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Albany, KY 42602 - Single Copy 50¢ Thursday, March 15, 2012 Phone: 606-387-5144 - Email: [email protected] - USPS 118-480 One Section • 16 pages Between Lake Cumberland & Dale Hollow Lake Volume 62 • Number 22 State audit fi nds host of problems with county bookkeeping practices

State Auditor Adam Edelen has released the audit of the fi nancial compliance with laws, regulations, contracts and grants. The auditor $97,413 to be used for the purchase of cardiac monitors. The county statements of the Clinton County Fiscal Court for the fi scal year must also comment on material weaknesses involving the internal did not advertise for and obtain bids for the cardiac monitors. ended June 30, 2011. State law requires annual audits of county fi s- control over fi nancial operations and reporting. KRS 424.260 states “Except where a statute specifi cally fi xes a cal courts. The audit contains the following comments: larger sum as the minimum for a requirement of advertisement for The audit found that the county’s fi nancial statements, in all * The fi scal court should advertise for and award bids in ac- bids, no city, county, or district, or board or commission of a city material respects, fairly present the county’s assets, liabilities, and cordance with KRS 424.260 and the county’s administrative code. or county, or sheriff or county clerk, may make a contract, lease, or net assets arising from cash transactions and revenues received and During the review of expenditures, we noted one instance during other agreement for materials, supplies except for perishable meat, expenditures paid in conformity with the modifi ed cash basis of ac- which bids were not obtained as required by KRS 424.260 or were fi sh and vegetables, equipment, or for contractual services other than counting. not awarded in accordance with the county’s administrative code. As part of the audit process, the auditor must comment on non- The Clinton County Fiscal Court received a federal grant totaling See AUDIT, page 5 With winter nearing an end, it’s time to get outside and ... School board hears request PLAY BALL! to put Biblical teaching back in the classrooms

Clinton County Board of Education dealt with again asked “why can’t we put the Bible back in a request for putting Biblical teaching back in the school?” classroom, a student discipline issue and other The group also presented the board a petition items of business at its regular monthly meeting that was gathered recently containing some 1,671 Monday evening. All members except Goldie names of individuals who had agreed that the Bible Stonecipher were present for the over one-and-a- should be taught in the local schools. half hour session, which included a closed session Guthrie also questioned who determined which prior to adjournment. text books were used by students in the school The board approved two leave of absences, district. including a medical leave to Susan Pierce from Supt. McFall briefl y explained the process, not- March 7 through August 7 and a family medical ing the state forwarded a list of text books available leave to Marcie Aaron from February 21 through per curriculums and a committee of local educators May 15. decided which texts to use in each subject area. For After voting to pay claims and bills, Superinten- example, if math text books were needed, the com- dent Mickey McFall gave the monthly personnel mittee would consist largely of math teachers. report, which included the following: Substitute Guthrie suggested, other than teaching Bibli- teacher--Sandra Denney; Certifi ed hired--Nathan cal courses, that there should also be morals class Garner, assistant baseball coach at the middle taught for girls and boys at each school; noted she school; Classifi ed hired--Russell Baker, assistant was in favor of the paddle saying teachers should baseball coach at the middle school and Mike Ri- be able to have control of their classrooms and gney, custodian at Albany Elementary. a dress code not only for students but faculty as Barbara Guthrie and other representatives with well. her then addressed the board members, requesting Supt. McFall noted that he and CCHS Princi- at fi rst that the Bible be taught in school, as part pal Sheldon Harlan had already been discussing Spring sports of required history. “Students don’t know exactly a possible elective class to incorporate a Biblical how our nation came about,” Guthrie said, adding type course. Also, board members noted that there underway that despite what some government offi cials say, were organizations in the schools such as the 180 she believes the United States is still a Christian Club, FCA and others available, as well as Albany at C.C.H.S., nation. Elementary having voluntary morning prayer. She fi rst presented hand-outs to the board mem- The superintendent, in noting an elective course youth league bers, Supt. McFall and Board Attorney Lindsey may be possible, also said that faculty and admin- Bell, apparently indicating that Kentucky law al- istrators encouraged students to be respectful and baseball lowed Biblical type teaching. that there was a dress code in place. He also noted In her address to the board, Guthrie said that signups begin school children are not being taught morals and See SCHOOLS, page 9 this Saturday This week marks the beginning of spring sports in Clinton County and with the high school baseball, softball City council gets projects and tennis teams taking the courts and fi elds, Saturday Top, fi rst year Head Coach Patrick Stalcup, No. 1, talked with will mark the fi rst of several update, discuss traffi c issues his team Monday before the opening game’s fi rst pitch. Clinton youth league sign ups for the County hosted Clay County, Tenn., but failed to pick up a win, upcoming baseball season. Albany City Council held its monthly meeting Also on a motion by Delk, they voted to approve 6-5. This season for the last Tuesday, March 6 with fi ve of six members a budget amendment to transfer $15,000 from the Above, volunteer Jared Bertram put the fi nishing touches on youngsters will be somewhat present and general items of business being dis- Municipal Road Aid Fund to the city street depart- the pitcher’s mound in preparation for Monday’s opening game different as the league this year cussed. ment. The funds will be used to repair and fi x roads while assistant Coach Nick Irwin, below, prepared the infi eld. The is going independent, rather The council fi rst heard a progress report from in the area around the new Dollar General Market Bulldogs hosted Pickett County, Tenn. on Tuesday and will host than being directly affi liated Monarch Engineer David Bowles, who noted that store, primarily the Nolan Subdivision area and Casey County on Thursday, March 15, 2012. with the Little League national water lines should begin being moved soon in the Conner Street. orgnization. south Albany area to accommodate the U.S. 127 Mayor Nicky Smith noted the construction Albany Independent bypass project. company was aiding in repairs to the Conner Street Baseball and Softball President Bids have already been awarded to Southern area. Turk Polston said it was simply Backhoe, Inc. for utility relocation in the second The council then entered into a brief eight-min- a money issue. and fi nal phases of the bypass project from around ute closed session on personnel but took no offi cial “We had to write the Little Hwy. 1590 west southward to the Tennessee state action upon returning to open session. League franchise a $3,000 line at Static. Work should begin on the second sec- City legal advisor Norb Sohm also informed the check before we hit the fi rst tion in early April. council that the owners of the new Dollar General ball last season,” Polston said. Bids were then opened on a 2003 Ford F350 Market was working on surveys at this time and “We’ve kind of went out on truck that the city had declared surplus. The adver- have agreed to donate some adjoining property at our own this year.” tisement had stipulated a $5,000 minimum bid. the new store--enough for the city to widen and Polston said there will still Only one bid from Jimmy Little had been re- construct a turning lane in that location. be plenty of games and the ceived on the vehicle, but was only for $3,501-- The council also again discussed the high traffi c league will probably continue less than the required minimum. Councilman Tony congestion in the north Albany area, specifi cally to follow Little League rules Delk made a motion to reject the bid, which passed near the Hwy. 1590/U.S. 127 stoplight around by unanimous vote. The council will rebid the ve- See BALL, page 9 hicle and set a $4,000 minimum. See COUNCIL, page 9 Sports Inside Inside Weather Last Year The LAST full week of Headlines from the Bat Dawgs, Hospice Suite CCHS front page one year ago: winter looks more like Racket at Clinton JROTC a spring forecast, with Extended school days begin next week Dawgs Hospital to Bulldog sunny skies Wednesday and highs in the low Wellness Center open get seasons host Open Battalion 80s, a chance of rain for business daily through Sunday, under way House competes with highs in the low Messer named Coach of See pages 7 See page 2 See page 10 70s. the Year in 4th Region Page 2 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012 PEOPLE www.clintonnews.net Mayor Nicky Smith proclaims 2012 387-4142 to be ‘Year of the Girl’ in Albany Winsett Girl Scouts Centennial Proc- Whereas, the award winning dents; tive members, and Girl Scouts is lamation: A Proclamation De- Girl Scout Leadership Program Whereas, core programs the largest member of the World claring 2012 as the Year of the helps girls discover themselves around Science, Technology, Association of Girl Guides and Girl and Celebrating 100 years and their values, connect with Engineering and Math (STEM), Girl Scouts, a global movement Photography of Girl Scouting. others, and take action to make environmental stewardship, comprised of more than 10 mil- Whereas, March 12, 2012, the world a better place; and, healthy living, fi nancial literacy, lion girls in 45 countries world- marks the 100th anniversary of Whereas, the Girl Scout Gold and global citizenship help girls wide, and, the Girl Scouts of the United Award, the highest honor in Girl develop a solid foundation in Now, therefore, We, Mayor & Gifts States of America, which began Scouting, requires girls to make leadership; and, Nicky Smith and County Judge- in 1912 when Savannah, GA a measurable and sustainable dif- Whereas, since its founding Executive Lyle Huff, by virtue native Juliette “Daisy” Gordon ference in their community, as- in 2000, the Girl Scout Research of the authority vested in us as For All Your Fine Photography Needs Low gathered 18 girls to provide sess a need and design a solution, Institute has become an interna- Mayor of City of Albany and them the opportunity to develop fi nd the resources and support tionally recognized center for Clinton County Judge Execu- physically, mentally, and spiritu- to make it happen, complete the original research, research re- tive, do hereby applaud the Girl www.winsettphotography.com ally; and, project and also inspire others to views and surveys that provide Scouts of the United States of Whereas, for 100 years, Girl sustain it; signifi cant insights into the lives America for their 100 years Scouting has helped build mil- Whereas, the Gold Award of girls; and, of leadership and expertise as lions of girls and women of cour- honors leadership in the Girl Whereas, today, more than the voice for and of girls, and age, confi dence, and character Scout tradition, and Gold Award 50 million American women are proudly proclaim 2012 as “Year who act to make the world a recipients have already changed Girl Scout alumnae, 3.3 million of the Girl” in Albany and Clin- better place; and, the world as high school stu- girls and adult volunteers are ac- ton County.

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Albany Mayor Nicky Smith signed a proclamation last week declaring 2012 as the “Year of the Girl” in Albany, in recogni- tion of the local Girl Scout Troop #105, and the celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouts. $ 00 The proclamation was signed Monday, March12, at City Hall, which is the actual anniversary date of the Girls Scouts of the 5 United States of America. The organization began in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia when Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to provide them the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually. Monday thru Sunday ‘til 4 p.m. Several members and leaders of Girl Scout Troop #105 were on hand for the proclamation signing. The troop is currently NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER - LIMITED TIME OFFER involved in the organization’s best known fundraiser, the selling of Girl Scout Cookies. Hospice Suite Library Open House at Notes by: Gayla Duvall What’s new at the Clinton Clinton County County Public Library. Did you know that any donation to the library can be used as a tax de- duction. Hospital The following are new books Clinton County Hospital and Lake Cumberland. available for check-out: Private Hospice of Lake Cumberland “This is a milestone for us,” Games by James Patterson; will host a dedication and open said Steve Mooney, Executive Catch Me by Lisa Gardner; house on Monday, March 19th Director of Hospice of Lake Left for Dead by J.A. Jance; from 11:00 to 2 p.m. at the new Cumberland. “We’re going to Home Front by Kristin Hannah; Hospice Suite located on the use the room to do the best for Private: #1 Suspect by James THIrd fl oor. The dedication will our patients.” Patterson; The Best of Me by begin at 12:30. Before the suite opened, pa- Nicholas Sparks; The Litigators The Hospice Suite is reserved tients either were in the home by John Grisham; Kill Alex Cross for terminally ill patients whose where nurses from Hospice of by James Patterson; 11 22 63 by pain can’t be controlled by rou- Lake Cumberland cared for Stephen King; American Sniper tine medications, and for fami- them, or they were sent to Wayne by Chris Kyle; Killing Lincoln lies who need a respite from their County to access a Hospice by Bill O’Reilly; Through My role as care givers. Suite. Eyes by Tim Tebow; Heaven is The suite features a home like This month, the suite will for Real by Todd Burpo. setting, allowing family mem- become a reality after the efforts Food Classes: bers to be with their loved one in of JD Mullins, CEO of Clinton Classes Choose My Plate the fi nal days of life. Decorated County Hospital and support and the food groups to Find- in shades of creamy yellow and from Steve Morgan, President ing Spending Leaks and Food sage green, the suite offers a and CEO of First and Farmers. Safety. Lessons will be taught private room for the patient and Hospice of Lake Cumber- at the Clinton County Public Li- for the family, a separate sitting land’s mission is to enhance brary on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. room complete with a fold out the quality of life by providing to 12 noon. There will be food couch and chairs as well as a exceptional care delivered with demonstrations and a chance kitchenette with microwave, re- compassion, creating opportu- to sample new and delicious frigerator, and coffee pot. nity for meaning and dignity by recipes. For more information, “Everything is for the comfort honoring every moment of life. contact Stacy Smith, FSNEP of the patient and family,” said Call 800 937-9596 or visit our Program Assistant, at the Clinton Euretha McQueary, Director of website at www.hospicelc.org County Extension Offi ce at (606) Social Services at Hospice of for more information. 387-5404 or Gayla Duvall at the Clinton County Public Library at (606) 387-5989. NEWS travels to North The library is hosting basic computer classes. Patrons will Carolina Marine Base be helped in using the internet, creating an e-mail account, and the use of Microsoft programs. Classes are held Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Please call 387-5989 to sign up. Subscribe

