Dog Warden

Thumbs Up: It isn't a lot of money, but it's enough. Perryville's city council members are forfeiting their meager pay this year for the sake of the services the city provides. Mayor Ann Sleet is giving up the most. She would be paid $150 per meeting, at least $1,800, and the council members each would get $25 per meeting, at least another $1,800. Items ranging from a fire extinguisher and a traffic cone to a digital camera and a shotgun, appeared on a list needs that totaled more than $2,500.

PERRYVILLE - The dog attack on an elderly Perryville woman Tuesday has prompted the police chief to issue a warning to all dog owners reminding them of the city's dog control ordinance. In a statement issued Wednesday to The Advocate-Messenger, Chief Charles Parks said: "All owners of dogs within the city of Perryvile are required to keep their animals in their yards or have them on a leash at all times. There have been cases of people being bitten by dogs or being chased or attacked by dogs running at large.

STANFORD - Lincoln County Fiscal Court unanimously gave final approval to a dog control ordinance Tuesday but not until it heard a little barking from those on both sides of the issue. The ordinance, which will become effective near the beginning of April, seeks to force dog owners to take more responsibility for their animals. It creates fines for incessant barking, trespassing, garbage trashing, menacing, biting and other bad behavior. Resident Donnie Gooch objected not long after County Attorney Daryl Day began reading the ordinance into the record.

LANCASTER - Because both candidates are Republicans, the run for Garrard County sheriff will be a short one. Whoever wins the May primary will win the office since no Democrats are running. Many have said if the contest between incumbent Ronnie Wardrip and challenger Johnny King were about the most signs, King would win, but Wardrip says he's not concerned. King, 43, is a former dog warden, serving from 1990-98. He went to the clerk's office on the last day to file and at first filled out papers to run for mayor.

HUSTONVILLE - When Barbara Wilcher looks out over her back yard, she sees signs of uninvited visitors, and she is tired of stepping in it. Wilcher and her neighbor, Agnes Smith, have seen neighborhood dogs running through their yards for too long, said Wilcher Tuesday night at the City Council meeting. Wilcher told council members that the mess left behind by the guests was the final straw. "I'm not here to complain about anybody, but I am very concerned, and people need to be aware of what is going on," said Wilcher.

LANCASTER - After two months' worth of toil and trouble, Garrard County magistrates voted down a proposed noise ordinance Monday in a 4-1 vote without a clear, verbal indication why. The county attorney began reviewing other counties' ordinances, such as Boyle and Fayette, in August. A heated debate ensued during September's court meeting over the section specifying control over barking dogs, with several arguing it was too vague. The Fiscal Court assigned five volunteers to meet over the rough draft as well as to review other county ordinances.

100 years ago - 1906 Samuel Owens, of Alum Springs, has a week-old duckling that has four, well-developed legs. The extra pair of legs grow out from the body directly behind the two that are used in running about. The extra pair are not brought into use, although they are well developed. It is the first of the kind ever seen in Danville. Postmaster E.B. Linney will appoint an assistant this week. Mr. Benjamin Lester, Miss Nannie B. Adler or Miss Addie Martin will be appointed.

The striking of gas by S.R. Armstrong has caused a lot of excitement in Junction City. He was drilling a well at his home a couple of weeks ago when gas was discovered. Workmen had drilled only 20 feet when the well was struck. When lighted, a blaze shot high into the air. Oil can be seen on the water. Crowds continue to visit the well. If the flow proves to be of any consequence, thousands of dollars will be pouring into that city. The Weisiger rooms on Fourth Street will be open for contributions to the rummage sale.

LIBERTY - Casey County Fiscal Court is considering a $4,053,911 budget for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. The Fiscal Court must have the document ready by the third week in May when the budget due in Frankfort. County Judge-Executive Ronald Wright asked the court last week to look over the budget. "I think it is a workable budget," he said. The local budget also hinges on the approval of the state budget, he said. "Until we see what the state budget has, we don't know what to do. " Judy Allen, deputy judge-executive, said some adjustments have to be made before the budget is considered again by Fiscal Court.