrass
vices until an available aircraft is Right Fork of Pleasant Run when he demanded money from emergency service agencies.
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greatly appreciated.” Mortica Branch, Steele Police later discovered that If it weren’t for the last minute, said. “After doing this, we found
Morgan County ARH also Branch, Hwy. 205, Demund Moore, 21, was involved in the nothing would get done. our highest priority is communi- Of The Mountains
plays a crucial role in advancing Loop, Halsey Fork, Nickels robbery plot along with her pre-
air transportation for hospital and Branch, Walter Branch, Glen sumed boyfriend, James Justus,
emergency room patients with its Lawson Road, Woody 19, of Clearfield, who dropped
campus helipad, which was con- Cantrell Road, Pelfrey Branch McKenzie off at the restaurant
structed in 2002. Road, Big Branch Road, and left the scene.
ARH Community CEO Steve Conley Branch, Old House McKenzie was apprehended
Gavalchik said the helipad en- Branch, Dedman Branch, following a brief foot chase near
ables flight crew to treat critically Hinson Branch, Piney Branch, Save-A-Lot on KY 519. Officers
ill patients more efficiently. Pasture Branch, Wheeler observed him during the pursuit
Road, Little Caney Branch, throwing a bag which is believed
“The men and women who
Hwy. 1715, Doc Ison Branch, to have contained the stolen
make up the flight crews are of
Fyffe Branch. money.
tremendous importance to ARH,”
McKenzie was charged with
Gavalchik said. “With ground Water District Manager
first degree robbery and is being
transport to major urban trauma Cindy Montgomery urges
held in the Rowan County Deten-
centers taking well over an hour, residents in the above areas to
tion Center.
flight nurses and paramedics save not let this opportunity pass
Justus and Moore were
many patients each week. Medi- them by. “The selection pro-
charged with complicity to com-
cal helicopter crews provide a cess depends on new custom-
mit first degree robbery, and be-
great service to ARH.” ers signing up,” said Mont-
ing lodged at Rowan County De-
Greg Gullett and other flight gomery. “Don’t let your road
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Born September 23, 1994, in
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Larry Joe Ferguson, 68, of King Adkins.
Mary Alma Bailey Larry Richard
Urbana, Ohio, died at 8:45 p.m. He was a student at Lincoln
Hoskins Sunday, January 6, 2008,in the County Middle School, where he
Mercy Medical Center, Spring- was a football and baseball
field, Ohio. He was born August player. Joshua was an avid UK
22, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, a son Football fan, and enjoyed WWE
of Roy and Pearl (Barber) Wrestling.
Ferguson. He was a grandson of Josh had a wish to be in the
the late George and Mabel Bar- world book of records by getting
ber of West Liberty and a nephew the most get well cards anyone
of Lois Barber and the late has ever received. He received
Harold Barber, also of West Lib- thousands upon thousands of
erty. cards from all over the world.
Larry retired from General Survivors include his mother,
Motors Delco Products Plant in Lisa King Adkins, of Stanford; Gateway Long-Term Care program volunteers who delivered
Kettering, Ohio, after 22 years his father and step-mother, Paul Christmas cards to residents of West Liberty Nursing and Reha-
of service.He was a member of and Debbie Adkins, of West Lib- bilitation Center included, from left, Linda Bryant, Linda Swartz,
the Dayton Masonic Lodge #147 erty; paternal grandparents, Cheryl Barber, Mardi Cantrell, Juanita Vest, and Roberta Blair.
F.&A.M., and was a Past Mas- George and Letha Adkins, of
Gateway Long-Term Care
Mary Alma Bailey of West ter. He was a member of Scot- West Liberty; maternal grandpar-
Liberty, Ky., passed away Satur- tish Rite Valley of Dayton, ents, Carolyn Murphy, of
day, January 12, 2008, at the Antioch Shrine Club and Grotto Stanford, and Robert King, of volunteers are recognized
U.K. Medical Center, Lexington, Larry Richard Hoskins of Lodge in Springfield, Ohio. He Stanford; a sister, Laura Adkins,
Ky., at the age of 67 years, 7 White Oak, Ky., passed away enjoyed outdoor activities, boat- of Stanford; one step-brother,
months, and 23 days. She was Monday, January 7, 2008, at the ing, camping, motorcycle riding Adam Clifford, of West Liberty; The December meeting of the tors that visit the long- term care
born on Monday, May 20, 1940, St. Claire Regional Medical Cen- and fishing.He was an avid card two step-sisters, Amy Smith and Gateway Long-Term Care Advi- facilities in Bath, Morgan,
a daughter of the late Milford and ter, Morehead, Ky., at the age of player, and a handyman who Kayla Allen, both of West Lib- sory Council was held at the Menifee, Montgomery, and
Marie Brown Whitt. 64 years, 6 months, and 29 days. loved to build. erty; several aunts and uncles. Walls of Grace Tea Room in Rowan counties. They are
She was united in marriage to He was born on Wednesday, Survivors include his wife, Funeral services were con- West Liberty. The council meets Roberta Blair, Frank Ballard,
Charles Randolph Bailey. To this June 9, 1943, a son of the late Carolyn (Radford Nolte) ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, regularly and is charged with as- Linda Bryant, Sandy Convery,
union were born two children, Hobart and Lenora Gregory Ferguson, whom he married in 2007, at Fairview Baptist Church, sisting Cheryl Barber, Long- Lowell and Mary Fields, Jan
Randy and Mary Ann. She was a Hoskins. 2005; a daughter, Kelli (Michael) with Rev. Jim Erwin and Rev. Term Care Omsbudsman for the Lewis, Keith and Diana
homemaker, devoting her life to He was united in marriage to Smith of Vandalia, Ohio; a son, Morris Trayner officiating. Burial Gateway Area, with program McGuire, Dianna Reynolds, Bill
care for her family and her home. Carole Jean Allen. To this union Kenton (Veronica) Ferguson of followed in Fairview Cemetery, support for residents’ rights and and Catherine Riley, Bill Sharp,
In addition to her parents, she were born two sons, Jason and Brownsville, Texas; stepdaugh- with Fox Funeral Home, of improving the quality of life for Linda Swartz, Juanita Vest, Steve
was preceded in death by her Cory. He was a retired Vocational ters, Sheila (Mark) Good of Ur- Stanford, in charge of arrange- nursing home residents. Wells, Vicky White and Angela
husband, Charles Randolph Rehabilitation Administrator for bana, Ohio, and Shelly (Mark) ments. Members of the Council Zeek.
