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FW: WKYT – October 6, 2007

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» Subject: WKYT – October 6, 2007
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» WKYT e-news
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» News Updates
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» Pit bull Attack Has Neighbor Outraged
»
» by Dave Spencer
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» Police say lose dogs posing serious problems in Lexington
» Neighborhoods.
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» Students Outraged Over Political Cartoon
»
» Hundreds of UK students are outraged, and demanding apologies over
» a political cartoon many call racist appeared in the student
» newspaper.
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» Truck Slams Into Motorcycles Along I-64; Two Killed
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» Interstate 64 in Montgomery County was down to one lane for several
» hours on Friday afternoon after a deadly crash involving several
» motorcycles and a car.
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» Incident At Boyle Co. Home Leaves Country Star Shaken
»
» Some may say Eddie and Tracy Montgomery are living the dream. Eddie
» is half of the multi-platinum selling country group Montgomery
» Gentry. He’s used to the spotlight, but when it comes to
» Montgomery’s family it’s a different story. Recently an incident
» outside the Montgomery’s Central Kentucky home has Eddie fearful
» for his family’s safety.
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» Fire Shuts Down Southern Kentucky Gasoline Refinery
»
» by Phil Pendleton
»
» Somerset Refinery Turned out as many as 50 million gallons of
» gasoline in recent years since its inception decades ago, but it
» had only resumed operations Monday after a nine-month hiatus.
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» For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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» Weather Updates
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» Well, to wrap up the work week we actually saw some rain early on
» in the day. Moisture is back in full force and is also making it
» feel very sticky outside. While showers will diminish throughout
» the evening, a stray shower can’t be ruled out. However, things
» will start drying out overnight for the weekend. Ridging builds
» back in for Saturday and Sunday and this will keep temperatures
» well above normal throug Monday. Models are in general agreement
» for the timing of our next frontal system. Tuesday looks to bring
» the best coverage for rainfall with isolated storms hanging around
» through late Wednesday. Behind this front we should feel a distinct
» cool down with highs Thursday and Friday in the mid and upper 60’s.
» Fall is coming back around!
» -Lauren
»
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FW: WKYT – October 5, 2007

> —–Original Message—–
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> News Updates
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> Fire Breaks Out At Southern Kentucky Refinery
>
> The Somerset Refinery, on Monticello Street, was on fire for
> several minutes with heavy black smoke billowing from the plant It
> could be seen for miles!
>
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> Two Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-64
>
> Interstate 64 in Montogmery County is down to one lane after a
> deadly crash involving several motorcycles and a car.
>
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> Jury Reaches Decision In McDonald’s Strip-Search Hoax Case
>
> Jury awards $6.1 million to former McDonald’s worker who was strip
> searched and sexually abused at a Kentucky restaurant.
>
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> Extra Police On Hand At Bryan Station High School After Threat
>
> Extra security was in place Friday morning at Bryan Station High
> School.
>
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> Jury Still Deliberating In McDonalds Strip Search Case
>
> A jury entered a second day of deliberations Friday in a lawsuit by
> a woman who was forced to strip and was sexually abused in a
> McDonald’s back office at the behest of a caller posing as a police
> officer.
>
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> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> Well, to wrap up the work week we actually saw some rain early on
> in the day. Moisture is back in full force and is also making it
> feel very sticky outside. While showers will diminish throughout
> the evening, a stray shower can’t be ruled out. However, things
> will start drying out overnight for the weekend. Ridging builds
> back in for Saturday and Sunday and this will keep temperatures
> well above normal throug Monday. Models are in general agreement
> for the timing of our next frontal system. Tuesday looks to bring
> the best coverage for rainfall with isolated storms hanging around
> through late Wednesday. Behind this front we should feel a distinct
> cool down with highs Thursday and Friday in the mid and upper 60’s.
> Fall is coming back around!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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random ideas and opinions

I was just messing around at the Democrat’s site, and ran across an editorial of Donald’s that I had missed. It is well worth reading. While I fully agree with all points made, there was one portion that stood out in my mind. Below is that portion of what Donald wrote:

Opinions are needed from all age, gender, race and ethnic groups. I grew up here, and I know that if you’re not over 60 and have the right socio-economic background or the right family tree, most people will dismiss what you say.

