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| Betty Cornett Appointed County Judge Executive Jackson, Ky. Betty Cornett, wife of the late Doc Cornett, was sworn in today, Thursday, April 25th 2002 at 10:30am, as the County Judge Executive. Betty Cornett was appointed by Governor Paul Patton, and sworn into office. Mrs. Cornett explained that all employees would be kept in place at this time. Car Accident at Kragen Kragon, KY.A Breathitt County Man was killed May 2, 2002 on Highway 15 at Kragon. The identity of the man is being withheld pending investigation. At this time it appears that a small car and a coal dump truck were involved in the accident. The unidentified man was transported to Kentucky River Medical Center by Breathitt County Ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Kentucky State Police are still investigating the accident. When other details are available we will keep you informed.(Story by Bobby Thorpe) Economic Impact for 2001 Somerset, Kentucky--State Tourism Development Secretary Ann Latta today announced the economic impact of Kentucky’s tourism and travel industry during 2001 was $8.7 billion. Tourism generated $768.1 million in state taxes plus $138.2 million in local taxes, Latta said, for a combined tax impact of nearly $906.4 million. Tourism is Kentucky’s third-largest revenue-producing industry and second-largest employer, accounting for 160,200 jobs throughout the Commonwealth in 2001, Latta told a crowd of 150 tourism professionals. The announcement came during a joint conference of state and local tourism agencies at the Rural Development Center in Somerset. Hosted by the Southern and Eastern Kentucky Tourism Development Association (SEKTDA), today’s event marked the beginning of National Tourism Week. Latta noted that the 2001 economic impact numbers were .7% less than 2000’s record-high year, after adjusting the data for inflation. “It doesn’t sound like much, to say we’re down less than one percent,’ Latta said, ‘but, that represents nearly $60 million less into our economy.” “Three major factors contributed to the decline,” she said, “the sluggish national economy, including a significant drop in business travel; the fact that 2000 was a record-high year; and the events of September 11, which left the entire country’s tourism industry reeling.” “A major drop in airline travel after September 11 and the sharp reduction in business travel adversely affected hotel/motel occupancies, especially in Kentucky’s urban areas,” Latta said. Rural areas, more dependent on auto-driven pleasure travel were less affected, she said. She pointed out that six of Kentucky’s nine tourism regions--Green River, Cave, Southern Kentucky Lakes & Rivers, Bluegrass, and Eastern Highlands-North, and Eastern Highlands- South —all in predominately rural settings did experience modest increases. The slump in tourism experienced in Kentucky was consistent across the U.S., Latta said. Indicators from the Travel Industry Association of America pinpointed a 5.6 percent decline nationwide in lodging revenues, and many major attractions including National Parks reported significant declines in visitor volumes during last year. “I am cautiously optimistic,’ Latta said, ‘that we are turning the corner in tourism. Major new attractions coming on line, like Owensboro’s International Bluegrass Music Museum and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame at Renfro Valley, will create new interest among travelers. Our continuing partnerships with private investors, like our Kroger Kentucky Host program, will have an impact this summer.” Latta also praised two new initiatives aimed at stimulating tourism. “Congressman Hal Rogers’ Company’s Coming program in southern and eastern Kentucky, and Governor Paul Patton’s tour bus initiatives for coal producing counties will have a significant impact on our tourism economy in the next few months,” she said. State Travel Commissioner Bob Stewart also introduced a joint hospitality training program in partnership with SEKTDA, the Workforce Development Cabinet, the Hotel and Lodging Association, the Kentucky Tourism Council, and the Kentucky Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus. “This program certainly has the potential to expand beyond the 40 SEKTDA counties and we are looking to move forward with implementation throughout the state.” Stewart said. CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM HELPS WOMEN ACROSS KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 8, 2002) -- Darla Blankenship, of Simpson County, knows how important it is to celebrate Mother's Day with her two children, ages 9 and 11. Just two years ago, Blankenship faced a diagnosis that could have kept her from watching them grow up. Through a program offered by her local health department, Blankenship was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Project (KWCSP), operated through local health departments in all 120 Kentucky counties, offers free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening to women who are uninsured or underinsured. These services include mammograms, clinical breast exams, instruction in breast self-examination, Pap tests and pelvic exams. Lately there has much