Thursday, February 26, 2009 Serving the Tri-State community Printed on 100% Recycled Newsprint 12 pages, 50¢ NEWS IN How do you feel about BRIEF Under new Ky.’s increased cigarette tax? management BY SARAH MIRACLE and posed the question. Here are a few of Staff Writer the responses we heard: MIDDLESBORO — The entire coun- try is in a recession. People are struggling to financially make ends meet. How does one overcome this trying economy when it seems like everyday brings another obsta- cle? Current budget shortfalls in Kentucky have sparked several debates. Each argu- Jonathan D. Curry ment questions how to raise revenue in the Regional Commonwealth. Casino gambling, video slot machines at horse tracks and a number news: Missing of other items have been hot topics. State juvenile politicians believe they have an enduring HARLAN, Ky. — Police solution to the state’s budget deficit — an are searching for a missing alcohol/ cigarette tax increase. juvenile who was last seen Kentucky is facing a $456.1 million shortfall for the fiscal year ending June 30. “I’m not a smoker but I don’t agree with on Sunday, February 22. the tax increase. Cigarette prices are If anyone has any infor- Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear recently already ridiculous. People are going mation on the whereabouts signed a bill that imposes higher taxes on to start neglecting other things just so of Jonathan D. Curry, age cigarettes and alcohol sold across the state they can afford their cigarettes.” 17 of Cawood, Ky., they to curb the monetary problems. should contact Kentucky Following Beshear’s lead, the Senate — Amanda Edwards State Police Post 10 Harlan passed the bill by a vote of 24-12. Local at 606-573-3131. residents will hardly be affected by the This case is under inves- alcohol tax, as Bell is a ‘dry county’, but tigation by Trooper Jason cigarette taxes are a different story. Young. The bill raises the tax on cigarettes from Stephen Eastin (pictured above) has replaced John 30 cents to 60 cents per pack. The increase Brock as manager of Pine Mountain State Resort Park. Ky.’s top public is expected to generate approximately defender says $81.5 million a year. The bill imposes a six BY STEPHEN WOODWARD Staff Writer office going percent retail sales tax on all alcohol prod- ucts, generating an additional $97.9 million PINEVILLE — Pine Mountain State Resort Park is broke a year. The plan will also transfer $219 under new management. Stephen Eastin replaces former LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) million from the state’s rainy day fund to manager John Brock, who retired at the end of last year. — Kentucky’s top public the general fund. But Eastin said it’s not the last park visitors will see of defender said the state’s indi- Lawmakers say raising the combined Brock. gent defense system will go taxes and shifting other state money should “He’ll still be around playing golf,” said Eastin, who’s broke by late April or early offset the need for deeper cuts in govern- been serving as interim manager since Jan 1. May and have to stop taking ment spending. The new taxes will go into Eastin started his career under state employment at on clients. effect on April 1, 2009. “I’m a smoker and I think it’s really unfair. Everytime the government needs the Warren County Regional Detention Center and then Department of Public The Middlesboro Daily News wants transferred to the Department of Parks in 2002 as the fit- Advocacy chief Ed Monahan money it seems like they target the to know how our readers feel about the smokers.” ness manager at Lake Barkley State Resort Park. He later says the agency needs $4.7 increased cigarette tax. We hit the street became the assistant park manager at Barren River Lake million to continue function- — Kathy Garland State Resort Park in 2006. ing until the 2009-10 budget “I spent a lot of time working with at-risk youth,” said takes effect July 1. Eastin, when he worked at the Detention Center. With a Without the funds, Bachelor’s degree in science and recreation and love for Monahan says, the agency will have to stop represent- fitness and the outdoors, Eastin said it was a natural move ing clients when appointed to start working in the park service. by the courts. “I love golf and love nature,” said Eastin, who was born The Department of Public in Bowling Green, Ky. “If I’m not working out, I’m play- Advocacy is locked in a legal ing golf or hiking the trails.” battle with the state over But his job won’t just be a walk in the park. funding for public defend- Eastin said that his job has many responsibilities. For ers. The public defenders instance, he came in yesterday and the laundry room was say their caseloads are too flooded. “Every day is different,” said Eastin. ”I’ve got high and their office is short visitors from Frankfort yesterday, I’ve started to work on on funds. The state has said the budget for 2010, personnel are constantly coming and the agency is getting all the going.” money that can be expended. Eastin said his duties also include operational problem solving and taking care of his staff, as well as managing Opponents “I think it’s unfair. Smokers don’t have a the daily park operations, like the restaurant, kitchen, rec- “While not a smoker myself, I don’t like reation, golf course, and maintenance departments. protest anti-gay chance. Our politicians shouldn’t have it when the state or federal government the rights to put taxes on a particular tries to legislate against bad habits.” But he‘s thankful he doesn’t have to do it all himself. “I adoption bill group of people. It’s a choice for people have very qualified supervisors who oversee these depart- FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) to smoke but we don’t get to choose the — Josh Eldridge ments,” he said. “Without the supervisors, it would be too — A measure that would bar price of our habit.” much for me.” gay and lesbian couples from Eastin said that there were adopting children is sparking — Kathy Caldwell • See PARK, page 3 protests in Frankfort. Opponents gathered in the Capitol on Wednesday to call on lawmakers to defeat the legislation. Their calls for Economic slump hits two more “fairness” echoed through the marble hallways. Louisville civil rights group The Fairness local businesses Campaign organized the SARAH MIRACLE/ Middlesboro Daily News rally against legislation that The local economic atmosphere is reflective of the reces- would bar gay, lesbian and sion that the entire country is in. Within the last year, the unmarried heterosexual cou- Tri-State area has experienced a profound loss of local busi- ples from adopting children nesses, including two that just recently announced their or providing foster care. closings. The measure would allow Goody’s Family Clothing Store is gone. The Shoe Department children to be placed only is no longer in business. China Buffet is just an empty build- in adoptive or foster homes ing. And now, Sterchi’s Furniture Store (pictured at right) with people who “are not is selling their last few items of furniture in a ‘going out of cohabiting outside of a mar- business’ sale. As of Tuesday, officials had not set a closing riage that is legally valid in date, but furniture is selling quickly at discounted prices. Kentucky.” The Middlesboro Mall continues to feel the sting of this Chris Hartman, head of economic downfall. Despite extensive efforts, mall officials The Fairness Campaign, said stood by as Steve & Barry’s Sportswear, a major anchor the legislation unjustly rules store, filed bankruptcy and closed its doors. Kay-Bee Toys, Dawahares and Underground Attitude have also out potentially good parents closed within the last several months. Now, the mall is just because they’re not mar- losing another tenant. ried in the traditional sense. Bear Bottom Coffee (doorway pictured at bottom, left) ——— is going out of business. According to Mall Manager The legislation is Senate Charles Burchfield, when the novel coffee shop’s lease Bill 68. expired, owners weren’t interested in renewing another agreement. Burchfield said mall officials maintain their optimism on new business and the mall’s longevity.
www.middlesborodailynews.com Page 2 THE DAILY NEWS | THURSDAY |FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Today's Weather TODAY IN BRIEF Local 5-Day Forecast — National Headlines — Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Marine accused of setting warned chimp owner Sandra Herold of the dan- 2/26 2/27 2/28 3/1 3/2 gers of keeping the animal in her home after it Camp Pendleton fire escaped in 2003. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.— A Marine The chimp attacked and critically injured has been charged with recklessly setting one of 55-year-old Charla Nash last week as she tried the two wildfires that threatened homes in and to help lure him into a house. Police shot and around Camp Pendleton north of San Diego last killed the animal. 64/51 53/35 48/30 45/29 41/31 October. Truitt says she pleaded with Herold to con- Base officials said in a statement Wednesday sider placing the chimp in a sanctuary. She says Cloudy. Highs in the Chance of showers. Few showers. Highs Partly cloudy. Highs Mix of sun and mid 60s and lows in Highs in the low 50s in the upper 40s and in the mid 40s and clouds. Highs in the that Lance Cpl. Nason G. Lamb faces military Herold replied: “You don’t know my Travis.” the low 50s. and lows in the mid lows in the low 30s. lows in the upper low 40s and lows in charges of reckless endangerment, setting fire Herold and her attorneys didn’t return mes- 30s. 20s. the low 30s. to and damaging property and making a false sages Wednesday. official statement. Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Authorities say Lamb started a grass fire Defendant’s lawyer: Star 7:09 AM 6:27 PM 7:08 AM 6:28 PM 7:07 AM 6:29 PM 7:05 AM 6:30 PM 7:04 AM 6:31 PM during a training exercise. It was the smaller of witness can’t be believed two fires on the base at about the same time that together blackened more than six square miles. PHOENIX— A lawyer for the main sus- No structural damage or injuries were report- pect in the Phoenix metropolitan area’s Serial ed. Lamb remained free on the base and did not Shooter case says the prosecution’s star witness immediately respond to a request for comment was trying to save himself from the death pen- submitted through a Marine spokesman. alty and can’t be trusted. Kentucky At A Glance A hearing will determine if he should be Defendant Dale Hausner is charged with court-martialed. The Marine statement says killing eight people and attacking 20 others in Lamb could face up to 8 1/2 years in the brig nighttime shootings in 2005 and 2006. and dishonorable discharge if convicted. Defense attorney Ken Everett said in his closing arguments Wednesday that star witness Louisville Sanctuary warned Conn. Samuel Dieteman, his client’s former room- 62/43 chimp owner about dangers mate, is a convicted killer who spiced up his Frankfort statements to police to save his own skin. 63/44 STAMFORD, Conn.— The founder of a Everett scoffed at Dieteman’s claim that he primate rescue sanctuary says she warned a was clearing his conscience by testifying against Connecticut woman years ago that her chim- Hausner. Lexington panzee was a “ticking time bomb. Dieteman has pleaded guilty to two killings. Paducah 62/43 April Truitt runs the Primate Rescue Center He has yet to be sentenced but could face the 64/42 in Kentucky. She said Wednesday that she death penalty. Bowling Green — World Headlines — 66/48 Middlesboro Rival Palestinian groups accused Hamas of killing and wounding dozens of Fatah activists under the cover 64/51 agree to prisoner swap of the war. CAIRO— Rival Palestinian groups The two sides met in Cairo for talks Area Cities Hamas and Fatah agreed Wednesday to mediated by Egypt’s intelligence chief, City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. exchange prisoners as part of talks meant Omar Suleiman. Ashland 61 43 rain Glasgow 65 48 rain Murray 65 45 rain to reconcile, a senior Hamas official said. Leading Hamas figure Izzat Rashaq Bowling Green 66 48 rain Hopkinsville 65 45 rain Nashville, TN 68 51 rain A deal between the Islamic militants told reporters Wednesday night that the Cincinnati, OH 61 43 rain Knoxville, TN 65 52 cloudy Owensboro 60 40 rain of Hamas who rule Gaza and the more Corbin 65 50 rain Lexington 62 43 rain Paducah 64 42 rain groups had agreed on a prisoner swap. Covington 57 39 rain Louisville 62 43 rain Pikeville 64 51 cloudy moderate Fatah movement in charge of In a goodwill gesture, Fatah released 42 Cynthiana 61 41 rain Madisonville 63 43 rain Prestonsburg 62 45 cloudy the West Bank is seen as key to moving Hamas detainees in the West Bank and Danville 63 46 rain Mayfield 66 45 rain Richmond 63 46 rain ahead with Gaza’s reconstruction after promised to release more. Elizabethtown 62 42 rain Middlesboro 64 51 cloudy Russell Springs 65 49 rain Israel’s recent offensive. Rashaq welcomed the release but said Evansville, IN 60 39 rain Morehead 61 42 rain Somerset 67 53 rain The Palestinians hope to raise $2.8 it was not enough. Frankfort 63 44 rain Mount Vernon 64 48 rain Winchester 63 45 rain billion at an international donor’s confer- Unless Fatah releases more detainees, ence in Egypt on Monday. But determin- “it will turn to a bomb that would explode National Cities ing how to send aid to Gaza’s people is in the face of the Palestinian-Palestinian City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. tricky because much of the international talks,” he warned. Atlanta 67 49 cloudy Houston 80 64 t-storm Phoenix 76 51 mst sunny community shuns Hamas. Speaking earlier in the day, Nabil Boston 47 36 cloudy Los Angeles 68 49 cloudy San Francisco 57 42 rain Hamas and Fatah met in advance of Shaath, a top Abbas aide, said the sides Chicago 42 20 frz rain Miami 75 63 mst sunny Seattle 42 35 rain Thursday’s main talks on more challeng- also agreed to immediately stop all media Dallas 82 55 windy Minneapolis 23 2 snow St. Louis 59 33 rain ing issues like holding elections and shar- attacks against each other. Denver 59 33 pt sunny New York 52 41 pt sunny Washington, DC 60 47 pt sunny ing power. The Egyptians say the talks will also Distrust between the groups runs deep cover forming an interim government, after a three-year power struggle, includ- holding presidential and legislative elec- Moon Phases UV Index ing a civil war that ended with Hamas’ tions, restructuring the security services violent takeover of Gaza in 2007, leaving and finding a role for Hamas in the Fatah- Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Fatah in charge of only the West Bank. run Palestine Liberation Organization. 2/26 2/27 2/28 3/1 3/2 Hamas claimed the government of In a separate effort, Egyptian media- 3 2 3 4 5 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tors are trying to reach a more perma- New First Full Last Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Moderate ran a Gaza spy ring that fed Israel infor- nent truce between Israel and Hamas to Feb 25 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 The UV Index is measured ona0- mation about Hamas targets during the replace a shaky cease-fire that ended last 11 number scale, with a higher UV 0 11 offensive that ended Jan. 18. Abbas’ Fatah month’s offensive. Index showing the need for greater skin protection. ©2005 American Profile Hometown Content Service Associated Press reports
