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4-21-08 LEXINGTON, KY, April 18, 2008-Blood donors who give blood to the Kentucky Blood Center April 19-May 2 will be automatically entered into drawings to win some of the $1,500 in free gas the blood center is giving away to donors. "If you fill our tank, maybe we can fill yours," said Jim Tinker, Kentucky Blood Center spokesperson. There will be multiple drawings in the two-week period. Each week there will be two drawings with one blood donor winning $250 in free gas, and a second blood donor who will win $500 in free gas cards. The winners will be announced April 28 and May 5. Each winner will receive gas cards purchased from a gas station that serves their area. Blood donors who give blood at Kentucky Blood Center donor centers or blood drives will be eligible for the drawings. All blood donors also will receive a KBC 40th Anniversary t-shirt. Those wanting to donate blood can call 1-800-775-2522 or visit kybloodcenter.org to schedule appointments to donate at a blood drive or donor center. The Kentucky Blood Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics thanks to generous blood donors in more than 60 counties. BLOOD DONOR CENTERS Lexington Donor Center | 3121 Beaumont Centre Circle | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mon.-Fri; | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Somerset Donor Center | 120 South Highway 27, Suite 4 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. & Fri. | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tues, Weds. Thurs Pikeville Donor Center | 685 Hambley Blvd., Flat Iron Building, Suite 1 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon.-Fri Prestonsburg Donor Center | 200 North Lake Drive, (Municipal Building) | 10 am. to 6 p.m., Mon., Tues & Weds. Unlawful Imprisonment Investigation 12-03-07 On 11/11/07 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police in Hazard received information that Donna Hicks, was being held and abused in a residence in the Bulan Community of Perry County. Troopers arrived at the scene to find that the complaint was valid and Ms. Hicks had significant bruising to her entire body. Department of Protection and Permanency were notified to assist in the investigation. The victim was transported the Hazard ARH for medical treatment. On 11/13/07 at approximately 10:20 p.m. Det. Dean Craft of The Kentucky State Police arrested Billy R. Crawford, age 24, Charlotte Crawford, age 52, Penny R. Ford, age 30, and Billy R. Williams age 59 all residing at Bulan, Ky. and charged them with Criminal Abuse 1st Degree and Unlawful Imprisonment 1st Degree. All accused were lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Detention Center. The investigation is continuing by Det. Craft and other agencies. Money Tips for College Students: How to Make It, Use It and Save It. Plan ahead and take control of your money A budget is nothing more than a tool for tracking the money you make compared to the money you spend. You can create a budget by estimating how much money you’ll make each month and how much you’ll spend. It’s a great way to avoid running out of money when you need it most. Best of all, a budget will show you how long it will take to save for something you really want. The biggest financial goal is to have more money at the end of the month. Another goal may be to graduate with as little debt as possible. But financial goals can also include saving for a trip, concert or new car. Take a sheet of paper and list your short and long-term goals, estimating how much money you can reasonably set aside per week or paycheck. When you break down your goals and how long you must save to meet them, you’ll get a better idea of how to finance what you really need to do. Write down how you spend all your money on in an average month, from food, gas and rent to entertainment. Check your list and note how much is spent on what you need compared to things you want. At the end of the month, if your income is greater than your expenses, you did just fine. If not, you’re on the right path by evaluating your situation and developing a plan for your money, but you may need to rethink your spending. This money management tip is brought to you by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People. For more tips, visit www.kheaa.com. KHEAA is the state agency that administers the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), need-based grants and other student aid programs and guarantees Federal Family Education Loans to help Kentuckians pay higher education expenses. The Student Loan People is KHEAA’s sister agency and Kentucky ’s only public, nonprofit student loan provider. To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, visit www.GoHigherKY.org. