meth `cooks` caught in the act
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meth `cooks` caught in the act
CITY SCHOOL CUTS BUDGET SEE STORY PAGE 6A Thursday, May 14, 2015 VOL. 110 - NO. 39 | 2 SECTIONS, 18 PAGES 214 KNOX STREET • BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906 copy 75¢ per METH ‘COOKS’ CAUGHT IN THE ACT BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor There’s no way you can deny it when you’re caught in the act. And for three Knox County men, there was no doubt they were all cooking meth when the law walked in and caught them red-handed. Knox County Deputy Keith Liford and Constable Carl Bolton entered an abandoned garage Man shot in back, accused to face Grand Jury Friday and discovered Tommy Hinkle, 44, of Gray, Dexter Messer, 35, of Hinkle, and Ronald Brock, 61, of Hinkle, in the process of “cooking” methamphetamine. During the investigation, the officers found four separate active methamphetamine labs inside the building. All three men were arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine precursors possession of controlled substance 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tommy Hinkle and Dexter Bledsoe were also charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree. They were all lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. Kentucky State Police DESI Detective Shelby Slone took possession of the methamphetamine and other hazardous materials for disposal. Sheriff Mike Smith, Deputy Carl Frith and Constable Reed Murphy assisted in the investigation. PHOTO COURTESY OF KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Deputy Carl Frith inventories the numerous confiscated meth precursors found in an abandoned garage in Hinkle. Officer Down BY DAVID STEWART For The Mountain Advocate BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor A Barbourville woman will face the grand jury after allegedly shooting a man in the back Saturday. According to a KSP news release, Edward Mason was shot in the back by Maxine Patterson of Barbourville in a home on Cougar Edge Road. The release also states that the incident occurred after Mason and Patterson’s daughter, Becky Grubbs, had been in an altercation. Mason was transported to the Knox County Hospital and then flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he is listed in serious, but stable, condition. No arrests were made. The case will be taken to the Knox County Grand Jury. Detective Jacob Wilson is in charge of the investigation. City to sell surplus, set budget PHOTO SUBMITTED Pictured is the late Knox County Sheriff ’s Deputy Shirl Elliott at a 2005 ceremony held in Williamsburg in his honor as the oldest serving deputy in the state. Behind him are former Knox County Sheriff John Pickard and deputies representing each county in the state. BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor Kentucky law enforcement just lost one of its best. Friends and family, as well as law enforcement officers across Kentucky mourn the loss of long- time sheriff ’s deputy Shirley (Shirl) Elliott, who passed away May 6. Shirl Elliott married Edna Disney in 1959 and the two were blessed with three children, the late Eddie Elliot, Janie Swords and John Elliott. “Dad was a prankster,” said his daughter Janie. “He liked to pay practical jokes on you. He loved to tell stories about everybody in the county. He’d tell about how it was in the old days. I knew every one of his stories by heart as I had heard them over and over again. But each time I heard a story, it was as if I were hearing it for the first time. He really liked to laugh, and every kid in this county called him Pappaw Shirl. That’s just the way he was. He loved people.” Shirl married Nikki Sowders in 2001, and the two were together up until his passing on May 6. With Shirl’s marriage to Nikki, two more adult children were added to the family, Brent Sowders and Melissa Sowders Shepherd. “Shirl was such a loving person, and treated everybody with respect,” said his wife Nikki. “He wanted everybody to have a good life, and we did. We enjoyed each other.” Elliott grew up in Artemus and attended school at Artemus Elementary before joining his dad, Bob Elliott, in the coalmines. “When I was a boy, Shirl would always acknowledge me just as he would any adult,” said Elliott’s The city council members gave the go-ahead for Police Chief Winston Tye to sell surplus items online (rather than using an auction service that would require fees, percentage of sales, etc…). Items to be sold include a ’05 Dodge Ram and a 4-door Infiniti. The city’s budget of $4,762,520 was approved. The city will publish a detailed report as to how this money is allocated within the city budget. Jim Baker, Project Coordinator for the city, reported that the Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet SEE SURPLUS, PAGE 5A Frith joins Sheriff as new deputy SEE OFFICER, PAGE 5A ONE MAN’S TRASH... IS ANOTHER MAN’S GARBAGE High waters cause trash to build up in low-lying areas PHOTOS BY BOBBIE POYNTER BY EMILY BAKER For the Mountain Advocate People in low-lying areas of Knox County are becoming increasingly concerned about the huge amount of trash that the flood waters have brought down from the higher elevations. Steve Warren, Knox County Solid Waste Coordinator, has had his crews, Knox County Sheriff ’s Department welcomes Deputy Carl R. Frith to the team. A Bell County native, Deputy Frith describes himself as “hardworking, friendly and respectful.” Deputy Frith is no stranger to Barbourville. While his father, the late Jimmy SEE TRASH, PAGE 5A SEE DEPUTY, PAGE 5A BY BOBBIE POYNTER Editor John Kenningham looks down a deep ravine at an especially large trash dump on Roaring Fork Creek. Dep. Carl R. Frith We make your choices clear 301 US Hwy 25 W, Corbin, KY 40701 • Phone (606) 523-0881 www.imgky.com Fatima Mills, Randy Hall & Wanda Evans 2A n THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 ©2015 Baptist Health AROUND HERE YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PATIENT TO BE TREATED WELL. BAPTIST HEALTH RANKED IN TOP 15 “BEST PLACES TO WORK IN KENTUCKY.” At Baptist Health, we’ve always believed the high-quality care we deliver to our patients is a direct result of our commitment to a high-quality workplace environment. That’s why we’re pleased to be ranked in the top 15 “Best Places to Work in Kentucky Among Large Companies” by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM). It’s great news for us, but even better news for our patients. To find out more about careers at Baptist Health, go to BaptistHealthKentucky.com. B aptistHealthKentucky.com THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n 3A Important Election Dates Farmers’ Market May 16: Election Officers training, 1 p.m. in Circuit Courtroom May 19, Paper absentee ballots must be received by close of polls Election Day May 19: Primary Election Day Summer feeding sponsors Anyone interested in becoming a host site for KCEOC’s Summer Feeding Program can call Brendia Moses at 546-3152. KCEOC Job Club KCEOC’s Job Club meets at 11 a.m. (10:30 for new members) Wednesdays at the Career Center JobSight on the Courthouse Square. Call 546-2639. VA Rep Wild Game Club Kids Weekend West Knox Wild Game Club will host a free kids weekend Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at the West Knox Wild Game Club on Rt. 6. Includes archery, camping, and games. Call Steve at 5462053 or 627-3543. The Barbourville Senior Citizen Center will hold a fundraiser indoor yard sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 15. Call 5465191. Peace Officers Memorial Day Veterans Administration representative Bill Farmer, will be in the Fiscal Court Room from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. Peace Officers Memorial Day is Friday, May 15. Thursday, May 14 Armed Forces Day is Saturday, May 16. Porch Pickers Porch Pickers will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Patridge Center, Union College. http://www.mountainadvocate.com/community-calendar/ Friday, May 15 Senior Citizen Indoor Yard Sale Wednesday, May 13 Community Event Calendar The Knox County Farmers’ Market meets from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Knox County Extension Office. Saturday, May 16 Armed Forces Day Gospel Jamboree A free Gospel Jamboree will be from 3-9 pm. Saturday, May 16, at St. John’s Park in Corbin. Call 280-5954. Sunday, May 17 Richland VFD fundraiser dinner Richland Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chicken and dumpling fundraiser Sunday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Girdler Elementary gym. Monday, May 18 Al-Anon Family Support An A-Anon family support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church. Call 546-5415. Lunch & Learn: Snappy Pea Salad Knox County Extension Service’s Lunch & Learn will present how to make Snappy Pea Salad with a nutrition lesson Kentucky peas at 1 p.m. Monday, May 18. Tuesday, May 19 Redbud Quilt Guild Redbud Trail Quilt Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Knox Extension Service. COLUMBARIUM We are pleased to announce the addition of a columbarium to our cemetery. This vault is lined with niches for cremation urns. Each niche will hold up to two urns. Thursday, May 21 Town & Country Homemakers Town & Country Homemakers will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Knox Extension Service. HOFNOD Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Barbourville city ponds. Wednesday, May 20 Farmers’ Market KCEOC Job Club The Knox County Farmers’ Market meets from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Knox County Extension Office. KCEOC’s Job Club meets at 11 a.m. (10:30 for new members) Wednesdays at the Career Center JobSight on the Courthouse Square. Call 546-2639. Boy Scouts to place flags at Barbourville Cemetery Barbourville Boy Scout Troop #539 Cemetery will place flags at veterdecorations an’s lots in the Barbourville Cemetery at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18. Call 5464656 if you need a flag for an unmarked grave. Flowers must be removed by May 31. Barbourville Cemetery will not be mowing May 20-June 1 so fresh decorations can be placed. Saturday, May 23 Carnes Cemetery Memorial Service The Carnes Cemetery annual memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Sunday, May 24 Hopewell singing Hopewell Baptist Church welcomes The Whisnants at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24. KCHS Class Reunion Knox Central High School’s Class Reunion will be Saturday, May 23, at Union College. MooneyhamPatterson-Martin Cemetery Memorial Day A Memorial Day observance will be held at the Mooneyham-Patterson-Martin Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, with the Rev. Keith “Buster” Liford. Monday, May 25 Artemus HS Reunion Al-Anon Family Support The 16th Biennial Artemus Independent High School Reunion will be Saturday, May 23, at the Union College Patridge Campus Center. Call 5468790 or 546-2382. An A-Anon family support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church. Call 546-5415. SERVICE Barbourville Cemetery Barbourville, Kentucky The price for niche: $1,100.00 THIS PRICE INCLUDES: • Opening & Closing • Engraving (up to 2 names) • Engraving on all niches will be the same font • Perpetual care (upkeep of the vault) • Deed We Remember Barbourville Cemetery Company, Inc. 106 KY 225 Barbourville, KY 40906 Contact us: 606-546-4656 We are a Non-Profit Organization Memorial Day, let’s pause a moment from our daily lives... our comfort, our peace and our freedom... to remember the men and women who fought and died so that we may enjoy the privilege of being Americans. Proudly, we honor all the people of our armed forces... from all wars. Their courage was our greatest triumph, their sacrifice our greatest loss. Monday, May 25, 2015 11:00 a.m. 4A n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE Powerful people to settle statewide debate Will you be one? The sums are huge! With way over $11 million* in receipts reported from just four of the major candidates so far, this will be one of the most expensive governor races in Kentucky history! And the governor’s race is just one of four statewide races on the ballot for republicans, while democrats will face choices in three contests. The issues are many, complex and impact every single Kentuckian. Yet, projections are less than 20% will bother to vote. So, if you are read- ing this and vote next Tuesday, you are one of the few in this state to have power. Especially, if you are a republican, your vote and influence could be huge. That’s because the race to be the republican nominee for governor, according to polls, has three candidates neck and neck in the sprint to next Tuesday’s finish. Matt Bevin, James Comer and Hal Heiner are only a couple of percentage points apart. Bevin and Heiner are both millionaire businessmen. Both are from From the Publisher Jay Nolan jnolan@mountainadvocate.com Jefferson County. Comer is the current Commissioner of Agriculture. He is a former state legislator, and is a farmer from Thompkinsville in Marion County. Both Heiner and Comer have visited Knox County several times. Perhaps not coincidentally, they are the current leaders in the race. But who will win? Recent polls show up to 20% of republican voters are still undecided. Given the very light voter turnout expected, most pundits say the race is too close to call. Often, a close race means whoever has the best “ground game,” the ability to get their supporters out to actually vote, wins. Heiner personally has a lot of money. If he invests heavily in local “get out the vote” efforts, he could be the nominee. But since Bevin is also from Louisville, I think he splits Heiner’s home base. And that helps Comer. Letter to the Editor Traffic jam around courthouse could have been avoided There was a small traffic jam on the Courthouse Square at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. Cars parked on the inside of the Courthouse Square blocked a large truck from going from Knox Street to North Main Street. All traffic was stopped for 15 minutes while drivers moved their cars. Yes, the cars were parked on a yellow line, which means NO PARKING on the inside of the Courthouse Square. Both private owned vehicles and law enforcement vehicles park on the yellow line. Please do not park here. People driving trucks, buses, and motor homes have a hard time