PEOPLE In the news from Associated Press reports House passes resolution to “These guys are my brothers,” he said in the “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from singing Whitney Houston and “Dreamgirls” online statement. “We’ve grown up together “Dreamgirls.” It was clear from the start that tunes. honor actor Paul Newman over the past 20 years. I love them and wish this guy was not here to advance a serious sing- Seeing Gentle was a first for Julie Gabriele, WASHINGTON— Paul Newman, the late them all the best in the future.” ing career. who attended high school and starred in a actor and 10-time Academy Award nominee, The band was formed in Toronto and But after some candid banter — some of production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with has been honored by lawmakers as a screen leg- released 12 albums, producing hits such as “If it funny enough to make Simon Cowell laugh Mitchell. end and humanitarian. I Had $1,000,000,” “Brian Wilson” and “Too out loud — and an almost-earnest “Amazing “I didn’t know what it was,” Gabriele, who Newman died Sept. 26, 2008, at age 83 Little, Too Late.” Grace,” the judges actually voted to put Mitchell now lives in Chicago, said of Mitchell’s alter after a long battle with cancer. The House on The other members will return to the studio through to Hollywood Week. ego. “Since I’ve never watched ’American Idol’ Tuesday night approved a resolution recogniz- in April and will tour in the fall. Kara DioGuardi said he didn’t have “a shot before, I wasn’t sure if creating an alias like in hell,” so his improbable ascension seemed that was something that other contestants did. ing Newman’s achievements on and off screen. “It’s the start of a new chapter for all of us,” The resolution said Newman’s “humanitarian destined to end on the West Coast. But the 27- I’d never seen that character before, so I know band member Ed Robertson said. “Here’s to the year-old crooner from Brookfield, Conn., has that he didn’t really sing like that. Nick can sing works and incomparable talents have made him future!” kept going and going in the competition. really well, actually.” an American icon who will never be forgotten.” The judges have bought the schtick so far. The show’s four judges have agreed, select- The Hollywood star won one Oscar and took Schwarzenegger to play Will America? ing Mitchell as one of the eighth season’s 36 home two honorary ones, and had major roles in himself in Stallone film Mitchell — or perhaps Gentle? — is sched- semifinalists after Mitchell performed as him- more than 50 motion pictures, including “Cool SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Art will imitate uled perform for viewer votes Wednesday for self and as Gentle during Hollywood Week. Hand Luke,” “Exodus,” “Butch Cassidy and the the first time. The crowning of such a jester has For the record, they preferred Gentle. No other Sundance Kid,” “The Verdict,” “The Sting” and life when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spends a few hours playing himself later this year in a left many in the “Idol” audience wondering: intentionally over-the-top contestant — Sanjaya “Absence of Malice.” Who the heck is this guy? Malakar was never this self-aware — has ever Newman and his popular food company, movie by Sylvester Stallone. Bob Appleby, a friend and former class- achieved such “Idol” success. Newman’s Own, have given more than $250 Stallone’s publicist, Sheryl Main, revealed mate who started the “Brookfield Loves Nick Like the judges, Appleby believes that million to charity over the years. He also helped more details Tuesday of Schwarzenegger’s rare Mitchell” group on Facebook, said Mitchell is Mitchell needed Gentle to put his “good” sing- to start “Hole in the Wall” camps across the big-screen appearance. The governor said he “a natural entertainer.” ing over the top. world for children with life-threatening illness- has done just three cameos for friends since “Growing up, he got along with everyone,” “Seeing as how they were basically es. becoming governor in 2003. said Appleby. “He would always sing and interviewing 103,000 people, he might The resolution is H.R.18. Shooting on the film, “The Expendables,” make everyone laugh. He was known for doing have been overlooked,” Appleby said, “but will begin March 28 in Brazil and move to New spoofs. He was always entertaining everyone in by going in there and having an edge, using Singer-guitarist leaves Orleans for two months. Main says the governor elementary school, junior high and high school comedy to get noticed, I think that was the the Barenaked Ladies will shoot his scene in Los Angeles. — and he still is. I think a lot of us in Brookfield deciding factor that got him noticed during His role will be a familiar one: California are excited that the rest of the country gets to see of all his auditions.” TORONTO— Singer-guitarist Steven Page governor. how entertaining he is.” The “Idol” stage isn’t Gentle’s first has left the Barenaked Ladies. Stallone writes, directs and stars in the After graduating from high school, Mitchell moment in the spotlight. Mitchell appeared The news comes several months after drug movie, a film about a group of mercenaries try- studied at Marymount Manhattan College and Western Connecticut State University, and he as the character on “The Wendy Williams charges against Page were dropped in the U.S. ing to overthrow a South American dictator. It Show” last year after sending in an unsolic- His arrest came after the band, known for its also stars Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, took classes at the Singers Forum and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, accord- ited tape of himself dancing around his liv- clean-cut image and whimsical lyrics, released Mickey Rourke and Forest Whitaker. ing room while lip-syncing to the syndicat- an album of children’s songs titled “Snacktime.” ing to his MySpace page. His family owns Mitchell Oil in Danbury, Conn., but by all ed talk show’s theme song. Executive pro- The band’s Web site said Wednesday that Nick Mitchell defies ducer Rob Dauber said he knew Mitchell Page will pursue solo projects, including theatri- accounts, he’s just another struggling performer. ‘American Idol’ norm “I decided to audition for ’American Idol,’ to deserved a second look. cal opportunities. LOS ANGELES— It seemed like just be honest, just to hopefully get on camera and “Right away, his sense of humor and Page, his girlfriend and her roommate were another dead-on-arrival “American Idol” audi- see if I could possibly get some work out of this sense of fun came right through that charged with drug possession in July after tion: Nick Mitchell lunged into the popular or an agent,” Mitchell said in a video posted on screen,” said Dauber. “We all loved it, and police found cocaine at an apartment in New Fox singing competition’s New York tryout, AmericanIdol.com. “I’m not the normal contes- Wendy loved it, so we decided to book him York state. In late October, all three secured a performing not as his unassuming self, but as a tant, I guess you’d say. I hope that’s OK. I’m a to come and open the show. He was beyond deal to have charges dropped if they stayed out saucy character he’d named Norman Gentle. sketch comedian, but I also am a singer.” excited. He came, and he stayed in charac- of trouble for six months. Decked out in a terry cloth headband, over- Mitchell said he crafted the Gentle persona ter the entire time he was here. It’s obvious Page wished the band the best. sized glasses and a sparkly shirt, he wailed a few years ago to be able to “get away” with he’s wanted this for a long, long time.” THE DAILY NEWS |THURSDAY|FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Page 3 Bell County public records BY SARAH MIRACLE Feb. 24 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting officer Busic. Lawson was charged with theft by unlawful taking Staff Writer Joey Brigmon. Weaver was served four bench warrants for or disposition, shoplifting, operating a motor vehicle while PINEVILLE — The following people were recently court. under the influence of drugs or alcohol, second offense, arrested and charged by local law enforcement officials, Christopher William Mills, 25, of Middlesboro was operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, for various law violations. Names and charges, as listed, arrested Feb. 24 by Bell County Sheriff’s Dept., arresting failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, first were submitted by the Bell County Detention Center. officer Leon Wilson. Mills was charged with two counts of offense and display or possession of a canceled or ficti- Patrick Brian Vinson, 20, of Middlesboro was arrested contempt of court, libel/ slander, resistance to order. tious operator’s license. Matthew Allen Baker, 19, of Pineville was arrested Feb. Feb. 23 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting officer Genia Mason, 35, of Arjay was arrested Feb. 25 by David Buis. Vinson was charged with third degree bur- 24 by Kentucky State Police, arresting officer Keith Baker. Baker was served two warrants for another police agency. Kentucky State Police, arresting officer Tyson Lawson. glary. Mason was served four bench warrants for court. David Lee Smallwood, 30, of Middlesboro was arrested Timothy Lee Estep, 35, of Harrogate was arrested Feb. William Thomas Poston, 31, of Lafollette, Tenn., was Feb. 23 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting officer 24 by Bell County Sheriff’s Dept., arresting officer Jack Wade Barnett. Smallwood was charged with third degree Owens. Estep was charged with a felony offense probation arrested Feb. 25 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting burglary. violation. officer Wade Barnett. Poston was charged with operating Tabitha Henderson, 28, of Barbourville, Ky. was arrest- Randall R. Womack, 25, of Middlesboro was arrested a motor vehicle while under the influence or drugs or alco- ed Feb. 23, no arresting agency listed. Henderson was Feb. 24 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting officer hol, second offense and driving under the influence on a charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shop- Kevin Goodin. Womack was served three warrants for suspended license, second offense. lifting. another police agency. Jason D. Lambdin, 28, of Pineville was arrested Feb. 25 James M. Womack, 47, of Middlesboro was arrested David Allen Mason, 32, of Arjay was arrested Feb. 24 by Bell County Sheriff’s Dept., no arresting officer listed. Feb. 23, no arresting agency listed. Womack was charged by Kentucky State Police, arresting officer Tyson Lawson. Lambdin was served with two warrants for another police with a misdemeanor offense probation violation. Mason was charged with failure to or improper signal, rear agency. David E. Posey, 29, of Barbourville, Ky. was arrested license not illuminated, failure to wear seat belts and oper- Those arrested are accused only and are presumed inno- Feb. 24 by Kentucky State Police, arresting officer Tyson ating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or cent unless proven guilty, in a court of law. Lawson. Posey was charged with a bench warrant for alcohol, first offense. court. Jeffrey D. Lawson, 25, of Harrogate was arrested Feb. Sarah Miracle is a staff writer for the Daily News. She can be Jason Scott Weaver, 28, of Middlesboro was arrested 24 by Middlesboro Police Dept., arresting officer Tom reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Bell County to receive emergency food and shelter funds PINEVILLE — Bell County has been chosen to receive Bell County will be distributed among the emergency food Bell County has distributed Emergency Food and $21,166 to supplement emergency food and shelter pro- and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the Shelter funds previously with the Salvation Army, grams in the county. area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending Christian Corporative Ministries, Henderson Settlement, The selection was made by a National Board that is agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds and the Bell County Homeless Shelter. These agencies chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency available under this phase of the program. were responsible for providing services to Bell County. and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army; Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, Public or private voluntary agencies interested in apply- American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; local agencies chosen to receive funds must 1) be private ing for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds must Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) have contact the Local Board Chair, Patricia Stanley, P.O. Box of Christ in the SA; and United Way of America. The an accounting system, 3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) 721, Middlesboro, KY 40965. 