That’s probably going to make some people mad, but this concept is not my own making. I’ve heard person after person say the same thing.

Diversity of ideas must be sought, it won’t come to us on its own. And when it’s found, it must be acknowledged.

So, just for fun, should anyone actually read this, and they be from Cynthiana, I am requesting comments on this particular passage. I wanna know what you think.

…and if you want to read the full article, you can find it at:

Coffeebreak – 10/5/2007

I’m sorry, but today’s show isn’t being blogged in great depth, because there really wasn’t much of a show. It was open-mic, and only three people called in. The first caller just wanted to say hi, the second to mention veteran’s day and complain about a few aspects of local government, and the third to ask whether they will be scheduling an interview with a fourth-grader who had wrote an editorial on littering.
Listeners were reminded of the Ghost Walking Tour that debuts tonight, and that the Thorobreds fight Pendleton County on the hilltop tonight.

FW: WKYT – October 5, 2007

> —–Original Message—–
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> Spurrier Conquers Cats Again, 38-23
>
> COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Kentucky’s perfect start was spoiled
> by the one ball coach who knows better than almost anyone how to
>
> humble the Wildcats.
>
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> Mother And Newborn Barely Escape Burning Apartment
>
> Fire tore through a Scott County apartment Thursday night, leaving
> a mother and her newborn homeless. It happened along Hiawatha Trail
> in Georgetown.
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> Extra Security Planned At Bryan Station
>
> Extra security will be in place on Friday at Bryan Station High
> School.
>
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> Jail Worker Accused Of Selling Drugs To Inmates
>
> A worker in the kitchen at the Fayette County jail is accused of
> serving up more than just food.
>
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> Accused Serial Killer Pleads Guilty
>
> Lexington’s only known serial killer went before a judge today
> ready to admit what police have accused him of doing.
>
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> ===================================
> Weather Updates
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>
> A decent amount of cloud cover streamed in to the area today on
> southerly winds and the added moisture allowed for some showers
> across Southern Kentucky. However, humidity values have also
> increased making it feel a bit more muggy outside. We will see
> another chance for isolated afternoon showers on Friday before a
> large ridge of high pressure sets in across the Ohio Valley. We
> will hang on to clouds through the weekend, but temperatures will
> continue to reach well above average into the upper 80’s. In the
> extended forecast, it seems a fairly decent cold front will sweep
> through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers and storms
> associated with this front should have a more widespread coverage
> than with previous systems. This front also looks as if those
> temperatures will also finally cool off into the lower 70’s!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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It's Torture

It’s Torture

We’ll be all over the explosive NY Times article revealing that the Bush Administration secretly condoned the torture of enemey combatants. We’ll bring you all the verbal acrobatics from the White House briefing today, as Dana Perino did her best to put out the fire.

Plus…another bomb dropped in the NY Times. Focus on the Family’s James Dobson announcing that his group will endorse a third party candidate if the GOP elects one that doesn’t jive with their position on abortion (ahem, Rudy?).

The Limbaugh controversy continues…Rush’s home affiliate radio station refuses to play the McGough VoteVets ad.

All that…plus Alex Borstein (aka Ms. Lois Griffin) joins Keith to talk ‘Family Guy’, Politics, and whatever else comes up. It’s going to be a good show.

