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Covering The News In Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln Marion, Mercer, and Washington Countips I Brenda S. Edwards, Editor TEL. 236-2551 365-9114 734 7756 DANVILLE, KENTUCKY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1976 PAGE TWELVE AREA NEWS Area State Fair Winners Listed Candidate, More Interest Are Sought By Casey Group If" a 1 In Garrard Tax Rate Is Same For Year By SONJA McKINNEY LANCASTER (Spl.) The Garrard County Board of Education set the 1976-77 tax rate at 62.3 cents per $100 valuation the same rate established in 1975-76 at a special meeting Monday morning in the administrative offices, Richmond Street. The 62.3 cent tax includes a 48.5 cent general fund tax and a 13.8 cent special voted tax, and is 1.4 cents lower than the maximum rate allowed by the state. The board could have levied a tax as high as 63.7 cents.

Total valuation of property in Cunningham. Vegetable Melon Earl Cain of Stanford won a blue ribbon for his sweet potatoes, other varieties; Cain also had the best in any other variety in the cantaloupes. In junior vegetable exhibits, blue ribbons went to Doug Coyle of Springfield for his lima beans; Joe Cain, Stanford, with beets, any one variety; Judy Cain, Stanford, carrots, any one variety; potatoes, any one variety; squash, any one variety; other variety tomatoes, best vegetable collection, and Judy also was named the sweepstakes winner for having the most points. Bobble Gail Tucker, Danville with onions, any one variety; Tom Tribble, Salvias, red tomatoes, any one variety. Culinary Jane Carey Webb of Harrod-sburg was a big winner with her canned foods.

She took blue ribbons in the said the candidates have to be exposed and become known by the people. It was suggested that the committee go from door-to-door asking for support, have meetings to discuss problems in the schools, speak at civic groups, Parent Teachers Organizations, church events, and through the press. Many people are scared to speak out, he said, and we need active involvement, but also the silent involvement. The group also discussed ways to keep the interest in the HOSS group active and increasing the membership. Hansford said "If we stand together, we can get an attentive school board and parents." He urged the group to tell what the group stands for and maybe some of their enthusiasm will rub off on others.

An informal meeting was let for 7:30 Sept. 13 for committee members and other interested persons. This session will be held at the Kleffman home, located across the old mill bridge in Middleburg. The next regular meeting will be held Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

at the Liberty Elementary No. 1 school. Allyene, a representative of the Kentucky Education Association, would possibly be a speaker. He would be asked to speak on ideas to improve the level of education in the county. Supt.

Nathaniel Buis also was named as a possible speaker for the October session. Kleffman told the group of 15 persons that "people tend to do what they have been and we represent a change to get long term gains. Some are resistant to change. We have a good school system now and hope to make it better by working harder, he commented. In reviewing the beginning of the probelms in the schools, Kleffman talked about the letters in the local newspaper complaining about busing and the quality of education.

He stated that the schools were off to a "beautiful start" this year, according to reports from teachers and students. Kleffman said that the HOSS group has to decide now what the future of the group is going to be. "We have to decide and make a firm committment," he said. Speaking about the upcoming school board election, Kleffman Opinion Given On Checkoff FRANKFORT (Spl.) A successful referendum among producers of bovine animals is required before an assessment can be levied upon such producers for financing a research and marketing program, according to an opinion from the state attorney general's office. The opinion was issued to G.W.

Gardner, secretary and treasurer of the Kentucky Livestock Auction Association Inc. He sought the opinion on a law passed during the last legislative session authorizing the referendum. The first referendum held under the law must specify that the assessment, if approved by the majority of eligible producers participating in the vote, will be 10 cent per head. Gardner's primary question was, "What the stockyard operators want to know is if the seller tells them not to make the deduction, do they have to do it anyway?" "In the event a majority of the eligible producers participating in the referendum vote in favor of the assessment authorized under the Act, then the assessment is mandatory and must be deducted by all sales markets or purchasers 6f bovine animals as required under subsection (1) of Section 13 of the Act the opinion reads. The opinion was written by Walter C.

Herdman, assistant deputy attorney general. The beef checkoff referen Mercer Teachers Attend Conference Garrard County is up some $11 million for 1976. The adjusted tax base for 1975 (minus homestead exemptions of $478,450) was $105,413,410. Total valuation of property for 1976 is $116,834,147 for a net assessment growth of $11,420,737. This 1976 valuation includes, by class: real estate $87,087,815, tangible personalty $11,409,264 and public service companies $18,337,068.

