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THE
RED RIVER SAGA: NEWS FEATURE ARCHIVE
FEATURES FOR FEBRUARY 2011 |
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NICOLE PENIX VANZANT
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January
31st - February 6th, 2011 |
BALLAD
OF NICOLE PENIX VANZANT |
Nicole Marie Penix Vanzant, age 27, was last seen alive on January
19, 2009 in Menifee, Ky. Her mother
drove her to the Dollar General Store, in Frenchburg to meet with
her ex-boyfriend. Her mom then went into
the store and when she came back out, Nichole was gone. Josh Brown,
her ex-boyfriend, admits to picking
her up at the store, but says he let her out on the side of the
road after they got into an argument.
Four months later her body was found in the Red River Gorge around
the Indian Creek Road area,
more than forty miles from the Dollar General Store. The death
investigation is still unsolved.
A Montgomery County songwriter is hoping that a haunting new folk
song that has become a hit on YouTube
could lead to answers in a Menifee County murder that has remained
unsolved for two years. Fred Brown
wrote the song, recorded by Sasha Colette, called "Ballad
Of Nicole Penix Vanzant," which details
the 2009 murder of the 27-year-old mother whose killer has never
been found.
Watch the Video [CLICK
HERE] and if you can help, please do so. Read
New Article [CLICK
HERE]
Kentucky State Police Tip Line: 1-877-735-2648
email: kyunsolved@ky.gov
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
this Week to RRS Members Beth Richardson and Pam Jukes
NOTE: The Gladie Center is CLOSED
until March. For Updates [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
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February
7th - 13th, 2011 |
RRG
WALKABOUT |
Sunday,
February 6th a quick tour was made through the Gorge to review
its condition after both the
prolonged Fall Forest Fire and near constant Snowfall. I love
looking around this time of year, with
the leaves off the trees and the crisp temperatures you can see
so many things you cannot during
other seasons. The Waters of the Red River (and other tributaries)
are so clear now allowing you to
see to the bottom of it all, really nice. Cloudy Sky at the time
[CLICK
HERE].
First
of all, we entered through the Nada Tunnel and once emerging on
the other side you cannot help
but take note of the devastation on the left side of the road
due to Forest Fire. The Hillside looks
as though it has been 'skinned'. since the Tunnel Ridge Road area
remains closed we could not have
a direct look at the damage but this area around Nada Tunnel will
certainly give you a good idea.
Signs still remain up along the roadside on this side of the Nada
Tunnel [CLICK
HERE].
We also observed the log-jam at Rock & Tildy Branch which
is altering the course of the water thus
eroding the land during flooding. Springtime usually presents
itself with several of these incidents.
John stands atop the Log-jam [CLICK
HERE].
In addition, we took note of the Bear-proof Trash Bin repair.
Last year, flooding undercut the base
on which this Trash Bin rested, it is now repaired. In this picture
we also packed out someone's
garbage in the form of a plastic drum [CLICK
HERE]. Lastly, the Low-water Bridges along 9B both
have their Drains "stopped-up" with debris. These structures
soon will be removed from the area, as
we understand it [CLICK
HERE].
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
this Week to RRS Members Pamela Denise Neace and Casey Jean Aust
NOTE: The Gladie Center OPENS March
14. For New 2011 USFS PDF [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
ON MONDAY
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February
14th - 20th, 2011 |
2011
PROPOSED FOREST PLANNING RULE |
On
February 10, 2011, the USDA Forest Service unveiled its proposed
Forest Planning Rule which would
establish a new national framework to develop land management
plans that protect water and wildlife
and promote vibrant communities (press
release). The proposed rule is the result of an open,
collaborative rulemaking process that began in December 2009.
“This proposed planning rule seeks to conserve our forests
for the benefit of water, wildlife,
recreation and the economic vitality of our rural communities,”
said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
“The proposed rule will provide the tools to the Forest
Service to make our forests more resilient to
many threats, including pests, catastrophic fire and climate change.
Healthy forests and economically
strong rural communities form a solid foundation as we work to
win the future for the next generation.”
Publication of the proposed planning rule in the Federal Register
will kick off a 90-day public comment
period, ending May 16. The Forest Service will use comments to
develop a final rule. To encourage public
engagement, the Forest Service is hosting an open forum to discuss
the proposed rule on March 10, 2011
in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be Web cast to allow for
national participation, and there will be
additional public forums held throughout the country. The proposed
rule, meeting information, and
additional information can be found by [CLICKING
HERE] Read the Proposal in PDF File [CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Members Mike "MAD MOUNTAIN
MIKE" Hughes,
Kyleah Maggard & Matt Morris
NOTE: The Gladie Center OPENS March
14. For New 2011 USFS PDF [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
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February
21st - 27th, 2011 |
TRAILHEAD
BOOT BRUSHES |
Look Up and Brush Your Boots - This winter, a team of specialists
began to rehabilitate the area
burned by the 1,600 acre Fish Trap Fire. The fire started from
an escaped campfire that was set
during a fire ban in October 2010. 120 personnel including firefighters,
helicopter crews, law
enforcement officers, and support staff helped fight the fire
for two weeks.
The area remains closed to the public as the Forest Service begins
the restoration process.
Trails/areas affected include: 201 Double Arch Trail, 202 Courthouse
Rock Trail,
203 Auxier Branch Trail, 204 Auxier Ridge Trail.
We need your help when this area re-opens. Fire can damage and
weaken trees causing them to fall
at any time. Be careful hiking trails—look up for damaged
trees or limbs. Always use care when
selecting a backcountry campsite in a burned area.
All visitors to Auxier Ridge, Grays Arch and Pinch-Em Tight trailheads
are asked to clean their
shoes at trailhead boot brushes before hiking. The boot brushes,
to be installed in 2011, remove
seeds of non-native invasive plants (plants not from this area).
Invasive plants grow very well
in burned areas, crowding out native plants (plants from this
area). Please help prevent invasive
plants from hitching a ride on your hiking boots. [CLICK
HERE]
NOTE: The Gladie Center OPENS March
14. For New 2011 USFS PDF [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
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