12-31 Page 1 12/31/11 1:57 AM Page 1 Weekend Edition December 31, 2011 Harlan Daily Enterprise www.harlandaily.com OUR 108th YEAR — NO. 268 (606) 573-4510 1 SECTION — 16 PAGES 50¢ Man killed in crash on KY 38 DEBBIE CALDWELL control. The vehicle crossed Kentucky State Police Editor the center line and exited Trooper Brandon the westbound shoulder Burton and Harlan The New Year’s Holiday striking several trees. County Deputy Coroner Weekend started off with a The Harlan County Jim Rich looked inside fatality in the county. A Rescue Squad had to extri- the crashed vehicle man was killed in a single- cate the man from the Friday night for infor- vehicle crash Friday night wreckage. mation to identify a man on KY 38 at Lejunior. Harlan County Deputy who was killed. The The crash was reported Coroner Jim Rich pro- man was removed from just before 11 p.m. near the nounced the man dead at the vehicle by the 12-mile marker on KY 38. the scene. Harlan County Rescue Kentucky State Police The Harlan County Squad. KSP were Trooper Brandon Burton Sheriff’s Office, Harlan attempting to locate the said troopers were EMS and troopers Josh man’s next of kin at attempting to locate the Brashears and Jason press time. man’s next of kin. Joseph assisted at the Burton said the man scene. was traveling east on KY Visit harlandaily.com DEBBIE CALDWELL/ 38 in a 1994 Ford Explorer for updates on the man’s Daily Enterprise when he apparently lost identity when it is received. Top ten events marking 2011 in the county conducting illegal activities. NOLA SIZEMORE First Sgt. Chris Staff Writer 7. In August, Harlan County cele- brated its 100th anniversary of the Jackson (left) was American author and journalist Hal first commercial railroad shipment of hugged by his daugh- Borland said “Year’s end is neither an coal out of Harlan County. Gov. Steve ter Madilynn, after men end nor a beginning but a going on, Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear from 1-149th Infantry with all the wisdom that experience attended the Harlan County Coal and Company A arrived at can instill in us.” With the start of a Rail Centennial celebration. the Harlan National new year, it’s time to look back at some 6. In January, a five-year nonresi- Guard Armory. Harlan of the most relevant stories of 2011. dent student contract proposal from Circuit Court Judge Here are the top 10 news-making the Harlan County Board of Education Russell Alred (below, events in Harlan County for 2011: to the Harlan Independent Board of at right) is pictured 10. In October, Harlan County Education was rejected. during his hearing in Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop 5. This past year the county saw London. A van from appointed Donna Hoskins as county three fatal mining accidents. In June, Immigration and clerk. Hoskins previously held the Customs Enforcement position of deputy clerk and has David Partin, 49 of Pineville, died in an underground coal mine at (below, at left) is pic- worked at the clerk’s office for 42 tured with the years. The appointment followed the Manalapan Mining Company’s P-1 Kentucky State Police, passing of Wanda Clem. mine at Smith. who assisted them in a The county also lost Magistrate Jim In October, another fatal mining raid of the El Charrito Roark, Evarts Mayor Burl Fee and accident occurred at Owlco Energy, restaurant. longtime businessman Lewis Bianchi Mine No.1, an underground mine near during the past year. Partridge in Letcher County. Evarts 9. Also in October, Kingdom Come resident, 23 year-old Richard Coots, Jr. State Park, located in Cumberland, In November, David Middleton, 28 celebrated their 50th anniversary. To of Baxter, died from injuries he sus- mark this event, participants enjoyed a tained in a strip mining accident which breakfast hosted by the Harlan County had occurred twelve days earlier. Fiscal Court, a history presentation 4. In June, Kentucky State Police and photographic tour of the park and detectives investigated a murder scene a portion of the Little Shepherd Trail that impacted the community involv- hosted by Park Ranger Rick Fuller. ing the death of Harlan resident 58- The Harlan County Historical year-old Steven Gibson. Network also hosted a photography 3. In August, officials with workshop in observance of the anniver- Immigration and Customs sary. Enforcement (ICE) conducted a 8. In July, The Harlan County roundup of alleged illegal immigrants Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Corps filed a working at the El Charrito Restaurant civil lawsuit against Harlan County in Harlan. Thirteen individuals were Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop and the detained during the sweep. They were county of Harlan. transported to immigration headquar- The lawsuit charged Grieshop ters for processing. The restaurant was repeatedly made untrue comments closed shortly after the sweep but has and statements about the organiza- since re-opened. tion. