TThhee LLiicckkiinngg VVaalllleeyy CCoouurriieerr Morgan County’s Speaking Of and For Morgan, the Bluegrass County of the Mountains HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER Since 1910 (USPS 312-040) Morgan County Courthouse - Built 1907 50¢ Per $22.50 Year In County Volume 97 — No. 22 WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY 41472, THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2008 $25.00 Year In Kentucky Copy $27.00 Year Outside Kentucky Commerial Road fund shortage, Bank Hoops and new emergency Showcase on services plan talked tap here Sat. Magistrates approve Court bites bullet, Game 1 (3:00): Rose Hill Christian vs. coal severance funds Lee County digs into gen. fund Game 2 (4:30): East Carter vs. for radios for EMS Game 2 (4:30): Red Bird to pay rd. dept. bills Game 3 (6:00): MCHS Lady Cougars By Miranda Cantrell James Game 3 (6:00): vs. East Carter Lady Fiscal court members during a spe- Game 3 (6:00): Raiders During its first regular meeting of cial meeting on Monday afternoon Game 4 (7:30): MCHS Cougars vs. 2008 on Jan. 9, the Morgan County Fis- voted to transfer $80,000 from the Game 3 (6:00): Magoffin County cal Court heard a budgetary report from county’s general fund to the road fund By David Patrick County Treasurer Tommy Phipps, who to pay the road department’s Decem- warned magistrates of a rapidly dwin- Some of the best teams and most tal- ber bills and to meet its payroll dling county road fund. ented players in Eastern Kentucky will through next two pay periods. PHI Air Medical Flight Paramedic Greg Gullett is pictured above with one of “The road fund contains only $25,000 be in West Liberty Saturday evening for The special meeting was called af- PHI’s medical helicopters. Gullett, a Morgan County resident, has been em- at this time,” Phipps said. “This is a tim- the 4th Annual Commercial Bank Hoops ter County Treasurer Tommy Phipps ployed at PHI’s Morehead base for four years, and has also been employed by ing issue – road aid funds will be com- Classic. confirmed last Thursday that there the Morgan County Ambulance Service since 1987. ing in March, but we don’t have them “We’re proud of the showcase be- was insufficient money in the road right now. Monies from the general fund cause it features our local teams, as well Medical helicopters a fund to meet current bills. reserve may need to be transferred to the as other top teams from the area,” Com- Judge Executive Tim Conley said road fund to pay some of the bills.” mercial Bank President Hank Allen said the county is scheduled to receive its Phipps also reiterated to magistrates this week. “Coach (Matthew) Perry and last $225,000 county road fund allot- that interfund monies borrowed to re- Coach (Jeff) Brown have done a great vital service to citizens ment from the state for the 2007-2008 plenish the road fund must be repaid to job with the basketball program here in fiscal year in March, but noted that their original funds by the fiscal year’s Morgan County. We look forward to the money transferred Monday from end. some exciting games and good crowds. the general fund to meet current road “This is a reminder to the court that This is certainly Kentucky high school By Miranda Cantrell James PHI Air Medical of Kentucky, part fund obligations will have to be re- it has a problem,” Phipps said. “There basketball at its best.” Emergencies can strike at any mo- of a worldwide corporation based in is a $320,000 deficit that needs to be paid to the general fund by July 1 and Play will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Rose ment and render citizens to the care of Phoenix, Ariz., has for four years em- fixed. It has been over a year since court will have to come out of the final Hill Christian going up against Lee local emergency services and hospital ployed local EMS stalwart Greg Gullett, members were made aware of this is- county road aid installment. County. The Royals are led by 6’8” personnel following extensive traumatic of Malone, a flight paramedic who has sue, and it has not gone away since It is likely that the road fund will sophomore center Dakotah Euton, who injuries, cardiac episodes and other also worked on the ground at the Mor- then.” be exhausted well before the end of has already made a verbal commitment medical crises. gan County Ambulance Service since Additional financial items included the year without an infusion of new to the University of Kentucky. Rose Hill Some conditions cannot be treated lo- 1987. the repayment of a $521,000 loan from money, Conley said. also features 6’4”point guard Chad Jack- cally, however. Accident victims and “Being a flight paramedic can be very July 2007 to the Kentucky Advance Rev- son, another division-1 college prospect. hospital patients may require immedi- challenging,” Gullett said. “The ultimate enue Program (KARP), which allows “It’s an opportunity for our fans to ate advanced care at out-of-county hos- goal of caring for and transporting pa- counties to borrow money from the Ken- Citizen of the see two of the top young players in the pitals, to which distance and travel time tients is the same as it is for ground am- tucky Association of Counties (KACO) bulance crews (which carry air patients See SHOWCASE Page 15 can become life and death factors. when helicopters are unavailable), ex- until state funds become available. Year Banquet In these instances, nearby medical ARH Community Health helicopter services are dispatched to ac- cept speed is even more crucial because In other business, magistrates dis- air patients have more urgent needs.” cussed road clarification after guests Rex cident scenes and hospitals to airlift pa- Sat. at MCMS Fair scheduled Jan. 18 Gullett said each helicopter service and Dolores Wells, of Mt. Sterling, ques- tients to various trauma centers such as Morgan County ARH will be hold- the University of Kentucky Medical provides aircrafts outfitted with flight tioned the county’s maintenance of a ing a Community Health Fair 11 a.m.-3 Center in Lexington, or Cabell-Hunting- nurses and paramedics, and speed capa- road near their property. Event sponsored by school p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the hospital ton Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. bilities of 135 mph to reach Lexington The Wellses said that Pat Hoskins lobby. Flu shots will be $5 for Medicare There are currently three medical and Huntington, W.Va., from West Lib- Road, located off Hwy. 844 on Stacy football team will honor six and Medicaid paitents at no out-of- helicopter bases serving Morgan County, erty in approximately 20 and 35 min- Fork, is a part of their property for which andwillincludecateredmeal pocket vcosts with a valid card. There including LifeNet Air Medical Services, utes. they did not give the county right-of-way will also be blood sugar checks, blood in Mt. Sterling, King’s Daughters Medi- “That is a fast trip compared to land for a public road leading to the home Tickets are now available for the pressure checks, diabetic shoe fittings cal Center Air Ambulance, in Ashland, travel for people who need emergency and heating/air conditioning business of 2007 Citizen of the Year Banquet being sponsored by the Morgan County and educational materials. and PHI Air Medical, in Morehead. See VITAL SERVICE Page 6 See FISCAL COURT Page 6 Middle Schoolfootball team. Nomina- Proposed reductions in funding discussed at tions have been received for the honor in the following categories: Educator, Small Business, Community Service, Lifetime Achievement, Religion, and meet; board anticipates no raises for teachers Medical Provider.The nominations are being reviewed by a special committee.The winners in each cat- egory, will be announced at the banquet, By Miranda Cantrell James and all nominees will be recognized. During its first regular meeting of Following is the list of nominees:Dr. 2008 on Jan. 14, the Morgan County William Holbrook, Dr. E. Ward, Jimmy Board of Education discussed reductions Adkins, Hershell Adkins, Mike Lindon, in state funding for the 2008-2009 fis- Keith Holbrook, Jimmy Tharp, Sharon cal year, with members presenting a con- Tharp, Kim Cox, John Conley, Wayne servative draft budget. and Tammy Miller, John Whitt, Jonathon Superintendent of Schools Joe Dan See CITIZEN Page 4 Gold said the district is preparing for a CORRECTION possible 12 percent cut amounting to approximately $250,000-$300,000. A front page feature story published last week about a new Morgan County “The board doesn’t know exactly Master Gardener calendar prepared by what programs would be cut,” Gold said. Sharon Wolfe-Tepsick and Linda Rose “It is not yet clear what funds have been mistakenly identified the art teacher appropriated for education. No increases whose students illustrated the calendar. have been discussed, and that could The teacher is Diane Phipps. We apolo- force districts to make some personnel gize for the error. —Editor decisions.” Gold said there are no budget reduc- tions for the current school year. In This Week’s Edition The Kentucky Department of Educa- tion recently suggested to Gov. Steve Superintendent of Schools Joe Dan Gold presented certificates to each school board member and the board attorney in Meetings/Announcements.... Page 8 Beshear that cuts could be made to state recognition of School Board Member Appreciation Month. Pictured left to right are Marshall Jenkins, Board Attorney News of Record.................. Page 12 SEEK (Support Educational Excellence Gary Conn, Jim Nunnery, Patty Hutchinson, Mike Dalton, Dolores Luke and Superintendent Gold. Opinion/Letters ..................... Page 4 in Kentucky) funding, which encom- Society.................................. Page 5 passes professional development, ex- no wage increases for certified and clas- ered when preparing the draft budget. Kim Barker was appointed Treasurer. Obituaries.............................. Page 7 tended school service, textbook and sified employees, except for those com- In other business, board members Gary Conn was rehired as the board Sports.................................. Page 15 safety programs. pleting rank and experience raise re- elected officers for 2008. Marshall attorney. Classifieds/Legals................. Page 9 The board’s draft budget for 2008- quirements. Rising transportation, insur- Jenkinswas elected Chairman, Mike The board also scheduled meeting Cable TV Guide ...................Page 11 2009 anticipates flat revenue rates with ance and utility costs were also consid- Dalton was named Vice Chairman, and See SCHOOL BOARD Page 6 WEST LIBERTY FF EE OOOODD XXPPRREESSSS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plenty Of In-Store Specials! 625 Prestonsburg Street Everyday Low Meat And Produce Prices! Prices Good Jan. 14 Thru Jan. 21 1 Gallon United Dairy January Sale! $349 2% Milk............................ 6 Pk., 24 Oz. Bottles - 3/$8.00 Or 12 Pk. Cans2/$700 Pepsi Products..... United Dairy (5 Quart) $499 *Zippo Lighters 10% Off Ice Cream......................... 24 Pack, 1/2 Liter Bottles Nestle $399 2002 Ford Explorer Pure Life Water......... (Large Selection) 1 Lb. Flounder $219 Fillet Fish........................... Sport, 4x4, 15 Oz. Stokely Corn, Peas Or 2/$100 *USA Gold $2.00 Off A Carton Lb. Green Beans......... Only 68,000 Miles 2 Lb. Or More (While Supplies Last) $189 Fresh Ground Chuck........ $$77,,4400000000 8 Oz. Kraft 3/$500 Lb. Shredded Cheese.... *Sonoma $1.00 Off A Carton 1 Pound 33¢ (While Supplies Last) Jumbo Onions.................... 10 Lb. Bag $289 Morgan Tire Center, Inc. Idaho Potatoes ......... Delmonte *Husky 99¢ Per Can (Plus Tax) 3/$100 Canned Vegetables..... Boneless Chicken $179 1592 West Main Street Breast Tenders .......... *Redman Golden Blend Only Lb. Located Corner Prestonsburg & Broadway Street West Liberty, Kentucky $6.00 Off A Carton Open Mon.-Fri. 7-8 — Sat. 8-8 — Sun. 9-6 PHONE: (606) 743-1524 Phone: 606/743-7350 Or 606/743-4663 261 COURT ST. • WEST LIBERTY, KY. PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER There’s Cash Flow In Your Home Vending machine thief caught on tape West Liberty Assistant Police Chief Wayne Lewis is currently investigating the theft of money from coin-operated machines (soft drink machines at West Liberty IGA and a city water vending ma- chine on Riverside Drive) that netted thieves over $700. The thefts at IGA occurred Jan. 10 and was captured on video surveillance tape. If you can identify the suspect, shown at right, or the vehicle, left, contact Asst. Chief Lewis, phone 606-743-4385, or at www.westlibertypd.com . Man dies in wreck; Deaton transported to the Ken- WEST LIBERTY POLICE tucky River Medical Center in DEPARTMENT driver is charged, Jackson and then airlifted to the UK Medical Center in Lexington, flees from hospital where he was reported in stable CAMPTON — A man was condition. killed and the driver of the car in State Police said Sunday that which he was a passenger was charges were pending against injured early Sunday morning in Deaton, pending further investi- Jan. 6 - Jan. 12 a one- vehicle crash on Ky. 2028 gation by Trooper Jay Perkins. A (Flat-Mary Road). warrant was later issued charging •If you see or have informa- State Police at Morehead said Deaton with murder in connec- tion on any criminal activity, we the wreck occurred when Justin tion with the incident.Then on Local Decisions Fast Approval ask that you call us at 606-743- Deaton, 24, of Nicholasville lost Monday, State Police issued a re- 4385 or www.westlibertypd.com. control of his Chevy Camaro lease stating that before the war- We do not want your name, but about 1:57 a.m. The car dropped rant could be served, Deaton fled we do want your information. off the shoulder, then rolled over the hospital while still under treat- Confidential Service •The West Liberty Police De- several times. ment and was being sought by partment will conduct safety A passenger in the vehicle, police. checkpoints in addition to mov- Christopher Charles, 29, was Assisting Trooper Perkins at ing patrols during the month of ejected from the car. He was pro- the wreck scene were the Wolfe Call today and make an appointment January and throughout the re- nounced dead at the scene by County EMS and the Wolfe mainder of 2008. Wolfe County Coroner Frank County Sheriff’s Department. with one of our friendly and Porter. Cases/Investigations Opened knowledgeable loan officers today. 1 Theft by unlawful taking Carter County possession of cocaine and drug over $300 paraphernalia charges (diverted to 1 Theft by unlawful taking drug court watch drug court); and one was dis- under $300 missed. 