Shown here with the Clinton County News is LCPL. Brock French, returning from Afghanistan, with his wife Rachel and his Today! grandparents, Jenny and Carl Wilson. When the photo was taken, they were at Cherry Point Marine Base in Havlock, North Carolina. Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 3 THINGS TO DO Albany Little League Narcotics to meet Anonymous Albany Little League will meet Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m. at Narcotics Anonymous group Mountain View Park. Anyone with Little League equipment needs to meets each Monday and Tuesday drop it off. 22-2 night at 7 p.m. at the First Chris- tian Church in Albany. These Little League sign-ups meetings are open to anyone Albany Little League will have sign-ups at IGA from 8 a.m. to 12 wanting to address their drug and noon on Saturdays, March 17, 24, 31 and April 7. Children must be alcohol problems. four years of age by May 1 and must have a birth certifi cate to apply. Registration forms may be dropped off at Potter’s Ace Hardware, Al- Free Foster bany Redi-Mix and Horizon Adult Health Care Center. 22-4 Care Foothills Festival Orientation Committee meeting planned The Foothills Festival Committee will hold its fi rst meeting of the classes year Monday, March 19 at 6 p.m. All committee members and those interested in the Foothills Festival are urged to attend. available Benchmark Family Services- Interagency Council -Foster Care Agency, offers free orientation classes every Tues- day from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time to meet to anyone interested in becoming The Interagency Council will meet Thursday, March 15 at 11 a.m. a foster parent or wishing to ob- at Lee’s Famous Recipe. Christy Nuetzman from the Clinton County tain information about foster- Extension Offi ce will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to ing. The location is 200 S. Vine attend. Street, Somerset. Call 606-451- 9534 to register for the class, or Volunteers needed to receive a free info packet with The Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Rescue is in desperate need no obligation. of volunteers to work with the Clinton County organization. Meet- ings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Lee’s Famous Recipe at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in helping the AA / Al-Anon organization is asked to attend. meetings AA and Al-Anon will be meet- Nutrition Education ing each Thursday and Saturday Stacy Smith, the Nutrition Education Program assistant is now night at 7 p.m. in the basement of offering collaborative programming with the Extension Offi ce Nutri- the First Christian Church. tion Program on Tuesday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Classes open to the public. Various lessons covering nutrition, food budgets and spending, and food safety will be taught. There will also be VA Rep chances to sample new and exciting recipes! For more information, contact Stacy Smith at the Clinton County Extension Offi ce at (606) available 387-5404. Veterans and their families seeking benefi ts in south central Kentucky will now be able to Twin Lakes Group fi nd help and advice at a central location. Gary Jones, the Veter- Fitness Classes offered ans Benefi ts Field Representa- Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be offering the follow- tive for Clinton and surrounding ing Group Fitness classes: counties, will be in Glasgow at * Yoga: Wednesdays and Fridays beginning March 21st from 126 E. Public Square, Lower 9:45-10:30 a.m. Level, every day except for the * Cycling: Mondays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5-6 fi rst Tuesday, second Monday, and 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free to members. second Tuesday, second Thurs- * Zumba: Mondays and Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays, day and third Monday of each 9:30-10:30 a.m. $2.50 per class for members, $5 per class for non- month. Veterans can schedule members. an appointment by phoning 270- * Pilates/with DVD Instruction: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 651-9578 or toll free at 800-850- Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Free to members. 1392. * Water Aerobics: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30- 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free to members. For other information, call 387-9622. VA offi cer Fiscal Court to meet available Clinton County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Veterans Service Offi cer Earl Thursday, March 15 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse. The meeting is open Claborn is available to help vet- to the general public. 21-2 erans and their families with VA benefi ts. The offi ce is located in Early Head Start accepting the Clinton County Community Center. Offi ce hours are Monday applications and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lake Cumberland Head Start program is now accepting applica- For more information call 606- tions for children ages zero to three, and pregnant women in the 387-9447. Clinton County area for the 2012-13 school year. Early Head Start is a child development program that provides Lake Cumberland comprehensive services to income eligible parents and families with special needs. Qualifi ed staff operates a center-based facility that is District Health developmentally appropriate for children zero to three years old. The Department urges center provides an environment with numerous learning opportuni- participation in ties and learning experiences that meet the needs of young children. Applications can be picked up at the Early Head Start center upcoming KICK located at 102 Cody Lane (Terry White Building) or 387-7470 BUTTS Day Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or e-mail Tracy Aaron, [email protected]. Health Education Director Please bring income verifi cation, medical card/insurance number, Lake Cumberland District and social security numbers for the members of the household. 21-4 Health Department KICK BUTTS DAY is Head Start accepting Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Kick Butts Day is a national applications day of advocacy against Big Lake Cumberland Head Start is now accepting applications for Tobacco. three and four year old children in the Clinton County area to partici- Youth events will be held pate in the 2012-13 school year. across Kentucky to raise awareness about the problems Head Start is a child development program that provides compre- of tobacco use in your school or hensive services to income eligible parents and families with special community. needs. Qualifi ed staff operates a center-based facility that is develop- In three (3) days TOBACCO mentally appropriate for children three to fi ve years old. The center kills more Americans than 9- provides an environment with numerous learning opportunities and 11-01; that’s one (1) American learning experiences that meet the needs of young children. smoker ever 72 seconds. Let’s Applications can be picked up at the Head Start Center Mon- KICK BUTTS on Wednesday, day-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. or e-mail March 21, 2012. [email protected]. For more information contact the Head Start Center at 387-8747. 21-4 Head Start/Early Head Clinton County Start parent meeting Head Start/Early Head Start parents will meet Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 12 noon at the Early Head Start center for their monthly parent meeting. Topic for the meeting will be transition, with guest speakers Barbara Jarvis, Early Head Start Primary Caregiver and News Tina Langford, principal at the Early Childhood Center. All parents are urged to attend. Lunch will be served and door prizes given. For more information please call 387-7470 or 387-8747. Your “local” SODA meetings The support group, SODA (Survivors of Domestic Violence), meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Clinton County Health Depart- news leader ment. For more information call 1-800-755-2017. www.clintonnews.net since 1949 Page 4 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012

Follow us on Facebook! CHURCH SAFE-T Project Functional NEWS “No One Ever Listens To Me!” Exercise held last week Lee’s Chapel Having conducted eight between players. saster with mass casualties and Let’s Go Soul Winning Tabletop Exercises and one Full The exercise is designed to county-wide impact. By the late Dr. Jack Hyles fundraiser meal Scale Exercise, Safe Schools establish a learning environment Over forty community part- I was at O’Hare Field the other day and I was walking to the gate Lee’s Chapel United Method- / Healthy Students SAFE-T for players to exercise their plans ners participated in the Func- where I was to catch the plane. My plane was an hour late. I saw this ist Church will have a fundraiser Project conducted a Functional and procedures for responding to tional Exercise, representing lady who must have been 75. She had two suitcases. She would take meal Friday, March 16 from 5 Exercise and Advisory Council a natural disaster. the Clinton County Board of two steps, put the suitcases down, take two steps, and put them down to 7:30 p.m. serving BBQ sand- Meeting on Monday, March 5, Participants are also able to Education, Albany City Police, again. I said, “Lady, where are you going?” wiches, baked beans, slaw, chips 2012 at the Albany First Baptist evaluate their actions against Emergency Services, Fire De- She said. “I have to catch a TWA fl ight to go out West.” and desserts, coffee, soft drinks Church. current response plans and ca- partment, Clinton County Hos- I said, “Let me carry those bags for you.” So I carried the bags to and water. Hope to see you there In a Functional Exercise, pabilities for a natural disaster pital, Extension Offi ce, Clinton her gate. I am guessing it was the length of a good city block or two. for good food and great fellow- participants simulate a disaster requiring evacuation, shelter-in- County Library, Wellness Center, I looked up and noticed that her fl ight didn’t leave for 45 minutes. ship. in the most realistic manner pos- place, and mass fatality manage- and county government. Most older ladies like to get to the airport real, real early anyway. She sible without moving real people ment response. Thanks to all community said, “I hope I can do a favor for you some day.” Bible Study at or real equipment to a real site. Facilitated by SAFE-T Project partners who participated in I said, “You can today.” Jeremy’s Chapel Community partners utilize School Safety Coordinator Kevin the Functional Exercise and are “Good. I would like to have the chance to do you a favor.” a scripted scenario with timed Groce, participants reacted to a working hard to keep our chil- Jeremy’s Chapel at Wolf “I’ll be glad to give you that chance right now.” messages and communications scenario involving a natural di- dren safe. “What?” Creek Dock has Bible study each “Talk to me awhile.” Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with “Oh, are you lonely?” she asked. Larry Spears teaching. Everyone Be aware of your risk for type 2 diabetes I said, “I would just like to talk with you for awhile.” I began to talk is welcome to attend. 21-2 to her and in a few sweet minutes she bowed her head and prayed (I By the National Diabetes overweight, create a lifestyle it each day. mean good and loud) the sinner’s prayer and received Jesus. Lee’s Chapel Education Program plan that includes losing a small For more information about You would be surprised how many folks would listen to you if you Anybody can develop amount of weight–5 to 7 percent diabetes, contact your local would just take time to care for people and love people. Dedication diabetes, but some people are (10 to 14 pounds for a 200- health department and ask to I was driving my car home late one night about two months ago. more at risk than others. For pound person)–and being more speak to the diabetes educator I don’t normally do this, but I saw a fellow stalled and I hardly ever Ceremony example, if you have a family physically active. or call 1-800-928-4416. You stop in a case like that. I stopped and said, “Need a push?” The fellow Please join us for the open- history of diabetes, you are at Here are some simple steps may also visit our website, was trying to push his car by himself. I said “You get in and let me ing and dedication of our new increased risk for developing you can take: www.lcdhd.org or become push.” He got in and I pushed the car. Finally we got the car started. Fellowship Hall at Lee’s Chapel the disease, especially if a close • Make healthy food choices a fan of Lake Cumberland He said, “Mister, let me pay you.” United Methodist Church on family member–mother, father, such as fruits and vegetables, District Health Department on “No, I don’t want any money.” Sunday, March 25 from 3-6 p.m. brother, or sister–has diabetes. fi sh, lean meats, poultry without Facebook. “How can I repay you?” he asked. Refreshments will be served. Ev- Some women are at risk skin, dry beans and peas, whole NDEP has free resources “Let me talk to you for about fi ve minutes.” eryone is invited. 22-2 for developing type 2 diabetes grains, and low-fat or skim milk to help you learn more about He said, “That’s the least I can do. My car would have probably Walker to preach at because they were diagnosed and cheese. your risk for diabetes, as well been here all night if you hadn’t stopped here and helped me.” with diabetes during a pregnancy. • Choose water to drink. as ways to help you lower your I talked to him through the window of his car and told him the old, Grace Fellowship This is called gestational diabetes • Eat smaller portions. Make risk. Call 1-888-693-NDEP old story of Christ. I guess it must have been 11:15 at night. He bowed or GDM. If your mother had half your plate vegetables and/ (1-888-693-6337) or visit his head and prayed the sinner’s prayer. Church James Walker from Tusca- gestational diabetes when she or fruits; one-fourth a whole www.YourDiabetesInfo.org for You never know! Just a little deed of kindness here may open the was pregnant with you, you grain, such as brown rice; and more information on how to door. loosa, Alabama will preach in may be at an increased risk for one-fourth a protein food, such prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Somebody said one time, “What you do talks so loud I can’t hear revival at Grace Fellowship what you say.” So many times what we do talks so loud they will Church Sunday, March 18 at 10: becoming obese and developing as lean meat, poultry or fi sh, or Ask for Your GAME PLAN to hear what we say. Try it! Find an old lady walking across the street. 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday type 2 diabetes. dried beans. Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, a tip Find somebody who is lonely and sad and spend some time with that through Wednesday, March 19- Knowing your risk for type 2 • Be active at least 30 minutes, sheet called It’s Never Too Early person. Find somebody having trouble getting a car started and take 21 at 7 p.m., nightly. Pastor Don- diabetes is an important fi rst step 5 days per week to help you burn to Prevent Diabetes, and a tip an opportunity to do a kind deed. You’d be surprised! The old door nie Shelley and congregation toward preventing or delaying calories and lose weight. You sheet for children at risk called that hasn’t been opened in years can swing its way open to hear the invite everyone to attend. the onset of the disease. Find out don’t have to get all your physical Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Gospel of Christ if somebody will take the hand of kindness and open your risk by taking the Diabetes activity at one time. Try getting Diabetes, in English or Spanish. the door of the heart. Risk Test at www.diabetes.org. some physical activity during The U.S. Department of Hear Evangelist Roger McDonald In addition to a family history the day in 10 minute sessions, 3 Health and Human Services’ and a history of GDM, some times a day. Choose something National Diabetes Education on WANY 106.3 BENEFIT other risk factors for type 2 you enjoy. Ask family members Program is jointly sponsored “The Sunday School Radio Bible Class” diabetes include being: to be active with you. by the National Institutes of Every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Benefi t for Thrasher • 45 years of age or older • To help you reach your Health (NIH) and the Centers for “The Things To Come Broadcast” There will be a meeting to • Overweight or obese goals, write down all the foods Disease Control and Prevention help organize a benefi t for Min- at 9:00 a.m. every Saturday and 8 a.m. every Sunday • An African American or you eat and drink and the number (CDC) with the support of more nie Sue Thrasher on Tuesday, person of African Ancestry, of minutes you are active. Review than 200 partner organizations. Hear Evangelist Roger McDonald March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Lee’s Hispanic/Latino, American Famous Recipe. Anyone who Indian, Asian American, or on WLIV AM 920 and FM 104.7 would like to help in any way is Heard every Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Pacifi c Islander encouraged to attend. While there are some risk factors that you cannot change, such as family history and age, there are risk factors associated with your lifestyle that you can change, such as being more physically active and maintaining Clear Fork a healthy weight. Be sure to talk with your health care provider and fi nd out what you can do to lower your risk for developing Baptist Church type 2 diabetes. The good news is that people can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by making lifestyle changes, such as losing 11th Annual Celebration a modest amount of weight (if overweight) by being more March 25-28, 2012 physically active and making healthy food choices. If you are 210 Years of Serving our Lord, Jesus Christ

