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Cows Open Doors for the Gospel
Missionary Moment
RICHARD BELL uses cows to open doors for the Gospel. Because Croatia’s farmers have little means to provide for their families, the heifer distribution project gives them an economic boost and buys Richard time to share Christ. One project recipient, Georgia, received three Holsteins. “Georgia cared for those cows like they were her own children,” Richard recalled. “She was also a faithful participant in Bible study.” Milan, the man who shared his life with Georgia and their two sons, left his work in the city to help on the farm. The sale of milk provides them with regular income, and Milan has become open to spiritual matters. You are putting love in action in big ways, small ways, and unusual ways as you participate in the Cooperative Program. Pray that Milan will come to Christ and for Richard’s ministry.
The preceding "Missionary Moment" was made possible by gifts to the Southern Baptist Association Cooperative Program, which is supported by several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association which consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to..... Booneville Baptist Association
Kentucky’s wine industry « Result #6 Today at 12:32pm »
Kentucky’s wine industry maturing nicely, lawmakers told
Kentucky’s grape and wine industry continues to grow – not just in the quantity of wine produced, but in quality as well, lawmakers were told during today’s meeting of the Licensing and Occupations Committee. Still, some small farm winemakers are looking to Frankfort for help with the next step they say will help their industry: Sunday wine sales. Chuck Smith, an owner of Smith-Berry Vineyards and Winery in New Castle, told lawmakers that although his business partially depends on tourists visiting his tasting room, he has to turn away people on Sundays since he’s not allowed to sell wine then. “They get a little mad about it,” he said.
Losing Sunday customers in that manner is “a double negative” in some winemakers’ eyes, said Mac Stone, executive director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s marketing office. “They don’t just not get that sale. They feel that person won’t be coming back,” he said.
Currently, it’s up to local governments to determine whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed, and that’s an issue some local leaders don’t want to case votes on, Smith said. He’d rather see state leaders step in to allow Sunday sales at wineries like his.
Rep. Darryl Owens, D-Louisville, questioned whether lawmakers would want to take away the decision-making on Sunday wine sales from local governments. “If the community speaks, then the community speaks,” he said.
Richmond winemaker Lowell Land responded that he sees the issue as one of personal rights. If Sunday wine sales were allowed, then “if you want to come to my place on Sunday, you can. If you don’t want to, you don’t have to,” he said.
The grape-growing and winemaking business is still a relatively young industry in Kentucky. Although Kentucky was known as a grape-producing state early in the nation’s history, Prohibition erased the industry. But it appears to be making a comeback. There were only four small farm wineries in Kentucky in 2003. Today there are more than 50.
Lawmakers got to see one of those small farm wineries today during their meeting at Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery. They met in a converted dairy barn that now contains some of the oak barrels used to age wine at Smith-Berry.
Rep. Rick Rand, D-Bedford, said he believes the success of Kentucky’s vineyards and wineries will continue to grow. “I believe these wineries will be a signature industry in Kentucky,” he said. “I think we’re seeing the birth of an industry here.”
The preceding was a press release from LRC eNews. For more information on items before the Kentucky Legislature contact your local senator Robert Stivers (left) and/or representative Tim Couch (right).
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State inspectors looking into two mining accidents
Investigators from the Kentucky Office of Mine Safety and Licensing are on the scene of two coal mining accidents that injured 10 people late Thursday. Eight miners employed by KenAmerican Resources Inc. in Muhlenberg County were injured when a mantrip malfunctioned. None of those injuries appears to be life-threatening. A mantrip is a vehicle that carries miners into and out of coal mines. The accident, near Central City, occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. EDT Thursday.
Two others were hurt when an unoccupied pickup truck apparently rolled down a roadway at a mine site in Hippo in Floyd County operated by Frasure Creek Mining, striking two workers operating a drill. Both were airlifted to Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va. The men have been identified as 51-year-old Harold Skaggs of Louisa, Ky., and 71-year-old Frank B. McCoart of Van Lear, Ky. Both are employed by Austin Powder Co., a contractor working at the mine site.