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff also 2. In September, an order was alleges that Grieshop “went so far as to issued by the Judicial Conduct accuse” the Corps and its members of Please see EVENTS, Page 2 Cottrells enjoy missionary work at Camp ‘O Cumberlands Inside NOLA SIZEMORE Staff Writer Teachers Billy and Amy Local Today’s Cottrell took on the title of camp High/Low: ✹ managers at Camp ‘O Cumberlands, in Wallins, in 55º/40º addition to their teaching careers, approximately two years Folks ago. Overseeing approximately Index 275 acres, along with coordinat- heart” of the camp is mission Editorial.............Page 4 ing events provides a life of serv- work through the Red Bird You & Yours......Page 5 ice and a hands-on learning Missionary Conference. He said Sports................Page 6 experience for their entire fami- the conference offers the camp as ly. a base for groups of missionaries Obituaries “We’re so blessed to have this who come from all over the Kathy Terry..........Cumberland opportunity to work here at United States to Harlan County Frank Newby................Indiana Camp ‘O Cumberlands,” said each year to perform missionary Elhanon Helton.............Harlan Amy. “Our children, Jesse and and community service work. Complete obituaries on Page 2 Luke, as well as everyone who “Our goal is to make the mis- visits the camp, have this won- sionary groups as comfortable as derful opportunity to experience possible while they are here so wildlife, ecology, botany, forestry that they will want to continue to and so much more. Along with all this they also learn how to serve come back and help the citizens NOLA SIZEMORE/Harlan Daily Enterprise others by participating in mis- of Harlan County year after Camp managers Billy and Amy Cottrell and their two sons, Jesse and sion activities.” year,’ said Amy. “Camp ‘O Luke, stand outside the chapel building on the campus of Camp ‘O Billy said the main “core and Please see WORK, Page 2 Cumberlands near Wallins Creek. 12-31 Page 2 Jump 12/31/11 1:33 AM Page 1 Page 2 — Harlan Daily Enterprise Weekend Edition, December 31, 2011 munity. came home following Work “We invite everyone to Events their recent deployment stop by, go hiking, or just in Iraq. They were given Continued from Page 1 look around,” said Billy. Continued from Page 1 a warm welcome at the Cumberlands is so rich in “We close most of the build- Commission, a state National Guard Armory EWS ings during the cold winter as they exited their bus. N panel that disciplines history, we’d love to see it The Iraq War began on months, but open them judges, to remove Harlan built up more. We have March 20, 2003 and back up in early spring.” Circuit Court Judge Rus- Girl Scouts who hold their ended on Dec. 15. The Amy said “our greatest sell Alred from office. meetings and activities last U.S. combat troops strength in life is teaching The panel found Alred N RIEF here. Cub Scouts also use left Iraqi territory on I B our children to respect the facility for activities. guilty on nine charges of Dec. 18. nature and to be servant We rent the camp out for misconduct and conclud- U.S. Defense minded.” ed that removal from WEATHER FORECAST weddings, reunions, Secretary Leon Panetta “Being at Camp ‘O office was warranted in church picnics, birthday said “the cost was high — Cumberlands is an awe- this case. The decision TODAY parties, youth camps and in blood and treasure for some experience and as was unanimous. Partly cloudy today with a high around retreats.” the United States and long as we’re here, we’re Following his removal, also for the Iraqi people.” 55. Partly cloudy tonight with a 20 per- Billy said both he and going to treasure it,” said Alred filed an appeal He said “those lives were cent chance of rain and a low near 40. his wife are Wallins Billy. with the state Supreme not lost in vain.” natives and grew up visit- Reach Nola Sizemore at Court. Reach Nola Sizemore at ing the camp and seeing 606-573-4510 or at nsize- 1. In December, 128 606-573-4510 or at nsize- SUNDAY the impact of Camp ‘O [email protected] soldiers from Infantry more@heartlandpublica- Partly cloudy and windy with a 20 per- Cumberlands in the com- om Company Alpha 1/149 tions.com cent chance of rain. The high will be around 50. OBITUARIES EXTENDED OUTLOOK Whitehead, Shawni nephew Billy Newby. sisters, Elsie Ledbetter & Partly cloudy Monday with a 20 percent Kilburn, Hunter Johnson, Visitation will be Polly McDaniel.