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DEPARTMENTS This Kentucky Trooper magazine is published for the KSPPA by Wildlife Publishing, 251 Burns Road, Auburn, KY 42206, and is dedicated to 6 Letter from President professional law enforcement and public education. Information on activities within the Kentucky State 30 Cold Case Files Police Professional Association is provided for our members and the public. Neither the KSPPA 43 Update from The Island nor Wildlife Publishing endorses products or 50 Special Ad Section services listed within this publication, nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or 52 Gold / Silver / Bronze services listed. Purchasing advertising space in 54 Advertiser's Directory this magazine does not entitle the advertiser to any special favors or privileges from any member of the Kentucky State Police Professional Association.
KSPPA Executive Board
President ...... Tim Hazlette District 6, Dry Ridge...... Steve Wolfzorn 1st Vice President ...... George Wells District 7, Richmond ...... Robert Purdy Treasurer ...... Phil Crumpton District 8, Morehead ...... Joyce Waddle Chaplain ...... Kevin Dale Payne District 9, Pikeville ...... Vickie Rowe Sergeant At Arms ...... Curtis Wood District 10, Harlan ...... Kevin Miller Secretary ...... Wendy Ball District 11, London ...... Don Trosper District 12, Frankfort ...... Mark Johnson Representatives District 13, Hazard ...... Jodi Sims District 14, Ashland ...... Chris Carter District 1, Mayfi eld ...... Dean Patterson District 15, Columbia ...... Adam Likens District 2, Madisonville ...... Chris Rogers District 16, Henderson ...... Blake Smith District 3, Bowling Green ...... Terry Alexander District 17, DESI/East ...... Jimmy Henderson District 4, Elizabethtown ...... Jon Taylor District 18, DESI/West ...... Gerald Wilson District 5, Campbellsburg ...... Kevin Woosley System / Network Analyst ...... Bruce W. Olin
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Page 4 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 5 PRESIDENT'S PONDERINGS
By Col. Tim Hazlette (Ret.), President, KSPPA
greeting to our members, supporters, adver- • Paid out $2340.00 to members in eye care/RX in tisers, and readers as 2013 has drawn to a 2013 Aclose and we look forward to the opportuni- • Provided $18,000.00 to locally Shop with a ties of the New Year. Trooper in 2013 • Provided $9250.00 in Mutual Assistance to This past year was active with many members and nonmembers of our agency accomplishments realized by the department and • Gave over $24,000 in gift certificates in 2013 your Association. Moreover, it was also a year • Raised over $26,400.00 for Trooper Island in experiencing history making events for the KSP – 2012 namely the loss of over twenty TROOPER (R) • Raised $6100.00 for Trooper Island through positions as a result of continued Executive Branch Special Project budget reductions. At the close of Fiscal Year 2012- • Gifted over $3000.00 to support Trooper Island 13, KSP was underfunded by about $20 M. and Agency Events • Sponsored Legislative Breakfast for the 2013 During these same twelve months the General Assembly Association was busy with many tasks such as Shop With a Trooper and upgrades to the KSPPA – PX As we enter 2014, our main focus for the first (aka Trooper Island Store) just to name a few. 100+ days will be dedicated to the Regular Legislative Captain Crumpton – the new Store Manager and Session of the General Assembly. This is the biennial Mary Ashby – Store Associate have worked to budget session and is a critical time in the history of “freshen” the merchandise in the store and improve our state government. Among the chief concerns is the web-site which lead to near record sales during the continued repair of our Retirement System. But the Christmas shopping season. The following is a closer to home, our focus is on the restoration of the breakdown of what YOUR ASSOCIATION has KSP budget – emphasizing pay increases and adding engaged in; new Troopers to the ranks. For at least two budget cycles, we (KSP) have been underfunded by • Awarded $8500.00 in Scholarships in 2013 approximately $20 million and appears likely to
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Page 6 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com President's Ponderings grown more in view of the Governor’s budget supporters and sponsors, our abilities would be proposal indicating another 2.5 percent reduction limited. On behalf of the women and men of the for FY 2014 – 15 and FY 2015 – 16. The effect of these KSPPA and KSP – THANK YOU !! reductions have resulted in sworn officer strength shrinking to late 1980’s levels; an ever aging and Members, it is incumbent for us to reach out to dilapidated fleet; and most significantly – pay our colleagues and encourage their participation stagnation. (joining) in the Association. The old military adage “Strength in Numbers” is never more true than The Association has and continues to today. Let us not forget our state motto; “United We strategically advance the needs of our members and Stand – Divided We Fall”. I have no doubt those the department. We have prepared educational who adopted our motto must have read and materials for distribution to policy makers and understood the inspired writings of Saint Matthew, continually maintain accessibility to provide where he penned these words in Chapter 12, verse research to answer questions of our legislators 25; And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto (Legislative issues are highlighted in a separate them, Every kingdom divided against itself is document). During the remainder of the year, the brought to desolation; and every city or house Association will continue its exploration and divided against itself shall not stand. examination for ways to better serve and represent our members. As members of the State Police and KSPPA (active and retired), let us continue to stand together As always, please remember to express your for the common good of our brother and sisters and appreciation to those who graciously support us the advancement of the Thin Grey Line. and to patronize their businesses. Without our
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 7 February 1, 2014
Honorable Members of the Senate Honorable Members of the House of Representatives Commonwealth of Kentucky 702 Capitol Avenue Capitol Annex Frankfort, KY 40601
RE: Budget and legislative Interests for the Kentucky State Police
Dear Legislative Members,
On behalf of the women and men of the Kentucky State Police and our Association, we bring you greetings. We trust you and your family enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and your new year promises to be productive and prosperous. We are certain the challenges of the 2014 Regular Legislative Session are foremost on your mind.
The KSPPA (founded in 1977) represents the best interest of our members (active and retired) and the department as a whole. We greatly value the long-standing relationship we have with you and your colleagues in the General Assembly.
It is well established that the foundational and fundamental purpose of government is the protection of its citizens. We at the Kentucky State Police take this responsibility very seriously. Moreover, our ability to deliver the police service to the Commonwealth not only is a reflection on us, but is also a reflection on state government – both the Executive and Legislative Branches.
Therefore, we believe it incumbent on us to share with you the “State of the KSP” to illustrate our commitment to service and the resources we need to deliver at the level expected by our citizens as Your State Police.