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Latest Scams Target Out-of-work Kentuckians
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway warns out-of-work Kentuckians to be leery of the latest wave of scams to hit the Commonwealth. The Office of the Attorney General has received an increased number of complaints and inquiries about so-called "Secret Shopper" and Automated Clearing House transfer scams that have cost victims thousands of dollars and prey upon those who are experiencing tough times.
"Kentuckians struggling to make ends meet can easily fall victim to con artists’ gimmicks. I encourage everyone, particularly those seeking work, to be extra vigilant and remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," said General Conway.
In the "Secret" or "Mystery" shopper scams, scam artists target job-seekers through newspaper ads, internet job sites, direct mailings or emails and online resume postings. Scammers will tell their victims that they have been chosen to serve as customer service representatives and perform secret shopper duties. They will then mail a packet that contains an instruction sheet and a check for a large amount of money, usually several thousand dollars. The victim is told to act within a short time frame to deposit the check into their bank account and then wire the funds, using Western Union or some other service, to a specified location, usually out of the state or out of the country. The victim is asked to evaluate his or her experience at the wiring service office and send back the evaluation form to the "employer." In return, the victim is directed to keep a small portion of the money from the original check as compensation.
What the victim doesn’t know is that the check is counterfeit and the victim will be held liable for the funds, thereby losing the money they sent. The victim will also be held responsible for any overdraft fees that may occur as a result of the large withdrawal.
In the Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer scams, scammers use software installed on a victim’s computer, through an attachment on an email, to gain access to the victim’s online banking system. The scammers then transfer money out of the victim’s bank account and into the account of a consumer, who believes that they have been hired as a secret shopper. The consumer is then told to wire the funds to a specified location, keeping a small stipend as compensation. In these scenarios, money from the victim replaces the counterfeit check, with the end result of the consumer wiring stolen money to the scammers.
The following tips will help consumers from falling victim to these types of scams:
• Treat the money you wire the same as cash. Once money is wired, it is unrecoverable. Only wire money to trusted friends.
• Never pay a company to hire you, no matter whether they require you to send money in the form of purchasing training materials, becoming certified, or some other manner. If a prospective employer is requesting money, it’s probably a scam.
• Only open emails from people you know and delete any emails that look suspicious. Even opening a spam email can install malware or a virus on your computer.
• Investigate mystery shopper agencies before you commit. Anyone can post a newspaper or Internet ad. Although genuine mystery shopper jobs exist, they rarely yield the pay promised by scams.
• Beware of offers that require a strict time frame. In these cases, the time constraint is aimed at getting the victim to send the money before discovering that the employment is a scam or that the check is counterfeit.
• Be leery of checks received in the mail. Even if a bank initially verifies that a check is legitimate, the bank may later discover that the check is counterfeit; void the funds, and leave you liable.
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Fishing Trip « Result #9 Today at 12:19pm »
KSP Trooper Island Fishing Trip Raffle
The Kentucky State Police Trooper Island raffle for a fishing trip for up to 4 People in Steinhatchee, Florida. The fishing trip is a 2 day Grouper fishing trip for up to 4 people on a 32' Stamas offshore boat (Rods, Bait and fuel included). Also includes 2 days and 3 nights lodging in Steinhatchee Florida (applicable fishing licenses not included). Approximate value is $ 4000.00. Tickets are $100.00 each! You can get your ticket by sending a check for $100.00 per ticket and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Kentucky State Police, Media Relations Branch, 919 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY 40601. The drawing will be August 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the 3D Archery Shoot. This Raffle was donated by Stokes Electric of Central Fl, Inc. The Raffle is for use of Fishing Trip (Rods, Bait and fuel included) and Cottage (Raffle Winner is responsible for all other expenses). Charitable Gaming # 0000633. All proceeds from this raffle will go to help send children to Trooper Island.
