The Breathitt Advocate

PO Box 1015

Jackson, KY 41339

(606)-693-0170 July 8, 2020

Affidavit

I hereby certify that the attached notice from Breathitt Co. Water District, 1137

Main Street, Jackson, KY 41339 pertaining to Rate Increase was published in the

Breathitt Advocate on July 8th

, 2020 on page 9.

Thank you,

Bobby Thorpe

The Breathitt Advocate

The above was sworn before my by Bobby Thorpe on this 8 day of July, 2020.

______________________________________- Notary Public

My Commission expires 03/02/2024.

The Breathitt Advocate July 8, 20209

Building A Healthier Breathitt Co. One Step At A Time

By: James Elliott Turner II, Breathitt Co. Circuit Clerk

OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is common, serious, and costly —

and it can lead to an increased risk of bone fractures, typically in the wrist, hip, and spine. Often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms, people may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden bump or fall causes a fracture. Please join with CMS in continuing to honor women this month by helping to raise awareness of osteoporosis and the importance of prevention and early detection in combating this disease.

Did You Know?About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and

about 34 million more are at risk. One out of every 2 women and 1 in 4 men aged 50

and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

Twenty-four percent of hip fracture patients age 50 and older die in the year following their facture.

While men and women of all ages and ethnicities can develop osteoporosis, certain risk factors are linked to the development of osteoporosis and contribute to an individual’s likelihood of developing the disease.

Gender – Women have a greater chance of developing osteoporosis due to less bone tissue and changes that occur due to menopause.

Ethnicity – Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. African American and Hispanic women have lower but significant risk.

Age – Older adults have greater risk of osteoporosis because bones become thinner and weaker with age.

Body size – Small, thin-boned women are at greater risk.

Diet – An inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D over a lifetime makes an individual more prone to bone loss and contributes to the development of osteoporosis.

Lifestyle – An inactive lifestyle or extended bed rest tends to weaken bones.

Family history – Fracture risk may be due, in part, to heredity.

Smoking – Women who smoke have lower levels of estrogen compared with nonsmokers, often go through menopause earlier, and may also absorb less calcium from their diets.

Medication use. Long-term use of certain medications can lead to loss of bone density and fractures.

Alcohol –Those who drink heavily are more prone to bone loss and fracture, because of poor nutrition and increased risk of falling.

People with osteoporosis may have several risk factors, while others who develop the disease may have no known risk factors at all.

Osteoporosis is a preventable and treatable disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent fractures. Medicare provides coverage of bone mass measurement for certain eligible beneficiaries. This important benefit can aid in the early detection of osteoporosis before fractures happen, provide a precursor to future fractures, and determine the rate of bone loss. Please help ensure that eligible Medicare patients utilize this benefit as it can help make a difference in the quality of their life.

Eleven faculty members at Hazard Community and Technical College have been promoted, effective July 1.

Six were promoted to associate professor: Larissa Ann Coleman of Jenkins, nursing; Gwendolyn Davidson of Hazard, visual communications program coordinator; Jennifer Lutes of Beattyville, math; Wilma Maggard of Hazard, cosmetology; Scott Napier of Clay City, Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music; and Walter Smith of Bulan, criminal justice program coordinator.

Four others were promoted to assistant professor: Charmoin Holliday of Hazard, medical assisting, medical information technology, and health information technology; Shaun Neace of Hazard, medical assisting program and telehealth technician program coordinator; April Spears of Hazard, math; and April Wireman of Jackson, communications.

Evelyn Hudson of Jackson was promoted to Librarian III.

HCTC President Dr. Jennifer Lindon said how proud she is of each of these faculty members. “We have the most devoted faculty, who are committed to student success. It brings me joy to see them excel in their area of teaching, as well as seeing their overall contributions to the college,” she said.

Due to COVID-19 concerns the Buckhorn Alumni Association Reunion Weekend has been cancelled for October 16-18, 2020. The BAA Board of Directors announced this decision to keep everyone safe during this uncertain time. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our friends, family, and fellow alumni! Please stay safe and remember- We will all get through this together!

HCTC promotes 11 faculty members

April Wireman Evelyn Hudson

Buckhorn Alumni Association Reunion Weekend Cancelled

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Breathitt County Water District has filed an application for a pass- through water rate increase with the Kentucky Service Commission for adjusting the water rates. Customer rates will be increase by $0.10 cents per 1,000 gallons. The proposed change will be effective for service rendered on and after July15, 2020.

Monthly Water Rates

Monthly Rate: Current Proposed $ Increase% Increase First 2000 gallons $29.45Minimum Bill $29.65 Minimum Bill $0.200.68% Over 2000 gallons $14.73 per 1000 gallons $14.83per 1000 gallons $0.100.68% The monthly bill for a customer using an average of 5000 gallon per month will increase from $73.65 to $74.15. This is an increase of $0.50 or 0.68%. The rates contained in this notice are the rates proposed by the Breathitt County Water District. However, the Public Service Commission may order rates to be changed that differ from these proposed rates. Such action may result in rates for consumers other than the rates in this notice. Breathitt County Water District has available for inspection at its office the application which it submitted to the Public Service Commission. The Breathitt County Water District Office is located at 1137 Main Street Suite 305, Jackson KY, 41339. You may contact the office at 606-666-3800 ext. 250. The application may also be examined at the offices of the Public Service Commission located at 211 Sower Boulevard in Frankfort, Kentucky, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm or through the PSC website at http://psc.ky.gov. Comments regarding the filing may be submitted to the PSC through its website or by mail to Public Service Commission, Post Office Box 615 Frankfort, KY 40602. You may contact the Public Service Commission at 502-564-3940

A large turnout was reported for the annual 4th of July fireworks show in Jackson. Many occupied parking lots with lounge chairs and sat on the lawns of Highway 15 businesses to enjoy the show which was described as the “best ever” in Jackson.

The fireworks were sponsored by the City of Jackson.

Sign Dedicated in Honor of Irene MooreA sign was erected recently in honor of Miss

Kentucky Basketball and Member of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Irene Moore.

A resolution was recently passed by Mayor Laura Thomas and the Jackson City Council to place the sign near Breathitt High School.

The sign was paid for by Magistrates Donnie Bush, Ray Moore, and Ellis Tincher, Breathitt County PVA Ervine Allen, and County Treasurer Mitch Smith.

Over a dozen of colleagues, family members of Moore, coaches, and officials attended a dedication on Monday at the entrance of Breathitt High School.

Photos sponsored by friends of Irene Moore.

Jackson Fireworks Ranked as Best Ever