We readily recognize the economic condition of our nation sees no boundaries and has affected everyone. However, regardless of the economy, public safety must remain a priority with police service at the forefront of defense for our citizens and businesses. A vibrant and effective police service is critical to promoting a safe social environment which directly correlates to an attractive economic development and business climate. Continued
Page 8 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com In an effort to better illustrate our current funding (budget) concerns and the proposed two and one-half (2 ½ %) percent reduction proposed by the Governor in the upcoming biennium, we have prepared a document (attached) which illustrates the issues we desire you consider and the impact these will have to improve our service delivery. KSP can ill afford another round of cuts! The attached document is an outline of issues both budgetary and legislative which are designed to return us to operational levels not seen in the past ten (10) years and to leverage new approaches to better serve your (our ) constituency.
It is our hope you will consider these with all due diligence and with the knowledge of our solemn gratitude for your service to our Commonwealth and support for our mission. We stand ready to answer any questions or discuss the details of these issues at your request.
Respectfully,
Tim Hazlette, COL (ret) President Continued
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Page 12 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Growth of Trooper Island Store A Fulfilling Legacy for Bo Stone
ith his retirement in August of 2013, Bowman “Bo” Stone ended an 11 year career with the WKentucky State Police Professional Association. To many past and present troopers and KSP civilian employees, he was “the face” of the association, serving as administrator of the Trooper Island store as well as treasurer of the organization. “Over the years, Bo was probably the most visible representative of KSPPA,” says retired KSP Capt. Phil Crumpton, who inherited Stone’s duties last year. “If you had a question, or needed something, Bo was the one you called. He had a lot to do with making the organization the success that it is today.” Bo’s success didn’t start with KSPPA however. A native of Frankfort, he had always noticed state troopers around the capital and was impressed by their demeanor. This led to his graduation from the KSP Academy in 1965. After a 35-year career that included assignments with the Driver Testing Branch and the Lt. Governor’s Security Detail, he retired at the rank of sergeant in 1999 from the Central Crime Lab in Frankfort where he was assistant lab commander. After retirement, Bo worked for the KSP Supply Branch as a civilian employee. One of his duties was the fledgling Trooper Island store, which raised funds for the island through the sale of KSP merchandise. ‘Unfortunately, the store couldn’t thrive as part of KSP,” says Bo. “Since we were operating on state time, there were many restrictions that hampered us,” he remembers. “Things like not being able to process credit card purchases because we couldn’t get a dedicated phone line for the machine.” To overcome these limitations, in 2002, all parties involved agreed to transfer the Trooper Island store to KSPPA. Bo followed and the rest is history. The move revitalized the store and Bo built an initial inventory of $4,000-$5,000 to the
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March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 13 Growth of Trooper Island Store a Fulfilling Legacy approximately $80,000 annual inventory it is today. “Over the past two years, we were able to In 2004, he was elected treasurer of the association. generate about $52,000 for the island,” says Bo. “It “I had joined KSPPA in 1989 so I was aware of helps fund their operating expenses as well as two its mission and goals. It was a good fit,” he says. or three scholarships for former campers.” “Operating the store for the benefit of such a Looking back, Bo notes that when he first worthwhile cause was very fulfilling.” joined KSPPA there were less than 500 members. It Bo remembers that first year well. The store grew to a peak of 1,500 and hovered around 800 by grossed about $237,000 in 2002. “We ordered the time he retired. Gearbox 1/43 scale KSP 50th anniversary cars and “That’s basically due to tough economic times that really made the difference. We sold them by the and state budget woes,” he says. “Times are tough thousands.” and it’s a hard struggle to get money out of the Over the years, Bo has ordered thousands of legislature.” items for the store including a wide variety of shirts, But he believes the mission and goals of jackets, hats, coffee mugs, carry bags, key chains, KSPPA are still valid and beneficial. Historically, he Christmas ornaments, pens, patches, lapel pins, golf points out how KSPPA helped get a $5,000 across balls, billfolds, wristwatches, belt buckles, mouse the board raise for troopers during the Fletcher pads and pocket knives just to name a few. administration. “Unfortunately, one of the pocket knives ended “KSPPA also continues to sponsor a legislative up as evidence in a murder case investigated by a breakfast at the Capitol each Friday of the session,” KSP post some years ago,” he remembers. he says. “While not formal lobbying, it’s a great tool “The KSP 65th anniversary commemorative to get the attention of legislators.” badges really enhanced our contributions to Trooper “KSPPA and KSP still have a lot of supporters Island in the past year,” Bo notes. “I think we sold in the legislature,” he adds. “We just need to stay around 419 of them, which brought in more than involved and hang on until times get better. When $6,300.” they do, KSPPA will be there to represent its KSPPA subsidizes the Trooper Island and members and take advantage of any opportunities retains 10 percent of the proceeds. The rest go that may arise.” directly to the island.