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Sunday 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Eddie Davis Monday 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Evangelist Randy Bane Tuesday 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Lots of Other Wednesday 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Preachers & Singers! “RENEW OUR STRENGTH” (ISAIAH 40:31) “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Strengthen our Spirit Strengthen our Families Strengthen our Churches Strengthen our Communities Strengthen our Country Renew our Spirit Renew our Families Renew our Churches Renew our Communities Renew our Country (II Chronicles 7:14) “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 5

ings and payments for the month was greater than the amount ap- these duties cannot be segregat- year ending June 30, 2011. County Jailer Gene Ferrill’s of November 2010 were tested. proved by the fiscal court, three ed, strong oversight over these We recommend the jailer im- response: After this audit the Audit Fifteen employees had incor- expenditures were posted to the areas should be provided. If the plement controls to ensure that jailer has implemented a strong rect deductions from their pay- wrong account, three overpay- jailer does implement oversight all receipts of both the commis- oversight of all accounts. As of roll checks. Five employees had ments were made to vendors, instead of segregating duties this sary fund and the jail inmate fund Continued from page 1 this day, November 15, 2011, all overpaid $135, two had unex- two underpayments were made should be documented on the ap- be deposited in a timely manner. funds and receipts are accounted plained withholding of $41 and to a vendor, one invoice was a propriate source document. These findings will be referred to and deposited. professional, involving an ex- eight had under paid $163 for the copy, one invoice was a fax, one County Judge/Executive Lyle the appropriate authorities for in- This report, in its entirety, can penditure of more than $20,000, month of November. In addition invoice could not be located, and Huff’s response: Reserve re- vestigation. be accessed on the Internet at without first making newspaper a total of $128 was paid by the appears to be a duplicate pay- sponse. County Judge/Executive Lyle the following site: www.auditor. advertisement for bids.” The county for three terminated em- ment to the vendor, interest was County Jailer Gene Ferrill’s Huff’s response: Reserve re- ky.gov. county’s administrative code ployees that should have been paid on the county’s credit card, response: Per recommendation sponse. requires that any purchase over removed from the county’s insur- and it was also noted that pay- of this audit, the jailer will take $20,000 be bid. We recommend ance billing. Inquiry was made to ments were being made from a more proactive role with the the fiscal court comply with KRS the payroll officer who stated an statements and invoices causing auditor’s advice and recommen- 424.260 and the county’s admin- attempt to correct the problem duplicate payments to be made dations. istrative code by obtaining and with the insurance withholdings to a vendor. These duplicate pay- * Receipts of commissary properly awarding bids for all is ongoing. Variances found by ments were credited back to the funds and the jail inmate fund purchases over $20,000. the auditor cannot be explained. county on the following month’s were not deposited in a timely County Judge/Executive Lyle We recommend the fiscal statement. Auditor also noted manner. During our testing of the Huff’s response: No response. court strengthen internal con- haul tickets were not signed by a receipts of the commissary fund * The jailer should submit trols over the payroll process to county employee nor were they and the jail inmate fund, we not- sales tax reports in a timely man- ensure timecards/timesheets are turned into the finance officers ed that receipts were not depos- ner. During our test of sales tax prepared each pay period, accu- by a county employee. All haul ited in a timely manner. Nineteen we noted the jailer did not sub- rately account for time worked, tickets were turned in by the ven- deposits totaling $10,026 and 13 mit sales tax reports to the De- are submitted and signed by em- dor to the finance officer. deposits totaling $3,185 were not partment of Revenue in a timely ployees, and approved by super- Good internal controls dictate made to the jail commissary and manner. As a result of this, the visors. We also recommend the that adequate original supporting the jail inmate funds, respective- jailer paid a total of $296 for fiscal court take steps to ensure documentation be maintained ly, until after the end of the fiscal penalties, late fees, and interest. overtime is properly calculated for all disbursements. All origi- year. These deposits cleared the KRS 139.550 requires sales tax based on an established work nal vendor invoices and receipts bank between July 6, 2011 and collected by retailers to be re- week in compliance with their should be maintained including September 21, 2011 and were for mitted to the Kentucky Depart- administrative code. We rec- any supporting documentation, receipts collected from July 13, ment of Revenue on or before ommend that employees who agreed to the corresponding pur- 2010 through June 30, 2011. the 20th day of the month fol- average more than 100 hours a chase order, and cancelled upon Due to these delays in mak- lowing each calendar month. In month have retirement withheld. payment. All purchase orders ing deposits, on September 22, addition, since the jailer did not We recommend that signed au- should be approved and issued 2011 auditors performed a sur- file any sales tax reports until thorization be maintained in the before the work or service is per- prise cash count of all funds on November 2010, he was required employees’ personnel files for formed. KRS 65.140 also states hand at the jail. We found that the to pay assessments of $547 and all additional withholdings, that “Unless the purchaser and ven- jailer had a total of $882 in cash 100 Westview Shopping Center • Albany, KY $534 for July and August of a record of sick, vacation, and dor otherwise contract all bills and money orders on hand at that 2010, respectively. These as- comp time be maintained by the for goods and services shall be time. We then obtained the daily sessment amounts were used to payroll officer. We also recom- paid within 30 working days of collection sheets and copies of pay the actual amounts due to mend the fiscal court review their receipt of a vendor invoice.” the bank statements for both the CALL 387-6673 the Department of Revenue once administrative code to ensure We recommend the fiscal jail commissary and the jail in- reports were prepared and sub- compliance with their code. court maintain all original ven- mate funds for the period of July mitted. Any remaining balance County Judge/Executive Lyle dor invoices including any sup- 1, 2011 through September 22, of these assessment amounts pre- Huff’s response: We will imple- porting documentation, pay ven- 2011. Using the jailer’s receipts Any Large Pizza viously noted, $454 is currently ment the new timecard machines. dors according to invoice, issue records, we calculated the total on account with the Department Also, corrections will be made in purchase orders before work or recorded receipts of each fund of Revenue. We recommend the payroll as an insurance adjust- service is performed, cancel all for this time period and com- jailer file sales tax reports in a ment permanently. vendor invoices when paid and pared these totals to the amounts timely manner to avoid penalties, * The fiscal court should im- comply with KRS 65.140 by deposited since June 30, 2011. late fees, and interest. We also prove internal control procedures paint vendors within 30 work- We found that the jail commis- recommend the jailer request a over receipts and disbursements. ing days unless the purchaser sary fund receipts for this period refund of the amounts overpaid As a result of our audit, we noted and vendor otherwise contract. totaling $1,968 and jail inmate to the Department of Revenue. a lack of segregation of duties ex- We also recommend supervi- fund receipts totaling $4,473 had County Judge/Executive Lyle ists over the following account- sors approve invoices for travel not been deposited as of Septem- Huff’s response: Reserve re- ing functions: receipts, collection reimbursements. In addition, we ber 22, 2011. With the funds on ... AND YES, sponse. and processing, recording-keep- recommend all haul tickets be hand at the jail as of September County Jailer Gene Ferrill’s ing, disbursement processing, signed by a county employee, 22, 2011 this leaves a total of $ response: Sales tax reports are report preparation and reconcili- and turned into the finance -of $5,559 that was not accounted WE being made per auditor recom- ations. Adequate segregation of ficers to be matched to the ven- for. Based on these findings it ap- 12 mendation. duties would prevent the same dor’s invoice before the invoice pears that receipts collected from * The fiscal court should im- DELIVER! person from having a significant is paid. July 1, 2011 through September AFTER 4:30 P.M. - LIMITED DELIVERY AREA prove internal controls over pay- role in these incompatible func- County Judge/Executive Lyle 22, 2011 were used to cover un- roll. As a result of our audit, we tions. Huff’s response: Finance officer deposited receipts for the fiscal NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER - LIMITED TIME OFFER noted the fiscal court had weak- The county treasurer prepares will correct per recommenda- nesses in internal control over and deposits the receipts, posts to tions of audit. the payroll process. During our the ledger and prepares reports * The jailer lacks adequate review of payroll, the following from these ledgers for submis- segregation of duties over the instances were noted: sion to the Department of Local inmate and jail canteen accounts. * Two employees charged Government, and performs the The Clinton County jailer lacks sick and vacation days which bank reconciliations. The oc- adequate segregation of duties could not be verified against sick cupational tax administrator re- over the inmate and jail canteen and vacation leave balances. ceives and documents payments accounts. The jailer does not ap- * One timecard was not received for occupational tax and pear to monitor or involve him- signed by a supervisor. The road net profits. The finance officer self in any accounting issues in supervisor submits a timecard; prepares a listing of bills for fis- regards to these accounts. During however it is not reviewed by his cal court’s approval and prints the course of evaluating internal supervisor. the checks. The county judge and controls over the accounts, the * Two timecards did not county treasurer sign the checks following were noted: support amount paid for hours without comparing to the invoic- a) The jailer’s bookkeeper worked. One employee was paid es. performed cashier duties of the for 88 hours worked; however To adequately protect em- jail canteen; the employee’s timecard reflect- ployees in the normal course of b) The jailer’s bookkeeper ed only 83 hours worked. A sec- perforating their assigned func- solely recorded all entries into ond employee was paid for 88 tions and to protect the fiscal the receipts and disbursements hours worked; however the em- court against inaccurate finan- ledgers of both accounts; ployee’s timecard reflected only cial reporting, we recommend c) The jailer’s bookkeeper 84 hours worked. the fiscal court separate the du- was an authorized check sign- * One employee tested was not ties in preparing and depositing er for both accounts. In most paid overtime for hours worked. receipts, recording transactions, cases the bookkeeper prepared During the period reviewed the preparing reports, and recon- the checks, posted them to the employee worked 96 hours and ciling bank accounts. If any of ledgers, and delivered disburse- was on call for 18 hours and was these duties cannot be segregated ments without any appearance of paid 96 hours regular time and 18 due to limited number of staff or the jailer’s review; hours for on call. budget, strong oversight should d) The jailer’s bookkeeper * Nine employees had with be provided over the employee prepared all reconciliations of holdings that were not supported responsible. The employee pro- the receipts and disbursements by withholding authorizations. viding the oversight should doc- ledger to bank records. It should * Salary employees did not al- ument this. be noted, the bookkeeper did not ways account for a 40 hour work We also recommend the coun- accurately perform these recon- week. ty treasurer and county judge ciliations. * One department received executive, prior to signing the The jailer’s bookkeeper per- pay at time and a half while a checks; compare them against formed all accounting functions second department received the original invoices. Addition- for the jail canteen and inmate comp time. However comp time ally, we recommend the ledgers accounts without any oversight does not appear to be authorized be maintained by the county trea- in these financial areas. This by the county’s policy. surer and finance officer and rec- resulted in the bookkeeper hav- * One individual employee onciled monthly with documen- ing access to all cash receipts, who maintains their own bal- tation of the reconciliation noted. disbursements, and financial re- ances for sick and vacation time County Judge/Executive Lyle cords of the accounts. The jailer could not produce the records for Huff’s response: The treasurer does not have any compensating the time period being audited. and myself will work accord- controls in place to offset the * Payroll checks for the pay ingly with the auditor’s recom- lack of segregation of duties. period ended June 15, 2010 were mendations. A segregation of duties over issued prior to payday. * The fiscal court should im- daily checkout procedures, de- * Two employees appeared to prove purchase and procurement posit preparation, the preparation be improperly classified as part- procedures. During our review of of checks, and bank reconcilia- time for retirement purposes. expenditures we noted numerous tions are essential for providing Retirement is not withheld and deficiencies in purchase and pro- protection from asset misap- remitted for employees who, on curement procedures. From our propriation and/or inaccurate fi- average work 100 