Mr. Buckler

OWINGSVILLE – James Scott “Jimmy” Buckler, age 53, of East Fork Road, Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at his residence.

He was born December 27, 1955, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is the son of Lorena Bailey Buckler of East Fork, Kentucky, and the late Billy J. Buckler.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jennifer Trent Buckler, whom he married February 21, 1976; one daughter, Misty Otis and husband Jamie of Olympia, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, James Chandler Otis, Victoria Jenagail Otis, and Zachary Paul Otis.

Other survivors include two brothers, Chip Buckler and wife Tonya of Polksville, Kentucky, Gary Buckler and wife Kathy of East Fork, Kentucky; two sisters, Vickie Reed and husband Randy of Pebble, Kentucky, and Lisa Harmon and husband Albert of Sherburne, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Randy “Bo” Manley.

Jimmy was a self-employed construction contractor and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the East Fork Church of God.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God with the Rev. Billy Harmon and the Rev. June Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Junior Bailey, Charles Anderson, Tim Pergrem, Jeff Harmon, Junior Snelling, Mitchell Crooks, Earl Conyers, and Bobby Scott Trent.

Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Williams, Anthony Anderson, Robert Garrett, Kenny Mitchell, Tommy Crouch, Ward Wells, Jason Bailey, Billy Black, Randy Buckner, Wayne Perkins, Travis Browning, Atkin Buckler, Jason Wells, Jeremy Bailey, Tyler Ferguson, Robbie Vice, Gene Courtney, and Brian Anderson.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God.

Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Panthers lose to Augusta

Augusta 57
Fleming Co. 50

Fleming Co.
14
6
14
16
50

Augusta
4
11
20
22
57

First National Bank Tournament at Bracken Co.
Fleming Co. -- Gray 15, Jolly 15, Fraser 8, Newsome 5, Dugan 3, Clark 2, Taylor 2.

Augusta -- Fraysure 22, Kelsch 13, Mofford 12, White 4, Gibbs 4, Gray 2.

Mr. Kalb

William Thomas Kalb, 81, well known farmer of the Lewisburg community died Dec. 20, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
Mr. Kalb was born on July 23, 1927, in Mason County, the son of the late William Kalb Jr. and Emma Belle Stevens Kalb.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alma Walton Kalb.
Mr. Kalb was a graduate of the former Orangeburg High School. He had served as the Lewisburg PTA president. He served the Mason County Soil Conservation district as a board supervisor for 36 years, was named the Outstanding Young Farmer for Mason County, received the Master Conservationist designation awarded by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and served as Southern States Cooperative Board Supervisor for several terms. Mr. Kalb also served several terms on the Farmers Home Administration Board. He was a founding member of the Lewisburg Volunteer Fire Department where he served as assistant chief for 25 years. He also was a lifetime member of the Millcreek Christian Church where he served as board chairman, current trustee, deacon and taught Sunday school for youth and adults. Mr.Kalb was a 55 year member of Ringgold Lodge IOOF. Mr. Kalb also served in the U.S. Marine Corp.
Survivors are one daughter, Marla Kalb (Richard) Sowers of Lexington; two sons, Kelly Thomas (Pamela) Kalb of Mason, Ohio, and Dr.Kent Walton (Bettsy) Kalb of Flemingsburg; seven grandchildren, William and Andrew Sowers, and Samantha, Nathaniel, Alexander, Logan, and Evan Kalb. Also surviving are three sisters, Martha Roush of New Richmond, Ohio, Evelyn (Henry) Wallace of Covington and Betty (Jim) Norman of Madeira, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nina Mae Sargent and Edna Jean Knarr.

