May, 2007
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Just like the statewide vote, Breathitt County voters chose the ticket of Steve Beshear and Daniel Mongiardo as the Democratic nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor during Tuesday night’s Primary Election. And just like the rest of Kentucky, the team of Governor Ernie Fletcher and Robbie Rudolph were the Republicans’ choice in Breathitt County for the top spot, as Fletcher goes a second term in the state’s highest office.
Because Beshear won the statewide primary with 40.9% of the Democratic vote, and Governor Fletcher getting 50% of the Republican vote, the special runoff election that was planned for June 26th has been avoided. Beshear and Fletcher will meet each other in the General Election on November 6th.
In the Family District Court race, Breathitt Countians picked Jackson City Councilman and attorney Patrick O’Neill over former Circuit Judge Larry Miller of Campton and Domestic Relations Commissioner Monica S. Lacy of Stanton. 
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
In this year of the 75th Anniversary of Kentucky Mountain Bible College, the formation of a new jewel for their Diamond Jubilee celebration was born last Friday.
The first shovel of earth broke the damp ground at the Vancleve school shortly before noon. It was for their long-awaited chapel and fine arts building.
And now, that building has a name.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
For some graduates of Jackson High School, the lyrics to the song “Alma Mater” still bring a tear to their eye each time they hear it. They’ll get to hear it again tomorrow night (Friday night), as the school holds their 84th Commencement, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the J. B. Goff Gymnasium.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
A home in Clayhole that belonged to a man convicted of murder last year went up in smoke last week. A home in Clayhole that belonged to a man convicted of murder last year went up in smoke last week.Crews from the Watts Volunteer Fire Department went to the home, that now belongs to a family member of Blake Haddix. Fire officials told the Voice on Monday that the fire was caused by a malfunction of a heating and cooling unit.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
It started out as a weekend trip “back home” for a brother and sister, to find a couple of old coins he buried in a jar years ago. It ended with both of them finding comfort and compassion - and a few laughs - as they remembered “growing up at their old homeplace”.
This all started back in the late 1950’s. As a boy growing up in Quicksand, George Walters was watching TV one day, when he saw a program about folks searching for buried treasure. George got an idea.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
“Ammonium Nitrate (AN) is the common explosive chemical with the highest potential for use in a large terrorist bomb.” - from “Containing the Threat from Illegal Bombings” - 1998. Quote came from the National Research Council report to Congress, following the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. “Ammonium Nitrate (AN) is the common explosive chemical with the highest potential for use in a large terrorist bomb.” -When Ammonium Nitrate mixes with fuel oil, it creates ANFO, a powerful explosive. Despite the essential role it plays in our country’s agriculture, AN has become an agent for creating havoc, as we saw twelve years ago in Oklahoma.
“Ammonium Nitrate (AN) is the common explosive chemical with the highest potential for use in a large terrorist bomb.” -When Ammonium Nitrate mixes with fuel oil, it creates ANFO, a powerful explosive. Despite the essential role it plays in our country’s agriculture, AN has become an agent for creating havoc, as we saw twelve years ago in Oklahoma.But thanks to research work done by a group of individuals led by a former Breathitt Countian, the risk of Ammonium Nitrate causing a threat has been greatly reduced. And it’s being done by coating the AN with a by-product of a mineral that lies deep in our ground.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Long after most of the crowd had left last Saturday afternoon, a couple of clowns hung around Douthitt Park.
You couldn’t miss them.
Decked out in bright reds, yellows and blues, “Dusty” and “Tedro” were the toast of the town, if not the park. And for dozens of lucky children and parents, this dynamic duo made their day.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Lois Jett started teaching first grade in August of 1986. Then, and until last week, LBJ Elementary School was her home base. That first class 26 years ago is now well out of college, with a few raising families of their own.
Some of their children would be the age of 13-month-old Kory - Lois’ first grandchild.
Breathitt seniors brought home 25 medals from Kentucky River Senior Games held last week in Hazard. Twelve of those were first place medals. We got first place in darts, walking, bowling, 3 first places in softball throw, two in shuffleboard, two in horseshoes, and two in corn toss.
We had nine 2nd places and four 3rd.
Erika Neace was awarded the prestigious John Phillips Award at the first annual BHS Band Boosters Banquet held at the Lions Club Building on April 26. The national award recognizes a senior who has excelled in musicianship, leadership, and service to the community. Erika has been in band for six years, playing the flute and serving as Captain of the Color Guard in Marching Band.