Page 14 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Shop With A Trooper Post 1
n Tuesday, December 10, 2013 the Kentucky Resource Centers, Mid Continent University, and State Police Professional Association Jackson Purchase Medical Center met at Northside O(KSPPA) District 1 conducted its annual Baptist Church in Mayfield. Pizza was provided “Shop with a Trooper” (S.W.AT.) program. This to everyone courtesy of Papa John’s Lone Oak program is designed to assist children in need dur- store. ing Christmas season. After dinner, the volunteers assisted the One Hundred and four children, their children in their shopping at the Wal-Mart in families, and one hundred and ten volunteers Mayfield. Their shopping lists consisted of several from KSP Troopers, KSP CVE Officers, KSP items including coats, pants, shirts, shoes, hats, dispatchers, KSP family members, McCracken gloves, and toys. County Sheriff’s Department, Graves County KSPPA District 1 would like to thank all Sheriff’s Department, Mayfield City Police private and corporate donors which made the Department, Mayfield City Council, Northside event possible. With the help of these generous Baptist Christian School, Northside Baptist Church, individuals, 2013 proved to be the largest S.W.A.T. His House, Carlisle and Ballard County Family event ever in post 1 history.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 15 During the month of October WKEE 100.5 works with community partners to bring awareness to breast cancer. As part of the “Buy a Duck Save a Buck” program WKEE provides pink ducks to be purchased for $5.00. 100% of the proceeds benefit women in the Tri-State area who are in need of mammograms and breast cancer detection services. The donations are equally distributed to the Breast Health centers of Cabell Huntington Hospital, Kings Daughters Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and Our Lady of Bellfonte Hospital. In support of this great cause KSPPA District 14 purchased 50 ducks from Dave Roberts and Jennifer Seay of the Dave and Jenn Morning Show (Pictured from Left to Right: Dispatcher Jeff Knipp, Lt. Randy McCarty, Tpr. Joseph Vorbeck, Clerk Alexis Wilson, Sgt. Glen Combs, TFC Craig Morella, Sgt. Jim Goble, Jennifer Seay, Dave Roberts, Lt. JW Gibson, TFC Shane Goodall, TFC Michael Murriell, Det. Jeff Kelley, Criminal Analyst Beverly Hunt)
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n December 18, 2013, Kentucky State Police Professional Association Chapter 8 conducted its annual Shop With A Trooper. The evening started off at the Rowan OCounty Health Department in Morehead. The children were able to meet Santa Claus and have their pictures made with him. After the meet and greet with Santa, the children proceeded to Dairy Queen in downtown Morehead where the kids met Troopers from Post 8 and had dinner with them. Once dinner was finished, the children and the Troopers met at Wal- Mart in Morehead (Store 1139) for their Christmas shopping. Upon conclusion of shopping the families were given a ham for the Holidays. The children were very excited to meet the Post 8 Troopers and the Troopers were just as happy to be able to have the opportunity to be a part of this com- munity outreach pro- gram. KSPPA Chapter 8 was able to host 26 children thanks to fundraising events throughout the year.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 17 Page 18 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Shop With A Trooper Post 9
entucky State Police Professional Association KChapter 9 held our annual Shop With A Trooper event on December 13, 2013. Family resource center directors from the public elementary schools in Pike, Floyd, Johnson, Martin and Magoffin Counties chose two children from each school to participate in the program. The children were taken to Walmart in Pikeville where they were given breakfast sandwiches, juice and milk. When they finished eating, the children were paired up with Troopers, Vehicle Enforcement Officers, clerks, dispatchers and other volunteers from Post 9 to accompany them on their shopping spree. Each child was given one hundred dollars to spend on
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March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 19 whatever they chose. While many of the kids headed straight for the toy aisles, several bought clothes and shoes and more than a few did some Christmas shopping for other members of their families. In addition to shopping money each child was also given a family size dinner to take home with them which consisted of ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, stuffing and rolls. After they finished shopping the kids were treated to lunch at McDonald’s. It’s hard to describe to someone who has never attended a Shop With A Trooper event exactly how rewarding an experience it can be. More often than not these kids come from troubled or broken homes and have never had a positive experience with Kentucky State Police. Spending time with the Troopers and other KSP personnel in a fun environment helps the children learn to trust police officers instead of fearing them. We are already raising money, making plans and looking forward to this year’s S.W.A.T. event!
Page 20 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com KSP ‘Cram the Cruiser’ Campaign Nets 62 Tons of Food
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer announced today that the agency’s 'Cram the Cruiser' food drive netted 124,064 pounds (62 tons) of food statewide. Brewer initiated the program in 2010 to assist needy families in local KSP post and Commercial vehicle Enforcement region areas. Since that time, the agency has contributed more than 300,000 pounds of food to shelters, food banks and churches across the Commonwealth. "The Kentucky State Police continue to maintain the traditions of service that our agency was founded on over sixty-five years ago,” says Brewer. “Helping those in need is a fundamental part of our mission throughout rural Kentucky." Brewer says the campaign has developed into a friendly competition among KSP posts and CVE regions to see which location can collect the most food. The Harlan Post is the reigning champion with a total of 29,944 pounds of food collected this year. Harlan Post Capt. P.J. Burnett says the ‘Cram the Cruiser’ effort from his post is led by Trooper Shane Jacobs. “I commend Trooper Jacobs and all Harlan Post staff for this extraordinary effort in collecting this amount of food,” says Burnett. “This could not have been accomplished without the help from the citizens and businesses in our post area. These donations will help provide meals to needy families throughout the post coverage area.” The Harlan Post includes Bell, Harlan and Knox counties in its patrol area.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 21 Page 22 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Tennill named Physical Training / Defensive Tactics Supervisor
ravis Tennill began serving the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Physical Training and TDefensive Tactics Section as its new supervisor on Nov. 16. A four-year veteran of DOCJT, Tennill already was serving as a PT/DT instructor when he was promoted to lead the section. He also served the General Studies Section at DOCJT for three years prior to his move. Tennill succeeds former PT/DT Supervisor Jim Simpson. “I am extremely honored and humbled to lead such a highly motivated group of professionals,” Tennill said of his promotion. Before joining the DOCJT team, Tennill was a Kentucky State Police trooper, retiring as assistant commander of the Executive Security section, where he was in charge of training and the security detail for Kentucky’s lieutenant governor. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in police studies from Eastern Kentucky University. Tennill is looking forward to the opportunity to pursue new initiatives within the already highly successful program. “The PT/DT section has an excellent reputation in developing basic training recruits and providing quality training to in-service personnel; we are committed to continuing that tradition,” Tennill said. “In light of the completion of the Job Task Analysis and the forthcoming 2015 curriculum, we have formed a work group within the section to explore other PT/DT disciplines and see how they would potentially fit into the basic training curriculum. We also are exploring the idea of developing an advanced PT/DT in-service course for 2015.”
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 23 Page 24 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Gets New Director
new executive director has been chosen to the POPS committee. lead the Kentucky Law Enforcement “I was able to see a lot of the activities of law Council. Leslie Gannon, a former Kentucky enforcement as a whole, not just from the one A agency I was representing,” Gannon said of her State Police lieutenant colonel, began serving in her new position today, Nov. 4, 2013, at the KLEC service. “I gained a greater perspective, the value office in Richmond. of law enforcement and how far we’ve come, The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council especially since POPS. The council has played governs training for all of the state’s law such an important part in that.” enforcement. The council is charged with certifying Gannon began her KSP career in 1990 as a and approving law enforcement training schools, trooper with Pikeville Post 9, where she also later training instructors and curriculum, as well as served as a detective. She also served the KSP administering the Peace Officer Professional academy as a sergeant and assistant commander. Standards’ certification process and monitoring In 2001, she was promoted to commander of the the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation state’s central forensic lab in Frankfort, where she Program Fund. served until taking over as commander of the “Kentucky is very fortunate that, following training academy. Gannon served for three years on the heels of former KLEC Director Larry Ball, as Post 2 commander in Madisonville before we’re able to lure someone to this role who not returning to where it all started as post commander only possesses extensive law enforcement in Pikeville. She retired as the administration experience, but who also has worked with KLEC division’s lieutenant colonel at KSP headquarters in the past and has a full understanding of its in Frankfort. duties and responsibilities,” said Justice and Public Gannon was drawn to the position because Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown. of her first-hand experience with the council and Gannon is no stranger to KLEC membership. what it stands for, she said. After 23 years in law Prior to her retirement from KSP in July 2013, enforcement, Gannon wanted to continue serving Gannon served as the KSP representative on the the state’s law enforcement in a new way. board for nearly seven years, and also as chair of Continued
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 25 New Director
"Commissioner John Bizzack commented recently in a Kentucky Law Enforcement magazine article that every agency is local, and that’s true,” Gannon said. “We all work together for the same goals – how can we become better than we were yesterday?” Bizzack said Gannon will be an asset to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. “The vast knowledge Leslie Gannon has gained through her years of service to both KLEC and KSP will serve her well as she endeavors to advance the professionalism of the greater law enforcement community,” Bizzack said.
