Local Weather .. Page Augusta Friday Saturday Sunday .. Page Homecoming .. Page this Saturday Hi 40° Hi 45° Hi 51° Page 14 .. Page Lo 29° Lo 38° Lo 32° The Bracken County News Published in bracken county, by bracken countians, For bracken countians in the county seat Volume LXXXV Number 39 Brooksville, Kentucky Thursday, January 1, 2015 Single Copy - 50¢ Bracken County announces 2015 The Year In Review Governor’s Scholars Nominees 2014 The Bracken County News is featuring their “Year In Review” in this issue, proudly sponsored by several of our local advertisers. Feature stories from each week of 2014 are highlighted in the “Year In Review”. Take a moment to remember the many events our county has experienced this past year. (Begins on Page 4) Hoodies for St. Augustine donors at Clopay Christmas raffle Blood Drive winners named Post-holiday blues can Monsignor Dominic happen in early January. Fosu and the St. Augustine Kentucky Blood Center Parish appreciate all who (KBC) is offering a way to helped to make this year’s prevent them this winter. By St. Augustine Church’s 2014 Pictured left to right: Principal Dennis Maines, Tori Collins, Jonny Myers, Gracie Kurtz, and Superintendent Jeff donating blood, donors will Christmas raffle a success. Aulick. Photo submitted save a life, warm their hearts The winners were: Bracken County High to participate in the Gover- studying a topic of personal tain a degree in pre-physi- and get a grey hooded sweat- $5,000 - Town and Country School staff wishes to nor’s Scholars Program for interest. cal therapy and then attend shirt to keep them comfy Veterinary; $1,000 - Wil- congratulate Tori Collins, summer 2015. Victoria Collins is the UK to earn her graduate during the long winter weeks liam Ryan; $500 - Brandon Gracie Kurtz, and Jonny Participation in this daughter of Charity Ward. degree. ahead. Tarvin; and $250 - Charles Myers for being selected program is reserved for the Her future plans include at- Jonathan Myers is the Bracken donors can help Marquardt. restock the shelves after the as Governor’s Scholars best and brightest students tending Northern Kentucky son of David and Cheri holidays at the Clopay Blood nominees for 2015. The in Kentucky who have just University to study business Myers. His future plans Caregivers, make Drive on Wed,, January 7 applications of these stu- completed their junior year & fashion design. include attending Northern from 2-7 p.m. on the KBC time this year dents will be reviewed in of high school. Those se- Gracie Kurtz is the Kentucky University. Frankfort against those of lected will spend five weeks daughter of Rick and Me- The faculty and staff of Bloodmobile located at 531 for yourselves East Fourth St. in Augusta students from across the at Bellarmine University, linda Kurtz. Her future plans BCHS congratulate these Submitted by: Shannon To schedule a donation, state of Kentucky to deter- Morehead State University, include attending Eastern outstanding young people. Smith, CEA for Family visit kybloodcenter.org or mine who will be selected or Murray State University Kentucky University to ob- and Consumer Sciences call 800.775.2522. A new year always brings its share of resolutions aimed Kentucky Weekly to improve our health, body Bracken Historical Society displays Gas Price Update and mind. As a caregiver, the most important resolution and Outlook you can make is to take time Average retail gasoline Memorial Trees on courthouse lawn for yourself. When you take prices in Kentucky have fall- care of yourself, you will be en 12.6 cents per gallon in the healthier, have more energy past week, averaging $2.11/g and enthusiasm to keep on yesterday, according to Gas- caregiving and feel better Buddy’s daily survey of 2,623 about yourself overall. gas outlets in Kentucky. This Here are some tips on compares with the national av- how to carve out some “me” erage that has fallen 9.6 cents time in the next year. per gallon in the last week to • Take an hour of each $2.28/g, according to gasoline day to do things you enjoy price website GasBuddy.com. like exercising, reading, Including the change in spending time with loved gas prices in Kentucky dur- ones, engaging in a hobby or ing the past week, prices yes- doing nothing. terday were 120.9 cents per • Make your own health gallon lower than the same a priority. Exercise, eat a day one year ago and are 65.1 balanced diet, get enough cents per gallon lower than a sleep, balance stress and month ago. The national aver- receive an annual medical age has decreased 50.6 cents checkup. per gallon during the last • Attend a caregiver month and stands 100.5 cents support group. per gallon lower than this day • Adapt, as needed, the one year ago. things you used to do with the “The dramatic decline at person you are now caring the pump continues to reap for. Ideas include renting a significant savings for the movie instead of viewing a motoring public- over $525 live theatrical performance, million less spent every day holding hands and listening to versus this past summer, or music instead of dancing, and $375 million less than the looking at photos if traveling same time last year,” said is no longer possible. Patrick DeHaan, senior petro- • Be strong, smart and leum analyst with GasBuddy. brave enough to ask for “The slump in crude oil has help. wavered slightly and we’re • Tell your loved one how in the fourth quarter of the much they mean to you. game. However, there is still The Bracken County Historical Society had a busy 2014 holiday season. In addition to their Christmas Raffle and • Use respite services a chance that crude prices re- Silent Night auction, they sold Memorial Christmas Trees for $75 that were put on display throughout the month of De- to take a break from the sume their slump again, and cember in both the communities of Brooksville and Augusta. demands of caregiving. carry the pump plunge into They thought since during the holidays we remember the ones that have gone before us, the purchase of the memorial • Find the joy in overtime,” DeHaan said. trees would be a beautiful way for our loved ones to be remembered by not only us, but by all members of the community caregiving by relishing the Gas prices have fallen who come to see the display. Donors were able to choose in which community their family’s memorial tree was displayed small things like a hug, $1.85/gal in Michigan since and the text written on the memorial sign. Each tree was then decorated with a beautiful bow and remained lit throughout knowing smile or shared June 28, the largest drop in the the holiday season as a burning symbol of remembrance of those loved ones no longer with us. laugh with your loved one. nation. Following close be- Memorial trees shown on display on the courthouse lawn in Brooksville, from left to right: In memory of Dr. CF Haley More caregiving hind: Kentucky, down $1.66/ Family and Fred & Rose Haley Lawson by the Bracken County Historical Society; In memory of Jo Ann Edie by Mr. & resources are available at the gal, Indiana, down $1.62/gal, Mrs. Donald Edie; In memory of Major William B. Wallin USAF, Yvette B. Wallin, Jim Boney, and Ronnie Honan by Wal- Bracken County Cooperative Ohio, down $1.61/gal, and lin Farms, Ann Honan, Carol Boney, and Julie & Gary Riggs; In memory of Ottie Case US Army, William Porter Dennis Extension office. The Illinois, down $1.60/gal over US Army, Sherman & Myrtle Shepherd, Delores Shepherd Carl, and William & Mary Dennis by Roberta Shepherd; In office is located at 1120 the same time frame. More memory of Austin & Rebecca Brooks, John & Ethyl Brooks, Asbury & Christine Brooks, and Mary Rebecca Brooks by Brooksville-Germantown statistics can be found at me- John H. Brooks; and In memory of Dr. John A. Lenox USAF by Pat Lenox. Road, Brooksville, 606-735- dia.gasbuddy.com. 2141. 2 -THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 The Bracken County News From Our Files II II USPS 062-640 Published Weekly For 50 years ago honored Friday evening with Bracken County $20.00 December 31,1964 aretirement dinner atthe "Ole Some 50 relatives and Country Inn" in German- In State $25.00 friends attended the Golden town. The occasion marked Out of State $30.00 Wedding anniversary celebra- his retirement after 28 years tion held Sunday, Dec. 20 ,for as a mail carrier out of the Per Year by Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Grig- Augusta Post Office. The Bracken County News sonof Berlin. John E. Staton, anative of P.O. Box 68 Crystal Free, 2 year old Brooksville, retired August 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Le- 1984 after more than 33 years Brooksville, Ky. 41004 Peace •Prosperity •Happiness roy Free, of Brooksville, suf- of employment with the state (606) 735-2198 Health •Friendship fered first and second degree of California. John was a se- [email protected] burns onherback andright leg nior Architect in the office of Happy New Year Monday evening when apotof the State Architect's Consul- Single Issue Rate 50¢ boiling coffee spilled ontoher. tant Service Section. Periodicals postage paid Brooksville, Ky. 41004-0068 Miss Betty Hause, a se- Postmaster send address change to Bracken County News nior at BCHS, is expected to DEATHS: Mr.James William P.O. Box 68, Brooksville, Ky. 41004-0068 State Representative enter Central Baptist Hospital Bruin. COPY DEADLINE: 5 P.M. MONDAY Mike & Marg Denham & Family in Lexington this coming Sat- urday and undergo surgery on 10 years ago paid for bvMike Denham herrighteyefortheremoval of January 6,2005 Kathy L. Bay, PublisherlAdv. Manager acataract. Keith Bruin of Wagel Lynn Darnell, Editor House Democrats unveil progressive Road enjoyed the Christmas Amy Meyer, Office & ClassijiedAdv. Manager agenda for 2015 legislative session BIRTHS: Kevin Eugene Bra- holidays with his sister and Cary Carl •Laural Jane Gray vard, son of Mr. and Mrs. brother in law, Sherry and Less than 24 hours af- all that we do. That's why Charles Bravard; Christy Lou Fred Sticklen and nephew, ter Kentucky's voters main- we don't pursue those poli- Habermehl, daughter of Mr. Jack, in Hawaii. tained the 54-46 Democratic cies that seek to divide us. and Mrs. Louis Habermehl. Bracken Co. was visited Courthouse majority in the Kentucky Instead we have worked by the Grinch this Christmas. House of Representatives, tirelessly to provide the leg- DEATHS: Mr. Edward Wa- A stable, made for the chil- News the chamber's leaders of- islative tools needed to cre- gel; Mr. Emerson Fannin; Mr. dren's program at Berlin Bap- Herbert N. Bradley; Mrs. Nel- tist Church was stolen from fered a far-reaching agenda ate and sustain good-paying lie Johnson Burns; Mr.Albert the home of Teri and Kevin for the 2015 legislative ses- jobs in our existing and de- DISTRICT COURT of 10days with C.t.s. SIOn. veloping industries." Gillespie. Barnes in Foster, only hours Heard on Tues., Decem- Self, Stephen Albert, oth- "We want to thank the Speaker Stumbo said before theprogram wasto start 30 years ago ber 23,2014 by District Court er hearing, owes $55, motion on Sunday Dec. 19. voters for their support and other agenda items would Judge Frank H. McCartney. denied. January 3, 1985 Bracken County used a for giving us the opportuni- include boosting the state's Colemire, Justin, (1) ille- Wells, Jr.,Larry Dean, re- State Trooper Kenneth strong fourth quarter to beat ty to move ahead with those minimum wage, which has gal take/pursue deer/wild tur- view, motion to befiled. Jones spent Christmas Eve Louisville Collegiate 53- ideas that are important to not been raised in more than key, continued to 1/13. Carpenter, Quinton S., playing Santa to ten families 38 and win the First Annual them and that help all Ken- five years, and ensuring gen- Davidson, Oliver, diver- show cause, deferredlinstall- inBracken County through the Bracken County Holiday Tour- sion completion, dismissed ment payment, owes $558, tucky families succeed," der equity in the workforce. generous donations of toys, nament. per diversion. continued to 12/30. House Speaker Greg Stum- House Majority Whip candy andfood from individu- Duzan, Tyler C., (1) no Conner, Edward J., show bo, D-Prestonsburg, said this Tommy Thompson, D-Phil- als' donations to the Post 6 DEATHS: Mr. William A. license, summons issued for cause, deferred/installment afternoon. "Our Democratic pot, noted that the House district of the Kentucky State "Fig" Henson, Jr.; Mrs. Janet 1/6. payment, owes $153, bench caucus has made an effort in "has made economic de- Police. Adelia Taylor Tackett; Mr. Flaugher, John T., (la) warrant and $153 bond is- recent years to distance itself velopment a central role in John J. Schweitzer was Donald RayKersey. DUI, aggravator, 2nd offense; sued. from the policies and grid- our vision for Kentucky. (2)careless driving, continued Henson, Zachary T., show lock we have seen coming That includes investments to 1/13. cause, deferred/installment from Washington, and the in workforce training; the Hall, Jr., Jeffrey L., (1) payment, owes $793, bench voters rallied behind that. local-option sales tax initia- ~~@J'aeA assault, 4th