Two caregivers plead guilty in patient abuse case

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky attorney general says two caregivers have pleaded guilty in the abuse of a mentally disabled patient at a Carter County care facility.

Attorney General Jack Conway said 55-year-old Robert Thompson of Ironton, entered guilty pleas on Tuesday to three separate indictments of knowingly abusing a vulnerable adult and one count of wanton endangerment. Ira Griffith of Mount Sterling pleaded guilty to one count of wantonly neglecting a vulnerable adult.

Investigators said Thompson and Griffith unreasonably confined and intimidated Craig Martin, who was a resident at Community Presence, Inc., in September 2007.

Thompson’s sentencing is scheduled for May 26 and Griffith is scheduled for sentencing June 20 in Carter Circuit Court.

Police: Man developed minor sex photos at Walmart

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A man has been accused of have sexually explicit photos of minors developed at a Walmart store in Barboursville.

Media outlets report state police arrested 27-year-old Dustin Hill of Barboursville at the store on Monday. Investigators say the photos showed teenage girls engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

A criminal complaint says Hill went to the store Monday to develop the photos and a manager recognized him as the same man who had similar photos developed there on April 6.

Cabell County Assistant Prosecutor Sean Hammers says he’s surprised someone would attempt to print such photos in a public place.

Hill was released Wednesday from the Western Regional Jail. He’s charged with distributing or possessing porn of minors engaged in sex.

Jail records didn’t indicate whether Hill had an attorney.

First Friday films start this month

ASHLAND, Ky. — Boyd County Public Library’s popular summer outdoor movie series moves to downtown Ashland this year, as part of the First Friday events.

Community Trust Bank is once again sponsoring the movies, which will be shown on a large inflatable screen on Judd Plaza, beginning at dark on the first Friday of May through August. Those who attend should bring their own refreshments and chairs.

The 2011 lineup is:

• May 6: “Secretariat” (rated PG)

• June 3: “Despicable Me” (rated PG)

• July 1: “Field of Dreams” (rated PG)

• Aug. 5: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” (rated PG-13)

“Secretariat” is a 2010 Disney film about Penny Chenery Tweedy and her colleagues, who guide her long-shot but precocious stallion to set, in 1973, the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown.

BCPL hosted a Pictures in the Park series for the past two years, outside the Main Branch. But, the library was happy to move the series downtown to take part in the First Friday activities.

There are no rain dates for the First Friday Films. For more information, call Amanda Clark at (606) 329-0518, ext. 1140.

Free healthy heart, EKG screening

PROCTORVILLE – King’s Daughters Medical Center is offering a free healthy heart and EKG screening beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, on the KDMC Mobile Health Unit at Kroger, 6306 County Road 107, Proctorville.

The screening includes an EKG, total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and blood oxygen levels, and is sponsored by King’s Daughters in cooperation with the Kentucky Heart Foundation.

Appointments are required and may be made by calling 1.866.HEART.KY (432-7859). No fasting is required.

Deadline Sunday for Gus Macker

IRONTON — The deadline is May 8 for teams wanting to play in the Gus Macker basketball tournament.

Registration can be done at www.macker.com/tournaments/irontonoh.html.

The tournament is scheduled for May 21 in Ironton. Event co-chair Beth Campbell said so far over 150 teams have signed up for the tournament.

OUS transfer day set for May 16

IRONTON — Ohio University Southern will host a Transfer Day on May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The open house event will be held in the 1804 Room of the Collins Center.

Students who plan to transfer to Ohio University Southern will receive information on degrees, financial aid and transfer requirements.

For more information, contact Nina Queen at queenn@ohio.edu or (740) 533-4548.

Free mental health screenings at King’s Daughters

ASHLAND, Ky. — Many of our family members and co-workers suffer from depression and anxiety. Recognizing signs and seeking treatment is vital.

In honor of national Mental Health Month, King’s Daughters Medical Center is offering free depression and anxiety screenings 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

Both screenings will take place at the Health Education Center, lower level of the Lexington Avenue parking facility.

Depression affects more than emotions — it affects behavior, physical health, appearance and sleep patterns.

Anxiety affects the way a person thinks and feels; the worry is often unrealistic or out-of-proportion for the situation and can dominate thoughts interfering with daily functioning such as employment, education, social activities and relationships.

If you, a friend or family member show signs of depression or anxiety, visit the health screenings for information.

Both the public and KDMC Team Members are invited. The screening involves a confidential questionnaire. Counselors and nurses will be available for those who request consultations or referral information.

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Carolyn Flesher at (606) 408-4334 or Kimberly Budig at (606) 408-4813.