1 Possession of controlled sub- gives first report Six were charged with second- stance 2nd degree offense DUI, with three receiv- 1 Possession of controlled GRAYSON — Volunteer ing no jail time. Three were sen- substnce 3rd degree courtroom observers with the tenced to pay costs and fines as Main Street 1 Controlled substance pre- Carter County Drug Task Force well as being sentenced to serve scription not in proper container last week released its first report seven to 11 days in jail. One was West Liberty, Ky 1 Theft of prescription medi- detailing the results of drug cases amended to reckless driving and 606-743-3195 cine filed since September in fined, another was sentenced to Arrests the county’s district and circuit pay costs, and another was dis- 2 DUI courts. missed after being rescheduled 20 8 Bench warrants The volunteers reported that times. (cid:210)Where Friendliness Prevails(cid:211) 3 Warrants Carter County courts reviewed One was charged with DUI on 1 Fugitive from another state 108 drug and alcohol cases. Of suspended license, third offense, 2 Controlled substance pre- those, 30 were closed, 10 were according to the report. The scription not in proper container dismissed and more than half charge was amended to driving 1 Possession of controlled sub- were rescheduled an average of while license suspended and the stance 2nd degree five times. One case was resched- subject was sentenced to pay 1 Possession of controlled sub- uled for the 20th time. costs and a $1,000 fine with an stance 3rd degree Two cases involving the 18-month suspended sentence. Citations issued — 22 manufacture of methamphet- The report, which was printed Non-injury accidents — 0 amine were amended to lesser and circulated, stated, “This in- Injury accidents — 0 charges, the report states, and four formation is not intended to criti- of seven cases involving charges cize any members of our judicial E-911 Calls for Service of trafficking in controlled sub- system. We understand that they County Wide — 131 stances were dismissed. Six have a difficult job and we appre- City — 48 charged in nine cases of posses- ciate all their hard work and dedi- sion of controlled substances cation.” WORDS OF WISDOM served no time. Carter County Court Watch Remember this: Your brain is Court observers watched 13 was organized to monitor and not a museum for the past, or a cases of driving under the influ- evaluate the criminal justice sys- lumber room for the present; it is ence charges. Of those, six were tem from the public’s point of a laboratory for the future, even charged with first offense (three view, learn more about the crimi- if the future is only fie minutes were fined and given 90 days sus- nal justice system and make a ahead of you. pended license plus alcohol positive contribution to the com- – John Frederick driver’s education; one was dis- munity. 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COMMUNITY CENTER Anyone who pre-registers will receive a Free T-Shirt Hosted By: MMoorrggaann--EElllliiootttt 44--HH SShhoooottiinngg SSppoorrttss MMoorrggaann CCoouunnttyy CCoommmmuunniittyy CCeenntteerr Call Kim Horton 743-9347 or Belinda Jordan 743-3396 for information and registration. THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE THREE Police Dept. presents gifts to needy local children SHEETS BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICE Providing Tax Filing Services Refund Anticipation Loan Advance RAL Direct Deposit MONDAY through SATURDAY 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 210 RIVERSIDE DRIVE WEST LIBERTY, KY 743-7080 • 743-3914 C-1-17-1T Lenox Bonny By Estelle Caskey By Faye Ferguson Jan. 14--Our deepest sympa- Jan. 14--Hi everyone. Hope thy is extended to the family of everyone is feeling good in our Lena Wrae Haney Walter. Miss New Year. Lena was a lovely lady and a Virgil and I both aren’t feel- great elementary teacher for ing good at all. Virgil went to his many years in Morgan County. doctor and had some tests done. We also extend our deepest sym- We both had to go to the eye doc- pathy to all those who have lost tor and get new glasses, but thank loved ones. God we’re living. I hope everyone had a real Estelle and Louise Caskey good Christmas. We did. Every- visited last Friday afternoon with one was good to us. We got lots Mrs. Ruby Caskey. of Christmas cards. Most of all, Mrs. Reva Hutchinson and God was so good to us. He gave Mrs. Joyce Ferguson had busi- His only Son for everyone. That ness in Morehead last Monday. is what Christmas is all about. Estelle had a phone conver- Not Santa Claus at all. We must sation with Mrs. Hester Caskey thank God for his Son who died one day last week and Hester ad- for everyone and arose the third vised that both she and Kedrick day for everyone. He is our help were doing fairly well. for everything. We all need to Mrs. Ulonda Elliston called pray for our lost loved ones. on Estelle and Louise Caskey last To the Packs here at Bonny, Wednesday. we heard about you losing your Mrs. Janet Ratliff and Mrs. baby. We were so sorry. May God Joyce Ferguson visited one day be with you and help you. We lost First annual drive termed a huge success; prices and specific toys, but also cessful. We would like to take last week with Mrs. Della Banks our first one. It was six weeks old for donating $250 to our cause,” this opportunity to thank all per- and attended a Mary Kay party and I know it is hard, but God thanks extended to contributors Sgt. Adkins said. sonnel and volunteers who par- given by Della. knows best. He needed another Members of the West Liberty Sgt. Scotty Adkins, who Wal-Mart’s donation was ticipated. Additionally, we would Miss Jody Patrick visited over angel. If you are saved you can Police Department along with worked closely with Morgan added in along with donations like to thank all businesses and the weekend with Miss Jessie see it again. U.S. Forest Service Officer Ken- County’s Department of Protec- from individuals and businesses individuals who made monetary Bates. To Virgil’s family every- neth Scarberry and Deputy Jailer tion and Permanency, recieved a in and around West Librety as donations as well as those who Estelle and Louise Caskey where, hope you all are fine, also Lowell Adkins traveled to detailed list of boys and girls who well as proceeds from the Police attended the ballgame. We would visited last Friday afternoon with my family, too. Paintsville on Monday, Dec. 17 needed presents. vs. Fire charity basketball game. also like to note that throughout Mrs. Wilma Reed and Mrs. Reva I would love to hear from my to purchase 137 Christmas pre- “Wal-Mart of Painstville was Said Sgt. Adkins, “This was 2008, WLPD will be hosting ac- Hutchinson. sister in Ohio. sents to distribute to unfortunate very generous not only with their the first year for this program, tivities and fundraisers to spon- Mrs. Janice Bates and Jessie I had a telephone call from my children in Morgan County. time in helping us with locating and it turned out to be very suc- sor the 2008 toy drive.” and Miss Jody Patrick visited last brother at Ezel. Said he was not Saturday afternoon with Estelle feeling good at all. and Louise Caskey. I also had a telephone call Lower Elkfork the ground for Christmas. Happy New Year to everyone, and prosperity always. Also to Estelle conversed with her from our daughter, Sandra, Barry and Dempsey good luck, happiness and suc- Janie and Miranda. great granddaughter, Mickie checking on us. By Alpha Clevenger Clevenger came on Saturday and cess. No one knows what the I have watched the news on Bates Vance, of Port St. Lucie, To The Courier Office, I got Dec. 31--Sympathy is ex- Dempsey did some work for me New year will bring. We hope it television about the 20 year old Florida on Sunday. Mickie re- your beautiful Christmas card. tended to those who are be- in the bathroom. Thanks to him. will be a good one for all. The mother to be who was murdered ported that she and Shawn are Thanks. May God bless you all reaved. Get well wishes to the Glad to have his help. best thing is that everyone be in North Carolina. It’s so sad to both very busy with their work through the new year. sick and shutins. Joy came for a visit on Thurs- ready should the good Lord call watch all the news about people and like the Florida climate and A Happy New Year to all. May Christmas Day guests were day. Good to have her visit for a for us. There’s so many in this killing innocent children and their new home. God be with everyone every- Barry, Dempsey, and Rosie while. I wanted her to stay all world who think they will make adults. So much violence. No Household Hints where until next time. Clevenger, Laura Clevenger, night with me, but she said she it, but the door of mercy will love in the world, so much ha- • An explosive situation and Katie Collinsworth and Julie, of had to go back. Maybe she will close on them and they will be tred and jealousy, envy and strife. fire could occur because of the Salyersville, Dale, Joy, Jade and stay longer next time. Barry and lost forever. The Bible is being fulfilled ev- collection of hydrogen gas in 71 Pints of blood Jared, of Ezel. All enjoyed being Dempsey came today, Saturday, Alpha attended a few nights ery day. Someday the Lord will together and eating a delicious Jan. 5th, and did some work for revival at Lick Fork Church with split the eastern skies and return your hot water pipes if you hae drawn at December dinner. Pictures were taken. We me. Thanks you guys. you are Rev. Eugene Haney evangelist. A to earth to judge His people. I am not run your hot water faucets for blood drawing hate that there was no snow on appreciated very much. good crowd and a good service so glad the Lord will be our judge several days. Hydrogen gas can each night. and not people. accumulate in the pipes and catch The Morgan County blood Sympathy is extended to the We all will be glad when fire or explode from a spark. So, drawing, held in December, net- family of Dr. George Bellamy. spring arrives and we can get out when returning home, let all hot ted 71 units of blood drawn with Coming To Giovanni’s... May God bless and comfort his in the yard and plant flowers and water faucets run for several 78 potential donors registering. sons and all relatives. He was a the sun and blue skies and birds minutes before using the water. The number of donors was good doctor, friend, and neigh- singing and green grass, redbuds Do not light a cigrette or allow much lower than in the past when bor. He will be sadly missed and and dogwoods will be blooming any flame near the faucets. All You Can Eat remarked. along with wild flowers. It’s such • Energy and money saver-- a record of 218 units of blood were drawn. Alpha has been on the sick list a beautiful thought and we pray Clean your windows in late fall PIZZA, PASTA, SALAD BUFFET for a week or longer, but feeling we’ll still be living to see another Those giving doubles were or winter. A clear window will some better at the present time. spring and summer. Only God Melissa Cheek, Stephen let in more sunlight and will save (Dessert & Drink Included) She talked to Jewell Lewis re- knows it all and we are in His on your winter heating bill. Stoltzfus, and Edwin cently and wished her a Happy hands. Klippenstien. • Water and money saver--A 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. thru Fri. New Year. She was very well. I talked to Gayle Howard re- Earning medals at the Decem- long hot bath is very relaxing, but My sister, Enone Mays, of cently. She is a nice and friendly ber drawing were Donna Leach, it takes approximately 50-60 gal- Beginning Monday, Oct. 29 Sandy Hook, called recently. person. She and I talke walks at 6 gal.; Anthony Conley, 3 gal.; lons of water. A 4 minute shower Good to hear from ehr. She was the park sometimes, but I feel like Brenda Wilson, 1 gal.; and takes approximately 8 gallons. Come One, Come All! getting along very well. sometimes I’ll never take another Cassie Back, 1 gal. How are you, Fairy Dean? walk at the park. • Unclog a sink drain by pour- The next drawing is sched- Hope you all had a good Christ- I talked to Glenda at church ing 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup 907 Prestonsburg St. - West Liberty, Ky. mas and I wish you a Happy New recently. She is a friendly person. of salt, 3/4 cup of vinegar down uled for Thursday, Feb. 7. Please come, the life you save may be a Phone: 743-2233 year. Alpha talked to Eileen the drain, let sit for approxi- family member, a friend, or We hear Rev. Vernon Lewis Gevedon recently. She is a mately 20 minutes and then flush C-10-25-TF on the radio station each Sunday. friendly person. with 1 gallon of boiling water. neighbor. He does a good job preaching. Keep up the good work and all others on the radio station. It’s INSULATING WINDOWS? good to work for the good Lord. I know how I feel when I do something for the Lord. It’s a good blessing. PIZZA Reva Peyton, of Fairborn, Single pane glass windows are virtually thermal holes in your walls. Ohio, called on Saturday Having R-values of roughly 1, they allow 19 times more heat to escape evening. I was so glad she called. it was the first time she had called than an R-19 wall surrounding them. If you have lots of windows, 907 PRESTONSBURG STREET • WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY 41472 me. 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Maybe we’ll get Chicken & Fish! some before winter is over. 271 Main Street • West Liberty, Ky. • 606-743-3179 Happy New year to Sue and EarlKinner Wishyougoodluck PAGE FOUR THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER COMMENTARY The Licking Valley Courier America’s upper classes have gone AWOL P.O. Box 187 - West Liberty, Ky. 41472 - Phone 606-743-3551 USPS Permit Number 312-040 By Peter Gudmundsson “America is not at war. Its extreme of any debate. It is sim- GREGORY KINNER EARL W. KINNER, JR. SUE H. KINNER Reprinted From ply too difficult to separate hope Associate Editor Editor & Publisher Associate Editor The Christian Science Monitor military is” from fear and fiction from fact. POSTMASTER: Send charges of address and all forms to the above During this presidential cam- What can we do to correct address. The Licking Valley Courier is published on Thursdays 51 weeks paign, voters will hear much seem to be conspicuously absent. figures in context by declaring, course? To begin, America must a year. Periodicals postage paid at the West Liberty Post Office. West about the divergent economic A Navy admiral told me, “I was on the Western Front in find a way to reengage the Liberty, Kentucky. Editor reserves the right to edit and/or omit all items realities between “the rich” and “America is not at war. Its mili- the Great War; we could have lost nation’s elites with the satisfac- submitted to publication. “the middle class.” Yet there is tary is.” He was acutely aware many more on Omaha Beach. All tions and sacrifices of military another partition in America that that a prominent segment of so- things considered, it seems that and national service. Leading Guest Column is less visible, but no less trou- ciety had little but tax money in- they managed that campaign as colleges should reinstate ROTC bling. The great divide between vested in the outcome. well as could be hop ed.” programs. Corporations should Bill provides incentives to civilian and military communi- The civilian leaders with A society with veterans rep- emphasize postmilitary recruit- ties leaves the nation and its elec- whom I traveled to the ship were resented at all levels of the com- ing. Likewise, professional orga- torate ill-equipped to make in- clearly surprised by their expo- munity is better equipped to in- nizations such as bar associations invest in renewable energy formed judgments about military sure to young Americans who terpret accounts of inadvertent and business trade groups must and international affairs. were seriously and stoically pre- civilian casualties, interrogation seek opportunities to attend mili- Rep. Rocky Adkins, Sen. Robert Stivers I recently returned from a trip paring to deploy to a war from interpreted as torture, or prisoner tary expositions and demonstra- to San Diego, during which I which some might not return. abuse. With the abdication of the tions. played key roles in legislation’s passage toured the Marine Corps Recruit Concepts of duty, honor, and sac- upper classes from military ser- Just as America responded to Depot and spent two days at sea rifice were simply not central to vice, most elites in the media, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik By James C. Cobb perts agree controls on CO2 will with the officers and crew of the the life experiences of these ci- private sector, and government launch some 50 years ago with a The Kentucky General As- be mandated. USS Nimitz. To say the lease, it vilians. America’s elites don’t service don’t have the intimate