FC 63, Russell 61

The FCHS Panthers nipped Russell 63-61 Tuesday evening.

Panthers start slow, whip St. Pat 69-52

Fleming Co. 69
St. Patrick 52

Fleming Co.

3
20
18
28
69

St. Patrick

9
19
9
15
52

St. Patrick (2-5) -- Mason 22, L. Gallenstein 9, R. Gallenstein 9, Jodrey 4, Yeary 4, Burton 2, Slack 2.

Fleming Co. (5-4) -- Gray 25, Dugan 15, Taylor 12, Kinder 5, Duncan 4, Jolly 3, Hicks 2, Gooding 2, Gibbs 1.

Mrs. Montgomery

Barbara Ann Holts Montgomery of Cincinnati born April 17, 1938, departed this life on Dec. 22, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ida and Colonel Holts; and a brother, Colonel Richard Holts.
She is survived by a daughter, Narketah Montgomery of Aurora, Ill.; a son, Keith (Kynar) Perkins of Cincinnati; granddaughters, Miguel, Ashley and Danielle; grandsons, Keith Jr. and Donovan; sisters, Mary (T.L.) Hendrix, Dorothy Williams of Flemingsburg, Ida Cutwright of Lexington, Jennie (Samuel) Higgins, and Edith (John) Holts of Cincinnati; brothers, Oliver Holts of Cincinnati, and Orville Holts of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews, great nices and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Services are noon Monday at Denton-Workman Funeral Home.
Interment in Flemingsburg Cemetery.
Visitation 11 a.m. until noon, today at the funeral home.

Mrs. DeWeese

Elizabeth Haney Deweese, age 90, of Erlanger, and formerly of Flemingsburg passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009.
Mrs. Deweese was born in Morgan County, on Nov. 20, 1919. Her parents were the late James Wheeler and Dora Alice Castle Ratliff.
She was the widow of Shirley Haney and Douglas Deweese.

Survivors include a son, James David (Carol) Haney of Cincinnati; three grandchildren, Renee Hamilton of Lexington, Michael (Kim) Haney of Fort Mitchell, and Kelly (Jack) Kuzniczci of Maderia, Ohio; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Adele H. Armitage; and two brothers, Ishmael Ratlif and Home Ratliff.
Services are noon, Tuesday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Beach officiating.
Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Morgan County.
Visitation is 11 a.m. until noon, Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, Ky. 41017.

Ms. Montgomery

Barbara Holts Montgomery, 71, of Cincinnati. Services 12pm Mon, Denton-Workman Funeral Home. Visitation 11am till service.

Mrs. Lewis

Olive M. Lewis, 87, of Cincinnati died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at her residence.
She was the widow of Victor Lewis, who died in 1993.
She was born in Lewis County May 10, 1922, to the late Mell and Sadie Dixon Polley.
She was a devoted member of the Mount Washington Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by a sister, June Cooper, of Muses Mill; and a niece, Lisa (Steve) Newsom, of Muses Mill.
Funeral services 1 p.m., Sunday, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Jackson officiating. Burial in the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Lewis County.
Visitation 11 a.m. until time of service, Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Sauer

Mildred Yazell Sauer, 93, of Elizaville died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Fleming County Hospital.
She was born in Foxport Feb. 7, 1916, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Yazell.
She was the widow of Charlie Sauer, who died in 1978.
For several years she worked as cashier for Roy Williams Auction and Realty.
She is survived by one son, Jim Sauer, of Elizaville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, George Yazell.
Funeral services 10 a.m., Monday, at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Flemingsburg with Rev. Verne Hogan officiating. Burial in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation 3-6 p.m., Sunday at Price Brothers Funeral Home in Elizaville.

Ms. Lewis

Olive M. Lewis, 87, Cincinnati, OH, sister of June Cooper, Muses Mills, died Wed. Service 1pm Sun, Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Visit 11am Sun.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

by Clement Clarke Moore
or Henry Livingston'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

Mrs. Barber

Aetna Walton McRoberts Barber, 88, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009.
She was born in Fleming County, June 29, 1921, Her parents were the late Thomas and Minnie Goodpaster McRoberts.
She was the widow of Henry Eugene Barber and was preceded in death by numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Survivors include two sons, Gene Mac (JoAnn) Barber of Winchester, and Larry Lee (Valerie Gail) Barber of Winchester; grandchildren Sandy Crain, Laura Sue Barber, LeAnn (Todd) Cundiff, Larry Gene (Tricia) Barber, Laramie (Stacy) Barber, Joan Buttram, Robert Buttram, Patrick Buttram, Danielle (Chad) Catlett, Greg (Jackie) Palmerton, and numerous great-grandchildren.
Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the Hillsboro Christian Church with Rev. David Barnett officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hillsboro Christian Church, 85 Denton Street, Hillsboro, Ky. 41049.
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fleming County Fiscal Court Awarded LEPP Grant for Tasers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2009) – Fleming County Fiscal Court  has been awarded $4,763 from the state Law Enforcement Protection Program (LEPP) to purchase tasers, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today.

Under the LEPP, administered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS), appropriate agencies can seek financial help for certain defensive items essential in the course of their duties. 

“This is an important grant, because tasers have proven to be an effective tool to combat crime,” said state Rep. Mitchel B. “Mike” Denham. “They also prevent loss of life in many instances.  I appreciate Governor Beshear and the Kentucky  Office of Homeland Security for considering and selecting Fleming County.  This is especially important to the Fleming County Sheriff's office.”

In conjunction with the Kentucky State Police (KSP), KOHS derives income from sales of confiscated weapons.  KSP conducts periodic auctions – only to federally licensed firearms dealers – which generate dollars for the LEPP initiative. The KOHS then assesses needs, and after prioritization, provides whatever funds are available in the acquisition of body armor, weapons, ammunition and electronic or muscular disruption technical devices often referred to as tasers.

