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By JOSHUA MURPHYSTAFF WRITER

MATEWAN - The 61stMagnolia Fair, a yearlyfavorite for many TugValley residents, will beginMonday, Aug. 2 rather thanJuly 31. The fair had previ-ously been rescheduled tostart July 31, but had to bechanged to the original startdate.The Magnolia

Fairgrounds are locatedabout a half of mile north ofMatewan High School onRoute 49 and the ten-acreproperty will soon be filledwith rides, food, music, andfun as the beginning of theannual fair draws near. Theland was donated to thetown for the purposes of thefair by the Mingo County

Commission.This year’s incarnation of

the Magnolia Fair offersover 20 rides, live music,and dozens of food, novelty,and arts and craft vendors,but the event’s main attrac-tions are the bands andmusicians that will be per-forming at 9 p.m. nightly.Monday’s concert is led

by Restless Heart;Tuesday's performance willfeature Little Texas;Blackhawk will perform atWednesday's concert;Gospel artist MichaelCombs will perform forfairgoers Thursday nightand on Friday, the newlyadded West Virginia group,Taylor Made will round outthe fair’s live entertainment. All performances will be

held inside the large struc-ture on the fairground prop-erty which can hold approx-imately 500 people. Theback of the structure will beopened so the music can beheard while enjoying thefair's other various activi-ties. Fairgoers are encour-aged to bring lawn chairsfor the concert. Bringing back an old

favorite from years past,the Magnolia Fair will fea-ture a Homemaker's divi-sion this year, showing offcanned goods, sewing andneedlework, crafts, and artfrom local residents.Registration for theHomemaker's division willbe Monday, Aug. 2 from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. in the newlybuilt structure near fair-

grounds' main gate. The fair will play host to

two beauty pageants heldMonday, Aug. 2 andTuesday, Aug. 3.Monday’s pageant will bethe “Baby Miss” pageantfor newborns to 23-month-olds with the “YoungMiss” for ages 2 to 9 yearsold held on Tuesday.Registration forms for thepageants can be picked upat A & A Auto in Matewan,R.C.’s Country Store inBuskirk, Ky., or fromHeaven Sent in the SouthSide Mall in SouthWilliamson, Ky.Admission to the fair is

$10 and includes all ridesand musical performances.Gates open at 6 p.m. night-ly from Aug. 2 to Aug. 7.

STAFF PHOTO/JOSHUA MURPHYWork continued Friday on the Magnolia Fairgrounds as Carr Amusements set up their carnival rides and the Rotary Club ofMatewan finish the preparation of the fair.

Magnolia Fair toopen on origi-nal Aug. 2 start

By JULIA ROBERTS GOADSTAFF WRITER

PHELPS, Ky. – A coaltruck and a pickup collidedin Phelps Thursday, claimingthe life of a Pike Countyman.

David Loudermilk waskilled in an accident nearCalloway Mountain on Hwy.3149. Kentucky State Trooper

Chris Phillips saidLoudermilk collided with a

coal truck owned by B&MTrucking. The driver, whowas unhurt, was unknown.Loudermilk was pro-

nounced dead at the scene.His body was sent to theMedical Examiner’s office in

Frankfort to determine theexact cause of death.The Phelps Volunteer Fire

Department responded to theaccident. It remains underinvestigation by KentuckyState Police.

Coal truck accident claims life of Pike Co. man

By JOSHUA MURPHYSTAFF WRITER

A Holden man entered a plea of guilty to trespassing,driving on a revoked license for a prior DUI, and no insur-ance before Magistrate Pam Newsome Thursday.According to the criminal complaint filed by Trooper

Weiss of the West Virginia State Police, ChristopherNeece, 42, had attempted to steal mining equipment fromDelbarton Mining on July 9. Neece was discovered at themine 300 feet of mining cable had been cut. Upon furtherinvestigation, it was found Neece was driving on arevoked license for prior DUIs, he did not have insurance,and also had improper registration.Neece was sentenced to 10 months in jail for driving on

a revoked license for DUI and $1,000 plus court costs. Onthe trespassing charge, he was fined $5 plus court costs.Neece was also fined $200 plus court costs for drivingwithout insurance.In agreement with the guilty plea, the felony charge of

destruction of property was dropped.

Holden manenters guilty plea

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHARLESTON (AP) —A review panel says it can'tdetermine how a Princetonpolice officer suffered aninjury that he claims hereceived in a beating at the

West Virginia State PoliceAcademy.State officials commis-

sioned the panel to investi-gate allegations byChristopher Winkler andhis family that he suffereda blood clot in a beating by

two instructors during anApril training exercise.The panel released its

findings Friday. In itsreport, the panel said itcouldn't determine whetherthe injury occurred an ear-lier boxing session or was

aggravated or "substantial-ly inflicted" during a batonexercise.The panel also said

there's no compelling rea-son to either eliminate orlimit self defense trainingat the academy.

Probe of W.Va. police beating claim inconclusive

By JOSHUA MURPHYSTAFF WRITER

GILBERT - A Gilbert man remains in critical condition inCabell-Huntington Hospital after sustaining injuries causedby a three-car collision in Gilbert Thursday, July 29.Thomas White, 60 of Gilbert, sustained multiple injuries

after Lillie Megan Rollyson, 31 and also of Gilbert, veeredoff in her 2009 Ford F150 on U.S. Rt. 52, collided with a

parked 1994 Ford F150 which then collidedwith White, pinning him between the truckand his Cadillac. The collision occurred inthe parking lot of White's Furniture andAppliance at approximately 2:18 p.m. whereWhite, part owner of the store, was helpinga customer with a vehicle problem.According to the criminal complaint filed

by Trooper Cody Douglas of the WestVirginia State Police with Mingo County

Magistrate Dee Sidebottom, Rollyson admitted to taking oneXanax three hours prior to the collision. Trooper Douglasalso said her eyes appeared bloodshot and glassy. RollyAfterwards, three field sobriety tests were administered byTrooper Douglas on Rollyson, all of which Rollyson failed.Rollyson was taken into custody at that time and was trans-ported to Logan Regional Medical Center for blood work. The criminal complaint continued saying that Rollyson

had two prior convictions for driving on a suspended license.White is a prominent and well-liked figure in the Gilbert

community having worked in the family owned furnitureand appliance store almost all of his life and is a brother toDelegate Harry Keith White. White sustained multipleinjuries during the collision. His condition as of press-timewas still being evaluated.Rollyson was charged with DUI causing injury and driv-

ing on a suspended or revoked license. She remains in theWest Virginia Regional Jail in Holden on a $50,000 cashbond. Trooper Douglas said the investigation is ongoing andfurther results of Rollyson's blood work is pending.

Gilbert man incritical conditionafter DUI colli-

Rollyson

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RICHMOND, Ky. – Law enforcement officers from17 agencies across the commonwealth were recognizedFriday at a graduation ceremony for completing theKentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’sAcademy of Police Supervision.