hours or less a sample of tested expenditures nancial reporting. Additionally, month. During fiscal year 2011, we noted the following: thirty proper segregation of duties pro- the first employee averaged 110 three invoices reviewed were tects employees in the normal hours per month and the second not cancelled after payment was course of performing their daily employee averaged 124 hours made, 14 invoices were not paid responsibilities. per month. within a 30--day time period, To adequately protect against * During the test of health one invoice reflected a pass due misappropriation of assets and/ insurance, incorrect health insur- balance, two invoices were paid or inaccurate financial reporting, ance premiums were being with- without a purchase order, three the Clinton County jailer should held from several employee’s invoices were not approved by separate the duties involved in payroll checks. In addition, the the supervisor for travel reim- receiving cash, recording cash, county continued to pay health bursements, seven POs (purchase preparing bank deposits, check 1345 S. Hwy. 127 • Albany, KY insurance premiums for several orders) were missing supporting preparation, and reconciliation employees after they were ter- documentation, one payment of bank records to the ledgers. If 606-387-5528 • www.pottersace.com minated. Insurance withhold- Page 6 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012 REGIONAL NEWS ing out to the parents and guard- Greg Thomas said that the storm, “However, we did lose about tree struck him. if you will pay up front. ians of students in the school which struck shortly before 5 90-95 percent of trees, fl owers Arlin Downey of Greensburg * Unsolicited phone calls of- TIMES system in the coming days, talk- p.m., may have exhibited some and garden products that were died at Jane Todd Crawford Hos- fering services. ing with them about the new, no tornadic activity. outside. pital as a result of massive chest * Attempts to keep the busi- JOURNAL tobacco campaign. “I don’t know if it was a tor- “We’re just so thankful that trauma. He was 73. ness proposition as a verbal “We are hoping that with this nado or just high straight line no one was injured and we didn’t According to family mem- contract. Russell Springs campaign we will help demon- winds,” Thomas said. “We did have any more damage than we bers, Downey and his nephew, Instead, the safe route is to strate a healthier lifestyle for our have some trained spotters that did.” Kenny “Buck” Downey were at deal with only licensed and The campuses of Rus- impressionable youth and help saw rotation in the clouds, but Emergency Management his farm on KY 61 North, just insured contractors. Get two or sell County High and Middle our community breathe a little the damages on the ground ap- Director Thomas said that he across the Adair-Green county three estimates before hiring Schools and the Lake Cumber- easier,” she said. pear to be caused by straight line surveyed the hardest hit areas line when the accident occurred one. land Area Technology are now The campaign just asks winds.” Friday evening and Saturday, around 10 a.m. Experts suggest that no more 100 percent tobacco free, fol- people to publicly refrain from He said the majority of the and hail appeared to cause the Kenny Downey was cutting than one-third of fees should be lowing a student-led campaign, using tobacco products, such damages appeared to occur along majority of the damage. a large, forked limb out of a paid up front, as is often a con- backed by Partners in Prevention as cigarettes and smokeless to- a west-to-east path from the area “There were a lot of windows tree and Arlin was standing on dition of contract work in order and others, last month. Signs bacco, while on the campus at around the country club of KY broken out of homes, siding the ground. When Kenny cut for the contractor to purchase have been erected at the main en- all times. 80 West to Wal-Mart, along KY beaten off, roofs damaged, gut- through the limb, it twisted and supplies. trance of both RCHS and RCMS “This will help us teach our 704 and KY 55 South. However, ters and decks destroyed,” he fell on Arlin, hitting him in the Kentucky Attorney General to notify the public of the change youth the dangers of using to- other isolated areas of the county said. “However, I didn’t see any chest and pinning him under it. Jack Conway last week warned in the tobacco policy on school bacco products especially since were also hit fairly hard. homes that, with some patchwork Kenny was unable to lift the limb businesses that price gouging grounds. they are underage,” she said. Hardest hit was Columbia repairs, were uninhabitable. off Arlin, and had to cut it off in the wake of the storms will “We received a grant from the “Currently, statistics show us Wal-Mart. The violent hailstorm “There was also a great num- with the chain saw. not be tolerated. And Governor Foundation for a Healthy Ken- that 26.1 percent of Kentucky knocked out all of the center’s ber of vehicles heavily damaged 911 was called and when the Steve Beshear recently signed a tucky to help create a 100 percent high school students smoke 154 skylights, showering the by the hail. If anything was out- Green County EMS arrived on consumer protection order which Tobacco Free School campus,” compared with the national aver- store with glass and water, but side, it took a chance of being the scene, they transported Arlin gives Conway’s warning some said Lauren Hayes, program co- age of 19.5 percent. Also, 24.7 no customers or employees were damaged.” to Jane Todd Crawford Hospital, teeth. ordinator for the local anti-drug percent of high school males use injured. Thomas said that while he where he died in the emergency “As the diffi cult cleanup be- and alcohol coalition. “We have spit tobacco while the national Wal-Mart store manager Carla doesn’t want to downplay the room. gins, I want to ensure that those been working closely with the average is 15 percent. Statistics Thomas said it was a disturbing damages caused locally by the Arlin Downey was a long- who are suffering are not victim- school system so we can create also show us that 107,000 stu- situation, but they were able to storm, he considers us fortunate time sawmill operator in Green ized again by unscrupulous busi- a healthier environment for our dents, under the age of 18, will get everyone to a safe place. compared to what happened in County. nesses,” Conway said in a news youth, employees and visitors to end up dying prematurely due to “We have a designated safe other areas of the state. release. the school campus.” their early tobacco use.” area, and as soon as the tornado “The storm did affect some So far, seven counties have Hayes said the middle, high warning was given we were able people drastically, but at least been listed as disaster areas (in and vocational schools helped to get all of our customers and there was no loss of life, and there RUSSELL COUNTY Kentucky), which opens possi- Partners in Prevention to promote our associates into that area,” was no wide swath of homes and bilities for state and federal fund- a 100 percent tobacco free cam- ADAIR she said. “With the associ- businesses totally destroyed like NEWS-REGISTER ing, often in the way of low cost paign. The middle school voted ates helping me and my other it was in other counties around loans, to disaster victims. at the site based council meeting PROGRESS manager who was on duty, this the state,” he said. Russell Springs on February 14 to write a letter in was accomplished in fi ve to six Because there was so much support of the campaign. Columbia minutes. advance warning of Friday’s “The Russell County Middle “When the storm hit, at fi rst it storm system, Thomas said he Times of distress are perfect THE HERALD School is proud to be part of a was just rain, then the hail began feels the community was pretty for scammers to take advantage “Tobacco Free” initiative,” said Adair County was spared hitting harder and harder, and well prepared for it. of those made vulnerable by cir- NEWS interim CCMS Principal Tonya the horrifi c damages that rav- all of our skylights were either “We knew well in advance it cumstances. Adams. aged sections of the state when completely broken out or heav- was coming, and people prepared Deputy David Cain of the Edmonton “It is imperative that we pro- a string of tornadoes swept ily damaged. Debris, hail and for it,” he said. “Schools were Russell County Sheriff’s Offi ce mote awareness and good deci- through a week ago Friday, but water then started coming into let out early, some businesses is asking everyone to be alert for In another frustrating delay sion making with students of this a large number of residents suf- the store.” closed early so their employees scam artists attempting to take for area farmers, the Eastern very impressionable age. It is a fered damages to their homes, It quit raining as soon as the could get home safely, and there advantage of the damage and Livestock criminal case was con- vulnerable time for students as vehicles and other items as a hail stopped, and Thomas said were several emergency shelters disrupted lives affected by the tinued to March 27. they will make choices that will result of a heavy hailstorm and that after the customers were out, opened and they were used.” recent tornado. Assistant Attorney General affect the rest of their lives. It high winds. clean up began. The local associ- Thomas also praised the Early in the week, the sher- F. Todd Lewis informed Circuit is crucial for us to join together A number of tornadoes ripped ates were assisted by volunteers efforts of the citizens and busi- iff’s offi ce was contacted by a Judge Phil Patton two weeks ago with teachers, staff, parents and through several counties in dif- from other area Wal-Mart stores, nesses after the storm passed. woman who said she had been Thursday that attorneys on both community members and be ferent areas of the state and and a crew came in to patch the “We had one local lumber called by a man claiming to be sides are working on a resolution positive role models. We must claimed a total of 22 lives in six skylights. The store was able to company open up after hours doing roofi ng work in the area that may preclude defendants behave in the same manner we different counties, plus the same reopen for business at 8 a.m. the so people could get plywood, and offered her a deal to repair Eastern Livestock owner Thom- expect our students to behave if storm claimed another 13 lives in following day. and Lowes from Campbellsville her roof, damaged by last week’s as P. Gibson, Grant Gibson, M. we truly want to have an impact southern Indiana. “Because it stopped raining, brought over a load of tarps for EF2 tornado. Steven McDonald and Darren on these children’s future.” Adair County Emergency damage to our inside merchan- people who needed them,” he After giving the man the Brangers from the necessity of Hayes said letters will be go- Services Management Director dise was minimal,” she noted. said. “And, as usual, people were money up front, the woman says a trial. out helping other people who had she never heard word from him The defendants have been suffered damages, helping patch again. charged with engaging in orga- up things, pick things up, etc. “Any time something like nized crime, 17 counts of theft “One thing you can always this happens you’ve got people by deception over $10,000, 144 count on in Adair County is the who will take advantage” said counts of theft by deception over fact that the community always RC Emergency Manager H.M. $500 but under $10,000 and 11 pulls together when needed.” Bottom. counts of theft by deception un- In closing, Thomas said they “Anyone calling individuals der $500.00. appreciate the community for wanting to do repair work, want- Eastern is alleged to have heeding the storm warnings and ing to do clean up work, be sure defrauded nearly 800 produc- taking precautions, and encour- you know who they are before ers in several states out of $130 aging everyone to continue to you make a deal with them be- million. take the warning seriously. cause there are reports of scam- In a federal case, Thomas “Fortunately, we didn’t have ming going on in the county.” Gibson and McDonald have been a major tornado hit this time, but If you have questions on indicted for check fraud dating you never know what’s going to whether an offer is legitimate, from August 2004 to November happen the next time,” he stated. Bottom encouraged people to 2010 when producers received It will probably be quite some call the Better Business Bureau, bad checks. time before any estimate of the the county judge’s offi ce or the total dollar amount of dam- sheriff’s offi ce to see if there ages that were incurred in Adair have been reports of those indi- County can be made, but a sur- viduals. vey of local insurance companies You can also go to the Better say judging from what claims Business Bureau’s website at they have already begun process- bbb.org to check an individual ing, the fi gure will be in the mil- contractor’s record. lions of dollars, and this does not Cain asks everyone to remain include any damages not covered alert and aware. Follow us on by insurance. “If you have any doubts, call ************************ us and we’ll try to confi rm the Facebook for A member of a prominent people who are asking to do the community Adair County family who re- job,” said Cain. sided in Green County was Some indicators that a propo- announcements, killed in a freak accident a week sition may be a scam: weather reports ago Tuesday morning, March 6, * Contractor traveling door- when a limb being cut out of a to-door offering very low prices & sports!

3rd Annual NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet Tri-County Longbeards, KY

March 16, 2012 Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. Dinner Starts: 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Rd., Albany, KY 42602 Protecting the Hunting Heritage Single Ticket ...... $50.00 Couple Ticket...... $65.00 Sponsor Ticket...... $260.00 Jakes Ticket...... $15.00 WITO Ticket...... $50.00 Current Member Meal Ticket ...... $15.00 Price includes one-year membership to the NWTF and meal. Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 7 SPORTS Opening day for Dawgs finish with a loss

An over throw at first base led to a Clay County runner making it to second base safely as shortstop Blake Talbott stopped the throw. Clay County took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and held on to win, 6-5. Clinton County will host Casey County on Thursday at Emmitt Field.

