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They will Never Forget – Part I
Honoring his service - James “Floyd” Hughes enjoys a pancake breakfast at the Milton VFW. Courtesy Photo By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
MILTON - For James “Floyd” Hughes, memories of the Korean War come and go. They start more than 60 years ago with a young man, fresh out of basic training, walking down the roads of North and South Korea, wearing combat boots and SEE FORGET ON PAGE 4
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HUNTINGTON - Unity. The word is defined as “the quality or state of being one.” It clothes the eight officers of Milton, the 18 officers of Barboursville and the 106 officers of Huntington. Combine this number with the 42 deputies of the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department for a 174-member-force. From responding to vehicle accidents to assisting in structure fires and felony arrests, these four law enforcement agencies work as one. Last week, Cabell Sheriff Tom McComas, Milton Police Chief Chuck Zerkle, Barboursville Police Chief Mike Coffey and Huntington Police Chief Skip Holbrook shook hands, patted each other on the back and spoke to one another about their jobs, families and life. The four men collectively share 119 years of law enforcement ex-
Standing as one - Barboursville Police Chief Mike Coffey, Cabell Sheriff Tom McComas, Milton Police Chief Chuck Zerkle, and Huntington Police Chief Skip Holbrook use unity and teamwork to power their departments’ efficiency. Photo by Justin Waybright perience. They are colleagues, teammates and undeniably friends. McComas has served in law enforcement for more than three decades. He began his career in the early 80s, when Zerkle, Coffey
and Holbrook did. “We’re in a unique position, because we all started around the same time,” said McComas. “We don’t have to impress each other.” The law enforcement veteran continued, “All three are not ‘9-
to-5’ guys - they want to come out, because it gives us comfort when we’re there and gives the pubic comfort.” The friendships among the four men have forged a bond like no other. “That’s the cement that holds everything together,” said McComas. Coffey, the leader of Barboursville’s police department agrees. “It’s a brotherhood,” the Army veteran said. “Our unity is strong and we have good working relationships.” Barboursville currently employs a mutual aid agreement with the county sheriff’s department. This allows officers to act as deputies when needed. “In the past eight years, we’ve become closer with the sheriff’s department,” Coffey said. “We back up each other on a lot of calls.” Within minutes of the BarUNITY ON PAGE 7
Annual Tractor Show to Ride through Village By Justin Waybright justin@thecabellstandard.com
BARBOURSVILLE - For six years, the village's annual Vintage Pride Tractor and Engine Show has drawn some of the Tri-State's rarest and most show-worthy tractors. Every year, Sadler Field is transformed into a hands-on history lesson and show. The event is full of activities for all ages. This year marks the show's 7th year. It will feature antique tractors, hit-miss engines, farm machinery, swap meets, tractor games, concessions, arts and crafts and a tractor parade. The event lasts all day and will
Rollin' here soon - This is a picture of the 2007 Barboursville Vintage Pride Tractor and Engine Show. From Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, Sadler Field will be transformed into a unique event for the whole community. Courtesy Photo run from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11.
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