(Nov. 5, 2003)

Property transfers

The following property transfers have been recorded in the office of Harlan County Clerk Wanda Clem (s.t. denotes state tax was paid on the transactions).

William V. Lyons to Leland M. Bridges, tract of land in Harlan County.

Jerry Wayne and Agnes L. Owens to Anthony and Darla Heflin, tracts of land at Cawood.

Carla Kay Poling to Roy Johnson, property at Wallins.

Murphy H. and Judith Smith Green to Murphy H. Green, M.D., Revocable Trust, property in Harlan County.

Millard Hoskins Jr. and Ruby Cox Hoskins to Carlos and Pam Sturgill, property in Harlan County s.t. $55.

Denver Lewis Jr. and Patricia Ann Lewis to Veronica and William Hensley, tract of land at Bledsoe.

Russell Lewis to Salle Lewis, property in Harlan County.

Joyce Ely, et., al., to Sandra Hatfield, property in Harlan County s.t. $28.50.

Wayne and Linda Morris to Irmal Thornsberry Jr. and Shannon Thornsberry, property in Harlan County s.t. $75.

George J. Hudack Jr., et., al., to George J. Hudack Jr., et., al., tract of land in Harlan County.

James A. and Kimberly K. Emrich to Scottie E. and Kathy Napier, tract of land in Harlan County s.t. $26.

Herbert W.R. Emrich to James A. Emrich, tracts of land near Baxter s.t. $3.50.

Herbert W.R. Emrich to James A. Emrich, tracts of land in Harlan County s.t. $3.50.

Mary K. Peters to Gary L. and Phyllis A. Middleton, property at Loyall s.t. $90.

Gemstone Coal Inc. to Trinity Holdings Inc., tracts of land at Dayhoit s.t. $25.

JAD Coal Company Inc. to Trinity Holdings Inc., tracts of land at Dayhoit s.t. $25.

Brenda Davis to Margaret Carpenter and Anthony Tindell, tracts of land at Kenvir s.t. $15.

Dannie B. and Charlene Blanton to Casper O. and Tandy Cornett, property in Harlan County.

Wilma Jean Cooley to Billy G. Cooley, tract of land at Benham.

District court cases

The following cases have been heard in Harlan District Court, Judge Phillip Hamm presiding.

Jeffrey J. King, 38, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle, no insurance (first offense) first three charges, continued for arraignment Dec. 15; other charge dismissed on proof.

Tony L. Thomas, 46, obstructed vision and/or windshield, no insurance (first offense) dismissed.

John T. Stephens, 39, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license, no insurance (first offense), expired or no registration plates continued for arraignment Nov. 10.

Peter Augustus Clay, 46, second-offense drunken driving, license plate not illuminated, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license, no insurance (first offense) first charge, amended to reckless driving, pleaded guilty, fined $200.50; other charges dismissed.

Joseph Ball, 24, speeding (19 miles per hour over the limit), license to be in possession continued for arraignment.

Brandon W. Coffey, 19, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense), no licensed operator with person holding a permit dismissed.

James R. Langley, 57, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense), license to be in possession dismissed on proof.

Samuel V. Miles, 30, improper registration plates, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense) first three charges, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 20 days in jail; other charge dismissed.

Kimberly S. Ray, 32, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense), no licensed operator with person holding a permit continued for arraignment Dec. 15.

James Wilson Muncy, reckless driving, license to be in possession, no operator's license, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license continued for arraignment.

Robert Carroll, 21, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense), license to be in possession continued for arraignment.

Kenneth M. Skidmore, 30, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense) continued for arraignment Dec. 15.

Norman J. Daniels, 25, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt dismissed on proof.

Wesley Smith, 31, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license, failure to produce insurance card continued for arraignment Dec. 8.

George E. Saylor, 34, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license, failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle, no insurance (first offense) first charge, continued for arraignment Nov. 24; other charges dismissed.

Billy R. Baldwin Jr., 27, speeding (25 miles per hour over the limit), driving on a suspended license (first offense), expired or no registration plates, no insurance (first offense) continued for arraignment.

Shelvy D. Calton, 60, speeding (26 or more miles per hour over the limit), driving on a suspended license (first offense) continued for arraignment Dec. 8.

Betty Ann Napier, 32, license plate not legible, failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle, no operator's license dismissed.

Kimberly L. Benson, 28, expired or no registration plates, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, no insurance (first offense), failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle continued for arraignment.

Earl D. Brock, 50, violation of federal safety regulations, overweight vehicle on AAA highway continued for arraignment.

Jeremy D. Mallory, 25, expired or no other state registration receipt or plates, no insurance (first offense), license to be in possession continued for arraignment.

Michael J. Bush, violation of federal safety regulations, failure to produce insurance card dismissed on proof.

Willie Burkhart, 61, overweight vehicle on AAA highway, operating with inactive, canceled or revoked motor fuel tax license, expired or no Kentucky registration receipt, two counts of violation of federal safety regulations, excessive window tinting of windshield continued for arraignment.

Roger L. Day, 28, making a false statement to obtain increase of benefits (over $100) preliminary hearing scheduled Nov. 17.

Hubert Cornett, 18, alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct (two counts) pleaded guilty, four days in jail.

Randy Jenkins, 32, third-offense drunken driving, license plate not illuminated, driving on a suspended license (first offense), fourth-degree assault (minor injury) first three charges, pleaded guilty, license suspended 24 months, sentenced to 60 days in jail and driving school; other charge dismissed.

Samuel V. Mills, 30, reckless driving, expired or no registration plates, second-degree fleeing or evading a police officer, disregarding traffic control device first two charges, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 20 days in jail; other charges dismissed.

Molly K. Mullins, 25, second-offense drunken driving, operating vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license, expired or no registration plates, failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle, no insurance (first offense) first two charges, pleaded guilty, fined $700.50, license suspended 12 months and sentenced to seven days and driving school.

Gary Wayne Nolan Jr., 19, alcohol intoxication pleaded guilty, three days in jail.