Bank shares were assessed at $1,886,655. Plan Approved After going over plans for a new administrative office building for a second time with Boyer Moore of the Lexington architectural firm Johnson and Romanowitz, the board approved the plans and gave the architect an okay to proceed with making final drawings. Moore said he hopes the project will be ready for bids by early October. The building will be located on Maple Avenue near Garrard County High School. In personnel matters, the board approved the hiring of four teachers, one bus driver and one substitute teacher.

These persons include: teachers Marcia Rentz at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Stephen Riddle at Paint Lick Elementary and Betty Leavell Jordan and Brenda Skidmore, both at Lancaster Elementary; bus driver Leslie Hamilton; and substitute Ella Hulett Morgan. The board also approved the use of the Camp Dick Robinson Elementary grounds Sept. 12 for the Adams family reunion. The next regular meeting of the board will be Wenesday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m.

in the administrative offices. Results in exhibit judging at (he Kentucky State Fair have been released by the fair as follows: In the 4 exhibits, Martha Perterson of Loretto placed first with her painting exhibit in the 4-H arts and crafts displays, and Homer Smith placed first in the advanced class with an article made from kit in the 4-H woodcraft exhibits. In the Future Farmer of America Chapter exhibits, Casey County FFA Chapter was recognized with an exhibit on vocational agriculture in the region vocational agriculture education exhibits class. Dairy Cattle In the open dairy shows, results include: Sharyn Hahn of Bondvllle exhibited the reserve junior champion female from Kentucky in the Ayrshire class. In the Jersey show Happy Valley Farm of Danville and Green View Farm of Yosemite took several honors.

Green View Farms exhibited the grand champion bull, grand champion Bull KY, reserve grant champion female; reserve grand champion female KY, and best Jersey female, bred and owned by Kentucky exhibitor. HVF had the junior champion female, junior champion female KY, reserve junior champion female, reserve junior champion female, KY, senior champion female senior champion female KY, grand champion female, and grand champion female KY, all exhibited by Briggs and Beth Prices Of Beef Are Lower DENVER, American National Cattlemen's Association has reported further declines in average retail beef prices across the nation. The Denver-based association's monthly survey of supermarkets in 19 cities shows an average price of (1.36 per pound for the five representative beef cuts surveyed. This most recent price survey indicates a decline of eight cents per pound from the average of $1.44 on July 8, and a decline of 28 cents per pound from prices a year ago. With the exception of a slight increase during May, beef prices have been on the decline for most of this year, according to ANCA President Wray Finney.

"As a matter of fact, beef is one of the few food products being sold at a much lower price than a year ago." The reason, Finney says, is the basic law of supply and demand. Supplies have been much larger than expected for the summer months, and this has caused substantial decreases in cattle and wholesale beef prices. "Cattlemen are losing large sums of money because of increased costs and lower prices," he noted, "but that situation isn't going to continue forever. When supplies are reduced, prices will rise. Right now, consumers are enjoying the best beef bargains they've seen in months." Lincoln FFA Team Second STANFORD The welding team of the Lincoln County High School Future Farmers of America chapter captured second place at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville Monday.

Team members are Roger Kirkpatrick, Ricky Hopkins and Doug Baugh. They received ribbons and prize money for placing second. FFA member David Brat-cher was to compete today at the state fair in seed identification judging. Joe Hall To Speak At GCHS LANCASTER meeting of the Garrard County High School PTO set for Sept. 6 has been postponed to Sept.

13. Joe B. Hall, University of Kentucky basketball coach, will be the featured speaker for the meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The public is invited.

By BRENDA S. EDWAKDS Area -News Editor LIBERTY ISpl.) Possible candidates for the Casey County Board of Education and ways to create more interest in the concerned citizens group HOSS (Help Our School System) were discussed at its regular meeting Monday night at Liberty Elementary No. 1 School gym. Ken Klefftuan, chairman of the HOSS group, conducted the session with William Hansford, vice president and chairman of the Screening Committee for school board candidates, discussing the replacement of Tom Henry as a candidate for the school board in District No. 1.

Henry was disqualified because he had not lived in the state for a period of two years. Hansford said a candidate has to want to be on the board and also be the kind of person HOSS is looking for, "a caliber Possible candidates mentioned by the group included Garnett Wyatt, Sherman King, Larry Griffin, Sue Griffin, Charles Wilcher and David Smithers. These persons will be contacted by the committee and it is hoped that a candidate can be obtained before the Sept. 8 deadline for filing petitions. The speaker went on to say that HOSS is for the people and not against the people in Casey County.