Twenty officers gradu-ate from sergeant's

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BEAVER – State and fed-eral disaster assistance pay-ments and loans have provid-ed more than $5 million infinancial help to homeown-ers and renters in WestVirginia with property lossesfrom June flooding. Here isa breakout of fundingapproved through Thursday,July 29:FEMA housing grants:

$3.9 millionFEMA and West Virginia

grants for essential needs:$266,000U.S. Small Business

Administration low interestloans: $879,000The funding comes with

words of advice from theState of West Virginia and theFederal EmergencyManagement Agency(FEMA): Use the disasterassistance money for theintended purpose. Themoney was approved for res-idents of Lewis, Logan,McDowell, Mingo andWyoming counties to repairtheir homes, replace essentialpersonal property and to usefor temporary housing.“If you spend your disaster

money on anything otherthan the intended purpose,you’re not helping yourselfin the long run,” said JimmyGianato, head of WestVirginia flood recoveryefforts.FEMA grants cover losses

that are not covered by insur-ance. The money may not beused to improve a homeabove its pre-disaster condi-tion unless required by cur-

rent building codes. Here is aprimer on how to spendFEMA money correctly:Housing – FEMA money

can be used to make a dam-aged home safe and sanitary.It also covers temporary rentwhile the repairs are made.Use FEMA money to repair:· Structural parts of your

home such as foundation,outside walls, and roof· Windows, doors, floors,

walls, ceilings, cabinetry· Septic or sewage system· Well or other water sys-

tem· Heating, ventilating, and

air conditioning system· Utilities such as electrical,

plumbing and gas systems· Entrance and exit ways

from your home includingprivately owned access roads· Blocking, leveling and

anchoring of a mobile homeand reconnecting or resettingits sewer, water, electricaland fuel lines, and tanks.

Other than HousingNeeds: Money to repair dam-aged personal property or topay for disas ter-related nec-essary expenses such as thefollowing:· Disaster-related medical

and dental costs· Disaster-related funeral

and burial cost· Clothing, room furnish-

ings and appliances· Tools and special ized or

protective clothing andequipment required for yourjob· Necessary educational

materials such as computers,school books, and supplies· Heating oil, gas, firewood

or other fuel for primary

heating system· Clean-up items such as

wet/dry vacuum, air purifierand dehumidifier· Vehicle damaged by the

disaster· Moving and storage

expenses related to the disas-ter· Other necessary expenses

or serious needs as deter-mined by FEMA.Money must be used for

eli gible expenses and shouldbe used within 18 months ofthe June 2010 disaster decla-ration. FEMA and state dis-aster grants do not have to berepaid and are tax free.Officials caution that peoplewho do not use their grantscorrectly may not be eligiblefor any additional help andmay have to repay themoney.Here are other facts to be

aware of:· Disaster assistance grants

are not counted as income ora resource in determining eli-gibility for welfare, incomeassistance or income-testedbenefit programs funded bythe federal government· Disaster assistance grants

are exempt from garnish-ment, seizure, encumbrance,levy, execution, pledge,attachment, release or waiver· Keep receipts or bills for

3 years to show that themoney was used by theintended person for theintended disaster-relatedneeds."People may be tempted

to use their grant money topay regular householdbills,” said Gianato, “butthey should not rob Peter topay Paul. Disaster grantscan be audited to make surethe money was correctlyspent."Gianato said that families

who spend their disasterrelief money correctly willget their lives back to nor-mal quicker.State and Federal officials

are urging those that havereceived loan applicationsfrom SBA to complete andreturn them as quickly aspossible in order to continuethe financial assistanceprocess. If SBA is not ableto approve a loan for ahomeowner or renter, theywill be referred back toFEMA for any possiblegrant assistance. FEMA's temporary hous-

ing assistance and grants fordisaster-related medical anddental expenses, and funeraland burial expenses do notrequire individuals to applyfor an SBA loan. However,applicants who receive SBAdisaster home loan applica-tions must submit them toSBA to be eligible forFEMA assistance that cov-ers personal property, vehi-cle repair or replacement,and moving and storageexpenses.

LocalWILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS � SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 � PAGE 2A

The Commissioner of West Virginia Cultureand History, Randall Reid-Smith and the region-al representative for Governor Joe Manchin'soffice, Ed Belcher, attended last night's perform-ance of "The Aracoma Story-Spirits andLegends" at Chief Logan State Park. On behalfof Governor Joe Manchin, they presented theshow's director, Bill France and the entire castand crew certificates of recoginition for theircontributions in keeping local history alive andcontinuing a legacy of quality entertainment. Thecast of nearly 70 is bringing to life a sliceof southern West Viginia history at the LizSpurlock Amphitheater over the next two weeks.The show runs tonight (7-30) and tomorrow (7-31) and next week, Tuesday through Saturday (8-7). It's a story about an Indian princess who savesthe life of a British soldier. France, who helpedre-write the script last year, says this year's pro-duction has something for the entire family.Tickets are available at the box office. For moreinformation visit www.loganshows.com.

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By Leona Baldwin

I don't know too muchabout people in other parts ofthe world, but I do knowmountain folks like to social-ize with family, friends andneighbors.We are at the same time an

independent people. I wasraised by par-ents andgrandparentswho taughtmy siblingsand me to beself-reliant.We were

taught to trustGod andw o r k .F a m i l i e s

worked together, as a group, toprovide for the needs of thefamily.Planting gardens and tend-

ing them together, then har-

vesting the results of our laborand storing food for the coldwinter months ahead, wasmore than just work.As we worked, we social-

ized. Interwoven into thosework days were lessons aboutthe value of work, about pro-viding for the needs of one'sfamily and about the impor-tance of working together forthe good of the family.Also interwoven into those

days of labor were the experi-ences of love for each otherand laughter. You knowyoung'ens ... they can alwaysfind something to giggle aboutin any situation.Even in the most difficult

times and during the hardestwork days, we were involvedin a form of socializing – shar-ing, learning, understandingand acceptance; commitment,and building enjoyable rela-tionships.When the work was done,

we did things together as afamily. Our big ol' kitchentable was surrounded by ourparents and their young'enslined up, elbow to elbowaround the table. That'sbecause we were all expectedto be at the table at meal times.

Mama cooked in large pots,baked bread in big bread pansand iron skillets and set foodon the table in big bowls.If my siblings and I wanted

to eat, we'd better be at thetable. The food disappearedfast and there were no left-overs.We sat on the front porch

and listened to the rain or thenight sounds of crickets andfrogs and hoot owls. In thesummer time, Daddy andMama stacked us in the carand took us on picnics besideclear, clean creeks where we"pigged-out" on Mama's friedchicken, apple-stack cakesand watermelon.When it was too dark to

play outside, we would oftengo inside on warm summernights and make lemonade orhomemade ice cream. Talkabout melt-in-your mouthgood! I have never again tast-ed ice cream as good as that.We played outside a lot dur-

ing winter months, but therewas always a lot of activity inour home – meal time, bathtime, school work, insidechores. Sometimes we just sataround the big radio in the liv-ing room, popping corn and

eating it out of large alu-minum dish pans.A lot of times we made

candy, cookies and pies and,sometimes, we playedCheckers, Chinese Checkersor card games like Rummy,Hearts or Old Maid.Not often, but now and then,

a couple of the young'ens dis-agreed and wanted to argue orfight. When we did, awaywent the games and cards!Dad put them in the closet andwe couldn't touch them untilhe said so.Besides our families being

close, neighbors socialized inways much different thantoday. We worked together,too. On special occasions,neighbors joined neighbors tohelp and enjoy each other.Picking beans and corn, can-ning, quilting and hogbutchering was work, yes, butalso ways of socializing -friend to friend.We also did things with our

neighbors like gathering onthe front porch, sometimeswith music, pitching horseshoes, playing softball in theschool yard, pie socials, gath-ering for baptisms beside acrystal clear creek near an oldand dear country church, andhaving dinner on the groundsometimes.Things change. Many of the

old ways and activities havedisappeared and, personally, Ithink we lost something veryvaluable and needful when alot of the family and neighbortogetherness, the "come overand 'set' a spell" moments weknew, got away from us.I'm glad that mountain folks

still retain a lot of that familyunity and neighborly ties andhope you all always find timeto "set a spell" with the Lord,your family and your neigh-bors.God bless.