vigorous effort to strengthen sembly deserves a great deal of The Department of Energy, renewed my respect for the pro- necessarily lack patriotism, but human context for the realities math and science education, credit for the energy bill that states, and companies are inves- fessionalism, competence, dedi- precious few of these leaders of war. America today must overhaul its passed in a special session in tigating permanent storage of cation and sacrifice of America’s have engaged in military service The debate about U.S. en- school history curricula to en- August. This bill, HB 1, advances carbon in deep rock formations men and women in uniform. I themselves. They simply lack gagement in Iraq is at its core an gage students in military culture. energy, science and economic and its use in rejuvenating oil and was deeply impressed by the reasonable reference points. estimate of whether America is And it must equip them to effec- development for Kentucky. Rep. gas fields. These issues must be vigor and apparent confidence In the middle of the 20th cen- winning — or indeed can win, tively and skeptically evaluate Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, investigated in Kentucky as well with which they attend to their tury, military service was near given the circumstances. The future military and political is- was the prime sponsor of this bill and HB 1 takes a huge step in duties. universal for American men. fourth estate long ago declared sues in the context of past expe- with Sen. Robert Stivers, R- doing this. A quick glance at the troops I While some used their privileged this war unwinnable. But how do rience. Manchester, in the Senate. HB 1 directs the Kentucky met immediately revealed a status to escape arduous or risky we know that? How can they? It is only with an experienced Both House and Senate lead- Geological Survey to investigate broad representation of duty, society as a whole come No electorate can make in- and knowledgeable citizenry that ership were deeply involved permanent storage of CO2 and America’s ethnic groups — a di- together in the common cause of formed decisions about the exer- we as a nation can prosecute making this legislation bipartisan enhanced oil and gas recovery versity that’s typical thrughout national defense. As a result, cise of military power in a far- sound strategy to achieve U.S. and nearly unanimous. As state using CO2. KGS will partner America’s armed forces. Statis- America was full of veterans who off theater if it lacks a reaonable policy goals while avoiding the geologist of Kentucky, director with industries and other agen- tics reveal high standards of edu- could place “news from the measure of collective experience pitfalls of failure and their atten- of the Kentucky Geological Sur- cies for this research/ Very few cational attainment and the near front” in context for friends and with military matters. And any dant human, financial, and d vey, and an energy scientist for wells have been drilled into the nonexistence of illegal drug use neighbors. society that restricts its informa- iplomatic costs. over 30 years, I applaud these very deep rock formations that or criminal backgrounds. Many For example, to the extent that tion and analysis to the sound (Peter A. Gudmundsson, a efforts as vital for Kentucky’s are being considered for carbon come from families in which the American family received bites of “embedded” journalists former U.S. Marine field artil- future. HB 1 provides incentives storage. The potential of these military service is a common ex- accurate estimates of casualties and political pundits will find it- lery officer, is CEO of Dallas- for investments in renewable en- rocks for storing CO2 cannot be perience. Yet I can’t help con- from the Normandy landings in self highly susceptible to the based Beckett Medio LP. Re- ergy, coal, and research on car- tested without samples. KGS will cluding that the upper and upper- 1944, a nearby uncle or father manipulations of partisan politi- printed from the Ashland Inde- bon dioxide (CO2) storage. drill, sample, and test these for- middle or “elite” social classes would have been able to put those cians and interest groups at either pendent.) Coal is our most abundant mations in both eastern and west- energy resource responsible for ern Kentucky as a first step in 92 percent of electrical power in assessing the potential for geo- provide the agenda. All magis- Kentucky, but it is also the larg- logic storage or carbon in Ken- The Judge’s Corner trates have the right to call me Voter est producer of CO2, a green- tucky. and have issues put on the house gas. Kentucky power Carbon dioxide will be in- agenda. If this is an issue you Information plants generate 88 million tons of jected into old and abandoned oil By Tim Conley want to see on the agenda for dis- CO2 each year. To keep coal a fields to test how oil can be lib- cussion, call your magistrate and December 31, is the dead- viable energy resource, research erated while trapping the CO2. Morgan County Judge/Executive ask him to have it added onto the line to change political party must be done or Kentucky and Tests on the feasibility of storing court meeting agenda. Remem- affiliation and be eligible to the nation will remain too depen- CO2 while producing natural gas ber that we, the court, are sup- vote in that political party dent on uncertain imported oil will be conducted on the Devo- posed to represent you, the affiliation’s primary election. and limited in the use of our most nian shale of Kentucky. This Hello from Judge Tim Conley 5005-165 for the county people. Jan. 29, 2008, is the last date abundant energy resource — shale underlies two-thirds of the and staff. attorney’s office staff was a raise You may contact me at 606- for a candidate to file to run as coal. This is important because state, is our most prolific natural Following is a letter that I re- of $10,000.00. Now a couple of 743-3897, e-mail a candidate in the 2008 primary our economy is based on low- gas producer, and can absorb ceived on my e-mail from a con- court members had asked me last [email protected] or write me election. cost electricity from coal plus the CO2. cerned citizen of Morgan County. fall when the county attorney at 450 Prestonsburg Street, West April 21, 2008, is the dead- jobs and revenues from coal in- “Judge Conley, would get this money and I told Liberty, Ky. 41472. Thank you line to register to vote in the dusPtrrieesss.ures are being applied sise ajArucs htt r aree msmteaanridtn osb uutsot aabm ev oeduroynn tei m.o fTp horeirs-- to m“Ia hkaev aeb ao cuot utphlee coof ucnotmy matetnotrs- tctohe ertnmhei sdt ,dh ahayte aiwts ho fauaslrd n aonsto tbI egweenta sipt u,c tao nondn- fyooru ar lcloowunintyg jmudeg teo. serve you as Mis aMTyha pyer i22m00a0, r82y 0P e0rl8iem.ctairoyn .Election nationally and internationally to tant one for our future. ney issue. First I agree with ev- the agenda for approval. Citizen ... cut global carbon emissions prin- erything you stated in the news- The vision shown by Repre- cipally from coal burning. A bill paper and back you fully on this However, it is still in the bud- sentative Adkins, Senator Stivers requiring a 70 percent reduction issue. I would like to bring up an get. So in December 2007, the (Continued From Page One) and the Kentucky General As- in carbon emissions recently issue that has everyone around court passed a $600.00 a month Whitt, Brenda Morgan, Frankie DO YOU HAVE sembly deserves our passed the U.S. Senate Environ- town buzzing but that I haven’s rent to be paid to the county at- Oldfield, Pam Holbrook, Eliza- mental and Public Works com- acknowledgement for a job well seen addressed in the newspaper. torney for a job that he should be beth Anderson, Jonell Tobin, AN OPINION? done. mittee. “The county surveyor runs his doing for the county anyway. If Kristi Collins, Melinda Blair, The U.N. Climate Conference James C. Cobb is state geolo- private business from a county he refuses, let’s hire a private at- andBonnie Ruth Lewis. The Licking Valley Cou- ended recently with an agenda gist and director of the Kentucky office. If you look up his private torney. We would not have to pay The banquet will be held at rier welcomes your comments for a timetable for drastic cuts in Geological Survey at the Univer- appraisal company in the phone a private attorney’s rent and the Middle School this Saturday, about current events in the form CO2 emissions worldwide. Ex- sity of Kentucky. book it has the courthouse listed would only pay him on monies January 19, at 4:00 p.m.Ticket of letters to the editor. Letters as the address. Does he pay rent that he collects. If he collects price is $30.00 per person ($20 must be signed and include the for use of the county’s office nothing, he would not receive if you are a nominee).The ticket writer’s phone number for verifi- years had died from smoke and space? If not, he should, using the anything. I wish he could collect cost will cover admission, a ca- cation. Letters heat. It had destroyed our home. logic used to allow the county a half a million dollars a year. If tered three course dinner with Letters to the Editor should be It just tore us apart. That was attorney to receive rent for his he did he could say he was just table service, and a liveacoustic brief and to the point, no more our only home we had lived in space. Also, who pays the phone, doing his job. The point is, he music set for the evening’s en- than 500 words. The Courier re- where we could be warm when electric, and heating bills for the works for us. We should not bow tertainment. serves the right to edit all letters needed and cool when needed. surveyor’s office? I would very to his demand. It will be a great opportunity for publication. After we arrived and saw how Letters should be sent to: A THANK YOU AND AN much like to receive an answer Now on to the question about to get out and socialize with bad it was, and to see how badly The Licking Valley Courier APOLOGY to these questions, but since I the county surveyor. I raised this friends, celebrate our commu- our boys were taking it, me and P.O. Box. 187 wish to remain anonymous, I same question about four years nity, and have an exquisite din- Dear Editor, my neighbor tried to stop Dean West Liberty, Ky. 41472 thought that e-mail would be the ago when I first came into office, ner. My husband, Dean, and I from going in. After entering, best way to address them. and NO, he does not pay any rent To purchase tickets, call Opinions expressed in letters to would like to thank the 519 Vol- nobody was in danger but Dean “Thank you in advance for for office space, heat, AC, elec- Brian Turner at , 743-8102 or at the editor or guest editorials are not unteer Fire Department for their himself. After the police came he necessarily those of the publisher. your assistance. tric. He does not pay for any wa- home 743-7426. quick response to try and save went to the hospital and stayed “A Concerned Morgan ter or maintenance on parking lot our home on Dec. 26, 2007. We overnight for an emotional break- “County Citizen.” or for snow removal. He does not would like to apologize to every- down. He is still being treated for one who felt their lives were in this. First of all, let’s talk more receive any pay from the county danger. Everything we had worked all about the county attorney’s to be surveyor. However, it is an My husband has been sick for our lives for was gone. All the $600.00 monthly rent check and elected position, and to my a couple of months with stomach boys had was gone. Christmas $550.00 for utilities. The state knowledge, all of the work that problems along with his back, this year was already bad enough mandates that county govern- he does for the county is paid for which he hurt three or four years for us. ment take care of the county jail by the county. previously. He goes every two to We did not have homeowners’ issues. As the county attorney, it Agree or disagree on county three months to Lexington, insurance due to flood damage a looks like it would be his job to issues, it takes the majority of the where he has approximately 15 few years earlier. This January do whatever the fiscal court fiscal court to pass or enact any- to 30 shots at a time in his back. we could have picked it back up. deems necessary. In May 2006, thing. A county judge’s vote is The man you saw or heard Then we thought the bank loan he requested a $22,000 pay raise equal to a magistrate’s vote in the about that night was not my hus- was covered, but they said due and the entire fiscal court — all meetings. As the county judge, I band. I see and know on a daily to changing insurance companies six members — refused to grant am the chairman of the court and C-4-5-TF basis that he is a kind and caring in August we did not have any. the raise. The county attorney man who would go out of his way The home does not look bad retaliated and stopped collecting to help anyone. He took care of from the outside, but take a walk the jail recoupment. In Decem- GET A BRAND NEW DISH NETWORK me and our kids when I was sick inside and it is a different story. ber 2006, on the way out the and in the hospital for two and a The boys’ computer was de- door, the majority of the court SATELLITE SYSTEM INSTALLED half years with Crohn’s Disease. stroyed; it got so hot it melted passed a rent check for the county The boys were two and three everything in it. We had a 52-inch attorney. In January 2007, again FREE OF CHARGE!! years old then; I don’t know how projection television in the living the court put this rent on hold. In he did it. He also took care of my room melted to about two feet May 2007, I put on the agenda uncle for three years, and was high now. (and you can check the agenda) LOCAL CHANNELS NOW INCLUDED!! with him the last year at the nurs- Someone thought we were to hire a private attorney on a $0 DUE UPFRONT ing home everyday to make sure still living there, but it is so bad percentage basis, to pay him only he was taken care of. we have tried to see what we if he collects. This got tabled by The reason for writing about could save. There was just noth- the fiscal court and was never JUST PAY A ONE TIME FEE OF $30 IN FEB him taking care of me, our boys ing much left; the heat and smoke discussed again. Then all of a and my uncle is to let you know destroyed everything. We were sudden, the county attorney THEN $35 PER MONTH STARTING IN MARCH he is not a bad person like some lucky enough to find a box of pic- started collecting jail recoupment people may think he is. Leading tures, and someone grabbed my again. NO CREDIT CARD NEEDED! up to the night our home burned, chest that had stuff that belonged I knew something was up, and someone had cut our trampoline to my parents who had passed sure enough, through our budget NO BANK ACCOUNT NEEDED! down, our pool liner and stilling away. discussion when we were cutting staff. We had the police out sev- A computer and television are everything else, line item #01- eral times to look for prowlers at teenage boys’ lives, other than NO MONEY NEEDED UPFRONT! different times. That is why we their dogs and home, which they helped a lot with the boys and had mentioned arson. miss the most. minor things. We thank you. We were in Lexington the We would like to extend a spe- We still need financial help to NO DEPOSITS, NO HIDDEN FEES! night of the fire. It took about one cial thanks to my nephew for let- pay off the bank so we can find and a half hours to get home. We ting us live with him. Everyone us a house of our own. I know were told on the way home the who knows us realizes that we winter is tough on everyone, but fire was contained to the two would always go out of our way every little bit would help. Thank