degree, domestic warrant and $793 bond is- We are not like Washington, tive, known as LIFT, which Tabitha sTidbits violence, minor injury, $653 sued. we don't intend to be like would let local communities Compiled by surety bond issued, continued Linville, James H., show Washington, and we don't have a choice in determin- TheBracken County to 12/30. cause, deferred/installment care for what is going on ing their future by funding Historical Society Hughes, Francis William, payment, owes $533, bench in Washington. We believe major projects themselves; (1) speeding, 5m.p.h. over the warrant and $533 bond is- that we can disagree without and public-private partner- limit, failed to appear, DOT sued. being disagreeable, and our ships, which will bring busi- From TheBracken Chronicle calmanner ofhisforefathers. notified. Turner, Melissa Fay, con- January 1,1948 In that same identical agenda reflects that." nesses and government clos- Hunter, Ian, (1) local tempt hearing, owes $373, "Our message resonat- er together to accomplish a Once again we greet the manner we extend our tradi- county ordinance; (2) local continued to 3/24. New Year in the traditional tional New Year's greeting to ed with the people of Ken- public goal. The people can county ordinance; (3) local Taylor, Jerrod Robert, (1) manner ----with pealing bells, you: tucky and proved the House see we have been focused county ordinance; (4) local disregarding a stop sign; (2) with fun and gaiety, laughter MAY HEALTH, HAPPI- Democratic Caucus is doing on growing good-paying county ordinance, continued failure to orimproper stop; (3) and music. NESS AND PROSPERITY something right," House jobs, and we will continue to 1/13. failure to wear seat belts; (4) Despite hisingenuity, man BE YOURS TODAY AND Majority Leader Rocky Ad- pursuing those in 2015 and Lawson, Lisa, (1) local controlled substance prescrip- still persists in "watching the THROUGHOUT THE NEW kins, D-Sandy Hook, said. beyond." county ordinance; (2) local tion not in original container, old year out and greeting the YEAR "We are committed to con- House Majority Caucus county ordinance; (3) local 1st offense; (5) 1st degree newyear" inalmost the identi- tinuing our agenda to create Chair Sannie Overly, D- county ordinance; (4) local possession of controlled sub- a strong economy that will Paris, said the House would county ordinance, continued stance, drug unspecified, 1st to 1/13. offense; (6)possession ofcon- produce good jobs, improve also continue to work on IESI<NS Norris, Richard Allen, su- trolled substance, 2nd degree, public education, expand those social issues that have pervised probation extended drug unspecified; (7)failure to tourism and development a major impact on Kentuck- additional 6months, to be re- produce insurance card, con- initiatives and develop inno- ians. That includes "finding Local Internet Access leased 12/23/14 after service tinued to 12/30. vative energy solutions." a comprehensive solution Speaker Stumbo said a to the heroin epidemic and ~ ~~ ;J top priority for the House making sure we tackle this NOW $14.95per month will be to continue work- issue much as we did pre- Unlimited Access ing with Governor Beshear scription-drug abuse." ~ R.inging "Good News" All Year Long ... 1-877 -796-0289 to manage state government She said another priority as Kentucky continues to will be to extend domestic GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS Serving ALL of Kentucky emerge from the country's violence orders and emer- EOW worst recession since the gency protective orders to to The Bracken County Newsl Great Depression. victims in dating situations. 606-735-2198 House Speaker Pro Tem "We are the only state not to ,\ \1 jj. rr--------'_" Nothing beats " ~,t~ - \ Larry Clark, D-Louisville, offer some level of civil pro- \ r, <',-' ,: news from 'home' on a ~ said that helping Kentucky's tection in these cases," she ~(r_,_"cold winters day ... working families "guides said. "That puts an espe- ,'>'~~ "\ Why not send cially unfair burden on some rrt~n~~~~' ~our loved one a GREAT DEALS FOR THE NEW YEARIII of our youngest women who * ~ift Subscription have no way of obtaining a DVO." ,/ to The Bracken Portable Forced Portable Forced The leaders added that County News? the House would also put Air Workspace Air Workspace its support behind a con- Heater Heater stitutional amendment that 75,000 BTU 50,000 BTU would give voters a chance $27299 $23299 to bring Kentucky in line with most other states that allow most felons to vote af- EdenPure Omni Radiant ter completing all aspects of Gen2 ., Kerosene Heater their sentence. "We have an ambitious Infrared Heater 10,000 BTU agenda, but I'm more con- $12299 vinced than ever that we can enact it and other need- ed laws," Speaker Stumbo Comfort Glow _~ 50 Lb. Morton =n said. "The election season Compact Infrared Qtz - Safety Salt is over; now, it's time to get Infrared Heater bythe palletat to work." $9999 $"795 The 2015 Regular Ses- Social Security , per bag sion is set to begin Janu- Divorce and Family Law ary 6th, and will last for 30 20%OFF in stock CASE KNIVES •Utility Electric Heater #29632619 $3599 working days, concluding in Workers Compensation •Oscillating CeramicHeater #29633823 $3599 late March. 20%OFF in stock GERBER KNIVES •Milkhouse Heater #29633849 $3299 The offices of KNOEBEL &VICE provide 10%OFF instock MILWAUKEE TOOLS ·Ceramic Heater #29633831 $3299 experienced and affordable representation inmatters WOODMEN~~ involving Social Security Disability, Auto Accidents, ojtheWORLD Divorce, Family Law,and Workers Compensation. 201 Seminary Ave., Augusta, KY • 606-756-2151 WoodmenoflheWorld LifeInsuranceAgency Mon. - Fri. 7:30AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 8:00AM -Noon Toll Free 800- 643-4426 Gary W.Hay,FieF www.millerlumber.co FieldRepresentative www.millerlumbercompany.com 859·620·2881 THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 - 3 Deaths Santa visits with children at Become a Volunteer First National Bank MR. WAGONER Free Training Gregory Scott Wag- oner, 48, of Mt. Olivet, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Harrison County, September 27, 1966, to Houston Wag- Maysville Community College oner of Mt. Olivet and the late Marie Edgington Wag- Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 • 9am - 1pm oner, he was a Hinkle Con- struction employee. Besides his father, he is Public Health, Infectious Disease, survived by his wife, Tina Blood Borne Pathogens & Terrorism Sowder Wagoner; one step- son, Jason (Liz) White, Mt. Light Meal Provided Olivet; one stepdaughter, Santa visited with children at the First National bank To Register Contact: Jenna White, Mt. Olivet; two in Brooksville on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Shown brothers, John (Vicky) Wag- with Santa is Nevaeh Hesler (age 3), daughter of Kasey Buffalo Trace: Bracken County: oner, Mt. Olivet and Mark Kevin Wells Amy Mains Taylor. Photo submitted (Lisa) Wagoner, Cynthiana; [email protected] [email protected] one sister, Susie (Anthony 606-564-6894 • 1-800-998-4347 606-735-2157 Moore) Wagoner, Mt. Oliv- (cid:60)(cid:97)(cid:94)(cid:81)(cid:12)(cid:46)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:95)(cid:95)(cid:12)(cid:63)(cid:77)(cid:88)(cid:91)(cid:90)(cid:12)(cid:18)(cid:12)(cid:63)(cid:92)(cid:77) et; and one grandson, Kendal Mason, Robertson, Fleming Counties: Lewis County: White. Besides his mother, Ron Bryant Travis Patton Will be open for business Jan. 5th. he was preceded in death [email protected] [email protected] We will be open Monday-Saturday. by his stepmother, Elizabeth 606-564-9447 606-796-2632 X 235 Shufflebarger Wagoner. Call to make your appointment today. Sponsored by BTADD Citizen Corp. Council A memorial service was 606-735-3500 held Saturday, December Future Training Dates: 3/21/15, 5/16/15, 7/18/15 27, 2014, at the Robertson Hours of Operation County Funeral Home by Mon- 10-6 Hayswood grants announced Bro. Dee Whitaker. Tues 10-6 Here’s To Memorial contributions Weds 10-6 A Fresh Start! Twenty-two area non- cost of the Community Read are suggested to the Robert- Thurs 10-8 profit organizations will Project, Museum Scouts pro- son County Funeral Home Fri 10-8 share in awards totaling gram, exhibits, and transpor- for funeral expenses. Sat 9-5 $255,000 from Hayswood tation grants; Licking Valley View and sign the guest- Foundation’s 2014 grant pro- College Development Cor- book at www.robertsoncoun- 115 Locust St. • Brooksville • 735-3500 gram. Selections were made poration, Maysville, to assist tyfuneralhome.net. from applications submit- high school students with the ted earlier in the year. This cost of taking college cours- MRS. CLARK year’s recipients are: es; Licking Valley Resource, Joanne Clark, 53, of Aberdeen Concerned Conservation, and Develop- Germantown, died Monday, Citizens, Inc., Aberdeen, to ment Council, Maysville, Whether you view the New Year as a December 22, 2014 at Kenton assist with the cost of upgrad- to assist with expenses of beginning or an end, it’s wonderful to Pointe Care Center. She was ing facilities at the riverside the Tri-County Farm Safe- have the chance to serve you every born January 12, 1961 to the community park; Bracken ty Day; Limestone Family day of the year! Happy New Year and 606-756-2270 County Historical Society, YMCA, Maysville, to assist many thanks for your valued support. late Ira Gene Schooler and Brooksville, to assist with with the cost of subsidized Betty Deaton of Erlanger, Cremation and Pre-planning available the cost of signage, equip- memberships, charitable KY . ment, and displays; Buffalo group expenses, and comput- She is survived by her 301 E. Fourth Street • Augusta, Kentucky Trace Children’s Advocacy er replacement costs; Lime- husband, Charles F. Clark www.mhfuneralhome.com Center, Maysville, to assist stone Ministries, Maysville, 1937 Old Main Street • Maysville of Germantown; one son, with office, printing, facili- to assist with program, sal- 606-759-7311 Jason White of Foster; one ties maintenance and upgrade ary, and moving expenses; Mon.-Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 9-1 daughter, Chasity Teegarden, Irving Peck, Joyce C. Peck, ABOC, NCLC Don’t you think expenses; CASA Program Little Hands Learning Cen- and Adam Bradley, ABOC, NCLC of Augusta; one brother, for Bracken, Fleming, and ter, Maysville, to assist with Stanley Rogers; and one it is time to Mason Counties, Maysville, the cost of classroom equip- families and individuals; The sister, Sissy Bay. She was subscribe to the to assist with volunteer train- ment; Mason County Chap- Mason County Interagency preceded in death by one ing, operations, and adminis- ter of the American Red Council, Maysville, to as- sister, Linda Mullins. “Bracken County trative expenses; Kentucky Cross, Maysville, to assist sist with expenses for the Services will be held Gateway Museum Center, with the cost of the Financial Retired Seniors Volunteer at the convenience of the News”? Maysville, to assist with the Assistance Fund for relief to Program (RSVP); Maysville family. Call: 735-2198 Initiatives, Maysville, to as- Condolences may be sent sist with Camp Discovery Today! to mooreandparkerfh.com. expenses; The Maysville/ Thoughts and Meditations Mason County Arts Com- from the Scriptures mission, Maysville, to assist with the costs of programs (cid:59)(cid:88)(cid:81)(cid:12)(cid:45)(cid:97)(cid:83)(cid:97)(cid:95)(cid:96)(cid:77)(cid:12)(cid:50)(cid:81)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:101) Pre-Need. for area school children; Because You Care! The Maysville Players, Announces New “Last Departure” Time! LOVE IS EVERYTHING Maysville, to assist with sal- It is easy to be cynical about love. Who hasn't had the ary expenses; Nativity Mon- experience of thinking they were in love only to discover tessori School, Maysville, to that their beloved wasn't really who they thought she assist with the costs of class- was? And, who hasn't been deeply hurt or betrayed by room materials and equip- someone who they thought loved them? Add to this the ment; Ohio River Valley daily onslaught of news showing us man's inhumanity to Artists Guild, Washington, man, and it's easy to see why some people take a dim view to assist with expenses for of our capacity to love each other. But, love is our first youth programs, facilities re- and last hope. We come into this world needing the love location, and program expan- and care of our parents, and we hope and pray that we will sion; St. Augustine School, leave this earth in the tender love and care of those around Augusta, to assist with the John Parker cost of window replace- us, hoping also to be delivered into the loving hands of a ment; Tom Browning Boys merciful God. There is much to be cynical about; man's (cid:46)(cid:91)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:12)(cid:91)(cid:82)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:28)(cid:12)(cid:50)(cid:81)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:101)(cid:12)(cid:60)(cid:77)(cid:95)(cid:95)(cid:81)(cid:95)(cid:25)(cid:58)(cid:91)(cid:99)(cid:12)(cid:16)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:12) Moore & Parker & Girls Club, Maysville, to greed and selfishness is too deep and ingrained to ignore. assist with program, grounds Funeral Homes & But deeper than selfishness is our yearning and need for maintenance, and equip- (cid:50)(cid:81)(cid:94)(cid:94)(cid:101)(cid:12)(cid:52)(cid:91)(cid:97)(cid:94)(cid:95)(cid:38)(cid:12)(cid:12)(cid:48)(cid:77)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:101)(cid:12)(cid:36)(cid:12)(cid:77)(cid:89)(cid:12)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:35)(cid:38)(cid:32)(cid:33)(cid:12)(cid:92)(cid:89) Cremation Service love. And here we need not be disappointed. The capacity to love is strong and expansive in most of us, though it ment purchase expenses; St. (cid:34)(cid:28)(cid:34)(cid:25)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:34)(cid:25)(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:37)(cid:29) Brooksville Augusta 735-2114 • 756-2101 Michael’s School, Ripley, to sometimes needs to be reawakened. We should reflect on Maysville assist with the cost of replac- how we can be more loving in our daily life. And tend to (cid:47)(cid:77)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:12)(cid:82)(cid:91)(cid:94)(cid:12)(cid:96)(cid:84)(cid:81)(cid:12)(cid:88)(cid:77)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:95)(cid:96)(cid:12)(cid:97)(cid:92)(cid:80)(cid:77)(cid:96)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:12)(cid:91)(cid:92)(cid:81)(cid:94)(cid:77)(cid:96)(cid:85)(cid:90)(cid:83)(cid:12)(cid:95)(cid:96)(cid:77)(cid:96)(cid:97)(cid:95)(cid:13) 606-759-1111 ing windows and carpet; St. our relationships as we would a delicate plant, and do our Patrick’s School, Maysville, utmost to love everyone we come into contact with. It's a to assist with the cost of pur- flame that spreads mightily. – Christopher Simon Stop Hiding From High Energy Bills chasing an additional school Whoever does not love does not know God, because bus; and The Women’s Crisis God is love. 1 John 4:8 Center, Maysville, to assist Show your energy bills who’s boss! with the cost of Green Dot Program training in high The Infinity Heat Pump System by Carrier schools and local communi- ties. is one of the most energy efficient heating Since its inception, the Foundation’s grant program systems that you can buy. Which means it has distributed approximate- ly $7.75 million for education can save you money every month . . . making and health related projects in it a pleasure to go to your mailbox again. its service area of Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, and Robertson Counties in sharp’s Kentucky, and Adams and Brown Counties in Ohio. Applications for the next grant cycle will be available heating & air conditioning in June of 2015. Forms will be available at that time on Carroll Sharp the Foundation’s web site, www.hayswood.org, and phone 606-747-5982 also at the Foundation’s P F H Maysville office in Suite 3A • we also service all other name brands • ALMER UNERAL OME of the Browning Medical “Your loved one never leaves our care” “Serving Bracken County over 20 Years!” Building, 1 West McDonald 5043 Main Street • May’s Lick, KY41055 • (606) 763-6405 Parkway. Information about the application process can 99 Monson Rd. • Foster, Ky. • License # M00873 121-22-52-6C-c EOW be found on the web site. 4 - THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 January 16 Bracken County Freshmen Girls’ team for being the 39th 2014 Jeffersons honored as District Tournament Champs. “Citizens of the Year” Bracken County Lady Bears (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:4)(cid:9)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:13) at Chamber dinner beat the Mason County Lady The Year In Review The Bracken County Royals by a score of 47-36 on (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:13) Chamber of Commerce hon- Saturday, February 1 at the January 2 January 9 ored Bracken County na- Mason County Fieldhouse. (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:16)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:18)(cid:19) tives, Tommy and Caroline February 13 Jefferson, as “Citizens of the (cid:10)(cid:2)(cid:20)(cid:5)(cid:21)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:2)(cid:15)(cid:4)(cid:22) County Clerk opens “Polar Vortex” big Year” at their January 8, 2014 new main office down freeze causes problems meeting. The Jeffersons were Royalty crowned at the hall in old courthouse all over the country honored for their continued BCHS Homecoming (cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:8)(cid:12)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:9)(cid:13)(cid:5)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:17) After months of shuf- With temperatures indic- hard work as the Solid Waste Homecoming ceremo- (cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:15)(cid:9)(cid:5)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:7)(cid:5)(cid:18)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:4)(cid:20)(cid:5) fling offices around in the old ative of those in states farther Management Coordinators nies were held Friday, Febru- (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:7)(cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:6)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:16)(cid:6)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:18)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:6)(cid:19) Courthouse, all offices are to the north, a “polar vortex” for the county and their tire- ary 7th at the Bracken County now in their new locations. has caused blistery cold con- less efforts to clean up the High School during the game (cid:20)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:15)(cid:6)(cid:12)(cid:4)(cid:16)(cid:6)(cid:6) (cid:56)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:67)(cid:58)(cid:71)(cid:21)(cid:56)(cid:54)(cid:59)(cid:58) Bracken County Clerk Rae ditions not seen in the Ohio roadsides and dump areas in against the Harrison County (cid:21)(cid:22)(cid:23)(cid:24)(cid:5)(cid:25)(cid:15)(cid:8)(cid:12)(cid:11)(cid:16)(cid:26)(cid:9)(cid:13)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:27)(cid:9)(cid:4)(cid:7)(cid:7)(cid:9) Jean Poe was the last office Valley area since 1994. the county. Thorobreds. (cid:27)(cid:13)(cid:28)(cid:54)(cid:7)(cid:106)(cid:4)(cid:8)(cid:92)(cid:29)(cid:106)(cid:11)(cid:30)(cid:104)(cid:30)(cid:105)(cid:7)(cid:86)(cid:5)(cid:31)(cid:33)(cid:21)(cid:7)(cid:64)(cid:11)(cid:26)(cid:78)(cid:12)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:9)(cid:21)(cid:8) renovated and moved. She This year’s bitter temper- Crowned were King (cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:1)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:1)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:32)(cid:32) (cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:10)(cid:21)(cid:58)(cid:10)(cid:89)(cid:10)(cid:21)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:21)(cid:64)(cid:15)(cid:86)(cid:28)(cid:103)(cid:7)(cid:90)(cid:10)(cid:99)(cid:21)(cid:7)(cid:73)(cid:6)(cid:93)(cid:8)(cid:100)(cid:11)(cid:9)(cid:103)(cid:7)(cid:99)(cid:20)(cid:33)(cid:104)(cid:13)(cid:87)(cid:28)(cid:106)(cid:103)(cid:110) officially opened for busi- atures are caused by a “Po- Fiscal Court releases and Queen, David Colemire ness on Friday, December lar Vortex” between Winter the state of Bracken and Katie Pulliam. Crowned 20th in the suite that made up Storm Hercules and Winter County for 2014 Prince and Princess were the former Bracken County Storm Ion. A “Polar Vortex” Bracken County Judge Cooper Engnes and Allison PVA and Sheriff’s Offices. is a circulation of strong, up- Executive Earl Bush and the Conley. With the move complete, all per-level winds that normally Bracken County Fiscal Court business will be conducted surround the North Pole that are pleased with the State of RAK Kids support in her new main office. have distorted and dipped the County beginning in Jan- Children’s Hospital Let’s farther south. uary of 2014. As of the end with Valentine’s project Gillespie memorabilia of 2013, the General Fund This year, a special to live on at Augusta USDA adopts McConnell contained $3,439,775, down group of students known as Independent School view that Tobacco Growers slightly from $3,440,342 the RAK Kids (Random Acts Celebrate! Kenneth Gillespie was should receive full amount at the end of 2012 (because of Kindness Kids) narrowed a charter member of the Au- of final buyout payment of several one time expen- their focus by partnering ditures to the courthouse), with Cincinnati Children’s gusta Alumni Association United States Senate and was very visible at the Republican Leader Mitch $3,156,473 at the end of Hospital. The RAK Kids It’s time to thank all of our annual meetings. Mr. Gil- McConnell announced that 2011, and $3,092,997 at the wanted to support this great friends for a top-shelf year, lespie was a 1938 graduate the United States Depart- end of 2010. hospital by providing money beginning to end. As we pop for games, books, toys, etc. of Augusta High School and ment of Agriculture (USDA) the cork and celebrate, January 23 that would lift the spirits of a lifelong Panther. His love informed him that tobacco we hope your cup over ows the patients as they received for the school and town was quota holders will receive with good fortune and cheer. Bell, Gilbert awarded the best healthcare available. very evident any time you the full amount of their fi- Touchstone Energy All Happy New Year talked with him. His son, nal tobacco payment, as di- February 20 “A” Classic scholarships Dean Thomas Gillespie, rected by a provision within Mallory Bell and Alicia talked about how his father the Budget Control Act, by Gilbert, seniors at Bracken Snow still causing loved Augusta and got back the end of FY 2015. Senator County High School, have delays for schools (cid:69)(cid:54)(cid:73)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:56)(cid:54)(cid:64)(cid:58)(cid:72) this way as often as pos- McConnell was the primary been awarded Touchstone Area schools seem to be sible. author of the historic 2004 Energy All “A” Classic losing the battle with ‘old (cid:69)(cid:86)(cid:105)(cid:21)(cid:63)(cid:100)(cid:99)(cid:90)(cid:104)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:153)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:54)(cid:106)(cid:92)(cid:106)(cid:104)(cid:105)(cid:86)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:153)(cid:21)(cid:21)(cid:43)(cid:37)(cid:43)(cid:34)(cid:44)(cid:39)(cid:45)(cid:34)(cid:42)(cid:40)(cid:42)(cid:39) tobacco buyout. Scholarships by Blue Grass man winter’ this year. Af- Energy and Kentucky’s ter Monday’s temperatures Touchstone Energy Coopera- rising into the high 30’s, February 25th, 66-34. Once was at the Capitol for their tives. parents and students woke the Lady Bears took the lead, annual KCEA Legislative Tuesday morning, February they did not look back and Luncheon. Senator Stine Farmer sentenced to 18th, to a one hour delay. easily overtook the Lady invited Phyllis Reed to join 27 months for As leftover snow began to Royals, 68-51 to claim the her on the floor for recognition Misappropriating Funds melt throughout the day on 39th District Championship. for being the Community Former Commissioner Monday, high winds began Education Program Director of the Kentucky Depart- to cause icing problems as Panthers defeat Polar from Augusta Independent/ ment of Agriculture, Richard the sun went down and tem- Bears in 39th District Bracken County. Dwight Farmer, Jr., was sen- peratures dipped to below 32 Championship tenced January 14, 2014 to degrees. School superinten- Once again Augusta’s March 27 27 months in federal prison dents in local area schools championship opponent and one year supervised re- decided it would be best to would be the Bracken County Bracken Farm Bureau lease for misappropriating delay school an hour than Polar Bears. In the 4th quarter Women attend State public resources during his risk students and buses being he’d (Connor Maddox) hit 3 Women’s Conference As we pop open a brand-new year, we’d like to express tenure in office. on the roads before dawn more for a total of 8 to lead Members of the Bracken our thanks and cheer for the many friends and customers the Panthers to their 2nd County Farm Bureau Wom- like you who have helped make our dreams come true. January 30 Cummins Reaches straight 39th district title, 71- en’s Committee, Margaret Thanks and best wishes for a joyous year! A Milestone 60. Bay, Margarette Carl, Ina Augusta’s Gibson awarded The Bracken County McCord, Louise Moneyhon, EDWARD J. RUDD Touchstone Energy All Lady Bears traveled to Paris, March 13 and Betty Newman, partici- “A” Classic scholarship KY for a match up with the pated in the State Women’s MARK A. SCHUMACHER Leah Gibson, a student Lady Hounds on Wednesday Panthers win one, lose one Leadership Conference held Attorneys at Law • Brooksville, KY at Augusta Independent February 12th, 