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Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965 Limited Supply 859-263-1300 www.drjohntuttle.com Page 4 THE DAILY NEWS | THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Managing Editor: Brandy Calvert Phone: (606) 248-1010 ext. 206 Fax: (606) 248-7614 Email: [email protected] OPINION Web page: www.middlesborodailynews.com ◆ Publisher Tom Spargur ◆ Managing Editor Brandy Calvert ◆ Views expressed on the Opinion page are not necessarily those of the Daily News or its staff. Obama shouldn't stick to 16-month Iraq pullout plan resident Barack Obama faces a moment Agreement reached last year. nents on trumped up charges. While Odierno is arguing for a slow pace of of truth soon about Iraq: Does he keep his That agreement calls for all U.S. forces to be According to Kagan and Pollack, it's neces- withdrawal, the high command at the Pentagon, Pcampaign promise to pull out all combat out of Iraq by the end of 2011, but it allows for sary for U.S. forces to remain as "peacekeep- including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike troops by next April or his other promise to mutually agreed extensions. ers" — a favored U.S. military role among Mullen and Army Chief of Staff George Casey, "end the war responsibly"? Obama's promised 16-month withdrawal Democrats — partly to ensure that Maliki reportedly favor speeding it up to give troops According to a range of mil- schedule, Kagan said, "would mean significant doesn't over-reach. itary experts, including some longer "dwell time" in the United States before withdrawals before the elections, creating tre- A U.S. presence also is necessary to ensure possible deployment in Afghanistan. notable critics of George W. mendous risk. It would be done only to keep a that sectarian violence doesn't break out again, Bush's policies, a sizeable U.S. campaign promise and would require renegoti- which might happen in the aftermath of a too- The Iraq endgame bears on both Bush's and presence will be necessary well ating (the SOFA) with the Iraqis." hasty withdrawal, and to maintain robust pro- Obama's places in history. A group of historians into the future. Significantly, surge supporters like Kaplan vincial reconstruction teams to help inexperi- polled by C-SPAN this month rated Bush sev- Thomas Ricks, the former do not declare — as some pro-Bush columnists enced newly elected provincial governments. enth from the bottom among the 43 past presi- Washington Post defense corre- and TV commentators do — that the U.S. has Another expert, Stephen Biddle of the dents and second from the bottom in running spondent who exposed the fail- "won" the war in Iraq or "is winning." Council on Foreign Relations and an original international affairs. ings of Bush's initial war policy They concur that Iraq's recent provincial opponent of the war, said during a Washington But Ricks said in a panel discussion at the in his 2006 book, "Fiasco," now elections achieved significant success: They Post-sponsored blog exchange with Ricks that Center for a New American Security that with thinks "we can't leave" for sev- were overwhelmingly peaceful. They were won he, too, favors a slow drawdown. the surge, "Bush started being a strategic lead- eral years. by secular, nonsectarian parties, chiefly the alli- "U.S. strategic attention is definitely refocus- Morton In his new book on Bush's er." Kondracke ance of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. And ing on Afghanistan," he said. "There will clearly In December 2006, Ricks said, Bush "finally 2007 troop surge, "The they represented a defeat for Iran, Moktada al- be a shift of resources. (But) my own preference ——— Gamble," Ricks quotes the woke up and said, 'I'm losing the war.' For the Sadr and pro-Iran Shiite parties. is for a slower shift than a faster one. first time, in the next eight weeks, he really Roll Call commander of U.S. forces in "The elections proved the naysayers dead "We need to keep the strategic interests of Iraq, Gen. Ray Odierno, as say- wrong — those who said that the surge might these two countries in context. Failure in Iraq is became the commander in chief. I think it was ing that at least 30,000 U.S. his finest moment, those eight weeks." troops will be needed into 2014 succeed militarily but fail politically," says Ken still possible and threatens profound U.S. inter- Pollack of the Brookings Institution. ests in the stability of the Persian Gulf. Obama, practically every other Democrat or 2015. and much of the foreign-policy establishment Fred Kagan, the American Enterprise But dangers remain, among which is that "Afghanistan is important, too, but its impor- Maliki may turn out to be no democrat, but a tance is less direct than sometimes supposed in was dead against the surge. But "it worked mili- Institute scholar who advocated and helped tarily," Ricks says. He still thinks it failed politi- design the surge, told me that, of 140,000 troops "strongman" on the model of Egypt's Hosni the U.S. debate and does not necessarily domi- in Iraq now, "as few as possible" should be Mubarak. nate the scale of our continuing interest in Iraq." cally. removed before Iraq's parliamentary elections Maliki's own base political party, Dawa, was Obama has not declared what his troop with- Ricks grades the surge campaign with "a late this year and the formation of a new nation- modeled on Leninism, one expert told me, and drawal plan is, but his reaction to the Iraqi elec- solid incomplete." That has to be Bush's grade, al government around March 2010. he has routinely resorted to "extra-constitu- tions was that "we are in a position to start too. Now, the person who decides Bush's place Thereafter, he said, "there can be a fairly tional" institutions — including his personal putting more responsibility on the Iraqis, and in history — and his own — is Barack Obama. rapid withdrawal" on the 23-month sched- paramilitary force — to stifle opposition. that's good news not only for the troops on the ule agreed to in the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Maliki also tried to rid Iraq's interior ministry ground, but for the families who are carrying an Morton Kondracke is executive editor of Roll of Sunnis and has ordered the arrest of oppo- enormous burden." Call, the newspaper of Capitol Hill. In 1945, a midnight curfew on night clubs, bars and other ing offenders for letting the problem worsen. Macedonian places of entertainment was set to go into effect across the President Boris Trajkovski was killed in a plane crash in TODAY IN HISTORY nation. southern Bosnia. By the Associated Press In 1952, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that One year ago: A power failure later blamed primarily on Britain had developed its own atomic bomb. human error plunged large parts of Florida into darkness. oday is Thursday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2009. There In 1979, a total solar eclipse cast a moving shadow 175 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, visiting Beijing, won a are 308 days left in the year. miles wide from Oregon to North Dakota before moving into verbal assurance from Chinese officials to use their influence T Today’s Highlight in History: Canada. to jump-start the stalled process of dismantling North Korea’s On Feb. 26, 1870, an experimental air-driven subway, the In 1987, the Tower Commission, which probed the Iran- nuclear programs. The New York Philharmonic performed Beach Pneumatic Transit, opened in New York City for public Contra affair, issued its report, which rebuked President a historic concert in North Korea before the communist demonstrations. (The tunnel was only a block long, and the Ronald Reagan for failing to control his national security nation’s elite. Former Israeli military chief Dan Shomron, the line had only one car.) staff. paratrooper who commanded the famed 1976 hostage rescue On this date: In 1993, a bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in at Entebbe airport in Uganda, died in Tel Aviv at age 70. In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the the parking garage of New York’s World Trade Center, killing Today’s Birthdays: Singer Fats Domino is 81. Political Island of Elba in Italy. six people and injuring more than 1,000 others. columnist Robert Novak is 78. Country-rock musician Paul In 1907, Congress created the Dillingham Commission to Ten years ago: President Bill Clinton, outlining foreign Cotton (Poco) is 66. Actor-director Bill Duke is 66. Singer examine the impact of immigrants on America. (The panel policy goals for the final two years of his administration, Mitch Ryder is 64. Rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) is later recommended curtailing immigration from southern and urged continued American engagement in the quest for 59. Singer Michael Bolton is 56. Actor Greg Germann is 51. eastern Europe.) peace and freedom abroad during a news conference in San Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is 51. Bandleader John McDaniel In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure Francisco. is 48. Actress Jennifer Grant is 43. Rock musician Tim establishing Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Five years ago: Two church-sanctioned studies document- Commerford (Audioslave) is 41. Singer Erykah Badu is 38. In 1929, President Calvin Coolidge signed a measure ing sex abuse by U.S. Roman Catholic clergy said that about Rhythm-and-blues singer Rico Wade (Society of Soul) is 37. establishing Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. 4 percent of clerics had been accused of molesting minors Rhythm-and-blues singer Kyle Norman (Jagged Edge) is 34. In 1940, the U.S. Air Defense Command was created. since 1950 and blamed bishops’ “moral laxity” in disciplin- Rock musician Chris Culos (O.A.R.) is 30. Dear Diane Sawyer, s an eastern Kentucky transplant I managed to turn out Well it is not acceptable by me. Your actions are appalling. You “The Home Daily of the Cumberlands” pretty darn good. I understand that your narrow viewpoint have painted a very narrow, and incorrect, picture of the people Aof the mountains is constrained from your limited interac- from eastern Kentucky. We are a proud people who would like VOL. 98 NO. — 283 tion in the area as well as your stereotyping of the area’s people. a fair representation of it’s people and not the most entertaining I have met people like you before. I have met people from cen- glimpse of life in the mountains. There are many people from the Main number: (606) 248-1010 tral Kentucky who accused me of "talking funny" because I had area who have went on to achieve great things in life, of which, Fax number: (606) 248-7614 managed to obtain a slight accent for the time I have lived in east- I consider myself to be one. I obtained my education from the ern Kentucky. These people are the bane of my existence. University of Kentucky and obtained 2 degrees (a Bachelor and How to contact us: What gives you the right to portray the people of Master) there within 6 years. I have a fine paying job and have Call the main number then ask for the the Kentucky in that manner? Because you're from refrained from falling into the stereotype of people who live in following extensions: central Kentucky (or claim to be so)? You think Kentucky. Patrick because you are from a part of Kentucky that is, on You, a former Kentuckian, make it hard for people like me to be Publisher: Tom Spargur — 202 average, more educated and more cultured than the proud of where I am from. You make it hard for me to avoid judg- [email protected] Lawson ——— southern and eastern parts of the state that gives you ment and curious stares when I tell people where I am from. You Newsroom Middlesboro the right (and the nerve) to produce this expose and help to make me ashamed to talk about my home in the mountains. Daily News further brand us as "hillbillies"? You have created a need for me to speak without a southern accent Managing Editor: Brandy Calvert — 206 Columnist If you are from the state, why would you help to to avoid the stereotyping and prejudgment that comes with one. [email protected] perpetuate the negative stereotypes of Kentuckians? You have proven to be a traitor to your "home state", a state that I Sports Editor: Jay Compton — 219 This is treason to the people in your home state. hope officially disowns you in the same way that so many residents [email protected] Would you do the same to a poor black family liv- currently have. Lifestyles Editor: Donna Greene — 205 ing in the ghetto of Atlanta? Would you do a story about the 15 If you, ma’am are here to serve as a role model for people from [email protected] year old mother of 4 who lives in the barrios of east Los Angeles? Kentucky, then I certainly do not want to follow in your footsteps. Staff Writer: Tabitha Webb [email protected] No. Because if you did, you would be considered a racist, and in You have turned your back on your home state. I, like others in the Staff Writer: Sarah Miracle — 222 no way, shape, form, or fashion is racism considered journalism. area, will blaze my own path in an effort to break the stereotypes [email protected] However, because the population of the people you are referring that have been consistently perpetuated and reinforced by your Staff Writer: Stephen Woodward — 208 to are white and the prejudice you are reinforcing is "regional" at shameful journalism. [email protected] best ("caste" at worst), it is considered acceptable by the viewing So, on behalf of the proud people of eastern Kentucky, Diane Advertising public. Sawyer, please stop calling yourself a Kentuckian and let the self- respecting, loyal Kentuckians make our Advertising Director: Pat Cheek — 223 own name. We don’t need your help and [email protected] we never did. In short, shut up. 