Menifee Grand Jury Returns 10 Indictments

By Cecil Lawson

KyNewGroup

cecil@kynewsgroup.com

The Menifee County Grand Jury returned 10 indictments following its August session.

Gordon Bair was indicted for the offense of Marijuana Cultivation, Second Offense, when he knowingly planted, cultivated, or harvested five or more marijuana plants on or about May 13^th with the intent to transfer or sell. 

Gregory W. Elkins was indicted on one count of Marijuana Cultivation, Second Offense, one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and one count of Possession of Marijuana, on or about July 15^th.

Billy W. Ross, Jr. was indicted, with co-defendant James Allen Wells, for one count of Receiving Stolen Property Valued Over $500 and less than $10,000, when he had in his possession a Yamaha Grizzly 660 ATV belonging to Terry Lawson and valued $5000 between the dates May 21 and May 22.

Nicholas Caudill was indicted for one count of Burglary, Second-Degree, for knowingly entered or remain unlawfully in the dwelling of Tabatha Caudill with the intent to commit a crime on or about July 3^rd. 

Nicholas A. Caudill was also indicted, with co-defendants Kyle D. Leggett and Teresa A. Moore, for one count of Criminal Mischief, First Degree, for intentionally doing extensive damage to four air conditioning units belonging to Bethel Baptist Church, amounting to $15,200 between the dates of July 20 and July 22; one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, Building, over $10,000, when he took a total of five air conditioning units, a Fender guitar and microphone form Bethel Baptist Church valued at $18,700 on or about July 22^nd.

Kyle D. Leggett, was indicted, with co-defendants Nicholas Caudill and Teresa A. Moore, for one count of Criminal Mischief, First Degree for intentionally doing extensive damage to four air conditioning units belonging to Bethel Baptist Church, amounting to $15,2000; one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking, Building, over $10,000, when he took another air conditioning unit, a Fender guitar, and microphone from Bethel Baptist Church valued at $3500; one count of Burglary, Third Degree, when he knowingly and unlawfully entered Bethel Baptist Church with the intent to commit a crime; and one count of Criminal Mischief, Third Degree, for intentionally breaking out a window of Bethel Baptist Church on or about July 20 and July 22.

Teresa Ann Moore, was indicted, with co-defendants Nicholas Caudill and Kyle Leggett, for one count of Receiving Stolen Property Valued Over $10,000, when she was in possession of air conditioning parts taken from Bethel Baptist Church valued at $15,200 on or about July 20^th.

Jimmy Smallwood and Jordan James were each indicted on one count of Escape, Second Degree, when they escaped from the custody of the Menifee County Jailer, after being charged with a felony; and one count of Fleeing/Evading Police, Second Degree, when he, with the intent to flee on foot, knowingly disobeyed a direction to stop after receiving visual and audible signals from the jail staff of the Menifee County Jailer on July 14^th.

Terry W. King was indicted for one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon when he was found to be in possession of a .20 gauge shotgun on July 9^th after having been previously convicted of a felony inMontgomeryCounty. 

Menifee Students Participate In Cabbage Program

Submitted by Lori Franklin

Bonnie Plants distributes free cabbage plants to third graders across the country to foster an interest in gardening and the environment. Cabbages are delivered to students whose teachers have signed up to participate. Students in these third grade classrooms each get their very own cabbage to plant, take care of and harvest. The cabbages produce oversized heads, making the process even more exciting for kids. As part of the program, Bonnie gives a $1,000 award to one student in each state. Through the annual Cabbage Program, Bonnie hopes to share their love of gardening, as well as inspire kids to develop an interest in nature and the outdoors.

MenifeeCountyElementary School has participated in the Bonnie Plant Cabbage program for the past 9 years.  Mr. Little, Guidance Counselor, states that "each year it begins with about 40 students, but only a couple usually see the project completely through.  It is a great family project for the summer.  Students usually complete the project with grandparents, so it is a great way for generations to work together." 

This year Joel Joseph and Ben Rose were the only students to complete the project.  Both students worked with their grandfathers Bill Stiltner (Joel's grandfather) and Donald  Gunnell (Ben's grandfather).  Ben's mom, Melissa Rose, canned sauerkraut.  Ben reported, "The good part was cutting it.  I had fun with papaw".  Joel reported,"It was fun.  We didn't use Miracle Gro, but we mixed bug spray and water.  It got sunburnt, my mom said, so we didn't get to eat it.  You know I guess it is kinda like science."