(c) copyright 2010 LeonaBaldwin

EditorialWILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS � SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 � PAGE 4A

This August marks the 75th anniversary of the land-mark legislation creating Social Security. Celebratingthis milestone reminds me of a promise made 75 yearsago—a commitment made to all Americans, that saidgrowing into the “Golden Years” of life would notforce hard-working Americans into poverty and desti-tution. About 159 million American workers are eli-gible for Social Security benefits.I am proud to say that year after year, Social

Security continues to deliver on thatpromise – and for the 436,445 benefici-aries in West Virginia, it is a vitalpledge. Social Security has beenstrengthened over the years to providefamily wage insurance in case of deathor disability. For three-quarters of acentury, through 13 recessions,Americans have relied on benefits thatarrive on-time and in-full.When we look at the fact that only

half of workers have a pension or savings planthrough their work, Social Security takes on moreimportance and necessity than ever; one reason youcan be sure that I will continue to fight for it.Over the years, there have been long and hard fights

to protect, preserve, improve and strengthen SocialSecurity; from expanding and fine-tuning it in the1950s and 1960s, to refinancing the Social SecurityTrust Fund in the 1970s and 1980s. As our nationfights our way out of the worst recession since theGreat Depression, we must renew our promise to ourseniors, who -- in some cases, rely on Social Securitybenefits as their sole source of income -- by stronglyopposing massive cuts and privatization. When thestock market plunged and the housing bubble burst,many older Americans saw life-long earnings evapo-rate overnight. But, there was one benefit America’sseniors could count on: Social Security.Some have pushed plans to privatize Social Security

to the brink that frankly would reduce Social Securityretirement and survivor benefits for a large number ofhardworking Americans. Privatization would diverttrillions of dollars from the Social Security Trust Fundinto private accounts and put every worker’s basicretirement security at risk. Eventually, under someschemes, four out of every ten dollars of SocialSecurity payroll contributions would be diverted toprivate accounts – threatening the ability of the TrustFund to pay benefits to seniors today.

I believe we should not allow that to happen. SocialSecurity is a principle foundation of our society, based onthe belief that if you work hard and play by the rules youwill have the stability and security of guaranteed incomein your older years. Social Security is not the cause of ourbudget deficits, and benefits cuts are not the solution.Social Security has been tested tried and true. It has

provided the foundation for Americans’ retirement securi-ty for generations and should be preserved for generationsto come. Instead of working to dismantle Social Security,I am committing to working to strengthen the program.Social Security has been here for 75 years, a bedrock

promise. You’ve earned it with a lifetime of hard work,and it should be there for you and your future. I look forward to hearing from you, and working with

you as we move ahead. If you would like to read andanswer my survey on Social Security email me atRahallenews@gmail.com. Or sign-up to receive my e-newsletters and surveys so you can share your thoughtswith me on issues that are important to you on my websiteat http://www.rahall.house.gov.U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) represents West

Virginia’s 3rd District.

�The Rahall Report

Celebrating a mile-stone: the 75th

anniversary of Social

Y'all come over and "set a spell"

LEONABALDWIN

NICKRAHALL

SportsWILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS � SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 � PAGE 5A

� The Burch High School football boosters willhost a horse show at Borderland at 7 p.m. July 31 tohelp raise money for the upcoming football season.

� Matewan Middle School will hold an organiza-tional meeting for its football team Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. atthe football complex. Anyone interested in playingfootball should attend the meeting. Physical formscan be picked up at that time or they may be pickedup at Coach Greg Dillion's home. Practice will beginAug. 9 at 9 a.m. Any question may be directed Formore informations, contact Coach Greg Dillion at(304) 426-4528 or Head Coach Jim Keatley at (304)426-8077.

� An organizational meeting will be held onAugust 4, at 6 p.m. at the Matewan Middle SchoolGym for any student in grades six through eighth atMatewan Middle School interested in cheerleading orvolleyball. Physical forms will be available at thistime. Students must have physicals before the firstpractice which will be held Aug. 9, 2010 at 6 p.m.

� Belfry High School announced Thursday thatseason tickets for the upcoming football season willgo on sale Monday, Aug. 2 in the office of the school.Last year ticket holders will have until Aug. 18 topick up their tickets. After Aug. 18, if the tickets arenot picked up or the school has not been contacted,the tickets will go on sale to the public. For moreinformation, contact Anita at (606) 237-3900.

� Mark Whitt will be conducting an officiatingclass Aug. 13 at the Mingo County Courthouse inRoom 3 to prepare those interested to officiate theupcoming football season. Preregistration is required.For more information contact Whitt at 304-235-0370.If you have a sports announcement please email it

to wdnsportseditor@gmail.com or call PamelaJohnson at 304-235-4242 x32 or 606-625-0878.

�Area SportsAnnouncements

By PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSONSPORTS EDITOR

The 15th-annual MasseyEnergy Hatfield-McCoySenior Bowl will kick-offtonight at 8 p.m. with WestVirginia holding a com-manding 9-5 lead in theseries. The blue and goldhave defeated their oppo-nents across the Tug for sixconsecutive years.But it didn’t start out that

way. Kentucky had a firmgrasp on the series leadingthe Mountaineer State 4-1before West Virginia tookcontrol. The bowl is thebaby of Matewan HighSchool’s head footballcoach, Yogi Kinder. At onetime the Kiwanis Bowl, heldat Williamson High’s foot-ball field, pitted the graduat-

ing seniors from each stateagainst each other.When the Kiwanis Bowl

was dropped, Kindergrabbed the reins in 1996and the Hatfield-McCoySenior Bowl was born.Kinder now serves as thegame director.During its first year, for-

mer Pikeville High Schoolhead coach, HillardHoward, led Kentucky to a7-0 victory over a WestVirginia squad led byGilbert Coach GordonCarter.The next year, West

Virginia would tie the series1-1 when they crushed theblue and white 11-0. Burchcoach Doug Ward led WestVirginia, while SheldonClark’s Jim Matney was atthe helm for Kentucky.Under head coach Paul

May, Kentucky would onceagain defeat West Virginiain 1998 by a score of 22-19.At the front for WestVirginia was Tony Clusky.It would be 2001 before

West Virginia would againbe victorious when theyconquered the boys from theBluegrass 14-6. The win-ning coach was GordonCarter and Paul May tookthe loss.The last time the boys

from the Bluegrass won wasa 40-36 shootout in 2003.Last year the blue and goldwon their sixth straightgame routing Kentucky 30-12.In a statement recently

released, Kinder said, ““Iam honored to bring you the15th-annual event here inour historic hometown ofMatewan.

This rivalry between theWest Virginia and KentuckyAll-Stars will give many ofour athletes the opportunityto compete for scholarships,make lasting friends andtake home some great mem-ories. As always, withoutthe continued support of ourspecial friends at MasseyEnergy and you, our devot-ed fans, this event would notbe possible. To each of you Iextend my appreciation. It ismy hope and desire thateach participant enjoysthemselves as much as Ienjoy this great game offootball. Good luck to all.”Kinder’s assistant, John

Fry told the Daily News thatthe pre-game coin toss willbe conducted by formerheavy weight boxing cham-pion of the world, BusterDouglas.