getting past illegally parked vehicles. A few times in the past, trucks have run over street light poles that cost about $1,500 plus labor. I really appreciate Police Officers and the difficult job they do so well. But, parking on this yellow line encourages everybody to park here. I have included a few pictures to make my point. I am sorry if your car was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Please park in public parking lots just 200 feet away from the Courthouse. Out-of-town guests will notice the difference!!!!! Randell Young, PE PHOTOS BY RANDALL YOUNG Above left, this Kentucky State Police cruiser was parked at a corner, making it impossible for this coal truck to pass. Above right, several cards and pickup trucks park around the courthouse during the day, making for congested traffic. All of these vehicles are parked in a yellow zone. won. She Knox CounMUSEUM CORNER ty holds many served one term firsts especially in the House in the area of acand then served complishments as assistant to BY DORA SUE OXENDINE FARMER of numerous the Speaker of local women. the House from This article will 1963 to 1965. In 1964 she was focus on one woman, Francis the Democratic nominee for Jones Mills. Congress in the Fifth CongressioFrancis Jones Mills (July 4. nal District, but she was defeated 1920-May 24, 1996) born in Gray, even though President Lyndon Kentucky, to Dr. William H. Johnson won the state by a large Jones and Bertie (Steely) Jones. margin. Mills was the first woman and She worked for Kentucky Civfirst Democrat in the 20th Centuil Defense from 1965 to 1972. In ry to win the office of State Rep1971, she won the nomination resentative for the Knox County for Clerk of the Kentucky Court District and to hold the seat in the heavily Republican Knox of Appeals and was elected to County. She was also the first her first statewide office. In woman to serve three (non-suc1975, she was elected State Treacessive) terms as Kentucky State surer, a position she eventually Treasurer. filled for three terms—1976-80, Her father was a prominent 1984-88, and 1992-96. From 1980 Knox County physician for more to 1984, she served as Secretary than fifty years. She was a gradof State. She was defeated for uate of Cumberland College in statewide office only twice—in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and atthe 1987 and 1995 Democratic tended Eastern Kentucky State Francis Jones Mills primaries when she ran for nomCollege. She taught school in ination for Secretary of State. Gray for eight years. In 1949 she married Gene Mills, References:”Lexington Herald-Leader”, October 4, an employee of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad 1994, December 16, 2000.”Louisville Courier-Journal”, Company. They had no children and were later diOctober 14, 1994, June 7, 1995, November 1, 1995, May vorced. Mills entered the political arena in 1961 when she 25, 1996, “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest”, ran for the Kentucky House of Representatives and 19th ed., 1984-85 (Chicago, 1984). KNOX HISTORICAL MUSEUM TO FOCUS ON FAMOUS AREA WOMEN Have something to say? Let us know. 546-9225 or e-mail news@mountainadvocate.com Comer has received more votes statewide in past elections than any of the others and polls better in rural areas. He also polls very favorably against presumptive Democratic nominee, Attorney General Jack Conway. But polls are not the same as actual votes. Only those who actual- ly vote next Tuesday will determine the winner. And who wins matters. So, I plan to vote on Tuesday. And I encourage others to do likewise, because I think voting is still a powerful thing. What do you think? *Source = KY Registry of Election finance, 5-12-15. NOT CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR IRA BEFORE THE APRIL 15 DEADLINE 214 Knox Street • Barbourville, KY 40906 DOESN’Twww.mountainadvocate.com MAKE MUCH SENSE EITHER. 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Zach is the son of Jill and Keith Wilburn. “I’ve been racing ever since I can remember, I actually don’t even remember starting,” said Dixon, who has been racing since he was eight years old. Dixon competed in his first barrel racing competition at the Knox County Fair in 2008. Emmaleigh Bargo, a fifth grade student at Barbourville Independent School, brought home the 2014 U.S.T.A National Trampo- TRASH in it. “We’re the ones who have to pay for someone else’s negligence,” said Kenningham, who lives at the bottom the hollow. They’re not just throwing their trash over the hill. They’re tossing it into the streams where everything flows downhill and washes up on our property, and we’re the ones stuck having to clean up the mess.” Kenningham is particularly concerned about an especially large dump on Roaring Fork in Stinking Creek. Warren says this is one site where he will have to apply for a grant through Kentucky Waste Management to get it cleaned out. Not only is the fairly old dump at the bottom of a steep ravine, but trash is strewn from the creek bed to halfway up the 20+ foot embankment. “Accessibility and size of the job are the big determinates of whether we can go right in and begin cleaning or apply for a grant to get the job contracted out,” Warren explained. “We’ll bid that particular dump out because of its size and poor accessibility. Kentucky Waste Management will come down and inspect the site. Then bid it out for cleanup. After the work is done, the state will come in and inspect to see that it was done to their specifications. This process usually takes about three months or so.” Copperheads and other snakes are another problem for the crews trying to clean up the trash. That is part of the reason the time of the year plays such a big part on when Waste Management begins cleanup in certain areas. Warren and his crews prefer to do most dump work in the fall when there are less leaves and a lot less snakes. “We do litter control daily,” said Warren. ‘We’ve already clean up trash this spring along Possum Hollow and Ely Hollow roadsides and over the embankments. Trash has been strewn all over the area. We’re currently working in the Corbin-Gray area. After we’re finished here, we’ll be moving back into the Girdler area.” Warren has already spoken with some residents in the higher elevations that may or may not have even realized their trash was floating downhill with the waterways. Since then he has continued to monitor certain areas to see if any more trash accumulates in those areas. “Once you dump trash over the embankment or into the creek bed, you don’t know what happens to it,” said Warren. “We need to take pride in our city and county and try to keep our communities clean. There’s no need to be throwing trash into the streams and river, or even a fast food bag out the window, for that matter. If anyone spots an illegal dump or an area where trash has accumulated, possibly due to high waters, please contact the Knox County Judge Executive’s office at 546-6192. Someone will return your call. Drivers coming into Knox County are about to be greeted by some new road signs bearing the names of two special Knox County students. The signs will honor the students’ incredible achievements they made in the past year. Zachary Dixon and Emmaleigh Bargo unveiled their road signs Tuesday that will be placed at the Knox- FROM PAGE 1A as well as inmate work-release crews from the Bell County Forestry Camp, scouring the area, cleaning up as many accumulated trash areas as they can. “We’re addressing as many citizens’ concerns as quickly as we can, but it’s a really big job trying to cover a whole county,” said Warren. “This year is particularly bad with all the flooding.” Immediate attention is being paid to trash just off the roads or over embankments that the crews can safely reach. Sometimes, however, getting to a dumpsite is the real problem. “If a location is too hard or too dangerous to take a crew, we have to take the time to rethink how and when the best time is to get to it,” said Warren. “We can get a crew down into most of these hollows, but we have to have the right equipment at the right time. And that’s just not always plausible. Especially, once we get down there and realize just how much there is to carry out.” Warren said his crews have gone in to clear out one dumpsite only to find scores of lumber left over from a remodeling project, as well as the kitchen sink. Stinking Creek resident John Kenningham has been working to get his area cleaned ever since his child picked up a mudfilled water bottle with a used syringe and needle line Championship award. She is the daughter of Michael and Pamela Bargo. “I’m so excited about it,” said Emmaleigh Bar- PHOTOS BY MICHAELA MILLER SURPLUS FROM PAGE 1A (as part of our Coal Severance) will be adding $19,000 to the Street Department’s funds. Baker said, “We will use this money to help keep up the 22 miles of streets and 14 miles of sidewalks within Barbourville’s city limits.” He pointed out that last year’s amount was $30,000. The local GFWC of Barbourville was present and in numbers. Susie Dunaway spoke for the group. “We have noticed that there is not one piece of handicap approved playground equipment in the entire Knox County area. We have been saving our money and would like to purchase some. If we do that, we ask the city if they will install or have it installed to it proper specifications.” Mayor Thompson noted that all council members were shaking their heads yes. Thompson stated, “There has never been a piece of equipment that FROM PAGE 1A DEPUTY FROM PAGE 1A R. Frith, was from Pineville, his mother, Linda “Sissy” Cox Barnett, is from nearby Gray. She later married Bobby Hammons, a Barbourville native. Deputy Frith is delighted to be in Knox County. “It’s a busy county,” said Frith, “but I enjoy it because I get to meet so many new people.” Frith is a self-proclaimed “people person.” This, he says, is the whole reason he chose this career. “I love working with the community,” he said. “I love working with people and doing whatever I can to help them.” Deputy Frith began his career in 2000 as a corrections officer at the Kentucky State Reformatory Prison in La Grange until 2003, but that was just the beginning. From there, he landed a job at Pine Mountain State Park as a Park Ranger. While working at Pine Mountain, Frith graduated from the Police Academy through the Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond. In 2004, he joined the Bell County Sheriff ’s Department, where he remained until December 2014. Frith speaks fondly of his time with Bell Co. Sher- iff ’s Department, “Bruce (Bennett), the sheriff in Bell Co., was like family, but now Mike (Smith) has welcomed me into this new family.” Deputy Frith is looking forward to a long career with Knox County law enforcement and with Sheriff Mike Smith, saying “I like the way Mike runs the department. He wants friendly deputies out helping the community, and that’s what I like. It feels like home.” Deputy Frith and his wife, Lisa have two daughters, Alex Frith, 22, and Gabby Frith, 14, and a son, Tyler Shell, 22. Gym in Barbourville. She has been a competitive gymnast for one year and an All-Star cheerleader for three. At top, Emmleigh Bargo’s sign reads, “Home of the 2014 U.S.T.A. National Champion.” Pictured left to right are PamBargo, Mike Bargo, Bandon Bargo, Emmaleigh Bargo and Jim Stewart. Above, Zachary Dixon’s sign reads “Home of the 2014 4-H Barrel Racing Champion.” Pictured left to right are: CearnelWilburn, Georgia Wilburn, Keith Wilburn, Jill Wilburn, Melissa Corey, Zachary Dixon and Jim Stewart. OFFICER Solid Waste Management will have to apply for a grant to have a contractor come in and clean up this trash dump at the bottom of a deep ravine on Roaring Fork in Stinking Creek. go about getting her name on the sign. Bargo is currently a gymnast and All-Star cheerleader at Triple Crown Elite long-time friend, attorney Sam Castle. “When I grew up and started practicing law, as a young insecure attorney, Shirl said to me, ‘You need anything, you let me know. I will take care of you. Don’t be nervous about nothing.’ “He couldn’t give me any legal advice,” Castle added, “but he could always we have not figured out how to install correctly (following proper codes/ guidelines). Barbourville Police Chief, Winston Tye, brought one of the eight new mobile computers that his department wants to purchase (with a $10,000 assist from the Coal Severance Fund). Tye listed numerous pluses that the mobile units would create. “No more handwritten citations, the officer can take it into a crime scene and input the information directly into the computer. That same officer can drive by city hall, and the information will upload wirelessly. Officers will have access to a lot more information from inside their vehicles. Less paperwork means more time to patrol.” Tye was given the go ahead for the purchase. Denise Wainscott, Tourism Director, said that 30 teams from all over the United States had already signed up for the BBQ competition June 19-20. She pointed out live music would be a part of the event. Several bands will be present, and the Jimmy Rose band will be the highlight. A round of applause was received when she let everyone know that vendors would be present selling barbecue foods. She also wished to get the word out that the Farmer’s Market opened Thursday, May 7. She said, “The market is on the road that drives right past Wendy’s towards the hospital. I call it Tremco Road.” The meeting closed with a short discussion about a softball league being held in Barbourville. Mayor Thompson told the crowd and the council, “I would like to have softball being played on our fields. We have put the word out that it would be $250 per team to play. Almost no one called. We then told the community that a league could form and play for free (minus the lights at night) if they were willing to play days and evenings. No one called. We are going to maintain the fields no matter what. I don’t know what else to do.” give me practical advice. It was always great having a friendly face in the courtroom. He would put me at ease. That meant a lot to me.” Sometime in the early 70s, Elliott signed up with the Barbourville Police Force and finally joined the Knox County’s Sheriff ’s Department, where he remained a deputy with the department until he retired in 2008. “Shirl was one of the best police officers I’ve ever known,” said Castle. “Most people are afraid of police officers, but even the defendants respected him. Shirl had a gentle way about him. He could just talk to them and call them down without mistreating them. He just had that way about him. He’s the type new officers would want to pattern their careers after.” Elliott was laid to rest Sunday at the Burch-Alford Cemetery in Artemus. 