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(USPS 023-152) SOPER’S FAMILY DRUG 102 South Broadway Corner of Broadway & Market St. Phone: (859) 289-8501 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. “THE ONLY PHARMACY YOUR FAMILY NEEDS” We Have 30,000 Readers The Carlisle Mercury Vol. 147 No. 51 Nicholas County News Since 1867 Court hears strong Mathers Fund report By Charles Mattox News Editor [email protected] The Mathers fund remains very strong. Members of the Nicholas County Fiscal Court heard a very inspiring report about the county’s Mathers Fund Dec. 13 from Brian Griffith, trust associate with JP Morgan Bank. Griffith provided court members with a written report and gave them a 50 cents verbal overview on what the report contained. He also answered a variety of questions from the court members. The Mathers Fund is a program that was established in 1937 from Dr. Charles Mathers. Mathers was a wellknown Nicholas County Doctor who passed away at the age of 75 in 1937. Mathers had amassed a sizable fortune before his death and his phil- anthropic devotion was second to none for his beloved neighbors in Nicholas County. Mathers left a will in which he left a sizable sum of money ($100,000) to be administered to assist the ‘indigent” children of Nicholas County. The current trust balance is approximately $2.5 million, according to Griffith, who told court members that the trust made $184,000 in invest- ment returns this year. JP Morgan bank makes approximately $14,500 annually for managing the trust, according to Griffith. Griffith said the trust was one of the easier ones to manage because the trust had ‘only one beneficiary,” that being the Fiscal Court, which appoints a committee to appropriate funds each year for qualified recipients. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Whitaker Bank closing Court tables decision on McCord lane closure Photo by Charles Mattox Nicholas County Judge-Executive Mike Pryor ensured everyone remained calm during a passionate public hearing Dec. 13 regarding the possible closure of McCord Lane. By Charles Mattox News Editor [email protected] Members of the Nicholas County Fiscal Court tabled a decision to discontinue maintenance on McCord Lane following a public hearing on the possible road closure held Dec. 13 in the Nicholas County Courthouse and just prior to the regular meeting of the fiscal court. The public hearing grew heated at times, due 2013 Christmas Parade Royalty to last-minute legal activity from the attorney of one of the families who live near the road. Members of the McCord family would like to see the road closed and requested that members of the Nicholas County Fiscal court take action to discontinue maintenance on the rural and somewhat isolated road. Members of the Gilkerson family want the road to remain open. Brian M. Thompson, the county Attorney for Clark County, represented members of the Gilkerson family and presented information regarding the last-minute establishment of new deeds for three parcels of land within the Gilkerson property. Thompson claimed “grave errors had been made procedurally and cited several Kentucky cases that leant credence to his argument to keep the road open. Discussion seemed to indicate that at least one of the new Gilkerson property owners had land that fell within the “right-ofway” of the existing road, a key to the complexity of the argument. “You can’t bar public access to a county road and this is a county road,” Thompson said regarding the desire for McCord family members to place a gate across the road. “If (my clients) don’t want the road closed, well, it cannot be closed.” Thompson said he and his clients had “subdivided” the property that very morning. The subdivision seemed to add a level of complexity to the discussion and some present thought it was an antagonistic move. “I’ve seen some shady deals before but buddy, well, that’s just a shame,” one member of the McCord family said. Nicholas County Judge Executive assured members of both families that neither, nor anyone on By Charles Mattox News Editor denied a public defender during his previous arraignment in Nicholas District court. Bowles allegedly sold oxycodone pills to a confidential informant on three separate occasions four months ago, according to court documents, including criminal complaints filed against Bowles. Nicholas County Sher- Photos by Cecil Lawson “The Whitaker Bank Corporations regrets the closing of the Carlisle Branch. It is a financial decision and one that the corporation did not wish to make. The Carlisle branch will remain open until March 28, 2014. The closing will not affect accounts of customers who have their accounts with our Carlisle branch. For example , if a customer has a direct deposit, it will continue to come to their checking account and customers will make their loan payments to Whitaker Bank. Customers can continue to bank with Whitaker at any of our 37 locations with the closest being on the by-pass in Mt Sterling and on Paris Pike in Lexington. Customers who have not enrolled in our on-ling banking program are encouraged to do so at www.whitakerbank.com. Other options of “Banking at home” include our telephone banking and text banking. Any Whitaker Bank representative can enroll our customers in these programs to help ease the burden of the branch closing.” the court was “taking sides” and kept passionate speeches from growing too heated in the close confines of the room. Thompson’s well-prepared words and often elitist tone seemed directed toward Dawn Letcher, the County Attorney for Nicholas County, who re- mained calm, countered several of Thompson’s invalid points and continued to advise the court on specific action they should consider before acting. “We’ll take everything under advisement and do some more research,” Judge Pryor said after lengthy discussion. iff Jeff Sidles alleges that on august 2, of this year, Bowles sold two 15 mg oxycodone pills and one 30 mg oxycodone pill to a confidential informant. Bowles also allegedly sold two 30 mg oxycodone pills to a confidential informant on August 7 and on August 16, allegedly sold two 30 mg oxycodone pills to a confidential informant. A preliminary hearing is used in district court to determine if probable cause is established to move the case forward to a grand jury. If probable cause is not found the case may remain in district court or be dismissed. All persons are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty. Bowles hearing scheduled for today [email protected] A Nicholas County man charged with three counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing in Nicholas District Court today, Dec. 18. Larry Bowles, 51, was Shop with a Cop was a big success The three Fifth Grade Winners of the 2013 Nicholas County Retired Teachers Association/AARP Grandparents Essay Contest are, left to right, Phoebe Wagner (1st Place); Allie Becker (2nd Place); Kayla Cook (3rd Place). Phoebe's essay will go on to compete at the District Level. Photo by Cecil Lawson Snow Queen Kasey Campbell and Snow Flake Queen Haley George ;; FREE INSTANT REBATE $10 OFF BRAKE INSPECTION Plus $20 OFF Reg. Price Any Brake Service Photo Submitted Photos by Cecil Lawson Despite the cold, wintry conditions Saturday night, the annual Carlisle Christmas Parade, which had originally been scheduled for last weekend, went ahead without a hitch, The parade featured several holiday-themed floats, emergency vehicles, tractors, politicians, candy for the kids, the Snow Queen and Snow Flake Queen candidates, and of course, Santa Clause. Top float winners this year were 1) East Union Christian Church, 2) Nicholas County Fire Department, and 3) Whitaker Bank. Are you tired of your money only earning 1/4%, 1/2%, 3/4%, or 1%!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUY GOLD OR SILVER Gold projected to go $5,000.00 an ounce by 2015. Silver projects to triple in price by 2013 Need help moving your 401k, IRA, or Roth!!!! Call the Gates Insurance team at (606)683-2104 Any $100 Minimum Purchase $120 or More Santa letters will be published in the next edition of The Carlisle Mercury on December 23rd. The Carlisle Mercury will have early deadlines! All copy and ads need to be turned in by 9:00 Friday, December 20. Napier’s Upholstery auto/boat upholstery, convertible tops, boat carpet, pontoon rebuilds, inboard/ outboard motor repair Allan Napier owner 7230 US Highway 460 E. Denniston, KY 40316 606-224-6290 With coupon. One coupon per customer. Not valid with other coupons or doscounts. Exp. 01/15/14 With coupon. One coupon per customer. Not valid with other coupons or doscounts. Exp. 01/15/14 Chevron Oil, Lube & Filter GET READY FOR WINTER FREE ANTIFREEZE & BATTERY CHECK $1999 $10 OFF RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL INCLUDES: Lube (where applicable), New Oil, Filter Installed & Up to 50 QTS. Sales Tax & Oil Disposal Extra. With coupon. One coupon per customer. Not valid with other coupons or doscounts. Exp. 01/15/14 With coupon. One coupon per customer. Not valid with other coupons or doscounts. Exp. 01/15/14 Vanceburg 796-6313 Maysville 1416 US 68 759-5302 Flemingsburg 849-8473 Six Months Deferred Payments. Apply Online. tireworldonline.net DOYLE Mobile Homes, Inc. “Make your house a home!” Since 1962 Rt. 11 North & Maysville Road, Flemingsburg, KY Weekdays 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Sunday 606-845-8601 • 606-845-0301 • 606-845-0526 www.doylemobilehomes.com The Mercury 2-December 18, 2013 Community Heaven Is A Lot Like Kentucky By Charles Mattox The ‘White Indian Tradition’ was a tradition handed down by the Indians themselves. Many Indian tribes insisted that before the red man appeared, a white race inhabited this country and that it was this white race which had built the mounds, made the flint arrow heads and erected the fortifications with which the Indians were perfectly familiar but which they claimed were here when the red man appeared upon the scene. The Indians insisted that this white race had been entirely destroyed many moons before the arrival of Europeans. This was an old and well established tradition.” From ‘Ancient Life in Kentucky’ by W.D. Since 1867 Funkhouser, Professor of Zoolology and William S. Webb, Professor of Physics; University of Kentucky. 1928 “George Stockton was a famous Indian Warrior and a man who was highly esteemed… He was six feet and three inches tall… He was a man of uncommon muscular power… He could whip any man. He feared nothing but his maker.” Robert Stockwell Interview, Draper Manuscripts volume 10 BB “Father had been captured with his sister. They were taken to an Indian village near Niagara Falls. Father had to run the gauntlet upon first entering the village. He was adopted by a widowed squaw and trained on the bow and arrow and then the musket. When he was 16 he accompanied the Indians on all their hunts and warfare expeditions. Father could speak most Indian languages… When my father was 19 he traveled with his Indian friends to Detroit to trade furs for blankets and ammunition. There he met a French trader who spoke English and with the Indians’ consent he stayed there for three months to act as an interpreter,” D.K. Stockton, 10th son of George Stockton Draper manuscripts volume 12 BB page 49. I’ve been born again hard with passion for history, archaeology and artifact-hunting, dear reader. I braved the slicing wind and plummeting temperatures again this RETURNERS past weekend to go artifact hunting. I had a little luck, found a projectile point and a few interesting pottery shards on a local multi-component site. Two pottery shards were of particular interest to me; one shows an artistic flare where the artisan crafted a flange on the bowl rim, possibly a “duck butt’ as my friends call them. One end of a bow will have a pottery head of a bird, moist-often a duck, and the opposite end will have, well, a duck butt. You can see the finger and thumb prints still superimposed in the hardened clay after all of these years from where the pottery maker crafted his bowl. A second shard displays geometrical patterns upon the clay pottery. The cold, brief artifactadventure rejuvenated my interest in our fasci- nating history and this weekend I kept wondering about the many elusive aspects of Native American life regarding northeastern Kentucky that remained a mystery. I found myself returning to notes about white captives among the historic Native American tribes. I kept going back over my notes on captives, such as Daniel Boone, James Crawford, Berry Allen, Clarenda Allington, Mrs. Abner Baker, Mrs. Joseph Young, Rachel Becraft, and her brother, Benjamin. George Stockton, Jack Calloway, Jones Hoy, Joseph Jackson, Benjamin Kelly, Ansel Goodman and others. Many of these were fully adopted into the various tribes of which they had become prisoners. Clarenda Allington became the slave of a Cherokee sub-chief, and had three children by him before returning home many years after her captivity during the 1793 attack on Morgan’s Station Stockton, captured as a child, lived among the factions of Iroquois Nations for a dozen years and yet his many depositions remain silent regarding that time. We have only brief narratives from his sons. Boone, like Stockton, kept the Native American secrets closely guarded, which he learned after being adopted. I continue to seek all the information I can, wither it be reading and re-reading pioneer testimonies and depositions or analyzing geometrical figures inscribed on ancient pottery. The history of northeastern Kentucky is fascinating and remains largely unknown prior to 1750. Local Carlisle businesses join in the holiday spirit Photos by Cecil Lawson On a cold and quiet Sunday evening Carlisle’s downtown Christmas decorations carried along the holiday spirit. Election Filing for 2014 The filing for the 2014 election has opened up with the last filing day to file is January 28, 2014 for the May 20, 2014 election. Candidates that have filed are: County Judge Mike Pryor (D) Jeri Beauman Villaflor (R) Coroner Kevin Hatchett (D) call the Physician Referral Line 888-847-DOCS Call today-the service is free! KyNewsGroup A Member Of The Carlisle Mercury Magistrates Darvin Mitchell (D) – District 3 Jeff Randolph (D) – District 4 Nicholas County Clerk Martha Livingood Moss (D) Nicholas County Sheriff Jeff Sidles (D) Darrell “Cookie” Myers (D) This listing will be updated weekly and continued to be placed in The Carlisle Mercury each week. TRACKS RESTAURANT When an apple a day isn’t enough, Matching you to the right physician at the right time is our specialty. 