A glance back at the Hatfield-McCoy Senior Bowl

(STAFF PHOTO/PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON)Kentucky All-Stars ready for the Mountaineer boys.

(STAFF PHOTO/PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON)West Virginia All-Stars say this will be year seven saying thestreak will continue.

(STAFF PHOTO/PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON)The boys in blue and white hope to end the six year streak WestVirginia holds in the Massey Energy Hatfield-McCoy SeniorBowl.

(STAFF PHOTO/PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON)Former Tolsia head football coach and now THS Principal MattStanley is looking for a good game from the blue and gold.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarter-back Tom Brady is known for being able to focus onhis receivers in the face of oncoming rushers.This season he plans to put that single-minded

approach to another use — keeping his contract nego-tiations from becoming a distraction to the team."Nobody here can solve it but myself and the team,"

Brady said after practice Friday morning at NewEngland's training camp. "I'm in the position a lot ofguys are around the league and on this team. I'm undercontract and it's my responsibility to come out andplay as well as I can. I've always felt that's what I loveto do anyway — to come out here and compete."Brady, who turns 33 Monday, said that he would like

to play another 10 years, hopefully for the Patriots. Heis making $6.5 million in the final year of his contract.Brady believes he has the mental toughness to not

let the contract talks or anything else become a dis-traction that would affect his play."We all deal with different stuff in our life — some

more challenging than others — but I'm a leader onthis team and I've been a captain for a long time. Youjust put those things off the field behind you and comehere with a good attitude and show good leadership."Coach Bill Belichick said that Brady has things he

needs to work on during camp, just like every playerand is confident he will get the work done."Now's the time to really start developing timing

and consistency, feeling the rush and all those things aquarterback has to deal with such as time manage-ment, game management, so forth and so on."He works as hard as anybody does. He's very pro-

fessional. He's got a great work ethic. ... but there's nosubstitute for being out there with 21 other players."Brady said the contract talks have not affected his

relationship with the organization or the Kraft family."I've always been privileged to play for Coach

Belichick, who I've always said is the best coach inthe history of the league."Brady said his goal is to play his entire career with

the Pats, but noted that's he's only under contract forone year and that no one's future is guaranteed in theNFL.Besides Brady's contract, the absence of All-Pro

guard Logan Mankins, who is holding out after refus-ing to sign a contract in the offseason, has been theother story at the first two days of camp."Logan's been a good player and a great representa-

tive for this team," said Brady, who also serves as aplayer representative for the NFLPA. "We miss him.He has a lot of good friends on this team."Brady said his surgically repaired left knee, which

he injured nearly two years ago, feels "great.""I'd like to play for another 10 years, hopefully," he

said.NOTES: Veteran linebacker Derrick Burgess still

has not reported to training camp. Burgess, who hadfive sacks in his first season in New England andsigned a one-year, $1.5 million contract in the offsea-son, was a no-show Thursday.

Brady:Contract talkswon't be dis-

By PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSONSPORTS EDITOR

For the past several years,there has been an extremeshortage in officials through-out Southern West Virginia.Mark Whitt, the interpreterfor the Tug Valley FootballBoard, says the shortageeffects all sports in the area."We are in dire need for

state officials," he said. "It isa rewarding occupation andpeople can make pretty goodmoney. It keeps you

involved with the youth andis good exercise."Whitt said those interested

could work every night witha possibility of earning $300-$500 a week, Officials areneeded to work the middleschools, freshmen and juniorvarsity games. He said add tothat the high school gamesand there are 20 to 25 gamesper week needing officials.That number covers the

football season. During bas-ketball, Whitt said the num-ber drastically increases

because there are boys' aswell as girls' games."If the officials that have

20 years or more officiatingwere to retire, I don't knowwhat the schools in the areawould do," Whitt said. "It'stough. I've got to call hereand there to make suregames are covered."Whitt will be conducting

an officiating class Aug. 13in room 3 at the MingoCounty Courthouse at 6p.m. for the upcoming foot-ball season.

Those interested mustpreregister by calling Whittat 304-235-0370. Lastyear's football classinvolved only 4 individualswhile there were sevensigned to officiate basket-ball.Whitt said the class must

take the SSAC class, regis-ter with the local board aswell as the West Virginia'sSecondary SchoolsActivities.Those in the class must

also have a physical on file.

Shortage of officials throughout Southern WV

By JOSEPH WHITETHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) —Early Friday morning, thecones were lined up 25 yardsapart on the field for AlbertHaynesworth's conditioningtest. He needed to complete thefirst part in 70 seconds or less tohave a chance to pass.He clocked 71.Another failed effort. Once

again, the two-time All-Prodefensive tackle was notallowed to participate in prac-tice at Washington Redskinstraining camp.And so the Haynesworth

saga drags on. By now, somecoaches or organizations wouldhave worked out some sort of abehind-the-scenes compromisein the name of team harmonyand good publicity, especiallywith one measly second hang-ing in the balance. Not MikeShanahan. The rules are the

rules are the rules for theRedskins new coach, no matterwho the player is."Either you play by the rules,

you're gone or you'll get fined,one of the two," fullback MikeSellers said. "He's a no-non-sense guy. A lot of the vetsaround here who are prettymuch old-school guys appreci-ate it."Perhaps Haynesworth didn't

see it coming, especially afterspending last season under laid-back, player-friendly coach JimZorn. Or perhaps he thought bynow he'd be playing for anotherteam. Or perhaps he'd heardstories about the "star treat-ment" given to Redskins play-ers such as Michael Westbrook,Bruce Smith and Clinton Portisover the years.Either way, Haynesworth

has learned the hard way thatgoing toe-to-toe with Shanahanis not a good idea: Shanahan is

going to win."He wants to come in and

put a lot of discipline in thisthing," defensive end PhillipDaniels said. "Discipline is thekey."So, for Haynesworth, the sec-

ond day of training camp wasmuch like the first. After failingthe test, he was sent inside to dotreadmill and agility work whilethe rest of the team practiced.After practice, Haynesworthemerged in a long-sleeved grayT-shirt and burgundy shorts andspent about 15 minutes walkingthrough some plays with defen-sive coordinator Jim Haslett inorder to learn the playbook.A few fans yelled support as

Haynesworth walked back tothe building. He paused to signa few autographs but did notspeak to reporters.The Redskins, however, took

a different approach in explain-ing the whole thing. Shanahan

had previously declined toreveal the details ofHaynesworth's conditioningtest, but on Friday the team sentout strength and conditioningcoach Ray Wright to give a fullbreakdown.Haynesworth, explained

Wright, was the only playerrequired to take the testbecause he was the only playernot to attend 50 percent of theteam's offseason workouts.However, the players did runthe same drill as part of thoseworkouts in the spring.The test consists of 300

yards of sprints — called a"shuttle" — back and forth 25yards at a time. It has to be runtwice, with only a 3½-minutebreak in between. The shortbreak demonstrates that theplayer can recover quickly.Linemen have to run the firstshuttle in 70 seconds, the sec-ond one in 73 seconds.

Haynesworth fails again, still can't practice

Daniel CarrollDaniel Cooper Carroll, 66

of Columbus, Ohio, formerlyof Buskirk, Ky., passed away

Wednesday,July 28, 2010at the OhioS t a t eUnive r s i tyM e d i c a lCenter.Born Dec.