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798 , Frankfort , KY 40602-0798 ; or call (800) 928-8926, extension 7381. For information about low-cost student loans, visit www.studentloanpeople.com; write The Student Loan People, P.O. Box 24328 , Louisville , KY 40224-0328 ; or call (888) 678-4625. Reduce Demand, Increase Supply ‘Trauma Season’ Solution: Safe Drivers and Blood Donors (Frankfort, KY--June 28, 2007) The idea is a simple one: reduce the demand for blood and increase the supply. That’s the message the Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Blood Center are giving motorists and potential blood donors as the Fourth of July holiday approaches. “Motor vehicle crashes can cause significant trauma,” said Jack Adams, Kentucky State Police Commissioner. “During last year’s four-day July 4th holiday period, there were 1,160 collisions on Kentucky roadways resulting in 16 fatalities and 494 people injured. Many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented if motorists practiced basic defensive driving skills such as obeying speed limits, using seat belts and not driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. We want Kentuckians to spend the holiday with family, not receiving a blood transfusion,” Adams said. Traffic collision and other trauma victims can require transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells. This sobering realization may cause motorists to drive carefully - and to give blood frequently. "Sadly, summer brings frequent blood shortages because fewer people give blood. The demand for blood does not slow down and can actually spike because of traumas," said Jim Tinker, Kentucky Blood Center spokesperson. Those wanting to donate blood can call 1-888-872-5663 to find the nearest blood center and schedule an appointment to give. Anyone age 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health can be a blood donor. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible. KY 3345 in Morgan County to be closed for repairs May 23 JACKSON, KY – (May 2, 2007) -- In order to allow the Kentucky Department of Highways to replace two drainage pipes, KY 3345 in Morgan County will be closed on Wednesday, May 23. The closure will be between milepoints 1.7 and 1.8. No marked detour will be posted, but motorists can use KY 772, KY 705 or US 460 as alternate routes. In case of inclement weather, the project will be postponed until the following day. Thirteen Die On Kentucky Roadways During (Feb. 19 through Feb. 25) (FRANKFORT, Ky.) - Preliminary statistics* indicate that 13 people died in 13 separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways from Monday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007. Twelve of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and nine of the victims were not wearing seat belts. The seat belt status of two of the victims is unknown at this time. One of the crashes involved the suspected use of alcohol. One of the victims was operating an ATV and not wearing a helmet. Two single-fatality crashes occurred in Muhlenberg County. Single fatality crashes occurred in Clay, Hickman, Jefferson, Livingston, Madison, McCracken, Morgan, Owen, Pendleton, Rockcastle and Washington counties. Through Feb. 25, preliminary statistics* indicate that 94 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2007. This is 11 fewer than reported for this time period in 2006. Of the 87 motor vehicle fatalities, 56 victims were not wearing seat belts. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible. Officer Involved Shooting On Friday, December 28, 2006 at 9:34 P.M. EST, Post 9-Pikeville, received a call for assistance from Pikeville Police Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office regarding a pursuit of a possible armed robbery suspect on Town Mountain Road (KY 1426) in Pike County. Kentucky State Police Troopers and Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Officers entered the pursuit at the intersection of Town Mountain Road and U.S. 119. KSP units successfully deployed a tire deflation device. The suspect vehicle traveled a short distance on U.S. 119 before coming to a stop on northbound U.S. 23. The driver, Misty A. Damron, age 32 of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, surrendered to authorities without further incident. The male passenger, John Michael Keen, age 26 of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, then moved to the driver seat as officers attempted to take him into custody. Mr. Keen failed to comply with officer’s directions and reached for a weapon located in the passenger side of the vehicle, at which time, Kentucky State Trooper Chris Phillips and Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement Officer Keith Justice fired