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Hamburger Steak & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans $8.99 Dressed Rail Burger, Cheese Fry, Cole Slaw $6.99 Kids 12 and Under Chicken O’s, Cheese Fry, Ice Cream, Drink $4.99 The Mercury Since 1867 Obituaries/Community James Roger Sweet and Kim Thompson. A memorial service will be conducted 4:00 P.M. Friday at Robertson County Funeral Home by Bro. Dee Whitaker with visitation at 3:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, In Memory of Rebekka Tyler Ritchie, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. Catherine F. Ritchie James Roger Sweet, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. Born April 10, 1956 in Mason County, he was a son of the late Charles T. & Patsy Ruth Mitchell Sweet and was a master electrician. He is survived by Carlotta Sweet, 3 children, Monica Sweet-Harding (Whitt Gray) of Flemingsburg, Shane Roger Sweet & Sedona Sweet, of Carlisle; 2 grandchildren, Alyson Swartz & Kenneth Harding, of Flemingsburg; 3 brothers, Charles Edward (Marilyn) Sweet, of Fleming Co., Steve Dale (Kathy) Sweet and Kevin Gene (Debbie) Sweet of May’s Lick; his motherin-law, Lenore R. Anderson, of Carlisle; his step-mother, Mattie F. Sweet, of Maysville; a step-brother, Michael Mahaffey, of Maysville; and a step-sister, Kimberly Frances Mahaffey, of Maysville. He was also preceded in death by his father-inlaw, Luther Anderson. Services were held at Noon on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Rose Hill United Methodist Church with burial following in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Bob Banta, Steve Day, Jimmy Farrow, Whitt Gray, Andy Sweet and Rusty Tumey, Honorary bearers will be Dudley Dryden, Terry Evans and Newell “Poogie” Smith. Arrangements were under the direction of Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home. Condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com. Elbert Roy Ritchie Elbert Roy Ritchie, age 49, Brooksville, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. Born in Sharonville, Ohio, September 19, 1964 to Mary Louise Wilson Ritchie of South Carolina and the late Roy Spencer Ritchie, he was a train engineer for Norfolk Southern. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebekka Tyler Ritchie and two brothers, Michael Ritchie and Roy Spencer “Tody” Ritchie. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Vickie Shepherd Ritchie; a daughter, Shasta Ritchie, Brooksville; a son, Donald (Jessica) Coleman, Bracken County; three brothers, Earl (Pat) Ritchie, Mason County, Dwayne Ritchie, Robertson County and Roger Ritchie, South Carolina and two sisters, Beverly (Jack) McEldowney, Lewis County Catherine F. Ritchie, age 78, Carlisle, died December 13, 2013 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born Nicholas County, August 9, 1935 to the late Author and Elsie Grant Johnson Fite, she was a caterer and a member of the Barterville Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Everett Ritchie; son, David (Kim) Reynolds, Colorado; three sisters; a granddaughter; a grandson and two stepgrandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangments are under the direction of Ware Funeral Home. View and sign the guestbook at www. warefuneralhome.com. Alice Fay Sturgill Buckler Alice Fay Sturgill Buckler, 58, passed away Wednesday December 11, 2013. She was born in Bourbon County February 10, 1955 to Charles E. and Willa L. Eckert Sturgill. She was a former employee of Dura Corporation, working in Auto Union from 1973- 1978. She was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, Paris, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Dennis Buckler, one son, Benjamin Buckler Sr., one daughter, Stephanie Gill, two granddaughters, Kelsey Melissa Ann Buckler, Sarah B. Buckler, three grand- Photos by Cecil Lawson Patsy Smith, Diane Morford (photo 1), and Ann Jolly (photo 3) with the Women’s Auxiliary at Nicholas County Hospital were on hand last Friday morning for the Corner Boutique’s third annual Christmas Open House. Customers were greeted with door prizes, refreshments, and special holiday discounts on items at the store. All profits from the sale went to the Nicholas County Hospital. The Women’s Auxiliary is always looking for new members, so contact them if you are interested. sons, Benjamin Buckler Jr., James C. Buckler, Chase Lynn Gill, one great-grandson, Kason Lee Faulconer, her mother and father, Charles E. and Willa L. Sturgill, three sisters, Lisa King, Falmouth, Ky, Diana Newman, Mt. Sterling and Mary Elizabeth Sturgill, Paris, two nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Anna L. Covington, a niece, Zelma Marie Buckler. Funeral services were Monday December 16, 2013 at 12 Noon at Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home with the Bro. Jim Harris officiating with burial following in the Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation were Sunday 5 – 9 pm. Pall bearers are; Jody Powell, Jimmy Buckler, Jerry D. Earlywine, Patrick Paul Richie, Lonnie T. Buckler and Chris Adams. Honorary bearers are; Johnny Joe Shields, Doug Hamilton, Dee Buckler, Mike Eversole, Nathan Faulconer, Jimmy Fryman and Bobby Adams. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Clark Funeral Home A Service To Meet Your Needs (859) 289-5500 165 Upper Lick Road Moorefield, KY 203 Eastern Ave. Carlisle, KY Compassionate and Caring Gaunce Memorials On-Site Custom Laser Etching Portraits • Scenes • Emblems Large Selection of Gray and Colored Granite Single or Double Monuments • Markers • Pet Markers 105 Locust Street • Carlisle, KY 40311 Owners: Brent and Emily Gaunce 859-289-2271 Obits are placed free of charge. Email them to melissa@ kynewsgroup. com December 18, 2013 -3 The Mercury 4-December 18, 2013 Since 1867 Mercury Memories $6.99 Large Creamy Stuffed Shell $5.99 Cheese Manicotti $5.99 Veal Parmesan $5.99 Traditional Italian Spaghetti Dinner $4.99 2002 Marijuana growers sentenced to forfeit property Several Carlisle residents were sentenced Tuesday, February 12 in U.S. District Court in Lexington for conspiring to manufactured and possess with the intent to distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants. Patricia Brook and Sol Brock both 40 and Keith Brock 20, must forfeit approximately 100 acres of farm land and a home in Bourbon County according to David Y. Olienger Jr. assistance U.S. Attorney. The Brock’s pleaded guilty to the charge in November. The drug enforcement administration and Kentucky State Police investigated the case. 1992 Jerry’s goes Italian Jumbo Beef Ravioli McFarland arrested on second charge within week A Carlisle police officer out on bound following his arrest on burglary charges last week was again taken into custody by Carlisle City Police Saturday night on charges of knowingly receiving stolen property. According to Carlisle Police Chief Sam Finch, police officer Daryl McFarland, arrested and charged last week in connection with a break-in at Crockett’s Food Town has been implicated in connection The Nicholas County girls' basketball team suffered its fourth straight loss in the 2013-14 season Friday night. Visiting Bracken County prevented the Nicholas County from notching its first win, defeating the Lady Jackets 65-39. Bracken County improved to 4-1 after posting the win. The Lady Bears returned to the win column after dropping a game to Mason County two nights earlier. Bracken County also boasts wins over St. Patrick. Villa Madonna and Augusta. Nicholas County slipped to 0-4 after suffering the loss. The Lady Jackets, one of the busiest girls' basketball units in the 10th Region in the first half of the 201314 season, entertained Bracken County for their third game in five days. Nicholas County has also dropped games to Fleming County, 38th District rival Harrison County and Bath County. Early-season opponents Bath County and Fleming County are picked to finish 1-2 in the 61st District. Nicholas County shot 27.7 percent (13 of 47) from the field in the loss. The Lady Jackets were two of eight (25 with the theft of property owned by the TTI Railroad Company last February. Police acting on a tip came into possession of property alleged to have been stolen from the TTI Company, the same property police claim McFarland had received several months ago and concealed at his Nicholas Square Apartment residents. As a result of the recovery of this equipment a warrant has been issued for McFarland’s second arrest. He was picked up on Kennedy Heights at approximately midnight and charged with knowingly receiving stolen property. He was released on a $5,000 bond Sunday. Remington, Brownig, Winchester, Bear, Jennings, Ruger, Beretta 1982 Kiser’s Sportsmens Shop, Inc. Paris, Ky ‘For all your hunting supplies” McGuffey signs with Irish With television cameras rolling, flash bulbs popping and a crowd of friends looking on David McGuffey sat between his mother and father in the library at the local high school last Wednesday afternoon and quietly signed a letter of intent to play football for the University Of Notre Dame. As a senior at Nicholas County High School, McGuffey offensive output for the Jackets included 2,148 yards, 16 touchdowns and 6 extra points. Irish assistant coach Jim Higgins, who was in town for the signing, said the Notre Dame staff hopes McGuffey will be able to percent) from 3-point range. Nicholas County, however, fared much better at the foul line in non-district contest. After shooting less than 40 percent at the charity stripe in a loss to Bath County in its previous outing, Nicholas County shot 84.6 percent (11 of 13) from the foul line versus Bracken County. Grace Kiskaden led Nicholas County with a team-best 13 points. Kiskaden was the only Nicholas County scorer to reach double figures. Lakyn Jolly scored six points and Megan Bretz and Allison Howard added five apiece for the Lady Jackets. Other scorers for the Nicholas County girls' basketball team in the loss were Shelby Watkins (four points), Autumn Martin (three points) and Allison Myers (three points). Howard led Nicholas County inside, finishing with seven rebounds. Also active inside, Martin added five rebounds for the Lady Jackets. Kiskaden was the see some playing time next year as a wide receiver and return specialist. Blood drive is set for March 8 at church Last year Nicholas County residents provided 379 pints of blood to be used by patients in the Nicholas County Hospital and County residents in other area hospitals. More is needed. On Monday, March 8 a blood drive will be held at the First Methodist Church from 1:009:00 p.m. The county’s goal for 1982 will be 400 pints of blood. “Due to some scheduling problems last year, we did not quite reach our 400 pint quota. The schedule looks much better this year and we hope we can reach or exceed the quota as we have done in previous years,” said Rev. Dave Stancil. 