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.