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.