News-Democrat and Leader from Russellville, Kentucky • 1

Sljt iXcius Dcinocnit VOLUME 177 NUMBER 12 THURSDAY MARCH 22 1 984 RUSSELLVILLE LOGAN COUNTY KENTUCKY TWO SECTIONS 24 PAGES PRICE 25 CENTS Sosh sells stations to out of state firm Russellville radio stations WRUS and WAKQ are changing ownership Lon Sosh owner of the stations announced this week that papers had been signed formalizing the sale of the stations subject to CC ap proval to a corporation headed by Paul Rothfus of Aiken Sosh said Rothfus has interests in stations in Little Rock Ark Memphis Tenn Tuscaloosa Ala Orangeburg and Greenville Jackson Miss and Hammond La The Russellville stations are to be managed by Christopher Pelligrino son in law who is experienced in broadcast management Sosh said he decided to sell the stations primarily for health reasons Sosh who purchased the stations last June has agreed to continue with the stations in the capacity of sports broadcaster He said the new owners plan no changes in staff or format He said the new owners have ex pressed a desire to continue with plans begun by Sosh such as the erection of a tower of more than 1000 feet to provide greatly increased coverage by WAKQ and the converting of WRUS to nighttime coverage as well which would enable the broadcasting of local sports on WRUS leaving WAKQ for regional sports coverage Sosh said Pelligrino and his wife Barbie Ann have purchased a home in Brookhaven and plan to move to Russellville with their two children around the first of April Sosh said he is looking forward to devoting his time to sports broadcasting and especially looking forward to the time whenboth stations will be full time allowing better coverage of both local and regional sports Muri Stratton seeks position in Assembly Muri Stratton has an nounced his candidacy for State Representative from Todd and Logan counties Stratton feels that because of his experience in working with the general public he understands their problems and will be able to relate to the people and take their problems to rankfort He is 51 years of age and has been married to the former Betty Jo Johnson for 25 years After serving two years in the US Army Stratton began work ing for the Russellville Coca Cola Bottling Co in 1960 where he advanced from the bottle room to jByi A Muri St ration salesman to his present position of Route Supervisor which he has held for the past 1 1 years serving Logan Todd and parts of Christian County During this period of time he also owned and operated the Elkton Dry Cleaners in Elkton Mr and Mrs Stratton live in Elkton Mrs Stratton has been the Todd County Soil Conserva tion District clerk for the past five and a half years They have three children two sons and a daughter Since Michael recently graduated from Todd Central High School Tony will graduate this spring and Jamie will enter kindergarten in a year Stratton is very much involved and interest ed in the education issue Stratton a democrat says he is not a politician and has never been in a political race before but if elected he will listen to all the people regardless of income or status and fight for their needs Although his present occupation is not directly involved in agri culture he is still very interested in serving the needs of the farm community He served two terms on the City County Park Board in Elkton served as Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America and is an active member and deacon in the Elkton Christian Church Bowling future depends on beer license A long proposed bowling alley for Russellville may not be built unless the owners obtain the right to sell beer by the drink Obstacles to that are twofold The land purchased by the Linen family of Logan County for the site is outside of the city limits and thus not eligible for a liquor license Second the liquor ordinance requires that at least half of a licensed firm's gross revenue come from the sale of food Don Linen (old the council that such a requirement is impossible for a bowling alley and that the sale of beer is necessary for the establish ment to be a financial success Councilman Gary Woodice said he believes it will be easier to change the ordinance about consumables that it will be to annex the land The site the Littens have purchased is about a half mile from the city limits on US 431 Nonh Linen said most of the people in the area have told him they would favor annexation He said he told them sewerage would be slow in coming but that they could get police and fire protection while their property increases in value He said if annexation is not possible he could purchase a lot on Lane next to Cates Lumber or on the Bowling Green Road inside the city limits Linen said City Attorney Joe Gran Clark has told him the ordinance requirement could be met by having a separate en trance to the area where the beer is sold "The problem is that they could not take the beer to their tables while they're bowling That probably wouldn't said Litlen who operates a bowling oriented sports shop in Bowling Green Councilman Everett Daniel expressed concern about the sale of beer in a family oriented business Linen said the sale of beer probably could be limited to league times where only 18 or older adults bowl Milam and Police Chief Michael Stratton said the or dinance has a purpose to prevent licenses being granted to businesses which strictly want to be a night spot Milam said any changes would have to be carefully worded Mayor Ken Smith appointed Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator Clarence Mayberry to chair a committee to study the situation On it with him are Woodlee Milam Clark and Stratton mV jB HJBBBNBBBHBH Proof of success OUR OOT TROPHY is placed on a table for all to sec when the state champion Logan County Cougars returned from Lexington Sunday Karl Wayne Dawson (left) and Tim Viers carry the hardware while fellow senior player Timmy Thomason urges the crowd to cheer Sec more photos and comments on the state tournament in the sports Photo by I eslie Page Champion Cougars are welcomed home Thousands of people spent their Sunday afternoon joyously if not quietly in welcoming home the state champion Logan Coun ty Cougar basketball team A huge pep rally was held at the school gym but it began over an hour late as hundreds of cars crept from the county line to Rus sellville as an escort for the conquering heroes The night before the Cougars had beaten Bourbon County 83 70 for the 67th Kentucky basketball title With the school only two years in existence LCHS became the youngest school ever to win the state title The parade crept along 68 80 and well wishers lined the road and streets of Auburn and Rus sellville to greet this special team The fans held quickly made signs prochiming the virtues of their