2014. Lady in Regional play March 21-22, 2014, at the Schools, has been awarded Bear sophomore Bailey The Augusta Panthers Embassy suites Hotel in the Touchstone Energy All Cummins eclipsed the 1000 post-season run continued on Lexington. (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:3)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:10)(cid:8) “A” Classic Scholarship by point plateau with her And-1 Friday night, March 7th, at the Blue Grass Energy and Ken- basket in the 3rd quarter. Bai- Mason County Fieldhouse Jeans and Such soon (cid:11)(cid:3)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:13)(cid:3)(cid:14)(cid:5)(cid:11)(cid:15)(cid:16) tucky’s Touchstone Energy ley was congratulated by her against the 38th district run- to be a thing of the Cooperatives. family, friends, teammates ner-up, the Robertson County past in Augusta and coach. The Lady Bears Black Devils. After close to 33 Farming accident claims went on to win the game 65- years serving the citizens life of former 4-H 42. RAK Kids donate $540 of Augusta and Bracken agent Tom Stephenson to Children’s Hospital County as a local source of Bracken County was sad- February 27 The Taylor Elementary new women’s, men’s, and dended at the death of former RAK Kids (Random Acts kid’s apparel, Jeans and 4-H Extension Agent, Tom Royalty crowned at of Kindness Kids) were able Such will soon be closing Stephenson, on Wednesday, AHS Homecoming to donate $540 to the Cin- their doors. January 22, 2013. Stephen- Homecoming ceremo- cinnati Children’s Hospital Mack and Wilma son, 74, was apparently nies were held Saturday, Feb- Medical Center. For the sec- Wallace started Jeans and knocked down and attacked ruary 22 at the Augusta High ond year in a row the Tay- Such in 1981 to benefit those The sounds of laughter and expressions of goodwill we hear are music by a bull he was delivering School. The Varsity Panthers lor students have sold candy who needed new clothing in to our ears. We’re so grateful to be a part of this neighborhood, and to the Mason County farm of beat the Varsity Paris Grey- grams at Valentine’s Day and Bracken County and didn’t we wish all of our friends and customers here in the community good health and good fortune in the coming year. David Emmons. hounds 76-75 in overtime. then made a charitable dona- want or couldn’t travel out Happy New Year! Crowned between the JV tion of the money collected. of the county. February 6 and Varsity game were King With the help of the commu- Kentucky Farm and Queen, Dustin Free- nity, students, and staff, over April 3 Bureau Insurance Icy conditions adding man and Olivia Wiseman. 2300 candy grams were cre- Larry Smith to travel problems Crowned Prince and Prin- ated and distributed around First National Bank along Ohio River cess were Austin Whiteman Taylor. makes donation to Skip Miller, spokesper- and Paige McCord. Brooksville VFD son with the Ferry Authority, March 20 On Thursday, March reported that on Wednesday Christy honored as a 21, 2014, the First National It’s a New morning, January 29th, the 2014 Woman of Conservation Officer Bank of Brooksville donated Augusta Ferry found itself Influence finalist James Beckett $500.00 to the Brooksville frozen solid in ice on the The Nashville Business receives award Volunteer Fire Department. Year, Baby! bank of the Ohio River. The Journal has honored Stites & Kentucky Conservation First National Bank is happy day before the ice had been Harbison attorney Miranda Officer James Beckett re- to support our local organi- drifting down the river with Christy as a 2014 Woman cently received the Hunter zations. the current, however on of Influence finalist for the Education Officer of the It’s atimeto celebrate new beginnings, Wednesday it was frozen in category of Community Sup- Year award. Selected from Educational roles change at andwehope your yearstarts out place. The ice was approxi- porter. over one hundred Kentucky annual Farmer’s Breakfast mately 1-1/2 to 2 inches Conservation Officers, this The 4th Annual Bracken happyandgrowsbetter by theday. thick and took around an March 6 award is presented to the of- County Farmer’s Breakfast Wewishyouall the best! hour to break the Ferry loose. ficer who excels in teaching was held on March 25th at Once the Ferry was able to Bracken Lady Bears Hunter Safety and training the Bracken County Exten- Thanks for your support and break free, it created a path claim 39th District youth in the areas of hunt- sion Office. Over 150 farm- patronage in 2014, friends. it would follow the rest of Girls’ Championship ing, fishing, and trapping. ers and community friends the day across the river to the The Lady Bears defeated were in attendance. Ag Ad- Ohio side landing. the Saint Patrick Lady Saints Phyllis Reed recognized vancement Council mem- on Monday, February 24th, on Senate Floor by bers began cooking at 5:30 Bracken County Freshmen 54-17, to advance to the Senator Katie Stine a.m. in order to feed the 753 Augusta/Chatham Rd. • Augusta, KY Girls’ claim 39th District finals, while the Lady Royals On Tuesday, March 4th, crowd. Kevin & Dolly Plummer Championship defeated the Augusta Lady the Kentucky Community Congratulations to the Panthers on Tuesday evening, Education Association Continued to Page 6 THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 - 5 FIRST BAPTIST BROOKSVILLE CHURCH OF AUGUSTA Church News CHRISTIAN Bracken County by Rita Bradford by John Elfers Public Library Hello & God's Blessings. What child is this? He is from everyone at The First Christ, the Lord! When Jesus Baptist Church of Augusta. GREETINGS FROM BERLIN BAPTIST ascended into Heaven, the Just What Do We Have To Offer? We invite you to try a new, ST. JAMES by Karen Cooper Apostles were assured He • Magazines, Newspapers, Internet COMPUTER RESOURCES New Year's resolution this by Caroline Jefferson We invite all to come would return, the same way year, one that will not let you The Vigil Mass for the and worship with our family • Weekly new DVDs, Books, CDs • Databases on website under that He left. That is why we the reference tab down - to start a relationship January Feast Day of the of believers. Sunday services • Ky Driver Manuals have hope, a sense of purpose, 1. Vault with God or to fan the flames Solemnity of Mary, Mother begin with Sunday School to enable us to do God's • Interlibrary Loan - If you want it, 2. America’s Genealogy Bank of the one you already have. of God, will be celebrated at 10 a.m., morning worship work. But are we willing? we try to get it 3. Hobbies & Crafts Reference Our services begin with at 5:30 PM at St. James at 11 a.m. and Sunday night Are you? Remember, the day • Free Meeting Room Center & Legal Info. Refer- Wed. Night Prayer 7 p.m., on December 31 by Msgr. services are held at 7 p.m. ence Center Sunday School Classes 9:30 Dominic. There is absolutely This past Sunday we of the Lord will appear like • You can make copies and send faxes 4. KY Virtual Library: Login a.m. This week's lesson is no better way to begin a New enjoyed a wonderful message a thief in the night. That was • We deliver to the homebound password provided upon Ron's message Sunday. Now request titled "A Model For Prayer". Year than to humble oneself from Brother Andrew Bishop. • Story Time - Tuesdays 10:30 - 11am that we have celebrated the This lesson will help you before God, to petition Him Brother Andrew’s message - Ages 2-5 yrs • Available while in the Library: hone your praying ability. for a good year and to offer was taken from Mark 6:45- first coming of Lord, let's be • Atomic Learning • Crafts, Board Games & Lego Day Sunday Morning Worship thanksgiving for the many 52 and titled “Fear Not”. sure to be prepared for when - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm - Ages • Online Technology Training begins 10:30 a.m., Sunday blessings received! Religion He makes His triumphant Preschool - 12th • Professional Development Tool Evening Service is 6 p.m. Education Classes for our PRESBYTERIAN return! • Searchable online card catalog We invite you to come join students will begin on POTPOURRI You are invited to join us Book Club Meeting • Monday, Jan 26th at 3:00 PM us & start your New Year on Sunday, January 5. by Les Grooms, pastor as we prepare by participating the right foot. So let us enter The December 14 Augusta Presbyterian in any of the following 310 W Miami St, this New Year with a newly winner of the weekly $100 Sunday was the services: Sunday School 10 Brooksville, KY 41004 rekindled sense of God's love Giveaway was Mr. & Mrs. conclusion of a very a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 & His presence within us. Bobby Crawford and the successful church year. We a.m.; K-5 grade youth group 735-3620 Hearts that are open and www.youseemore.com/bcpl December 21 winner was Mr. had 58 present for worship. Sun. 6 p.m.; Sun. night Bible willing to carry out God's www.facebook.com/library.bcpl Matt Reule. Congratulations Millie Bush was the liturgist, Study 6 p.m.; 6-12 grade petitions. to these winners and best Susie Hargett led the singing, group Sun. 7 p.m.; Men's Attitude, nothing can of luck to everyone for the and Miranda Claypool had Bible Study Mon. 7:30 p.m. stop us with God preparing remaining drawings! children’s church. Shawnothy or you can call Ron Moser N the way for us. As the New Year begins, and Emily sang a special 606-782-2731. For youth E W Y E A R’S Prepared to stand against let us renew our efforts to song “Happy Birthday Jesus” programs, Shane Hunt 606- those who would silence us. become the best version of for us. They along with their 402-1676. We are centrally RESOLUTION Purposely going the ourselves that we can be! aunt Erica had sung this song located in downtown extra mile for those who need God. This world needs more folks on Christmas Eve. Beautiful Brooksville. Transportation Yearning to set right that to stand up for God and to beg song sung by beautiful is available upon request. “LOVE & CARE” which has gone awry. Him to be a part of our society children. As the New Year begins make a once again. We must pray We started a new study resolution to take better care of your New found strength and daily to end the killing of our in Sunday School class. It is OAKLAND CHRISTIAN pet. Give them the love and care your dedication to God. babies through the barbaric a short study written by Max by Barbara Browning trusty pal needs for a good life! Eyes that sees those in practice of abortion! Let us Lucado about prayer. We "Give God Your Song" T & C V need, understand and act. become the best version of should be on this study for own ountry eterinary was the sermon for the Words of wisdom and ourselves so that this nation about five weeks. Dr. Glass, Dr. Conway, Dr. Biddle, Dr. Muse & Dr. Reeder morning. Remember what comfort from God, offered can be improved, one person We had a very successful 759-5496 it was like when you were up to the lost. at a time! May God bless you Christmas Day in church. 490 Tucker Drive ( down from Super 8 ) Maysville, KY each abundantly during this We continued the tradition closest to God; repent and Opening at 8 a.m. Mon.-Sat. with 24 Hour Emergency Service You armed with the word New Year 2015! of having a meal for those turn back to Jesus; return to doing the things YOU did at oanf dG gorda,c eex.tending His mercy NEW ZION BAPTIST wChhroi swtmeares dbayy .t h Wemes aellsvoe ss eonnt first!! J u s t A r r i v e d Ears to hear the silent by Sheril Fletcher out many meals for those We send our cries of the lost. Come join us for Worship who were not able to attend. congratulations to retiring Always trusting in God and Christian fellowship. Next week the various Pendleton County Judge FLANNEL SEAL to lead and direct us. Sunday School begins at 10 groups in the church will Executive Henry Bertram. Ready, willing and able a.m., Morning Worship is at make their annual reports May God bless you in your GREY COUCH to spread God's love to those 11 a.m. and Evening Worship and the Session (the future endeavors. around us. starts at 6:30 p.m. governing body) will make Remember in prayer Upcoming: There will be its recommendation about the families of Hawley a Deacon's meeting on Jan. 4 pastor’s contract. Christy Martinez and (cid:27)(cid:27)SAVE Carol Jean at 5:30 p.m. On Jan. 18 we My sermon this week Darlene Hornsby. 