1972 Alma Atkinson to be honored January 14 The Nicholas County ASCS Committees and personnel will hold an open house at the Nicholas County ASCS office on East Main Street, Friday, January 14 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in honor of Miss. Alma Atkinson. Miss. Atkinson is retired after more than 34 years of service with the Nicholas County ASCS office. The open house is given as a token of appreciation for her devoted service. Ratliff Brothers Company Lumber & Building Materials Headquarters Board for Board… Service for Service We sell building materials to our best references. Nicholas ladies fall to Bracken girls only other Nicholas County player with more than two rebounds. She chased down three caroms. The Nicholas County and Bracken County girls' basketball teams are not scheduled to meet again this season. Nicholas County was hosting East Jessamine on Tuesday night. The Nicholas County-East Jessamine girls' basketball game ended too late to make this edition. Public Notice An ordinance amending the Nicholas County budget for fiscal year 2013-14 to include unanticipated, additional county road aid, rent, reimb. for grants, ins. reimb, prior year carryover and increasing expenditures in the area of general, road, landfill, phase I, & jail funds was adopted by the Nicholas County Fiscal Court on December 13, 2013. A copy of the adopted ordinance with full text is available for public inspection at the office of the County Judge/Executive during normal business hours. Published in the Carlisle Mercury on 12.18.13 Winter Fest Thursday, December 19, 2013 5:30 - 7:30 NCES into savings! Chili, Pimento-Cheese Sandwiches WE'RE READY TO DELIVER WHAT YOU NEED TO GET READY FOR WARMER WEATHER. Several display models on sale now. Check our website for a full listing. Start thinking fresh eggs, come check out our chicken coops. Come see Dan for a great deal! 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Ask For Sam Yoder or Dan Esh www.trubuiltbarns.com www.trubuiltbarns.com and Peanut Butter Sandwiches Snacks, Popcorn, Games and Festivities Come out and see Santa! $0.50 for tickets for the games All proceeds go to Project Grad 2014 30,000 Readers Only with the KYNewsGroup The Mercury Since 1867 Free Blood Pressure Screening Wedco/Nicholas County Home health will be sponsoring a free blood pressure screening for the general public on the second Tuesday of each month from 3-4 p.m. at the public library. Community Drug Forum The community drug forum will now be held the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Community Health Center. The forum was previously held the second Tuesday of each month. Covered Bridge Chapter of KPR The Covered Bridge Chapter of KPR is open to all retired city, county and state government employees from Bath, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties. The aim of the organization is to keep you apprised of your benefits and how they are or will be affected by legislation and other factors. New members are welcome and invited to attend this meeting. Nicholas County Landfill Committee Nicholas County Landfill Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the landfill. Nicholas County Water District meeting Nicholas County Water District’s Regular monthly meeting has been changed to 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. New program for the Nicholas Fix Effective March 19, 2013 The Nicholas Fix Spay/Neuter program for Nicholas County will no longer have a monthly free drawing for Spay/Neuter. The new program will charge a flat $10 fee for all services (Cat or Dog, spay or neuter) and will be based on a sign up sheet at the library. If you are a Nicholas County resident must sign up with name, address and phone number and number of pets you wish to fix. You will be sent a postcard to Community Calendar confirm the eligibility. You will then contact the listed veterinary providers to make an appointment. You must bring the postcard with you when you take your animal to the vet. Nicholas County Sanitation District #2 Sanitation District #2 (Lake Carnico area) meets the second Monday of each month at 2:30pm at the Nicholas County Health Department meeting room. Nicholas County Ambulance questions If there are any questions or concerns about the day to day operations of the ambulance service, please contact Lieutenant Rob Biddle. He may be reached at Nicholas County EMS (859) 289-5522. Please ask for Rob or leave a message and he will contact you back as soon as possible. Please be aware that any questions relating to specific run or patient may not be answered due to patient confidentiality (HIPPA). Industrial Board Authority meeting The IDA meets the Second Monday of each month, at the Jockey Industrial Buildiung at 5 p.m. Building & Grounds Committee meeting The Building and Grounds Committee meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Court House. Public is welcome to attend. Parks & Recreation Committee meetings Park and Recreation committee meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Court house. Public is welcome to attend. Call Keith Campbell to schedule events at 859753-0550 A.C.T.S. meetings The Alcohol, Chemical, Treatment, Series meets each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Sparks Room at the Nicholas Co. Health Department call Chaplin William Power 749- 7427 or Dawn Letcher 289-3745 in association with Nicholas Co. Drug Forum. Republican Party of Nicholas County The Republican Party of Nicholas County meets every 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm in the Community Room of the Nicholas County Public Library. All members of the community are invited. Attention Veterans A Veterans Benefits Field Representative will be at the courthouse Annex Mt. Sterling, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Veterans will be seen by appointment only. Veterans and their dependents will receive assistance filing for Federal and State Veterans benefits. This service is provided free of charge by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. To apply, veterans need to furnish copies of pertinent documentation to verify eligibility. For further information, please call toll free within KY 1-866-3760308 to speak with a Veterans Benefits field representative. Dogs available for Adoption Nicholas County Animal Welfare Society has dogs available for adoption 473-2714 or www. ncaws.org. Nicholas County Spay neuter program Bluegrass Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Paul Pack at 11 East Main Paris is honored to be participating in the Nicholas County fix spay/neuter program. The program is aimed at reducing the number of unwanted or homeless puppies and kittens born every year. Nicholas County Sanitation District #2 Sanitation District #2 (Lake Carnico area) meets the second Monday of each month at 2:30pm at the Nicholas County Health Department meeting room. Old Jailers Home Luncheons The luncheons are held the second Thursday of each month. Reservation necessary. Call Gladys Shrout 1-859-749-7986 or Martha Taylor 289-5592 or 749-1948. Sponsored by Tourism Inc. JHMC Auxiliary Johnson Mathers Health Care Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at Nicholas County Health Dept at 10 a.m. Daughter Lodge #65 F.A.M. Daughter Lodge #65 meets the second Friday at 7:30 p.m. above the Mathers Gaunce Funeral Home. All masters mason are welcome to attend. Amity Lodge #40 F.A.M. Meets the third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. meal at 6:00 p.m. in Millersburg Ky. Lifeline Meetings The Lifeline meetings are held each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at New Beginnings Church. For more info call Greg Spivey 859-227-1319. Toni Spivey 859-473-0899. NC Adult Learning Center The Adult Learning Center offers a flexible schedule and personalized instructions to help students successfully complete their GED. The center offers students the opportunity to study at their own pace and their own schedule. Interested persons may stop by anytime between the hours 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Robertson County GED Robertson County GED & Family Literacy is now located at the County Medical Building across from the school. Hours: Mon & Tues 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday Noon-6 p.m. For more informa- Elizabeth Dawn Livingood December 23, 1993 to August 31, 2013 Published in the Carlisle Mercury on 12.18, 12.20 & 12.30 of 2013 Propane bills too high? Stop feeding the pig and get Geo. Animal Control Committee meeting Animal Control Committee meets the first Friday of every month 8:30 a.m. at the Court house. Nicholas County Democratic Womens Club Will meet every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 at the small court room in the courthouse. Personal Development Are you tired of getting interviewed but never landing the job? Well now there is help. Licking Valley CAP, Inc. is offering Professional and Personal Development classes in Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason and Robertson Counties, Classes will be offered as individual or whole group seminars. Included in these classes are: Resume Writing, Wroth Ethic, Time management, and/or Interviewing skills. If you are interested please contact Denise Walker at 606845-0081 or 800-3275196. Blue Lick Lodge #495 Meets the last Saturday of every month at 7:30 p.m., located at the corner of Sugar Creek and Old Maysville Road. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY God’s Pantry is now offering a mobile food pantry that will be coming to the Robertson County Community Center/Fire Hall every 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. Please bring your own boxes and bags. CARLISLE ROTARY CLUB The Carlisle Rotary Club meets every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Carlisle Depot. NCAWS Will have their regular monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of each month at the WEDCO Health Department in the meeting room. The meeting will begin at 6:15pm and is open and welcome to anyone interested in helping pet in Nicholas STORYHOUR WITH CHRISTY! ROBERTSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AGES: 0-5 YEARS EVERY WEDNESDAY, 10:30-11:15AM SOME OF THE MONTHLY THEMES WILL INCLUDE FARM ANIMALS, ZOO ANIMALS, THINGS THAT GO, COLORS AND NUMBERS, BEARS, AND MANY MORE! COME JOIN US FOR A SESSION FILLED WITH STORIES, SONGS, PUPPETS AND SIMPLE CRAFTS! CONTACT MRS. CHRISTY @606-7245746 The Robertson County FRYSC and the Community Education programs offer the Back Pack program for Robertson County elementary students with the help of many community sponsors. We are asking for your help with this worthy project. Please contact Diana Wells at 606-724-5421 to make monetary or food donations. This program runs for the entire school year. Equipment Consignment Auction Saturday January 4, 2014 9:00 am Located: Chuck Marshall Auction Facility, 4565 Maysville Rd., Flemingsburg, KY, three (3) miles north of Flemingsburg, KY. (Hwy 11, Maysville Rd.) Nine (9) miles south of Maysville, KY. Come be a part of one of the largest and most successful equipment auctions in Northern Kentucky! Tractors, Construction Equipment, Vehicles, Trailers, Lawn Mowers, Farm Equipment, One Farmer Sell-Out & Miscellaneous To consign, call Chuck 606-782-0374 or Philip 606-782-2592 SEE PICTURES OF CONSIGNMENTS @ www.auctionzip.com ID#1198 or www.chuckmarshall.com When you’re feeling alone, just remember our love. I’m up near the stars looking down from above. Happy 20th Birthday and Merry Christmas to our special angel up in Heaven! 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Metal Roofs • Concrete Flatwork ORDER TODAY INSTALL TOMORROW 14 - Colors in Stock Visit our site to find out how much you can save. tion, call Debbie Estill, Instructor, 724-2216. Note: We will receive consignments starting Monday, December 30th though Friday, January 3rd. 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Deliver your items anytime during these hours. NO consignments accepted sale day. We have trucking available; contact Philip @ (606) 782-2592. REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS Please take NOTICE that the Nicholas county fiscal Court is accepting sealed bids/ proposals on an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR basis for ALS/BLS ambulance/ emergency medical services to operate within the boundaries of Nicholas County, Kentucky and to include a portion of Robertson County, Kentucky, being the southern one-half portion of Robertson County. Said ambulance service shall staff a Medical Director certified by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Nicholas County Fiscal Court will provide the principal location for said service and said service shall be operated 7 days per week, twenty-four hours per day from the Old National Guard Armory, Carlisle, Kentucky. Said service may utilize four (4) ambulances (two (2) primary and two (2) backup) owned and maintained by Nicholas County. Currently, the county employs 5 full-time and approximately 15 part time individuals to provide subject service, and is hopeful that any proposals may include an option that subject individuals may remain employed, although not mandated. Specifications are on file in the office of the Nicholas County Judge Executive. Deadline for bids is January 9, 2014, at the hour of 4:00 p.m. EST. Any interested parties are requested to be present for the opening of the bids at the regular meeting of Nicholas County Fiscal Court on January 10, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. All bids shall be submitted to the Nicholas County Judge Executive at the address of the Nicholas County Courthouse, 125 E. Main Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311. December 18, 2013-5 Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-5pm; Sat. 8am-12pm; Closed Sun. 5756 Wallingford Rd., Flemingsburg, KY • www.mountainviewmetal.com Note: All announcements day of sale take precedence over all advertisements. Not responsible for