Page 26 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com FFOROR SALESALE 1:43 Scale Dodge Charger Cruiser Located inside the KSPPA office in COMING IN MAY '14 Frankfort Kentucky is a gift shop with KSP imprinted items for sale. This is just a a few of the items available. All proceeds from gift shop sales go to Trooper Island. Visit the website at www.ksppa.com or stop by the museum and gift shop at 633 Chamberlin Avenue in Frankfort. Toboggans Gray or Black
Cell Phone Cases 4/4S, 5/5S, Galaxy S3
Rugby Shirts Blue/White Gray/Black
All Available Online
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2G Thumbdrive Handcuff Key
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 27 Page 28 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 29 COLD CASE FEATURES
KSP Requests Help in Resolving Cold Case Murders
Cold Case of Norman Roberts Cold Case of John Farmer
Kentucky State Police request help resolving Detectives at the London Post are asking for Norman Roberts murder that occurred on help in finding the person(s) that murdered John February 18, 1990, at KY Highway 43 1.1 M East of Farmer in Clay County in 1993. Cropper Shelby County Occurred on August 21, 1993
On 2-18-90 Norman Roberts was discovered On Saturday August 21, 1993, 40 year old shot to death in his backyard. Apparently Mr. John Farmer was shot and killed by an unknown Roberts was walking to the rear door of his assailant (s). John Farmer had just returned home residence and was ambushed by unknown from the grocery and had walked onto his porch perpetrators from the rear of a root cellar. Victim with groceries in hand when he was shot ambush was shot multiple times about the head and face style. with a .357 caliber handgun. If anyone has any information about this case Post 12 Investigative Units are asking anyone please contact Det. Mark Allen at the London Post with information regarding the murder of Norman 1-800-222-5555 (in the state of Kentucky only, does Roberts to contact: Investigations Lt. Kenny not work out of state) Stewart by phone at 1-800-222-5555 (in the state of Kentucky only, does not work out of state).
If you or anyone you know has information regarding these cases, please contact the Kentucky State Police immediately at 1-800-222-5555. See www.kentuckystatepolice.org for more cold case files.
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If anyone has any information abaout this Cold Case of Sandra "Sandy" Travis case please contact Detective Scott Smith at (270) 676-3313 or email [email protected] Kentucky State Police request help resolving Sandra "Sandy" Travis disappearance Cold Case of Mark W. Roach
Sandra "Sandy" Travis (58 years old) State Police request help resolving Mark W. disappeared from her home in on July 17, 2005, Roach murder and has not been seen or heard from since. The disappearance of Sandy Kaye Travis is being On Tuesday, October 19, 2004 Mark W. Roach investigated by the Graves County Sheriff's Office. Jr. was found severely injured at his home located If you have information regarding this case, please at 2870 Old Frankfort Pike, Owenton Kentucky. Mr. contact TFC Jay Thomas with the Kentucky State Roach was transported to the University Of Police, Post 1, or the Graves County Sheriff's Office Kentucky Hospital via LifeFlight. Mr. Roach was at 270-247-4501. unable to recover from his injuries and died on Post 01 Detectives or the Graves County Friday, October 22, 2004. Sheriff's Office are asking anyone with information regarding the Disappearance of Sandy Kaye Travis Detectives working the case continue to to contact: TFC Jay Thomas at 1-800-222-5555 (in follow up on leads as they develop but need the the state of Kentucky only, does not work out of help of the community. Anyone with any state) information that pertains to the murder of Mr. Roach should contact Detective Todd Harwood at 1-800-222-5555 (in the state of Kentucky only, does not work out of state) or they can email him at Cold Case of Jerrone Lamont Finch [email protected] .