Bailey, and two brothers, Frankie the State of Kentucky and was a Benson of Macomb, Ill.; five Catherine Riley, president; All in attendance were recog-
Whitt and Billy Ray Whitt. member of the White Oak Chris- grandchildren, six step-grand- Lowell Fields, vice president; nized for their dedication and
She is survived by her son, tian Church, where he served as children, a special aunt, Jean Rissie Gose Nancy Omohundro, secretary; contributions to the institution-
Randy Lynn Bailey of West Lib- Deacon. Larry was active in pro- Sheets of Vero Beach, Fla., and Dr. George Barber, Mardi alized residents in the Gateway
erty, Ky.; her daughter, Mary viding programs for the youth of special uncle, Woodrow Barber Rissie Gose, 99, a longtime Cantrell, Sarah Jane Howard, area.
Ann and Leslie Dunn of Morgan County. He was instru- of Morehead, Ky., and several resident of the Vicksburg, Michi- Paul Stokes, Mary Jo Swartz, Anyone interested in joining
Campton, Ky.; seven brothers, mental in the development of close cousins. gan area, went to be with her Lord and Sharon Williams. the volunteer program should
Cortis Whitt, Everett Whitt, and Morgan County Sanctioned He was preceded in death by on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Special guests at the meeting contact Cheryl Barber at 1-800-
Millard Whitt, all of West Lib- Little League, and initiated Mor- his parents. She was born in West Liberty, were the 18 certified volunteer 274-5863 ext. 24 or 606-784-
erty, Jimmy Whitt of Wellington, gan County T-ball, and Soccer. Funeral services were con- Kentucky, on August 7, 1908. ombudsmen and Friendly Visi- 8921 for more information.
Joe Whitt, Richie Whitt, and He was Head Baseball Coach for ducted Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, Rissie was preceded in death
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and Lark Phipps. brother, Frank Phillips, Jr., of and 6 great, great grandchildren. much to ease our sorrow. for an evaluation, which may or
Honorary Pallbearers: Leslie Shelby, Ohio; one brother-in- Funeral services were con- may not include a sleep test. Par-
Dunn, Jeffrey Whitt, Cortis law, Freddie Jones of Indiana, ducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Janu- ents should suspect a sleep dis-
Whitt, Everett Whitt, Millard and several nieces and nephews. ary 12, at Life Story Funeral Pediatric sleep and order if a child is not refreshed
Whitt, Jimmy Whitt, Joe Whitt, Funeral services were con- Home, in Vicksburg, Michigan. pulmonary services after a night of sleep, is very dif-
Richie Whitt, and Ricky Whitt. ducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Janu- Memorial contributions were ficult to awaken in the morning,
Sign guest book at ary 11, 2008, at the White Oak suggested to Kalamazoo Gospel are offered at clinic or is an extremely restless sleeper
www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com Christian Church with Rev. Richard Leon Mitchell of Mission. or snores.
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Jr., M.D., Pedi-
Ozan officiating. Burial was in January 6, 2008, at the U.K. and sign memory book online at and accepting new patients at the
atric and Adult
the Allen Cemetery, White Oak, Medical Center, Lexington, Ky., www.lifestorynet.com. St. Claire Regional Outpatient
Pulmonary
THE LICKING VALLEY Ky., with Potter Funeral Home at the age of 50 years, 7 months, Center. To schedule an appoint-
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COURIER orafn Wgeemste Lntisb.erty in charge of ar- adnady ,3 dJuaynse. H3e, w1a9s5 b7o,r na o sno Mno on-f Clyde Dunn sician with UK mpleeanst,e ocra lflo 6r0 m6-o7r8e3 -i6n8fo6r6m.ation,
Healthcare, is
242 Prestonsburg Street Pallbearers: Tony Perry, Jack Bernice Daley Mitchell and the Clyde Dunn, of Winchester, now offering
West Liberty, Kentucky 41472 Cline, Danny Allen, Steve late Benjamin Roy Mitchell. formerly of Helechawa, departed Pediatric Sleep Words Of Wisdom
HOW TO REACH US Measel, Jody Mayse, Scott He was united in marriage to this life Friday, January 11, 2008, and Pulmo- The number of people watch-
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Phone: Crigger. owning Eastern KY Dryvit.
the late Daniel Marcus and Ona
[phone] Honorary Pallbearers: All his In addition to his father, he
Hager Dunn.
Fax: [phone] family and friends. was preceded in death by one
Clyde was a construction
son, Jacob Mitchell. and one
worker, and was a member of the
brother, Harold Mitchell.
Pieratt Masonic Lodge #725 F &
He is survived by his wife, AM.
Phyllis Bolin Mitchell; four chil- Survivors include one daugh-
dren, Jeremy and Tabitha ter, Jennifer Lanter and husband,
Mitchell of Vidor, Texas, Crys- Chris, of Winchyester; one son,
tal and Wendell Romans of West Dana Ray Dunn, of Winchester;
Liberty, Kayla and Jesse Keeton one grandson, Michael Watson;
of Malone, and Joshua Mitchell five brothers, Bob Dunn, of Ha-
www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com of Ezel; his mother, Bernice zel Green, Sammie Dunn, of
Daley Mitchell of Texas; five Kokomo, Indiana, Willie Jay Peace of Mind...
grandchildren, Austin Clay Cof- Dunn, of Greentown, Indiana,
Virgil Dunn, of West Liberty, and
fee, Hunter Romans, Hannah
Keeton, Daniel Mitchell, and Marcus Dunn, of Lee City; two ....Today, more and more people are pre-arranging
sisters, Mary Frances Harrington,
Josh Mitchell; two sisters, and pre-financing their own funerals in advance.
of Kokomo, Indiana, and Mattie
Carolyn Maple of Vidor, Texas,
Parks, of Hazel Green. He also We as funeral directors with a back ground of many
and Barbara Sears of Fairborn,
leaves behind a host of other rela-
Ohio; one brother, Phillip years experience can explain to you the advantages
tives and friends.
Mitchell of Orange, Texas; Funeral services were con- of the Pre-Need and Pre-Financing funeral services.
mother-in-law, Betty Bolin; four ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January
This is one of the first steps in facing reality. Call or
brothers-in-law, Willis Bolin, 13, at Porter and Son Funeral
Paul Wayne Bolin, James Clyde Directors Chapel, with Rev. write:
Bolin and Austin Bolin; two sis- Charles Glover officiating. Burial
ters-in-law, Brenda and Alex followed in the Dunn Family Herald & Stewart & Halsey
Cantrell and Teresa Bolin, and Cemetry, ate Helechawa, with
several nieces and nephews. Porter and Son Funeral Directors,
Funeral services were con- of Campton, in charge of arrange- Funeral Home
ducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, ments.