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FW: WKYT – October 4, 2007

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> Man Fires Shot At Officer; Manhunt Underway
>
> A Paris Police officer’s close call with an armed man overnight
> sparks a massive manhunt in Bourbon County.
>
>
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> Appalachian Leaders Sue Makers Of OxyContin
>
> PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Prescription pills hurt their people,
> tarnished their reputation and purged their coffers. Now they want
> payback.
>
>
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> Man At Wal-Mart Refuses to Leave Lawnchair
>
> LEBANON, Ky. (AP) – He’s been reclining in a lawn chair since
> yesterday afternoon and David McCarty of Lebanon says he’s going
> to stay there until he and Wal-Mart work out a disagreement over
> his property.
>
>
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> Presidential Hopeful To Visit Western Kentucky
>
> Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards was scheduled to
> appear Thursday near a small western Kentucky town to reward a
> group of supporters who won a contest on his Web site.
>
>
>
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>
> Recall Alert: Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares
>
> Kraft Foods announced Thursday it is recalling white chocolate
> distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella
> contamination.
>
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>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> A decent amount of cloud cover streamed in to the area today on
> southerly winds and the added moisture allowed for some showers
> across Southern Kentucky. However, humidity values have also
> increased making it feel a bit more muggy outside. We will see
> another chance for isolated afternoon showers on Friday before a
> large ridge of high pressure sets in across the Ohio Valley. We
> will hang on to clouds through the weekend, but temperatures will
> continue to reach well above average into the upper 80’s. In the
> extended forecast, it seems a fairly decent cold front will sweep
> through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers and storms
> associated with this front should have a more widespread coverage
> than with previous systems. This front also looks as if those
> temperatures will also finally cool off into the lower 70’s!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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Coffeebreak – October 4, 2007

On this morning’s Coffeebreak:
Rick’s guest was Donald Ritchie, news writer and photographer for The Cynthiana Democrat.
Before beginning the interview and discussion with Donald (in order to fill some time until Donald arrived), Rick asked Chris if he had any knowledge as to why there had been a train stopped in town yesterday afternoon. Although the radio station had received many calls, asking as to whether they had any information, no answers were available.
Chris mentioned that the guest on his program tomorrow morning will be Roger Slade, who is spear-heading the Ghost Walk.
Rick spoke with Donald on the article published about Nick Clooney’s presentation at the high school. Donald stated that the information and Clooney’s presence was unbelievable.