Kentucky State Police request help resolving Jerrone Lamont Finch murder that occurred on Cold Case of Russell "Rusty" L. Marshall October 28, 2004, in Muhlenberg County. State Police request help resolving the murder Investigators with the Kentucky State Police in of Russell "Rusty" L. Marshall on April 19th, 2003 Madisonville are asking for help in finding the person(s) that murdered Jerrone Lamont Finch. Victim was reported missing on or about April 19th, 2003 from Boyle County Kentucky On October 28, 2004 Mr. Finch was operating a vehicle westbound on KY 176 approximately He was found shot to death on a farm in three miles east of Greenville when he was shot Indiana on May 7th, 2003. Through investigation it and killed. Several shots were fired, but Mr. Finch was determined that the victim was killed in Boyle was struck only once. Autopsy results confirmed County Kentucky, then transported to the farm in that Mr. Finch died as a result of a single gunshot Indiana. wound. The victim was Russell "Rusty" L. Marshall, Several leads are being investigated at this White Male, age 31, of Danville, Kentucky. time. If anyone has any information about this case please contact Sgt. Mike Wolfe at 859-623-2404 or email [email protected] March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 31 Page 32 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Trooper Corey King spoke to Hancock County Elem School students on Jan. 22, 2014 about internet safety. King talked to a total of 200 6,7 and 8th graders about how to safe guard yourself and how to report on-line abuse. King also spoke about laws regarding texting and email consequences.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 33 My Very Worst Call By Kentucky State Police Telecommunicator II Brian White
he day of November 8th, 2004, began just we didn’t realized what was going on. Emergency like many other ordinary days in the Post 9 crews rushed to the scene and little did they know TPikeville radio room. The chilly, fall morn- exactly what they would encounter. We all thought ing air had already started to set in, our normal it was just another structure fire. But it was call volume was being handled as necessary, the worse… much worse! dispatchers were trying to adjust to our new com- Due to the location of the incident being so puter-aided dispatch (CAD) system just installed a close to U.S. Highway 23 at Ivel in Floyd county, telephone calls began pouring into dispatch from few months beforehand, and it was all seemingly other motorists’ cellular phones as they were falling right into place however nothing could stopping alongside the highway with more brace us for what was about to happen which detailed information to follow. Some accounts would change our lives forever. were horrible!!! The time on the clock read 8:34 AM when a About ten minutes after the initial call, one of frantic caller contacted 911 to tell us that ‘a those many other calls that morning was from neighbor’s house had just blown up’. We asked her fellow Post 9 Trooper Rick Conn. He had been if maybe it had just caught on fire. However she, turning down into the subdivision from the again reiterated that the house had basically blown highway in his vehicle when he saw what was apart and there was fire all around the area. Still, happening. He later said he saw a ‘misty-like fog’ over the houses and knew what must be wrong. A natural gas line rupture had caused several homes and vehicles in the area to either explode or catch fire. Knowing that a mother and her small child were still inside one of the nearby homes, Rick quickly abandoned his vehicle in the street and rushed into their residence to unselfishly risk his own life to save that of the two neighbors. As homes were catching fire around him and during which time his own vehicle suddenly burst into
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Page 34 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com My Very Worst Call flames in front of the home, Rick still was able to rescue the family from the home before it, too, eventually collapsed. He even called 911 from inside the home (looking back on it, I guess just to let us know an address where he was in case he did not survive so rescue workers could look for him). Screaming loudly (so much so that his voice was unrecognizable) I can still to this day hear him say ‘Brian, this is unit 930 and I’ve been hurt badly and I need all the help I can get down here’. Rick had received several burns over much of his body which he would carry with him for the rest of his KSP career however his heroic actions saved at least two lives that morning and maybe more. My heart fell to my stomach. In my 10 years as a Post 9 dispatcher, I had never experienced anything even close to the way I was feeling that cold, November morning however I (along with the others) knew we had a job to do, although our hearts were breaking. Although there were no fatalities that November morning, there were a few injuries however none were life-threatening. Rick and a few others had to be airlifted from the scene to hospitals while others were transported by ground ambulances however they all later recovered from their injuries after numerous surgeries and several months of physical therapy. We were able to carry on because we dispatchers knew that we had a job to do (more so, especially, because we knew we were helping our brother). Countless other emergency responders, fellow troopers, and media from all around the nation responded that terrible morning and just one report documents that at least 12 man-hours were spent on scene that first day. That is not to include the days, weeks, and months ahead that crews responded back to conduct follow-up and all the rest of the lives of so many that were changed in the blink of an eye. Of course, Rick was off work for an extended amount of time recovering from his injuries. He later came back to work for a short time, eventually retiring and moving with his wife and children to
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South Carolina. For 2,850 more days, Rick would carry the battle scars with him each day from that tragic morning until he would suddenly pass away due to another health issue on August 28th, 2012. Although retired Trooper Rick Conn is no longer with us, his memory and heroism are forever etched in each of our hearts of those that knew him. Rick was a true hero in every sense of the word! His fellow co-workers, friends, and family, will all attest that Rick Conn was the perfect role model and really defined the word ‘trooper’ in every possible way. He was an invaluable asset to the Kentucky State Police. November of 2014 will make the incident’s 10-year anniversary. Including Rick, two more Ivel residents (an elderly couple) involved that day have since passed away. Although many have forgotten the details and some of the accounts of November 8th, 2004, those of us who were on duty that day will never forget! From a personal standpoint, I have never taken a call where I wanted to do so much yet (to an extent) felt so helpless and I guess I’ll always reflect back upon this call as the worst of my career.
Page 36 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 37 Your Family's Lifeline Dispatchers are unsung heroes behind KSP heroes By Tammie Hertzer-Womack Special Contributor to Kentucky Trooper Magazine
t’s a rainy Saturday in the country and trooper points a road trooper in the right direction in a voices on Kentucky State Police radios declare hollow home that isn’t clearly marked, glancing at a Idriver difficulty on drizzly side roads, minor GPS mapping component on one of four large slides into ditch lines. computer screens he faces. Nevertheless, Karen Belt and Dan Neal are Belt is great at this, too. unruffled. This dispatcher duo is cool, calm, and From age 16, she quickly dispatched volunteer collected, sending off heroes into the gloomy, grey, firefighters – and her daddy – to homes all around Greenup December night. Greenup County. She followed in family footsteps, “We think for one another,” smiles Neal, battling blazes and lifesaving. Becoming a state swiveling in this office chair from the radio room police dispatcher made perfect sense. It’s her console, when asked how they determine who mission. answers each call coming-in at U.S. 60’s barracks. “This is just another extension of what I’ve “It’s multi-tasking, if you will.” always done,” she guides unequivocally. This dispatching job is multi-faceted, he Following the trade is commonplace within informs. the state police echelon and order. Husband and It isn’t just fielding emergency calls or speaking father Jeff Knipp grew up watching his dad, KSP Lt. to troopers on mobile handhelds who defy danger. Arguest Knipp tackle the same sorts of calls he He also enters information into NCIC – the National dispatches today. Crime information Center database, including His father retired after 23 years serving the information on wanted or missing persons; domestic Commonwealth, handling precarious, rural calls, violence emergency protection orders, and precise standing up to trouble unafraid. His son dutifully details on stolen vehicles and guns. signed-on with lifelong insight into intrepid state These notes and descriptions assist mutual police family practice. law enforcement agencies to stay safe and solve At 39, Knipp is a police telecommunicator II, crimes. Exact points he reveals about a trailer police with 18 years of service to our communities. He respond to – weapons or vicious dogs lurking worked hard as a volunteer fireman for 12 years, around the residence – just might keep a trooper and an EMT for six. After enlisting with state police from getting hurt or killed. – and witnessing their often-audacious efforts to Neal worked for Greenup County 911 four lend a hand and rally round – he was obliged to years before joining proud KSP dispatcher ranks, so help even more. he knows the county’s back roads well. He kindly Continued