“Statewide appeals for financial support always exceed resources,” Thomas L. Preston, KOHS executive director, explained, “but we make every effort to respond with a priority focus on law enforcement safety.”

LEPP support goes to police agencies of cities, counties, charter counties, unified counties, urban-counties and consolidated local governments, sheriff’s departments and public university police departments.

Panthers lose in tourney

Science Hill (Tenn.) 89
Fleming Co. 73

Fleming Co.
13
26
18
16
73

Science Hill
25
23
28
13
89

Panthers win close one in Hoopin' It Up Classic

Fleming Co. 65
Whitley Co. 63

Fleming Co.
28
7
15
15
65

Whitley Co.
12
14
11
25
63

Hoopin' It Up Classic, London
Fleming Co. (4-3) -- Dugan 20, Taylor 4, Jolly 10, Gibbs 5, Hicks 9, Duncan 10, Gray 7.

Whitley Co. (2-6) -- Butcher 5, Akins 6, Lebanion 9, Crawford 18, Daniels 9, Ponder 2, Harris 14.

Mr. Hurst

Elmer "Gene" Hurst, 63, of Ewing died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Brown Hurst.

Born Jan. 22, 1946, in Mason County to the late George Samuel and Violet Hurst, Mr. Hurst was a retired set-up man at Browning EPT, a member of the Wallingford Methodist Church and a past councilman of Ewing, on the first city council.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hurst is survived by sons, Ricky (Gwen) Hurst of Flemingsburg, and Ashley (Valorie) Hurst of Ewing; brothers, Homer (Orpha ) Hurst of Fleming County and Donald (Wanda) Hurst, of Flemingsburg; sister, Joyce (Eddie) McCann of Flemingsburg; and grandchildren, Gena Hurst, Christian Hurst, Shelby Hurst, Noah Hurst, Grayson Hurst and Colby Hurst.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hurst was preceded in death by a grandchild, Alexander Hurst.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Denton Workman Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Ray officiating.

Burial will be in Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m., today, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Fetters

Evelyn Renchen Fetters, 79, of Quicks Run died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born Nov. 11, 1930, in Lewis County to the late Ace Renchen and Margaret Hall Renchen.

A housewife and homemaker, she was the widow of Samuel Oscar Fetters.

She is survived by sons, Donald (Patty) Fetter of Bucyrus, Ohio, Steve (Linda) Fetters of Tollesboro, Jack (Vinia) Fetters of Columbus, Ohio, Tom (Lisa) Fetters of Vanceburg; daughters, Connie (Robert) Dixon of Vanceburg, Brenda (Matt) Rigdon of Aberdeen, Ohio, and Faye (Brien) Ferguson of Flemingsburg; sisters, Louise (Cletis) Zornes of Vanceburg, Edith (Bob) Eullett of West Liberty, Fla., Ellen Martinellie of Leesburg, Fla., Dorothy (Don) Trapp of Newport, Bertha Stone of Mansfield, Ohio, and Roxie Stone of Campbellsville; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death two great-grandchildren.

Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec., 22, at Barbour and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Debbie Horn officiating.

Burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in Lewis County.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Current road conditions

FLEMINSBURG - At 11 a.m., Dec. 20, road conditions in Kentucky Department of Highways District 9's northeast Kentucky counties were mostly classified as “wet pavement” but clear with spotty slush in some areas. District road crews were spot treating at culverts, bridges, hilltop ridges and cold spots. Temperatures ranged from 30 to 32 degrees.
Crews were applying a final salt application in those spots and expecting to close maintenance facilities at noon. However, district staff will continue to monitor weather conditions as a precaution.
Motorists should continue to drive carefully, reduce speeds on wet roadways, give themselves plenty of time to reach destinations and leave extra space between other vehicles.
View the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's statewide snow and ice treatment map online today at http://kytcgis.ky.gov/snow_ice/. Follow District 9 snow and ice activities on Twitter at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9.
Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

Road condition update

As of 6 a.m. Dec.19, state road conditions are slick and hazardous in northeast Kentucky. Crews are plowing snow in all counties on highly-traveled Priority A routes and some B routes ... Highway District 9 snow and ice clearing activity:
Bath County – Snow 1-4 inches, eight trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Boyd County – Snow 2-4 inches, seven trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Carter County – Snow 2-4 inches, 11 trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Elliott County – Snow about 4 inches, six trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 33.
Fleming County – Snow 2 inches, eight trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Greenup County – Snow 2 inches, seven trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
Lewis County – Snow about 1.5 inches, 10 trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Mason County – Snow about 1.5 inches, nine trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Nicholas County – Snow about 1 inch, trucks plowing, roads mostly covered, temps 32.
Rowan County – Snow 3 inches, nine trucks plowing, roads completely covered, temps 32.
See route maps online http://transportation.ky.gov/d9/snow.htm

State highway crews ready for blanket of snow

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2009) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today is prepared for the winter storm forecast to lay a blanket of snow across much of the commonwealth this weekend.

“We’ve been watching this developing storm for several days, and we’re prepared,” Acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “Our crews are ready to work around the clock to keep the roadways in the best possible condition.”

Many crews began pre-treating roads Thursday, applying salt brine, which helps prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. Pre-treating continued in several counties today and many crews will remain at maintenance facilities tonight in order to get snow removal equipment rolling as soon as possible.

The National Weather Service forecast Friday morning indicated that the heaviest snow accumulations were likely in eastern Kentucky.

Motorists should always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways.

Road conditions are described as follows:

• Wet pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
• Partly covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
• Mostly covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Completely covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.

Kentucky road condition information is available by dialing 511 or visiting online at www.511.ky.gov. 

During wintry weather, staffing in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC) is increased to aid in coordination and distribution of information throughout the state.  The TOC, which operates around the clock, keeps highway districts informed of weather and roadway conditions and of actions such as pre-treating, treating or removing snow.