Discussion went to technology for a moment, where Rick and Donald mentioned The Cynthiana Democrat’s website, http://www.cynthianademocrat.com. Donald mentioned that the site is in the midst of being modified, and that an updated version should be available soon. In a relation to this discussion, where mention had been made of comments by viewers/readers of the site and of WCYN’s website, Rick mentioned a listener of his program who had seen the guest list for this morning’s program. The listener called Rick yesterday evening to verify that Donald was set to be this morning’s guest, and requested that Rick ask Donald whether there will be stories run on the forthcoming demolition of Ingles Stadium. Donald stated that he was sure that there will be many stories published on the school system’s historic playing field, though he is unsure as to whether he shall get the liberty of reporting.
Rick asked Donald as to whether he gets free reign on the stories he can cover, or whether he is assigned to stories and events. Donald explained that it is a 50/50 mix, where the paper is a small operation, in relation to the community’s size. Donald does get assigned to stories, however, where there is not a high number newsworthy events in the area, he, as well as others, do get the liberty to do random pieces on various aspects of the community. Donald stated that he prefers to report on stories that are “off the beaten path.”
Rick raised the question of whether Donald has experienced having people talking to one another in the check-out lanes of stores in hopes that their ideas of news stories are heard; or whether Donald has been directly approached by people in the community, stating what they believe should be reported. He stated that both of these situations happen on a fairly regular basis.
When asked whether the citizenry participate and sit-in on the commissioner’s meetings and fiscal court meetings, Donald replied be stating that it seems to be a some unspoken “general rule” that the public does not attend–that seemingly the public does not want to get involved. To this, Donald added that until people actually get involved, and make their voices heard, the local bodies of government will have no choice but to continue to move forward on any issue in manners that they, not necessarily the public, see fit.
Discussion went to the topic of the new recreational park, and the use thereof. Donald stated that the other day, it could be estimated that there were 400-500 people present at the park for for various activities, including a VBS event, and soccer games. Rick offered an opinion that it doesn’t seem that the governing body of Cynthiana has any interest in further development of the park, where there has been no money allotted in the budget for any work or maintenance of the park. When asked his opinion on the matter, Donald replied in agreeance, and stated that he believes that the city government is simply doing the same thing that it has for the past 75 years–that they hopped on board on a project because it was a seemingly good idea that received some public interest, and then rely upon the rest of the county to foot the bill. In a related comment, Rick asked Donald if he had any thoughts on the Cynthiana-Harrison County Business Park, with regard as to whether the $80,000/yr property manager and the government are spending adequate time in searching out and handling potential investors/business/corporations. Donald stated that he doesn’t believe that the government is being active enough, however he has no way to have backing for his opinion, where the meetings on development of the park are held behind closed doors.
Rick commented that at one time there were more dominant an influential citizens within our community that offered suggestions and ideas, which were heard, and that these people aren’t around anymore–and no-one has stepped in to fill their shoes. Rick also told us the story of an elderly woman who wrote in not too long ago, who mentioned the differences of our home between her childhood and her grandchildren. The woman rattled off the names and types of businesses that were here around then, and noted that they’re no longer around, and that there is nowhere near the business there had once been–finalizing her statement by saying that it’s no wonder our children are bored and causing trouble–there’s nowhere to go! Donald agreed with these points, went on to say how few of his classmates live here due to this, and how fewer the numbers are of proceeding graduating classes staying home, in direct relation to this problem of poor civic and economic infrastructure .
Discussion was made of how lacking Harrison County is when it comes to our highway transportation routes. While many of us remember how terrible US HWY 62 E had been, we look now at the now ten-year-old (approximate) revision of the highway and are pleased. Though the highway is better, it still remains a small two-lane country highway, that does not support heavy flows of mass transportation to the larger of our neighboring cities. The highway did complete a need ten years ago, when it had been revised, but since then, the largest factory at the end of that road has doubled (if not tripled) in size since then–no supplier to that company would want to place operations here for the now poor construction of that highway.
The questioned was raised as to how Paris, which had been (relatively) similar in size and composition has boomed over the past year while we remain stagnant. Donald believes that the reason is the increased size of the stretch of US HWY 27/68 between Lexington and Paris. Prior to the new construction Donald and his wife (as many of Harrisonians) traveled to Lexington using an alternate route, which bypassed Paris altogether. Since the addition of the two lanes, Donald has been traveling 27/68 to and from Lexington–and with that increase of travel on the highway, new businesses have popped up along the way, allowing for the commuters to stop by on their way.
Though today’s show was plagued with negative undertones concerning Cynthiana, Rick and Donald managed to end with the mention of people who are trying to revitalize the town and businesses, by mentioning the remodeling/restoration of the Rohs Opera House. Donald also mentioned the upswing in sports activities through the Upward program and other church/faith related activities which have begun to serve the needs that the recreation department has seemingly neglected.

This morning’s sponsors were:
State Farm Insurance, the Harrison County Board of Education, Jetubs, Cockrell’s Auto Center, BluegrassTradingPost.com, Chase Jewelers, Whalen & Company, Eastside Pharmacy, and the Bourbon Community Hospital.

Christmas project needs public support to continue

This writing was a letter to the editor in The Cynthiana Democrat:

To the editor:
Christmas is very near and the list of needs is long. In Harrison County, there are many parents who will need a little help with their children’s gifts and toys.
The Community Christmas Project, Inc. is hard at work to help as many children as we can to have a Merry Christmas. We hope the community will be as giving this year as in the past.

Without everyone’s help, it cannot happen. We thank you for the money and new toys for boys and girls from birth to 10 years of age.
We know it’s early, but we hope you will add the Christmas project to your list. Sign up will be Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Harrison County Fire Department station on Oddville Avenue.

Anyone with questions can call 234-1689.
Peggy Carson

President