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Brent Achievement. Fun. and sacrifice 70 years Career Craze is designed to honored during parade became the single season after D-Day promote career awareness to The City of Augusta and career scoring leader at sponsored a parade this past Augusta this season when he By Rep. Mike Denham 6th, T", and 8th graders using a June 6 will mark 70 fun-filled hands-on approach. Sunday, April 6th, recogniz- scored 1,000 points for a ca- years since the D-Day ing the accomplishments of reer total of 2,615 points. He invasion of Normandy, the July 3 their sports teams. Members is the son of Mike and Laurie day that a military operation of Lady Panthers Basketball Bach. unparalleled inhuman history Augusta receives team can be seen atop one of May 8 DEAN'S PHARMACY began the invasion that led royal visit the Augusta Volunteer Fire to Hitler's downfall and the The American Queen Department trucks smiling for & The Country Loft liberation of acontinent. riverboat was docked along parade goers. Theywere Blue- Royalty crowned at the the Riverwalk in Augusta on grass Conference Tournament Augusta High School Prom Brooksville, Kentucky Taylor students treated Friday, June 27. Passengers Champions and went 15-9for TheAugusta High School to Pioneer Days disembarked and took tours the 20l3-2014 season. Senior gymnasium was transformed demonstrations, exhibits of the city, winery, and local Kaitlyn Whiteman joined the into a"Hollywood" setby the Students in the fourth shops, before continuing on 1000point club in February. junior class for this year's Se- Special and fifth grades at Taylor their trip. nior Prom held thispast Satur- Elementary were treated to Redistricting ofMagisterial day, May 3rd. Crowned King Delivery: a look into pioneer living BCMS students enjoy Districts begins with and Queen this year were with "Pioneer Days" hosted trip to Toyota May Primary, affecting Dustin Freeman and Olivia OUR by the Gifted and Talented Bracken County Middle voters polling locations Wiseman. Crowned Prince and Leadership students. School students attended a After the 20I0 Census, and Princess were Brent Bach VERY Demonstrations, like the field trip to Toyota Motor Kentucky state government and Claire Laycock. BEST making of lye soap by Judy Manufacturing Kentucky developed a redistricting Brothers of Lavender Hills of (TMMK) onJune 18. TMMK event that would enable a Hargetts retire after a NEW Kentucky and exhibits were is located in Georgetown, more equal distribution of combined 95 years setup inthe library, preschool Kentucky and is the largest representation for counties on of service YEAR'S room, art room and teacher Toyota plant outside of Ja- issues facing them. In this re- June and Steve Hargett Ashley Linback's room. pan. TMMK manufactures districting, Robertson County are more than co-workers at WISHES about 2,000 Toyota vehicles was added to State Represen- Riverside Tractor in Augusta, June 12 every day and currently pro- tative Mike Denham's district they are brothers and friends. duces the Camry,Avalon, and that previously included only They share a faith and devo- Weather beautiful for Venza. Bracken, Fleming and Mason tion tofamily instilled inthem Art Guild's annual counties. by their parents, Anna and the "Art in the Garden" July 10 late Raymond Hargett. Each !::Zj SOUTHERN SlATES For the l-lth annual "Art April 17 worked alongside their father, AUGUSTA FARM SUPPLY in the Garden", the weather Work ongoing as Raymond, Sr., part time be- was absolutely beautiful with city of Brooksville City ofBrooksville unveils fore graduating high school. Hwy. 8 •Augusta, KY • 606-756-3905 not a chance of a popup rain receives new water lines winning concept for May 15 storm or high winds in sight. The City of Brooksville City ofBrooksville flag Visitors could be seen from has contracted with Tilton On Thursday evening, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. leisurely Excavation toreplace existing April IOth,the CityofBrooks- Young canoeists drown in walking down Riverside water lines in Brooksville. ville held aflag unveiling and accident on Ohio River Drive taking in all the Work began in early June and dedication ceremony at the According to Gregory E. exhibitors had to offer. That continues as the 4 - 6 inch Watson Community Building. Taylor, Assistant Chief, Buf- perfect gift or accent piece water lines laid in 1938 are At the suggestion of Ron and falo Trace Search and Rescue was sure tobe had asthis year being replaced with new 8 Phyllis Thornbury, a contest the active recovery phase of over 60booths displayed such inch pipes. was held last year to create the search for two missing treasures as jewelry, pottery, aflag for the City of Brooks- canoeists on the Ohio River paintings, photography, and Cemetery Chapel ladies ville. Several designs were ended on Sunday aweek after works in wood and stone & friends visit Newport submitted to the City Council it began. The body of Marty along the lazy Ohio River. Peace Bell, ride Ducks members and Mayor for con- Stanaford, 19, was found on Saturday morning ladies sideration. Friday, May 9th, near Augus- A Father's Family from Cemetery Chapel ta, 8miles west ofRipley. The Hope your whole year is Tradition ... Christian Church hosted a Houp iswinner in "Hidden pair were last seen on May poppin' with happiness! Family Traditions can trip to Northern Kentucky. Easter Basket" Contest 3rd about IS miles east of the start as small as rooting They began their day at the April Houp of Brooks- Meldahl Dam. Thanks for making our year spectacular. for the same professional Peace Bell in Newport. They ville was the lucky winner We really appreciate your support. baseball/basketball/football were met by Jack Moreland in this year's search for the Excel-Care Personal Srvs. teams or as large as going andWayne Carlisle and given "Hidden Easter Basket". April now open for business on BRILEY'S BODY SHOP to the same college, joining atour and lots of information correctly searched and found Main Street in Augusta the same military branch or about the Bell. all twelve baskets filled with Excel-Care Christian Per- 1958Hwy"19 • Augusta choosing the same career. For eggs and abunny. sonal Care Services ispleased 756-2420 the King family itwasjoining July 17 to announce the new opening the band andmarching forthe April 24 of Excel-Care on Main Street Bracken County High School Bracken Co. Health inAugusta, located above the Band. Department holds Mrs. Fultz's class Adkins Glass Shop with en- Baby & Family Gala celebrates Earth Day trance in rear of the building. June 19 The Bracken County at Taylor Elementary Health Department held their May 22 According to the earth- Brooksville Child Care annual Baby & Family Gala day.org website, "each year, visited by Miss "Mollie on Thursday, July lOthat the Earth Day --April 22 --marks Royalty crowned at the Moo" and her friends ... Bracken County Extension the anniversary ofwhat many Bracken County Prom Showing much excite- Office. The free event was consider the birth of the mod- "Vintage Hollywood" ment and much enthusiasm targeted atmothers-to-be and em environmental movement was the theme for the Brack- the children of the Brooks~ children to age 5. in 1970. en County High School Prom ville Child Care gave their held this past Saturday, May help to local dairy producer, Homemakers elect 2014-15 BCMS Baseball players 17th. Crowned King and Louise Moneyhon, for a sa- officers at Annual Meeting participate in Queen this year were Kyle A new year is making the rounds, lute to June Dairy Month as The 68thAnnual Meeting Road Cleanup Jefferson and Alyson Craw- and we hope it brings you endless blessings! shevisited them on Thursday, of the Bracken County Members of the Brack- ford. Crowned Prince and Thanks for all you've done to help make our year a happy June 12, 2014, assisted by Homemakers was held on en County Middle School Princess were Logan Gisler and prosperous one. Your support and friendship are Miss "Mollie Moo". Thursday, June 26th at the Baseball Team and their par- and Makenzie Jefferson. greatly appreciated! Bracken County Extension Happy New Year From Our Whole Team! ents participated in the 2014 Teegarden presented flag Office. Mollie Fields Jordan, Spring Road Cleanup by col- Groves to be Augusta High BLUEGRASS-MAYSVILLE for use at Ruggles Camp Farm Manager of the Giving lecting trash along Highway Commencement Speaker STOCKYARDS, LLC by Woodmen ofthe World Fields was the speaker for 19 from the Chatham Chris- Augusta Independent 7124 AA Hwy. East • Maysville, KY New Woodmen of the the evening. tian Church to Route 8. They is honored to announce that 1-800-496-2697 World Field Representative collected 31bags of miscella- Matt Groves will be serving for the Bracken County area, July 24 neous trash items thrown out as the keynote speaker at the Tommy Blevins, presented along the highway by incon- 2014 graduation ceremony. Hal Teegarden with a flag St. James to celebrate siderate motorists Matt was raised in Augusta 0 for Ruggles Camp and Re- 100th anniversary and graduated from Augusta Friendship Is treat Center on Monday, June All of St. James' May 1 Independent in 2007. 0 16th.Hal andwife, Maude, of preparations, meetings and • 'I'imefess Germantown are very active prayers culminate in a 100th May 29 Conley signs with 0 participants to the Camp and anniversary celebration KY Christian University will be presenting the flag on weekend! On Saturday, July Emma Conley signed her 6thAnnual Musical 0 behalf ofthe Bracken County 26, Mass at St. James will be letter ofintent to play Softball Tribute honors veterans, ... and Ws time to thank.you area Woodmen ofthe World. celebrated at 4p.m. at Kentucky Christian Uni- active servicemen for yours! Happy New Year and versity on Friday, April 25, at Saturday's memorial .'.;\.! June 26 Welte honored as Bracken County High School. tribute to our veterans was hearty thanks to aCCthe kind Admiral for 2014 Emma is a pitcher and slap well attended. As always foCks who have contri6uted to our Black bear sightings amaze Augusta Riverfest Regatta hitter for BCHS. She's inked the Bracken County Alumni • success here in the community. residents across county Steve Welte was honored a spot on Kentucky Christian and Community Band did a Your support means a Cotto us. A young bear cub was as the Admiral for the 2014 University's first ever fast- wonderful job of entertaining 1"1 pitch team and will be a part the crowd while honoring Cheers! sighted on Hamilton Road Augusta Riverfest Regatta ;;;:0 on Thursday, June 19th. Kim held July 18-20, along Riv- of its inaugural season. She our veterans and active • Moorhead was on the phone erside Drive inAugusta. Dur- is the daughter of Gayle and servicemen and women with with her sister, Elizabeth ing the opening ceremonies Erin Conley. traditional patriotic music. CAROL MORAN Woods, telling her about on Saturday he was presented the latest bear sightings in with the traditional admirals Bach signs to play for Clos to be Bracken Co. 0 Independent Insurance Agency Robertson County when she hat and akeepsake. Bellarmine University Commencement Speaker Brooksville: 735-3555 very calmly said, according Brent Bach signed his let- Bracken County High -0 Mt. Olivet: 724-5321 to her sister later, "he's here". Continued toPage 8 THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 - 7 Rumpke Holiday a Zone 2 to a Zone 1, which Brooks hard at work at Announcements is what we want,” said Chris Collection Schedule Garland, acting Wildlife Di- Augusta Independent School Rumpke customers may vision director for Kentucky see a delay in waste and Bracken Co. Water Fish and Wildlife. “When we recycling collection the week District will be closing at The new year is all go to a Zone 1, we’re basical- of Dec. 29 because of New 2:00 on Wed., Dec. 31 and about opportunity for ly trying to knock back the Year’s. will re-open on Mon., Jan. 5. Kentucky hunters population.” Schedule for the Week The stretch between Deer numbers in Gray- of New Year’s Christmas and New Year’s son, Ohio and Breckenridge Bracken Co. Circuit Customers with service Day can be a time to relax, counties have rebounded Clerk’s office/Bracken Co. on Monday, Dec. 29, Tuesday, reflect and make resolutions since the Epizootic Hemor- Judicial Center will be closed Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. for the year ahead. rhagic Disease outbreaks in Wed., Dec. 31 & Thurs., Jan 31 will not be impacted. The Wildlife Division of 2007 and 2010 and can with- 1. There will not be any Service will not occur on the Kentucky Department of stand moving from Zone 3 to driver testing on Jan. 2. New Year’s Day, Thursday, Fish and Wildlife Resources Zone 2, biologists said. Zone Jan. 1, and collection will is well into its planning for 2 status allows for a 16-day Bracken Co. Courthouse be delayed one day the rest the 2015-16 hunting seasons, modern gun deer season as will be closed Wed., Dec. of the week. Customers with and one word keeps coming opposed to a 10-day season 31 and Thurs., Jan. 1 in a Thursday trash day will be up in the discussions. in Zones 3 and 4. observance of New Years. collected on Friday. Friday Opportunity. There are other proposed customers will be collected The focus is not limited changes to deer regulations Bracken Co. FRYSC will on Saturday. to one species, but plans per- on several Wildlife Man- be closed Thurs., Jan. 1 and Communities with twice taining to deer, elk and small agement Areas to follow as Fri., Jan. 2. The office will weekly collection will only game stand out. well, including the creation reopen on Mon., Jan. 5. be collected once during the Here’s a look at some of of a new antlerless-only what’s in store for 2015. quota hunt in December on week of the holidays, on the Bracken Co. Extension first scheduled collection DEER