2015 MODELS ARE HERE! 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Ed Smith, vice chairman of the board, asked the superintendent for his rational behind the three teachers’ jobs being cut. “I thought we agreed not to cut any teachers’ jobs,” he said. “Am I wrong, or did we not agree as a board to keep all our teachers?” “It was an executive decision,” Warren told him. “There will be no one more cheerful than Larry Warren if we could find a way to Photo by Bobbie Poynter The Barbourville Independent Boys Varsity Basketball Team received special recognition from the School Board for an outstanding season. Pictured are board members Shirley “Buck Treadway, Ed Smith, Kenneth Cobb, Sandy Lundy, and Bonita Williams with Coach Dinky Phipps, Assistant Coach Roger Mills, team members Brentley Perry, Wade Liford, James Witt, Zach Deaton, Markell Turner, Craig Gray, and Tanner Mills. Not pictured are Assistant Coach Derek Collins and team members Bradley Warren, Brandon Gray, Tate Carter, and Collin Grubb. keep them, but we’re fighting to stay in the black. If you can guarantee me a balanced budget next year, we can revoke those layoffs. “By the end of May, we should know what we’re getting from the state. Then we should be able to get a better handle on things.” Warren added that everyone laid off would be added to the school’s substitute list. In all, the school will be saving about $350,000. “This brings us in range of our budget goal,” said Beulah Campbell, the school’s finance officer. The school has until the end of May to submit a final tentative budget to the state. The board also: • approved a tentative 2015-16 school calendar to run Aug. 6, 2015, through May 26, 2016. • tabled a discussion on approving coaches’ position and salary. • awarded Cloyd & Associates the 2014-2015 audit contract. • took no action awarding student insurance. • renewed insurance with Roeding Group. • renewed the occupational therapy services with Tammy Hudson. • renewed the physical therapy services contract with Anne Pederson. • renewed the speech contract with Susan Johns. • renewed the vision contract with Joy Roark. • agreed the board could not take action on the FYRSC director’s extended days, which is under a separate contract. The board voted to abide by the current contract. • set Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. for a Special Called Meeting to approve the 2015-2016 tentative budget. Deadline Tuesdays at 12 p.m. We accept all major credit cards, checks, money orders & cash PH For Sale FOR SALE - 4BR 2 bath, brick house, stainless steel app. in kitchen. 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The amendment will add 35.19 acres of surface acreage, add 4.25 acres of underground acreage (located under already permitted surface acreage), delete 21.68 acres of other surface acreage and delete 3.63 acres of underground acreage making a total area of 595.79 acres within the amended permit boundary. (2) The proposed operation is approximately 1.40 miles southwest from Ky. 92’s junction with Route 3085 and located in Wilson Hollow. (3) The proposed amendment is located on the Artemus and Kayjay U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute quadrangle map. The surface area to be disturbed by this amendment is owned by Jim McGaffee, Bradley & Susan Smith, Tri-Star Real Estate, LLC and Bill W. Sharp et. al (B.W. “Bill” Sharp & Jennie Sharp and Betty R. Sharp). (4) The amendment application has been filed for public inspection at the Department for Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965. Written comments, objections, or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Permits, #2 Hudson Hollow, U.S. 127 South; Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. 37t4c NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Mountainside Coal Co., Inc., 7692 S. HWY 25W, Williamsburg, KY 40769 has applied for a Phase II Bond Release for increment 1 of Permit 861-0537, which was last issued on March 11, 2014. The application covers an area of Approximately 63.23 acres located 1.2 miles east of Bryants Store in Knox County. The permit area is approximately 1.2 miles southeast from Hubbs Creek Road’s junction with KY 1809 and located along Sugartree Branch and is .6 miles southeast of the confluence of Hubbs Creek and Sugartree Branch. The latitude is 36o 46’ 10”. The Longitude is 83o 54’ 12”. The bond now in effect on Increment 1 is a Letter of Credit for $24,000.00, a Letter of Credit for $1,500.00, Kentucky Bond Pool for $65,100.00 and cash in the amount of $500.00. Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, grading, fertilizing, seeding, mulching and tree planting. Written comments, objections or requests for a public or informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by June 27, 2015. A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on June 30, 2015 at the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965‐1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for hearing or informal conference is received by June 27, 2015. 38t4c NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Mountainside Coal Co., Inc., 7692 S. HWY 25W, Williamsburg, KY 40769 has applied for a Phase III Bond Release of In- crements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Permit # 861-0536, which was last issued on April 8, 2015. The application covers an area of Approximately 105.7 acres of surface area located 1.6 miles south of the community of Wilton and 1.6 mile southeast of the confluence of Lynn Camp Creek and Stewarts Creek in Knox County. The permit area is approximately .48 miles southwest of the intersection of Lee Cemetery Road and Dowis Road. The latitude is 36⁰ 51’37.94” N and the longitude is 84⁰ 03’ 31.55” W. The bond now in effect on Increment 1 is a Letter of Credit for $17,300.00 and the Kentucky Bond Pool in the amount of $100.00. For Increment 2, the bond now in effect is a Letter of Credit in the amount of $6,900.00 and the Kentucky Bond Pool in the amount of $8,400.00. For Increment 3 bond now in effect is the Kentucky Bond Pool in the amount of $15,600.00. For Increment 4 the bond now in effect is the Kentucky Bond Pool in the amount of $15,800.00. For increment 5 the bond now in effect is a Letter of Credit in the amount of $6,500.00. Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, grading, fertilizing, seeding and mulching. Trees were planted on the permit in March of 2012. Written comments, objections or requests for a public or informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by June 27, 2015. A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on June 30, 2015 at the Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965-1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for hearing or informal Conference is received by June 27, 2015. 38t4c NOTICE TO BARBOURVILLE CEMETERY LOT OWNERS Please note the following in your lot deed: “Any and all additions to the lot(s) other than headstones and footstones, need approval by the Board of Directors.” This includes, but is not limited to, solar lights. Anything that interferes with the maintenance (mowing, weed eating, etc.) needs to be removed. Any non-approved item will be removed by cemetery staff. Barbourville Cemetery Board of Directors 39t1c NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE (Pursuant to Application No. 861-5360, Original) In accordance with KRS 350.055, notice is hereby given that B & P Mining, LLC, 717 Redbud Place, Corbin, Kentucky 40701, has applied for a permit for an underground coal mining operation located 1.2 miles Field, Kentucky in Knox County. The proposed operation will disturb 7.98 surface acres and will underlie 641.40 acres, and the total area within the permit boundary will be 648.35 acres. The proposed operation is approximately 0.25 miles east of the intersection of Straight Creek Road and Alex Creek Road and located on Alex Creek. The proposed operation is located on the Beverly 7-1/2 minute quadrangle map. The surface area to be disturbed is owned by Clyde Burchette Jr., John Parton, David Parton, Timothy Parton, and Kathy S. Melton Taylor. The operation will underlie land owned by Kathy S. Melton Taylor, Alvin Broughton, and Geneva Brewer. The operation will affect an area within 100 feet of Alex Creek Road. The application has been filed for public inspection at the Division for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965-1229. Written comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Permits, #2 Hudson Hollow Complex, U. S. 127 South, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. 39t4p Decorating Regulations within Calvary Cemetery In order to keep the moving cost down the trustees, have drafted the following regulations. 1. All flowers, fresh cut or artificial, must be placed on the monument base with the exception of new burials. 2. No plants can be planted in the ground, including annual flowers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. 3. The following decorations are not permitted: Solar lights, wind chimes. Exception to the above is a small area one foot by 606-546-9225 one foot edged with border and mulch, and must be touching the head stone to prevent grass from growing. This above one foot square exception is made for figurines, mementos for children, and must be maintained by the family. 4. All shepherd hooks must be placed as close as possible to the left or right side of the monument base, head or foot stone marker. The basket must hang over the marker. 5. No standing easels, except for holiday wreaths, are allowed. 6. No decorations can infringe upon the adjacent grave space(s). 7. Fresh cut flowers or artificial flowers should be removed by lot owners, when they wiltor become unsightly. 8. Family members, volunteers, or trustees will remove all funeral flowers left at thegrave after July 1. 9. A waste receptacle is provided for the disposal of waste, litter, weeds, decayed flowers, and plants. The waste receptacle is not to be used for any other purpose. Violators will be prosecuted if found using the receptacle for personal use. 10. All unauthorized decorations will be removed and discarded without notice. 11. The Trustees have the right to remove any plants, shrubs or trees planted in the ground and any and all landscape decorations, which do not conform to the cemetery rules and regulations. 12. The Trustees are NOT responsible for reimbursement for any plants or decorations removed by cemetery staff or damage by the maintenance crews. 39t1p Notice of Bond Release Permit # 861-0522 In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, KY 40701, has filed for a Phase I Bond Release on Increments No. 1 and 2 of permit number 861-0522 which was last issued on March 28, 2014. The application covers an area of approximately 124. 7 surface acres located 0.4 miles east of the intersection of KY 6 and Logan Hollow Road (CR 1254) in Knox County, KY. The permit area is approximately 0.4 miles east of the intersection of KY 6 and Logan Hollow Road (CR 1254) and lying 0.4 miles east of Helton Branch. The latitude is 36°52’08”. The longitude is 83°56’48”. The bonds now in effect are as follows: Increment One (1) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $367,100.00. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $367, 100. 00 is included in this application for release. Increment Two (2) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $11,800.00. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $11, 800. 00 is included in this application for release. Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, re-grading, topsoil replacement, and drainage control including soil preparation and initial seeding and mulching in accordance with the approved reclamation plan, completed in October, 2012. Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing of informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by 07/06/2015. A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 07/07/2015 at 9:00 am the Department for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965-1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for a hearing or informal conference is received by 07/06/2015. 39t4p 36t8p+w Jobs Looking for office cleaner to work after hours. Call between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 606-561-4093 39t1p+w Legals NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE Pursuant to Application No. 807-0400 Amendment #2 (Original Advertisement Form) (1) In accordance with the provisions of KRS 350.070, notice is hereby given that Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 157; Bardstown, Kentucky 40004 (Phone: 502-348-0084), has applied for an amendment to an existing surface coal mining and reclamation operation located 36t3c THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n 7A Farmer’s Market opens; now taking SNAP benefits Photos by Michaela Miller The community gathered at the first Knox County Farmer’s Market of the year on Thursday evening at its new home in front of the Knox County Extension Office. A new feature being added to this year’s market is the accepting of WIC, as well as debit, credit, and SNAP benefit cards. However, due to some technical problems, this was not practiced Thursday, but organizers are optimistic the program will be up and ready by the next market. Although fresh produce is not yet ready to be harvested, flowers, food, shaved ice, home décor, organic soaps and lotions, homemade baskets and many more items could be found at Thursday’s market. The grand opening of the Farmer’s Market will be held on May 28. Community gathers in prayer TOP PHOTO BY MICHAELA MILLER LEFT PHOTO BY JAY NOLAN Dozens gathered last Thursday for the National Day of Prayer ceremony held in front of the Knox County courthouse. Above, a group of citizens join together in praying for the community. At left, Circuit Judge Greg Lay spoke to the crowd. ONLINE NOW View photos from Tuesday’s Barbourville School’s Spring Concert on our website at www.mountainadvocate.com and in next week’s issue of the newspaper. Sheriff’s Report Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith is reporting the following Enforcement Actions: On May 5, Deputy Keith Liford and Deputy Claude Hudson went to the residence, of Richard Moore on Callebs Creek Road in Hinkle, to execute a felony indictment warrant. Richard Moore, 26, of Barbourville, was arrested on the warrant after attempting to flee from the residence. In addition to the indictment warrant, Richard was also charged with Resisting Arrest, Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree, Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree and Menacing. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 5, Deputy Claude Hudson arrested Harvey Cain, 30, of Artemus , on a Knox County Bench warrant for failure to pay fine on a Failure to Wear Seat Belt charge. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 5, Deputy Chad Wagner observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on 3437 in Gray. Deputy Wagner stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver, Timothy Helton, 33, of Gray. Timothy Helton was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Operating on Suspended /Revoked License. No Insurance and Possession, of Controlled Substance 2nd Degree. Timothy Helton was also wanted on a Laurel County Indictment warrant for Possession, of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Persistent Felony Offender 1. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 5, Deputy Keith Liford responded to a request for assistance from Knox EMS on Green Briar Hollow Road in Girdler. EMS transported Charles Rice to the Knox ER. After being released, Deputy Liford arrested Charles Rice, 50, of Girdler, on a Clay County Bench warrant for failure to pay fines on Leaving Scene, of Accident and Alcohol Intoxication charges. While being processed at the Knox County Detention Center Charles Rice became belligerent and unruly, He was also charged with Terroristic Threatening, Disorderly Conduct and Menacing. Johnny Rice, 41, of Girdler, was also transported to Knox ER. He was arrested and lodged in the Knox County Detention Center after being released and charged with Public Intoxication/Controlled Substance He was also lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 5, Deputy Keith Liford arrested Don Woolum, 38, of Barbourville, on a Knox County Arrest warrant for Assault 4Tth Degree. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 5, Deputies Keith Liford and Claude Hudson arrested Misty Jones, 22, of Barbourville, on a Kentucky Parole Board warrant for Parole Violation and a Knox County Bench warrant for failure to pay fines on a License to be in Possession charge. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 7, Deputy Carl Frith arrested Jarrod Mills, 18, of Hinkle, on a Knox County Arrest warrant for Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 8, Sheriff Mike Smith observed a van driving erratic on Moore Creek Road in Stinking Creek area, of Knox County. After stopping the vehicle, Sheriff Smith observed a female passenger attempting to conceal a container, of pills on her person. Wanda Cox, 26, of Four Mile, was arrested and charged with Prescription Controlled Substance not in Original Container, Sheriff Smith also observed another female passenger attempting to hide inside the van. Whitney Mills, 25, of Four Mile, was wanted on a Knox County Bench warrant for Possession, of Controlled Substances 2nd and 3rd Degree and Possession, of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy Carl Frith and Constable Reed Murphy also responded to the scene, of the arrests. The two women were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 9, at 1:36 a.m. Deputy Mikey Ashurst responded to a complaint, of an intoxicated man firing a gun on Leo Hampton Road in Jarvis. After arriving at the location Deputy Ashurst arrested Steven Stewart, 40, of Jarvis, charging him with Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree and Public Intoxication. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 10, Deputy Carl Frith arrested Brandon Bledsoe, 33, of Barbourville, on a Knox County Arrest warrant for Theft by Unlawful Taking Under $1000 and a Knox County Bench warrant for Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st/Controlled Substance. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 10, Deputy Mikey Ashurst responded to a complaint, of a naked female causing a disturbance outside a residence on Hancock Street in Corbin. Deputy Ashurst located and arrested Gerline Cox, 62, of Corbin, charging her with Disorderly Conduct, Indecent Exposure 2nd Degree and Public Intoxication. She was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. On May 10, Deputy Carl Frith arrested Jarrod Mills, 18, of Hinkle, on a Knox County Arrest warrant for Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree. He was lodged in the Knox County Detention Center. MEDICAL DIRECTORY FAMILY PRACTICE Barbourville Family Health Center DENTIST 215 N. 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In an Alford Plea, the criminal defendant does not admit the act, but admits that the prosecution could likely prove the charge. State Police arrested Tracy Fore April 10 after people at the Rainbows and Lollipops daycare said Fore sat on a child in order to get him to sleep. An employee took a photo of the incident. Troopers charged Fore with first-degree criminal abuse, a felony. On Thursday, prosecutors offered her a plea deal that amended the charge third-degree criminal abuse, a misdemeanor. As part of the plea, Fore will have to pay a $133 fine. She’s also on 12-months probation and will have to serve 180 days in jail if she gets into any legal trouble during that time. The agreement says Fore Tracy Fore cannot have contact with the daycare in question and cannot own one. She’s also banned from having contact with the employee who took the photo, and she’s agreed to cooperate with a state investigation into the incident. Fore’s husband, Billy Fore, still faces charges in a related incident. Police charged him after he allegedly called the daycare after his wife’s arrest, demanding to know who took the photo of his wife sitting on the child. Prosecutors say he made a threat when he made that phone call. His case is set to go before a Knox County grand jury. City of Barbourville Report The following information is for April, 2015. Fire Chief, Doug Dozier reported that the City Fire Department responded to: 1 gas leak, 1 house fire, 1 false fire alarm, 5 vehicle accidents (2 that required extraction, 1 required medical helicopter transport). Police Chief, Winston Tye reported: 10 vehicle accidents (2 with injury), 39 people were arrested, 3 were DUIs., 83 citations were handed out, 19 working cases remain open, and they responded to 18 burglar alarms. Code Enforcement Officer, Corey Moren reported: property tax bills being received were slowing, occupational taxes were steady, the $38,000 grant (that had been submitted to the State to purchase 2 recycle trailers and 1 floor scale) was completely finished. Moren hopes to be purchasing those items soon. Robbie Cobb, City Street Superintendent noted: 196 garbage pickups, landscaping projects still underway, all softball/baseball fields now being used, still cold patching potholes, repaired Knox Street with 5 brick pavers a sidewalk drain and a catch basin, assisted in the set up and take down of Thompson Park stage for the Relay for Life. Cobb stated, “Due to the nice weather and park usage being up, we are experiencing minor damage.” Barbourville Utilities is one of only 13 drinking water systems statewide to earn special recognition. They achieved the Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) goals 100 percent of the time in 2014. The utility was awarded a gold seal on their certificate from Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet. “I am proud of our water plant operators for achieving this. We have a good clean water source, and really good operators that really care about what they are doing,” said Josh Callihan, General Manager of Barbourville Utility Commission. The purpose of AWOP is to encourage drinking water plants and distributors to surpass state and federal goals and standards. Twenty states, including Kentucky, participate in AWOP initiatives. These “Water Treatment Plant staff deserve our recognition and appreciation for their daily efforts to exceed the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act,” said Brian Chitti, supervisor of the Compliance and Technical Assistance Section. For additional information about AWOP visit http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/drinkingwater/pws/optimization/index.cfm or contact Brian Chitti at Brian.Chitti@ky.gov or 502-564-3410. PHOTO BY ERIC TRENT Casey Jordan, water plant operator at the Barbourville Water Treatment plant, overlooks the two claricones (settling basins) where a chemical is added to the water that causes any dirt to clump and settle to the bottom of the tank. Besides Jordan, the water plant staff includes Plant Supervisor Eric Trent and plant operators William Daniels and Darian Abner. Knox UNITE recognized for service to youth Special to the Mountain Advocate Members of the Knox County UNITE Coalition were honored for their anti-drug education and prevention efforts with youth during a celebration luncheon held May 5. If you are a young person in Knox County, this coalition offers many programs that promote fun in a safe, drug-free environment. The annual Knox UNITE/Upward Basketball Program impacts hundreds of youth. They sponsor a youth soccer camp with professional instruction. An annual T It Up with UNITE program provides professional golf instruction, and they have just begun implementing The First Tee Golf Program that includes the Science of Addiction curriculum. They sponsor several Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drug events using the program¹s anti-drug curriculum. And they annually sponsor numerous anti-drug youth PHOTO SUBMITTED Accepting the award from Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Wendy Spencer, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and UNITE President/CEO Nancy Hale were Knox County UNITE Coalition Chair Claudia Greenwood, Vice-Chair Brendia Moses and Secretary Karen Hammons. rallies and presentations. For offering programs that both mentor and educate youth in the dangers and destruction of substance abuse, UNITE presents the Knox County UNITE Coalition with the Youth Service Award. Knox teen’s life honored in celebration and donation DEAN MANNING For The Mountain Advocate The Knox Whitley Animal Shelter was the beneficiary of a fundraising effort by the family of a Knox County teen who lost his life in an automobile accident on Feb. 23. Jathan Patterson’s mother, Virgie Millis, came to the shelter on Busy Lane in Corbin Friday afternoon where she along with other family members and friends presented shelter officials with a check for $5,100 that was raised through a gofundme.com effort. “We wanted some good to come from Jathan’s death,” Mills said, noting that Patterson enjoyed coming to the shelter and socializing with the animals as part of the effort to make them more adoptable. “The puppy room was his favorite place,” Mills said as she cuddled one of approximately a dozen puppies housed in the room that has been dedicated to her son. Mills said her son loved all kinds of animals, including frogs and insects and even had a pet snake at home. Mills said it was her sister, Tina Sowders, who came up with the idea of raising money for the shelter through a gofundme effort. “We wrestled with the amount,” Mills said, noting the family initially considered $500 and then $1,000. Through word of mouth and Facebook, Mills and the family explained what they wanted to do for Jathan and 190 people have responded, so far. “Jathan had a real love and compassion for animals, a truce compassion for strays and a genuine fascination for wildlife,” Sowders said. “Many of our happiest memories are of Jathan with his many pets.” The account was established April 6 and within 24 hours it had already raised more than $1,000. “We were very surprised,” Mills admitted, adding that donations will continue to be accepted with the proceeds going to the animal shelter. Shelter Director Deanna Meyers said shelter officials wanted to find a way to recognize Jathan for his work at the shelter and thank the family for their continued efforts on behalf of the shelter. “We wanted to make something so Jathan will always be part of the Knox Whitley Animal Shelter,” Meyers said. A plaque on the door CORRECTION In a submitted press release on page B2 of the May 7 issue of the Mountain Advocate, the Barbourville Independent School graduation was mistakenly listed as May 22. The graduation is actually May 29. into the puppy room denotes that the room is dedicated in Jathan’s memory and also bears his picture. Meyers said the donation, along with any future donations through the account, will help fund the ongoing shelter operations and/or further construction. Mary Anne Smith, president of the shelter board, said while the shelter is open at the new facility following the 2013 fire that destroyed the shelter in Woodbine, officials have a list of additions they would like to make as the money becomes available. High on the list is a dog park where the shelter dogs may be taken and permitted to run. Meyers said the accounts at Forcht Bank, Hometown Bank and Community Trust Bank that were established to receive donations to the shelter following the fire, remain active. In addition, the shelter is always in need of pet food, cat litter, blankets, pillow cases, towels, pet toys, pet bowls and other items. All donations to the shelter are tax deductible. More information is available at the shelter’s website, www.kwas.org or on Facebook Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter. Jathan’s gofundme account also remains active. Photo by Bobbie Poynter In a solemn Friday afternoon ceremony, Barbourville 7th and 8th grade students honored their late classmate, Jathan Patterson with a balloon release. Each balloon had a personalized message or birthday wish for Jathan. Following the ceremony, Jathan Patterson’s family presented a check to the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter in his memory. The shelter, in turn, named the facility’s puppy room after Jathan, who was an advocate for all animals, both domestic and wild. LP E E H PAID ADVERTISEMENT Please Help 30,000 SENIOR CITIZENS P Who Bought Lots Losing 150 MILLION DOLLARS at FAIRFIELD GLADE TENNESSEE. 