Services for William Kalb were Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Millcreek Christian Church with Rev. Robert Hayes officiating.
Burial will be in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories. Pallbearers were William Clary, James Sanders Jr., Ronald Lowe, Jerry Lowe, Doug Roush, Larry Tierney, Alan Pollitt, Phillip Kalb, James Clarkson, Richard Zieglar, Gene Thornhill, and Robert Biddle.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millcreek Christian Church, Kentucky 11, May's Lick, Ky. 41055.
Friends may sign the guestbook at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Anti-icing efforts begin

Highway District 9 has begun anti-icing efforts by applying brine to interstates, bridges as well as priority routes in Mason, Fleming, Rowan and Bath and other counties in advance of a winter storm that is threatening western Kentucky. Motorists are advised to watch for changing weather patterns, and Drive Smart. More information on snow and ice activities are available online at http://transportation.ky.gov/d9/Snow.htm

Bus driver suspended

According to the Ledger-Independent, a  Fleming County School bus driver was suspended last month after she purposely swerved the school bus she was driving at another vehicle.
The driver, Ellen Brooks, returned to work after a five-day unpaid suspension and completion of six hours of training under the supervision of the school district's interim Director of Transportation, according to superintendent Kelley Crain . The swerve, which occurred Sept. 12, was apparently a salutation from Brooks to someone she knew.
"She was traveling in a school bus when an oncoming vehicle swerved at her, as to say hello, and she swerved at them, as to say hello," Crain said."She swerved her bus in an unsafe manor to communicate to a friend."
The swerve came to the school district's attention when a concerned citizen called in.

An investigation was subsequently launched that included interviews with the driver and the witness, a review of audio and video recordings from the bus and a study of transportation laws and policies. Crain said the investigation confirmed the incident did occur and she felt disciplinary action was appropriate. She said Brooks was ultimately suspended for neglect of duty, violation of local transportation policies and state regulations, and misconduct.
Crain said bus safety is "absolutely" a priority for Fleming County Schools.

Infant death ruled homicide

The findings of an investigation in the death of a Fleming County infant have been released.

The Lexington-Fayette County Coroner’s Office has ruled the death of three-month old Kaylee Buchanan a homicide. According to the coroner’s report the infant died as a result of blunt force trauma. The child was assaulted by another person, according to the report.

Buchanan was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital on July 20 and died there three days later.

The incident is under investigation by the Kentucky State Police.

Panthers, Lady Panthers lose in tournaments

Fairview 49
Fleming Co. 39

Fairview
11
15
8
15
39

Fleming Co.
9
13
2
13
49

Community Trust Covered Bridge Classic
At Fleming Co.
Fairview -- Evans 18, Collins 13, Stai 7, Jackson 7, Jones 2, Gehringer 2.

Fleming Co. -- Clark 12, Jolly 11, Gray 4, Dugan 9, Fraser 1.

 

Johnson Central 69

Fleming Co. 43

Fleming Co.
13
5
14
11
43

Johnson Central
15
18
21
15
69

CMT Classic at Johnson Central
Fleming Co. (3-4) -- Harmon 4, Emmons 17, S.Boyd 2, Alex 4, M.Boyd 7, Burns 4, Puente 5.

Johnson Central (6-2) -- Meek 12, Conley 7, Combs 3, Mullet 4, Salyers 17, Wireman 2, Young 14, Salyer 10.

Mrs. Staggs

Lela Thomas Staggs, 94, of Decatur, Ill., passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur.
Lela was born on March 6, 1914 in Hillsboro, the daughter of William and Nora McRoberts Cooper.
She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. In her younger years she was a member of the Plummers Landing Kentucky Christian Church. She married Delbert E. Staggs on July 22, 1933 in Plummers Landing. He preceded her death in 1989.
Surviving are her children, Wyndal E. (Nancy) Staggs of Hamersville, Ohio, Norman W. (Barbara) Staggs of Hammond, Ill., Geraldine Lowe of Warrensburg, Ill. and Donald E. (Cyndi) Staggs of Lake Forest, Calif. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She leaves many nieces and nephews; special friends, Stella Mac Sapp and Mable Gardner of Flemingsburg; and also special little friends: Serena and Hayden Black of Warrensburg, Ill. and Sydney Mallory of Latham, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two infant daughters, Mildred Louise and Ruth Ann Staggs; five sisters; and one brother.
Services will be 1 p.m, Dec. 22, 2008, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home in Flemingsburg, with visitation one hour prior to services.