2, 1943 inMatewan, he

was the son of the lateNorman Burgess Carroll andArvilla Meade Carroll.In addition to his parents,

he is preceded in death bybrothers: Smith, Bill, Robert"Bobbie", Venchie, Jimmie,and Dickie Carroll.Daniel was a technical

specialist, having worked forPfizer PharmaceuticalCompany.He is survived by his wife

Geneva Gadberry Carroll ofColumbus, Ohio; daughters:Cathy Martorello ofGriswold, Conn.; LindaCarroll of Westbrook, Conn.;and Kelley Johnson ofPreston, Conn.; brothers:Homer and Terry Carroll,both of Columbus, Ohio;Millard Joe Carroll ofLafayette, Tenn.; andBenjamin Carroll of Killeen,Texas; sisters: EleenMcClure of Lafayette, Tenn.;Laura Carrico of Buskirk,Ky.: Marie Lindenmuth ofLafayette, Tenn.; LavonCaudy of Columbus, Ohio;and Loretta Carroll ofColumbus, Ohio; grandchil-dren: Brian Carroll, Ramseyand Carter Martorello.Honoring services will be

conducted Sunday, Aug. 1,2010, at 11 a.m. at ChambersFuneral Services Chapel.Burial will follow at the

Carroll Family Cemetery atBuskirk, Ky. Family andfriends will serve as pall-bearers.The family will begin

receiving friends onSaturday, July 31, 2010 from6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funer-al home chapel.Expressions of sympathy

may be made online atwww.ChamberFuneralServices.com.Arrangements are under

the direction of ChambersFuneral Services ofMatewan.

William ClineWilliam R. “Billy Cooge”

Cline, 71, of Inez, Ky., diedThursday, July 29, 2010. Funeral services will be

held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug.1, 2010 at Richmond-Callaham Funeral Home,Inez, Ky. Visitation will be held at 6

p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010at the funeral home.Arrangements are under

the direction of theR i c hm o n d - C a l l a h amFuneral Home of Inez, Ky.

David LoudermilkDavid Loudermilk, 41 of

Phelps, Ky., died Thursday,July 29, 2010.Arrangements are incom-

plete at this time and will beannounced by the R.S. Jonesand Son Funeral Home ofPhelps, Ky.

RecordsWILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS � SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 � PAGE 6A

�Obituaries

Carroll

Appalachian Regional HospitalAdmissions� Phyllis Blankenship, Edgarton� Frances Lockard, Turkey Creek, Ky.� Frances Varney, McAndrews, Ky.� Ethel Wallace, Kermit� Ella Bea Yates, McCarr, Ky.

Discharges� Taylor Baer, Williamson� Brianna Edmiston, McAndrews, Ky.

Williamson Memorial HospitalAdmissions� Phyllis Bentley, McCarr, Ky.� Iva Collins, Edgarton

Discharges� Tommy Daniels, Matewan� Iva Collins, Edgarton� Gail Fausett, Phelps, Ky.� Heather Blevins, Belfry, Ky.� Barbara Land, Delbarton� Taylor Barker, Chattaroy� Linda Thornsbury, Belfry, Ky.

�Hospital Reports

APS, also called the sergeant’s acad-emy, is a three-week, 120-hour trainingprogram targeted for newly promotedsergeants or officers who are on theiragency’s promotion list to become ser-geants. While in APS, students participate

in classes focusing on the role of asupervisor, as well as leadership,resolving conflict, managing diversity,monitoring officer performance, pro-fessional image, legal issues for super-visors, ethics, interpersonal communi-cation, effective written communica-tion, making decisions, solving prob-lems, managing critical incidents, pub-lic speaking, emotional survival, budg-eting, media relations and others.Friday’s graduating class is the 38th

to complete APS since the programbegan in 2003. Shepherdsville Police Chief Douglas

E. Puckett served as guest speaker.Boone County Sheriff’s Sgt.

William T. Samad was chosen as classspeaker. APS is a stepping stone to the

Department of Criminal JusticeTraining’s Kentucky LeadershipInstitute, which is consists of a seriesof three progressive leadership coursesaimed at developing and shapingfuture and current leaders in lawenforcement agencies across the com-monwealth. The Department of Criminal Justice

Training is a state agency located onEastern Kentucky University’s cam-pus. The agency is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation for LawEnforcement Agencies and was thefirst accredited public safety-trainingprogram in the nation. In 2006, theacademy also became the first lawenforcement-training academy in thenation to be designated as a CALEAflagship agency.APS 38 graduates and their agen-

cies are:Walter H. Cooley, III, Florence

Police DepartmentRonnie Crim, Hardin County

Sheriff’s OfficeMichael S. Frazee, Frankfort Police

DepartmentJames D. Harrison, Kentucky

Department of Fish and WildlifeKenneth W. Hatmaker,

Jeffersontown Police DepartmentJim Laytham Jr., Oldham County

Police DepartmentBradley J. Lewis, Glasgow Police

DepartmentBrent Mattingly, Louisville Metro

Police DepartmentJason A. Moore, Ashland Police

DepartmentJason K. Reed, Florence Police

DepartmentJason Rives, Shepherdsville Police

DepartmentWilliam T. Samad, Boone County

Sheriff’s OfficeDavid A. Shepherd, McCracken

County Sheriff’s OfficePatrick N. Smith, Morehead Police

DepartmentKaren Spanyer, Taylor Mill Police

DepartmentJonathan E. Sterling, Erlanger Police

DepartmentGlenn Taylor, Jr., Corbin Police

DepartmentEurshel G. Watts, Kentucky

Department of Fish and WildlifeMark Wessel, Ashland Police

DepartmentGreg Young, Lebanon Police

Department

Officers�CONTINUED FROM 1A

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS

BEAVER – Federal and state flood recovery officialshave announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will closeduring the next two weeks. Centers have helped more than2,000 West Virginians recover from the severe storms,flooding, mudslides and landslides that hit the state in June.Here is the schedule of closings for all Disaster RecoveryCenters:

� Closing Thursday, August 5, at 5 p.m.Hanover Head Start CenterOld Route 52 S. next to Huff Consolidated SchoolHanover, WV 2483910 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-FridayCrisis Counselor Wed. and Thurs., 1-4 p.m.� Closing Thursday, August 12 at 5 p.m.National Guard Armory600 Stewart St. on State Highway 16Welch, WV 2480110 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-FridayCrisis Counselor Mon. and Wed., 2-5 p.m.� Closing Tuesday, August 17, at 5 p.m.Logan High School1 Wildcat WayLogan, WV 25601Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-FridayCrisis Counselor Tues. and Thurs., 1-4 p.m.

After Disaster Recovery Centers CloseTo register for disaster assistance or check on the sta-

tus of your application after the disaster recovery centersclose: call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585, visit www.disasterassistance.gov, or call SBACustomer Service 1-800-659-2955.The Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA), the West Virginia Division of HomelandSecurity and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM)and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) areproviding grants, loans and other assistance in Lewis,Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties.SBA representatives are at all Disaster Recovery

Centers to answer any questions about the SBA’s low-interest disaster loans available to homeowners, renters,businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organiza-tions. SBA representatives are available to assist withcompleting and submitting disaster loan applications.State and Federal officials are urging those that havereceived loan applications from SBA to complete andreturn them as quickly as possible in order to continuethe financial assistance process. If SBA is not able toapprove a loan for a homeowner or renter, they will bereferred back to FEMA for any possible grant assis-tance. Applicants who receive SBA loan applications must

complete and return them to be considered for FEMAassistance that covers personal property, vehicle repairor replacement and moving and storage expenses.