Trooper Island is a free summer camp for disadvantaged boys and girls age 10-12 operated by the Kentucky State Police on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton Co. It is financed entirely by donations, no public funds are used. Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structured, esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
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Governor Beshear signs HB 3 at Kentucky Speedway Provision in bill to help attract NASCAR Sprint Cup race to Kentucky
Against the backdrop of the Kentucky Speedway, Gov. Steve Beshear today ceremoniously signed House Bill 3, which gives the state its best shot yet at attracting a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The legislation – proposed by the Governor during the recently completed special legislative session -- includes a provision to amend the Kentucky Tourism Development Act to add a new eligible category of so-called “legacy expansion” projects. Legacy expansion projects must conduct events that are in the top league, series or sanctioned level of their type of event, provide permanent seating for 65,000 spectators and be broadcast nationally. The venue must have previously been approved for incentives and the expansion project must exceed $30 million and present one or more “premier events” not previously held in Kentucky.
“Attracting a NASCAR Sprint Series Cup race to Kentucky would be a huge economic win,” Gov. Beshear said. “NASCAR is not only the number one spectator sport in the United States, it also attracts an international audience through its broadcast in more than 150 countries and 30 languages.”
O. Bruton Smith, chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., (SMI) owner of Kentucky Speedway, previously stated that passage of the legislation would put Kentucky in position to host the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, that sanctioning body’s top racing series. SMI owns seven tracks across the country that host Sprint Cup races. Smith said he believes Kentucky Speedway, with the extensive upgrades he is planning, could be home to a Sprint Cup race in the near future.
“I appreciate the confidence Governor Beshear and the legislature have shown in SMI and Kentucky Speedway,” said Smith. “I promise you it is not misplaced.”
“I am very excited about the possibility of a Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway and the economic impact it will bring not just to Gallatin County but to the entire region,” said Rep. Royce Adams, of Dry Ridge. “That is why I was happy to do my part in passing this important legislation.”
“This is a great day for the entire region,” said Sen. John Schickel, of Union. “Owner Bruton Smith has a history of making things happen and I am confident he will bring a Sprint Cup Race to this facility. Having a world class sporting event right here in Northern Kentucky is very exciting.”
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Sotomayor and the First Amendment
Sonia Sotomayor
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor:
“Over the past several weeks, my colleagues and I have raised a number of serious questions about the judicial record and public statements of Judge Sonia Sotomayor in connection with her nomination and upcoming confirmation hearings to the U.S. Supreme Court. These questions are driven by a growing sense, based strictly on the record, that Judge Sotomayor has allowed her personal and political views to cloud her judgment in the courtroom, leading her to favor some groups over others.
“All of us are impressed by Judge Sotomayor’s remarkable life story. It reaffirms not only to Americans but to people around the world that ours is a country in which one’s willingness to dream and to work hard remain the only requirements for success. And yet it’s precisely this truth about America that makes it so important that our judges apply the law the same way to one individual or group as to every other.
“This is why we’ve raised the questions we have. And this is why we will continue to raise them as the confirmation hearings for Judge Sotomayor proceed. This morning I’d like to discuss an area of Judge Sotomayor’s record that hasn’t been touched upon yet, and that’s her record on the fundamental right of free speech. This right to free speech was considered so important by our Founders that they included it as the first amendment in the Bill of Rights, along with the freedom of the press and religion, and the right to assemble and petition the government. It is one of the bedrocks of our government and our culture. And it’s one of the primary defenses the Founders established against the perennial threat of government intrusion.
“So it’s essential that we know what someone who’s been nominated for a life-tenure on the nation’s highest court thinks about this issue. And when it comes to Judge Sotomayor, her record raises serious questions about her views on free speech. Let’s start with a law review article that Judge Sotomayor co-wrote in 1996 on one particular kind of speech, political speech. In the article, Judge Sotomayor makes a number of startling assertions which offer us a glimpse of her thoughts on the issue.