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“I believe once you get involved in any aspect helping child and family lives – to relieve such day- of emergency services it draws you into wanting to to-day job strains. be involved in other aspects of emergency services,” Mendi Bass, 40, is thankful her husband, he leads, telling stories of aid and assist. Dennis Bass empathizes her with role as KSP It’s not easy to get here. Certified KSP Ashland’s radio room supervisor. As Emergency dispatchers receive close to five weeks of basic Management Director of Greenup County, this is telecommunications academy training with up-to way of life and the norm for the loving couple. Their 8-week of hands-on instruction before working three children and two grandsons make it easier and alone. They’re required annual in-service training as ease the nerve-racking workload. well, Neal shares. Mrs. Bass entered the KSP family in 2005 – it Knipp says this directed guidance prepares was the ideal fit for the strong and sweet woman dispatchers for the good – and bad. After all, when who volunteered in a 2002 ice storm and worked you call police for help, he’s the unflustered and hard to become a volunteer firefighter giving back. in-control voice you hear. He can’t show anxiety. She wishes to share compassion on different sides of Of course, it’s always present. first-responding. She sees – and hears – it all. “There’s always fear when you answer the “On a perfect day, you only answer the call of radio or phone, as it could be a life or death situation non-injury auto accidents, motorist assists, and for someone. We have to remain calm during the alarm activations,” she went on. “On the average situation or there will be no one to send help a day you have your domestics, assaults, burglaries, trooper or caller needs,” he stops. “A dispatcher injury accidents, and property disputes. Then, usually deals with his stress at the end of his shift.” several days a week, you deal with sexual abuse, Knipp works genuinely and in earnest for the Kentucky State Police Professional Association – Continued
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robberies, and death calls. “There is no day or call that’s alike. You never know what you’re going to hear when you pick up the phone.” It’s difficult and personally-trying. Bass once fielded a traumatic call from a fellow KSP post asking for a death notification to be made on her own kin. It’s life-altering. “My work changed my life and how I look at people. In our line of work you see good people do bad things. People get caught up in the moment and don’t think about the outcome of their actions,” Bass depicted. “At the end of each day I go home thinking of what change I may have brought into someone’s life.” There are good days in a dispatcher career – knowing you helped someone in need, talking to a victim till help arrives. It can also be excruciating – hearing a child call state police begging for help when daddy hits her or mom; having difficulties finding a person’s home quickly when an address isn’t clearly marked for responding troopers. “You have a very helpless feeling,” she says, adding she would have it no other way. Sure this job is sometimes frenzied and frantic – but it’s merited. “As far as a hectic field like police dispatching, you have your rewarding calls to go along with the bad or depressing calls. Knowing at the end of the day you’re able to make a difference in someone’s life makes it all worth it,” continued Bass, adding she gets through those rougher moments with practiced skills and methods. “When it happens, you don’t have time to stress. You take a few deep breaths and start doing what you’re trained to do. When it’s all over you let yourself feel the emotions of the call and start dealing with your own stressful emotions.” Her husband grasps it’s typically tense – and is her rock. “He’s always there to talk when I’m upset about anything. He’s always there – even at two and three in the morning – to help me work through the emotions from calls I take,” she thanked. “He understands in the middle of dinner when I leave a restaurant to go to work because we have a manhunt
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Page 40 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Your Family's Lifeline going-on and need additional help in the radio room. “He’s supportive even when vacations are canceled because something came up and I can’t get off work.” Bass loves to relax near water – boating, pool- lounging, enjoying the family pond. “If nothing else, I just come home and stand in a really hot shower and forget the world is going-on around me.” The telecommunications supervisor works with golf tournaments to benefit KSP Trooper Island and with KSPPA, and fundraises for their Christmas charity Shop-with-a-Trooper. Bass has goals to make the KSP Ashland Post 14 area of Boyd, Greenup, Carter and Lawrence counties a better, stronger place to live. She’s the first person who comforts, assists, and helps in time of need. She transmits a brave trooper to your complaint safely, quickly, and efficiently – but also out of harm’s way. She’s proud of these trooper champions, on the highways, and up local hollows, hard-working and daring. She praises them. “This is my second family here at Post. They do their jobs so very well,” Bass concluded.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 41 6-State Trooper Project Nets 572 DUI Arrests
ive hundred seventy-two DUI arrests were made in a three- day, multi-agency enforcement campaign called the 6 State FTrooper Project. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) joined forces with Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Indiana state police agencies on major interstates December 6-8, 2013 in an ongoing effort to combat impaired driving.
KSP Lt. Col. Jack Miniard says the effort was impacted by a nationwide winter storm that occurred during the enforcement period.
“Even with this major winter storm affecting our enforcement region, we were still able to remove 572 impaired drivers from our highways,” says Miniard. “That number indicates the selfish character of these individuals who choose to drive impaired during a time when road conditions are already hazardous.”
“Successful multi-agency enforcement efforts illustrate the collective power of making our roadways safer for everyone,” adds Miniard. “We are able to share resources and information that assist this six-state region in developing targeted campaigns in areas where impaired driving is most prevalent.”
Page 42 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Update from The Island
rooper Island Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long range program of public service to the youth of TKentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten; and for one week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow.Arial image of Trooper Island. Trooper Island is on Dale Hollow Lake in Southern Kentucky near the Clinton and Cumberland County Lines. Spearheaded by former State Police Director, Colonel James E. Bassett, the idea was to establish a permanent recreational site where trooper and child could share a week long experience. A location was selected in a secluded corner of Dale Hollow Lake near the Cumberland and Clinton County line, where an island was leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a non-profit charitable corporation was formed. Watch for updates in each upcoming edition of The Kentucky Trooper.
Above: a new entrance as seen from the lake.
Left: KSP Honor Guard stand near the eternal flame and in front of the Wall of Honor dipicting Kentucky State Troopers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 43 Trooper Island Update
Two local bricklayers, Jerry Harrison and David Goodhue, use their skills to extend the partician walls in the boy's bath house. Mr. Harrison laid the original blocks. The Kentucky State Police and Trooper Island staff extend their sincere appreciation for their work.