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THE DAILY NEWS |THURSDAY |FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Page 5 COMMUNITY NEWS Ron Eller to respond OBITUARIES Brown; brothers, Taylor Thompson, and Lazarus and North, Herman North, and Telitha Jane Wilson; infant to ‘A Hidden America’ Larry North; grandchildren, brother, John H. Thompson; Wendy Burroughs, Dewayne sister, Wilma T. Whitlow; Coleman, Courtney Wilder, and brother-in-law, William at Union College Caden Wilson, Dylan J. Whitlow. Coleman, and Madison Survivors include her BARBOURVILLE, civic leadership Coleman; great-grandchild, sister, Sara Thompson of Ky. – Dr. Ron Eller, and the environ- Jaxon Burroughs; and a host Miracle; brother, Clifford one of the experts ment. Eller is a of nieces, nephews, other Thompson of Miracle; on Appalachia inter- former Rockefeller relatives and friends. nephew, Scott Thompson viewed by 20/20 Foundation Scholar Funeral services will be of Miracle; nieces, Tami for “A Hidden and author of held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Hale and America: Children “Uneven Ground: Middlesboro Pentecostal Rebekah Hale of Wartburg, of the Mountains,” Appalachia Since Church with the Rev. Tenn.; nephews, Joshua Hale will speak at 1945,” published in Alonzo Miracle and the Rev. and Elijah Clifford Hale. Union College in 2008. J.C. Craig presiding. Music Services will be at 2 p.m. Barbourville on Eller has long Audrey Jean Howard will be provided by Darlene Thursday at Arnett & Steele Wednesday, March 4 been in demand Brock, Opal Inman, and Funeral Home in Pineville at noon. as a speaker on Audrey Jean Larry North. with Elder John E. Robbins The public is invit- Appalachian issues Interment will be in and Brother John Henry Howard Jackson presiding. ed to attend. There at colleges, confer- the Green Hills Memorial MIDDLESBORO — Gardens. Pallbearers will Burial will follow in the is no charge for the ences and communi- Audrey Jean Howard, 65, Thompson Family Cemetery event. ty forums through- be, Jason Simpson, Steve passed away Wednesday, North, Matthew North, Ron at Miracle. Pallbearers will Eller’s presenta- out the nation, and February 25, 2009, at North, Ronnie Green, and be Charles Griffin, Don tion, “Stereotypes serves as a frequent Middlesboro Appalachian Lewis Parks. Hobbs, Gerald Graves, Gary and Inequalities: consultant to civic Regional Hospital. The family will receive Graves, Jason Johnston, Responding to ‘A and governmen- Born July 1, 1943, at friends from 6-9 p.m. Harold McGeorge and Hidden America,’” tal organizations Pathfork, she was the daugh- Thursday and Friday at Johnny McGeorge. will be held in the and the national ter of the late Ligel and Cloa Middlesboro Pentecostal The family will receive Union College student media. He has Caldwell North. Church. friends on Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of center in conference Ron Eller will respond to “A Hid- served as chairman In addition to her parents Creech Funeral Home, rooms A, B and C. den America” at Union College on of the Governor’s Middlesboro, is in charge of the funeral at the Arnett Wednesday. she was preceded in death & Steele Funeral Home Originally from Kentucky by a son, James Colbern all arrangements. southern West Appalachian Task in Pineville. Guestbook at Rice; and a sister, Mary www.arnettsteele.com. Virginia, Eller teaches Southern his- Force, founding chairman of the Hubbard. Jo Ann tory and is the former director of the Kentucky Appalachian Commission, Survivors include her Thompson Ida Belle Lamarr Appalachian Center at the University and as the John Whisman Scholar daughter, Kristie Wilder; MIRACLE — Jo Ann HULEN — Ida Belle of Kentucky. He has led research for the Appalachian Regional sons, Brian (Amanda) Thompson, 71, passed away Lamarr, 84, passed away and service programs on a wide Commission. Rice, John Coleman, Tuesday, February 24, 2009, range of Appalachian and Southern For more information about the David (Marie) Coleman, at Middlesboro Appalachian Wednesday, February 25, policy issues, including education, event, call Union at 546-1230 or e- Roger Coleman, and Gary Regional Hospital. 2009m at Britthaven of health care, economic development, mail [email protected]. (Jennifer) Coleman; sisters, Born October 20, 1937, Pineville. Gathel Parks and Louise she was the daughter of the Arrangements are incom- late John H. and Myrtle plete. For further informa- Wilson Thompson. tion call the Obituary Line In addition to her par- at 337-2244, or Arnett & ents she was preceded in Steele 337-2045, or check death by her grandparents, the online guest register at Pleas and Martha Durham www.arnettsteele.com. THANK YOU! 2008 For all your floorcovering needs, see in the Reader’s Choice, Tri-States The Oldest Continuously “BEST OF THE BEST” Operated Floorcovering for voting us Business In The Best Vinyl Tri-State Area We offer free estimates on carpet, vinyl floors, ceramic tile- for floors and walls - hardwood floors, custom blinds, custom draperies and wallcoverings by leading manufacturers. We are committed to providing tri- state area residents the best products and services for their money, just as we have for over 20 years! SILCOX DECORATING CENTER (606) 248-1793 221 Winchester Ave. Middlesboro, Ky. he Singing Cookes & The Cooke Brothers will be in concert Saturday, March 7 in Middlesboro. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tand will be held at Middlesboro High School. Admission is a $5 donation. LAYMON PRODUCE Corner of 11th and Cumberland Ave. 248-3382 10lb US #1 Idaho Wash St Red or Yellow 302).' 02%6)%7 $!9 $ 69 Washington State ¢ 3ATURDAY -ARCH s AM PM Potatoes 3 Apples 79Lb. Sweet ¢ D’anjou Bosc Pears Lg Florida Navel $ 99 Oranges 5 Lb. 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Students in each class selected a class queen and the homecom- ing queen was selected from these four young ladies. The 2009 Homecoming Queen at Cumberland Gap High School is Jasmine Rose, the senior class queen, is the granddaughter of Hoy and Trula Bussell. Her escort was Blake Hopper, son of Darryl and Bonnie Hopper. In addition to Rose, other class queens were: Freshman Queen is Ashley Graves, daughter of John and Gerri Graves. Her escort was Travis Brock, son of Clifford Brock and Julie Luckadoo. Sophomore Queen is Katelin Welch, daughter of Mont and Sharon Welch. Her escort was Jacob Mayfield, Pictured above is Junior Queen Whitney Whitaker with her son of Alan and Vickie escort Michael Chumley. Mayfield. Junior Queen is Whitney Whitaker, daughter of Sylvia Whitaker. Her escort was Michael Chumley, the Senior class queen Jasmine Rose (center) was also crowned the 2009 homecoming queen. son of Freddie and Teresa Pictured with Rose is her escort Blake Hopper (left) and 2008 queen Carla Dunn (right). Chumley. Husband’s parenting technique is verbally abusive Dear Annie: I have been married six years and have two children. I am worried about my husband’s relation- ship with our 5-year-old son. My husband is very stern and has an unwavering view of right and wrong. I dis- agree with many of his ideas about parenting, and our relationship suffers as a result. My husband and my son do not talk, play ball or anything else I expect a father and son to do. The only thing my husband does consistently is criticize, yell and belittle. He often calls him a “baby” and tells him he acts like “a girl.” My son gets upset, and my husband taunts or spanks him instead of comfort- ing him. I admit I baby him, but I justify Pictured above is Freshman Queen is Ashley Graves that because I am compensating for my with escort Travis Brock. Kathy husband’s harsh behavior. My son has recently begun saying he Pictured at left is Sophomore Queen is Katelin Welch Mitchell with escort Jacob Mayfield. Marcy doesn’t love his daddy, doesn’t care about him, wishes he were not home, etc. Is this Photos by JAY CMPTON/Middlesboro Daily News Sugar going to create any long-term effects on ——— his self-esteem? As a stay-at-home mom, Annie’s Mailbox I do not feel I have many options other than to stick around until I am in a posi- COMMUNITY CALENDAR tion to make it on my own with the children. What can I do to make sure there aren’t any repercussions? — A FEBRUARY 26 FEB. 28, MARCH 2-6 MIDDLESBORO also bring three documents Concerned Mother LIGHTHOUSE MISSION MIDDLESBORO TEE- LITTLE LEAGUE that show the address of Dear Mother: Unless your husband changes his CENTER will be distributing BALL REGISTRATION REGISTRATION will be the legal residence of the behavior, there will be repercussions no matter what you food boxes Thursday at 11:30 will be held Saturday, Feb. held Saturday, Feb. 28, parent(s) or court-appointed do. His parenting is emotionally and verbally abusive, a.m. Participants must have 28, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and guardian(s) for the player. and you are overcompensating. Talk to your pediatrician proof of income and valid and Monday, March 2-6, Monday, March 2, from 5-7 These can include a driver’s and get a referral for a family therapist who can help photo ID. from 4-6 p.m., at Arnold’s p.m., at First Place Trophies, license, an electric or other 2121 Cumberland Ave., utility bill and a financial your husband learn how to be a decent father. If neces- FEB. 26, MARCH 1, 3 Athletics in Middlesboro. Tee-Ball is open to boys and Middlesboro. Ages for the record like a credit card sary, see the therapist on your own and have the pediatri- NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets each girls ages 6-8 (must be age three baseball leagues range statement or loan statement. cian speak to your husband. This behavior pattern must 6 before Aug. 1 to play). from 8 to 16 while the girl’s Note that three utility bills not be allowed to continue. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., and each Sunday at There will also be Wee-Ball softball league ages are 9 to count as only one proof. Dear Annie: A few months ago, I received two mar- for boys and girls age 5. 12. Registration is required Registration fee is $30. riage proposals. I have not given a response to either man. 4 p.m. at 149 North 28th Street, Middlesboro. Parents should bring child’s even if the child played For more information, call My family adores “Chet.” However, since his pro- birth certificate to register previously. Parents should Steve Schneider, president, posal he has been dodging me. He’s even making plans FEBRUARY 27 LEAGUE OF WOMEN him/her. Registration fee is bring child’s birth certificate 242-2149 or Russ Britton at to buy a house with a male friend. He’s smart, goofy and $20. to register him/her. Please First Place Trophies. very protective. He just doesn’t seem to have any initia- VOTERS of Bell County tive when it comes to planning a future. will meet at noon Friday, Feb. The other man, “Dennis,” is a couple of years older. 