Burial will be in Wallingford Cemetery.

Lady Panthers win in tournament

Fleming Co. 67

Magoffin Co. 63

Magoffin Co.
18
13
18
14
63

Fleming Co.
18
20
10
19
67

Country Music Highway Holiday Tournament at Johnson Central
Magoffin Co. (4-4) -- Adams 19, Prater 8, Connelley 2, Fletcher 1, Hall 17, Minnix 11, Marshall 5.

Fleming Co. (3-3) --Harmo

Panthers win 66-54 over St. Patrick

In their opening-round game of the 2nd annual Covered Bridge Classic at Fleming County High School, the Panthers earned a 66-54 win over St. Patrick.
The Panthers will play Williamstown tonight at 7.
SP: Thompson 2 1-2 5, L. Gallenstein 5 1-1 11, Mason 10 4-7 24, Clarke 2 0-2 5, Cropper 1 1-3 3, D. Gallenstein 3 0-0 6, Totals 23 7-15 54.
FC: Gray 4 2-2 10, Jolly 5 4-6 14, Newsom 4 6-7 14, Fraser 3 0-0 7, Dugan 4 2-2 12, Clark 2 0-0 5, Taylor 1 2-3 4, Kinder 0 0-2 0, Totals 23 16-22 66.
Records: St. Patrick 3-3, Fleming County 3-3.

Mr. Cooper

Forrest Junior Cooper, 74, of Maysville, died Thursday at Fleming County Hospital.
Mr. Cooper was born May 6, 1934, in Mason County to the late Perry and Lula Jefferson Cooper.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Story Cooper of Maysville; two children, James (Vicky) Cooper and Vickie (Frank) Rigdon; step-children, Will (Michelle) Jones, Jeffrey (Deanna) Jones, Darrell (Deva) Jones and Darlene Jones; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a special sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cooper.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna May Cooper; and four brothers, Woodrow, Emory, William and Roy Cooper.
Services are 2 p.m., Sunday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Wedonia Cemetery.

Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 6 p.m., today.

Mr. Dickens

Luther James Dickens, age 83, of Mt. Carmel Road, Flemingsburg, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born November 19, 1925, in Dorothy, West Virginia; he was the son of the late Leonard and Myrtle Cook Dickens. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Timothy Dickens, in 1980.

His wife, Velva Kay Lowe Dickens, passed away on November 26, 2005.

Luther is survived by ten daughters, Peggy Dickens, Wilma Harvey, Linda Honaker, Chickie Pietowski, Kathy Bennett, Brenda Johnson, Susan Hoessrich, Cindy Wood, Kimberly Haynes, and Anna Dickens; one son, James Leonard Dickens; two brothers, Clinton Dickens and Dennis Dickens; and three sisters, Phyllis Peters, Imogene Cantley, and Delila Pettrey.

Also surviving is a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Dickens was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. He was a self-employed excavator.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Harley Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Little Mary Cemetery on Maxey Flat Road with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2008, at Hutton Funeral Home, 7634 Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky 41049.

Miss Puente

Carolyn Blanca Puente, 17, of Flemingsburg died Thursday.
She was born Nov. 10, 1991, in Lexington, the daughter of Ava Puente.
Survivors in addition to her mother include grandparents, Maria Puente, Antonio Jimenez and Francisco Puente; brothers, Roman Pecina, Adam Pecina, Marcos Hernandez, Juan (Money) Garcia and Miquel Angel Garcia; a sister, Vanessa Hernandez; uncles Fidencio Puente, Andy Gonzalez and Shane Morgan; aunts, Laura Puente and Mary Puente; nieces and nephews, Adrian Juarez, Tatiana Pecina, Andres Juarez and Evelyn Pecina; cousins, K-osha Puente, Martin Puente, Bobbi Puente, Carmelo Puente, Elian Gonzalez, Elisa Gonzalez, Mauricio Ocampo, Alanna Puente, Julian Puente, Elia Gonzalez; sisters-in-law, Maria Rivera and Linda Justice; and other family members, Macedonio Rivera, Rene Rivera, Aldo Rivera and Salvador Martinez.
Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with Marvin Suit officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 until 8 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family for a trust fund in Carolyn Puente's name at the Peoples Bank of Fleming County.