accidents, lost or damaged items. All items sell as is where is with no guarantee or warranty actual or implied. Not responsible for no shows. Auction Company is not responsible for price protection of any consigned item. SALE CONDUCTED BY CHUCK MARSHALL AUCTION & REAL ESTATE COMPANY Chuck Marshall, Auctioneer 606-782-0374 or 606-845-5010 Flemingsburg, KY Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season! Half off Enrollment for the whole month of December Mount Sterling 660 Maysville Road 859-497-4003 behind Arby’s from The Mercury 6-December 18, 2013 Fondest Memories Since 1867 As most you of you know that Santa Letters will be published in next weeks edition of The Carlisle Mercury. With receiving so many letters it makes me think about the joy that this gives to all of the little children throughout the community. I remember when I was a little girl that I couldn’t wait to send in the Santa letter in. I just thought that was the biggest thing to be able to send that letter in. Some of the letters that the children have sent in will warm your heart and just give you a great feeling with Christmas right around the corner. I have seen some kids ask for things not for themselves but for others, and then a couple will ask for a few toys, but one thing that I can say that all of the children ask for Santa to remember other loved ones and friends. Its nice to see that thinking of others not only comes from adults but from the younger ones as well. In this community there have been angel trees, snowflake wreaths, toy drive boxes and one of the all time favorites shop with a cop. I personally cant think of a thing that I truly want for Christmas because I feel that I am the richest of all with the family, friends and a wonderful community to live in. There is not present any greater than that to me. And on Christmas Eve, we have special people that make a lot of fun, with watching for Santa and his reindeers pull that sled with all of the gifts on the radar. They help Santa know who has went to bed early so that he can make his travel all over the world. So to all of you little ones, and the older ones young at heart be sure to leave some milk and cookies under the tree for old St. Nick and fix up that reindeer food with oats and glitter to spread out on the grass so they will know that you are anxiously waiting for them. Make some wonderful memories during this holiday season and be sure to love those around you. Its not about the gifts that you receive but the love that you share. And remember that it is Jesus birthday which is the reason for the season. Until next time keep those memories rolling! Wedco District Home Health Agency has been named a 2013 Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) HonorsTM recipient, a prestigious award recognizing those home health agencies that provide the best patient experience. Established by Deyta, this annual honor recognizes the top 20 percent of agencies that continuously provide the highest level of satisfaction through their care as measured from the patient’s point of view. HHCAHPS Honors acknowledges the highest performing agencies ranked by analyzing satisfaction measures covering both performance and improvement of care over a twelve-month period. Deyta used the HHCAHPS survey results from over 1,200 eligible home health agencies contained in its HHCAHPS database with an evaluation period of April 2012 to March 2013. Two domains of performance were used in the calculations covering the nineteen questions that comprise the five publicly reported HHCAHPS measures found on Home Health Compare. Qualifications for eligibility included those HHAs that were compli- ant and partnered with Deyta for the evaluation period. “We are excited to honor these outstanding home health agencies,” said J. Kevin Porter, President and CEO. “Their tireless work has made a real difference in the lives of their patients, and we look forward to acknowledging their excellence.” Crystal Caudill Miller, Public Health Director, Wedco District Health Department and Home Health Agency, credits the strong leadership in this program as well as the work ethic, loyalty and dedication of the staff within the Wedco District. She said, “We focus on the development of human capacity on all levels because our staff is the nucleus of our organization. Focusing our efforts on leadership as well as recruiting and retaining highly skilled individuals with strong work ethic, loyalty and dedication to serve the patients in each of our communities is what made Wedco a staple in our communities.” These are the goals to which we strive. About Wedco District Health Department and Home Health Agency Serving Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas and Scott Counties and dedicated to providing our patients quality care. If you are interested in Home Health care, please visit our website at www.wedcohealth. org or contact the Administrative Office at (859)234-8750. The mission of the Wedco District Health Department and Home Health Agency is to protect, preserve and promote the health, environment and well being of the people in our community. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary that we control communicable disease, encourage healthy lifestyles, provide preventive screenings, reduce hazards in the environment and provide quality home care. Benny Nolen, president of Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, part of KentuckyOne Health, has been named chairman of the 2014 Gateway March for Babies. This walk includes Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, and Rowan counties. March for Babies is an annual event held by the March of Dimes to fund programs that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten the health of infants. The local 2014 March for Babies will take place on Sunday, April 13 at Easy Walker Park in Mount Sterling, KY. Registration opens at 1:30 p.m., and the walk will begin at 2:30 p.m. In his role as chairman, Nolen will work closely with March of Dimes staff to recruit sponsors and encourage community participation in the March for Babies. Nolen will host an executive breakfast for business leaders on Thursday, January 16th to share information about ways local leaders can support the March for Babies event. This will be held at the Montgomery Health and Civic Center from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. “I’m honored to have been chosen as the 2014 chair of the March for Babies,” said Nolen. “Each year our hospital delivers hundreds of babies and we have a vested interest in the health and wellness of those children. The March of Dimes does incredible work and I look forward to helping further their efforts.” The March of Dimes has hosted March for Babies events across the country since 1970 and raised an incredible $2.6 billion for the cause. More than seven million people participate, donate and/or sponsor the events nationwide. By Melissa Mitchell Manager [email protected] Wedco District Home Health Agency Named as Prestigious 2013 HHCAHPS HonorsTM Recipient About Deyta, LLC Partnering with thousands of hospice, home health, and healthcare organizations, Deyta simplifies data driven management, enabling our clients to overcome the mountains of data that cloud good judgment. With Deyta’s High Definition Success Guidance solutions and services, healthcare leaders make proactive decisions that strengthen financial performance, improve operational efficiency, assure CMS compliance, and provide better patient care. Saint Joseph Mount Sterling President Benny Nolen Named Chairman of March for Babies Business and Professional Directory Jeremiah @ 859-473-2259 To Advertise Call Sandy at 859-473-2825 Gray‛s Auction Services Did you know? Auctioneer: Jerry Gray Cell #: (606) 782-5273 Our publication goes into 10,000 households with 30,000 readers!!! KyNewsGroup “Selling the world...one piece at a time” Specializing in: Antiques, Estates, Farm, Residential Weekly Auction - Friday’s at 6:00 P.M. Brierly Ridge Road in Mt. Olivet, KY Covering Five Counties The Carlisle Mercury, The Robertson Mercury, Flemingsburg Gazette, Bath County News Outlook, Menifee News Outlook Allison’s Concrete Pictures with Santa December 14th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8355 Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY 40311 Jerry’s BarBer shop Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30AM - 5:30 PM Sat. 8:30AM - 2:00PM Closed Wed. & Sun. 101 West Main Street • Carlisle, Ky (859) 289-6888 Open 7 Days a Week! Shepherd Place Apartments 1 bedroom apartment for the mature adult. Including: apartments for mobility and vision/hearing impaired. Must be 62 years of age or older. Subsidies available based on income guidelines. Hearing impaired: 1-800-648-6056 TDD (859) 289-7172 Want to place a classified? Contact Melissa at 859-289-6425 Did you know? Our publication goes into 10,000 households with 30,000 readers!!! KyNewsGroup Covering Five Counties The Carlisle Mercury, The Robertson Mercury, Flemingsburg Gazette, Bath County News Outlook, Menifee News Outlook Since 1867 The Mercury Opinion - Local Triangle News Headquarters-Saltwell-Barterville A very large crowd enjoyed a nice reception for the 90th birthday of Betsy Cleaver on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the beautiful Wallis Home in Paris. Each of the garden clubs had a room to decorate for Christmas and it was gorgeous. Many weddings or receptions ect. Are held here in the big house or outside. Today Martha sue Taylor gave a talk on “This is Your Life” and both sons, John and danny gavea talk, and also several others. There were many tributes as well as many chuckles. Such a nice day for a lady who does not look her age. The Carlisle Christmas parade was held Saturday night. Terry J. Doyle had his team of thiw hroses and beautiful white buggy with the top up. He also was in Falmouth parade and Richmond parade and then Mt. Olivet on Sunday. Sometimes he carried officials or family and Carlisle he carried heather Midden Fryman who is a candidate for Family court judge in 18th Judicial Circuit. Terry was supposed to carry Mr. and Mrs. Ssanta in Cynthiana but it again was canceled. The Headquarters u. M. Church had a good crowd on Sunday afternoon for their Christmas play which was very good, directed by Stephanie Flora Cole with others help. The children were given their treats following the program several visitors attended. The young adults had our church decorated so pretty. They wanted our offering to go to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, as was done another time. Around 75 people enjoyed the “Woodmen of the World Christmas Supper” held on Friday night at the Harrison County 4-H center. The pledge to the flag was first then Jeff Doyle asked the blessing, before our delicious meal. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doyle coks the turkey, all the trimmings, the ham etc. with potluck. Also decorates and purchases about 25 door prizes and wraps them. Jeff and Darlene Doyle and Donnie and Melba Doyle also helps. The last door prizes was a U.S. Flag. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Leona Trussell whose visitation and funeral was Thursday night and Friday at Gaunce by Rev. Julian Hammonds. She had worked at the sewing factory for years and was one of the many friends of the late Georgia B. Brady. A large crowd enjoyed the good “Christmas Cantada” at the Carlisle Christian Church on Sunday night directed by Whitney Mathes. It also had a narrator and drama. Thoughts from the Pastor Steve Smith, Carlisle Christian Church In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. [IMAGINE THAT!!!] They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large orphanage. It was nearing the holiday season for the orphans to hear for the first time the traditional Christmas story. They told them about Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem and finding no room in the inn, the couple went to a stable, where Jesus was born and placed in the manger. Throughout the story, the children, according to one of the Americans, “sat in amazement as they listened. Some sat on the edges of their stools, trying to grasp every word.” As a follow-up activity to the story, each child was given three small pieces of cardboard to make a crude manager. Each child was also given a small paper square, cut from yellow napkins which the children tore into strips of paper and carefully laid them in the manger for straw. Small squares of flannel from a thrown away nightgown were used for the baby’s blanket. From pieces of tan felt a doll-like baby was made. As they made their way around the room to observe the children this is what one of the Americans noted, “All went well until I got to one table where little Misha sat. He looked to be about 6 years old and had finished his project. As I looked at the little boy’s manger, I was startled to see, not one but two babies in the manger. Quickly, I called for the translator to ask the lad why there were two babies in the manger.” The observer goes on to note that Misha very accurately recalled the story that had been told until he came to the