January 10, 2008, at the Potter Pallbearers were Michael
Watson, David Brandenburg, 367 Main Street • West Liberty, KY 41472
Funeral Home in West Liberty
Roger Dunn, Anthony Dunn, Roy
with Rev. Charles T. Wright and Phone [phone]
Dunn, Jr., and Daniel Marcus
Rev. Hershell Wright officiating.
Dunn.
Burial was in the Paul Bolin
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
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bright letting in God’s heavenly
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light. Bless the Hearth a blazing [email protected]
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there with smoke ascending like a —Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer —
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be fit. Oh, Lord to dwell with thee
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PAGE EIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER
Gateway Development Rook Tournament set at
COMMUNITY Dist. Board to meet 22nd McKenzie’s Pool Room
The regular monthly meeting There will be a Rook tourna-
BULLETIN of the Gateway Area Develop- ment at McKenzie’s Pool Room
ment District Board of Directors Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and
meeting will be held at the ADD 19. Signups at 6:30 p.m., begin
BOARD offices, 110 Lake Park Drive, playing at 7 p.m. For additional
MMRC Industrial Park, in information call Donnie
Rowan County on Tuesday, Jan. McKenzie at 743-3832.
22, at 10 a.m.This meeting is
AA meetings slated for open to the public.Contact Gail Tommy Webb Band to
Wright or Shannon Stull at 606-
each Sunday evening be at Jenny’s Music Barn
780-0090 x2109 for more infor-
AA meetings are being held mation. The Tommy Webb Band will
each Sunday at 8 p.m. in the con- C-01-3-3t be performing at Jenny’s Music
ference room at the county gov- Barn, at Farmers, on Friday night,
ernment building. For more infor- Jan 18, weather permitting.
mation or directions, call 606-
GED Test to be
743-1210.
given January 19 Singing at Daysboro
Morgan Christian Acad. The MSU at West Liberty Church of Christ
Learning Center will be giving the There will be a singing at
needs old cell phones
GED test on Saturday, January 19. Daysboro Church of Christ on
and ink cartridges registration is a MUST. The cen- Saturday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m.
The Morgan County Christian ter will be open at 8 a.m. Satur- Donald Brooks will be the spe-
Academy is collecting used, no day, Jan. 12, to accommodate cial singer. Pastor David Hinton
longer needed, cell phones and those who need to take the offi- and congregation extend an invi-
used printer cartridges. The cial practice test or to register. tation to everyone. A potluck meal Members, seated from left to right, are Shirley Sexton, Henrietta McKinney, Patty Murphy, and
Academy is doing this as an ef- Any 16 year old having been will be served afterward. Opal Cole. Standing, left to right, Pat Ross, Juanita Pieratt, Gwenda Lane, Valerie Cole, Elaine
fort to recycle. So please, if you withdrawn from school for 90 C-1-10-2t Bartley, Patty Cole, guest Nellie Buchanan, and Barbara Lawson.
have any used cell phones or ink days is eligible to take the GED
cartridges, call the school at 743- test. For more information please 4-H Horse Club meeting Newly formed Solid Rock Homemakers
1824 or drop them off at the call 743-1599.
slated Tuesday, Jan. 22
school at Index. Club enjoys Christmas dinner Dec. 17
C-8-23-tf The 4-H Horse Club will be
having a meeting on Tuesday,
Gateway WIA program
Ezel Church of God January 22, at the Morgan County The Solid Rock Homemakers Monday of each month at 6:00 Homemakers. After the meal the
offering following services Extension Office. The meeting Club, of Ezel, enjoyed their first p.m., at the Ezel Firehouse. A to- ladies enjoyed exchanging
church bus rides Between the ages of 18-21? will begin at 6 p.m. The 4-H Christmas dinner. The dinner was tal of 11 members and several Christmas ornaments as their gift
Ezel Church of God will have Ready to make a difference in Horse Club is open for any Mor- held at the Church of God, in family members enjoyed a pot- exchange. Our next meeting will
church bus rides to church or your life? The Gateway WIA pro- gan County youth that would be Ezel, on December 17, 2007. luck meal. be Monday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m.
Sunday school. Anyone who gram is now offering the follow- interested in learning more about Solid Rock Homemakers is a new Special guest for the evening New members and visitors are
needs a ride may call 725-5763 ing services to residents of Mor- horse care and safety. For more club formed recently with 13 was Nellie Buchanan, Morgan welcome.
or 725-4283 for more informa- gan and Menifee Counties: Work information contact Kim Cox at members. They meet the third County Extension Agent for
tion. Readiness Skills, Attending Col- 743-3292.
lege for short term training, Life
Sunday school class at skills training, Obtaining work Opera program Time for college St. Claire Regional
Tom’s Branch Church experience, Parenting skills, Fi- 4-H Livestock meeting
nancial planning. If interested call for area residents bound students opens new Family
Tom’s Branch Community set Thursday, Jan. 17
Karen at [phone], ext. 101
Church is proud to announce Sun- today to see if you qualify. 4-H Livestock meeting is planned at MSU to fill out FAFSA Medicine service
day School every Sunday at 10 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17,
Jan. 4 — St. Claire Regional
a.m., under the direction of at 6 p.m., at the Morgan County MOREHEAD, Ky.—Resi- High school students who are
Brother Ronnie Poe. We would Extension Office to be Extension Office. The 4-H Live- dents of northeast Kentucky and thinking about going to college Medical Center has opened its
like to invite everyone to come stock meeting is open for any the surrounding region will soon or trade school this fall are en- first Family Medicine Express
closed Monday, Jan. 21 have the opportunity to perform located inside Battson Drug, 206
out and bring the children that Morgan County youth that would couraged to gather the informa-
they may learn about Jesus in a The Extension Office will be be interested in learning more and attend operas and operettas tion required to fill out the Free W. Main Street, Morehead.