their weapons. Mr. Keen was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coroner Russell Roberts at 10:55 PM EST. An autopsy has been scheduled. Pikeville Police Department charged Damron with two counts of Robbery 1st, Fleeing and Evading 1st, DUI 1st, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, and Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug. Damron was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center. Trooper Phillips received minor lacerations to his forearm during the arrest and was treated at the scene. Trooper Alfred Bunch received a minor injury to his eye during the arrest and was treated and released from Pikeville Hospital. Pursuant to Kentucky State Police policy, Trooper Chris Phillips will be placed on administrative duty while the shooting is investigated. Trooper Phillips is a two year veteran of the Kentucky State Police. Pursuant to Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement policy, Officer Keith Justice will be placed on administrative duty while the shooting is investigated. Officer Justice is a five-year veteran of the Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement. The Kentucky State Police was assisted on the scene by the following agencies: Pikeville Police Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement, Pike County Fire and EMS, and the Kentucky Department of Transportation. The Kentucky State Police are continuing the investigation. BRENDON D. MILLER TO SERVE AS FACULTY AT KENTUCKY PROSECUTOR’S INSTITUTE. Breathitt County Attorney Brendon D. Miller has been selected by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office to be an instructor at the Kentucky Prosecutor’s Institute that will be held in Frankfort September 18th through 22nd. The Kentucky Prosecutor’s Institute is a weeklong training course that is presented by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office for Commonwealth Attorneys and County Attorneys and their assistants. KPI provides prosecutors with instruction in trial procedures and trial advocacy and is the only program of its kind offered by a state for its prosecutors. "I am honored to be selected as faculty for the Institute. I attended as a student in 2004 and learned so much about trying cases. Hopefully I can pass some of that knowledge along to other prosecutors, along with learning from them”, says Miller. NCLB The “No Child Left Behind” yearly progress report for 2006 were release on August 11th, 2006. Each state uses its own standards and assessments to make the annual determinations. Kentucky uses data from the 2006 administration of the Kentucky Core Content Test and submission of alternate portfolios to provide 2006 AYP information for the schools and districts. The following is a listing of failing schools in our reading area and where they were listed with the Kentucky Department of Education and the NCLB Act. Breathitt County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; LBJ (90.0%), SMS (92.3%) and Breathitt High (53.8%) Estill County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 84.69%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Estill Middle School (76.9%) Harlan County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Hall Elementary (70.0%), Cumberland High School (88.9%), Evarts High School (60.0%) and Cawood High School (69.2%) Jenkins Independent Schools had an overall passing rate of Goals met at 100.0%. The failing school(s) within the District were; Jenkins Middle High (70.0%) Knott County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Hindman Elementary (70.0%) and Knott County Central High (84.6%) Lee County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 90.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Southside Elementary (90.0%), Lee County Middle School (90.0%) and Lee County High School (90.0%). Leslie County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Leslie County High (53.8%) Letcher County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 84.6%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Kingdom Come Elementary School (83.3%), Whitesburg Middle School (91.7%) and Letcher County Central High (75.0%) Magoffin County Schools had an overall rating of Goals met at 100.0%. But, had 2 failing schools which are Herald Whitaker Middle School (92.3%), and Magoffin County High (61.5%) organ County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Morgan County Middle School (76.9%) and Morgan County High (80.0%) Owsley County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 100.0%. But, had a failing school which was Owsley County High (70.0%) Perry County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 76.9%. The failing school(s) within the county were; Buckhorn Elementary (90.0%), Willard Elementary (60.0%) and Perry County Central High (84.6%) Powell County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 100.0%. But, had 2 failing schools which are Powell County Middle School (92.3%) and Powell County High (60.0%) Wolfe County Schools had an overall failing rate of Goals met at 100.0%. But, had 2 failing schools which are Wolfe County Middle School (92.3%) and Wolfe County High (90.0%) The following schools in our area that were 100% are as follows: Highland Turner Elementary Breathitt Marie Roberts Caney Elementary Breathitt Rousseau Elementary Breathitt Estill Springs Elementary Estill South Irvine Elementary Estill West Irine Elementary Estill Estill County High Estill Black Mountain Elementary Harlan Cawood Elementary Harlan Cumberland Elementary Harlan Evarts Elementary Harlan Green Ellis Elementary Harlan Rosspoint Elementary Harlan Wallins Elementary Harlan Harlan Independent Elementary Harlan Independent Harlan Independent High Harlan Independent Walkertown Elementary Hazard Independent Roy. G. Eversole Elementary Hazard Independent Hazard Independent High Hazard Independent Jackson Independent Schools Jackson Independent Jenkins Independent Jenkins Independent Cordia Elementary Knott Cordia High Knott Beaver Creek Elementary Knott Carr Creek Elementary Knott Emmalena Elementary Knott Jones Fork Elementary Knott Beattyville Elementary Lee Big Creek Elementary Leslie Hayes Lewis Elementary Leslie Hyden Elementary Leslie Stinnett Elementary Leslie W.S. Muncy Elementary Leslie Leslie County Middle School Leslie Arlie Boggs Elementary Letcher Beckham Bates Elementary Letcher Cowan Elementary Letcher Fleming Neon Elementary Letcher Letcher Elementary Letcher Martha Jane Potter Elementary Letcher West Whitesburg Elementary Letcher John T. Arnett Elementary Magoffin Middle Fork Elementary Magoffin Millard Hensley Elementary Magoffin Peter Borders Elementary Magoffin Salyer Elementary Magoffin Salyersville Elementary Magoffin Cannel City Elementary Morgan East Valley Elementary Morgan Ezel Elementary Morgan West Liberty Elementary Morgan Wrigley Elementary Morgan Owsley County Elementary Owsley A.B. Combs Elementary Perry Big Creek Elementary Perry Chavies Elementary Perry Dennis C. Wooton Elementary Perry Leatherwood Elementary Perry Lost Creek Elementary Perry Robert W. Combs Elementary Perry Robinson Elementary Perry Viper Elementary Perry Willard Elementary Perry Bowen Elementary Powell Clay City Elementary Powell Stanton Elementary Powell Campton Elementary ` Wolfe Red River Valley Elementary Wolfe Rogers Elementary Wolfe Motorists Urged to Pull Up to Stop Bar at KY 11-KY 52 Intersection in Beattyville to Trigger Green Light at Traffic Signal JACKSON, KY - (June 29, 2006) -- Motorists who use KY 11 and KY 52 in Beattyville who think they have to wait too long for the traffic light at the end of the North Fork Bridge to turn green may be able to control their own destiny, in terms of when the light changes, if they make sure to pull all the way up to the stop bar at the intersection. The Department of Highways recently received a complaint about the timing of this traffic light. An examination of the signal control showed no malfunction, but an observation of motorists' driving habits at this intersection showed that many motorists fail to pull up to the stop bar, resulting in the light not being triggered to change to green. The green light at this signal is activated by a sensor loop imbedded in the pavement behind the white stop bar marked on the highway. When this sensor, technically known as an inductance loop, senses a vehicle stopped for the red light, it triggers the control box to change the traffic light from red to green. When motorists stop well short of the stop bar, or pull past the “stop bar into the intersection, the inductance loop cannot sense the presence of the vehicle and thus will not trigger the light to change. Stop bars are positioned so as to give long vehicles with large turning radiuses more room to complete turns. When vehicles stop beyond the stop bars and extend out into the intersection, the amount of space long vehicles such as tractor-trailers have in which to turn is reduced. This can result in collisions between stopped vehicles and turning trucks. Traffic light systems still have timers built into them, for occasions when the loop sensors are not working due to construction or malfunction, so that traffic flow can be regulated at intersections controlled by traffic lights. In areas where no construction is taking place, motorists who suspect that a loop sensor is not working properly are asked to contact the Department of Highways to inform maintenance personnel of the problem. Billy Ray Cyrus With Opening Act - Bobby Cyrus Presented by Mountain Arts Center, Kinzer Drilling & Appalachian Wireless Tickets go on sale Monday, May 22 at 10 am! Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 8:00pm Ticket Information: $35 plus a $1.00 per ticket fee To order tickets or for more information, call the box office toll free: 1-888-MAC-ARTS (1-888-622-2787) In every artist`s career there is a project that represents a true labor of love, the one that takes the artist back to their roots and incorporates all they have learned about life and their craft. For international superstar Billy Ray Cyrus, THE OTHER SIDE is that project. "I call this the record of a lifetime for me, because this record has been a lifetime in the making," says Cyrus. "Every bit of my roots, my influences and every bit of who I am is on this record." Those familiar with the Billy Ray Cyrus story know that the Kentucky native`s musical roots lie firmly in the church. Billy Ray Cyrus grew up surrounded by gospel music: the grandson of a Pentecostal preacher, the young Cyrus was singing with his father`s gospel quartet before he`d started grade school. Though Cyrus went on to fame as the multi-platinum hunky heartthrob behind such country hits as "Achy Breaky Heart," "Could`ve Been Me," "In the Heart of a Woman" and "Busy Man," his own faith still runs deep. Now with THE OTHER SIDE, his first studio release in three years, Billy Ray Cyrus has come full circle. For the first time Cyrus shares his faith journey on 11 tracks that range from rollicking Southern rock, to pure country story-songs, to heartfelt balladry. There`s nothing staid about this collection: even Cyrus` rendition of "Amazing Grace," the album`s only traditional hymn, is performed in a bluesy, rock style. This album has something for everyone in the family. Smith Branch hills on Fire These are photos of the hills of smith branch which caught fire after a local house caught fire and burnt down. Smith Branch Hill #1 Smith Branch Hill #2 Crack cocaine dealers arrested Four people have been arrested on drug charges following a tip to police that cocaine was being brought into Magoffin County. “These individuals were receiving crack cocaine from Ohio and reselling it in the area,” said Lee Weddington, manager of UNITE’s Big Sandy Drug Task Force. “Judging from the amount of cocaine we recovered, nearly three ounces, they were doing a pretty good business.” On Tuesday, March 21, Magoffin Sheriff Randall “Bob” Jordan received a tip that drugs were being brought to a residence on KY Route 404 in the southeastern portion of the county near the Floyd County line. Operation UNITE and Kentucky State Police Trooper Ben Cramer were contacted for assistance. Three UNITE detectives assisted Jordan, Kramer and two Magoffin County deputies in watching for the suspects on Howards Branch Road. About 5:15 p.m. police stopped a Toyota Camry containing three men about 1 mile from the residence. All three were arrested by Operation UNITE after a quantity of crack cocaine was discovered. Charged were: Robert L. Winston Sr., age 28, of Hoover Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Palmer Risner, age 29, of Route 3337, Salyersville, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Richard J. Sheperd II, age 23, of Howards Branch Road, Salyersville, one count first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Less than 30 minutes later police spotted a Ford Bronco leave from the residence and it was stopped by Trooper Cramer. The driver, 45-year-old Ruth A. Sheperd, also of Howards Branch Road, was charged by UNITE with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (13 Methadone tablets) and prescription drugs not in proper container. Trooper Cramer also charged her with driving under the influence of drugs. All four were taken to the Johnson County Detention Center. “We don’t see a whole lot of crack cocaine in Magoffin County,” Weddington noted. “This was an unusual find.” In 2003, Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-Somerset) worked to create Operation UNITE, a regional anti-drug initiative empowering citizens groups and community leaders in 29 southern and eastern Kentucky counties. UNITE, which stands for Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment & Education, seeks to fight the drug epidemic by expanding drug awareness and education programs to keep people from using drugs; coordinating drug treatment and outreach programs for those who are already addicted; and operating regional undercover law enforcement task forces for interdiction and prosecution of those dealing drugs. Rogers has directed $32 million in federal funds to the counter-drug initiative over the past three years. For more information contact Karen Engle toll-free at 1-866-678-6483. KENTUCKY HOUSE PASSES GRADUATED