team One fan held up an American flag A woman used a lamp shade as a megaphone to yell for the Cougars At the gym Principal Howard Gorrell told the 2500 or so gathered along with a radio audience Paducah to Ashland from one river to another only one school out of 280 is state champion" The former coach said "We used to say we're number one when we won the district Today we're truly number one We brought the big one back" Athletic Director Bob Bird whistell said he was proud of the Logan County students He said attendants in toll booths on the Bluegrass Parkway told him Logan County was finest bunch ever to come through here" Each of the players received a gold basketball and made a speech Karl an honored student and leader as well as starter on the team spoke first and thanked everyone especially his family for their support His teammates echoed his remarks with the younger players predicting a return to state next year "I don't know whether this is the happiest day of my life or the saddest" said floor leader Tim Viera happy we're the state champs but I'm sorry my career at Logan Cbunty is over They say all good things must come to an end and I'm glad it ended this way" Assistant Coach David Billingsley talked about the two ingredients necessary to become a champion takes talent to win (Continued on Page 3) Zoning ordinance gets initial approval Revised subdivision regulations and a zoning ordinance which have been under study for about a year were approved on first reading by Russellville City Council Tuesday The Logan Joint Cities County Planning Commission had ap proved the documents at a meeting the night before and recommended to the council that they be adopted A second reading will be held Tuesday morning April 10 and the new rules will go into effect after they are published in the newspaper Dr William Jenkins of the Barren River Area Development District who has spearheaded the revision of zoning and subdivision requirements said he feels a thorough job has been done in preparing the documents with sufficient time being allowed to get a great deal of public input is not Bill Jenkins' zoning ordinance It's not James Milam's or Billy Bibb's" the BRADD planner said was done by the people and it restores my faith in the Democratic process" Milam is the council attorney and Bibb who has worked with zoning and building regulations for many years becomes zoning administrator a fulltime job under the new ordinance Previously he had also worked with finances as payroll clerk and clerk of water and sewer collections has been confined to the office and hasn't been able to go out to look for Mayor Ken Smith said he and (water and sewer superintendent) Ernie Cole can ride together to discover problem areas' City Clerk Peggy Jenkins said Bibb will assume his new position when Doris Atkinson and Lorene Mantk) are ready to replace him with computerized clerking and when the ordinance goes into effect Some Russellville residents will find themselves in newly designated zones Buildings which do not comply with the changed regulations will not be affected but new growth will have to meet the requirements A new residential zone has been created as R2 for single family dwellings with a minimum land area of 12000 square feet In the past the requirement for a single family R1 dwelling was 18500 square feet The zoning adjustment board then spent a lot of time allowing variances especially in the Brookhaven area The ordinance establishes agricultural districts for farm land which should not be used for construction Jenkins said that designation may be used if land outside the current city limits is annexed A zone designation of 01 has been created for office and pro fessional sites Jenkins said that and the new hospital is built on the proposed site that is currently outside of the city limits surgical supply stores pharmacies and doctors offices will probably follow The regulations also address the "sign in Russellville Types of signs their location and the size permitted are spelled out in the lengthy document The size of a parking space at a new building was increased from 10'x20' to 400 square feet Jenkins said some cars are 25 feet long Requirements for fire protection in a subdivision in clude a 6 inch valve and hydrants not more than 500 feet apart The regulations apply to a three mile diameter outside the city limits and Smith said they would be enforced Milam said he thinks some of the subdivision requirements are too difficult for those outside of town but he said he feels it is better to have strict rules and then allow variances than not to have the regulations Copies of the document are available at city hall To run for sheriff Blick resigns from force The first candidate for county wide office in 1985 has thrown his hat in the ring in dramatic style Dannie Blick assistant chief of police in Russellville for six years and a member of the force for 1 2 years has resigned effective April 27 Mayor Ken Smith read a letter io Russellville City Council Tuesday in which Blick said he is resigning to pursue private business interests He also an nounced plans to run for sheriff next spring Blick ran an unsuccessful race for sheriff in 1977 losing to his predecessor as assistant chief Morris Kisselbaugh who is now jailer Sheriff Robert Wilson cannot succeed himself unless a Constitu tional Amendment is passed this year Blick 36 is married to the former Brenda Simpson who is the secretary of County Judge executive James Bailey Blick is in partnership with former officer Ted Schiess in the 79 Gulf Station at Crittenden Drive They have bought the laundromat across the street and are expanding business operations in the area losing an awfully good man" said Councilman Everett Daniel Meguiartobe principal of graded school Clarence Gamble principal of Stevenson Elementary School in Russellville is being assigned to the central office and his assistant Mickey Mcguiar has been named to replace him Gamble is to be head of the community and early education programs along with being special education coordinator The changes arc a promotion for both men who have spent most of their educational careers in the city school system Gamble is a 1963 graduate of Olmstead High School Mcguiar a former basketball coach is a 1964 graduate of Auburn High School The changes take effect July I Other administrators will continue in their present positions Superintendent Jim Young said (Continued on Page 3) I I i Jef 7 z'rn Bio wwr XlB 4i Ax1B Jb' TWO WOMEN SINGERS and dancers and two men were featured in Ragtime Revue" at dcGfaffentied Auditorium Monday night The revue was a part of the "Touch of the Arts" series A large crowd was present IO enjoy the program See the review by Hazel Carver on Page 2 MWf riTr i Vil SM.