controversy over whether or not mammography is an effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer, when women should begin having mammograms and how often they should have them. "While there has been controversy in the past about the degree of effectiveness for mammography, it is clear that breast cancer screening programs, through mammography, have found breast cancers very early when they are most treatable. We know that early detection saves lives," said Patty Sewell, Program Director for the KWCSP. Sewell said that the KWCSP provides mammograms for women 40 and older. This practice follows the guidelines of the American Cancer Society, which recommends a mammogram every one to two years for women 40 to 50 years of age, and every year for women over 50 years of age. Blankenship, 43, can attest to the fact that it is important for women to continue receiving yearly mammograms. "I had gone to the health department before for shots for the kids and I had read in the paper about the mammogram program so I decided to have one when I turned 40," Blankenship said. That mammogram turned out to be normal. However, when she returned to the health department just one year later for another mammogram, she was found to have an early stage breast cancer which in Blankenship's case was about the size of a pea. "The good thing is they caught it early," she said. Because she did not have health insurance, Blankenship said she might not have discovered the cancer when she did without the health department program. "The health department staff was wonderful. They tried to help me in every way they could, especially after they found out that I had cancer," Blankenship said. "They helped me find a doctor because I didn't have any insurance and I didn't know where to turn to find someone who would treat this for me. They made phone calls to a physician in Bowling Green and told him the situation and they took care of everything. Initially, Blankenship opted for a lumpectomy, but because the doctors were not able to remove all the cancer cells this way, she chose to have a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. Because her cancer had not spread, she required no follow-up treatment. Seven weeks after her surgery, she was back at her job and is now cancer free. "We cannot afford to lose another Kentucky woman to breast cancer. Every woman over 40 should have a mammogram as part of a yearly physical. Our local health departments are doing a wonderful job to make that possible as well for those who do not have insurance," said First Lady Judi Patton who chairs the Governor's Task Force on Breast Cancer. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women in Kentucky. There are about 3,100 new cases of breast cancer in the Commonwealth each year, and about 600 Kentucky women die each year from the disease. Early detection and prompt treatment of breast cancer can significantly reduce the suffering and death caused by the disease. Although cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent preventable with regular Pap testing, over 200 new cases of the disease were estimated in Kentucky during 2001, according to the American Cancer Society. The occurrence of deaths from cervical cancer has declined significantly due to the fact that the disease is preventable and curable if it is detected early. In 2001, local health departments in Kentucky screened over 101,000 women for cervical cancer. Seven of these women were found to have invasive cervical cancers and 195 had high grade lesions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cervical cancer rates are higher among older women. However, dysplasia - abnormal cells on the cervix - is most common among younger women. Sewell said, "This makes it very important that we expand our outreach to older women for Pap tests and continue our efforts with younger women." Blankenship agreed it is necessary to spread the word about the importance of screening. "It's important that women don't put it off. After I found out I had breast cancer, several of my family went out and had a mammogram where they might have waited several years otherwise. They wanted to make sure they were not in the same situation," she said. Blankenship had no family history of breast cancer. "It's important to get it done. It's nothing to be ashamed of or afraid of. Breast cancer can happen to anybody," she said. For more information about the Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Project, call Pamela Spradling, public education coordinator, at (502) 564-7996. For questions about where to get a mammogram or Pap test, call your local health department or call toll-free 1-800-462-6122. Two Breathitt County Men Killed in Accident Press Howard Fork- Two young Breathitt County men were killed approximately 5pm on Sunday May 19,2002 in a "rail buggy" accident. The accident occured at Press Howard Fork in the South Fork area. The two young men were identified as Clifford Jordan Keeton son of Mr and Mrs. Clifford Clemons of Press Howard Fork and "Timmy" Campbell son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd "Redeye" Campbell of Jackson. The accident occured when the railbuggy apparently went in a ditch at a high rate of speed and overturned inflicting fatal injuries to the two men. The two were not wearing seat belts and according to an KSP official at the scene,if seat belts had of been in use, these deaths may have been avioded. Authorities are still investigating this accident. Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2002) -- As part of Women's Health Month and National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (May 12-18), the KIDS NOW - Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Initiative reminds pregnant women throughout Kentucky: There is no safe level and no safe time to drink or use drugs during pregnancy or while nursing. According to a 1995 Kentucky Household Survey and a 1992 Legislative Research Commission Report, about 82,000 Kentucky women abuse alcohol or drugs. Of those 82,000 women, nearly 73 percent (60,000) are of childbearing age. Each year, 4,000-6,000 Kentucky newborns have been exposed in the womb to alcohol or other drugs. "Even if you have used alcohol or other drugs during your pregnancy, stopping now can greatly increase your chances of delivering a healthy baby," says Mike Townsend, director of the Division of Substance Abuse. The KIDS NOW Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Project is part of the Governor Patton's Early Childhood Development Initiative. The initiative is funded with tobacco settlement dollars and receives $1 million per fiscal year to increase the number of healthy women and, consequently, healthy babies born in Kentucky by building linkages with community agencies that work with pregnant women. Through this initiative, Community Mental Health Centers across Kentucky offer services to health departments and medical professionals such as education on the dangers of substance use and abuse during pregnancy; training to screen for substance abuse in a supportive and non-judgmental manner; and information on referring individuals for prevention education and gender sensitive treatment. The mental health centers also teach prevention classes about the effects of alcohol and drug use on the fetus and newborn and provide on-site substance abuse assessments for women who may require substance abuse treatment. As a result of these efforts, the centers have reached well over 500 pregnant women with more intensive substance abuse prevention and treatment services. For more information about these services, contact the Division of Substance Abuse, Carol Stange, Women's Program Administrator, 502-564-2880 ext. 4460. EKU to Host Domestic Violence/Deafness Workshop FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 10, 2002) - A workshop about Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community will be held at Eastern Kentucky University in the Perkins Building on May 17-18, beginning at 9 a.m. each day. Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community is being offered to improve communication and collaboration between hearing and non-hearing partners who work to respond to and reduce domestic violence. It focuses on the development of culturally competent partnerships, strategies to increase public and victim safety and offender accountability, and reduction of injury and fatalities. The first day of the workshop covers: dynamics of domestic violence in the deaf community; risk assessment and safety planning; building competence, confidence and communication; effective handling of crisis situations and calls (911 and hotlines); problem solving for barrier-free access to safety; justice, healing and stability; and self-advocacy and prevention. The second day includes a hands-on practicum by the Department of Criminal Justice Training Communications personnel for telecommunicators and crisis line counselors using TDD and relay services. The workshop is sponsored by several agencies: EKU's Regional Community Policing Institute, Cabinet for Families and Children, Cabinet for Health Services' Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services, Justice Cabinet's Department for Criminal Justice Training, Kentucky Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and EKU Center on Deafness/Interpreter Training Program. For more information, contact Marcie Jeffers, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation at 502/564-4448 (voice), 502/564-5777 (TTY) or e-mail at Marcie.Jeffers@mail.state.ky.us. DOCJT TO ADD 12 NAMES TO KENTUCKY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL Jessamine County Sheriff Joe Walker is keynote speaker (Richmond, Ky.) The Department of Criminal Justice Training along with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation will host the annual memorial service to honor Kentucky officers who have been killed in the line of duty. The service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 17 in the parking lot of the Funderburk Building at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. Jessamine County Sheriff Joe Walker will be the keynote speaker at the event. This year 12 names will be added to the monument, which sits in front of the Department of Criminal Justice Training. The names include Jessamine County Deputies Chuck Morgan and Billy Ray Walls, who were killed in a shoot out in November 