Wayne Stearns made a good catch on this fly ball early in the first inning against Clay County, Tenn. Jonathan Branham dropped this pitch into the outfield for a base hit during the Bat Dawgs’ first game Monday during the Bat Dawgs’ opening game. Clinton County played tough during it first game, but of the season. Clay County, Tenn. won the game by a final score of 6-5. was unable to pull off the victory, 6-5. Tennis teams pick up several wins during first outing The Clinton County Racket Dawgs opened its season last week with a home match against Monticello on Friday, March 9. The boys’ team made a sweep of the Trojans picking up 11 wins in singles and doubles combined. In singles competition, Kyle Choate, Zach McFall, Lamon Hubbs and Matthew Hunter picked up 6-0 wins, while Alex Beaty won, 6-1 and Kolby Smith finished with a 6-2 win. In doubles competition it was the team of Haley Matthews and Glen England picking up the 6-4 win, Choate and McFall with the shutout 6-0 win, Jared Hunter and Matthew Hunter won 6-1, Hubbs and Josh Tallent also won by a final of 6-1. Rounding out Clinton Coun- ty’s matches was Tyler Phillips and Matthew Hunter with a 5-3 win. During the girls’ competition, Clinton County picked up six wins and was defeated in four matches.

In singles competition, Bi- anca Soma, Maegan Harlan and Ashley Harper picked up wins, 6-1, 6-1, and 2-1 respectively, while Rachel Claborn was de- feated 6-1, Alissa Cook lost her Lamon Hubbs returned a serve during his doubles competition Friday at Clinton County High School. match, 6-4, and Courtney Shel- Hubbs and his partner, Josh Tallent, below, won their match by a final of 6-1. ton was shutout, losing 6-0. In doubles competition, the team of Laura Groce and Kiley Hoppe won their match, 6-1, followed by the team of Harper and Claborn with a 6-0 win, and Cook and Harlan picked up a 6-3 win.

The only loss in doubles play came with the team of Macy Looper and Abby Craig as they were defeated, 6-0. Both teams are coached by Abby Craig reached to return this ball during Friday’s doubles Leslie Brown and Tammy Den- competition at the Clinton County High School. Craig and her part- ney. ner, Macy Looper were defeated, 6-0. Check 1014 Cross Street Albany, KY 42602 us out on 606-387-4121 Custom Accessories - PPG Paint - Stihl Facebook! Complete Line of Body Shop Supplies Page 8 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012 SPORTS zero and 16. Michael Kidd-Gil- State in the Elite Eight. tant WKU’s run puts new punch christ points, rebounds and min- into the recruiting pitch and se- Sports in Kentucky by Bob Watkins utes in SEC title game. WESTERN KENTUCKY lectivity too. 6. Calling Terrence Jones’ 22. Ray Harper’s Hilltopper 24. If the Hilltoppers are still number early prevents a Jones honeymoon destined to be lon- playing Thursday, what better It’s Kentucky by a furlong, but a disappearance (Indiana). gest in history? venue, opponent and time of year 7. Recall Al McGuire NCAA 23. Cash-in time on this magic than – Louisville’s home arena tourney golden rule: “One, may- carpet ride literally, figuratively. against No. 1 ranked and seeded Syracuse final is no cinch be two games, will be decided at Hilltopper hoops renaissance is Kentucky ... in the Big Dance? the free throw line.” well under way and new money America. I love this place. Best three weeks in sports? Bonus? The Bluegrass State is play-in; Murray State is the lone 8. Ignore Dick Vitale alto- from unexpected NCAA trip And so it goes. Roll out the jargon: Big Dance ... so near the middle of it all, we once-beaten; and Louisville, like gether. juices the budget. Just as impor- bracketology ... good draw-bad can hear the heart beats. Heck, a good Derby horse, roared out 9. 28 and six. Number of draw ... ‘we wuz robbed’ .. one we ARE the heartbeat. of the pack to win its league tour- threes tried and made last Sun- to another Final Four and One Kentucky earned the No. 1 nament then was cast as under- day. (See UK-West Virginia, Shining Moment punctuation. seed, Western Kentucky got a dog to Davidson. Peculiar that, NCAA 2010). but perfect for Big Mo. 10. Doron Lamb pout. Con- TURNOVERS College basketball’s place on tributed to his two-of-11 shoot- BY the calendar and the tube reduces ing in 32 minutes against Vandy. all else in sports to below-the-fold NBA scouts notice. ALAN B. GIBSON also-stuff. This includes Peyton 11. Anthony Davis ... no re- Albany Little Manning’s next stop, Kentucky peat performance of 34 minutes Derby candidate Union Rags, against Festus Ezeli and Steve And then there were 17 the NIT field and USA’s only Tchiengang. Over in Bowling Green last Saturday night, the 2012 Girls’ KH- unbeaten college baseball team, 12. Anthony Davis average SAA Sweet 16 State Championship Trophy was handed to the Lady League University of Kentucky, 16-0). four blocks in his last six college Crimsons of Louisville Manual after they survived a 58-54 battle And, with CBS, TBS, TNT and games. against Sweet 16 Runner-up Marion County. truTV doing games, a clamp on 13. Snatch and grab fouls The Lady Crimsons earned its place in the spotlight after more Sign-ups at IGA Dick Vitale’s mouth. away from the ball – Darius or less waltzing through the 16 team field, picking up decisive wins Big Dance. Miller and Doron Lamb. over Perry Central (50-41), Montgomery Co. (71-33) and Paul Dun- 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. From San Diego State to Har- 14. Laugh off John Cali- bar (84-59) before its Saturday night win over the Lady Knights of vard yard, all things are possible pari whine about NCAA South Marion. and moves us to anticipate who bracket “... the only thing I was So, with the action moving to Lexington’s Rupp Arena this week Saturdays will be this year’s Butler and happy about is I heard that they for the boys’ version of the Sweet 16, and with the crowning of last VCU? Which big dog will fall were trying to get an exemption week’s girls champs - now there are 17 and by this time next week March 17, 24, 31, & first: North Carolina, Kansas, for the (Miami) Heat to be the - there will only be two teams that survived the final five games of Michigan State, Kentucky? Who second seed in our bracket and it’s season. April 7 will be Ty Rogers for 2012? they weren’t allowed to ..” In last week’s girls’ play, Glasgow -our 4th Region representative SEC Tournament. As if script- 15. Technical foul on Calipari in the Sweet 16, lasted only long enough to play in the first round, ed, John Calipari’s team rid itself at crucial time (see UMass, Mar. losing to Butler in the tournament’s first game of the week. Children must be 4 years of age by May 1 of (perceived?) pressure from 26, 1992). Bowling Green is not the normal powerhouse boys’ squad the 4th and must have birth certificate to apply. 24-wins-in-a-row Sunday. Pres- 16. New Orleans or bust. has sent more years than not in the past 10, but they are one of the sure removed, a game film is the This is (basketball) Real World highest rated teams in the field, holding down the No. 4 spot, accord- result. A Vanderbilt production. at Kentucky. Win everything or, ing to the Lexington Herald Leader Dave Cantrall high school rating Drop registration forms off at Video title: Ways to beat Ken- well all know, the season goes system. Potter’s Ace Hardware, tucky. The Commodores’ win, on the heap. The Purples head into this week’s tournament with a nice 29-6 Albany Redi-Mix, or and it was more than a UK loss, 17. Don’t forget sending record, and are listed closely behind No. 1 Louisville Trinity (31-3), was tough, smart, relentless, no thank you notes to Vandy, Flor- No. 2 Scott County (31-4) and No. 3 Bullitt East (27-4). Horizon Adult Health Care Center surrender, swish and “hey, Ken- ida and LSU. However, the match ups in this year’s tourney could make for tucky IS beatable!” some great games, and if the ratings hold true - would see Bowl- A career moment too for MURRAY STATE ing Green facing one of its toughest opponents right from the get-go Kevin Stallings and a four-word 18. Maintain poise and pa- when they go up against the No. 4 rated Colonels of Oldham County, catapult to the Commodores tience, avoid foul trouble and a team that also enters the Sweet 16 with 29 wins but only four losses. The Twin Lakes Family psyche heretofore said to be too understand tradition. OVC win- Common thought is that all of the other 15 teams are playing for soft. “Yes! We CAN beat any- ners get no calls and little respect second place behind Louisville Trinity, but the Shamrocks can be Wellness Center body.” at the Big Dance. For the Racers, beaten and its first match up against No. 3 Bullitt East just might be In Kentucky a few cautionary losing poise and patience will the game that sees it happen. would like to invite you to our notes for our Big Dance entries. mean a quick trip home. Another good match up for the week ahead is the tourney opener Flashing yellow lights that could between Rowan County (25-7) out of the 16th and North Laurel (21- One Year Anniversary Celebration undo a March march. LOUISVILLE 14) out of the 13th, with North Laurel being the closest thing I can KENTUCKY 19. Rick Pitino must not (will see out of the 16 team lineup to a “Cinderella” squad, that is if you on Friday, March 16th, 2012 1. Beware of the Praises of not) fritter away talking heads can call a school with some 1400 students, a “Cinderella” team. March. They are many, fre- who pick Davidson to end the 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. quent, well-intentioned and in Cardinals’ season. Congrats to our All-Region players the NCAAs, a distraction. This 20. Peyton Siva has settled Accolades came to a trio of CCHS Bulldogs last week in the form Register for prizes and Hot Dogs includes NBA draft order buzz. his team and himself into a of being named to a couple of All-Region teams. Open Swim grand prize to be given away & Drinks! 2. Try and forget – before the groove. UofL’s point guard must Seniors Wayne Stearns and Sawyer Stalcup were named to the 1:00-7:30 p.m. that evening! clocks fall back in autumn, four avoid letting himself fall back, second team, All 4th Region by a vote of the coaches in this region. or more beloveds on this team try and take a game over. And, That team is selected by the coaches before the start of the 4th Re- HOURLY DRAWINGS FOR will have packed up and gone stay out of foul trouble. gion Tournament. ONE MONTH FREE MEMBERSHIP from Lexington, including one 21. Breakout? Unless shoot- In addition, Stalcup and sophomore Colby Langford were named ist Kyle Kuric 2011 shows up, OR T-SHIRT destined for legend-status here to the 4th Region All-Tournament team during the post-tournament and in the black hole (NBA), replaces the 2012 model, stark awards ceremony last week in Bowling Green. The All-Tournament Non-Members 6:00 p.m. Grand Prize Drawing 19-year-old Anthony Davis. truth is, Louisville could be one- awards are voted on after the conclusion of the regional tourney. Invited! One Year Free Membership 3. History. Promising UK and-done. On the other hand, Congrats to all three! teams past have lapsed into mys- UofL could very well be play- or T-Shirt! terious shooting holes and were ing March 24 against Michigan It’s March in Kentucky - and I’m busy, don’t call me until April. dispatched early on empty trips Come on out and enjoy fun and wellness! home, (see Georgetown, 1984). The Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center 4. Talking-head punditry touting Kentucky-Syracuse fi- Three Dawgs get regional honors 325 Bobby Grant Drive • 606-387-9622 nal. Ignore it. 5. Numbers to avoid – five, Three Clinton County Bulldogs received regional honors last week as the players of the year and coaches of the year from each region were announced. Wayne Stearns and Sawyer Stalcup were named to the 2012 All Regional Second Team, voted on by the coaches. That award was voted on before the regional tournament began two weeks ago and were just recently announced. Sophomore Forward Colby Langford, as well as Stalcup were named to the 2012 Regional Tourna- ment Team during the awards ceremony following the conclusion of the regional finals last Tuesday night between Bowling Green and Warren Central. Bowling Green won the reginonal tournament and will play in Rupp Arena Thursday, March 15, against Oldham County.

