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July 22, 2021 - 5
CAVE RUN AND THE
GREAT OUTDOORS
By Kathleen Perry
Even though this
happened some thirty-five
to forty years ago, this tale
is timeless!
It was breaking
daylight that beautiful fall
morning with the multi-col—
ored trees just beginning
to take shape around us,
and as the last strains of the
night birds soothing lulla-
bies reached .us, we eased
the boat into the cove, shut
off the motor and quickly
and quietly dropped our
first lines into the waters of
Cave Run Lake.
I sat in awe and
watched as the sun eased
up over the far ridge and
Fleming county Magistrate Sentenced to 66
Months tor Bron Insurance Fraud and Tax fraud
Christopher G. Hickerson,
47, a Fleming County Mag-
istrate and farmer, was sen-
tenced to 66 months in feder-
al prison Wednesday, by US.
District Judge Gregory Van
Tatenhove, for conspiracy to
commit crop insurance fraud
and tax fraud.
The evidence presented
established that, from 2009
until 2016, Hickerson filed
false claims of loss on his
Multi-Peril Crop Insurance
(“MPCI”) policies. MPCI
policies are federally spon-
sored cro o insurance olicies,
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e;
transformed our surround-
ings into a spectacular
Showplace. The brilliant
reds, oranges and yellows
of the hillsides were re-
flected in the glistening
blue-green waters of the
lake and I nearly lost my
breath from trying'to take
it all in at once.
Then it was as if
a timer had been clicked
on, signaling quiet time.
A hush fell over the lake,
and a deep Settled peace
took hold as we witnessed
a new day being born. The
calm was short-lived how-
ever; when with no warn-
ing my fishing pole took a
nose dive and was nearly
jerked from my hands by
some great underwater
which are funded through
taxpayer money. In his plea
agreement, Hickerson admit-
ted to committing crop insur-
ance fraud with the assistance
of coconspirators Roger Wil-
son, former owner of Clay’s
Tobacco Warehouse, and
Debra Muse, former em-
ployee at Clay’s Tobacco
Warehouse, by obtaining fake
Clay’s Tobacco Warehouse
sales receipts and grading
reports that made it appear
as though he produced and
sold poor quality tobacco,
and then submitting those on
his claims of loss. Testimony
during a sentencing hearing
revealed that Hickerson em- ,
ployed other schemes to de-
fraud the federal crop insur-
ance program, including by
placing crop insurance poli-
cies in his family member and
friends’ names covering his
own crop. As a result, Hick-
erson fraudulently caused a
loss of nearly $1 million to the
taxpayer-funded insurance
program.
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CLASSIFIEDS
OVER THE HILL
force. The fight that en-
sued with much stomping
and flailing about, pro-
duced the-biggest-fish—I—
had—ever—caughtl A thirty-
inch musky with a full set
of razor-sharp teeth!
That fishing trip to
Cave Run Lake is one that I
recall quite often and with
fondness...the beauty of an
autumn morning in Ken-
tucky, the peace and calm
of a new day breaking, and
the-heart- thumping experi-
ence of catching my very
first musky!
I thank The Old Man
and sons ~Mike and Greg,
for what fishing knowl-
edge I have, and for the
descriptive phrases I may
throw out there from time
Hickerson. further admit-
ted that he underreported
his crop sales income in 2012,
2013, and 2015. This caused
a second loss to the federal
government — this time to the
IRS — of more than $150,000
in unpaid taxes.
Under federal law, Hick-
erson must serve 85 percent
of his sentence. Upon his
release from prison, he will
be under the supervision of
the United States Probation
Office for a period ‘of three
years. Hickerson must also
pay restitution that will be de-
termined later by the Court.
Carlton S. Shier, IV, Acting
United States Attorney for the
Eastern District of Kentucky;
Jason M. Williams, Act-
ing Special Agent in Charge,
United States Department
- 'culture Office of In-
is a volunteer position.
PO Box 380
Charge, FBI, Louisville Field
ed by Assistant US. Attor-
lnterested in serving on the Bath
County Memorial Library Board of
Trustees?
-- Owingsville, KY.