Offered by Direct Broadcast, Inc. FREE back rooms. So, we thought we to help with anything they you; we need your prayers. Call Now for Details FOR could remodel. We never needed, including fundraisers, Dean and Gloria Adkins 877-846-0882 dreamed it would be that bad clothes or anything we could. Special Account 3 when we got there. The boys fell Now we are asking if you could Commercial Bank to the ground; everyone was tell- help us to get back on our feet, if Or contact MONTHS ing us the dogs we had for seven you can. People have already 743-2903 or 495-5124 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE FIVE Mays announce birth Growing at Grace Pastor Mike Lindon of Grace of first child Baptist Church always presents inspiring and informative ser- mons. The sermon he preached just before Christmas was espe- cially awesome and timely. The title was; Christmas Shopping 101, and dealt with selecting the perfect gift. (1) Select a personal gift; it needs to fit the person to which it is given. God gave the perfect gift and it was given only one time and will last forever. (2) Give a practical gift; God gave something everyone could use, Salvation. (3) He gave a pleas- ing gift, something one will never want to be without. (4) He gave a permanent gift, something you can keep and it will never fade or wear out. (5) He gave a pur- chased gift, purchased by the West Liberty Church of God, on Glenn Avenue, has awarded Certificates of Completion to eight spilled blood of Jesus Christ, the members of the Sunday School Class taught by Zula Johnson, for completing the fourth annual sacrifice God gave to us as a per- Kayden Garrick May Bible Reading Program. Pictured above are Zula Johnson, who received the award for Joseph fect gift. Fred and Shelania May of Ezel, and Steve May, of Johnson, Roberta L. Phillips, Program Coordinator and recipient, and recipients Wilma Bennett, We were blessed to have proudly announce the birth of Woodsbend. Kayden is the great Pearl Cornett, Jessie Murrell, Penny A. Wright and Sherman W. Wright. Not pictured is recipient Brother Rufus Smith be our speaker the last Sunday in De- their first child, Kayden Garrick grandson of Mary Ann Niece, Charles Conley. Since the program began in 2004, 24 people have read the entire Bible for a total cember while Pastor Mike and May, born Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, Jean May, Millard and Beulah of 40 times. Debbie took a short holiday. We at Central Baptist Hospital, in Whitt, and Everett and Ruth are truly blessed to have two such Lexington, weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. Burke. Proud maternal great, outstanding and talented preach- and 20 inches long. His maternal great granddad is Asa Campbell, String Along Guild ers in our church family. We pray grandparents are Shannon Yerian, of Ezel. Kayden is surrounded by enjoy Christmas for those in our church family of Ezel, and Regina Yerian, of love and is a welcome addition to who have been sick recently and Morehead. His paternal grandpar- everyone’s family. meeting Dec. 18 continue to remember those who ents are Scott and Sheila Bolin, are still ill. Members of String Along The first event to begin the Quilt Guild met Tuesday, Dec. 18, new year for our Youth Group Isons announce birth of new son for their Christmas (and final) was a lock-in that was held Fri- meeting of the year 2007. day, January 11, from 7 p.m. un- The meeting opened with til 8 a.m. the following morning. President Libby Hammonds lead- Everyone agreed they had a great ing the group in the Pledge to the time with plenty of pizza, snacks, American Flag. drinks and games to entertain A brief business meeting in- them. Two of the youth, McKenna Conley and Clay cluding the reading of minutes Adkins, prepared and lead the and the treasurer’s report fol- devotionals. The leaders, Gary lowed. and Raquel Gilliam, although Upcoming guild activities suffering from lack of sleep, were reviewed and will include agreed everyone had a good time the annual quilt block competition with only a couple of kids who among members during the Janu- actually succumbed to sleep dur- ary meeting, a briar stitch mini ing the whole night. The next lesson taught by Sharon Peyton event they are anticipating will be during the February meeting, and ice-skating in February. a fabric exchange was set for the Patty Ceschini, who recently March meeting. returned from a short mission trip Linda Perry asked the blessing spoke Sunday night about her on a bountiful carry in Christmas experiences while there and Brody Slade Ison meal. Members enjoyed a variety showed pictures of different parts Jennifer and John Ison are proud to introduce their latest addition, of dishes including fried chicken, of her trip. She expressed her ap- Brody Slade Ison, born on December 31, 2007, at Central Baptist ham casserole, croissant sand- preciation to the church for fi- Hospital, Lexington.He weighed 8.5 pounds and was 22 inches long! wiches, cole slaw, corn, sweet nancing and all the people who Brody has a big brother, Brennan Layne, 51/2,who helped give Brody donated money and needed items potato casserole, bread sticks, a his name. Brody is thegrandchild of Paul and Barbara Ison of West that were given to the people to variety of salads, cherry cheese whom they ministered. She wit- Liberty and Alex and Polly Spence ofBoynton Beach,Fla.He is the cake, red velvet cake, peanut but- nessed about a child who was great-grandchild of Woodrow and Georgia Stamper of West Liberty, Kristian Phillip Barnett and Kally Kappes ter cookies, date nut pinwheels, healed, a woman who was con- the late Earl Wayne and Harriet McClure of Boynton Beach, Fla., the cranberry bread, and more. verted, children who were given late Alex and Minnie Spence of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Isaac Miss Kappes, Mr. Barnett Everyone enjoyed exchanging reasonto hope for better condi- and Leota Isonof Moon, Ky. Christmas gifts before the meet- tions, and she also talked about to wed Saturday, Feb. 2 ing was adjourned. seeing a problem there, which is A very special guest at this also a common problem in this DUNNS ANNOUNCE Cora Faye Allen meeting was member Connie part of the world, alcohol abuse. BIRTH OF BABY GIRL hosts annual New Kristian Phillip Barnett, of Brigham Young University. She Lewis’ tiny grandson, Ethan Grace Baptist Church is lo- West Liberty, are engaged to be is a sales representative for RBS Connor Lewis. Others attending cated on Rt. 191 in Malone. We Year’s Day dinner married Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Lynk. in addition to Connie and Ethan love having guests and everyone Once again Cora Faye Allen, Morehead Conference Center at Kristian is a 2000 graduate of were Sandi Adkins, Blanche is welcome! 2:30 p.m. She is the daughter of Morgan County High School, and of Mount Sterling, hosted her an- Black, Myrtle Fannin, Libby nhueraT lf haNmee idwlyi n.Yneearr ’gso Dt auyn ddeirnwneary faosr KMPWheeoiislrtlteih hpL e iaaabnnded,dr t ayDJn.adena htereta hiKs Bathaperpn eseosttn,, ooofff ivgsee arnT sseihertayne.li ocHcoro euan tpit sMrl aesc oeptrlolefar-h.neemsa dtpo lS ortyeaetseidd U aens i ina- HRKeoaembteomrnto,a nV dasHn, euEstslcaeh aLniniotstroo Hnn,,o MlbAarounodnkiae, SEMTNuoeInOsddRaayy C,, JJIaaTnnI.. Z 22E12-N---HBSo eMleifdE asNyte.Uw, confetti slaw, oat bran muffin, her family began rolling in. Those Kally is a 2001 graduate of Morehead. Friends and relatives Nickell, Linda Perry, Sharon peaches in pudding, skim milk. attending were Joyce Short, Rowan County Senior High are invited to attend the wedding Peyton, Blondell Williams, Wednesday, Jan. 23--Chicken Benny Allen, Maudie Prater, School and a 2005 graduate of and reception. C-1-17-2t Sandra Tyree, and Janie and dumplings, mashed potatoes, Mitchell and Judy Allen, Mary, Collinsworth. spinach, oat bran muffin, baked Kevin, Sarah, Robert, and An- apples, skim milk. drew Fields, Ralph and Lorrie NOTE OF APPRECIATION Everybody Reads Thursday, Jan. 24--Meat Prater, Dennis and Tennyson Early Monday morning, Nov. Prater, Sylvia Allen, Tina 26, we lost our home and most sauce, spaghetti, tossed salad/ Overstreet, Mike, Martha, Jay all its contents to a house fire. Had The Licking Valley Courier! dressing, whole wheat roll, man- and Lucy Short, Marty Joe Short, it not been for Mr. William Henry, darin oranges, skim milk. who saw fire coming from our and Carrol Pugh. home, stopped and awakened us, As always, Cora’s cooking we may have perished in the blaze Camryn LaShae Dunn was great and she had enough Oh Heaven as well. We are deeply indebted John and Tish Dunn, of food cooked for an army. Every- to Mr. Henry. Thank you to so Look Who Daysboro, are proud to finally one enjoyed their day. many friends who came to our aid announce the birth of their baby by giving clothing, household Turned 7 girl, Camryn LaShae. She was WORDS OF WISDOM items, and monetary gifts as well born on October 1, 2007, at St. If I were to wish for anything, as a place to stay during this try- (Baby Girl) Joseph Hospital, located in Mt. I should not wish for wealth and ing time. We will always be grate- Sterling, Ky., weighing 6 lbs. 11 power, but for the passionate ful. 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Many emergency person- nel volunteers and ambulance service employees are currently close cooperation with local agencies... (Continued From Page One) (Continued From Page One) using ancient equipment that can- dates for the second Monday of Pat Hoskins. not be upgraded. each month at 6:30 p.m., with “I bought the property where “The group would like assis- (Continued From Page One) members to convene at different Pat Hoskins Road is located in tance in purchasing new mobile surgery, etc.,” Gullett said. schools throughout the district. 1961,” Rex Wells said. “I never and handheld radios for each “Flight crews also have more Morgan County High School agreed for a road to be built on it, agency and volunteer. We would freedom to treat patients because Asst. Football Coach Jody Castle and I paid to have a lawsuit filed also like to implement a county- they can administer blood and a and several football players ap- regarding this issue in 1988. Why wide radio channel in which all larger variety of drugs.” proached the board to express should the county maintain a road emergency responders can com- support for Head Coach Jeff that only one person lives on any- municate with each other during (To perform such procedures, Norman, who recently submitted way?” large-scale crises.” PHI nurses and paramedics are a letter of resignation to MCHS Judge Executive Tim Conley Following Lacy’s presenta- required to pass flight exams Principal Addison Whitt. said the county has maintained tion, the court voted to apply for within two years of employment, “The players asked that they the road for approximately 20 coal severance funds totaling with continued clinical training in be consulted in the hiring of years. $71,000 to purchase 120 emergency and operating rooms, Norman’s replacement,” Gold Judge Executive Tim Conley handheld radios for $48,000, and as well as neo-natal, intensive said. “The team was informed said the county has maintained 25 mobile radios for $13,125, as care, cardiac and OB/GYN units.) that the board has no role in per- the road for approximately 20 well as $9,875 to repair a defunct PHI of Kentucky Business De- sonnel issues. They also re- years. Wrigley firetruck. velopment Manager Billy Dukes, quested an upgrade of our foot- “You [the Wellses] are asking Lacy was also appointed to the of Lexington, said the company ball facilities.” magistrates to fix something that county ambulance board to fin- purchases new aircrafts un- Adjustments were made to the happened two decades ago,” ish resigning member Mark equipped for over $4 million current school calendar, which Conley said. “It is my under- Walter’s one-year term. Current apiece, with regular maintenance will require students to attend standing that the county has taken board members Betty Blanton and an hourly part replacement Flight crews work closely with local rescue squad and ambulance school on President’s Day. care of this road since before any and Tom Steele were also re-ap- rate despite rising operating costs. service personnel, who secure landing zones and prepare pa- “There will be classes during of the current court members pointed to two-year terms. “PHI has a very safety-ori- tients for air travel. President’s Day on Feb. 18,” were elected. None of us knew Magistrates also allotted ented program,” Dukes said. “In- Gold said. “We have missed five until recently there was a ques- $2,500 from surplus funds to the stead of replacing parts when they days of school, which puts the tion about the status of Pat Gateway Senior Citizens pro- go bad, we replace them after a closing day for students up to Fri- Hoskins Road.” gram to fund a meal delivery set amount of flight hours to en- day, May 23. Closing day for Conley also said the road may driver until July, when they will sure there are no mechanical fail- teachers will be Tuesday, May have been informally taken into revisit the issue if additional mon- ures while in the air. 27.” the county road system prior to ies are requested. “Operating and fuel costs have (Closing dates are subject to the establishment of regulations Before adjournment, the court increased in recent years, but change.) requiring deeds. approved the 2008 budgets for the safety is still our first priority. We Board members decided to “Issues like these are why the offices of Sheriff Mickey Whitt also invest quite a bit of money dispose of surplus items at fiscal court needs adequate road and Clerk Randy Williams of in training our crews, because we Wrigley, Cannel City and West clarification,” Conley told court $301,465 and $2,850,452.70 re- want our patients to receive opti- Liberty elementary schools in- members. spectively as wholes and subject mal care.” cluding filing cabinets, desks and Magistrates moved to table the to audit, with the court returning other supplies through sealed subject of Pat Hoskins Road un- excess fees of $67,983 to the sher- Dukes also said flight crews bids, which the board will adver- til February to review legal re- iff for office operation. must work closely with local tise for at a later date. search by County Attorney Steve Court members present were emergency personnel from the The board also awarded a bid O’Connor, who said the issue magistrates Denzil Potter, Randy rescue squad and ambulance ser- on a surplus Chevrolet pickup seemed to be a civil matter. Cantrell, Stanley Riggsby, vice to secure landing zones and truck Eulas Hammons for $101, The court also requested deed Frankie Spencer and Burton prepare patients for airlift. and declared several MCHS com- clarification for a road near Stacy, Judge Executive Tim “PHI has a great working re- Photo By Kent Nickell puters surplus items. Crockett off Fannin Fork known Conley, Treasurer Tommy Phipps lationship with Morgan County Picture above is a medical helicopter responding to an accident as Paul Jones Road, on which and Attorney Steve O’Connor. EMS,” Dukes said. “All local that ocurred last fall near Mize. Before adjournment, board resident Paul Jones requested that The next fiscal court meeting EMS agencies are a huge asset to members approved the following a damaged county-installed will be at the regularly scheduled us, because they are always the personnel actions: wooden bridge be replaced. time of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, first on the scene. They help en- Three charged in Employment Magistrates also heard a pro- Feb. 13, in the court room at the sure that patients receive the best Signers are still Wanda Barker, substitute posal from Asst. Rescue Squad county government building. possible care.” Rowan County cook, district; Brittany Griffitts, Chief Mike Lacy regarding the newly-formed Morgan County Ambulance Service Director needed to insure substitute teacher, district; Subway robbery Public Safety Workgroup, which Mike Elliott said EMS personnel Amanda Wright, substitute is requesting funds for a county- receive approximately 127 emer- new water lines teacher, district; Marsha Bartley, Three Rowan Countians were wide emergency personnel radio gency calls each month, with 8- custodian, MCHS; Gary Harper, arrested on Jan. 7 in connection communications upgrade. 