FW: WKYT – October 4, 2007

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> Man Fires Shot At Officer; Manhunt Underway
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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
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> Kraft Foods announced Thursday it is recalling white chocolate
> distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella
> contamination.
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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
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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

This Week's Cynthiana Democrat

Here’s the headlines ripped from this week’s edition of the Cynthiana Democrat:

Willis indicted: Grand jury ups charge to attempted murder
Larry Willis, accused of shooting his wife on Aug. 22, has been indicted by a Harrison County grand jury.

Harrison CATS scores showing improvements
Harrison County Schools officials have found something to celebrate in this week’s release of the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) scores.

Cows killed in Ky. 36 wreck
Two Wednesday morning wrecks resulted in the injury of a Lewis County man and the deaths of four cows.

Clooney visits at student’s call
Two years ago, Johnna Carey went on a mission trip to Honduras with her dad, Larry.

Band headed to London
The Harrison County High School Marching Band will be competing in the Cardinal Classic at South Laurel High School in London, Ky. this weekend.

Flat Stanley gets White House recognition
A classroom assignment has put a Harrison County Middle School student in touch with the most powerful man in the free world.

New church seeks to reach out to community needs
Outreach: That’s the goal of a set of volunteer organizations which have sprouted from a new church in Harrison County.

FW: WKYT – October 4, 2007

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> Newberry Names New Police Chief
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> Mayor Jim Newberry today named Assistant Chief Ronnie J. Bastin as
> Lexington’s new Chief of Police.
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> Shipping Drugs Into State Growing Trend, Police Say
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> Police have been looking for Millard Warren, 51, for more than a
> month. Wednesday, U.S. Marshals took him into custody after they
> pulled him over in Lawrenceburg.
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> Beshear, Fletcher Square Off In Televised Debate
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> HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) – A political scandal that has plagued
> Gov. Ernie Fletcher for more than two years continues to be an
> overshadowing issue in his bid for re-election.
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> Non-Compliant Sex Offender Found Living In Madison County Shelter
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> Richmond Police say he was living with his girlfriend and her two
> children.
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> Wildcats Ready To Claw Gamecocks
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> by DeAnn Stephens
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> It’s the hottest ticket in town right now, a chance to see the Cats
> in South Carolina!
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> Weather Updates
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> Despite a few passing high clouds this afternoon, we have managed
> once again to stay dry across the Bluegrass. This has allowed
> temperatures to warm into the lower and mid 80’s across the board.
> A warming trend still looks to be on tap through Saturday as
> moisture and heat return on southerly winds. Tomorrow’s high could
> very easily approach 90 in our southern counties. We will put
> isolated showers back into the forecast as afternoon cloud
> development could spit out a few sprinkles with the heating of the
> day. Our best shot for rain accompanies another cold front by next
> Monday-Wednesday time frame. This should also be the the time-frame
> that our temperatures cool down at least back to normal!
> -Lauren
>
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CNN call him a Linux hero, but local government inspector wants to shut him

James Burgett runs the Alameda County Computer Resource Center which takes computers destined to become landfill and installs Linux on them and then gives them out to schools, non-profits, and poor people. CNN calls him a hero, but a local government inspector from the DTSC wants to shut him down.
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FW: WKYT – October 3, 2007

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> Vandals Hit A Dozen Cars Along Road
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> Police are looking for suspects who vandalized several cars along a
> Lexington street.
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> Newberry names Bastin new police chief
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> Mayor Jim Newberry today named Assistant Chief Ronnie J. Bastin as
> Lexington’s new Chief of Police.
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> Car Slides Into Creek After Wreck
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> A tough situation for rescue crews this morning after a car slid
> into a creek.
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> New Kentucky ‘Great Pumpkin’ Weighs More Than 1,000 Pounds
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> Two state records fell at the inaugural Atlantic Giant Pumpkin
> Weigh-Off at Bear Wallow Farm near Nancy in Pulaski County.
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> Zoning Change For Ethanol Plant Approved
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> A zoning change has been approved by the Henderson City-County
> Planning Commission for an ethanol plant on the Henderson-Webster
> County line.
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> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
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> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> Despite a few passing high clouds this afternoon, we have managed
> once again to stay dry across the Bluegrass. This has allowed
> temperatures to warm into the lower and mid 80’s across the board.
> A warming trend still looks to be on tap through Saturday as
> moisture and heat return on southerly winds. Tomorrow’s high could
> very easily approach 90 in our southern counties. We will put
> isolated showers back into the forecast as afternoon cloud
> development could spit out a few sprinkles with the heating of the
> day. Our best shot for rain accompanies another cold front by next
> Monday-Wednesday time frame. This should also be the the time-frame
> that our temperatures cool down at least back to normal!
> -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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One Hurt, 4 Cows Killed In Accident (WLEX NEWS)

From WLEX 18 News:

Person Injured, Four Cows Killed In Accident
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One person was injured and four cows were killed after an overnight accident in Harrison County.

The sheriff’s department says a van crashed into the cows along Kentucky 36, and after the driver got out of his van, a pickup truck slammed into it. The pickup’s driver was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The sheriff’s department says the road is open, but crews will be back on the scene later this morning to remove the dead cattle.