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homework hotline medical services, including treat-
743-3292. on the Morehead State Univer- dents fill out to see if they qualify
ment of common illnesses, physi-
Morgan County schools home- sity campus to charter this new for federal and state grant and
Order rootstock for cal exams, and flu shots for pa-
work hotline numbers are as fol- regional opera organization, to loans. Financial aid profession-
lows: Morgan County Middle spring grafting now Cooking with Sweeteners be known as Highlands Light als advise students to send in the tients four months of age and
older. No appointments are nec-
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Ezel Elementary School, 725- of grafting, now is the time to or- Service is pleased to offer “Cook- attend, especially singers, instru- leges use information from the gives folks a fast, easy way to
8208; Morgan Central Elemen- der rootstock. Rootstock is typi- ing with Sweeteners” on January mental musicians, directors, art- FAFSA to determine who is eli- access quality, affordable basic
tary School, 743-8433; and West cally used to generate desired 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the Morgan ists, dancers, technical person- gible for grants and scholarships medical services even when their
Liberty Elementary School, 743- characteristics for fruit trees. County Extension Office. Many nel, costumers, carpenters and administered by the school. own providers’ offices are closed,
8427. Commercial rootstock has been cooks are seeking an alternative electricians. Other professionals The FAFSA asks for informa- or a costly trip to an emergency
bred to produce short trees and to traditional recipes because of who are interested in contribut- tion about income, assets and room seems their only option,”
Volunteers needed! strong root systems to help feed diabetes, hypertension, coronary ing to the business aspect of the expenses. A formula enacted by said Charlotte Walker, SCR Di-
Volunteers are needed for the and stabilize the tree from wind disease and/or special diets company, particularly attorneys, Congress is applied in the infor- rector of Clinic Operations.
Morgan County History Mu- damage. Other characteristics among family members. This financial advisors and donors, mation to determine the student’s “Family Medicine Express is not
seum. We need volunteers that may include disease resistance, class will offer alternatives for tra- and public relations consultants eligibility for federal and state meant to replace a doctor-patient
can work a few hours a week at environmental adaptability and ditional family recipes that may are invited to attend. aid. If the student is considered relationship, but rather supple-
the museum. Days needed--Mon- prolonged tree vigor due to el- not meet their current health re- datAesu danitdio lno caantido np eorff oarnm eaanrclye dependent under federal guide- ment that relationship by provid-
day, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We evated quality of the root system. quirements. We will be discuss- summer production of Gilbert lines, both the student and par- ing routine medical care at times
are open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Scion wood from your favorite ing cooking with nonnutritive and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of ents must provide financial infor- and a location that’s convenient
Any help will be appreciated. trees then can be grafted to the sweeteners, measurements, and Penzance” will be discussed at mation. Nearly all students going for patients. We will direct pa-
C-8-16-tf rootstock resulting in a small tree recipe substitutions. Recipes us- this meeting. Additional infor- directly to college from high tients with more serious medical
for transplanting. Available stock ing sweeteners will be available mation is available by contact- school will be considered depen- conditions to providers within
Bluegrass music at this year will include apple along with samples for tasting. ing Dr. Roma Prindle at dent. our referral network.”
EMLA 7. The price will be $1 per This program is free and open to [email protected] Parents and students who need Family Medicine Express is
Blackwater Fire Dept. piece. Call the Morgan County the public. For more information, help filling out the FAFSA should staffed by Melissa Cox, ARNP,
Come and enjoy bluegrass and Cooperative Extension Service at call the Extension Office at 743- Open House set for attend the nearest College Goal and Savannah Pearson, CMA,
bluegrass gospel music at the 743-3292 by January 24th to 3292. Sunday location on January 27. with David Race, MD, serving as
Blackwater Volunteer Fire De- place your order. The rootstock prospective students Financial aid professionals will Medical Director. Family Medi-
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accepted at the door. Come out offered at that time as well. Church Sat., Jan. 19 MOREHEAD—Morehead The sessions are sponsored by the a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with expanded
and support your local volunteer. There will be a singing at State University’sOffice of En- Kentucky Association of Student hours coming soon.
Homemaker Leader Blaze Community Church, Satur- rollment Serviceshas announced Financial Aid Administrators in For more information, call
New Life Center training slated Jan. 23 day, Jan. 19, beginning at 7 p.m., its Open House dates for the cooperation with the Lumina 783-1111.
spring. Scheduled on two Satur- Foundation, The Student Loan
Is your family suffering “Cooking with Sweetener’s” with Bro. William “Bimbo” West, days, Feb. 2 and March 8, from People and the Kentucky Higher St. Claire Regional Medical
through addiction? We can help! will be held on Wednesday, Jan. from Ashland (weather permit- 9 a.m. until noon, the events will Education Assistance Authority Center (SCR) serves as a 159-bed
Call toll free 877-300-7044. Ex- 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the Morgan ting). Bro. Vernon Lewis and con- be held in the Adron Doran Uni- (KHEAA). To find a College regional referral center and the
perienced, compassionate coun- County Extension Office. In case gregation welcome everyone. versity Center on the Morehead Goal Sunday site near you, visit largest rural hospital in northeast-
selors are standing by to help with of snow it will be taught on Jan. campus. www.kasfa.com/cgs or call 888- ern Kentucky. With nearly 1,300
free nationwide referrals, low cost 30 at the same time. Special service at House According to Enrollment Ser- 678-4625. employees and is the second-
rehabilitation solutions, free as- of Prayer Sun., Jan. 20 vices, the Open House events largest employer in the region.
sessments and counseling. Call will be an excellent opportunity SCR’s medical staff is comprised
today or log on to Quilt block classes There will be special services for students and families to dis- Folk Art Center in of nearly 100 physicians repre-
www.newlifecentersf.com or e- being offered at the House of Prayer on Sunday, cover why MSU has been named Morehead will be senting 31 medical specialties.