On behalf of the players and coaches, we would sincerely like to thank all of you for showing such great support of our basketball teams this season. It has been an amazing season for our boy’s team and the tremendous following of our Clinton County fans was a huge part of the success. A special thank you goes out to Ms. Melissa Tallent and the Spirit Club along with the rest of the student body who made going to ball games and having fun “cool” again. Thank you to the businesses who have always given time and time again to help out the kids. Thank you to Mr. Doug Sell and the CCHS band for entertaining at the games and to Coach Lorie Dalton and the CCHS cheerleaders for keeping the crowd pepped up. Thank you to our support staff (scorer – Lucas Thacker, timer – Jamie Miller, P.A. – Alan Gibson, trainer – Mark Thrasher) who not only work the home games but travel on the road with us as well. Thank you to Mr. Mike Reeves and our gate and concession workers for being so dependable (Angie Smith, Rachel Cook- Wayne Stearns Colby Langford Sawyer Stalcup sey, Rodney Byers, Jordan and Heather Stockton and Tamara Riddle). Thank you to the administration who is always great to work with the sports programs to make athletics a part of student life at CCHS. Mr. McFall, we wish you the best in retirement and thank you for being there for us. Parents, thank you for your tireless work, support and encouragement throughout the year. To the Gibsons and The Clinton County News and the Scotts and WANY, we appreciate your unconditional love, support and coverage of our teams. Let’s all celebrate together a successful year and remember it when we come back next year to make another run to Look us up online at get to Rupp. Thanks again! www.clintonnews.net or Mike Beard Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Athletic Director check us out on Facebook! Clinton County High School Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 9

* Approved an agreement with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department DEATHS Schools for Community and Based Ser- vices from March 1 of this year Continued from page 1 Dorothy M. Reneau Vela E. Stockton Chester Grant through July 1, 2014, unless ter- Dorothy M. Reneau, 82, Ce- Vela E. Stockton, 89, Ky. minated or cancelled. The agree- Ferguson Jr. dar St., Albany, passed away Hwy. 1076, Albany, passed away Chester Grant Ferguson, Jr., ment will also automatically re- Friday, March 9, 2012 at Clin- Sunday, March 11, 2012 at her that students who wish to could new for five successive two-year residence. She was the daughter 79, New Castle, Indiana and a bring Bibles to school. ton County Hospital. She was a native of Albany, passed away periods unless terminated. member of Albany United Naza- of the late Mint and Ida Flowers, Board member Kevin Mar- * Approved an overnight trip wife of the late Arnold A. Stock- Tuesday, March 8, 2012 at his cum said he thinks most kids in rene Church. home. He was a veteran of the for the CCHS girls’ softball team She is survived by her hus- ton and was also preceded in the county are brought up with to Bowling Green March 30 and death by two sons, Dan and Don Korean Conflict, serving in the morals and knows the school dis- band, Eartle Reneau, Albany; a U.S. Navy. He was the son of 31. daughter, Janice Reneau Vaughn, Stockton, a sister, Retha Stock- trict faculty well enough to know ton, and three brothers, Kenneth, the late Chester Sr. and Cora L. * Following a 50-minute Windy, KY; a son, Danny Re- they try to instill values into stu- Sam and Jack Flowers. She was Abston Ferguson, husband of the closed session for a hearing neau, Pall Mall, TN; a sister, Ha- dents. which may lead to the disci- a member of Concord United late Ruby Ferguson and was also Board member Junior Ce- zel Denney, Monticello, KY; a Methodist Church. preceded in death by a brother, pline or expulsion of a student, brother, Howard Spears, Albany; cil added that we are living in a the board returned to open ses- She is survived by a sis- James Lee Ferguson. ‘liberal’ society, but added the four grandchildren, Tony Rob- ter, Ruth Lee, Jamestown, TN; He is survived by two step- sion and board attorney Bell an- ert, Tracy Huff, Tabitha Rednour schools only have students about nounced that disciplinary action five granddaughters, Kimberly daughters, Jenny Handy; Wanda Jimmy Earl and Germaine Reneau; also three D. Gibson, Albany; Marcie seven hours out of the day during was taken against a (high school) (David) Jones; a sister, Alice E. great-grandchildren and several Siedlecki and Cerina S. Craig, the school months. He also said student, but did not elaborate fur- “Smokie” Smith Bertram, all of New Castle, IN; the district has tried to put things Jimmy Earl “Smokie” Smith, nieces and nephews. both of Cookeville, TN; Shelley also several step-grandchildren, ther. Funeral services were held Stockton-Bruce and Courtney Y. into place to teach morals and Prior to the closed session, 62, Duvall Valley Community, nieces and nephews. character. Albany, passed away Saturday, Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11 York, both of Somerset, KY; also Funeral services were held Director of Pupil Personnel a.m. at Talbott Funeral Home seven great-grandchildren. When Guthrie questioned Charlotte Bernard gave the atten- March 10, 2012 at his residence. Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the board about a time table as He was the son of the late George with Bro. Matthew Cole and Funeral services were held Main and Davis Funeral Home dance report for the sixth month Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11 to when something official may E. and Francis Sandusky Smith Bro. David Dorn officiating. with final resting place in South of school, and again attendance a.m. at Weldon Haddix Funeral be done, Supt. McFall said that and a Vietnam veteran, serving Final resting place in Highway Mound Cemetery with Military rates showed improvement over Cemetery. Arrangements made Home with Bro. Rodney Koger changes have occurred over gen- last year. in the 101st Airborne, wounded officiating. Final resting place in Honors. Arrangements made erations and “we’re not going in battle he received a Combat through Talbott Funeral Home of through Main and Davis Funeral During the month, the ADA Albany. Irwin Cemetery. Arrangements to be able to correct them over- (Average Daily Attendance) was Infantryman Badge and Purple made through Weldon Haddix Home of New Castle, Indiana. night.” He also noted that the 93.52, up 2.8 percent (90.72) the Heart Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Funeral Home of Albany. issue of teaching the Bible and same month of school a year ago. Cluster. He was also preceded religion in general, has been in The school with the highest at- in death by a brother, Johnny P. the Supreme Court extensively, tendance for the month was the Smith and a sister, Judy Smith adding school districts have to Early Childhood Center at 95.21 Myers. What if I die away from home? adhere from Frankfort and Wash- percent and the school with the He is survived by a son, Mat- ington, D.C. most improved attendance was thew (Stacy) Smith; a sister, He did tell the group that the the high school, at 92.47 percent Mary (Frankie) Edwards; three We are members of: board met each second Monday compared to 89 percent the same grandchildren, Tyler, Landon and of each month and they were month in 2010-11. Sarah Smith; also several nieces, The National Funeral Directors Association welcome to attend those meet- Also, the third grade had the nephews and great-nieces and The Ky. Funeral Directors Association ings and keep up with what is highest overall attendance for nephews. going on in the district. the 12 grades during the month, Funeral services were held The Federated Funeral Directors of America Later in the meeting, Marcum at 94.75 percent. Bernard also Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at said he would put the morals and added that 1,695 less school days Campbell-New Funeral Home With our association with professionals all over the world, values of Clinton County stu- cumulative had been missed by with Bro. Donnie Shelley offici- dents up against any school in the students so far this year and on ating. Final resting place in Irwin we are able to have someone to care for your loved one and United States. a note about the early issue in Cemetery. Arrangements made Supt. McFall and other board teaching values, added that the through Campbell-New Funeral help us in getting you or your loved one brought home in a members also noted that some of Early Childhood Center had a Home of Albany. Online con- the issues, although well taken program to teach character to its dolences may be made at www. personal and economical manner. by the board, were societal prob- young students at that facility. campbell-new.com. lems and couldn’t be solved by The next regular meeting of Feel free to call us and ask any questions you may have school systems. the Clinton County Board of Ed- concerning this or any service we offer. In other business, the board: ucation is scheduled for Monday, * Board Chairman Ned Davis April 9 at 5 p.m. at the Central appointed himself to serve on the Office board room and is open to Screening Committee for the Su- the public. perintendent Search.

Josh Bowlin - Player’s Agent, and Jason Harlan - Head Umpire. Also on the Board of Di- Ball rectors is Mike Davis, Butter Melton, Jeff Branham, Adrian Continued from page 1 Smith and Scott Shadoan. “We are here for the kids,” Polston said. “That’s our main and regulations, but they will not goal. We want to give them Teddy Ray Collins be able to participate in post sea- something to do. If you think Teddy Ray Collins, 60, Wil- son play with the Little League about it, if you aren’t involved son Airport Subdivision Rd., franchise. in sports right now, there isn’t Albany, passed away Thursday, “We need more participation. much else to do.” March 8, 2012 at his residence. It’s been tough. I think we ended This Saturday, March 17, will He was the son of the late Rex up with 230 kids last year and be the first sign ups for the- Al Collins. that was a good number, but we bany Independent Baseball and He is survived by his mother, would like to see more,” Polston Softball League and sign ups Doris Collins; his wife, Janet said. will run for four straight Satur- Collins; a sister, Sue Dicken; Polston said there are only a days. two brothers and sisters-in-law, few ways for the baseball/soft- “Someway, somehow, we Carlos and Anita Collins, all of ball league to generate money. need to keep this going,” Polston Albany; Jerry and Eva Collins, “We can’t charge admission, said. “We might consider going Louisville, KY; also several we don’t get the concessions be- into the Cal-Ripkin League next nieces and nephews. cause the park does that ... We year, but for this year we are go- Funeral services were held sell some signs and stuff and if ing independent.” Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2 it wasn’t for that then we would Polston said he is always p.m. at Talbott Funeral Home really be hurting.” looking for volunteers. with Bro. Charles Tone and Bro. Polston said the teams last “We like to have the people’s Donald McGill officiating. Final year didn’t participate in dis- input,” Polston said. “That’s the resting place in Lands Chapel tricts, but several teams were main part. Everybody is a vol- Cemetery. Arrangements made given money to pay an entry fee unteer. We don’t get anything through Talbott Funeral Home of into a tournament during the post besides the enjoyment of watch- Albany. season. ing the kids. It makes it worth “It gives them a little more while.” competition,” Polston said. Polston said there will be four This year’s cost per child is leagues for boys ages 4-12 and $30 for the first child and $25 for four for girls with the same age the second child. range. “It sounds like a lot of money, “We would like to have a 13- but if they go anywhere else it 15 year old softball team. We will be more,” Polston said. “We tried that last year, but we didn’t are about the cheapest around. have enough for a team,” Polston I encourage participation. We said. have some good people on the This year’s sign up will take board and we are anxious to get place at IGA on Saturday’s from started.” 8 a.m. until noon. Players must This year’s officers of the Al- be at least four years old by May bany Independent Baseball and 1, 2012 and must have a birth Softball League are: Polston- certificate on hand in order to ap- President, Barry Melton-Vice ply. President, Becky Means - Trea- Applications may also be surer, Bobby Cross - Equipment dropped off at Potter’s Ace Hard- Manager, Holly Cross - Safety ware, Albany Redi-Mix or Hori- Christine Owens Officer, Randy Speck - Secretary, zon Adult Health Care Center. Christine Owens, 90, Marlow- Cartwright Rd., Albany, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 at it four lanes from the “Y” area Lake Cumberland Regional Hos- through to the stop light. pital in Somerset, Kentucky. She Council Mayor Smith said he would was the wife of the late Cecil again contact the state Depart- Owens and a member of Stony ment of Transportation with Continued from page 1 Point Baptist Church. the council’s concerns in hopes She is survived by two sons, of coming up with ways to cut Jerry Ferguson, South Bend, IN; the new Dollar Store and Burger down on the traffic congestion Terry Ferguson, Murray, KY; King areas. problems there. two sisters, Dorothy Lovins and Some suggestions including The next regular meeting of Joann Williams, both of Indiana. making specific left or right hand Albany City Council is sched- Funeral services were held turning lanes, or seeing if the uled for April 3 at 5 p.m. at city Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10 road was wide enough to make hall and is open to the general a.m. at Talbott Funeral Home public. with Bro. Jim England officiat- ing. Final resting place in Memo- rial Hill Cemetery. Arrangements made through Talbott Funeral Subscribe Today Home of Albany. Page 10 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012 CCHS JROTC Bulldog Battalion competes in SGM (Ret) Paul C. Gray JROTC Invitational

