www.middlesborodailynews.com Serving the Tri-State community Printed on 100% Recycled Newsprint WEATHER SPORTS RELIGION Scattered thunder- Lady Jackets McBrayer: You have storms; high around rout Corbin, to choose to be 75°F ...... 2 10-0 ...... 11 happy ...... 6 Vol. 103 • No. 96 SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 50 cents daily | $1 Saturday 1 Police chase results in meth arrest $ Anthony Cloud sors on it. He also spotted foil with what is Kentucky registration receipt, second-degree Staff Writer believed to be meth wrapped in it in the pas- fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest and senger seat of the car. was served three bench warrants. A police chase ended in an arrest Thursday. The citation says Bogucki’s car had meth, a cold As of Friday afternoon, Bogucki was still in Code Saturday Bar Bryan Scott Bogucki, 37, of Middlesboro, was pack, gas cap and tubing in the back seat. Bogucki custody at the Bell County Detention Center. arrested on several felony charges, including allegedly took off in his car at a high rate of speed. Several months ago, Bogucki was indicted first-degree fleeing or evading police, two According to the arrest citation, Bogucki on a manufacturing meth charge for allegedly counts of first-degree possession of a con- cooking meth in his home. trolled substance, manufacturing methamphet- attempted to run from the police at the Pilot Gas Station after officers ordered him to stop. He was also indicted on two counts of amine and tampering with physical evidence. fourth-degree controlled substance endanger- According to the arrest citation, Middlesboro After being apprehended, police found a pill ment to a child. According to the indictment, Police Officer Barry Cowan conducted a stop on believed to be oxycodone on Bogucki. there was a 14-month-old and a 5-year-old pres- Bogucki’s vehicle around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Bogucki also attempted to eat a small blue ent at the time of the alleged event. As a result of a search, Cowan said he found pill during his arrest, according to the citation. a receipt with several manufacturing precur- Bogucki was also charged with no/expired Reach Anthony Cloud at 606-248-1010, ext. 208, [email protected] Bryan Scott Bogucki Ray of Hope raising funds with influential women Shane Pippin abuse, giving statistics Staff Writer and reinforcing the rea- son for the organization’s Reina P. Cunningham|Daily News Held at the scenic Pine Members of the screening committee prepared for Thursday’s existence. meeting by reviewing applicant files. Mountain State Resort Commonwealth Park, the Ray of Hope’s Attorney Karen Greene first annual fundraiser Blondell, followed was headlined by several Johnson at the micro- Superintendent screening successful women, includ- phone and moderated ing the wives of two U.S. much of the night’s event. congressmen. Blondell affirmed the committee meets A poster board dis- need for ROH. She sug- Cynthia Rogers, wife of U.S. Bell County Commonwealth Congressman Harold “Hal” Attorney Karen Greene Blondell Reina P. Cunningham The next screening play stood in the lobby. gested continued support The display’s fringes Rogers, delivers the keynote moderates the event. Staff Writer committee meeting will will enable ROH to do address. contained quotes from be held on May 23, with more, noting Bell County The search for a new members of the commit- famous people about help- needs the services ROH superintendent for ing and protecting chil- tee finalizing recommen- can provide. Middlesboro Independent dations for the school dren. The middle part of After dinner, Blondell Schools is progressively board. the display was filled with announced an anony- moving forward. On May 28, there quotes from abused chil- mous donor had written a The screening commit- will be a joint meeting dren. $3,000 check to ROH. tee met on Tuesday for between the board and “These quotes are all Blondell thanked their second meeting in screening committee. from local children,” said state Rep. Rick Nelson, as many weeks. This meeting will be for Jessica Jordan, Ray of D-Middlesboro, who The purpose of the the board to receive com- Hope staff member. “If attended for helping the meeting was for commit- mittee recommendations. anyone reads these, they commonwealth attorney’s tee members to choose A board planning meet- will see clearly what kind offices receive much which applicants they ing will directly follow the of need we are facing. needed funds for supplies. wanted to have back- joint meeting. You read these quotes Lynn Duncan, wife of ground checks. The board will review about pain and abuse Congressman John J. The meeting narrowed superintendent can- from scared children in Duncan in Tennessee, was down the list of