“First, and perhaps most concerning, she equates campaign contributions to bribery, going so far as to assume that a ‘quid pro quo’ relationship is at play every time anyone makes a contribution to a political campaign. She goes on to say that, quote:
“‘We would never condone private gifts to judges about to decide a case implicating the gift-givers' interests. Yet our system of election financing permits extensive private, including corporate, financing of candidates' campaigns, raising again and again the question of what the difference is between contributions and bribes and how legislators or other officials can operate objectively on behalf of the electorate.’
“In the same law review article, Judge Sotomayor calls into question the integrity of every elected official, Democrat and Republican alike, based solely on the fact that they collect contributions to run their political campaigns. She writes:
“‘Can elected officials say with credibility that they are carrying out the mandate of a ‘democratic' society, representing only the general public good, when private money plays such a large role in their campaigns?’
“In my view, the suggestion that such contributions are tantamount to bribery should offend anyone who’s ever contributed to a political campaign — including the millions of Americans who donated money in small and large amounts to the Presidential campaign of the man who nominated Judge Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor’s views on free speech would be important in any case. They’re particularly important at the moment, however, since several related cases are now working their way through the judicial system — cases that could ultimately end up in front of the Supreme Court. One particularly important case on the issue, Citizens United v. FEC, will be reargued before the Supreme Court at the end of September.
“Coincidentally, the most recent Supreme Court decision on the topic actually passed through the court on which Judge Sotomayor currently sits, presenting us with yet another avenue for evaluating her approach to questions of free speech — with one important difference: in the Law Review article I’ve already discussed, we got Judge Sotomayor’s opinion about campaign contributions. In the court case in question, Randall v. Sorrell, we get a glimpse of her actual application of the law.
“Here’s the background on the case. In 1997, the State of Vermont enacted a law which brought about stringent restrictions on the amount of money candidates could raise and spend. The law also limited party expenditures. Viewing these limits as violating their First Amendment rights, a group of candidates, voters, and political action committees brought suit. The District Court agreed with the plaintiffs in the case on two of the three points, finding only the contribution limits constitutional.
“The case was then appealed to the Second Circuit, where a three-judge panel reversed the lower court and reinstated all limits in direct contradiction of nearly 20 years of precedents dating all the way back to the case of Buckley v. Valeo. It was in Buckley that the Supreme Court held that Congress overstepped its bounds in trying to restrict the amount of money that could be spent — so-called expenditure limits — but upheld the amount that could be raised — so-called contribution limits.
“At that point, the petitioners in the Vermont case sought a rehearing by the entire 2nd Circuit, arguing that the blatant disregard of a precedent as well-settled as Buckley was grounds for review. Oddly enough, the judges on the 2nd Circuit, including Judge Sotomayor, took a pass. They decided to let the Supreme Court clean up the confusion created when the three-judge panel decided to ignore Buckley.
“Traditionally, errors like these are precisely the reason that motions for a rehearing of an entire Circuit are designed. In fact, according to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, a review by the full court, or what’s commonly referred to as an en banc rehearing, is specifically called for in cases where ‘the proceeding involves a question of exceptional importance.’ And what could be more important for a lower court judge than following Supreme Court precedent and protecting and preserving the First Amendment? But the 2nd Circuit declined.
“In the end, the Supreme Court corrected the errors of the 2nd Circuit in a 6-3 opinion drafted by none other than Justice Breyer. Here’s what Breyer wrote:
“‘We hold that both sets of limitations [on contributions and expenditures] are inconsistent with the First Amendment. Well-established precedent — and here Justice Breyer was citing Buckley — makes clear that the expenditure limits violate the First Amendment’. One of the principal requirements for a nominee to the courts is a respect for the rule of law. In this instance, according to Justice Breyer, that respect for the law was sorely lacking.
“More than two centuries ago, the states ratified the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect the right of every American from that moment and for all time to express themselves freely. ‘Congress shall make no law,’ it said, ‘respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for redress of grievances.
“You could say, as I’ve said many times, that with the First Amendment, our forefathers adopted the ultimate campaign finance regulation. And yet this issue continues to come before the courts, and will continue to come up before the courts. It is an issue of fundamental importance, touching on one of our most basic rights. And based on the writings and decisions of Judge Sotomayor, I have strong reservations about whether this nominee will choose to follow the First Amendment or attempt to steer the court to a result grounded in the kind of personal ideology that she so clearly and troublingly expressed in the law review article I’ve described.