DRIVER’S LICENSE BILL Transportation Cabinet Legislative Priority Measure Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law FRANKFORT, KY (February 6, 2006) – The Kentucky House of Representatives today gave its approval to a bill which will expand the Commonwealth’s Graduated Driver’s License Program. House Bill 90 will create an intermediate period of six months for teen drivers between the learner’s permit and a full license. During this new intermediate phase, teenagers will have a full license with two restrictions on their driving privileges. “We’re always focused on highway safety,” said Transportation Cabinet Secretary, Bill Nighbert. “This legislation allows teen drivers to continue to gain essential driving experience in a more controlled environment, prior to earning a full license with no restrictions. An expanded Graduated Driver’s License Program will certainly produce a solid group of safer teen drivers, and that means safer highways in Kentucky.” Kentucky has one of the highest teenage crash rates in the nation. Teenage drivers account for only 6% of the overall driving population in Kentucky, but they are involved in about 18% of the state’s fatal crashes and more than 20% of all highway crashes. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Tom Burch (D-Louisville), cited the example of his own personal experience, which fuels his passion for this bill. “I’ve lost a teenage grand daughter in an auto accident, and I can tell you that you never really get over a loss like that,” said Rep. Burch. “This is definitely one of the most vital pieces of legislation I have ever introduced.” Marie Rader (R-McKee), a member of the House Transportation Committee, offered her praise for the Graduated Driver’s License bill. "This measure is so important to making roads safer for drivers of all ages," Rader said. "In essence, this bill ensures that our teen drivers have the experience they need before we put them behind the wheel of a 4,000 pound automobile." Commissioner of Vehicle Regulation, Roy Mundy emphasized the essential nature of a Graduated Driver’s License program. “Making Kentucky highways safer is a priority for the Transportation Cabinet,” said Commissioner Mundy. “This legislation is long overdue and so important for highway safety. We all applaud the efforts of the House of Representatives to take this initiative one step closer to becoming law.” The amended bill was passed in the House with a vote of 89 to 3. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia already have a full Graduated Driver’s License Program. Local Internet Group Paving the Way 2-16-06 Without the false accolades, or awards based on half truths, Wizard Web Design of Jackson KY, simply keeps rolling along. Wizard Web Design is the leader in Web Designs with well over 50 web pages under their control. How did they get to be the technology leader in the area on Web Designs? Hard work, good work ethics and honesty, something other web design companies could learn something about. Wizard Inc. is not interested in awards they have to pursue or beg to get. They let their work speak for itself. With websites for several county officials, and the pioneer in County, City and Tourism web designs, Wizard Web Design is clearly the choice and leader in Web Design in Eastern Kentucky. Wizard Web Design has recently paired with another Web Design Group, KY Tech Shop, to provide even more resources for Internet services. Anyone can thump their chest and claim they are the best, but Wizard Web Design, lets their work speak for itself, and judging by the long list of clients, they are the best. You won't see adult material, death threats, stolen domain names, or find Wizard Web Design contacting other businesses clients with lies, to get their business. Wizard Inc. just does not do business that way. If you are looking for honesty and integrity, Wizard Inc. is the business you want helping you. If you don't care about these things, well, there are people out there for you too. Go visit them in their new office across from the new Justice Center, above Barbs Cut above, formally Viper Communications. You will be happy with our service. Perry resident charged with cocaine trafficking 2-13-05 A Perry County resident was arrested Friday, February 10, after he sold a substance that was supposed to be cocaine to undercover detectives with Operation UNITE. James Edward “Eddie” Sebastian, 43, of Combs, was charged with one county first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine). The arrest culminated a two-week investigation by Operation UNITE. At approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, a UNITE detective met Sebastian at the Hazard Village Shopping Center and purchased approximately 5 grams of a substance