10 of those requiring air transpor- boys’ track coach, MCHS; Keith The Morgan County Water to an alleged armed robbery at the The group, which is com- Your Hometown tation. Linkous, girls’ track coach, District still needs residents to Subway restaurant located on prised of representatives from all Newspaper Since 1910 MCHS; and Steve Gullett, boys’ “The medical helicopters help come into the office and ap- Slone Street in Morehead. seven county fire departments, freshman basketball coach, us out a lot,” Elliott said. “We ply for water on the follow- Morehead police officials said rescue squad and ambulance ser- Speaking Of And For MCHS. have used all of the companies at ing roads to insure that they Justin P. McKenzie, 18, of vice, was formed by local volun- some time or another. If the first will be included as part of the Morehead, allegedly walked into MCHS/MCMS 21st Century teers through the Homeland Se- Morgan service we dispatch is not able to Phase 12 Water Line Exten- the restaurant around 9:35 p.m. Nathan Frederick, instructor. curity program in November to help us, they contact other ser- sion Project: wearing mask and holding a knife Resignations address issues concerning all The Bluegrass vices until an available aircraft is Right Fork of Pleasant Run when he demanded money from emergency service agencies. lsoacvaetde dm. Tanhye lfilvigehst, carnedw tsh haat vies RBoraandc, h,H wIny.d i1an1 61B, raRnucbhe, sflteodre o eumt tphleo ybeaec kA dnonoa rM. oore and MCJMeffS .Norman, football coach, cifi“cO nuere dgso oafl eisa ctoh apgrieonrcityi,z”e L sapcey- County greatly appreciated.” Mortica Branch, Steele Police later discovered that If it weren’t for the last minute, said. “After doing this, we found Morgan County ARH also Branch, Hwy. 205, Demund Moore, 21, was involved in the nothing would get done. our highest priority is communi- Of The Mountains plays a crucial role in advancing Loop, Halsey Fork, Nickels robbery plot along with her pre- air transportation for hospital and Branch, Walter Branch, Glen sumed boyfriend, James Justus, emergency room patients with its Lawson Road, Woody 19, of Clearfield, who dropped campus helipad, which was con- Cantrell Road, Pelfrey Branch McKenzie off at the restaurant structed in 2002. Road, Big Branch Road, and left the scene. ARH Community CEO Steve Conley Branch, Old House McKenzie was apprehended Gavalchik said the helipad en- Branch, Dedman Branch, following a brief foot chase near ables flight crew to treat critically Hinson Branch, Piney Branch, Save-A-Lot on KY 519. Officers ill patients more efficiently. Pasture Branch, Wheeler observed him during the pursuit Road, Little Caney Branch, throwing a bag which is believed “The men and women who Hwy. 1715, Doc Ison Branch, to have contained the stolen make up the flight crews are of Fyffe Branch. money. tremendous importance to ARH,” McKenzie was charged with Gavalchik said. “With ground Water District Manager first degree robbery and is being transport to major urban trauma Cindy Montgomery urges held in the Rowan County Deten- centers taking well over an hour, residents in the above areas to tion Center. flight nurses and paramedics save not let this opportunity pass Justus and Moore were many patients each week. Medi- them by. “The selection pro- charged with complicity to com- cal helicopter crews provide a cess depends on new custom- mit first degree robbery, and be- great service to ARH.” ers signing up,” said Mont- ing lodged at Rowan County De- Greg Gullett and other flight gomery. “Don’t let your road ctfaorler dwpuu tmbielesicm w sbieetrhrvs ai c pleief.ref-olormng s puacshs ivoin- bfoer Tdlahrcoekp c pooefsd ts iifsgr no$em5r9s 0.t”h.0e0 pfroorj tehcet tCteigonauTtitnoihotneyn c CDbaesyene t ettrheneremt i aoMannidon C rsMe euhnnoetdnaeetdrg.r oPinmovleiecrsye- P E Y TO N (cid:213) S P H A R M AC Y IGmd ouhen“ldal’Hivetc tee dt ilsospaa iliinnwdto g.at t “op yBj esuboe sewpit n lraaege n wiajsto ef absldroi dg tmeothod te m.tp dhTaeiorn;ha, g”eI- tMtdwaoapo oy“-rn oCkatn goon omfudemt ee pa eaa iprnnyya d yti uon$mr 5gtfe0huen.els0tl 0poro lfedarfs einiclpd eetoeot snt ufoititss-t. 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Lexington, after a long and cou- Sign guest book at rageous battle with cancer. potterfuneralhomeinc.com Born September 23, 1994, in Boyle County, Kentucky, Joshua Larry Joe Ferguson was a son of Paul Adkins and Lisa Larry Joe Ferguson, 68, of King Adkins. Mary Alma Bailey Larry Richard Urbana, Ohio, died at 8:45 p.m. He was a student at Lincoln Hoskins Sunday, January 6, 2008,in the County Middle School, where he Mercy Medical Center, Spring- was a football and baseball field, Ohio. He was born August player. Joshua was an avid UK 22, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, a son Football fan, and enjoyed WWE of Roy and Pearl (Barber) Wrestling. Ferguson. He was a grandson of Josh had a wish to be in the the late George and Mabel Bar- world book of records by getting ber of West Liberty and a nephew the most get well cards anyone of Lois Barber and the late has ever received. He received Harold Barber, also of West Lib- thousands upon thousands of erty. cards from all over the world. Larry retired from General Survivors include his mother, Motors Delco Products Plant in Lisa King Adkins, of Stanford; Gateway Long-Term Care program volunteers who delivered Kettering, Ohio, after 22 years his father and step-mother, Paul Christmas cards to residents of West Liberty Nursing and Reha- of service.He was a member of and Debbie Adkins, of West Lib- bilitation Center included, from left, Linda Bryant, Linda Swartz, the Dayton Masonic Lodge #147 erty; paternal grandparents, Cheryl Barber, Mardi Cantrell, Juanita Vest, and Roberta Blair. F.&A.M., and was a Past Mas- George and Letha Adkins, of Gateway Long-Term Care Mary Alma Bailey of West ter. He was a member of Scot- West Liberty; maternal grandpar- Liberty, Ky., passed away Satur- tish Rite Valley of Dayton, ents, Carolyn Murphy, of day, January 12, 2008, at the Antioch Shrine Club and Grotto Stanford, and Robert King, of volunteers are recognized U.K. Medical Center, Lexington, Larry Richard Hoskins of Lodge in Springfield, Ohio. He Stanford; a sister, Laura Adkins, Ky., at the age of 67 years, 7 White Oak, Ky., passed away enjoyed outdoor activities, boat- of Stanford; one step-brother, months, and 23 days. She was Monday, January 7, 2008, at the ing, camping, motorcycle riding Adam Clifford, of West Liberty; The December meeting of the tors that visit the long- term care born on Monday, May 20, 1940, St. Claire Regional Medical Cen- and fishing.He was an avid card two step-sisters, Amy Smith and Gateway Long-Term Care Advi- facilities in Bath, Morgan, a daughter of the late Milford and ter, Morehead, Ky., at the age of player, and a handyman who Kayla Allen, both of West Lib- sory Council was held at the Menifee, Montgomery, and Marie Brown Whitt. 64 years, 6 months, and 29 days. loved to build. erty; several aunts and uncles. Walls of Grace Tea Room in Rowan counties. They are She was united in marriage to He was born on Wednesday, Survivors include his wife, Funeral services were con- West Liberty. The council meets Roberta Blair, Frank Ballard, Charles Randolph Bailey. To this June 9, 1943, a son of the late Carolyn (Radford Nolte) ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, regularly and is charged with as- Linda Bryant, Sandy Convery, union were born two children, Hobart and Lenora Gregory Ferguson, whom he married in 2007, at Fairview Baptist Church, sisting Cheryl Barber, Long- Lowell and Mary Fields, Jan Randy and Mary Ann. She was a Hoskins. 2005; a daughter, Kelli (Michael) with Rev. Jim Erwin and Rev. Term Care Omsbudsman for the Lewis, Keith and Diana homemaker, devoting her life to He was united in marriage to Smith of Vandalia, Ohio; a son, Morris Trayner officiating. Burial Gateway Area, with program McGuire, Dianna Reynolds, Bill care for her family and her home. Carole Jean Allen. To this union Kenton (Veronica) Ferguson of followed in Fairview Cemetery, support for residents’ rights and and Catherine Riley, Bill Sharp, In addition to her parents, she were born two sons, Jason and Brownsville, Texas; stepdaugh- with Fox Funeral Home, of improving the quality of life for Linda Swartz, Juanita Vest, Steve was preceded in death by her Cory. He was a retired Vocational ters, Sheila (Mark) Good of Ur- Stanford, in charge of arrange- nursing home residents. Wells, Vicky White and Angela husband, Charles Randolph Rehabilitation Administrator for bana, Ohio, and Shelly (Mark) ments. Members of the Council Zeek. Bailey, and two brothers, Frankie the State of Kentucky and was a Benson of Macomb, Ill.; five Catherine Riley, president; All in attendance were recog- Whitt and Billy Ray Whitt. member of the White Oak Chris- grandchildren, six step-grand- Lowell Fields, vice president; nized for their dedication and She is survived by her son, tian Church, where he served as children, a special aunt, Jean Rissie Gose Nancy Omohundro, secretary; contributions to the institution- Randy Lynn Bailey of West Lib- Deacon. Larry was active in pro- Sheets of Vero Beach, Fla., and Dr. George Barber, Mardi alized residents in the Gateway erty, Ky.; her daughter, Mary viding programs for the youth of special uncle, Woodrow Barber Rissie Gose, 99, a longtime Cantrell, Sarah Jane Howard, area. Ann and Leslie Dunn of Morgan County. He was instru- of Morehead, Ky., and several resident of the Vicksburg, Michi- Paul Stokes, Mary Jo Swartz, Anyone interested in joining Campton, Ky.; seven brothers, mental in the development of close cousins. gan area, went to be with her Lord and Sharon Williams. the volunteer program should Cortis Whitt, Everett Whitt, and Morgan County Sanctioned He was preceded in death by on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Special guests at the meeting contact Cheryl Barber at 1-800- Millard Whitt, all of West Lib- Little League, and initiated Mor- his parents. She was born in West Liberty, were the 18 certified volunteer 274-5863 ext. 24 or 606-784- erty, Jimmy Whitt of Wellington, gan County T-ball, and Soccer. Funeral services were con- Kentucky, on August 7, 1908. ombudsmen and Friendly Visi- 8921 for more information. 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Par- Dunn, Jeffrey Whitt, Cortis law, Freddie Jones of Indiana, ducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Janu- ents should suspect a sleep dis- Whitt, Everett Whitt, Millard and several nieces and nephews. ary 12, at Life Story Funeral Pediatric sleep and order if a child is not refreshed Whitt, Jimmy Whitt, Joe Whitt, Funeral services were con- Home, in Vicksburg, Michigan. pulmonary services after a night of sleep, is very dif- Richie Whitt, and Ricky Whitt. ducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Janu- Memorial contributions were ficult to awaken in the morning, Sign guest book at ary 11, 2008, at the White Oak suggested to Kalamazoo Gospel are offered at clinic or is an extremely restless sleeper www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com Christian Church with Rev. Richard Leon Mitchell of Mission. or snores. Don Hayes, Garrad Howell and Rev. Randy Ezel, Ky., passed away Sunday, Visit Rissie’s memory page Dr. Hayes is now scheduling Jr., M.D., Pedi- Ozan officiating. Burial was in January 6, 2008, at the U.K. and sign memory book online at and accepting new patients at the atric and Adult the Allen Cemetery, White Oak, Medical Center, Lexington, Ky., www.lifestorynet.com. St. Claire Regional Outpatient Pulmonary THE LICKING VALLEY Ky., with Potter Funeral Home at the age of 50 years, 7 months, Center. To schedule an appoint- Medicine phy- COURIER orafn Wgeemste Lntisb.erty in charge of ar- adnady ,3 dJuaynse. H3e, w1a9s5 b7o,r na o sno Mno on-f Clyde Dunn sician with UK mpleeanst,e ocra lflo 6r0 m6-o7r8e3 -i6n8fo6r6m.ation, Healthcare, is 242 Prestonsburg Street Pallbearers: Tony Perry, Jack Bernice Daley Mitchell and the Clyde Dunn, of Winchester, now offering West Liberty, Kentucky 41472 Cline, Danny Allen, Steve late Benjamin Roy Mitchell. formerly of Helechawa, departed Pediatric Sleep Words Of Wisdom HOW TO REACH US Measel, Jody Mayse, Scott He was united in marriage to this life Friday, January 11, 2008, and Pulmo- The number of people watch- Mail: P.O. Box 187 JWoahlntesrt oHne, nFryra, nRko nPnhiiel lMipa, yJsre.,, Pbohrynll ifsi vBeo clihni.l Tdroe tnh.i sH uen iwoans w seerlef aatn dth 3e adgaey so.f 66 years, 5 months, nata ry tsheer vicSets. Dr. Hayes irnecgt ylyo up raotp aonryti oonnael m too tmhee nstt uisp didi-- West Liberty, Ky. 41472 David Nutter, and Charlie employed construction worker, KenHteu cwkya so nb oArnu gauts tH 8e, l1ec9h4a1w, tao, Claire Regional Outpatient Cen- ity of your action. Phone: Crigger. owning Eastern KY Dryvit. the late Daniel Marcus and Ona (606) 743-3551 Honorary Pallbearers: All his In addition to his father, he Hager Dunn. Fax: (606) 743-3565 family and friends. was preceded in death by one Clyde was a construction son, Jacob Mitchell. and one worker, and was a member of the brother, Harold Mitchell. Pieratt Masonic Lodge #725 F & He is survived by his wife, AM. Phyllis Bolin Mitchell; four chil- Survivors include one daugh- dren, Jeremy and Tabitha ter, Jennifer Lanter and husband, Mitchell of Vidor, Texas, Crys- Chris, of Winchyester; one son, tal and Wendell Romans of West Dana Ray Dunn, of Winchester; Liberty, Kayla and Jesse Keeton one grandson, Michael Watson; of Malone, and Joshua Mitchell five brothers, Bob Dunn, of Ha- www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com of Ezel; his mother, Bernice zel Green, Sammie Dunn, of Daley Mitchell of Texas; five Kokomo, Indiana, Willie Jay Peace of Mind... grandchildren, Austin Clay Cof- Dunn, of Greentown, Indiana, Virgil Dunn, of West Liberty, and fee, Hunter Romans, Hannah Keeton, Daniel Mitchell, and Marcus Dunn, of Lee City; two ....Today, more and more people are pre-arranging sisters, Mary Frances Harrington, Josh Mitchell; two sisters, and pre-financing their own funerals in advance. of Kokomo, Indiana, and Mattie Carolyn Maple of Vidor, Texas, Parks, of Hazel Green. He also We as funeral directors with a back ground of many and Barbara Sears of Fairborn, leaves behind a host of other rela- Ohio; one brother, Phillip years experience can explain to you the advantages tives and friends. Mitchell of Orange, Texas; Funeral services were con- of the Pre-Need and Pre-Financing funeral services. mother-in-law, Betty Bolin; four ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, January This is one of the first steps in facing reality. Call or brothers-in-law, Willis Bolin, 13, at Porter and Son Funeral Paul Wayne Bolin, James Clyde Directors Chapel, with Rev. write: Bolin and Austin Bolin; two sis- Charles Glover officiating. Burial ters-in-law, Brenda and Alex followed in the Dunn Family Herald & Stewart & Halsey Cantrell and Teresa Bolin, and Cemetry, ate Helechawa, with several nieces and nephews. Porter and Son Funeral Directors, Funeral services were con- of Campton, in charge of arrange- Funeral Home ducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, ments. January 10, 2008, at the Potter Pallbearers were Michael Watson, David Brandenburg, 367 Main Street • West Liberty, KY 41472 Funeral Home in West Liberty Roger Dunn, Anthony Dunn, Roy with Rev. Charles T. Wright and Phone (606) 743-3151 Dunn, Jr., and Daniel Marcus Rev. Hershell Wright officiating. Dunn. Burial was in the Paul Bolin PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Cemetery, Hwy. 706, Crockett, Ky. BLESS THIS HOUSE www.heraldstewarthalseyfh.com Pallbearers: Paul Wayne Bless these windows shining or E-MAIL US AT: bright letting in God’s heavenly Bolin, Wendell Romans, Jesse light. Bless the Hearth a blazing [email protected] Keeton, Bill Sears, Jeremy there with smoke ascending like a —Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer — Mitchell, and Joshua Mitchell. prayer. Bless the folk who dwell Randy Halsey Sign guest book at within. Keep them pure and free www.potterfuneralhomeinc.com from sin. Bless us all that we may —Licensed Lady Funeral Directors — be fit. Oh, Lord to dwell with thee Jeanelle Y. Halsey & Patsy Brown that God may bless your home and Procrastination #3 family and bring you peace, and 24 HOUR OBITUARY LINE Never put off until tomorrow contentment is the Christmas wish 24 Hour Obituary Line (606) 743-2230 what you can do the day after to- from all of our family to all of your Call (606) 743-9300 morrow. family. MarkTwain (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger) PAGE EIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER Gateway Development Rook Tournament set at COMMUNITY Dist. Board to meet 22nd McKenzie’s Pool Room The regular monthly meeting There will be a Rook tourna- BULLETIN of the Gateway Area Develop- ment at McKenzie’s Pool Room ment District Board of Directors Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and meeting will be held at the ADD 19. Signups at 6:30 p.m., begin BOARD offices, 110 Lake Park Drive, playing at 7 p.m. For additional MMRC Industrial Park, in information call Donnie Rowan County on Tuesday, Jan. McKenzie at 743-3832. 