“It’s not just this issue about which those concerns arise. Over the past several weeks, we’ve heard about a number of instances in which Judge Sotomayor’s personal views seem to call into question her even-handed application of the law. Just last week, the Supreme Court reversed her decision to throw out a discrimination suit filed by a group of mostly-white firefighters who had clearly earned a promotion. Notably, this was the ninth time out of ten that the high court has rejected her handling of a case.
“We’ve heard her call into question, repeatedly over the years, whether judges could even be impartial in most cases. And she has even said that her experience ‘will affect the facts that [she] chooses to see as a judge’.
“Americans have a right to expect that judges will apply the law even-handedly — that everyone in this country will get a fair shake, whether they’re in small claims court or the Supreme Court, and whether the matter at hand is the right to be treated equally or the right to speak freely. Americans have a right to expect that the men and women who sit on our courts will respect the rule of law above their own personal or political views — and nowhere more so than on the nation’s highest court.”
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Record June CP Receipts « Result #13 Today at 11:59am »
Record June Cooperative Program Receipts Help Shrink Deficit Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC Communications
Kentucky Baptists gave $2,241,211 through the Cooperative Program in June, which helped narrow the fiscal year deficit to 3.05 percent, or $610,771. The $2,241,211 given through June also set a record for the highest amount given through CP in any June month, said KBC Business Services Team Leader Lowell Ashby.
"Experiencing a record amount invested in Cooperative Program ministries in June is cause for celebration,” said Billy Compton, KBC executive associate for Cooperative Program and resources. “We are very grateful for Kentucky Baptists and their commitment to missions and ministries.”
According to Ashby, Kentucky Baptists have given a total of $19,389,229 through CP during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. With two months left in the fiscal year, at least $4,610,771 is needed in order to meet the $24 million budget. CP giving remains behind last year’s pace by $133,848, or 0.7 percent. Kentucky Baptists gave $19,523,077 through CP over the same period in the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
The Cooperative Program is the plan Southern Baptists use to fund missions causes at the state, national and international levels. The program provides foundational support for international and North American missionaries; state convention mission work; training and other help for local churches; Baptist organizations; and more.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative offices in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more.
The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to..... Booneville Baptist Association
Amanda Keller has joined the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) as a regional outreach counselor for southeastern Kentucky. Keller will visit schools, college fairs and other places to talk with students and parents about the benefits of going to college. She will work in Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties.
“I am extremely excited to be working for KHEAA,” Keller said. “It is a professional goal I have had for some time and am truly proud to have reached it.”
Before joining KHEAA, Keller was a college access counselor at Morehead State University’s Educational Opportunity Center. She worked closely with high schools and adult education providers to help area students enroll in colleges throughout the state. Keller is a graduate of Morgan County High School and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from Morehead State University. She and her husband, Brian, have two daughters and live in West Liberty.
Any school or organization that wants Keller to present a program about college planning and financial aid may contact her at (606) 205-8810 or akeller@kheslc.com.
To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, visit www.GoHigherKY.org. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit:
write: KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
or call (800) 928-8926
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Rogers Announces Funds to Create Southern and Eastern Kentucky Jobs
Hal Rogers
Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) program has approved a $750,000 loan through their Intermediary Relending Program for the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC). These funds are targeted to provide low-interest loans for business and community development, which in turn will generate an estimated 50 jobs in the region.
“In these challenging economic times there is no one more qualified than Kentucky Highlands to provide loans and technical support to local businesses in southern and eastern Kentucky,” said Rogers. “Whether it is creating jobs, offering technical assistance to entrepreneurs, or developing new business opportunities to hard working families of our region, Kentucky Highlands’ efforts are crucial to improving our communities and creating an environment where businesses can excel. As this important project progresses I am looking forward to seeing the positive effects it has on our region.”
