DAILY NEWS, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY Local/region/state FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 - PAGE 5A House GOP files suit challenging redistricting By ROGER ALFORD “Anybody can unconstitutional,” Nemes said. have required fewer splits in counties and “It takes a very, very, very high showing The Associated Press Kentucky now is one of 25 states with precincts. for a court to issue an injunction based FRANKFORT — House Republicans claim something is pending court cases involving redistrict- Hoover said House Republicans have upon a claim that something is unconstitu- hit hard in a contentious redistricting unconstitutional.” ing, said Justin Levitt, a professor at Loy- been placed in districts with larger popula- tional,” he said. “Anybody can claim process struck back Thursday, filing a law- ola Law School who tracks the legal chal- tions than their Democratic counterparts. something is unconstitutional.” suit challenging the constitutionality of House Speaker Greg Stumbo lenges. The new lines also produced some With the newly drawn district lines, newly drawn legislative boundaries that D-Prestonsburg Kentucky’s Democratic-controlled oddly shaped state House districts. The Reps. of Pembroke and they claim favor Democrats. House voted largely along party lines Jan. 89th stretches from the Tennessee border Ben Waide of Madisonville are together in House GOP Leader of enfranchise a lot of folks in Kentucky, but 12 to redraw boundary lines in a way that in McCreary County, zigzags narrowly the 9th District. Reps. Mike Harmon of Jamestown and other GOP lawmakers it was unconstitutional,” Hoover told sets up Republican vs. Republican races in through Laurel County, then encompasses Danville and of Harrodsburg asked for an injunction to delay imple- reporters outside Franklin County Circuit three House districts. One unfortunate all of Jackson County for a geographic would share the 54th District. Reps. C.B. menting the measure and asked that next Court after the lawsuit was filed. Republican would face powerful House setup that one lawmaker said would Embry Jr. of Morgantown, Jim DeCesare Tuesday’s election filing deadline be post- Frankfort attorney , repre- Democratic Floor Leader Rocky Adkins require an airplane for travel. of Rockfield and Michael Meredith of poned until the matter is resolved. senting the Republicans, said the lawsuit in northeastern Kentucky. Democratic House Speaker Greg Stum- Brownsville would be together in the 17th Judge Phillip Shepherd scheduled a could affect both House and Senate redis- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear signed bo, D-Prestonsburg, had said population District. All are Republicans. hearing for 10:30 a.m. EST Monday to tricting, plus judicial redistricting. All the measure into law last week. changes, not politics, guided the redistrict- Even Hoover would be paired with a consider those issues. three were dealt with in the same redis- The lawsuit contends that the new leg- ing measure. yet-to-be-decided incumbent in the 83rd “We have been saying for a couple of tricting plan. islative districts could have been better Stumbo said he doesn’t believe a Ken- District under the House proposal. Repub- weeks now that not only was it unfair to “If one part of the bill is declared balanced by population, and that they tucky judge would issue an injunction lican Rep. Jill York of Grayson would face the people of Kentucky, not only did it dis- unconstitutional, then the whole bill is could have been drawn in a way would without a trial on the merits of the case. Adkins in the 99th District. DEATHS Abortion bills require Felecia Kaye Borders Arrangements are entrusted to J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Felecia Kaye Borders, 49, of Online condolences may be ultrasound, counseling Bowling Green, died Jan. 26, made to jckirbyandson.com. 2012. By RANDY PATRICK as road blocks,” she said. Arrangements are incomplete at The Associated Press Westwood admitted that he this time. Services are entrusted to Goldie Rachel FRANKFORT — A Senate wanted to “eliminate as many Cone Funeral Home, 1510 Camp- Smith Dalton committee approved two bills abortions as possible.” bell Lane, in Bowling Green. Goldie Rachel Smith Dalton, Thursday that would place more “To me, it’s not a political issue, 92, of Utica, formerly of Bowling restrictions on women seeking it’s a moral issue,” Westwood said. Charlene P. Cary Green, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, abortions. Sen. Mike Wilson, a Bowling GLASGOW — Charlene Par- 2012, at Owensboro Medical Republican Sen. Jack West- Green Republican, said that rish Cary, 60, of Glasgow, died Health Systems. wood of Erlanger, who is chairman “informed consent” is already the Jan. 25, 2012, in Glasgow. She was a daughter of the late of the Senate Veterans, Military law, but it is being misinterpreted Funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday Charles D. Smith and Anna Affairs and Public Protection to allow women to listen to a pre- at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Drake Smith and the wife of the Committee, said he hopes the bills recorded message by phone Home. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. late John Murl Dalton. She was a will reduce the number of abor- instead of talking to a doctor. today. shoe saleslady, a dental assistant tions in Kentucky. That prevents many women and a longtime member of Glen- One bill would require women from getting printed materials 24 Michael Wayne dale Baptist Church. to have ultrasounds prior to abor- hours before an abortion that show Funeral service is at 2 p.m. tion. The other would clarify exist- the development of a fetus and pro- Childers Monday at Hardy & Son Funeral ing law by requiring women to vide information about resources Michael Wayne Childers, 61, Home, Bowling Green Chapel, have a face-to-face consultation available to them, he said. of Bowling Green, died Jan. 26, with burial in Fairview Cemetery with a physician, licensed nurse, Wilson’s bill would clarify the 2012, at 2 No. 2. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to physician’s assistant or physician- law by defining “individual private a.m. at the 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral delegated social worker prior to setting” as being in the same room Hospice home. In lieu of flowers, dona- having an abortion. with the doctor or other medical Center. tions may be made to The Sen. Perry Clark, a Louisville provider for counseling. He was Gideons. Democrat, said that similar propos- The informed consent bill born Nov. 6, Survivors include her son, als have been included in a single passed the legislature in 1998. 1950, in Danny Dalton and his wife, bill in years past, but the sponsors Bowling Debra; four grandchildren, John are politicizing the issue by divid- Green to the Mark, Timothy Duane, Stephen ing them into separate measures Let our experienced staff late Harold Wayne and Andrew W.M. Dalton; this year. help you in your time of and Virginia a great-grandchild, Matisse Dal- “The potential for getting it need. Alice Rakes ton; and several nieces and passed in the House is stronger if MICHAEL WAYNE they are bifurcated,” explained FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR OVER 40 YEARS Childers. He CHILDERS nephews. Miranda Pederson/Daily News was a member of the Emanuel Westwood, who is a cosponsor of Baptist Church. Vernon Franklin School marks 100th day both. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Ian Beddingford (center), 4, helps stack cans Thursday at Holy Sen. Kathy Stein, a Lexington Saturday at J.C. Kirby & Son Hart MD Trinity Lutheran School. The school celebrated the 100th day Democrat, said she believes the Broadway Chapel. Friends may LEXINGTON — of school by collecting cans for the food pantry at Faith United measures are not intended to help call on the family from 4 p.m. Vernon Franklin Methodist Church. Seventy-five students brought in more than women who find themselves in a until 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Hart, MD, 78, died 170 cans. difficult situation. “I fear they’re both being used Saturday at the funeral home. Wednesday, Jan. 18, RON HENDRICK Burial will be in the Wingfield 2012, in Fort Myers, Baptist Church Cemetery. Sur- Fla., following a lengthy illness. Fiber optics installation likely to slow I-65 traffic vivors include his wife of 42 He was born Dec. 26, 1933, in 832 Broadway Corbin to the late Lee Ora and By the Daily News state and federal permits needed. BGMU and our customers is pro- 820 Lovers Lane 820 Lovers Lane years, Laverne Glass Childers of BowlingGreen, KY Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green; a daughter, Rosa Ellen Installation of a new fiber-optic The interstate’s northbound and vide more reliability and redun- Wendy Sturgeon, and husband, Hart. He line could slow some motorists on southbound entrance ramps at dancy on that (Scottsville) side of Bobby, of Bowling Green; a son, graduated Interstate 65 around Bowling Cemetery Road, Scottsville Road the interstate,” McDaniel said. Randy Childers, of Bowling from Union Green early Sunday morning. and the William H. Natcher Park- “In the event that we have a prob- Green; two brothers, Richeard College and “These will be rolling road- way will be affected by the rolling lem on one line, we have a dual Childers and wife, Rebecca, of the Universi- blocks, so hopefully traffic won’t roadblocks. Message boards will feed so we can feed it from the Bowling Green and Gary (Shorty) ty of actually be stopped,” said Miles be installed along the way to warn other line.” Childers of Morgantown; a sister, Louisville McDaniel, marketing manager at motorists of the work. Bowling Green Municipal Utili- McDaniel said crews will J.C. K IRBY & S ON F UNERAL C HAPELS , I NC . Shirley Lowe of Bowling Green; School of AND C REMATORY four grandchildren, Michael Medicine, ties. string a new set of fiber-optic (270) 843-3111 (Mikey), Jennifer, Brandon class of Crews will be on site begin- lines across I-65 near Gander FLOWERS 1962. ning about 3 a.m. Sunday, but the Mountain in the Scottsville Road 832 BROADWAY (Bugg), and Courtney; eight VERNON FRANKLIN “The Finest in Flowers Since 1902” ~ great-grandchildren, Jessica, Isa- Dr. Hart is HART MD actual work across I-65 won’t area. begin until about 6 a.m. BGMU already has fiber optics PHONE 843-4334 820 LOVERS LANE iah, Makayla, Jasmyn, Kaydence, survived by his wife of 59 years, 901 Lehman Ave., Bowling Green, KY BOWLING GREEN, KY Phoenix, Jaylee and Kylie. Peggy, and their three children, “Our goal is for the work to be crossing the interstate just south Stewart (Melissa), Vicki Garmon done by 10 a.m.,” he said. of Cumberland Trace Elementary (Terry) and Jeff (Robyn); three The $30,000 project took a School. Norris E. Cooper while to coordinate because of the “What this is going to do for Norris E. Cooper, grandchildren, Landyn Garmon, 73, of Bowling Green, Aubry Garmon and Liberty Hart; passed away Tuesday, his brothers, Homer Hart and Statewide council Jan. 24, 2012, at The Mickey Hart; and sisters, Mary set to advise officials Johnson Vaughn Phelps Medical Center. Elizabeth Rominger and Ida Mae FUNERAL HOME, INC. Hart. In addition to his parents, he FRANKFORT (AP) — Eleven The Warren County native was public school students are getting born Sept. 15, 1938, and was pre- was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve Cox, Walter Hart, the chance to have their voices ceded in death by two brothers, heard at the top level of Ken- Billy and David Cooper; his late Orville Hart, Paul Hart, Arlis Hart, Grover Hart and Willard Hart. tucky’s Department of Educa- mother, Lucille Wilkerson Coop- tion. er-Galloway; and foster parents Dr. Hart was a family physi- cian in Lexington for 40 years, The department announced Fri- Ben and Melvin Catherine White. day the names of 11 students rep- John Phelps Gene Vaughn where he loved and was loved by Owner Owner Norris was a member and dea- resenting districts statewide who con of Forest Park Baptist Church his dear patients. He was a mem- have been selected to serve on a Pre-Need • Monuments and veteran of the U.S. Army. He ber of the American Academy of new group formed by Kentucky Cremation Services was the former owner of Herman Family Physicians. He bravely Education Commissioner Terry ~ EST. 1952 ~ Lowe’s Sporting Goods, bus dri- served in the Vietnam War as cap- Holliday. tain and commanding officer of 901 Fairview Ave. • Bowling Green ver for Warren County Schools The group is called the Next- 270.843.4338 and bailiff for Warren County Company C 15th Medical Battal- Generation Student Council Circuit Court. He coached youth ion for the 1st Air Cavalry Divi- sports for more than 29 years and sion, U.S. Army. He was awarded is a member of the Warren Coun- two Bronze Stars for Valor. NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY ty Football Hall of Fame. He was A gathering of family and on the Boys Club board of direc- friends will be from 3 p.m. to 6 tors and was a charter member of p.m. Sunday at Clark Legacy The City of Bowling Green is pleased to announce the the Warren Central Athletic Club. Center in Nicholasville. availability of Federal funding made available through Norris loved to fish, loved his In honor of Dr. Hart’s life and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) four grandchildren and one great- legacy, memorial contributions grandson, loved his family and can be made in his name to Hope entitlement program. Applications will be accepted, their Sunday afternoons together. Hospice SW Florida, 9470 Health- beginning Friday, January 27, 2012, under the following Dr. John Downing and Dr. James Rynerson He is survived by his wife of park Circle, Fort Myers, FL Benchmarks: Affordable Housing Opportunity; are excited to announce their new partnership. 54 years, Barbara Coley Cooper, 33908. www.clarklegacycenter. Economic Opportunity; Education and Counseling. two sons, Jim Cooper (Linda) and com Ben Cooper (Dana), all of Bowl- ing Green; one sister, Judy Miller Eddie Wayne Reece Applications may be obtained Monday through Friday, of Scottsville; two brothers, Ron- between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 1017 nie Cooper (Joyce) and Tommy Eddie Wayne Reece, passed College Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Applications Cooper, both of Bowling Green; away at 5 p.m. Jan. 26, 2012, at his residence. can also be printed from the City’s website at four grandchildren, Brad Cooper www.bgky.org . (Jennifer) of Bowling Green, Funeral arrangements are Jamie Cooper of Orlando, Fla., incomplete and are entrusted to Exceptional Eye Care. Kimberly and Dean Cooper, both J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Applications must be submitted to the Neighborhood of Bowling Green; one great- Chapel. and Community Services (NCS) office by 4:00 p.m., grandson, Carter Cooper of Friday, February 24, 2012. “We would like to invite you to be Bowling Green; Tony Moore, Chelson C. Wilson a part of our family of patients.” Ted Fields and many others he Chelson C. Wilson, 79, of mentored over the years; and sev- Bowling Green, died Jan. 25, For more information, please contact Brent Childers, eral nieces and nephews. 2012, at the Hospice Center. Director, Neighborhood and Community Services, at 1901 Scottsville Rd Bowling Green 270-393-0005 Visitation will be today from 3 Funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday (270) 393.3658. 405 S.L. Rogers Wells Blvd Glasgow 270-651-0439 p.m. to 8 p.m. at J.C. Kirby & Son at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral 877-51-FOCUS Lovers Lane Chapel and Saturday Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, Specialists in Cataracts, LASIK, Glaucoma, & Routine Eye Care from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the with burial in Aberdeen Baptist church. Funeral services will be Church Cemetery in Butler www.DrEyeInstitute.com Saturday at 11 a.m. at Forest Park County. Visitation is from 2 p.m. Baptist Church, with burial in to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral Fairview Cemetery No. 2. home.