Flood recovery centers to close soon

By BRUCE SMITHTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHARLESTON, S.C.(AP) — Heat advisorieswere posted from theCarolinas to the Great Plainsas the South continued toroast Friday under tempera-tures and humidity that madebeaches feel more like bak-eries.Forecasts for Friday highs

were mainly in the upper 90sto 100 throughout much ofthe South. The heat index,which combines humidityand temperature, was wellover 100 degrees from SouthCarolina to easternOklahoma.

The National WeatherService urged people to stayout of the sun, drink fluidsand get some air condition-ing.Forecasters say high

humidity from the Gulf ofMexico and Atlantic is exac-erbating the Southern stapleof summertime heat.The weather service issued

an excessive heat warningfor the South Carolina coastfrom Charleston intoGeorgia. Temperatures in theupper 90s combined withhigh humidity to make it feellike triple digits. Heat indicestopped 100 along the coastby late morning.A Charleston city worker

who helps the elderly saidone woman ran up a $600electric bill as her small, inef-ficient window air condition-er ran almost nonstop to keepup with the heat."It's absolutely unforgiv-

ing. We have never had heatlike this," said ElizabethSpencer, who runs the ElderSupport Line for theCharleston police. She saidshe is getting 50 phones callsa day about elderly peoplestruggling with the oppres-sive heat.It was the 11th straight day

of a heat advisory or warningon the South Carolina coast,said Julie Packett, a weatherservice meteorologist in

Charleston. She said the pat-tern is expected to continuethrough August.In South Florida, the heat

made the asphalt shimmerwith mirages as the humidityweighed down the air like astifling blanket.Carine Weiss, who comes

from the DemocraticRepublic of Congo, said theheat feels worse to her nowthan it did when she wasgrowing up in Africa."I'm almost ready to pass

out it's so hot," said Weiss,47, while playing tennis withfriends in Weston, Fla. "It'svery hard (to play) during thesummer ... I'm moving a lotslower.

South bakes, humidity feels like 100-plus degrees

By LINDA DEUTSCHTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) —John R. Branca, brother offamed Brooklyn Dodgerspitcher Ralph Branca andfather of prominent entertain-ment lawyer John Branca,who is co-executor ofMichael Jackson's estate, hasdied, his family saidThursday.John R. Branca was a for-

mer New York state assem-blyman and retired New YorkAthletic Commission chair-man. He dedicated most ofhis life to teaching and coach-ing high school sports teams.He died July 17 of vascular

disease in Boca Raton, Fla.,where he retired in the late1980s, his family announcedin Los Angeles. He was 86.

John R. Branca spent mostof his life in Mount Vernon,N.Y. He was one of 17 chil-dren in an Italian-Americanfamily and was 18 monthsolder than brother Ralph.Family members say John

was his brother's most vocaldefender when Ralph wascalled out for giving up the"Shot Heard 'Round theWorld" to Bobby Thomson toput the New York Giants inthe 1951 World Series. It wasrevealed a half-century laterthat the Giants installed a tel-escope-and-buzzer system atthe Polo Grounds to spy oncatcher's signals. ButThomson insisted he wasn'ttipped off to the fastball he hitfrom Ralph Branca.John R. Branca was great

brother and friend and was"always on my side," Ralph

Branca said in a statement.He aspired to be a baseball

player too, but his dreamswere interrupted by WorldWar II.John R. Branca was invited

to try out for the BrooklynDodgers and the New YorkGiants but went to war in thePacific instead and oncepitched a no-hitter for theU.S. Army Air Corps team,his family said.When he returned home,

he received an undergraduateand master's degree fromNew York University andturned to teaching and coach-ing at Mount Vernon EdisonHigh School. As MountVernon recreation commis-sioner, he developed pro-grams for the disabled andelderly that were cited byPresident Kennedy as a

model for other communities.Branca served as a state

assemblyman from 1980 to1984, and was later appoint-ed New York State AthleticCommission chairman. Inthat role, he brought champi-onship boxing back toMadison Square Garden andinstituted national reforms inthe sport.His son, John G. Branca,

became a top entertainmentattorney and representedMichael Jackson throughoutJackson's life. He is now co-administering the Jacksonestate. He has also represent-ed the Rolling Stones and theBeach Boys and currentlyrepresents Carlos Santana.John R. Branca also is sur-

vived by his wife, Mildred,and children William J.Branca and Angela Guerra.

Brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher dies

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHARLESTON (AP) — A Northern Panhandle behavioralhealth provider that accused Gov. Joe Manchin of retaliatingagainst it for speaking out on health care issues has regained itsstate license.Department of Health and Human Resources spokesman John

Law says the state Office of Health Facility Licensure andCertification mailed the notification to Wheeling-basedNorthwood Health Systems on Thursday.Last October, the office declined to renew Northwood's license,

citing concerns over patient treatment.Northwood filed a notice of intent to sue in January and singled

out Manchin as leading the effort to punish it. No lawsuit was everfiled."Northwood continues to work through the process, and we are

unable to comment, pending official notification," saidNorthwood spokesman John Culler.Northwood operates in Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel counties,

serving 3,000 clients with mental illness, mental retardation anddevelopmental disabilities. Since April, it had been working underan agreement laid out in a memorandum of understanding withDHHR.

W.Va. mental healthprovider's license reinstated

By FRAZIER MOORETHE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) —Former "Fly Girl" JenniferLopez is poised to return totelevision — this time as ajudge on "American Idol."The singer-dancer-actor

was close to signing a deal tojoin Fox TV's hit singingcontest, a person familiarwith the negotiations saidlate Thursday. The person,who was not authorized tocomment publicly, spoke oncondition of anonymity.Fox declined comment.

Phone and e-mail messagesfor Lopez's representativeswere not immediatelyreturned.The "American Idol"

opening for Lopez comeswith comedian-talk showhost Ellen DeGeneres' depar-ture from the show.Degeneres announced

Thursday she was leavingafter one year as judge."A couple months ago, I let

Fox and the 'American Idol'producers know that this did-n't feel like the right fit forme," DeGeneres said in a

statement. The comedian-talk show host said she real-ized that while she "loveddiscovering, supporting andnurturing young talent, itwas hard for me to judgepeople and sometimes hurttheir feelings."In May, Simon Cowell

exited after nine seasons tostart a new talent show forFox.Those under consideration

for his spot, according toreports, are a varied groupthat includes Steven Tylerand Harry Connick Jr.Lopez' films include

"Selena," ''The WeddingPlanner" and most recently"The Back-Up Plan." Shehas appeared as a mentor on"American Idol."She was part of the "Fly

Girl" house dancers on thecomedy show "In LivingColor" in 1990 beforebecoming a backup dancerfor Janet Jackson.Lopez's first album, "On

the 6," came out in 1999,launching a career in pop,Latin, hip-hop and R&B."Love?" is the latest CDfrom the Grammy-winner,

who has twins with husbandMarc Anthony.Two new judges could

help "American Idol" rein-vent itself for its Januaryreturn, when it will try tostem a ratings slide and bringin younger viewers. Theshow's audience has beengradually aging, and adver-tisers prefer to pitch to youngadults.Judge Kara DioGuardi,

who was added to the paneltwo years ago, is not undercontract for next year andFox has not announcedwhether she'll return.Original judge RandyJackson is the fourth panelmember.With audition episodes

featuring the judges set tobegin filming in September,the pressure is on toannounce the panel. OnMonday, Fox will have achance to do that when itpresents its 2010-11 pro-grams to a meeting of theTelevision CriticsAssociation.