The Kentucky SAFE Patrol – Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies – operates seven days a week on Kentucky interstates and parkways. SAFE Patrol drivers are equipped with blankets, shovels, reflective cones, auto fluids and other equipment to get motorists back on the road safely. Motorists can request SAFE Patrol by calling 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982).

Mrs. Estvander

Lutie Faris Dudley Estvander, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home on Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind.  Born in Goddard, Lutie graduated from Flemingsburg High School and Morehead Teachers College in Ky. 

Lutie worked as a unit stock control supervisor and in bookkeeping with Montgomery Ward in Lexington, Ky. before transferring to Fort Wayne in 1959 to assist the opening of the Northcrest Wards store.  She retired from Wards in 1980 with 32 years of service. 

Lutie was a member of Forest Park United Methodist and the Deborah Club.  Lutie is survived by her daughter Emma (Joe) Ulle and granddaughter Liz (Todd) Austin of Fort Wayne, step children, step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by husbands, Sam Dudley and Steven Estvander, 11 brothers and sisters, and grandson Stephen Lowery.

Funeral service 2 pm Monday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. with calling one hour prior to service, Pastor Brenda Ginder officiating.  Calling also 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home.  Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind.  Memorials may be made to Hospice Home, Homestead Road.   To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com

Mrs. Fox

Edna Earl Mason Fox, 80, of Tollesboro died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her home.
She was born May 23, 1928, in Mason County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Joan Henderson Mason. She was the widow of Eugene Fox.
Mrs. Fox was a librarian and teacher for the Lewis County Board of Education for 30 years. She and her husband, Gene fought hard to keep the Tollesboro School open. She attended Morehead State University and was active in her community where she was a member of the Tollesboro United Methodist Church where she and Gene were married in 1949.
She loved flowers and in her later years she started oil painting. She was a member of the Eastern Star for many years, worked with the Tollesboro Lions Club and helped many of her friends and neighbors in Tollesboro. She and Gene built the Tollesboro Kentucky Food Store which was hit by a tornado, but still stands now as the Citizens Deposit Bank.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Skipper Trumbo of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Krist Kennedy, Sabrina Fulmer and Michelle Adams; and great-grandchildren, Kriten Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, Allison Skaggs and Jaylen Skaggs.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Richard Fox; and a brother, Elmo "Buster" Mason.
Services are 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Barbour and Son Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery on Big Cabin Creek.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Fox loved God and people and always wished she could do more. She will be missed by her community, her friends, her past students and her family.

Mrs. Thomas

Thelma Vesta Thomas, age 86, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Middletown Atrium Hospital in Middletown, Ohio.

She was born March 9, 1923, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late David Harrison and Edith Rachel Roberts Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Thomas and Grace Welch, and one brother, Leroy Thomas.

Her husband, Samuel Turner Thomas, preceded her in death on June 6, 1989.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by one son, Leslie Thomas of New Lebanon, Ohio; three daughters, Patricia Allen of Moraine, Ohio, Dorothy Pernell and husband James of Springfield, Ohio, and Mary Shultz and husband David of Boonville, Indiana; and one grandson, Nathan Shultz.

Other survivors include two brothers, Albert Thomas of Cowan Lake, Ohio, and Raymond Thomas of Farmers, Kentucky, and two sisters, Margie Gafford of Sadieville, Kentucky, and Bernice Staggs of Goddard, Kentucky.

Mrs. Thomas retired from Gearhart Cafeteria in New Lebanon, Ohio, and was currently volunteering at a food pantry in West Carrollton, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and feeding the homeless.

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Wilhoit, Lewis Street Praise and Worship Center, Middletown, Ohio, officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

View or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com

Mr. Justice

Ray Arlen Justice, age 86, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born January 2, 1923, in Carter County, Kentucky, Ray was the son of the late Charles and Minnie Flannery Justice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Madge Seidenschmit, and a niece, Mary Jo Wright.

His wife, Nita Gloria Flannery Justice, preceded him in death on November 9, 2002.

Ray is survived by three sisters, Ethel Rucker of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Edna Boggs and Hazel Combs, both of Dayton, Ohio, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Ray attended Webbville High School, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Kentucky Colonel. Ray lived as a steward of the land and enjoyed horticulture, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and digging ginseng and yellow root.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Webbville Cemetery at Webbville, Kentucky, with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

Mrs. Hamm

Marian Harding Hamm, 81, of Flemingsburg, died Dec. 15, 2009.
She was born July 23, 1928, to the late Gertrude Carpenter Harding and William Estill Harding.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Earl Fant Hamm.
Mrs. Hamm was known for her endless hours of community service. She served on the Fleming County Hospital Board of Trustees (1989-1998), was a charter board member and volunteer for Hospice of Hope (1988-1992), a charter member of the Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary (1968-2007) and chairman of the Fleming County Hospital Christmas Bazaar and sewing group for many years. Mrs. Hamm was awarded Citizen of the Year by the Flemingsburg Chamber of Commerce in 1989, and Beta Sigma Phi's Lady of the Year in 1997, and a life long citizen of Fleming County.
Faith and church service were core values of Mrs. Hamm, who served as church treasurer, Deaconess and officer and morning leader of the Christian Women's Fellowship. In 2009 she was recognized as Deaconess Emeritus of Flemingsburg Christian. Church.
Mrs. Hamm is survived by their three children, Melinda (Mark) Thomas and Nancy (Jeff) Donovan of Fleming County and Earl F. "Chip" (Amy) Hamm Jr. of Louisville; six grandchildren, Chaeli (Steven) Thomas Glass, Elijah Wesley Thomas, Sarah Lyn Donovan, Adam Casey Donovan, Liam Anderson Hamm and Eva Katherine Hamm; and one great-grandchild, Jeremiah Scott Glass. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Harding McKee of Highland Heights, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews and other dear relatives and friends.
Services will be held at the Flemingsburg Christian Church on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Flemingsburg Christian Church.
Contributions may be made in memory of Marian Hamm to the Fleming County Hospital Auxiliary, The Flemingsburg Christian Church Scholarship Fund, and the Hospice of Hope.
Arrangements entrusted to the Denton-Workman Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Panthers whip Nicholas, Gray has 27

Fleming Co. 91
Nicholas Co. 70

Nicholas Co.
15
28
11
16
70

Fleming Co.
24
22
18
27
91

Nicholas Co. -- Campbell 40, Washington 16, Fagan 7, Fryman 3, Hampton 2, Lemons 2.