It is the duty and right of the parents to make the school system better, he stated. "Attitude is what we are looking for, put talent to this, and we can have pride in our school system," he said. Speakers Discussed Program speakers also were discussed and it was brought out by one member that Jerry Ambulance Assists 8 In Garrarrd LANCASTER (Spl.) The following eight runs have been made by the Garrard County Ambulance Service: Aug. 21 Mrs. Phillip Tribble, 109 Pin Oak was transferred from St.

Joseph Hospital in Lexington to her home. Squad Ernest Combs. Mrs. Frank Cook, Lancaster Rt. 1, was taken from the Garrard County Memorial Hospital to her home.

Squad-Ernest Combs. Aug. 20 Willie Mae Isaac, 106 Myers Court, was taken from Lexington Street to Garrard County Hospital. Squad-Ernest Combs and Virgil Boyd. Albert Green, Lancaster Rt.

2, was transferred from Garrard County Hospital to the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Lexington and back to Garrard County Hospital. Squad Ernest Combs and Lewis Whittaker. Aug. 19 Jeffery Tuggle, Lancaster Rt. 4, was transferred from Garrard County Hospital to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Squad-Ernest Combs. Pearl Martin, 103Totten was taken from the home of Bobby Martin on Buckeye Road to Garrard County Hospital and was later transferred to the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Squad Combs and Paul East. Aug. 18 Mrs.

William Hendrickson, 214 Danville was taken from her home to Garrard County Hospital. Squad-Ernest Combs ana mcnara jones. Aug. 17 Hector Adams, 118 Dickerson was taken from home to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. 1,921 Enroll In Garrard LANCASTER are 1,921 students who have registered for the 1976-77 classes in the Garrard County School System, according to Jim Reeves, director of pupil personnel.

Around 75 to 80 more pupils are expected to register later. In a breakdown of schools, 581 enrolled at Garrard County High, 121 at Buckeye Elementary, 314 at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary, 609 at Lancaster Elementary, and 269 at Paint Lick Elementary. John Huffman Huffman Files As Candidate HARRODSBURG Huffman, 44, of Burgin Road has filed as a candidate for re-election to the Mercer County School Board. Huffman is currently ending his first four year term as a Board member representing the sixth district or Shakertown area. He said he is filing for reelection because he wants to see current projects continued and plans made for new projects and because he enjoys his associations with students.

He is a native of Mercer County and is a technical advisor at the Western Kentucky Gas Company in Danville. Other To File As of Monday, Huffman was the only person to have filed for school board positions in the city and county. The deadline to file is Sept. 8 and two Board members each are to be elected to the Burgin and Harrod-sburg School Boards and four to the Mercer School Board. The newly elected Board members, with the exception of one, will serve four year terms.

The Mercer Board member elected in the third district at Salvisa will complete the two year term of William Gritton Jr. who resigned recently. William Yeager is presently serving in that position and was appointed by the Board. Incumbents whose terms end this year are Mrs. Mildred Davenport and Dr.

Charles Hatcher with the Harrodsburg Board, David Sims and Roger VanArsdall with the Burgin Board and Loyd Mayes Rose Hill district; John Huffman, Shakertown District and Allen Montgomery, McAfee district, all with the Mercer School Board. for assault in the third degree and driving while intoxicated. Theft Reported David Rankin, Lancaster Rt! 1, reported to Deputy Sheriff Ernest Dailey at 8:30 a.m. Monday that two guns had been taken from his home. One was a $100 Remington .22 calibre automatic rifle, Model 552, and the other was a $140 Remington 12 gauge shotgun, Model 870.

New Speed Signs Lancaster Police Judge J. C. Payne said Monday that new 15 and 25 MPH speed limit signs have been posted on several streets in Lancaster and that violators will be prosecuted. Cox Reunion Held Saturday The annual Cox reunion was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

George Sharp on Union Mill Pike, Nicholasville. Attending were Miss Mabel Cox, a former missionary to South Africa, of Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. David Bodner and Rhonda Sue of Stanford, Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil H. Cox of San Jose, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson, Mrs. Art Dehner, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs.

Lois Riddel and Marilyn, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Steyn, all of Frankfort; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aaron, Debra and Stephen, Mr.

and Mrs. Ronnie Hammond, Spencer and Marila, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bruner, Genia and Shelly, Mr. and Mrs.