part where Mary put Jesus in the manger. “Then Misha,” it is noted, “started to ad-lib. He made up his own ending to the story as he said, “And when Maria laid the baby in the manger, Jesus looked at me and asked me if I had a place to stay. I told him I have no momma and I have no papa, so I don’t have any place to stay. Then Jesus told me I could stay with him. But I told him I couldn’t because I didn’t have a gift to give him like everybody else did. But I wanted to stay with Jesus so much, so I thought about what I had that maybe I could use for a gift. I thought maybe if I kept him warm, that would be a good gift. So I asked Jesus, “If I keep you warm, will that be a good enough gift?” And Jesus told me, “If you keep me warm, that will be the best gift anybody ever gave me. So I got into the manger, and then Jesus looked at me and he told me I could stay with him – for always.” As little Misha finished his story, his eyes brimmed full of tears that splashed down his little cheeks. Putting his hand over his face, his head dropped to the table and his shoulders shook as he sobbed and sobbed. The little orphan had found someone who would never abandon or abuse him, someone who would stay with him – FOR ALWAYS!” This my friends, is what Christmas really means. It means, “for always.” It means to transform what needs to be, to forgive what failed to be, to heal what yearns to and restore what cries out to be. May the true meaning of Christmas fill each of your hearts with joy, love and peace. B.M.B Construction Amish Crew Pole Barns - Hay Barns - Sheds - Barn Repair - Roofing - Garage- Foundation Remodel All Types of Carpentry Free Estimates Call 859-274-5125 • Leave message if no answer 7a.m. - 3p.m. Week days only December 18, 2013-7 Bread of Life Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel. 15. Butter and Honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. Isaiah 9:6 for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called wonderful, Counselor the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Luke 2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria) 3. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the City of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the City of David, which is called Bethelehem; (because he was of the House and Lineage of David; ) 5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were a accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 and she brought, forth her first born son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 and, 10, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid 10 and the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12 and this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying 14 Glory to God, in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 and they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. 17 and when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18. And all they that heard it wondered of those things which were told them by the shepherds 19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 and the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior may we each realize that Jesus is coming back to earth to get his brid3e (which is everyone that has accepted Jesus as their Savior) He’s not coming as a babe in a manger this time. He’s coming as King of Kings and Lord of Lords (rev 19;16) Are you ready for his coming? No man knows when he’ll come but after he comes it will be too late to call on him. If you don’t know Jesus as your Savior, accept him into your heart and life right now, before it’s Everlasting too late. Jesus is Lord. Trust Believe and Obey Bro. Phillip The Mercury 8-December 18, 2013 Catrina Shepherd, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Dekain Abnee, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Courtney Adams, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Rebecca Lynn Allison, pretrial conference, obs tbut – all others $10,000 or more, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Donnita Berry, review, in house trtmt sch 2/12 at 9:30. 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Codi Mitchell, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Richard Co Morris, review, rev 1/8/14. Stan Morris, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Christopher Wayne Myers, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. William Rog Mynear, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Chad J Ockerman, show cause def/install pymt, review 2/12/14 rehab. Vernon Overstreet, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Amanda Faye Peters, 2 counts obs theft by deception-incl cold checks under $300, show cause def/install pymt, sc by sheriff 1/8/14 at 12:00. Jennifer Peters, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Ashley N Petitt, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Michael Poe, show cause def/install pymt, pd in full. Ronald L Poe, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Alice Prather, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Jason A Rathbone, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Cecil Ratliff Jr, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Buel Richardson, review, sch mail 1/8 9:30am. Howard W Ritchie, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Cory Russel, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by sheriff. Dustin Sadler, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by sheriff. Richard Sams, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Cain Saucedo, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Gary T Shannon, fail of non-owner op to maintain req ins, 1st, show cause def/ install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Joshua Shannon, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Chrystal Ann Shephard, 7 counts theft by decept-incl cold checks u/$500, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Westley T Shrout, no/exp Ky reg recpt, possess open alc bev cont in a mv, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Kimberly Smith, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. James K Snelling, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Shelby B Sosby, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Brandon Stone, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Bryon K Sweat, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Steven Ashley Sweeney, Since 1867 court news show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jeremy Adam Terrell, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Charles Edward Terrill, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Marsha Thomas, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jamie G Treadway, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Justin S Tubbs, contempt of court, show cause def/ install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jerry H Warmouth, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Susan Warmouth, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. George Allen Watkins Jr., show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Cory H Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Jerry D Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, rev 2/12/14. Victor Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Christopher L White, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Steven White, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Tonya White, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jennifer Williams, theft by decept-incl cold checks u/$500, show cause def/ install pymt, show cause 1/8/14 by mail. Shannon Williams, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jillian M Willoughby, rev 2/12/14. Sandy G Willoughby, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Scotty Withrow, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jenna Abnee, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Michael Akers, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jason Denver Bennett, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Susan L Brewer, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Joshua Briely, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Kenneth R Brumagen, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Megan R Bussell, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Cheyenne J Coker, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Ellen R Cole, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Anthony D Eckler, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Michael P Feeback, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Shauna Garrett, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Amanda Gates, theft by decept-incl cold checks u/$500, show cause def/ install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Lowell A Gaunce, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Adam D Guy, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Amber Hammond, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Kevin Wilson Hughes, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Billy Way Johnson, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Luke Jones, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Billy Lyons, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Belle McClean, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Karen Ruth McCoy, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Milo R McLean, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Heather Renee Mitchell, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. James W Moore, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. William J Patton, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Anna Pecina, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. James Ro Pergram, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Ruth A Peters, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Bernardean Poe, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jason Ring, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Joshua Charles Ring, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Rebecca Roberts, criminal mischief – 3rd degree, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Vickie Ross, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Ryan C Ruark, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Silas R Smith, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jordan M Stewart, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Marcus Tristan Strausbaugh, show cause def/ install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Quantessa Marie Taylor, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Jeremy Terrell, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Geraldine Turner, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Geraldine M Turner, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Carrie Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Penny S. Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Thomas H Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Thomas Henry Watkins, parent/custodian send child to school, 1st and 2nd, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. William Watkins, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Kristopher C Watson, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Adam Welch, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Mary White, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. James Wilcoxson, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Shannon Williams, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Sherry D Willoughby, show cause def/install pymt, show cause 1/8/14. Estate of Frankie D Ishmael, probate hearing, oe. Estate of Louise R Snapp, inventory, re 1/15 at 8:45. Estate of Eva Wills, motion hour, oe and ba. In Re Katie Brooke Jefferson, settlement, notice fiduciary, 1/15 8:45. Christian A Gates, speeding 26 mph over/greater, moc am to 80/55, gplea $60 plus costs plus 10 hrs comm. serv, sch 1/8 at 9:30am. MSJ Investments vs Geraldine Turner, court trial, forcible detainer over-ruled, passed 1/15 at 10am. Jennifer Lee Peters, alc intox in a public place – 1st and 2nd, ng/pd/ptc 1/22 at 1pm. Joshua W Brierly, poss cont sub, 2nd degree – drug unspecified, rec stolen property u/$500, cont 1/8 at 9:30am (needs disposition). Logan K Brown, op mv u/ infl of alc/drugs etc .08 1st off, gplea $200, sf,cc,ade,90 days old, fail to prod ins card, proof dm moc. Molly Fay Caudill, obs theft by unlawful taking/ disp-shoplifting, moc am tbut < 5000, gplea $100 plus costs, 45 days prob 1 yr c/o no further offenses, sch 1/8 at 9:30am. Justin Feeback, op mv u/infl alc/drugs .08 2nd offense, fail of non-owner op to maintain req ins, 1st, cont 1/8 at 12pm, req def. Raymond George, review, state inmate, re 3/12 at 12pm. Garrett De Hawkins, obs theft by unlawful taking/ disp-all others, cont 1/8 at 12pm. Tracy L Howard, obs theft by decpt-incl cold checks – over $300, cont 4/9 at 12pm. Jay C Humphries, public intox controlled subs (excludes alc), gplea 450 plus costs, poss of marijuana, gplea $100 plus 30 days prob 1 yr c/o no further offenses, sch 1/8 at 9:30am. Damon Jackson, 3 counts obs forgery-2nd