Fleming Co. -- Gray 27, Jolly 19, Taylor 15, Dugan 12, Duncan 7, Hicks 5, Kinder 4, Gooding 2.

Mr. Schrader

Frederick Dellor Schrader, Sr., 38, of Maysville passed away Monday, December 14, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was born September 7, 1971, in Tampa, Fla., to the late Carolyn and Butler Thibault and was a driver for Butler Recycling in Maysville.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert Stokes.

He is survived by his wife, Florence Renshaw Schrader; a son, Frederick D. Schrader, Jr.; three daughters, Shannon Marie Schrader, Lillian Nichole Schrader, and Brittany Michelle Schrader; five brothers, Raymond (Pamela) Schrader, N.C., Victor Schrader, Fla., Eric Stokes, Fla., Brian (Jennifer) Stokes, Fleming County, and Daniel (Chestity) Stokes, Maysville; and a sister, Jacqueline Schrader, Flemingsburg, plus several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5-8 P.M. Thursday at the May’s Lick Baptist Church, with funeral services at 8 P.M. with Bro. David Cheek presiding.

Mr. Young

Eugene “Blue” Young, 87, of Flemingsburg, died December 13.

He was born September 18, 1922, to the late William Taylor Young and Norma Hendrix Young. He was a farmer, truck driver, and school bus driver for 30 years. He was a member of Bath Masonic Lodge 55 F&AM for more than 50 years, a Kentucky Colonel, and a well known singer in many area churches.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nadine Young and by four sons, Nelson (Dollie) Young of Paris, Nathan (Wilma) Young of Lexington, Blaine (Annie) Young of Owingsville, and Terry (Robin) Young of Owingsville. He is also survived by his twin sister, Wilma Vice of Owingsville, and by 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services are 1 P.M. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home in Owingsville. Visitation is at 5 P.M. Tuesday. Rev. Ford Hinton, Rev. James Humphries, and Bro. Doug Routt will conduct the services.

Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery.

Mrs. Goddard

Patsy Crawford Goddard, 74, of Sardis died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Maysville Nursing and Rehab Facility. 
She formerly operated Goddard’s Mini Nursing Home in Sardis for several years and was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.  
She was the widow of Gordon Goddard  whose death occurred on April 5, 1988.
Mrs. Goddard was born in Nicholas County on Feb. 13, 1935, daughter of the late Jesse and Nellie Mann Crawford.
She is survived by five children, Judy (Wendell) Earls of Flemingsburg, Owen (Rita) Goddard of Mount Olivet, Regenea (Craig) Rhonemus of May’s Lick, Mark Goddard of Sardis and Lisa (David Paul) Mason of Lewisburg; six grandchildren, Eric Earls, Joshua Goddard, Adam and Tony Rhonemus, Chasity Smith and Savanna Mason; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Bro. John R. Dodson officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. 
Memorials suggested to Hospice of Hope.

Mrs. Crawford

Tillie Worthington Crawford, 96, passed from the toil of this earth to her reward in Heaven on Dec. 12, 2009.
Mrs. Crawford was born on Dec. 11, 1913, and lived on her home place on the Clift Pike in May's Lick for 86 of her 96 years. After breaking a hip at age 88 she moved from the farm in May's Lick to Flemingsburg to be near her son Jim Crawford. In 2008 she moved to Georgetown, Texas, to live with her daughter, Lillian Black, where she enjoyed a year of being surrounded and deservedly spoiled by her many grandchildren.
Mrs. Crawford was the widow of Robert Yates Crawford, farmer and Maysville Tobacco Market supervisor. She was the mother of James Yates Crawford of Flemingsburg and Lillian Crawford Black of Georgetown, Texas. She is survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Lou Wright.
Mrs. Crawford was a lady of many talents. She could sew like a professional tailor, cook as well as any chef, grow an acre of garden and raise enough roses and gladiolus to have floral arrangements for the church through the summer.
Mrs. Crawford was an adored grandmother who was always ready for a game of Old Maids or Concentration. She took the grandchildren on long walks teaching them about the surroundings as they went. Piling all the children into the back of the old truck she would take them on an adventure to the North Fork on back of the farm. Summers called for at least one trip to Aberdeen to eat Chili Dogs on the bank of the Ohio River, a tradition that started with the first grandchild 47 years ago.
Through the years she knew much happiness but also much grief and hardship but she kept a positive attitude and a smile. Her advise would be as she often repeated, "Just say a prayer and go with the flow." She will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be conducted in May's Lick Cemetery at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Arrangements by Palmer Funeral Home of May’s Lick.
Condolences may given at www.palmerfuneralhome.com.

Traffic signal at KY 57-AA Highway being activated this week

Full operation expected Thursday, Dec. 17

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Highway crews will activate a new traffic signal this week at the intersection of KY 57 and the AA Highway in Lewis County.

Crews worked Monday installing pavement markings and vehicle detection equipment. The signal is expected to be in full operation Thursday, Dec. 17, weather permitting.

The signal was approved as a highway safety measure following a public meeting at Tollesboro this summer in which residents, legislators and local officials voiced concerns the intersection.

The new signal will control traffic approaching from all four directions, including the use of double-red beacons and reflective yellow backplates for better visibility. Advance warning flashers east and west of the intersection will alert motorists that the signal is about to change.

Mrs. Shrout

Helen Duncan Shrout, 87, widow of Herd C. Shrout, died Sunday, December 13, 2009.