Mr. Zornes

Mrs. Mary Helen Zornes Frost, 64, of Georgetown, Ohio, died Monday evening, Dec. 15, 2008.
She was born in Fleming County, on April 22, 1944, to the late Nevel and Margaret Reed Zornes.
She is survived by her husband, James L. Frost of Georgetown; two daughters, Nicky (Tom) Brunner of Durango, Colo. and Kelly L. (David) Latham of Georgetown, Ohio; two brothers, Ronald Zornes of Flemingsburg and David Zornes of Flemingsburg; and four grandchildren, Marykatherine Brunner, Michael Brunner, D.J. Latham and Dylan Latham.
Services are 1 p.m., Saturday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg.
Burial will follow in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Mr. Hunt

James Nelson Hunt, 74, of Flemingsburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008.
Mr. Hunt was born in Fleming County on May 22, 1934, to the late Curtis and Ina Barton Hunt.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Greil Hunt of Flemingsburg; five daughters, Dorothy Matheson of Homasassa, Fla., Julia Gordon of Spring Hill, Fla., Alberta Potter of New Port Richey, Fla., Alice Baker of Hudson, Fla. and Richarda Hunt of Spring Hill, Fla.; three sons, Jimmy Hunt of Maysville, Ronnie Hunt of Dunkirk, Ind. and Kenny Hunt of Spring Hill, Fla.; one sister, Wanda Hodge of Lexington; one brother, Tommy Hunt of Maysville; and 14 grandchildren.
Visitation at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is 1-2 p.m., today.
In keeping with his wishes the body will be cremated.

Mr. Jent

Ervin David Jent, age 79, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville.
He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Rowan County, and was the son of the late Robert Lee Jent and Mary Ann Hardin Jent.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ted Jent; one half brother, Buster Hardin; and one grandson, Christopher Purvis Jent.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edna Jane Curtis Jent, whom he married Dec. 16, 1949; six sons and one daughter, David and Donna Jent, Daniel and Jean Jent, Ricky and Coleen Jent, Monty and Kitty Jent, all of Colfax, Dennis Jent of Peasticks, Charles “Chubby” and Karen Curtis of Grange City, and Cindy Deatra and Ray Weaver of Crain Creek.
Also surviving are two brothers, Riley Jent of Salt Lick, and Charlie Jent of Farmers, ; two sisters, Linda Kelly of Polksville and Rosie Netherly of Salt Lick; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Jent was a farmer and member of the Church of God.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Hawkins and the Rev. Richard Engle officiating.
Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his six sons and son-in-law Ray Weaver.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at the Hutton Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Mr. Johnson

 

Johnson, Ivan, 84, husband of Opal Eileen Caudill Johnson, died Tues., Dec. 16, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital. Born in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rozennie Caudill Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Fleming County High School and an U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Pacific during World War II. Mr. Johnson was employed by the United States Postal Service, a lifetime Masonic member of Fleming Lodge #112 and member of Lexington United Baptist Church.

