Archive for February 3rd, 2012

This hobby is ‘for the birds’

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
This hobby is ‘for the birds’

Rhonda Turner, of Drowning Creek Ridge Road, became known as “the bird lady” to folks in the nursing homes where she would take an assortment of birds to show off to residents. Her “bird therapy” sessions seemed just as beneficial to patients as visits from dogs and cats. Rhonda no longer takes her birds to nursing... »

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Pedophile pleads guilty in Estill Circuit Court

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

A former Irvine business owner who will serve time in a federal prison on child pornography charges, has now pleaded guilty to related charges in Estill Circuit Court. Robert Dundon, 57, of Lexington,  former owner of Dundons Press on Eades Drive in the White Oak area, pleaded guilty to first degree sodomy and first degree... »

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Deadline for candidates to file for office was Tuesday, except for those running for congress

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The deadline for candidates to file to run for election in the May primary was Tuesday,  Jan. 31. But, according to a report on lex18.com, the Kentucky legislators voted and Gov. Steve Beshear signed into law Monday House Bill 2 which extended the filing deadline for congressional candidates until Feb. 7. All other candidates have... »

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2-2 Obituaries

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Sharon B. Harrison Arvin, 56 Sharon B. Harrison Arvin, 56, of Villa Drive in Richmond, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at her home following a short illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1955, in Estill County and was the daughter of Linda Carroll Harrison and the late James B. Harrison. She was a homemaker and attended... »

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2-02 Community News

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Relay For Life Relay For Life will meet Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m., in the Mercy Room at Marcum & Wallace. This will be a Team Captain meeting.For more information, call Cynthia Barnes at 606-643-5426. ‘Weight – The Reality Series’ The series began Jan. 19 and will meet each Thursday, from 6 to 7 p.m., for five... »

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2-2 Church News

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Hope First Church of God Bro. Glen Sizemore will be speaking at Hope First Church of God, 1026 Hope Means Road, Hope, Ky.,  Sunday morning, Feb. 5, at 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Stacy Lane Community Pentecostal Church of God There will be a singing at The Stacy Lane Community Pentecostal Church of God Saturday, Feb. 4, at 1... »

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2-2 Courthouse News

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Driver’s License Justin Burkeen Intermediate License Virgil Banks, Brett Noland, Larry Neal, Savanna Floyd, Timothy Philbeck. Driver’s Permits Timothy Rawlins, Michaela Walters, Justin Bach, Cole Warren, Brandon Gross, Dillon Philps, and Ulyssus Coffee. Motorcycle William Harlow Property Transfers Deeds of Conveyance •Jacqueline Anita Green to Apolonio Gutierrez, $3,000, Noland’s Creek, Estill County. •Billy E. Wilcox and Imogene Wilcox to Darrell and Priscilla Wood, $60,000, Wisemantown... »

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2-2 Lunch Menu

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Estill County High School Monday, Feb. 6 Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Lunch: Bosco w/Marinara Sauce or Corn Dog, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Feb. 7 Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch: Pork Chop on bun or Fish on bun, Corn, Fruit, Chocolate Cake, Milk Wednesday, Feb. 8 Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit,... »

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Engineers fall to Pirates; 52-50

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Engineers fall to Pirates; 52-50

Last Thursday The Lady Engineers hosted their district rivals the Powell County Lady Pirates. Estill had dominated Powell on rebounds and in the final score just a week earlier. In that matchup Estill won going away, 67-55. This game was much closer. Powell managed to pull ahead, 28-22 at halftime, only to see the Lady... »

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Elementary Basketball Action Jan. 23

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Action was fast and furious Monday night in Central Office Gym with three elementary games being played. In boys action first, Estill Springs Lakers continue to be impressive as they bested the West Irvine Wildcats 37 to 18. Combining size and shooting skill the Lakers are impressive. Logan Napier scored 16 and Matt Rowland... »

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