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The Clinton County High School JROTC Bulldog Battalion after their involvement in the SGM (Ret) Paul C. Gray JROTC Invitational. The Clinton County High School JROTC Bulldog Battalion competed 10 March 2012, in 7th Brigade’s largest Drill, Color Guard, Marksmanship, and Academic competition ever. Clinton County High School was among 69 schools in the First Annual SGM (Ret) Paul C. Gray Championship. The two- day event, held at North Hardin and John Hardin high schools in Radcliff, Kentucky, featured programs from Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, and Michigan. In all, close to 1700 cadets took part in this year’s event. Cadet Second Lieutenant Erika Avery won the 10th Place Medal, out of 424 Cadets, in Shearer Unarmed Individual Regulation Knockout Drill and Cadet Sergeant First Class Ricky Floyd Video th won the 18 Place Medal, out of Foothills Avenue, behind Pizza Hut 389 cadets, in Armed Individual Regulation Knockout Drill. 606-387-6374 Cadets Tim Fultz, Chelsea Foster, Jerica Parkey, Cody Willis, Lonnie Malaefono, Erika Avery, Jessie Clontz, Josh Baker, Levi Burchett, Lizzi Clontz, Sierra Criswell, Felishia Hammond, Simone Collins, Candice Cross, Dakota Melton, Ricky Floyd, Tim Stinson, Kirsten Groce, Andrew Sexton, Derek Dyer, and Jacob Thrasher Cadet Second Lieutenant Erika Avery Cadet Sergeant First Class Ricky Floyd competed in this event. Jobless rate drops below nine percent in January Kentucky’s seasonally adjust- that since January 2011 the in January 2012 compared to a that provide either education and ed preliminary unemployment state has added about 19,600 month ago. Since January 2011, training or health care and social rate fell below nine percent for jobs for an employment level of the sector has grown by 3,900 assistance to their clients. the fi rst time in three years as it 1,884,484. The number of unem- positions. The leisure and hospi- The fi nancial activities sector dropped to 8.8 percent in January ployed has fallen by more than tality sector includes arts, enter- decreased by 500 jobs from a 2012 from a revised nine percent 22,800 over the same period, tainment and recreation, accom- month ago. This segment, which in December 2011, according to said Shanker. modations and food services, and includes businesses involved in the Offi ce of Employment and Seven of the 11 major non- drinking places industries. fi nance, insurance, real estate Training (OET), an agency of the farm North American Industry The information sector had and property leasing or rental, Kentucky Education and Work- Classifi cation System (NAICS) 200 more jobs in January 2012. had 1,900 fewer positions than in force Development Cabinet. job sectors reported an employ- This segment, which includes January 2011. The preliminary January 2012 ment increase in January 2012, fi rms involved in publishing, In- Civilian labor force statistics jobless rate was 1.1 percentage while three decreased and one ternet activities, data processing, include nonmilitary workers and points below the 9.9 percent rate stayed the same, according to broadcasting and news syndica- unemployed Kentuckians who recorded for the state in January OET. tion, has lost 400 positions since are actively seeking work. They 2011. The state’s January 2012 According to the seasonally January 2011. do not include unemployed Ken- rate is the lowest since the Janu- adjusted employment data pro- Employment in the mining tuckians who have not looked for ary 2009 rate of 8.9 percent. vided by the Bureau of Labor and logging sector remained employment within the past four The U.S. seasonally adjusted Statistics’ Current Employment steady from December 2011 to weeks. jobless rate fell to 8.3 percent in Statistics (CES) program, Ken- January 2012. The number of Kentucky’s statewide unem- January 2012 from 8.5 percent in tucky’s professional and busi- jobs in the sector dropped by 400 ployment rate and employment December 2011, according to the ness services sector jumped by from January 2011. levels are seasonally adjusted. U.S. Department of Labor. 3,700 positions in January 2012. The government sector, which Employment statistics undergo Labor force statistics, includ- This area includes professional, includes public education, public sharp fl uctuations due to seasonal ing the unemployment rate, are scientifi c and technical services; administration agencies and events, such as weather changes, based on estimates and are com- management of companies; and state-owned hospitals, recorded harvests, holidays and school piled to measure trends rather administrative support and waste a decline of 100 jobs in January openings and closings. Seasonal than actually to count people management, including tempo- 2012. The sector had 4,300 fewer adjustments eliminate these in- working. rary help agencies. Since last jobs than in January 2011. fl uences and make it easier to ob- In January 2012, Kentucky’s January, jobs in the sector have The educational and health serve statistical trends. However, civilian labor force was grown by 13,100 or about seven services sector fell by 400 jobs because of the small sample size, 2,066,349, a decrease of 2,694 percent. in January 2012. The sector has county unemployment rates are individuals compared to the pre- Construction sector jobs rose gained 4,700 jobs since January not seasonally adjusted. vious month. by 1,800 in January 2012. Since 2011. This sector includes pri- Learn more about the Offi ce Preliminary estimates show January 2011, employment in the vate and nonprofi t establishments of Employment and Training at construction sector has increased www.workforce.ky.gov. by 1,300 jobs. Kentucky’s manufacturing sector gained 1,100 jobs in Janu- ary 2012. Since January 2011, Wolf employment in the manufactur- ing sector has climbed by 5,800 positions. Within manufacturing, em- River ployment in the durable goods industries was up by 7,300 jobs from a year ago. The trade, transportation and Grill utilities sector rose by 900 jobs in January 2012. This area in- HWY. 111 • BYRDSTOWN, TN • 931-864-4499 cludes retail and wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing SATURDAY NIGHT businesses, and utilities. It is the largest sector in Kentucky with “CROSSFIRE” 369,100 positions. Since January 2011, the number of jobs in this sector has jumped by 5,900. Come See Us For Employment in the other services sector, which includes Great Family Dining and such establishments as repair and maintenance businesses; “THE BEST STEAKS personal and laundry services; religious organizations; and civic ON THE LAKE” and professional organizations, increased by 500 positions in January 2012. This sector had Open at 4:00 p.m. KIDS 8 AND 100 more positions than in Janu- Wednesday, Thursday, ary 2011. UNDER EAT FREE! The state’s leisure and hos- Friday & Saturday pitality sector gained 400 jobs Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 11 KCF accepting donations for Monday night scramble winners cattle farmers hit by tornados Check out our online version @ The Kentucky Cattlemen’s supplies. Foundation (KCF) would like These tornados have affected www.clintonnews.net to announce that they will be so many of our neighbors and accepting monetary donations to fellow cattle producers and we address the needs of cattlemen in just want to do anything that rebuilding fences and facilities we can to help,” stated KCA following the storms of last President Mike Bach. week. Those interested in donating Farmers across the state have to relief efforts coordinated been calling our office since the by the Kentucky Cattlemen’s tornados hit wanting to know Foundation can donate online how they can help so we are at www.kycattle.org or mail working on a case-by-case basis a check to the office at KCF to help farmers however we can,” Disaster Relief Fund, 176 stated Kentucky Cattlemen’s Pasadena Drive, Lexington, KY Association Executive Vice 40503. For questions or more President Dave Maples. information call the office at Winners of the Monday night scramble at 76 Falls Country Club Phone calls from some of 859-278-0899. was Rodney Tallent, Mark Brown and Tim Hicks. the hardest hit areas have been received in the KCA office and are being dealt with on an individual basis. Many farmers have had buildings and fences destroyed while others have had entire herds killed in the storms. The monetary donations sent in will be used to directly assist producers in need and are tax deductible. Many areas affected are also in need of fencing Blue Grass Livestock Marketing Group offers assistance to farmers in need Blue Grass Livestock Marketing Group has stepped up to offer several forms of assistance to producers after last week’s deadly tornados across the state. Owners have already offered to donate $5,000 to the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Foundation (KCF) Disaster Relief Fund that is being set up to address the needs of cattlemen in rebuilding fences and facilities following the storms of last week. It is obvious that there are producers across the state in need of help and we are happy to step up to support those in need,” stated Blue Grass Livestock Marketing Group COO Jim Akers. If producers are interested in selling cattle at any of their current markets and donating the proceeds to the KCF Fund, the stockyards will take care of all of the paperwork and make sure that the money is sent on to the Foundation. In addition, Blue Grass Marketing Group is willing to donate manpower to the efforts. If anyone needs help gathering cattle in the coming week, they are encouraged to give them a call at 859-255-7701. The group currently has five stockyards across the state, including Lexington, Stanford, Mt. Sterling, Campbellsville and Richmond; and one set to open in April in Albany. If you have any questions please call the Lexington office at 859-255-7701 or the Kentucky Cattlemen’s office at 859-278- 0899. Albany Police Department February activity report Albany Police Department has released its activity report for the month of February, 2012. During the month, the depart- ment issued 31 citations involved 15 violations. Citations issued for the month included: speeding, five; wanton endangerment-first degree, no in- surance and expired registration plates, four each; DUI, three; im- proper registration plates, two. There was one citation each for the following: leaving the scene of an accident, failure to transfer motor vehicle, unauthor- ized use of motor vehicle, pos- session of drug paraphernalia, DUI on a suspended license, al- cohol intoxication, assault-fourth degree, public intoxication and no operator’s license.

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*March 16, 1802 March 20, 1965 US Military Academy established LBJ sends federal troops to Alabama 1850 1852 The Scarlett Letter is published Uncle Tom’s Cabin is published March 21, 1871 March 17, 2011 Stanley begins serach for Livingstone Clark pleads quilty in Male Cocker Spaniel mix. Yale grad student slaying 1965 Absolutely beautiful! Selma to Montgomery march begins PLEASE GIVE ME A HOME! Small female Terrier mix. He’s a bit shy, just needs 1776 This guy is ready to play Loves to cuddle! She’s a to be loved. He is also The British evacuate Boston and be loved. Blonde and tad shy, but so loveable! March 22, 1933 housebroken. This is the FDR legaizes sale of beer and wine white male Beagle mix. Won’t you take her into kind of dog that would be He’s not yet a year old. March 18, 1852 your home and heart? a loyal, loving companion. Wells and Fargo start shipping, 1972 banking company Equal Rights Amendment New to Little Hills passed by Congress Dachshund / Pomeranian of Kentucky! mix about 2 years old. Female, Mini - Pincher, *March 16, 1958 - Future NEWS editor Alan B. Gibson born at War Memorial Hospital, Albany. She is a small and very Doberman mix, very loving. She would be energetic, loving. Will St. Patrick dies a great addition to any always be a small dog, family. weighing 15 to 20 lbs. March 17, 461 To adopt, donate, or St. Patrick was a Christian missionary, bishop, and apostle of Ireland. He died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland where he had built his first church. WE NEED for more information Much of what is known of St. Patrick comes from St. Patrick himself in the Confessio, a book he call or contact... wrote during his last years. He was born to a well-to-do Christian family of Roman citizenship. At age VOLUNTEERS! Melinda 606-688-0509 16, he was captured and enslaved by Irish marauders and for the next six years worked as a herder in Ireland, turning to a deepening religious faith for comfort. Following the counsel of a voice he heard in a Chelsey 606-688-1840 or Won’t you please help? dream, he escaped and found passage on a ship to Britain where he eventually reunited with his family. Janet Webb 270-403-9596 In another dream, he heard voices of Irishmen pleading him to return to their country and walk among them once more. After studying for the priesthood, Patrick was ordained a bishop. He arrived back in Ireland in 433 and began preaching the gospel, converting many thousands of Irish and building It Puzzles Me! churches around the country. He lived in poverty, teaching, traveling, and working tirelessly for God. Original Puzzles and Made the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick is said to have baptized hundreds on a single day, all Word Games the while using a three-leaf clover, the famous shamrock, to describe the Holy Trinity. For thousands of by Sam Brents years the Irish have observed the day of St. Patrick’s death as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating with food and drink in the afternoon. Alcatraz closes its doors March 21, 1963 Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco, California closes down and transfers its last prisoners. At it’s peak period of use in the 1950s, “The Rock” or “America’s Devil Island” housed over 200 inmates at the maximum-security facility. Alcatraz remains an icon of American prisons for its harsh conditions and record for being inescapable. The twelve-acre rocky island, one and a half miles from San Francisco, featured the most advanced security of the time. Some of the first metal detectors were used at Alcatraz. Strict rules were enforced against the unfortunate inmates who had to do time at the prison. Nearly complete silence was mandated at all times. Alcatraz housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation beginning in 1934. Among those who served time there were the notorious gangster Al “Scarface” Capone and murderer Robert “Birdman of Alcatraz” Stroud. The Birdman was transferred there after three decades at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. He spent 17 years on The Rock, however, despite his nickname, he was not permitted to keep birds at Alcatraz as he had done at Leavenworth. George “Machine Gun” Kelly also spent time there, 17 years for kidnapping, as did gangster Alvin “Creepy Karpis” Karpowicz who was listed as Public Enemy No. 1 by the FBI in the 1930s. He spent 25 years behind bars at Alcatraz, reportedly more than any other prisoner. No inmate ever successfully escaped The Rock although 14 known attempts were made over the years. Those 14 tries involved 36 inmates. Of the would-be escapes, 23 were captured, six were shot and killed during their attempted getaways, two drowned, and five went missing and were presumed drowned. The most famous escape attempt resulted in a battle from May 2 until May 4, 1946, when six prisoners overpowered cellhouse officers and were able to gain access to weapons, but not the keys needed to leave the prison. In the ensuing battle, the prisoners killed two correctional officers and injured 18 others. The US Marines were called in and the battle ended with the deaths of three of the rouge inmates and the trial of the three others, two of whom received the death penalty for their actions. The end of its prison days did not end the Alcatraz saga. In March 1964, a group of Sioux claimed that the island belonged to them due to a 100 year old treaty. Their claims were ignored until November 1969 when a group of 89 Native Americans representing the American Indian Movement occupied Weight Watchers® the island. They stayed there until 1971 when the group was finally forced off the island by federal authorities. closed their programs in Albany and Monticello last December. In 1972, Alcatraz was added to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is now open for tourism which sees over one million visitors to Alcatraz each year. Clinton County News Headlines: In an effort to continue to serve our community Thursday, March 16, 1950 - Volume 1, #20 Clinton County Hospital will begin a weight loss program to help people of all ages become more healthy. Heart attack fatal to O. A. Brummett Mr. Oscar A. Brummett, 55 year old farmer of the Bug Community, died of a heart attack at his home Thursday, March 9. Mr. Brummett had lived in this county for the past two years. He spent most of his life in Russell and Our program will be similar to Weight Watchers® Wayne counties, having moved here when his home was acquired by the government for Wolf Creek but will cost 23% less. In addition, the program will reservoir. feature an exercise program and will provide weight loss Baptist buy Huff property The Albany Baptist Church has purchased a 58 ft. by 103 ft. lot from the Huff heirs. The property, prescription medication if indicated. which was bought for $6,000, joins the property already owned by the church on which the church house stands. This doubles the size of the church property and comes to within ten feet of the Granville Hotel. A new church building will be erected on this site in the future. Join us and watch the pounds shrink away. Hear Mrs. Roosevelt speak Among those from Albany who heard Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt speak in Louisville Wednesday were Mrs. C. C. Langford, Mrs. Georgia G. Sawyer, Mrs. Robert Higginbotham, Mrs. Leah Dyer, Mrs. Ed P. Warinner, Mrs. J. B. Wade, Mrs. John Dorris, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Bob Johnson, Mrs. Sallie Smith, Clinton County Hospital Miss Audrey Maupin, and Mrs. Pryse Haddix. Kentucky Facts and Trivia: The song “Happy Birthday to You” was the creation of two Louisville sisters in 1893. Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill wrote the song originally as “Good Morning To All”, a song that could easily be sung by young children. Patty was a kindergarten principal in Louisville, developing various Medical Weight Loss Program teaching methods at what is now the Little Loomhouse. Mildred was a pianist and composer. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, “Happy Birthday To You” is the most recognized song in the English language, followed only by “For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow”. The song’s base lyrics have been translated into at least 18 languages. Patty was born in Anchorage, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. She was an authority and leader in the progressive education movement of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Patty developed the Patty Hill blocks and in 1924 helped create the Institute of Child Welfare Research at Columbia University Teachers College. The Patty Hill blocks were large blocks with which children could create giant Now Open constructions. She died in New York and is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. She was 78. Mildred Hill was the oldest of the sisters, which also included the youngest Jessica, and was taught Next meeting March 20th at 5:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. music by her father, Calvin Cody, and Adolph Weidig. She wrote her music under the pen name Johann Tonsor. She was also born in Louisville, teaching, composing, performing, and specializing in the study of Negro spirituals. She died at age 56 in Chicago and is buried with her sister in Cave Hill Cemetery. The program coordinators for the Medical Weight Loss Program will be Their father, William Wallace Hill, was born in Bath, Kentucky and graduated from Centre College in Danville in 1933. He dedicated his entire life to ministry and education. Their mother, Martha Jane, also was committed to education for their children and intent on learning and passing along education to Virginia Conner and Donald L. Hay, M.D. others, evidenced by the fact that she taught slaves to read and write. It is reported the sisters’ father told his daughters to understand the value of a good education and Call 606-387-3636 for more information. that it was “a tragedy for women to marry for a home. Don’t live with law kin! Don’t even if you have to live in a hollow tree!” She and her sister were posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 12, 1996. Thursday, March 15, 2012 Clinton County News Page 13

