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Donations accepted for shooting/fire victim

By CURTIS JOHNSON That comes about five medical bills is still open at Donations are

War in Iraq The Herald-Dispatch
cujohnson@herald-dispatch.com
QUESTION: Do HUNTINGTON — The
you support continu- community can help Randy
ing the war in Iraq? Tomblin and his family get
Visit www.herald- back on its feet.
dispatch.com and The truck driver, who
record your vote. many have referred to
Results will appear in as a “Good Samaritan,”
this column Monday. faced tragedy again early
Thursday morning when
his house was destroyed
by fire.
Briefly
months after he was shot
and left partially paralyzed
along Interstate 64. Tomb-
lin had pulled his rig off an
interstate on ramp to help
two stranded motorists,
when those people robbed
him and fired one gunshot
into his body.
During an interview
Thursday morning, Tom-
blin said a special account
established to help with his
BB&T Bank. being accepted
Community members to help Randy
can now use that account if Tomblin, who was
they wish to contribute to shot in early Sep-
the family’s fire recovery. tember after pull-
Any contributions should ing over to help a
motorist. He faced
be addressed to:
tragedy again
“Randy J. Tomblin Spe- Thursday when
cial Account” his house was
BB&T destroyed by fire.
Attn: Samantha Morris
P.O. Box 7938 File photo/
Huntington, WV 25779 The Herald-Dispatch

Belles of the ball Local man

Operation Tidy Up
kicks off new year
LAWRENCE COUN-
TY, Ohio — Operation

convicted
Tidy Up Lawrence
County is kicking off the
new year with a special
meeting.
The group is ask-

