Kentucky Coal Winners Woman Leads Police on High Speed Chase Nola Sizemore Nunley
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7-14 HARLAN ROP TODAY’S WEATHER SPORTS LIFESTYLES Mostly cloudy, 50 percent chance Experts say Paterno could ‘Cas Walker Hour:’ A morning of rain and thunderstorms, highs have faced charges.... 6 tradition in the 60s..... 5 in the mid-80s, lows in the upper 60s................ 2 Vol. 109 • No. 139 WEEKEND EDITION, JULY 14, 2012 50 cents daily Harlan Co. joins ‘Hands of Coal Across Bell County’ Morgan Hensley original Facebook message county “should get in on the County. Let’s all help on this “The most important being remarks. We are all hard Staff Writer that inspired the whole action.” project. Let’s put our coun- if you say you’re going — working people. So make Harlan County is plan- event. Within four days ”This event will be held ties on the map and let the make sure you do. I believe sure we show our educated ning to join Bell County in he had over 63,000 people in conjunction with the Bell rest of Appalachia follow our in strength in numbers — side as well. Kids will be their “Hands of Coal Across interested in the event. County chapter,” said Capps. lead.” the more people we can in attendance so make sure Bell County” event planned “We want to make this “We are working hand in Capps is heading the reach the more noise we can we set a good example — for next month. The goal of one of the largest rallies we hand with Joe Harris’ dream Harlan chapter of this event. make. Do what you can. We please.” the event is to get as many could to bring national atten- of lining up all the way to the The Harlan County chapter need national coverage for The event is set to take people as possible to line tion to our community of tunnels in Middlesboro. We will be forming their line in our voices to be heard.” place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 11. up and join hands along the coal and how much it means are estimating that 28,000 Bell County along the prede- In addition to lining up Everyone affected by the U.S. 25E from Flat Lick to to us,” said Harris. people will be needed to termined U.S. 25E from Flat along the highway, Capps recent decline of the coal the Cumberland Gap Tunnel After noticing the over- reach the dream. This will Lick to the Cumberland Gap said “signs and shirts may be industry is encouraged to in their support of Coal. whelming response of the take the work of many peo- Tunnel route. used to show your support.” attend. For more informa- Joe Harris, who owns people willing to take part in ple to achieve. This event “Many things still need to “Remember to keep all tion you may contact Capps a printing business in this event, V.I.P Tees owner depends on us working be done in order for this to signs classy,” said Capps. at 606-573-7030 or vip- Pineville, posted the first Jason Capps decided our with our neighbors of Bell be a success,” said Capps. “No cussing, no racist [email protected]. Kentucky coal winners Woman leads police on high speed chase Nola Sizemore Nunley. “After I initiated Staff Writer a traffic stop with my blue After leading police on a lights and siren, the vehicle chase down U.S. 119 with pulled over on the shoulder speeds approaching 70 just before the Sand Hill mph, Betty Drew, 60 of Bottom turn off. While in Harlan, was arrest- the process of exit- ed and lodged in ing my cruiser to the Harlan County approach the sus- Detention Center. pect’s vehicle, the Charged with sec- vehicle began to ond-degree fleeing move forward and or evading police, pulled back onto second-degree U.S. 119, heading wanton endanger- toward Harlan.” ment and reckless Nunley said it driving. Shell’s Drew was at this time was released from he began a vehi- jail on Friday after posting cle pursuit. He said the bond. vehicle proceeded toward Lynch Police Chief Mike Harlan for approximately Nunley said on Thursday, 10 miles, and just a short at approximately 8 p.m. distance from the Putney Photos by Jennifer McDaniels he observed a 1999 silver intersection, the pursuit New Executive Director of the Kentucky Office Of Mine Safety and Licensing, Freddie Lewis (above), gave a rous- Pontiac Grand Am on U.S. ended when units from ing speech during this year’s KEMI (Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance) Mine Rescue Competition awards 119 in the southbound lane the Kentucky State Police, presentation in Pikeville. He thanked the dedication and resolve of coal miners across The Commonwealth, par- near Cumberland weaving Harlan County Sheriff’s ticularly the devotion of mine rescue team members. His inspiring