27, at the Arthur Museum. PERSONALS He adores me and treats me like a princess. He is very Speaker will be Main Street prepared for his future. He even told me a few days ago manager Kassie House. The that if I accept his proposal, I can start looking for a meeting will have a do-it- house. The only problem is, my family doesn’t like him yourself brown bag lunch. and isn’t aware I’ve been seeing him. Everyone welcome. So here I am with these two great guys who love me. MAINTAINING I love them, too, but it isn’t fair to string them along. FRUIT & VEGETABLE In Loving Memory of My Sister Which one should I pick? — Confused and Torn QUALITY for Farmer’s Dear Confused: Neither. If you are in love with two Markets will the focus of Feb.Connie 26, 1967 Daniels - June Cross28, 2008 men, you cannot fully commit to either. It’s flattering a workshop on Friday, Feb. to have two marriage proposals, but we strongly urge 27, at 1 p.m. in the third you to turn them both down, at least right now. You need floor meeting room at the Happy Birthday in Heaven more time. When you are truly ready to make this deci- Bell County Courthouse. Dear Connie I’m writing you a letter just to let you know, I miss you so much. I’m all the time picking up sion, you will know which is the best choice. Speaker will be Dr. John Strang a horticulture spe- my phone just to call you like I always use to do. If I Dear Annie: I think your readers will enjoy my mother, had a problem, I always had to call you. If you had a Mildred’s, words of wisdom on why her marriage has last- cialist at UK. Apple and problem, you always called me. I miss seeing you laugh ed 60 years: “We have a 50-50 marriage. I cook it, he eats pear rootstock will also be over something funny. Why you could get so tickled over it. He raises the toilet seat, I lower it. He does the outside available for purchase. For nothing & have every body laughing. work, I do the inside work. I wash the windows inside more information contact I know you missed Mammaw when she died. You lived and he doesn’t wash the windows outside. He doesn’t do Stacy White, Bell County with her & Glen, I know it hurt you & Glen more than windows. I make out the grocery list and he doesn’t make Extension Agent For anybody, but I hurt too. Now I’m hurting over Mammaw, out a grocery list. I drive and he tells me how. If he needs Agriculture and Natural Glen & you. help, he calls me. If I need help, I call him. We agree on Resources, at 337-2376. Knowing that you were murdered, its almost more then I can stand. religion and politics. After all these years, we enjoy going FEB. 27, 28, MARCH 2, 4 I want to blame myself some how, but on the other hand, I know there’s nothing I could out to eat together and we still enjoy each other’s com- BELL COUNTY do, but I also know in my heart you’re happy once again. Sitting around talking and pany.” — Her Daughter, Debra Renick HISTORICAL SOCIETY laughing (you, Mammaw, & Glen). MUSEUM is featuring an Dear Debra: Your mom obviously has a wonderful From your sister Tina Wilson sense of humor and a lot of patience. Thanks for sharing. exhibit of Vintage Valentines Brother-in-law Richard Wilson TO OUR BAHA’I READERS: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha. in February. The museum is From this world you were taken; from our hearts you’ll never go. open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greatly Missed by husband Joe Cross, Mom & Dad, Barb & Steve Hatfeild, Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Lance Hatfield - Brother, Vanessa Hardin - Sister, and the whole family. Monday, Wednesday, Friday We loved you so much. Sugar and Saturday. THE DAILY NEWS |THURSDAY|FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Page 7 A message from the Bell County Chamber of Commerce: The Bell County Chamber of Commerce salutes its members e are honored to have viduals who are Lifetime mem- J. R. Hoe & Sons 225 members within the bers. J. T. E. Epps Motors Did you know? Bell County Chamber of Kentucky Utilities W Chamber of Commerce Commerce. It is your support that Lincoln Memorial University A group of local busi- makes us a driving force in Bell Members — 20 plus years Middlesboro ARH County. ness leaders organized the Action Realty Middlesboro Board of Education Bell County Chamber of Middlesboro Country Club Arnett & Steele Funeral Home Commerce in 1926. Chamber of Commerce Associated Industries of Kentucky Middlesboro Daily News Mission AT & T Middlesboro Mall Association The Bell County Chamber of Belk Simpson Nagle Law Offices Commerce is a community-mind- Bowling & Yoakum Parkview Motel ed business organization commit- Brooks Bookkeeping Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. ted to the growth and develop- Brooks Oil Company Pineville Community Hospital ment of the local economy. Business & Professional Women's Pizza Hut As members in the Bell County Club Sally Simpson CPA Chamber of Commerce, you are Pete Cline's Law Office Southeast Community College a vital part of an organization Coca-Cola Bottling Company State Electric whose goal is to help make Bell Commercial Bank Vaughn & Melton Engineers County a better place to live, work Community Trust Bank Village Square Shopping Center and visit. Cumberland Gap National Wal-Mart We want to salute each mem- Historical Park Water Service Corp of Kentucky ber of the Bell County Chamber of Cumberland Gap Provisions Wendy's Commerce for working with us to Delta Natural Gas make a difference in Bell County. Dept. for Employment Services Chamber of Commerce Forty-two tons of bitu- This article is the first in a Dr. Ronald Dubin Lifetime Members minous coal were used to series of articles to acknowledge Edward Jones build the facility where the our outstanding Chamber mem- Dr. Meredith Evans Aubrey Bailey bers. First Place Trophies Chet Brisley Bell County Chamber of Today, we salute and give First State Financial Harry Hoe Commerce offices are locat- thanks to these members who Green Construction Virginia Huff ed on North 20th Street in have supported the Chamber for Home Federal Bank Jane Melton Middlesboro. 20 or more years and to the indi- Ideal Print Shop Bob Vaughn 15th Annual Spay Day USA id you know that approximately panion animal spayed or neutered. This four million cats and dogs are put is the single most important step you can Ddown in shelters across the United take in reducing the pet overpopulation States each year? Statistically speak- problem. ing, one animal every eight seconds is In some cases you may be a pet owner euthanized. These animals are not only with low-income and just not have the strays that have no home, but often the funds to spay or neuter. If this is the offspring of cherished family pets. In case, Friends of the Bell County Animal some cases the family pet will venture Shelter may be able to assist with your off only to return with an unintentional pet’s needs. Friends of the Shelter has litter. Even though the owner may make a program called SNAP (Spay/Neuter every viable attempt to find a loving Assistance Program). Through this pro- home for the offspring, they often end gram, the pet owner is allowed to pay up in a shelter. what he/she can afford and Friends of the The 2008 statistics from the Bell Shelter pays the remaining amount. For County Animal Shelter show what a tre- more information, please call the Bell mendous pet overpopulation problem we County Animal Shelter at (606) 337- have here in the tri-state area. Last year, 6331. the shelter picked up 1,637 dogs and Information courtesy of Bell County Friends of the accepted another 1,342 at the shelter. Shelter. Of these, 517 were adopted, 113 were returned to their owners, and a stagger- ing 2,342 had to be euthanized. Also last year, 1,509 cats were dropped off at the shelter, and of those, 188 were adopted, 15 were returned to owners, and 1,306 were euthanized. These heartbreaking numbers would drop drastically if all pets were spayed or neutered. Photo at right submitted The only way to solve this epidemic is FOS and LMU teamed up to provide another to spay or neuter your pet. This method spay/neuter clinic this month with funds is the only 100-percent effective method from Pet Smart. 26 animals were neutered of birth control for dogs and cats. It is during the one-day clinic held at the LMU Vet Tech School. Union County vet Dr. also the most proven way to reduce the Carson Hutchison, LMU students, and FOS number of animals who are born only volunteers worked to keep things going to die prematurely. With this in mind, smoothly. Here, an LMU vet tech student please do your part and have your com- checks on a dog in recovery after surgery. Master Tree Farmer series on risk management to start in March HARLAN, Ky. — Risk and Changing Climate; South. Southeastern District Farmer partners include for an individual, $45 for is often inevitable no matter Managing and Mitigating Foresters Jared Calvert and UK Cooperative Extension, couples. Preregistration is what the circumstances, but Invasive Plant Species, Michael Froelich will be Kentucky Division of required. For more informa- the University of Kentucky Insects and Diseases; and the professional foresters on Forestry and Kentucky Tree tion about the Master Tree Cooperative Extension Taxes, Policy, Regulations, hand in Harlan. Farm Committee. 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Totals: 21-48 4-8 49. come to a bitter end Wednesday night with a 50-49 loss to Harlan HARLAN COUNTY (13-13) T.J. Green 2-7 2-2 7, Tyrek Simmons 3-8 County in the semifinals of the 2-3 10, Kyle Hogue 5-8 4-4 16, Blake 52nd District Tournament. Polson 2-4 4-7 8, Josh Caldwell 3-6 3-6 Bryan Robbins’ basket with 9, Dillon Cain 0-0 0-0 0, Dustin Bray 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 15-33 15-22 50. five minutes to play put the Bobcats up 49-41, but they Bell County 16 15 11 7 — 49 wouldn’t score the rest of the Harlan County 10 12 14 14 — 50 game. Harlan County scored the 3-point goals: Bell County 3-10 (Wilson final nine points, capped by Kyle 2-5, Mayes 1-2, Hilton 0-1, Zachery 0- 2), Harlan County 5-13 (Simmons 2-4, Hogue’s turn-around jumper from Hogue 2-4, Green 1-5). Rebounds: Bell about four feet out with 5.5 sec- County 19 (Zachery 5), Harlan County onds left. 24 (Polson 11). Turnovers: Bell County 4, Harlan County 12. Fouled out: Bell Bell called a timeout with five County (Mayes). seconds to go, but George Wilson was slowed by the Black Bear But the Bobcats were whistled defense in the backcourt and had five times over a three minute span to settle for a heave from mid- as the Bears were in the bonues by court that was off the mark. the 3:08 mark of the third quarter. The loss ends the Bobcats’ They went 8-of-10 from the free season with a 12-13 record and, throw line in the quarter while Bell unfortunately, neither the boys or and Robbins and Wilson both County was 1-of-2. For the game girls team will be playing in the JAY COMPTON/Daily News Harlan County hit 15-of-22 free 13th Region tournament which Bell junior Bryan Robbins throws to Bell’s 4-of-8. will be at Bell County next week. puts up a jumper over Harlan A free throw from Tyrek County’s Josh Caldwell for the “It’s been a tough year,” Bell Simmons and floater in the lane Bobcats first two points of the from T.J. Green cut the Bobcat lead coach Lewis Morris said. “Our game. Robbins finished with 10 kids have worked hard and had a in the 50-49 loss. to 42-36 going into the fourth. good attitude. There’s been a lot “I didn’t think we got any calls of things going on and things just scored on feeds from Zachery by but that’s the way it goes some- didn’t fall for us this year.” the end of the quarter. times,” Morris said. “I give Harlan The Bobcats looked to be com- They led by as many as 12 in County credit, they kept fighting plete control for most of the game. the second quarter on Wilson’s 3 and they came back and did what After falling behind 8-2 in the first with 2:38 remaining inthe half and they had to do, though.” five minutes, they stormed back to took a 31-22 advantage into the A steal and then a 3-pointer take a 16-10 lead by the end of the locker room. from Wilson put the Bobcats back first quarter. Baskets by Robbins and Mayes up by nine, 45-36, early in the Mitchell Mayes hit a 3-pointer gave Bell their largest lead of the fourth. He also had the assist on with just under three minutes to game, 35-22 at the 6:30 mark of Robbins’ layup with five minutes play in the first and Bell went the third quarter. left that made the score 49-41. into a press and started forc- In just about every game, the Josh Caldwelll hit a free throw ing turnovers. Following anoth- losing team can point to some calls and Simmons knocked down a 3- er Mayes basket, Wilson stole that didn’t go their way. But Harlan pointer to bring the Bears within the inbounds pass and found County definitely benefitted from 49-45 with 3:53 to play. Shawnta Zachery for a layup and getting more than their share of The Bobcats missed three shots the Bobcats had their first lead calls from that point on. on their next two possessions at 9-8 at the 1:40 mark. They It was a physical game with instead of trying to run down the JAY COMPTON/Daily News wouldn’t trail again until the bodies often hitting the floor dur- clock, but Robbins helped them Bobcat senior George Wilson lets go of a jumper from midcourt game’s final seconds. ing the chase for rebounds and on stay out in front with a pair of just before the final buzzer over Harlan County’s Kyle Hogue. The Keith Lowe came off the bench two occasion a double fouls were rebounds on the defensive end. potential game-winner was on line but too strong. Wilson scored and converted a three-point play, called to try and ease the roughing. • See BELL, page 9 10 points in the 50-49 loss. Lions’ season ends with 68-59 loss to S. Carolina Barbourville in 51st District semifinal rolls over BY JAMIN LEGER Correspondent BARBOURVILLE — The Barbourville Kentucky, Tigers got 30 points from Travis Beck Wednesday night as they brought an end to Pineville’s season with a 68-59 win in the 51st 77-59 District semifinals. BY JEFFREY COLLINS Both teams came out of the locker rooms Associated Press Writer cold. A total of four points were scored in COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Devin the first four and a half minutes of the ball Downey skipped down the court. His 3- game. The bad news for Pineville was that pointer had just put South Carolina up 28 Barbourville had all four points. points on Kentucky midway through the Point guard Garrett Clark made two from the second half, and his team was about to foul stripe and center Kevin Williamson added a vault alone into first in the SEC East for the bucket almost two minutes later. Shawn Madon first time in February in 12 years. finally broke through for Pineville with a nice Downey and his teammates soaked up post move while being defended by the much some of the loudest cheers ever heard at taller Williamson. their 6-year-old arena. “I’m just speech- Beck started the next bit of scoring for less,” Downey said when asked to recall the Barbourville with a three point basket, and then moment. “This feels so special.” followed that up with a free throw. He would The Gamecocks’ special season contin- prove to be a nemesis for the Mountain Lions ued on Wednesday night with a 77-59 win all night long as he hit nine 3-pointers to lead over Kentucky. South Carolina left little all scorers with 30 points. doubt it’s an NCAA tournament team, win- Pineville’s highly talented point guard, James ning the biggest game in Columbia since David Strange, would have a few things to say the program’s only