January 20, at 6 p.m., featuring
mail: [email protected]. one of “America’s Best Col-
Get the help you need now! avaQilaubillte bolno Jcakn .c 1la1s, s1e6s, wanidll 2b5e. Tneesrrsye eT, rsiopnp ,o ffr oLmev Neraisnhev ainllde ,E Tdeinth- lReegpeos”rt bfyo rU t.hSe. Nfoeuwrtsh a yneda Wr rournld- closed thru Feb. 7 Financial peace
Missionary Prayer Band Classes will begin at 10 a.m. each Tripp, seen on Trinity Broadcast- ning. MOREHEAD — Morehead course available to
day, at the Extension Office. ing Network. The church is lo- University representatives State University’s Kentucky Folk
to meet on January 20 cated at 600 Whispering Oaks, will be available to meet students Art Center will be closed to the
Gateway residents
The Morgan County Area Service times at Seventh Morehead, 1/2 mile off Hwy. 801. and families, answer questions, public through Feb. 7 to permit
Missionary Prayer Band will Day Adventist Church For more information call (606) lead campus tours and share in- the staff to redesign and reinstall “Reduce Your Debt!” – Dave
hAasvsee mitbsl yJ aonfu Faariyth m Ceheutrinchg oant Kthye. ChuTrhceh , S1e2v6e6n tEh. DMaayin A Sdtrveeent,t iisnt 7M8c4C-l7u0rg2.3. Pastor Winston fliofre“m.Oautiro gno aclo insc teor nminagk ec iot lcleogne- ab intieTowhne P owerraimgsi aninanels nPttae Elrlmxehdain bieinnt ito1 En9x.9h7i-. Ry.caomms)e cyo’usr(swe wonw h.odwa vtoe raacmhiesvee-
519. It is a special one-year cel- Jackson, meets at 10 a.m. for Sat- venient to get answers to ques- While there have been some financial peace by saving money
ebration and will be held on Sun- urday worship, and at 6 p.m. for HCTC conf. for tions about starting college by changes over the past 10 years, for purchases and emergencies,
day, Jan. 20, starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday Bible study. Everyone the general layout of the exhibi- getting out of debt, planning for
bringing deans, department
There will be special singers and welcome. C-1-8-tf physical therapy tion space has remained the same. retirement and college and much
chairs and facultyfrom our aca-
speakers. A potluck meal will be The new Permanent Exhibition more is offered free through the
demic programs, as well as staff
students Jan. 24
served. Hope to meet you there. ARH Community Health from admissions, financial aid, will present the artwork in more Healthy Marriage Initiative Grant
C-1-10-2t Fair scheduled Jan. 18 Hazard Community and Tech- housing and many more services intimate settings and will offer Program at Gateway Community
nical Collge and Southeast Ken- together in one place,” said Holly more flexibility. Action Agency. Classes, as well
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Crockett Ch. Feb. 1 1th1e a h.mos.p-3it apl. mlo.b Fbryi.d Faylu, Jsahno. t1s 8w, iilnl pist assistant regional pre-admis- hear success stories about our C“Iot’lsli nbseweno rtah ,d eKcFaAdeC sdinirceec twore. eryone.
There will be a gospel singing be $5 for Medicare and Medicaid sion conference 12 p.m. Thurs- graduates and learn some statis- made major changes to the Per- Classes are now being sched-
at Crockett Primitive Baptist paitents at no out-of-pocket vcosts day, Jan. 24, in the Community tics that demonstrate the aca- manent Exhibition. Obviously, uled for 2008. If you would like
Church, Hwy. 706, at Crockett, on with a valid card. There will also Room at Campton Public Library. demic quality offered at MSU.” our resources are limited, but we to participate in a class or would
Friday, Feb. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. be blood sugar checks, blood The pre-conference is an infor- On one such measure of suc- have a great, creative staff. And, like information about hosting a
Singers will be the True Gospel pressure checks, diabetic shoe fit- mal group conference for the pur- cess, MSU graduates are consis- we have the support of our class in your church or commu-
Echoes, Tommy Vanhoose with tings and educational materials. pose of providing information. tently accepted into professional friends and Morehead State. I nity venue, please contact Wendy
the Richardson Chapel Singers, Students who attend a conference schools, including medical, den- think people will be greatly sur- Crain-Lawson, program counse-
prior to April 1, 2008, will be con- tal and pharmacy programs, at
and more. There will also be a Nat’l Birth Defects prised when they come back in lor, at 606-783-0362 or e-mail
sidered for the Physical Therapist rates well above state and na-
soup bean dinner with sauerkraut Prevention Month Assistant Regional Program, tional averages. February. The exhibition will [email protected]. All
and wieners, corn bread, and on- If you have ever wished you pending completion of all admis- MSU earned a third place shed new light on the contempo- course leaders are certified Dave
ions. The pastors and congrega- had the power to touch the future, sion requests. ranking among top tier public rary state of folk art in Ken- Ramsey counselors.
tion welcome everyone to attend. tucky.”
be sure to read this information. The agenda for this conference universities for faculty-to-stu-
C-1-17-4t The Kentucky Folk Art Cen-
Women of child-bearing age are includes discussion of the PTA dent ratios and class size. Eighty-
ter is located at 102 West First GOD ALWAYS WATCHES
able to reach into the future and Regional Program admission pro- eight percent of the MSU faculty
ndoor Archery Tourney protect their baby from Neural cess, accrediation process and an is full-time. Street in Morehead. Additional OVER YOU
information is available by call- There’s never a moment when
slated Saturday, Jan. 26 Tanuebnec eDphefaelyc t(sd e(fNeTctDivse) bsruaicnh daes- opvroesrpveiecwtiv oef PthTeA pRroefgeisosnioaln .P Arol-l couSrtaugdeedn ttos raengdis ftaemr fiolire tsh ea rOe peenn- ing [phone]. god doesn’t care. Never a worry
There will be an Indoor Ar- velopment) and spina bifida (in- gram applicants are required to House. To learn more about this that He doesn’t share, never a time
chery Tournament on Saturday, complete spine or spinal cord). attend one pre-admission confer- event or to complete an online MONDAY DEADLINE when His love isn’t there to cheer,
Jan. 26, at the Community Cen- This futuristic trip can be taken if and to brighten our way. So trust
ence prior to April 1, 2008, in or- registration card, you may visit FOR NEWS ADS
ter, in West Liberty. This event is the woman consumes 400 micro- der to be considered for admis- www.moreheadstate.edu/ in His love, so unfailing and true,
being sponsored by Morgan- grams of folic acid daily prior to sion into the fall 2008 class. openhouse. News items and advertising for believe in His power, to
Elliott 4-H Shooting Sports. For getting pregnant and during preg- For additional information, Additional information is publication in The Licking Valley strengthen you too, and may your
nancy. Your Morgan County Courier should be submitted by Fri-
additional information call Kim please contact Tracy L. Bowling available by calling Enrollment faith bring many blessings to you
Health Center wants to help you day of the preceding week and must
Horton, 743-9347. touch the future. Please contact at 606-487-3379, or Terrie Fields, Services at [phone] or be in our office before noon on Mon- day after beautiful day.