2001, as well as ten other law enforcement officers who were killed in the past, but had never been added to the national memorial. The death of one officer, Constable John Holton, predates the earliest death on the memorial, and pushes the earliest documented officer killed in the line of duty in the state back to 1845. Other names to be added to this year's memorial: * John Holton, Constable, Augusta P.D., died Nov. 24, 1845. An assailant ambushed Constable Holton, stabbing him several times and cutting his throat. * Joseph Beard, City Marshall, Lexington P.D., died July 10, 1858. A street brawler who Marshall Beard had arrested threw him to the ground and stabbed him in the chest, puncturing his lung and heart. * Richard Dobbyns Lane, Town Marshall, Augusta P.D., died July 25, 1882. Marshall Lane was on the city street with a group of men when an assailant approached them with a double-barrel shotgun and shot Lane in the chest. He died at the scene. * Rufus A. Beagle, Officer, Cynthiana P.D., died Nov. 21, 1915. Officer Beagle responded to a public disturbance call. He was shot three times by a drunken man. * Joe E. Robertson, Sheriff, Carroll County, died Sept. 13, 1916. Sheriff Robertson was shot four times by a man to whom he was serving a warrant. * Adrian Metcalf, Deputy Marshal, United States Marshal Service, died July 31, 1929. A man who was shot in a raid a year earlier ambushed Marshal Metcalf while he and his two sons were walking in Harlan County. Marshal Metcalf died at the scene. * Herbert Ray, Deputy Marshal, United States Marshal Service, died Feb. 2, 1935. Marshal Ray was shot and killed in Lexington while investigating rumrunners. * William M. Carrico Sr., City Police Officer, Carroll County Sheriff Office, died Sept. 15, 1951. Officer Carrico and his partner responded to a disturbance call. When they arrived, one of the men in the argument opened fire, hitting Officer Carrico in the head. He died on thescene. * Claude Strong, Patrolman, Hickman P.D., died Jan. 8,1952. A man, who was angry about the arrest of his son, shot and killed Patrolman Strong during a traffic stop for revenge. * Luther Willis Hammond, Deputy Jailer, Shelby County Detention Center, died Feb. 18, 1957. Two inmates assaulted Jailer Hammond while trying to escape. He lapsed into a comma, developed pneumonia and died about a week after the incident. |
| BLOOD AND BONE MARROW DRIVE , JUNE 18, 2002 LEESCOLLEGE STUDENT CENTER, JACKSON, KENTUCKY This donor drive is to help find a suitable match for John Randall Turner. All donors will be appreciated. You may also go to Hazard Blood Center across street from State Police and beside VFW Building on East Main. Inform them requesting to be tested to be donor for John Randall Turner. Parents: Randall & Kim Turner "Appalachian Art Adventure Camp" The Kentucky Appalachian Artisan Center along with Artisans from throughout the region are teaming up this summer to provide Eastern Kentucky children with an adventure that they won't forget! It's called "Appalachian Art Adventure Camp", and will consist of a full-week, July 8-12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., of learning through lecture, demonstrations and hands-on activities with some of our regions most distinguished master artists and craftsmen. The children, ages 5-12, will experience two different workshops everyday of the week for instance; pottery and music, papermaking and drama, woodworking and painting, basketmaking and storytelling, writing and music ... and at the end of the week, the Artisan Center will invite the children along with all of their friends and relatives for a Graduation Ceremony. During the Graduation Ceremony, everyone will have the opportunity to tour the Artisan Center gallery to enjoy the latest exhibit, including a special display of the artwork the children have created during the week. Also, guests will enjoy performing arts entertainment by the children. The goal of "Appalachian Art Adventure Camp" is to have the children leave the Graduation Ceremony with a better understanding and appreciation for the art and craft traditions, which play such an important role in the cultural heritage of the region. The camp will be held in the newly renovated Artisan Center, 16 West Main Street in Hindman. The registration fee is $75 per student, to be paid in advance. This includes all workshop fees, all art supplies, lunch everyday and the Graduation Ceremony. If you would like to register your child, or would like to learn more about "Appalachian Art Adventure Camp", please contact the Artisan Center at (606) 785-9855. Fugitive Apprehended Running Drug Lab Breathitt County KY. The Breathitt County Sheriff's Department, acting on a tip, raided the home of 18 year old Jonathan William Martin, and discovered a methanphetamine lab. Mr. Martin resided in the mobile home park known as Brown's Trailer Park, just off Quicksand road. Mr. Martin was in Kentucky as a fugitive after posting bond for similar drug charges and a burglary charge in Ohio. Mr. Martin is wanted in Ohio to stand trial for the charges he ran from. According to Sheriff John L. Turner, Mr. Martin will face charges here before being turned over to Ohio to face charges