Veterans Memorial WMA At its December meet- in Scott County and a No- Service will be closed thru day. ing, the Kentucky Fish and vember firearms quota hunt Mrs. Blackaby’s first grade class at Augusta Jan. 5. Rumpke will return to its Wildlife Commission rec- on Kentucky River WMA Independent have been learning about the writing process. normal collection schedule ommended several proposals in Owen and Henry coun- Jaylen Brooks is shown working hard on writing her title Bracken Co. Quilt Club the week of Jan. 5. for legislative approval that ties. Also, residents 65 and for her Personal Narrative as she begins publishing her will meet Mon., Jan. 5 at Rumpke’s year-round would expand or create new older will be allowed to use writing piece. Photo submitted 9:30 a.m. at the Extension holiday schedule is available opportunities for deer and crossbows during the entire Office. Bring a fat quarter, online at www.rumpke.com. elk hunters. deer archery season without a wide border print for your In Kentucky, a county is being required to obtain a table runner & an ingredient assigned to one of four deer crossbow exemption permit Trash Talk for Stone Soup. management zones. Some under a proposal forwarded Mammography zones have move liberal by the commission. by: Mr. Recycle Bin & Ms. Pick-Up Litterbug Scarlett O'Hatters will Screenings set harvest restrictions to thin “We’re really looking at have lunch at Bob Evans on for Wed., Jan. 7th or maintain the herd while providing as much opportu- 606-735-9960 Thurs., Jan. 8 (Note: date Mobile Mammography others are more restrictive to nity as we can without nega- change). Leave Brooksville Screenings will be held at help grow the herd. tively impacting the popula- Howdy Folks! Happy along with the surrounding 11:30 a.m. the Bracken County Exten- Deer populations in tion base,” Garland said. Hopkins, Larue, Green, ELK New Year 2015!! Many of counties, cannot recycle as sion Office on Wednesday, you remember well as we many items, but that should Fine free January at the January 7th from 9 a.m. to Nelson and Bullitt counties A new Landowner do, the great scare when the not stop us from recycling Bracken Co. Public Library. 12:30 p.m. have reached the point where Voucher Permit System calendars advanced to the the items that are acceptable! If you have library materials The screenings are more antlerless deer need to could pave the way for pri- harvested, according to Ken- vate landowners to earn an year 2000 and many were We urge you to make 2015 out that are overdue or have covered by Medicare, Med- tucky Fish and Wildlife bi- elk permit by opening their predicting major computer a year of positive change, been checked out for a long icaid, and most insurance ologists. Under the proposal, land for elk hunting. crashes and even worse, the beginning with the great time please take advantage of companies under the follow- those counties would shift “We’re trying to increase end of the world! That was habit of recycling! this FINE FREE JANUARY ing guidelines: Ages 35-40 from Zone 2 to Zone 1 sta- opportunity by opening up fifteen years ago and we are Two, maybe three years event. Materials need to be Baseline Screening; Over 40 tus. The change would give new lands and give people still functioning as a universe ago, we told you of a new brought back in the shape an Annual Screening. Fund- hunters an opportunity to be the motivation to open up so it’s best not to listen to those invention known as a 3D received. ing available for the unin- harvest an unlimited number their private land,” Garland predicting gloom and doom! Printer. Since that time, sured thanks to a generous of antlerless deer in those said. “We realize the elk Instead, let us concentrate on the technology behind this St. Augustine Church grant from the Susan G. Ko- counties provided they have are moving into the woods each day as it is given to us ingenious device has kicked Bingo is Sun., Jan. 4 at 1 men For The Cure - Lexing- the appropriate number of and moving off the public and make the most of it. Let into high gear. Probably the p.m. Players must be 18 & ton Affiliate. Additional Deer Permits. lands they’ve been hunted us continue with our motto most beneficial use of this over. $15 player. Bingo, pull To sign up call 859-655- “You’ll see a significant on. They’re wiser and more of keeping Bracken clean machine is in the medical field tabs, drinks & snacks. 7400. harvest increase going from wary and acting like a truly in 2015 by making every where doctors can actually hunted elk herd.” effort to conserve the natural use the printer to create Under the system rec- resources that remain. By patient specific devices in a ommended by the commis- recycling and reusing we matter of hours as opposed sion, a landowner or lessee can each reduce the negative to days and even weeks. This with at least 100 acres in the impact that we have on the invention has literally saved elk zone would be eligible to environment. That would lives due to the speed at enroll. also include becoming a which the parts are printed. Landowners would set better environmental citizen All of this is most fascinating the number of hunters, by by not littering! If you and every day, this 3D Printer weapon type, allowed on haven’t noticed lately, take is evolving. Now, not only is their land. Two points would a good look at the sides of plastic being used to create be awarded for the harvest the highways and byways the product, but ceramics, of a bull elk and one for a that you travel each day to metals and would you cow elk. After accruing 20 discover how some folks believe edibles? The Hershey points, the landowner or les- have absolutely no respect Chocolate Company, the see of the property would re- for this beautiful country that chocolate lover’s favorite GET HEALTHY ceive one voucher elk permit, we all call home! manufacturer, has unveiled which would be transferrable and valid for either sex on An aluminum can tossed a chocolate 3D Printer! On any land the landowner or out today could be found in December 19, the public was lessee owns or leases in the the same spot 500 years from introduced to this printer Join us for some high cardio elk zone. now! Add 15 ‘greats’ in front which would allow them to SMALL GAME of grandchildren to get that scan a picture of whatever burning workout! A progress report on the equivalent! And what about they wanted, such as a rose, 10-year plan for restoring the those disposable diapers that and the machine would print northern bobwhite is due out our Bracken County Litter out a chocolate rose, ready to in early 2015. Patrol encounters almost be eaten! CLASS SCHEDULE “We reviewed our prog- every road clean? Those All of this technology ress over the first five years; too will still be around 500 is overwhelming to many of Tuesday 6:30-7:30 what we did well and what years from now! Other our generation! Words such we can improve on,” said items that are completely as iPad, Smart Phones, and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 Ben Robinson, small game recyclable, but that will never gigabytes leave us scratching Thursday 6:30-7:30 biologist with Kentucky Fish biodegrade include plastic our heads as we know we and Wildlife. bottles, Styrofoam of every must upgrade our language Saturday 6:30-7:30 One of the highlights of size, shape and color and if we have any thoughts of the past five years’ work is even the glass bottle. We read communicating! Even with Certified instructors: the success achieved in quail this quote about bottles, “a all this “smartness” going Ginger Jones & Tonya Berry focus areas. minute on the lips, 1,000,000 on, we cannot forgo the “Every focus area that lifetimes on the side of the words or the good habits of we worked on experienced an road!” It is very important RECYCLING, REUSING increase in bobwhite popula- for all of us to recycle the and REDUCING to keep FIRST CLASS IS FREE! tions,” Robinson said. “The items that are accepted by God’s earth clean, green work differs a little bit for the Mason County Recycling and beautiful! Be seein’ Classes are $4 a class or all the regions, but all in all Center! Because we are not you (maybe we can Skype they’ve been under pretty in- a big metropolitan area, we, sometime!) -- Bin & Bug. tensive habitat management. Monthly membership of $40 Everything from getting rid of cool season grasses like D O Y L E Come join our fun group of ladies $ see what it is all about! fescue and establishing na- tive warm-season grasses MOBILE HOMES, INC. down to managing exist- It’s Time to Work ing habitat to make it better (cid:57)(cid:93)(cid:73)(cid:84)(cid:81)(cid:92)(cid:97)(cid:8)(cid:59)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:77)(cid:8)(cid:25)(cid:33)(cid:30)(cid:26) through controlled burning, On a New You! herbicide applications and We will not be UNDERSOLD disking. It’s really starting to Drive a little and SAVE A LOT! pay off.” 70% of People that Start Opportunities abound for hunters in Kentucky, and Mobile Home Parts & a Fitness Plan Quit. more are on the horizon in STORM SHELTERS EXCEPT YOU! 2015. The new license year starts March 1, and licenses Parts Store ONLY (606) 845-0761 NOT THIS TIME! and permits for the 2015-16 season are on sale now. Visit 1160 W. Water Street • Flemingsburg, Kentucky the department’s website at www.doylemobilehomes.com 119 Locust Street, Brooksville (Old video-n-tan) fw.ky.gov for more informa- 606-845-8601 • 606-845-0301 • 606-845-0526 tion. tfc 8 - THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 football player, Eli Rodri- the Region 5 Championships July 31 development and community guez was recognized at the in Maysville on Saturday, relations. 2014 last home football game this November 1st. Both teams Germantown Fair time August 14th past Friday, October 17th. ran with the determination means fun time with Also recognized were senior needed to be contenders for family and friends! The Year In Review A county fair always Saint Augustine students Continued from Page 6 cheerleaders Caitlyn Hamil- right to go to the State Cham- ton and Taylor Smith. pionship in Lexington on Sat- brings out the kid in everyone, return to school after urday, November 8th. and the Germantown Fair is annual weekend festival community band in honoring donors can have on research Baker-Bird winery no different. Families look Saint Augustine Catholic the most visible and readily and the monies raised to receives Commissioner’s November 13th forward to going each year Church has been very busy identifiable symbol of the fund the research of new Cup Award to meet up with friends, over the last week preparing United States, the American treatments, drugs, and Dinah Bird of Baker- Homemakers hold enjoy the carnival rides, not only for their annual fes- Flag. prevention screenings. Bird Winery in Augusta re- Holiday Bazaar food and watching the many tival but also preparing for ceives the Commissioner’s The Bracken County Ex- events planned throughout the new school year. August 28th September 25th Cup Award for Best Boutique tension Homemakers held the week. Wine from Kristen Brans- their Holiday Bazaar on Re-enactment of the After 25 years the “New Royalty crowned at cum, executive director of Saturday, November 8. Tra- Bracken County FBLA Battle of Blue Licks Wave” gets a “New Look” BCHS Football the Kentucky Department of ditionally held in one of the excels at National August 16th & 17th It’s hard to believe the Homecoming game Agriculture’s marketing of- schools, this year they held it Leadership Conference Blue Licks Battlefield girls at the New Wave have Homecoming royalty fice, at A Celebration of Ken- at the Extension office. There Members of the Bracken State Resort Park will com- been cutting and styling hair was crowned during halftime tucky Wine at The Olmsted was a nice mix of craft items, County Chapter of FBLA memorate the anniversary of for twenty five years, but they of the Bracken County High on Thursday, October 9. baked goods, pecans, Christ- attended the Future Business the Revolutionary War battle have. Now in keeping with School Football game on mas ornaments, and home- Leaders of America National with its annual re-enactment beautifying their customers, Friday evening, September October 30th made candy intermingled Leadership Conference at weekend on August 16-17. they have decided to give 19. Crowned King and with direct sales products the Gaylord Opryland Hotel their building a new look, Queen were Anthony Rogers Tiger Football teams in Nashville, TN on June 29- August 21st also. and Jaylyn Miller. Crowned headed to their US Bank, Augusta Branch July 3. Prince and Princess were Super Bowl games!!! holds annual Customer Baker-Bird Winery Games, fun and fellowship Andrew Jefferson and Tiger football has had Appreciation Day August 7th introduces new Wine enjoyed at Family Fun Desirae Thacker. a wonderful season this The Augusta Branch of Baker-Bird Winery® is Night in Brooksville year. All of their teams have US Bank held their annual New principal, increased proud to introduce their NEW Despite the sweltering