The Bath CouWMerndt‘ia‘T liibi‘ary‘Board of
Trustees has an upcoming vacancy for which
they are accepting applications. The Library is
seeking to identify dedicated individuals who
have a passion for sewing the community. The
Board of Trustees oversees the library's financ-
es, the library director, and are responsible for
understanding the library's mission, programs
and services delivered to the community. This
Applications are available at the Library or on-
line at www.bathlibrary.org. Applications must
be submitted by July 23rd and can be dropped
off at the Library to the attention of Michael
Richter, Library Director or mailed to:
Bath County Memorial Library
. Michael Richter, Director
Owingsville, KY 40360
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to time. (“Pole took a nose-
dive.” ) (“A great underwa-
ter force”)
One last note. . ..Sep-
tember is an excellent time
for Musky Fishing on Cave
Run Lake, and six weeks is
plenty of time to gather up
those sure-fire-catch—‘em
musky lures! If you have
never fished for musky
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15 Chevy Silverado, 4DR, 4x4,
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before, now is the time to Ralph's Auto sales (7/21)
start!
A question to all you
old musky fishermen (& F o R R E N T
women).....Do you have
a favorite musky lure that Owingsville Areas:
you would recommend to
beginners?
Mine was a char—
treuse Hellbender! Do you
remember that one?
Efficiency APARTMENTS
ON US 60 East Salt Lick Ky. for
rent $400 per month and $400
deposit. 606210-0725. (TFN)
Fleming Areas:
Boat and RV Storage, lot lo-
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able rates, call 859-707-9745.
SERVICES
"Are you paying more
than $50 month for your car
insurance? For low prices
and low down payments,
call 1-800-256-3575."
Free to good home white
male neutered cat, had
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spector General; Edward J.
Gray, Acting Special Agent in
Division; Bryant Jackson,
Special Agent in Charge, In-
ternal Revenue Service-Crim-
inal Investigation; and Juan
Garrett, Director, Kentucky
Department of Insurance,
Fraud Investigation Division,
jointly announced the sen-
tence.
The investigation was con-
ducted by the USDA, FBI,
IRS, and the Kentucky De-
partment of Insurance. The
United States was represent—
neys Kathryn Anderson and
Erin Roth.
**Editor’s Note: Hickerson
has not been booked, in jail.
They are waiting on the ap-
peal.
Pleasure Ridge
Apartments
270 Ramey Rd.
Sharpsburg. KY
Now taking applications for new
age limit 50 and disabled.
Rent based on
30% of income
Contact: 606-247-2254
' We do interacts-linen against
apptcants on the basis of race.
are. sex. sexual orientated F M:
prefereme. disability. age. veteran status, nalicnal
angle. religion. or pollth affiliates.
Housing Authority of
Owingsville
Now Accepting Applications
for 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom
Apartments
606-674-2704
TDD 1-800-247-2510
180 Kendall Springs Rd.
Owingsville, KY 40360
Carlisle Area:
Huge Yard Sale
181 Moorefield Road
across from Fred Bur-
naw’s (at the top of the
driveway)
Rain or Shine (will be in
garage if raining)
July 22, 23 & 24
8:00 am
Yard Sale Lawn behind
J &J Apparel
Saturday, July 24, 2021,
8:00 am.
Women’s brand name
clothes sizes medium-2x1,
some men’s clothing
Shoes, backpacks and a
large variety of other items.
Dawn Curran Letcher
and Carol Becraft
Fleming Area:
Multi Family Yard Sale
Fri July 23 9-5
Sat July 24 8-12
355 Clover Hill Rd, Ew—
ing, KY41039
Lots of clothes, lamps,
turkey fryer, fish fryer,
Keurig 1 cup coffee maker
with 25 or more coffee pods,
GE coffee maker, popcorn
maker with popcorn, bath-
tub safety bar, fishing rods,
tools, 1A: circular saw, elec-
tric barn heater, throw cush-
ions, Fenton glassware,
collectible cat plates, ma-
ternity clothes (XL), bottles
and sippy cups, baby blan-
kets, toys, sit n’ spin, boy
clothing in sizes 3 mo, 6 mo,
24 mo, 21‘ and 3T. Lots of
other items, too numerous
to mention. Not responsible
for accidents
Beaver Creek
Apartments,
Rent based bn
30% of income
Contact: 606-768-3672
We do not discriminate against
L applicants on the basis of lace.
color. sex. sexual orientation or 1. w
preference. disability. age. veteran status. national
origin. religion. or political affiliation.
Are You Tired of the Phone Calls and Confusing
Advertisements on TV?
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicare
Supplements or Medicare Advantage Plans?
Are you locking for
THE BEST RATE?
If so, get your questions answered by either calling
for an appointment with Jimmie Gates at
606-683-2104 or email
ates'immie
ah00.com.
Jimmie will be at Soper’s Drugs in Carlisle,
Kentucky on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
every month from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