She was born on March 22, 1922, in Fleming County to the late John B. and Myran Garrison Duncan. She was a member of the Flemingsburg Christian Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn S. Mitchell of Flemingsburg and a son, Rodney Shrout (Sharon) of Louisville; sisters Deloris Gilmore of Ohio and Sarah Fitzwater, New York; son-in-law William H. Mahan, Smithland, Ky.; grandchildren Adam Mitchell (Lorie), Lexington, Andrew Mitchell, Flemingsburg, Forest Mahan, N.C., Will Mahan, Atlanta, Shawna Stenton (Tom), Louisville, Tyler Shrout, Tenn., and Jonathon Shrout, Fla.; great grandchildren Abraham, Aaron, and Addison Mitchell, Lexington, Evan and Analiese Mitchell, Flemingsburg; and great-great-grandson Michael Stenton, Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Herd Shrout in 2003, daughter Brenda Mahan, sister Betty Planck, and son-in-law Larry E. Mitchell.

Helen was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was one of those good women behind every good man. Helen enjoyed her church and church family immensely.

Services will be at 1 P.M. Wednesday at Denton-Workman Funeral Home with visitation after 6 P.M. Tuesday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Contribution suggested to the Flemingsburg Christian Church or Task Force Omega.

Lady Panthers lose to Mason

Mason Co. 66

Fleming Co. 43

Fleming Co.
5
11
16
11
43

Mason Co.
16
20
17
13
66

Fleming Co. (3-2) -- M. Boyd 5, Puente 4, Allex 14, S. Boyd 7, Jackson 2, Johnson 6, Jett 2, McKee 1, Taylor 2.

Mason Co. (4-0) -- Moran 2, Queen 10, K. Menke 28, Smith 4, Likins 6, Moore 6, Butler 5, Weddle 1, Gibbs 2, Morton 2.

Mr. Mitchell

R. B. Mitchell, 82, of Maysville Road, Carlisle, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at his residence.
He was born in Fleming County, April 27, 1927, to the late Robert and Blanche Hopkins Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell was a retired carpenter and construction company employee and a United States Korean Conflict Army veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Clinton Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Hubert Mitchell, Harlan Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Richard Mitchell and Clifton Mitchell; and four sisters, Beulah Blythe, Louise Mingee, Ruth Dailey and Irene Mitchell.

He is survived by his wife, Ida White Mitchell; two sons, R. B. (Wendy) Mitchell Jr. and William (Melissa) Mitchell, both of Robertson County; four daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Allison of Cynthiana, Jo Ann (Elza) Dale of Nicholas County, Connie (Eddie) Zornes of Nicholas County and Nellie Rankin of Robertson County; a brother, Billy Wayne Mitchell of Maysville; two sisters, Jean Bradford and Geraldine Shepherd, both of Maysville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a special pet and friend, Gabby.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m., today at the Robertson County Funeral Home by Rev. Peter Stephens.
Visitation was Thursday evening.
Burial will be in the Piqua Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Joe Jolly, Mike Warner, Larry Curtsinger, John Wagoner, Frankie Hilander and Ricky Kitchen.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope.
Condolences may be sent to www.robertsoncountyfuneralhome.net.

Crain at Climate Change meeting

By Lauralee Crain

Senior at Transylvania University

21 years old

Daughter of Eugene and Sandy Crain.

“We do note inherit the Earth from our grandparents, we borrow it from out grandchildren.”

In October, I received a phone call with the long awaited news that I had been chosen to be a United Nations delegate for the Sierra Student Coalition (the student branch of the Sierra Club) at the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. All at once, I realized that I would be a part of the world negotiations to formulate a bold and just climate treaty.

I found all of this out only a couple months ago, but my roots in being a steward of God for the Earth began long before. My father, a sure tree lover, planted nearly all of the trees you can see on the fence line on the bypass when he was a teenager. My mother, who learned from her father, still picks up every stray and starving pet she comes across. From both sets of my grandparents, I learned the importance, beauty and deliciousness of cultivation done right by growing gardens and orchards.

It was not until I was 19 that I began applying my duty to take care of my environment, when I joined the Transylvania Environmental Rights and Responsibilities Alliance. Since then I have been involved with environmental activism and lobbying on the state and national level, and now with my attendance to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change I am involved on the global level.

I imagine by now that most people from home have heard something about the climate talks going on in Copenhagen, but the issues are complex and often hard to delve into. The first global recognition and conference about climate change began in the 1970s. The climate change issue has continued since then, but the debate is over. The science has spoken for itself. This last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency finally announced that carbon dioxide is a pollutant, is harmful to human health, and must be regulated. Unless an international climate treaty can be produced, our lives as we know it will begin to change. Unfortunately, the developing countries, generally the third world countries, are feeling the initial brunt of climate change in events such as floods, droughts, and pollution.

In this movement, we are calling for equity. In the United States, people suffer from the use of fossil-fuels everyday. Unfortunately, it is the minorities and low-income areas that are affected the most by this, as we can see in our very near neighboring coal fields. The coal areas of the state are also the poorest regions. At one time, America was leading the world in science and technology developments. My generation has seen America in a recession for half of our lives. However, the recession is our great opportunity to create economic and job opportunity while simultaneously solving our energy crisis. It is not a question of environment versus economy, but resourcefulness versus business as usual.

What can you do? There are a number of really simple things you can do to begin living greener. On the local level, you can be a good neighbor. Eat from your own garden or buy vegetables from our local farmers. Compost your organic waste to use in your gardens as fertilizer. On the state and national level, call your representative and senators and tell them to keep sustainability and green economy in mind when voting. It is important that Kentucky is not left behind in green economy initiatives because of our dependence on a nonrenewable resource. A diversity of energy and economic sources is crucial. Further, we cannot move forward with a global climate treaty without ratification of the treaty by Congress.