Jett named Louisville had great success in the Customer Appreciation Day security at Bracken School award winning Bourbon Bar- August heat on Saturday, Grill Master in Travel GNCKYFL. The 1st & 2nd on Friday, November 7th. The 2014-2015 school rel Wine. Bourbon Barrel is a August 23rd, a nice crowd at- Channel competition and 3rd & 4th grade teams Customers were treated year finds a new principal at s-m-o-o-t-h wine! The dry red tended the Family Fun Night Bracken County’s finished with an undefeated to soup beans, cornbread, Bracken County High School, wine is made from Cabernet event in Brooksville. The City own Staci Graves Jett was season. The 5th & 6th grade country ham, BBQ pulled Dennis Maines. Mr. Maines Franc grapes. This wine takes of Brooksville, Ti=ger Foot- a winner on the Travel team finished with a winning pork, chicken salad, and comes to Bracken after six over 11 years to produce. ball, and the Bracken County Channels show “American season of 6 wins and 3 losses. pimento cheese sandwiches, years as the principal at Holmes Public Library joined forces Grilled”. Staci competed in It is a huge accomplishment chips, and desserts for lunch. High School in Covington. Flag Retirement Ceremony to create a family friendly Louisville, KY in June for to take all 3 teams to the held in Brooksville day that could be enjoyed by the title of Louisville Grill Super Bowl. November 20th U.S. Bank In Augusta Woodmen of the World all ages. Master and $10,000. names Sean Stewart held a flag retirement Augusta Independent and Matt Groves to be Emcee September 4th October 2nd Branch Manager ceremony in Brooksville on Bracken County Schools for Augusta White U.S. Bank in Augusta, Friday evening, August 15, jointly recognize Christmas Parade Kentucky, has named Sean 2014. Several members of Queens crowned in 2014 Property Tax Bills “Red Ribbon Week” The Augusta Rotary Club Stewart branch manager. the community joined local Saturday pageants are now due and payable October 20 - 24 was is pleased to announce that Stewart is responsible for and state officials, veterans Six queens were crowned The 2014 Bracken recognized as “Red Ribbon WTVQ’s Matt Groves will be overseeing consumer and and Mains-Quinlin VFW in Saturday evening’s, County property taxes were Week” nationwide. This the Master of Ceremony for business lending, business members and the alumni and August 30th, Heritage Days mailed on Monday, Sep- year, both the Augusta In- the White Christmas Parade Pageants. Seventeen young tember 29th. In the absence dependent Schools, and the on Saturday, December 13. ladies aged 19 months to 19 of Bracken County Sheriff Bracken County School Dis- years competed for the titles Howard Niemeier, his Exec- trict had officials meet to ar- Bracken County cleaning of Baby Miss (19 months to 2 utive Secretary Janet Morris range it as a county-wide ef- up after first significant (cid:73)(cid:112)(cid:113)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:74)(cid:117)(cid:214)(cid:116) years), Tiny Miss (3-4 years), and Bracken County Prop- fort. snowfall of winter 2014 (cid:71)(cid:106)(cid:109)(cid:109)(cid:102)(cid:101) Little Miss (5-7 years), Miss erty Valuation Administra- When snow flurries were Pre-Teen (8-12 years), Miss tor Tracey Florer delivered November 6th first seen on November 1st, Teen (13-15 years), and Miss the 5,650 2014 property tax everyone joked of their be- (cid:88)(cid:106)(cid:117)(cid:105)(cid:33)(cid:75)(cid:112)(cid:122) Heritage Days (16-21 years). bills to the Brooksville Post Woodmen of the World ing only one significant Office. donates to snowfall for the upcoming Frog Derby, Give-a-way Back Pack Program winter. Well, the joke may be (cid:85)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:115)(cid:102)(cid:214)(cid:116)(cid:33)(cid:113)(cid:109)(cid:102)(cid:111)(cid:117)(cid:122)(cid:33)(cid:112)(cid:103)(cid:33)(cid:102)(cid:121)(cid:100)(cid:106)(cid:117)(cid:102)(cid:110)(cid:102)(cid:111)(cid:117)(cid:33)(cid:106)(cid:111) winners announced Tobacco curing concerns On Wednesday, October on us as winter doesn’t come Metcalfe-Hennessey facing Bracken and 29, Woodmen of the World in until December 21st and (cid:117)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:98)(cid:106)(cid:115)(cid:33)(cid:98)(cid:116)(cid:33)(cid:120)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:100)(cid:112)(cid:118)(cid:111)(cid:117)(cid:33)(cid:101)(cid:112)(cid:120)(cid:111)(cid:33)(cid:117)(cid:112)(cid:33)(cid:51)(cid:49)(cid:50)(cid:54)(cid:45)(cid:33)(cid:98)(cid:111)(cid:101)(cid:33) Funeral Home once again surrounding counties Chapter 871 participated in we have already received our (cid:120)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:105)(cid:112)(cid:113)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:117)(cid:105)(cid:102)(cid:33)(cid:99)(cid:115)(cid:98)(cid:111)(cid:101)(cid:46)(cid:111)(cid:102)(cid:120)(cid:33)(cid:122)(cid:102)(cid:98)(cid:115)(cid:33)(cid:105)(cid:112)(cid:109)(cid:101)(cid:116)(cid:33) sponsored the ever popular The recent hot, dry, the Woodmen of the World first significant snowfall and Frog Derby at the Rotary weather is causing concern National Fight Hunger temperatures not felt this ear- (cid:98)(cid:109)(cid:109)(cid:33)(cid:104)(cid:112)(cid:112)(cid:101)(cid:33)(cid:117)(cid:105)(cid:106)(cid:111)(cid:104)(cid:116)(cid:33)(cid:103)(cid:112)(cid:115)(cid:33)(cid:122)(cid:112)(cid:118)(cid:34) Clubs’ annual Heritage for the quality of the tobacco program by donating to the ly in November since 1976. (cid:73)(cid:98)(cid:113)(cid:113)(cid:122)(cid:33)(cid:79)(cid:102)(cid:120)(cid:33)(cid:90)(cid:102)(cid:98)(cid:115)(cid:45)(cid:33)(cid:98)(cid:111)(cid:101)(cid:33)(cid:117)(cid:105)(cid:98)(cid:111)(cid:108)(cid:116) Days Festival. Several of the crop for this year. Tobacco Bracken County District Yes, 1976! (cid:103)(cid:112)(cid:115)(cid:33)(cid:122)(cid:112)(cid:118)(cid:115)(cid:33)(cid:113)(cid:98)(cid:117)(cid:115)(cid:112)(cid:111)(cid:98)(cid:104)(cid:102)(cid:47) preliminary rounds resulted needs both dry conditions Back Pack Program. Continued to Page 9 in jump offs. and moist conditions to make the proper chemical changes 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - Bracken 102 Woodward Ave. September 11th in the leaf to create the colors County Cross Country Business Cards Brooksville, KY and qualities the companies is headed to State!! Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm $35.00 per 1,000 Bracken Creek Horse want in the tobacco. The Bracken County Phone: 606-735-2080 Trails officially open Cross Country teams ran in Call 606-735-2198 FAX: 606-735-2006 The “Grand Opening” October 9th cold wet conditions during in for the Bracken County Industrial and Recreation Bracken County 4-H’ers Park was held on Saturday, recognized during (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:4)(cid:2) September 6th. 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P(cid:16)o(cid:15)(cid:19)we(cid:18)(cid:17)r(cid:9)s(cid:20)v(cid:11)(cid:21)i(cid:21)l(cid:18)l(cid:6)e(cid:22), (cid:18)K(cid:11)(cid:13)Y(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:9) (cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:1)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:1)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:23) Jim’s Auto Outlet Harold & Izora Miley (cid:24)(cid:24)(cid:24)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:8)(cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:24)(cid:18)(cid:26)(cid:9)(cid:11)(cid:14)(cid:18)(cid:25)(cid:27)(cid:15)(cid:19) Another successful holds annual Customer E. B. Kern and Family “Swingtime on the River” Appreciation Day enjoyed in Augusta Jim’s Auto Outlet in The 10th annual “Swing- Brooksville celebrated their time on the River” held this annual Customer Apprecia- RING past Saturday in Augusta, tion Day on Saturday, Octo- fell on a beautiful crisp Sep- ber 11th. In typical fashion, tember evening. Despite the Jim’s Auto served a delicious IT IN! coolness of Autumn setting lunch, gave away door priz- in, Saturday’s weather was es, and showed off the many just perfect for dancing to the vehicles available on the lot. big band music of the Swing- time Big Band from northern BCN&RC inducts three It’s out with the old, in with the Kentucky. at Hall of Fame ceremony new, and our best wishes over You can feel the excitement in the air, as everybody, Bracken County Nursing to you! We can’t think of a everywhere, gets ready to welcome a brand-new year Bracken County “Relay and Rehabilitation Center better place to ring in the New with gratitude, goodwill and plenty of cheer! We’re so For Life” raises $23,974, hosted a Hall of Fame Café Year than right here. Friends and excited to begin a new year with all of you, our valued total expected to increase celebration on Oct. 9 to hon- neighbors like you give us plenty customers and friends. Thanks for your support in This year’s “Relay For or residents at the local nurs- of reason to celebrate. 2014. We hope to see you again very soon. Life Rally” was held Friday ing home. We hope 2015 resonates with evening, September 12th CUMMINS AUTO CENTER at the Augusta Boat Dock. October 23rd joy and prosperity, peace and contentment. Hwy. 10 • Western Hills Former Relay Chairman We wish you thehappiest of New Years! LuAnn Doyle was the event Seniors recognized at Appelman’s speaker. She spoke on the last home Bracken importance of holding local football game Dutch Ridge Roofing & events and the impact local Bracken County senior Dutch Ridge Concrete THE BRACKEN COUNTY NEWS, Thurs., January 1, 2015 - 9 Christmas Parade on Satur- AIS Kindergarteners learn sight day, December 13. 2014 A life-long resident of words through different acitivities Augusta and a member of the Augusta Rotary Club for The Year In Review Continued from Page 8 over 50 years, Mr. Kelsch exemplifies the Rotary motto of “Service above Self”. He November 27th look at recent changes in al- served in the Army during lowable road signs along WWII in Europe with the Community Thanksgiving county road right of ways. 134th Gun Battalion, as a meals celebrated Specifically a topic of con- member of VFW Post 9535, throughout the county cern for parents in Bracken on the Augusta City Council Like so many families in County is the impending for 16 years, and as a mem- our community and across the removal of “Slow Children ber of St. Augustine Church. nation, local churches have At Play” signs and “Autistic He shared 63 years of mar- celebrated the Thanksgiving Children” and “Hearing Im- riage with his wife Martha, holiday early. Members of the paired” area signs. who passed away last year. Friendship Church were ready to serve their annual commu- Shepherds named Bracken Co. Farm Bureau nity Thanksgiving dinner on “Light Up Brooksville” wins Women’s “Top Saturday, November 1st. This Grand Marshals County” Award at Gold year’s meal was held at the The “Light Up Brooks- Star Luncheon Senior Citizens Building in ville” Parade Committee was Recognized for the out- Brooksville. pleased to announce Roberta standing achievements of its and Buddy Shepherd as this women’s program this year, Sheriff’s Office completes year’s Grand Marshals. Bracken County Farm Bureau 2nd drug bust They took up housekeep- was honored with the “Top The Sheriff’s Office has ing 59 years ago in a little County” Award at the 2014 completed an 18 month in- house on Frankfort Street in Gold Star Luncheon during vestigation into drug activity Brooksville where they still Kentucky Farm Bureau’s an- in the county. These investi- live today. That house has nual meeting in Louisville. gations are a continuation of seen three daughters, Cheryl, The award honors the best their efforts for attacking the Carol, and Denise, grow-up county Women’s Committee drug problems in Bracken and start families of their for its active participation in County. Although this is the own that now includes seven leadership development pro- conclusion of this investiga- grandchildren and five great- grams, agricultural promo- tion their work to address the grandchildren. tion, educational initiatives drug problems in the county December 11th and numerous other aspects will continue. of support to the local Farm Bureau. December 4th Kelsch named Grand Marshal of Augusta December 18th Bracken Fiscal Court White Christmas Parade seeking options before The Augusta Rotary Alecia Courtney winner removing signs Club was pleased to an- of the “Missing The local county govern- nounce that Paul Kelsch had Gingerbread Men” ment, the Bracken County been appointed honorary The winner of the $100 Fiscal Court, is taking a hard Grand Marshal for the White find the “Missing Ginger- bread Men” Give-a-way was Alecia Courtney of Butler, KY. Alecia, a senior at Pendleton County High School along with her sweet- heart, Dylan Reynolds, also a student at PCHS, got ther picture taken wtih her win- Students in Mrs. Ross’ Kindergarten class at Augusta Independent School are shown using nings and a gingerbread a variety of multi-sensory activities to demonstrate learning sight words. Submitted man pillow keepsake to re- member the year she won by successfully locating all the “Missing Gingerbread Men” Senior Citizen's hiding places in The Brack- Bluegrass Barns Menu en County News. Alecia As we count down to the New Year, we’re also counting our says the hardest gingerbread Built Strong to laSt long Thurs., Jan. 1 - Holiday. blessings. Being a part of this community is one thing for man to find was in the Huff Tues., Jan. 6 - Meat loaf, which we’re very grateful, and we cherish the times we’ve Realty ad. Which was your “Quality storage Where you need It, In Your Own Yard” mashed potatoes, corn, bread, shared with all of you in 2014. Thanks for the memories, the friendship and the loyal support you’ve given us. hWarindensetr?s announced Styles Ask A fbraukiteT dch ocuchrkisct.a,k iel,Jn am,n bi.la kk8.e d- p oHtaetrob, in the Merchants’ n 8 bou cooked cabbage, bread, HighwHayO 8M • AuEg u s t aM, KyA • R60T6-756-2450 SearTchhe GivBer-aac-kweany County 0’ • I 10’X16’ Utility Building 10’X16’ Lofted Barn Ft Our applesauce, milk. 