TIMES-VOICEThursday, April 26, 2012 Vol. 124, No. 17

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See ‘VALEDICTORIANS’ PG. A5

See ‘PLAN’ PG. A5

See ‘FISCAL’ PG. 5

Our patients were initially seen by a doctor in 27 minutes.

(last week’s average)

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

The

30-MINUTES- OR-LESS

E.R. Service Pledge.*

*The E.R. physicians are committed to working diligently to have you initially seen within 30 minutes of your arrival.

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Low tire pressure is being blamed for this accident Monday afternoon on Shoulderblade. The driver Rachel Williams, of Booneville, Kentucky, told Kentucky State Police Trooper Chris Hollon that she was west bound on KY 30 when she rounded a curve and the low tire pressure put her vehicle into the hillside before flipping it on to its roof. She was transported to Kentucky River Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

Breathitt County will receive $13,520,000 for road improvements in the state two-year road plan, said Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Drift, and Rep. Teddy Edmonds, D-Breathitt.

Funds will be allocated to the following projects during the next two years:

• Replace bridge on KY-3193 (mile point 4.034) over North Fork of Kentucky River; on CR 5318 .4 mile southwest of KY 15 -- $110,000 for right-of-ways;

• Replace bridge on Robinson Road (CR 1387 at mile point 0.065) over North Fork Kentucky River located near Quicksand, Kentucky approximately 300 feet south

Betty HardinTimes-Voice Reporter

On Wednesday, April 18, the lobby of the Breathitt County Judicial Center was filled with more people than usual. Members of the Jackson High School Y-Club and Breathitt High School STOP, along with other members of the community, came together for a forum and reception to highlight the issue of underage drinking in Breathitt County.

The event started with an impairment goggles demonstration. Nan Herald, Breathitt County High School Youth Service Center Coordinator, had several members of the audience try on the goggles which simulate

Betty HardinTimes-Voice Reporter

The Jackson Independent Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, April 24.

Early in the meeting, Superintendent Tim Spencer informed the board the high school graduation is scheduled for May 18, at 6:30 p.m. The speaker at this year’s commencement ceremony will be Kentucky Secretary of State

Betty HardinTimes-Voice Reporter

A federal grand jury in Lexington has issued a superseding indictment against Breathitt County Superintendent Arch Turner and John L. Turner.

According to the new indictment, Arch Turner conspired with John L. Turner to buy votes in the May 2010 primary election. Also

Betty HardinTimes-Voice Reporter

Dakota Johnson and Kami Griffith will represent their graduating class as valedictorians at Breathitt County High School’s commencement exercises on Friday, April 27.

Both seniors will be attending the University of Kentucky this fall. Johnson and Griffith were named 2011 Governor’s Scholars and are recipients of the Jerry F. Howell Award and WYMT SScholarship.

Johnson is the son of Tonya Raines and stepson of Jimmy Raines. He plans to major in

Betty HardinTimes-Voice Reporter

Breathitt County Fiscal Court met Tuesday, April 24, in regular session.

After approving minutes from the previous month’s meeting, the court approved the following items:

-Financial Statement and

More charges IN VOTE BUYING CASE

alleged in the new indictment is that Arch Turner influenced another individual to commit perjury, allegedly telling this individual to falsely testify before the grand jury that he did not have knowledge of any vote buying activity.

Arch Turner was originally charged with conspiracy, obstructing justice and making false statements to a federal agent. John L. Turner, who was a candidate for

sheriff, was not charged in the original indictment issued in March. He pleaded not guilty.

Arch Turner was due in court for arraignment Wednesday, April 25. News of his plea was not available at press time. Both are scheduled for trial May 14.

If convicted, Arch Turner could face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. John L. Turner could face up to five years.Superintendent Arch Turner John L. Turner

BHS names Johnson, Griffith as valedictorians

Breathitt to receive over

$13 million in two-year road plan

Stop Underage Drinking in Breathitt County Forum and Reception

Accident on KY 30

Karen Griffith and Nan Herald present Jackson Police Chief John Marshall, Elvis Noble, and Ken Spicer with certificates for their department’s work regarding underage drinking.See ‘DRINKING’ PG. A5

Fiscal Court passes budgets and adopts road

A p p r o p r i a t i o n / R e v e n u e Condition Report.

-First reading of Budget Amendment 10.

-Second reading of Budget Amendment 9.

-Budget Transfers.-Monthly Claims List #10-

5024.

Ray Moore, Judge Harvey Jason Richardson and El-lis Tincher listen as budget information is presented at this month’s fiscal court meeting.

Jackson Independent School Board meets

Alison Lundergan Grimes. On May 14, the high school

will be hosting a “signing day” for seniors receiving academic and athletic scholarships.

“We’re actually going to set these kids up in our gymnasium that afternoon and let them make their college decision in front of grades three through 12,” Spencer said. “These kids are just as important as these college athletes and we want to

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TIMES-VOICEBreathitt County ValedictoriansDakota Johnson and Kami Griffith