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See dealer for details. GREAT DEALS • WARRANTIES • GREAT SELECTION Sports News May 14, 2015 1B To submit sports news, please e-mail us at sports@mountainadvocate.com or call (606) 546-9225 Knox Middle softball slays Green Dragons BY DENNIS MILLS For The Mountain Advocate The Knox Couty Middle School softball team used a 22-run first inning to defeat the Harlan City Green Dragons by a score of 22-7. Knox gave up a single run in the top of the first inning by allowing three straight walks to load the bases before Maria Tye caught a line drive shot and picked off the third base runner for a double play. The Dragons’ base runner scored on a wild pitch before being struck out to end the top of inning and take a 0-1 lead. The Panthers made two quick outs during the bottom of the first before their bats got hot and strung together 22 straight runs to take a 22-1 lead at the end of one. Knox led in the first with a triple and a single by Raley Halcomb that resulted in four RBI’s. Outfielder Jayci Beth Corey connected for three singles and a RBI while Hannah Smith hit for a single and two RBI’s. Morgan Warren had a single and a double that scored three runners. Ma- PHOTOS BY DENNIS MILLS Above, Knox Middle School’s Grace Evans heads to first base. At right, KCMS Lady Panther Maria Tye avoids the tag from a Harlan player on May 8. Tye hit for two singles that resulted in one RBI to help her team defeat the Dragons. ria Tye hit for two singles and one RBI while Grace Evans had a single and one RBI. Chole Lundy rounded out the scoring as she hit for a single that drove in two team-mates for two RBI’s. The Lady Panthers allowed six runs in the next two innings, but defeated the Dragson by a score of 22-7 for the victory. Union College Golf signs two BHS Tigers GRUBB STRIKES OUT WILDCATS Cobb and Carter combine for 5 hits , 4 RBI’s BY DENNIS MILLS For The Mountain Advocate The Barbourville Tiger Baseball team improved its record to 13-12 with three wins last week. The Tigers defeated Jackson County on May 5 by a score of 12-9 and handed 51st District opponents Lynn Camp and Pineville losses on back-to-back days on May 7 and May 8. The Tigers defeated Lynn Camp 7-1 and Pineville 20-0 in five innnings. Barbourville’s Collin Grubb took to the mound against Lynn Camp and put together a stellar performance. Grubb struck out eight Wildcats while PHOTOS BY DENNIS MILLS PHOTOS BY DENNIS MILLS At top, Barbourville High School’s Collin Grubb signs a letter of intent to play golf for the Union College Bulldogs next year. Collin is pictured with his Father Paul Grubb and Mother Andrea Grubb. Union College Head Golf Coach Tony Carruba is standing. Above, Jared Franklin, a senior at Barbourville High School, signed with Union College this past week to play golf for the 2015-16 season. Pictured from left to right is Jared’s mother Sheila Franklin, Jared Franklin and his father Donnie Franklin. Standing behind the Franklin’s is Union College Head Golf Coach Tony Carruba. BY DENNIS MILLS For The Mountain Advocate Union College Head Golf Coach Tony Carruba is looking forward to having two Barbourville High School golfers on campus next year. Jared Franklin and Collin Grubb signed last week to attend Union College for the 2015-16 academic year to play golf. BHS Head Golf Coach Dennis Messer said that both players had brought a lot of good to the Tiger program over the last four years. “I am proud of these boys. They have shown a lot of dedication to this sport and to their school,” stated Messer. “They will be good student athletes at Union.” Tony Carruba, Union College’s Head Golf Coach, added, “They both have a ton of potential, and I look forward to seeing what they can do at the next level.” “I am glad that I get to be the guy that gets to guide them on their path to get a degree and to become a better golfer,” stated Carruba. At top, Barbourville Tiger Matthew Dixon pulls down a throw from Corey Cobb during a 7-1 victory over Lynn Camp last week. The Tigers improved their record to 13-12 for the season with the win. Above, Lynn Camp’s Tyler Emery fields a ball hit by Barbourville’s Dylan Worley for an out on May 7. Lynn Camp lost to the Tigers 1-7. giving up only three hits, one walk and one unearned run. The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Grubb drove a 2-0 pitch to right field for a triple that scored Tate Carter who had reached base on an infield single earlier in the inning. Grubb pitched a no-hitter through four innings while Barbourville continued to connect at the base against Lynn Camp Pitcher Caleb Gray. Tate Carter and Bradley Warren hit singles off of Gray in the bottom of the third that allowed a 2-out, 2-RBI single down the first base line by Corey Cobb to extend the score to 3-0. The Wildcats managed to put their single run on the board in the top of the fifth inning as Grubb’s no-hitter was extinguised by a lead-off single by Lynn Camp’s Nathan Garlen. The Wildcats added a second hit by Dylan Guinn for a 3-1 deficit at the end of five innings. Barbourville’s Grubb struck out three batters in the final two innings while the Tigers on offense with the help of a 2-RBI single from Tate Cater in the sixth inning held off Lynn Camp for a 7-1 victory. The Tigers will finish off the regular season with three consecutive games May 13-May 15 against Clay County, Harlan and Whitley County before opening up 51st District play against Pineville on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Wildcats’ regular season ends on May 14 against Whitley County and will begin 51st District play against Knox Central on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Tigers outlast Jackson Co. 12-9 PHOTO BY DENNIS MILLS Barbourville’s Dylan Worley delivers a pitch against Jackson County on May 5. The Tigers defeated the Generals 12-9 and will begin 51st District Tournament play on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. against Pineville. 2B n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE Knox educator selected as Ashland teaching award recipient A Knox County educator is one of four 24 outstanding Kentucky educators selected as recipients of the 2015 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). Elizabeth M. Lovett, an itinerant elementary music education teacher for the Knox County Public Schools, was selected for the award by the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland, Inc. Lovett now joins other distinguished professionals in Special to the Mountain Advocate competing for the 2015 Three Knox County Kentucky Teacher of the students have been Year Award, will be selected by which The Center announced next month. for Rural Development to “Beththe brings creativity attend 2015 Rogers and enthusiasm Scholars pro- to both the classroom and the teachgram. ingDavid profession,” said Knox Chapter 5 Miller and ClaySuperintendent Mills Schools “Why can’t we enter the of Barbourville Kelly Sprinkles. contest?” my sister asked in High School, “She is dedicated her sweet voice.and to the Addison Osborne students of Knox County, “Because neither of us can of Knox Central the teachers of the school drive,” I explained. High School district, and “Why doeducation you need to will join 63 high throughout the Commondrive, Woody?”Mom school students asked.“If wealth.” it’s tooSouthern far for you to walk, from In addition to her teachand yourEastern Dad or I Kentucky will drive.” ing duties of elementary this “But summer forwe the 18th how can win the music teacher for the annual Rogers Scholars cruisin’ part of the contest if schoolleadership district’s elemenyouth prowe can’t drive?” I asked. tary schools, Lovett also gram. “ThereScholars—The isn’t a cruisin’ cateco-sponsors a Knox County Rogers gory, son,” Dad answered. Center’s flagship youth honors choir program and there is,”I said, pointprogram—is an intenis an“Yes active officer for the ing to the spot. Dad took the sive one-week summer Kentucky Education Assoprogram that provides newspaper and read the cateciation. She has served on leadership and college gories aloud. numerous arts and humanscholarship opportunities ities and education commitfor high school students tees throughout the state. in 45 Kentucky commuLovett will join other nities to build their skills selected teachersnext for agenas the region’s test. Speaking of, how about phrases like ‘sure as shootin’ coal mines, the gorgeous you cuties take a stack of these and says winder instead of Appalachian Mountains old newspapers home? You window and fellar instead of and Daniel Boone National can browse and learn more fellow.” Forest. Many times, people awards and certificates at about Kentucky. Remember, “Of course he’s from are shaped based on their surthe awards ceremony. In even if the news is old, we can Kentucky, son,” Mom said as roundings. For instance, since addition to cash awards, learn many things, especially we walked home. She paused farms are plentiful in Western the three Kentucky Teachabout the culture of the Apfor a minute as if she was Kentucky, kids in Western ers of the Year also will palachian region that I come searching to find the perfect Kentucky grow up learning receive custom-designed from.” explanation.”While people of how to work on farms. Beglassware commemorating Mr. B., along with my par- Kentucky share many things cause of the mountains of ents, sister and I walked out their accomplishments, and in common, there are many Eastern Kentucky, there isn’t the front door. He headed one differences too. Kentucky the educators will be honmuch flat land to farm. Howway, and our family turned in has different geographical oredmany at a special ever, work inluncheon the coal the other direction. regions -- Western Kentucky, mines. after the ceremony. Boys and girls growing “So I see you guys live east north-central Kentucky, Kentucky up The in Louisville, onTeacher the other of me, Mr. B. observed.“How south-central Kentucky and Awards comhand, haveprogram more access to the will I know when I’ve reached Eastern Kentucky. Western binesathe elements things bigbest city can bring. of your house?” the Ashland Inc. Teacher “That will be evenand Achievement“And Awards easy,”Mom and though you and the Kentucky Teacher of the Dad laughed as Dad Mr. Blackford Year programs. This marks spoke.“Just look for boththe were born the 14th year Departthe sign that has a in Kentucky, ment of Education andyou picture of wiener grewpartnered up in differ-to Ashland have dogs in the yard. You ent regions. As far honor Kentucky educators. can’t miss us.” as his phrases and Judging was conducted “Oh, I added “r”sounds in August adding by a blue-ribbon when Dad was to words, that’s panel of veteran educators, finished, “there’s a what you call ‘dimany of whom have more patch of grass that’s alect.’ofDialect is a Special to the Mountain no longer green but Advocate than 25 years teaching Business Plan Project—5th place, regional language If Knox Central students had a busi- Ryan Yother, Corey yellow.” Everyone Carnes, & Hannah Applications Photo Submitted experience. that has its own ness plan for advancing their way to na- Mills laughed, though I Elizabeth M. Lovett, an itinerant elementary music included information on the tional competition, the plan would be grammar, Client Services—5th place,vocabSarah didn’t see whatKnox was County teacher for Public Schools, was selected nominees’ teaching philosone worth investing in. ulary and pronunciation. The Miles Kentucky is known Land funny about dead to compete for yellow the 2015 Kentucky Teacher offor the Year ophies, teaching experiencNine students were in the spotlight Appalachian region of KenKelsey Between the Lakes, Computer Kentucky Applications—5th, grass. award. es and involvement in their representing Knox Central High School Engle tucky is known for its own Lake and tobacco farms. “Well I’ll keep my eyes respective communities, at the Kentucky Future Business LeadThe students are now preparing for dialect.” openof for yellow grass then, ers America National North-central Leadership Kentucky is as well as letters of recthe National Leadership Conference The conversation made for the beautiful horse Mr. B. said as winked. “See Conference held April 20-22known after prethe Kentucky Elementary, ceremony inhe Frankfort on ommendation from peers, that will be held June 29-July 2 in Chiour walk home go quickly. farms, rolling hills, and the you folks winning around dinnertime viously at the regional level Middle and High School October 23 in the State students, parents, adminiscago, Illinois. I was thinking about how cities of Lexington and tomorrow.” held in March. large competition Of the nine Teachers of the Year. From Capitol Building. Governor tratorsmight and others. Future Business of America, be missing his Louisville.the South-central Ken- Mr. B.Leaders “Mom, Mr. B. seven says he’shave earned state winners, this group of three finalists, Steve Beshear, Education a career and technical student organiAshland has recognized home. As we walked through opportunity advance national tucky has Lake Cumberland, from Kentucky,tobut it sure to the zation,of allows students in Kentucky the pathways the Kentucky Teacher and Workforce outstanding level. front door and into the Dale Hollow and Mammoththe the doesn’t sound likeSecretary it. He of business and marketing toTeachdemonYear will be named and will Thomas Zawacki, Educateachers with its State winners from Knox Central inkitchen, I had the most brilknows things that we’ve never Cave. And of course Eastern strate their knowledge of business clude (with thesays first four events advancrepresent statefor inthe the tion Commissioner Terry er Achievement Awards heard of, and he goofy Kentucky isthe known liant idea! principles procedures through ing to national): National Teacher of the Year and Holliday and Ashland’s since 1988. Approximately competitive events and networking opDesktopandPublishing—1st place, competition. Chairman CEO Jim $710,000 has been awarded portunities. The students competed Brandi Mills & Ashley Kozlow Ashland will present the O’Brien will honor the to 475 teachers of grades K Word Processing—1st place, Chris- against business students from across 24 TAA recipients with cash to 12. teachersGibson and recognize eastern Kentucky for the chance to adtopher DESTINATION: CHICAGO Knox County Knox Central’s Future Business Leaders plan for national competition students named 2015 Rogers Scholars eration of business and WOODY’S RIDDLE entrepreneurial leaders. FOR THE WEEK: “The Rogers Scholars program gives high school students an experience of a lifetime to grow their leadership skills while learning how sey Wilson College in Adair County. There is no tuition charge to attend the program and lodging and food are provided free of charge to participants. David is the son “Kentucky music, Kenjoyed a mouth-watering piece of David andPie?” Becky tucky art, Kentucky cuisine ... of Kentucky Derby Miller of Barbourvi. 