22, at 10 a.m.This meeting is AA meetings slated for open to the public.Contact Gail Tommy Webb Band to Wright or Shannon Stull at 606- each Sunday evening be at Jenny’s Music Barn 780-0090 x2109 for more infor- AA meetings are being held mation. The Tommy Webb Band will each Sunday at 8 p.m. in the con- C-01-3-3t be performing at Jenny’s Music ference room at the county gov- Barn, at Farmers, on Friday night, ernment building. For more infor- Jan 18, weather permitting. mation or directions, call 606- GED Test to be 743-1210. given January 19 Singing at Daysboro Morgan Christian Acad. The MSU at West Liberty Church of Christ Learning Center will be giving the There will be a singing at needs old cell phones GED test on Saturday, January 19. Daysboro Church of Christ on and ink cartridges registration is a MUST. The cen- Saturday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The Morgan County Christian ter will be open at 8 a.m. Satur- Donald Brooks will be the spe- Academy is collecting used, no day, Jan. 12, to accommodate cial singer. Pastor David Hinton longer needed, cell phones and those who need to take the offi- and congregation extend an invi- used printer cartridges. The cial practice test or to register. tation to everyone. A potluck meal Members, seated from left to right, are Shirley Sexton, Henrietta McKinney, Patty Murphy, and Academy is doing this as an ef- Any 16 year old having been will be served afterward. Opal Cole. Standing, left to right, Pat Ross, Juanita Pieratt, Gwenda Lane, Valerie Cole, Elaine fort to recycle. So please, if you withdrawn from school for 90 C-1-10-2t Bartley, Patty Cole, guest Nellie Buchanan, and Barbara Lawson. have any used cell phones or ink days is eligible to take the GED cartridges, call the school at 743- test. For more information please 4-H Horse Club meeting Newly formed Solid Rock Homemakers 1824 or drop them off at the call 743-1599. slated Tuesday, Jan. 22 school at Index. Club enjoys Christmas dinner Dec. 17 C-8-23-tf The 4-H Horse Club will be having a meeting on Tuesday, Gateway WIA program Ezel Church of God January 22, at the Morgan County The Solid Rock Homemakers Monday of each month at 6:00 Homemakers. After the meal the offering following services Extension Office. The meeting Club, of Ezel, enjoyed their first p.m., at the Ezel Firehouse. A to- ladies enjoyed exchanging church bus rides Between the ages of 18-21? will begin at 6 p.m. The 4-H Christmas dinner. The dinner was tal of 11 members and several Christmas ornaments as their gift Ezel Church of God will have Ready to make a difference in Horse Club is open for any Mor- held at the Church of God, in family members enjoyed a pot- exchange. Our next meeting will church bus rides to church or your life? The Gateway WIA pro- gan County youth that would be Ezel, on December 17, 2007. luck meal. be Monday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. Sunday school. Anyone who gram is now offering the follow- interested in learning more about Solid Rock Homemakers is a new Special guest for the evening New members and visitors are needs a ride may call 725-5763 ing services to residents of Mor- horse care and safety. For more club formed recently with 13 was Nellie Buchanan, Morgan welcome. or 725-4283 for more informa- gan and Menifee Counties: Work information contact Kim Cox at members. They meet the third County Extension Agent for tion. Readiness Skills, Attending Col- 743-3292. lege for short term training, Life Sunday school class at skills training, Obtaining work Opera program Time for college St. Claire Regional Tom’s Branch Church experience, Parenting skills, Fi- 4-H Livestock meeting nancial planning. If interested call for area residents bound students opens new Family Tom’s Branch Community set Thursday, Jan. 17 Karen at (606) 743-4141, ext. 101 Church is proud to announce Sun- today to see if you qualify. 4-H Livestock meeting is planned at MSU to fill out FAFSA Medicine service day School every Sunday at 10 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, Jan. 4 — St. Claire Regional a.m., under the direction of at 6 p.m., at the Morgan County MOREHEAD, Ky.—Resi- High school students who are Brother Ronnie Poe. We would Extension Office to be Extension Office. The 4-H Live- dents of northeast Kentucky and thinking about going to college Medical Center has opened its like to invite everyone to come stock meeting is open for any the surrounding region will soon or trade school this fall are en- first Family Medicine Express closed Monday, Jan. 21 have the opportunity to perform located inside Battson Drug, 206 out and bring the children that Morgan County youth that would couraged to gather the informa- they may learn about Jesus in a The Extension Office will be be interested in learning more and attend operas and operettas tion required to fill out the Free W. Main Street, Morehead. Mfuno frilgleadn a tCmoo.s pshcehreo.ols coDa.lbmaosyse..e r oTvdna h noTecn uoe e fMofsfidc oMaeny adw, raJtiayilnln, r.LJ e2au-2onth.p. ee2rn 1K a,i tni n8g afminebafrooenunratmtg teahbmterie oedennidf tfsc ep,o rrnaeatnncadttc i lctit evhKsee.is mFtcooa cCrrke mo, xado nirafde-t wrMRooipotoAhonmol diumt aa2ty ne0t,e r 3aatJ rivaoenenfagl .siB 1n.w4agii, r ltdloa tbMl ae6ru ghspeie.crml dmH. eoaitlnn-l AAFApidTFp,lSh iceAma .FtoiAornFe SfooArf tiFese ntd hecer aafllo lSremtdu dstethune-t Mcao venSdavtrie.ci neiCntiyeeln a oEti rfwx epra orlRekuse-tsiignn ip eotrr noenavaoltin mdF-eueasnr mgfta efisolntyrt, homework hotline medical services, including treat- 743-3292. on the Morehead State Univer- dents fill out to see if they qualify ment of common illnesses, physi- Morgan County schools home- sity campus to charter this new for federal and state grant and Order rootstock for cal exams, and flu shots for pa- work hotline numbers are as fol- regional opera organization, to loans. Financial aid profession- lows: Morgan County Middle spring grafting now Cooking with Sweeteners be known as Highlands Light als advise students to send in the tients four months of age and older. No appointments are nec- SEclehmooeln, ta7r4y3 -S8c1h1o8o;l ,E 5a2st2 -V8a1l8le5y; areI fin ytoerue gstreodw i nap lpelaersn oinrg p ethaers aorrt claTshse o Cffoeorpeedr aJtiavne uEaxrtyen 2si3on OoppePerraaart.itcic piproadnutsc itnio env aerrey i ansvpietecdt otof FthAeFy SqAu aelvifeyn fiof rt haeidy. dMona’nty t hcionlk- ess“arFya.mily Medicine Express Ezel Elementary School, 725- of grafting, now is the time to or- Service is pleased to offer “Cook- attend, especially singers, instru- leges use information from the gives folks a fast, easy way to 8208; Morgan Central Elemen- der rootstock. Rootstock is typi- ing with Sweeteners” on January mental musicians, directors, art- FAFSA to determine who is eli- access quality, affordable basic tary School, 743-8433; and West cally used to generate desired 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the Morgan ists, dancers, technical person- gible for grants and scholarships medical services even when their Liberty Elementary School, 743- characteristics for fruit trees. County Extension Office. Many nel, costumers, carpenters and administered by the school. own providers’ offices are closed, 8427. Commercial rootstock has been cooks are seeking an alternative electricians. Other professionals The FAFSA asks for informa- or a costly trip to an emergency bred to produce short trees and to traditional recipes because of who are interested in contribut- tion about income, assets and room seems their only option,” Volunteers needed! strong root systems to help feed diabetes, hypertension, coronary ing to the business aspect of the expenses. A formula enacted by said Charlotte Walker, SCR Di- Volunteers are needed for the and stabilize the tree from wind disease and/or special diets company, particularly attorneys, Congress is applied in the infor- rector of Clinic Operations. Morgan County History Mu- damage. Other characteristics among family members. This financial advisors and donors, mation to determine the student’s “Family Medicine Express is not seum. We need volunteers that may include disease resistance, class will offer alternatives for tra- and public relations consultants eligibility for federal and state meant to replace a doctor-patient can work a few hours a week at environmental adaptability and ditional family recipes that may are invited to attend. aid. If the student is considered relationship, but rather supple- the museum. Days needed--Mon- prolonged tree vigor due to el- not meet their current health re- datAesu danitdio lno caantido np eorff oarnm eaanrclye dependent under federal guide- ment that relationship by provid- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We evated quality of the root system. quirements. We will be discuss- summer production of Gilbert lines, both the student and par- ing routine medical care at times are open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Scion wood from your favorite ing cooking with nonnutritive and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of ents must provide financial infor- and a location that’s convenient Any help will be appreciated. trees then can be grafted to the sweeteners, measurements, and Penzance” will be discussed at mation. Nearly all students going for patients. We will direct pa- C-8-16-tf rootstock resulting in a small tree recipe substitutions. Recipes us- this meeting. Additional infor- directly to college from high tients with more serious medical for transplanting. Available stock ing sweeteners will be available mation is available by contact- school will be considered depen- conditions to providers within Bluegrass music at this year will include apple along with samples for tasting. ing Dr. Roma Prindle at dent. our referral network.” EMLA 7. The price will be $1 per This program is free and open to [email protected] Parents and students who need Family Medicine Express is Blackwater Fire Dept. piece. Call the Morgan County the public. For more information, help filling out the FAFSA should staffed by Melissa Cox, ARNP, Come and enjoy bluegrass and Cooperative Extension Service at call the Extension Office at 743- Open House set for attend the nearest College Goal and Savannah Pearson, CMA, bluegrass gospel music at the 743-3292 by January 24th to 3292. Sunday location on January 27. with David Race, MD, serving as Blackwater Volunteer Fire De- place your order. The rootstock prospective students Financial aid professionals will Medical Director. Family Medi- pbeagrtimnneinntg e aatc 7h pT.hmu.r Dsdoanya etivoennsi narge, wClialls sbees odne Glivraefrteindg eBaarsliyc sM wailrlc bhe. Singing at Blaze Com. and parents at MSU ganos owveerr qtuhees FtiAonFsS, Afr eine odfe tcahila ragned. cMinoen dEaxyp trhersosu igsh cTuhrruernsdtlayy o8p:3en0 accepted at the door. Come out offered at that time as well. Church Sat., Jan. 19 MOREHEAD—Morehead The sessions are sponsored by the a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with expanded and support your local volunteer. There will be a singing at State University’sOffice of En- Kentucky Association of Student hours coming soon. Homemaker Leader Blaze Community Church, Satur- rollment Serviceshas announced Financial Aid Administrators in For more information, call New Life Center training slated Jan. 23 day, Jan. 19, beginning at 7 p.m., its Open House dates for the cooperation with the Lumina 783-1111. spring. Scheduled on two Satur- Foundation, The Student Loan Is your family suffering “Cooking with Sweetener’s” with Bro. William “Bimbo” West, days, Feb. 2 and March 8, from People and the Kentucky Higher St. Claire Regional Medical through addiction? We can help! will be held on Wednesday, Jan. from Ashland (weather permit- 9 a.m. until noon, the events will Education Assistance Authority Center (SCR) serves as a 159-bed Call toll free 877-300-7044. Ex- 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the Morgan ting). Bro. Vernon Lewis and con- be held in the Adron Doran Uni- (KHEAA). To find a College regional referral center and the perienced, compassionate coun- County Extension Office. In case gregation welcome everyone. versity Center on the Morehead Goal Sunday site near you, visit largest rural hospital in northeast- selors are standing by to help with of snow it will be taught on Jan. campus. www.kasfa.com/cgs or call 888- ern Kentucky. With nearly 1,300 free nationwide referrals, low cost 30 at the same time. Special service at House According to Enrollment Ser- 678-4625. employees and is the second- rehabilitation solutions, free as- of Prayer Sun., Jan. 20 vices, the Open House events largest employer in the region. sessments and counseling. Call will be an excellent opportunity SCR’s medical staff is comprised today or log on to Quilt block classes There will be special services for students and families to dis- Folk Art Center in of nearly 100 physicians repre- www.newlifecentersf.com or e- being offered at the House of Prayer on Sunday, cover why MSU has been named Morehead will be senting 31 medical specialties. January 20, at 6 p.m., featuring mail: [email protected]. one of “America’s Best Col- Get the help you need now! avaQilaubillte bolno Jcakn .c 1la1s, s1e6s, wanidll 2b5e. Tneesrrsye eT, rsiopnp ,o ffr oLmev Neraisnhev ainllde ,E Tdeinth- lReegpeos”rt bfyo rU t.hSe. Nfoeuwrtsh a yneda Wr rournld- closed thru Feb. 7 Financial peace Missionary Prayer Band Classes will begin at 10 a.m. each Tripp, seen on Trinity Broadcast- ning. MOREHEAD — Morehead course available to day, at the Extension Office. ing Network. The church is