Survivors other than his wife include two sons, Pastor Jimmy Ivan (Lynda) Johnson, Leitchfield, Ky., and Danny Thomas (Dana) Johnson, Lexington; four grandchildren, James “Ricky” (Celia) Johnson, Georgetown, Thomas Russell (Jennifer) Johnson, Oklahoma City, Okla., Danny Ivan (Shannon) Johnson, Lexington, and Angela Lynn (Dale) Brown, Lexington; sixteen great-grandchildren, Reid, JoAnna, Katherine, Mary, Martha, Blake, Josh, Sara, Allie, Maddie, Tanner, Luke, Ben, Dale Jr., Danielle, and Adam; three brothers, Vernon (Helen) Johnson, Hillsboro, Willie D. (LuEllen) Johnson, Flemingsburg, and Tommy (Marge) Johnson, Hobert, Ind.; and a sister, Clarice Delores (Jim) Wiley, Anderson, Ind. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis Johnson and Keenis Johnson; four sisters, Eva Bowers, Ethel Binion, Nellie Eldridge, and Oma Faye Vice; and a granddaughter, Sally.

Funeral services will be 11 am Fri. Dec. 19 at Lexington United Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Thurs. Dec. 18. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lexington United Baptist Church, 9477 Rockwell Rd., Lex., KY 40516.

Transportation crews mobilize to combat ice

 

Cabinet urges motorists to monitor conditions, use extra caution

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2008) — Transportation Cabinet crews in western Kentucky have mobilized snow and ice forces to combat wintry weather that threatens to make driving conditions hazardous. Crews statewide are monitoring pavement conditions as the weather maker advances across the state.

“Our crews are prepared to work around the clock to keep roads in the best possible condition,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Prather. “We advise motorists to pay close attention to developing conditions and to try to avoid driving when roads get treacherous.”

National Weather Service forecasts indicate that Kentucky could receive a one-two punch, with rain today changing to freezing precipitation, beginning in western Kentucky. Another band of freezing rain is expected into Tuesday. Cabinet officials are also concerned with the rapidly declining temperature, which could freeze wet pavement.

As temperatures drop to the freezing point, crews are applying rock salt to the pavement to help prevent ice development.

Road conditions are described by these terms:

Wet Pavement – The roadway is wet. Ice could form as temperatures drop.

Partly Covered – The roadway is partly covered with snow, slush or ice.  Markings may be obscured.

Mostly Covered – The roadway is mostly covered with snow, slush or ice. Roadway markers may be difficult to see because of packed snow and rutting conditions.

Completely Covered – The roadway is completely covered with snow, slush or ice and markings are obscured.

Impassable – Roadway conditions are not suitable for travel unless required by an emergency.

The latest road and weather conditions are available online at 511.ky.gov or by dialing 511.

Mr. Lykins

John Edward "Toby" Lykins, age 74, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday at his residence.
Mr. Lykins was born June 17, 1934. His parents were the late John F. and Rosa Ford Lykins.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of services. He served four years in Vietnam and traveled to and visited 28 foreign countries and received seven air medals. He was an electronics technician.
Survivors include three sisters, Edna (Bill) McElfresh of Flemingsburg, Wilma (Earl) Kinder of Flemingsburg, and Doris (Bobby) Vice of Mount Carmel; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen James and Hazel Ward; and two brothers, Everett Lykins and Bill Lykins.
In keeping with Mr. Lykins wishes, his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Church

Verba M. Church, 88, of Flemingsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Russellville, Ohio.
She was born Feb. 5, 1920, in Sandy Hook, the daughter of the late Wesley and Nora Evans Adkins.
She was a retired homemakers and the widow of Arthur Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Donald) Housh of Russellville; a granddaughter, Paula Jane (Larry) Meeker of Sardinia, Ohio; great-grandsons, Robbie Wagner of Decatur, Ohio, and Matthew Meeker of Sardinia; two brothers, Wesley (Pete) Adkins of Eaton, Ohio, and Charles Adkins of Columbus, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Betty Adkins and Lois Adkins; step-grandchildren, Greg (Heather) Housh of Georgetown, Ohio, Nathan Housh of Russellville, Megan Housh of Bethel, Ohio, and Scott Meeker of Sardinia, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery at Bethel, Ky.

Visitation is 11 a.m., until services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Panthers lose to West Carter

West Carter 68
Fleming Co. 63

West Carter
18
5
22
23
68

Fleming Co.
12
17
14
20
63

Fleming Co. -- Gray 21, Fraser 15, Dugan 9, Newsom 5, Jolly 3, Clark 3, Taylor 3, Kinder 4.