When DeGeneres joinedthe show as a replacementfor Paula Abdul, proclaimingherself a fan of "AmericanIdol" and a pop aficionado,observers noted she didn'tbring music industry expert-ise to her role. Some com-plained she proved more of acheerleader than an incisivecritic in the mold of Cowell.She had a reported five-

year contract."American Idol" was the

nation's favorite programlast season, the seventh timeit's held that position. But itshowed rare vulnerability,beaten in the weekly ratingsseveral times by ABC's"Dancing with the Stars."A total of 24.2 million

viewers watched the ninthseason's final duel betweenLee DeWyze and CrystalBowersox, compared to thenearly 29 million viewerswho saw Kris Allen claimvictory over Adam Lambertlast year.

EntertainmentWILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS � SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 � PAGE 7A

How to help a drama queen;Breaking the cycle of road rage

Dear Dr. Brothers: I have a friend who is a complete drama queen, and I'm get-

ting to the point that I just don't know what to do about it any-more. She makes every little thing into a huge ordeal, andworries about everything. Now when I talk to her, I donknowwhat to take seriously and what she's blowing out of propor-tion. It's making me feel like a bad friend to her, and I don'twant to just blow her off. How can I tell when she's really introuble or needs my support?

-- G.G.Dear G.G.: This is the classic "Boy Who Cried Wolf" tale -- your friend

keeps crying wolf over small things, and you're worried thatwhen the wolf actually shows up, you'll thinkit's another false alarm. This shows, though,that you are committed to your friend andonly want the best for her. You shouldn't feellike a bad friend, because it's great that youwant to be there for her if and when some-thing truly upsetting occurs. You might wantto share this with her -- calmly explain thatyou only want the best for her and hate to seeher worrying about small things.You also can take another, more empathet-

ic view of your friend's situation, which might help her more.If she is, in fact, truly anxious and upset by all of these smallsituations that others don't find upsetting, you can try steppinginto her shoes when she talks to you about these experiences.Think about something that upsets you and how you feel inthat situation, and realize that that is what she's going throughover and over. You can talk to her about what makes her anx-ious or upset, and about how she can work on those things.While the situations may not be a big deal to you or me, yourfriend's feelings are real enough to her. If you can help herwork through some of these issues of anxiety and self-con-sciousness, you'll be doing your friend a much bigger servicethan simply waiting until something truly disastrous happens.

Dear Dr. Brothers:I have a pretty long and aggravating commute to work, and

it definitely turns me into a bit of a crazy person. I neverthought of this as road rage until I was describing my com-mute to a friend. It's been getting worse and worse lately, andI don't know what to do about it. I love my job, and it's worththe commute, but I don't want to sacrifice my happiness andhealth over it. Are there any ways I can de-stress on the roadand try to control this road rage?

-- W.M.Dear W.M.: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration, in just over 20 years, the number of milesdriven in the U.S. has increased by 35 percent, while themiles of pavement have increased by only 1 percent. Thatmeans that there are more cars than ever on the roads, and thatcan indeed be frustrating. Perhaps the worst part of facingyour commute is if you're rushed or running late. Making apoint to leave extra time for your drive can lower your stresslevel starting the minute you get in the car, and preparing aroutine for the beginning and end of your day means that youwon't forget where you put your keys, or leave your cellphone on the kitchen counter.There are plenty of other ways to lower your stress in the

car. Simply being aware of your body and focusing on relax-ing the tension in your muscles can create a positive distrac-tion. You also can try breathing exercises and maintaininggood posture while driving. Taking alternate routes can breakup the monotony and allow you to feel more in control of thesituation. You also can listen to a Book on Tape, podcast orfavorite CD to give you something to look forward to whenyou get in the car. Carpooling can help too, for the socialaspects of the drive. Truly, controlling road rage is all aboutbeing in the right frame of mind when you get in the car.

DR. JOYCEBROTHERS

Source: J-Lo close to deal for 'American

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper-turned-underwearmodel-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg hasbeen enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 39-year-old actor was presented with a star Thursday

on Hollywood Boulevard's famed sidewalk monument.Will Ferrell, who stars with Wahlberg in the action-com-

edy "The Other Guys" being released next week, was onhand for the ceremony. The comedian got in a couple ofdigs."I'm glad to be here," Ferrell said. "I first became a fan of

Mark's when I bought his workout video. And I love allyour 'Bourne' movies."The "Bourne" films star Matt Damon, not Wahlberg.Wahlberg first gained game in the 1980s and '90s with the

group New Kids on the Block, then quit to form MarkyMark and the Funky Bunch.That was followed by a ubiquitous ad campaign featuring

him in Calvin Klein underwear.He then turned to acting and got attention with his break-

out role as Dirk Diggler in 1997's "Boogie Nights."Wahlberg got a supporting actor Academy Award nomina-tion in 2006 for "The Departed."His wife and four young children were on hand for the

sidewalk ceremony."I'm so happy my kids are sitting through this," Wahlberg

said. "When I heard I was getting this star, I felt like it wasa practical joke."His other movie credits include "Four Brothers," ''Three

Kings," ''The Perfect Storm," ''The Italian Job," ''Invincible,"''The Basketball Diaries," ''Fear," ''Shooter," ''Max Payne,"''The Lovely Bones," ''Planet of the Apes," ''TheHappening," ''We Own the Night" and "Date Night."Wahlberg has also added a behind-the-scenes role to his

resume: He's an executive producer of the HBO series"Entourage," ''In Treatment," ''How to Make It In America"and "Boardwalk Empire."

Mark Wahlberg gets staron Hollywood Walk of

July 26-29The Larry Joe Harless

Community Center inGilbert will hold a cheer-leading/majorette camp. Formore information, contactBrittany at the LHJCC at(304) 664-2500 ext. 305.

July 26-30The Grace Baptist Church

will hold vacation Bibleschool from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.nightly. Classes will be forall ages and the theme is“Seaquest: Diving for God’sTreasure”.

July 28-30The Calvary Baptist

Church, 4th Ave. and SlaterSt. in Williamson, will holda free vacation Bible schoolfor ages 5 to 12 from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. The theme is"Polar Extremes, All of Me,All-out for God". For moreinformation call (304) 235-5283 or visitwww.cbcwwv.org.

July 30-Aug. 1The third annual Nolan

reunion will begin at 6 p.m.A special homecoming serv-ice will be held Sunday atthe Nolan Freewill BaptistChurch. T-shirts will be soldFriday and Saturday. Thereis no charge for the event,but donations are welcome.For more information, call304-235-5380.

July 30-31The Sacred Heart Catholic

Church will be holding alarge yard sale from 8 a.m. to2 p.m. featuring furnitureand miscellaneous items.The Altar Society will alsobe selling hot dogs. For moreinformation, contact DebbyBowen at (304) 235-3971.

July 31A car show will be held as

part of the Nolan reunion atthe old Muncy’s Automotivebuilding lot just across therailroad crossing. For moreinformation or to enter, con-tact Eugene Runyon at (606)237-1183.The Burch High School

football boosters will hold a

horse show at 7 p.m. atBorderland. The event isbeing held to help raisemoney for the upcomingfootball season.The Williamson

Swimming Pool will hold afree swim day from 12 p.m.to 5 p.m. The event is spon-sored by Dr. Steve Wilsonand Dave Hurley of ValuTax.