lo- University representatives State University’s Kentucky Folk to meet on January 20 cated at 600 Whispering Oaks, will be available to meet students Art Center will be closed to the Gateway residents The Morgan County Area Service times at Seventh Morehead, 1/2 mile off Hwy. 801. and families, answer questions, public through Feb. 7 to permit Missionary Prayer Band will Day Adventist Church For more information call (606) lead campus tours and share in- the staff to redesign and reinstall “Reduce Your Debt!” – Dave hAasvsee mitbsl yJ aonfu Faariyth m Ceheutrinchg oant Kthye. ChuTrhceh , S1e2v6e6n tEh. DMaayin A Sdtrveeent,t iisnt 7M8c4C-l7u0rg2.3. Pastor Winston fliofre“m.Oautiro gno aclo insc teor nminagk ec iot lcleogne- ab intieTowhne P owerraimgsi aninanels nPttae Elrlmxehdain bieinnt ito1 En9x.9h7i-. Ry.caomms)e cyo’usr(swe wonw h.odwa vtoe raacmhiesvee- 519. It is a special one-year cel- Jackson, meets at 10 a.m. for Sat- venient to get answers to ques- While there have been some financial peace by saving money ebration and will be held on Sun- urday worship, and at 6 p.m. for HCTC conf. for tions about starting college by changes over the past 10 years, for purchases and emergencies, day, Jan. 20, starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday Bible study. Everyone the general layout of the exhibi- getting out of debt, planning for bringing deans, department There will be special singers and welcome. C-1-8-tf physical therapy tion space has remained the same. retirement and college and much chairs and facultyfrom our aca- speakers. A potluck meal will be The new Permanent Exhibition more is offered free through the demic programs, as well as staff students Jan. 24 served. Hope to meet you there. ARH Community Health from admissions, financial aid, will present the artwork in more Healthy Marriage Initiative Grant C-1-10-2t Fair scheduled Jan. 18 Hazard Community and Tech- housing and many more services intimate settings and will offer Program at Gateway Community nical Collge and Southeast Ken- together in one place,” said Holly more flexibility. Action Agency. Classes, as well Gospel singing set at holMdinogrg aa Cn oCmomunutnyi tAy RHHea wlthil Fl abier tCuoclkleyg Ce owmilml huonldit ya pahnyds Ticeacl hthneicraa-l Proollllmocekn,t asessrvisitcaenst. d“Firaemctiolrie osf w einl-l forw“Wared’ troe t hvies rpyr omjeuctc,”h slaoido kMinatgt ainsg o snees-soino-nosn, ea rfein aavnaciilaalb cleo uton seevl-- Crockett Ch. Feb. 1 1th1e a h.mos.p-3it apl. mlo.b Fbryi.d Faylu, Jsahno. t1s 8w, iilnl pist assistant regional pre-admis- hear success stories about our C“Iot’lsli nbseweno rtah ,d eKcFaAdeC sdinirceec twore. eryone. There will be a gospel singing be $5 for Medicare and Medicaid sion conference 12 p.m. Thurs- graduates and learn some statis- made major changes to the Per- Classes are now being sched- at Crockett Primitive Baptist paitents at no out-of-pocket vcosts day, Jan. 24, in the Community tics that demonstrate the aca- manent Exhibition. Obviously, uled for 2008. If you would like Church, Hwy. 706, at Crockett, on with a valid card. There will also Room at Campton Public Library. demic quality offered at MSU.” our resources are limited, but we to participate in a class or would Friday, Feb. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. be blood sugar checks, blood The pre-conference is an infor- On one such measure of suc- have a great, creative staff. And, like information about hosting a Singers will be the True Gospel pressure checks, diabetic shoe fit- mal group conference for the pur- cess, MSU graduates are consis- we have the support of our class in your church or commu- Echoes, Tommy Vanhoose with tings and educational materials. pose of providing information. tently accepted into professional friends and Morehead State. I nity venue, please contact Wendy the Richardson Chapel Singers, Students who attend a conference schools, including medical, den- think people will be greatly sur- Crain-Lawson, program counse- prior to April 1, 2008, will be con- tal and pharmacy programs, at and more. There will also be a Nat’l Birth Defects prised when they come back in lor, at 606-783-0362 or e-mail sidered for the Physical Therapist rates well above state and na- soup bean dinner with sauerkraut Prevention Month Assistant Regional Program, tional averages. February. The exhibition will [email protected]. All and wieners, corn bread, and on- If you have ever wished you pending completion of all admis- MSU earned a third place shed new light on the contempo- course leaders are certified Dave ions. The pastors and congrega- had the power to touch the future, sion requests. ranking among top tier public rary state of folk art in Ken- Ramsey counselors. tion welcome everyone to attend. tucky.” be sure to read this information. The agenda for this conference universities for faculty-to-stu- C-1-17-4t The Kentucky Folk Art Cen- Women of child-bearing age are includes discussion of the PTA dent ratios and class size. Eighty- ter is located at 102 West First GOD ALWAYS WATCHES able to reach into the future and Regional Program admission pro- eight percent of the MSU faculty ndoor Archery Tourney protect their baby from Neural cess, accrediation process and an is full-time. Street in Morehead. Additional OVER YOU information is available by call- There’s never a moment when slated Saturday, Jan. 26 Tanuebnec eDphefaelyc t(sd e(fNeTctDivse) bsruaicnh daes- opvroesrpveiecwtiv oef PthTeA pRroefgeisosnioaln .P Arol-l couSrtaugdeedn ttos raengdis ftaemr fiolire tsh ea rOe peenn- ing (606) 783-2204. god doesn’t care. Never a worry There will be an Indoor Ar- velopment) and spina bifida (in- gram applicants are required to House. To learn more about this that He doesn’t share, never a time chery Tournament on Saturday, complete spine or spinal cord). attend one pre-admission confer- event or to complete an online MONDAY DEADLINE when His love isn’t there to cheer, Jan. 26, at the Community Cen- This futuristic trip can be taken if and to brighten our way. So trust ence prior to April 1, 2008, in or- registration card, you may visit FOR NEWS ADS ter, in West Liberty. This event is the woman consumes 400 micro- der to be considered for admis- www.moreheadstate.edu/ in His love, so unfailing and true, being sponsored by Morgan- grams of folic acid daily prior to sion into the fall 2008 class. openhouse. News items and advertising for believe in His power, to Elliott 4-H Shooting Sports. For getting pregnant and during preg- For additional information, Additional information is publication in The Licking Valley strengthen you too, and may your nancy. Your Morgan County Courier should be submitted by Fri- additional information call Kim please contact Tracy L. Bowling available by calling Enrollment faith bring many blessings to you Health Center wants to help you day of the preceding week and must Horton, 743-9347. touch the future. Please contact at 606-487-3379, or Terrie Fields, Services at (606) 783-2000 or be in our office before noon on Mon- day after beautiful day. C-1-17-2t them at (606) 743-3744. office assistant, at 606-487-3394. (800) 585-6781. day. (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger) THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE NINE Growers assn. says wages or tonnage picked with asts estimates that mountain bik- Everybody Watches The third parties like McDonald’s. ers spend about $300 per day THE LICKING VALLEY no to McDonald’s Florida grows 85 percent of the when visiting a destination. nation’s winter tomatoes.” In Harlan County, Kentucky, COURIER CLASSIFIED ADS support for pickers —Ky. Institute for Rural Journalism where ATV tourism is popular 242 Prestonsburg Street RATE: 30¢ Per Word • $3 minimum Dec. 24 — “A group of farm- and a regional trail system is also West Liberty, Kentucky 41472 ers who persuaded McDonald’s ATV enthusiasts planned, “an enthusiast was re- HOW TO REACH US MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE and Taco Bell to have their to- cently asked to guide a group of mato suppliers pay their pickers want Appalachian 14 tourists from Vermont around Mail: P.O. Box 187 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: more have seen their effort stall regional system his hometown hills,” Deal re- West Liberty, Ky. 41472 as Burger King has refused to do ports, citing McClanahan.“Each Phone: $22.50 in County; $25.00 in Kentucky; $27.00 Out of State the same,” reports The New York Building trails for all-terrain tourist paid $50 for the 12-hour (606) 743-3551 Poetry • Memorial Letters • Late Obituaries — $9 Times. “The main group of vehicles in national forests and trip, he added.” Fax: (606) 743-3565 Card of Thanks — $8 Florida tomato growers — call- other public areas would attract —Ky. Institute for Rural Journalism THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER does not knowingly accept help wanted ads that in- ing the farmworkers’ tactics ‘un- adventure tourism and reduce clude a preference based on age from employers covered by the Age Discrimination in American’ — has threatened a ATV-caused erosion and other Employment Act. More information may be obtained from the Wage-Hour Office at 188 Fall Into Your New Home! Fuller Building, 120 West Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507. Telephone 606-252-2312. $100,000 fine against growers damage to natural areas, accord- Nor does THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER knowingly publish real estate ads that show a that cooperate with McDonald’s ing to advocates of a trail system preference based on sex, national origin, race, religion, etc. or Yum! Brands, the parent of in the Appalachian Mountains of Winter is around the corner. Taco Bell, to pay their pickers Kentucky, Virginia and West Vir- more.” ginia. Apartments are within one mile of FOR RENT — House on Route 7. FOR SALE — 1995 Fleetwood Lucas Benitez, a co-founder Jack McClanahan of Big Bruin, Kentucky. Call 606-738-6846. mobile home. Three bedrooms, new of the Coalition of Immokalee Stone Gap, Va., told Wise schools, hospital and shopping. 1TPD paint and carpet. Very nice home. Workers, told reporter Steven County supervisors at a recent FOR SALE — French door, marble Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. Greenhouse, “The only way you meeting that “plans are in motion Washer and dryer hookups are available. TF top, universal rundle wall surround. can describe this industry is the for Southwest Virginia legisla- Call 606-776-1439 or 738-5151. FOR SALE — Two bedroom mo- way it was described 40 years tors to introduce General Assem- West Liberty Apartments 1TPD bile home. 12x60. Good condition. ago: It’s a harvest of shame.” The bly legislation that would create FOR RENT — Two and three bed- $3,500. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. vice president for food safety and an authority to oversee a pro- room trailers in West Liberty and TF regulatory compliance at Burger posed system of trails tailor- Located behind NAPA Auto Parts Malone. Call 725-4723 for informa- ARE YOU PAYING MORE King, Steve Grover, said, “We’re made for each recreational use.” tion. THAN $50 MONTH FOR AUTO being asked to do something that “If ATV trails are established, 7TPD INSURANCE? — Call 784-0007 we have legal questions about. it would take a lot of pressure off Phone 606-743-3883 for a free quote. We want to find a way to make of nature trails,” McClanahan FOR SALE — 1992 bass boat and trailer. 17 ft., 60 hp Revenue. Good 4TPD sure that workers are protected told the supervisors.“We can’t Office hours Tuesday, Wednesday condition. $3,500. Call 606-662- FOR SALE — Brand new set of and receive a decent wage.” just turn our back on ATVs and 4880. 215/70/R14 Cooper Cobra radial The workers wanted Burger hope they go away. We can regu- and Friday 8:30 till 5 1TPD tires. $300 firm. Call 606-743-4857. King to follow the lead of late them.” TF McDonald’s and Yum! and pay “According to McClanahan, a FOR RENT — 14x70 trailer (2001) on Route 7 between Newfoundland LICKING RIVER VIEWS — Mo- pickers 77 cents, up from 45 similar project in West Virginia, Now accepting applications for and Bruin. $250 deposit, $375 rent. bile homes and lots for rent. Call 743- cents, for each 32-pound bucket the Hatfield and McCoy Re- Call 738-5754 or 571-0933. 9993 or 606-495-5821. of tomatoes. “A bigger obstacle gional Recreation Authority, has 2 and 3 bedroom units. 5TPD TF to the coalition’s efforts is the drawn plenty of people and Florida Tomato Growers Ex- money into the counties it cov- FOR RENT — Three bedrooms, FOR RENT — Two and three bed- change, a cooperative represent- ers. . . . Those with specialized two bath mobile home. $250 month. room mobile homes and lots avail- Section 8 welcome Call 662-6869. able. Call 743-4272 or 791-8620. ing 90 percent of the state’s hobbies will pay top dollar for a 1TPD TF growers,” Greenhouse reports. good trail experience, “It has threatened large ‘noncom- McClanahan added, noting that Please call Tonya for more information FOR RENT — Three bedroom PAWN SHOP — 595 Main Street, apartment in Sandy Hook with West Liberty, Kentucky. Instant cash pliance penalties’ for any grow- a friend who rents horses and C-11-29-tf ers that share information about mountain bikes to trail enthusi- washer/dryer hookup. Call 738- on most anything of value. Call 743- 4342. 4190. 3TPD TF FOR SALE — Three bedroom brick DRIVER’S WANTED — Local 3-County Coverage house. Living room, one bath, din- truck driving school training drivers ing room, kitchen, laundry, storage for Werner Enterprises and Swift shed, hardwood floors, central heat/ Transportation. Dedicated runs out of air, in city limits. Call 606-743-4808. Family Dollar Distribution Center, 3TPD Morehead, Kentucky. Annual earn- ings of approximately $50,000 and BALL CLEANING SERVICE — up. Home every weekend. Call 1- Home/office general to deep clean- 800-883-0171. Means A Classified Ad ing. Excellent work provided. Call TFJBS 743-4307. 1TPD GENERATE INCOME FROM HOME — Flexible hours, free train- BALL WELDING — All types. From heavy equipment to farming. ing. www.tsginfo.com code dm4472. In The Licking Valley Courier 1TPD 25 years experience. Call 743-4307. 1TPD WORK WANTED — Brick, block. Free estimates. Call 606-668-9590 FOR SALE — Three bedroom between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Carries A house. Located on Sheepskin Road 4TPD in Elliott County. $59,000. Call 652- 4972. WOODWORKING SHOP — Point Union Woodworking Shop. 2TPD Free estimates. Kenneth Taulbee. BIG PUNCH! MANLEY’S CARPET CLEAN- Call 606-662-9339. ING — Living room and hall spe- 1TPD cial, $59.95. Includes deodorizing NEED WORK — Will do dozer and Scotch Guard. Also will clean work, haul gravel, logs and buy tim- upholstery. Call 522-3743. ber. Call 668-3269 or 362-6560. 3TPD 3TPD FOR RENT — Nice, clean three bedroom mobile home. Washer, dryer, stove and refrigerator fur- CLASSIFIED AD ORDER BLANK nished. No pets. $400 deposit, $400 per month. Call 668-7257. 1TPD FOR SALE — One acre, cabin, with West Liberty, Kentucky 30x34 deck. One mile from Longbow 30¢ boat dock. Call 668-3475. 