applica- didates from May 30 our own county and you also a guest who spoke in tion as the group contin- through June 6. will certainly be moved.” the opening of the night’s ues to move through the A new superintendent ROH is a children’s festivities. extensive process. will be named June 12. advocacy center located Duncan acknowledged Once the committee Reach Reina P. in Pineville. her friendship with Hal has chosen which appli- Cunningham at 606-248- Gina Johnson, ROH and Cynthia Rogers. cants they want to move 1010, ext. 205, rpcun- executive director, spoke forward with, the checks ningham@civitasmedia. See ROH | 10 Photos by Shane Pippin|Daily News for briefly about child Harpist Linda Cupp provides background music. will begin immediately. com. Surviving the Hair Studio Hard Times Reina P. Cunningham ness for (almost) 25 years.” Staff Writer Simpson also credits her success to her employees. For their 22 years of service in Master Stylist Debbie Sutton has been Middlesboro, Hair Studio has been with the business for several years. chosen as this weeks installment of Sutton has won people’s choice awards Surviving the Hard Times. several times during her career. Regena Simpson first opened the Master Stylist Mary Partin is the new- salon in 1991 in a little shop on 22nd est addition to the salon. Street that her business called home for Partin has been with Hair Studio its first six years. since October and specializes in color After a successful start, Simpson and foil highlights. She is currently decided she needed to move her salon to offering a summer special — 14 foils a larger location to better accommodate for $34.95. increasing customer demand. The stylists are all in agreement that The demand led them to Cumberland they are blessed in their profession. Avenue for a brief period before moving They believe their success is a reflec- back to 22nd Street a short time later. tion of the Christian atmosphere they The salon has been at their newest provide for the faithful clients that God location of 109 South 22nd Street for has blessed them with for so many the past 12 years. years. Simpson believes there are several Simpson is looking to further expand reasons her salon has remained success- her business by adding a nail technician ful through tough economic times. or massage therapist. The newest addi- The shop owner feels her competi- tion will have a private room to work tive pricing is an obvious advantage in out of. today’s economy. Those interested in working at the “That’s how we’ve stayed in business,” salon or scheduling an appointment can explained Simpson. “Our prices.” reach Simpson at 606-248-8279. But pricing is not the only thing To nominate a long-standing local- Simpson feels the salon has going, she ly owned business to be featured in believes the business’ professionalism Surviving the Hard Times, contact has helped through the years. Reina Parker Cunningham at rpcun- Reina P. Cunningham|Daily News “And we do good work,” continued [email protected] or by Pictured, from left, Master Hair Stylist Mary Partin, Owner Regena Simpson and Master Hair Stylist Simpson. “I mean we’ve been in busi- phone at 606-248-1010, ext. 205. Debbie Sutton. PAGE 2 THE DAILY NEWS | satURDAY | May 18, 2013 NEWS IN BRIEF Today's Weather Local 5-Day Forecast said the boy died of blunt force trauma. Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Jury convicts man in Garcia was originally charged with 5/18 5/19 5/20 5/21 5/22 manslaughter, but entered a plea to torture murders reckless homicide in which prosecutors KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jury recommended a 16-month sentence. The judge decided not to take the 75/62 77/62 86/63 86/64 81/63 has convicted a Kentucky man who Scattered thunder- Scattered thunder- Mix of sun and Mix of sun and Scattered thunder- was retried for the killing of a young recommendation, saying Garcia hasn’t storms. High around storms possible. clouds. Highs in the clouds. Highs in the storms. Highs in the shown any remorse. She sentenced 75F. Winds SE at 5 mid 80s and lows in mid 80s and lows in low 80s and lows in Knoxville, Tenn. couple. to 10 mph. the low 60s. the mid 60s. the low 60s. Garcia to the maximum under sentenc- Jurors in Knoxville reached the ver- Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset dict Friday morning for George Thomas ing guidelines for the crime. 6:25 AM 8:38 PM 6:25 AM 8:39 PM 6:24 AM 8:39 PM 6:23 AM 8:40 PM 6:23 AM 8:41 PM on counts of first-degree murder and numerous other charges. Thomas and three co-defendants were Louisville Zoo’s oldest convicted in the kidnapping, torture and killing of 21-year-old Channon Christian polar bear dies Kentucky At A Glance and 23-year-old Christopher Newsom in LOUISVILLE (AP) — The Louisville January 2007.