Rural Development funds are used to provide loans and grants to rural programs that will provide economic development. The Intermediary Relending Program was created to alleviate poverty and increase economic activity and employment in rural communities. KHIC will use these funds to continue supporting small and medium-sized business through equity investments, lending and technical assistance. In addition, this project will serve 14 counties by investing loan proceeds in community development projects including start-ups and expansions to finance real estate, equipment and working capital needs.
KHIC was formed in 1968 to stimulate growth and create employment opportunities in Southeastern Kentucky. KHIC currently serves the following twenty-two counties in Kentucky: Bell, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, McCreary, Owsley, Perry, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, and Whitley.
Rogers currently serves as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. Through this role, Rogers supports important initiatives in the Fifth Congressional District.
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Rogers Announces Economic Development Funds for Clay County Health Clinic
Hal Rogers
Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) program has approved a $413,701 grant for the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC) to help emerging area businesses. Specifically, the funds will be used to establish a new health clinic located in Clay County and expansion of an existing clinic in Knox County.
“Access to top-notch healthcare services is of tremendous importance to improving our communities and attracting future businesses. These two clinics will play a critical role in serving our seniors, young children, and hard working families while improving the marketability of our region to the world,” said Rogers. “Kentucky Highlands has once again demonstrated their dedication to the betterment of our region, and I am looking forward to seeing these important projects progress.”
Rural Development funds are used to provide loans and grants to rural programs that will provide economic development. The Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation (KHIC) will use the funds to establish revolving loan funds which will lend to small and emerging businesses and provide technical assistance. The funds will be used in a 14-county service area; however, the initial recipient is a nonprofit, federally qualified health clinic to be located in Clay County. The clinic will focus on front-line preventative medicine and will initially employ 4 people including a physician, nurse and office manager. A portion of these funds will also be used to expand an existing health clinic in Gray, Kentucky. In addition to the $413,701 grant from USDA-RD, KHIC will be contributing $86,299 which brings the project total to $500,000.
KHIC was formed in 1968 to stimulate growth and create employment opportunities in Southeastern Kentucky. KHIC currently serves the following twenty-two counties in Kentucky: Bell, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, McCreary, Owsley, Perry, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, and Whitley.
Rogers currently serves as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. Through this role, Rogers supports important initiatives in the Fifth Congressional District.
New Home Tax Credit Could Save Kentuckians Thousands
A new tax credit goes into effect this month that could give some Kentuckians thousands of dollars back on the purchase of a new home. The New Home Tax Credit is an individual income tax credit and applies to a “qualified buyer” who purchases a home on or after July 26, 2009 and before July 26, 2010.
The tax credit is designed to help individuals who are buying a home but don’t qualify for the federal first-time homebuyer credit allowable under the Internal Revenue Code. Under the federal program, the home must never have been occupied and must be the principal residence of the qualified buyer for a minimum of two years. The buyer can get up to a $5,000 credit under this program.
“It’s been a really tough year for a lot of Kentuckians,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “When the legislature met last month, it decided it had to do something to help. This tax credit will go a long way in helping those who qualify become homeowners.”
“This housing legislation will give prospective homebuyers a strong incentive over the next year to buy a new home,” said Rep. Tommy Thompson, of Owensboro. “It will also serve to stimulate local economies and reduce unemployment in the construction industry.”
To qualify, the buyer must submit a credit application within seven days of closing on the property. The Kentucky Department of Revenue will then review the application and when approved, send the buyer a credit allocation letter. That letter must be attached to the income tax return filed for the taxable year during which the qualified principal residence was purchased.
Anyone with questions can contact the Department of Revenue’s Income Tax Taxpayer Assistance Sections at (502) 564-4581.
THINK ABOUT IT « Result #19 on Jul 8, 2009, 10:25pm »
OUR FREEDOM DOCUMENT by: Don Pinson
The Bible says, "Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." (Gal. 5:1)
Ladies and Gentlemen: The following document is the reason you and I, in America, are free:
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitles them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,--That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world...