EKC Shoot Out at Lewis County High School.
West Carter -- Rayburn 21, Webb 13, B. Oney 11, Logan 6, C. Oney 5, Jarrell 3, Puckett 9.

Lady Panthers beat Mason County!

In a Friday night home game the Fleming County Lady Panthers used a scrambling defense and gritty offense to nip the Mason County Lady Royals 57-55. The Lady Panthers forced 30 turnover and made 23 free throws.

Fleming Co. 57

Mason Co. 55

Mason Co.
10
14
11
20
55

Fleming Co.
10
12
15
20
57

Mason Co. -- B. Menke 2, K. Menke 28, Butler 4, Smith 3, Queen 4, Moran 5, Likins 3, Moore 2, Doyle 2, Allen 2.

Fleming Co. (2-2) -- Puente 9, Allex 13, Emmons 19, S. Boyd 9, Harmon 3, M. Boyd 2, Johnson.

KYTC road crews treating for snow and ice

 

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) road crews in Department of Highways District 9 are treating roadways in northeast Kentucky as freezing rain continues to fall across the region.

Salt truck crews are out, and are expected to remain out overnight, in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties.

Roadways are wet, and ice could form as temperatures drop into the mid-20s. National Weather Service forecasts call for continued precipitation, including snow. Motorists are advised to drive carefully, allowing plenty of time to get to destinations.

Other driving tips include:

• Slow down, and remember that bridges and exit and entrance ramps can be icy when other areas are not.

• Leave enough room between you and the car in front of you because stopping in snow may require up to four times your normal stopping distance.

• If you skid, stay calm and ease your foot off the gas while carefully steering in the direction you want the front of your vehicle to go.

Road condition reports in Kentucky are available by calling 511 or by logging on to the 511 travel and traffic information Web site at http://511.ky.gov.

In District 9, crews are prepared to clear a path through snow and ice on more than 2,000 miles of roadways whenever winter weather is predicted with 75 trucks and operators, about 15,000 tons of salt, and tens of thousands of gallons of salt brine and liquid calcium. More information is available online at transportation.ky.gov/d9/Snow.htm.

Motorists are reminded to share the road with KYTC equipment, and always buckle up and Drive Smart. Kentucky’s Snow and Ice Treatment Map is available online at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice.

Mrs. Kitchen

MAY'S LICK -- Mrs. Margaret Kitchen, 81, of Flemingsburg passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fleming County. She and her late husband of 59 years, Sable E. Kitchen owned and operated Kitchen’s Upholstery Shop in May’s Lick for 35 years. She was a faithful and founding member of Mills Branch Apostolic Church in Olive Hill.
Mrs. Kitchen was born in Rowan County on Aug. 30, 1927, and was the last surviving sibling of 15 children of Jesse and Lida Ratliff Steagall.
Survivors include five children, Sue (Jerry) Howard of Maysville, Vicki Polley , Rick Kitchen and Linda (Kenny) Handy, all of Flemingsburg and Paul (Sara) Kitchen of Maysville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren also survive. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sable on April 21, 2003, and a daughter, Teresa "Terri" Linville on Feb. 23, 2008.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday at Mills Branch Apostolic Church in Olive Hill with Pastor Larry Joe Ruley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Garvin Ridge Cemetery in Olive Hill.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m., today at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick and 6-9 p.m., Friday at Mills Branch Apostolic Church.
Memorials are suggested to Mills Branch Apostolic Church Widows Fund, in care of Larry Joe Ruley P.O. Box 387 Olive Hill, Ky. 41164.
Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home of May's Lick.
Condolences may be sent to http://www.palmerfuneralhome.net.

Panthers get first win

Fleming Co. 67
Raceland 59

Fleming Co.
10
14
15
28
59

Raceland
13
8
18
20
67

Raceland (0-3) -- Jackson 14, Boyles 12, Barker 12, Grant 11, Farley 8, Risner 2.