SEC East title in 1997. through his shooting about the Lions staying in South Carolina (20-6, 9-4 Southeastern the game. Conference) set a school record with 16 He hit back to back threes and then made blocked shots, forced 20 turnovers, never a beautiful pass to Logan Jeffrey after a made trailed and led by at least 18 points for the Kevin Williamson basket. Jeffrey put the ball entire second half in just its ninth win over in the basket to end the first quarter with the Kentucky (19-9, 8-5) in 50 games between score tied at 10. the teams. Barbourville started off the second quarter Meanwhile, the Wildcats find their streak on a 5-0 run, with two Williamson free throws of 17 straight NCAA tournaments in jeop- sandwiching a Beck three pointer. ardy. Then Pineville started playing the way they “They got their tails kicked tonight, guys. did in the All ‘A’ Tournament a few weeks Everybody gets their tails kicked every ago. Their offense became very methodic once in a while. We’ll be better on Saturday. and effective as they moved the ball around The world is not ending,” Kentucky coach with silky smoothness. Shawn Madon started Billy Gillispie said. “We got whipped. Give and finished an 8-0 Lion run with baskets Carolina credit for how well they played ... inside. Strange hit a very nice finger roll in they made us play poorly.” the lane and Brandon Hollingsworth got in Downey may be South Carolina’s SEC on the action with a bucket of his own as the player of the year candidate, and he showed Lions took an 18-15 lead. his versatility with five steals and five The teams swapped baskets the rest of the RICK DORTON/Daily News assists. But he received plenty of help, espe- half, including a last second 3-pointer from by Pineville senior guard James David Strange (pictured during action earlier cially from Muldrow, who South Carolina Strange from about 50 feet out and Barbourville this season) finished his high school career with 24 points Wednesday in a coach Darrin Horn challenged before the took a 27-26 lead into the locker room. 68-59 loss to host Barbourville in the semifinals of the 51st District tourna- game. • See LIONS, page 9 ment. • See UK, page 9 THE DAILY NEWS |THURSDAY|FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Page 9 SCOREBOARD Bell KY. PREP BASKETBALL Lou. DuPont Manual 70, Lou. Mercy 54 Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. continued from page 8 26th District The score was still 49- Wednesday’s District Tournament Semifinals Scores Lou. Assumption 61, Lou. Atherton 32 COLLEGE BASKETBALL 45 when Robbins was BOYS 29th District 4th District First Round Wednesday’s Men’s Scores fouled with 2:06 to play. He First Round South Oldham 45, North Oldham 23 EAST missed both free throws but Calloway Co. 50, Murray 38 30th District American U. 64, Navy 59 10th District First Round Army 79, Lafayette 55 the rebound went out off First Round Spencer Co. 42, Shelby Co. 38 Bucknell 72, Lehigh 51 of Harlan County’s Blake Ohio Co. 63, Muhlenberg South 62 34th District Charlotte 59, George Washington 57 14th District Semifinal DeSales 74, Wilkes 62 Polson. On a very question- First Round St. Henry 46, Villa Madonna 40 Duquesne 94, Massachusetts 77 able call, Mayes picked up Warren Central 71, Warren East 41 36th District Holy Cross 60, Colgate 58 20th District First Round Northeastern 47, Drexel 46 his fifth foul on the play as First Round Highlands 86, Dayton 36 Rhode Island 93, Dayton 91, OT Adair Co. 69, Marion Co. 36 40th District Richmond 78, Fordham 68 the offical ruled that he had 22nd District Championship Seton Hall 75, South Florida 60 pushed Polson. Instead of Semifinal Montgomery Co. 54, George Rogers St. Bonaventure 72, Saint Louis 55 Lou. Iroquois 60, Lou. Butler 39 Clark 47 Towson 75, Delaware 74 Bell getting the ball back, 27th District 41st District SOUTH Harlan County was again First Round First Round Alabama 88, Arkansas 67 Lou. Ballard 104, Lou. Waggener 65 Western Hills 36, Woodford Co. 31 Armstrong Atlantic 77, Francis Marion headed to the free throw line. Lou. Trinity 66, Lou. Seneca 52 43rd District 66, OT “I didn’t see nothing. I 28th District Semifinal Auburn 77, Mississippi 64 First Round Lexington Catholic 61, Lex. Paul Dunbar Catawba 92, Carson-Newman 84 don’t know what he called,” Lou. Eastern 64, Lou. Christian 58 Davidson 70, UNC Greensboro 49 Academy 49 44th District Duke 78, Maryland 67 Morris said. “Those things Lou. Jeffersontown 79, Lou. Ky. Country First Round Florida Tech 72, Nova Southeastern 64 are big in games like this. Day 37 Madison Southern 51, Model 45 Gardner-Webb 78, Presbyterian 72 29th District 53rd District George Mason 53, UNC Wilmington 52 I think we were up by four First Round Semifinal Georgia 61, Vanderbilt 57 or five and if we get it back South Oldham 53, Oldham Co. 51 Letcher County Central 65, June Georgia St. 76, Hofstra 55 30th District Buchanan 45 Lenoir-Rhyne 76, Wingate 73 they’re going to have to foul First Round 57th District Longwood 109, N.C. Central 89 again.” Shelby Co. 69, Spencer Co. 41 Semifinals Mars Hill 78, Tusculum 75 31st District Paintsville 52, Sheldon Clark 45 Marshall 76, East Carolina 62 Polson hit one of the free First Round 58th District Newberry 73, Brevard 62 throws and Zachery came Henry Co. 43, Carroll Co. 42 Semifinal Northwestern St. 77, Texas-San Antonio Owen Co. 53, Gallatin Co. 44 Allen Central 52, South Floyd 48 74 away with the rebound after 32nd District Old Dominion 64, William & Mary 63 First Round Radford 69, High Point 64 he missed the second. Grant Co. 59, Walton-Verona 45 NBA Rice 69, UCF 66 Up by three with time 33rd District S.C.-Aiken 58, Clayton St. 53 Semifinal National Basketball Association SE Louisiana 70, Texas A&M-Corpus winding under two minutes, Boone Co. 71, Cooper 20 EASTERN CONFERENCE Christi 68 Bell again had an opportuni- Ryle 58, Conner 56, OT Atlantic Division Sam Houston St. 75, McNeese St. 60 34th District W L Pct GB South Carolina 77, Kentucky 59 ty to try and run some clock Semifinal Boston 46 13 .780 — Tennessee 81, Mississippi St. 76 and force the Bears to foul. St. Henry 69, Villa Madonna 43 Philadelphia 28 28 .500 16 1/2 Va. Commonwealth 71, James Madison 36th District New Jersey 26 32 .448 19 1/2 52 Instead, Robbins had a shot First Round New York 24 33 .421 21 Virginia Tech 80, Clemson 77 Highlands 71, Newport 61 Toronto 23 36 .390 23 MIDWEST blocked by Polson as he cut 37th District Southeast Division Ball St. 53, Cent. Michigan 44 to the basket. Lowe got the Above: Bell Semifinals W L Pct GB Connecticut 93, Marquette 82 senior Shawnta Bishop Brossart 53, Campbell Co. 46 Orlando 42 15 .737 — E. Michigan 58, Toledo 49 offensive rebound and his Scott 67, Calvary Christian 48 Atlanta 32 25 .561 10 Evansville 56, Bradley 49 layup attempt went halfway Zachery battles 41st District Miami 30 26 .536 11 1/2 Michigan St. 62, Iowa 54 for a rebound First Round Charlotte 23 35 .397 19 1/2 Missouri 94, Kansas St. 74 down before rattling out. Western Hills 44, Woodford Co. 38 Washington 13 44 .228 29 N. Illinois 78, W. Michigan 63 “I thought we did pretty with Harlan 43rd District Central Division Northwestern 75, Indiana 53 County’s Tyrek Semifinal W L Pct GB Notre Dame 70, Rutgers 65 good there for three and a Lexington Catholic 77, Lex. Tates Creek Cleveland 44 11 .800 — S. Illinois 56, Drake 55 Simmons dur- 69 Detroit 27 29 .482 17 1/2 Villanova 74, DePaul 72 half quarters,” Morris said. ing action in 44th District Milwaukee 28 32 .467 18 1/2 SOUTHWEST “You can’t ask for any more. Wednesday’s First Round Chicago 26 32 .448 19 1/2 Lamar 75, Texas-Arlington 64 Madison Southern 73, Model 39 Indiana 25 35 .417 21 1/2 Nicholls St. 60, Cent. Arkansas 58 You have the lead and the 52nd District 45th District Stephen F.Austin 68, Texas St. 52 ball. We took some quick semifinal. Semifinal WESTERN CONFERENCE Texas 87, Texas Tech 81 Danville 55, Garrard Co. 46 Southwest Division Tulsa 77, Houston 68 shots we didn’t have to shoot Zachery scored Lincoln Co. 59, Boyle Co. 49 W L Pct GB UTEP 61, SMU 58, OT and missed some layups we a team-high 13 47th District San Antonio 39 17 .696 — FAR WEST First Round Houston 36 21 .632 3 1/2 Oklahoma St. 76, Colorado 55 probably should have made. points in the Casey Co. 45, Pulaski Co. 41 New Orleans 34 22 .607 5 Pacific 72, UC Davis 57 “It’s the same old story. Bobcats’ 50-49 51st District Dallas 34 23 .596 5 1/2 Utah 70, UNLV 60 loss. First Round Memphis 15 42 .263 24 1/2 Wyoming 82, Colorado St. 79 You have to execute down at Barbourville 68, Pineville 59 Northwest Division ——— 52nd District W L Pct GB Wednesday’s Women’s Scores the end and you have to hit First Round Denver 38 20 .655 — EAST your free throws and make Harlan Co. 50, Bell Co. 49 Portland 35 22 .614 2 1/2 Albany, N.Y. 92, UMBC 80 53rd District Utah 35 23 .603 3 Army 60, Lafayette 55 good decisions.” Left: Bell junior Semifinal Minnesota 18 39 .316 19 1/2 Bowling Green 89, Buffalo 82, OT Robbins blocked a pair of Knott Co. Central 67, Cordia 31 Oklahoma City 13 44 .228 24 1/2 Dowling 85, C.W. Post 80 Mitchell Mayes 55th District Pacific Division Duquesne 66, La Salle 51 Black Bear shots at the other goes up for First Round W L Pct GB Holy Cross 75, Colgate 57 two of his nine Wolfe Co. 61, Jackson City 52 L.A. Lakers 47 10 .825 — Lehigh 69, Bucknell 60 end, but Caldwell put back 56th District Phoenix 32 24 .571 14 1/2 Navy 59, American U. 56 the last one to make it a one- points in the First Round Golden State 20 37 .351 27 Providence 51, Marquette 49 game Estill Co. 50, Owsley Co. 37 L.A. Clippers 15 43 .259 32 1/2 Saint Joseph’s 77, Massachusetts 63 point game, 49-48,with 1:20 57th District Sacramento 12 47 .203 36 St. John’s 78, Seton Hall 57 to play. Semifinal ——— Temple 74, Xavier 65 Lawrence Co. 59, Magoffin Co. 43 Tuesday’s Games Vermont 61, Maine 44 This time Bell did run the 58th District Cleveland 94, Memphis 79 SOUTH clock down and Robbins was First Round Toronto 118, Minnesota 110 Armstrong Atlantic 92, Francis Marion Prestonsburg 91, South Floyd 66 Miami 103, Detroit 91 91, OT fouled with 26.9 seconds 59th District Chicago 120, Orlando 102 Carson-Newman 93, Catawba 62 Semifinal L.A. Lakers 107, Oklahoma City 93 Charlotte 59, George Washington 57 left. He missed the front end JAY COMPTON/ San Antonio 93, Dallas 76 Clayton St. 67, S.C.-Aiken 59 Belfry 72, Phelps 53 of the bonus and Caldwell Daily News Shelby Valley 101, Pike Co. Central 52 Houston 98, Portland 94 Duke 83, Wake Forest 50 61st District Phoenix 112, Charlotte 102 Louisiana-Monroe 65, Denver 41 pulled down the rebound. First Round Wednesday’s Games Middle Tennessee 74, Fla. International 54 Following a timeout, Bath Co. 59, Fleming Co. 45 Indiana 104, Memphis 99 Newberry 77, Brevard 46 62nd District Philadelphia 106, Washington 98 Nicholls St. 71, Cent. Arkansas 64 Harlan County got the ball Hogue led all scorers Madon back, the sophomore First Round New Jersey 111, Chicago 99 Nova Southeastern 78, Florida Tech 57 to Hogue in the right corner with 16 points in the game, guard misssed the end of this West Carter 66, Morgan Co. 58 Orlando 114, New York 109 Troy 93, Louisiana-Lafayette 52 64th District Utah 120, Minnesota 103 Tusculum 86, Mars Hill 68 and backed down along the Simmons added 10 for the season with a broken wrist First Round New Orleans 90, Detroit 87 UNC Pembroke 64, Georgia College 61 Bears and Caldwell finished along with several young Ashland Blazer 64, Rose Hill Christian Dallas 116, Milwaukee 96 W. Kentucky 66, Florida Atlantic 48 baseline. He spun around 60 San Antonio 99, Portland 84 Wingate 89, Lenoir-Rhyne 78 Robbins and into the lane with eight. players who saw significant Denver 110, Atlanta 109 MIDWEST The Bobcats were led varsity action throughout the GIRLS Charlotte 98, Sacramento 91 Akron 68, Miami (Ohio) 56 and put up what proved to 8th District L.A. Clippers 93, Boston 91 Cent. Michigan 64, W. Michigan 60 be the game winner with by Zachery’s 13 points, season. Championship Thursday’s Games Iowa St. 76, Colorado 63 Christian Co. 75, Hopkinsville 49 Cleveland at Houston, 8 p.m. Nebraska 52, Kansas St. 47 John Dudley Hilton and Seth while Robbins and Wilson “We lose two seniors and 17th District Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Ohio 68, Kent St. 58 Chambers both in his face. finished with 10 each and we’ve got work to do to get Semifinal Friday’s Games Saint Louis 64, St. Bonaventure 57 Elizabethtown 54, Central Hardin 31 Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. SOUTHWEST “They did a good job Mayes added nine. our younger kids ready,” North Hardin 75, John Hardin 36 Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Ark.-Little Rock 52, New Orleans 42 It was the final game for Morris said. “We’ve just got 22nd District Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Arkansas St. 76, North Texas 67 down the stretch of battling First Round Indiana at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Baylor 83, Texas Tech 53 of fighting and getting it Bell’s two seniors, Zachery to keep working and try- Butler Co. 81, Lou. Doss 51 Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. Kansas 67, Oklahoma St. 52 and Wilson. Morris said they ing to build and hopefully 24th District Milwaukee at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Sam Houston St. 81, McNeese St. 71 where they wanted it,” Bell First Round Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. TCU 41, New Mexico 38 County coach Lewis Morris will be missed by the Bobcat will have a better year next Lou. Fairdale 62, Bullitt Central 58 Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Texas St. 73, Stephen F.Austin 60 Semifinal Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m. FAR WEST said. “Coach (Mike) Jones program. year.” Bullitt East 44, North Bullitt 34 L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m. San Diego St. 59, BYU 47 does a good job when it gets The Bobcats will have Harlan County (13- 25th District Cleveland at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. UNLV 68, Utah 55 Championship L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Wyoming 71, Colorado St. 62 in tight situations. He has leading scorer Robbins back 13) advances to face some post kids they will go next season along with start- Middlesboro Friday night at to, and they just manhandled ers Mayes and Chambers. 