degreechecks, pd/ng/ph 1/8 at 1pm. Johnny Tho Mastin, 2 counts theft by decept-incl cold checks u/$500, paying, cont 1/8 at 1pm. Betty L Morford, speeding 20 mph over limit, disregarding stop sign, sc mail 12/18 at 10am. Anthony Wayne Morris, conspiracy to traffic in controlled sub 1st offense, waiver, ng-1/22 at 1pm-10/20 waived. Ashley Muntz, reckless driving, op mv u/infl of alc/ drugs etc .08 1st off, 200, fail to use child restraint device in veh, 50, fail to notify address change to dept of transp, merge, ng/pd/ptc 1/29 at 1pm. Seth Taylor Saunders, 2 counts criminal possession forged instrument – 2nd degree – I, sc/so 1/8 at 12pm. Archie Smith, no/exp Ky reg recpt, no/exp reg plates, fail of non-owner op to maintain req ins, 1st, fail to notify address change to dept of transp, driving on sui susp lic – 1st off, cfa 1/8 at 12pm, getting ade started. Danny Treadway, op mv u/infl of alc/drugs w/.08 aggravator, 1st off, assault 4th degree no visible injury, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance, pass 12/18 at 10am. William David Watkins, 2 counts tics, 1st degree, 1st off (<10 d.u. drug unsp sched 1 and 2), waiver – ngoe-time waived, ph 1/22 at 1pm. Jason Denver Bennett, driving on sui susp lic – 1st offense, moc driv op susp 30/10, $100 plus costs, op mv u/infl alc/drugs .08 2nd offense, 350, sf, cc, ade, 18 mos ols, 60/15 consec, bond am $1000, surety, ng/pd/ ptc 1/29 at 1pm, bond cond – seek employment, no driving w/o lic, no further offenses. Jarred Hanson Buckler, theft by decept-incl cold checks u/$500, cont to 1/8 at 12pm to pay checks. Trever L Gill, other hearing, pass to 12/17 at 1pm, jailer to transport. Michael Purvis, 28 counts obs theft by decept-incl cold checks under $300, bond to be applied to rest thru CA, ptc 1/8 at 12pm. Crystal Gayle Alcorn, op mv u/infl of alc/drugs etc .08 1st off, pass 1/8 12pm, cc docket to Mr. Higdon. Rockey Amburgey, op mv u/infl of alc/drugs w/.08 aggravator, 1st off, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, reckless driving, improper equipment, excessive windshield/window tinting, ph 1/8 1pm. Timothy L Anderson, op mv u/infl alc/drugs .08 2nd offense, pass 1/8 at 1pm. Jessica Brock, tics, 1st degree, 1st off (< 10 d.u. drug unsp sched 1 and 2) ph cont moc 1/8 at 1pm. Melissa Gayle Gammon, tics, 3rd degree, 1st off, (<20 d.u drug unspecified), in patient lt, re 1/8 at 9am. Dillon Howard, tbut or disp parts/contents from veh $500 or > but u/$10,000, moc am tbut < 500, ptc 1/22 at 1pm, bond $2500 surety, no further offense. Damon Jackson, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury, dm moc w/o p req v, bond to be release to surety. Jeffrey H Sizemore, fail to wear seat belts, op mv u/infl of alc/drugs .08 aggravator, 3rd, ptc 1/8 at 1pm. 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Right: Many of the 4 – H community volunteers were on hand for the dinner Sunday evening. native, Allie is now a and Adam Tubbs, 4 –H dent, and Nicholas Rath- work; Amy Mastin, 4-H County has the largest By Cecil Lawson freshman at the Univer- Council President, rec- bone, Parliamentarian Photography; and Alice teen club in the district, News Editor sity of Kentucky in the ognized the many local Those not present but Hughes, 4-H Clover Buds with 30 to 40 teens in [email protected] College of Agriculture volunteers and council also recognized included: Tubbs said that the 4 attendance each month. One of the central and has been involved members for their serBetsy Thomas, 4-H – H program has come He also presented Abney ideas of 4 – H is service, in 4 – H for the past 8 vice. Council Member; Shania very far in the past five with a Christmas ornaand 4 – H would not ex- years. She has pledged Those present to be Mitchell, 4-H Teen Coun- years and that Nicholas ment. ist without the contribu- to visit all of Kentucky’s recognized were: cil President; Whitney tions of its community counties and has made it 4 – H Council: Adam Willoughby, 4-H Teen volunteers, whose own to 33 so far. Tubbs, President; Pat Council Secretary; Joe service to young people She thanked all of the McCarty, Vice President; Brutsman, 4-H Shooting sets the example. volunteers for their ser- Cindy Rathbone, Sec- Sports; Nate Gilkerson, The Nicholas County Courthouse schedule Nicholas County 4 – H vice and described, using retary; Brenda Crump, 4-H Shooting Sports; for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays held their second annual the organization’s four Treasurer; Becky Gar- Robbie Hoover, 4-H Appreciation Dinner for H’s (head, heart, hands, rett, Member will be as follows: Shooting Sports; Charles its volunteers and coun- and health), the ways in Shooting Sports: Phyl- Dunn, 4-H Shooting cil members Sunday which volunteers con- lis Alexander, Butch Al- Sports; Lona Sadler, 4-H Tuesday - December 24, 2013 evening at the Livestock tribute to the character exander, Phillip Burden, Livestock; Mark Wade, Barn. of 4 – H members. Diane Burden, Andy 4-H Livestock; Becky Wednesday - December 25, 2013 Food was catered by “They have helped to Schanding, Brent Mann, Shelton, 4-H Livestock; Garretts’s Restaurant shape us into the leaders Paul Mann Jeff Hamilton, 4-H Liveand the evening’s guest we are today,” Allie said. Livestock: James Per- stock; Jeremy Taulbee, Tuesday - December 31, 2013 speaker was Allie Click, Rachel Abney, Nicho- kins 4-H Poultry; Barbara Wednesday - January 1, 2014 State 4 – H Vice Presi- las County Cooperative 4 – H Teen Club: Jus- Biddle, 4-H Sewing; Kardent. Extension Agent for 4-H, tus Warner, Vice Presi- en Wheeler, 4-H NeedleA Jessamine County Notice Mike Pryor County Judge/Executive Jackets outlast Bath County for first win Nicholas County, playing on the road, notched its first win under new head coach Roger Newton on Tuesday (Dec. 10), outlasting rival Bath County 89-85. Scott Keaton and Tyler Newton led Nicholas County with 25 points apiece. Keaton, who dominated down in the post, grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists for the Bluejackets. Newton added four assists and two rebounds for Nicholas County in the hard-fought win. "It was a great win and effort with two starters out with injuries," Nicholas County Coach Roger Newton confided, following his team's emotional victory. The younger Newton's free throw shooting helped to lift Nicholas County to the victory. Tyler Newton was 20 of 21 from the foul line in the contest. He was 14 of 15 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter. Logan Fryman joined Keaton and the younger Newton in double figures with 13 points. Fryman also pulled down a team-best six rebounds for the Jackets. Nicholas County shot 62.8 percent (22 of 35) from the field. The Jackets were three of 13 (23.1 percent) from 3-point range. Nicholas County thrived at the foul line, shooting 80 percent (36 of 45). The Jackets trailed early in the first quarter. But Nicholas County battled back to lead 19-16 by the end of the opening quarter and 44-39 at halftime of the rivalry game The Jackets came out on 9-0 run to lead 53-39 midway through the third quarter. With Nicholas County dealing with an injury to Ben Duncan before halftime and foul trouble to Austin Shepherd and Dillon Webb, Bath County made multiple runs in the third quarter. After its lead dwindled down in the third quarter, Nicholas County fell behind. Nicholas County trailed 71-77 with 3:08 remaining. The Jackets rallied behind baskets from Keaton and free throws by Tyler Newton, Logan Stafford, Webb and Keaton. Trailing 78-82 with 41.7 seconds remaining, the accurate-shooting Newton sank two free throws to cut it to 80-82. After one free throw by Bath County's Blake Maze, Tyler Newton, who had been face guarded and harassed all night, was pushed to the floor by Caden Messer directly in front of the Bath County student section just before Maze could take his second charity toss. With the foul, the second free throw was not awarded and Tyler Newton went down to the other end of the court and sank both free throws to make the score 83-82 in favor of the Bath County boys' basketball team. After two free throws from Maze pushed the score to 85-82 in Bath County's favor, Nicholas County came down and found Keaton inside, where he made the basket and was fouled. The defender, Hunter Johnson, was tagged with a technical foul for inappropriate language and demonstrative reaction to the call. Keaton, however, went to the line and missed his attempt at a three-point play. Then, Tyler Newton sank both technical foul shots. When the ball was inbounded, he was fouled. Tyler Newton calmly went to the line and sank both free throws to make the score 86-85, giving Nicholas County its first lead since the third quarter. On the inbound, Tyler Newton was fouled by Ty Rogers. He went to the line and hit both free throws to push Nicholas County's lead out to 88-85. Bath County's Mac Becraft was fouled before he was able to take a threepoint shot and went to the line with 12.7 seconds remaining. He missed both free throws and Logan Stafford was fouled with 8.0 seconds left. Stafford hit the front end of the Merry Christmas from The Linville Family two-shot penalty. On the rebound, Becraft raced the down court and launched a running three-pointer from the left wing that fell short, preserving the Jackets' dramatic comeback. Webb and Wes Sapp scored seven points apiece for the Jackets. Stafford and Elijah Barnett followed, finishing with five points each. Contributing to Nicholas County's thrilling come-from-behind win, Taz Eckler and Duncan tossed in two points apiece. Duncan left the game in the second quarter with a foot injury and did not return. Notice The Nicholas County Convenience/Recycling Center’s schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays will be as follows: Tuesday - December 24, 2013 Wednesday - December 25, 2013 Tuesday - December 31, 2013 Wednesday - January 1, 2014 Mike Pryor County Judge/Executive Fryman for Families H H Heather Fryman H H H for Family Court Judge in 2014 H A Mother With A Strong Connection to the Community • Lifelong resident of Harrison County • Sunday School teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Carlisle • Cattle Farmer • Wife to her husband Jeff • Mother of two young girls • Values community service • Involved in Lions Club and the Harrison County Humane Society • Active in her children’s activities and school • Avid equestrian and attends horse shows J.J. 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Come see us for details. 714 West Water Street • 888-845-2261 www.cheapchevrolet.com The Mercury Since 1867 December 18, 2013-11 The Mercury Section B - County Page A Message from the Judge’s Desk I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. It's been another busy month. We have received the new dump truck that was ordered from World Wide Equipment and the way the weather is acting we will be soon be using it to push snow. We also purchased a used grader that is helping our road department keep county roads in good shape. Robinson Masonry has finished repairing the wall on the east side of the courthouse and it looks great. The men at the County Road Department reset the cap stones and lined them up. Robinson Masonry retucked the joints at no extra charge. I attended KACO state conference a few weeks ago and had a chance to meet with many officials and legislators. I also talked to the Governors Chief of Staff and asked for the Governors support with the future needs of our County. His response was very positive and he assured me that they want to help when ever possible. Also, we have been able to keep our County protected by dealing with the possibility of a shutdown at our local ambulance service. We were informed on December 6th at 8:15 pm that Med One had filed for bankruptcy. On Monday, Rob Biddle, my staff and I started gathering the information needed to keep our ambulance service up and running. After a lot of phone calls and research we were able to offer a plan to the Fiscal Court that will keep our county safe. We will be advertising for someone to operate the ambulance service and run it according to the guidelines we give them. I want everyone to know that every second of the day we are looking out for the well being of all residents of Nicholas County. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Judge Executive Mike Pryor Sheriffs Monthly report Nov 2013 Accidents worked5 Alarm Drops8 Arrest16 Auto Inspections20 Baliff Court hours 19 Complaints73 Concealed Weapons5 EMS Assist2 Extra Patrol9 Funeral 0 KSP Assist4 Livestock Calls12 Motorist Assist4 Papers Served33 Social Services Assist 3 Theft/Incident Reports 2 Traffic Stops 11 Training Hours0 Transfers in town/out of town 0 Unlocks10 Warrants16 Dog Warden Report 11/1/13-11/30/13 Willie Hogge Worked cleaning and feeding at the barn 30 hours Miles driven 984 Calls taken 25 Dogs picked up 6 Cats Calls0 Cats picked up 0 Dogs Euthanized0 Dog Calls with no pick up (runs) 2 Trips to Cynthiana Vets 0 Trips to PAWS 0 Horse Calls0 Incidents of dog Biting 0 Gas Used 102 gal Dogs adopted by NCAWS 5 Puppy adopted by NCAWS 9 Parvo Shots9 Nicholas County Public Library July August Sept. Oct Nov Total Books Checked out 44314442 4445 4456 4451 DVD”s Checked out 374365 375 385 391 Audio Books check out 228221 231 225 242 Magazines checked out Number of Programs14 121097 Number of Attendees98 888112576 Reference Transactions 3331 38 30 29 Genealogists29 31353026 Computer Usage 18261839 1856 1863 1875 Outreach211 159208203214 Electronic Materials Ky Libraries Unbound 49244899 4952 4931 4944 KYVL206 215218207219 Nicholas County Jailers report Nov 1- Nov 30 Darren Robinson, Jailer Gas@ county barn 128 gal Reimburse for gas Transported to Bourbon Co. ( 45 males, 20 females) Transported to court ( 5 males, 4 females) Transported back from Court (12 males, 8 females) Inmates Incarcerated at this time (0) Transported to rehab facility (0) Juveniles transported (1 female) Juveniles to court ( 1male, 1 female) Juveniles incarcerated now (0) Bonded out (2 male, 1 female) NICHOLAS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOVEMBER 2013 Monthly meeting held on November 6, at 6:30pm at Extension Office. All members present. Monthly State Cost Share, Treasurer, and Equipment Loan reports were submitted to Division of Conservation. Shared-Use Equipment Report was submitted to Governors’ Office of Agriculture Department. Lime buggy rented. Administrative Secretary visited with the school for Annual Poster Contest. Nicholas County Senior Citizens Report November 2013 Advocacy Assessment Case Management Chore Information and Assistance Escort Friendly visits Health Promotion Homemaker Meals 2 12 21 0 5 55 0 16 77 225 Nutrition Education Outreach Personal Care Risk Assessment Recreation Transportation Total people served 37 2 59 0 47 88 76 THIS PAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NICHOLAS COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE & FISCAL COURT MEMBERS Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes 2014-2015 deer season dates and modifications for deer hunting on select WMAs The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission at its quarterly meeting Dec. 6 proposed the dates of the 20142015 deer seasons. Commission members also voted to modify deer hunting regulations on select wildlife management areas (WMAs) along with changes to the furbearer trapping season. The commission recommends all hunting, fishing and boating regulations for approval by the General Assembly and approves all expenditures by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. All recommendations must be approved by legislators before they become law. 2014-2015 deer season dates (no changes from last season, dates reflect calendar shift) All zones: Archery: Sept. 6, 2014 – Jan. 19, 2015, either sex. Crossbow: Oct. 1 – Oct. 19; Nov. 8 – Dec. 31, 2014, either sex. Early Youth Weekend: Oct. 11 – 12, 2014, either sex. Early Muzzleloader: Zones 1, 2 and 3: Oct. 18 – 19, 2014, either sex. Zone 4: antlered only. Modern Firearms: Zones 1 and 2: Nov. 8 – Nov. 23, 2014, either sex. Zone 3: Nov. 8 – Nov. 17, 2014, either sex. Zone 4: Nov. 8 – Nov. 17, 2014, antlered only. Late Muzzleloader: statewide: Dec. 13 – Dec. 21, 2014. Zone 4: Dec. 13 – Dec. 18, 2014, antlered only. Dec. 19 – Dec. 21, 2014, either sex. Late Youth Weekend: Dec. 27 – 28, 2014, ei- ther sex. Bag limits remain the same as last season. In other deer-related business, the commission recommended changing Menifee County from Zone 3 to Zone 4. They also proposed several changes to deer hunting on select wildlife management areas (WMAs). These changes will not affect the current hunting seasons, but will be effective for the 2014-2015 deer seasons: - Open J.C. Williams WMA in Nelson County and Lloyd WMA in Grant County under statewide regulations for youth firearms season. - Institute a quota firearms hunt for the first weekend in December on Dewey Lake WMA in Floyd County. - The 15-inch outside spread antler restriction will be removed from Yellowbank WMA in Breckinridge County. - On Beaver Creek WMA in McCreary and Pulaski counties, the modern gun quota hunt will be for antlered deer only. - On Paul Van Booven WMA in Breathitt County, the 15-inch outside spread antler restriction will be removed along with modern gun hunting. The area will remain open under statewide regulations for archery and crossbow hunting, but is closed to all firearms hunting for deer. - Move the quota hunt to the first weekend in November on Big Rivers WMA in Union and Crittenden counties. In furbearer-related business, the commission recommended pro- hibiting night hunting of coyotes on all lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, including Kentucky Fish and Wildlife-managed WMAs contained within the boundaries of these properties. In fisheries-related business, anglers fishing on a sport fishing license may keep one blue and flathead catfish more than 35 inches long and one channel catfish more than 28 inches long on the Ohio River with no daily creel limit on fish under those limits. Anglers fishing on a sport fishing license may give Asian carp to commercial anglers to sell, but sport fishing anglers may not accept payment for the fish. The next Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern), Friday, March 7, 2014, at 1 Sportsman’s Lane off U.S. 60 in Frankfort. Persons interested in addressing the commission must notify the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner’s office in writing at least 30 days in advance of the committee meetings Feb. 4, 2014 to be considered for placement on the commission meeting agenda. People who are hearing-impaired and plan to attend the meeting should contact Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at least 10 days in advance and the agency will provide a translator. To request to address the commission, write to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601. The Mercury 12- December 18, 2013 Since 1867 Lady Jackets fall to muchimproved Bath County The Nicholas County Lady Jackets encountered a much-improved Bath County girls' basketball team on the road Wednesday night. Host Bath County dealt Nicholas County another loss, pulling away to defeat the Lady Jackets 68-44. Sophomore forward Sarah Price, who averages a double-double, paced Bath County with 18 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. Price, one of the state's top girls' high school basketball players, registered her fourth straight double-double. Senior guard Sierra Sparks scored 13 points and junior guard Morgan Howard tossed in 12 as three different Bath County players reached double figures in the scoring column. With the win, undefeated Bath County moved to 4-0. Following the loss, Nicholas County fell to 0-3. The Lady Jackets fared well early, edging Bath County 14-12 in the opening quarter. Nicholas County, however, couldn't score more than a dozen points in each quarter after the initial frame. Bath County outscored the Lady Jackets 20-12 in the second quarter to lead 32-26 at intermission. Bath County stretched its lead early in the second half, outscoring Nicholas County 20-8 in the third quarter. The Lady Cats also finished strong, outscoring Nicholas County 16-10 in the final period. Junior guard Tayler Rogers narrowly missed double figures, finishing with nine points for the Lady Cats. Rogers also contributed five assists and four steals. Seventh-grade guard Jasmine Flowers also finished one shot short of double figures, exit- ing the contest with eight points for the Bath County girls' basketball team. Haleigh Porter (four points), McKenna Moore (two points), Christa Jamison (two points) and Chrissy Hall (one point) also provided scoring for the Lady Cats. Junior guard Megan Bretz led Nicholas County with 15 points. Bretz was the only Nicholas County player to reach double figures in the scoring column. Freshman guard Grace Kiskaden scored eight points and freshman center Allison Howard and senior center Lakyn Jolly contributed seven apiece for the Lady Jackets. Nicholas County was held to 36.6 percent shooting (15 of 41) from the field. The Lady Jackets were two of eight (25 percent) from 3-point range. Uncharacteristically, Nicholas County struggled from the foul line. The Lady Jackets shot 34.3 percent from the charity stripe, finishing 12 of 35. Sophomore Abby Derossett scored three points, freshman Autumn Martin netted two and eighth-grader Samantha Sowell and seventh-grader Allison Photo by Shania Mitchell Myers converted on Cutline????? one free throw attempt each for the Nicholas County girls' basketball team. By Charles Mattox News Editor Dec. 4 preliminary hearing. Court documents allege that Peel sold two 15 mg oxycodone pills and a single 30 mg oxycodone pill to a confidential informant on August 2 for $90. Nicholas County Sheriff Jeff Sidles launched the investigation but was unable to testify during the hearing due to services being held for a death in his family. Carlisle Police Offi- cer Gary Kinder, who has worked closely with Sidles on multiple drug trafficking investigations, including the one against Peel, testified under direct questioning from Dawn Letcher, County Attorney for Nicholas County and under cross examination by Peel’s attorney Matt Perdue. Kinder testified that a confidential informant had made the purchase from Larry Bowles and Peel was a passenger in the Bowles vehicle at the time of the purchase. Did Mr. Peel handle any pills?” Purdue asked. “No sir,” Kinder testified. “Did he handle any money?” “No,” Kinder answered. “He was just present?” Perdue asked. “Yes,” Kinder replied. Judge Kuster found that “no probable cause” had been established for the charge. Bath County 68, Nicholas County 44 Nicholas County (44): Bretz 15, Kiskaden 8, Howard 7, Jolly 7, Martin 2, Sowell 1, Derossett 3, Meyers 1. Bath County (68): Sparks 13, Price 18, Howard 12, Rogers 9, Hall 1, Jamison 2, Porter 4, Flowers 8, Moore 2. Nicholas County......14 12 8 10-44 Bath County.............12 20 20 16-68 Peel drug trafficking charge dismissed [email protected] A Nicholas County man had a drug trafficking charge recently dismissed following a preliminary hearing in Nicholas District Court. Michael David Peel, 45, had a single charge of trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, dismissed by Nicholas district Judge, honorable Charles Kuster, following testimony during a Photo by Petrea Mitchell William Carson received a train ticket from his teacher in honor of good behavior all week. He also received a Elly the Elf stamp for being good. Subscription Special Looking for the perfect last minute Christmas gift for a family member, friend or teacher? For One Day Only! December 23 Photo Submitted Cutline??????? Montgomery Cancer Center Give them the gift of a one year subscription to your hometown newspaper, The Carlisle Mercury for only $14.50 if you are in county. If you are out of county, you can get it for $18.00! Advanced Cancer Care Close to Home Bring in this coupon and be entered into a Turkey Giveaway Mt. Sterling, Flemingsburg & Soon in Winchester PET/CT Services State of the Art GE Medical Systems Equipment We Are Here Because We Care For Appointments or Second Opinions Call Support, Love and Hope 859-499-1000 Fax: 859-499-4181 Name: _______________________ Phone Number: ________________ Turkey coupon valid thru December 20th. The Mercury Since 1867 December 18, 2013-13 sports/School Bluejackets drop district opener to Pendleton Nicholas County dropped its 38th District opener on Saturday, falling to host Pencdleton County in an early-season boys' basketball matchup between longtime district rivals. Pendleton County pulled away to defeat the Jackets 78-57. With the win, Pendleton County improved to 2-3. Thanks to the victory, Pendleton County halted a two-game losing skid. Following the loss, Nicholas County dropped to 1-3. Nicholas County suffered its second straight loss. Four different Pendleton County players reached double figures in the scoring column. Lance Jones led a balanced Pendleton County offensive effort with 19 points. Adam Koeninger netted 15 points, Michael Antrobus scored 11 and Hunter Wood contributed 10 for the Pendleton County boys' basketball team. The Wildcats used a scoring advantage in each of the first three quarters to claim the district win. Pendleton County outscored Nicholas County 14-11 in the first quarter. The Jackets, however, remained within striking before intermission. After enjoying a 24-19 scoring advantage in the second quarter, Pendleton County led 38-30 at halftime. Pendleton County started to separate itself from familiar foe Nicholas County in the third quarter, outscoring the Jackets 22-7. Nicholas County falls to hot-shooting Augusta Nicholas County ran Fryman and Scott Keaton into an offensive-heavy Augusta team on Thursday night. Two nights after defeating Bath County for its first win, Nicholas County fell victim to a hot-shooting squad from its own region. Tenth Region counterpart Augusta pulled away to defeat the Bluejackets 105-59. The Panthers shot a blistering 73.7 percent from the field, connecting on 42 of 57 field goal attempts. Augusta was four of 11 (36.4 percent) from 3-point range. The Panthers shot 77.3 percent (17 of 22) from the foul line en route to the win. Brent Bach, a senior guard, paced Augusta with a