Page 44 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com Santa Wears Gray Today Girl hit by car reunited with lifesaving trooper for holiday event By Tammie Hertzer-Womack Special Contributor to Kentucky Trooper Magazine
ast time Kentucky State Police Trooper Ty paid a visit. The elementary school girl cried out in Robinson saw this shy Christmas angel she her sleep, in burning hurt. Llay in a hospital bed in critical condition, “Her mom thought she’d lose her leg at the drawn against agonizing pain. He gently subdued time – and she’d never make it home for the child in time of trouble. Christmas. Now look at her. It’s good to see her Soft-spoken and humble Robinson delivered walking again. She’s a miracle child, just a gray-uniformed trooper teddy that precarious awesome,” he glanced to Pamela whose leg is day, a constant companion to make a long recovery defaced by danger and disaster, scarred by skin bearable. grafting and surgical treatment. The stuffed toy still sits on Pamela Salyers’ She ambles in the toy department, bolstered bed – a reminder Ashland’s Post 14 prays for her by a miniature walker covered in stickers. She tirelessly, a sweet taste of a moment’s love. spent over five weeks in the hospital where doctors “She says it protects her,” choked-up her removed almost an inch of her leg. She’s healing mommy, Linda Salyers, 34. from multiple injuries; steel plates fasten The Olive Hill girl was one of 41 children fragmented bones. Physical therapy is arduous. enjoying the annual Shop-with-a-Trooper Sunday From all this, she dreams of being a doctor – afternoon at Wal-Mart here. Each bought $150 in and admires troopers, looking up to her champion. benevolent gifts. But, for young Tpr. Robinson, it’s Robinson cried, loved, and helped, as fair- more than that. This is unrivaled. haired Pamela grabbed an Easy Bake Oven from a Back in September Pamela, 6, was enjoying a tall superstore shelf. She promises to make the warm afternoon. Her tiny feet dangled outside the state police hero cupcakes when she’s well-enough. open front door of her family’s trailer. She collided There are baby dolls, footballs, and a princess with tragedy seconds later. castle filling the shopping cart. Glitter of her A car smashed into the home and struck the fuchsia Hello Kitty dress glints against the brass of girl, splintering her right leg. Robinson and Sgt. the brave man who saved her. Erik Kouns quickly arrived – seeing the face of “They’re just good people,” breathed-in Mrs. heartbreaking childhood terror, feeling cold fear’s Salyers – who lost her husband in a Grayson car sting. The bright trooper knew with such crash in 2009. She looks-to 30 troopers in straight substantial blood loss time wasn’t on Pamela’s side. formation, wearing winter campaign hats. “I’m She was quickly transported to Cabell glad they were there to help her through.” Huntington Hospital where Kouns and Robinson Continued
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 45 Santa Wears Gray Today
It's service above self; troopers dishing-out report to evening shift later. chicken and snacks to needy kids at the Wal-Mart- “We give around-the-clock, 365 days a year. catered lunch. Eric Zimmerman-Green, 11, is This is just a small opportunity for us to giveback curious about Trooper Nathan Carter – and asks to the community even more,” he said. “To see questions about serving and protecting, helping these smiles – it’s amazing.” others in times of stress. KSP trooper first class Mike Murriell is “He’s fun. He’s a hero. He saves people’s thankful for the region’s charitable efforts for Shop- lives. He arrests people,” declared the Lloyd boy. with-a-Trooper – purchasing t-shirts, offering “I always wanted to be a trooper. I will be generous funding, purchasing raffle tickets on a someday.” specially-painted, KSP Power Wheels toy car – won Jai Highley, 10, is buying a brand new bike by Greenup’s Neil Wright. with Capt. James Stephens. The Ashland boy’s KSP Ashland’s public affairs officer thanked bicycle was stolen – and later discovered in a local Wal-Mart for their graciousness offering pawn shop. His daddy bought it back for $35 – and refreshments, a warm meal, and goodie-stuffed it was ripped off the second time. He’s happy for stockings; Ashland Town Center for treating tots to the new wheels, but the young man said Christmas a free visit with Saint Nick and train ride around isn’t about receiving. the mall, and Orange Leaf for the complimentary “It’s about celebrating God’s birthday,” he cup of tasty frozen yogurt children scoffed at day’s faces the Ashland post commander and nods. end. “These are brave people. They can really get hurt “This event is one of the greatest things taking people-in.” Kentucky State Police is involved in,” finished Stephens said intermingling with law Murriell, watching families climb-into train cars, enforcement is good for children – and notable with jovial troopers helping youngsters load-up. outpouring of troopers is a testament to KSP and “These are kids we might interact with on a normal its ultimate sacrifice. Many of the men and women day at work. They don’t typically get to see us in volunteered on their day off – and some had to this light.”
Page 46 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com 'A Good Man' Area state troopers pay tribute to fallen deputy
By Tammie Hertzer-Womack Special Contributor to Kentucky Trooper Magazine
ric Homan remembers the first police funeral to here. DeWayne Shipp of McDaniel, KY allegedly he attended at age 10; harks back to pummel- shot the deputy as he approached his vehicle, Eing snare drums and weeping bagpipes. His police reported. police officer dad escorted the growing boy many “This is a big county with a small hometown times over the years as countless brothers fell to feel. Old-fashioned people, country, down-to-earth; wretched gunfire. a place where you know your sheriff’s deputies Now a Kentucky State Police trooper, Homan your entire life. You grew up and went to isn’t hardened to seeing inexplicable sadness or the elementary school with them,” continued Homan, suppurating wife of a fallen lawman. On Saturday just finishing the 2-mile-long processional of afternoon he set eyes on yet another family in emergency vehicles that aligned from the Marion anguish as he drove three hours to this crestfallen County High School gymnasium to aggrieve burg to extol the memory of Marion County cemetery last rites some 15 miles down the road. Sheriff’s Department Deputy Anthony Rakes, He depicted a downcast scene of police escorting him home. motorcycles, choppers, and hundreds of squad cars Rakes was killed in the line of duty Nov. 14 while checking a stopped vehicle on U.S. 68 close Continued