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Lisa Smith of BuY or rEnt - to - oWn good times for you and your loved ones. Brooksville was the lucky re- Call Amy We really appreciate all the time you’ve cipient of the $250 first place Call For FREE Brochure spent with us in 2014, and want you to money. Roberta Shepherd of to start your know just how very much we value your Brooksville was the second 4637 Hwy. 62 East • Cynthiana • 859-388-4844 subscription today! patronage. place winner receiving $100 or 606-307-8051 606-735-2198 (cid:61)(cid:86)(cid:101)(cid:101)(cid:110)(cid:21)(cid:67)(cid:90)(cid:108)(cid:21)(cid:78)(cid:90)(cid:86)(cid:103)(cid:22) cash, while David White of Brooksville was the lucky third place winner receiving $50. 756-2343 735-2604 115 Main St., Augusta 111 W. Miami St. December 25th Brooksville Open 7 Days a Week Open 7 Days a Week Hours: Bracken FFA Hours: Mon - Sun: 11am-10pm Mon-Sun: 11am-9pm Shops for a Need On Wednesday, Decem- ber 10, 2014, the Bracken County FFA Chapter shopped for a family in Bracken who (cid:20)(cid:16)(cid:21)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:11)(cid:23)(cid:6) was in a food deficit. Several Like What You See FFA members helped with this effort. The chapter gath- (cid:3)(cid:7)(cid:24)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:15) ered up 410 pounds of food (cid:25)(cid:10)(cid:3)(cid:15)(cid:19) for the family. 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The actions of neighbors and (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:6)(cid:11)(cid:7)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:6)(cid:2)(cid:10)(cid:6) (cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:17)(cid:7)(cid:16)(cid:18)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:4)(cid:11)(cid:13)(cid:15)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:11)(cid:10)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:19) quick response of local fire- Bracken Dr. Brett A. Hines • Dr. Angela Scifres men and law enforcement EYECARE Frankfort Street, JIM'S AUTO kept the fire contained to Brooksville, KY (cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:4)(cid:8)(cid:8) playground equipment and Center (6606) 735-2020 OUTLET, INC away from the school buses (cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:12)(cid:6)(cid:16)(cid:14)(cid:17)(cid:18)(cid:18)(cid:14) Hw(cid:16)y(cid:15). 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The 1st Kentucky has markings Ramsey and Tsioropoulos of Secretariat on way was, many believed, linked to would be the host of the tour- quarter was a tight one featur- to Belmont Stakes II football dominate SEC bosses nament, the Mason County ing a handful of lead changes who wanted to punish Rupp Royals. This would be the as the two squads battled for Mixing metaphors. If again for the 1949 scandal. first meeting between the two the lead. The Camels would there is a Secretariat out there And so, another record is up since last year’s 39th district pull away with a late push to today – talent, poise, flowering for re-set for the 2015 Kentucky semifinal classic won by lead 22-16. In the 2nd quar- personality and national attention Wildcats, 25-0 and beyond. Augusta, 61-60. The game ter the Panthers hung right it’s housed in Lexington, could have been compared to with the Camels and were Kentucky’s basketball team OBSERVATIONS: 606-782-3173 a tug of war. Mason County down only 5 at 38-33 at in- is big, powerful, smart, showy, UK-LOUISVILLE would run out to a lead and termission. with a heart two lions large, and √ Tyler Ulis. Beyond his can run too, ten-at-a-time, on 20 remarkably timely shooting Augusta would come back Augusta stayed with Lacey is a female yellow lab that went missing on legs, all day. in face of 22,000 hostiles, was over and over. The Roy- Campbell County in the 3rd That ESPN analysts the rookie’s poise and, with December 23rd and was last seen at Kern Foods on als held a 19-14 lead after 1 quarter as well. But just like declared to the world in the last blood running down his face, Wagel Road. She is 4 years old and was wearing a quarter. The Panthers hung the Mason County game, the week-or-so that Kentucky has tenacity to carry on. Good news: white and black collar. Please call 606-782-3173 if with the Royals throughout Panthers’ lack of depth came quality enough to win its own Kentucky fans can spend a few you have any information that could help find her. the 2nd quarter and found back to haunt them in the 4th triple crown (SEC, SEC tourney dollars on a No. 3 jersey for the themselves trailing at the quarter and the bigger, and and NCAA), is johnny-come- kid. Better news: Ulis will likely break, 38-32. deeper Camels took advan- lately. Folk in Big Blue Nation be around awhile. The shots that led the Eagles In the 3rd quarter the tage and pulled away in this “saw it right off.” √ Not a good sign. Sports to their lead stopped falling. Panthers continued to play one to win, 77-62. Augusta’s If you’re still with me here, Louisville forced a visiting foe you’ve probably seen every into 10 turnovers in 20 minutes, Augusta’s pressure picked up hard and stay in the game, second straight loss made SEC team play at least once this still trailed at half. as did their scoring as they trailing by only 1 on a few their record 8-3. Panthers fall to season. Says here, Gainesville, √ Chris Jones’ open shot went on a 22-7 run to end the ocassions but just couldn’t “This one was a loss as Tuscaloosa to Baton Rouge, pick from the left ... clang! Wayne Wildcats 70-78 quarter with the game tied at get over the hump. Even still well but we can learn from one, I’ve seen nary a platoon to Blackshear open from base line The Augusta Panthers 36 all. it was a tight game through it,” said Coach Hinson, match Kentucky’s two. Add in ... clank! took the long and winding Scott jumped back out 24 minutes as the Royals “We hung with two region the hostile home crowd factor √ Montrezl Harrell blocked road to Falmouth Monday in front in the 3rd quarter held a 53-48 lead going into contenders on back to back at SEC stops (see poise against a Willy Cauley-Stein shot early. night, December 15th, to face scoring the first 6 points but the 4th quarter. Augusta was nights, I’ll take that.” UofL), and Kentucky still looks His emotional outburst after one the Pendleton County Wild- the Panthers weren’t go- starting to run out of gas at Scoring: Snapp 23, Mad- like Secretariat out of the gate. play cost energy and did nothing cats. The 1st quarter was a ing away. Each team would this point and their come- dox 15, Shoemaker 9, Tucker With due respect to Duke fire to help his team. power, Virginia defense and √ An All-American, Harrell nip and tuck affair with the have their runs with the Ea- back chances took a big blow 8, and Crawford 7. Arizona team-ness, we could cleared himself for just nine Panthers coming up on the gles having the last as they when Camryn Snapp fouled be witnessing the unfolding of shots in 40 minutes. short end of an 11-9 score. led 56-51 going into the 4th out with 5:08 to go. Match- narrative for another Belmont √ Passionate Rick Pitino had In the 2nd quarter the Wild- quarter. Augusta continued ing up with the taller Royals YouR LookouT Stakes (1973). his team wound tight enough to cats got hot and put some to aggressively drive to the became a huge problem and in The FieLd! The ingredients and fight the Taliban, the Cardinals distance between themselves basket, Scott kept fouling Mason County was able to personality elements for legend were so emotionally taut they Farm insurance you can truly de- and the Panthers with the and the Panthers kept hitting establish a comfortable lead are all there. couldn’t calm down and shoot pend on to look out for your best help of a 19-7 run and they free throws. That would be and win the game, 74-63. straight, 15 of 58 (eight more interests each and every day. had control of the game at the story of the 4th quarter as The loss dropped the Pan- TO THE UK ARCHIVES! tries than Kentucky), was a Speak with one of our agents today, the break, 36-22. the Eagles’ magic seemed to thers to 8-2. Having steam rolled its’ Junior Pro-like, 25 per cent. and find out what insurance coverage non-SEC schedule 12-0, let us √ This was no game Augusta stayed close have run out. Augusta shot “I’m proud of these boys is right for you and your farm. open the UK basketball archive for Pitino. The normally and battled throughout the 91% from the free throw line for hanging in there and which, in this case has the heft of effervescent coach’s jaws were 3rd quarter but never could and 51% from the field to keeping this one close as Smithsonian and is reverential so tight afterwards, he told seem to get a stop when they help them defeat Scott, 76- long as we did,” said Coach history to Big Blue Nation. media he would answer three needed one. They would get 72. Hinson, “Playing like this in √ 1966. Last time a questions, only. as close as 3 points but that “It wasn’t pretty or per- December could make things Kentucky team had the magical √ One assist (Chris Jones)? just wasn’t enough. The fect, but it’s a win,” said very interesting in March.” mix of skill, size, savvy and The Cardinals attempted 58 same could be said for the Coach Hinson, “We still have Scoring: Maddox 25, likability to march to March. On shots, 35 by guards and had one Auto • Farm • Business • Life the way to No. 1 in the rankings, pass-for-a-basket. What sort of 4th quarter as the Wildcats a lot of work to do to get bet- Crawford 16, Shrader 9, Home • Health Rupp’s Runts finished pre-SEC team preparation was this? hit their free throws down ter. We’ll have our hands full Snapp 7, Tucker 4, and Shoe- Carol Moran 9-0. By March 5 and a trip to √ Blocked shots. A brag- the stretch and pulled away on Monday night with the maker 2. Knoxville the Wildcats were rights element in Louisville’s to defeat the Panthers, 78-70. Royals but you can bet these Panthers fall to Independent Insurance Agent 606-724-5321 • Robertson County 23-0. We know what happened swarm defense. Against The loss dropped Augusta to boys will be ready.” Camels in final 606-735-3555 • Bracken County then. Kentucky, the Cardinals logged 7-1 on the season. Scoring: Maddox 30, 800-765-5321• Mason & Surrounding √ 1954. If the 2015 two. “We did a very poor job Snapp 24, Crawford 11, game of Classic Counties Wildcats flatten the SEC they √ Defense can’t win every on our interior defense to- Whiteman 4, Shoemaker 4, Following the Panthers’ Trusted Top A+ Rated Companies will reach a pinnacle not seen game, say some experts? Yes, Choice® night,” said Coach Hinson, and Shrader 3. contest with the Royals they [email protected] in Big Blue Nation in 61 years. it can. Poor shooting nights “We never seemed to get The 1953-54 team won its first happen to teams, but defense, on track on either end. You seven by double-digits through underpinned by extraordinary December and ranked first in all depth, can be sustained all night hate to lose but when it does national polls. Adolph Rupp’s every night. happen you learn from it and January 1st Crossword Puzzle only unbeaten team was on its √ Offense option: Teams move on.” way to 25-0. on UK’s schedule face same Scoring: Snapp 27, Mad- Then, in a decision that, if bad option: What do do when dox 16, Crawford 12, Tucker YEAR IN REVIEW made today would cause riot and the Harrisons twins checked 9, and Shrader 6. ACROSS ruin and a lawsuit, SEC schools out and freshmen Devin Booker 1. Good for biceps voted to let Kentucky participate and Ulis check in. Booker and 6. “__’_ alive!” 9. *Many Kurds did this from in the NCAA Tournament, but Ulis swished eight of 13 shots, Panthers win game Syria in 2014 without it’s three leading scorer- including three triples, 23 one of US Bank Mike 13. Unctuous Heep, of “David rebounders, Cliff Hagan, Frank points. Copperfield” Ramsey and Lou Tsioropoulos. Murphy Classic 14. Not pre-owned Disqualify the core of WORTH REPEATING 15. 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