game-high 39 points and seven rebounds. Bach was one of three Augusta scorers to reach double figures. Camryn Snapp netted 18 points and Connor Maddox contributed 13 for the Panthers. Snapp also puled down seven rebounds for Augusta in the non-district outing. Augusta outrebounded Nicholas County 30-23. Nicholas County shot 38.2 percent (21 of 55). The Jackets fared better from 3-point range, shooting 46.2 percent (six of 13). Nicholas County was only 11 of 27 (40.7 percent) from the foul line in the early-season affair. Tyler Newton paced Nicholas County with 15 points. Joining Newton in double figures, Logan finished with 13 points apiece for the Jackets Keaton led Nicholas County on the boards, grabbing a team-best eight rebounds. Fryman followed, exiting the floor with seven rebounds. Dillon Webb scored six points to aid the Nicholas County offensive effort. Trent Letcher (three points), Wes Sapp (three points), Elijah Barnett (two points), Taz Eckler (two points), Logan Stafford (one point) and JP Wagoner (one point) were also productive offensively for the Jackets. Nicholas County owned a slim 20-18 scoring advantage in the final quarter. Patrick McCain narrowly missed double figures, chipping in nine points for Pendleton County in the winning effort. Colton Pugh and Jordan Wilson rounded out the Pendleton County scoring with eight and six points, respectively. Three different Nicholas County scorers reached double figures in the scoring column. Tyler Newton led Nicholas County with a team-best 16 points. Scott Keaton scored 14 points and Logan Fryman netted 13 for the Jackets. Elijah Barnett (seven points), Wes Sapp (four points), Logan Stafford (two points) and Dil- NBCA Students of the Week lon Webb (one point) also contributed for the Nicholas County boys' basketball team. The Jackets are slated to host Robertson County for another 38th District game Friday. Tip-off for the Nicholas County-Robertson County boys' basketball game is set for 7:30 p.m. Pendleton County 78, Nicholas County 57 Nicholas County (57): Newton 16, Webb 1, Stafford 2, Barnett 7, Sapp 4, Keaton 14, Fryman 13. Pendleton County (78): Wood 10, Jones 19, McCain 9, Wilson 6, Antrobus 11, Koeninger 15, Pugh 8. Nicholas County........11 19 7 20-57 Pendleton County......14 24 22 18-78 Thank You The family of Bobby Gene Thornsburg would like to thank all family and friends that expressed sympathy during the loss of our loved one. Your prayers, visits, phone calls, food, flowers, cards and other acts of kindness will never be forgotten. A special thank you to Clark’s Funeral Home and employees. Blaine Hobbs Blaine Hobbs was selected for his easy going personality and for his ability to make you smile with his energetic grin. He too is well behaved and works hard at everything he does. His quiet personality has also gained him many friends. We enjoy having Blaine at NBCA. He is the son of Brent Hobbs and Kelly Crawford. Kaden Judge Kaden Judge was selected for his hard work in the classroom and his great effort in the musical. Kaden is well behaved and good mannered to everyone. He has a quiet personality that has gained him lots of friends. He is a joy to have at NBCA. Kaden is the son of JP Judge and Angie Judge. Tenth Frame Cinema 930 Carmago Road, Mt. Sterling • Ph (859) 497-2518 Tickets for 3-D will be an additional $2.50 with the established ticket price SHOWTIMES FOR December 20 - December 24, 2013 Tickets for evening shows (6 p.m. & after) Seniors(60+) $5.75 and Children under 12 - $5.50 Adults - $7.50 Tickets for matinee (before 6 p.m.) Seniors(60+) $4.00 and Children under 12 - $4.50 Adults - $5.50 ** As always - Children 2 & under FREE! ** American Hustler 1:50, 6:50, 9:50 R PG Frozen 1:20, 4:00, 7:30, 10:00 PG-13 The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug 1:00, 1:05, 4:30, 6:15, 7:50 The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug PG-13 3D 9:35 PG-13 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 1:25, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 PG-13 Tyler Perrys: Madeas Christmas 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 9:40 PG Walking with Dinosaurs 1:05, 5:45, 7:55 PG Walking with Dinosaurs 3D 3:30, 10:00 We will be having an early showing of Anchorman 2 Dec. 17 at 9:35, American Hustler Dec. 19 at 8:05 and Walking with Dinosaurs Dec. 19 at 10:00 STERLING LANES Cosmic Bowling - Fridays and Saturdays - 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Book Your Birthday - Party or Group - Cost $50 Call for Reservations: 859-498-7755 Thank You On behalf of the EMTs and paramedics formerly employed by First Med/ MedCorp and currently working for Nicholas County EMS I would like to take the opportunity to express my thanks to Judge Pryor and the members of the Fiscal Court who worked diligently to provide the community with ambulance coverage and continue our employment. Being new compared to the Fire and Police Services in this country EMS is often forgotten. The Fiscal Court stepping in to save the ambulance service shows that they are dedicated to the health and safety of the citizens of Nicholas County. Rob Biddle Paramedic Acting Director for Nicholas Co. EMS Trucking Insurance INSURANCE INSURANCE Pat Letcher 859-473-0414 Pat K. Letcher Home, Auto, Farm, Field Representative Motorcycle Insurance Phone 859-473-0414 [email protected] [email protected] The Mercury 14-December 18, 2013 Since 1867 Regional Classifieds The Carlisle Mercury Goes into over 10,000 Households in Nicholas, Bath, Mason, Fleming, Robertson & Menifee Counties Each Week elissa Mitchell 859-289-6425 Call the office at 859-289-6425 House for sale 4190 Sugar Creek Road, 3 bedroom, 2.8 acres of land. Can call anytime to come see 473-4485 r 2895345. Government Backed Mortgage Program on New and Used Manufactured Housing! Call for Details. 866-597-2083. New Housing Program. $0 Deposit. You Land or Family Land. Turn Key Housing with Complete Improvement Packages Available. Call Today to Apply. 606-475-9045. Sheds and Small garages buy direct call 1-606-674-2515 for options and pricing. For Sale: Used mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $9500 – cash only. Call (859) 498-7742 for more information. Thank You! Special discounts this month for all veterans at Freedom Homes in Mt. Sterling. Beautiful new homes starting at $29,995. Call (859) 498-7725 to schedule an appointment. Mobile Home Hotline – save $Thousand$ on used and new single and double-wides. Owner financing available. Call (855) 506-7254. Beautiful 7 ½ foot relight Christmas tree. $50.00. 859-289-5252. Construction equipment, 2 leather recliners in excellent condition. Call after 4pm 606-6742321 For Sale: Seasoned Firewood. $65 for an 8ft, full sized pickup load. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. Call Gordon Wells, Jr., at 606-674-3951 Save up to 90% on your heat bills with Sure Flame outside wood burning furnaces. Connects to your existing ductwork, thermostat controlled. Roger Williams 606-674-6393 or 606-210-3415. (9/26-3/5). Large lot for sale on Slate Ave., Owingsville. Need to sell it. $16,000 Will take on land contract. Call 606-674-9243 For Sale: Adams Lane – Beautiful 3 bed room vinyl Ranch, w/large living room, dining area, kitchen, utility and 1 bath. Has garage/work shop capabilities. Potential Basement. Asphalt drive. Front porch and rear deck. Central heat and air. All appliances. New carpet and paint. Priced to Sell Call 606356-5093. Happy Jack mange medicine promotes healing and hair growth to any mange, bare spot, or itchamacallit on dogs and horses.. Fleming County Farm Supply (845-1081). (www.happyjackinc.com). BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740) 4599031 www.brunerland. com FLEMING CO: 6+ acres, open, flat to slightly rolling, county water & electric, $23,900 with owner financing. Located 5 miles from Flemingsburg. for Rent Carlisle Areas: 2BR APT, UTILITIES INCLUDED, VINYL FLOORING, OFFSTREET PARKING, 24/7 MAINTENANCE. RENT $644/MO PLUS A DEPOSIT. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 859-2897115 OR AT [email protected] Apartment rent at Lesters Apartment in Carlisle call 859- 289-7128. Apartment for rent, 1 and 2 bedrooms, call 859473-3748. . Owingsville Areas: For rent: one bedroom apartment, incl. cable, internet, electric, water, in Morehead. References and security required. 606-674-9214 Want to share a 3BR motor home w/40 year old male? Located in the Frenchburg area, $300/ mo. & split the utilities. If interested, call 606768-9181 Apartment for rent at Roadside Efficiency apartments. $400 a month plus deposit. Utilities paid. Can’t be over two people located in the Salt Lick area. 859-2746284. For rent, 2 story older home on US 60 near ABNEE’S SELF-STORAGE at Blue Licks Several sizes available 10’x8’ thru 12’x40’ Call day or night 606-724-5802 or 859-608-9171 PUBLIC STORAGE 270 Ramey Rd. Sharpsburg, KY Now taking applications for new age limit 50 and disabled. Contact: 606-768-3672 We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or preference, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation. 2 Bedroom 2 bath Menifee/Bath line $350/mo $300 deposit. Call 606748-7250. Employment WS Construction, a Gray Company, is seeking experienced laborers and carpenters for concrete work in the Owingsville, KY area. The selected candidates will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen and physical. To apply, you may email a resume to [email protected], send a resume or apply in person at 109 Fieldview Drive, Versailles, KY 40383, or call 859873-7840 to receive an application. EEO. NOW HIRING Parttime library clerk for the new Sharpsburg Library Branch. Job description and application may be picked up at the Bath County Memorial Library, 24 West Main Street in Owingsville or accessed from our web site www.bathcountylibrary.com. Services Private piano lessons for ages 4 and up, $10/ half hour, $20/hour. Experienced teacher. Gift certificates available. Contact [email protected]. Needing an oil change or your automobile worked on call 859-4055057. Services: "Are you paying more than $50 month for your car insurance? For low prices and low down payments, call 1-800-256-3575." FOR ALL YOU FURNITURE REPAIR AND REFINISHING NEEDS RICK’S ANTIQUE REFINISHING 859-7498192 859-289-7052. Wanted Baby Beef Calves 859274-5125. 2700 Upper Sharpsburg Road, Carlisle, Ky The Saltwell United Methodist Women met on Wednesday night at the church Dec. 11, for their Christmas meeting. There were 9 members and two children present. Sharon Feeback called the meeting to order. The purpose was recited. Prayer requests given and Phyllis Brady prayed for these. The missionaries were named Phyllis Brady gave the devotional. It was a reading entitled “the Manger was Empty.” Esther Weidle gave such a good program about “cups.” First we each sung one part of “the Twelve Days of Christmas.” Which had a religious meaning. Most people don’t know that. We each were given a cup of hot chocolate. So Rayne Street Carlisle, KY 289-5359 (Home) many good illustrations of “What kind of cup are we?” Are used seasonal or everyday? We may be flawed or chipped or dirty or damaged and in need of cleansings. We may be empty or full. Are we like a pretty teacup on a shelf only for show and never used? Do we hold up under heat etc? We can be so full of Christ that tour cup overflows. At the end of our program we sung “Fill My Cup, Lord.” A Christmas life will pour out a cup of love and cheer to others. Mollie Smith read the minutes of the last meeting and roll call was answered by naming our favorite Christmas song. We had 24 sick visits and 33 charities. Little Ansley Earlywine took up the offering. Sharon Feeback read a good article entitled “Signs of Immanuel” The project for Dec is bringing Witner wear for the needy. We hang them on another tree and had a tree full of gloves, socks, scarves, taboggins etc. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and new names drawn. Sharon gave everyone fudge candy and Esther Weidle had made everyone such a cute snowman. Sharon read our projects for each month next year and couple of them may be changed. A list was made of who to have meal each month and who to give program. In Dec. the meal is potluck. Phyllis Brady will have program or lesson in Jan. Allison attends Financial Advisors Forum High Tech Basement Help Wanted Reasonable, dedicated person with a strong work ethic needed. Experience in waterproofing and foundation work. John N. Allison, Carlisle, Kentucky, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has completed a fiveday educational program at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. The program focused on comprehensive financial services for families and small businesses. Using a computer software program, participants studied the impact of social security benefits and inflation on financial plans. In addition, attendees learned the benefits of incorporating mutual funds and variable products, where appropriate, when evaluating financial needs and goals. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA, SIPC. For additional information, contact: John N. 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