7 p.m. in the 52nd District Lions there at the last.” They’ll also have Ben championship game. continued from page 8 The Gamecocks pushed to feel comfortable on Pineville started off the Kentucky around all night Selection Sunday, and fin- third quarter with a 5-0 UK long. ish with SEC leader LSU, spurt as Madon hit two free continued from page 8 Leading by 23 with less Florida — a team also bat- throws, and then Strange was “He got dunked on two than 10 minutes to go, the tling for an NCAA bid — fouled on a layup. The layup or three times at Kentucky,” 5-foot-9 Downey swooped and Georgia. was good and so was the free Horn said. “I told him I between three defenders and The road is much easier throw. thought he was better than hit a high-arching layup to for South Carolina, which That was when Beck and that in so many words not put South Carolina ahead heads to Vanderbilt on Josh Mills took over for the for print.” 68-43. Saturday, then finishes with Tigers. In a two minute time Muldrow responded with On the next possession, Tennessee and Georgia. span, Barbourville scored eight points, 10 rebounds Muldrow and Mike Holmes Gamecocks fans haven’t 13 straight points with Mills and seven blocks. Zam had back-to-back blocks been this excited since 1997, hitting a basket and two free Fredrick added 15 for the as Kentucky tried to push when they won the SEC with throws, and Beck nailing Gamecocks. the ball inside, and then a 15-1 league record. That three, 3-point baskets. South Carolina swarmed Downey buried a 3 to give the team was the only other one Beck would add another Kentucky inside, and Patrick Gamecocks their biggest lead to sweep Kentucky. three in the quarter, while Patterson called it the most at 71-43 with 9 minutes to go. Wednesday’s game was Strange and Hollingsworth frustrating game he has ever In the next three minutes, the biggest in Columbia would add three point bas- had. He scored 28 points and South Carolina blocked since that team knocked kets of their own to go into had 12 rebounds, but had his three more shots. Holmes off the then-No. 3 Wildcats the final frame down by eight, shot blocked eight times and also blocked a Patterson in overtime. The courtside 47-39. RICK DORTON/Daily News shot 10 of 24, almost all on hook shot on its way down. celebrities that night were a There were two stories in Pineville’s Shawn Madon (pictured during action earlier shots within five feet of the He got called for an obvious just-past-their-peak-of-fame the fourth quarter that led to this season) scored 10 points in Wednesday’s game. basket. goaltending, but the crowd Hootie and the Blowfish, Pineville’s inability to make a Madon added 10 and Michael play Knox Central tonight for Gillispie said Patterson roared anyway. who scrambled over tables comeback. Travis Beck kept Cunningham 6. the girls title. got no help from the rest of “I really think our bigs to rush the court along with hitting three point shots, and Beck was the only Tiger ——— the team. were the difference in the hundreds of other fans at the James David Strange fouled to reach double figures with Pineville 10 16 13 20 — 59 “One of the best perfor- game. You know Meeks old Carolina Coliseum. Barbourville 10 17 20 21 — 68 out with a little over two his 30 points. Mills finished mances I’ve ever seen as far and Patterson are going to The fans stayed in the minutes left to play. with nine while Brad Marsee PINEVILLE (59): James David as courage, toughness, deter- be good and Fredrick and stands on Wednesday, and Billy Rye and Michael Strange 24, Shawn Madon 10, Downey are going to do Horn planned to temper the and Williamson added eight Michael Cunningham 6, Brandon mination, willingness to try Cunningham hit three’s late each. Hollingsworth 5, Logan Jeffrey 4, to help your team win,” the what they do. That’s what enthusiasm by telling his for Pineville, but without their Pineville ends the season Jesse Fuson 3, Billy Rye 3, Dalton coach said of his sophomore all-caliber SEC players do,” team this game means little general on the floor to take the Simpson 2, Tyler Tuttle 1, Travis Horn said. “But I thought unless the Gamecocks can with a record of 17-12. Napier 1, Mike Clifton 0. forward. pressure off the other shoot- Barbourville (15-11) Kentucky’s Jodie Meeks, our bigs and our bench were keep winning. ers, the closest they could get will play Knox Central (15- BARBOURVILLE (68): Travis Beck battling with Downey for the difference. They were “I don’t think we need to 30, Josh Mills 9, Brad Marcee 8, Kevin terrific.” get too overly excited about was within nine points. 8) Friday at 7 p.m. for the Williamson 8, Garrett Clark 7, Darrin SEC player of the year hon- Strange closed out his out- District 51 Championship. Mills 6, Cody Thompson 0, Garrett ors, scored 18 points, play- The Wildcats have little it,” Horn said. “Again, we’ve standing career at Pineville Vaughn 0, Micah Corey 0, Josh time to regroup. They need got to lay it one brick at a Tonight at 7 p.m. the Hildebrand 0, Tyler Tye 0, Ben Stuber ing sparingly once the game with 24 points while Shawn Pineville Lady Lions will 0, Tyler Fuson 0, Steve Rudd 0.. got out of hand. at least a couple more wins time.” PAGE 10 THE DAILY NEWS |THURSDAY|FEBRUARY 26, 2009 100 Legals 100 Legals Appliance Services Hobby / Hunt & Sport Houses For Rent Will fix your torn up appl. 2 Guns for Sale. 423- House for rent,1BR,W/D NOTICE Revised Statutes, Notice All parts on hand, 851-2651 after 4:30. hookups,walking PURSUANT TO to Creditors, cheapest in area. A.R.S. distance to LMU,dep SECTION 421.120 and Administration has been Services. 606-248-0814 Miscellaneous req.423-526-9333. 242.340 of Kentucky granted by the District Revised Statutes, Notice Court of Bell County Lawn mower parts for to Creditors, upon the following sale, various types for all estate: Administration has been mowers, push and riding. Manufactured Child / Elderly Care 606-248-6172 granted by the District 4000 Housing Court of Bell County Sandra "Kathy" Slusher, Recreational upon the following NOTE TOPARENTS: 1000 estate: Deceased 6-11-2008 Kentucky State Law Vehicles Rt. 7 Box 728-A requres licensing for Rentals Pineville, Ky 40977 child care facilities Glenna Mae Brown, Mark Slusher, providing care for 4 or Administrator Boats / Accessories Trailers for rent,2BR,W/D Deceased 12-16-2008 more children not related hookup,dep req,quiet HC 62, Box 1233 Rt. 7 Box 708 to the licensee by blood, Pineville, Ky 40977 14ft fiberglass boat,25hp Neighborhood, 423-526- Calvin, Ky 40813 marriage or adoption. 9333. Daycare centers must Johnson motor $1500 Sheila Smith, Co- 606-269-7884. Executrix include address in ads. Sales Lori Lea Brown, Co- All persons having Executrix claims against the above 2000 Automotive estate(s) are notified to Financial '01 Clayton single Jeffrey W. Helton, wide,2BR,14x60,must be Attorney present same to the fiduciary verified Advance-Fee Loans or moved,porches are PO Box 1070 Credit Offers: Real Estate included 276-346-1765. Pineville, Ky 40977 according to law, not later than August 18, Companies that do 3000 Sales 2009. business by phone can’t ask you to pay for credit 5000 Resort Property All persons having Colby Slusher, Clerk before you get it. For claims against the above more information, call Real Estate estate(s) are notified to Bell Circuit and District 3500 Rentals Courts toll-free 1-877-FTC present same to the HELP. A public service 6000 Employment fiduciary verified message from The Daily according to law, not News and the Federal later than August 18, Trade Commission. Apartments/ 2009. Townhouses Education 200 Announcements Colby Slusher, Clerk 1 BR apt., LR, bath, POST OFFICE HIRING Bell Circuit and District kitchen. Security NATIONALLY! Courts Advance-Fee Loans or gate/lighting, deck, Credit Offers: Companies Avg. pay $20/hr, $57/yr, Notices courtyard, stove, frig, incl Fed ben, OT optional that do business by washer, dryer, water & phone can’t ask you to fee-based test prep All Legal Advertising sewer provided. 12 mo. materials, not affiliated pay for credit before you lease. $425/ mo. + NOTICE must be in written form get it. For more with the US Postal and be in our office 2 $425/dep. Call Mack Service. 866-880-2690 PURSUANT TO information, call toll-free days prior to run. 606-269-1779 SECTION 421.120 and 1-877-FTC HELP. A 242.340 of Kentucky public service message Mechanics Revised Statutes, Notice from The Daily News and to Creditors, the Federal Trade Certified Motorcycle & Administration has been Genealogy Day at Commission. 1 br eff, elec, water incd, ATV Technician Needed granted by the District the Library: FREE between Pville & M'boro, **************************** Court of Bell County GENEALOGY stainless appliance, Call Scott upon the following Workshops General Repairs CH/A, ceramic 248-8647 estate: The Bell County tile/lamenate fl. $475 Genealogical Society, BROCK'S HOME month, $475 damage Bell County Public dep. Ref Req, call 606- Omega Wilson Libraries, and the local REPAIR 499-7824. HUD not Roofing, decks--No job accepted. Coal Truck/Heavy Branscom, Deceased Kentucky Path of the Equipment Mechanic 12-14-2008 Daughters of the too big or too small, we do it all!!! position available with Rt. 1 Box 212 American Revolution Manalapan Mining Middlesboro, Ky 40965 are sponsoring various FREE ESTIMATE Phone 606-337-8804 2 BR apt. for rent. Call Company, Pathfork, Etta Lou Engle Talley, workshops at the Kentucky. Executrix Middlesboro Library Kevin 606-269-7970 Bill Hayes, Attorney on March 14th, 2009. Other Services Excellent benefits which PO Box 817 For more information, include 401K, Health and Middlesboro, Ky 40965 please call email us at Landscaping,odd Dental Insurance, bellhist_society@hotm jobs,handyman 2 BR apt. for rent, M'Boro. No pets. Production and Safety ail.com or stop by the services.Call 423-912- Bonuses. All persons having library or museum for 0360 $450/mo. + $500 dep. claims against the above a flyer or call 606-242- Call for application. 606- 269-2965 Pay associated with estate(s) are notified to 0005. Pre- 400 Financial experience and present same to the registeration is qualifications. fiduciary verified required by March according to law, not 12th, 2009. Apartments for rent To apply call Cheryl at later than August 18, 606-664-3861, ext. 223. 2009. 500 Education in Middlesboro. Call ATTENTION! (606)248-4742 Colby Slusher, Clerk NON-PROFIT Service / Bus. Bell Circuit and District ORGANIZATIONS CAN 9000 Directory Courts RUN THEIR 600 Animals ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 1 BR apt. All utils. furn. THE BULLETIN BOARD except elec. $500/mo + AT NO CHARGE YOU $200 dep. 606-269-0641 Land Services CAN FAX TO 606-248- Pets or 606-269-5334 NOTICE 7614 OR E-MAIL TO Backhoe, bulldozer work, PURSUANT TO classified@ middlesboro Free puppies: septic & escavating, SECTION 421.120 and dailynews.com WRITE IT reasonable rates. 248- 242.340 of Kentucky 1/2 Lab, 1/2 Border DOWN AND MAIL OR Collie. 7 wks. 606-499- Newly remod. 2BR apt. 1 0862 Revised Statutes, Notice BRING INTO THE mi. from LMU. Elec. & to Creditors, 1747 OFFICE 120 N. 11TH water incl. $575/mo. + Landscaping Administration has been ST. P.O. BOX 579 $575/dep. 606-302-1797 granted by the District MIDDLESBORO, KY Fill dirt & rock, call Court of Bell County 40965 upon the following Buddy, 606-269-3320 or estate: Free to good home. Joe 606-269-2961. Medium-sized mixed REDUCED breed, 3 mos. old. 276- Luxury Penthouse 445-4470 Apartments Classified Paul K. Slusher, It’s illegal for companies Brand new in M'boro. 1br Deceased 2/5/2009 doing business by phone w/ master bath & guest Ads Get Rt. 7 Box 728-A to promise you a loan 1/2ba. Laundry facility on Pineville, Ky 40977 and ask you to pay for it Have you lost your pet? location. Call for more Fast, Mark Slusher, before they deliver. For info. 606-499-0834 Administrator Please check the Bell more information, call Co. Animal Shelter to see Effective Rt. 7 Box 708 toll-free 1-877-FTC Pineville, Ky 40977 if it has been picked up. HELP. A public service We love happy endings! Results! message from The Daily Call 606-337-6331 or Small 1BR apt., LR, News and the Federal come by today! bath, kitchen, study, 248-1010 All persons having Trade Commission. claims against the above deck, courtyard, washer, estate(s) are notified to dryer, stove, frig, water, All types of present same to the sewer, security Chainlink & Wood fiduciary verified Yorkie pups (M&FM) gate/lighting provided. 12 We will not knowingly need rehoming. For info mo. lease. $375/mo. + Fences. BUELL according to law, not accept any advertising FENCE, Pineville. later than August 18, contact me at mr.james $375/dep. Call Mack for real estate which is in [email protected] 606-269-1779 2009. violation of the law. All Free Estimates persons are hereby (606) 337-3339 Colby Slusher, Clerk informed that all dwelling or (606) 269-1171 Bell Circuit and District advertised are available 700 Agriculture Commercial Director of Nursing Barbourville Nursing Home Courts on an equal oppotunity basis. BESIDE Barbourville Nursing Home is Barbourville Nursing Home is CUMBERLAND searching for an energetic and 900 Merchandise FORD'S searching for a Maintenance Director. 