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Page 14 Clinton County News Thursday, March 15, 2012 February Statement of Non-Discrimination Thanks Thanks Check out our online version @ Fiduciaries South Kentucky Rural Elec- Jason Little and the children The family of Charles (Bud- The following is a listing of tric Cooperative Corporation is of Brandy Nichole Little would dy) Bell would like to thank appointment of fi duciaries for the recipient of Federal fi nancial like to say a big thank you to everyone for their prayers and www.clintonnews.net Clinton District Court for the assistance from the U.S. Depart- everyone for all the kindness, kindness shown to our family month of February 2012. ment of Agriculture (USDA). love, fl owers, food, gifts, cards through our loss and to his spe- * Decedent: Teresa Ann Cof- The USDA prohibits discrimina- and money shown and given to cial friend, Maggie Warinner. A fey, 314 Hillcrest Dr., Albany, tion in all its programs and activ- us during the loss of our Mom. special thanks to Bro. Ted Bur- Ky. 42602. Fiduciary: Ronnie ities on the basis of race, color, Thank you to the schools, teach- chett for his words of comfort, Michael Coffey, 314 Hillcrest national origin, age, disability, ers, classmates, bus drivers and Talbott Funeral Home and to the Dr., Albany, Ky. 42602. Date of and where applicable, sex, mari- bus monitors for everything you Clinton County Hospital Emer- Appointment: 2/14/2012. Attor- tal status, familial status, parental did for us and are continuing to gency Room team. ney: Michael A. Rains, P.O. Box status, religion, sexual orienta- do. A special thanks to all our Elease Ward-Brandenburg 890, Albany, Ky. 42602. tion, genetic information, politi- classmates for the cards you and family * Decedent: Brandy Nichole cal beliefs, reprisal, or because made for us. We love you all. Gibson Little, 308 E. Clear St., all or part of an individual’s Also, thanks to Crystal Thacker Albany, Ky. 42602. Fiduciary: income is derived from any pub- Butler for the haircuts, Gina and IN Pam Armstrong, 308 E. Clear lic assistance program. (Not all Lucas Thacker for taking excel- St., Albany, Ky. 42602. Date of prohibited bases apply to all pro- lent care of baby Kaylee during MEMORY Appointment: 2/24/2012. Attor- grams.) Persons with disabilities this time. A special thanks to all ney: None. who require alternative means our family on both sides for be- In Memory of (KRS 395.190. The date by for communication of program ing there and helping us in any which creditors must fi le their information (Braille, large print, way possible. All these acts of claims, that is, within six months audiotape, etc.) should contact kindness will never be forgotten. Ina Wray after the appointment of fi du- USDA’s TARGET Center at Love to all. June 1, 1937 - March 13, 2011 ciary.) (202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). The children of “He Only Takes the Best” To fi le a complaint of discrimi- Brandy Nichole Little, God saw she was getting tired Legal Notice nation, write to USDA, Director, Brianna, Jaden, Blake and a cure was not to be, so he Notice is hereby given that Offi ce of Civil Rights, 1400 and Kaylee put His arms around her, and Wanda Butler was appointed Independence Avenue, S.W., whispered, “Come with Me.” by the Clinton District Court on Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, With tear-fi lled eyes we March 6, 2012, as Administratrix or call toll free (866)632-9992 Thanks watched her suffer and fade On behalf of Faye Chambers, of the Estate of Linda Gail Butler (voice)or (800)877-8339 (TDD) away. Although we loved her Faye and the entire family would Hunt, deceased. or (866)377-8642 (relay voice deeply, we could not make her like to thank all of those that Any and all persons having users). USDA is an equal oppor- stay. were able to attend her benefi t at claims, or owing sums to, said tunity provider and employer. A golden heart stopped beat- Clinton Terrace Apartments, Ltd. the Clinton County Community estate are required to present 22-1c ing, hard-working hands put to Center held Saturday, March 3, 107 West Water Street same, properly proven and veri- rest. God broke our hearts to 2012. They would also like to fi ed according to law, to the Of- Legal Notice prove to us, He only takes the Albany, KY 42602 thank those individuals and busi- fi ce of the Clerk, Clinton District Notice is hereby given that on best. nesses of Albany and the sur- 606-387-4212 Court, Albany, Kentucky and to February 14, 2012, an Order was To our Mom on the day she rounding communities who sent Wanda Butler, 302 Horseshoe entered in Clinton District Court, took her journey to heaven to donations, monetary as well as Bend Road, Albany, Kentucky Probate Division, Case No. 12- be with our Lord and Savior. items for the raffl e. Much thanks Now accepting Applications! 42602 or to Hon. Gary A. Little, P-00011, appointing Ronnie You are greatly loved and sadly to those who volunteered their Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 68, Michael Coffey of 314 Hillcrest missed. time to make the event a huge Albany, Kentucky 42602, within Drive, Albany, Kentucky 42602, With all our love, David, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS success. A special thanks to their six (6) months from the above as Administrator of the Estate of Donnie, Judy, Jenell, John church families for their uncon- for Elderly (62+ years of age), date. Teresa Ann Coffey. All persons and Ronnie Disabled or Handicap Persons 21-3c and/or entities having claims ditional love and abundance of against or owing claims to said prayers. And a special thanks Public estate are hereby notifi ed to to Neal Realty and Auction for Amenities Include: their dedication, hard work and Advertisement present such claims, properly Clinton County proven and verifi ed according to expertise. The support was ap- Central Heat & Air / Wall to Wall Carpet INVITATION TO BID preciated. The spirit of the event The City of Albany, KY will law within six (6) months from Laundry Facility on Site / Range & February 14, 2012 to the Clerk and the generous giving was accept bids for Water and Waste most humbling to Faye and her News Refrigerator Water Treatment Chemicals us- of the Clinton District Court, Albany, Kentucky 42602 and family. We pray for God’s bless- Professional Management ing an online bidding process ing on your families. May you Your “local” on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 the Administrator of the Estate at the address listed hereinabove have peace, joy, love, health and at 10:00 AM in accordance happiness now and throughout news leader Income and other Restrictions Apply with the specifi cation and pro- or to the Attorney for the Admin- istrator, Michael Rains, P.O. Box this year. Bring this ad at the time you apply! cedures available either with Love, since 1949 ebridge or The City of Albany. 890, Albany, Kentucky 42602. 21-3c Faye Chambers and family For a rental application, call write or visit the complex. Specifi cations and procedures are available at P.O. Box 129, Public Notice TDD 1-800-648-6056 204 Cross Street, Albany, KY To Interested Business, Labor 42602, or by registering as a Organizations and Interested Follow us on supplier with ebridge at http: Citizens: //www.ebridgeglobal.com, and The Kentucky Offi ce of Em- Facebook! then requesting a bid package at: ployment and Training under * http://www.ebridgeglobal.com/ OET Memorandum 11-0050 has FOR SALE spir bidpackage.aspx?ev=Cityof issued guidance allowing for The AlbanyKY/Chemicals 2789 Cumberlands Workforce Invest- 1994 Jeep Wrangler Bidding information, other ment Board’s Five Year Plan ex- 4.0 engine, 4x4, red than pricing and including ex- piration date to be extended from with gold fl ames, tan ceptions to the buyer’s speci- June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. top and tow package. fi cations, must be submitted This plan is for the delivery of Looks and runs great! in writing no later than Friday, Youth, Adult and Dislocated Price - $5,500 March 16, 2012 by 10:00 AM Worker services through the CDT. This information may be Workforce Investment Act, con- Call (270) 864-2987 evaluated to determine those bid- tinuing to build on the One-Stop or (270) 459-3252 ders qualifi ed to participate in the Center approach and administra- online bidding event. tive duties. The City of Albany, KY may The CWIB is formally open- (i) reject any, any part of, or ing a 30 day comment period FOR SALE all bids or proposals to fulfi ll for anyone who wishes to read 1999 Jeep Grand requirements, (ii) waive infor- the amended plan and make malities and technicalities, (iii) Cherokee 4x4 comments. The fi nal day com- 4.0 engine, clean, negotiate directly with any party ments will be received is April tow package, cold air submitting a bid or proposal, or 16, 2012. (iv) accept that bid or proposal The plan is posted on the and hot heat. Looks which the City of Albany, KY following website for review, and runs great! deems to be in its best interest, www.lcadd.org or to obtain a copy Price - $3,200 whether or not it is the lowest of the One Year Plan Extension dollar proposal. Call (270) 864-2987 please contact Darryl McGaha, or (270) 459-3252 All bid questions and infor- via e-mail [email protected] or mation regarding this bid are P.O. Box 1570, Russell Springs, available as follows: KY 42642. Any comments that Bid Package Questions: you have may be delivered in Melissa P. Smith the same manner, with exception HELP WANTED City Clerk of phone. We wish to have all 606-387-6011 comments in writing for docu- CONCRETE TRUCK DRIVERS 606-387-6105 mentation. • CDL Required [email protected] 22-2c Bidders are invited to be pres- • Dump or Log Truck Experience Helpful ent for the viewing of the online Accepting bids • Clean Driving Record Required bidding event. 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