My time here in Copenhagen at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change will include a visit from President Obama, meeting with United States delegates and Cabinet Secretaries, connecting with international youth organizations (including China), and writing up personal accounts of my own experience here. You can follow my work and my 18-person delegation at sscinternational.org. I appreciate all of the support I have received from home and was delighted to see the article about elementary students from Hillsboro starting a community garden. Efforts like this are essential to the bigger goals in achieving a more sustainable world.

Lucas Cannon comes home! A stop at the high school allowed friends to greet the courageous young man whose story has captivated Fleming County.

New business opens

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Premier Auto Care, LLC.

Located at 138 Taylor Mill Road in Flemingsburg, Premier Auto Care specializes in service, including major and minor repairs on both foreign and domestic cars and trucks. They also have computer diagnostic capabilities. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, you can call Premier Auto Care at 849-AUTO (2886).

Pictured, L - R: Fleming County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Ruark, Chamber Directors Tiffany Reeder and Donna Bumgardner, Fleming County Judge Executive Larry Foxworthy, Premier Auto Care owners and staff Kara Wiley, Todd Wiley, and Mike Florence, and Chamber Directors Sue Holt, Connie Crain, Dina Gooding, and Dana Clark. Photo by Debbie Richardson.

Thomas G. Fern to Serve as State Director for Rural Development in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 1, 2009– The Obama Administration has announced that Thomas G. Fern will return to the position of Kentucky State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. Fern previously served as State Director from 1993-2001.

“Thomas Fern will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and will help administer the valuable programs and services provided by USDA that enhance the economic success of Kentucky’s residents and communities,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.

Fern began his career in USDA more than four decades ago, after graduating from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Agriculture, Economics and Sociology.

“I grew up in a rural community and I’m personally familiar with the needs of rural Kentuckians,” said Fern. “To have the opportunity to return as state director for an agency that has so many programs structured for enhancing their quality of life is an honor.”

Fern joined USDA in 1965 and worked his way up the ranks, starting out as an Agriculture Management Specialist, County Supervisor, in Vanceburg. He held this position until he was promoted to District Director of the Farmers Home Administration in Morehead in 1978. He remained there until his first appointment as State Director during the Clinton Administration. Fern also served as the director of advertising and marketing for the Kentucky Tourism Development Cabinet, Department of Parks, from 2001-2003.

Full details are in the Gazette print edition

PFC Hurst

PFC Dustin Lee Hurst, 21, passed away Sunday evening. PFC Hurst was a member of the 299^th Chemical Co., Army National Guard, Maysville, Ky. He was born in Morehead on May 25, 1988. His parents are Jimmy Hurst, Hillsboro, and Ruby Rigdon Applegate of Tollesboro.

PFC Rigdon is survived by one son, Justin Lee Hurst of Hillsboro; one stepdaughter, Kaylee Tackett; three sisters, Amanda (Josh) Wilson, Tollesboro, Natasha Applegate, Ewing, and Rachel Applegate, Ewing; and by three brothers, Timothy Forest Hurst, Hillsboro, Christopher (Kim) Hurst, Flemingsburg, and Billy Hamilton, Tollesboro.

He is also survived by maternal grandparents Lonnie and Bonnie Rigdon, Hillsboro, and paternal grandmother Clara Black, Hillsboro.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Friday, Dec. 11, at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Harley Sexton officiating. Burial will be in the Rigdon Christian Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6 P.M. on Thursday.

State highway crews ready for snow season!

Priority routes established

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Winter’s officially here, at least for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Highways District 9!

Highway crews logged their first miles Dec. 5-7 on snow-covered roadways, treating them with nearly 400 tons of salt to clear lanes.

Throughout the Transportation Cabinet’s “snow season,” typically November to March, district highway crews remain at the ready – prepared to keep about 2,000 miles of state roads in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties passable during inclement weather.

To accomplish that mission, crews plow and treat roads using a priority system based on the amount and nature of traffic within each individual county. Priority A routes include major through routes and are those most heavily traveled. Priority B routes include other important, but lesser traveled, state routes. Other roads fall into Priority C.

While it’s the Transportation Cabinet’s goal to treat all routes within eight hours of a routine winter storm event, higher priority routes are treated within a one- to four-hour turnaround time.

In Fleming County, Priority A routes include US 68, KY 11, KY 32 east of Elizaville, KY 32X (Flemingsburg Bypass) and KY 165. Priority B routes are KY 32, KY 57, KY 170, KY 111, KY 559, and portions of KY 344 and KY 158. Other routes are Priority C.

“The Transportation Cabinet recognizes how important roadway conditions are to Kentucky motorists,” said Randy Stull, Project Delivery and Preservation Branch I manager. “During a winter storm, our highway crews often spend long hours away from home to keep roadways clear and safe for the traveling public. We appreciate their service.”

More detailed information about the Department of Highways’ snow and ice response plans, including maps of priority routes in each county, is available on District 9’s web site at www.transportation.ky.gov/d9/ by clicking the “District Snow Operations!” link.

Throughout “snow season,” Transportation Cabinet response teams serve weekly on-call rotations. The teams monitor weather reports when snow is in the forecast and determine when to activate the cabinet’s arsenal of snow and ice equipment across the state, including more than 1,000 snow plows.

In District 9, more than 100 crew members operating 75 snow plows – plus 10 contract plows and crews – are involved with snow removal operations. And, approximately 23,180 tons of salt are currently stockpiled to battle winter precipitation. Crews work around the clock until storms pass to keep roadways in the best possible condition.

Motorists are reminded to give a wide berth to plows, salt trucks and other snow-clearing heavy equipment. To be effective in dispersing de-icing material, trucks tend to travel at a slower speed. Also, snow plows may create a snow cloud which can cause a white out or zero visibility condition, so keep a safe distance away from the trucks.

State highway crews mobilize against light snow, ice

Office of Highway Safety offers winter weather driving tips

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2009) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet snow and ice crews are working to treat roads impacted by light snowfall and icy conditions in parts of the state.

Crews are spot treating roadways in 48 counties in the Elizabethtown, Louisville, Covington, Lexington, Jackson and Manchester highway districts. Crews in the Pikeville district are treating roads.

