October, 2007
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
HAZARD - As is the case nationwide, convicted sex offenders have always lived in Kentucky. Only in recent years have laws been on the books which require those offenders to register with law enforcement authorities.
Because of the concerns of the public, and the fact that many convicted sex offenders do re-offend, the Kentucky State Police helps to keep tabs on the problem by maintaining a website. 
From staff, KYTC reports Beginning now, the way we drive Kentucky 15 North between Jackson and Vancleve changes forever. Because on Tuesday, drivers began to actually use the new roadway - at least a part of it. Granted the speed limit’s only 45 miles per hour in what’s still a work zone, and the pavement’s not as smooth as what a new road surface would be, but it’s a start.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Despite the gray skies that cast clouds on Tuesday afternoon, it’s a beautiful day to Sharon Deaton.
With her husband Mike driving the family truck, Sharon takes their four-month-old dog “Jack” to the veterinarian. Jack (named after the city of Jackson) is not too crazy about going in for a checkup or a shot, so he’s a little bit hyper after the visit. Still the small (for now) Husky dog’s all big eyes when he sees Sharon.
Soon their son, Chase, will be home after he finishes his day of Sophomore classes at Breathitt High. There will be time for dinner, and time for rest. Or in Sharon’s case, time to volunteer her time with various agencies that are close to her heart.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
For the second time in about two years, the Kentucky League of Cities has named Jackson Mayor Mike Miller to a high position in its organization.
Last week at KLC’s annual convention in Covington, Miller was elected to serve as Second Vice-President.
Special to the Voice
Failing to sign up for Breathitt County’s mandatory garbage pickup service landed two residents in court Monday.
County Solid Waste Coordinator Calvin Saum told the Voice that Cecil Walters and Brian Campbell both appeared before District Judge Kenny Profit in Breathitt County District Court, because his office cited them for failing to comply with the County’s garbage ordinance.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
With the window for projects from January to June of next year about to slam shut, the Breathitt UNITE Coalition opened up the floor Monday evening.
It was for members to kick around ideas that the anti-drug group could muster so that funding requests for the first half of next year could be turned in later this month.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Remember back in the late Spring and early Summer when the buzz was about the shooting for the planned movie “Breathitt County?”
The plans for the production dried up as fast as the drought dried up the streams. And it looks like the one thing needed to make the movie a reality - money - just wasn’t available.
Now the movie’s Director says the script is being tossed around out in California to get possible investors interested - including one who’s very familiar to Breathitt Countians.
By Jeff Noble
Voice Editor
Members of the Breathitt-Wolfe Family Violence Prevention Council learned about the plans being made for the next “Families in the Know” event, during their monthly meeting Tuesday at Jackson City Hall.
Several guests have been scheduled to appear at the panel discussion which will discuss the effects of domestic violence and child abuse, among other topics. That event is set for Tuesday, November 13th, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Downtown Jackson’s Life Skills Center.
The definition of a great statesman is “one who exercises political leadership wisely and does what he believes is in the best long term interest of his country even though it may not be politically popular.
Eight of us converged on this Park for a golf holiday. Reasonably priced, this golf package offered two nights, three rounds of golf, two breakfasts, and two dinners in one of the most attractive settings that I have ever experienced.
The Lodge sits near the apex of the Pine Mountain Range that runs northeast thru eastern Kentucky, and while eating one can see for miles along this giant mountain range: unfettered, pristine, no human habitation in sight.