[They then list 27 violations of God's laws for government which the King had violated.]
...In every stage of these Suppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms. Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Nor have We been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
WE, THEREFORE, the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connections between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliance, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
The Declaration of Independence signed by our Founders, July 4th, 1776
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Press Release « Result #21 on Jul 8, 2009, 10:14pm »
Man Sentenced for Producing Untaxed Moonshine
The United States Attorney’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Kentucky State Police jointly announced today that Leroy Handshoe, 48, of Hueysville, Ky. was sentenced last Thursday to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay a tax of $542.30 for possession of stolen firearms, possession of moonshine equipment, and production of moonshine.
In March of 2009, Handshoe pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted that he possessed 23 stolen firearms, possessed moonshine equipment, and produced 27 gallons of untaxed moonshine. Under federal law, Handshoe must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence, and, upon release, will be under the supervision of the United States Probation Office for three years.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Ashland Office and the Kentucky State Police Hazard Post. The United States was represented by Assistant United States Attorney Roger W. West.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement regarding the GAO report on the stimulus bill and the lack of transparency and accountability:
“This week's GAO report on the administration's Economic Stimulus plan validates the serious concerns that many of us repeatedly expressed prior to its passage. This trillion-dollar spending plan was neither timely, targeted, nor temporary, and funds were extremely difficult to track. This is precisely the result that concerned us when advocates short-changed the debate and overpromised on results, including assurances that unemployment, now approaching 10%, wouldn't rise above 8 percent.
“According to the report, assurances on transparency were off base, as was the promise that we’d be able to accurately track jobs. The GAO report should add to growing public concerns about the Administration's tendency to rush and to overpromise on results when it comes to spending taxpayer dollars and increasing the national debt. But it shouldn't surprise anyone who followed the debate.
“Americans should be skeptical anytime someone in Washington downplays scrutiny and overplays speed. They have even more reason to be skeptical now.”
COMMISSIONER FARMER JOINS DIGNITARIES IN HONORING KENTUCKY AGRIBUSINESS UNIT
Richie Farmer
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer joined Kentucky Adjutant General Edward W. Tonini and other dignitaries Monday in seeing a Kentucky National Guard unit off to a special mission in Afghanistan. The Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team was honored in a departure ceremony at Kentucky State University. The nation’s first joint agribusiness development team, it will train in Camp Atterbury, Ind., before deploying to Afghanistan in August.
“It certainly is an honor and a privilege to be in the presence of greatness,” Commissioner Farmer said to the departing soldiers and airmen.
Commissioner Farmer said the Founding Fathers of the United States understood that a strong agricultural industry is necessary to survive and build a strong economy. “You have been chosen to go and rebuild an agricultural economy in a place … that has known quite a bit of war,” he said.
Commissioner Farmer also honored the families of the departing service men and women. “I know the sacrifices that all of you in the audience, and family members who are not able to be here today, are making,” he said.
Gen. Tonini pointed out that agriculture is the main source of income for 70 percent of the Afghan population. “By helping re-establish and invigorate the Afghan farming tradition and rebuilding the agricultural infrastructure, these troops will bring stability to an otherwise war-torn nation,” he said. “I believe success in this mission can and will make the world a better place for everyone.”
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Men from Arkansas « Result #22 on Jul 8, 2009, 10:09pm »
Seven Men from Arkansas
Missionary Moment
MARK EDWORTHY and SHEA MASSENGALE work as assistant coaches with an American football team in Krakow, Poland. Several of these men have invited Mark and Shea into their homes and lives. Still, they needed help. That’s when seven men from First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas, answered the call. They brought coaching and playing experience with them as well as the ability to build relationships. Three of the men even suited up with the team to play, adding muscle to their mission-field experience. You are part of this team effort as your church commits to reaching people through the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Pray for more opportunities for Mark and Shea to share the Gospel in Poland.