C-1-17-2t them at [phone]. office assistant, at 606-487-3394. [phone]. day. (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger)
THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE NINE
Growers assn. says wages or tonnage picked with asts estimates that mountain bik-
Everybody Watches The third parties like McDonald’s. ers spend about $300 per day THE LICKING VALLEY
no to McDonald’s Florida grows 85 percent of the when visiting a destination.
nation’s winter tomatoes.” In Harlan County, Kentucky, COURIER
CLASSIFIED ADS support for pickers
—Ky. Institute for Rural Journalism where ATV tourism is popular
242 Prestonsburg Street
RATE: 30¢ Per Word • $3 minimum Dec. 24 — “A group of farm- and a regional trail system is also West Liberty, Kentucky 41472
ers who persuaded McDonald’s ATV enthusiasts planned, “an enthusiast was re- HOW TO REACH US
MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE and Taco Bell to have their to- cently asked to guide a group of
mato suppliers pay their pickers want Appalachian 14 tourists from Vermont around Mail: P.O. Box 187
SUBSCRIPTION RATES: more have seen their effort stall regional system his hometown hills,” Deal re- West Liberty, Ky. 41472
as Burger King has refused to do ports, citing McClanahan.“Each Phone:
$22.50 in County; $25.00 in Kentucky; $27.00 Out of State
the same,” reports The New York Building trails for all-terrain tourist paid $50 for the 12-hour [phone]
Poetry • Memorial Letters • Late Obituaries — $9 Times. “The main group of vehicles in national forests and trip, he added.” Fax: [phone]
Card of Thanks — $8 Florida tomato growers — call- other public areas would attract —Ky. Institute for Rural Journalism
THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER does not knowingly accept help wanted ads that in- ing the farmworkers’ tactics ‘un- adventure tourism and reduce
clude a preference based on age from employers covered by the Age Discrimination in
American’ — has threatened a ATV-caused erosion and other
Employment Act. More information may be obtained from the Wage-Hour Office at 188 Fall Into Your New Home!
Fuller Building, 120 West Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Telephone [phone]. $100,000 fine against growers damage to natural areas, accord-
Nor does THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER knowingly publish real estate ads that show a that cooperate with McDonald’s ing to advocates of a trail system
preference based on sex, national origin, race, religion, etc. or Yum! Brands, the parent of in the Appalachian Mountains of Winter is around the corner.
Taco Bell, to pay their pickers Kentucky, Virginia and West Vir-
more.” ginia. Apartments are within one mile of
FOR RENT — House on Route 7. FOR SALE — 1995 Fleetwood Lucas Benitez, a co-founder Jack McClanahan of Big
Bruin, Kentucky. Call 606-738-6846. mobile home. Three bedrooms, new of the Coalition of Immokalee Stone Gap, Va., told Wise schools, hospital and shopping.
1TPD paint and carpet. Very nice home. Workers, told reporter Steven County supervisors at a recent
FOR SALE — French door, marble Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. Greenhouse, “The only way you meeting that “plans are in motion Washer and dryer hookups are available.
TF
top, universal rundle wall surround. can describe this industry is the for Southwest Virginia legisla-
Call 606-776-1439 or 738-5151. FOR SALE — Two bedroom mo- way it was described 40 years tors to introduce General Assem-
West Liberty Apartments
1TPD bile home. 12x60. Good condition. ago: It’s a harvest of shame.” The bly legislation that would create
FOR RENT — Two and three bed- $3,500. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. vice president for food safety and an authority to oversee a pro-
room trailers in West Liberty and TF regulatory compliance at Burger posed system of trails tailor- Located behind NAPA Auto Parts
Malone. Call 725-4723 for informa- ARE YOU PAYING MORE King, Steve Grover, said, “We’re made for each recreational use.”
tion. THAN $50 MONTH FOR AUTO being asked to do something that “If ATV trails are established,
7TPD INSURANCE? — Call 784-0007 we have legal questions about. it would take a lot of pressure off Phone [phone]
for a free quote. We want to find a way to make of nature trails,” McClanahan
FOR SALE — 1992 bass boat and
trailer. 17 ft., 60 hp Revenue. Good 4TPD sure that workers are protected told the supervisors.“We can’t
Office hours Tuesday, Wednesday
condition. $3,500. Call 606-662- FOR SALE — Brand new set of and receive a decent wage.” just turn our back on ATVs and
4880. 215/70/R14 Cooper Cobra radial The workers wanted Burger hope they go away. We can regu-
and Friday 8:30 till 5
1TPD tires. $300 firm. Call 606-743-4857. King to follow the lead of late them.”
TF McDonald’s and Yum! and pay “According to McClanahan, a
FOR RENT — 14x70 trailer (2001)
on Route 7 between Newfoundland LICKING RIVER VIEWS — Mo- pickers 77 cents, up from 45 similar project in West Virginia, Now accepting applications for
and Bruin. $250 deposit, $375 rent. bile homes and lots for rent. Call 743- cents, for each 32-pound bucket the Hatfield and McCoy Re-
Call 738-5754 or 571-0933. 9993 or 606-495-5821. of tomatoes. “A bigger obstacle gional Recreation Authority, has 2 and 3 bedroom units.
5TPD TF to the coalition’s efforts is the drawn plenty of people and
Florida Tomato Growers Ex- money into the counties it cov-
FOR RENT — Three bedrooms, FOR RENT — Two and three bed-
change, a cooperative represent- ers. . . . Those with specialized
two bath mobile home. $250 month. room mobile homes and lots avail- Section 8 welcome
Call 662-6869. able. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. ing 90 percent of the state’s hobbies will pay top dollar for a
1TPD TF growers,” Greenhouse reports. good trail experience,
“It has threatened large ‘noncom- McClanahan added, noting that Please call Tonya for more information
FOR RENT — Three bedroom PAWN SHOP — 595 Main Street,
apartment in Sandy Hook with West Liberty, Kentucky. Instant cash pliance penalties’ for any grow- a friend who rents horses and C-11-29-tf
ers that share information about mountain bikes to trail enthusi-
washer/dryer hookup. Call 738- on most anything of value. Call 743-
4342. 4190.
3TPD TF
FOR SALE — Three bedroom brick DRIVER’S WANTED — Local
3-County Coverage
house. Living room, one bath, din- truck driving school training drivers
ing room, kitchen, laundry, storage for Werner Enterprises and Swift
shed, hardwood floors, central heat/ Transportation. Dedicated runs out of
air, in city limits. Call 606-743-4808. Family Dollar Distribution Center,
3TPD Morehead, Kentucky. Annual earn-
ings of approximately $50,000 and
BALL CLEANING SERVICE —
up. Home every weekend. Call 1-
Home/office general to deep clean-
800-883-0171. Means A Classified Ad
ing. Excellent work provided. Call
TFJBS
743-4307.
1TPD GENERATE INCOME FROM
HOME — Flexible hours, free train-
BALL WELDING — All types.
From heavy equipment to farming. ing. www.tsginfo.com code dm4472. In The Licking Valley Courier
1TPD
25 years experience. Call 743-4307.
1TPD WORK WANTED — Brick, block.
Free estimates. Call 606-668-9590
FOR SALE — Three bedroom between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
Carries A
house. Located on Sheepskin Road 4TPD
in Elliott County. $59,000. Call 652-
4972. WOODWORKING SHOP —
Point Union Woodworking Shop.
