Fox wants to be restored to higher education post

 

According to an Associated Press report in the Lexington Herald-Leader, one of the most recognizable names in Kentucky education circles is asking a judge to restore her to a position on the Council on Postsecondary Education.

Fleming County native Virginia Fox is the former chief executive of Kentucky Educational Television and a former state education secretary. She filed suit in Franklin County on Friday asking for an order declaring that she still is a member of the council.

Gov. Steve Beshear had replaced Fox on the council with former Lexington Mayor Pam Miller.

Beshear spokesman Jay Blanton said the governor appointed Miller only after lawmakers failed to confirm Fox's appointment. Blanton said Beshear acted properly.

Pollard child killed in accident

The Lewis County Sheriff Department received a call at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, of a motor vehicle accident on Old Trace Road off Ky 59, 2.5 miles south of Vanceburg. Bonnie Butler, 29, of Emerson, was traveling north on Old Trace Road with her two small children, Latasha Pollard, 4, and Casey Pollard, 3. Butler swerved to avoid hitting a deer, overcorrected, and struck a tree on the passenger side of her 1995 Chevy Lumina van. Camp Dix Fire and Rescue responded and extricated the victims from the vehicle. Bonnie and Latasha were transported to St. Claire Medical Center by Medcorp and Carter County Ambulance. Casey Pollard was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Tony Gaydos. Investigation is continuing by Deputy Dwayne Stone.

The walls came tumbling down

Demolition of the old Fleming County Hospital began Monday, Aug. 25, with equipment and water hoses hard at work.

Parade into Goddard

The stars and stripes were joined by the Civil War company and antique tractors for a parade across the Goddard Bridge to open the 11th annual Fleming County Covered Bridge Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. An estimated 5,000 people attended and spent time with 65 vendors, an all-day schedule of musicians, and lots of Fleming County residents enjoying the return of the event to its original location.

Lions give $5000 to Hospital Fund

 

The Flemingsburg Lion's Club presented Joyce Fidler with a $5000 check for the Fleming County Hospital building fund during their Aug. 21 meeting.

Pollard found guilty

A Fleming County jury returned a guilty verdict in a wanton endangerment case against a man also charged with murder.

Roy I. Pollard Jr. was found guilty of wanton endangerment, terroristic threatening and violating an EPO. The charges stem from an encounter with Eric Thompson, the brother of Jason Thompson, who was shot to death in January. Pollard has been charged with that murder and that of Willa Thompson, who was killed the same night.

According to Eric Thompson, Pollard came to the Thompson residence in December and pulled a gun on Thompson.

Pollard was sentenced to five years for terroristic threatening, 12 months for wanton endangerment, 12 months for violation of a Kentucky EPO, to run concurrent. Each count also carries a $500 fine.

Tony Roth is interim Asst. Superintendent

According to the Maysville Ledger-Independent, an interim assistant superintendent has been named for Fleming County schools.
Tony Roth was appointed to the interim assistant superintendent position and assumed the duties on Aug. 1. Roth is a former teacher and a former principal at Ewing Elementary School.
"Mr. Roth brings a wealth of knowledge about students in Fleming County and we are excited he has taken on this interim role," Superintendent Kelley Crain said Friday.
Roth, who also currently oversees the facilities for the school district, said he is excited to hold the position if only as the interim.
"This is a challenge I accept so that I may continue to serve the staff and students of Fleming County schools. I intend to do the best job I can." Roth said. "I have aspirations of being a superintendent someday and this is a great opportunity for me."
Crain said a final decision for filling the position will be made once a tribunal hears the appeal of former assistant superintendent Jeff Burke, who was dismissed by Crain for reasons which have not been disclosed.