there. According to John L. Turner, to his knowledge, this is the first methanphetamine lab found in Breathitt County. Sheriff Turner also stated, that these drugs will not make the streets now, thanks to a concerned citizen. Sheriff Turner has repeatedly shown that without much funding and the needed resources, the Breathitt County Sheriff's office continues fighting hard to rid the County of drugs. It will take alot of help from concerned citizens, to provide helpful information and tips, such as the one that led to shutting this lab down, to help finally send a message to drug dealers, YOUR DRUGS ARE NOT WANTED IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WAYS TO PREVENT SUN OVEREXPOSURE, SKIN DAMAGE FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2002) -- The time for outside summer activities is here and with it the time to think smart about sun exposure for children and adults. The Cabinet for Health Services is offering some general guidelines and information for protecting the health of skin against overexposure to the sun. When the sun's ultraviolet light rays enter the skin, they damage the skin cells, causing visible and invisible injuries. Sunburn is a visible type of damage and preventing it is extremely important. Repeated sunburns, especially in youth, increase the risk of skin cancer. The sun's rays are strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Planning outdoor activities early or late in the day is a good way to avoid sun exposure during these peak hours. Other ways of guarding against sun damage for children and adults include: * staying out of the sun in the middle of the day, * always using SPF 15 or higher sunblock on all exposed skin, * applying sunblock about 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplying frequently -- every 1 and a half hours, more often if swimming or heavily perspiring, * wearing a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and protective, tightly-woven clothing, and * talking to friends and family about sun protection. Infants under six months of age should be kept out of direct sun and covered by protective clothing. While children less than six months should not have prolonged sun exposure, sunscreen should be used if this occurs. Sunscreen should be applied to children beginning at six months of age. Eighty percent of a person's lifetime sun damage occurs by the age of 18. Excessive sun exposure can lead to damaged skin or even skin cancer, and one of the biggest factors may be the search for the perfect tan. Once the skin has a suntan, the sun damage has occurred and the skin tries to protect itself by crating a darker pigment to fight off the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is estimated that 1.3 million Americans will develop some form of skin cancer each year. According to information from the American Cancer Society, there were an estimated 9,600 deaths last year from skin cancer, 7,700 from Melanoma and 1,900 from all other skin cancers. Early detection of Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, is a key part of prevention and it is important to have regular skin screening. All moles or skin markings should be examined for changes in the number, size, shape and color of these markings. Melanoma is the most common cancer for women ages 25-29 and the second most common cancer for women age 30-34. About 900 Kentuckians will be diagnosed with Melanoma this year. For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control's Cancer Prevention and Control sun protection website at http://www.cdc.gov/ChooseYourCover/ Harrodsburg man falls to death at tank HERALD-LEADER STAFF REPORT One Harrodsburg man was killed and another critically injured after they fell from a Morton's Gap water tank yesterday morning. The two men, both 20 years old, were standing on a scaffolding inside the empty tank when the scaffolding gave way on one side about 8 a.m. They fell through a hole to the ground 25 to 30 feet below, said Hopkins County Deputy Coroner Dennis Mayfield. Jessie B. Barnett suffered a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene. Jim Bob Horn was taken by helicopter to Owensboro Mercy Health Systems hospital. The men were working for the Currens Construction Co. The state police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating, Mayfield said. Three Freight Trains Collide in Neb. NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) - Three Union Pacific freight trains collided Wednesday, igniting a fire that forced the closure of a portion of a highway. No hazardous materials were involved in the fire, which may have been caused by diesel fuel from the train engines, railroad spokesman Mark Davis said. The fire burned for two hours after the 4:30 a.m. accident before it was extinguished. Minor injuries to some of the six train crew members involved were reported. The accident happened five miles east of North Platte in southwestern Nebraska. Authorities closed 13 miles of the two-lane U.S. Highway 30 near the accident. According to Davis, an empty westbound coal train was rear-ended by another empty coal train. Then an eastbound train carrying auto parts on nearby track somehow got entangled in the wreckage, possibly