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Scholars, and potential Kentucky is known for.” join us for dinner tomorrow? “Each graduate earnsfor a scholarships “Kentucky is known We’d be thrilledvalued to have at you access to exclusive colmore than $7.2 million style of food?” Chloe asked. as our guest. We just live a lege“Land scholarship offersit have offered to sakes, o’ course mile orbeen so down the road.” from some of the state’s graduates by 17 partner is,”Mr. B. answered.“Have you “I’d be obliged, Mr. B. top-ranked colleges and colleges and ever tasted a good ol’ cheesy replied.“We canuniversities. discuss how universities upon comFor more informaKentucky hot brown or enwe’re going to win this conpletion of a required tion about the Rogers community service Scholars program, visit project.” www.centeryouthproThe 2015 Rogers Schol- grams.com or call youth ars program will be held programs coordinator 1. Open up vance your local browsethe for restaurant tonewspaper nationalsand during State ConJune 21-26 and July 12-17 Delaney Stephens at 606Spreadsheet Applications—4th L J M G E C W E 677-6000. T M O O F Q H Use advertisements. How many different cuisines do you see ads theseAmanda words from Chapter 5 to place, Wahlstedt ference held at the Galt House Hotel, on the campus of Lindfor? C E B I O V A Y C D Q W K H N complete the word search! Chapter 5 Activities Knox Aerotech now option for Knox students Students degree compete inan skills competition residents Why did the baker stop making doughnuts? BY DENNIS MILLS dmills@mountainadvocate.com Visit L P X A N S A N G A L I T I E C Y O R E N E N I County Airport. The final leg R Twould W Grequire Q G of D theOdegree students J N Wto finish T N their V Tde- X gree on the Eastern KenR A E F K E E O tucky University campus in Q B L T Y N C X Richmond. “We’re L O UoneI ofS the V best I L aviation programs in the M O N G L L R M country”, stated Dr. Michael N R President E T Sof Eastern E W W Benson Kentucky L O P University. O A K “The X T EKU program is the only B V U G Z U B A university based program in Z P BandQ is Zauthorized X P Y Kentucky E L A I D Y N L A C O Z M L A K E S T J E M H R Y B P D C U H F M S M D U J F E N S B O R O A O X B Y V Q A X A E Y A S T O U U Y O L O O S M H R H P R W V H V B U X U O W M L V N Q 2. If you can’t find any advertisements, open the phone book. (Your school library may have one.) Look in the Yellow Pages for restaurants. How many different restaurants are in your town? How many different cuisines are offered? (For example: 3 Mexican restaurants, 1 Italian restaurants, etc.) • BETWEEN • CAVE Special to the Mountain Advocate • The CENTRAL 3. Mr. B. realized Woody 2014-2015 regional SkillsUSA competition wasand the family lived east of his his house. If he wasn’t using a map or a compass, how would he •held COAL recognized at the Clay County ATC and have the known Bell Co ATC this that? The awards ceremony was held at the Bell Co High •year. DIALECT Mr. 26. B. said goodbye to the family, he astipped his hat. gymnasium and took place4. onWhen March •School EASTERN Why would someone tip his hat? students performed to the best of their abilities •asThe LAKES outstanding 5. awards: Mom explained how different regions had their own diathey brought home the following lect. Mr. B. used phrases like “Sure as shootin,” and “spin a • LAND yarn.” Do you have family members that use similar phrases? students • Bradley LEXINGTON Abner1stWelding If so, email Woody at woody@thewoodybooks.com and tell him what those phrases are. While you are emailing him, Orefice1stResidential Electricity • Chris LOUISVILLE please remember to tell WoodySpecial your favorite cuisine. Advocate to the Mountain Mills2ndResidential Electricity • Jacob MAMMOTH Knox 6. Cut outElectricity We’re All Ears ChapterSeveral 5 and paste it in Countians your Jeffery Smith3rdResidential have a high scrapbook. Collect all ten chapters andearned you will have your level • Kevin MINING Mills1stAutomotive very own Woody book! Make sure you visit www.thewoodyof academic distinction • Jordan OWENSBORO Elswick1stTalent Competition books.com or www.kypress.com and listen to me read each at Alice College chapter. While you Team are there, check out a Lloyd special video mes-for Smith3rdWelding Fabrication • Leslie WESTERN sage from Mom and me! the 2014 Spring Semester. On Wednesday evening, www.thewoodyPresidents from Southeast books.com to find Community and Technithe answer. cal College and Eastern Kentucky University met Stay tunedtonext in Middlesboro sign an week to read We’re agreement that will create an All aeronautical program Ears, Chapter 6! that can lead to a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Work and Dreamdegreelike withaan emphasis BIG DOG! on Jimmy Payne Aerospace Technology. Hollie Saylor of Corbin by the Federal Aviation AdDakota Phipps was named to the PresiThe option would allow ministration to designate Southeast Community Col- their aviation candidates Knox Co. ATC Principal Ralph Halcomb had this to say, dent’s List for achieving lege students the opportu- for the 1,000-hour restricted “I couldn’t be happier for these students and their teach- a 4.0 grade point average nity to complete the first 53 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) ers. I know they have worked very hard in preparing for (based on a 4.0 scale). Students named to the this competition in turn semester hoursare on athecommon Mid- certificate.” Sharp the drive to be the bestand he can be. they have learned valuable Alumni visits occur- for you,” he said. Dean’s List for achieving skills that helpdothem for years to come.” Having played basketball in high school “Union taught to getwill up and the very rence at Union College, on Monday, Photo by Dennis Mills dlesboro campus. Thebut next For more information a grade point average of game, Dr. Sharp University best you can,” hefirst said. “And I’ve beenBenson trythe college welcomed two very special and being a lover of the All places winners at the regional level were given Eastern Kentucky President Dr. Michael and Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical 23 credits, know as bridge you can visit the schools tried out for Union’s team when he came ing to do that alums in Dr. Phillip and Ann Sharp. inopportunity my 40 yearsto at compete M.I.T. “ at the State SkillsUSA in Lou- 3.25-3.74 were Daina Gilthe College President Dr. Lynn Moore prepare to sign an agreement that will allow students to complete the and first credits, couldboth be oftaken at graduated website attowww.southeast. campus. The couple, whom “Union College taught me to have a bert of Barbourville; isville, which took place April 22-25. At the state compehalfPete years thirst of a Bachelor ofan Science Degree in “After a couple of two days,and Coach from 1966, came to campus to for learning, adventuresome in-Aviation on the Middlesboro campus. EKUUnion or the in Middlesboro-Bell kctcs.edu. Devon Mills of Flat Lick. tition, Chris Orefice tour the new Ramsey Center of Health Moore pulled me aside and said, ‘Phil, it’s quisitive nature, and that’s beenfinished a very in third place in Residential Congratulations to these and Bradley brought home the state and Natural Sciences and in particular not going to work,’” Dr. Sharp said as the important Electricity part of my whole life,” saidAbner Dr. students for their outstandchampionship in Welding. Kevin Mills also competed in the Phillip and Ann Sharp Natural Scienc- room erupted in laughter. Sharp. ing efforts this semester! Instead of spending time at basketball “Our students have the competition. ability to go es Wing, named in their honor. the Automotive NOBEL LAUREATE, UNION ALUMN VISIT U.C. CAMPUS Did you know that the NIE page can Watch for the special be seen in our E-edition Graduationat Edition of the Mountain Advocate in mountainadvocate.com? the May 28 issue! Dr. Sharp, a Nobel Laureate and a re- practice in the afternoons, Dr. Sharp said anywhere they want to go and do anysearch scientist at M.I.T., also took time he then had time to take chemistry. Thus thing they want to do. They just have to for a question-and-answer session with laying the groundwork for the Nobel Prize study hard, they have to be dedicated, students and faculty and spoke at dinner in medicine he won for his work in mo- and they have Phil Sharp to be a model for them,” said Union College President held in his honor. lecular genetics. A native of Pendleton County, Ky., Dr. “You will go through life and you will Marcia Hawkins. Dr. Sharp also launched two bio-tech Sharp spoke fondly of his time at Union find there will be moments in which and the lessons he learned during his you will need to make adjustments; you companies doing research into treatPHOTO time at the institution. Taking advantage will need to overcome the moment and SUBMITTED ments for cancer and other genetic disstudents and wereof among severalmove thatforward. competed at the regional ofThese an opportunity failure were And Union College taughtSkillsUSA eases. For more information on Dr. Sharp competition, held Clay at County and Bell ATC this year. The awards among the lessons he at learned Union. ATCme that,” Dr.County Sharp added. and his research, please visit http://ki.mit. ceremony was held at the Bell County High gymnasium on March “Sometimes a little misfortune is good AboveSchool all, Union College instilled in Dr. 26. edu/people/faculty/sharp. Pictured are Ann Sharp, Union College President Marcia Hawkins, and Dr. Phillip Sharp. Newspapers in Education Sponsors Barbourville Independent Schools 140 School St. • Barbourville (606) 546-3120 Knox County Public Library 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Friday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday 206 Knox Street • Barbourville 546-5339 Barbourville Utility Commission Serving Barbourville Since 1938 (606) 546-3187 THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n 3B GIBBS SIGNS TO SWIM FOR UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PHOTO BY DENNIS MILLS Faculty and coaches from Knox Central High School and the University of the Cumberlands look on as Brian Gibbs signs with UC to swim for the 2015-16 season. Seated from left to right is Knox Central Assistant Swim Coach Eddie Clement, University of the Cumberlands Head Swim Coach Eric Skelly, Brian’s mother-Jessica Gibbs, Brian Gibbs, Brians’s father-Mark Gibbs, KCHS Head Swim Coach Dee Dole and Assitant KCHS Swim Coach Jimmy Hall. Back row form left to right is Knox Central Principal Tim Melton and KCHS Athletic Director Jeff Canady. BY DENNIS MILLS For The Mountain Advocate Knox Central High School senior Brian Gibbs signed last week to swim the 2015-16 school year for the University of the Cumberlands. Gibbs was a late entry to the sport of swimming, but has developed his talents over the last few years to earn a spot on UC’s team. Assistant Knox Central Swim coach Eddie Clement jokingly said that Brian couldn’t even swim two years ago. “The life guard jumped in to save him, but Brian was too big and, after drowning, we brought him back to life and he can now swim.” This may have been a bit of an exaggeration but everyone agrees that Brian has come a long way in the past few years as it pertains to competitive swimming. “He started out in the kiddie lane with the six and seven year olds for several months just trying to learn to swim and breathe,” added Knox Central Head Coach Dee Dole. “Brian has worked really hard over the last two seasons to get to this point in his swimming career.” Gibbs has impressed everyone with his hard work ethic and his ability to take to the sport in a short amount of time. Jessica Gibbs, Brian’s mother, said that her son continues to amaze her. “This is not a sport a few years ago that I thought he would be interested in or even pursure for a college career,” she said. “Every time I turn around, he amazes me. He amazes me in his love for God and his love for wanting to help others.” “We are truely blessed that he is here and going to Cumberlands. We know Cumberlands is a very spiritual based college campus, and I think that is what attracted Brian.” Brian’s dad, Mark Gibbs, added, “Brian has been my life since I was 15 years old. First and foremost, we want to push him toward Christ. I’ve told him the whole time to pray about which way you need to go. His mother and I just want him to keep pressing on.” Univeristy of the Cumberlands Head Swim Coach Eric Skelly is very excited to have Gibbs on his team for next year. Skelly said, “I am very happy to be adding Brian to the UC family. He is going to be an incredible fit for what we have built at the University. All of the swimmers I have coached from Knox County, I have nothing but praise for them.” “I am really excited to see what Brian can do next year. He does not have a lot of experience in competitive swimming, but he has come a long way. There is a lot of untapped potential in Brian. He will be an incredible fit for us (as a sprinter),” added Skelly. 51st District Pitchin’ in... Baseball Tournament Knox Central May 18 5:30 p.m. at Barbourville Lynn Camp Barbourville May 21 5:30 p.m. at Barbourville May 19 5:30 p.m. at Barbourville Pineville Running it in PHOTO BY DENNIS MILLS Knox Middle School’s Hannah Smith sprints to first base after connecting for a ground ball single to left field that resulted in two RBI’s in a 22-7 victory over the Harlan Green Dragons. PHOTO BY DENNIS MILLS Barbourville Lady Tiger softball player Madason Thomas delivers a pitch against Williamsburg on May 5. 