words received a standing ovation. The Harlan in and out of traffic. Office and the Benham City County Safety Days will be July 24-26 at the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical “She crossed the center Police Department boxed College. KCA Mine Rescue Team Member Patrick Gomez won first place in the bench contest. Gomez is currently line and almost caused a the suspect’s vehicle in head-on collision with the the National Champion in Mine Rescue Bench. Gomez is pictured with (from left) KY Office of Mine Safety and See CHASE| 2 Licensing Executive Director Freddie Lewis, Davin Hoskins of KEMI, as well as a visiting MSHA official. opposing traffic,” said Longtime physician, community leader dies Nola Sizemore Outstanding Male Student Staff Writer of Graduating Class at the Longtime physician, University of Louisville community leader and School of Medicine in contributing writer to the 1951. He began his prac- Harlan Daily tice in Harlan and Enterprise Dr. in 1960 he relocat- Sandford Logan ed to Frankfort. He Weiler Sr., 87 of became Professor Harlan, passed and Chairman of away at his resi- the Department of dence on Friday. Family Medicine A 1942 gradu- for the University of ate of Harlan High Tennessee College School, he went (UTC) of Medicine on to serve in the Weiler -Chattanooga Unit Army Air Corps and was awarded as a 1st Lt., P-38 Pilot, Clinician of the Year at Photo Reconnaissance. UTC Clinical Education Dr. Weiler graduated Center. Family members as Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society: See WEILER | 2 Watkins hopes to play on the PGA Tour Nola Sizemore finishes and 24 Top 10 fin- from National Collegiate fessional golfer, playing Staff Writer ishes. My scoring average Athletic Association and winning on the PGA Pursuing his dream of for 83 rounds of tourna- (NCAA)Division I, II, III, Tour.” becoming a professional Local ment was 73.5.” NAIA and the National A bank account has golfer and playing on the Watkins was also voted Junior College Athletic been established to help PGA Tour, Aaron Tyler on the National Association Association. Watkins with his tourna- Watkins, 23 of Loyall, of Intercollegiate Athletics The son of Kenny and ment entry fees, travel and turned pro in June. Folks (NAIA) All American Tammy Watkins, Aaron other related fees in pur- He recently participat- Team for three years, was has two brothers and one suing his career as a pro- ed in his first nationwide also plan to work and prac- the 2011-12 Mid-South sister. Aaron is a former fessional golfer. For more tour qualifying round tice in Florida this winter Conference Player of the graduate of James information or to send a for the United Leasing with more possible tourna- Year and was a 2011- A. Cawood High School donation, you may contact Championship (re-named ments.” 12 NAIA Academic All and a member of the Loyall local businessman Wayne Web.com Tour) at Watkins said he is excit- American. First Baptist Church. Collett at (606) 837-3671 Newburg, Ind. ed about this endeavor and Watkins was recently “There is obviously a lot or 573-1374 or contact “I’m scheduled for is “very optimistic about Nola Sizemore | Daily Enterprise named to the 2012 All of hard work in becoming Donnie Caldwell, PGA five more qualifying his chances.” Aaron Tyler Watkins, 23 of Nicklaus Team. He was a professional golfer,” said Profession at Wasioto rounds between now and “I obtained my bachelor’s Loyall, hopes to become a also one of 24 honorees Watkins. Winds Golf Course in Bell October,” said Watkins. degree in business admin- professional golfer, play- who are recognized by the “I really love the game County, at 606-337-1066 “I plan to play in as many istration at the University ing and winning on the PGA Golf Coaches Association and have since I was very or 606-499-2099. Monday qualifying rounds of the Cumberlands,” said Tour. of American for out- young. My plans are to Reach Nola Sizemore at as possible to qualify for Watkins. tournament and won eight standing play during the continue to work as hard 606-573-4510 or at nsize- playing the Web.com Tour “During my years at the of them. I was runner up past collegiate season. as I can to pursue my more@heartlandpublica- and PGA tournaments. I university I played in 36 six times, had 20 top five These players are picked dream of becoming a pro- tions.com. 2 Jump Page 2 — Harlan Daily Enterprise Weekend Edition, July 14, 2012 OBITUARIES both Harlan and Frankfort. Weiler (Becky), and Paul In keeping with her wish- While in Chattanooga he Rowan Weiler (Kathy); his es, a private graveside cer- became an Episcopalian grandchildren, S.