Archive for February 17th, 2012

A Dry Branch man was arrested Feb. 10 after a Kentucky State Police trooper discovered the remnants of a methamphetamine lab in his back yard. Trooper John Scott Felder found Jeffrey A. Twist, 46, standing beside a pit in his backyard, burning items consistent with the making of meth, according to Felder’s citation recorded at... »

This is not going to be your average meeting story in which you learn that the Irvine City Council met and talked about their new fire truck, which they did. You also won’t be reading about the fact that Irvine’s 200th anniversary will be celebrated this year or that there won’t be any garbage pickup... »

Despite the cold weather, there was a good turnout for barbecue and country music Saturday night at the Estill County Middle School. Dale Pyatt and the Chicken Grease band performed at the annual Appalachian Culture Night to help raise money to support Estill High and Middle school academic teams. Lead singer Dale Pyatt is no stranger... »

Kids in Estill County say they have “nothing to do.” The organizers of Jesus Fest, Helping Hands Ministries, want to give them something to do and are planning a youth rally at Estill High Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Debbie Rison, who brought Jesus Fest to the county several years ago, said that “Awaken” is based... »

Awaken Those who brought you Jesus Fest now bring you “Awaken” Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., in the Estill County High School auditorium featuring Lyrical Preacha Morgan George, S.C.A.R., Words in Red, and many more. Movie Nights at Estill County Public Library Estill County Public Library will start showing movies on the first and third Friday... »

Estill County High School Monday, Feb. 20 Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Lunch: Bosco w/Marinara Sauce or Chuck Wagon on bun, Corn, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Feb. 21 Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, Cereal, Pop Tart, Yogurt, Assorted Juices, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch: Deli Turkey on bun or Fish on bun, Baked Beans, Slaw, Fruit, No Bake Cookie,... »

Permits Ashley Jones, Shamara D. Henry, Lauren Jackson, Baylee Turner, Patricia Crump, and Corey Isaacs. Motorcycle Billy Estes Property Transfers •Ronald G. Williams and Joyce Williams, to Brian Scott Williams, love and affection, Happy Top Road, Estill County. •Kentucky Housing Corporation v. Frank and Amanda Vanderpool, $26,000, 533 Cantrill Street, Irvine, Ky. 40336. •HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as trustee for the... »

This week marks a whole year that I’ve been working for the CV&T.  I’ll have to say it’s been a pleasure writing features about some interesting Estill County characters.  I’ve enjoyed writing columns, too, and sharing my thoughts about cooking, gardening and life in general. I recall that my very first feature was about the... »