“This is our first taste of wintry weather this season,” said Acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock. “It’s a good time to remind ourselves of the important tips that can help make this a safe winter on Kentucky roads.”

Motorists should always use extra caution when driving in winter weather and remember that bridges and overpasses typically freeze before surface-level roadways.

Motorists should remember these tips while driving in snow and ice:

• Make sure your vehicle is sufficiently winterized – check the battery, antifreeze level, heater, defroster, wipers and windshield washer.
• Dress warmly for the weather –in layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, in anticipation of unexpected emergencies.
• Try to keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to prevent fuel line freezing and to prepare for possible lengthy delays on the roadway.
• Make sure a friend or relative is aware of your travel route.
• Carry a cell phone.
• Make sure your vehicle has an emergency care kit. It should include jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper, blankets, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, and traction material.
• Check the forecast and call 511 or visit 511.ky.gov for the latest condition reports before traveling. Avoid nonessential travel if conditions are dangerous.
• Drive carefully. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Do not use cruise control. 
• Remember that bridges and exit and entrance ramps can be icy when other areas are not.
• Stopping in snow requires more braking distance than stopping on dry pavement – up to four times more distance. Make sure to put plenty of distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead.
• Be visible. Dull, cloudy days will cut down on visibility, so drive using low-beam headlights.
• Steer into the 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.
• During significant winter weather events, the KYTC will provide media outlets with updated road condition reports throughout the day and night.

Road conditions are described as follows:

• Wet pavement – Ice could form as temperatures drop.
• Partly covered – Markings may be obscured by snow, slush or ice.
• Mostly covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Completely covered by snow, slush or ice.
• Impassable – Conditions unsuitable for all but emergency travel.

The Kentucky SAFE Patrol – Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies – operates seven days a week on Kentucky interstates and parkways. SAFE Patrol drivers are equipped with blankets, shovels, reflective cones, auto fluids and other equipment to get motorists back on the road safely. Motorists can request SAFE Patrol by calling 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982).

Hancock said highway crews will work around the clock until roads are clear during snow and ice events.

If a winter storm hits, staffing in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC) is increased to aid in coordination and distribution of information throughout the state.  The TOC, which operates around the clock, keeps highway districts informed of weather and roadway conditions and of actions such as pre-treating, treating or removing snow.

More highway safety tips are available at http://highwaysafety.ky.gov/.

Mrs. Swartz

Traci Marie Jolley Swartz, 42, of Fox Valley Community passed away Friday as a result of a traffic accident near Morehead.
She was a beautician and owned Sensational Scissors and worked at Timmy's Gas & Grocery.
She was born in Middletown, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1967. Her parents are Ronald Hardin of Fox Valley and Kay Cox of Arizona.
Traci was raised by her grandparents, Cecil and Lucille Hardin of Fox Valley.
Other survivors include two daughters, Carlee Danielle Jolley and LauraLee Marie Swartz, both of Fox Valley; one son, Richard Bryan Allen Swartz of Fox Valley; one sister, Tracy King of Indiana; and two brothers, Ron Jones of Florida and Cecil Hardin of Kansas.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Hardin and Bryan Winslow Crowe.
Also survived by friends and family, Tim Jolley and family, Aunt Paula Crowe, Lexie Dunford and family, and Nikki Crowe Wilson and family.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Charles Catholic Church with Father Verne Hogan officiating.
Burial will follow in the Alfrey Cemetery, Farmers.
Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is after 5 p.m., today.

Panthers lose close game to Ashland

Ashland Blazer 73
Fleming Co. 67

Fleming Co.
24
16
20
7
67

Ashland Blazer
17
26
12
18
73

Fleming Co. (1-1)--Gray 19, Dugan 14, Taylor 4, Jolley 21, Hicks 4, Duncan 5.

Ashland Blazer (2-0)--Skaggs 16, Griffith 2, Delaney 20, Royalty 2, Wehetsel 7, Gibbs 4, Johnson 9, Withrow 8, Hunter 5.

Details will be in next week's Gazette.

Highway District Nine snow and ice report … 9:30 a.m. KYTC equipment on roadways

 

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Road crews in Department of Highways District Nine are out throughout northeast Kentucky due to this morning's snowfall.

Crews in Bath, Nicholas, Mason, Fleming, Lewis, Rowan and Elliott counties are salting roadways and spot-treating trouble areas. Crews in Greenup, Boyd and Carter counties are patrolling or spot-treating as necessary. Road conditions are wet, and in some locations a dusting of snow may be visible.

With current temperatures below freezing, ice is possible - especially on bridges and around overpasses. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

Motorists are reminded to share the road with KYTC equipment and always buckle up and Drive Smart. Find more information about Department of Highways District 9 activities – including snow and ice priority maps and driving tips – online at http://transportation.ky.gov/d9. Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 website at http://511.ky.gov.

Mr. Hunt

Herman "June" Hunt Jr., 80, of Nepton Road, Ewing, died Thursday at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Fleming County on Jan. 29, 1929, to the late Herman and Leona Deal Hunt Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Plummer Hunt of Ewing; three sons, Danny (Teresa) Hunt of Ewing, Terry (Mary) Hunt of Sardis, and Tony (Crystal) Hunt of Ewing; four sisters, Marie Ritchie of Muses Mills, Christine Workman of Nepton, Margie (Donnie) Workman of Muses Mills and Phyllis K. (Bruce) Keilman of Wallingford; three brothers, Floyd Hunt and Frank Hunt, both of Maysville and Kenny Hunt of Flemingsburg; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two children, Clyde Junior Hunt and Norma Fryman.

Services are 2 p.m., Sunday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg. Rev. Charles Emmons will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Goddard Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6 p.m., today at the funeral home.