4B n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE OBITUARIES Homecare Hearing Aid Inc. Order DIRECT on most major brands. Ivan and Patty Siler 607 W. 6th Street Corbin, Ky 40701 Specialist 315 SHOCKINGLY AFFORDABLE Phone: 606-528-1885 FREE Toll Free Number: 1-800-348-9124 Hearing Test SHIRLEY ELLIOTT Shirley Elliott, age 82, of Barbourville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his home. He was a son of the late Bob and Ona Mae Carter Elliott, born to them on September 25, 1932 in Knox County. Shirley was a well known and well loved Knox County Deputy and Police Officer, retiring after 38 years of Public Service, serving as a Deputy Officer at the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and a Police Officer at the Barbourville Police Department; and was a member of the Artemus First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Bob and Ona Mae Carter Elliott; his son: Darrell Edward Elliott; a step-daughter: Teresa Epperson; a son-in-law: Dennis L. Hammons; his two sisters: Opal Issacson and Maxine Ermanni; and his five brothers: Ed Elliott, Bill Frank Elliott, Austin Elliott, John Robert Elliott and Glen C. Elliott. Shirley is survived by his loving family: his loving Wife, Best Friend, Camping and Car Racing Buddy: Nikki Reams (Sowders) Elliott of Barbourville. His two sons: John Elliott and wife, Penny of Barbourville; and Ernest Brenton Sowders and wife, Vicki of Artemus. His two daughters: Janie Swords and husband, Vernon of Barbourville; and Melissa Jayne Shepherd and husband, Mike of Barbourville. His beloved step-children: Donnie (Rooster) Jackson, Rev. 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His sister: Betty Montgomery and husband, Kenneth of Ewing, Virginia. His three sisters-in-law: Bernice Elliott of Artemus; Joyce A. Elliott of Gray; and Mitzi Reams McDonald and husband, Leslie of Heidrick. His brother-in-law: Richard Reams and wife, Jackie of Williamsburg; and many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and dear friends to mourn his passing. A Celebration Service for the life of Shirley Elliott will be 2:00 pm Sunday, May 10, 2015 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Keith "Buster" Liford, John Knox Mills, Samuel B. Castle, Jr., and Rev. Tony Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Burch-Alford Cemetery at Artemus. Those serving as Pallbearers will be: T. R. Christopher, Brian Elliott, Brian Nelson, Bill Elliott, Kenny Elliott, Terry Stanton, Rodney Elliott and Jacob Nelson. Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be: Past and Present Knox County: Sheriffs, Deputies, and Employees; and Barbourville Police Department: Officers, and Employees; the dedicated caregiver who assisted with the final days of care with much dedication, compassion and love. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to: The Knox County Cancer Society or to Hospice of the Bluegrass, in loving memory of Shirley Elliott. The Elliott family will receive friends at the Hopper Funeral Home on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 5:00 until 9:00 pm, and on Sunday after 9:00 am until the funeral hour. Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Free Hearing Come in forTest a Come In For A FREE FREE DEMO DEMO Rebecca Zumbrum Van Zant Hearing Instrument Specialist Accepts most insurances Free Hearing Test We accept UAW, Workers comp, Accepts insurances andmost Humana 1-606-528-1101 Toll Free: 1-800-842-1392 The Mountain Advocate • Thursday, July 18, 2013 • 5B PATTIE L. HAMBLIN Mrs. Pattie L. Hamblin, 71, of Barbourville, the widow of Denver W. Hamblin, passed away Monday morning, May 4, 2015 at the Knox County Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Virgil Mills and Gertrude Bargo Mills Adams born on October 14, 1943 at Salt Gum. A graveside service was conducted in the Corinth Cemetery in Corbin Wednesday, May 6 at 1 P.M. Arrangements were under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home HELEN MILLS WOOLUM Ms. Helen Mills Woolum, 67, of Barbourville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 6, 2015 at the Knox County Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Victor and Wealtha Bargo Mills born on September 8, 1947 at Salt Gum. Her funeral service was conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Monday, May 11 at 1 P.M. She was laid to rest in the Mills Cemetery. www.knoxfuneralhome.com WILL C. HINKLE Open and Will C. Hinkle, age 81, Holiday of Hinkle, diedHouse Sunday, May 3, Lighting 2015 in the Knox CountyCandle Hospital. 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THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n 5B MARRIAGE LICENSES Bonnie Sue Bright, 23, Woolum to Joshua Logan Jordan, 23, Flat Lick. Penny Kay Smith, 44, Barbourville to John Austin Elliott, 46, Barbourville. Dayna Renae Pickard, 24, Lexington to Seth Arthur Branum, 23, Lexington. Roseann Ross, 35, Pineville to George Ross Smith J., 28, Barbourville. Tracy Lea Smith 40, London to Randall Scott Lake, 43 Gray. Holly Nicole Lee, 24, Barbourville to Michael James Hronas II, 34, Barbourville. Brittany Annette Helton, 20, Hinkle to Darrell Wayne Blevins, Jr., 28, Girdler. Angela Kaye Jenkins, 44, Artemus to Donald Martin Bain, 43, Artemus. Taylor Leigh Roark, 22, Barbourville to Steven Wayne Rudd, 21, Barbourville, DEED TRANSFERS Brittany Danielle Russ, 19, Barbourville to Jared Tyler Adams, 22, Bimble. Lauren Haley Rose, 21, Gray to Matthew Tyler Ramsey, 27, Barbourville. Theresa Ann Gregory, 41, Green Road to Kevin Bargo, 39, Green Road. Meredith Lorena Jones, 16, Barbourville to Christian Daniel Jackson, 16, Gray. CIVIL LAWSUITS Michael Taylor vs Vanessa Garland, child custody. All statistics printed in The Mountain Advocate are public record. Selfrefind Property Management LLC., to Store Capital Acquisitions, LLC., Knox Property. Reva Alyssa Shackleford and Chris Shackleford to Wesley R. Tipton (trustee) to Reva Alyssa and Chris Shackleford, Knox Property. Darlene Smith Lockhart to Priscilla Bright, Knox Property. Danna and Charles Durham and Mary Lynn and William Beverly and Brendra Jean McVey and Gregory Allen and Lavonda Patricia McVey and Mark Randel and Jamie McVey and Donna Lynn McVey to Betty Ann Wilson, Knox Property. Kent R. and Mary Susan Clark (trustee) and Thomas Carlyle Clark and Christopher T. Logan and Leigh R. and James M. Talley Jr. and Rebecca Suzanne De La Garza and Arturo De La Garza to Bennie Sr. and Viola Johnson, Knox Property. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. to Rodney Estill and Marlene Napier Hoskins, Knox Property. Gerald and Vivian Bingham to Dave R. Collins (trustee) back to Gerald and Vivian Bingham, Knox Property. Janice Warren to Larry Warren, Knox Property. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. to John Bill Keck, Knox Property. Federal Housing Commissioner to Jeffrey Branum, Knox Property. Terry J. and Charlotte Mess- er to Lost Fork Road LLC., Knox Property. RJ and Odie Mills and June Mills to Gary Ray and Karen L. Mills, Knox Property. Donald B. Bingham and Donna Bingham and Lisa and Steve Weldon to Gary and Donna Cooper, Knox Property. Garry W. Genevieve Fox to Brittney Givens, Knox Property. Victor Jr. and Patsy Ann Barnes to Megan Davis (trustee) back to Victor Jr. and Patsy Ann Barnes, Knox Property. Cleo and Donna Ridener to Billy and Vicky Moore, Knox Property. Terry and Kelly France to Keith and Bridget France, Knox Property. Charles W. Swafford, 30, Barbourville; alcohol intox- ication in public, served 2 warrants. ARRESTS Monday 5/4 Amy Michelle Bowling, 41, Pineville; served warrant. Donnie Eric Grubb, 34, Williamsburg; served warrant. Joshua Lee James, 30, Bimble; served 2 warrants. Tevan D. Moffit, 23, Barbourville; 2nd degree criminal mischief, possession of marijuana. Tony Owens, 49, Gray; reckless driving, obstructed windshield, no license or insurance or seatbelt, driving under the influence of drugs/ alcohol. Christopher M. Ross, 29, Bimble; public intoxication not alcohol, possession of marijuana, served 2 warrants. Aurthur Dewayne Vaughn, 30, Barbourville; 2nd degree sexual abuse, 2nd degree unlawful transaction with a minor, 1st degree unlawful transaction with a minor (illegal sex act, under 16 years of age). Joe C. Wilder, 37, Pineville; served warrant. Edward Wright, 23, Barbourville; public intoxication not alcohol, possession of marijuana. Tuesday 5/5 Marcie L. Baker, 37, Flat Lick; shoplifting under $500. Shane T Browning, 23, Flat Lick; served warrant. Joe Davis, 26, Artemus; shoplifting under $500. Robert L. Eads, 34, Gray; 3rd degree criminal mischief, shoplifting under $500. Marsha Collette Fox, 39, Corbin; 4th degree domestic assault, alcohol intoxication in public (2nd offense). Marty A. Hart, 30, Lily; shoplifting under $500, public intoxication not alcohol. Timothy Scott Helton, 33, Hinkle; driving on a suspended license, no insurance, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 2nd degree possession of a controlled substance, served warrant (for other police agency), served warrant, leaving scene of accident, 1st degree wanton endangerment. Misty A. Jones, 22, Barbourville; served warrant. Robert Wayne Lee, 48, Barbourville, careless driving, obstructed windshield, driving on a suspended license, no registration or insurance or seatbelt, 4th degree domestic assault, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, served 2 warrants. Gary Maggard, 32, Bimble; public intoxication excludes alcohol. Michael McDonald, 45, Barbourville; contempt. Richard Allen Moore, 26, Hinkle; 2nd degree fleeing from police (on foot), 2nd degree wanton endangerment, menacing, resisting arrest, flagrant non-support. Johnny Lee Rice, Jr., 40, Girdler; public intoxication excludes alcohol. Charles Edward Rice, 50, Green Road; menacing, 1st degree disorderly conduct, served warrant, 3rd degree terroristic threatening. Tracy M. Smith, 43, Bimble; public intoxication excludes alcohol. Thomas Tracy, 35, Barbourville; public intoxication excludes alcohol, 1st degree possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine), 1st degree promoting contraband. Don Thomas Woolum, 38, Barbourville; served warrant. Wednesday 5/6 Joshua Angel, 39, Lily; 1st degree possession of a controlled substance. Kenneth A. Beal, 60, Kenosha, Wi.; served warrant. Preston Brown, 35, Bimble; served 5 warrants, theft over $500 but less than $10,000. Jarrod Mills, 18, Hinkle; served warrant. Marty R. Mills, 34, Hinkle; served warrant. Ricky Suber, 51, Rose Hill, Va.; shoplifting under $500. Brittany Nicole Terrell, 28, Corbin; driving on a suspended license, no registration or insurance, failure to transfer vehicle and to notify Department of Transportation of address change, receiving stolen property under $10,000. Matthew Tye, 29, Barbourville; served 2 warrants. Shawna Wilson, 38, Corbin; driving vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Thursday 5/7 Zaron Curtenr, 42, Corbin; shoplifting under $500. Bridgette Nicole Goodin, 36, Pineville; served warrant for other police agency. Ricky W. Leggett Sr., 57, Barbourville; parole violation. Tony Moore, 20, Barbourville; served warrant. Brandon Murphy, 27, Barbourville; served warrant. David A. Pennington, 29, London; served warrant. Frankllin Eugene Senters, improper equipment, driving on a suspended license, no registration or insurance or seatbelt, served warrant, improper display of plates. William Whittle, 37, Corbin, shoplifting under $500. Friday 5/8 Amanda Cox, 26, Fourmile; prescriptions not in proper container. Tiffany Nicole Gray, 22, Barbourville; public intoxication not alcohol. Denise Annette Lamb, 40, Lily; served warrant. Donald K. Langley, 47, London; public intoxication not alcohol, 3rd degree possession of a controlled substance. Jessie M. McQueen, 26, Gray; served warrant. Whitney Danielle Mills, 25, Dewitt; served warrant. Catherine Myrick, 53, Barbourville; reckless driving, no insurance card, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Saturday 5/9 Kendra Bates, 26, London; served 2 warrants. Justin Bays, 21, Heidrick; public intoxication not alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Ronald Brock, 57, Hinkle; possession of methamphetamine precursors, drug paraphernalia (deliver and manufacture), 1st degree possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing methamphetamine. Vickie Foley, 38, Corbin; shoplifting under $500. Becky Morgan Grubb, 29, Barbourville; served 2 warrants. Tommy Larkin Hinkle, 44, Gray; 1st degree trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine precursors, drug paraphernalia (deliver and manufacture), 1st degree possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing methamphetamine. 