Aug. 1The Elk Creek Reunion

will be held at 10 a.m. at theChief Logan State Park,shelter #2. Attendees shouldbring food, chairs, and pho-tos.The Pie Church of God

will be having special serv-ices at 11 a.m. and 6:30p.m. with speaker TerryMorgan and singing bySheila Reed. The public isinvited to attend.

Aug. 2-6The Williamson First

Presbyterian Church at 29West Sixth Avenue, willhave vacation Bible schoolfrom 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.All children ages 5-12 areinvited to attend.

Aug. 2-5The Larry Joe Harless

Community Center inGilbert will hold amajorette camp for girlsfrom kindergarten to 4thgrade. For more informa-tion call (304) 664-2500.

Aug. 2Matewan Middle School

will hold an organizationalmeeting for its footballteam at 6 p.m. at the foot-ball complex. Anyone inter-ested in playing foot-ball should attend the meet-ing.

Aug. 3The Williamson

Redevelopment Authoritywill have its monthly meet-ing at 6:30 p.m. on the sec-ond floor of the WilliamsonFire Station in Williamson.The public is invited toattend.A Corridor G Bee meeting

will be held at ChapmanvilleMiddle School on CrawleyCreek Rd. at 6 p.m. forqueen rearing. The meetingis for Boone, Lincoln,Logan, and Mingo counties.For more infrmation callKathy or Walter Watson at(304) 855-8504 or GregCastle at (304) 946-2071.The Logan County Public

Service District will hold ameeting at 6:30 p.m. at theDistrict’s office, 41 ArmoryRd., Monaville. The public isinvited to attend.The Chattaroy Church of

God will be holding a hotdog sale from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. with free local delivery.To place an order call (304)235-3005.The Williamson

Swimming Pool will hold afree swim day from 12 p.m.to 5 p.m. The event is spon-sored by the Bank of Mingo.The Pike County Health

Department Mobile Unit willbe at Quality Foods inRegina, Ky. for school phys-icals and cholesterol checksfrom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tetanus and pneumoniashots will also be available.Cholesterol checks andschool physicals are billableto insurance or cost is basedon income. For more infor-mation, call (606) 437-5500. The Mingo County Board

of Education will hold itsregular meeting at 6 p.m. atthe Board's central office.

Aug. 4An organizational meeting

will be held at 6 p.m. at theMatewan Middle SchoolGym for any student ingrades six through eighth atMatewan Middle Schoolinterested in cheerleading orbeing on the volleyball team. The Pike County Health

Department Mobile Unit willbe at Southside Elementaryin South Williamson, Ky. forschool physicals and choles-terol checks from 9:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. Tetanus and pneu-monia shots will also beavailable. Cholesterol checksand school physicals are bill-able to insurance or cost isbased on income. For moreinformation, call (606) 437-5500.

Aug. 5The Belfry Area FRYSC

will be sponsoring theAnnual Readifest at BelfryHigh School from 9 a.m. to11 a.m. for Blackberry,Runyon, Bevins, BelfryMiddle, and Belfry HighSchools.The Pike County Health

Department Mobile Unit willbe at the Virgie CommunityCenter in Virgie, Ky. forschool physicals and choles-terol checks from 9:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. Tetanus and pneu-monia shots will also beavailable. Cholesterol checksand school physicals are bill-able to insurance or cost isbased on income. For moreinformation, call (606) 437-5500.

Aug. 6The Singing Cookes will

perform at the Belfry HighSchool auditorium at 7p.m. Local singers will alsoperform. Tickets are $10.All proceeds benefit theannual Crusade in theMountains revival.

Aug. 7The Stone and Tug

Valley Shrine Clubs willhold its fourth annual car,truck, ATV, and motorcycleshow at the South SideMall in South Williamson,Ky. with registration begin-ning at 9 a.m. and ending at12 p.m. Trophies will beawarded at 3:30 p.m. Therain-out date for the showwill be Saturday, Aug. 14.Fee for the show is $15 andall proceeds go to the Stoneand Tug Valley ShrineClubs. For more informa-tion, call Eugene Gibbs at(606) 427-7516, FranklinCisco (304) 235-5313, orGrant Preece at (304) 235-0321.

Aug. 8 The Dove reunion will be

held at the Chief Logancamp, shelter #5 beginningat 10 a.m. The reunion willfeature special singing byFrom the Heart of Lenoreand Scars and Screams ofPrestonsburg, Ky. and acovered dish dinner.Rockhouse Freewill

Baptist Church will hold itsannual Sunday school pic-nic at 5:30 p.m. at thecampground. The picnic

will offer special singing,food, refreshments and fel-lowship. There will not beSunday school or nightservices. The public isinvited to attend.

Aug. 9-11Williamson High School

will hold a cheer clinic atthe WHS gym from 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages4 to 5th grade. Individualsand teams welcome. Theclinic costs $15 per girland will teach technique,sidelines and floor cheers,and dance routines. Formore information, callCarmen Johnson at (304)235-2568.

Aug. 9Belfry High

School's Youth ServicesCenter will host freshmanorientation at 6 p.m. Allincoming 9th grade stu-dents are encouraged toattend. For additionalinformation, call (606)237-3900.The Gilbert Utility

Board will meet in regularat Gilbert Town Hall at 6p.m. The public is invitedto attend.The Gilbert Town

Council will meet in regu-lar session at GilbertTown Hall at 6:30 p.m.The public is invited toattend.

Aug. 10The Matewan Utility

Board will hold its month-ly meeting at MatewanTown Hall at 5 p.m. Thepublic is invited to attend.The Matewan Town

Council will hold its month-ly meeting at MatewanTown Hall at 6 p.m. Thepublic is invited to attend.State representatives of

the Hazard MitigationGrant Program (HMGP)will hold a meeting atGilbert's Town Hall at 6p.m. Residents of Gilbertinterested in participatingthe program should attend.The Williamson

Swimming Pool will hold afree swim day from 12 p.m.to 5 p.m. The event is spon-sored by Dr. DonovanBeckett.

Aug. 12The Williamson Utility

Board will hold its firstmeeting of the month at 3:30p.m. in the council chambersof city hall. The Williamson Unsafe

Building Commission willhold its first meeting of themonth at 4:30 p.m. in thecouncil chambers of cityhall. The public is invited toattend.The Williamson City

Council will hold its firstmeeting of the month at 5:30p.m. in the council chambersof city hall. The public isinvited to attend.

Aug. 13-14The annual Sampy

Hatfield reunion will beheld at Beech Creek Parkbeginning with a cookoutFriday evening at 6 p.m. andwill continue Saturday at 12p.m. Everything is free andattendees should bring acovered dish Saturday. Formore information, callPhillip Hatfield at (304)426-8559.

Aug. 17The Logan County Public

Service District will hold ameeting at 6:30 p.m. at theDistrict’s office, 41 ArmoryRd., Monaville. The publicis invited to attend.

Aug. 18-20The Larry Joe Harless

Community Center inGilbert will hold a "Just 2 BFit" camp for children from6th to 8th grade. For moreinformation call (304) 664-2500.

Aug, 21The Belfry High School

class of 1974 will be hold-ing their reunion at 1:30p.m. at Hardy Park inHardy, Ky.A fishing tournament

sponsored by the UpperPond Creek FireDepartment will be held atGrants Branch Park,Pinsonfork, Ky. at 9:30 a.m.Trophies will be awarded.A car show will sponsored

by the Upper Pond CreekFire Department will beheld at Grants Branch Park,Pinsonfork, Ky. from 9 a.m.until 2 p.m.

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