in drug buy
ing all to join them at
7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
20, at the new Ohio
University Proctorville
Center. The guest
speaker will be Nancy
By CURTIS JOHNSON “I feel that I didn’t have
Cartmill, former mayor
The Herald-Dispatch no fair trial,” he said after
of Barboursville. She cujohnson@herald-dispatch.com court. “(The police offi-
will be speaking about
HUNTINGTON — It cers) say one thing, and
Barboursville’s past
took about 40 minutes for another cop said another
beautification projects.
12 Cabell County jurors to thing. They never gave a
Also, the final copy
convict a man of deliver- good description of me.
of the master plan for
ing crack cocaine They said the
the Route 7 Corridor
to an undercover cops seen me red-
between Chesapeake
police officer in July handed, but never
and Proctorville will
2005. sa id a ny t h i ng
be available for view-
Friday’s verdict, about any tattoos
ing. Refreshments will
combined with a or nothing.”
be provided. For more
prior drug convic- Cou r t docu-
information, contact
tion in 1997, means ments state
Billie Smith at (740)
Earl Monty Ruther- Rutherford sold
886-7816 or Tonya Wil-
ford now faces up about 0.2 grams
son at (740) 886-5456.
to 30 years in state Rutherford of crack cocaine
prison. Cabell Cir- to an undercover
Fire Academy cuit Judge Alfred Fergu- officer July 6, 2005, in the
son read the latest verdict 1800 block of 12th Avenue.
presents symposium just after noon Friday, and The crack was valued at
HUNTINGTON scheduled a sentencing $20.
— The Tri-State Fire hearing for 9 a.m. Tues- Rutherford’s charge typi-
Academy, 4200 Ohio day. cally carries an indetermi-
River Road, will pres- Rutherford, 30, of Hun- nate, 1- to 15-year prison
ent its sixth annual All tington stood still as the sentence, but state law
Hazards Management verdict was read. His fian- allows the judge to double
Symposium April 17-19 ceé buried her face in her that punishment any time
at the academy. hands and shook her head. the person has two sepa-
The event is primarily The now twice-con- rate felony convictions on
for emergency respond- victed felon said the state’s his record.
ers, but anyone can evidence was “frivolous,” “I can do it, if I have to
attend. and he intends to appeal
Advance registra- the case. Please see DRUG/3C
tion is recommended
so the proper amount
of materials can be
ordered. The program
fee is $160 per person.
Six arrested in
For more information,
call (304) 522-2006.
Friday drug
SSU hosts potential
By RACHEL GENSLER $100,000 bond.
student open house The Herald-Dispatch Two juveniles were also
PORTSMOUTH, rgensler@herald-dispatch.com among those arrested for
Ohio — An open house HUNTINGTON — Six felony charges. Both 16-
for students consider- people were arrested Fri- year-olds were charged
ing attending Shawnee day as the result of two with delivery of cocaine, a
State University this Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch separate drug busts by the controlled substance, and
fall is scheduled from Elizabeth Sheets, left, and Erica Cheetham prepare for the 2007 Museum Ball, which will be hosted Cabell County Sheriff ’s one of the juveniles had
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Huntington Museum of Art on Saturday. The theme for the event is “Escape to Paradise.” Last Department, said Sgt. Mike a firearm. Clark said the
Monday. year’s ball raised over $74,000 to help fund the museum’s education outreach services. Clark. department is unsure if it
On-campus tours, Clarence Faulk Jr., 25, is registered.
housing, informational
sessions, academic Museum ball gives winter relief with ‘Escape to of the 800 block of 9th
Avenue, was cha rged
One of the boys is from
Rockford, Ill., and the other
presentations, place- By JEAN TARBETT HARDIMAN with two counts of deliv- is from Chicago. They were
ments and a free lunch The Herald-Dispatch ery of a controlled sub- taken to the Robert Shell
are scheduled. During jeant@herald-dispatch.com stance. He was taken to Center in Barboursville.
lunch, there will be HUNTINGTON — Palm trees. the Western Regional Jail Two additional men were
displays on financial Tropical sunsets. Waterfalls and in Barboursville and has a charged with separate mis-
aid, admissions, hous- Polynesian cuisine. $100,000 bond. demeanor possession of
ing, student activities If ever there were a month that Kizito Kalule, of the 600 cocaine. They were both
and related issues. could use a touch of the tropics, block of 9th Street, was booked into the jail and
Anyone with ques- it’s this one, and the Huntington charged with one count each have $3,000 bonds.
tions can call the Museum of Art is delivering. The of possession with intent Clark said the two inves-
Office of Admissions 2007 Museum Ball has a theme of to deliver crack cocaine. tigations will continue and
at (740) 351-3221 or “Escape to Paradise,” and starts at He was taken to the West- that more arrests will be
(800) 959-2778 ext. 7. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. ern Regional Jail and has a made.
Leave the frigid weather outside
Correction and enjoy some tropical drinks, a