Fleming woman killed in crash

According to WLEX-18, A Fleming County woman was killed Friday morning after being ejected from an SUV in a crash in Rowan County.
The accident happened at about 9 a.m. on Kentucky 32 just west of Morehead. Police say a Chevy Blazer driven by Traci Swartz, 42, of Wallingsburg slowed down after noticing a vehicle being towed in the opposite lane and was rear-ended by a pickup truck driven by Brian Owens, 33, of Morehead. The SUV then overturned, ejecting Swartz. Her passenger, Daniel Moore, also of Wallingford was also injured but was not ejected from the vehicle.

Swartz was pronounced dead at the scene, and both Moore and Owens were taken to St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, where both were treated and released with minor injuries.

Police say Swartz was not wearing a seat belt.

Mr. Hunt

Herman "June" Hunt Jr, 80, husband of Virginia P. Hunt, died Thu. Service 2pm Sun, Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Visit 6pm Sat.

Mr. King

Ray King, 79, of Lexington and formerly of Fleming County has gone away with a friend on Dec. 1, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Ray was a truck driver and operated a flea market in Aberdeen, Ohio. Ray was born in Johnson City, Ind., on Dec. 1, 1930, to the late Lewis King and Ruth Reed King.

Ray is survived by his wife Anette King of Lexington, one daughter Ruth (Dirk) Wolford of Fairfield, Ohio, three sons Denny (Chyrel) King of Paris, Mike King of Flemingsburg and Ray Sidney King of Mays Lick, one sister Pat Davis of Danville, three brothers Paul (Zella) King of Willard, Ohio, Leslie Wayne (Kathy) King of Willard, and Rev. Cleve (Elsie) King of Flemingsburg, and Anette's children Susan Sutton Block, Brian Sutton, Stanley Sutton, Jy, Doug Sutton and Stacy Sutton.

Ray is preceded by his first wife, Mildred Irene King, and four sons, Jerry Lee King, Larry Dean King, Richard Nathan King and Douglass Allen King, grandson Deric Wolford and great-grandson Dillon Wolford.

Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. Saturday at Price Brothers Funeral Home with Brother Cleve King officiating. Burial is in the Elizaville Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 5-6 P.M. for family and 6-8 P.M. for the public at Price Brothers.

Transportation Cabinet installs signal at AA Highway and KY 57

Governor Beshear ‘confident it will result in safer highway’

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Fulfilling a commitment made to Tollesboro residents this summer, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has installed a traffic signal at the intersection of KY 57 and the AA Highway in Lewis County, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today.

The new signal, which is currently in “flash” mode, is scheduled to become fully operational the week of Dec. 14.

The signal was approved as a highway safety measure following a public meeting at Tollesboro in which more than 100 residents, legislators and local officials voiced concerns about the AA and its intersection with KY 57, where a crash history includes multiple fatalities.

“Construction of the AA Highway provided an efficient and much-needed roadway across northeastern Kentucky,” Gov. Beshear said. “But safety issues developed on the AA at Tollesboro, and the need for a traffic signal became apparent.  I am pleased that we were able to take this action, and I am confident it will result in a safer highway.”

The AA-KY 57 intersection is now controlled for traffic approaching from all four directions. The new signal includes double-red beacons and reflective yellow backplates for better visibility.  New advance warning flashers east and west of the intersection alert motorists that the signal is about to change.

Local lawmakers who attended this summer’s public meeting welcomed the changes.

“With the benefits it’s poised to provide to thousands of residents each day, this new traffic signal is an example of one of our top priorities in the legislature – improved highway and community safety,” said State Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, whose district stretches along the AA Highway from Bracken to Carter and Greenup counties. “We’re very pleased to see it become a reality.”

“It will make the intersection safer not only for Tollesboro residents but also for residents of the entire region,” said State Rep. Mike Denham, D-Maysville, who represents Fleming, Mason and Bracken counties. “We appreciate the Transportation Cabinet’s efforts in accomplishing this project.”

Cabinet engineers had previously undertaken a number of safety measures at the intersection, including overhead flashing beacons and oversized stop signs. Those safety devices were replaced by the new signal and its accompanying warning flashers. The new devices will complement other safety measures at the intersection, including dedicated left- and right-turn lanes and rumble “stripes” that warn motorists when they are about to cross the center line or run off the road.

Panthers whip Rowan in Kelly debut

Brian Kelly's first game as coach of the FCHS Panthers was a rousing 85-51 win over Rowan County in a game where Lake Kelly’s 1997-98 team that advanced to the state semifinals was honored at halftime.
Kelly’s Panthers were led by four players who scored in double figures . Preston Dugan had 25 points and six assists, Matthew Jolly had 21 points and six assists, Travis Taylor had 12 points and seven assists, and Dillon Hicks had 11 points and five rebounds.

Mrs. Patton

Shirley J. Patton, 63, of Flemingsburg died Tuesday morning at Fleming County Hospital. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on Oct. 7, 1946, to the late Robert E. and Bonnie Cross Mock. She was the widow of Roger A. Patton.
She is survived by two sons, Robert (Frances) Patton, of Fairborn, Ohio and Allen (Nikki) Patton of Flemingsburg; three sisters, Kathy (Clay) Collins of Maryville, Tenn., Peggy (Larry) Sexton of Fleming County and Mary (Ace) Dye of Flemingsburg; two brothers, Bobby (Vicky) Mock of Eufalala, Okla., and Danny (Barb) Mock of Dayton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date with burial in the Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Ohio.
Arrangements by Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, Flemingsburg.

Denham files for reelection

State Representative Mike Denham announced today that he had filed his papers to seek re-election as State Representative for the 70th District, which includes Bracken, Fleming and Mason Counties. Denham resides in Maysville with his wife, Margaret.

Denham serves on the Appropriation and Revenue Committees, the Budget Review, and the Subcommittee on General Government. He is Vice-Chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Agriculture and Small Business Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Local Government Committee. He also serves on the Tobacco Task Force, the Economic Development Committee and is Co-Chairman of the Rural Issues Subcommittee.

Denham said, “It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Bracken, Fleming and Mason Counties