2TPD
Free estimates. Kenneth Taulbee.
BIG PUNCH!
MANLEY’S CARPET CLEAN- Call 606-662-9339.
ING — Living room and hall spe- 1TPD
cial, $59.95. Includes deodorizing
NEED WORK — Will do dozer
and Scotch Guard. Also will clean
work, haul gravel, logs and buy tim-
upholstery. Call 522-3743.
ber. Call 668-3269 or 362-6560.
3TPD
3TPD
FOR RENT — Nice, clean three
bedroom mobile home. Washer,
dryer, stove and refrigerator fur-
CLASSIFIED AD ORDER BLANK
nished. No pets. $400 deposit, $400
per month. Call 668-7257.
1TPD
FOR SALE — One acre, cabin, with
West Liberty, Kentucky 30x34 deck. One mile from Longbow 30¢
boat dock. Call 668-3475. 3-COUNTY AD COVERAGE IN THE
Phone: [phone]
3TJBS
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FIRST TIME IN A LONG FOR SALE — 2007 Southern
doublewide on 3.5+ acre lot. $95,000.
WHILE... WOLFE COUNTY NEWS AND
Call 662-6477. In Campton. PER WORD
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of the Deep Enclosed is my check to renew
Rated PG the hometown paper. I read that CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE
Showing Fri. & Sat. at 6 p.m.
my old school building was sold
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Also showing Sun. thru Thurs. at 8 p.m. at Cannel City. Sure a lot of good
Write your classified/want ad as you want it to appear in
¥ memories there. One of my
Beowulf
brothers helped build the school.
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Each movie $4.00 per person hated when it closed. Hope its not
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Own Land Or
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set to work because he is in-
spired, but becomes inspired be-
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cause he is working. Beethoven,
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settled down day after day to the
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THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER
Ernest Newman
P.O. Box 187 - West Liberty, KY 41472
LOOK OUT!
From: _________________________________________
There may be a litterbug in
Address______________________Phone____________
your truck
Tossing trash like
cups, cans or
bottles in the bed of
your truck creates
Over 9,000 Paid Circulation!
litter when it flies or
rolls out the back.
This trashes our
community.
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UNITE loses federal funds, now being in the minority. Morgan County ply is at peak levels. GOD OUR MAKER
Part of it has to due with a bud- The requirements to be a do- Every tree upon the mountain
get deficit,” Pettit said. “UNITE Community Blood nor are simple--17 years of age, side is numbered, at the gentle
enforcement staff reduced is still one of the largest line items weigh at least 110 pounds and be breath of God, their branches
in the U.S. Department of Justice Drive set Feb. 7 in general good health. It takes move. When the heart of God is
Operation UNITE, which over lion in funds earmarked for budget.” LEXINGTON, KY., You less than an hour and you can do touched, the tears start falling, to
it again 56 days later.
the past five years has arrested UNITE during each of its first In addition to laying off em- don’t have to leap from tall build- this earth they fall, through clouds
And consider this. Please
more than 2,400 people in East- three years, then got $9.1 million ployees, UNITE has changed the ings to be a hero. Donating blood bring a friend or family member of white and blue.
ern Kentucky for illegal traffick- for the program in 2006-07. guidelines so fewer people will or platelets saves lives. Your do- with you when you donate. You He made the rocks, He made
ing in drugs, has cut its enforce- But UNITE got nothing for qualify for treatment vouchers nation could help save as many and your “blood buddy” can the trees, tell me who but God can
ment staff and may have to re- 2007 after the Democrats took and cut the grants available to as three local patients who need double the good you will do. do such things as these? He
duce its counseling program be- control of Congress and sus- community coalitions for projects you to be their hero. It doesn’t Donate at the Morgan County makes the clouds, He makes the
cause of reductions in its federal pended earmarks. from $10,000 every six months take superhuman powers to per- Community blood drive on rain. He is great and He is wor-
form a superhuman act. All you
funding. UNITE received only about $4 to $5,000. Thursday, Feb. 7, from noon - thy of our praise.
need to do is donate blood or
UNITE, whose undercover million in new money in 2007. Rogers, Engle, and others platelets. 7:30 p.m., at the Community My God can take a hopeless
officers have apprehended nu- A year with no appropriation throughout the region are trying The need for blood is great. Center, Main Street in West Lib- life that’s torn by sin, in exchange
merous people for drug traffick- and then a big cut in what it was to find other funding sources for Every three seconds someone in erty. Drive is sponsored by Mor- He gives sweet peace and joy
ing in this and adjoining counties, used to getting meant UNITE had the program, such as corporate Kentucky needs a blood transfu- gan County Lions Club. Refresh- within. How He does this I could
has laid off 10 police officers and to cut back. sponsorships and grants. UNITE sion. That need continues to ments provided by West Liberty never fully tell. But I know, when
two other employees. And be- Jim Pettit, a spokesman for is a non-profit agency and has a grow, but with just one blood Homemakers. God performs He does things
cause of anticipated funding cuts Rogers, said the lower earmark foundation that can accept tax- donation, you can do your part to For more information call Ri- well.
the agency had earlier left posi- had nothing to do with Rogers deductible donations. ensure that the local blood sup- chard Davis at 1-800-775-2522. (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger)
tions open, said Karen Engle,
UNITE president and CEO.
The cuts leaves the agency
199
with 23 police officers, down $
from 40 officers at its peak.
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-5th, ENTIRE HOUSE
founded UNITE in 2003 with a
three-prong mission: arrest drug
dealers, increase treatment for
addicts, and sponsor education
aimed at reducing drug abuse. CARPET INSTALLATION(cid:1)
Since that time, UNITE has
seized more than $7 million
worth of illegal drugs, including
EVERY DAY!
more than 57,000 prescription or get one room
pills that drug dealers had di-
verted to the underground mar- installed for $159(cid:1)
ket, and has provided vouchers
for drug treatment for more than
1,000 people.
Rogers founded the program
in response to a series of articles
in The Lexington Herald-Leader
revealing that Eastern Kentucky 10%
led the nation in the amount of
painkillers prescribed per capita,
illegal sales and use of painkill-
ers such as OxyContin.