Vandalia Research
Polynesian buffet by Wellington’s
of Scarlet Oaks and the music of
Inc. is hosting a private
tour of its facility on
Big Ray and the Kool Kats, says
event chairwoman Erica Cheetham.
Feb. 26. The event is The museum’s C. Fred Edwards
for invited guests only. Conservatory will serve as a rain
The company does not forest for the magical night, which
publicly solicit inves- is the largest yearly fundraiser for
tors. This information the museum.
was incorrect in Friday’s It also features a high-end silent
edition of The Herald- auction. The museum is auctioning
Dispatch and on www. tickets for “Oprah,” including airfare
herald-dispatch.com. and hotel accommodations, courtesy
of WSAZ and HIMG. Also up for
bid are silver items donated from
the estate of the late Isabelle Gwynn
We want your stories Daine, a limited-edition Tom Everhart
The Herald-Dispatch Snoopy lithograph, a weekend at the
is looking for stories, Greenbrier, and others.
photos and more from Funds go into the general operat-
your community. Send ing budget and toward the museum’s
your stories and photos education outreach services. Those
to news@herald- include its after-school programs;
dispatch.com. Tri-State Elementary, in which
The stories and/or museum educators visit grade
photos could be pub- schools to share the arts with local
lished in one of our kids; and the Art Works program,
publications. which gives under-served teens a
New hospice volunteer
program offers gift of song
File photo/The Herald-Dispatch By SARAH ZOPFI Cass Jendzurski, who has
Joseph and Shirley Williams of Huntington take to the dance floor at HUBBARD completed professional
the “All About Love Museum Ball” at the Huntington Museum of Art The Herald-Dispatch training as a certified
in 2004. This year’s ball features a high-end silent auction for “Oprah” szopfi@herald-dispatch.com music practitioner through
tickets, including airfare and hotel accommodations. HUNTINGTON — For the Music for Healing and
some, there is nothing Transition Program.
chance to create public art displays, WEB EXTRA more peaceful than listen- Charlene Farrell, presi-
such as the mosaics at Ritter Park. For more photos from past ing to music. dent and CEO of Hospice
The museum served 16,547 chil- museum balls, go to www.herald- And Hospice of Hunting- of Huntington, said music
dren in fiscal year 2006, said Pub- dispatch.com. ton believes some of its ter- appeals to another sensory
lic Relations Director John Gil- minally ill clients will benefit experience.
lispie. And the ball is critical piece from music at the end of life. “Music adds another way
to the puzzle. Last year, it drew a co-chair Katrina Mailloux. But it’s At 10:30 a.m., on Thurs- of reaching and soothing
record-breaking 348 attendees and “wonderful work,” said committee day, Feb. 22, Hospice of people at the end of life,”
raised more than $74,000 for the member Elizabeth Sheets, a former Huntington invites the Farrell said. “It allows us
museum. chair. “It’s very rewarding.” community to attend an to use another sense, hear-
But it’s not simple to plan. It’s also a lot of fun, Sheets said, informational gathering for ing, to help people achieve
“The committee, the volunteers — and one of a very few black-tie a new volunteer program another level of comfort.”
they’ve worked for a year,” Gillispie opportunities for Tri-State residents that offers the gift of song Farrell said music can
said. “They don’t have to do this. throughout the year. to ease the final hours of help calm people down.
They want to help the museum.” “This is the event of the season, those who are dying. “We are very excited
It’s a huge undertaking, coordi- The morning program
nated this year by Cheetham and Please see BALL/3C features a guest speaker, Please see SONG/3C
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Thanks to you
Handbag returned to “Thanks to you” is a column
of letters designed to enable
To say thanks
Barboursville Digital, audio
equipment stolen from
village ballot set
appreciative woman you to thank those you believe
On Dec. 12 I left my handbag should be singled out for praise. By BOB WITHERS 60 East, late Thursday morning
in a buggy outside the Silver Items for “Thanks to You” The Herald-Dispatch were told that a man was try-
Dollar store. I didn’t miss it until must be in writing and contain bwithers@herald-dispatch.com ing to pick up $635.99 worth
I got home. Needless to say, I was the writer’s name and address. By CURTIS JOHNSON 93.5 percent of the vote in 2005. Huntington Police Depart- of merchandise with a credit
very upset and had my daughter- A phone number is also needed The Herald-Dispatch The Democratic ballot for ment reports provided the fol- card that had been stolen the
in-law call the store. They said for verification purposes. cujohnson@herald-dispatch.com council features the village’s lowing information: previous Saturday.
someone found the purse and Brevity is essential. Letters BARBOURSVILLE — The five incumbents and no chal- BURGLARY: A 29-year-old When officers arrived, store
turned it in to the office. The must be limited to 200 words. ballot is set for this year’s lengers. Councilmen Richard resident of the 1900 block employees pointed out a man
manager asked a lady police Long list of names will not be municipal election “Dick” Spencer, Chris of Buffington Avenue told waiting behind a rented U-
officer to look in the purse for a published. All submissions are in Barboursville, Tatum, Paul Hockenberry, police officers that Haul F-350 truck at the loading
name and phone number. subject to editing for length and the mayoral Donnie Plybon and Tim
She left a message on my and clarity. race will be one Cooke are all listed on the Police someone entered his
apartment between
dock.
Officers arrested Michael
answering machine. They had Mail your letters to: pitting the incum- ballot. blotter 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Steven Hysel l , 32 , of
put it in the safe for me. I hope “Thanks to you” bency against law Spencer led all candi- Thursday and took Barboursville, and charged
the person who turned it in The Herald-Dispatch enforcement. dates in 2005’s general $2,500 worth of digital turn- with fraudulent use of an