Willard Scott, Debbie and Willard Jr. and Tammy Scott, all of Nicholasville. Court News preserves and butters classes with her damson preserves, plum preserves, cherry preserves, black berry preserves, rasberry preserves, black; conserve, two or more fruits with nut meats, best collection of jams, marmalades, preserves and butters, and she also won a rosette and silver trophy. In canned fruits and vegetables, Ms. Webb received blue ribbons with her blackberries, peaches, pears, black rag berries, peas, soup mixture, best collection of fruits.

She also was first place exhibitor with canned pork, mincemeat. Ms. Webb received a rosette and silver trophy. In the pickles unit, whe exhibited the best spiced crabapples, chow chow, sweet relish, and also received the rosette and silver tray. Ruth Goggin of Danville placed first in the junior culinary with corn sticks or muffins, and chocolate fudge.

Dairy Products Armour Food Company of Springfield received blue ribbons for mild cheddar cheese, and aged cheddar cheese. In the butter class, Armour received a blue ribbon for the butter sold in Kentucky. FFA Swine Show Kevin Ellis of Danville took all the honors in the Landrace class of the swine show. He exhibited the grand champion gilt, champion sow, breed champion female, and champion boar. Garrard Property Trans fert LANCASTER (Spl.) The following deeds have been recorded in the office of Garrard County Clerk William R.

Lay ton: Delbert and Louise Eagle to Ronnie Huffman, property near Tanyard Branch Road. Bert and Patsy Ray to James and Ima Wesley, lot on Fall Lick Road. Herbert and Frankie Geddes to Clyde and Dorothy Herald, property near Herrington Lake. Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses have been issued to the following persons in Layton's office-John Smith Newton, 20, and Rita Carol Phillips, 19, both of Lancaster. Robert Michael Grow, 21, and Joyce Lynn Honaker, 21, both of Waynesburg.

8ultt Filed The following suits have been filed in Garrard Circuit Court according to records in the office of Circuit Clerk Fred Simpson Lancaster Loan Company vs. Oscar of Lancaster, debt. Lancaster Loan Company vs. Ralph Burkhart of Lancaster, debt. Judgments Filed Judgments rendered in Garrard Circuit Court which are on file in Simpson's office include: Consolidated Credit Corporation of Danville, Inc.

vs. Thomas Rothwell, $1,368 judgment for plaintiff. Concrete Materials Corporation vs. Donnie Lane, $530.31 judgment for plaintiff. Lancaster Loan Company vs.

Richard Elmore, $241.40 judgment for plaintiff. Howard Cecil Lamb vs. Frances Marie Lamb, marriage dissolved. Rita Jane Dailey vs. Danny challenged the teachers to make the necessary changes in philosophy and practice to assure a successful program.

He also asked administrators to provide the proper orientation and supporting services for a smooth and effective transition. Robert Spillman, conference program steering committee chairman, said educators feel the new industrial arts con-tinum should provide a smoother transition between junior high school add vocational programs in ine nign school. Dr. James B. Graham, state superintendent of public instruction, spoke to the group and emphasized that teachers and administrators must be responsive to student needs.

Hardwick Reunion Is Held CAMP DICK (Spl.) A large group gathered Sunday, Aug. 8, at Camp Dick Robinson School for the reunion of the Hardwick family. Herman (Cap) Humphrey, the only remaining uncle in the family, was the oldest member present and honored guest. Randy Bientz, 8 months old was the youngest person in attendance. Randy is the greatgrandchild of Jim Hardwick.

Attending from Danville were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Prokopec, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hardwick, Mr.

and Mrs. Randy Lane and friends, Lisa and David, Mrs. Peachie Sherrow, J. G. May, the Rev.

and Mrs. Smith Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Lige Tuttle and Ernest Wofford. Others attending included Judy, Tonia and Gary Lee Winchester, Mr.

and Mrs. Terry Huffman and Chasity, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Huffman, Scotty and Tony, Mr. and Mrs.

James Ross, George Hauck, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Huntington, Becky and Kelly, Mr.

and Mrs. Wally Engle, Cernley Hardwick, all of Norwood, Ohio; Also, Mrs. Delia Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Young, Mr.

and Mrs. John May, Debbie and Eddie, Rube Purcell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hardwick and Buck; Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Hardwick of Fort Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Alford; Mr.

and Mrs. Terry Spencer, Dania K. of New Albany; Mrs. B. F.