2 Commercial enthusiastic Director of Nursing. If NOTICE 300 Services If you are hard working, dedicated, As provided in KRS buildings for lease. you are an RN with long term care 359.230, the personal Each are 25'x60' and and interested in working in a property contained in the Appliances located on busy experience, are dedicated, detail following storage units: # Appliance Services highway 25E. For challenging, fun and rewarding 63. Will be sold for cash Washers & dryers $50- more information call oriented, and interested in working to satisfy the liens Will buy your torn up $200/ea. All guaranteed 606-248-0400 or 606- in a challenging, fun and rewarding environment, we want to talk to you! resulting from rental appliances for parts. 606- A.R.S. 606-248-0814 269-3320 default. Sale will take 248-8844 environment, we want to talk to you! place at US 25-E Mini We are a leading Long Term Care Storage Lot on Happy Houses For Rent We are a leading Long Term care provider in the area and named one Hollow Road at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2BR house, P'ville-Laurel provider in the area and named one of Kentucky’s Best places to Work. 2009. Hill, full basement. D & D Hauling of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work. $375/mo. 606-337-7160 For all your hauling Our state of the art 119 bed facility is needs. Sand, gravel, Our state of the art 119 bed facility is located in beautiful Barbourville, Ky. dirt, mulch. NOTICE David Daniels located in beautiful Barbourville, Ky. We will provide excellent leadership, PURSUANT TO (606) 269-2244 We will provide excellent leadership, SECTION 421.120 and Earl Daniels a very competitive salary and a great a very competitive salary and, a great 242.340 of Kentucky (423) 869-5313 benefit package that includes health, 38 benefit package that includes health, DEADLINE CHANGES vision, dental, employer paid and vision, dental, employer paid and for ALL classifieds 4:00 IMMEDIATE OPENING optional life, optional cancer plan, and optional life, optional cancer plan, and p.m. 2 days prior to run NOTICE The Claiborne Progress is seeking a person to of ad Middlesboro Nursing & assist in laying out pages weekly for the a 401 k plan with excellent employer a 401 k plan with excellent employer NO EXCEPTIONS Rehabilitation Facility, newspaper. This position is mostly layout with 235 New Wilson Lane, contributions. contributions. Run Date Deadline Middlesboro, Kentucky the use of Quark and Adobe Photoshop. We are Mon Fri 4:00pm admits and serves patients offering a full time position which requires flexible Come be a part of our team! Come be a part of our team! Tues Fri 4:00pm equally without regard to working hours. This is an immediate opening and Fax your cover letter and resume to Wed Mon 4:00pm race, color, creed, religion the position offers health benefits, 401(k), vision Fax your cover letter and resume to Thurs Tues 4:00pm or national origin. and dental options. Apply in person or call Janna Moses at 606-546-5138 or Janna Moses at 606-546-5138 or Fri Wed 4:00pm Middlesboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, (606) 248-1010, ext 202 to arrange email to [email protected] or for email to [email protected] or for Sat Thurs 4:00pm in order to maintain compliance with Title VI, Section 504 an appointment. more information contact Janna Garage Sales and Special of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimina- more information contact Janna tion Act of 1975, is notifying all parties and the community Email resume to: Moses, Administrator at Sale Ads MUST be pre-paid that the facility will not discriminate on the basis of race, [email protected] Moses, Administrator at before running. We accept color, national origin, age, or handicap subject to the ap- or [email protected] 606-546-5136. Visa & Mastercard. propriate regulations. 606-546-5136. THE DAILY NEWS | THURSDAY |FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Page 11 SNUFFY GARFIELD THE GRIZZWELLS PEANUTS CATHY ARLO & JANIS FOR BETTER OR WORSE ASTROLOGY KIT AND CARLYLE Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 ASTRO-GRAPH By Bernice Bede Osol Through some signifi cant THE BORN LOSER changes in your outlook and attitude, views and concepts that have held you back will fi nally be resolved in the year ahead. The new you will discover what you’ve been looking for in this fresh perspective. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An associate of yours who always asks more of everyone than this person is ever willing to do for others will perform the old tricks again. Don’t be afraid to reject any undesirable BIG NATE requests. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although you might get some things accomplished, it won’t be enough if one job in particular doesn’t get done. Be grateful for CROSSWORD whatever gains you make, even if they’re small. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is a strong possibility that you will be privy to some information that could be harmful to another if it got out. Don’t be either prosecutor or SOUP TO NUTS judge when deciding who should know what. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Harmful comments about another will damage you more than they will any individual you trash. You won’t have much luck winning friends with nasty gossip. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be careful not to overreact if a loyal friend provides support to your opposition. The person isn’t being mean, merely honest. Ask ALLEY OOP yourself why he or she thinks so differently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take ample time to study the directions or other pertinent information about anything new in your life, even if it’s similar to something previously explored. It’ll save you a big headache. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Without meaning to, there’s a good chance you could put restraints on those you love. Remember, the tighter you try FRANK AND ERNEST to bind them to you, the harder they’re going to strain to break away. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t force yourself to take on a project if you’re only lukewarm about seeing it through to completion. Your small amount of enthusiasm won’t hold up long enough to fi nish the job. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although one of your friends might do something that warrants criticism, no one is perfect -- so keep your thoughts SUDOKU to yourself. Finger-pointing will only create hostility and the loss Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. of a pal. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) -- Loss of a prized the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil possession is possible unless and put your sudoku savvy to the test! you are extra diligent about protecting that which you hold Here’s How It Works: dear. Don’t leave anything lying around where it can easily be Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken stolen. down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Heal old differences by letting numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and bygones be bygones, even if they box. Each number can appear only once in each remind you of past indiscretions. Dredging this stuff up again will row, column and box. You can figure out the order in only widen the chasm. which the numbers will appear by AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If your thoughts are negative, using the numeric clues already keep your mouth shut. If you provided in the boxes. The more don’t, the words that pop numbers you name, the easier it out will be regrettable ones, especially if they harm another gets to solve the puzzle! who doesn’t deserve it. PAGE 12 THE DAILY NEWS | THURSDAY| FEBRUARY 26, 2009 Section Editor: Donna Greene Phone: (606) 248-1010 ext. 205 Fax: (606) 248-7614 Email: [email protected] BUSINESS Web page: www.middlesborodailynews.com Area residents to benefit from Verizon’s network enhancements ringtones, while enjoying clearer recep- continue to perfect our network so that About Verizon Wireless: New cell site tion and fewer dropped calls. our customers in Kentucky know they can Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s The new cell site, which is equipped depend on us every time they pick up their most reliable and largest wireless voice means clearer with a permanent backup generator for wireless devices.” and data network, serving more than times of emergency, improves voice and This network improvement is part 80 million customers. Headquartered data coverage in Middlesboro; along U.S. of Verizon Wireless’ continual effort to in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than reception, fewer Route 25 east between U.S. Route 988 and expand coverage, improve capacity and 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon State Road 441; and along State Road 74 enhance the quality of its wireless voice Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon dropped calls west of U.S. Route 25 east toward State and data network in Kentucky and Communications (NYSE: VZ) and MIDDLESBORO — Verizon Road 441. throughout the country. Verizon Wireless Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For Wireless has activated a new cell site in “Network reliability is the No. 1 rea- has invested more than $50 billion since more information, visit www.verizonwire- Middlesboro, which enables more custom- son that customers choose and stay with it was formed – $5.5 billion on average less.com. To preview and request broad- ers to use their wireless phones concur- Verizon Wireless,” said Greg Haller, presi- every year – to increase the coverage and cast-quality video footage and high-resolu- rently to make calls; send and receive dent–Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, capacity of its national network and to tion stills of Verizon Wireless operations, email and text, picture and video messag- Verizon Wireless. “Getting through on add new services. In 2008, the compa- log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia es; access the Internet; view high-quality the first try and maintaining a connection ny invested more than $47 million in its Library at www.verizonwireless.com/mul- videos; and download music, games and are important to them. In 2009, we will Kentucky network. timedia . Arnett & Steele secures grant for Pineville Resource Center Mary Steele of Arnett & Steele Funeral especially as it relates to helping children Home, Pineville, recently presented a in need. We’re proud to partner with the $500 grant to Pineville Combined Family York Children’s Foundation to help sup- Resource Youth Services Center Day Care port this most worthy cause.” of Pineville Independent School District. To learn more about Arnett & Steele The Youth Center is a non-profit orga- Funeral Home, visit their website at www. nization committed to the children of the arnettsteele.com. Pineville School District. The York Children’s Foundation is a The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home non-profit organization that awards quar- has been active in its collaboration with terly grants to non-profit organizations the York Chidlren’s Foundation to help that work solely for the benefit of chil- improve the lives of area youth. This is dren. The Foundation is funded by the the second grant they have secured to Matthews Casket Division through dona- help the children of Bell County. tions made on every sale of a Matthews’ “Through the funeral home, I was casket. aware of the York Children’s Foundation’s To date, the Foundation has given more commitment to supporting children’s than $2.5 million to community-based organizations across the country,” stated children’s charities throughout the United Mary Steele. “We have always placed a States. For more information call 800- high priority on community involvement, 223-4964. Pictured, from left, are Shelley Jennings, a York-Matthews Funeral Service Consultant, Mary Steele of Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Jamie Mills of the Pineville Combined Family Resource Center accepting the check from Mrs. Steele. TTri-Stateri-State ommercial Bank was Cthe corpo- rate sponsor of the Lincoln Memorial University vs. Carson Newman basketball nsidernsider2009 - 2010 Visitors Guide game Febuary 21 II at the Tex Turner Arena. LMU won Coming July 31st, 2009 both games in front of the second larg- Your full-color guide to everything that is our community est crowd ever at the Tex Turner Arena for and the Tri-State area! This keepsake edition guide will be complete a basketball game. glossy 70# offset, 8 1/2” x 11” sized and will be available at all Commercial Bank employee Heather advertiser locations, motels, Chambers, Visitor centers and convenient Woody and daugh- tourism stops with over 8,500 copies distributed. ter Baylee (pictured above) conducted the drawing for a Make sure to be included in this guide to what to see and do in our Nintendo Wii game wonderful community. system bundle. LMU Railsplitter mascot, Abe Pictured (at right center) threw Deadline for advertising: June 30th out Commercial Bank and LMU t- shirts to the crowd All advertisers will receive 10-25 copies at no charge for your business. with the help of the Cumberland Gap Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be featured in this Pantherettes. The Pantherettes provided magazine booklet that is all about our community! entertainment danc- ing at halftime for each game. And a special Pink Zone tee Contact our professional sales staff shirt was sold to raise money for cancer awareness. Pictured at 606-248-1010 or 423-626-3222 bottom right is Published by the Middlesboro Daily News and the Claiborne Progress Jaymin and Michelle Huddleston wearing Pink Zone shirts!