48, Robert Kennedy, Corbin; alcohol intoxication in public. Rodney M. Merida, 48, Barbourville; public intoxication not alcohol. Dexter Junior Messer Jr., 35, Girdler; 1st degree trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine precursors, drug paraphernalia (deliver and manufacture), 1st degree possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing methamphetamine. Lisa Renee Mills, 50, Barbourville; carrying a concealed weapon, public intoxication not alcohol, prescriptions not in proper container, possession of drug paraphernalia. Daryl Moore, 25, Corbin; served warrant. Mark Rasnick, 45, Richmond; public intoxication not alcohol. Danny S. Sizemore, 29, Corbin; 4th degree domestic assault. Steven Stewart, 40, Barbourville; 2nd degree wanton endangerment, alcohol intoxication in public. Charles T. Tuttle, 19, Barbourville; no seatbelt, reckless driving, rear license not lit, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Lee Isaac Vanover, 24, Barbourville; carrying a concealed weapon, public intoxication not alcohol. Jacob Wagers, 22, Barbourville; reckless driving, no insurance, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Jarvis, alcohol intoxication in public, served 2 warrants. DETENTION CENTER REPORT Arrested and incarcerated from MAY 4 - MAY 10, 2015 Inmates pictured below are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Angel, Josh Baker, Marcie Bates, Kendra Bays, Justin Beal, Ken Bledsoe, Brandon Bowling, Amy Brock, Ron Brown, Preston Browning, Shane Cox, Amanda Cox, Gerline Curtenr, Zaron Davis, Joe Eads, Robert Foley, Vickie Fox, Marsha Goodin, Bridgette Gray, Tiffany Grubb, Becky Grubb, Don Hart, Marty Helton, Tim Hinkle, Tom House, Andrea James, Josh Jones, Misty Kennedy, Robert Lamb, Denise Langley, Don Lee, Robert Leggett, Ricky Maggard, Gary Maiden, Andrew McDonald, Mike McQueen, Jessie Merida, Rodney Messer, Dexter Mills, Jarrod Mills, Lisa Mills, Marty Mills, Whitney Moffit, Tevan Moore, Daryl Moore, Richard Moore, Tony Murphy, Brandon Myrick, Catherine Owens, Tony Pennington, David Rasnick, Mark Rice, Charles Rice, Jimmy Rice, John Ross, Chris Senters, Franklin Sizemore, Danny Smith, Mark Smith, Tracy Stewart, Steve Suber, Rick Swafford, Charles Terrell, Brittany Tracy, Thomas Tuttle, Charles Tye, Matt Vanover, Lee Vaughn, Arthur Wager, Jacob Whittle, William Wilder, Joe Wilson, Shawna Woolum, Don Wright, Edward Sunday 5/10 Brandon Dwan Bledsoe, 33, Barbourville; served 3 warrants. Gerline Cox, 62, Corbin; 2nd degree indecent exposure, public intoxication not alcohol, 2nd degree disorderly conduct. Andrea Lateia House, 30, Lily; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia. Andrew Maiden Jr., 41, Pineville; instrustional permit violations, failure to register the transfer of a vehicle, no insurance, shoplifting over $500 but less than $10,000. Jimmie Wayne Rice, 51, Barbourville; alcohol intoxication in public. Mark Anthony Smith, 39, Confessions of a Baking Queen Kristy Dean Cole This blast of summer weather we have endured the last week or so has everything in full bloom-blackberry bushes included. When I think of summer, I think of blackberries, mostly served up in a rich cobbler with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Sounds good, right? This recipe will fuffill your hearts desire of this annual berry bliss! The best part is, if you don’t want the hassle of picking the berries, you can use frozen ones from the store. If you have a favorite baked treat that beats this heat, email me kdcole1120@gmail.com BLACKBERRY COBBLER Ingredients • 3/4 c. Sugar • 1/2 c. All-purpose flour • 1/2 butter, melted • 2 tsp. Vanilla extract • 2 (12-oz) bags frozen blackberries, unthawed (about 5 cups) • 1/2 (15-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts • 1 tbsp. Sugar Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir together first 4 2. 3. ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in blackberries until sugar mixture is crumbly. Spoon fruit mixture into a lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Cut piecrust into 1/2-inchwide strips, and arrange strips diagonally over blackberry mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp. Sugar. Bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and center is bubbly. Be a memory keeper We have a honeysuckle tree in the back yard in full bloom, and the sweet scent takes me back to my childhood. I take a deep breath, close my eyes and return to a special place and time when wild honeysuckle vine covers the fence behind our house on the lane. If I try hard to listen, the recall of a whippoorwill is luring me back to play in the old pasture. The pasture is full of adventure, the cool morning air vibrates with the crocking and humming of insect living there. The sudden cool breeze is soothing to my young face… The dew from the tall pasture grass is wet to my bare feet as I strike out to walk the pasture. The wild field flowers spread as far as my eyes can see, like a Monet Painting. A sudden hush falls over the pond as my presence invades the rhythm of the moment. Dragonflies skim the surface of the pond water as I settle down watching the ripples from the whirl of their wings. I see tadpoles darting around the cattails plants. A passion of mine is to study and watch the tadpoles turn into frogs… As I sit by the pond, I’m lost in the moment savoring the peace Memories Mildred Higgins and quiet of the morning. Soon the pasture will echo with playful laughter when my younger brothers join me to play… The call of the whippoorwill beckons me to follow it across the pasture nearer the woods, a place where the wildflowers grow.. I venture there from time to time in search of ruffled trilliums, wild violets, jack-in-the-pulpit nestled in the wild fern that grow close to the creek. The whippoorwill calls and waits for my answer as I mimic its call. With the passing of time it is comforting to me to return to a place that remains unchanged in my memory since childhood. Members of my family call me “the memory keeper” and on occasion will write to ask me about an event or special happening from the past. Most of the time, I recall the event and will remind them of what they were doing at the age and stage in question… I can thank my grandpa Hammons for setting the example of keeping a daily journal, and I have practiced for most of my life to follow his example. I encourage everyone to write down as many memories and special events as possible. Even the one you think dull or not important. However dull, the time of one day might turn out to be one of the best memories, as you grow older. Be the family memory keeper. Family stories show history, as it is a procession of interlocking lives of families and their place in time. Millie’s thought for today: We are drawn together by sharing common experiences. I say often to enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. Sometimes a person has to go back, really back, to have a sense and understanding of all that’s gone by to make them who they are. In huge of age, I find peace in the memory of time spent in the pastureland where the water ran clear and my imagination took me to places of beauty just across the fence behind our house. Mildred Higgins russandmill@netzero.net Hidden Pictures Reflections for Mother’s Day “Ma-ma, Ma-ma” was probably one of the first sounds I made that sounded like a word. I am sure I learned right away that sound brought a smiling face. There were several smiling faces urging me to say “ma-ma” but there was one in particular that made me want to say “ma-ma.” There were grandmothers, aunts, brothers and even a fathern but I knew who fed me, cuddled me and saw to my comfort. By the time I had learned that saying “ma-ma” brought me that smiling face, there was a little sister to go along with my older brothers. Even though there were others competing for that attention, I still worked on mastering that sound. Later I learned the difference between “mama,” “mama” and a new sound, “Mommy.” Mama was the sound I learned to make when I needed her attention. But when I needed extra attention or competed attention, it became “Mommy.” It was also the word that became important when I was talking about my moth- Stinking Creek News Irma Gall Lend-A-Hand Center er to my friends and others. That lasted the eight years through elementary school. I had learned that saying “Mommy” did not always get a smiling face. She was not only my mother, but a busy mother with other children, a farmer’s wife, the housekeeper and chief cook and played an important part in the community. I had to learn I wasn’t the center of her life but rather a valuable part. Then came high school years when I learned to say M-o-t-h-e-r, pulling out the sound in exasperation— she just didn’t catch on. The longer I was in high school the longer I seemed to be able to stretch out that sound. Didn’t she understand I had a life of my own to live? As a college freshman, freedom to make my own decisions, freedom from the mother hen. But where was she when I had to make some tough decisions from what dress to buy to which courses I should take. Then all too soon I found myself out in the real world with some real-life decisions to make. Then I found myself using all the sounds, “Ma-ma, Mama, and even a very appreciative Mother” again. I now know that there were times and decisions that I made that not only brought a frown but also tears to my Mother’s face. By now my mother would have celebrated 106 Mother’s Days and I have the opportunity to celebrate this day with not only children and grandchildren but also great grandchildren. Crossword Solution Crossword Solution Blackberries in bloom © Feature Exchange 6B n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE Crossword Puzzle Puzzle Crossword ACROSS 1. Tier 5. Abbreviate (abbr.) 9. Association (abbr.) 11. Desert 12. S.E. Asian mammal 13. Pick 14. Sea eagle 15. Little Rock locale 17. Beam 18. Dumpy 20. An amusing play 22. Neither’s partner 23. Road (abbr.) 24. Accountant 27. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 29. Guiding principles 31. Walked 32. Hand grips 33. Direction 34. Computer picture button DOWN 1. Fill 2. Tyrant 3. Sports channel 4. Luau dish 5. American Football Conference (abbr.) 6. Ad 7. Hold off 8. Depend 10. What a meteorite leaves 16. Ship’s steering mechanism 18. Samarium (abbr.) 19. Past 20. Dried coconut 21. Sandwich cookies brand 22. Memo 24. In style 25. Horse game 26. Association (abbr.) 28. Central daylight time 30. Thai © Feature Exchange THE MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE n Thursday, May 14, 2015 n 7B Union College students, Dixie Melody Boys to Knox-Whitley Animal sing at Springfield Shelter, Bed & Biscuit join forces PHOTOS SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED At top, Dr. Martha Ellison, Social Work professor; Deanna Myers, Director of Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter; Maggie Watkins, Union College student; and Jodi Carroll, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement. At right: James Becknell and Tyler Priest, Union College students, shovel snow. BY JAY STANCIL For the Mountain Advocate A number of Union College students joined forces with the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter and Bed & Biscuit pet boarding to turn a tragedy into a positive. In February, Union College lost a valued member of its family when Dr. Sarah Hendrix and other members of her family died as part of a heartbreaking event. Discovered following the incident were the three traumatized family’s pets – one dog (Buddy) and two cats (Button and Holly). Whitley County Animal Control Officer Cecil Powers managed to remove Buddy and take him to the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter. The two cats were more elusive and remained in the home, but were eventually rescued, as well. The removal of Buddy was difficult as he was exhibiting very aggressive behavior, which continued upon Buddy’s arrival at the shelter. Two colleagues of Dr. Hendrix arrived at a plan to transfer Buddy to the Bed & Biscuit Boarding facility, owned and operated The southern gospel quartet, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featuerd Sunday morning, May 17 at Springfield Baptist Church in Bimble. Special to the Mountain Advocate by Billie Brown, since he had been boarded there before. The hope was that Buddy would calm down and become adoptable. Due to the extreme winter weather, Buddy’s transfer was delayed, which allowed the shelter staff (consisting of Lee Reichard, Ashley Wyatt, Bri Hughett, Melissa McElrow and Linda Teague), to work with him. During that time, Buddy became a friendly, non-aggressive dog. Deanna Myers, Director of the Knox-Whitley Shelter, indicated that she was amazed at how Buddy was transformed from wanting to do harm to a dog that wanted to be loved. Meanwhile, back on campus, Union College students, primarily members representing the Student Government Association and Common Partners (now known as the Center for Civic Engagement), wanted to do something for the Hendrix family during this difficult time, and began raising money to help pay for the boarding and care of the Hendrix’s pets. During the nearly two weeks of heavy snow in February, Union students James Becknell, Michael Davenport, Stefanie Edgell, Rebekah Griffith, Kenny Hughes, Tyler Priest, Caleb Spurlock, Jacob Spurlock, Maggie Watkins, and Ellie Weaver initiated a residential snow removal service. Their efforts resulted in raising $400, more than enough to pay for Buddy’s boarding, a donation to the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter and to a newly established Dr. Sarah Hendrix Endowed Scholarship Fund. Because of the combined efforts of the students, the shelter, and Ms. Brown, Buddy and Button have been adopted into loving homes and Holly, while still in foster care will be going to a “forever home” very soon. Thanks to the hard work and caring of very special people some good has come out of this tragedy. Contributions to the Dr. Sarah Hendrix Endowed Scholarship Fund can be made at www.unionky. edu/give and contributions to the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter can be sent to: 66 Busy Lane, Corbin, KY 40701. Welcome, Christopher William! Faith Ashley Mills and William Lee Smith welcome with love and joy their baby boy, Christopher William Smith. Christopher was born March 12, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. at Baptist Health Corbin. He weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Christopher joins his three big brothers, Travis, Cameron and Brandon Mills. He is also welcomed by proud grandparents Ralph and Janice Marcum, Wendell and Angie Smith and Angela Smith, along with many aunts and uncles. One of Gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the Springfield Baptist Church in Bimble, on Sunday, May 17. The Quartet will share their unique, four-part harmony during the 11 a.m. service. Since organizing over five decades ago, The Dixie Melody Boys have enjoyed much success, including a Grammy nomination and numerous Fan Award nominations from The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. Hit releases have flowed their way in bunches, including recent releases such as “I’ll Be Living That Way,” “I Won’t Compromise,” “Welcome Home,” “Antioch Church Choir” and “I’m One Of Them.” The thrill and excitement of performing experienced by each group member night after night is most evident at each concert. Their goal of delivering a firstclass performance filled with excitement, energy and lots of great traditional, Southern Gospel Music are traits which have been instilled in each member by group leader Ed O’Neal, a 50-year Gospel Music veteran, who was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2004. These characteristics, united with their desire to never compromise their responsibility to spread the Gospel through Southern Gospel Music in a professional manner have allowed The Dixie Melody Boys to firmly establish a place at the forefront of Southern Gospel Music. 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