The preceding "Missionary Moment" was made possible by gifts to the Southern Baptist Association Cooperative Program, which is supported by several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association which consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to..... Booneville Baptist Association
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Eight Highway Deaths « Result #24 on Jul 7, 2009, 10:10am »
Eight Highway Deaths During July 4th Holiday Weekend
Traffic Deaths
Preliminary statistics* indicate that eight people died in eight separate crashes on Kentucky roadways during the four-day July 4th Holiday period, Thursday, July 2 (6:00 p.m.) through Sunday, July 5, 2009 (11:59 p.m.). Four of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and none of those victims were wearing seat belts. Motor vehicle crashes occurred in Bullitt, Clark, Davies and Mercer counties. Two of the crashes involved the suspected use of alcohol.
Three motorcycle fatalities occurred and two of those victims were not wearing helmets. Motorcycle crashes occurred in Clark, Garrard and Whitley counties. One pedestrian fatality occurred in Hopkins county and the suspected use of alcohol is considered a factor in that death.
Through July 5, preliminary statistics* indicate that 387 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2009. This is 3 less deaths than reported for the same time period in 2008. There were 324 motor vehicle fatalities and 180 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Eighteen pedestrians have been killed. Thirty-nine fatalities involved a motorcycle and five fatalities involved an ATV. A total of 88 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
*These statistics are still preliminary as KSP waits for all local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to report any crashes and fatalities that may have occurred in their areas.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.
The preceding press release was from Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London which serves the following Kentucky Counties: Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley.
Ravin L. Whitney, 30, of Keavy, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Murray Whitney and Karen Asher. He was Baptist by faith and self-employed as a computer technician. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dock and Juanita Asher and William Henry and June Whitney.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Murray Whitney, Tony Whitney, and Aaron Asher and his wife Amara and their son Avery; sisters, Karnita Williams and Mercedes Williams; daughter, Zoe Whitney; son, Keegan Whitney; special friends, Lindsey Hollin and Reese Day; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Harris Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in the Asher Cemetery in Manchester.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
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Mrs. Joyce Jackson Reid « Result #27 on Jul 6, 2009, 1:11pm »
Mrs. Joyce Jackson Reid Obituary
Mrs. Joyce Jackson Reid, age 52 of London, Kentucky passed away Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born May 3rd, 1957 in Clay County, Kentucky to the union of A. C. Jackson & Delora Jackson. She was employed by Shay Transport.
She is survived by her husband: Steve Reid of London, her daughter: Lorrie Patterson & husband Ronnie of London, 3 grandchildren: Shayla Cheek, Joshua Patterson, & Jayden Patterson. Also surviving are a host of nieces & nephews & these brothers & sisters: Gladys McCarty of Danville, Kentucky, Lester Jackson of Manchester, Wanda Grubbs of London, Orie Jackson of Manchester, Bernice Shelton of Reform, Alabama, Dexter Jackson of Hamilton, Ohio, Judy Wehmiller of Danville, Clyde Jackson of Manchester, & A. C. Jackson, Jr. of Manchester.
A celebration of life for Mrs. Joyce Jackson Reid will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Lily Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 11th, from 4 PM until 9 PM at the Lily Grove Baptist Church.
Rominger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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ACTION 52 « Result #28 on Jul 6, 2009, 9:21am »
ACTION 52
Missionary Moment
In Canada, North American missionaries PAUL and LAURA JOHNSON join thousands of other Christians who are asking God for 100,000 baptisms by the year 2020. Your love for the Lord, for people, and your participation in the Cooperative Program can play an important part in this goal as you undergird this effort with your prayers and your faithful support. They want to see “Action 52” become a reality—a movement of every Christian sharing their faith each week with family and friends. Paul leads evangelism training and events for churches, and he is a volunteer pastor of ROOTS, a Chinese student church in Calgary. Students immigrating from China hear about God through this wonderful church. Pray for Paul and Laura’s efforts in Canada and for 100,000 baptisms in Canada by 2020.
The preceding "Missionary Moment" was made possible by gifts to the Southern Baptist Association Cooperative Program, which is supported by several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association which consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to..... Booneville Baptist Association
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