reads this letter so I can thank P.O. Box 2017 Incumbent May- election with 284 votes. tables and a $500 audio mix- access device, a felony, and
them so very much and also the Huntington, WV 25720 or Paul Turman Tatum captured the er. transferring and receiving sto-
people who work at the Silver will be facing chal- last of the five council The subject gained entry by len property, a misdemeanor.
Dollar store and the lady officer. lenger Mary Gil- Turman spots with 232 votes in breaking a front door frame. Hysell was transported to the
Opal M. Saunders very proud of the job you do, lispie, who serves 2005. He edged out the No arrests have been made. Western Regional Jail, where
Glenwood because no one does it better. as an officer in Barboursville’s lone Republican by 38 votes. ARREST: Officers called to he remained Friday afternoon
And I sincerely mean that. Police Department. Both can- This year’s lone Republican Value City Furniture, 1423 U.S. on $10,000 bond.
Saturday Night Jamboree James H. Bailey didates are Democrats and will challenger will be Orman Ray
South Point, Ohio compete in the April 3 primary Hall. The veteran councilman
thanks fans, sponsors
The cast of the Saturday Night Milton car club
election.
Turman defeated his only
will be trying to unseat one of
the Democrats in June. Term Ball Dinner and dancing take place
in a fully enclosed, heated tent
Jamboree would like to thank opposition in the 2005 primary limits barred him from seeking attached to the museum. And
our many fans who braved the
contributes to charities by 369 votes. He captured 80.9 re-election in 2005.
n Continued from 1C
the museum stays open during
cold weather on Feb. 3 and made The Covered Bridge Car percent of the vote. Village voters tossed term and it has been since the 1950s,” the day of the ball, so guests
our show a great success at the Club of Milton does more than Incumbent Recorder Kandy L. limits out of the charter during she said. that day get a first-hand look
Renaissance Art Center. cruise the roads and show off Miller is the only candidate run- a special election in February She and Cheetham are two at the preparations.
We also want to thank their beautiful cars. They also ning for her office. She captured 2006. of many local women who “I think they enjoy getting a
Beford Ford, Cabell Huntington conduct cruise-ins and raffles have been hunting down the behind-the-scenes sneak peek
Hospital, First State Bank of to raise money for local chari- perfect dress for the occasion. at how things come together
Barboursville, Route 60 Music,
Chapman’s Mortuary, VFW
Post 9738, Minuteman Press and
ties in their community and
the Tri-State area.
This year alone the club
Dinner raises $7,200 Cheetham shops for hers each
year at Lara’s in Ashland, Ky.
Sheets found hers at a store in
for the ball,” he said.
Guest tickets are $200 per
person and patron tickets are
Scotch Cleaners for sponsoring
our show and making the tick-
ets affordable for our fans.
donated $21,540 to local chari-
ties. These included the Angel
Tree Program (235 children) of
for recovering captain Williamsburg, Va.
The decor and the fashion
of the guests makes for a very
$250 per person. For more infor-
mation or to reserve seats or
corporate tables, contact Sandy
Also, a big thank you to the Salvation Army; E.C.C.H.O. By CURTIS JOHNSON This is Hall’s second bout elegant evening, Gillispie said. Stone at (304) 529-2701, ext. 37.
WTCR Radio, Armstrong (a food and clothing pantry for The Herald-Dispatch with cancer.
Cable, The Herald-Dispatch the needy in Milton); the Ronald cujohnson@herald-dispatch.com In 2005, doctors removed
and Dave Lavender for his
coverage on WSAZ-TV 3.
McDonald House in Huntington;
the Huntington City Mission;
HUNTINGTON — The Hun-
tington Police Department’s
one of Hall’s kidneys after
diagnosing him with renal cell Drug place and argued the other
officers didn’t know enough
Rick Ruggles Hospice of Huntington; the Vet- chapter of the Fraternal Order carcinoma. It’s that cancer that n Continued from 1C details about the suspect to
Band directorerans Home in Barboursville; of Police served more than 1,100 doctors believe has now trav- make a positive identifica-
Burlington, Ohiothe Milton VFW; River Cities spaghetti dinners Tuesday, eled to his brain. do it,” Rutherford said. “It’s tion.
Therapeutic Riding Center (a according to Sgt. Ray Cornwell. Hall said he has worked up to the judge’s discretion. Chaksupa also argued race
VA Medical Center nonprofit organization near Mil- All the food and extra dona- about six days in the past two Whatever he decides is cool was a factor, as he criticized
treats patients with care ton providing equine-facilitated
therapy for severely handicapped
tions raised about $7,200 for
Huntington Police Capt. Steve
months. He hopes to be back
full time by later this month,
with me.”
Assistant Prosecutor Sean
the police saying they knew
more about the crack than his
I would like to take a minute individuals); and volunteer fire Hall, who is undergoing treat- but of course that’s pending Hammers was pleased with client.
to thank everyone at the VA departments of Milton, Ona and ment for brain cancer. another doctor’s visit early Friday’s verdict, and said he “They talked about the chain
for their wonderful care. I have Culloden. All proceeds from the sale next week. Physicians plan on would push for the doubled of custody of the crack,” Chak-
been to several hospitals in my Additionally, in the past five will go to help offset medical checking the captain’s progress sentence. supa told the jury. “They don’t
life, including local ones, and years the club has contributed and travel expenses incurred and making sure the cancer “We want to make sure that have a chain of surveillance on
let me tell you, the treatment over $80,300 to charitable by Hall and his family. hasn’t spread anywhere else. drug offenders who get out of the black. They don’t even have
from the ER to my two-day organizations in the area. prison for a drug offense and a chain of sound (recording the
stay at the VA was the best I wish to extend a big “thank go right back to dealing drugs delivery).”
care I have ever received any-