Fleming Co. (1-2) -- Dugan 15, Fraser 10, Newsom 9, Jolly 9, Gray 8, Clark 8, Taylor 4, Kinder 4.

Mr. Dailey

Earl Gilmore Dailey, 94, died Sunday.
He was born Feb. 22, 1914, to the late Charley and Claira May Vice Dailey.
He was a retired farmer and devoted member of Blue Licks Assembly of God Church for more than 50 years.
He was the widower of Hannah May Dailey.
He is survived by his children, Alberta (John) Art of Goddard, Mike Dailey of May's Lick, Barbara (Randy) Faris of Flemingsburg, Bonnie Hamilton of May's Lick, and Violet Williams of Ohio; a brother, Nobel Dailey; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday at Blue Licks Assembly of God, Blue Licks, with Pastor Ron Spencer officiating.

Interment will be in Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 p.m. today at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Panthers lose opener

Rowan Co. 62
Fleming Co. 53

Fleming Co.
9
15
4
25
53

Rowan Co.
12
23
11
16
62

Home team scoring summary
Rowan Co. (1-0) -- Duff 1, Morrison 23, Sargent 7, Stafford 2, Ginter 18, Hunter 4, Cross 3, Ison 2, Wing 7.

Away team scoring summary
Fleming Co. (0-1) -- Dugan 16, Gray 13, Jolly 8, Newsome 5, Clark 11.

Puckett trial is April 2009

According to the Ledger Independent, a two-day jury trial is scheduled to begin April 20, 2009 in the case of a Flemingsburg man accused of taking more than $2,000 in donations intended for Feed God's Children, a charity he operated with his wife.
Gerald E. Puckett, 52, was indicted in January on two counts of diversion of charitable gaming funds and faces one to five years in prison on each count if convicted. The indictment, alleging he used money intended for charity to pay personal expenses for himself and his wife, came just as Puckett launched a campaign to unseat incumbent Fourth District Rep. Geoff Davis in the Republican primary.
Puckett's wife, Joanne B. Colgan, 52, was also indicted in January on two counts of complicity to diversion of charitable gaming funds. Colgan, however, reached an agreement with the commonwealth that will allow her to avoid jail time, providing she testifies against her husband.
Colgan entered a guilty plea to both counts of her indictment on Sept. 10 and the commonwealth recommended a sentence of four years on each count to be served consecutively. Court documents indicate the commonwealth also agreed to a three-year supervised diversion, which is similar to probation.
In addition to providing "truthful testimony" in Puckett's trial, Colgan must not "serve as an officer or organizer, fund-raiser or member of any charitable organization" and she will be responsible for paying half of $2,115.96 sought for restitution. The court has determined restitution will be divided equally between two licensed charitable organizations in Fleming County, the Cancer Care Club and VFW Post 1834.
Colgan is expected to appear for a Dec. 5 status hearing in Fleming Circuit Court.
Puckett and Colgan were reportedly co-chairs of Feed God's Children, Inc., which shared a mailing address with Kentucky Charities United, Inc. Both organizations are specifically named in the second count of Colgan and Puckett's indictments, with the commonwealth alleging Puckett "diverted funds from a legitimate charitable purpose or lawful expense to his financial benefit by transferring charitable gaming funds from Kentucky Charities United, Inc. to Feed God's Children, Inc. to pay personal expenses for himself and/or his spouse" between Oct. 24, 2006 and Nov. 16, 2006.
Count one of each indictment alleges Puckett "failed to deposit proceeds from bingo and pull-tabs, and kept the profit for himself and/or his spouse" between Oct. 22, 2006 and Nov. 26, 2006.
Records show Feed God's Children, Inc. has been in operation since at least 2002 and periodically held bingo games at a Flemingsburg bowling alley. Those games have ceased. Prior to indictment, the charges were investigated by the Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming.
This story was written by Michael Arthur of The Ledger Independent