believed to be cocaine for $500, according to Mike Luttrell, Kentucky River Task Force manager for UNITE. Sebastian was subsequently arrested by the detective with the assistance of two officers from the Hazard Police Department and lodged in the Perry County Detention Center, Luttrell said, adding the buy money was recovered. The substance will be sent to a lab for analysis to confirm that it is cocaine. PHOTO HERE Sugar Camp Golf Course Holds Open House 7-25-05 Breathitt County, KY The Sugar Camp Golf Course held an open house this past Saturday, July 23rd, 2005, to give people an idea of what the golf course looks like. Tours were given throughout the day by Brendon Miller, and Tony Watts. According to Tony Watts, they expect to have the golf course open for business, very soon. The golf course is unique in the fact that you have the backdrop of Breathitt County for a layout. Sugar Camp will surely be an attraction for all of Breathitt County to be proud of. PHOTOS HERE Happy 4th of July from Prestonsburg! The City of Prestonsburg will be conducting its annual fireworks exposition on Monday night, July 4th. The Prestonsburg Fire Department will begin the spectacular display at the first sign of darkness. Again, the location of the actual shooting position is strategically located on the mountain crest high above the 1st Commonwealth Bank building on Arnold Ave. This will enable patrons to view the fireworks from the James H, Drew Expo at Archer Park as well as from locations all along Lake Drive from the High School to the Honda/Harley shop. The Prestonsburg Police Department will be on standby for motor-assistance and traffic safety. Motorists are encouraged to drive defensively and be on constant awareness of pedestrians who may be watching this awesome booming display of gratitude for being a resident in America, the land of the free and the brave. Three found dead in Owsley County 5-27-05 Owsley County From KSP Post 7 Richmond, KY On 5-24-05, at 10:53am, the Kentucky State Police Post 7 at Richmond responded to a reported shooting at a residence on KY 11, 1/2 mile south of Booneville. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased adults. All three victims apparently suffered gunshots wounds. Detectives of the Kentucky State Police are currently processing the crime scene. The vicitms were removed by the Owsley County Coroner and transported to the State Medical Examiners office in Frankfort where autopsies will be conducted. No suspects have been identified at this time. The investigation by Detective Joie Peters and Detective Chris Crockett continues. The vicitms are identified as follows: Fannie Mae McIntosh, 39 of Booneville. Gary Lee Peters, 53 of Booneville. Billy Ray Tirey, 42 of Booneville ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As of 9:00am, 5-27-05, there are no new leads. The coroners office would only state that cause of death was confirmed, gunshot wounds to each victim. The case is still under investigation. INTERNAL CABINET AUDIT UNCOVERS MISSING CHECKS Payments were for plumbing permits FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 5, 2005) - The Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet (EPPC) and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating missing payments for state plumbing permits following a routine internal audit, EPPC Secretary LaJuana S. Wilcher announced today. Changes in the processing of permits and payments have been implemented by the agency involved, the EPPC's Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC). In the internal audit by HBC, checks and money orders totaling $67,749 could not be accounted for. The payments were for 1,135 permits issued by plumbing inspectors throughout the state in November and December. It appears the payments were sent to HBC's Frankfort office but never logged into the payment system. There has been no evidence, however, that any of the checks or money orders were cashed. "Once the internal review discovered permit payments were missing, we immediately assigned our Office of Inspector General to investigate the case. The case was referred to the KSP for further investigation when the payments could not be located," Wilcher said. "HBC Executive Director Van Cook discovered that the payments were missing, quickly implemented changes in the processing of permit payments and began the process of requesting payments from the original permittees. We appreciate the permittees' cooperation in writing another check to the state." HBC's Division of Plumbing has collected about $45,500 - nearly two-thirds of the money owed - as of today. Cook said his agency is phasing in an online permitting system that will greatly reduce the volume of paper documents having to be mailed to Frankfort. |