Hardwick, Jonetta Hardwick, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ray, Ricky Ray, Mr.

and Mrs. David Bientz, Paul and Randy, Nora and Victor Hauck, Mrs. Perpie Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gallagher, Flossie Tuttle, Mrs.

Leland Hardwick Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lane and Mark; Mrs.

Charles Lee Hardwick, Pat Hardwick, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray Lane, the Rev. and Mrs. William Humphrey, Cindy and Bobby, and Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Preston. The next reunion will be the second Sunday in August, 177. HARRODSBURG (Spl.) Four industrial education teachers from the Harrodsburg Vocational School were among 700 teachers and administrators who attended the Kentucky Industrial Education Conference held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green Aug. 2-5.

Those attending from Harrodsburg were Michael Armstrong, auto mechanics instructor; Fred Knicker bocker, electricity teacher; William Weatherford, welding instrndnr anH Rnnnlrl Wilcher carpentry teacher. Representatives of business and industry spoke to the group and topics covered in the sessions included technological advances, new machinery and new methods in use in the occupations that the teachers are preparing to enter. In his opening address, James A. Baker, associate superintendent of public instruction, explained a new industrial education program. The new program is a merger of vocational education programs in trades and industry taught at the secondary and post-secondary levels, and industrial arts programs, which are exploratory programs for students in middle and junior high school.

The merger was approved by the State Board of Education in December, 1974, in order to provide a more efficient educational program in industrial education from the beginning grades through postsecondary education. According to Baker, "Every child should have the opportunity to become aware of the economic system and the world of work, to explore occupational areas in which they have an interest, and to prepare themselves for successful entry and achievement in the occupation of their choice." Billy R. Howard, newly appointed assistant superintendent of public instruction for vocational education, 2,059 Register jwr il fVaSllingtOn SPRINGFIELD (Spl.) Monday was opening day at the Washington County schools when 2,059 students registered for classes. The students got a break Monday when classes were dismissed two hours early, but today they are attending the regular scheduled classes all day. A few more are expected to register and the enrollment in each school includes Washington County High, 723; Springfield Middle School, 235; Washington County Elementary, 566; Mackville Elementary, 159; Willisburg Elementary, 283, and Fredricktown Elementary, 93.

Additional Area News On Page 6 dum will be held Sept. 7. Officials of the Kentucky Beef Cattle Association, who are promoting approval of the plan, have said that producers not wishing to participate may request a refund of the amount deducted. Dr. Martin To Speak Sunday The McCormack Christian Church in Lincoln County will hold its annual homecoming Sunday beginning with Sunday School at 10 a.m.

followed by the morning worship services. Dr. Robert Martin, retiring president of Eastern Kentucky University at Richmond, will be the afternoon speaker. The pastor, the Rev. Lloyd Keeney, and the congregation invite the public to attend and bring a basket lunch to be served around 12 noon.

Lebanon Man Ends Training LEBANON (Spl.) Selected for training at Sheppard AFB, in the civil engineering mechanical and electrical field after completing basic training at Lackland AFB, is Airman Donald E. Ridgeway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leamos Ridgeway of Lebanon Rt. 3.

During the six weeks training at Lackland, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Airman Ridgeway attended Marion County High School. Donald Ridgeway House Is Sold CRAB ORCHARD (Spl.) James Neal of Rockcastle County purchased the six-room house and acre lot which sold Saturday at auction for $6,250. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Reynolds sold the property, located on U.S. ISO, east of Crab Orchard. Ford Realty and Auction Company handled the sale. rr yf Lee Dailey, marriage dissolved. Drivers' Licenses Drivers' licenses issued in Simpson's office for the week ending Aug.

20 included: 64 original and renewal liclenses, two duplicate licenses, two combination motorcycle and operator's license, one chauffeur's license and one military license. County Court Charges handled by Garrard County Judge L. G. (Russ) Hammons during the past week included five for speeding and one each for reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and uttering a worthless check. Police Court Judge J.

C. Payne has handled the following charges in Lancaster Police Court during the past week: three for disorderly conduct, two for public intoxication and one each Lincoln Board Sets Meeting STANFORD (Spl.) Lincoln County Board of Education will have a special meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the administrative offices on Somerset St. Items on the agenda for the special meeting include setting the tax rate and acting on personnel. Weekend Guests PERRYVTLLE (Spl.) Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Hayden, Pam and Douglas of Cincinnati, Ohio were weekend visitors with Mrs. Jordon Mayes, Perryville. Richard Hayden, who has been visiting Mrs. Mayes, accompanied the Hayden family to Cincinnati..