tors to the nurses is top-notch

you” to the members of the club,
where. The staff from the doc- the other car owners who attend
our events, the businesses who
Song side of the dying by a therapeu-
tic musician. Jendzurski is also
a composer and solo vocalist.
get the most prison time that
we can give them,” he said after
Friday’s verdict.
Hammers debated Chaksu-
pa’s argument by saying Ruth-
erford’s limp and other features
n Continued from 1C
and in my opinion is the best help by contributing door prizes, Volunteers for the program Several police officers testi- were enough to make a positive
that can be found anywhere in and those of you who graciously about it,” Ferrell said. “I am do not need be a musician or fied on the state’s behalf during ID.
the Tri-State. They go above make donations. For more infor- looking at it from the point of singer. the two-day trial, while Ruther- “All that is, is 100 percent
and beyond your just being a mation about the car club please view that music is almost like The program will take place ford took the stand in his own pure speculation,” Hammers
patient; they make you feel like visit our website at www.cov- another way of feedback. If you at the Hospice of Huntington defense. told the jury. “(Chaksupa)
family and treat you as such. eredbridgecarclub.com. have calm, soothing music it Business Office located at 1101 During closing arguments, wants you to speculate that
I just wish I could have Roderick A. Young takes your mind off of pain.” 6th Ave. Rutherford’s attorney Mark it was some other phantom
thanked each and everyone President, Covered Bridge This program consists of Due to limited seating, call Chaksupa said the undercover person, some other phantom
that took care of me. Car Club training and musical CDs Mitzi Cyrus at (304) 529-4217 police officer was the only per- black male wearing all red and
You the staff should feel Culloden developed for use at the bed- to confirm your attendance. son who saw the crime take walking with a limp.”

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presents five Citizen Awards, AWARD FOR THE ARTS: Cre-
which recognize citizenship, volun- ated in 2001, this award recog-
teer efforts and accomplishments nizes contributions to the arts or
in business, athletics and the arts. accomplishments in the field of
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phone number and/or e-mail
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