March 2014 The Kentucky Trooper Page 47 'A Good Man' in queue, blanketing red and blue lights from near will cuff you and stuff you.” and far praising the lost deputy to the sunny, Marcum looks from his cruiser window; somber, heavenly skies. Flashes of life and light as thousands of folks line along the solemn far as the eye can see. processional route, gesture in silence. Fellow Trooper Bryant Marcum says much “They were all holding their hearts and mark of reverence by first responders credits the saluting. It was an amazing sight,” he venerated. life and police work of Rakes – and shows the The mass police parade of homage is no “family aspect” of law enforcement. surprise to Homan, 27. “I sat there in the gym looking all around at “I didn’t know him but we’re all still family. my brothers and sisters,” the 29-year-old said. This is what we would want if it was one of us. … “Then I looked down at Deputy Rakes’ casket. You He paid the ultimate sacrifice. He was out there realize how fast it can be all over. It gets to you. serving the public at 2 a.m. and was violently Makes you want to tell your own family how much gunned down. So we’re here to credit all he did for you love them.” the people of his county.” Homan mourns, yet keeps tears at bay Finally, there’s a “last call.” Dispatchers hearing Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Clements broadcast Rakes’ unit number, regretfully hear no describing his 31-year-old slain co-worker as a response. He’s “10-7,” or deceased, a young life ‘good man,’ simple and true, willing to lend a hand tragically lost. to every citizen. His righteousness, integrity, and “It tears you up,” Tpr. Marcum revealed. neighborliness are themes in the acclamation of his “That radio silence sinks in and you just bow your law enforcement life. This Commonwealth head and pray for his family. I can only describe community shakes. him as selfless. He always wanted to serve people, “I think the one message in the eulogy that from the youngest age. sticks out is the sheriff saying the most exciting “It wakes you up. We don’t know when and thing in his life was his brand new Dodge if that day might come for one of us.” Charger,” honored Homan, adding for most on the Homan quoted the book, “Blood Lessons,” a force a new cruiser is a dream car. “That’s so real to series of real-life accounts of police officers killed us, each and every agency. He’s one of us.” on-duty. American flags flapping gravely at half-staff, “Although we’re grieving, everyone here this town’s heart aches. The preacher is Rakes’ kin. learns from this. Every time another officer dies or He remembers the boy who dreamed of being a his murdered on his or her beat it wakes us up, lawman since age six. Plans were in order – makes us wary, and keeps us on our toes,” he become a deputy, then a county sheriff… finished, on his way home to Ashland’s Post 14 “And eventually become a state trooper,” following the escort. sighed Homan, saying the minister joked Rakes promised to arrest him right off the bat. “He said as a kid, ‘I’m a man with a badge and a gun and I
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Page 50 The Kentucky Trooper www.ksppa.com LEWISPORT MAJOR BRANDS RUSSELLVILLE LEWISPORT TRANSPORT 287 WILMONT DRIVE H & H SHEET METAL 1625 ST. RTE. 657 MT. STERLING, KY 40353 355 PEYTON STREET LEWISPORT, KY 42351 859-498-6767 RUSSELLVILLE, KY 42276 270-295-3332 MURRAY 270-726-2158 LEXINGTON BAD BOBS BAR B QUE SALEM AMERICAN LEGION POST #8 806 CHESTNUT ST HUNTER AUTO SALES & SALES 1230 MAN O WAR PLACE MURRAY, KY 42071 P.O. BOX 435 LEXINGTON, KY 40504 270-767-0054 SALEM, KY 42078 859-252-0022 NICHOLASVILLE 270-988-2552 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS BOB MADISON DRYWALL SOMERSET CONSULTANTS INC NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356 PENSKE TRUCK LEASING P.O. BOX 54954 859-885-3336 170 KY HWY 2227 LEXINGTON, KY 40555 CROSSWOODS BAPTIST CHURCH SOMERSET, KY 42501 859-263-4142 4991 HARRODSBURG ROAD 606-451-0313 CENTRAL BRIDGE NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356 SOMERSET WOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY - ATF 859-223-1003 P.O. BOX 1355 3009 ATKINS AVE., STE. 220 OWENSBORO SOMERSET, KY 42502 LEXINGTON, KY 40509 AUTO TRUCK & TRAILER LLC 606-678-2842 859-243-0530 730 PLEASANT VALLEY RD WACO OLD COLONY INSURANCE OWENSBORO, KY 42303 WEBB'S CAR CRUSHING LLC 270-686-7003 SERVICE 315 WACO LOOP RD P.O. BOX 9000 PAINTSVILLE WACO, KY 40385 LEXINGTON, KY 40533 PAINTSVILLE WOOD PRODUCTS 859-369-7747 859-255-3355 PO BOX 911 WAYNESBURG MADISONVILLE PAINTSVILLE, KY 41240 STOP AND SAVE 606-297-2612 SOUTH MAIN DINER 10055 SOMERSET RD 925 S. MAIN ST. PHILPOT WAYNESBURG, KY 40489 MADISONVILLE, KY 42431 HAYDEN ELECTRIC INC 606-365-3958 270-825-1960 8778 SHORT STATION RD WEST LIBERTY MANCHESTER PHILPOT, KY 42366 FREDERICK AND MAY LUMBER 270-281-4765 BRITTON FUNERAL HOME P.O. BOX 218 27 OLD HIGHWAY 421 PIKEVILLE WEST LIBERTY, KY 41472 MANCHESTER, KY 40962 DESKINS MOTOR CO INC 606-743-3136 606-598-2121 100 DESKINS DR WHITLEY CITY TIM SHORT MOTORS PIKEVILLE, KY 41501 BANK OF MCCREARY COUNTY 285 OLD US HWY. 421 606-437-1300 P.O. BOX 160 MANCHESTER, KY 40962 FAMILY EYE CARE WHITLEY CITY, KY 42653 606-598-2186 PROFESSIONALS 606-376-5031 MAYFIELD 4219 N. MAYO TRAIL WILLIAMSBURG APOTHECARY SHOPPE PIKEVILLE, KY 41501 VFW POST 3167 1520 CUBA RD 606-432-3576 P.O. BOX 599 MAYFIELD, KY 42066 WIDE OPEN OUTDOORS WILLIAMSBURG, KY 40769 270-247-3111 45 ZEBULON HEIGHTS 606-549-5670 DAIRYMAN SUPPLY COMPANY PIKEVILLE, KY 41501 WINCHESTER PO BOX 528 606-631-9143 ACE DOUBLE STAR & MAYFIELD, KY 42066 RICHMOND JT DISTRIBUTING 270-247-5641 ANDERSON'S CARPET CO. 5600 BYBEE RD MCANDREWS 215 N KEENELAND DR WINCHESTER, KY 40391 POND CREEK GROCERY INC RICHMOND, KY 40475 859-745-1757 PO BOX 305 859-623-8950 TIM F. CRISP, DMD MCANDREWS, KY 41543 HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME & 11 CANARY LN 606-353-7410 LEWIS FUNERAL HOME WINCHESTER, KY 40391 MT. STERLING P.O. BOX 267 859-744-7031 CRACKER BARRELL RICHMOND, KY 40475 110 STONE TRACE DRIVE 859-623-1276 MT. STERLING, KY 40353 859-499-0200
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