3-COUNTY AD COVERAGE IN THE Phone: 743-4711 3TJBS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ LICKING VALLEY COURIER (MORGAN CO.) FIRST TIME IN A LONG FOR SALE — 2007 Southern doublewide on 3.5+ acre lot. $95,000. WHILE... WOLFE COUNTY NEWS AND Call 662-6477. In Campton. PER WORD WE(cid:213)RE OFFERING TWO MOVIES 1TPD FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JAN. 18-19! ELLIOTT COUNTY NEWS Water Horse: LETTER TO THE EDITOR $3.00 MINIMUM Legend Dear Sir, of the Deep Enclosed is my check to renew Rated PG the hometown paper. I read that CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE Showing Fri. & Sat. at 6 p.m. my old school building was sold Sunday Matinee 2 p.m. Also showing Sun. thru Thurs. at 8 p.m. at Cannel City. Sure a lot of good Write your classified/want ad as you want it to appear in ¥ memories there. One of my Beowulf brothers helped build the school. Rated PG-13 the paper:________________________________________ Showing Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. I met my late husband there. Sure Each movie $4.00 per person hated when it closed. Hope its not ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ torn down. ________________________________________________ Coming Attractions: Thank you, ¥ NATIONAL TREASURE ¥ Clover Field ¥ One Missed Call Pearl (Frisby) Spencer 113 Whitledge hts. ________________________________________________ Mt. Sterling, Ky. 40353 Special LETTER TO THE EDITOR ________________________________________________ Happy New Year to The Lick- FHA Finance ing Valley Courier staff. I sure do enjoy getting my weekly letter ________________________________________________ from home. Program Signed, Dillard Bailey, Jr. ________________________________________________ $0 Down If You 2783 State Route 314 Shelby, OH 44875-8913 ________________________________________________ Own Land Or Quotable Quote The great composer does not (Phone number counts as one word) Use Family Land. set to work because he is in- spired, but becomes inspired be- WE OWN THE BANK. No. of words___________ Amount_______________ cause he is working. Beethoven, Wagner, Bach, and Mozart You’re Approved! settled down day after day to the Send with payment to: job in hand. They didn’t waste (606) 474-6380 time waiting for inspiration. THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER Ernest Newman P.O. Box 187 - West Liberty, KY 41472 LOOK OUT! From: _________________________________________ There may be a litterbug in Address______________________Phone____________ your truck Tossing trash like cups, cans or bottles in the bed of your truck creates Over 9,000 Paid Circulation! litter when it flies or rolls out the back. This trashes our community. PAGE TEN THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008 THE LICKING VALLEY COURIER UNITE loses federal funds, now being in the minority. Morgan County ply is at peak levels. GOD OUR MAKER Part of it has to due with a bud- The requirements to be a do- Every tree upon the mountain get deficit,” Pettit said. “UNITE Community Blood nor are simple--17 years of age, side is numbered, at the gentle enforcement staff reduced is still one of the largest line items weigh at least 110 pounds and be breath of God, their branches in the U.S. Department of Justice Drive set Feb. 7 in general good health. It takes move. When the heart of God is Operation UNITE, which over lion in funds earmarked for budget.” LEXINGTON, KY., You less than an hour and you can do touched, the tears start falling, to it again 56 days later. the past five years has arrested UNITE during each of its first In addition to laying off em- don’t have to leap from tall build- this earth they fall, through clouds And consider this. Please more than 2,400 people in East- three years, then got $9.1 million ployees, UNITE has changed the ings to be a hero. Donating blood bring a friend or family member of white and blue. ern Kentucky for illegal traffick- for the program in 2006-07. guidelines so fewer people will or platelets saves lives. Your do- with you when you donate. You He made the rocks, He made ing in drugs, has cut its enforce- But UNITE got nothing for qualify for treatment vouchers nation could help save as many and your “blood buddy” can the trees, tell me who but God can ment staff and may have to re- 2007 after the Democrats took and cut the grants available to as three local patients who need double the good you will do. do such things as these? He duce its counseling program be- control of Congress and sus- community coalitions for projects you to be their hero. It doesn’t Donate at the Morgan County makes the clouds, He makes the cause of reductions in its federal pended earmarks. from $10,000 every six months take superhuman powers to per- Community blood drive on rain. He is great and He is wor- form a superhuman act. All you funding. UNITE received only about $4 to $5,000. Thursday, Feb. 7, from noon - thy of our praise. need to do is donate blood or UNITE, whose undercover million in new money in 2007. Rogers, Engle, and others platelets. 7:30 p.m., at the Community My God can take a hopeless officers have apprehended nu- A year with no appropriation throughout the region are trying The need for blood is great. Center, Main Street in West Lib- life that’s torn by sin, in exchange merous people for drug traffick- and then a big cut in what it was to find other funding sources for Every three seconds someone in erty. Drive is sponsored by Mor- He gives sweet peace and joy ing in this and adjoining counties, used to getting meant UNITE had the program, such as corporate Kentucky needs a blood transfu- gan County Lions Club. Refresh- within. How He does this I could has laid off 10 police officers and to cut back. sponsorships and grants. UNITE sion. That need continues to ments provided by West Liberty never fully tell. But I know, when two other employees. And be- Jim Pettit, a spokesman for is a non-profit agency and has a grow, but with just one blood Homemakers. God performs He does things cause of anticipated funding cuts Rogers, said the lower earmark foundation that can accept tax- donation, you can do your part to For more information call Ri- well. the agency had earlier left posi- had nothing to do with Rogers deductible donations. ensure that the local blood sup- chard Davis at 1-800-775-2522. (Submitted by Alpha Clevenger) tions open, said Karen Engle, UNITE president and CEO. The cuts leaves the agency 199 with 23 police officers, down $ from 40 officers at its peak. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-5th, ENTIRE HOUSE founded UNITE in 2003 with a three-prong mission: arrest drug dealers, increase treatment for addicts, and sponsor education aimed at reducing drug abuse. CARPET INSTALLATION(cid:1) Since that time, UNITE has seized more than $7 million worth of illegal drugs, including EVERY DAY! more than 57,000 prescription or get one room pills that drug dealers had di- verted to the underground mar- installed for $159(cid:1) ket, and has provided vouchers for drug treatment for more than 1,000 people. Rogers founded the program in response to a series of articles in The Lexington Herald-Leader revealing that Eastern Kentucky 10% led the nation in the amount of painkillers prescribed per capita, illegal sales and use of painkill- ers such as OxyContin. Rogers, a powerful committee off chairman in the Republican-con- trolled Congress, secured $8 mil- MCMS panel sets ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED MAJOR free showing of APPLIANCES $397 or MORE ‘NationalTreasure’ Members of the Morgan County Middle School Site-Base WHAT'S INCLUDED? Receive 10% off all in-stock and Special Order EnergyStar®major appliances priced Parent Sub-Committee would $397 or more (before taxes). Includes refrigerators dishwashers, and clothes washers. again like to invite you to come Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. Discount taken at register. Not valid on previous sales, installation and delivery fees, extended protection plans or select Fisher & Paykel out and enjoy a movie funded delivery of carpet and pad carpet & pad haul away items. See store for details. through the PASS Grant. The movie that will be playing is “Na- basic furniture moving basic installation of tional Treasure” and is rated PG- GET UP TO 10 SPECIAL ORDER 13.The movie will be showing, carpet & pad tear-out carpet & pad free of charge, at the Towne Cin- KITCHEN CABINETS INSTALLED FOR $799(cid:2) ema in West Liberty on Sunday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m.The only At Lowe’s, our $199 basic carpet installation is available on Special Order carpet every day and includes the services most customers need. See store associate for details. admission is that you have to In-home measure (“Detail Fee”) must be purchased bring a guardian with you.You by 2/2/08. Installation Contract must be signed by and your guardian(s) will also 2/18/08. See bottom of page for additional information. JANUARY recieve a free small pop and popcorn.If there is more than one child in your family only one par- ent has to come, but if your sib- lings attend another school then VALUES free $500 GIFT it will cost $4.00 for anyone not attending Middle School.If par- CARD ents attend the Parent Teacher Conference on January 16 from Via mail-in rebate with purchase of 10 or more 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., they will recieve Special Order kitchen cabinets. Offer valid 1/17/08 through 2/2/08. See store for details. two extra tickets for this event to bring any additional people that Zero aSrceh noootl stourd enptsa raetn tthse Maniddd/oler $5 mail-in 10% ASK FOR guardians. We hope that you come out and join us for a fun filled evening at the movies. rebate Our next Site-Base Parent off Sub-Committee meeting will be January 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Middle School Library.Also at 6:00 p.m. following this meeting ON GALLON ALL IN-STOCK PAYMENTS+INTEREST there will be a apecial called meeting of the Morgan County VALSPAR® DECORATIVE FOR 12 MONTHS* Middle School PTO to finalize our “Something to Remember SIGNATURE WOOD AND Semi-Formal Dance” coming in *if paid in full within 12 months on any purchase of February. $299 or more made on your Lowe’s Consumer COLORS® PAINT POLYURETHANE MOULDING Credit Card 1/17/08-1/21/08. See store, lowes.com or below for details. Conservation Dist. Interest assessed from purchase date if you do not fully pay, within the promotional announces state Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. Discount taken at register. Applies to assortments 25833 and 25841. period, the promotional purchase and any related optional account protection Offer limited to 10 1-gallon purchases. Offer valid 1/17/08 through 1/21/08. See store for details. charges. See bottom of page for details. cost share program The Morgan County Conser- vation District will be accepting requests for cost share funding 5 days only under the Kentucky Soil Erosion 5 days only and Water Quality Cost Share 5 days only Program through Jan. 25. 5 days only now now now The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share 98¢ 68¢ $498 now Program was created to help ag- per sq. ft. $575 ricultural operations protect the was $398 was 87¢per sq. ft. was $588 8-roll each soil and water resources of Ken- Bright Effects 13-Watt Surface Source Bounty Basic Paper Towels 1/2" x 4' x 8' Gypsum tucky and is a result of House Bill Mini-Twist CFL Light Bulbs Glueless Laminate Flooring •Great strength at a great price •Use to finish walls or ceilings 377 that was passed in 1994 by •60-watt incandescent equivalent •10-year warranty #56323 #239360 •Easy to paint and accepts wallpaper the General Assembly. •Lasts 8,000 hours #80201 #11730 The bill established annual cost share funds to be adminis- TOOL & TOOL ACCESSORIES SEASONAL HEATING HOLIDAY STORAGE tered by conservation districts with priority given to animal CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE waste related problems and agri- cultural district participants where pollution problems have 10 30% 50% 50% 50% been identified. Producers inter- ested in renovating existing pas- - ture and hayland due to the drought can receive assistance. Funding for practices will be off off off off reviewed for approval by the Soil and Water Conservation Com- mission at the Kentucky Division of Conservation in Frankfort as Selection varies by store. Priced as marked. Discount taken at register. Includes Fireplaces and Mantels, Fireplace Accessories, Priced as marked. While supplies last. While supplies last. See store for details While supplies last. Fireplace Maintenance, Gas Logs, all Stoves and Vent- See store for details. funds are available. Free Gas Space Heating. Discount taken at register. For more information, stop by While supplies last. See store for details. the Conservation District Office For the Lowe’s nearest you, call 1-800-993-4416 or visit us online at Lowes.com at 955 Prestonsburg Street, West Liberty, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is 606-743-3194. Prices may vary after 1/21/08 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 1/10/08, and may vary based on Lowe's Everyday Low Price policy. *Applies to single receipt, in-store purchases of $299 or more made 1/17/08 through 1/21/08 on a Lowe's Consumer Credit Card Account. No monthly payments will be required and no finance charges will be assessed on this promotional purchase if you pay the following in full within 12 months: (1) the promotional purchase amount, and (2) any related optional credit insurance/debt cancellation charges. If you do not, finance charges will be C-1-17-2t assessed on the promotional purchase amount from the date of the purchase and monthly payments will be required. Standard account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. APR is 21.99%. Min. finance charge is $1.00. Offer must be requested at time of purchase. Offer is subject to credit approval. Excludes Lowe's Business Credit Accounts, Lowe’s® Project CardSM Accounts, and Lowe’s® Visa® Accounts, and all Lowe’s® Canada credit products.(cid:1)$199 whole-house basic carpet installation is for two or more rooms and includes installation of pad. Price for basic installation of carpet and pad in one room (up to 30sq/yds) is $159. Prices stated for basic installation require purchase of both Special Order carpet and pad from Lowe’s® for installation in single family residential homes. Basic installation includes removal and haul away of old carpet and pad, installation on existing tack strip, and moving of normal Don’t Forget To household furniture. Additional charges will apply for glue down carpet, installing on steps, outside or moving excessive household furniture and other additional services not included in basic installation. Prices do not include cost of materials to be installed. No offset or deduction for any included services which are not used. Prices are not valid for multi-family and/or commercial properties, which projects will be priced by quote only. Not valid on prior purchases. May not be available in all areas. See store for details and listing of all available special order carpet. See store for details regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities. (cid:2)KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLATION OFFER: Basic cabinet installation of up to 10 Kitchen Cabinets (any size or base cabinet) including all hardware, installation of fillers, scribes, toe kicks, installation of one layer of molding for top or bottom of wall cabinets, haul-away of cabinet Renew Your cardboard and daily cleanup of jobsite. Additional charges will apply for installation of over 10 cabinets, demolition and haul away, installation of sink, appliances, countertop, and/or flooring, cabinet alterations and build up, installation of specialty cabinets, (pantry, islands, etc) and/or additional accessories (tilt trays, rollouts, etc), permits, mileage (over 20 miles from the store) and any custom labor and/or job site specific items. While Lowe's strives to be accurate, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error.Prices and promotions apply to US locations only.© 2008 by Lowe’s®. All rights Subscription!!! reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.080192 001/080192/004,005,010,040,049,056,082,091,092,096,098,115,125