Rogers, a powerful committee off
chairman in the Republican-con-
trolled Congress, secured $8 mil-
MCMS panel sets ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED MAJOR
free showing of
APPLIANCES $397 or MORE
‘NationalTreasure’
Members of the Morgan
County Middle School Site-Base WHAT'S INCLUDED? Receive 10% off all in-stock and Special Order EnergyStar®major appliances priced
Parent Sub-Committee would $397 or more (before taxes). Includes refrigerators dishwashers, and clothes washers.
again like to invite you to come Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. Discount taken at register. Not valid on previous
sales, installation and delivery fees, extended protection plans or select Fisher & Paykel
out and enjoy a movie funded delivery of carpet and pad carpet & pad haul away items. See store for details.
through the PASS Grant. The
movie that will be playing is “Na- basic furniture moving basic installation of
tional Treasure” and is rated PG-
GET UP TO 10 SPECIAL ORDER
13.The movie will be showing, carpet & pad tear-out carpet & pad
free of charge, at the Towne Cin-
KITCHEN CABINETS INSTALLED FOR $799(cid:2)
ema in West Liberty on Sunday,
January 20, at 5:00 p.m.The only At Lowe’s, our $199 basic carpet installation is available on Special Order carpet every
day and includes the services most customers need. See store associate for details.
admission is that you have to
In-home measure (“Detail Fee”) must be purchased
bring a guardian with you.You by 2/2/08. Installation Contract must be signed by
and your guardian(s) will also 2/18/08. See bottom of page for additional information.
JANUARY
recieve a free small pop and
popcorn.If there is more than one
child in your family only one par-
ent has to come, but if your sib-
lings attend another school then
VALUES free $500 GIFT
it will cost $4.00 for anyone not
attending Middle School.If par- CARD
ents attend the Parent Teacher
Conference on January 16 from Via mail-in rebate with purchase of 10 or more
4:00 - 7:00 p.m., they will recieve Special Order kitchen cabinets. Offer valid 1/17/08
through 2/2/08. See store for details.
two extra tickets for this event to
bring any additional people that
Zero
aSrceh noootl stourd enptsa raetn tthse Maniddd/oler $5 mail-in 10% ASK FOR
guardians. We hope that you
come out and join us for a fun
filled evening at the movies.
rebate
Our next Site-Base Parent
off
Sub-Committee meeting will be
January 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Middle School Library.Also at
6:00 p.m. following this meeting ON GALLON ALL IN-STOCK PAYMENTS+INTEREST
there will be a apecial called
meeting of the Morgan County VALSPAR® DECORATIVE FOR 12 MONTHS*
Middle School PTO to finalize
our “Something to Remember SIGNATURE WOOD AND
Semi-Formal Dance” coming in *if paid in full within 12 months on any purchase of
February. $299 or more made on your Lowe’s Consumer
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Credit Card 1/17/08-1/21/08. See store, lowes.com
or below for details.
Conservation Dist.
Interest assessed from purchase date if you do not fully pay, within the promotional
announces state Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. Discount taken at register. Applies to assortments 25833 and 25841. period, the promotional purchase and any related optional account protection
Offer limited to 10 1-gallon purchases. Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. See store for details. charges. See bottom of page for details.
cost share program
The Morgan County Conser-
vation District will be accepting
requests for cost share funding 5 days only
under the Kentucky Soil Erosion
5 days only
and Water Quality Cost Share
5 days only
Program through Jan. 25. 5 days only
now now now
The Kentucky Soil Erosion
and Water Quality Cost Share 98¢ 68¢ $498 now
Program was created to help ag- per sq. ft. $575
ricultural operations protect the was $398 was 87¢per sq. ft. was $588 8-roll each
soil and water resources of Ken- Bright Effects 13-Watt Surface Source Bounty Basic Paper Towels 1/2" x 4' x 8' Gypsum
tucky and is a result of House Bill Mini-Twist CFL Light Bulbs Glueless Laminate Flooring •Great strength at a great price •Use to finish walls or ceilings
377 that was passed in 1994 by •60-watt incandescent equivalent •10-year warranty #56323 #239360 •Easy to paint and accepts wallpaper
the General Assembly. •Lasts 8,000 hours #80201 #11730
The bill established annual
cost share funds to be adminis- TOOL & TOOL ACCESSORIES SEASONAL HEATING HOLIDAY STORAGE
tered by conservation districts
with priority given to animal CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
waste related problems and agri-
cultural district participants
where pollution problems have 10 30% 50% 50% 50%
been identified. Producers inter-
ested in renovating existing pas- -
ture and hayland due to the
drought can receive assistance.
Funding for practices will be off off off off
reviewed for approval by the Soil
and Water Conservation Com-
mission at the Kentucky Division
of Conservation in Frankfort as Selection varies by store. Priced as marked. Discount taken at register. Includes Fireplaces and Mantels, Fireplace Accessories, Priced as marked. While supplies last.
While supplies last. See store for details While supplies last. Fireplace Maintenance, Gas Logs, all Stoves and Vent- See store for details.
funds are available.
Free Gas Space Heating. Discount taken at register.
For more information, stop by While supplies last. See store for details.
the Conservation District Office
For the Lowe’s nearest you, call 1-800-993-4416 or visit us online at Lowes.com
at 955 Prestonsburg Street, West
Liberty, Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The
phone number is 606-743-3194. Prices may vary after 1/21/08 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 1/10/08, and may vary based on Lowe's Everyday Low Price policy. *Applies to single receipt, in-store purchases of $299 or more made 1/17/08 through 1/21/08 on a Lowe's Consumer Credit Card
Account. No monthly payments will be required and no finance charges will be assessed on this promotional purchase if you pay the following in full within 12 months: (1) the promotional purchase amount, and (2) any related optional credit insurance/debt cancellation charges. If you do not, finance charges will be
C-1-17-2t assessed on the promotional purchase amount from the date of the purchase and monthly payments will be required. Standard account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. APR is 21.99%. Min. finance charge is $1.00. Offer must be requested at time of purchase. Offer is subject to credit approval.
Excludes Lowe's Business Credit Accounts, Lowe’s® Project CardSM Accounts, and Lowe’s® Visa® Accounts, and all Lowe’s® Canada credit products.(cid:1)$199 whole-house basic carpet installation is for two or more rooms and includes installation of pad. Price for basic installation of carpet and pad in one room
(up to 30sq/yds) is $159. Prices stated for basic installation require purchase of both Special Order carpet and pad from Lowe’s® for installation in single family residential homes. Basic installation includes removal and haul away of old carpet and pad, installation on existing tack strip, and moving of normal
Don’t Forget To household furniture. Additional charges will apply for glue down carpet, installing on steps, outside or moving excessive household furniture and other additional services not included in basic installation. Prices do not include cost of materials to be installed. No offset or deduction for any included services which
are not used. Prices are not valid for multi-family and/or commercial properties, which projects will be priced by quote only. Not valid on prior purchases. May not be available in all areas. See store for details and listing of all available special order carpet. See store for details regarding product warranties. We
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