by running into a derailed car, he said. Union Pacific runs about 130 trains each day on the stretch of track. On Monday, a 225-passenger Amtrak train going 70 mph cut a gravel truck in half in a collision at a rural crossing west of Omaha. The truck driver and three others were treated for minor injuries Two Year KSP Investigation Results in Six Arrests and 19 Recovered Stolen Vehicles (LONDON, KY) - On Wednesday, June 19, 2002, a two year investigation by the Kentucky State Police Special Investigations Section resulted in the arrest of six (6) individuals on 33 charges relating to stolen vehicles. Early morning searches were conducted in McCreary and Whitley counties. Seventeen (17) stolen vehicles were seized in Pine Knott. Two (2) stolen vehicles and seven (7) vehicles in various states of disassembly were seized west of Corbin. The following individuals were charged: * Estill Trammell, age 52, of Bethel Road, Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged with 13 counts of Forgery, Second Degree. * Steve Gibson, age 39, of Dean King Road, Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged was 13 counts of Forgery Second Degree. Ralph Grundy, age 50, of Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged with two (2) counts of Forgery, Second Degree. * Charles Stephens, age 52, of Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged with Obscuring the Identity of a Machine and Receiving Stolen Property over $300.00. * Richard Stephens, age 38, of Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $300.00. * Brian Baird, age 42, of Pine Knott, Kentucky, was charged with Obscuring the Identity of a Machine and Receiving Stolen Property over $300.00. Trammell, Gibson and Grundy were all lodged in the Franklin County Detention Center. Charles and Richard Stephens and Baird were all lodged in the McCreary County Jail. Detective Bill Riley, KSP Special Investigations Section, is the lead investigator in the case. KSP Special Investigations, Drug Control, London Post, ATF-London, DEA-London, McCreary County Sheriff's Department and Lexington-Metro's Auto-Theft Unit were also involved. Additional charges and arrests are expected in this ongoing investigation. KSP Officer involved in Shooting (MADISONVILLE, KY) - On Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at approximately midnight (CDT), Kentucky State Police Post 2-Madisonville received a call for service from the Muhlenberg County Central Dispatch regarding a disorderly subject. Troopers and the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to Moserager Road in Drakesboro, Kentucky. At approximately 12:09 am, officers began arriving in the general area and located Jeffery Neal Johnson on KY 176(Moserager Road) near the intersection of Ike Everly Blvd. Mr. Johnson was armed with a knife and cutting himself. The troopers negotiated with Mr. Johnson attempting to have him relinquish the weapon. While the troopers were attempting to negotiate, the man charged at them with the knife. Troopers returned fire, fatally wounding the subject. Jeffrey Neal Johnson, age 44, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Muhlenberg County Coroner. An autopsy will be conducted in Madisonville. An administrative investigation into the incident is ongoing. Pursuant to agency policy, the troopers involved are on administrative leave with paypending an internal review of the incident. WYMT NEWS DIRECTOR IN ACCIDENT Whitley County; WYMT News Director and Station Manager Tony Turner was critically injured in a crash last night around 6:00pm in Whitley County. A driver of another vehicle apparently crossed over into the path of Mr. Turner. The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead and other victims were careflighted to a nearby Knoxville Hospital. The accident remains under investigation. Mr. Tony Turner is listed in guarded critical condition at the UK Medical Center. His condition is improving slowly. We will update you when information becomes available. NOTE: As of June 12th 1100pm, Mr. Turner was still listedn in critical, but stable condition. The family requests that flowers not be sent to hospital as they cannot be accepted. Fiscal Court Apporves Raises Jackson, KY.The Breathitt County Fiscal Court met in special session on May 2, 2002 regarding an Emergency Budget Amendment for the Jefferson Hotel Project for the Breathitt County Life Skills Center. Also, salaries for the new commissioners were set. The current salary for a magistrate is $17,661.00 per year. Taking into consideration that the salaries for all 4 magistrates total $70,664.00, the new rate of pay for each commissioner will be $23,548.00. The grand total for all 3 commissioners per year will also equal $70,664.00. The countywill not have to pay any extra for these salaries. All fiscal court members voted for the pay scale with the exception of Magistrate James E.Turner who voted against this motion. During an interview, Magistrate Turner stated that he voted no on the pay scale due to wanting to save money for other needed projects in our county such as money to operate the Coroners Office and recreation for our children and citizens of our county |
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